Bears secure extra awards

BURLEIGH Bears have dominated the Gold Coast Rugby League awards after their triumphant A-grade campaign.

On top of their premiership trophy – earnt by fending off Runaway Bay 20-12 in the decider – the Bears were crowned club champions.

Stuart Wilkins won coach of the year in his first season in charge of the Miami-based squad while Toby McIntosh collected player of the year and leading tryscorer trophies. McIntosh scored 21 tries in 19 games.