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The Bonogin Valley Bulls Celebrate Outstanding Achievements at 8th Annual Bonogin Valley Medal Night

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The Bonogin Valley Bulls Celebrate Outstanding Achievements at 8th Annual Bonogin Valley Medal Night

The Bonogin Valley Bulls Cricket Club capped off a remarkable 2024/25 season with the 8th Annual Bonogin Valley Medal Night, proudly presented by The Sporting Globe. Players, supporters, families, and sponsors gathered to celebrate individual and team accomplishments in a season that showcased both growth and success across all levels of the club.

Major Club Awards

The night’s highest honour, the Bonogin Valley Medal, was awarded to Jake Savage who also claimed the Champion Player title and swept the First XI MVP, Batting, Bowling, and All Rounder awards—a testament to his dominant season with both bat and ball.

Other major accolades included:

  • Clubperson of the Season: David Noending – recognized for outstanding service and dedication to the club’s operations and culture.
  • Spirit of the Bull: Brodie Cook – awarded for his embodiment of the Bulls’ values of resilience, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
  • Open Junior Player of the Season: Eligh Fermor – celebrated for his breakthrough performances and bright future in the game.

Team MVP Awards

Individual excellence across all formats and divisions was acknowledged with MVP honors:

  • T20 MVP: Eligh Fermor
  • First XI MVP: Jake Savage
  • Second XI MVP: Ryan McDonald
  • Sixes Gold MVP: Sam Hunt
  • Sixes Green MVP: Brock Lohmann
  • Over 40s MVP: Sam Hunt

Specialty and Coaches’ Awards

  • Senior Coaches Award: Micah O’Grady
  • Wicket Keeper of the Year: Ashton Delamare
  • Fielding Award: Oliver Szerszyn & Zander Bailey
  • Duck Pond Award: Micah O’Grady & Brodie Cook

Division Awards

First XI:

  • Batting: Jake Savage
  • Bowling: Jake Savage
  • All Rounder: Jake Savage

Second XI:

  • Batting: Ryan McDonald
  • Bowling: Daniel Hinze
  • All Rounder: Cam Sabell

Open Division 2:

  • Batting: Hamish Noending
  • Bowling: Cameron Dungey
  • All Rounder: Eligh Fermor
  • Coaches Award: Micah O’Grady

Open Division 4:

  • Batting: Oliver Dungey
  • Bowling: Japjot Ranu
  • All Rounder: Japjot Ranu
  • Coaches Award: Blake Graham

Sixes Gold:

  • Batting: Nathan O’Brien
  • Bowling: Sam Hunt
  • All Rounder: Sam Hunt

Sixes Green:

  • Batting: David Noending
  • Bowling: Stephen McNeill & Brock Lohmann
  • All Rounder: Harry Eltis & Louis Gunter

Over 40s:

  • Batting: Shane Cockerell & Sam Hunt
  • Bowling: Greg Daven
  • All Rounder: Sam Hunt

A Night of Reflection and Celebration

The event was a celebration not only of cricketing achievements but of the strong culture and community that has grown around the Bonogin Valley Bulls. President Jarrod Eltis praised the dedication of volunteers, players, and supporters who continue to make the club one of the fastest-growing in the region.

With multiple standout performers and an expanding junior program, the Bulls are well-positioned for even greater success in the 2025/26 season.

Congratulations to all winners and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to an unforgettable 2024/25 season. Go Bulls!