Versatile colt Hudson Camilleri has handled the step up in class in the Mackay and District Rugby League senior competitions in 2022.
The 19-year-old Brothers utility proved a mainstay for the Leprechauns with wholehearted displays and capped a memorable season when named as the recipient of the Mackay District’s Rookie of the Year Award.
Camilleri turned in strong performances at centre and in the second row for the club’s Under 20 and A Grade teams during a hectic campaign that yielded premiership success.
The Wanderers junior product helped Brothers capture the Mackay and District Under 20 trophy after a thrilling 25-24 Grand Final victory over the Magpies club – making an impact at centre with his sharp running and no-nonsense defence.
Camilleri alternated his appearances between the Under 20 and A Grade ranks and caught the eye of Junior League officials with his high work rate, speed and skill in both competitions.
Hudson was a regular in the second row during the A Grade preliminary rounds and helped the Leprechauns finish fourth on the ladder and cement a finals berth.
Souths eliminated the Thomas Heggie-coached Brothers 36-20 in the first week of the finals but received great value from Camilleri with powerhouse efforts as a starting back rower or interchange forward during the season.
A highlight for Hudson was starring in Brothers’ 36-18 triumph over eventual premiers Wests Tigers in a round 7 A Grade fixture at Leprechaun Park.
Disappointment soon turned to jubilation when the capable Camilleri helped guide the third-ranked Brothers to a deserved Under 20s title at the Mackay and District Junior League Fields last month.
He showed his class as the Leprechauns toppled the Magpies 24-14 and Wests Tigers (22-16) during the finals series before scoring a vital try in a re-match with the Magpies in the trophy decider.
The Brothers’ Class of 2022 demonstrated their courage and skill to edge out the gutsy Magpies in a Grand Final classic with Camilleri leading from the front with another lion-hearted performance.
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