Gloucester Magpies Rugby League held its presentation night at the Gloucester Bowling and Recreation Club on September 29 where two former Magpies were awarded life membership.
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Joe White and Kevin Everett received life membership in recognition of their successful careers in Group 18 and Group 3, and the representative honours that saw them both inducted into the Group 3 hall of Fame. M.C.
Rodney Summerville kept the evening rollicking along with anecdotes and visual displays as a packed room enjoyed the camaraderie amongst players and supporters.
The major trophies went to Kurt Gudgeon as Player of the Year and Players Player. Best Forward went to Brodie Rinkin and Best Back to Mick Edmonds.
Todd Ritter took out the trophy for most tries while Brodie O'Brien was voted Rookie of the year. Most points for the year went to veteran Glenn O'Davis. Jonah Mason won the Rising Star award as well as an Iron man trophy along with Riley Collins, Glenn O'Davis and Mick Edmonds.
Rodney Summerville won Club Person of the year while Bruce Collins and Jack Ross received the Bert Gallagher award for services to the team.
The coaches award went to Lucas Summerville for his continual support in the dressing room and on field.
Every year the Magpies hold a charity fund raiser for a local identity or organisation. This year $2,000 will be presented to men’s health as a result of gate receipts and canteen sales from a special home game event.
A joint promotion with Carlton Breweries was run during the season with a $2,000 prize towards a holiday of choice. This was drawn during the awards presentation and resulted in a popular win to Fiona O'Brien.
Committee update
The Gloucester Rugby League Club has finished in a strong financial position and will once again be recruiting a coach and players, but to field a team next year will need a new committee and volunteers.
The club is holding an urgent AGM on Wednesday October 24 at 6.30pm at the Avon Valley Inn, after being unable to form a committee at first AGM on October 17.
A president and treasurer are needed, with a possible secretary nominated.
A 15 strong committee is waiting for someone to tell them what to do.
If you are interested please come along. No committee no competition to play in.
