Tamika Upton has capped off a stellar season with the Broncos by being awarded the NRLW Player of the Year at Thursday night’s awards at The Star, Brisbane.
The 28-year-old returned to the Club at the start of the season and had an immediate impact on the team by scoring 20 tries in just 13 appearances.
The Dally M Medal winner also had 14 try assists, 53 tackle breaks, 20 line breaks and averaged almost 140 run metres per game.
Not only did the fullback take out Player of the Year, but she was also awarded Players’ Player, Best Back and Play of the Year for her four-try haul in Round 9 against the Bulldogs.
Shalom Sauaso was recognised for her breakout debut season in the NRLW, named Rookie of the Year.
At just 18-years-old, Sauaso played well beyond her years, and averaged 143 run metres despite coming off the bench in almost all of her games.
She also scored five tries in ten games, including in the Broncos’ Grand Final victory over the Sydney Roosters.
Julia Robinson was named the Broncos’ Most Consistent Player in her first year at centre, where she averaged 222 run-metres, scored five tries and had 93 tackle breaks.
Her standout season saw her finish just three-points behind teammate, Upton, in the Dally M Medal count.
Joseph was awarded the Best Forward for her consistent performances across all 13 games this season.
The 23-year-old made 30-tackles per game at 95 per cent efficiency, whil also running for almost 110 metres on average.
Joseph, Robinson and Upton were all selected in the Australian Jillaroos squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships in Brisbane and New Zealand starting later this month.
NRLW Award Winners
Rookie of the Year
Shalom Sauaso
Most Consistent
Julia Robinson
Best Back
Tamika Upton
Best Forward
Keilee Joseph
Play of the Year
Tamika Upton’s 4-try haul Round 9 vs Bulldogs
Players’ Player
Tamika Upton
Player of the Year
Tamika Upton