Dwyer named World Player of the Year

Rockhampton born hockey superstar Jamie Dwyer has been named the 2011 World Hockey Player of the Year.

Dwyer is the only player in history to have received the award five times; in 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010 and now 2011.

Dwyer accepted the award at the recent 2011 Champions Trophy tournament in Auckland where the Kookaburras secured a record fourth consecutive Champions Trophy victory. The win was particularly significant for the team as it was at the last major tournament to be held before the London Olympics.

Dwyer said he was shocked to win the award again, but it was a great honour.

“I haven’t played too much at all (this year), but I’m pretty happy with the way I have come back from my injury, particularly at this tournament (Champions Trophy)," Dwyer said.

"I was a bit shocked to be nominated but now that I have been awarded the trophy again it is a great honour. I’m happy with my form, I still there is a bit of improvement left in me but I’m heading in the right direction and hopefully I keep progressing until the end of my career,” he said.

Congratulations Jamie!