{"id":323936,"date":"2022-09-15T16:30:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T06:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=323936"},"modified":"2022-09-16T18:20:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T08:20:29","slug":"thrashers-celebrate-a-big-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2022\/09\/15\/thrashers-celebrate-a-big-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrashers Celebrate A Big Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_323938\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323938\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-323938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers1-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-323938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trophy winners on Saturday night &#8230; from left, Jay Tingiiau, Ryan Cook, Marcus Jensen, Jason Lee and Eliajah Kocavanua (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>September 15, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The South Burnett Thrashers celebrated their outstanding return to the Darling Downs Rugby Union competition in 2022 at their presentation dinner on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>The night, which attracted about 30 guests, was held at the Kingaroy Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>It also marked the 30th anniversary of the club.<\/p>\n<p>The Thrashers returned to competition after a break of eight years and earned a spot in the semi-finals!<\/p>\n<p>The team finished in third place on the C Grade ladder but were knocked out of the running by fourth-placed Roma in a sudden-death minor semi-final.<\/p>\n<p>The awards were presented by club president Jamie Shirlaw and club stalwart Jason Lee, who also picked up the prestigious &#8220;Thrasher Award&#8221; shield for Clubman of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie said the club members were feeling excited about the 2023 competition.<\/p>\n<p>The Thrashers have already contacted the Darling Downs competition with their intention to submit a team.<\/p>\n<dl><\/dl>\n<p><strong>Club awards for the 2022 season were also announced:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coach\u2019s Award &#8211; Cordy Jones<\/li>\n<li>Most Improved &#8211; Ryan Cook<\/li>\n<li>Best Back &#8211; Sata Tale<\/li>\n<li>Best Forward &#8211; Eliajah Kocavanua<\/li>\n<li>Players&#8217; Player &#8211; Jay Tingiiau<\/li>\n<li>Player Of The Year &#8211; Marcus Jensen<\/li>\n<li>The Thrasher Award (Clubman Of The Year) &#8211; Jason Lee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2012\/11\/04\/thrashers-enjoy-a-big-night\/\">Thrashers Enjoy A Big Night<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_323939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323939\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-323939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers2-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-323939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Thrasher Award for Clubman Of The Year was presented by club president Jamie Shirlaw, left, and Cr Scott Henschen, right, to Jason Lee (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_323940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323940\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-323940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers3.jpg 360w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers3-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-323940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coach Mike Bishop presents Marcus Jensen with the Player of the Year award (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_323941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323941\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-323941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers4.jpg 360w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers4-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-323941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jason Lee presents the Most Improved award to Ryan Cook (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_323942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323942\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-323942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers5.jpg 360w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers5-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-323942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Players&#8217; Player trophy was presented to Jay Tingiiau by Jason Lee (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_323943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323943\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-323943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers6.jpg 360w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers6-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-323943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mike Bishop presents the Best Forward Award to Eliajah Kocavanua (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_323945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323945\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-323945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220915thrashers7-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-323945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mike Bishop and Jamie Shirlaw with a commemorative 20-year-old bottle of rum from the South Burnett 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