Written by: Steven Williams

Shaun Timmins' injury woes have been eased somewhat when he was named the St George Illawarra's best and fairest player of 2002 at a formal presentation in Wollongong last night.

St George Illawarra Test centre's season ended prematurely last week after he underwent an arthroscope on his right knee, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

Timmins' career at one stage was under threat after suffering a bad injury to his left knee two years ago.

He fought back and after undergoing surgery and returned this season to represent New South Wales for the State of Origin series.

Timmins also represented Australia for the July Test against Great Britain and scored a try in the Kangaroos' 64-10 victory.

Last night's award was decided by votes of the first grade players and coaching staff wh plced Timmins ahead of team mates Luke Bailey and Ben Hornby.

Award Winners:
Shaun Timmins - Integral Energy Medal Player of the Year.
Ben Hornby - Geoff Selby Memorial NRL Coaches Award.
Mark Riddell - Red V Members Player of the Year.
Craig Stapleton - Mark Coyne Award - First Division Player of the Year.
Mathew Head - Paul McGregor Award - Jersey Flegg Player of the Year.

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