Northerns cricketers celebrated at ceremony
It was a relatively successful campaign for BNCC.
Benoni Northerns Cricket Club (BNCC) held their senior prize-giving for the 2017/2018 Eastern Cricket Union season.
It was a relatively successful season for the club’s senior sides with the Legends XI (over 35-year-olds) going unbeaten throughout the season.
The club’s Premier League Two side were unlucky to finish second behind Boksburg after going unbeaten in their league. Bonus points and rain draws forced them to settle for the runner-up spot.
The Premier League One side led the league for most of the campaign until the final two fixtures. They were defeated in the play-off final against rivals Kempton Park.
The club’s Chairman’s XI also finished as runners-up in their competition.
Ernest Kemm (currently plying his trade in the UK) was announced as the club’s Senior Player of the Year for the third time in four years.
He will not be returning to the club next season.
Premier League legend Mark Robey was also presented with a special award after retiring from elite club cricket, while Matthew Wright (now playing for CBC Old Boys Boksburg) was also acknowledged for his years of long service to the club.
Award winners were:
• Legends League:
Batsman of the Year: Jaco Minnaar
Bowler of the Year: Brett Kree
Captain’s Choice Award: Brent Colley.
• Saturday Third League:
Batsman of the Year: Brad Simpson
Bowler of the Year: Rodger Schirmer
Captain’s Choice Award: Gareth Dane.
• Saturday First League:
Batsman of the Year: Andrew McFarlane
Bowler of the Year: Andrew McFarlane
Captain’s Choice Award: Kevin O’Connor.
• Women’s League:
Batsman of the Year: Lila Nell
Bowler of the Year: Sumari Bornman
Captain’s Choice Award: Joline Smit.
• Colts League:
Batsman of the Year: Luke Booysen
Bowler of the Year: James Hickman
Captain’s Choice Award: Jayde Breen.
• Directors League:
Batsman of the Year: Fabio Longueira
Bowler of the Year: Anthony van Greunen
Captain’s Choice Award: Mary Ann.
• Chairman’s League:
Batsman of the Year: Blake Vermeulen
Bowler of the Year: Marius van Wyk
Captain’s Choice Award: Brendan Stolle.
• Promotion League/Premier League Two:
Batsman of the Year: Len Killeen
Bowler of the Year: FG Dorfling
Captain’s Choice Award: Nick Lockyer.
• Premier League One:
Batsman of the Year: Ernest Kemm
Bowler of the Year: Stefano di Bartolomeo
Captain’s Choice Award: Anne Marie Visser.
• Main awards:
Coach’s Award: Twayne Stewart
Most Valued Player: Mark Robey/Kurt Francis
Overall Batsman of the Year: Rian van der Merwe
Overall Bowler of the Year: Stefano di Bartolomeo
Young Cricketer of the Year: Aron Visser
Senior Cricketer of the Year: Ernest Kemm
Team of the Year: Legends and Premier League Two
Chairman’s Award: Mark Mills
Clubman of the Year: Jason Clark and Mark Williams.
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