Melbourne captain Cameron Smith has won his fourth club player of the year trophy to cap another outstanding NRL season.
Smith, who also won the award in 2005, 2006 and 2007, finished on 30 votes, two more than last year's winner utility Ryan Hinchcliffe, with star full-back Billy Slater third on 26.
Smith was presented with the award by coach Craig Bellamy at the club's end of season function at Crown in Melbourne.
The Queensland and Australian vice-captain took his game to another level this season with his ultra consistency, tireless tackling and on-field leadership.
Smith adds his latest accolade to the sweep at the Dally M Awards, where he claimed hooker, captain and representative player of the year.
This season Smith only missed one NRL game (due to Origin commitments) and became only the second player to play 200 games for the Storm behind Matt Geyer.
Other awards presented included rookie of the year, shared by Jesse Bromwich and Gareth Widdop, while Kevin Proctor won most improved.
Hinchcliffe and Slater won awards as best forward and back, respectively.
AAP
Tags: nrl, rugby-league, sport, melbourne-3000, vic, australia First posted October 09, 2011 22:35:25
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