The left-hander made 527 runs for the season at an average of 40.5 to earn the Demons' club champion award, umpire votes and batting award.

The highlight of his season was a superb 114 not out against Eaglehawk.

Bowles also claimed 11 wickets with his left-arm spinners.

Fellow left-arm spinner Linc Jacobs and paceman Rhys Irwin tied for the first XI bowling award with 23 wickets.

Jacobs also took out the captain's award and the highly-regarded Leo Palmer Best Clubman award.

The Demons' presentation day featured a well-deserved life membership honour for long-time player, administrator and volunteer John Geary.

Meanwhile, the Demons are searching for a new coach.

All-rounders Rhys Irwin and Mitch Winter-Irving shared the position the past two seasons, but stepped down at the end of the summer. Both will remain at the club next summer as players.

WHCC president Rob Lowes said it was an exciting time to be involved with the Demons.

"Our depth across the club improved significantly last season,'' he said.

"The first XI and under-18s just missed out on the finals, while the second XI and third XI both played in the finals.

"We already have a couple of first XI recruits for next season that we'll announce shortly.

"We've had success in short-form cricket in recent seasons and now we think we're close to challenging for a first XI premiership.

"The senior coaching role is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to help the club take that next step.

"Off the field, our long-awaited new nets are currently being built, which is exciting for everyone at the club.

"We're really loking forward to next summer."

Anyone who is interested in talking to the club about the coaching position can contact Lowes on 0439 063 348.

WHCC 2020-21 season awards:

First XI: Batting - Gavin Bowles. Bowling - Lincoln Jacobs and Rhys Irwin. Captain's award - Lincoln Jacobs. Five-wicket haul - Rhys Irwin. Century- Gavin Bowles. Umpire votes - Gavin Bowles.

Second XI: Batting - Kyle Patten. Bowling - Tom Schultz. Captain's award - Tobias Geary. Five-wicket haul - Tom Schultz. Umpire votes - Tom Schultz.

Third XI: Batting - Mick Peters. Bowling - Jordan Lea. Captain's award - Billy Sexton. Century - Ollie Geary. Umpire votes - Mick Peters.

Fourth XI: Batting - Jack Barras. Bowling - Harshil Arora and Angus O'Brien. Five-wicket haul - Damian Nowell.

Under-18: Batting - Nick Wallace. Bowling - Liam Ladiges. Coaches award - Samrath Tiwari.

Other awards: Club Champion - Gavin Bowles. Coaches award - Nick Wallace. Leo Palmer Best Clubman - Lincoln Jacobs. Life membership - John Geary.

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