Redcliffe Dolphins players, coaches, and supporters gathered at the Redcliffe Leagues Club to celebrate the 2025 season, highlighted by a BRL premiership victory and a strong Hostplus Cup campaign.
Celebrating Success in Redcliffe
The Redcliffe Dolphins hosted their 2025 awards night on 1 October 2025, recognising standout players and staff for their efforts across the season. The evening marked a high point for the club, following success in the Brisbane Rugby League and a close finish in the Hostplus Cup.
Under first-time Head Coach Dunamis Lui, the BRL side claimed the premiership with a 32–12 win over Carina in the Grand Final. Lui’s leadership and broader impact on the club were recognised with the Des Webb Memorial Award for Club Person of the Year.
Season Highlights and Award Recipients
Prop Josh Allen earned both the Tony Obst Players’ Player Award and the Peter Leis Medal for Player of the Year, finishing on 61 points before his upcoming move to the Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
Other major award winners included:
- Jordan Plath – Rookie of the Year
- Sheldon Pitama – Troy Lindsay Most Consistent Player
- Zac Miles – Best Back
- Will Boland – Dick Tosser Turner Pathways Player of the Year
- Steven Numambo – BRL Most Consistent
- Jack Cullen – Best Forward
- Thomas Casey – Best and Fairest
- Joshua James – Try of the Year and Highest Points Scorer (146 points)
Hostplus Cup Effort and Leadership Changes
The Dolphins’ Hostplus Cup side fell narrowly short in their preliminary final, losing 18–16 to Burleigh Bears, who went on to win the Grand Final. Head Coach Eric Smith praised his team’s performance before departing to join the Canberra Raiders’ NRL program.
The evening also served as a farewell to Chief Executive Scott Clark, who concluded a three-year tenure leading the club’s operations before moving to the Gold Coast.
Community Support and Response
Following the event, the Dolphins’ social media post congratulating the winners drew positive engagement, with fans commending the players’ achievements and expressing pride in Redcliffe’s strong rugby league community.
Published 10-Oct-2025
