Tara Murray
Having fun was the main thing for Caroline Springs’ Caitlin Pretty in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s season.
After a season that included three centuries and a best on ground medal in a premiership, Pretty was named the association player of the year.
Despite averaging more than 100 with the bat and taking 10 wickets, Pretty didn’t think her season was overly special.
“It’s not too bad,” she said of winning the medal.
“I had an alright season. It was good fun and I really enjoyed the year. I made some good hits, but I don’t take it for granted.
“I had never made a 100 before this year, so making a 100 was a pretty special moment.”
Pretty finished on 60 votes, the most of any of the senior player of the season medal winners.
The night capped off a good season for the Falcons, which won its first women’s premiership.
Pretty said that was what they had been after.
“The premiership was good,” she said. “I wanted to go whatever it took,
“It was good to have a bit of fun, it was a really good achievement.”
Pretty was also named in the team of the year. She was one of three Falcons named in the side.
Alisha Fowler and Myyen Au were also named in the team, with Fowler named captain.
“Alisha and I have a good friendship built through footy and cricket,” she said. “My has started playing footy as well, it’s pretty special to be part of it.”
Pretty didn’t have much time to rest after her season finished, as she returned to the footy field for Caroline Springs as it aims to defend its premiership in the Western Region Football League.
As for what her cricket holds in the future.
“I want to continue doing what I’m doing,” she said. “I don’t want to go any higher, I’m too old for that nonsense.
“Hopefully I’ll do more of the same next year.”
