The Spacemen held their annual presentation night at long-time sponsor Coachman Hotel Motel on November 6 and president Tony Dwyer said it was a cracking night.
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"It was a good night: good feed, good drinks and a good time," he said.
"The Old Boys presented us with a cheque for $2500 from fundraising efforts which was awesome.
"This year they've really pushed it a bit. They have 60 members now and will hopefully have even more members next year which is great for them.
"They man a canteen on the hill in the big games, had a few functions throughout the season and were always there supporting the club," said Dwyer.
Speaking of supporting the club, recent Parkes Marist Junior Rugby League Club life member inductee Craig Dumesny was acknowledged for his mountain of work for the canteen with the Creith Family Clubman of the Year.
"He runs the whole canteen - does the ordering and stock take, cleans up, serves during games - and the juniors as well," said Dwyer.
Dwyer also confirmed the coaching ranks will see some changes after the club's AGM was held.
Star utility Jack Creith will taking over as captain-coach for first grade after club legend Brent Wood stood down, while Josh Rounds will be captain-coach of the reserves.
Jamie Thorpe continues in his popular under 18s role while Dave Simpson will coach the talented Senior League Tag side fresh of the back of a very successful season in the junior ranks.
While it one sense it was a shame the 2021 season couldn't come to a proper conclusion, with the League Tag and first grade sides in particular shaping nicely for a flag, Dwyer said there is a lot to be excited about for the club ahead of a huge 2022.
"Our gates were up this year and we'll be looking to keep the momentum going," he said.
"We're also entering a team in the Western 21s competition (due to start in February 2022), which will be great for our young boys.
"I also can't thank our sponsors enough for all they do.
"The Coachman have extended their sponsorship deal for another three years, which is brilliant," said Dwyer.
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On the field, boom recruit Bailey Hartwig scooped a number of the high profile awards, including the Old Boys Best and Fairest and the first grade FS and JA King Best and Fairest.
It would have been no surprise to anyone to see freakish fullback India Draper win the Senior League Tag Best and Fairest after a year in which she captain-coached with aplomb and made many an opposition defence look silly.
Young stars Jorja Simpson and Jorja Mann were also acknowledged for their league tag season - and without a doubt the side could have challenged Dubbo CYMS for the title had the finals been able to go ahead.
In reserve grade, diminutive, but tenacious, hooker Michael Murphy took out the Best and Fairest, while the hard-working Riley Thompson received the Coaches Award.
Second rower Finnley Neilsen, who is heading down to Sydney to play with the West Tigers next season also scooped a number of awards.
Full of heart, with a big motor, rock-solid defence and elusive edge running, Neilsen won the prestigious Jock Colley Rookie award in addition to a number of gongs in first grade and under 18s, such was the dominance of his season.
Half Jamie Thorpe's electric season in the under 18s was recognised with the Pointscore and CJ Dwyer Memorial awards.
Here's to 2022 - the Year of the Spacemen!
First grade awards
Player of the Year: Jordan Pope
FS and JA King Best and Fairest: Bailey Hartwig
Brian Usiter Memorial Best Defensive Player: Jake Porter
Coaches Award: Benny Cockasinga
Reserve grade awards
Best and Fairest: Michael Murphy
Runner-up Best and Fairest: Toby Denyer
Coaches Award: Riley Thompson
Under 18s awards
Steve Sullivan Memorial Player of the Year: Finnley Neilsen
CJ Dwyer Memorial Best and Fairest: Jamie Thorpe
Best back: Maia Haenga
Best forward: Jesse Shorten
Coaches award: James Parson
Rookie of the Year: Hugh Dailey
Mick Bonham Highest Pointscore: Jamie Thorpe
Senior League Tag awards
Best and Fairest: India Draper
Coaches Award: Jorja Mann
Rookie of the Year: Jorja Simpson
Club awards
Jock Colley Rookie of the Year: Finnley Neilsen
Creith Family Clubman of the Year: Craig Dumesny
Old Boys Best and Fairest: Bailey Hartwig
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