The region’s top cricketers were recognised at Central Coast Cricket Association’s recent annual awards evening, with Broc Hardy from The Entrance named winner of the Alan Davidson Medal for best player of the year.
The night paid tribute to the outstanding achievements of many players, with awards in all grades.
Special guest on the night was Lauren Smith from Sydney Thunder.
Central Coast Cricket Chairman Garry Burkinshaw described Hardy’s season as “exhilarating”.
“Broc started the season with three consecutive centuries for The Entrance and then proceeded to score an additional three centuries thereafter,” Burkinshaw said.
“Across the three competitions he played in, Broc amassed an amazing 1021 runs, with a scoring rate at around a run-a-ball whilst also taking 38 wickets with his off spin.”
Hardy captained the Central Coast into the final of the McDonalds Country Cricket Championships, which Central Coast lost in a thriller to Newcastle.
Following these championships, Broc was named in the NSW Country team, but had to withdraw due to work commitments.
The Volunteer of the Year was Rob Goldie from The Entrance, Male Representative Cricket Player of the Year went to Callum Rainger and Rochelle Davis was named Female Representative Player of the Year.
Outstanding Service to Cricket recipient for 2022/23 was Scott Burkinshaw.
Umpire of the Year was Dave Grainger and Young Cricketers of the Year were Liam Roche (male) and Tara French (female).
Wyong club took out both Male and Female Captain of the Year awards, which went to Mark Leard and Amy Cunningham respectively.
Female and Male Teams of the Year were announced, comprising the best players from all clubs in the competition.
A full list of winners across all grades can be found at http://www.ccca.nsw.cricket.com.au/.
Source:
Media release, Mar 15
Central Coast Cricket Association