Bramwell scoops top award (From South Wales Argus)

Bramwell scoops top award

5:31pm Thursday 13th November 2008

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Ebbw Vale centre Aaron Bramwell has clinched the Principality Premiership Player of the Month award for October.

Brawmell, who joined the Steelmen from Neath at the start of last season, was nominated for the award by Principality Premiership coaches and WRU elite performance staff. He was presented with a cheque for £100 by Caitlin Williams at the Ebbw Vale branch of the Principality Building Society.

Bramwell returned from injury a month ago and took over the kicking duties for the club. His performances with the boot and in midfield helped the Steelmen notch away victories during the month at Cardiff (25-26), Llandovery (9-15) and at home over Premiership champions Neath (29-10).

He said, "I was just pleased to be able to put some games together after being out through injury. I picked up a knee strain in the Neath game but I'm hoping to return at the end of November for our home encounter with League leaders Llanelli.

"I'm really grateful for being given an opportunity at Ebbw Vale, and I'm thankful that Patrick Horgan suggested a move from full back to centre, a position I'm really enjoying this season.

"There's a great bunch of players at Ebbw Vale, and the coaching staff with Matthew McCarthy and Lyn Jones now involved create a really professional environment.

"We had some really good wins in October, especially over Cardiff at the Arms Park and over champions Neath, but we have to keep that momentum going now which is not going to be easy."

Ebbw Vale coach Matthew McCarthy added, "Aaron is a young player who could still make the step up to the next level and play regional rugby, if he stays injury free. He took over the kicking duties for the Cardiff game and really helped to turn our early season form around. He has a physical presence in midfield and certainly deserves this accolade."

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