Individual player and club achievements will be celebrated and recognised when the rugby league community gather for the annual Bendigo Bank Gold Medal at Brothers Leagues Club auditorium on Friday, September 13.
The top medal contenders in Cairns District Rugby League competition have been announced and the winners will be recognised on the night for their on-field achievements during the season.
Best and fairest medals will be awarded in Reserve and Under 18s, as well as silver medals for the top Under 16s juniors in the Cairns and Eacham competitions.
A Grade Top 10 Gold Medal contenders
Quinlyn Cannon - Cairns Brothers
Cephas Chinfat - Southern Suburbs
Ben Cocciolone - Mareeba
Taulata Fakalelu - Innisfail
Matthew Gibuma - Mossman-Port Douglas
Ammiel Harris - Yarrabah
Aaron Jolley - Innisfail
Ty Millard - Kangaroos
Dan Sagigi - Innisfail
Jacob Wallace - Ivanhoes
Reserve Grade Top contenders
Darren Ball - Atherton
Oswald Fourmile - Yarrabah
Terence Massey - Southern Suburbs
Michael Morton - Innisfail
Under 18 Top contenders
Keishon Hunter-Flanders - Yarrabah
Jymaal Mellor-King - Edmonton
Alastair Molony - Southern Suburbs
Henry Williams - Cairns Brothers
Bendigo Bank - Cairns District Rugby League Under 16s Silver Medal
Cooper Beasley - Innisfail
Brad Hammond - Mareeba
Ethan Chastie-Munro - Redlynch
Saifu Savage - Cairns Brothers
Bendigo Bank - Eacham Juniors Under 16s Silver Medal
Toby Blooranta - Atherton
Keanu Bowen-Wilson - Malanda
Kullem Dempsey - Ravenshoe
Timmothy Lyall - Herberton
Other awards:
Jack Seary Shield - Club Champions
Leading Try Scorer of the Year
Tom Tassell Memorial Trophy - Rookie of the Year
Chairman's Trophy - Coach of the Year
Curtis Pitt MP Referee of the Year
Rebecca Bowie Memorial Shield
Moore Family Medal - Under 18 Best and Fairest Player
Lionel Williamson Medal - Reserve Grade Best and Fairest Player
Eacham Juniors Under 16 Best and Fairest Player
Cairns Juniors Under 16 Best and Fairest Player
Life Membership Award
Gold Medal for Seniors Best and Fairest Player
Main image: Dan Sagigi from Innisfail Leprechauns is one of top 10 contenders for the A Grade Best and Fairest Gold Medal. Photo: Maria Girgenti
