Canberra Raiders forward Joe Tapine has capped off another wonderful season in green, by taking home the Meninga Medal as the club's best player in 2023, at the Raiders Presentation night at the National Convention Centre.
It’s Tapine’s second Meninga Medal in as many seasons, after winning the award last season.
It was a tightly contested affair this year with Sebastian Kris finishing just two votes behind Tapine, while Matt Timoko rounded out the top three of voting.
Sebastian Kris was rewarded for his wonderful season with the NRL Coaches award, while young forward Ata Mariota took home the Peter Mulholland NRL Rookie of the Year.
With the NRLW season having two matches remaining the Player of the Year was not awarded on the night and will be awarded at the end of their regular season.
The NRLW Coaches award was presented to Janelle Williams, while the NRLW Rookie of the Year was awarded to Cheyelle Robins-Reti.
The evening held special significance as the club paid tribute to retiring Captain Jarrod Croker whose final season in green saw him reach the 300-game milestone. The club recognised his wonderful achievements on and off the field and his contribution to the club.
The 2023 Fred Daly Club Person of the year was awarded to NRL halfback Jamal Fogarty, for his outstanding contribution to the club both on and off the field.
The NSW Cup Player of the Year was awarded to Utuloa Asomua, with Josh Billing winning the Jersey Flegg Player of the Year.
Hohepa Puru took home the Geoff Caldwell Wellbeing and Education award.
Canberra Raiders 2023 Presentation Night winners
Meninga Medal – Joe Tapine
Meninga Medal Tally (Top Votes)
24 – Joe Tapine
22 – Sebastian Kris
19 – Matt Timoko
14 – Corey Horsburgh
13 – Jordan Rapana
12 – Jamal Fogarty
12 – Josh Papalii
NRL Coaches Award – Sebastian Kris
NRLW Coaches Award – Janelle Williams
Peter Mulholland NRL Rookie of the Year – Ata Mariota
NRLW Rookie of the Year – Cheyelle Robins-Reti
Fred Daly Club Person of the Year – Jamal Fogarty
Geoff Caldwell Welfare and Education Award – Hohepa Puru
NSW Cup Player of the Year – Utuloa Asomua
Jersey Flegg Player of the Year – Josh Billing
NSW Cup Coaches Award – Brad Morkos
Jersey Flegg Coaches Award – Toby Thorburn
Gordon McLucas Junior Representative of the Year – Chevy Stewart
NRLW Junior Representative of the Year – Georgia Willey
