Senior Presentation Evening

The Senior Men's presentation evening was held last Friday wrapping up season 2010-11. With the theme of the evening being TV and Movie Characters our club was suddenly filled with celebrities!!

All batting bowling and fielding trophies were presented with the following players gaining individual recognition for their contribution.

The Club Person of the Year went to Sharon Rattray, Sharon has been a club and competition leader in her coordination and organisation of Women's cricket at the Stingrays. Club President Harvey Jolly said; "Sharon has moved a component of our club to a new level off professionalism, Sharon's contribution to this has been substantial and I beleive is leading the way in Women's cricket administration across the competition.". The award recognises individuals that contribute over and above what is expected, Sharon certainly did this!

SACA recognised 3 of our club stalwarts for 25 years of continous service to cricket, still enjoying themselves, Brian Kerr, Bob Lisle and Harvey Jolly gratefully accepted the the pat on the back for something they love doing






D GRADE BOWLING Huw Stone 22 wkts @ 7.95

D GRADE BATTING Lachlan Garrett 249 runs @ 22.64

D GRADE Jamie Robshaw 6/15 v Kensington

C GRADE BOWLING Steve Kerr 38 wkts @ 7.08

C GRADE BATTING Brendan McCormack 292 @ 32.44

C GRADE Sean Williams 6/9 v Sturt

C GRADE Corey McIvor 5/20 v Tea Tree Gully

C GRADE Steve Kerr 6/21 v Glenelg

C GRADE Steve Kerr 7/36 v Adelaide

B GRADE BATTING Jack Taylor 405 runs @ 36.82

B GRADE BOWLING Scott Heywood 20 wkts @ 12.70

B GRADE Jarryd McCormack 5/24 v Adelaide University

B GRADE Matthew Sugg 5/71 v Sturt

B GRADE Jack Taylor, 6/52 v Kensington

B GRADE Gary Putland, 5/20 v Northern District

B GRADE Scott Heywood, 5/8 v Tea Tree Gully

B GRADE HATTRICK Sean Williams, 4/14 v Tea Tree Gully including a Hattrick



Lachie Garrett accepts his D Grade batting Award from Joel Ashforth

C Grade Skipper Steve Kerr provided a great season of cricket, leading his side to a Grand Final and bowling from the front, 38 wickets @ 7! Recalling a Grand Final that saw the Stingrays run second, Steve made the point we played with a never give in attitude and with a spirit that the club would have been proud of.

Steve Kerr passing the baton to up and coming medium pace bowler Sean Williams

A successful B Grade Season was celebrated by the entire club, the inaugural B Grade Grand Final win was one to savour and richly deserved by skipper Jason Riley and the men that he led into battle. Jason Riley said "While the B Grade final victory was a good return for some hard work it was not the main game, for me it is about the players moving forward to gain A Grade success for the club and for themselves, the time has come for A Grade success and we are well placed to achieve this."

B Grade Skipper presents Brenton Maiolo with the B Grade fielding trophy

Brenton Maiolo was congratulated on his commitment to the role of club curator, the care and work that Brenton put in to preparing wickets during a season that was rain affected on many occasions was appreciated by all, thanks must also go to Rossi Maiolo for all of his support. The club salutes you.

In addition to these awards further special awards including the Presidents Diamond Century Award were given for further on field performances. At the other end of the scale the infamous "Duck Award" was received by Brendan McCormack. Other recipients of the Presidents Diamond Century Award were Paul Roberts, Chris O'Connor, Chad Franchesini, Jamie Robshaw and Justin Ifould.

John Roberts presents Brendan McCormack with his Presidents Diamond Century Award

After a first year that sets the scene for an exciting career Sean McIvor picked up the Eric Gray Rising Star Award. With real impact in a hand full of games and picking up 20 wickets in his A Grade debut year Sean richly deserved this award.



Eric Gray Rising Star, Sean McIvor accepts the award from batting wizard Nick Bowen, watch by Abe Moore

 Shaun Tanner picked up the XXXX Cup Player of the Year to add to his SACA Grade Team of the Year recognition. In a rare occurance, Jack Taylor won the Senior Cricketer of the Year, with the majority of his year spent in the B Grade this achievement is quite exceptional, well done Jack!

XXXX Cup Player of the Year Shaun Tanner and Jackie Robshaw

Simon Roberts reflected on a year that saw the A Grade team complete an eight game winning streak and set its sights on finals, unfortunately this did not transpire and an opportunity to impact South Australian cricket and create further history was lost. With a XXXX Cup semi-final appearance, a strong Twenty-20 showing and a great start to the home and away season the ingredients are certainly there. Club President Harvey Jolly congratulated Simon Roberts on his contribution to our cricket club and made the point that this was clearly seen when he led from the front in the field. This skill and passion for the club was recognised by the umpires and Simon gained the Talbot Smith Trophy for the best fielder in the A Grade competition.

Other Senior Award winners included;

THE DON 2010/11 Jamie Robshaw 143


THE DK 2010/11 Steve Kerr 7/21

A GRADE Shaun Tanner 6/44 v West Torrens

A GRADE Dean Chambers 5/33 v Adelaide University

A GRADE Jack Taylor 6/26 v East Torrens

A GRADE Sean McIvor 5/52 v Woodville

A GRADE Sean McIvor 5/40 v Glenelg

A GRADE BATTING Justin Ifould 289 @ 32.11

A GRADE BOWLING Shaun Tanner 26 @ 15.31

A GRADE FIELDING Simon Roberts SACA Talbot Smith Winner 47 votes
 

Simon Roberts accepts his A Grade Fielding Award from Harvey Jolly



The prestigious Ian Bone Medal went to Dean Chambers for his on and off field contribution, A Grade player, Chaiman of Selectors, Bowling Coach and his wife Linda contributing as our club Treasurer, a real family commitment, much appreciated by all.

Ian Bone Medal Winner Dean Chambers

In a show of appreciation by all the support personnel of each team, scorers, team managers and general helpers were all recognised. New club sponsors McLaren Hotel and Magnums Bistro provide vouchers for theses valuable people, well done to all.



Playing Life Member and Committee man Kuang (Jack Sparrow) Tan with A/B Grade Jack of all trades Leith Joraslafsky

Afternoon Tea Wizards Di Roberts and Tracey Bowen

A Grade Batting Trophy winner Justin Ifould, yeah baby yeah

Don Award Winner Jamie Robshaw, they say the game has changed, apparently he romped in!

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The evening got the thumbs up from Player Life Member and significant contributor to both the C Grade and B Grade season, Player Life Member Chris O'Connor