Bennell claims fifth Jerrard Medal as Great Boulder’s best A-grade player in 2024-25 season

Batting maestro Bevan Bennell has added to his 2024-25 mantle as the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s leading player with a fifth Jerrard Medal as Great Boulder’s top performer.

Bennell led the way with 16 votes — one clear of Josh Rushmore — after compiling 500 runs at 71.43.

It included a hard-hitting 102 not out against North Kalgoorlie in round four, and he followed-up with an unbeaten 101 against the same opponents in round eight.

The right-hander’s punishment on Norths’ attack continued in round 11, when he blasted 99 off 80 deliveries.

It was another standout season for Bennell, who last month claimed a third O’Shaughnessy Medal in five seasons and captained the side to a decisive grand final victory against Hannans when Rushmore’s dynamic opening spell yielded 3-23 and earned him the Cranston Medal as best afield.

Among Great Boulder’s other awards, Nathan Lovell and Jake Prunster tied on 10 votes for the Emerson Medal, presented to the club’s B-grade player of the year.

Award winners:

Seniors:

Jerrard Medal:

Bevan Bennell.

Emerson Medal:

Nathan Lovell; Jake Prunster (tied).

A-grade:

Batting: Bevan Bennell 500 runs at 71.43.

Bowling: Prash Nagaraja 26 wickets at 11.88.

B-grade:

Batting: Brock Reilly 249 runs at 35.57.

Bowling: Nathan Weir 17 wickets at 17.00.

Club awards:

Bob Softley Medal (Best Junior): Anthony Thomsen.

Lou Nazzari Award (Rookie of the year): Kalahni Vlasich.

Coaches award: Daniel Tebble.

Club person of the year: Alex Jerrard.

Juniors:

Under 12:

Batting:

Jobe Armstrong 247 runs at 82.33.

Bowling:

Kurtis Brown 13 wickets at 10.00.

All-rounder:

Jobe Armstrong 247 runs, seven wickets, five catches.

Coaches award:

Josh Goode.

Under 17:

Batting:

Anthony Thomsen 155 runs at 15.50.

Bowling:

Jaxon Clynk 14 wickets at 17.07.

All-rounder:

Jaxon Clynk 145 runs, 14 wickets, four catches.

Coaches award:

Daniel Glide.