Matt Barlow
14 October 2022, 9:33 AM
Lismore Rugby Union Club recently held their Senior Presentation Night with plenty of accolades handed out.
It was a successful year for the club, with the Women's 10's side taking out the FNC Premiership with a Grand Final victory over Casuarina 27-0.
The Colts side made the Preliminary Final, going down narrowly to Casuarina 22-16.
The First and Reserve Grade teams were hampered by injury throughout the year but were able to debut a number of youngsters throughout the season.
Women's 10's Coach John Lisetto was named Club Person of the Year, with Kiara Jeffery being named the Female Player of the Year.
Sam Cook was named Male Player of the Year and veteran forward Gavin Tulk was credited with playing 408 games for the club by the end of the 2022 season.
The Award recipients included:
CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
John Lisetto
PRESIDENTS AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE CLUB
Gavin Tulk
Emily Cox
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - MALE
Sam Cook
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE
Kiara Jeffery
BEST SENIOR TEAM MEMBER
Connor Clarke
Emily Cox
GOLDEN BOOT
Jack Taylor
Lily Patston
MOST SOCIAL PLAYER
Elijha Fortescue
HAMMER AWARD - BIGGEST HIT
Kalusian Naulivou
UP AND RISING
Joey Davis
Jack Taylor
2ND GRADE - Chris Clark and Gus McDougal
Best Back - Josh Weir
Best Forward - Connor Clarke
Most Improved - Calijha Craig
Coaches Award - Mitchell Cox
WOMEN - John Lisetto and Sam Nolan
Best Back - Lily Patston
Best Forward - Emily Cox
Most Improved - Casey King
Players Player - Elijah Fortescue and Adriana Lisetto
1ST GRADE - Ron Cox, Cody Johnston, Lewis Ireland
Best Back - Adam Rodd
Best Forward - Xavier Salapo
Most Improved - Julian Thompson
Players Player - Jack Taylor
COLTS - Nic Forzan, Chris Milane and Chris Ruane.
Best Back - Charlie Clarke
Best Forward - Zac Flood
Most Improved - Zac Gillett
Players Player - Braeden Williams
SPECIAL MENTIONS
Gavin Tulk - 408 games
Cody Johnston - 200 games
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