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NRFC Awards 2014

NRFC Awards 2014

David Grace28 Nov 2014 - 15:29
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Who has bagged this years accolades?

A lot will argue I have started this far too soon, but with this December being extremely busy in the Grace household, and the fact that no one else will write something like this means you’re getting it now!

So, 2014 eh? 2nd year running league winners, and this year managed to make it the perfect swoop winning in the final against who I believe are our biggest rivals- BA. Also claiming a default win of the MMT Plate, seen as no final was arranged. Also the very very enjoyable venture abroad to Amsterdam.... that's all I will say. The 2nds also took to competitive league action in September for the first time in NRFC history and gained more players- particularly in an eastern European contingent. And we also acquired some sparkly new for-god-sake-breathe-in kits! Only for them to be coated completely brown in mud in the very first game!

Onward onto our first award then! And many will say an extremely important one: FORWARD OF THE YEAR. Very tricky indeed this one. Northolt's forwards have definitely stepped up with the continuous growth in strength of the backs. Brian Burns rallied extremely important performances for the 2nds and on occasion the 1sts. Dovydas Kaltanas returned to regular action and impressed in all areas of the field. Last years’ winner Mark Johnson certainly one of the front runners for the accolade. But one man stood out over most in the last 12 months. A man with no sense of wellbeing, sobriety or hygiene! He has been a stalwart in his position since making the move to the club he now adores. He is a man mountain on, and even off the pitch via his drinking ability. But he has worked tirelessly every game he has played, and continues to bowl opposition out of the way.
The Northolt RFC Forward of the Year goes to:
Terry ‘Chili Sauce’ McKee

Leading on from Terry, is the award which he won last year- BEST/FAVORITE NEWCOMER. Another extremely difficult one, particularly as the 2nds have really kicked on with a recruitment drive. Terry’s mate Rob could have had a say should he had played a bit more. Popular John (McCormack) also another contender simply for being more popular than Brian Burns. Also Ernie for just being Ernie. But it goes to his Lithuanian counterpart, who still has yet to grasp the English language, but has had a very deep conversation with nearly every member of NRFC- Roger Simpkin, John Carpenter & Geoff Payne to name a few.
The Best/Favourite Newcomer goes to:
Donny ‘Lets Talk’ Zemaitis

Back to something a tad more serious- BACK OF THE YEAR. Now seeing as he is adored by all and won players player for the 13/14 season, James Corbett is exempt from this one (please forward all complaints to him if he misses a kick). Last year’s winner Adam Harding was hot to reclaim back his title as he again performed brilliantly, bagging 5 trys at the start of this season in 1 game! His centre partner Fraser Pealing was also a strong favourite, should he have not picked up 2 yellow cards in successive games. Really there has only been 1 back who has influenced all who surround him. The man who despite being a teacher swears like Johnny Vegas stubbing his toe. The man who confuses himself throwing a dummy pass. The man who has the least hairy arse……. well ill think I’ll stop there. But honestly this man has started hundreds of drives, lead his forwards and backs with pride and as of this year has taken on captaincy. Not to mention his superb try to put NRFC back in the game in the final.
The Back of the Year goes to:
Ali ‘anyone want pasta after training?’ Slaughter

Now onto the award that everyone fights to win…. Well ok only me. It’s the MOST POPULAR MEMBER. Roger Simpkin is exempt as we know everyone (mostly Frank) would agree he is an incredibly popular person and it should be awarded to someone else. But who?? Could Donny pick up his 2nd award simply because he is Donny? Could Danny Mac take glory after his influx of ‘Happy Friday’ messages? Yeah fucking right! Or what about Luke White as he just about has the latest everything? Naa, only one man wins this award this year. Despite being cast aside by his missus to go and watch Popular John play instead of him, this man was an icon to all in Amsterdam. Whether it was quick one-liners or his caring side, there will only be on Elephant Man!
The Most Popular Member award goes to:
Brian ‘The Elephant Man’ Burns

Another fun award which we all love- the QUOTE OF THE YEAR. The contenders for this one include John Carpenter analysing Paulius’ stretching techniques “you’ve put your body on backwards!”. He also rang in another corker with one of those ‘you had to have been there’ moments when Donny was talking to him. John kept reaching for is drink but was stopped by Donny on numerous occasions to which point John said “I don’t want to be rude Donny, but I want a fucking drink”. I think Niall O’Gorman deserves a mention in this one for his composition of “Pervy M****y”. Because the winner was the man to make this song his own. On the coach to the game in Amsterdam, this man started to sing this song. Danny Mac assisted mid-way, but his 2nd line gave him the award for a 2nd year running:
“I’m Pervy M****y nice to meet ya”
Danny Mac: “Topsy turvy science teacher”
“Boring 43 year old geeza!”

We were in hysterics for about 20mins. The Quote of the Year goes again to:
Frank “The Quiet One” Enright

Every year we have an award that can be renamed as many times as we see fit. ‘What Is The Logic’ award this year will be called the STOP WHINGING award. There really is only one winner for this one. Simply for his tantrum during and interclub game at the start of this season. To make the game more challenging both sides were only allowed to run 10m among other clever rules that are normally relied upon. This man got the complete ump when he ran a bit too far and had a go at the ref (Eamonn) before storming off for water. He also gets this award for having a go at Mark in another interclub game.
The Stop Whinging award goes to:
Declan “I’ve Boxed for Ireland” Lismore

The Volunteer of the Year and Clubman of the Year are still in the thought stage, and will be posted via a separate article soon.
Up the Holt!

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