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President’s Report for 2009-10

I’m going to start off with a thank-you to all the people that keep this club operating. Thank you to John Jennings who runs the Juniors for GBCC like clockwork. We would be lost without his enthusiasm and thoroughness. Our Vice-President of Juniors, Barry Coad has complemented John’s efforts superbly. They also represent GBCC at the PJCA. We cannot stand alone and need a strong junior association for cricket to flourish. For the Seniors section of the club, Jason Martin is tireless in ensuring that our senior teams have a successful and enjoyable season. It is due to his efforts that the captains can be assured of getting 11 players on the park each

• match. Thanks, Jason, for your support. Similarly, Jason is GBCC’s liaison with the NDCA.

Financially, we are kept solvent by Paul Downward. The club is in a healthy state, so fees will remain as they have done for a few seasons. Administratively, we are held together by David Coulshed. David also doubles as

• ur editor and publisher of The Chronicle. Keep in mind for next season, that the more who contribute, the more

enjoyment it will provide. My appreciation goes to them and to all the other committee members who give up their valuable time. Thank you all. Those of you with good memories will recognise that the above paragraphs are much the same opening as last year’s President’s Report. That means that the same people are putting their hands up to keep GBCC as the cricket club of choice for many in the Lower Mountains and Nepean areas. People cannot continue to rely on the same band of people year after year. The time will come when they need to move on. We would dearly love

• thers to join us on the committee and, in time, take us on into the future. You would be surprised at how just a

little of your time can make a big difference. Please come to the AGM on June 2nd and help us continue our proud tradition. On a more celebratory note, we also had a very successful season on the field. Eight of our 9 junior teams in competitive age groups made the play-offs. These results meant that GBCC was, once again, the PJCA Club

• Champion. Of these 9 teams 6 made a Grand Final of some description. The final outcome was a premiership to

U16/1 Langer and U15/1 Bracken and a Pennant win to U14 North. What makes it even more impressive is that both the Premiership winning teams were playing an age group above. It bodes well for GBCC for the next couple of seasons. Congratulations, not only to these players, but also to the players of every team for helping to make GBCC a club that is respected throughout the association and the community at large. In the seniors, 5 of our 8 teams made the finals. We narrowly missed out on the NDCA Club Champioship as

• well. This would have been the double for the second season in a row. Three teams made it to the Grand Final.

However, only 6th grade managed to get over the line. Congratulations to Rich Minton and the boys. It was reward for many seasons of perseverance. All the senior players can hold their head high. Once again, as a club, we have performed competitively, without sacrificing the principles of fair play. Fortunately, this season we had many opportunities to recruit our U15s and U16s into senior cricket with many of them helping out throughout the season. From the comments I have heard from the children, parents and captains, the boys have all had an enjoyable time and it would be great to see them transition into GBCC’s senior ranks over the next few seasons. Due to a lack of resources GBCC did not run an In2Cricket program this season. This is a shame as this program is an opportunity to let young children enjoy this great game. Once again, I implore anyone out there who is interested in having some fun with young kids and getting them interested in cricket to contact the committee to see how they can help. I would like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude to all of the coaches and managers. Some have been doing it for years and GBCC is eternally grateful. Others have been rather reluctantly shanghaied into the role. My thanks to you and I hope that it proved less daunting than at first seemed. These budding young Ricky Pontings and Brett Lees enjoy the game because of your efforts. Thanks also to the many parents that help out at training and game days. It takes the load off the coaches and mangers and makes for more enjoyable season. Apart from our registration fees, GBCC has limited sources of revenue. Thus, the help we get from Panthers Glenbrook and Tom Korevaar of Barges Australia is immensely appreciated. They have been supporters of the club for many years and I hope it continues. Also John Leard provides a facility to store the immense amount of gear that we have to keep this club operating. Once again, the boys’ thoughts are turning to winter sports, but I hope they savour what they have achieved this season just a bit longer. See you all next season.

Paul Christian – President

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U9 Hussey

2009/2010 was another good season for the Hussey’s. All the boys improved their cricket skills and had some fun along the way. Harry Morgan was this year’s Best and Fairest. Harry loves his cricket and always has a smile on his face and an answer to cricket trivia questions. He is a stylish right hand batsman capable of some powerful strokes as well as solid defence. His bowling is always accurate and he has the ability to bowl lovely little outswingers. He is a delight to coach. Harry has a safe pair of hands for a 9 year

• ld and always puts in a good effort in the field. Who could forget that screamer he took at

Cambridge Park. Jem Herbert-Rice is super keen on cricket and his attitude is matched equally by his cricket ability. He strikes the ball sweetly and managed to hit the sides first and only 6 of the season. His bowling is very accurate and I cannot count the number of times that he shaved the off or leg stump without getting his just reward. Jem took some good catches this year and has a good arm. Blake Smythe is a real little champion. He worked hard on his game all year and made steady improvements all season. After starting off battling to get the ball on target with his bowling, Blake capped the year off well by getting two wickets bowled in the season’s last friendly. Blake was very reliable with his batting and scored some useful runs this year. Jackson Bentvelzen is a stylish batsmen who has benefited from a lot of external coaching this

• season. He improved his accuracy with his bowling this year and if he can remember that cricket is a

team sport and support his teammates he could go far in the game. Jerrah Patston came into the side this year and was the coaches’ special helper from the start. Jerrah loves his cricket and the whole team benefited from his presence. He is always willing to help and reminds us what cricket is all about and why we play – for the fun of it. Jack Noble was the surprise packet this year. The extra backyard bowling and batting with Dad was

• bvious to all and it certainly paid off. His bowling finished up being gun barrel straight and he often

dismissed opposition batsman by rattling the furniture. Jack’s batting toward the end of the year was excellent and his wicket keeping during the final game of the season was a delight to watch. Callum Jackson is a very talented young cricketer and has a fantastic attitude toward the game and his team mates. He came into the side this year and impressed from the start with accurate bowling and a solid batting technique. He has a very strong throwing arm and affected a number of run outs from the boundary this year. Cameron Flaherty made steady improvement all year. Cam worked hard on all aspects of his game and his enthusiasm is unmatched. His extra effort bowling socks down the hall at home and practicing his batting on holidays has enabled him to put the basics in place during his first season of

• cricket. If he keeps up the extra effort he should do well into the future. A great young man to have

in the team. Lachlan Tyrer was the quiet achiever this year. I could always rely on him to bat in any position and bowl whenever I needed him to. He is a super keen cricketer and an immensely polite young

• man. I was particularly impressed by his bowling this year and he seldom if ever bowled extras,

which is quite an achievement for an under 9 cricketer. His batting also impressed and he is a good wicket keeper. Daniel Lane was in the unenviable position of being the coach’s son, and unfortunately the coach didn’t give him an easy run. When we had too many players and needed someone to sit out, it often fell to Daniel. He took these disappointments with great good grace. His batting was at times excellent and his bowling improved throughout. He also took some very good catches. Coach – Shannon Lane

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U9 Johnson

The Team Coach: Chris Hartley Manager: Danielle Archer Players: Ben Watson BJ Bradshaw Connor Hartley Drew Hamilton Joshua Archer Luke Kersivien Rowan Powell William Turner Zac Comito The Season For many of the team it was their first season of cricket. The ages of the boys ranged from 6 years to 9 years, yet with such diversity of age, experience (and height) they melded into a consistent unit and developed their cricket skills under the patient eye of coach Chris with great assistance from all the parents. From the outset, the boys displayed sportsmanship and great team spirit and these values laid the foundation for a wonderful season of cricket where every player contributed to the best of their ability with bat, ball and in the field. The boy’s enthusiasm for the game ensured many highlights for their dedicated band of supporters. The “Barby Army,” ably coordinated by team manager Danielle, was treated to numerous boundaries, scintillating catches, brilliant fielding and heart stopping running between the wickets. Congratulations boys on a fantastic summer of cricket and we look forward to seeing you in action in season 10/11. David Kersivien – Parent & Barby Army member Coach – Chris Hartley Manager – Danielle Archer

U11 Martyn (Pennant Finalists)

It has been a very good year for the boys, finishing with a good win/loss ratio. They performed well against the teams above them and played strongly all year. It was great to see them push the top four teams and with a couple of lucky breaks they could have finished higher. Fifth was a fantastic result and the boys should be proud of their efforts, as I know the parents, manager and myself are. From a coach’s perspective, it was great to see their individual improvements and the enjoyment on their faces as they scored runs, took wickets with the ball or caught catches. There were many highlights for the year and the boys formed a brilliant team bond, especially as there was a small group that had played for 2-3 years together and welcomed the new players without hesitation. The team made the playoffs for 5th to 8th, eventually making the final. The semi-final went extremely well with a great all round performance. Unfortunately the final did not goes as well but the boys tried hard until the final ball.

Page 4 of 28 Highlights Pushing St Clair in a match with 10 players and a very wet field The miracle win against Springwood Dragons with 7 players (and the parents nearly having heart attacks) The courage shown by Matt Duxbury after taking a head knock against Springwood Tigers Henry’s freak catch behind the stumps (especially as Dad had just left) Connor’s first catch in 3 years Nick’s 50 not out against Springwood Tigers Josh’s counter attack against Glenmore Park Manning and the “oh deer” Lachlan being chased by the ball against Cranebrook Stitches Neale’s throwing arm and accuracy John’s thoughtful bowling to remove a batter against Penrith RSL Gold Jack’s improved attitude and leadership Ryan making 30 plus against Cranebrook Joel’s ability to swing the ball in his first year Matt Field for being Matt Field, always smiling and funny Thanks to the parents for their support throughout the year and trusting Dave and I with their children. Thanks to our band of scorers – Phil, Lester, Dave, Carol and Matt, sorry if I missed any. Special mention to Phil Duxbury and his tarp that provided welcome shade in the summer heat. A huge thank you to u/9’s Daniel & Luke who were part of the miracle win. A special thanks to Dave Hinde, the manager, for his effort and organization skills that have allowed me to focus on coaching and skills. Dave has been enthusiastic with training and input on team structure. Team Matt Duxbury – Most Improved Fielding Matt continues to improve in all aspects of the game. He is gradually building strength in his arm to help with bowling and fielding. It is noticeable that he watches the game more while in the field and his ground fielding and throwing has benefitted. It has been pleasing to see Matt pitch the ball more consistently this year. Nick Elliot – Batting Award Nick tops the batting average and has improved his shot selection and patience while batting. His bowling is consistent (lets not mention the run up), and you can see the opposition players very watchful when he bowls. With improvement to attention while fielding, Nick will become a complete all rounder. Matt Field – Coaches Award Matt could have received a lot of the awards as he was extremely consistent in the field and bowling. When he was in a rhythm with the bat he deposited the ball to the boundary with ease, albeit on the

Page 5 of 28 leg side. Matt is a natural cricketer that will only get better with focus and attention to detail. His biggest plus is that he is always walking around the field with a smile on his face. Joshua Heins – Captains Award Josh is a natural sportsman that loves nothing more than being on the field to bat, bowl and field. He is consistent in all aspects of the game, which is why we placed the responsibility of captaincy on him towards the end of the year so he could help his team mates. This gave him focus and it was great to see him encourage his team and lead them. Henry Hinde – Gloveman Award Henry was in his first year of competitive cricket. His improvement with bat and ball has been gradual, but he was enthusiastic from the start to put the gloves on and become our wicket keeper. With a firm focus on each ball and continual energy, Henry has kept consistently well when given the opportunity. He is the team’s first choice keeper. Connor Jackson – Most Improved Player It is most pleasing for me to see the continued improvement in Connor. He struggled early with the bat but was determined to improve and it showed. His bowling was very economical but without luck in terms of wickets and his fielding was very dependable with a solid arm and a good determination to chase. Lachlan McClue – Best All Rounder Lachlan is so relaxed you would often wonder if he was sleep walking, yet his skills were

• utstanding in all facets of the game. He played a lone hand against Emu Plains with a solid 30 plus

runs and chipped in frequently with the ball to take wickets. In the field he was very solid, taking catches and pressuring the batsmen with his throws. John McQueen – Bowling Award John played a year up but this did not faze him. His bowling at times was unplayable and he was very thoughtful in how he bowled to each batsman. I expected John to take a wicket in every match. His fielding was consistent and in one match he scored two run outs with direct hits. His courage with the bat belied his age and size. Ryan Morley – Most Improved Bowling Ryan has great potential and watching his bowling from square leg he is one of the fastest in the team and hard to play when he’s in the groove. Ryan has also showed that he can really muscle the ball with the bat when he hits it. With a little more attention and motivation in matches I’m sure Ryan will improve immensely. Daniel Neale – Fielding Award Daniel has a very strong and accurate arm and it’s not surprising to see Daniel hit the stumps from just inside the boundary. His bowling was aggressive and hard for batsmen to read, due to his use of

• swing. He is also quite strong as a batsman in front of the wicket and able to drive the ball straight

back past the bowler. Manning Patston – Team Player Award Manning was unfortunately hit in the mouth as wicket keeper and this affected his confidence. But through this he persevered and slowly regained confidence. He was instrumental in the miracle win, bowling 3 economical overs. He is always willing to listen to instructions and loves being involved in the game.

Page 6 of 28 Joel Salter – Most Improved Batting Joel started competitive cricket this year and initially batting was a struggle as he had the feet of

• statue. However, with the desire to improve, his batting has come a long way and the improvement

is obvious to all. His bowling is strong and dangerous when he gets it right with his swinging left

• armers. Joel is also a consistent fielder and improving with each game.

Jack Tam – Leader Award Jack was hampered towards end of this season with an illness that saw him on the side line for 4

• weeks. His motivation was great when he fell ill and he was becoming a genuine leader on the field.

Fielding is his strength and his bowling has improved. His confidence with the bat is a little low but he has the potential to improve. It’s my hope that the boys have enjoyed this season of cricket and want to come back next year as it would be great to keep the team together and see them grow even more as cricketers. Coach – Steve Jackson

U11 Hadden (Pennant Semi-Finalists)

The team came together this year with a real mixture of development levels, four of the boys playing up a year, one up two years and three not having played before. It was a tough season for the boys playing up a level, but they turned up each week with that competitive nature to drive for improvement and to try to help the team to win. It was a challenging year at times for all the boys; getting to know each other, learning new skills and displaying sportsmanship in what can be pressured environment. It was a season of hot and cold performances- there were games where dropped catches and misses in the field were followed by dramatic batting collapses; while at other times the fielding was superb, with spectacular catches and run outs, and the runs flowed in some very good partnerships. However, they all showed real improvement over the course of the season, recovering from some big defeats early on to record three wins, a draw and some close losses in the latter part of the season. Thank you and well done to all the boys. Also thanks to the parents for supporting your boys at training and on game day. No doubt, you have enjoyed watching your sons play, seeing them relish the highs (they all experienced the elation of taking a wicket and being involved in a run-out or taking a catch) and consoling them after the lows (every player also managed at least one duck!) . They must have enjoyed it to come back week after week. Thank you to

• ur coach, John and Eddie for assisting - both of you did a great job - and me, too, for managing the team

during the season. Curtis Badman: (Curt / CJ) - Most Improved Award - favourite position - bowling and favourite player, Mike Hussey, another left-hander: A tough year for Curt, after a few balls in the ribs early on in the season he again has shown courage and confidence both when batting and bowling; a real team player and loves his

• cricket. Curt displays a good technique batting, works well between the wickets and has developed a good

length and consistent action bowling. CJ took 4 wickets (economy 3.0) & scored 7 runs.

Page 7 of 28 Lachlan Hancock: (Lacho) - Coaches’ Bowling Award - favourite position - fine leg and favourite player, Michael Clarke: A year to consolidate for Lachlan and a difficult competition to do so in, again displaying courage batting and in the field, an enthusiastic player giving his all. Lachlan had a haul of wickets against his name and in one game against Springwood Tigers just missed out on a hat-trick. Lacho took 6 wickets (economy 3.3) & scored 4 runs. Andrew Whiteford: (AJ) - Best Fielding Award - favourite position – square leg and favourite player, Michael Clarke: Andrew certainly has an eye for the game and shows this with his direction in the field, consistent bowling and safe batting. Andrew has been one of the most economical bowlers in the team. His finest moment was a one-handed caught & bowled against Cranbrook. AJ took 2 wickets with 6 maidens (economy 1.6) & scored 52 runs. Finn O'Toole: (Hucks) - Best Bowling Award - favourite position - wicket keeper and favourite player Brad Haddin: A tougher year with the bat for Finn, but an overall strengthening of his game. In particular, his bowling improved and he took our largest number of wickets and with good economy - well done,

• Finn. One of those wickets involved the batsman ducking a fast good length ball which came down and

just clipped the bails, taking his wicket. Hucks took 9 wickets, (economy 2.5) & scored 28 runs. Riley Wood: (Riy) - Coaches’ Bowling Award - favourite position - mid-on and favourite player Michael Hussey: A difficult year for Riley but displaying greater improvement with the bat as the year progressed, learning the importance of protecting his wicket; his bowling becoming more consistent towards the end

• f the season too. Riley displayed some great fielding including a direct hit run out against GBCC Martyn.

Well done, Riley. Riy took 6 wickets (economy 2.6) & scored 15 runs. Thomas Whiteford: (TommyD) - Coaches’ Bowling Award - favourite position - wicket keeper and favourite player Ricky Ponting: Tom had a tough year too, but importantly improved as the season went

• n; working well with partners between the wickets and proving very difficult for other teams to dismiss.

He was also stronger in the field, his bowling improving with a determined result against the competition leaders Glenmore with a good caught & bowled. TommyD took 7 wickets, (economy 2.1) & scored 11 runs. Chris Reed: (Tophy) - Best Batting Award - favourite position – mid-on and favourite player Michael Clarke: Chris was one of our new players but took to the game very well, displaying a range of strong strokes on both sides of the wicket and keen running between the wickets, contributing to several big partnerships and improving considerably as he gained confidence over the season. Chris also bowled with a close gather, consistent length and at quite a fast pace. On one occasion he dropped a caught and bowled but then turned and with a direct hit was quick enough to run the batsman out. Tophy took 7 wickets with 9 maidens (economy 2.3) & scored 97 runs with high score 39 no. Corey Chardon: (CC) - Best All Rounder Award - favourite position – wicket keeper / opening batsman and favourite player Brad Haddin: Corey is another new player but quickly found his feet firmly playing solid strokes and running well in partnerships. Corey displayed safe hands in the field with several catches and bowled with good length consistently and economically. Corey’s finest moment was on the last ball

• f the team’s innings, hitting a 4 to reach his 50. His team mates formed an archway for him to pass

through as he left the field. CC took 7 wickets with 8 maidens (economy 1.3) & scored 114 runs with high score 51 retired. Max McIlvride: (Max) - Coaches’ Batting Award - favourite position – short cover batsman and favourite player David Hussey: Max started the season at a cracking pace with 26 not out in the second game and then found himself with a broken arm. Max displayed a great team spirit, supporting the team at

Page 8 of 28 many games even though he was unable to play, He returned to play with 3 games left and quickly picked up where he left off with some fine shots and determination to make up for lost game time. Max, like many of us, watched Shane Watson dropped on 99 to get his century and has the potential to score a century himself one day. Max took 2 wickets (economy 2.3) & scored 86 in 5 innings with high score 38. Alec Chapman: (Alec) - Coaches’ Batting Award - favourite position – wicket keeper and favourite player Michael Clarke: Alec performed well with the bat displaying a variety of shots and supporting several solid partnerships. His aggressive style produced several boundaries but also presented a few too many catches at other times, shortening his opportunities. Alec’s bowling was consistent, as was his work in the field, in particular wicket keeping. Overall, a good season for Alec. Alec took 3 wickets (economy 2.1) & scored 61 runs with high score 18. Daniel Madden: (Mad Dog) - Wicket Keeping Award - favourite position – slip and favourite player Brett Lee: Daniel was always a keen and enthusiastic player in any position. He displayed some fine shots and, like many of the boys, clearly remembers his first 4 early in the season. He had an interesting bowling technique, which generated quite a bit of spin on the ball and gained results. Daniel put in every effort in the field and was most reliable as wicket keeper with a keen eye letting few balls past him. Mad Dog took 5 wickets (economy 2.0) & scored 42 runs. Christopher Timbs: (Timbsy) - Coaches’ Batting Award - favourite position – point and favourite player Michael Hussey: Christopher showed tremendous potential with this batting with a couple of very good innings and always worked well with other players between the wickets. Chris’s bowling was consistent giving very little away and making a valuable contribution in terms of wickets. As a great team supporter, his memorable moment was Corey’s last 10 runs off 3 balls to retire at 51. Timbsy took 7 wickets with 6 maidens (economy 2.7) & scored 51 runs with a high score of 19. Coach – John Hancock

U12 Ponting (Minor Premiers & Finalists)

Ponting won 90 percent of their games this season (17 wins from 19 played) and claimed the minor premiership with ease. It was a privilege to watch them play. However, the Grand Final slipped

• away. Even though Ponting were slightly down on form, they pushed themselves hard but were

unlucky from the toss to the very last ball. Nevertheless, it is far from over for Ponting because this team is built on strong mateship, fine character and remarkable sportsmanship which puts this team in good stead for the future. Jayson Brady – Affable young man. Better batsman than he thinks he is with 2nd highest batting

• average. Huge potential. Strong hitter. Only his 2nd year playing cricket. His passion for the game is
• immense. Given the confidence, Jason is capable of achieving much more. Batting form took off

after Round 4 against Penrith RSL Blue when he retired after scoring a half century which included 6 fours. Impressive with the ball in Round 13 against Penrith RSL Blue by taking 2 wickets for 2 runs. Pat De La Mare – Very composed individual. Thrives under pressure. Gobbled up the most catches (11). Best batting performance was Round 2 versus Glenmore Park Red when Pat knocked up 35 runs off the last 5 overs which included 5 fours. Round 8 against Cranebrook White brought about his half century. Not unnoticed was Pat’s mature batting display in the Grand Final. Pat was in fine

Page 9 of 28 touch until he was run-out on 17 by superb fielding and the game turned. Pat has great batting ability which was evident in several of his knocks. Caleb Downward – Mr. Cricket. Almost invincible with the bat (dismissed only 3 times) Best batting average in the competition. Best bowling average in the team. Highest wicket taker (18). Scored the most runs (237). Produced a half century in Round 5 against Cranebrook Blue. Though, his innings in the Grand Final (20) was most admirable amidst the pressure of the situation and the distress due to an injured ankle. Achieved his best bowling figures in the Semi Final with 3 wickets for 9 runs. Marvelous tactician and born leader. Chris Edwards – Casual & relaxed manner but gets the job done. Most powerful hitter in the team. Took some great reflex catches. Batted extremely well in Round 1 against Springwood with a half century followed in Round 5 against Cranebrook Blue with 47 runs which included 6 fours.Very fast & menacing bowler. Saw the whites of many opposition batsmen when Chris bowls his full toss. Most maidens (13). 3rd highest wicket taker (10). Finished with 3 wickets for 14 in Round 3 against Penrith RSL Gold. Alex Fisher – Good natured young man with cricket skills well above his age. Safe hands in the

• field. Solid technique when batting and bowling. Excellent at the pull shot. Scores runs quickly,

particularly when required at the end of an innings. Plays brilliantly off his pads and hit the only 6 of the team this season with a perfectly timed flick off the pads in Round 3 against Penrith RSL Gold. Makings of a fruitful opening batsman but was not given the opportunity this season. 3rd best bowling average and rewarded with the new ball in both finals. Shane Hillman – 1st year playing cricket. Everyone admired Shane’s performance this season. He has developed his cricket skills from scratch. Not daunted by the abilities of the players around him, Shane has proved to be an asset to the team. His bowling steadily improved with several wickets towards the end of the season. His best batting was displayed in Round 9 against Colyton St Clair when he opened and put together a 27 run partnership with Jacob. Brendan Lotz – Sociable and popular character who is very energetic on the cricket field. Very coordinated individual: fast on his feet and safe hands which is why he rates so highly as a wicket keeper and fielder. His performance with the gloves in both finals was outstanding. He took 5 catches behind the stumps this season and saved a multitude of byes and overthrows. Turns the strike

• ver at a rapid rate when he bats and often scored runs quickly towards the close of an innings.

Cooper McLean – Warm, friendly demeanor and jovial character. Determined young man when it comes to cricket. One of the more enthusiastic and alert players when fielding. Look of concentration whenever the cricket ball is near. Most improved at bowling with an impressive 3 for 17 in Round 12 against Penrith RSL Gold. He proved to everyone that he can also bat when he was unbeaten with 31 runs in Round 6 against Glenmore Park Black. Isaac Morris – Provides the laughs. Not his best year with the bat. However, took plenty of wickets with consistent line and length bowling. 2nd highest wicket taker (14). 2nd best bowling average. Claimed 3 wickets for 8 runs in Round 16 against Glenmore Park White. Desperate in the field. Bravely launched his body at the ball on many occasions to prevent runs. Bagged 3 excellent catches in Round 13 against Penrith RSL Blue. At times, even made the coach laugh with his antics. Josh Nardi – Full of enthusiasm and very eager to learn about the game. Our most improved player all-round. I know that Josh has worked hard to be the cricket player he is today. He was rewarded

Page 10 of 28 late in the year with 19 runs in his 2nd last game. Even better was his innings in the Grand Final when he remained not out with 7 runs under tremendous pressure. Unfortunately he ran out of partners that day otherwise Josh was going to win us the trophy. He proved to be a competent wicket keeper by season end. Phil Talbot – Good athlete and capable in all fielding positions. Plagued by injury so stats do him little justice. Courageous performance in Semi Final against Penrith RSL Gold when he took an injury into the game and received an another during the game. Outstanding batting when opening in Round 5 against Cranebrook Blue when Phil produced 42 runs which included 6 fours. Very talented in all facets. Enormous potential. Best arm in the team. Strong hitter. Bowled economically. Jacob Turl – Entertainer amongst the team. Three double wicket hauls during the season. Saved his best bowling for the Semi Final against Penrith RSL Gold when he removed their openers, ending up with 2 wickets for 9 runs. Very handy left-hand batsman who puts away everything down leg-side. Scored 18 runs including 3 fours in Round 9 against Colyton St Clair. Looked set to go the distance until bowled by the fastest in the competition. Austin Van Capelle – Spirited and versatile player. Strong fielding arm, fast across the ground and backs up everything. Reliable in many fielding positions. 3rd highest batting average. 3rd highest wicket taker (10). Best batting came in the Semi Final against Penrith RSL Gold when he stuck around to make 33 runs. Many strong partnerships, none more so than the opening 144 runs with Chris in Round 1 against Springwood. Put on 121 runs with Pat and bagged 3 wickets for 13 runs in Round 8 against Cranebrook White. Coach : Eddie Van Capelle Manager – Kirsti Brady

U13/1 Katich (Minor Premiers and Semi-finalists)

The Katich team had an outstanding 2009/2010 season. Finishing top of the ladder, we were Minor Premiers, and with the exception of the semis, we won 14 out of the 15 games we

• played. With 1864 runs and 118 wickets taken, we were once again on top of the table in batting and
• bowling. Jeremy and I are extremely proud of the boy’s efforts. They were an absolute joy to coach.

They turned up every weekend just to have fun and their ranking on the ladder was just a bonus. There was a great camaraderie in the team and every game was filled with enthusiasm and

• encouragement. All of the boys showed great discipline and respect for one another on and off the
• field. These are the traits of a great team and it is with this in mind that we hope the boys return next

year for another successful season. Well done boys on a great season! Matthew Tomkins – A great team player who always gives his personal best. He can swing a bat, racking up 184 runs for the season. Matt's height makes him an intimidating bowler. He loves to bowl pace, finishing every ball with a stare down at the batsmen. He really is a gentle giant, but we won’t tell them that Matty! Just keep doing the dance….Full and Off ! Jordan Zeeman - This is Jordan’s first season with Glenbrook/Blaxland. Jordan is an extremely motivated player. He loves his training sessions on a Friday and has always contributed at every game this season. He means business when he bats, putting on the highest runs in the team, 322 for

Page 11 of 28 the season with a highest score of 84. He has taken 8 wickets with 20 maidens and has one of the best bowling economies in the team, (BBI 4/7). Jordan is a definite asset to the Katich team!! Aidan Symonds - Aidan is one of Katich’s quiet achiever's with the ball, taking the highest wickets for the team this season. 17 wickets with 6 wickets in an innings, that included a spectacular double hat trick in the second game of the season. His best bowling was 6/8. His good line, length and variation in pace are the key ingredients for Aidan's success with the ball. He can always get us those extra runs with the bat when needed. Well done Aidan!! Liam Frank - Liam has turned the corner this season with his batting. He's our Viv Richards of the team (a bit before your time boys, sorry). Liam strolls out to the pitch without a care in the world to inflict maximum damage on the opposition. You’ve never met a cooler customer who can come up with the goods. With 160 runs and 8 wickets under his belt, he has got nothing to prove to anyone. Top Effort!! Lachlan McHarg - Lachy is our pocket rocket in the team. He loves to bat and the boys that bat with Lachy know that they are in for the run of their life. He is our Michael Bevan between the

• wickets. He enjoys taking the batsmen by surprise by bowling his skidders. Taking 14 wickets for

the season he has the second highest tally for the team. He also took 5 catches and 3 run outs in the

• field. Great contribution to the team, Lachy!!

Christopher DeKrester - A newcomer this season, Chris is Katich’s leg spinner. He shows great control of the ball (BBI 2/4), with good flight and turn, taking many a batsmen by surprise. Chris unfortunately had an injury during the season, which did not deter him from rocking up every training session and weekend game, even if it meant with crutches. Now that’s commitment! Well done Crispy!! Jarrod Lawrie - Another new addition to the team, Jarrod is a great batsman, with 131 runs. He is a brilliant and economical swing bowler and has taken 11 wickets with 13 maidens (BBI 3/12). Jarrod is another one of our quiet achievers. He is always continually trying to improve all aspects of his

• game. A great contribution to the team, Jarrod!!

Tom Morgan Tom has had another great year finishing with 195 runs (highest score 76). He has taken 7 wickets and 5 catches and is another team player who has produced the goods when we needed it. He is a tight bowler and can also score runs at crucial times in a match. This was evident in the semi final, putting on 45 runs and taking the game to the opposition, with the match ending in a nail biting

• finish. Tom enjoys his gruelling training sessions and is a real team player. Well done Morgs!!

Jordan Chambers Jordy loved his cricket this season. Jordan is Katich’s off spinner for the side. A great contributor with the ball, he has taken 13 wickets for the season, (BBI 3/6). He has kept the batsmen continually thinking with his variation of flight and spin. He owes the vast majority of his wickets to the safe hands of his team mates and close partnership with Sarge our wicket keeper. Keep them thinking Jordy! And keep working that Doosra!!

Page 12 of 28 Samuel Wearne - Sam is one of the most dedicated cricketers in the side, who lives for the weekend cricket match. He is the engine on the side, continually firing the boys up with encouragement and

• enthusiasm. There isn't a dull moment in the field with Sam. So much so, that the boys would put a

flock of sea gulls to shame. Sammy’s aggressive batting contributed 186 runs for the team. He took 5 wickets (BBI 3/8), 5 catches and a run out. Top effort this season Sam!! Keep that umpire thinking with the one hand one bounce dismissal!! Tom Sargeant - Tom is the 'Mr Cricket' of Katich. He is super keen and loves to show it with his aggressive batting. He strolls out to the pitch every weekend just to have a hit and have fun and the runs are just a bonus. He has scored 251 runs for the season with a highest score of 69. Tom is also

• ur 'Mr golden gloves' wicky, taking 8 catches, 2 stumpings and 3 runouts. Tom has always backed

up his bowlers with his consistant work behind the stumps. Sarge always loves a dive or roll in the

• grass. Superb results mate!!

Nathan Butt - Nathan is another one of our quiet boys who loves his batting and bowling. He was all over the ball in the field, taking 6 crucial catches to have the second highest tally for the team. Unfortunately, due to an injury, Nathan was off for half the season, but returned when we needed him the most - the semis. A full season of cricket will only see him develop his game even further. Thanks for your contribution Nath!! Special Thanks We had the following boys that filled in for the team when required: James Behringer, Caleb Downward, Patrick de La Mare, James Lane, Thomas Lane, Tom Davis and Taylor Hadden. Thanks fellas, the Katich team’s success would not have been possible if it was not for your contribution. Finally, a big thankyou to all the parents that came along every weekend. They supported the team and us by setting up the cones, scoring, prepping the boys, helping out at training and cheering the boys on from the boundary. Jeremy and I are proud to be part this great team and we look forward to seeing you again next season. Coach – Jeremy Wearne Manager – Floyd Chambers

U13/2 Lee

2009/10 was a year that saw the boys improve on their batting style & fielding skills. Unfortunately dropped catches and not quite so accurate bowling resulted in losses when games were there to be won. Thanks to u12 player Caleb Downard who helped out in 1 game and Daniel Lane from u9 who played in 3 games to give us the 3 Lane brothers in one team. Thanks also to Shannon Lane for their help at training & organising the pre-game warm-up and Ray Davis & Sue Coulshed for scoring. The pleasing improvements were the running between the wickets & the ground fielding which was generally as good as any other team in the competition. If we are able to take our catches next season we will be in for a very good year.

Page 13 of 28 Finally thanks to all the parents who made sure the boys turned up on time & gave support throughout the season and Sue Coulshed who made sure Andrew turned up with the ice-blocks each week. Declan Baker. Coaches Fielding Award. This was Declan’s 2nd year of cricket & he started to show the skill & technique from hard work in the nets. He finished the season with 5 catches & 1 run out as well as 99 (highest score 25) and took 7 wickets. He chases the ball hard in the field & has a strong arm to save runs. Jack Corry, Coaches Batting Award. Jack was one of our 2 captains this year. He took 2 absolute screamers of catches & a run out but it was his batting that was outstanding this season. It improved

• ver the year as his confidence grew & he scored 169 runs @ 16.90 (42) and he proved to be the

mainstay of our batting when the situation required a steady innings. He took 7 wickets to have a good all-round season Andrew Coulshed, Most Improved Award. Andrew played up a year this season & regularly volunteered to open the batting. Hard work, concentration & listening in the nets improved his

• technique. After Christmas he frustrated the opposition bowlers & racked up his top score of 19 but

giving the coaches heart attacks with his dare-devil running as his confidence grew. He scored 55 runs, 1 run out and took 2 wickets. Patrick Curtis, Coaches Bowling Award. Pat is one of our keenest players & was always looking to be involved. He was a very consistent bowler with 8 wickets @ 16.75 and 2 catches. Unfortunately he didn’t have much luck with the bat, usually going in when we were in a dire position or at the end

• f the innings but scored 11 runs. His concentration improved greatly from December & proved to

be an invaluable player. Tom Davis, Batting Award. Tom was our top scorer with 194 runs @ 19.40 (45 n.o.), took 4 catches & 3 wickets. He has solid defence & can play some very good shots. His bowling was deceptive with a gentle pace but good outswing that made the batsmen think before playing their shots. He found his place in the slips this year and took some great catches. Angus Dunn, Encouragement Award - Training. Angus moved to GBCC from the bush & settled in

• well. With limited opportunities he scored 15 runs, took 2 wickets & 1 catch. He tried hard each

game and improved as the season went on. With further practice he will gain the confidence to show his true potential. Taylor Hadden, Coaches All-rounder Award. Taylor has developed into solid player & is consistent in everything he does. When specially fielding he throws himself around the field, chases hard & catches everything that comes his way. His medium pace swing bowling took 8 wickets & also took 5 catches a run-out and scored 88 runs (22), mainly as an opener where his straight bat frustrated many bowlers. William Hannen, Coaches Training Award. Will improved his batting technique this year and began to show he is more than just a hitter of the ball. He scored 38 runs, took 4 wickets & 1 run-

• ut. His attitude at training was fantastic and he was the hardest worker each week, with the results

showing in his skill improvement. Jayden Irwin, All-Rounder Award. Jayden is an exceptional fieldsman who wants to be involved in every ball of the game, either as a bowler, keeper or fieldsman. His hard chasing, fast accurate

Page 14 of 28 returns & safe hands led to many dismissals or saved runs. He took 5 catches, 4 run-outs and 8 wickets @ 14.25 & scored 166 runs @ 13.83 (36). Bigger & better things await Jayden. James Lane, Wicket-Keeper Award. James is our main wicket-keeper but is also a capable bowler & batsman. He took 7 catches, scored 72 runs (23) & took 5 wickets. He was our co-captain this year and learnt from the experience. Next year should see him begin to put into place the skills he has developed & he will have a better season. Tom Lane, Fielding Award. Tom found his spot in the field at short cover of short mid-wicket this

• year. He took 5 catches in close & his quick reflexes stopped many balls getting past him. He took 7

wickets & scored 21 runs. When we were short of openers Tom volunteered & was the solid member

• f the partnership.

Jack Mallard, Bowling Award. This was Jacks 1st year of cricket and he acquitted himself well. He has a natural ability to bowl an outswinger at good pace and took 9 wickets @ 14.89 to win the bowling award. He scored 14 runs, took 1 catch & 1 run-out as well as chasing & stopping many balls in the field. John Lane & David Hadden – Coaches Ray Davis & Sue Coulshed - Managers

U14 North (Pennant Winners)

Another season of ups & downs that proved rewarding in many ways but frustrating in others. The most rewarding feature of the season for me was, once again, the enjoyment gained from coaching such a wonderful group of boys and the accompanying support from parents. The frustrating concerns were the apparent ad hoc rule changes and diminishing player numbers through injury and

• illness. However, no season is all smooth running and when one reflects on all the things that matter,

I’d like to think that all the boys had some fun and enjoyed personal successes along the way. Bradley Way Seasonal highlights - 81 runs (av. 7.78), 3 wickets and 9 catches. “Encouragement Award”. Brad’s personal statistics do not accurately reflect his true “all-rounder” ability with the bat, ball and keeper gloves. His season was hindered by injury/illness and a consequent lack of consistency with his place in the team. When you remember that Brad is an opening batsman, wicket keeper and capable first-change bowler, his value to the team is readily apparent. It’s these qualities that make him an outstanding cricketer! Brad kept his best batting performance till the last game of the season, where he played a match winning innings before taking some crucial wickets behind the stumps. Talk about peaking when needed most! Michael Elliott Seasonal highlights – 229 runs (av. 13.21), 16 wickets (av. 11.44) and 8 catches. “Best All Rounder Award”. Michael was a standout selection for the “Best All Rounder” award. When you consider his relatively short cricket playing experience, you have to admire his determination, commitment and focus to win such a prestigious award. Michael is a player who you can turn to when you want someone to take on added responsibilities. He is always the first to put up his hand up when circumstance seem daunting and his enthusiasm and eagerness to play AT ALL TIMES are role

Page 15 of 28 model qualities worth bottling! Perhaps the most rewarding experience for me as a coach has been watching Michael develop into an opening bowler/batter in such a short time – an achievement that says it all! Ryan Tong Seasonal highlights – 98 runs (av. 6.23) and 9 wickets (av. 18.00).”Encouragement Award”. Ryan is one of those players you love to have in your side. When asked to take on extra duties such as opening batter or close in fielding, he never hesitated to give a positive reply. He is an aggressive batsman with the ability to send to the ball to the boundary in quick time and, with a little extra work

• n his run-up, he had the potential to become a damaging fast bowler. Ryan promises to improve as

he plays more cricket, so I hope another season is in the making and I’m sure it will be one in which he breaks all of his previous “personal bests”. Ryan McClue Seasonal highlights – 180 runs (av. 20.00) and 10 catches (1st place fieldsman in PJCA). “Best Fielder Award”. Ryan improved as the season progressed, culminating in some outstanding batting and bowling performances in the “final series” of matches. Ryan finished the season as the leading fielder in the PJCA U14 1st Division, taking ten catches and two run-out assists. His batting average reflects a player who can be relied upon to score runs whenever he goes out to the crease and it is his consistency that makes him such a valuable player. Ryan found a new found aggression in his batting and bowling, hitting the first “six” in the team’s history and dabbling in some pace bowling as a departure from his usual “Chinaman” spinners. n a season that I am told may be his last; I hope that Ryan is not lost to cricket, as he has the ability to shine with both the bat and ball in any first division competition! Nicholas Coulshed Seasonal highlights - 183 runs (av. 16.64), 15 wickets (av. 13.33) and 8 catches. “Coaches Batting Award” Nicholas never starts a match with a negative mindset. His self-belief and willingness to give his best are stand out qualities in my mind. His natural ability, mixed with determination and confidence make him a stand out player. Nicholas “finally” achieved his personal goal of scoring a half century this year and his left-arm swing bowling reached new heights in terms of consistency and accuracy. Another player who is always a pleasure to coach, Nicholas also excelled in the captaincy role and lead the team to victory in the finals series of matches. He may be a player who can bring out cheers and/or tears in all us, but Nicholas always provides a “photographic moment” whenever he plays – much to the delight of his parents and coach! Ben Irwin Seasonal highlights - 184 runs (av. 23.00), 5 wickets and 8 catches. “Best Batting Award”. In my humble opinion, season 2009/10 has been Ben’s best since he started playing cricket all those years ago! He possesses perhaps the best back foot drive in the competition and hits the ball harder than most. It was wonderful to see him top the team’s batting averages with some absolutely delightful innings along the way. Ben also delivered some of the team’s first “genuine” bouncers with both the new and old ball, so that long awaited paceman in our team has finally emerged from his cocoon! To top it all off, Ben is a delightful player to coach as he is always positive and has enthusiasm that nearly matches his ability to hold a conversation anywhere & anytime.

Page 16 of 28 Jack Kennedy Seasonal highlights – 98 runs (av. 8.50), 8 wickets (av. 8.91) and 7 catches. Jack is another player that had an outstanding season. I think it would be okay to say that even Jack would be surprised to learn that he was at the top of the season’s bowling averages but I hope he takes it as proof of his outstanding skill with the ball. As a batter, Jack is another of our “big hitters”, having a distinct preference for hitting boundaries, rather than running between the wickets! Fortunately for Jack, he has the ability to hit boundaries on a consistent basis. He always brings a smile to my face whenever he has the patience to punish the bad balls and post a big score. His match winning innings in the final match of the season was proof

• f this fact.

Jack is also no slouch with the gloves and he can catch a ball in any fielding position, including

• slips. To say he is an “all-rounder” in every sense of the word is therefore stating the obvious!

Marcus Gaffney Seasonal highlights – 85 runs (av. 7.73), 7 wickets and 5 catches. Marcus keeps on getting better each and every season. One of my personal coaching highlights of the season was to watch Marcus score his first half century and to make it look easy! He also collects wickets with monotonous regularity, an even more impressive achievement when you remember that he bowls leg spinners- one of the most difficult of all cricket skills to master. Marcus has a “mild manner” presence about him that often proves deceptive to the opposition and his fellow players. He willingly takes up a challenge when others walk away (e.g. top order batting) and he can turn the course of a match with his determination to always give his best. Not surprising then that his coach is happy to espouse his wonderful virtues! Jack Dicken Seasonal highlights – 16 runs and 5 wickets. Talk about a player that saved his best to last! Jack was another of our mild-mannered heroes who faced up to any challenge and always gave it his best. His most memorable “best performance” was in the final innings of the final match. He took a brilliant catch down the leg side to dismiss the PJCA top batter and then proceeded to bowl his season best bowling figures to nearly single- handedly turn the match around in our favour. What a way to finish the year! Possessing the desire and determination to improve, Jack is a player who will no doubt get better the more he plays. I hope his season best performance was an omen of things to come! Brody Jarrett Seasonal highlights – 29 runs, 7 wickets (av. 14.43) and 2 catches. Brody is another player that just got better and better as the season progressed. His bowling improved to the point where we were all a bit disappointed if he only took a single wicket from his bowling spell. His fielding skills developed into a confident pick-up and throw and his batting also saw him keep out some very strong opening bowlers. I think the only thing that didn’t improve were his jokes, but his light hearted antics at training were appreciated as was his invaluable contributions to the team’s performances. Ben Fisher Seasonal highlights – 90 runs (av. 9.93), 11 wickets (av. 12.00) and 6 catches. Ben is one of those players who always gets the job done without too much fuss and bother. I was very impressed with Ben’s knowledge of the game and his ability to captain the side. He collected many of his wickets due to his consistent ability to bowl at the stumps and his best stints at the crease resulted in team victories where his batting contribution was enormous.

Page 17 of 28 Ben’s technique and grasp of game fundamentals are his strengths. I think it is fair to say that he is a person who likes to remain unassuming in all he does but it doesn’t hide the fact that he is a wonderful team player and has the empathy and leadership skills that make him stand out. I hope Ben keeps on playing cricket for many years to come. Luke Morgan Seasonal highlights – 6 runs and 2 catches. (only two games played) In a season cut short by injury in only our second match, it is hard to say very much about Luke. What I can say with certainty is that he was sadly missed throughout the season, as his ability with the bat and ball were readily apparent from his brief appearances. Luke’s story is one of endless possibilities and I can only hope he returns fitter and better next year. Oliver Hancock Seasonal highlights – 9 runs and 0 wickets. Oliver is another player whose season was cut short prematurely. Unable to play in many games before withdrawing from the side, Oliver was another player who would have been a valuable contributor with both the bat and ball. I also hope Oliver returns to cricket fully recovered and eager to play. THE FINAL What a great season for this Under 14/2 Glenbrook-Blaxland side, the final summed up the whole season for the team. After two straight victories, U/14 Glenbrook-Blaxland North entered this match with confidence. We’d played Springwood twice already this season and although the score was one each, we’d had the upper hand last time. Of all our possible opponents, these were the ones we would have chosen – even if they won, we would have had a good game, we felt. It turned out that this was a game of quarter cricket with two distinct halves: Springwood won the first half, but the second half was emphatically ours. Day 1 began with our captain (Nick Coulshed) winning the toss: a very good start on a very damp day. The first eight overs seemed good: only eight runs. However in these games you need wickets as well, as the run rate can always be made up (well can it – see day 2 ?!). Unfortunately only one wicket was to fall in the first thirty overs, by which time Springwood were 1/93, and looking to accelerate. However this was quarter cricket, so now it was our turn. Unfortunately although our run-rate was initially higher, we were losing wickets. At the quarter cricket first day half way mark for the second innings (or should I just say 15 overs?) we had lost four wickets (including our top run scorer this season – Michael Elliott), and by the end of the 30

• vers we‟ d only reached 87, with the loss of six wickets. So at the end of the first day, the

Springwood team were fairly clearly on top. Day 2 allowed us to build on what we had achieved. The trouble was that it looked as though Springwood had achieved more than us, even though they could not as yet capitalise on that. In walked Ben Irwin and Brad Way, intent on changing the course of the game. Partnerships were needed, and between Ben (33), Brad (27) and most of all Jack Kennedy (37 no) that was achieved. Actually Marcus Gaffney (12) and Jack were the key ninth wicket partnership (47 – the largest of

• ur innings). 183 all out – much better than it had looked like being at 5/37 on day 1. A lead of 90

didn’t look like it was going to be enough, though, given that Springwood had scored more than that for one wicket on day 1. Springwood then resumed their interrupted first innings, and with some powerful hitting off the first four balls announced their intentions straight away. Their problem was the fifth ball, hooked straight

Page 18 of 28 to Jack Dickin, who made catching a powerfully-hit cricket ball look easy! Out goes the season’s U14 top run-scorer. I’m not sure when anxiety got the better of them, but three run-outs tell their

• wn story. Ben Fisher was showing us how important it is to have a safe pair of hand to gather in

those crucial throws. Fired up with new hope, unbelievably accurate bowling from Brody Jarrett, Ryan Tong and Ryan McClue tied the batsmen down. The fielding was a revelation – how could we not win? Nick had kept those he thought would be most economical to the end, but they were never

• needed. A smart stumping by Brad Way finished it all off – celebrations all round! Commiserations

to a really good Springwood team, this was the greatest comeback since the 2005 Ashes. Thanks to all the parents for their support and encouragement of the players, coach and manager. It was a great and enjoyable season for all, we look forward to our next season. Coach - Glen McClue Manager – David Coulshed

U15/1 Bracken (Premiers)

A great season, the highlight being the final (see below). All the boys improved quite noticeably throughout the year, thanks in no small part to ex Glenbrook- Blaxland juniors Tim and Pat Cummins who helped the coaching staff at training. Both boys are now playing higher grades with Penrith Grade Club. There were plenty of highlights and very few lowlights in what was an extremely successful season. Some that standout include: Jake Wholohan, playing 2 years up scoring 348 runs and taking 23 wickets. He is a reasonable player I suppose. Was also extremely vocal and supportive in the field, an extremely underrated cricketing skill. Laughlan James, continuing his rapid improvement as a leg spinner. Remember the name, he is destined for further success in the future. Ashlyn Govender, a quality all rounder, who showed his real class in the final with a match winning

• innings. He also bowled consistently all season.

Ed Stewart, taking a 5 for, the only one all season and increasing both his pace and accuracy. He also was involved in a match changing last wicket partnership in the final. Nick Johnson: Nick didn’t have his best season but managed to stay positive and enthusiastic in the field and was a vital contributor in both the semi and the final with his talk and attitude. Clayton Chantler: had a very good season with the ball, taking vital wickets and contributing well with the bat in pressure situations, particularly the semi and the final. Andrew Hart was another much improved cricketer in all aspects particularly fielding. This was particularly evident in the final where he took a screamer and was involved in vital late order partnership. Corey Waddell is another youngster who hit the ball hard and was extremely athletic in the field. A great contribution. Vidusha De Costa was one of the teams’ leading run scorers and bowled some big turning, high bouncing leg spinners. Running between wickets is a work in progress.

Page 19 of 28 Daniel O’Toole missed some of the early games courtesy of a footy injury but finished strongly with some sneaky slow bowling and excellent enthusiasm and ability in the field. Danul Dassanayake captained the side most of the year and was responsible for some brutal assaults on various bowling attacks including a great 69no in the semi. Bowled some big turning

• ffies and mesmerized our final opponents with 4 wickets.

Jesse Curnow was our no.1 wicketkeeper but also took quite a few wickets and contributed some important runs at various stages of the season. Great talker on the field and offered excellent tactical support to Skipper Danul. Thanks to all the support staff for their contributions throughout the year. All those Friday arvos at St Johns and early Saturday morning sojourns to our home ground at Parker St, along with the

• ccasional game elsewhere, were worthwhile. Premiers!

THE FINAL There were four teams capable of winning the competition and GBCC were definitely one of them. All 4 semi finalists were a chance, none more so than Colyton who boasted a couple of big hitters and a very potent bowling attack. After winning the toss, the boys decided to bowl. It seemed like a good idea at the time. However after 20 overs, Colyton were 0/97 on a slow, heavy ground. Whoops! The dismissal of their opening batsman (one of the aforementioned big hitters) triggered a minor collapse and after the allotted 30 overs, Colyton were 4/111 ... still a pretty handy position to be in. Their position seemed even stronger at the end of the first day when GBCC struggled to 4/62. A beautiful Sunday morning, albeit somewhat humid, made Jamo 6 the only place to be if cricket was your passion (or alternatively if you had to ferry your son to the game). With GBCC still needing 49 runs to make Colyton bat again, it must've seemed like Nirvana for the Colyton boys. When we slumped to 7/72 and 9/108, all bets were off. Fortunately, Ashlyn Govender and Ed Stewart didn't read the script and hung around for the last 10 overs, putting on an unbroken last wicket partnership of 43, thus giving GBCC a priceless lead of 40. Who would have thought it when we were 45 behind their score with only 3 batters left? Fortunately Andy Hart read straight from the Ben Chifley 'true believers' handbook and proceeded to play the innings of his life, putting on 36 with superstar for the day Ashlyn G. The highly paid, highly sought after and extremely professional GBCC coaching staff had consistently made the point that if we batted for 60 overs, we would win. Well ... the batters fulfilled this part of the agreement, now it was up to the bowlers. As the beleaguered coach trudged from square leg to square leg, he tried to work out who could bowl now that the boys had established a lead. Ash the superstar was clearly one of the options but the longer he batted, the more fatigued he became and the less effective he potentially became as a strike weapon with the pill. What to do? Did the Don, Richie, Chappelli, AB, Tubby and Tugga have such moments? The coaches fears were immediately allayed upon completion of our innings. As the coach sidled up to Ashlyn, he noticed the sunscreen and sweat dripping down his face as a consequence of the humid early March morning and his 2 hour epic batting display. In a meek and pleading voice the coach said '... Do you think you'll be able to bowl straight away?' One look in his eyes and the tone of Ashlyn's voice confirmed he was up to the task; ' I'll be right, give me the ball.' Well the rest is history. Ash took 2/8 off 6, Laughlan James, after leaking 24 off his first over on day 1, took 3/1 off 4 and Vidusha De Costa, as well as chipping in with a gritty 18 runs took 1/12

• ff 6. Despite such obvious heroics, the real star with the ball was Danul Dassanayake. Danul's

bowling figures were 9 overs, 5 maidens, 4 for 6! Normally the star batsman, he showed his versatility and all round cricketing ability at an absolutely crucial juncture. When Jesse Curnow

Page 20 of 28 whipped off the bails after Lachie James' had deceived yet another one of their batsmen, GBCC had won the game by 17 runs ... a truly amazing comeback. There were many highlights; Ashlyn's magnificent 69 no and 2/26, Andy Hart's 19 runs and match winning partnership as well as the catch of the season at square leg, Lachie James' 3/18 off 8 after being murdered for 3 sixes in his first over, Danul Dassanayake's sensational spell, Ed Stewart's stoic batting and fantastic catch, Corey Waddell's outstanding fielding and athleticism, Clayton Chantler's willingness to put the team first by taking the sting out of their opening bowlers' as a stop gap no.3, thereby allowing Ashlyn to weave his South African magic and Daniel O'Toole and Nick Johnson's willingness to play whatever role was required without the slightest hesitation. Jesse Curnow and Jake Wholohan were the glue that kept the side focussed. Jesse's keeping was

• utstanding (as usual) and his and Jake's constant talk, encouragement and general cricket nous was

undeniably a factor in the successful season. Jake was unable to bowl in the final, which made the win even more meritorious, as he was the competition's leading wicket taker. Jake was also one of the highest run scorers, boasting a Bradmenesque like average of 87.00. Not bad for a 13 yr old in the U/15's! All in all, it was a great season. The teams' coach (Andy Curnow) and high performance manager (Michael Wholohan), reminded the boys on more than one occasion that such a win would be remembered for a long time, given the backs to the wall nature of it. Certainly it was the type of win that will bring the crowds back to the game. On a more serious note, it reflected great character, as for most of the game; the opposition were in the box seat. To the boys credit, they refused to give up and were handsomely rewarded for their never say die attitude. Well done boys, it was a once in a lifetime win (final cliche, I promise). Thanks to all the parents for their support and encouragement of the players and coach. They probably had occasion to complain about this or that but never did. Thanks specifically to Dave Hart (no.1 seed scoring) and Upul Dassanayake for his back-up role in this dept, as well as his cricketing insights and sense of humour. Others deserving of mention include Mohen Govender for the occasional stint of scoring, umpiring and reading of the form guide ( and for ensuring Ashlyn made it to the final ...see above report for why this was important), Trevor Wholohan, a legend not

• nly of local cricket but at a state and national level, for his general interest and support of the team

and to the Cummins brothers', Tim and Pat, both now well established in their own cricketing careers, for their assistance at training and most importantly for their capacity as role models for the entire team. Finally, thanks to Mr Mike. Apparently he knows a little bit about the game and was a tower of strength (ok, so I had one last desperate cliche left) in the pre game warm up and skills sessions. Well done boys ... U/15 Premiers 2009-2010! Coach – Andy Curnow

U16/1 Langer (Premiers)

It is important to commence this report for the 2009/2010 season by quickly noting that Langer were premiers in the 2008/2009 season in the Under 14/1 competition. The introduction of 2 additional players to this team, together with our undefeated success last season, resulted in a decision to put our team in the Under 16/1 division and completely bypass the Under 15/1 competition. After the initial 3 rounds, the coach was having "sleepless nights" and reservations as to playing against the older and stronger boys in the 16/1 competition, in particular given that 2 players (Liam Butler and Darius Visser) were in fact playing 2 years above their age division.

Page 21 of 28 However, this is a very special team, with the majority of the players having been together for at least 5 years and therefore having a close bond, having won 2 prior premierships during this period. By the Christmas break, Langer was in fourth position, and struggling a little to match the top 3 teams, including Glenbrook Blaxland Clarke, however the boys were maturing and slowly rising to the level of the other teams. Post Christmas/New Year, we won 2 of the 3 final games, including a real close encounter with the minor premiers, Glenmore Park, putting the 'wring on the wall'. The GBCC Clarke team did us an incredible favour in the semi final by beating the undefeated minor premiers, Glenmore Park, setting up an all GBCC final, played in great spirit between the younger up and coming Langer team and the more experienced older Clarke boys. We proceeded to defeat Colyton St Clair in a comprehensive fashion, only losing 1 wicket. I In the final Clarke won the toss and put us into bat on a damp morning, with a slow outfield, albeit I feel this initial decision was a turning point as our intention was to bat anyway and establish a pressure situation on their batsman. The confidence obtained by this team in being involved in previous finals and being well aware of the "pressure cooker" situation was a major factor in deciding the result in the final. A remarkable win to a great bunch of lads. This is a truly champion team!! There is a wide cross section of ability and talent in this team and it is hoped that all players return next season, as well as participating within the seniors' competition in the afternoon. In this regard, sincere thanks to Jason Martin and the senior captains for enabling members of our team to be involved in the senior competition, which provided valuable experience. Some of the individual highlights of the season:

• Luke Hodges – 'Hodgie' scored an unbeaten 117 in Round 1 however due to a broken angle

his season was cut short, including missing out on the prestigious Green Shield competition. Post Christmas was exceptional, in particular in the semi final. He scored 234 runs at 23.4 and took 19 wickets at 19.22.

• Matthew Rech – Most improved bowler in the Under 16/1 competition. Magnificent

fieldsman and took 22 wickets at 12.86 and representative honours are beckoning. Matthew is a pleasure to coach.

• Darius Visser – Unbelievable all round performance, given he is still eligible for Under 14.

Most improved all rounder in the competition, taking 20 wickets at 15.35 and scoring 308 runs at 30.8. A magnificent season and a player to watch in the future.

• Jarrah Ferris-Smith – Proven performer with inspired captaincy this season. Scored 421

runs at the top of the order, averaging 38.27. Selected to represent Penrith Grade Club. Expectations of an excellent career in this game.

• Joshua Smythe - 'Smidey' gives 100% every week and took 6 wickets at 16.67 apiece.

Excellent fieldsman with strong throwing arm. Batting will improve with more concentration and application to the fundamentals.

• Anthony Badman - Anthony is 'Mr Reliable' who plays well above his weight. Took 5

wickets at 15, including 1 for 0 in the final. Reliable keen cricketer with excellent manners.

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• Liam Butler - Liam is the 'Doug Walters' of our team, having the uncanny knack of coming
• n to bowl and immediately taking crucial wickets. Excellent ground fielder with safe hands

under pressure. Took 7 wickets at 19.43.

• Lachlan Steuart - 'Stewy' is a mature lad who performs best when put under intense
• pressure. Long term performer with GBCC who scored 260 runs at 26 as well as timely run
• uts in major games. A representative career beckons for this chap.
• Lachlan Coad - 'Coady's' batting is improving however needs to have more belief in

himself to achieve a better result. Scored 125 runs with a career top score of 51 and a very healthy average of 20.83. Excellent fieldsman and attained representative honours this season.

• Cameron Smith - One of 2 newcomers to the team this year. Wiley 'Chinaman' left arm

bowler and more than adequate high to middle order batsman. Scored 124 runs at 15.5 and took 9 wickets at 38.89. A pleasure to coach and will improve when exposed to higher level. Best batting performance was in the final.

• Harris De Kretser – Harris is the most improved spin bowler in the competition and also

had favourable record at District level. Took 10 wickets at 23.4, including important wicket in the final.

• Gabriel Woodland – Gabe is a hard hitting early to middle order batsman who scored 135

runs at 27 as well as took 5 wickets at 34.4. Representative grade level this year, however with more commitment can achieve better results.

• Harrison Kirkwood – Harry is a true team player, and keeps all batsman honest with his

constant onfield chatter. Competent wicket keeper and scored 144 runs at 16 with a top score

• f 63. Very reliable in pressure situations.

In conclusion an excellent season by the Langer "Young Guns", who took on the older guys in the Under 16's this year. The ability to improve during the season and rise to the occasion is typical of this team. Special thanks must go to the assistant coach, Dale Kirkwood, for all his efforts as well as his wife, Fiona, for the now ritual end of season barbeque and drinks. The team is not successful without a hard working manager and a very special thanks goes to Rob Steuart for his diligent administering of the team, together with reconciling the scorebook each

• week. Rob Steurt has been involved with this club for many years and is a stalwart of cricket in this

area. In addition, on behalf of all the boys, thanks are also required to Warren Smith and the old grey fox, Daryl Smith (Jarrah's grandfather) for his support and advice. A special thank you also to the GBCC committee as well as congratulations to all teams who have participated this year, including coaches/managers. It has been a pleasure to coach these young men for the past 3 seasons, watching their understanding of cricket and skills grow, as well as, more importantly, becoming responsible young adults with a tremendous sense of sportsmanship and friendship. Many of these lads will represent Penrith Green Shield next season as well as go into the grade club. THE FINAL A fortnight is a very long time in a cricket season.

Page 23 of 28 After battling with mixed form all year, constantly questioning the decision to take up the challenge and play a talented bunch of Under 14 and 15 year olds up a year, Glenbrook-Blaxland Langer cricket team suddenly found themselves squeezing into 3rd place at the right end of the season and playing in the Under 16/1 finals! Week one saw the team up against the formidable Colyton-St Clair team in the “second against third” semi-final. Coming into this game, having lost a couple of times to this team earlier in the year, Langer were nervous, but quietly confident that they could at least hold their own and give Colyton-St Clair a fight. Langer batted first and a remarkable first wicket stand of 140 by Jarrah Ferris-Smith (67) and Darius Visser (64 no), effectively locked Colyton-St Clair out of the game. Langer were 1 for 150 after their first 30 overs, then bundled the opposition out for 45. Into the final after Day 1, not being required to return for Day 2! Excellent bowling from Matthew Rech (4 for 22) and Luke Hodges (3 for 22) was ably backed up with 2 wickets to Liam Butler (2 for 1) and a crucial catch to Anthony Badman to dismiss one of Colyton-St Clair’s top batsmen. An admirable victory by the Glenbrook-Blaxland Clarke team in the second semi-final over the hitherto undefeated Glenmore Park side, put the form side out of the competition and set up a “local derby” final between the two Glenbrook-Blaxland teams over the weekend of 6th and 7th of March. The final was set to be a close fought affair with both teams sharing the honours in previous encounters during the season. The “Quarter Cricket” format for the final kept the respective coaches and managers on their toes, particularly in view of the inclement weather and the consequent need to determine and re-determine batting and bowling orders, establish strategies in the event of the match being shortened, sorting out 12th and 13th man and a myriad of other difficult decisions, giving all and sundry a couple of sleepless nights! Nevertheless, the game commenced with Langer full of hope that they could master their older opponents, with the threat of rain dissipating as the weekend wore on. Langer lost the toss and were put in to bat by Clarke, causing a very late change to our opening pair. Cameron Smith stepped up to the mark and with Darius Visser, weathered some accurate and persistent bowling on a very slow pitch and outfield. Survival with the bat was the name of this game on Day One, with the over-riding goal being to lose as few wickets as possible. Cameron (15) and Darius (23) acquitted themselves exceptionally well, amassing a 50 run partnership for the first

• wicket. Langer were left a modest 3 for 67 at the end of their first 30 over stint, with two of the

team’s “gun bats”, Jarrah Ferris-Smith and Luke Hodges both not out and raring to go on Day Two. Clarke‟ s turn to bat for their first 30 overs and some excellent opening bowling from Matthew Rech (3 for 18 from 12 overs) and Luke Hodges (1 for 18 from 10 overs) followed up by tight and accurate stuff from Cameron Smith (2 for 14), Harris Dekretser (1 for 25), Anthony Badman (1 for 0), Darius Visser (0 for 14) and Gabriel Woodland (0 for 17) and great ground fielding from the likes of Josh Smythe and Lachlan Coad, saw Clarke reeling at 7 for 70 at the end of Day One. On Day Two, with one of their not out batsman unavailable to continue his innings, (placing Clarke effectively 8 wickets down at the beginning of play), Clarke to their great credit, dug in and managed to score a further 42 runs before being dismissed in the 54th over. From believing that they were going to win in a “doddle”, Langer were suddenly chasing a nasty 46 runs for victory with 7 wickets in hand, which quickly dwindled to 5, when our overnight batsmen were both out quickly. With more than 30 runs to get and only 5 wickets in hand, a collective attack

• f the nerves set in, everywhere except out in the middle, where the two batsmen, Lachlan Steuart

(28 no) and Harrison Kirkwood (7 no) set about chasing the total with considerable skill and

• maturity. The winning total was reached without further loss, with 14 overs to spare in the end.

A remarkable win to a great bunch of lads. A truly champion team! Some of the individual highlights of the season:

Page 24 of 28 Congratulations must also go to coach Barry Coad, ably assisted by Dale Kirkwood. These fellows know how to motivate, encourage and guide these lads, especially at the “business” end of the season. Also a big thank you to the parents who have religiously delivered the boys to each game and been very supportive of us during the season. A third premiership for Glenbrook-Blaxland Langer and this year against the “old guys” in the Under 16s. And the best thing is that the Langer “young guns” get to defend their title in the Under 16s again next season! Coach: Barry Coad Manager – Rob Steuart

U16/2 Clarke (Finalists)

For most and maybe even all of our team this season will have been their last in juniors. At the start

• f the season our goals were to play hard but fair, do our best, improve and enjoy ourselves. I think

by season’s end we achieved our goals and a bit extra. The team comprised a number of players who have been with the club right through their junior careers of 6 or 7 years and some who have only played for 2 or 3 seasons. We also had a mix of abilities across the team but everyone blended well together and played as a team regardless of whether we were winning or losing. I think it is fair to say we had an inconsistent season, mixing periods of very high standard play with times of lesser standard performance. Many of our individual performances were the best for the competition yet we were plagued by spells where we lost wickets in major clumps and dropped too many catches (prior to the finals where we caught anything that moved). At our best we were capable of beating any of the teams in the competition. Without doubt the highlight of the year was our tremendous performance in the semi final, conquering the strong Glenmore Park side who had previously won every match they had played. Whilst the result may have been a surprise to many it was certainly no fluke as first rate efforts right through the team combined with a good game plan saw us outplay our opponents. As a coach it is very rewarding to witness such a performance. Unfortunately we weren’t able to maintain this level of play for an extra week in the final and despite making Glenbrook Blaxland Langer fight hard all the way we were beaten by the better team in this match. So in the end we were worthy runners up and the team should be proud and very satisfied of their efforts. Guys, I hope you enjoyed your season and achieved something you set out to and will take some good memories away from your last year in juniors. I wish you all the best next year wherever your cricketing endeavours lead you. Finally a big thank you to:

• Lewis Munday for his generous assistance this year with training, scoring and umpiring;
• Janet Nolan for being our Manager, for scoring and just generally helping out and making life

easier;

• Paul Downward (and sons) for registering our results each week

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• All the parents who supported the team and me throughout the season.

A brief word on each of the team members is set out below. Tyler Barker – in only his second season showed improvement throughout the year with bat and ball; bowled some tight spells and can be difficult to get away; a batting style which can be turned into regular run scoring. Michael Collins – our best and most consistent batsmen this year compiling 2 centuries; played probably the innings of the season in the semi final to help set up a great victory; always vocal and encouraging. Mitchell Davis – returning to the game after a season away, took a short while to find his feet again before becoming a good contributor with both bat and ball, ending up one of our top wicket takers and most consistent bowlers; played a gutsy innings in the final when we really needed it. James De Mattia – a wholehearted performer and gritty batsman who wasn’t really able to play the long innings he is capable of this season; bowled well on occasions and took a screamer of a catch in the final. Zach Downward – really stepped up with the bat this year consistently putting scores together often at important times; a wily leg spin bowler who didn’t get the reward his efforts with the ball deserved. Lawrence Heggie – a talented allrounder whose batting slightly outshone his bowling this year; played some valuable innings at critical times and chimed in with some useful wickets especially later in the year. Nick Jennings – our safe and steady keeper who took some good catches during the year and as a batsman a good clean striker of the ball; unfortunately his end of season was disrupted through injury but he provided great support for the team despite his disappointment at not being available to play in the semi final and final. Aidan Maddox – good technique with both bat and ball and took some handy wickets; always tries hard; with determination and perseverance a long innings is just around the corner. Nick Maddox – tall left arm bowler capable of bowling some quick and difficult deliveries and making life unpleasant for batsmen; a hard hitting batsman who unselfishly offered to open the batting on several occasions. Ben Munday – a good team player and a pleasure to coach; always on hand to do his bit whether in matches or at training; played a determined innings in the final and remained not out. David Nolan – another terrific team player always keen to chip in with bat or ball; can be a very difficult batsman to remove and played a couple of long innings, especially in the final at a crucial time; took a couple of great catches in the semi final. Chris Macalpine – our captain who led by example all year; the competition’s leading run scorer; scored heavily in the first half of the season but just couldn’t crack the century mark; a dangerous bowler restricted by injury for part of the season.

Page 26 of 28 Samuel Timbs – another of our allrounders, consistent with bat and ball; played some strong innings at the top of the order and finished our top wicket taker with his tight swing bowling. …………………………………………………………………….. Outstanding Performances during Season During the season the boys achieved some outstanding performances which are highlighted below. Batting (single innings) Michael Collins 113* Michael Collins 109* Batting (aggregate incl finals) Chris Macalpine 491 – highest run scorer in competition (average 54.56) Michael Collins 470 – 2nd highest run scorer in competition (average 58.75) Batting Partnerships – Competition records 2nd wicket 122 Zach Downward / Mitchell Davis 3rd wicket 144 Michael Collins / Chris Macalpine 4th wicket (and all wickets) 163 Chris Macalpine / Samuel Timbs Bowling Chris Macalpine 5/15 Coach – Richard Timbs Manager – Janet Nolan

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Major Award Winners - Juniors and Seniors 2009-10

3000 Runs for Glenbrook-Blaxland CC

Pieter Korevaar 1st grade 1998/99 to 2009/10 James McKay 1st grade 1999/00 to 2009/10

1000 Runs for Glenbrook-Blaxland CC

Lawrence Heggie U16/1 Clarke 2003/04 to 2009/10 Nick Coulshed U14/2 North 2004/05 to 2009/10 Michael Collins U16/1 Clarke 2004/05 to 2009/10 Jake Wholohan U15/1 Bracken 2003/04 to 2009/10 Stuart Whiley 1st grade 2002/03 to 2009/10 Chris Fuller 8th grade 2000/01 to 2009/10 Byron Murphy 6th grade 2005/06 to 2009/10 Mick Grogan 6th grade 2005/06 to 2009/10 Greg Harriden 3rd grade 2003/04 to 2009/10 Stuart Smith 3rd grade 2003/04 to 2009/10 Nathan Carr 6th grade 2005/06 to 2009/10 Chris Reid 6th grade 2005/06 to 2009/10

Century Makers

Luke Hodges 16/1 Langer 117* Michael Collins U16/1 Clarke 113* & 109* Ben Coates 8th grade 180 Greg Toomey 4th grade 163* Mick Grogan 6th grade 125 Trevor Butler 5th grade 123* & 103* Tim Frazer 3rd grade 110 Jim McKay 1st grade 101* Lachlan Steuart 4th grade 100*

100 Wickets for Glenbrook-Blaxland CC

Nathan Hooker 3rd grade 2006/07 to 2009/10 Byron Murphy 6th grade 2005/06 to 2009/10 Nick Dodson 6th grade 2005/06 to 2009/10

Hat-Tricks

Aiden Symonds U13/1 Katich 6/8 Jack Kennedy U14/2 North 3/1 Lachlan Steuart 7th grade 4/0

10 Wickets in a Match

Byron Murphy 6th Grade 10/39

5 Wickets in an Innings

Aiden Symonds U13/1 Katich 6/8 Chris Macalpine U16/1 Clarke 5/15 Edward Stuart U15/1 Bracken 5/24 Neil Kerkham 9th grade 7/7 & 5/76 (S/F) Chris Fuller 8th grade 7/14 Byron Murphy 6th grade 7/21 Rich Minton 6th grade 7/30 Shannon Slapp 7th grade 7/58 Nick Dodson 6th grade 7/83, 5/25 (Final) Jeremy Badman 5th grade 6/20 Greg Sayer 8th grade 6/20 & 5/24 Matt Richards 3rd grade 6/26, 5/22 & 5/36 Trevor Butler 4th grade 6/77 Ashlyn Governder 7th grade 5/14 Pete Smith 5th grade 5/20 Blake Christian 5th grade 5/22 Nathan Hooker 4th grade 5/27 Matt Bailey 1st grade 5/31 Chad Brett 4th grade 5/31 & 5/39 Paul Morris 9th grade 5/32 & 5/35 Daniel Holmes 9th grade 5/53 Nathan Carr 6th grade 5/54 Jason Martin 1st grade 5/75

All Rounder for Under 8s, 9s and 10s

Not awarded this season

All Rounder for Under 11s and 12s

Nicholas Elliot U11 Martyn 805 points

All Rounder for Under 13s and 14s

Jordan Zeeman U13/1 Katich 1,015 points

All Rounder for Under 15s and 16s

Jake Wholohan U15/1 Bracken 1,392 points

Junior Golden Gloves Award

Tom Sargeant U13/1 Katich 8 catches, 2 stump’s

Senior Duck Award

Brett Tremlett 7th grade 4 ducks

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Junior Club Champion

Elite Electrical Group Cup Jake Wholohan 15/1 Bracken 1,392 points

Senior Batsman of the Year

Mick Grogan 6th Grade 543 runs

Senior Bowler of the Year

Matt Richards 3rd Grade 35 wickets

Senior Wicket Keeper of the Year

Mick Grogan 6th Grade 21c, 8s = 28 dismissals

Senior Club Champion

Michael Smith Cup Mick Grogan 6th Grade 1,940 points