The Cessnock District Cricket Association annual presentation was held at the Kurri Station Hotel.

The awards list is:

First Grade

Greta Branxton, Minor and major premiers.

Batting

Aggregate, Nigel Callan (Mulbring) 233 runs; Average, Nigel Callan (Mulbring) 38.83; Highest Score, Nigel Callan (Mulbring) 104 and Mark Bercini Greta/Branxton) 104

Bowling

Aggregate, Robert Flanagan (Kurri) 24 wickets; Average, Robert Flanagan (Kurri) 11.83; Most wickets in an innings, Nathan Stapleford (Supporters) 6-30.

Player of the year, Nigel Callan (Mulbring) and Nathan Stapleford (Supporters)

Second Grade

Mulbring, Minor and major premiers.

Batting

Aggregate, Peter MacKenzie (Greta/Branxton) 242 runs; Average, Peter MacKenzie (Greta/Branxton) 26.9; Highest Score, Gavin Knipe (Wentworth) 95

Bowling

Aggregate, Matt Orr (Mulbring) 27 wickets; Average, Matt Orr (Mulbring) 9.3; Most wickets in an innings B. Orr (Bellbird) 6-15

Player of the year, Aaron Duncan (Greta/Branxton)

Third Grade

Paxton Minor and Major Premiers.

Batting

Aggregate, William Watson (Mulbring) 308 runs; Average, William Watson (Mulbring) 44.00; Highest Score, William Watson (Mulbring) 140

Bowling

Aggregate, Mark Williams (Supporters) 23 wickets; Average, Mark Williams (Supporters) 8.57; Most wickets in an innings Brenden McLeod (Supporters) 8-7

Player of the year, Mark Williams (Supporters) and William Watson (Mulbring)

Fourth Grade

Minor Premiers, Mulbring and Major Premiers, Supporters 5th

Batting

Aggregate, Andrew Fensom (Supporters) 414 runs; Average, Andrew Fensom (Supporters) 69.00; Highest Score, Andrew Fensom (Supporters) 214no

Bowling

Aggregate, Scott Minter (East Cessnock) 18 wickets; Average, Lee Iselin (Mulbring) 9.9; Most wickets in an innings, Scott Minter (East Cessnock) 8-19

Player of the year Andrew Fensom (Supporters)

Club Champions, Mulbring

Ted Brown (Highest Batting Average) Nigel Callan (Mulbring) 38.83

Dallas Wade Trophy (Umpires Sportsman of the year) Scott Robison (Mulbring)

Under 16’s

Bellbird Minor and Major premiers.

Batting Aggregate, Cameron Ross (Mulbring) 161 runs; Batting Average, Cameron Ross (Mulbring) 80.5; Highest Score, Luke Weekes (Supporters) 65 no.

Bowling Aggregate, Luke Weekes (Supporters) 19 wickets; Bowling Average, Luke Weekes (Supporters) 1.79; Most wickets in an innings Martin Shearer (Greta Branxton) 5-3.

Under 16’s Player of the Year, Luke Weekes (Supporters) and Cameron Ross (Mulbring).

Under 16’s Rep Player of the Year, Robbie Sidebottom

Under 14’s

Minor Premiers, Supporters Gold and Major Premiers, East Cessnock.

Batting Aggregate, Matthew Zechel (Aberdare Tavern) 153; Batting Average, Matthew Zechel (Aberdare Tavern) 153.00; Highest Score, Tom Parker (East Cessnock) 53 no.

Bowling Aggregate, Brady Sams (Supporters Gold) 10 wickets; Bowling Average, Brady Sams (Supporters Gold) 1.7; Most wickets in an innings Dalton Peel (Paxton) 4-11

Under 14’s Player of the Year, Matthew Zechel (Aberdare Tavern).

Under 14’s Rep Player of the Year, Steve Abel

Under 12’s

Under 12’s Rep Player of the Year, Bailey Bromage.