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PHOENIX RUGBY CLUB AWARDS 2015-2016

PHOENIX RUGBY CLUB AWARDS 2015-2016

Russell Golder22 May 2016 - 10:39
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Well done to all players this season. Everyone has put a massive effort in this year. Some have gone above & beyond. Please see this years winners.

Best Newcomer- Austin Leavy
Austin has had a phenomenal season. A truly great player who throughout the season has played a huge part in Phoenix’s success. A player who has scored over 20 tries for the 1st team as well as achieving the title as 1st team Vice-Captain. In a short space of time he has achieved a great deal.

Veteran of the year -John Winters
John who has been an established first team player for many years has shown his ability and has been yet another inspiration in the team’s success this season, a player who has worked hard on match days as well as on training nights.

2XV Player of the Year- Stephen Hyland
Stephen Hyland, what can I say as 2nd Team Manager. A young immerging player who is his first season in senior rugby has shown he will be a great asset to the club. Throughout this season he has shown a great amount of dedication to the club. Commitment to training and match days and his skill has seen him achieve a place in the 1st team. A player so young to achieve his 1st team place is an achievement in itself and again his first season playing for Phoenix.

Young Player of the Year- Charlie Russell
Charlie Russell who started in our 2nd Team has been another player that has achieved a great deal in a short amount of time. As a player his speed and aggression for the game found himself to soon be playing 1st team. Truly great player.

1XV Player of the Year- Tom Porter
Presidents Trophy-Tom Porter
Tom being the first team captain has once again led the side from the front ,a former prop forward who has now converted to the back row , has shown what an inspiration he has become always involved in the action and scoring numerous try’s for his team .

Players Player- Bradley Coomber
Bradley has been a big influence in the sides success this season , showing what a talent he is with his lazy running and his ability to ghost through the would be tacklers .Yoda which is his nick name by his team mates has had an outstanding season .

Clubman of the Year- Les Philpott
Les Philpott who over the season has shown great dedication to the club through the fun day that will be coming up in June as well as through the junior section 13-15. With a team that is now around 16 players this team will be the new colts for Phoenix which we haven’t seen in years. His commitment and dedication is second to none and is a worthy winner.

1XV Managers Award- James Dixon
James Dixon who has been involved with the club for many years re-established his first team place and has shown commitment to the squad on game days as well as on training always encouraging his fellow team mates. James has shown his qualities as the first team pack leader, A role model to new players coming into the club.

2XV Managers Award- Alex McKeown
Alex McKeown who joined our 2XV last season has had a fantastic season. As a player throughout all games played he has always kept a calm head and through him has inspired other fellow team mates. In this season he has been identified as someone who can be a leader and the great skill he has is his positivity, whether we as a team win or lose he always sees the positives in people. In time I can see him captaining one of the sides at Phoenix. A truly great player and leader

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