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Luke Arnett
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“Lipstick Boy”
When
Not Playing Cricket I
Play
With My Cars & Annoy My Wife
Recognised As A
Bowler
/ Fielder
First
Played For
Centrals 2000/2001
Most
Memorable Cricket Moment
Making
50+ Against Melton South In A Practice Match – Score’s In The Book!
Biggest
Cricket Disappointment
Missing
Out On the 2000/2001 Grand Final
Favourite Player
Me
Favourite Food
KFC
Favourite Drink
Red
Cordial with Vodka AKA Cruisers
Favourite Movie
Big
Daddy
Favourite Actor
Adam
Sandler
Favourite Song
Heaven
Is A Place On Earth, Belinda Carlisle
Biggest
Influence On Cricket Career
Vodka
Cruisers And My Team Mates
When I
Grow Up I Want To Be
A Spin
Bowler
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Michael Bairstow
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Bear
By Day I am
A teacher (Poor kids)
Recognised As (on the cricket field)
The most boring batsman since Bill Lawry and occasional off spin bowler
First Played for Centrals
Under 14's 94/95
Most Memorable Cricket Moment
Watching Itchy score his first 50
Club Honours
Captain four times
Twice winning Bowling Award (D grade 98/99, C grade 99/00)
Highlights
Scoring 41 no in my very first game in U/14s (94/95)
68 v Williamstown Congs (We were 3/1) (98/99)
C grade scoring 500 in Semi-final v Barkly Street (99/00)
5/25 v Altona Roosters (01/02)
Smashing 24 off 9 to chants of 'We want our Bear back" (05/06)
Lowlights
Getting a hat trick only to have the third ball called a no ball
Getting mankaded v Singh Subba (I got 4/7 the next week)
Member of losing Grand Final teams - C grade (99/00) and A grade (05/06)
Being dropped for two finals
Biggest
Influence On Cricket Career
Michael Dowling, Tim Boyce and my Dad |
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Steve Bairstow
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'Beaver'
By Day I am
Courier
Recognised As (on the cricket field)
Opening Batsman
First Played for Centrals
Under 14's - 1996
Club Honours
I'll get something this year.
Most Memorable Cricket Moment
Making 78 not out - A grade 2003
Favourite Player
Brad Hodge
Favourite Food
Pizza
Favourite Drink
Jim Beam
Favourite Movie
10 Thinks I Hate About You
Favourite Song
Weathered - Creed
Biggest Influence on my Cricket Career
Dad (Dave) and brother (Michael)
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Kieren Bensley
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"Kizza"
Kieran is a Batsman/Bowler, who has played for centrals
since 2002/2003. He has also played indoor cricket in Melton for
both the Eagles and Colts.
His greatest thrill in cricket was to retire in a one day
match. The biggest disappointment, of course, was to join Centrals
"Duck Club" (everyone becomes a member sooner or later).
When he grows up, Kieran wants to be either a cricketer
following in the footsteps of his favourite player Ricky Ponting, or a
guitarist which is what he does when not playing cricket, going to school,
or eating chips and drinking slurpees.
Kieran says that the biggest influence on his cricket has
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Brett Bilinski
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Scott Bilinski
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Jamie Bolger
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Hank
By Day I am
Tyre Fitter
Recognised on Cricker Field as
Fielder
First Played for Centrals
1998/1999
Club Honours
02/03 Turf Grade Captain
03/04 Turf Grade Captain
03/04 Senior Coach
04/05 Tim Boyce award
Most Memorable Cricket Moment
Captain of First turf team for Centrals
Favourite player
Joffa (it might get me a game)
Favourite Food
Chicken
Favourite Drink
Water
Favourite Movie
Annie
Favourite Song
Tiny Dancer
Biggest Influence on Cricket career
Dad
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Brad Bonnici
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"Itchy"
"He can’t bat! He can’t Bowl! But he’s an
alright cricketer!”
By Day I am
an....
Apprentice Electrician
Current
Team
Seniors
First
Played
Season 1992/93
Other Clubs
St. Dominic’s C.C. (juniors)
Club
Honours
Senior Wicket Keeping Award 2003-2004
Captaining the “B” Grade side to a grand final in season 2001/02.
Highlights
I think I had the record for most catches at the club which I aim to
regain. And the worst bowling average in the history of Melton
Centrals Cricket Club which is approximately 200.
Also being labeled by a past captain of the club in his exact words
“Have a look at Brad…. He can’t bat! He can’t Bowl! But he’s an
alright cricketer!”. This occurred after a wicket occurred
during an “A” Grade game a few seasons ago.
Lowlights
Not being able to bowl.
Career
Influences
My push bike which used to get me to the games and Mick Bairstow who
criticizes generally the way I play my cricket.
Separated
at Birth ?
From my sporting abilities? Most likely!
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Boothy
When Not Playing Cricket I?
Watch cricket and go to school.
Recognised As A?
Bowling All rounder
First Played For?
Melton South 2003/2004
Most Memorable Cricket Moment?
Scoring 72 n.o in my first season
Biggest Cricket Disappointment?
Missing out on the only final I've made
Favourite Player
Stuart Clark and Lance Klusener (when he played)
Favourite Food
Lamb ribs
Favourite Drink
Ice Coffee
Favourite Movie
Platoon
Favourite Actor
Adam Sandler
Favourite Song
Touche by Godsmack
Biggest Influence On Cricket Career
My dad and watching West Indian fast bowlers
When I Grow Up I Want To Be...
I've grown enough |
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Lucas Boyle
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Boyley
When not playing cricket I.... Annoy my mother and brothers. I like to also get on the internet, play tennis and basketball (crickets my favourite though)
Recognised as a .... Batsman (sometimes bowler and a keeper)
Team first played for .... Melton South Cricket Club (Panthers)
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... Getting my first half century (58) and also my first 5 for.
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... Going out for a duck.
Favorite player.... ME and Andrew Simonds.
Favorite food .... Hungary Jacks, Pasta and Eggs.
Favorite drink .... Mountain Dew and Apple Juice.
Favorite movie .... Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore.
Favorite Actor .... Adam Sandler
Favorite Song .... Kayne West - Stronger
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... My uncle Darren (good bowler)
When I grow up I want to be .... A Professional Cricketer, and a computer technician :)
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Mitchell Brus
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Brett Chatterton
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Chatters
By Day I am...Train Conductor
Recognised on field as...All Rounder (So called)
First played for Centrals...2001/2002
Club Honours...None
Most Memorable Cricket Moment...Getting Sarge out for golden duck
Favourite Player...Jamie Bolger
Favourite Food...Food
Favourite drink...Alcohol
Favourite Movie...Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Song...Champions by Queen
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Dusty Clark
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Lucas Cooke
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Sean Cornish
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Bradley Coulson
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Anthony D'Arcy
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Ethan Davidson
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Ray Davis
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Rayzar
By Day I am...Harassed by Joffa
Recognised on field as...Outstanding All Rounder
First played for Centrals...2004/2005
Club Honours...Representing Centrals in Turf
Most Memorable Cricket Moment...5 for against Joffa's old team
Favourite Player...Steve Waugh, Dean Jones
Favourite Food...Pasta
Favourite drink...Anything cold
Favourite Movie...Shawshank Redemption, Jerry Maguire
Favourite Song...Simply the best
Biggest Influence on Career...Former Coaches |
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Shannon Dickson
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Mick Docherty
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Scott Dowling
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Magoo
When I'm not playing cricket I:Workin for our wonderful government (Department of Transport)....watching sport....drinking....catching up with mates.... spend time with my wonderful girlffriend....
WATCH THE MIGHTY MELBOURNE STORM!!!
Recognised as:
batsman....amazingly athletic fielder....sometimes bowler
First played for Centrals:
under 12's - 98/99 season
Most memorable moments in cricket:
After a sledge being told to "SHUT UP Trout mouth"....batsmans cage
successfully rattled....he hit it straight down my
throat next ball....UNLUCKY CHAMP
Club Honours:
Vice Captain U/12's 1999
Captain U/12's 2000
Captain U/14's 2002
Highlights:
RM HATCH award 2002 - Best n Fairest for the WESTERN SUBURBS
DOWLING SHIELD - Essendon CC 2003
- Western Spirit 2004
5/6 against - Williamstown 2002
Consistantly taking wickets and Making 50's
winning 2junior premierships
a 3rds premiership for Melton Cricket club
2 TURF premierships for Centrals
Lowlights:
Never making 100.....highest score 96no
Biggest disappointment in cricket:
Not being able to complete the Grand Final against Willie Congs in
2006-07...(due to unforseen circumstances)
Favourite player:
Adam Gilchrist
Mitchell Johnson
Ray Davis
Kevin Vernon (Melton Cricket Club President) taught me a hell of a lot
Favourite food:
Pasta....Chicken Snitzel, Steak n Chips, Red Rooster
Favourite Drink:
Beer: STELLA, BLONDE, JAMES SQUIRES....Spirits: BEAM, JACK DANIELS,
BICARDI
Game Day - Cordial: 2/3 different flavours and our friend H2o
Favourite movie:
Far too many to choose from.....ACTION/THRILLER/COMEDY
Favourite actor:
Adam Sandler, Will Farell, Stallone, Arnie, Bruce Willis etc...
Favourite song:
Too many....anything with a good tune/beat and can sing along too
Biggest influence on cricket career:
Former Coach - Darren Cullen..gave me the opportunity to play Sub
District at Melton CC
Captain - Kevin Vernon....most inspirational and passionate cricketer I have ever met.... with an amazing cricket brain
Players - Jeromy Newman/Noel Heafield....worked for countless hours on my bowling
Players - Duncan Harrison/John Jenson....worked extremely hard on my
batting and fielding
Most important of all is
DEFINITELY: my mum and dad who sacrificed
weekends..afternoons....evenings...holidays to get me to
training/games and lots of money for clothes/gear/fees
When I grow up I want to be:
Successful in my chosen career.... enjoying my life.... playing
cricket.... married and 2kids to drive me round and pick from the pub |
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"Tons of
Fun"
By Day I am an....
Reservations clerk for a limousine company in Nth Fitzroy.
Current Team
Seniors 'B' Grade
First Played
Season 2003/04
Other Clubs
Nil
Club Honours
None...yet!
Highlights
50 on 'B' grade debut, before an attempted sweep got me out Steve Waugh
style, hit wicket!
Being involved in a 167 run partnership the day Matty Simpson made his
first century.
5-13 11-Dec-2004 -v-
Williamstown Colts @ Northcott St.
Lowlights
Missing many games through working weekends
Career Influences
S.K.Warne, and I should probably mention Beau for nagging me to play as
well
Separated at Birth ?
I've been told Matt Damon by a few people, but would be happy with
resembling any cricketer!! |
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Timothy Fitzsimons
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Ben Froy
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Beno
Senior Player Buddy .... Darren MacRae
When not playing cricket I ....play drums
Recognised as a .... all rounder
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... When I made first run
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... When me a Jackson forgot to call mine and dropped a catch
Favorite player .... Ricky Ponting
Favorite food .... KFC
Favorite drink .... Gatorade
Favorite movie .... Deck Dog'z
Favorite Actor .... Tom Cruise
Favorite Song .... Bon Jovi, Have a Nice Day
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... Don't Know
When I grow up I want to be .... a football or cricket player
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Braydon Froy
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Andrew Fuller
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Fuller
Senior Player Buddy .... Beau Ruane
When not playing cricket I ....play computer games or with friends
Recognised as a .... good fielder and catching
Team first played for .... Melton South Panthers
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... When I stayed in as a batsman for over an hour
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... Golden Duck
Favorite player .... Adam Gilchrist
Favorite food .... Pizza
Favorite drink .... Solo
Favorite movie .... War of the Worlds
Favorite Actor .... Arnold Schwarzenegger
Favorite Song .... Lets Drive, Shannon Noll
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career ....
When I grow up I want to be .... in the army
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James Gardner
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Jimmy
Senior Player Buddy .... Matt Simpson
When not playing cricket I ....play electric guitar, xbox, tennis
Recognised as a .... bowler
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... When I bowled 4 for 2 off 4 overs
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... when a batsman on the other team was dropped on 98
Favorite player .... Adam Gilchrist
Favorite food .... KFC
Favorite drink .... Sunkist
Favorite movie .... XXX
Favorite Actor .... Vin Diesel
Favorite Song .... American Idiot
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career ....
My Dad
When I grow up I want to be .... a cricketer
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Angus Gibb
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Justin Gittins
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James Glare
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Matthew Goatley
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'Goats'
By Day I am.....
Building a Gold Course
Recognised As (on the cricket field)....
Batsman
First Played for Centrals
Under 12's - 1997
Club Honours
2004/2005 B Grade Premiership
5/37 - 2001
Most Memorable Cricket Moment
Winning 2004/2005 B Grade Premiership
Favourite Player
Adam Gilchrist
Favourite Food
Chinese
Favourite Drink
Coke
Favourite Movie
Lord of the Rings
Favourite Song
Meteora - Linkin Park
Biggest Influence on my Cricket Career
Adam Gilchrist
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Michael Govett
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"Govey"
Coodabeen Champion No Govey is
not a "could have been" because of his unique taste in festive
headwear (living the club policy of slip slop slap...even if it is
inside after dark).
Govey gets the nod this time
for his "Steve Waugh batting" performance in "C" Grade against Melton
South on 13 December 2003. Govey
was out "hit wicket" after stepping way across and then way back then
taking an almighty swing at the ball only to find all three stumps
between bat and ball.
Not content,
Govey redefined the fielding requirement of "walking and talking" when
he was a bit slow getting to a catching opportunity. His team
mates now say "come on Govey waking,
walking and talking"
For the record, Govey did take the "catch of the
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"Grades"
Career Highlights
130 -v- Barkly Street "C" Grade
2002/2003 |
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Mick Harris
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Andrew Hayes
"I'd like to do my latest single from my new CD
release"
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Andy Hayes 138....Rod
Richardson 78....Mick Rowan 67....Chris Hulett 66 Not Out....Brett Hickey
43....Kevin Staton 36....Braydon Hickey 3/36....Rob Ward 4/21 -v- Willi
Congs : 24-31 January 2004
This was always going to be a special game
irrespective of the result because it was the latest in a long line of father
and son debuts for Melton Centrals. Brett and Braydon Hickey were playing
in the same team together for the first time. In addition, the Club
selected two U/14 players (Michael Manning and Adam Toll) for their first senior
game (to play along side their junior coach Rob Ward) .
...but then...
The Hickeys made an interesting "family
double" of:-
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5/59 (Brett 2/23..Braydon 3/36)
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50 runs (Brett 43 @ S/R 154..Braydon
7)
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The Partnerships:-
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119 Rod Richardson / Mick Rowan
for the second wicket
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113 Andrew Hayes / Brett Hickey
for the fifth wicket
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108 Andrew Hayes / Chris Hulett
for the sixth wicket
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The Strike Rates:-
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154 Brett Hickey (43 Runs off 28
Balls)
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145 Andrew Hayes (138 Runs off 95
Balls)
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90 Chris Hulett (66 Runs of 73
Balls)
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70 Mick Rowan (67 Runs off 96 Balls)
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The stand-out in a great team effort of
course being Andy's 138 (115 minutes, 95 Balls faced, 69 scoring shots, 23
fours, two century partnerships).
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"Hazee"
Career Highlights
52
not out -v- St Anthony's Under 12's
69
not out -v- MSPS Under 14's Semi Final
Vice Captain of Country Week Under 16's 2001/2002
136 -v- Barkly Street "D" Grade 2002/2003
Matthew Hayes "All Australian"
(January 2005)
Representing WSUCCA At the recent Churches Representative
Competition in Queensland, Matt came overall 2nd in the best and fairest. As well as
that Matty achieved "All Australian" selection as an opening bat.
Well done Matt, a great achievement.
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Braydon Hickey
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Brett Hickey
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"Sticky"
By Day I am ...
Proprietor of
Sticky & Nicky's Red Spot
Current Team
Seniors
First Played
-
Other Clubs
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Club Honours
-
Highlights
2002/2003 WSUCCA "C"
Grade Premiership -v- Melton South
9/72 in the 2002/2003
WSUCCA "C" Grade Semi Final -v- Wyndham.
Lowlights
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Career Influences
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Separated at Birth ?
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My other nicknames.....
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Jim Higgon
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'Jimmy'
By Day I am
Sales Rep
Recognised As (on the cricket field)...
Batsman
First Played for Centrals
2000/2001
Club Honour's
2004/2005 B Grade Premiership
Most Memorable Cricket Moment
Partnership with Beef in the 2004/2005 Grand Final
Favourite Player
Glenn McGrath
Favourite Food
Maccas
Favourite Drink
Beer and Coke
Favourite Movie
Shrek
Favourite Song
Khe San
Biggest Influence on my Cricket Career
Everyone from Centrals who has worked with me on my game.
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Luke Houston
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Ryan Hughes
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Adam Hulett
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"Ads"
First Played
Under 12 Blue (1996/1997)
Highlights
100 Not out (1996/1997) -
First in MJCA
12 White Batting & Bowling Awards (1997/1998)
12 White Premiership (1997/1998)
Under 14 Batting & Bowling Awards (1998/1999 & 1999/2000)
Under 16 Bowling Award (2000/2001)
Club Honours
Captain under 12 / 14 / 16
Mitchell Shield Captain
Hatch Shield Vice Captain
Country Week Vice Captain
Presidents XI in WSUCCA Cup
Premier Turf Grade Captain
2004/2005
Lowlights
The odd duck or
three
on-field language
warnings (oops!)
Losing the "B"
Grade Grand Final 2001/2002
Influences
My
wonderful
mum !!!
My Dad, who got me
into cricket
Watching the
Australian Team
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"Sarge" / "Splinter"
By Day I am a....
Professional Crime
Fighter (a
really good one at that !!).
Current Team
"C" Grade
Seniors.
First Played
Preston Salvation
Army Under 12's (1966)
Other Teams
Mayston CC.
Preston Social
(Senior One Day Comp.)
West Heidelberg CC.
Club Honours
"D" Grade Captain
(2001/2002).
"C" Grade White
Captain (2002/2003 & 2003/2004)
Club President
(2001/2005)
Highlights
Not going out for a
Duck in 2001/2002.
Coaching Juniors &
Watching their development.
Winning Grand Finals
for Centrals.
I took a catch
once.....or was that at training ??
Lowlights
Not being allowed to
open the Batting or Bowling in Grand Finals.
Being overlooked for
successive Ashes tours.
Being overlooked as
Shane Warne's replacement in the world cup.
Career Influences
My aspiration to play
for Australia...one day.
My wonderfully
supportive wife Lyn, without who's support (permission) I could not play at all.
Separated at Birth ?
No....I am not
retired police supremo Neil Comrie's long lost brother !!!
My other nicknames.....
"Splinter"....undisclosed story attached to that one |
Hayden Hunt
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Hooders
Senior Player Buddy .... Evan Gibb
When not playing cricket I ....play football
Recognised as a .... Bowler
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals
Reds
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... Taking my first wicket
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... Going out for a duck
Favorite player .... Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist
Favorite food .... McDonalds and Pizza
Favorite drink .... Coke
Favorite movie .... the Mummy Returns
Favorite Actor .... The Rock
Favorite Song .... Crazy Frog
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... Dad
(Kevin)
When I grow up I want to be .... a Policeman
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Nathan Hunt
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Nath
Senior Player Buddy .... Steve Bairstow
When not playing cricket I ....play football
Recognised as a .... all rounder
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... Hitting my first four
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... Going out for 0
Favorite player .... Brett Lee
Favorite food .... Pizza, McDonalds
Favorite drink .... Coke
Favorite movie .... Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Actor .... The Rock
Favorite Song .... What About Me
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... Dad
When I grow up I want to be .... a Policeman
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"Hussey"
By Day I am ...
University Student
Current Team
Seniors A Grade
First Played
97/98 Centrals Red Under 12
Other Clubs
-
Club Honours
-
Highlights
2002/2003 WSUCCA "C" Grade Semi Final -v- Melton South
74 V Barkley Street “B” Grade 2002/2003 Season
58 NO V Melton South “B” Grade 2002/2003 Season
Lowlights
M.J.C.A 97/98 Runner up Centrals U/12 Red (Lost to the other Central’s
team)
Career Influences
Adam Gilchrist, He is a great batsmen and wicketkeeper
Separated at Birth ?
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My other nicknames.....
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Leggett
Senior Player Buddy .... Ray Davis
When not playing cricket I ....play football
Recognised as a .... fielder
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals
Red
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... two catches in a game
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... duck
Favorite player .... Glenn McGrath, Adam Gilchrist
Favorite food .... Pizza
Favorite drink .... Coke
Favorite movie .... Longest Yard
Favorite Actor ....
Favorite Song .... Holiday, Graze
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career ....
When I grow up I want to be ....
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Scott Lumley
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"Lumpy"
By Day:
Apprentice
Bricklayer
Current Team:
Turf Grade
(Opening Bowler)
First Played:
Under 12 White – 1997-1998
Highlights:
Hitting the
winning runs in the 1997-1998 Under 12 Grand Final
Under 12 Mitchell
Shield (Runners up in the Grand Final)
Under 14
Hatch
Under 16 Country
Week (Runners up in the Grand Final)
Opening Bowler in
Presidents XI (Under 21 Squad) WSUCCA Cup
Bowling Award for
Turf Grade 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Lowlights:
Too many ducks
Losing the B
Grade Grand Final 2001-2002
Influences:
My
Granddad who spent so many hours with me as a
little kid playing cricket and coaching me.
My Mum of course who drove me everywhere so I could play and
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"Beef"
By Day I am a....
Student
Current Team
Seniors
First Played
1997/98 12 white
Club Honours
Under 12 and 14 duck club
U/14 Gold Bowling award [2000/2001]
U/16 Gold Coaches award [2001/2002]
U/16 Red "fire in the belly" award
[2000/2001]
Under 12 and 14 captain
Highlights
MJCA 1997/1998 Premiers U/12 White
MJCA 1998/1999 runners up U/ 12 White
Mitchell Shield representative 1998/1999
Mitchell shield 'man of the match ' Melton VS City of Moorabbin
MJCA 2000/2001 Bowling award av 7.55
104 not out against Central Red [4/11/2001-11/11/2001]
Hatch shield representative 2000/2001
Hatch shield coaches award
U/16 Red Runners up 2000/2001
1999/2000 'D' Grade Premiers
2004/2005 'B' Grade Premiership
Playing in premiership with "Fatmac", my dad for those who don't know
All of my club honours.
Lowlights
Making 2 consecutive 'C' Grade Semi finals and loosing them both.
Joining the duck club
Career Influences
My parents who drive me everywhere and give me their support.
J ustin Orr for getting me into senior cricket for MCCC.
Chris Hulett for getting me into junior cricket with MCCC.
Separated at Birth ?
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My other Nicknames.....
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"Well young
man it's like this, when I played junior cricket I bowled like
this......and I was really really good .........Oh..........Did
I tell you that I played in an under 12 premiership side (last
century) with your coach ? ..........we were really really
good..........Do you reckon if I hold up play chatting to you long
enough, that they'll take my picture and put
me on the website........My old man FatMac is always on the
website.....Club's all time leading wicket taker....2002/2003
premiership player....nine wickets in one innings.......blah blah
blah........"
"I'm never
on the website !!!"
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"Fat Mac"
Scott MacFarlane joined the club in
1997/1998 when his son Brad ("Beef") began in the Under 12's. He
took the opportunity to start playing when we joined the Senior WSUCCA
competition and hasn't looked back since.
Scott is the Club's all time leading
wicket taker, claiming his 100th victim in the 2001/2002 season.
In 2002/2003 Scott
played in our "C"
Grade Premiership -v- Melton South, and added considerably to his
wicket tally. 9/50 "C" Grade -v- Melton South being a season and
career best.
"Matthew Hayes has a lot to answer
for" said Scott after taking the "9 for" [Matty took the 10th and
final wicket].
A minor career low-light for Scott
was the 2003 Jabba Shield game where he was hit on the nose by a Josh
Orr ball. "Is that what a helmet is for" he said after..."best I
get one". It wasn't all bad news though....no major
damage....and "at least it wasn't Beef that got me. I couldn't
stand the ribbing if it was".
Although enjoying much success in
cricket already, Scott reckons there is much more to be done. "I'd
like to bowl all 72 overs in a match". "The only thing stopping me are
the laws of cricket which require a change of bowler at the change of
ends" "I'll work on that".
Scott joined Centrals committee in
2002, and is currently assigned the responsibility of keeping our
grounds playable. It's a big job, but Scott excels at it.
He is always doing something around the grounds, or the rooms, or at
MSC [usually to avoid training], but it's all to the benefit of the
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Michael Manning
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Daniel Martin-Walker
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David McDonald
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Stuart McKenzie
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Brad Migga
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Coby Millar
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Jake Millar
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Daniel Morse
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Morse
Senior Player Buddy .... Dale Thompson
When not playing cricket I ....play soccer and football
Recognised as a .... all rounder
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals
Red
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... My first cleaned bowled
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... Getting my teeth knocked out
Favorite player .... Adam Gilchrist
Favorite food .... McDonalds
Favorite drink .... Cola
Favorite movie .... King Kong
Favorite Actor .... Russell Crowe
Favorite Song .... Simple plan, Jump
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... Dad
and Grandad
When I grow up I want to be .... successful in life
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Matthew Morton
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John Mowlam
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"Johnny"
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Matt Murphy
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Shane Newton
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"Noodles"
First Played
1989/1990
Under 12's
Club Honours
2006/2005 "A" Grade Captain
2004/2005 "B" Grade
Captain
1990/1991
Captain
1989/1990
Vice Captain
Representative Honours
Hatch
Shield Selection
"Could-a-been Champion"
Under 14
Victorian Squad. Number 32 in a final squad of 30 (from 120
invited to try out)
When not playing cricket I ....think abour Cricket
Recognised as a .... neither batsman, bowler or wicket keeper
Team first played for .... Centrals First season
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... hitting 80 in a practice match then not making any runs for 2 years
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... as above
Favorite player .... Chatters
Favorite food .... Whoppers
Favorite drink .... James B
Favorite movie .... Ace Ventura
Favorite Actor .... Jim Carrey, Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble
Favorite Song .... Not a lot of songs I like, maybe Bro Hymn
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... Bourbon
When I grow up I want to be .... Little again
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Ben Notman
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Corey O'Meara
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Corza
Senior Player Buddy .... Chris Bourne
When not playing cricket I ....riding my bike
Recognised as a .... all rounder
Team first played for .... Melton South
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... retiring
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... duck
Favorite player .... Langer
Favorite food .... Chicken
Favorite drink .... V
Favorite movie .... Harry Potter, 1,2 and 3
Favorite Actor .... John Cena
Favorite Song .... When I'm gone - Eminem
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... My uncle Brett
When I grow up I want to be .... Australian Cricketer
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Daniel Orr
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David Orr
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Joshua Orr
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"Noddy"
By Day I am.....
An Alcoholic
Recognised As (On the Cricket Field)
Opening Bat (Sometimes Bowler)
First Played for Centrals
1997-1998
Club Honours
Four Turf Batting Awards
Most Memorable Cricket Moment
109 not out under 14's vs Panthers
100 not out - Country Week
Playing in the first Turf side for Centrals
Favourite Player
Joffa (may keep me in turf)
Favourite Food
Chicken
Favourite Drink
Alcohol (mainly Jim Beam)
Favourite Movie
NOT ANNIE
Favourite Song
Brain Stew - Green Day
Biggest Influence on my Cricket Career
Alcohol
When I grow up I want to be .... a Viking
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Justin Orr
"unaccustomed as I am to public speaking, I'll give it
a go anyhow"
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Baz
Senior Player Buddy ....
When not playing cricket I ....watch WWE and Play Footy
Recognised as a .... bowler
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals Red
Most Memorable Cricket Moment .... 3 for 2, and on a hat trick
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... Out for a duck
Favorite player .... Gilly
Favorite food .... Mashed Potato
Favorite drink .... Lift
Favorite movie .... Simpsons
Favorite Actor .... The Rock
Favorite Song .... Crazy (Simple Plan)
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... Rod Richardson
When I grow up I want to be .... a wrestler
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Matthew Robertson
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"Robbo, Neal, Astroboy" By Day I am
Astroboy
Recognised on field as
Fast bowling try hard
First played for Centrals
1998/1999
Club Honours
'C' grade captin 00/01,
Club Champion 00/01
WSUCCA bowling average 00/01
'C' grade bowling average 00/01
'A' grade bowling average 02/03
Most Memorable Cricket Moment
Playing at Lords against MCC in 1997
Favourite Player
Chaminda Vass
Favourite food
Lasagne
Favourite drink
Johnny Walker
Favourite Movie
Star Wars
Favourite Song
Soulto Squeeze, RHCP
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career
Jamie Bolger
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Top Ton !!
A quick fire 102 not out from Steve
Robertson, helped 14 red to its fourth win, and highest score of the season
(7/459 declared from just 43 of a possible 48 overs).
Steve needed just 44 balls faced and hit
an impressive 24 fours + 6 singles
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Mick Rowan
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Tim Rowan
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Beau Ruane
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Dean Sanders
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David Shirreff
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Matthew Simpson
Webmasters note.
Matt, being Matt, does not like having his photo taken (let alone splashed
over the internet), so we've respected his desire for privacy by not
publishing one of the very few existing photos that we have of him.
The batsman shown here is, of course, the late Sir Donald Bradman.
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107 -v- Wyndham : 24 January
2004
Those
lucky enough to be at our Northcott Street home ground on Saturday 24 January
2004 were treated to an exhibition of the essence of what Melton Centrals
Cricket Club is all about.
With
its beginnings set back in junior cricket, the cream was on show this day.
Games record holder, club stalwart, and genuine quiet achiever Matthew Simpson
put on a display of controlled power and cricket savvy to score his maiden
century and to steer "B" Grade to a total of 359.
Coming
in with the score at a modest 6/137, Matty proceeded to orchestrate a 147 run
partnership with Greg Dumbrell by firstly drawing in the fielders with perfect
placement and quick singles, the hitting over the top when the field closed in.
Matt
innings of 107 included 15 fours, and and came to an end when the team was on
351. Matt had been in the centre whilst he and his team mates put on 214
runs.
Those
who know Matty recognise that he is a club and team man first and last. He
readily recognises that without batting partners he would still be on 0 not out.
For those of who had the privilege of seeing this innings on this day know that
no one deserves accolades more than Matty without whose experience, commitment
and unselfishness the team would not be in the position that it now finds
itself.
Thanks to "B" Grade Captain John
White for this report
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Senior Player Buddy .... Luke Somerton
When not playing cricket I ....play basketball
for Panthers, Playstation or Wrestling
Recognised as a .... Batter (Blocker)
Team first played for .... Little Aussies indoor cricket
Most Memorable Cricket Moment ....
First game, First wicket
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... out for a duck
Favorite player .... Brett Lee
Favorite food .... Roast, Hot chips, Spaghetti and Chocolate
Favorite drink .... Coke
and Hot Chocolate
Favorite movie .... Harry Potter (Prisoner of Azkaban)
Favorite Actor .... Daniel Ractcliffe
Favorite Song .... Shut Up (Simple Plan)
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... Brett Lee (Fast Bowler)
When I grow up I want to be .... play for Australia in cricket
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Andrew Sweeney
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Ben Thomas
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Adam Toll
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Daniel Vasjuta
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Vas
Senior Player Buddy .... Zac Thomson
When not playing cricket I ....play basketball
Recognised as a .... good sports person
Team first played for .... Melton Centrals
Most Memorable Cricket Moment ....
Biggest Cricket Disappointment .... losing the Ashes
Favorite player .... Adam Gilchrist
Favorite food .... McDonalds
Favorite drink .... Coke
Favorite movie .... Dodgeball
Favorite Actor .... Adam Sandler
Favorite Song .... American Idiot
Biggest Influence on Cricket Career .... the Aussie team
When I grow up I want to be ....
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Robert Ward
My only ever cover drive! (pictured above)
ACT Under 14 Semi Final 1999/2000.
Practice pays off!
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First Played
Centrals Under 12
White (1997/1998).
Other Teams
Tuggeranong (ACT)
Under 14 "B" Grade in 2000.
Club Honours
Under 12 White
Bowling Award (1998/1999).
Captain of
Tuggeranong Under 14 "B" 2000/2001.
Under 16 White
Coaches Award 2001/2002.
"C" Grade Bowling Award 2003/2004
14 Red Coach 2003/2004
Highlights
MJCA Under 12
Premiership 1997/1998.
50 not out against
St.Anthony's 1998/1999.
Opening Batsman for
the Tuggeranong representative side against the NSW Churches in 2000.
2002/2003 WSUCCA "C"
Grade Premiership.
5/73 Against my "favourite"
opposition team Altona Roosters 2003/2004
Lowlights
"Drawn" Grand Final
loss in 1998/1999
Injuries
"Bodyline" D Grade Semi-Final loss
-v- Melton South 2001/2002. (Umpire's comment: "I probably
should have called a few no balls")
Career Influences
Junior Coaches,
especially Chris Hulett, Justin Orr & Mark Kirchner
Trivia
I was partnering
Matthew Hayes when he hit his first 50 in under 12's and his first 100
in Seniors.
The nickname that never caught on.....
I was referred to as
"The Terminator" by Allan Welfare in under 12's because of my
knack of being able to break long partnerships, and get the "star"
batsmen out. It was first used in a match against Centrals Red.
As I was brought on to bowl, Allan said "watch out we're bringing on
the Terminator". During my first over an opposition spectator
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Tyler Whitehurst
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When I'm not playing cricket
I:
am annoying my mum
First played for:
Panthers under 12's - 2003/2004
season
Most memorable moments in
cricket:
getting wickets
Biggest disappointment in
cricket:
when I get hit for 4
Favourite player:
Ricky Ponting
Favourite movie:
Too many to choose from
Favourite actor:
Jim Carrey
Favourite song:
Too many to choose from.
Biggest influence on cricket
career:
Watching Australia play
When I grow up I want to be:
haven't decided yet.
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Past Players
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Anthony Aloi
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"Wheels"
First Centrals Senior
Captain.
From a Port Melbourne Football Club Supporter Site:-
Anthony Aloi was
originally from Melton where he then made the Western Jets
under 18 squad. He was a stand out player at under 18 level and in 1997 was named
best
and fairest at the Jets which also included players such as: Lance Picione,
Heath Scotland and Chris Obst.
This lead to Anthony "Wheels" Aloi being
taken in the national draft at selection 63 to the Western bulldogs. The next 2 seasons unfortunately for Wheels he did not produce his best
football and battled form and injuries before being delisted at the end of
2000. A highlight being kicking 3 goals against Melbourne in a senior
practice game. Aloi did not play a senior game.
After a short stint at Coburg, Wheels lined up for the Borough in 2001 and
has been a star performer since. Aloi has played 57 senior games for Port
usually roaming around half forward.
Anthony is 186cm and has superb skills on both sides of the body and is a
deadly shot for goal whether from a set shot or in general play.
He has battled injury over the years and has had 3 shoulder operations
which
is why you will usually see him with taped arms and shoulders.
Anyone who has seen Anthony play knows what a skilled player he is and if
you leave him unattended for a few moments, he only needs a few
possessions
to really hurt the opposition.
Wheels is a favourite among the Port supporters, so keep an eye out for
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Haydn Lane
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"Doc"
RH Batsman &
Off-Spin Bowler
Since starting his
cricket career with Centrals, Haydn has played with:-
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Fitzroy-Doncaster CC
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Victorian Bushrangers Training Squad
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Middlesex CC (UK County)
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Boston CC (UK Lincolnshire Premier League) - As Overseas
Professional & Club Coach
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Chris Obst
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Chris captained our first Under 12's team to a premiership in 1989/1990.
Chris later went on to play AFL football for:-
Hawthorn.
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Picked at no. 19 in the 1997 National
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Pre-season Premiership in 1999 |
Sydney.
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Picked at no. 26 in the 2001 Draft. |
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Promoted from the Rookie to Senior list in
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Port Melbourne.
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Best & Fairest Runner up in 2002 |
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Port Melbourne in 2005 |
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