A large crowd of Oberon junior rugby league players, parents, sponsors and supporters gathered at the Oberon Leagues Club on Sunday for their presentation day.
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Bob O’Bernier welcomed everyone and officiated the proceedings.
Every player received a trophy and special perpetual trophies were given out on the day. Players and supporters enjoyed a barbecue lunch, ice-creams, drinks and rock wall climbing.
Awards
Under 6s, sponsored by Titania Motel and Bart’s Earthmoving. Coach: Chilli Curry. Players were Callum Tahere, Angus Armstrong, Riley Murphy, Jake Curry, Archie Graham, Jack Thompson and Bailey Armstrong
Under 7s, sponsored by Varlas Automotive and Sauls’ Grading. Coach: Ben Mulligan with help from Buddy Hotham. Players were Brenden McGill, Jack Mulligan, Boston Stephens, Blake Thompson, Kobi Hotham, Jonothan Stocks, Oliver Sargent, Wade Thompson, Connor Milewski and Sam Briffa.
Under 8s, sponsored by Video and Discs and Campbell’s Transport. Coach: Joe Corby with administrative help from Tenealle! Players were Tyler O’Connor, Boyd Corby, Malaki Paahi, Ben Piper, Makayla O’Bernier, Riley Armstrong, Bailey Keyes, Riley Shaw and Toby Tahere.
Under 10s, sponsored by DJ’s Cafe and Liz Bailey. Coach: Rowan Stocks. Players were Ben Stanton, Jorgia McFawn, Liam Stocks, Keiran Stocks, Charlie Pincott, Reece Sullivan, Kyle Sheppard, Lachlan Maclure, Scott Piper, Liam Casey, Benjamin Kelly and Seth Currie.
Best and fairest: Ben Stanton. Best and fairest runners-up: Liam Stocks, Jorgia McFawn and Keiran Stocks.
Players’ player: Lachlan Maclure. Coach’s award: Kyle Sheppard. Most improved: Seth Currie.
Under 12s, sponsored by Gibbs Logging and Mawhoods IGA. Coach: Peter Gascoigne with help from Peter Lemmich and Marty Ryan. Players were Max Ryan, Mitch Fagg, Phoenix Cooper-Beattie, Jed Gascoigne, James Rich, Max Mawhood, Hugo Humphries, Michael Duffy, Brock Hogan, Thomas Lemmich, Cody Whalan, Brandon Stamos, Chaise Thompson, Riley O’Bernier, Mack Richards, Tyler Claxton and Logan Briffa.
Best and fairest: James Rich. Best and fairest runner-up: Phoenix Cooper-Beattie. Players’ player: James Rich. Coach’s award: Tom Lemmich. Most improved: Mack Richards.
Under 13s, sponsored by Oberon First National, Melcher’s Transport and Gilbert and Roach (Kenworth). Coach: Mark Gibbs with administrative support from Sharyn. Players were Joshua Dominello, Jake Foley, Blake Christie Johnston, Nik Dwyer, Ethan Lovett, Michael Booth, Bayden Eborall, Harry Sullivan, Jack Piper, Kynan Thompson, Harry Unsworth, Lachlan Gibbs, Robert Walsh, Danny Ham, Kurtis Thun and Riley Ball.
Best and fairest: Josh Dominello. Best and fairest runners-up: Robbie Walsh and Lachie Gibbs. Players’ player: Harry Sullivan. Coach’s award: Harry Unsworth. Most improved: Jake Foley.
Final series medallions were presented by Mark Gibbs to all members of the under 13s team.
Under 16s, sponsored by Dark Red Frames and Trusses and Multiworks. Coach: Tyler Hughes with support from Peter Elwin. Players were Jye Rice, Blake Ryan, Dean Ceasrone, Joseph Rich, Zane Brien-Rowlandson, Kane Arriola, Chris Weekes, Joshua Cannizzaro, William Walsh, Victor Bailey, Charles Schrader, Ryan Mawhood, Wil Melchers, Ryan Thompson, Mitchell Roels, Samuel Walsh, Cahill Rule, Ricky McMahon and Max Piper.
Best and fairest: Ryan Mawhood. Best and fairest runner-up: Blake Ryan. Players’ player: Blake Ryan. Coach’s award: Wil Melchers. Most improved: Joseph Rich.
June and Ken Gibbs Award Most Promising Senior Player: Blake Ryan, who has played every year for the Oberon Tigers, played up every second year and made Group 10 every year.
Bernards Bakery Most Promising Mod Player: Riley O’Bernier.
Richard Foran Award Most Promising Minis Player: Makayla O’Bernier.
Reg Clinton Team Encouragement Award: Under 10s Ben Stanton, Jorgia McFawn, Liam Stocks, Keiran Stocks, Charlie Pincott, Reece Sullivan, Kyle Sheppard, Lachlan Maclure, Scott Piper, Liam Casey, Benjamin Kelly and Seth Currie.
Col Behan Memorial Trophy Blue Heeler Award: Blake Ryan.
Ray Buckley Memorial Shield Referees’ Best and Fairest: Chris Weekes.
Fred Ballinger Memorial Trophy Most Dedicated Player: Mitchell Roels. Mitchell never missed a single training session and gave his all every week.
Geoff Maher Memorial Trophy Highest Point Scorer: Lachlan Gibbs.
Clubman Award: Michael Roels. Mick assisted at training for the under 16s and occasionally under 10s. He helped set up, pack down, was ground manager and was always available to give a hand.
Gilbert and Roach Award Junior Clubman: Charlie Bailey.
Don Elwin Memorial Award Coach’s Award: Presented by Peter Elwin and Jen Hawkins from National Australia Bank to Tyler Hughes.
Alan Benson Award Minis Coach: Joe Corby.
Group 10 players: Embroidered shirts were presented by Angela Buckley to Josh Dominello, Robbie Walsh, Lachie Gibbs, Blake Ryan, Max Ryan and Kane Arriola.
Referees: Sportsmans Warehouse vouchers went to Bryce Hotham, Ryan Thompson, Ray Sargent, Gabby Hotham, Michael Roels, Tom McKinnon and Peter Hotham.