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Jeremy Smith of the Melbourne Storm is the New Zealand Rugby League Player of the Year.
Smith beat tough contenders Simon Mannering and Manu Vatuvei to win the title, announced at a ceremony in Auckland this afternoon.
Isaac Luke won the Rookie of the Year title, Manu Vatuvei the Personality of the Year and Steve Kearney the Coach of the Year.
- NEWSTALK ZB
