Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Grand Final Lunch

The cricket community came together in grand style for the 2025 Grand Final Lunch, a celebration of dedication, passion, and excellence both on and off the field. Hosted by Triple M’s Jeremy Ryan (JR) and presided over by Chairman Aaron Gray, the event honored outstanding achievements across a range of categories.

Major Awards Presented

Warren Tennant Scholarship – Thomas Thorpe (Wests)

Beyond Bank Volunteer of the Year – Paul Hillier (Cardiff-Boolaroo)

Spirit of Cricket Award – Merewether and Newcastle City

Young Cricketers of the Year – Harry Price and Molly Dare

Representative Players of the Year – Emma-Jayne Howe and Dylan Hunter

Players of the Year – Ray Rutten Medal Tyran Eveleigh (Port Stephens), Sally Griffiths Medal Sophie Clune (Belmont), Daniel Chillingworth

Teams of the Year

Club Championships – Robert ‘Dutchy’ Holland Club Champions Merewether and Suburban Districts Club Champions Cardiff-Boolaroo.

Congratulations to all of our prestigious award winnerrs.

Slideshow presented at the 2025 NDCA Grand Final Luncheon.