The five-eighth, back in the game last season after a two-year break, also won the best back for first grade and the club’s highest points awards.

After advancing the preliminary final in 2017, Brady is confident the Bulldogs won’t lose too many players in the off-season.

“Hopefully we’ll get a couple more forwards there – just so we’ve got more depth in our forward pack,” he said.

Brady added: “I’ve got the feeling talking to all the boys that they all really enjoyed their footy this year. I know I did. 

“We enjoyed each others’ company and playing together.

“I’d definitely say a fair few of the boys will be back.”

The award winners.

Ladies league tag

Best attacker: Emma Costello.

Best defender: Dee Fulwood.

Most improved: Jacqui Jones.

Quiet achiever: Zoe Fleming.

Highest points: Khobi Devine.

Players player: Maddy Adams, Zoe Fleming and Marlee Urquhart.

Under-18

Best back: Isaac Reeves.

Best forward: Joel Martin.

Most improved : Lincon Smith.

Sportsman award: Oscar Thomas.

Highest points: Jonathan Crowe.

Players player: Dylan Porter.

Player of the year: Joel Martin.

Reserve grade

Best back: Hunter Richards. 

Best forward: Jackson Brookman.

Most improved: Tony Griffiths.

Highest points: Josh Matthews. 

Players player: Toby Morris.

Player of the year: Jack Reeves.

First grade  

Best back: Matt Brady.

Best forward: Callum Hayne.

Most improved: Sam Lumby.

Highest points: Matt Brady.

Club 

Highest tries: Aaron Donnelly.

Highest points: Matt Brady. 

Local legend: Kye Conlan. 

David Day quiet achiever: Dylan Lake.

Ethan Stevens Memorial: Dylan Porter.

Best club man and most versatile: Callum Hayne.

Sportsman of the year: Lance Martin.

Male rep player of the year: Callum Hayne.

Ladies rep player of the year: Maddy Adams and Jacqui Jones. 

Club person of the year: Michael Loughery.

Gunnedah Rugby League Football Club player of the year: Matt Brady.