FRIDAY May 9, saw an appreciable crowd gather for the Wingham Junior Cricket presentation at Wingham Memorial Services Club. MC, Matthew Essery, did an excellent job running the proceedings to wind up what was a very fun and successful year for the junior part of the club. One of the highlights of the evening was the attendance of life members Pat Pearson, Sue Thomas, Gary Essery, Barry Smith, Trevor Bell, Bob Staff and John Delaney, and many commented just how many of the junior players turned up for the night. Matthew thanked the committee for their hard work and also the sponsors and parents for their support. He then presented the awards:
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Under 10
Batting Aggregate and average - Nathan Smith (133 runs / average 133)
Bowling Average – Lucas Payne
Bowling Aggregate - Calum McKinnon
Most Consistent Player – Lachlan Brown
Most Improved Player – Oliver Saxby
Encouragement award – Callum Taylor
Johnny Martin Shield Player of the Year – Nathan Smith
Under 12
Batting Aggregate and average award – Hayden Essery (359 runs / average 119.67)
Bowling Aggregate – Hudson Bird
Bowling Average – Daniel Pereira and Hayden Essery
Most Consistent Player – Hudson Bird
Most Improved Player – Daniel Pereira
Encouragement award – Clancy Johnston
Terry Dawson Memorial Player of the Year – Hayden Essery
Under 14
Batting Aggregate – Tyler Webb (182 runs)
Batting Average – Craig Watson (22.25 runs)
Bowling Aggregate – Todd Barnard
Bowling Average – BJ Woolfe
Most Consistent Player – BJ Woolfe
Most Improved Player – Tobi Polley
Encouragement award – Harrison Morton
Doug Potts Shield Player of the Year – Craig Watson
Under 16
Batting Aggregate and average award – Ryan Morris (272 runs / average 34)
Bowling Aggregate – Mitch Niven
Bowling Average – Jesse Newman
Most Consistent Player – Jesse Newman
Most Improved Player – Shane Manny
Encouragement award – Cooper Lewis
Pat Pearson Shield Player of the Year – Mitch Niven
The Perpetual Club Trophies then recognised the best in the whole club. The prestigious Coach of the Year award went to John Delaney who coached the under 12 side to premiership glory, while the Ken French Trophy for Club Person of the Year went to a well-deserved Matthew Essery. The Wingham Memorial Services Club Player of the Year went to young Hayden Essery who co-captained the under 12’s and represented the club at regional and state level, while the Thomas Family trophy club player representing leadership, dedication to others and always trying their best went to Mitch Niven and Ryan Morris. The Wingham Junior Cricket Club would like to thank all those who were involved in the club this year and are looking forward to next season already.
