NRL: Vatuvei named Warriors' best

Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei. Photo / Getty Images

Manu Vatuvei has won the Warriors player of the year award at the club';s end of season function in Auckland.

Vatuvei, who scored 20 tries in 19 games and broke Stacey Jones' club record for the most career tries, has been recognised as the Warriors best player.

Vatuvei headed-off Sam Rapira, Micheal Luck, Jerome Ropati and Lance Hohaia.

The young player of the year award went to James Maloney in his first season as a Warrior while Aaron Heremaia was voted club man of the year.

Rugby league identity Sir Peter Leitch was recognised for his contribution to the game, while a tribute was made for retiring Warrior Steve Price.