It's Reds awards time again. After we blew everyone away at the start of Season XI before choking again, the team yet again descend on the CW Bar to drink away our sorrows and honour those who carried us through the season. The voting for the awards went as follows:
5 Day Batsman of the Season and 5 Day Bowler of the Season were two horse races, with the opening bowlers and batsmen dominating. In the end there were two comfortable victories for two of the team's most experienced players. 1,159 runs @ 42.93 saw Håkon Mørk carry the 5D batsman's trophy, whilst 95 wickets saw David Kennett pip his captain to the 5D bowler's award.
As for 5 Day Player of the Season, Kennett again beat off a strong challenge from Watt to claim the spoils.
Onto One Day, and despite Rob Dauth averaging 50 this season, One Day run machine Ian Markus trots away with One Day Batsman of the Season.
One Day Bowler of the Season was tight as a gnats arse, with Dave Watt losing out to Marc Robbins by a solitary vote.
Robbins also walks away with One Day Player of the Season.
Rookie of the Season goes to ZR Ritchie.
My idea to let people nominate someone for the Captain's award in Dave's absence didn't work quite as planned, with only 2 nominations received. I had to give it to the nomination with the best explanation as it was pure brilliance, so the recipient of this award for Season XI is Rob Dauth because hes a mad **** (thanks to Kenny Dobson for that).
Finally, the all-round Cricketer of the year. This award goes to Dave Watt who, despite being AWOL from the forums for much of the season, starred with the ball in both forms of the game, earning a callup to the CW XI Test squad at the end of the series.
Congrats to all the winners, and let's try not to choke next year.