The end of season playing awards were handed out at the players dinner, held at the clubhouse on Friday 20th April. A good cross section of players from the 1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV and the Fat Stags XV were there to celebrate another cracking season of rugby and to honour those who had caught the eye of the coaches, captains and most importantly their teammates.

This year we had as our guest of honour Rob Wilsons widow Sarah, who also presented an award named in Robs memory to 1st XV captain Dom Stone. Rob was a talented, hard tackling back row player for the Antlers 1st XV back in the 1980's and 90's. Rob sadly passed away in July 2017, leaving behind his wife Sarah and two sons Laurence and Patrick (both Antlers age group players). The award which will be presented annually to the hardest tacking 1st XV player is a fitting way to remember Rob.

It was a fantastic evening with all the usual banter, beer and plenty of anecdotes from another eventful season. The photo shows Players Player of the year and 1st XV fly-half Bob BEEVERS with Club Chairman Simon DAVIS and Head coach Paul MANLEY.

The Award winners for 2017/18:
Rob Wilson 1st XV award - Dom STONE
1st XV Player of the Year - Jack ARUNDELL
1st XV Players player - Bob BEEVERS
1st XV Most improved player - Alex ROACH
2nd XV Player of the Year - Andy JONES
2nd XV Players Player - Luke FRANKENBERGER
2nd XV Most improved player - Scott GREY
3rd XV Player of the Year - Rory CREDLAND
3rd XV Players Player - Mark TACHON
3rd XV Most improved player - Jack JEFFREY

Special awards
Dom STONE - 100 1st XV Appearances. Achieved on 2nd September 2017

Paul MANLEY - 200 1st XV Appearances. Achieved between 1st Oct 2005 & 25th Nov 2017

Photos of the evening can be found here