This year, Ben Keens, Dave Kidd and Darren Richards have been working tirelessly behind the scenes updating WDUCCC career statistics. Presentation Night was a perfect opportunity to this year, acknowledge those members who achieved milestones through the season. Joining Richo on the mic for the presentation was stalwart Steve Luby, whose impassioned speech and delivery of the package will be remembered for many years by all who were there to witness it.
State contracted players, and former WDUCCC members, Nathan Lyon and Ryan Carters were invited to attend, and it was great to see them both there, and so willing to put some time back into the club. Both were interviewed on stage, delivering polished and articulate responses about their experiences to date. I am sure there were several WDUCCC members who took inspiration from them, acknowledging the hard work it takes to become a First Class cricketer. Great job from Nath and Ryan, thanks boys, not sure how I go as an interviewer though, they worked hard with what they were given.
The Annual End Of Season production brought the night to a close, with the Brown Jacket nominations this year being read and recorded in a secret location by Matthew ‘Ron Burgundy’ Wheatley, his humorous look at some of our least fine moments of the year. I am sure you will all agree that for sheer weight of nominations and momentous acts of general rareness, David Spare was a worthy winner, the only choice to take the ’Jacket’ for the next 12 months. I expect to David’s name alongside the jacket for many years to come, a truly special man.
The production itself saw an array of images and footage from Stueys farewell, the season and the finals. It saw the return of a star and the emergence of a new one. It was fresh, groundbreaking, genre encompassing and a treat for the senses. Pete knows training debuted to raucous laughter, mixed with shock and horror, but has set the framework for the pre season, only 8–10 weeks away. And then, the one with a Facebook fan page, Spare Grylls returned, this year with ‘The Spare Room’, an insightful documentary about the some members homes and loves away from our great club. Both sets of footage were extremely enjoyable to film and put together. From the feedback from the night and since, all the hard work appears to have paid off. The production was again very well received, who knows what lay in store for next year? Let me know very early if you want to be involved next year, and send any ideas through to me, or comment below.
Congratulations to 2-time premiership winning captain Syed Jaffrey, his first premiership of the year, leading WDUCCC to victory in the T20 Division 3 final, and backing up with victory in the 4th Grade One Day grand final. Perter McKell also tasted success this season, as a young skipper of the successful 2nd Grade One Day Grand Final winners. Pete did a great job having stepped up into the job mid way through this season. Peter is our youngest captain by far and has shown great leadership since his appointment. Congratulations to all the players from those winning teams, great efforts and performances all season.
Thanks also to the grade captains for their hard work this year, Jeff Clark, Syed Jaffrey, Clinton Lillepruun, Peter McKell and Ben Oakley.
Many thanks must go to Derek Gould, Bob Taylor, Ben Oakley and Ajay Mehta for their tireless efforts in ensuring the success of the evening.
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