Clubs finishing their 2023 NRL season are beginning to name their player of the year and other awards.
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Newcastle Knights
Star fullback Kalyn Ponga has taken home the Danny Buderus Medal as the best player for the Knights in the 2023 season.
Ponga claimed the award despite overcoming adversity earlier in the season and transitioning back to the fullback role after beginning the season in the halves. In 18 appearances, he scored eight tries, provided 20 try assists and has been a crucial part of the club's winning streak in the latter stages of the season.
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During the awards night, Dane Gagai and Daniel Saifiti were awarded with life membership for the club due to their contributions to the Knights over the years.
Meanwhile, Tyson Frizell, Dylan Lucas, Phoenix Crossland, Leo Thompson and Jacob Saifiti were also among the award-winners out of the top squad.
Player of the Year (Danny Buderus Medal): Kalyn Ponga
NRL Players' Player: Tyson Frizell
Rookie of the Year: Dylan Lucas
Community Player of the Year: Jacob Saifiti
Knight in Shining Armour: Leo Thompson
Gladiator of the Year: Phoenix Crossland
NSW Cup Players' Player: Jack Johns
NSW Cup Player of the Year: Adam Clune
Jersey Flegg Players' Player: Brock Greacen
Jersey Flegg Player of the Year: Jack Cullen
Kilpatrick Club Person of the Year: Blake Green
