Dylan McLachlan wins the 2024 Les McIntyre Medal

Author: crrl.com.au
Timestamp: Thu 22 Aug 2024, 12:59 PM

Dylan McLachlan of the Queanbeyan Blues has won the 2024 Les McIntyre Medal, recognised as the best and fairest player of the Canberra Raiders Cup competition.

The talented halfback narrowly edged out finalists Sam Williams and Liam Oakley, securing the win by just two points.

McLachlan finished on top with 23 points, surpassing last year's McIntyre Medalist, Sam Williams, who polled 21 points.

McLachlan made his return to Rugby League this year after two seasons playing Rugby Union.

The 2024 Queanbeyan Blues recruit was given the captaincy role and has been instrumental in the club's dramatic turnaround.

Under his leadership, the Blues have risen from a seventh-place finish last year to secure a spot in the top two this season, putting them in a strong position to claim the title.

The Queanbeyan Blues swept all the first-grade awards presented on the night, a testament to the club's remarkable improvement from last year.

Les McIntyre Medal Ladder

23 points - Dylan McLachlan (Queanbeyan Blues)

21 points - Sam Williams (Queanbeyan Kangaroos)

18 points - Liam Oakley (Tuggeranong Bushrangers)

Olivia Howe claims the 2024 Maree Bush Medal

Goulburn's Olivia Howe has been recognised as the best and fairest in the Katrina Fanning Shield, earning the 2024 Maree Bush Medal.

Despite the challenging season for the Bulldogs, the crafty dummyhalf consistently proved pivotal for her team, playing a significant role in their improvement in the latter part of the season.

Howe polled 24 points, finishing three votes ahead of contenders Lara Cosgrove, Mya McGlynn, and Payge Louise-Condon, who all ended the season with 21 points.

Maree Bush Medal Ladder

24 points - Olivia Howe (Goulburn City Bulldogs)

21 points - Lara Cosgrove (Woden Valley Rams)

21 points - Mya McGlynn (Belconnen United Sharks)

21 points - Payge-Louise Condon (Goulburn City Bulldogs)