Canetoads Celebrate Tries And Triumphs

The 2023 rugby union season has drawn to a close, and what a thrilling journey it has been. With its share of highs and lows, the Canetoads rugby team culminated their year with a triumphant win in front of an exuberant sea of dedicated fans. This final victory served as the crowning jewel of a season that showcased incredible dedication from the players, volunteers, and committee members both on and off the field.

As we gather to recognise the outstanding achievements of the 2023 season, we must acknowledge those individuals whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts set them apart. The 2023 trophy winners across various categories include:

U10s

- Most Improved: Jackson Moschella

- Most Consistent: Harris Flanagan

- Best Forward: Alex Baptista

- Best Back: Ty Pyott

- Players Player: Mark Wilkie

- Player of the Year: Chase Pyott

2nd Grade

- Most Improved:  James O’Reilly

- Most Consistent:  CJ Nolan

- Best Forward Robbie Cantarella

- Best Back: Iseareli Nasawalu (Accepted by Watson Mcgoon)

- Players Player (Tied): Robbie and Iseareli (Accepted by Echika Nakurilagi)

- Player of the Year: Joeli Lutumailagi

Ladies

- Most Improved: Lauren Kmet

- Most Consistent: Nykee Kynuna

- Best Forward: Kahlee Lennox (Accepted by Briellen Carter-Mathews)

- Best Back: Zoe Branch

- Players Player: Caitlin Holmes

- Player of the Year: Caitlin Holmes

1st Grade:

Most Improved: Luke Torkington

Most Consistent: Brock Vasta

Best Forward: Mick Hall

Best Back: Kelsey Hesp

Players Player: Michael Hall

Player of the Year: Braedy Vasta

In addition, we proudly recognise our representative players for the 2023 season:

Ladies: Caitlin Holmes (Townsville, NQ, Queensland Country)

U19 Men: CJ Nolan (U19 Townsville), Nathan Steele (U19 Townsville, U19 NQ)

Men: Tubby Heron (Townsville), Michael Hall (Townsville), Lachlan Winston (Townsville), Morgan Baker (Townsville, NQ), Kelsey Hesp (Townsville, NQ), Braedy Vasta (Townsville, NQ), Israeli Nasawalu (NQ)

Our Club Awards for exceptional contributions and dedication include:

- Dedication to Players (Jnr): Clayton Hearn

- Dedication to Players (Snr): Jordan Holmes

- Volunteer Contributing Most: Whitnee Sullivan

- Player Contributing Most: Caitlin Holmes

- Spirit of Rugby: Nykee Kynuna & Joel Horan

- Clubman of The Year: Jeff Sullivan

We would like to thank all those who made this presentation night memorable, from setting up to cleaning up, and to our generous sponsors of the perpetual trophies. Special thanks are also due to Fusion Catering by Kristine for the delectable dinner and Dominique's Events for creating a beautiful evening ambience. Our sponsors play an important role in the ongoing development and success of the Burdekin Rugby Union Club. We want to especially thank and highlight the club’s major sponsors including Nutrien Ag Solutions, Queens Hotel, Michaels Mens Wear, Laser Electrical, Burdekin Tyre Service, Hesp Farming, Calligaro Construction, Delta Cleaners and First in Physio for their valued support throughout the 2023 rugby season. Your support, together with all our other sponsors, has been integral to the success of the club in 2023.

Contributed by Burdekin Rugby Union Canetoads.

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Second Grade award recipients

A Grade award recipients

Clayton Hearn Dedication to Juniors award

Club award recipients

Ladies award recipients

Under 10 award recipients

Under 10 team

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