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PIRATES HONOUR THEIR TOP GUNS Seaton Reid - 2017 Player of the Year A genuine larrakin, Seaton Reid is blessed with God-given ability. Playing the majority of his rugby league with the Noosa Pirates as a junior, he made the transition to senior level rather hesitantly - often questioning his own ability - to make the grade. 2017 saw the transformation of his playing career. Starting the season in Division 2, Seaton was given the opportunity to play in Division 1 and he grabbed that chance with both hands. Very often playing two games each Saturday showed the level of dedication Seaton brought to the table. He was runner-up in the League’s top points scorer in Division 2 playing six games less in that level than the winner and being only eight points behind in total. His efforts on field saw him reach the pinnacle of team sports being a vital member of the 2017 Premiership side. With new-found respect from his opposition, Seaton is one of those guys who can do it all, and let’s hope he continues to do so for many years to come. Russell Britten - 2017 Pirate of the Year Russell Britten started his career for the Noosa Pirates in 1984 at the tender age of six. Countless representative honours in both his junior and senior years, has earned him the respect of players and spectators alike.
Blake Wilson - an important cog in the team.
Seaton Reid - A more deserving recipient of the Player of the Year would be hard to find. A two-time premiership player in A Grade - as well as playing in many other finals fixtures in both A Grade and Division 2 - Russell’s longevity in the game is something to behold. A serious knee injury In 2014 saw him miss the majority of the season and Russell believed that his career had come to an untimely end. After a comeback in 2015, he was chosen as the Best Player in Division 2 for the league. Russell had the distinct honour of playing in the same team as his oldest son during the 2017 season.
Some 35 years of service to the Noosa Pirates saw him a worthy recipient of the Chris O’Grady Medal as the 2017 Pirate of the Year. Blake Wilson - 2017 Captain of the Under 18s side At just 16 years of age it was a huge achievement for Blake Wilson to be named captain. Just two days before a knockout semifinal clash against Caloundra in Division 1, there was a ruling stating a player must be 17 years of age in order to play senior football.
Russell Britten, left - His actions on the field speak louder than words. Coach Ron Greentree gave Blake the best birthday present ever when he named him in the starting line-up for this all important clash. The youngster scored a hat-trick on debut, helping his team continue on their quest for premiership glory. Blake became an important cog in the team which was rewarded with premiership success in 2017. ●
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Thursday, 26 October, 2017
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