The side, with Karl Bowd leading the charge, contested the grand final recently but fell just short of capturing the crown, losing to eventual premiers JPC.

And, his efforts and that of all the players were recognised at the club's presentation night at The Denman Hotel last month.

Major sponsor Brett Hejduk was also on hand to help present the recipients their deserved awards for the season.

Bowd, who secured the batting average and aggregate honours after scoring 526 runs at 52.6 apiece, picked up the SDCA's second grade Player of the Year, too.

Fittingly, he claimed Denman's top prize as well.

Third-grader Jackson Ball did well in the association standings, winning the batting average trophy with 96.33.

Back on the "home" front, Ashton Blake was named Rookie of the Year and Ben Rumbel the Most Improved.

The James Medhurst Memorial Award went to youngster Jack Mann.

Patrick "Paddy" Ball was a popular receiver of the Clubperson of the Year.

President Alan Mills then presented distinguished Life Membership badges to John Apps and Anthony Worth.

"Both guys are deserving of this," he said.

"John and Anthony have displayed acts of selfless devotion to the sport and their team mates throughout the years.

"It's great to acknowledge Paddy's efforts, too.

"His dedication and support for the club, by turning up every week on a Wednesday night at The Denman selling raffle tickets all year round, allows all of us to play cricket on a weekend.

"The funds raised by Paddy heavily discount the fees for the players.

"It is an opportunity for more people to go out, play a sport and socialise.

"All-in-all, the senior cricket season has been a good one.

"The 'seconds' only just missed out on the title and 'third's advanced to the finals.

"But, it is the camaraderie and community that have helped make it so much more.

"Well done everyone."

In conjunction with Ball's fundraising, the club accredited the wonderful support from The Denman Hotel, who not only financially contribute to local cricket but are fantastic hosts.

Most Improved - Ben Rumbel

James Medhurst Memorial Award - Jack Mann

Clubperson of the Year - Patrick 'Paddy' Ball

Rookie of the Year - Ashton Blake

Player of the Year - Karl Bowd

Life memberships - John Apps, Anthony Worth

Batting average - Karl Bowd 52.6

Batting aggregate - Karl Bowd 526

Bowling average - Chris Bradford 11.82

Bowling aggregate - Shaun Wilkins 24

Fielder - Jack Mann

Batting average - Jackson Ball 96.33

Batting aggregate - Ben Rumbel 168

Bowling average - Anthony Worth 12.35

Bowling aggregate - 14

Fielder - Alex Loredo

Second grade Player of the Year - Karl Bowd

Third grade batting average - Jackson Ball