The Tallarook Cricket Club (TCC) has celebrated a remarkable 2025/26 season at its Presentation Night, recognising outstanding individual performances and significant team achievements across the club.

Players, members and supporters gathered to reflect on one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history, highlighted by success across multiple grades.

Tallarook’s A Grade side secured a fourth consecutive premiership, further cementing its position as the region’s premier team, while the Under 13s claimed back-to-back premierships, completing another undefeated season.

The club’s depth was also on display in B Grade, which finished the home-and-away season as minor premiers.

TCC President Mitch Itter said the Presentation Night was an opportunity to recognise both individual excellence and the broader success of the club.

“This season has been an outstanding one for the Tallarook Cricket Club, and Presentation Night is a chance to reflect on the performances and commitment that made it possible,” Itter said.

“To win four straight A Grade premierships is a remarkable achievement, and to see our Under 13s go back-to-back while remaining undefeated speaks volumes about the strength of our junior program.”

“It’s also pleasing to see success right across the club, including our B Grade side finishing as minor premiers, which highlights the depth and consistency we’ve built.”

A highlight of the evening was the awarding of the TCC Medal, which was claimed by Lachlan Watts following an outstanding season.

The night also featured the awarding of Life Membership to Leigh Irving and Mark Manchester, recognising their outstanding service and lasting contributions to the club.

Irving’s decorated playing career and leadership, combined with his extensive off-field contribution, place him among the most influential figures in the club’s history.

Manchester has similarly been a cornerstone of the club for close to three decades, contributing as a player, administrator and tireless volunteer.

“Life Membership is the highest honour we can bestow, and both Leigh and Mark are incredibly deserving recipients,” Itter said.

The Tallarook Cricket Club congratulates all award winners and acknowledges the contribution of players, volunteers and supporters who made the 2025/26 season such a success.

2025/26 Tallarook Cricket Club Award Winners

Senior Awards

TCC Medal (Best Player): Lachlan Watts
A Grade Batting Award: Lachlan Watts (670 runs at 74.44)
A Grade Bowling Award: Kal Winnell (25 wickets at 7.1
A Grade All-Rounder: Lachlan Watts (990 points)

B Grade Batting Award: Brendan O’Donnell (272 runs at 27.2)
B Grade Bowling Award: Finn Melville (19 wickets at 8.63)
B Grade All-Rounder: Brendan O’Donnell (552 points)

Club Most Improved: Tarkyn Dundon
Best Club Person: Edenrose Dundon

Junior Awards

Under 13s
• Batting Award: Blake Winnell (201 runs at 201)
• Bowling Award: Blake Winnell (13 wickets at 3.62)
• All-Rounder: Campbell Smith (469 points)
• Most Improved: Jack McCarthy
• Coaches Award: Hudson Fairbridge

Under 11s
• Most Improved: Hugo Reid
• Coaches Award: Darcy Winnell

Life Membership

• Leigh Irving
• Mark Manchester