The Geurie Goats Rugby Union Club celebrated the 2017 season with a presentation night at major sponsor the Mitchell Inn Hotel Geurie.
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The Goats ended their season second on the ladder, the most successful season the club has had in 15 years.
Club president, Matt Dowell, said there were a number of highlights throughout the season, including a strong pack who were recognised through perpetual awards on the night.
“Highlights for the year were retaining the Sam Chandler Cup for the second year in a row against Yeoval away from home and to our representative players Nela and Moavuka on making Central West Rugby,” he said.
Nela Matakaionga was awarded Players Player, while Best Forward went to Siua Sinisa and Best Back to Moavuka Kavauka.
Most Improved was scooped up by Harry May, the Publicans Award went to Max Edwards, and Beau Thompson was presented the Coach’s Award.
Presidents Award taken out by Nash Forgione, while Clubman of the Year went to Carol and Kelvin Tink, and the award for best waterboy went to Justine Fettell.
Dowell wished to thank all the volunteers and committee members who made the season possible.
“I would like to thank the committee of Martin Tink, Paul Mullen, Jono Marks and Paul Hausia and the following for their hard work through out the season; The Tink Family, Neil Burns, Shanara Dowell, Stephen Mitchell, Ray and Jill Fineran, and Stewart Edwards,” he said.
Dowell also thanked the players, sponsors and coaching staff Paul Hausia and Wayne Mallison for making 2017 a great success.
“Special mention to our loyal sponsors PIRTEK, Mitchell Inn Hotel, Carter, Lindsay & Weber, Aurora Research, Wayne Mallison Painters & Decorator’s, Gilgai Farms, Ruff as Guts Carpentry, Wingewarra Dental, Trim Hair Studio, Geurie Pitstop Garage, Geurie General Store, Christies Accountants, Amaroo Hotel, V & C Property Services, Bann Chang Thai Restaurant, Catumbel Lodge Boarding Kennels, Breakthru Your Choice, Elders Western Plains Insurance and Dubbo Regional Council for your support,” Dowell said.
“This year was a great achievement from all involved and a step closer as we strive to reach our goal of a premiership for Geurie in 2018.”
The Goats aim to further strengthen their squad with the return of NSW Country player, Filisione Pauta, in the combined GrainCorp Cup format for next season, which will be finalised by CWRU next month.
Interested players, sponsors or supporters can contact the club via email at geuriegoatsrugby@hotmail.com, facebook, or by mail PO Box 100 Geurie NSW 2818.
