Club historian were sent rummaging through the records while some of the older club stalwarts were left scratching their heads after Wattles half-back Matt Duggan was Player of the Year for the sixth time in his career at the Club’s presentation evening on Saturday night.
Duggan had previously won the Clifton Courier Shield, Wattles’ ultimate reward for player excellence in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021.
He joins an impressive list of club top draw legends including Cameron Hamblin (4), Sam Achilles (3), Greg Platz (2), Michael Ryan (2) and Luke Baker (2) as multiple winners of the award which was introduced in 1975.
Club President Amanda O’Halloran delivered an annual report that brimmed with achievements and positivity, and outlined a sturdy foundation for the 2023 season and future ahead.
Halloran thanked players from all levels of the club that competed this year, the club’s 57th year and contributed to the Warriors success.
Kai Williamson-Duggan was named Wattles Colt of the Year and presented with the Peter Cavanagh trophy. Another budding talent, Jamie Hamilton, the Under 19 skipper won the Terry Doyle Memorial Trophy as Junior Footballer of the Year.
Warriors A Grade captain/coach Travis Burns was the recipient of a special award provided by major sponsors Nick Adamson (Stillwater Pastoral Company) and Tony Morris (Tony Morris Tiling) of his framed Grand Final jersey on behalf of the Wattles club.
The recently appointed 2023 first grade coach received the prestigious Terry & Michael O’Halloran Memorial Trophy on Saturday evening for his loyalty & service to the Wattles Club on and off the field, over the past season.
Outstanding Wattles supporters and volunteers, the Stanthorpe based Stroud family were recognised with the Lex Ellwood Memorial Trophy as club supporters of the year.
It is total family commitment from the Stroud’s. Club volunteer Tony and wife Tanya, their son Under 19 player, Lochie with girlfriend Alessia and team mate Dylan Dunbar all heading Wattles way regularly. They are regularly joined by and also joining them is Lochie’s grandparents Glen & Colleen who travel down from Toowoomba.
Respected player stalwart Dale Perkins closed the curtain on a decade of achievement in the Toowoomba Rugby League collecting a so very deserved Tom Webcke Memorial Trophy as Wattles Clubman of the year. A fitting finale to his eight year experience as a Wattles Warrior.
The Toowoomba Clydesdales forward and former Gatton Hawks premiership winner will wind down his illustrious career back where it all began with the Stanthorpe Gremlins.
Another retiree Ryan Duggan has closed the door on a Wattles career that began in 2013. He was presented with the Michael Fogarty Memorial Trophy Club Best Team Man recognising his many strengths as a valued club member and player.
