Full list of 2022 NRL Club Awards

It's been a disappointing year for the Knights but they still found something to celebrate, with evergreen back-rower Tyson Frizell named the winner of the 2022 Danny Buderus Medal, the club’s Player of the Year award.

Frizell made 21 appearances this year, and though he only captained the side in five he consistently led from the front with fearless displays despite a poor run of results.

“From the day I turned up here, I’m forever grateful to the town for accepting me. It does feel like a country town that takes care of you,” Frizell said.

“Danny is a legend of the club. He’s paved the way for all of us boys playing today. To get an award named after him is special. It’s an honour.”

Despite a controversial end to the season following the dispute with trainer Hayden Knowles, prop David Klemmer took home the NRL Players’ Player award, proving his esteem among his fellow players.

The club’s Rookie of the Year award went to back-rower Leo Thompson after making 16 appearances for the club, averaging 50 metres and 20 tackles a game in limited minutes.

Meanwhile, English outside back Dominic Young took home multiple honours, winning the club’s Gladiator Award, which is selected by the ‘Once a Knight’ Old Boys, as well as the Knight In Shining Armour Award for the stand-out moment of the year after chasing down Josh Addo-Carr.

Jayden Brailey received the club’s community award for his off-field efforts, while dummy-half Luke Huth claimed both of the club’s NSW Cup awards.

The Knights also farewelled a host of departing players, including Mitch Barnett, Edrick Lee, Anthony Milford, Jirah Momoisea, Sauaso Sue, Tex Hoy and more.

Full List of Awards:
Danny Buderus Medal: Tyson Frizell
NRL Players’ Player: David Klemmer
NRL Rookie of the Year: Leo Thompson
Community Player of the Year: Jayden Brailey
Knight in Shining Armour: Dominic Young
Gladiator of the Year: Dominic Young
NSW Cup Players’ Player: Luke Huth
NSW Cup Player of the Year: Luke Huth