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Memorable Night For Reuelu-Buchanan At Stars Awards
25 July
Go Media Stars midcourter Mila Reuleu-Buchanan has had a night to remember at the annual Stars end of season awards event at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Karaka.
Reuelu-Buchanan has been recognised for her outstanding ANZ Premiership season, taking home the Stonz Jewellers player of the year, members choice and player's player of the year gongs.
After suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2024, Reuelu-Buchanan came back strong and hit the court running in 2025, producing a stellar campaign and leading from the front with her tenacity and class shining through when she took to the court.
Reuelu-Buchanan was second in the competition for feeds with 361 and had 152 goal assists.
Lili Tokaduadua was rewarded for a fantastic second season in the ANZ Premiership with the emerging talent award.
Tokaduadua played in all 10 games this season and was all energy and effort at the defensive end.
Tokaduadua finished the campaign with 27 deflections and 13 intercepts and continues to show why she's one of the most promising prospects in the game.
The Matariki award is given to the player that lives the values of the team every day.
This year's dual winners were Lisa Mather and Kate Burley.
The defending champion Comets had a season to be proud of, finishing third on the Synergy Hair National Netball League ladder and narrowly missing out on a spot in the grand final.
Jaelin Tulikaki was named player of the year, with Teuila Sotutu and Marie Hansen sharing the player's player of the year award and Charlie Lindsey being recognised as the emerging player of the year.
The Stars men put on a show once again in their three game series with the Mystics men, as they showcased their skill and athleticism in three competitive outings.
Tanekohurangi Apaapa was named Stars Men's MVP.
Many aspects of game day wouldn't be able to happen without our amazing volunteers and this year's recipient of the volunteer of the year award went to Wiremu Te Rongomau.
Wiremu has been a volunteer since the inception of the Stars and is the friendly face fans would see when they get their tickets scanned ahead of games.
Robinhood Stars Awards 2025:
Stonz Jewellers Player of the year - Mila Reuelu-Buchanan
Members Choice Player of the year - Mila Reuelu-Buchanan
Players Choice Player of the year - Mila Reuelu-Buchanan
Emerging Talent Award – Lili Tokaduadua
Matariki Award - Lisa Mather, Kate Burley
Comets Awards:
Comets 2025 Player of the year – Jaelin Tulikaki
Players Choice Player of the year – Teuila Sotutu, Marie Hansen
Emerging Player of the Year – Charlie Lindsey
Stars Men's MVP - Tanekohurangi Apaapa
