BRIGHTON’s favourite cricketing son, PKF Tasmanian Tiger Like Butterworth was awarded the prestigious Chairman’s award for his all-round performance during the past cricket season.
Luke was presented with his award by Tasmanian Cricket Association chairman Tony Harrison at the team’s end-of-season dinner in Hobart.
The Award marked two outstanding performances by the young all-rounder – one with the ball and an equally impressive contribution with the bat.
Luke Butterworth receives the Chairman’s award from chairman of the Tasmanian Cricket Association, Tony Harrison.
In December’s Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at Bellerive Oval, with Tasmania trailing after the first innings, Luke bowled with great swing and bounce claiming 5/13 to help dismiss the Bulls for a paltry 93. The performance enabled the Tigers to win their third match in a row at Bellerive.
Into the New Year, the Ford Ranger Cup match at Bellerive on 14 February saw Luke notch his maiden domestic one-day hundred with a blistering 114 not out against the Western Australian Warriors.
Luke came to the crease with the Tigers in all sorts of trouble at 5/57, but with support from the lower order, he dominated the attack hitting seven boundaries and four towering sixes His effort ensured Tasmania posted a competitive total of 254 from its 50 overs.
It was not quite enough to win the match, but emphasised Luke Butterworth’s all-round cricket ability and marked him as a player to watch in 2009/10.
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