St George Illawarra Dragons winger Brett Morris has won the Tru Blue Award at the annual NSWRL Awards night at Curzon Hall, Marsfield on Wednesday.
The NSW Blues winger was joint-winner with brother Josh (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs) for their efforts during this season's State of Origin series.
“Brett and Josh both played on under duress in game one and came up with inspirational plays which highlighted the squad’s commitment to the Blues ethos,” said NSW Head Coach Laurie Daley.
“It is fitting that they have been able to share this newly-created award.”
Additionally, Dragons centre Josh Dugan was named NSW Blues Man of the Match for Game III.
A list of major award winners follows:
Harold Matthews Player of the Year
Ryan Papenhuyzen – Balmain Tigers
SG Ball Player of the Year
Latrell Mitchell – Sydney Roosters
Sydney Shield Player of the Year
Vincent Ngaro – Peninsula Seagulls
Ron Massey Cup Player of the Year
Dayne Craig – Western Suburbs Magpies
NSW Cup Player of the Year
Bureta Faraimo – Wentworthville Magpies
Most Improved Junior Referee of the Year
Martin Jones
Most Improved Senior Referee of the Year
Liam Nicholls
The NSWRL Welfare & Education Academic Award
Kurt Aldridge – North Sydney Bears
Ray Stellar Award
Michelle Kelly – Asquith Magpies
Women’s Player of the Year
Kezie Apps – Helensburgh Tigers
KARI Indigenous Player of the Year
Adam Campbell – Parramatta Eels
NSW under-20s Player of the Year
Jake Mamo – Newcastle Knights
NSW Blues Man of the Match – Game I
Jarryd Hayne
NSW Blues Man of the Match – Game II
Ryan Hoffman
NSW Blues Man of the Match – Game III
Josh Dugan
People’s Choice Award
Jarryd Hayne
Tru Blue Award
Brett Morris and Josh Morris
Brad Fittler Medal
Jarryd Hayne and Ryan Hoffman
