Wests Tigers second-rower Kezie Apps’ incredible 2026 season has been made even more memorable after being named the NRLW Captain of the Year.
Apps received the accolade at the Dally M Awards on Wednesday night.
For Apps, the award caps off a special season that saw her lead the Wests Tigers to their inaugural NRLW finals appearance.
The historic finals appearance also saw the highly respected Apps play her 50th NRLW game.
Since arriving at Concord in 2022, Apps has established herself as a key figure and highly respected leader in the Wests Tigers NRLW program.
"I'm just super grateful that I've got a great leadership group in Sala (Togatuki), Raecene (McGregor), Holli (Wheeler) and even Shaylee Bent,'' Apps said in accepting her award.
"I've just got a great group around me and I think they have really helped drive the standards this year."
Apps also paid tribute to her Coach Craig Sandercock, who was a nominee for the NRLW Coach of the Year award.
"He was fantastic for us. He has got a really great balance. He has got a school teaching background and knows how to get the best out of us,'' Apps said.
"He really did that for us this year. We are super grateful of him and the rest of the coaching staff."
