Sport
22 September, 2026
Roosters players celebrate at awards
THE winners of the Atherton Senior Roosters Rugby League Club 2026 player awards have been announced at the club’s annual presentation dinner on Friday night.
THE winners of the Atherton Senior Roosters Rugby League Club 2026 player awards have been announced at the club’s annual presentation dinner on Friday night.
Jhidan Dikes claimed the first grade Top Player award while Kimberley Bryant was named Player of the Year for the ladies team.
Millaa Millaa product Nathan Daley was best for the under 19 team while Atherton junior Beckett Fry was presented with the Rising Star award.
Club stalwart Adam Molloy was recognised with Life Membership.
FIRST GRADE
Player of the Year - Jhidan Dikes
Best Forward - Shane Sua-Bacon
Best Back - Regan Herd
Most Improved - Austin Kombo
Top Try Scorer - Regan Herd
Player’s Player - Connor Griffin
RESERVE GRADE
Player of the Year - Kaleb Nielsen
Best Forward - Cody Ciranni
Best Back - Kaleb Nielsen
Most Improved - Daniel Walker
Most Consistent - Mathew Serra
UNDER 19
Player of the Year - Nathan Daley
Best Forward - Xander Appo
Best Back - Nash Coghlan
Most Improved - Isaac Nasser & Hamish Pezzalato
Most Consistent - Nathan Daley
North Sydney Bursary Rising Star - Nathaniel Ross
Player’s Player - Noa Esekia
LADIES
Player of the Year - Kimberley Bryant
Best Forward - Lexeen Mathiesen
Best Back - Mayleen Oppermann
Most Improved - Jasmine Hyde
Most Consistent - Lillian Caulfield
Top Try Scorer - Lexeen Mathiesen
CLUB AWARDS
Rising Star - Beckhett Fry
Club Person of the Year - Mel Pensini
Life Membership - Adam Molloy
Appreciation Award - Mervyn & Amanda Seawright
Female Rookie of the Year - Olivia Mason
Male Rookie of the Year - Rocco Pensini
