Members to vote for their player of the season

With the online vote now complete, 20 players were amongst those nominated by members, with the top five candidates polling over 80% of members’ votes.

 

The nominees for the 2012 Members’ Choice Player of the Year are (in alphabetical order):

Adam Ashley-Cooper

Berrick Barnes

Dave Dennis

Tatafu Polota-Nau

Benn Robinson

 

The inaugural winner will be announced as part of the 2012 Matthew Burke Cup Awards Dinner, which takes place on Wednesday, August 8 at Sydney’s Doltone House.

 

Hosted by Fox Sports rugby commentator Greg Clark and attended by the HSBC Waratahs squad, the event offers an opportunity for supporters, players and sponsors to celebrate the milestones and achievements of the 2012 season.

 

The winner of the inaugural Members’ Choice Player of the Year award will be introduced and personally presented with their award by one of the members that voted for them.

 

As well as recognising those players who made their first or one hundredth appearance in NSW colours during the 2012 season, highlights of the 2012 Matthew Burke Cup Awards Night include the presentation of the following awards:

 

 -  Chris Whitaker Aspiring Waratah Medal

 -  Waratah Medal for on and off field excellence

 -  Members’ Choice Player of the Year

 -  Best Forward

 -  Best Back

 -  Matthew Burke Cup for the 2012 Players' Player of the Year

 

Tickets for this year’s event are available for general sale, with members enjoying specially discounted rates.  For further information or to purchase tickets click here.