Baker said he and his teammates had their sights set on another flag after defeating Bookaar in yesterday’s South West Cricket division one grand final.

Baker was named man of the match after taking 4-24 from 13 overs before making a game-high 54 with the bat to help steer the Cats to the five-wicket win.

“I was very lucky,” Baker said of his individual award.

“I guess there are these things we don’t really want but we get them.”

The 33-year-old said team success was his motivating factor not personal honours.

He edged out his brother Simon for the award, who was Bookaar’s biggest influence on the game. Simon top scored with 38 in Bookaar’s 109 before taking 6-49 from 19 overs yesterday as he gallantly tried to will his side to victory.

The pair used to be teammates at Bookaar until Clinton, who lives and works in Mortlake, opted to reduce his time on the road and join the Cats.

“I didn’t really want to win against Bookaar,” Clinton said.

“But someone had to.

“Of all the teams we had to play on the big stage I preferred it not be Bookaar. I know all of them. They will be a good side for the years to come.”

Clinton’s first season with Mortlake coincided with the Cats’ first of four premierships.

“It’s a bit surreal,” he said.

“You don’t hear much about four in a row because Cobden had five in a row from ’96 onwards.

“Hopefully we can get there. I don’t think anyone is leaving. Everyone gets on really well and I think everyone will stick around.”

Baker, an electrician, said he and his teammates were planning to extend celebrations into today.

“I don’t think anyone is going to work,” he said.