Cowboys Awards Shortlists 2019

It’s that time of year once again where we reflect on our clubs achievements in the past 12 months and reward those individuals who have shone through in all different aspects of the each team. All awards are voted on by club members (players, coaches & associate members) so each winner will be decided by their peers.

The shortlists are drawn up by a combination of Head Coach & Co-Ordinators as well as Board Members for the Clubman of the Year award.
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Senior Team Awards Shortlists:

Rookie of the Year, sponsored by Jo Buchanan
Last year's winner: Joseph Marley
This award is always keenly contested as all the newbies vie for their chance to shine despite only joining the team and learning the game this year. Our rookies have really made an impact on the senior team and this award really could go to all of the guys listed.

Cristoir Lewley (LB)
Neil Maxwell (WR)
Padraig Dynes (DB)
Peter Lundy (TE)
Stephen Brennan (RB)
Stephen Finnegan (DB)
 
Clubman of the Year, sponsored by SB Decor
Last year's winner: Jo Buchanan
This award is one of extreme sentimental value and goes to the person who has been most active around the club and helping the club push forward in any way, whether that be through coaching, volunteering or helping in any aspect of the three Cowboy teams.

Christian Cowan, Senior Team Coach & Board Member
David McMichael, Board Member
Greg Loughran, Senior Team Coach & Board Member
Jo Buchanan, Flag Team Coach & Club President
Mark Beattie, Senior Team Coach
Scott Buchanan, Board Member
Simon & Kerry Richards, Videographers
 
Balls of Steel Award, sponsored by Call A Cab
Last year's winner: Marty Dixon
This award is one of the newer awards to the Cowboys list and is awarded to the player who has shown the most steel during 2019, whether it be from playing both ways when injuries have kicked in, to showing the biggest mettle of any player. This award is usually the most interesting as the winner could come from anywhere.

Conor Fearon (OG/S)
James Loughran (C/DT)
Jason Duddy (DE/OT)
Jo Buchanan (LB/RB)
Jonny Magee (OT/DT)
Scott Buchanan (OT/DT)
Shayne Mone (LB)
 
Terry Lynch Offensive Lineman of the Year, sponsored by Bernadette Loughran
Last year's winner: Jonny Doyle-Martin
Another of the more recent awards, named after the legendary Cowboy Terry Lynch. This is awarded to the best offensive lineman throughout 2019, always keenly contested between the big lads up front and this award always provides some internal, friendly competition between the hogs.

Conor Fearon (OG)
James Loughran (C)
Jonny Magee (OT)
Peadar McMahon (OG)
Scott Buchanan (OT)
 
Offensive MVP, sponsored by Summerisland
Last year's winner: Andrew Herron
This award is for the best offensive player throughout 2019 and is an award of distinction throughout the club with some of the best players to wear orange & navy lifting this award throughout the years.

Conrad Smith (TE)
Jonny Magee (OT)
Luis Alberto (WR)
Neil Maxwell (WR)
Peter Loughran (QB)
 
Defensive MVP, sponsored by The Beatties
Last year's winner: Jason Duddy
This award if for the best defensive player through 2019 and is one of the more shared about awards in the clubs history.

Jason Duddy (DE)
John Murray (LB)
Gareth McShane (LB)
Lawrence Ruddock (S)
Modestas Gargasas (DE)
Shayne Mone (LB)
 
Overall MVP, sponsored by Scott Buchanan
Last year's winner: Andrew Herron
This is the showpiece trophy from the awards night, the overall most outstanding player to wear Cowboys uniform throughout 2019. This is awarded to the player that performed the best, most consistent and showed the values that are imperative to being a Cowboy.

Jo Buchanan (LB/RB)
Lawrence Ruddock (S)
Luis Alberto (WR)
Neil Maxwell (WR)
Peter Loughran (QB)
Shayne Mone (LB)

Flag Team Awards Shortlists:

Flag Offensive MVP, sponsored by Jason Duddy
Last year's winner: Jamie Wilson

Ben Fallon
Conrad Smith
Luis Alberto
Niall Quinn
Peter Loughran
 
Flag Defensive MVP, sponsored by Blue Timber Frame
Last year's winner: Jo Buchanan

David McMichael
Jamie Wilson
Jo Buchanan
Lawrence Ruddock
Matthew Kelly
 
Most Improved Player, sponsored by Blue Timber Frame
Last year's winner: David McMichael
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Jonny Magee
Matthew Alexander
Paul McCartney
Scott Buchanan