Raiders celebrate premiership season

NORTHERN Raiders Cricket Club has celebrated its 2024-25 WMDCA premiership season.

By Staff Writer

Northern Raiders Cricket Club’s Premier Division champions. Back row, from left: Trevor Dowd (co-president), Chris Lenehan, Jack Lenehan, Ranil Rasanga, Bailey Brooks, Sandy Robinson, Tim Bryce, Chetan Sharma and Mick McKinnon (co-president). Front: Roger Henderson (chairman of selectors), Pat Bubb, Jake Louth, Jacob Fishwick, Jack Burnham (vice-captain), Jimy Elford (captain/coach), Ethan Couch and Greg Billington (team manager).

A bumper crowd celebrated the club’s annual awards evening last Friday night.

Among the special guests were Moyne Shire councillors Myra Murrihy and Jim Doukas, along with VCCL president Kelvin White.

Captain/coach Jimmy Elford capped off a dominant season, taking home several awards including division one club champion.

The club also celebrated its recent grand final victory in the Warrnambool Moyne Premier division, where the Raiders (9/235) defeated Russells Creek (10/163).

Jake Louth was the Raiders’ top scorer on the day, with an impressive 53 from 119 deliveries which included five boundaries, while Jimmy Elford led the way with the ball, taking 4/45 from 24 overs.

One of many highlights last Friday night was the presentation to Derek White of the Raiders’ Club Person Service Award.