Fiji Bati standout Viliame Kikau has been honored for his significant contributions during the 2024 NRL season with the Bulldogs by being awarded the 2024 Dr. George Peponis Medallist. After a challenging previous year in which he only played nine matches, the 30-year-old had one of his best seasons yet, featuring in 22 games. Throughout the season, he scored four tries, assisted in four others, completed 41 offloads, and broke through the defense on ten occasions. Kikau made his international debut for Fiji in 2015 against Papua New Guinea during the Melanesian Cup, coming off the bench in a 22-10 victory at Robina Stadium.