Kiama Knights fullback Brad Killmore capped off a stellar return season by taking out the First Grade Best and Fairest award at the club’s 2025 presentation night.

Killmore, who spent most of the 2024 season sidelined by injury, was a standout addition to the first grade side this year - saving tries, scoring them, setting them up and providing a calm, reliable presence at the back.

“My main aim was to come back and try to win a premiership, to be honest. Personally, I just wanted to stay healthy,” Killmore said.

And win a premiership he did. Killmore was instrumental in Kiama’s 16-4 victory over the Shellharbour Sharks in the Group 7 grand final, and he said the finals series was when he truly found his stride.

“There wasn’t a particular time where my form suddenly picked up, but I felt I was starting to find a rhythm in the later rounds and finals,” he said.

Killmore said receiving the prestigious Best and Fairest trophy was an honour - especially in a team stacked with talent.

“It was very special. We had so many good players this year, it really could’ve gone to a lot of people. I’m honoured the coaches thought I had a good year,” he said.

He attributed Kiama’s success - which saw both top grades reach grand finals - to the club’s united culture.

“The team culture this year was outstanding - not just in our team but from Reggies through to the girls. The coaching staff played a huge part in that. It really makes you want to turn up every week and get around everyone,” he said.

And will he be back next year chasing back-to-back premierships?

“I’ll be back next year and hopefully be winning another trophy,” Killmore said.

The presentation night was held at Kiama Leagues Club and once again the club’s strong culture was on display, with players from all grades turning out in support of one another.

Award Winners

General

Club Person of the Year: Glenn Roberts

President’s Award: Caitlin Norris

Knight of the Year: Matt Nicholson

Rookie of the Year: Taj Roberts

First Grade

Best and Fairest & Best Back: Brad Killmore

Player’s Player: Sam Hooper

Best Forward: Tom Angel

Coaches Award: Tom Norris

Kiama Knights reserve grade winners. Photo: Kiama Knights

Reserve Grade

Best and Fairest: Alex Boles

Player’s Player: Dylan Morris

Best Back: Ben Barnard

Best Forward: Jason Webb

Coaches Award: Toby Lane

U18s Girls Tackle

Best and Fairest & Player’s Player: Ally Hamilton

Best Back: Madison Hempo

Best Forward: Brianna Kaunicarakami

Coaches Award: Amelia Phillips

Ladies league tag division 2 Kiama Knights winners. Photo: Kiama Knights

Ladies League Tag Division 1

Best and Fairest & Player’s Player: Chelsea Wallace

Most Promising: Charlotte Payne

Coaches Award: Hannah Moore & Ava Ross

Rookie of the Year: Jazmin McTaggart

Ladies League Tag Division 2

Best and Fairest: Nicole Hallinan

Player’s Player: Taryn Gunning

Most Promising: Zoe Cox

Coaches Award: Keryn Calcraf