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Owen named player of the season – a triumph for the Dragons!
Aneurin Owen has been named Dragons RFC's 2024/25 Player of the Season and will start for Newport RFC in the play-offs.
Owen named player of the season – a triumph for the Dragons!
At this year's Dragons RFC Awards Night, held at the Riverfront Theater, the 22-year-old center Aneurin Owen named Dragon Signs Tony Brown Player of the Season. Owen, who was also the team's vice-captain this season, put in outstanding performances and led the Dragons onto the field on several occasions.
Owen won the prestigious award in a ceremony where other players were also honored. That's how it became Aaron Wainwright named the Bluetube Scaffolding Ed Jackson Players’ Player of the Season for the second consecutive season. Ryan Woodman was honored with the Interlec Young Player of the Season Award, while Huw Anderson won the Carlsberg Marstons Try of the Season for his impressive try against Newcastle Falcons in December. Other awards went to Evan Minto as Molson Coors Academy Player of the Season and Caitlin Lewis who received the South Wales Sports Grounds Women’s Player of the Season Award.
Awards and Recognitions
The event also recognized the achievements of the club's community team. Ronnie Davies and Mike Weedall received the Candleston Phil James Community Award, while the Dragons Allstars, the club's mixed team, were honored with the GP Shipping Special Recognition Award. Ashley Davies was named Clubman of the Year for his contribution to expanding the club's community offerings. In addition, departing players were given farewell with framed jerseys for their services.
| Year | Player of the Year |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Aneurin Owen |
| 2023/24 | Aaron Wainwright |
| 2022/23 | Angus O'Brien |
| 2021/22 | Harrison Keddy |
| 2020/21 | N/A (Covid season) |
| 2019/20 | Matthew Screech |
| 2018/19 | Aaron Wainwright |
| 2017/18 | Elliot Dee |
| 2016/17 | Ollie Griffiths |
| 2015/16 | Ashton Hewitt |
| 2014/15 | Hallam Amos |
| 2013/14 | Lewis Evans |
| 2012/13 | Jonathan Evans |
| 2011/12 | Robert Sidoli |
| 2010/11 | Adam Hughes |
| 2009/10 | Ashley Smith |
| 2008/09 | Joe Bearman |
| 2007/08 | Joe Bearman |
| 2006/07 | Colin Charvis |
Outlook for the play-offs
After his impressive performances in the current season, Owen will now play for his hometown team Newport R.F.C which will play against Llandovery in the Premiership next Saturday. Owen returns after multiple injuries and just five appearances for the Dragons in the 2022/23 season. Among other things, he had a fractured ankle and a serious knee injury, which ultimately held him back.
The upcoming game is crucial for Newport, who have already qualified for the play-offs and are expected to finish fourth in the table. Coach Ty Morris highlights the importance of the game to gain momentum for the playoffs. Owen will play in a different line-up and have the opportunity to prove his skills again.