Captain-coach wins award

Umina Rugby League Football Club's open grade captain coach Shannon Sharpe was named Open Grade Player of the Year at the annual Central Coast Rugby League awards night on September 15.

Mr Sharpe was the only Peninsula rugby league club player to receive an award at this year's ceremony.

Umina Bunnies secretary Mr Ian Sonter said the club was proud of Mr Sharpe and congratulated the captain coach on his award win.

"Shannon is a worthy award winner of this title as he had the added pressure of being a novice grade coach, coupled with bonding a team of various ages and with many of those players not playing for numerous years," Mr Sonter said.

"Sharpie still showed the entire Central Coast Rugby League fraternity just how talented he was, as he guided the team into third place in the competition and to win a second player of the year award in this highly competitive game is testament to his ability.

"Being a former Central Coast Second Grade Player of the Year, he also lists being a representative for NSW Touch Football and Australian Oz Tag sides on his resume.

"Sharpie can be found as a green keeper at the Everglades Golf Course during the week."

Website, 15 Sep 2010 Ian Sonter, Umina RLFC