The Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has celebrated the achievements of its players at its 2025-26 presentation night, recognising outstanding performances across senior and junior competitions.

The evening brought together players and clubs from across the competition to acknowledge individual excellence following a strong and competitive season.

Awards were presented across batting, bowling and all-rounder categories, as well as major association medals, reflecting the depth of talent and high standard of cricket across the SDCA.

SDCA president Mitch Itter said the night was an important opportunity to recognise the performances that defined the season.

“The presentation night is a great opportunity to acknowledge the performances of players across all grades,” Itter said.

“We’ve seen a really strong standard of cricket this season, and the award winners should be proud of their efforts and consistency.”

“It’s particularly pleasing to see the performances coming through our junior ranks, which highlights the strength and future of cricket within the SDCA.”

A highlight of the evening was the awarding of life membership to Jason Tarran, recognising both his outstanding playing career and long-standing service to the association.

Tarran’s on-field achievements place him among the most accomplished players in SDCA history, having claimed the A Grade bowling average on nine occasions, the A Grade batting average once, and being named A Grade champion player.

Off the field, Tarran has also made a significant contribution to the SDCA, serving as treasurer for more than a decade.

Itter said Tarran’s life membership was a fitting recognition of his impact on the competition.

“Jason’s record speaks for itself - his achievements as a player are exceptional and place him among the very best to have played in the SDCA,” Itter said.

“To win the A Grade bowling average nine times is remarkable, and to add a batting average and champion player award highlights just how complete a cricketer he has been.”

“Beyond his playing career, Jason has given more than ten years of service as treasurer, playing a key role in supporting the administration and stability of the association.”

“Life membership is the highest honour we can bestow, and Jason is an incredibly deserving recipient.”

2025/26 SDCA Award Winners

A Grade

• Batting Award: Cameron Armstrong (294 runs at 98)

• Bowling Award: Kalon Winnell (21 wickets at 6.52)

• All Rounder: Lachlan Watts (870 points)

• Frank Zanelli Medal: Lachlan Watts

B Grade

• Batting Award: Jared Smith (354 runs at 70.8)

• Bowling Award: Jacob Nipperess (21 wickets at 7.14)

• All Rounder: Levi Ronalds (606 points)

• John Gadd Medal: Levi Ronalds

Under 16s

• Batting Award: Hamish Melville (340 runs at 113.33)

• Bowling Award: Finn Melville (18 wickets at 10.83)

• All Rounder: Hamish Melville (575 points)

• Ken Hall Medal: Hamish Melville

Under 13s

• Batting Award: Braxton Tucker (393 runs at 196.5)

• Bowling Award: Blake Winnell (10 wickets at 3.9)

• All Rounder: Braxton Tucker (653 points)

• Sam Watts Medal: Braxton Tucker

Junior Country Week – Player of the Week

• Under 13s: Archie Armstrong, Brock Inness

• Under 15s: Tyler Caddie

• Under 17s: Thomas White

Life Membership

• Jason Tarran

SDCA Team of the Year

Charles Davies – 571 runs at 51.91

Josh Rudge (wk) – 348 runs at 34.8

Lachlan Watts – 620 runs at 88.57

Travis Stefanos – 371 runs at 41.22

Cameron Evans – 335 runs at 47.86

Cameron Armstrong – 294 runs at 98

Lachlan Drummond – 257 runs at 23.26 and 21 wickets at 11.67

Will Ashton – 24 wickets at 11.25

Kal Winnell (c) – 21 wickets at 6.52

Matt Archibald – 21 wickets at 10.48

Joshua Crane – 20 wickets at 9.3

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