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Life Members

1931 Ern Simpson*

1932 Percy Willison*

1932 Percy Willison*

 Committee man 1920’s and 1930’s 

1932 Percy Willison*

1932 Percy Willison*

1932 Percy Willison*

  • Foundation President 1927 – 1942
  • Patriarch of the Club

1939 Frank Wells*

1932 Percy Willison*

1939 Frank Wells*

  • 1st XI Captain 1936 – 1940
  • Secretary 1932 – 1933
  • 1st XI Premierships 1927/28, 1936/37,1937/38, 1938/39
  • Captain of these last 3 in a row

1946 G. Brown*

1947 Bert Strachan*

1947 Bert Strachan*

Treasurer 1934 – 1940

1947 Bert Strachan*

1947 Bert Strachan*

1947 Bert Strachan*

  • Captain 1st XI Premiership 1927/28 (Club’s first season in the competition – Caulfield District Cricket Association)

1949 Arthur Hart*

1947 Bert Strachan*

1949 Arthur Hart*

  • Captain 1st XI 1947 – 1953 (including 3 Premierships)
  • 1st XI Premierships 1936/37, 1947/48, 1948/49, 1949/50
  • Secretary 1940 – 1951, 1958 – 1962
  • President 1965 – 1970
  • Life Member C.D.C.A. 1954
  • Pulverizing left-hand batsman (even at 50 years of age)
  • LEGEND

1949 Charlie Barnes*

1949 Charlie Barnes*

1949 Charlie Barnes*

  • Captain 1st XI 1930 – 1933
  • 1st XI Premiership 1927/28 ( Vice-Captain)
  • Secretary 1931 – 1932
  • President 1944 – 1945

1950 Gid Halprin*

1949 Charlie Barnes*

1949 Charlie Barnes*

Treasurer 1943 – 1950

1952 Frank Nolan*

1949 Charlie Barnes*

1952 Frank Nolan*

  • 1st XI Premierships 1947/48, 1948/49, 1949/50
  • Leg spin bowler
  • Took 77 wickets in a season (equal club record)
  • Club’s first under 16 Coach 1954/55
  • Secretary 1956 – 1957

1953 Harry Willison*

  • 1st XI Premierships 1948/49, 1949/50
  • Wicket-keeper
  • Vice President
  • Secretary 1951 – 1953

1955 Des Wilkinson *

  •  1st XI Premierships 1947/48, 1948/49, 1949/50, 1955/56, 1960/61, 1966/67
  • 2nd XI Premiership 1963/64 (Captain)
  • 2nds Captain 1962 – 1964, 1966 – 1969
  • Champion off-spinner
  • President 1972 – 1974
  • Social Secretary 1950’s and 1960’s
  • C.D.C.A. Treasurer 1960’s
  • Died in Nov 1997
  • A true gentleman
  • LEGEND

1957 Lloyd Watts *

1957 Lloyd Watts *

  •  1st XI Premierships 1948/49, 1949/50, 1955/56 (Captain)
  • 1st XI Captain 1953 – 1956
  • Treasurer 1950 – 1964
  • Died in 2001 

1964 Monty Simes *

1966 Frank Seaton *

1964 Monty Simes *

  • 1st XI Premierships 1947/48, 1948/49, 1949/50, 1955/56 (Vice Captain), 1960/61 (Captain)
  • 1st XI Captain 1957 – 1964
  • Committeeman 1950’s and 1960’s
  • Champion All-rounder; devastating right arm, fast bowler with steepling bounce. Died in Feb 2008
  • LEGEND.

1965 Jim Mills *

1966 Frank Seaton *

1964 Monty Simes *

  • President 1945 – 1965
  • Resurrected club (with Arthur Hart) after World War 2
  • Presided over massive changes
  • Change of ground from Lords Reserve to Packer Reserve in 1952
  • Advent of Under 16 Team in 1964
    Construction of new pavilion in 1958 better than District Cricket facilities)
  • Well respected older gent.
  • Still President at 82 

1966 Frank Seaton *

1966 Frank Seaton *

1966 Frank Seaton *

  • 1st XI Premiership 1936/37
  • Vice-president in 1960’s
  • Read more about Frank Seaton HERE

1970 Julian Hughes

1970 Julian Hughes

  • 199 games
    1st XI Premierships 1960/61, 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70.
  • 1st XI Captain 1966 – 1972 (3 Premierships)
  • Made debut in club’s first U/16 team 1954/55.
  • Secretary 1962 – 1970
  • President 1970 – 1972
  • Also Life Member: Glen Waverley Church of Christ C.C 1985.
  • Southern District and Churches Cricket League 2005.
  • Eastern Cricket Umpires Association 

  • 199 games
    1st XI Premierships 1960/61, 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70.
  • 1st XI Captain 1966 – 1972 (3 Premierships)
  • Made debut in club’s first U/16 team 1954/55.
  • Secretary 1962 – 1970
  • President 1970 – 1972
  • Also Life Member: Glen Waverley Church of Christ C.C 1985.
  • Southern District and Churches Cricket League 2005.
  • Eastern Cricket Umpires Association 2010.
  • Electrifying left-hand batsman
    The Adam Gilchrist of the 1960’s. Hit many balls into the bike track at Packer Park.
  • Handy right arm medium pacer.
  • LEGEND 

1973 Kevin Ryan *

1970 Julian Hughes

  •  301 Games
  • 1st XI Premierships 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1978/79
  • Captain 2nd XI 1972 – 1975, 1976 – 1978. 
  • President 1974 – 1980
  • Debut in under 16.
  • Right arm inswing bowler.
  • Aggressive right hand bat.
  • Very competitive 

1974 Brian Quayle *

1974 Brian Quayle *

  •  148 Games – All in 1st XI
  • Joined club from East Malvern Footballers CC 1959.
  • 1st XI Premierships 1960/61, 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70.
  • Vice-captain in all 4 premierships.
    1st XI Captain 1964 – 1966.
  • Treasurer 1964 – 1974.
  • One of the best and most consistent opening batsmen in the club’s history.
  • Died too young in Aug 2011.
  • Universally respected throughout the cricket world. A prince. 

1976 Ian Good

1977 Lyn ''Gus'' Anstey*

1977 Lyn ''Gus'' Anstey*

  •  402 Games – Club record
  • 1st XI Premierships 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1978/79
  • 1st XI Captain 1972 – 1975, 1977/78.
  • 2nd XI Premiership 1963/64.
  • Took 77 wickets that season as a 16 year old (equal club record)
  • 4th XI Premiership 1993/94.
    Under 16 captain 1961/62.
  • Manager of inaugural under 14 team 1966/67.
  • Secretary 1970 – 1972.
  • Social Secretary 

  •  402 Games – Club record
  • 1st XI Premierships 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1978/79
  • 1st XI Captain 1972 – 1975, 1977/78.
  • 2nd XI Premiership 1963/64.
  • Took 77 wickets that season as a 16 year old (equal club record)
  • 4th XI Premiership 1993/94.
    Under 16 captain 1961/62.
  • Manager of inaugural under 14 team 1966/67.
  • Secretary 1970 – 1972.
  • Social Secretary in late 1970’s.
  • Led club in recruiting over decades.
  • Outstanding medium pace swing bowler. 
  • Massive contribution to club through his Bingo Centre.
  • Impish sense of humour. 

1977 Lyn ''Gus'' Anstey*

1977 Lyn ''Gus'' Anstey*

1977 Lyn ''Gus'' Anstey*

  •  Channon Park Player 1970’s
  • Captain of the 3rd XI.
  • Excellent Clubman and Junior Coach 

1977 Peter Hedrick*

1977 Lyn ''Gus'' Anstey*

1977 Peter Hedrick*

  •  384 Games
  • Debut in under 16’s.
  • 1st XI Premierships 1960/61, 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70.
  • 1st XI Captain 1975/76, 1986/87.
  • 2nd XI Captain 1980 – 1984.
  • 4th XI Premiership Captain 1993/94.
  • President 1980 – 1983.
  • Secretary 1974 – 1976, 1988 – 1991.
  • Very accurate right-arm off-spinner. 
  • Completed overs in 2 minutes.
  • Handy right-hand bat. 

1978 John Pugsley

1978 John Pugsley

1978 John Pugsley

  •  Channon Park Player 1960’s and 1970’s.
  • Classic right hand Batsman.
  • Committee man.
  • Generous Instructor of Junior Players

1979 Rex Jobling

1978 John Pugsley

1978 John Pugsley

  • Channon Park Player 1970’s.
  • Tall, Gangly right arm quick bowler.
  • Short run-up; but effective.
  • Left hand lower order batsman.
  • Preferred to hit boundaries.
  • Held his pants up while galloping between wickets.
  • Committeeman
  • Arrived at ground in Moccasins 

1980 Alan Rolfe

1978 John Pugsley

1980 Alan Rolfe

  • 313 games
  • 1st XI Premierships 1966/67, 1978/79 (Captain)
  • 1st XI Captain 1978 – 1981
  • 4th XI Premiership
  • 1993/94 Senior club champion
  • 1986 Under 16’s – took 65 wickets in 1962/63.
  • Crafty left arm orthodox spinner.
  • Handy lower-order bat (right hand).
  • Excellent Fielder.

1980 Barry Porter

1980 John "Wheels" Barrow*

1980 John "Wheels" Barrow*

  •  Channon Park Player
  • Solid left hand opening batsman.
  • Left arm orthodox spinner.
  • Excellent knowledge of the game.
  • Secretary: 1985 to 1988 (First secretary of the merged club).
  • Involved with merger of Channon Park and Washington Park in 1985. 

1980 John "Wheels" Barrow*

1980 John "Wheels" Barrow*

1980 John "Wheels" Barrow*

  • 2nd XI Premiership 1963/64.
  • Under 16 Captain 1960/61
  • 3rd XI Captain Late 1970’s.
  • Treasurer 1975 – 1981.
  • Dogged left hand opening bat – put a high price on his wicket.
  • Once batted all morning for 6 runs

1981 Bob Taylor*

1980 John "Wheels" Barrow*

1981 Bob Taylor*

  •  Channon Park Player.
  • Off + Leg Spinner.
  • Aggressive batsman
  • Brilliant fielder – trained in the dark getting kids to hit him fly balls, caught everything.
  • Coached and managed the juniors.
  • Committeeman.
  • Took his dog Yarlie to every game.
  • Eccentric – massive record collection.
  • Ensured non-striker stayed in his crease 

1982 Allan "Flash" Logan

1982 Allan "Flash" Logan

  •  311 games
  • Debut in 1964 in under 16’s, aged 11.
  • Vice-captain of inaugural under 14’s in 1966/67.
  • 2nds XI Captain 1978/79
  • Senior Club Champion 1981/82, 1982/83
  • 4th XI Premiership 1986/87, 1993/94 President 1983/84
  • Respected CMCA Umpire .
  • On CMCA executive committee.
  • Leg Spinner; resolute right hand opening bat. 
  • Unorthodox technique facing mid-on 

1985 Peter Tyrrell

1982 Allan "Flash" Logan

  •  356 games
  • Debut in under 16’s, aged 12 (lived in St Kilda)
  • Under 16 Premiership 1966/67.
  • 1st XI Premierships 1968/69, 1969/70, 1978/79.
  • 4th XI Premiership  1993/94.
    Treasurer 1974 – 1975.
  • Wicketkeeper; then right arm seamer. (Partnership breaker).
  • Hard hitting right hand batsman.
  • A “Walker” – snick it, then off he walks. 
  • Excellent fielder, even in his late 40’s.
  • Now a top umpire in Northern NSW 

1987 Darryl Mackay

1987 Darryl Mackay

  • 220 games
  • Debut in 1972.
  • Under 16 Premiership 1972/73.
  • 1st XI Premiership 1978/79
  • 2nd XI Captain 1984/85.
  • 4th XI Premiership 1993/94
  • President 1984/85.
  • Secretary (aged 18) 1976 – 1979.
  • Treasurer 1985 – 1989.
  • Under 16 manager/junior coordinator 1973 – 1980.
  • Served for 17 years straight on committee in various roles
  • Steady right hand bat and leg spinn

  • 220 games
  • Debut in 1972.
  • Under 16 Premiership 1972/73.
  • 1st XI Premiership 1978/79
  • 2nd XI Captain 1984/85.
  • 4th XI Premiership 1993/94
  • President 1984/85.
  • Secretary (aged 18) 1976 – 1979.
  • Treasurer 1985 – 1989.
  • Under 16 manager/junior coordinator 1973 – 1980.
  • Served for 17 years straight on committee in various roles
  • Steady right hand bat and leg spinner. 
  • Involved with merger.
  • Went on first club trip away to Meeniyan (near Foster).
  • Took under 16’s on a trip away to Point Leo (with Derry Rafferty). 

1988 John Quiney *

1997 Graeme "Tex" Dellora

1988 John Quiney *

  • 180 games
  • Channon Park Player.
  • 2nd XI Captain Late 1980’s.
  • In 1988 , JQ made a century and took 5 wickets in a game at Hampton Central (as Captain of the 2nds)
  • Right arm medium-pacer; under-rated batsman (by himself).
  • President 1986 – 2001 (15 years).
  • Also Channon Park President in early 1980’s.
  • Life member CMCA.
  • Vice president CMCA.
  • Treasurer CMC

  • 180 games
  • Channon Park Player.
  • 2nd XI Captain Late 1980’s.
  • In 1988 , JQ made a century and took 5 wickets in a game at Hampton Central (as Captain of the 2nds)
  • Right arm medium-pacer; under-rated batsman (by himself).
  • President 1986 – 2001 (15 years).
  • Also Channon Park President in early 1980’s.
  • Life member CMCA.
  • Vice president CMCA.
  • Treasurer CMCA 1981 – 2004.
  • Umpires adviser CMCA.
  • Devoted his life to cricket.
  • Manager/scorer 1st XI in 1990’s.
  • Each year our Senior Club Champion wins the Quiney medal.
  • The CMCA 3rd grade plays for the Quiney Shield.
  • Great president, much loved. Revived our club.
  • Enjoyed a Bourbon and Coke.
  • Died December 2008.
  • Son Rob is Australian Test Cricketer no 429.
  • Daughter Nicole club Treasurer.
  • LEGEND

1996 Bob Van Dyke

1997 Graeme "Tex" Dellora

1988 John Quiney *

  • 124 games
  • Debuted in mid 1970’s – came from East Caulfield Cricket Club.
  • 4th XI Premiership 1980/81
  • 1st XI Team Manager 1990’s – 2013
  • Devoted to club: cleans clubrooms every Sunday; 37 years of service.
  • Dangerous fast bowler; wonderful fielder with a  rifle arm; aggressive batsman – batted without gloves, box or helmet.
  • Pure hitter – in 1980, h

  • 124 games
  • Debuted in mid 1970’s – came from East Caulfield Cricket Club.
  • 4th XI Premiership 1980/81
  • 1st XI Team Manager 1990’s – 2013
  • Devoted to club: cleans clubrooms every Sunday; 37 years of service.
  • Dangerous fast bowler; wonderful fielder with a  rifle arm; aggressive batsman – batted without gloves, box or helmet.
  • Pure hitter – in 1980, hit 6 balls into Albert Park Lake against Gov. Aircraft Factory!!   
  • Known throughout the CMCA 

1997 Graeme "Tex" Dellora

1997 Graeme "Tex" Dellora

1997 Graeme "Tex" Dellora

  •  264 games
  • Debut in 1964 in 2nd XI aged 16 – took hat-trick.
  • 1st XI Premiership 1968/69
    4th XI Premiership 1993/94
  • Manager of Under 16 team   1968/69.
  • Captain of 4ths and 5ths 1994 – 2000
  • CMCA delegate 1966 – 1969
  • President 2010 – 2016 (The Tex era included premierships in Longmuir, Woolnough, Quiney & H Grade)
  • Senior Co-ordinator 1995 – 1999
  • Out

  •  264 games
  • Debut in 1964 in 2nd XI aged 16 – took hat-trick.
  • 1st XI Premiership 1968/69
    4th XI Premiership 1993/94
  • Manager of Under 16 team   1968/69.
  • Captain of 4ths and 5ths 1994 – 2000
  • CMCA delegate 1966 – 1969
  • President 2010 – 2016 (The Tex era included premierships in Longmuir, Woolnough, Quiney & H Grade)
  • Senior Co-ordinator 1995 – 1999
  • Outswing bowler; plodding right hand bat.
  • Club historian (with Julian Hughes), club paparazzi and past players’ organiser 

1998 Paul Dwyer

  • 385 games
  • Debut in 1978, age 29 from St.Stephen’s, Caulfield.
  • 4th XI Premierships 1979/80, 1980/81, 2006/07 (all as Captain).
  • 5th XI Premiership 2010/11 (Captain).
  • Excellent knowledge of game.
  • Approx 300 games as Captain. Committeeman.
  • Junior Manager late 1980’s.
    Right hand bat, off spinner, wicketkeeper.
  • Wins toss – always bats first.
  • Likes to field at silly mid-off. 

1999 Peter Venn

  • 264 games
  • Channon Park Player.
  • Debut 1978.
  • Juniors at Emmanuel Cricket Club (under 14 Captain)
  • 2nd XI Premiership for Channon Park (last Channon Park premiership side ).
  • 4th XI Premiership 1986/87 (first WPCC Premiership side).
  • 3rd XI Premiership 1992/93 (Vice-captain).
  • Captain of 3rd XI early 1980’s.Captain of 5th XI late 1990’s.
  • Treasurer 1995 

  • 264 games
  • Channon Park Player.
  • Debut 1978.
  • Juniors at Emmanuel Cricket Club (under 14 Captain)
  • 2nd XI Premiership for Channon Park (last Channon Park premiership side ).
  • 4th XI Premiership 1986/87 (first WPCC Premiership side).
  • 3rd XI Premiership 1992/93 (Vice-captain).
  • Captain of 3rd XI early 1980’s.Captain of 5th XI late 1990’s.
  • Treasurer 1995 – 2005.
  • Unpretentious right hand batter.
  • Unpredictable right hand bowler.
  • 7 years as Juniors coach early 2000’s.
  • On Social committee for many years (suggested club nickname “Sharks”).
  • Ran Sunday morning Milo program 

2001 Tony Verrall

2001 Tony Verrall

  • 300+ games
  • Debut at St Johns Cricket Club (became Channon Park) aged 9.
  • Senior Coach 2014/15 – 18/19 (Supercoach of the 2015/16 Longmuir Shield Premiership)
  • Development Coach 2019/20
  • Captain of 2nd XI for 3 years.
  • 5th XI Premiership 2007/08.
    JQ Medallist 2004/05.
  • Junior Co-ordinator 2001 – 2008.
  • Each year our club’s Junior Champion wins the Gorr

  • 300+ games
  • Debut at St Johns Cricket Club (became Channon Park) aged 9.
  • Senior Coach 2014/15 – 18/19 (Supercoach of the 2015/16 Longmuir Shield Premiership)
  • Development Coach 2019/20
  • Captain of 2nd XI for 3 years.
  • 5th XI Premiership 2007/08.
    JQ Medallist 2004/05.
  • Junior Co-ordinator 2001 – 2008.
  • Each year our club’s Junior Champion wins the Gorrie-Verrall medal.
  • Won 6 Junior flags as coach.
  • Developed many outstanding Juniors such as Ryan Heywood, Andrew Verrall, Adam Matthiesson, Jack Taylor, Lex Middag, Peter Cassidy etc.
  • Solid right hand bat, left arm orthodox tweaker, and wicketkeeper

2002 Phil "Willow" Williamson

2002 Phil "Willow" Williamson

2002 Phil "Willow" Williamson

  •  149 games
  • Debut 1986/87 from Camberwell Uniting Cricket Club.
  • 1st XI Premiership 1989/90 (Longmuir Shield).
  • Junior Co-ordinator 1991/92 to 2002/03.
  • Captain of CMCA XI in 1990’s.
  • Secretary 1995 – 2000.
  • President 2001 – 2004.
  • Wicketkeeper, right hand bat.
  • President Prahran Cricket Club 2008 – 2012. 
  • Human Dynamo

2003 Chris Gorrie

2002 Phil "Willow" Williamson

2002 Phil "Willow" Williamson

  • 413+ games* (club games record holder)
  • Debut in Juniors 1985 aged 14.
  • 2nd XI Premiership 2011/12, 3rd XI Premiership 2022/23
  • Captain Quiney Shield.
  • 4th XI Premiership 1986/87 aged 15.
  • Captain 1st XI 1996 – 2002.
  • Captain 2nd XI 2011 – 2013.
  • Junior Club Champion 1986/87.
  • Senior Club Champion 1997, 2000, 2002.
  • Best player in Longmuir Shield (Knights 

  • 413+ games* (club games record holder)
  • Debut in Juniors 1985 aged 14.
  • 2nd XI Premiership 2011/12, 3rd XI Premiership 2022/23
  • Captain Quiney Shield.
  • 4th XI Premiership 1986/87 aged 15.
  • Captain 1st XI 1996 – 2002.
  • Captain 2nd XI 2011 – 2013.
  • Junior Club Champion 1986/87.
  • Senior Club Champion 1997, 2000, 2002.
  • Best player in Longmuir Shield (Knights Award) voted by umpires 1995/96.
  • Each year our club’s Junior Champion wins the Gorrie-Verrall medal.
  • Began managing Juniors (under 12’s) in 1987.
  • Junior Co-ordinator 2009 – 2013.
  • Club sponsorship, recruiting leader.
  • Classy right hand bat.
  • Very competitive.
  • Right arm seam bowler.
  • Heart and Soul of Club.
  • SECA Hall of Fame inductee 2019
  • President 2019-20 to current
  • LEGEND

2004 Brian Heath

2002 Phil "Willow" Williamson

2004 Brian Heath

  • 188 games
  • 1st XI Premiership 1989/90 (Longmuir Shield).
  • Took 6/30 and made 79 in a semi-final vs Cluden.
  • Under 16 Premiership 1983/84.
    Junior Coaching role in late 1980’s.
  • Long term committeeman.
  • Social Secretary (with wife Debra) in late 1990’s.
  • Right arm fast bowler.
  • Powerful right hand hitter. 

2007 Daryl Meaklim

2008 Marco Bertazzon

2008 Marco Bertazzon

  • 343* games (500+ SECA games!)
  • Debut 1978/79 age 17 from St Johns, Elsternwick Cricket Club.
  • 4th XI Champion 1978/79 with 362 runs.
  • In 1982/83 ,scored 501 runs in season, age 20, including 116 n.o. in 2nd XI semi final to beat Mackie.
  • Played 173 games for Mackie in 1983 – 1999.
  • Named in Mackie’s team of Century.
  • Captain WPCC 2nd XI through 2000’

  • 343* games (500+ SECA games!)
  • Debut 1978/79 age 17 from St Johns, Elsternwick Cricket Club.
  • 4th XI Champion 1978/79 with 362 runs.
  • In 1982/83 ,scored 501 runs in season, age 20, including 116 n.o. in 2nd XI semi final to beat Mackie.
  • Played 173 games for Mackie in 1983 – 1999.
  • Named in Mackie’s team of Century.
  • Captain WPCC 2nd XI through 2000’s.
  • Played in 3 consecutive Quiney Shield grand finals.
  • 2nd XI Premiership 2011/12 (Quiney Shield). 4th XI Premiership 22/23
  • Senior Co-ordinator 2012/13 – 18/19
  • Best Clubperson 18/19
  • 500 CMCA/SECA games in 22/23 
  • Assistant Coach 2019/20

2008 Marco Bertazzon

2008 Marco Bertazzon

2008 Marco Bertazzon

  • 200+ games
  • 4th XI Premiership 2006/07.
  • 5th XI Premiership 2010/11.
  • John Quiney Medallist 2005/06.
  • Treasurer 1993 – 1995.
  • Left hand opening bat, left arm orthodox spinner (Ray Bright).
  • Brings Santa on his motor-bike 

2011 Andrew Kindred

2008 Marco Bertazzon

2011 Andrew Kindred

  • 94 games
  • Debut 1996/97.
  • From Yea RSL Cricket Club and Strahan Cricket Club (Tas).
  • Recruited by Peter Venn.
  • Played 2nds to 5ths.
  • Versatile. Opening bat, wicketkeeper, opening bowler and spinner.
  • Won batting and grade champion awards.
  • Played many finals – with distinction, but without team success.
  • Understated.   Knows club back to front.
  • Secretary 

  • 94 games
  • Debut 1996/97.
  • From Yea RSL Cricket Club and Strahan Cricket Club (Tas).
  • Recruited by Peter Venn.
  • Played 2nds to 5ths.
  • Versatile. Opening bat, wicketkeeper, opening bowler and spinner.
  • Won batting and grade champion awards.
  • Played many finals – with distinction, but without team success.
  • Understated.   Knows club back to front.
  • Secretary 2000 – current (AK21).
  • Best Clubman award 2015/16
  • Involved with Pavilion Redevelopment 2001/02, electronic scoreboard 2016, pitch/ground/nets redevelopment.
  • Numerous dealings with council and SECA over two decades.
  • Tireless worker in canteen.
  • Droll sense of humour.

2016 Ramon "Stinga" Dobb

2016 Ramon "Stinga" Dobb

2016 Ramon "Stinga" Dobb

  • 317 Senior Games* incl Longmuir Shield Premiership 89/90
  • H Grade Premiership 2013/14 & SECA H Grade Batting 159.5
  • Started as 11 yo in 1974/75, 50 junior games, captained U14 & both years U16.
  • Junior Champion 1976/77 and U14 Moorabbin Hatch & CMCA rep side.
  • Junior Coach for 8 years in 70s & 80s
  • 15 years on Committee including VP 2013-2016, Comm

  • 317 Senior Games* incl Longmuir Shield Premiership 89/90
  • H Grade Premiership 2013/14 & SECA H Grade Batting 159.5
  • Started as 11 yo in 1974/75, 50 junior games, captained U14 & both years U16.
  • Junior Champion 1976/77 and U14 Moorabbin Hatch & CMCA rep side.
  • Junior Coach for 8 years in 70s & 80s
  • 15 years on Committee including VP 2013-2016, Comms Coord 2019-
  • President 2016-2019
  • Chief Editor and creative writer of Shark Report in 1990s and Shark Bites 2013/14 to current

2018 Travis Smith

2016 Ramon "Stinga" Dobb

2016 Ramon "Stinga" Dobb

 

  • 282 Senior Games*
  • 54 Junior Games
  • Junior Captain
  • Senior Captain & Vice Captain
  • Premiership Quiney Shield 11/12
  • Premiership  H Grade 17/18, 3rd XI 22/23
  • Highly Skilled Wicket-keeper, and aggressive middle order bat
  • Countless Fielding Awards and junior batting awards
  • Junior Premiership Coach 16/17
  • great leader on and off the field and much much more

2020 Andrew "AJ" Jewell

2016 Ramon "Stinga" Dobb

2020 Andrew "AJ" Jewell

  • 233 Senior Games*
  • 13 years on committee, starting as a teenager
  • 2nd XI GF Captain and leader for many years
  • 1st XI Premiership player 2011/12
  • U16 Premiership player 2001/02
  • U16A Captain 2002/03
  • Great leader and character around the club

2022 Kerry Schwass

2022 Kerry Schwass

2022 Kerry Schwass

  • 217 Senior Games
  • 1992-93 3rd XI premiership team.
  • 2nd XI Captain - 1995/96 and 1996/97;
  • Committee Member 1992/93 to 1993/94 and then again in 1998/1999 to 1999/2000
  • Social Coordinator 1993/1994 and Assistant Social Coordinator with wife Fiona in 1997/98 and 1998/1999
  • Team Manager for the Women's Team
  • Many hours spent maintaining Packer Reserve 


 

2023 Nicole Quiney

2022 Kerry Schwass

2022 Kerry Schwass

  • Committee member since 2011-12 including 7 years as treasurer, and 5 years ongoing as Vice-president
  • 2017/18 Best Clubperson
  • Elected to SECA Executive 2018-19
  • Active role in club's social programs including many years organising Ladies day
  • 31 Games, including Women's premiership 1993-94 
  • Heavily Involved with junior cricket program, mid 2000s onwards


 

2024 Sue Munday

2022 Kerry Schwass

2024 Sue Munday

  • Joined the club in 2005 as a social member
  • 1XI Scorer 2007/08 - present
  • 2012/13 Best Clubperson
  • 1XI Team Manager 2014/15 - present including 2015/16 Longmuir Premiership
  • Committee member in 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2024/25
  • 2021/22 - 2023/24 taken administrative roles within AGCC and CSBW



 

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Note: If anyone has some old photos of these club legends please get in touch with the club so we can update this page to show our appreciation! 

Criteria, and Nominating...

The Club shall have the power to elect Life Members, such membership being restricted to those whose service to the club has been worthy of the highest honour.

The minimum requirements for election as a Life Member are 200 senior games and/or at least 15 years of active service to the Club. Active service shall include service on the Club Committee or service in a volunteer role appointed by the Club Committee.

Election as a Life Member does not occur automatically on achievement of the minimum requirements. 

Life Members can only be elected by the Club Committee. Only one Life Member can be elected each year. 

Nominations for Life Member must be made by a Member entitled to vote in writing to the Secretary by the 31st January each year.

The nomination for Life Member must be assessed and accepted by the Club Committee. 

The nomination for Life Member, accepted by the Club Committee, shall be awarded at Senior Presentation.

Notwithstanding Rule 3.1, Life Members have all the general rights of Club Members including being entitled to vote.

Further details can be found linked here.

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