Friday, 14 November 2025

 Pauline RICHARDS (Cranbourne) (10:41): I was very fortunate to attend the end-of-year presentation night for the Casey Warriors, the biggest and the best rugby league club in Victoria. I am going to take the opportunity to congratulate the senior award winners. First of all, the Phillip Panga Memorial Award was a very emotional award presented to Kwest Rua. From the first grade men’s team I would like to congratulate Cody Jerkovich, Kwest Rua, Zavier Khan, Malachi Vaeau and Alijah Waetford; from the first grade women’s team Tyra Boysen, Katelyn Faifili-Boon, Kassidy Kahotea and Iron Talia; from the second grade men’s team Alijah Waetford, Raina Wichman, Tino Pritchard, Anzac Tipasa and Sia Taleo; and from the third grade men’s team Daniel Alefosio, Chanel Antonio, Christopher Taumata, Kyrone Aporo and Miguel Lavea. They are an extraordinary team, and they are ably led by Numa as the president, who cuts a fine figure in a terrific cowboy hat, Arana, Vivien, Suzanne and Stephanie. Stephanie did an extraordinary job acting as the MC on the night. This club are at the centre of the universe for us in Cranbourne. I am so proud of them and of everything they do. They are the best of us.