Former Coonamble Bears player Mitch Cleary has been honoured with Player of the Year for the 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership rugby league competition.
The Dubbo CYMS lock was named from players across 12 squads in the NRL-affiliated tournament, including from Bathurst, Mudgee, Forbes and Lithgow.
A surprised Mitch was announced in front of a crowd of over 100 people at Dubbo RSL on Friday 29 September.
"That was a good night," Mitch said.
"I didn't even know much about the awards or the award night.
"Thought it . . .
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