At the conclusion of each XVs season, the Clayton Rugby Football Club announces their Award Winners at the annual club banquet. These awards are awarded to the players and/or members that have contributed both on and off the pitch to make the club successful. These awards may be voted upon by the playing members of the club, appointed by our coaching staff, or named by our Board of Directors.
Awards include, but are not limited to the following categories:
The highest honor awarded to a member of our club. Named after Philip “Paddy O” Davies, it is a non-annual award given to the Club Member that truly goes above and beyond in service to the Clayton Rugby Football Club.
2015/2016 – Philip Davies
2016/2017 – Ted Hardy
2017/2018 – Mike Keese
The individual who, while playing in the forward pack, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in the games but in practice.
2014/2015 – Rich Munro (Lock & No. 8)
2015/2016 – Ted Hardy (No. 8)
2016/2017 – Gareth Davies (No. 8)
2017/2018 – Ed Dixon (Loosehead Prop)
2018/2019 – Gareth Davies (No. 8)
2019/2020 – Gareth Davies (No. 8)
2020/2021 – COVID/Season Cancelled
2021/2022 – Chris Belcher (Hooker)
The individual who, while playing in the backs, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in the games but in practice.
2014/2015 – Manosh Premachandra (Inside Center)
2015/2016 – Brendan Fitzpatrick (Scrumhalf)
2016/2017 – Nick Russell (Fullback/Center)
2017/2018 – Brian Anderson (Scrumhalf)
2018/2019 – Austin Lyons (Outside Center)
2019/2020 – Adam Avate (Inside Center)
2020/2021 – COVID/Season Cancelled
2021/2022 – Luis Padua (Center)
The individual who, brand new to senior level rugby, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in games but in practice.
2014/2015 – Anthony Bevelacqua (Hooker)
2015/2016 – Luke Haskins (Utility Back)
2016/2017 – Travis Morrison (Lock)
2017/2018 – Aaron Sisler (Lock/Flanker)
2018/2019 – Alex Branoff (Center/Wing)
2019/2020 – Luis Padua (Wing)
2020/2021 – COVID/Season Cancelled
2021/2022 – Ahmayzin Taylor (No. 8)
The individual who, while playing for the club’s 2nd XV, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in the games but in practice.
2017/2018 – Jim Bartles (Prop/Lock)
2018/2019 – George Allen (Lock)
2019/2020 – George Allen (Lock)
2020/2021 – COVID/Season Cancelled
2021/2022 – Paul Castellana (Scrumhalf)
Given annually by the coach to the player who best demonstrates, throughout the season, the true spirit of Clayton Rugby.
2016/2017 – Joe Spinnati (Utility Back)
2017/2018 – George Allen (Lock)
2018/2019 – Jeff Barley (Lock/No. 8)
2019/2020 – Paul Castellana (Utility Back)
2020/2021 – COVID/Season Cancelled
2021/2022 – Kolbe Kress
Non-annual awards given out to members of the Clayton Rugby Football Club for their service both on and off the pitch.
Philip Davies – Club Chef
Ted Hardy – Club President
Rich Munro – Men’s Head Coach
Simon Potter – Club Captain (2014-2018)
Ted Chapman – Assistant Coach
Recognition caps are awarded to volunteers upon their 5th year serving in a volunteer role with the Clayton Rugby Football Club. These selfless members have helped make sure that the club continues to operate for the good of others.
Philip Davies
Ted Hardy
Rich Munro
Anthony Bevelacqua
Manosh Premachandra
Jason Niemiller
Ed Dixon
Ongoing dedication to the Clayton Rugby Football Club is recognized through our longevity milestones. Our club currently recognizes players that have appeared in at least fifty games for the Bootleggers whether that is for the club’s 1st XV, 2nd XV, and/or Old Boys teams.
Club Service milestones are also celebrated for volunteers with at least 5 years of service to the club.
