THE Phantoms Rugby Union Club has recognised their best players for the 2021 season, which was a different one to normal.
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The Phantoms only fielded a third grade men's side and women's side in 2021, but are hopeful of returning to first grade in 2022.
It was an up and down year for both teams with wins and losses along the way.
Neither side reached the finals of the Southern Inland competition, but this fixture was eventually cancelled amid lockdowns and restrictions.
However, both teams will take confidence in the improvements made in 2021 and will look to be back bigger and better in 2022.
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The presentation evening included the renaming of the club person of the year honour to the Carl King club person of the year award in honour of the stalwart's contribution to the club over many years.
The club will also hold its annual general meeting at the Wade Hotel on October 14 at 6.30pm.
Awards
Third grade
- Best and fairest: Wah Paw.
- Most improved: Rory Walsh.
- Coaches award: Tamaki Kohere.
Dianas
- Best and fairest: Emily Wright.
- Most improved: Jane Wright.
- Coach's award: Amanda Rourke.
Special awards
- Club person of the year: Vereniki Qiodravu.
- Phantom Phossils iron maiden: Fergie Feagai.
- Phantoms Phossils ironman: Sai Ratudradra.
- Rookie of the year (first year with the Phantoms): Darren Higgins.
- Nakubawai award (best young player playing their first year of senior rugby): Charlie Longhurst.
- Life member inductee: Nyree Dunn.
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