Saturday night the club celebrated the 2016/17 Presentation Night. It was a lovely evening at the Waltzing Matilda Hotel, and a night that saw some young up and coming talent shine as awards were presented.
Emily Devine was a standout, the 14 year old junior league and women’s Thirds player taking home the coveted “Club Most Improved’ trophy plus the Women’s Thirds Best and Fairest. She also won a trophy in her junior league team.
Hannah Jackson proved that hard work and persistence pays off, winning her first Billy Reay Trophy for the Best and Fairest player in the Division One Women’s Firsts. An award that has been won by the likes of Shae Lillywhite, Jade Hough, Siobhan Taylor and Kelly Manzie (and many more), it is only fitting that after many years of hard work Jacko has earned the right to get her name written alongside many of the greatest players our club has produced.
For the men, young junior league player Adam Harris was awarded the Rookie of the Year award for his superb efforts in the Men’s Fourths this season. Adam also won an award in his junior league team.
In a difficult year for our Men’s Firsts and Seconds, Jym Crowe was awarded the MVP for the Seconds, and Glenn Mascoll was able to secure his first Best and Fairest award, taking home the Stephen Wearne medal.
Well done to all award winners, and a special mention to Mandi Avent who took home the Best Clubperson trophy again, just reward for the amazing commitment she makes to our club year after year.
Thanks to all who turned up to celebrate a thoroughly enjoyable season.
2016/17 Big Cats Trophy Winners
Women’s Division One Firsts
Bill Reay Trophy “B&F” – Hannah Jackson
MVP – Sinead Flanigan
Best Finals Player – Simone Wearne
Men’s Division One Firsts
Stephen Wearne Medal “B&F” – Glenn Mascoll
Batting Award – Lucas Price
Men’s Division One Seconds
MVP – Jym Crowe
Men’s Division One Thirds
Thirds Player Award – Chris Castle
Thirds Player Award – Brandon Mize
Men’s Division One Fourths
MVP #1 – Mark Anderton
MPV #2 – Benny
Rookie of the Year – Adam Harris
Men’s Division Four – Fifths
Batting Award – Stuart Capel
Magnet Award – Simon Wainwright
Women’s Division Two
MVP – Rebecca Todd
Encouragement Award – Maddi Singleton
Women’s Division Three
B&F – Emily Devine
Encouragement Award – Baylin Rousell
Club Awards
Club Most Improved Player – Emily Devine
Best Clubperson – Mandi Avent
Club RBI Trophy – Stuart Capel (31)