SPORT Jets celebrate rugby league season
THE Narromine RLFC held its presentation night on Friday, September 14.
The Jets were honoured to have as special guest and MC for the evening Mr Geoff Mann (Dubbo Photo News sports editor) and his wife Bridget.
Geoff is highly respected for his sports involvement and knowledge and has recently been named Project Chair for the Sporting Legends’ Drive that will form entry to the multi-million dollar sporting hub in Dubbo that was recently announced.
Other special guests were Bob Walsh and his wife Robyn, both lifelong supporters of the Jets and the entire Narromine community. Bob and the Narromine USMC are the Jets’ major sponsor.
Whilst the season wasn’t as successful on the field as the Jets would have liked, there was still a lot of celebrating to be done. The club had a great year off the field, building team work, club culture and reinforcing their commitment to the community with some fantastic events taking place.
These events included the Cale Oval Working Bee, Annual Charity Day, Indigenous Round, the Jets Ball and the fundraising for Chris Wilcox who was unfortunate enough to be injured during the season. Fortunately Chris has made a steady recovery and maintains an active interest in the club.
Jets President Archie Harding thanked all the sponsors for the season.
“We are very lucky to have a fantastic group of people who support the Narromine Jets. Without their financial support the club could not function,” Archie said.
Archie Harding also praised the coaching and managing staff.
“Your tasks are not always easy but you have done an amazing job and your efforts for the players and the club are to be commended.”
Some of the important awards to be presented on the night included Most Consistent, Most Improved, Manager’s Award and Best and Fairest for all four grades. Special perpetual trophies were also awarded
• Michael Sambrook Memorial Reserve Grade Encouragement Award – Linton Shaw
• Noel Powell Memorial Highest Point Scorer – Tony Clevin
• Everett Family League Tag Dedication & Attitude Award – Jessica Blease
• Peter Mann Memorial Reserve Grade Dedication & Attitude Award – Dave Wilson
• Ross Tapp Under-18s Dedication & Attitude Award – Jarrod Hennessy
• Scottie Low Memorial 1st Grade Dedication & Attitude Award – Janus Walford
• Roy Astill Memorial Coaches Award – Tony Clevin
• Bev & Ron Cape Junior Player of the Year – Sam Green
• Weir Family Club Person of the Year – Sally Everett
• Player of the Year – Alex Sambrook Whilst the 2018 season may be over, the dedicated Jets committee are already busy with preparations commencing for off season activities and planning for 2019.
Applications are currently being accepted for coaching staff. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018.