Sport
13 April, 2026
Cricketers celebrate
AFTER another competitive season in the Cricket Far North competition, the Atherton Cricket Club held its annual end-of-year presentations which saw First Grade captain Tom Boorman take out Player of the Year for the fourth consecutive year.
The recent presentation ceremony highlighted player achievements from throughout the season including most runs, most wickets, and best overall player, as well as centuries and five-wicket hauls.
The Atherton club is always in the mix among the top teams in the competition, and this year it’s First Grade side finished in fourth spot with six wins and six losses.
The celebrations were enjoyed by players, coaches, family, and friends.
AWARDS
FIRST GRADE:
Player of the Year – Tom Boorman
Most Runs – Tom Boorman
Most Wickets – Cam Davis
U21 Colt – Charlie Lawrence
SECOND GRADE:
Player of the Year – Reece Johnston
Most Runs – Reece Johnston
Most Wickets – Jason Salvetti
FOURTH GRADE:
Player of the Year – Damien Cavanagh
Most Runs – Damien Cavanagh
Most Wickets – Shane Soper
JIMMY MAHER CUP:
Player of the Year – Leslie Meadows
Most Runs – Leslie Meadows
Most Wickets – Leslie Meadows
COLTS PREMIER LEAGUE:
Most Runs – Cooper O’Brien
Most Wickets – Isaac Roberts
OTHER AWARDS:
Representative Player of the Year – Cooper O’Brien
Jack Coghlan Memorial Award – Ashton Rockley
Carlo Barletta Memorial Rising Star Award – Indiana Palmer
Club Volunteer of the Year – Shannon Palmer
CENTURIES:
Brandon Green (First Grade) and Ken Webb (Fourth Grade)
FIVE-WICKET HAULS:
Cam Davis (First Grade) and Matty Coleman (Second Grade)
