Kane Richter, the man credited for transforming the culture at North Cairns, has won the AFL Queensland coach of the year award.
The player-coach was awarded the honour at the annual coaching and volunteers awards dinner in Brisbane, caping another strong year for the club.
Richter's side fnished minor premiers and qualified for their first grand final since 2004 before being trumped by Cairns Saints.
He has also served as Cairns' assistant coach in back-to-back wins against Sydney in their last two clashes.
Last Modified on 06/11/2014 15:21