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sport Valetini takes home Brumbies top gong

Brumbies backrower Rob Valetini has capped of a stellar 2021 Super Rugby season with the club’s Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year award.

In his fourth season at the club, Valetini started in every game for the Brumbies, playing a starring role in both attack and defence.

The 23-year-old becomes the second-youngest winner of the Brumbies most prestigious award behind ten-time recipient George Smith, who first claimed the honour in 2001.

The Wallabies star said it was an honour to be recognised by his teammates.

“It’s an honour to receive this award and join some of the greats who have held it before,” said Valetini.

“I had some honest conversations with the coaches before this season and I went into it wanting to do my best for the team and perform more consistently. “Playing a team sport is never about individual awards but to be recognised by my teammates and our members is extremely special.”

Tom Banks took home his second Best Back award while Lock Cadeyrn Neville was recognised for his outstanding form, named Best Forward in just his second season at club.

Meanwhile, lifelong Brumbies supporter Ed Kennedy has signed on with his hometown team for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Goulburn-born lock Kennedy returns to Australia after a three-year stint in Wales having previously played for Randwick in the Shute Shield.

Kennedy said it was a dream come true to sign for the club he grew up supporting.

“It’s a dream come true to be coming home to Australia to join the Brumbies,” said Kennedy.

“Growing up in Goulburn, my family and I were massive fans of the club so to have this opportunity after three great years in Wales is amazing and one I’m very grateful for.”

The Brumbies have named Rob Valetini as their Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year. Getty.

Grace Maher re-signs with United

Young midfielder Grace Maher has re-signed with Canberra United for the 2021/22 W-League season.

Maher made 12 appearances for United this year, finishing the year with two goals and two goal assists.

The 22-year-old made her W-League debut with United back in 2015 before heading to the Melbourne Victory for two seasons.

She returned home to Canberra last year and the Majura FC local said she’s excited to build on last season.

“I am proud and excited to be back in green this season,” Maher said.

“We had a successful campaign to get back into finals football last year and I cannot wait to be here to help build on that.

“Canberra is my home and the feeling of playing for United is something I don’t get at other clubs.”

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