CRICKETERS across the Gisborne District Cricket Association celebrated the best of the best on April 1 as it handed out the Kevin Sullivan Medal and Women’s MVP.
Sunbury United’s Upul Fernando was a clear winner of the Kevin Sullivan Medal, taking out the award by five votes, polling 18 to be well clear of Woodend’s Marcus Stewart and Macedon’s Cameron Clayton.
Woodend’s Joshua Eastley and Rupertswood’s Matthew Twentyman polled 12 votes to finish equal third, while Wallan’s Bryan Vance and Gisborne’s Jarryd Vernon polled 11 votes apiece to finish equal fourth.
Hamish Mullavey-Clark also polled strongly for the Magpies, polling nine votes.
In the Women’s MVP count, Gisborne’s Brianna Woodburn completed the sweep, winning with 23 votes, while Wallan’s Megan Farrell celebrated her fantastic season with 19 votes and selection in the team of the year.
Bacchus Marsh duo Sarah Bamford and Kim Bessell were third and fourth respectively, while Kia Montgomery had a share in fourth with nine votes, as well as also earning selection to the team of the year.