Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club Dougie's Mate 2015/16
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Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club Club Champions since 2008-09 Dougie’s Mate 2015/16 2015/16 - Hillgrove Committee President – Tony Jones Vice President – Nick Sewell Secretary – Kris Croft Treasurer – Matt Schaefer Junior Co-Ordinator – Ian Reeves Registrar/Recorder – Brian Parsons Public Officer – Kris Croft Chairman of Selectors – Ian Reeves Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club: Proudly Sponsored By 2015/16 - President’s Report Congratulations to everyone in the club. Another Club Championship can only be achieved with significant contributions from all players in every team! Four finalists from four teams, three minor premierships and two premierships pretty well sums up our success on the field this season. A return to the top step for second grade, defending 112 in the grand-final was just reward for an excellent season. An inaugural win for the third grade Brumbies, defending 102 in the grand-final, after a few seasons building this team, was also well deserved. Another grand-final for first grade, after going straight through after securing the minor premiership, unfortunately beaten in the final game but not without a fight and a never say die attitude. Finally a semi-final for the third grade Colts, who were disappointed not to go further, but with a significant change in personnel should be pleased with making it to the finals in a pretty tough competition. As I said it takes contributions from everyone in the club to achieve the type of successes that we have achieved on the field over many seasons. I must, however, thank certain individuals for their efforts. Thanks to the captains, Kingy, Sewelly, Sharmo and TB, for getting their ‘troops’ organised each and every week. Often compromises must be reached in order to field four strong teams across all grades and these guys were the ones who had to adjust to these, sometimes late, changes. To all committee members I, and the entire club, must thank you for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. So thanks, VP Sewelly, Treasurer Schaef, Secretary Kris, Registrar BP, Chairman of Selectors/Junior Coordinator Reevesy, Social Committee Armo and Baills, committee members Cuz and Crofty. We are all part of a club that is the envy of many other clubs due to its level of organisation and ‘smooth running’. This can only be achieved because of the time and effort put in by all of those people mentioned above. I truly believe that this is a significant key to our success. I must particularly mention two committee members who worked tirelessly each and every week throughout the season. Reevesy may have stepped down as president but then stepped up as junior coordinator, keeping our juniors running smoothly, and also acting as chairman of selectors. This is a huge week-in week-out, often thankless, task. Not only did we not have to forfeit any games but we managed to consistently field strong teams each and every week. Thanks to those players who encouraged others to come and play when we were short, also. BP must be thanked for all his administration work. We never have to worry about losing competition points for some slip-up because BP is always onto it, making sure players are all registered, MyCricket is up to date, scores are in on time etc. We are the family club and like a family we stick together. There may be the odd difference of opinion, from time to time, however, when the ‘chips are down’ we are there for our ‘family’. We are very welcoming to new members to ‘our family’ and it was great to add new players to our teams this year. I was so impressed with how teams, led by their captains, welcomed, included and supported our new players, particularly our juniors who were stepping up into the senior grades for the first time. I wish to offer congratulations to Matt Schaeffer for his induction as our newest life member. It recognises his long term dedication and commitment to Hillgrove Colts Cricket team as an outstanding player and committee member. You would be hard pressed to find a more committed ‘team man’ and I know he is honoured to be recognised for his efforts, and to join his father as a ‘lifer’. Thank you also to our sponsors, Armidale Bowling Club, Grand Hotel, Armidale Pet Shop, Hillgrove Mines and Sportspower. This year we did not ask players to pay umpire fees, funded by our raffle nights at the Grand. I particularly thank those players who helped out by selling raffle tickets on a Friday night. I feel proud and honoured to be associated with Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club and I hope we can continue to build on our strengths over the coming seasons. With this I believe success on the field will also continue to come our way. Tony Jones “Soo the ‘Grove” Latest Life Member Matt Schaefer Mts Cts ROs Sts GFs GFWon 228 93 10 - 16 8 Results by Season Season Mts Inn NO Runs HS Avg SR 100 50 Overs Maid RunsA Wkts Avg Best 10W 5WI Cts Sts ROs 1996/97 1 1 - 4 4 4.00 - - - 2 - 8 - - 0-8 - - - - - 1997/98 1 6 3 25 10* 8.33 - - - 62 - 299 19 15.74 4-48 - - - - - 1998/99 - 5 - 35 0 7.00 - - - 111 - 454 23 19.74 - - - - - - 1999/00 6 6 - 53 33 8.83 - - - 34.4 1 142 4 35.50 2-6 - - 5 - 1 2000/01 13 13 1 124 32 10.33 - - - 67 11 229 12 19.08 4-44 - - 7 - 1 2001/02 15 16 3 476 99* 36.62 - - 5 89.1 12 338 16 21.12 3-26 - - 9 - - 2002/03 17 17 2 262 36 17.47 - - - 145.3 32 384 33 11.64 5-11 - 2 6 - - 2003/04 14 16 2 311 67 22.21 - - 2 33 3 122 9 13.56 4-19 - - 4 - 1 2004/05 13 13 1 452 111 37.67 - 1 3 36.3 14 69 14 4.93 4-7 - - 9 - - 2005/06 11 11 - 456 91 41.45 104.26 - 3 56 15 151 9 16.78 2-16 - - 4 - - 2006/07 18 18 2 619 76 38.69 - - 7 66.3 12 203 22 9.23 4-8 - - 4 - - 2007/08 13 10 1 358 104* 39.78 - 1 3 39.4 7 108 6 18.00 5-11 - 1 2 - 2 2008/09 13 15 - 244 43 16.27 94.44 - - 101 17 311 17 18.29 3-20 - - 4 - - 2009/10 15 17 2 555 155* 37.00 - 1 1 128.1 25 386 28 13.79 5-26 - 1 8 - 1 2010/11 14 11 1 273 61 27.30 - - 1 63 8 199 6 33.17 2-12 - - 5 - - 2011/12 12 12 2 354 107* 35.40 - 1 2 49 10 170 6 28.33 4-71 - - 6 - - 2012/13 16 15 1 301 70 21.50 - - 1 65 5 261 20 13.05 3-14 - - 7 - 2 2013/14 13 12 - 284 61 23.67 - - 2 57.5 6 193 18 10.72 4-29 - - 5 - 1 2014/15 12 12 - 361 88 30.08 - - 3 40.4 2 151 6 25.17 2-21 - - 3 - - 2015/16 11 12 - 155 34 12.92 - - - 79.1 15 261 15 17.40 4-8 - - 4 - 1 Hillgrove Life Members Herbie Edgar Tom Dye K. K. Morgan H. Munday R. K. Martin Peter Schaefer Tony Butler David Dye Joe Sewell Mark Jackson Alan Gray Harry Browne Jack Sewell Brad King Andrew Curry John Croft Nick Sewell Kris Croft Brian Parsons Hillgrove Colts History Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club Perpetual Trophies Peter Hickey Memorial Trophy The Peter Hickey Memorial Trophy for the player most likely to succeed, is in memory of the late Peter Hickey who played 1st grade for the club for approximately 10 years during the late 1970’s to the late 1980’s. He was an exceptionally talented bowler, and had been on a world tour with the Northern NSW Emu’s Cricket club in 1974. The trophy was donated by his family after his untimely death in 1991. The Royal Hotel Trophy - Clubman of the year The royal hotel trophy for clubman of the year would’ve been donated by Joe Barbato the owner and publican of the Royal hotel. They were our club sponsors for approximately 10yrs in the late 80’s early 90’s. Joe himself never actually played cricket for Hillgrove, however his son Peter played in the lower grades for the grove. Tom Dye Memorial Trophy - Player of the Year The Tom Dye Memorial Trophy for the Player of the Year is in memory of the late Tom Dye who was one of the club’s early players during the 50’s. Tom was a wicketkeeper and up until his passing he was a patron and a very keen supporter of Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club. The Harry Browne - Spirit of Cricket Award Donated by life member Harry Browne. Harry was an exceptional batsman, coach and role model for many of the young players of Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club. Harry donated this trophy for not necessarily the best player in the club, but for a player that plays hard and fair in the true spirit of the game. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hillgrove Cricket Ground 2005 Mark Jackson on his way to 3/67 vs ExServices 17-Nov-1990 2015/16 - First Grade Not such a great finish to the year but everyone gave 100% to the end which made me very proud It was fantastic to see so many young guys putting their best foot forward and having a crack at the top level.