Stars of 2024-25 duly recognised

Our 38th season was celebrated in true Chieftain style last night — with the Premier League premiership and individual excellence taking centre stage before a proud crowd of 85 players, supporters, and sponsors.

The club's highest honour, the John Harding Memorial Award for Clubperson of the Year, was awarded to Curtis Hodgetts.

Curtis has been the driving force behind our rapidly growing junior program over the past two seasons as our Junior Development Officer.

Thanks to his tireless work, welcoming nature, and innovation, the program has expanded from one to three teams and created a strong, supportive environment for junior players and their families.

In season 2024–25 alone, Cap No. 457 introduced junior vouchers, formed a junior sub-committee to better connect junior and senior pathways, and continued to mentor the next generation of Chieftains with his trademark humility and passion.

Curtis has worn many hats since joining HCC in 2015 — all with the same selfless drive to make our club better. Whether it’s big-picture strategy or the smallest of tasks, nothing is ever too much. A decade of service, and still going strong.

Other Major Award Winners

• Adrian Tudor Memorial Award (Best First Year Player) – Tyler Dell

An extraordinary debut Premier League season: 524 runs, 29 dismissals, plus the Premier League Finals Player of the Year!

• Junior Clubman of the Year – James Jordan

A stellar junior season and senior debut campaign. James listens, learns, and contributes wherever he can — a true clubman on the rise.

Best & Fairest Medallists:

• Premier League – Tristan Weeks (Back-to-back Syd Holland Medal)

• Women’s – Cassie Blair

• A-Reserve – Dean Brown

• B-Grade – Rory de Boer

• C-Grade – James Jordan

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To our incredible volunteers, players, supporters, and sponsors — thank you for another unforgettable season. We can’t wait to do it all again in 2025–26.

Several Chieftains were honoured for their outstanding performances in 2024-25 at the TCL Presentation Dinner.

Congratulations to coach Tristan Weeks, Tyler Dell, Ivo Agostini, Dean Brown, Cassie Blair, Keiam Wynter, Rory de Boer, James Jordan, Tom Langridge. Simon Humphries and Harrison Beard on their accolades.

Veni, Vidi, Vici — We came, we saw, we conquered.