Fletcher Butterfield
Saud Rana
The club’s Mike Wood said the event was well attended by current and former players, who all had a very enjoyable night.
“Many awards were presented throughout the night to a group of deserving cricketers who led the way with consistent performances that allowed the club to be successful throughout the season,” Wood said.
“Congratulations to all players and here’s to many more milestones and achievements from these players in season 2022/23.”
Despite the disruption caused to the season by Covid and constant heavy rainfall, the Eagles had a very successful season, finishing third in the Club Championship.
It had six teams make the qualifying finals, with second grade going on the play in the Grand Final, which it lost to Burwood Briars.
Other main winners were Saud Rana who was the Dave Tribolet Clubman of the Year Award and Fletcher Butterfield who won the Barbara Perry Encouragement Award for Players under the age of 21 years.
The winners were: Max La-Brooy Masters (over 40) Player of Year – Adam Young; Mike Wood All-Rounder of the Year – Shan Naeem; Brian (Chica) Moore Slow Bowler of the Year – Muhammad Yasir Ali; Ron Johnson Pace Bowler of the Year – Shaun Cleasby; Lindsay Rees Fielding Award – Alex Daniels; Jude Finlay Wicket Keeping Award – Alex Daniels; and Raoul Barbon Frank Gray Player of the Year – Shaun Cleasby.
Selection trials for new players for the 2022-23 season will commence in early August. Details: auburncricket.org.au.