A Season of Opportunity: 2024-2025 Presentation Night

Our Junior and Senior presentations were held on 11/04/2025, following a season described as a year of opportunity for our club. It was a season that affirmed our status as the premier cricket club in the Shoalhaven, as we were the only club in either the Shoalhaven or South Coast District to field teams across Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, U19s, Four grades of Senior Cricket and the Ladies competition. 

Senior Cricketer of the Year (Club Champion Player)

Our Senior Cricketer of the Year for 2024-2025 went to Anthea Godwin, who not only led the ladies team to a premiership in their inaugural season, but amassed an impressive 564 Runs (5x50s), 15 Wickets, 9 Catches and 1 Stumping.

Junior Cricketer of the Year

Our Junior Cricketer of the Year for 2024-2025 went to Katie Martin. Beyond the mighty Green and Gold, Katie represented Greater Illawarra in U16 Girls and U18 Girls, Illawarra Flames, Southern NSW U19 Girls and Southern Swans U18 Girls (Champions)!

Club Perpetuals and Other Awards

Across the club we celebrated great team and individual success. The winners of our perpetual and acknowledgement awards were as follows:

Joan Butler Achievement Award: The ladies T20 team

Clubperson of the Year: Bradd Cuddy

Ladies Player of the Final: Anne Boatswain

"Rocket"Rod Landon Training Award: Jack Meagher

Senior Fielder/WicketKeeper of the Year Award: Matt Higham

U19s Player of the Year: Matt Higham

T20 Turf Player of the Year: Brad Cross

Acknowledgements for 5+ wickets in an innings: Bradd Cuddy (6-21), R.S (5-23) and Amila Wanigasekara (5-21)

Woolworths Cricket Blast

Coaches Andy Wilson and Bradd Cuddy guided 11 participants through various batting, bowling and fielding drills. The group's abilities improved so much, but it was the growth of new friendships and a shared passion for cricket that held this lot together - well done all!

Stage 1 Awards

Coach Luke Bowden reflected on a huge first year of cricket for many in this team. We had multiple children well below the age cap who continued to give it all, all season. A great effort from Luke and the Stage 1 team who have developed great friendships, and we hope to see you all back next year.

Player of the Year - Jashraj Talatiya (142 Runs, 13 Wickets and 5 Catches)

Batting Award - Benjamin Newing (165 Runs)

Bowling Award - Nyx Wilson (15 Wickets at 13.47)

All Rounder Award - Henry Bowden (56 Runs and 6 Wickets)

Coaches Award - Angad Rana

Stage 2 Awards

Coach Elisha Moss spoke of the massive efforts made by our Stage 2 team, with most players stepping up to this level of cricket for the first time after playing Stage 1. We had multiple children who represented our club at District level in this team, highlighting their strength and commitment. A great effort from Elisha and the Stage 2 team who continue to grow, and we hope to see you all back next year.

Player of the Year - Bayin Wills (108 Runs, 12 Wickets, 1 Catch)

Batting Award - Archie Richards (103 Runs at 17.17)

Bowling Award - Jessie Moss (8 Wickets at 14.38)

All Rounder Award - Cooper Pitts (61 Runs, 3 Wickets, 5 Catches)

Coaches Award - Lennox Wills

Stage 3 Awards

Coach Amy Wagner recapped an emotional last year of Junior cricket for a number of players. We utilised a large squad this year, with competing commitments limiting how regularly the same players took the field. Stage 3 had some excellent highlights, and we are well prepared to bolster our Senior ranks next season.

Player of the Year - Kent Ellery (233 Runs at 29.13, 7 Wickets at 22 and 6 Catches)

Batting Award - Shaia Wagner-Smith (249 runs at 22.64)

Bowling Award - Jack Meagher (8 Wickets at 27.5)

All Rounder Award - Jude McPhail (127 Runs at 18.14 and 5 wickets at 22.8)

Coaches Award - Myles Condon

Junior Fielder of the Year - Kent Ellery (6 Catches)

Fourth Grade Awards

Captain and Life Member Craig Howsan spoke of the never-ending battles involved with fielding a fourth-grade side. Craig joined the season after a few rounds and beamed of the players' enjoyment of the game and efforts to have fun. Well done fourth grade.

Player of the Year - Joel Galvin (188 runs (2x50s), 7 Wickets, 6 Catches)

Batting Award - Joel Galvin (188 runs at 20.89)

Bowling Award - Jake Mussig (10 Wickets at 26.1)

All Rounder Award - Jeremiah Galvin (115 Runs at 11.5 and 6 wickets at 29.33)

Captains Award - Jack Meagher

Third Grade Awards

Captain Don Tharaka reflected on a courageous season for third grade, that included the club debut of many. Thirds had a rough start to the season, however, came home with a wet sail and made finals. Unfortunately, the semi-finals could not be played due to weather and the season ended there. Great season thirds.

Player of the Year - Don Tharaka (219 Runs (1x50), 25 Wickets and 5 catches)

Batting Award - Don Tharaka (219 runs at 18.25)

Bowling Award - Don Tharaka (25 Wickets at 14.2)

All Rounder Award - Don Tharka (219 Runs at 18.25 and 25 wickets at 14.2)

Captains Award - Myles Condon

Second Grade Awards

Travis Fuss reflected on the season on behalf of Captain Gary Fuss, recognising the high volume of players who represented second grade this year. Seconds went all the way to the grand final, however, were unable to bring home the trophy. Travis spoke of the friendships made this season and the enjoyment had by all.

Player of the Year - Kuldeep Singh-Rana (293 Runs (2x50s), 17 Wickets, 5 Catches)

Batting Award - Kuldeep Singh-Rana (293 runs at 36.63)

Bowling Award - Jake Lewis (22 Wickets at 9.64)

All Rounder Award - Kuldeep Singh-Rana (293 Runs at 36.63 and 17 wickets at 10.18)

Captains Award - James Hancock

First Grade Awards

Captain Mick Perry, spoke of the honour he had in leading the club's first grade team, after longstanding captain and life member Dan Gleeson stood down from this role. Mick reflected on a number of first grade debuts for our club and the strong future promoted as a result.

Player of the Year - Mick Perry (535 Runs (6x50s), 2 Wickets, 8 Catches)

Batting Award - Mick Perry (535 runs at 35.67)

Bowling Award - R.S (25 Wickets at 16.96)

All Rounder Award - R.S (192 Runs at 19.2 and 25 wickets at 16.96)

Captains Award - Bradley Cross

Ladies T20 Awards

Captain Anthea Godwin, spoke of the huge achievements this year, being the first Shoalhaven based club women's team. The girls went on to win the premiership and it was clear how much this meant to all of them. Anthea acknowledged the efforts of the whole team and volunteers in making history.

Player of the Year - Anthea Godwin (564 Runs (5x50s), 15 Wickets, 9 Catches and 1 Stumping)

Batting Award - Anne Boatswain (491 Runs runs at 98.2)

Bowling Award - Allira Smith (15 Wickets at 15.47)

All Rounder Award - Anthea Godwin (564 Runs at 80.57 and 15 wickets at 10.4)

Captains Award - Louise Meagher