PANAYI KIAMA’S BEST

Loucas Panayi pictured after receiving his player of the year award. Loucas is an leading prop in the Illawarra Rugby Union competition and a member of the Illawarra Academy of Sport program.

LOUCAS Panayi was announced as Kiama Junior Rugby Union Player of the Year at last Fridays annual presentation night.

Loucas has played with Kiama since U11s and in that time has established himself as the most dominant prop in his age group throughout the Illawarra District.

He is held in high esteem by all his team mates for his exceptionally high work rate and is respected by opponents, for his inspirational charges and tireless defence.

Loucas has represented Illawarra Rugby in Country Championships since 2002 as first choice prop and was a member of the Illawarra Academy of Sport this year.

Luke Oborn was also recognised, awarded club person of the year, for his efforts over many years in football and committee roles for Kiama Junior Rugby.

The evening closed a successful season for the Kiama club, with every team contesting the semi-finals.

Award winners

U10s

Development Award Jack Smith

Development Award Matt Panecasio

Coaches Award Will Panayi

U11s

Forwards Award Noah Keys-Asgill

Backs Award Angus Campbell

Coaches Award Blake Roberts

U12s

Forwards Award Lewis Mitchell

Backs Award Cody Wheatley

Coaches Award Patrick Gallagher

U14s

Forwards Award David Brodie

Backs Award Matt Gladman

Coaches Award Michael Brunt

U16s

Forwards Award Patrick Mahoney

Backs Award Mitchell Ellis

Coaches Award Rhett Doherty