Bob was the Club’s Publicity Officer for 24 seasons from 1988/89 to 2011/12 publishing and printing the club’s fortnightly Newsletter and Annual Report. Bob coached junior teams for 6 seasons and together with son Darren they coached the Most Improved team in 1996/97.

Bob was also successful with the 12D team in 1990/91. He was a regular scorer for our senior teams. Bob was awarded the “Club Sportsman of the Year” trophy in 1992/93 and “Club Person of the Year” in 2005/06. Bob’s ability to organise our club raffles and draw sponsorships proved invaluable for the Club’s finances and in 1999 Bob was awarded a Life Membership of the club with the “Encouragement Award Shield” being named in his honour. He was also awarded the ‘Hughes Community Award’ in 2006 for his work in both soccer and cricket.

Sons Darren and Graham played junior and senior cricket for the club. Darren was awarded the “Robert Tickner Encouragement Trophy” in 1988/89, “Ray Noakes Memorial Trophy” in 1992/93 and the “Outstanding Junior in Men’s Cricket” in 1994/95.

Graham started playing cricket for the Dragon’s in the 1986/87 season and was awarded the “Ray Noakes Memorial Trophy” in 1991/92 and in 2011 was awarded a Life Membership for twenty five years of consecutive playing service. He has just completed his 33rd season for the club. Graham through his business “GNP Marine Trimmings” and Darren’s business “Southern Cross Framing & Mirrors” have been a long time sponsors for the club. Darren’s son Wil plays junior cricket for the club. Bob’s two nephews Geoff and Michael also played for the club with Geoff representing in SSJCA teams for 4 seasons and Michael awarded “Outstanding Junior in Men’s Cricket” in 1979/80 and “Senior Club Champion” in 1985/86.