Ben Laughlin, Lewis Waugh, Cody Pyne and more named in team of the season
After a gruelling season we have revealed which of the standout Sunshine Coast cricketers would be selected in the ultimate team, and there’s some big names. See the list:
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The 2021/22 Sunshine Coast cricket season has come to a close with Tewantin-Noosa dominating all three formats and players from all over the region producing top-string performances.
Ex-Queensland Bulls and Australian T20 player and current Tewantin-Noosa coach Nathan Reardon said he couldn't be prouder of the team's efforts after winning all three T20, limited overs and two day formats.
“Obviously you play the game to win premierships and they’ve been able to win every single one of them throughout the year which I know means a lot to quite a few of the people at the club who have been there for a long time,” he said.
“I’m not there all time but to be involved over the last couple of years it’s really good to see, and I’m extremely proud.”
The efforts on the field have helped many mourning the loss of former Tewantin-Noosa player and coach, Michael Sobey who sadly passed away on February 23.
Reardon said the welcomed additions of former Australian pace bowler Ben Laughlin and experienced batsman Lewis Waugh drove the team
each week.
“Premierships are always very hard to win so just because we were able to acquire the likes of Lewis Waugh and Ben Laughlin didn't mean we were going to win the way we did,” he said.
“But they had top seasons and our senior players all stepped up alongside them for the victory's to be a real team effort.”
After ranking all 2293 batters and all 1909 bowlers from every single age grade, we've now revealed the Sunshine Coast division one cricket team of the season.
Sunshine Coast Div 1 Team of the Season 21/22
1. Glen Batticciotto (Caboolture): Runs 1026, HS 133, AVE 73.29
Without a doubt one of the Sunshine Coast’s best batsmen, Caboolture’s Glen Batticciotto has once again showed his dominance this season.
Cracking the 1000 run mark for the first time since the 2018/19 season, the former Queensland Bulls player was consistent and stylish throughout the season.
With a complete duffel bag of crafty shot selections at the top of the order, the left handed batsman continued to let his class and precision do the talking in front of the stumps.
2. Lewis Waugh (Tewantin-Noosa) Runs 1059, HS 108, AVE 62.29
With four fifties and four centuries to his name this season Waugh scored the most runs out of any batter on the Sunshine Coast.
The experienced Brisbane grade batsman didn't waste any time at the crease either with only 550 minutes to his name and 96 total boundaries.
His calm and composed manner for his Tewantin-Noosa team took plenty of pressure away from their lighting quick bowling attack.
3. Jeremy Schultz (Glasshouse) Runs 919, HS 127*, AVE 38.29
Glasshouse captain and opening batsman, Jeremy Shultz has rightly earned his place on this list after a highly impressive individual season.
Shultz’s ability to set the tone for his team was huge with his attacking style of play proving to be the undoing of many opposition bowling attacks.
4. Preston White (Caboolture) Runs 771, HS 114, AVE 40.58, Wickets 52, Econ. 2.21, BB 8-32
White was the complete player from the 2021/22 season performing well at the top of the order with the bat while also picking up the most wickets of the competition.
His ability to punish opposition bowlers with his hard hitting batting style saw him hit the most sixes (33) of the competition.
The extremely reliable Caboolture competitor was able to keep the tempo of the match in order every week, which ultimately helped him excel this season.
5. Nick Wallace (Nambour) Runs 759, HS 139*, AVE 58.38
An extremely reliable left handed batsman at the crease, Wallace was able to grind out several big scores for his Nambour side this season.
A player the can quite literally ‘bat all day’, Wallace was able to tire out his opposition bowlers with his precise and powerful batting style.
6. Brendan Kelly (Caloundra) Runs 716, HS 124, AVE 37.68
Kelly was a shining light for the Caloundra team this year who narrowly missed out on the top four.
His solid strike rate of 78.7 was crucial for his side as the consistent performer finished the season with an average of 37.68 and narrowly fell short of a half century on four occasions.
7. Cody Pyne WK (Tewantin-Noosa) Catches 26, Stumpings 7
Another player who reached new heights this season was Tewantin-Noosa youngster and wicketkeeper, Cody Pyne.
As one of the more chirpy keepers on the Coast, Pyne’s work behind the stumps was highly influential for his dynamic bowling attack who lead the competition in wickets taken (211).
Pyne’s efforts didn't stop there as his growth in confidence was a reflection on the scorecard averaging 40.20 with the bat from just 11 innings.
8. Ben Laughlin (Tewantin-Noosa) Wickets 49, Econ. 2.80, BB 6-33
The former Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls star had plenty of expectations to his name this season and didn't he deliver in style!
Laughlin’s experienced and prowess shun through for his Tewantin-Noosa side with the best average of the competition (8.41) per 40 overs.
The now Noosa ‘local’ picked opposition batters apart with his incredible change ups and leadership skills.
9. Joel Owen (Glasshouse) Wickets 27, Econ. 3.42, BB 3-16
Regarded as one of best spinners on the Coast, Owen showed why his name is in the conversation with some highly impressive individual performances this season.
The left arm orthodox spinner was able to prove his craft and skill level against the top teams no matter the stage of the game.
The former Glasshouse junior has looked to officially establish himself as a senior member of the team despite being only 21 years old.
10. Dominic Taylor (Tewantin-Noosa) Wickets 44, Econ. 3.56, BB 5-38
Dominic Taylor was another strong performer for the undefeated Tewantin-Noosa outfit this season.
The off spin bowler proved as a consistent and reliable option for his side, bowling 182.5 overs across all formats.
His attacking style of play never saw him back down from a challenge as he collected plenty of game-breaking wickets for his side.
11. Tom Stewart (Tewantin-Noosa) Wickets 41, Econ. 3.11, BB 5-19
Stewart took on the challenge of opening the bowling for what is regarded as the competition’s best bowling attack this season and filled the role extremely well.
Stewart was able to claim some very big wickets in all formats this season and rightly stamped his foot in the conversation for the competitions best bowlers.
The 22-year-old will no doubt be hoping to build on his breakout year next season.
Honourable Mentions:
Luke McInnes (Maroochydore) Wickets 36, Econ. 2.87, BB 5-15
Steven Ledger (Nambour) Runs 704, HS 86, AVE 33.52
Trent Riddell (Gympie) Catches 26, Stumpings 3
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