2009 Auckland Rugby League season

Fox Memorial Qualification Series

The Lion Red Fox Memorial Qualification Series involved sixteen teams divided into two pools, with the top eight teams entering the Fox Memorial competition. It started on 21 March and concluded on 2 May. The bottom eight teams instead entered the Sharman Cup.

Phelan Shield

The Mandron Masonry Phelan Shield began on 14 March and features eleven teams. The regular season concluded on 5 September with a grand final. The New Lynn Stags were the defending champions. Minor premiers the Manukau Magpies defeated the Waiheke Rams in the final to win the Shield.

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Sharman Cup

The bottom eight teams in the Fox Memorial Qualification Series took part in the SAS Sharman Cup. The Richmond Bulldogs were the defending champions. The grand final was held on 5 September and saw minor premiers the Howick Hornets defeat the Glenora Bears 19–12 to win the Cup. Hibiscus Coast were relegated to the Phelan Shield with the Manukau Magpies being promoted.

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Fox Memorial

The top eight teams in the Fox Memorial Qualification Series took part in the Lion Red Fox Memorial. The Mt Albert Lions were the defending champions and managed to defend their title, defeating the Papakura Sea Eagles 32–10 in the final.

As minor premiers the Otahuhu Leopards were awarded the Rukutai Shield.

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Awards

The Auckland Rugby League's 2009 Awards were announced on 24 October.

Lion Red Fox Memorial Player of the Year: Phillip Kahui (Mt Albert)

George Rainey Medal Fox Memorial Team of the Year:

Fullback: James Blackwell (Otahuhu)

Winger: Phillip Kahui (Mt Albert)

Centre: Toshio Laiseni (Papakura)

Standoff: Zensei Inu (Te Atatu)

Halfback: Aaron Woodhouse (Manurewa)

Prop: Dylan Davis (Marist)

Hooker: Zac Tippins (Te Atatu)

2nd Row: Sala Faalogo (Mt Albert)

Lock: Tui Samoa (East Coast Bays)

Mandron Masonry Phelan Shield Player of the Year: Itaifale Tolefoa (Navy/North Shore Dolphins)

SAS Sharman Cup Player of the Year: Aaron Booth (Glenora Bears)

Māori Television Rookie of the Year: Stephen Shennan (Te Atatu Roosters)

Premiership Coach of the Year: Brent Gemmell (Mt Albert)

References

References

1. [http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0905/S00295.htm Grassroots Club Rugby League On Māori Television!] ''Māori Television Press Release'', 22 May 2009
2. [http://www.aucklandleague.co.nz/site_files/Newsletter%20November%202009.pdf November 2009 Newsletter] {{webarchive. link. (20 July 2011 ''Auckland Rugby League'')