V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Association

113th Annual Report, 2019 1906 – 2019

Front cover: the toss at the Crockett Shield match, KM Reedy Reserve, Hampton Park Back cover: the toss at the Stars Conference Final, Junction Oval, St Kilda

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113th Annual Report

For presentation to members

at the 113th Annual General Meeting

20 August, 2019 Mr A. McCarthy President Season 2018–19

VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc. Incorporated in Victoria, Registered Number A0009407F Contents Section A: Reports President’s Report...... 5 Secretary’s Report...... 8 Treasurer’s Report...... 10 Financial Statements...... 12 Badges and Accessories...... 16 Social Report...... 17 Miscellaneous Appointments...... 19 Law 43...... 20 Social Media...... 22 The 2018-19 CV–VCAUSA Umpire Scholarship...... 23 Cricket Victoria Season Review: Umpire & Coach Education Manager...... 25 Umpires’ Advisers...... 28 Vale—Bill Guelen and Jason Whalley...... 29 Gerry Schembri—Life Member...... 30 Members’ Milestones...... 31 Senior Level Appointments: 2018–19...... 32 VCAUSA 2019 Presentation Dinner...... 33 Congratulations...... 34 Easter In Melbourne 2019—Convenor’s Report...... 37 Easter 2019—The Crockett Shield Match Report...... 38 Crockett Shield Match Scorecard...... 41 Photo Pages Easter In Melbourne 2019...... 42 Match Day – 2019...... 46 Presentation Dinner 2019...... 47 Section B: Records Life Members...... 48 Presidents...... 49 Committees of Management...... 50 Annual Awards...... 52 Cricket Victoria Umpire Service Recognition Award...... 57 Victorian Test Umpires...... 58 Victorian First Class Umpires...... 59 Cricket Victoria 200 Club...... 63 Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires...... 65 Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers...... 68 Umpire Exchanges...... 69 R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield...... 71 Crockett Shield – results of matches...... 72 VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records...... 73 The Ian McGregor Medal...... 77 The Keith C Butler Trophy...... 77 Senior Careers Summary...... 78 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary – Scorers...... 79 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary – Umpires...... 81 VCAUSA Membership 2018–19...... 84

2 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Annual General Meeting: Agenda

20 August 2019, 7.30pm Viewing Room, CitiPower Centre, Cricket Victoria, Junction Oval, St Kilda

1. Welcome – President, Mr A. McCarthy

2. Apologies

3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 112th Annual General Meeting held on 14 August, 2018

4. Presentation of 113th Annual Report – President

5. Presentation of Financial Statements for year ended 30th April 2019 (incorporated in 113th Annual Report) and Budget for 2019–20 – Treasurer, Mr T Finlayson

6. Acceptance of 113th Annual Report (incorporating Financial Statements)

7. Election of Office Bearers and Committee of Management

8. Installation of new Office Bearers and Committee

9. Confirmation of Annual Membership Fees for 2019–20

10. Special General Business, including presentations

11. Address by Cricket Victoria Umpire & Coach Education Manager

12. Statement by President for 2019–20 and questions

13. Meeting Close

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 3 Administration

Committee of Management President Alan McCarthy Vice-President Tony Ventura Secretary Gerry Schembri Treasurer Trevor Finlayson Committee Members Dan Bomford Luke Edwards Damian Herft David Meagher Rod McKinnon John Richards

Coordinators Appointments Officer Darrell Holt Badges and Accessories Controller Glenn Cumming Historian Bill Ellemor Law 43 Editor Trevor Finlayson Scorer Representative David Meagher Social Organiser Gerry Schembri Social Media coordinators Luke Edwards Damian Herft Social Cricket Matches John Richards Tony Ventura Easter Subcommittee Gerry Schembri Trevor Finlayon John Collins John Richards

4 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Section A: Reports

President’s Report

As the President of the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc. I am pleased to report on the progress of the Association in our 113th year. The Committee of Management is governed by the Rules of the Association which list our purpose as— (1) The protection and furtherance of the interests of umpires and scorers of the Victorian Cricket Association, trading as Cricket Victoria (hereinafter referred to as Cricket Victoria or CV); (2) The provision of support and assistance to CV as required; And (3) The promotion of efficiency and fellowship amongst all CV cricket umpires and scorers. It should be noted that the VCAUSA is a voluntary association and that the Annual Report produced by the VCAUSA is the only document that records scorer and umpire records that is available to all scorers and umpires. The season commenced with the awarding of Life membership to our Secretary and former President and Vice President, Gerry Schembri at the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Gerry is also a Bailhache Commitment award winner and he became our 56th life member. The award recognises his fine work as the Easter convenor, Easter sub-committee member, social event organiser and Secretary as well as his advocacy on behalf of all members’ interests. Gerry has been ably supported by his wife Sylvie who has attended and volunteered her time at many events, particularly Cup Day barbecues and the Crockett Shield and Butler Trophy Easter exchanges. This season we instituted the Cricket Victoria/VCAUSA scholarship for aspiring umpires to introduce them to high performance officiating. This scholarship was the brainchild of VCAUSA member Phil Gillespie following discussions with his National Umpiring Panel colleagues and Cricket Victoria’s Umpiring and Coach Education Manager, Jason Leonard-Scott. The scholarship was awarded to Luke Edwards following the submission of an expression of interest to the Umpiring Manager and the fulfilment of certain criteria which included being a VCAUSA member and a CV panel umpire for at least 2 years. The scholarship of $500 is funded by the VCAUSA and assists the scholar to be mentored by National and State Panel members and be exposed to the demands of high-level officiating. The purpose of the scholarship is to improve umpiring standards and encourage members of the CV panel to join the VCAUSA. Phil Gillespie was this year’s recipient of the Robin Bailhache Commitment award which is the VCAUSA’s most prestigious award. At our recent Annual Dinner and Presentation night we awarded the inaugural Ray Isherwood Perpetual Trophy for the Representative Umpire of the Year. It had become apparent in our discussions with members of the National Umpiring Panel that with the increasing number of representative matches they were unlikely to be available for many CV Premier matches and therefore ineligible for any VCAUSA award. The award recognises the outstanding contribution of our representative umpires and every umpire who was selected for a Cricket Australia tournament or representative match received points which were tallied by the Umpiring Manager. The winner’s name was then

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 5 communicated to the VCAUSA President. The VCAUSA thanks the Isherwood family for their permission to name the award after former Life Member and President, 200 Club member and Test umpire Ray Isherwood. The award will be kept at the CitiPower Centre and an individual trophy was presented to this year’s winner, Shawn Craig. The VCAUSA is very pleased that Michele and Robert Geddes and Michael and Cassandra Isherwood were able to attend the dinner and assist in presenting the award. The perpetual trophy is a set of mounted stumps and was donated by the Bomford family. The perpetual and individual trophies were refurbished and crafted by the Monash Men’s Shed thanks to the efforts of Trevor Finlayson. This season we hosted the South Australian Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (SACUSA) at Easter 2019 for the 41st R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield match between the two associations and the 10th Keith Butler Trophy family event. We won the Crockett Shield match thanks to a fine bowling effort and a winning partnership between Stephen Pitts and our Captain, John Richards at a new venue, K.M. Reedy Reserve in Hampton Park. We thank the HSD Cricket Club and their President, Brian Milne, for their hospitality and the cooperation of the City of Casey was much appreciated. Unfortunately, we were “out Finska’d” in the Keith Butler Trophy at the Glen Waverley Bowls Club but the smiles on many faces as we grappled with the nuances of this Scandinavian game demonstrated the importance of the family event in bringing both states together. The Easter weekend was a brilliant success thanks to the organising of Gerry Schembri and the sub-committee of John Richards, John Collins and Trevor Finlayson. One of our National Umpiring Panel members, Phil Gillespie, welcomed our visitors at the Friday night dinner and Eric Kelly was a fine Master of Ceremonies at both evening functions. In 2021 we will travel to Adelaide to defend the Crockett Shield and try to win back the Butler Trophy. This will be the 90th anniversary of the Crockett Shield and promises to be an exciting event with interest already being shown by Cricket Australia and the ABC. In June 2020 members of the committee will meet to plan the event with our SACUSA colleagues at Penola. On behalf of the membership of the VCAUSA I thank the Committee of Management for their tireless work during the season. The events conducted included— • the Melbourne Cup Day barbecue at the • dinner at Bon Ap restaurant in Fitzroy Carlton Cricket Club • the 1st XI Grand Final Meet on the Hill • the Melbourne University Cricket Club • the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night Business Breakfast at the Veneto Club with our largest ever • the February Training and Development attendance with Cricket Victoria coach Keith sausage sizzle Jansz as guest speaker On behalf of all members I thank— Tony Ventura—Vice President, Bailhache Award winner, coordinated our defence of the Crockett Shield as Chairman of Selectors, fed balls to the bowling machine at CitiPower training, organised our social matches against the Australian Cricket Society and the Mount Waverley Veterans XI and authored “Dad’s Paper” in Law 43. Gerry Schembri—Secretary, Social Event Organiser, Life Member, Bailhache Award winner, former President and Vice President and Easter sub-committee member, MC of the Annual Dinner and Presentation night, ensured that the business of the association was managed effectively, particularly the attraction of new members, presentation of milestone awards, maintenance of membership records, correspondence and the production of the Annual Report. Trevor Finlayson—Treasurer, Life Member, Bailhache Award winner, former President, Crockett Shield umpire, Cup Day bookie and Editor of Law 43; maintained the financial records of the Association ensuring that income and expenditure was managed soundly, that the Easter event was conducted within budget and that a high-quality magazine was published regularly throughout the season.

6 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Luke Edwards—Social Media officer, Crockett Shield winner; for maintaining our Twitter and Facebook profiles and our website. John Richards—Crockett Shield winning Captain, Easter sub-committee member and co-organiser of our matches against the Mt Waverley Veterans. David Meagher—Former umpire and current scorer representative. Rod McKinnon—Bailhache Award winner. Dan Bomford—Life Member, Bailhache Award winner, former Secretary and former Treasurer, holds the record for the number of Crockett Shield appearances and keeper of records and memorabilia. Damian Herft—Bailhache Award winner, Photographer and Social Media officer. Glenn Cumming—Bailhache Award winner, Badges and Accessories Officer and storer of port, hats, socks, shirts and jumpers. Darrell Holt—Bailhache Award winner, Miscellaneous Appointments Officer who connects VCAUSA members to other umpiring opportunities and provides snippets of Playing the Game for Law 43. Bill Ellemor—Bailhache Award winner, Historian, updater of the Crockett Shield history and preparer of Milestone Certificates. The VCAUSA gives special thanks to Teresa Ventura, Sylvie Schembri, Jill Finlayson, Bernadette Bomford, Suzanne Collins, Jill Richards, Caroline Herft and Sue McCarthy for their support and assistance in hosting meetings, taking photographs, attending and working at all our events and functions. Many of our members’ partners contribute behind the scenes and their contribution is invaluable. For the third time all Premier men’s and women’s clubs were invited to nominate a scorer who had contributed to scoring generally, their club, cricket overall and the work of the VCAUSA. The Committee was very pleased to award the Cameron Medal to Shane Herbert of the Northcote Cricket Club. On behalf of all members of the VCAUSA I thank Cricket Victoria Umpiring and Coach Education Manager, Jason Leonard-Scott for his support of the Association. Jason met with members of the Executive and provided advice and assistance in the development of the CV/VCAUSA Scholarship and the Ray Isherwood Perpetual Trophy. Jason was supported by Match Officials Administrator Alan Hale and then Nick Powell. Alan and Nick have provided the VCAUSA with details of appointments, milestones and records. The continued support of Cricket Victoria enables the VCAUSA to work on behalf of umpires and scorers. Some of this work includes the umpiring exchanges with South Australia and New Zealand. This season we hosted Dhaval Bhatt from SACUSA and Mathew Hill and Vinit Manha from New Zealand. The exchanges gave Adam Hawking, Matt Robertson and Mark Malmberg the opportunity to further their umpiring knowledge by officiating interstate or overseas. On behalf of the VCAUSA congratulations to all umpires and scorers who officiated in finals, first class and representative matches during the season. Congratulations to all award winners and particularly to Colin Hall who was awarded the Cricket Victoria Umpiring Service Recognition Award at the Ryder Medal dinner. The Committee of Management is indebted to all VCAUSA members and their partners for their support of events throughout the season.

Alan McCarthy

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 7 Secretary’s Report

As I reflect on my second season as Association secretary I believe there have been many positive aspects combined with a few challenges that will need to be addressed next season and in the years ahead. This year we achieved the highest number of members during my time with a total of 95 members comprising 66 umpires, 10 scorers, 5 associate and 14 life members. The main reason for the increase from 83 last year was the large number of new panel umpires (16 out of 18) who joined as well as the new Scholarship initiative championed by National Umpire Panel (NUP) member, Phil Gillespie. The introduction of the VCAUSA/CV scholarship in raising the profile of the Association cannot be underestimated and the support of all of the NUP members together with CV umpire and coach education manager, Jason Leonard-Scott in bringing this idea to fruition, needs to be acknowledged. The other major new initiative from your Association this season was the introduction of the inaugural Ray Isherwood Representative Umpire award. Many members have long believed that a gap existed in our annual awards whereby the best state umpire and the best first grade umpire awards needed to be separately distinguished. The representative umpire award achieves this goal and we are again indebted to the NUP members and Jason Leonard-Scott for their assistance in making it happen. The very successful end of year presentation dinner was again well attended and was a real season highlight with a total of seven end of season awards being presented including the Ray Isherwood award. This year we hosted the Easter Event involving SACUSA and the 41st match of the Crockett Shield and for those who attended the event, it was another memorable Easter weekend. This event has certainly stepped up over the years in terms of quality but this does come at a financial cost. As our Treasurer’s report will no doubt detail, the host state incurs numerous extra costs in running this event that ultimately are borne by the membership. In my opinion this will not be sustainable over the longer term under the current Easter program and desire for a high standard of event at a continued subsidised cost to members and their families attending. The continued payment of member subsidies for Easter and other social events throughout the season will eventually see us run out of money. A modest grant from CV every four years to help cover the Easter shortfall would be one solution and dialogue on this matter should be pursued next season. Other challenges that we face are attracting new people on to the Committee of Management and continuing to find ways for our association to be relevant to all CV umpires and scorers. Despite the hard work of the past few years we still only attract approximately two thirds of Victorian panel umpires as financial members of our Association. During the past year, your Committee of Management have met as a group on four occasions and I would like to extend my personal thanks to all those committee members who have contributed to the running of the Association over the past year. Our president, Alan McCarthy has continued to lead from the front and in his fourth year as VCAUSA president has done a fine job. Trevor Finlayson has worked tirelessly both as editor of Law 43 and in the important role of Association Treasurer. Tony Ventura as Vice President, has capably filled the void in Alan’s absence and together with John Richards has again been vital in overseeing all our social cricket matches. A difficulty during the past year has been trying to find someone to take on the Social Organiser role that was ultimately left to members of the executive to sort out. The administration of the VCAUSA continues to ensure that our procedures are correct and that, as far as I am aware, all of the mandatory requirements applying to Incorporated Associations have been met. Minutes of meetings have been kept; correspondences have been recorded and responded to; formal accounts have been maintained; and

8 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 reporting obligations to Consumer Affairs Victoria have been properly complied with. Your association is financially solvent albeit with a substantial drop in our bank balance over the past 12 months and continues to rely on voluntary membership fees for survival. Under our charter, the VCAUSA aims to represent the interests of all CV umpires and scorers. Most members are aware of the various social events and activities that are widely promoted over the year and a core group of members regularly attend. I am a strong advocate of the milestone recognition certificates issued by our association each year that go to both financial and non-financial members alike. Over the past few years we have purchased stocks of VCAUSA embroidered ties, polo shirts and jackets and it is great to see members proudly wearing these items at functions. At the start of this season, the Association prepared a detailed submission to CV pointing out that Premier Cricket umpire fees had fallen behind other Melbourne cricket competitions and we asked for a $20 per day increase. In the end we received a $5 per day increase. Our President has twice yearly meetings with Jason Leonard-Scott and this is our opportunity to raise issues that are of concern to us all. In this regard, I would like to thank Jason for continuing to work closely with our Association during the past year. Without a close working relationship with CV, our effectiveness as a member organisation would be diminished. It is vital that our association is able to build strong relationships with key CV people so that the interests of umpires and scorers can be properly represented. To close, I would like to thank all those members who have contributed to the VCAUSA during the past year and for your continued support. Last but not least, I would like to acknowledge the work of our historian Bill Ellemor for his efforts in compiling and publishing another Annual Report on our behalf.

Gerry Schembri

Secretary Gerry Schembri was awarded Life Membership at the 2018 AGM – see report on p30

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 9 Treasurer’s Report

It is my pleasure to present the financial report and associated statements for the year ended 30th April 2019, on behalf of the Committee of Management. As of this date, the Association’s cash funds totalled $19,549.01 which, when coupled with the value of Stock on Hand ($2,956.30) and the depreciated value of Items of Equipment ($809.78), resulted in the Net Assets figure of $23,315.09. However, with the significant overlap between the financial years 2018–19 and 2019–20 involving both the Biennial VCAUSA/SACUSA Easter Event and the 2019 VCAUSA Annual Dinner and Presentation Night, these ongoing Liabilities of $10,218.60 must be factored into this figure and, for this reason, these Outstanding Liabilities have been summarised for the attention of members, in Appendix I of the Financial Statements. The details of our cash funds (at 30th April 2019) as set out in the subsequent financial summary, are a Bendigo Bank Account of $12,447.75 and an Investment Deposit with the Uniting Church Ethical Enhancement Cash Trust of $7,221.26. The Association should note that the previously held CBA Cash Account was closed during this past season. The Uniting Church account remains the most effective investment method for our Association in that the money remains readily available as required but at the same time accrues interest at better than bank interest. For most of the current financial reporting period, the interest rate offered by the Uniting Church was 2.25%, still better than one could achieve with any bank cash account and even better than could be achieved with most bank term deposits. As has been done in recent years, any possible excess funds in our normal operating account for significant periods of time have been transferred to this investment account. Overall, for the financial year we recorded a net surplus of $6,173.04 (compared with a net deficit of $1,750.50 for the previous financial year) although the Liabilities mentioned above and summarised in Appendix I should be noted. I must highlight, particularly, the remaining liabilities to the 2019 Easter event which was hosted by the VCAUSA, and which I have seen fit to draw to the attention of the Association via the detailed Easter 2019 Financial Statement, (Appendix II to the Financial Statements which follow this report). The deficit to our Association for Easter 2019 has been $7,000.92. Part of this deficit would have occurred as a result of the subsidies of $20.00 per person and $25.00 per person offered to VCAUSA members and their partners for the Friday night and Saturday night functions, totalling $880.00 and $1,375.00, respectively. But quite clearly, such a deficit is not sustainable in the long term, so that in the future the Association must give serious consideration to either seeking sponsorship for this event or making changes to the format for the event in order to reduce the overall cost. Memberships have been maintained at a reasonable level with the figure of 95 members (5 Associate, 10 Scorer, 66 Umpire and 14 Non-paying Life). Membership subscriptions for the year totalled $8,820.00 compared to $7,440.00 in 2017–18, with the membership fee remaining at $120 for an Umpire and $60 for Scorer and Associate Members, as the result of a motion at the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Financial returns to members (in some cases to all CV panel umpires and in some cases to their partners and/or families as well) during this financial year were: the Cup-Day BBQ to welcome new members, held at the Carlton Cricket Club in November, 2018 ($693.50); a Restaurant Night at the Bon Ap Restaurant, Fitzroy, in January, 2019 ($455.00); the annual Melbourne University Business Breakfast in February 2019 ($180.00); two social cricket matches (vs the Australian Cricket Society in November 2018 and vs Mount Waverley Veterans in March 2019) ($649.10); the now annual sausage sizzle in conjunction with the February CV Training and Development Meeting ($92.60); and

10 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 the CV Grand Final drinks and nibbles, at CityPower, St Kilda Junction ($61.22) or in total $2,131.42. This specifically excludes the subsidies towards the 2019 Easter Event, discussed above and the 2019 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night which having been held on 17th May 2019, is outside the time frame of this report. Mention should also be made of the introduction of the VCAUSA/CV Scholarship awarded for the first time for season 2018/19, which was to the value of $500.00 The Annual Consumer Affairs Victoria registration fee for incorporation, amounted to $57.80. In accord with our Rules of Incorporation, there is no need for the Association accounts to be audited, but I can report that your Committee of Management has accepted the regular Treasurer’s Reports tabled at each of its meetings throughout this past financial year. In addition, the Financial Statements outlined on the following pages have been critically perused in conjunction with each of the reports presented to the Committee of Management, by Glenn Cumming who is a suitably qualified member to do so. The following pages contain the annual Financial Statements for the VCA Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association Incorporated, for the year ended 30th April 2019, comprising a Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet presenting the Associations assets at this same date. In addition, as mentioned above, in the Appendices to the Financial Statements, I have included a summary of the forthcoming Liabilities and the Income and Expenditure for the 2019 Easter event, hosted in Melbourne by the VCAUSA.

Trevor Finlayson

Trevor Finlayson as Crockett Shield umpire

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 11 Financial Statements

Detailed Income and Expenditure Statement Note This Year Last Year

Sales Sales of Stock 811.00 563.00 811.00 563.00 Less: Cost of Goods Sold— Opening Stock 2,811.80 2,678.77 Purchases 1,256.50 665.50 Closing Stock (2,956.30) (2,811.80) 1,112.00 532.47 Gross (Loss) Profit From Trading (301.00) 30.53

Other Income Annual Dinner & Presentation Night(s) 2 1,760.00 4,410.00 Donations 140.00 170.00 Easter 2019 19,980.00 0.00 Interest Received 272.08 246.50 Members’ Contributions to Events 3 2,430.00 1,595.00 Membership Fees 8,820.00 7,440.00 33,402.08 13,861.50 Net Income 33,101.08 13,892.03

Expenses Annual Dinner & Presentation Night(s) 4 200.00 9,024.69 Annual Report 1,342.00 1,254.00 Awards & Certificates 1,090.00 279.80 Cricket Matches 649.10 250.00 Cup Day BBQ 693.50 825.67 Depreciation 95.50 79.48 Easter 2019 Expenses 19,177.02 1,395.00 Miscellaneous Appointments Reimbursement 100.00 100.00 MUCC Breakfast 720.00 975.00 Registration Fee 57.80 56.90 Restaurant Night 1,575.00 1,128.50 Social & Meeting Expenses 5 928.82 253.49 Stationery & Postage 66.80 20.00 Tributes 232.50 – 26,928.04 20,054.90

12 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Net Surplus (Deficiency) 6,173.04 (1,750.50) Members Funds at Beginning of Financial Year 17,142.05 18,892.55 Total Available for Appropriation 23,315.09 17,142.05 Members Funds at End of Financial Year 23,315.09 17,142.05

Balance Sheet as at 30th April, 2019 This Year Last Year

Member Funds Retained Earnings 23,315.09 17,142.05 Total Member Funds 23,315.09 17,142.05 Represented by—

Current Assets Cash in Bank – CBA 0.00 161.34 Investment Deposit – UEE Cash Trust 7,221.26 10,949.18 Cash in Bank – Bendigo Bank 12,447.75 2,566.45 Unclaimed Cheque #026 (Maddocks Sports Blackburn) (120.00) – Stock in Hand 2,956.30 2,811.80 Total Current Assets 22,505.31 16,488.77

Non Current Assets Fixed Assets— Plant & Equipment 1,597.00 1,345.00 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (787.22) (691.72) Total Non Current Assets 809.78 653.28 Net Assets 23,315.09 17,142.05

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 13 Notes to Financial Statements

1. Statement of Accounting Polices

(a) Financial reporting framework: This financial Member, Mr Glenn Cumming who is suitably report has been prepared on a cash basis, qualified to do so. in accordance with the requirements of the (b) Income Tax: Income Tax has not been provided VCAUSA as an incorporated society, namely that for in the financial statements of the VCAUSA, on a regular basis throughout the financial year, as it is an exempt sporting organisation in a current Treasurer’s Report should be presented accordance with Section 50-45 of the Income Tax to each meeting of the Association Committee Assessment Act 1997. of Management and accepted by that Committee as a true and correct record of the finances of (c) Equipment: Equipment is carried at cost, less, the Association as at that time. This procedure where applicable, any accumulated depreciation has been followed throughout the financial or amortisation. The depreciable amount of all year, 2018-19, during which time Committee fixed assets are depreciated on a diminishing of Management Meetings were held in June, value basis over the estimated useful life of the October and December, 2018 and January and entity, commencing from the time the asset is March, 2019. A further Treasurer’s Report was held ready for use. The Equipment Depreciation prepared as at 30th April, 2019 and sent to the Schedule is set out below. Committee of Management. This Treasurer’s (d) GST: Revenues, expenses and assets are Report was also approved by the Committee of recognised inclusive of the amount of GST, as the Management. In addition, this financial report Association in not registered or required to be has been reviewed and approved by Association registered for GST purposes. This Year Last Year

2. Annual Dinner & Presentation Night (Income) Current Year 1,760.00 3,190.00 Prior Year 0.00 1,220.00 3. Members’ Contributions to Events MUCC Breakfast 540.00 650.00 Restaurant Night(s) 1,120.00 945.00 Crusaders Dinner 750.00 – Cup Day BBQ 20.00 – 2,430.00 2,623.00

4. Annual Dinner & Presentation Night (Expenses) Current Year 200.00 5,035.99 Previous Year 0.00 3,988.70 5. Social & Meeting Expenses VCAUSA/SACUSA Meeting, Penola (June, 2018) 25.00 0.00 AGM Refreshments 0.00 41.60 Crusaders Dinner 750.00 – February T&D “Sausage Sizzle” 92.60 110.29 Grand Final Tent 61.22 101.60 928.82 253.49

14 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Equipment Depreciation Schedule

Opening Closing Purchase Original Depreciation Written Written Description (Disposal) Date Cost Rate Dow n Value Dow n Value Cricket Equipment 01/05/2008 707.00 10% 273.38 246.04 Cricket Kit 01/01/2011 142.00 10% 65.61 59.05 Cricket Kit Bag 01/02/2012 90.00 10% 46.66 41.99 Cricket Playing Kit 01/02/2015 306.00 10% 217.97 196.17 First Aid Kit 01/03/2015 100.00 20% 49.66 39.73 Cricket Helmets 19/03/2019 252.00 10% 252.00 226.80 1,597.00 905.28 809.78

APPENDIX I: Outstanding Liabilities

Remaining Payments for Easter 2019 Event Novotel Hotel 6,341.00 Trophies & Engraving, Easter 2019 67.90 2019 Annual Dinner & Presentation Night Trophies & Engraving 105.60 Veneto Club 3,704.10 TOTAL 10,218.60

APPENDIX II: Financial Summary for 2019 Easter Event

Income VCAUSA Member Contributions 11,230.00 SACUSA Member Contributions 8,580.00 Total Income 19,810.00

Expenses Souvenir Stubby Holders 408.90 Magnetic Name Tags 149.00 Printing & Binding Crockett Shield Records (8th Edn) (2 Copies) 117.00 Programme Printing (40 Copies) 250.95 Friday Night Dinner (Novotel) 8,206.50 Crockett Shield Match 2,238.97 Saturday Night Dinner (Novotel) 11,299.50 Butler Trophy Event 3,079.20 VCAUSA/SACUSA Joint Meeting 150.00 Monday Farewell Breakfast 910.00 Total Expenses 26,810.92 VCAUSA Profit (Loss) (7,000.92)

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 15 Badges and Accessories

A total of 47 items (including 25 bottles of port) were sold during the season with $811.00 banked. Additional stocks of the VCAUSA off-field jackets and the VCAUSA caps were purchased during the season. Thank you to John Collins and Trevor Finlayson for arranging the procurement of these items. Other items (mainly caps and bottles of port) were used as presentations to umpires who achieved major milestones throughout the season and as prizes at the 2019 Easter event. Caps were presented to new VCAUSA members. The VCAUSA continues to hold large stocks of apparel and bottles of port, although these stocks are slowly being reduced. The stock of port has decreased to 54 bottles remaining in stock. Efforts will again be made during the coming season to dispose of as much of the old stock as possible. My thanks to the VCAUSA Committee, especially Trevor Finlayson and Gerry Schembri, for their advice and guidance.

Glenn Cumming

Stock of Badges and Accessories as at 30th April 2019

No. Value No. Value VCAUSA Off-field Jackets 2018 5 260.00 VCAUSA Caps—2019 Purchase 50 632.50 Blue Jumper 9 9.00 Jim Phillips Medal 3 – * Cream Jumper 2 2.00 Dave Elder Medal 3 – * Chambray Shirt 15 15.00 Ron Wright Medal 3 – * 1st XI Polo Shirt 23 23.00 Andy Barlow Medal 3 – * Centenary Polo Shirt 11 11.00 Cameron Medal 3 – * Socks (Black) 5 5.00 McGregor Medal 8 – * Tie 1 9.75 Total Value of VCAUSA Stock 2,939.30 Tie Bar 19 19.00 VCAUA Cuff Links 2 2.00 Cream Jumper 2 2.00 Spike Adjuster 3 3.00 Maroon Jumper 1 1.00 Pocket Badge (White) 5 5.00 Navy Blue Polo Shirt 1 1.00 Key Ring 3 3.00 Lapel Pin 5 5.00 Cap 5 5.00 Shirt/Coat Badge 8 8.00 Centenary Port 54 135.00 Total Value of VCAUA Stock 17.00 Ties—2013 New Style 23 506.00 Total Value of All Stock 2,956.30 Caps—2015 Purchase 1 13.42 VCAUSA Polo Shirts 2015 * Although the Annual Award and Easter 21 657.30 Player of the Match Medals have no VCAUSA Polo Shirts 2016 7 213.78 monetary value, they have been listed to VCAUSA Off-field Jackets 2017 identify them as VCAUSA stock which will 8 409.55 need to be replenished from time to time

16 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Social Report

Melbourne Cup Day Barbecue, November 2018 The Melbourne Cup Day Barbecue at the Carlton Cricket Club was our first social function of the season. Torrential morning rain drenched many well-dressed patrons at Flemington and unfortunately prevented the attendance at the barbecue for a few who had previously signed up and had been catered for. The function was enjoyed by forty two Association members, partners, associates and families who had arrived at a time when it was impossible to see the spire of Ormond College, such was the downpour. Thanks to Bernadette Bomford, Suzanne Collins, Jill Finlayson, Heather Holt, Sandra Kelly, Sue McCarthy, Jill Richards and Teresa Ventura who provided the excellent dishes to complement the barbecued chicken and sausages prepared in trying conditions by Master Chef, John Collins. Those who braved the weather enjoyed themselves. Indeed, it was pleasing to be able to welcome not only the regulars but also some new panel members (including Usman Mani; Kim Faulkner with partner Chris and his father Tim Dey; Andre Conradie with partner Debra) and two seasoned life members and their respective partners, to socialize with both young and old members present, to share refreshments and watch the horses run. Thanks to photographer Will Downey whose efforts were presented in Law 43; resident Sweep Master Trevor Finlayson; and apprentices Benjamin Denmead and Lachlan Willis.

Restaurant Night, January 2019 As reported in the February 2019 edition of Law 43, a restaurant night at Bon Ap, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy coincided with the annual New Zealand Exchange visit. It was timely that the two events happened in the same week as it provided an opportunity for the New Zealand visitors (Matthew Hill and Vinit Manha) to meet more VCAUSA members than just those with whom they officiated during the week. Twenty seven Association members and their partners spent a most enjoyable evening, sampling the French cuisine, with a set menu chosen by Social Organiser Gerry Schembri. Jason Leonard-Scott, our Umpire and Coach Education Manager and his wife Kirsty attended this function. It was pleasing to see not only several of the regular supporters of Association functions present, but also to be able to welcome some new members (including Usman Mani, Tim Norton and Andrew Chatten) who, we trust, enjoyed themselves and will continue to support VCAUSA social events. Overall, a low number attended considering the size of our membership which could have been disappointing for the event organisers, but the atmosphere, friendship and fare compensated for quantity.

University Breakfast, February 2019 Nine Association members attended the breakfast event on Friday 15th February, the occasion for the Melbourne University Cricket Club Annual Business Breakfast. It has been conducted in recent years on the 17th Floor of the RACV Club Melbourne. Although former MUCC Captain/Coach, James Sutherland was not available, the guest for the morning was former Australian Test player and now cricket commentator, Ed Cowan. Some of Ron Steiner’s questions to Ed were equally searching as the many that he has put to James Sutherland at previous MUCC Business Breakfasts. Such issues as Michael Clarke’s leadership and qualities as Test Captain; the characters and personalities

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 17 of Greg Matthews and Kevin Peterson; and the aftermath of the 2018 sandpaper saga. Ron’s questions were handled with professionalism. It was interesting to observe that Ed Cowan was in his 22nd season as a member of the Sydney University CC and his thoughts on the character building potential for students as the result of becoming part of not only their University Cricket Club but also university sporting teams in general, struck a familiar chord for many at the Breakfast. Members attending included Daryl Brigham, Chris Grant, Trevor Finlayson, Paul Jensen, Eric Kelly, Mick Nolan, Rob Sturgeon, Mattis van Eck and Jamie Wyatt.

Sausage Sizzle, Training and Development Meeting February 2019 All panel Association members who were available attended and shared in the Sausage Sizzle prior to the February Training and Development Meeting. Thanks to Gerry Schembri and Lou Tenace for catering and cooking for ninety hungry colleagues, and to St Kilda CC for providing logistics.

Premier Final Tent, April 2019 Thanks to Alan McCarthy and his wife Sue for catering with soft drink and nibbles for more hungry colleagues on day 2 of the Premier Final on Saturday 6th April 2019. And to Jason Leonard-Scott for arranging logistics. The day was cool although sunny and fine—those able to attend and celebrate the final Premier match of the season were treated to some wonderful cricket between Carlton and Geelong CCs.

Other Social cricket matches (November 2018, March 2019), Easter (April 2019) and Presentation Night (May 2019) are reported elsewhere in this Annual Report. By chance, six members attended the Crusaders Celebratory Dinner in October 2018.

Subsidies The Melbourne Cup Day Barbecue, Sausage Sizzle and Premier Final Tent are free events for all attendees. Association subsidies are typically allocated to major functions—Restaurant Nights, Easter and the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night are all subsidised events. Other functions such as the University Breakfast are charged at cost.

Acknowledgment On behalf of all Association members, thank you to: • VCAUSA Social Organiser Gerry Schembri, supported by his wife Sylvie, for arranging the calendar of social functions for Association members, partners, associates and families for season 2018–19; • other organisers, assistants and helpers including partners, photographers and cleaners who participated to support the Association in conducting its social functions.

Dan Bomford

18 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Miscellaneous Appointments

The Association receives requests seeking umpires for a range of cricket matches. The bulk of appointments for 2018–19 were provided to the MCC Club XI Competition, and to two schools competitions—the Associated Catholic Colleges, and the Association of Co-Educational Schools. Catholic Colleges sought our umpires for major Grand Finals matches. The Crusaders have regular need for umpires for both mid-week and Sunday fixtures. Also two major appointments were required—Will Downey officiated in the three day match Crusaders vs Victorian Sub-District CA at Donvale CC, and Will Downiey and Eric Kelly umpired a scheduled four day match vs a Cricket Victoria XI at the Albert Ground. MCC Club XI Competition again required 11 umpires each weekend of the season. MCC Club XI offered umpires top remuneration, and outstanding playing conditions, which assists filling Sunday matches. A mix of Cricket Victoria panel members and numerous umpires referred from Metropolitan Cricket Associations enabled all requests to be filled. Thank you to all umpires who accepted appointments and provided professional officiating. Apart from match appointments, the Miscellaneous Appointments role again provided to organisations advice on drafting revisions of Match Playing Regulations.

Darrell Holt

Darrell Holt aiming to excel at Finska, Easter 2019

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 19 Law 43

It is my pleasure to present this report to the Association. Volume 25 of Law 43 for the 2018–19 season comprised seven issues, one each month from September 2018 to February 2019 plus a “bonus” Easter 2019 issue to coincide with the Biennial Easter exchange with SACUSA, which was hosted by the VCAUSA this year. The first six of these issues were published as an email attachment one day or so prior to the respective Cricket Victoria (CV) Training and Development (T&D) night, sent out by the CV Administration Manager, (initially Alan Hale and later Nicholas Powell), to the whole umpiring panel email list, and likewise by our Association Secretary, Gerry Schembri, to his additional membership list. A similar procedure was followed for the Easter 2019 issue, just a few days prior to the Easter weekend. Gerry has also been responsible for uploading each issue to our Association website, http://vcausa.vic.cricket.com.au, where all copies of Law 43 dating back to Volume 21 from season 2014–15 are now available electronically, via the menu item Law 43. Only a required minimum of 10 hard copies have been printed by CV and posted to those members who do not have email or who specifically requested a hard copy. For the Easter issue, our Umpiring and Coach Education manager, Jason Leonard-Scott offered to produce 40 hard copies so that these could be made available especially to our South Australian visitors during the Easter exchange. Sincere thanks to Alan, Nicholas and Jason for generously maintaining this service in relation to the distribution of the newsletter. The additional outlet for each issue of Law 43 to the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Library, commenced in season 2017–18, has continued throughout this past season. Also, on account of the interest in the biennial Crockett Shield on the part of the Tinetti family at Cricket Willow, copies of the Easter 2019, January/February 2017 and Easter 2017 issues were sent to Trish Tinetti, in response to her interest in articles in these issues. I understand these items are to be added to the display of Crockett memorabilia at Cricket Willow. The introduction to new panel members via the publication of a short “bio” from each of them, again served a useful purpose and thanks to all new panel member for their contributions. I must acknowledge the various authors of both the regular columns and the occasional articles which I received throughout the season. Again the regular column From the President was shared between President, Alan McCarthy, and Vice-President, Tony Ventura, on an alternate basis. My thanks to Jason Leonard-Scott for his regular column, From the Desk of the Umpire & Coach Education Manager. I must acknowledge a number of members for their contributed articles, without which our newsletter would not be the interesting read that it has been throughout this season. These contributors are Eric Kelly (Sixes Cricket in Thailand), Richard Patterson (Cricket Australia Umpire Education Manager. What is my Job?), Darrell Holt (Dan Bomford—The Third Sexcentenarian for the CV Panel), Graeme Lloyd (400 and Still Counting—Graeme Lloyd Joins the Quarternarians), Alan McCarthy (The Hound of Prahran—with apologies to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Paul Wellbourn), Geoff Joshua (A ‘Wrap-Up’ of the JLT Cup), Mattis van Eck (CA U17 Championship 2018—Queensland), Phil Gillespie (The Women’s T20 International: Australia vs New Zealand—2018), Adam Hawking (The 2018/19 Vic/SA Umpire Exchange), Chris Grant (Deaf ICC T20 World Cup—17th November to 1st December, 2018), courtesy of The Telegraph (Honouring Basil D’Olivera: a life measured in far more than runs), Matthew Hill and Vinit Mahna (The 2018/19 NZ/Vic Umpire Exchange), Dhaval Bhatt (SA/Vic Umpire Exchange—Melbourne 2018–19) and Chris Grant and Tony Medina (The 2019 National Premier T20 Championships).

20 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 It was also pleasing to be able to publish some most interesting Holiday Tales from Eric and Sandra Kelly, John Ward and my own with Jill on our trip to The Galapagos and South America. I trust we can publish further such tales in the 2019–20 volume. Another item of note this past season was the award of the inaugural VCAUSA/CV Scholarship and many thanks to Damian Herft for reporting on the award itself and to the recipient, Luke Edwards, for his two reports on his progress during the season. Of course, being a year of the Crockett Shield, hosted by the VCAUSA, I did my best to stir up enthusiasm for this now-traditional biennial event, with a regular column entitled “The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues”. It was of interest to note that as a result of the special Easter Issue, there has been a suggestion that such an issue, published in collaboration between the VCAUSA and SACUSA, should become a feature of future Biennial Easter exchanges. It was pleasing that it has been possible to continue the regular column, Macca’s Book Review and the invitation continues for any book reader to contribute to this column in the future. Also, Tim Wendelken’s suggestion for the new column entitled My Favourite Test Team (February 2019) certainly produced some responses which it will be of interest to summarise in the first issue for next season. Finally, I am grateful to Darrell Holt for continually forwarding to me the cricket newsletter, Playing the Game, from which interesting items can be reproduced.

Trevor Finlayson

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Steve Davis (R of centre) congratulates VCAUSA Member, Geoff The picturesque Rothenberg Town Square (see holiday tale, p 15) Dan Bomford enters The Albert Ground through a Melbourne – Geelong guard-of- Joshua, on his 50th First-Class match, witnessed by David Talalla th honour, for his 600 Premier match. (Picture courtesy Arj Giese) (See article p 7.) (extreme L) and Tony Wilds (picture courtesy AAP.) (See article p 14.) In This Issue: In This Issue: • From the Editor • From the Editor In This Issue: • …And the President • …And the Vice-President • From the Editor • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • From the Desk of the Umpire & Coach Education Manager • …And the President – Presidential Musings • The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Begins • The Inaugural VCAUSA/CV Scholarship • From the Desk of the Umpire & Coach Education Manager • Meet the New Panel Members • Dan Bomford – The Third Sexcentenarian for the CV Panel • Meet Another Two New Panel Members • Sixes Cricket in Thailand • 400 and Still Counting – Graeme Lloyd Joins the Quarternarians • The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues • Off-Season Tour Holiday – The Galapagos Islands and • Meet More New Panel Members • Cup Day BBQ Report “South American Explorer” • The Hound of Prahran (with apologies to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • CA U17 Championships - Queensland • Cricket Australia Umpire Education Manager – What is my job? and Paul Wellbourn) • Geoff Joshua Celebrates 50th First-Class Match • European River Cruise – in the Off-Season (July/August, 2018) • Another Off-Season Holiday Tale – The Wards go Bird Watching • Macca’s Book Review • Macca’s Book Review • A “Wrap-Up” of the JLT Cup • VCAUSA Calendar • Island Club Offers Free Ferry Ride, ‘Refreshments’ to Players • Macca’s Book Review • VCAUSA Items for Sale and Calendar • The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues • VCAUSA Calendar VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Vol. 25 No. 1, 2018-2019 season Vol. 25 No. 3, 2018-2019 season Vol. 25 No. 2, 2018-2019 season

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CV Umpires involved in the 2019 National Cricket Inclusion Championiships (L→R) VCAUSA victorious Crocket Shield Team and supporters in Adelaide, Easter, 2017. (Rear): Alan McCarthy, Chaitanya Rajhansa, Jeff Diamond-Smith, Ash Barrow, The coveted Crockett Shield, presented by Bob Crockett’s son, J.M. (See article, “The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues” (p 13) and Expressions Andrew Chatten, Chris Ive, Bill Sheahan. (Front): Jamie Wyatt, Trevor Finlayson, Crockett in 1947, for the biennial cricket match between teams from the of Interest for Easter 2019 Form (p 15)) (Picture courtesy Damian Herft) At the toss for the Final in the Deaf ICC T20 World Cup - India vs Sri Lanka Daryl Cox (Match Referee), Glenn Schache, Michael Clements. (Absent): Chris VCAUA (now VCAUSA) and the SACUA (now SACUSA). (See article p 13.) (L→R): Sodumo Abongile (SA), Indian Captain, Imran Sheikh, Stefan Grant, Swapnil Awekar. (See article p 16.) (Picture courtesy Cricket Australia Picowski (Deaf ICC Chairman), Sri Lanka Captain, Gamidu Malcolm, Chris Match Officials Team.) In This Issue: In This Issue: Grant and Third Umpire, Senat Nandiweera (SL) (See article p 6.) In This Issue: • From the Editor • From the Editor In This Issue: • From the Editor • …And the President – Presidential Musings • …And the Vice-President • From the Editor • …And the Vice-President • From the Desk of the Umpire & Coach Education Manager • From the Desk of the Umpire & Coach Education Manager • …And the President – Presidential Musings • From the Desk of the Umpire & Coach Education Manager • SA/Vic Umpire Exchange – Melbourne 2018-19 • The 2018/19 VCAUSA/CV Scholarship Report – Part 1 • From the Desk of the Umpire & Coach Education Manager • My Favourite Test Team • Meet a Recent Recruit to the CV Panel from South Australia • Meet Another New Panel Members • Deaf ICC T20 World Cup – 17th November to 1st December, 2018 • 2018/19 NZ/Vic Empire Exchange • The 2019 National Premier T20 Championships • MCC Announces Plans to Amend ‘Beamer’ Law • Meet the Final New Panel Member for 2018-19 • VCAUSA Restaurant Night • The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues • The Women’s T20 Internationals: Australia vs New Zealand – 2018 • CA Match Officials Reach Milestones • Rumblings on BBL Umpire Standards Continue • Social Cricket – VCAUSA vs Mount Waverley Vets • US Bowler Receives Warning Over Send-Off • Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke – symptoms and treatment • The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues • 2018-19 NZ/Vic Umpire Exchange (cont’d) • 2018/19 Vic/SA Umpire Exchange • Honouring Basil D’Oliveira: A life measured in far more than runs • 2019 National Cricket Inclusion Championships • The 2018/19 VCAUSA/CV Scholarship Report – Part 2 • The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues • ‘Ordinary’ Umpiring Misses Multiple Foot-Fault No-Balls • What happens if You are Called to a Protest Hearing? • My Favourite Test Team • Macca’s Book Review • The 2019 Crockett Shield Mission Continues • Annual MUCC Business Breakfast • Female Umpires Feature in Aussie State PL Grand Finals • International Referee Leaves Sri Lankan Selector Panel • Macca’s Book Review • Macca’s Book Review • A Cricket Quiz • VCAUSA Calendar • VCAUSA Calendar • Letters to the Editor • Macca’s Book Review • VCAUSA Calendar VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Vol. 25 No. 5, 2018-2019 season Vol. 25 No. 7, 2018-2019 season Vol. 25 No. 4, 2018-2019 season Vol. 25 No. 6, 2018-2019 season

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VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 21 Social Media

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vicumpires/ Season 2018–19 has seen steady growth in use of our Facebook page, with a deliberate focus to engage our audience via meaningful content. There have been posts about key appointments, photos of our social events and games, achievements of our members and general stories of interest, but there are still opportunities to improve further. The Facebook page is our only Social Media information source, and we’ll keep up the focus next season as we use this as one of the methods to distribute information to our followers. The number of people who ‘like’ our Facebook page has grown to 450—which is a significant uplift from 303 in Sept 2017 and then 381 in May 2018. Our audience comprises of 88% male and 12% female—with followers in Australia, India, Pakistan, UK, Bangladesh, South Africa, New Zealand, UAE and Sri Lanka. The post that attracted our biggest audience was the story at the start of the year wishing all umpires good luck on the start of the season, and especially to Dan Bomford prior to his 600th match. This post reached 1,150 people and generated 33 likes/comments. Our age demographic split is unsurprising for Social Media with the largest groups in the 18–34 range, followed by evenly spread groups from 35 to 54yo. We obviously have umpires and families on this page, but we also have a few players, ex-players, ex-umpires from here and interstate, as well as general followers of cricket. Providing information in a timely manner has always proved a challenge, but this year there was a focus to inform about representative appointments, milestones such as the above-mentioned post about Dan’s 600th as well as Darrell Holt’s 650th match and most of our representative (Cricket Australia) appointment. Easter 2019 proved popular on the Facebook page with hundreds of photos and lots of engagement, and this was followed up with another popular post about our Presentation Night, that reached 400 people and generated 188 engagements. As usual, the spread of information about our Facebook page will only enhance if you help promote our page. You can do this by inviting your Facebook friends to ‘like’ our page, and occasionally add comments/likes to it. Promotion brings awareness, and awareness brings better content, so if there’s any specific information that you’d like to see on the Facebook page, please let Damian Herft or Luke Edwards know. If we can do this, awareness of our page will increase, knowledge of cricket (and umpiring in particular) will increase, and cricket will be the winner.

Damian Herft

22 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 The 2018-19 CV–VCAUSA Umpire Scholarship

The inaugural Cricket Victoria and VCAUSA Scholarship Award was presented to Luke Edwards at the 2018 Victorian Umpires Seminar in September training day. The award of $500 is intended to provide Cricket Victoria Premier Umpire Panel members with early exposure to high performance officiating. The composition of the scholarship has been developed to provide access to high performance officiating within Cricket Australia, thus developing an additional step in the Cricket Victoria pathway program. Under an agreement between Victorian members of the National Umpires Panel, the CV Umpire and Coach Education Manager, Jason Leonard-Scott and the VCAUSA, the scholarship comprised: • Cricket Victoria polo shirt and tracksuit top • Training and development session on preparation with the Cricket Australia umpire • Off field observations by a Cricket Australia educator which includes: Supplementary Match Referee – Attend a venue/ground inspection with the • Off/on field mentoring by members of the PCT at a Sheffield Shield match National Umpires Panel (NUP) or State – Attend a dinner with the PCT to have Umpires Panel (SUP) throughout the season a greater understanding of preparation • Training and development on 3rd umpire roles requirements at First Class level and responsibilities, which include: – Attend day one of the Shield match to – Opportunity to observe the 3rd umpire observe the PCT and discuss learnings during a BBL match around preparation. – Pre-match briefing with the director • Mentoring session by a CA match referee to – Participate with post-match proceedings discuss the roles and expectations of the match with the PCT referee. The VCAUSA agreed to donate the sum of $500 to be applied to the costs of education, training, equipment and travel costs of the successful recipient. The established criteria to receive the award are: • A current member of the Cricket Victoria • Commitment to health and fitness Umpires Panel • Minimum of 2 years umpiring in Premier • A member of the VCAUSA for at least 2 years Cricket • Positive attitude and good work ethic • Identified by the Cricket Victoria Umpire Manager, in consultation with the VCAUSA, as • A self-starter who is accountable for their own having suitable potential for high performance actions and development officiating The minimum education requirements are: • Must have completed the CA Community • Undertake any further professional Officiating Accreditation course development during the year as identified and required by Cricket Victoria • Must have successfully completed the CA Representative Officiating Accreditation • Be prepared to accept professional mentoring course, or be enrolled and working towards from an experienced member of Cricket completing it Victoria

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 23 The ongoing practical requirements during the season were: • The scholar to draft an annual development • Scholarship holder to provide twice yearly plan, with the assistance of the Cricket Victoria updates to VCAUSA via written submission to Umpires Manager to guide how he/she will Law43 magazine, detailing their activities and focus his/her development effort across the progress season • Copies of the observations and performance • Scholarship holder to meet with Cricket assessments from the games they umpire Victoria Umpire Manager at the Umpire will be kept by Cricket Victoria as a way of Manager’s discretion to discuss his/her assessing their progress and development progress Writing his final report for Law 43, Luke Edwards remarked as follows: As this is my last report as the inaugural recipient of the VCAUSA/CV Scholarship, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank those who have been a part of it and, in particular, David Talalla and Damian Herft for the unprecedented level of access afforded to me. I should also like to thank the National Panel umpires, the VCAUSA and the CV Umpiring Department for organising this opportunity and I look forward to the next recipient being announced before the start of the next season.

The inaugural Scholarship Award Certificate

Luke in action at square leg

24 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Cricket Victoria Season Review: Umpire & Coach Education Manager

Just like that, season 2018–19 is in the books! It’s fair to say that my first full season in the Manager’s role has seen some challenges, successes and learning opportunities. I’m particularly proud of the progress the panel have made this season. Overall, the captains have rated the group higher in all areas.

number ABCDEFGHIJK ave of reports ALL 2017/18 3067 2.33 2.34 2.33 2.35 2.29 2.27 2.30 2.31 2.30 192 2.12 2.31 Grades 2018/19 2666 2.40 2.43 2.41 2.46 2.35 2.28 2.34 2.37 2.37 203 2.09 2.38 change 0.07 0.09 0.08 0.11 0.06 0.01 0.04 0.06 0.07 0.07

This is testament to the effort and energy everyone has contributed to preparation, communication and the team-first attitude. On an individual grade basis, the Third XI (+0.01) & Fourth XI (+0.01) panels remained essentially steady whilst the First XI (+0.22) showed outstanding growth to average 2.50 as a group! The disappointing result was the Second XI which decreased by 0.10. These changes may be attributed to many and varied reasons, which we will unpack as a panel in the lead-up to next season. Thanks go to the mentors, off field observers and umpires for their support of the MOS system which will be expanded in the future. Congratulations go to all our Grand Final umpires across the season in all formats:

Youth Premier League Under 14 Female: Sarah Fishley & Jeff Diamond-Smith Under 14 Male: Colin Hall & Russell Turner Under 16 Male: Dan Bomford & Tony Medina Under 17 Female: Bill Sheahan & Samy Muthugounder Under 18 Male: Darrell Holt & Nick Frampton

Premier Cricket Firsts: Women’s: Gaurav Bawa & Nick Frampton (3rd: Jamie Wyatt) Men’s: Phil Gillespie & Geoff Joshua (3rd: David Shepard)

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 25 Seconds: Women’s : James Watson & Alfred Gaughan (3rd: Kim Faulkner) Men’s: Mick Nolan & Russell Turner (3rd: Tim Wendelken) Thirds: Men’s: Lisa McCabe & Malcolm Gunn (3rd: Glenn Schache) Fourths: Men’s: Andre Conradie & Jeff Diamond-Smith (3rd: Malcolm Wood)

Premier T/20 Firsts: Women’s: Gaurav Bawa & Luke Edwards (3rd: Courtney Lai) Super Slam: Greg Azzopardi & Daryl Brigham (3rd: Chris Grant) Seconds: Women’s: Samy Muthugounder & Sarah Fishley (3rd: Nick Frampton) The Umpire of the Season awards posed a difficult process. Selecting the umpire of the year in each grade, as well as the inaugural Isherwood trophy for Best Representative Umpire was a very pleasant problem to have … more on this later. At the recent Ryder/Paisley night, I was very pleased to award Colin Hall with the Umpire Recognition Award. It was fair to say Colin was surprised and very humbled to achieve this award. Well deserved, Colin. The Crockett Shield defence at Easter was a huge achievement. The weather looked after us and we got a great game in. Outstanding performances by all involved, especially captain courageous John Richards and Stephen Pitts for their outstanding 7th wicket partnership to get us over the line in a very tense chase. Exchanges were held with New Zealand and South Australia. Many thanks to Matt Robertson, Mark Malmberg and Adam Hawking for representing Victorian Premier Cricket with such distinction. We welcomed Michael Hill, Dhaval Bhatt and Vinit Manha to Melbourne as well. End of Season Interviews, somewhat worryingly (but unnecessarily so) called “exit interviews” were completed. Whilst voluntary, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with 62 umpires, discussing their progress and helping set realistic goals for the coming seasons. Our mentors played a significant role in season 2018–19. These we referred to at each T&D. It was interesting to note that the report/caution data was almost identical this season. The significant change being the recognition of behaviour as ‘reportable’ rather than just a ‘caution’.

Reports Cautions Total 2017/18 5 84 89 2018/19 22 62 84

I’d like to think that this is because we’ve remembered that “The behaviour we ignore is the behaviour we approve”. Very few captains commented on poor explanations and there were more comments from them about clear and courageous decision making under pressure. Well done all.

26 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Recognition of achievement, particularly upon retirement, is an important aspect of being a Premier Cricket panel member. I’d like to acknowledge the following umpires who have indicated they wish to step away from the panel: Graham Slater (#483): 304 matches David Shepard (#498): 120 matches Jason Mistry (#519): 74 matches Ian Leach (#525): 153 matches Sudhakar Balreddygari (#529): 63 matches James Watson (#533): 213 matches Nick Ferns (#545): 97 matches Stuart Black: 85 matches Jason Veale: 54 matches Prem Sinha: 12 matches Congratulations go to the following Umpire of the Year award winners: 1st XI: Chris Grant 2nd XI: Mick Nolan 3rd XI: Lisa McCabe 4th XI: Jeff Diamond-Smith Isherwood Trophy for the best representative umpire: Shawn Craig Sadly, one of our members passed away in July. Jason Whalley (#542) moved to North-Eastern Victoria with his family prior to the start of the season. Jason continued to umpire Premier Matches (YPL, pre-season matches) whilst focusing on becoming an active and valuable part of the Wangaratta & District CA umpiring family. He stood in 129 premier matches and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Vale Jason. Finally, on a much happier note, congratulations go to Shawn Craig who has been elevated to the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires for season 2019–20. It’s a testament to your hard work and dedication. I’m sure you’ll do a fantastic job. See you all at SinS on September 21 & 22!

Jason Leonard-Scott

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 27 Umpires’ Advisers

The following Cricket Victoria umpires acted as Advisers for the Cricket Associations listed below during the 2018–19 season:

Metropolitan Associations: Cricket Southern Bayside Paul Jensen (VCAUSA member) Dandenong District Cricket Association Tony Medina (VCAUSA member) Eastern Cricket Association Dan Bomford (VCAUSA member) Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association Greg Azzopardi (VCAUSA member) Gisborne District Cricket Association Mick Nolan (VCAUSA member) Mercantile Cricket Association Paul Baleisa North West Metro Cricket Association Darrell Holt (VCAUSA member) Eric Kelly (VCAUSA member) Ringwood District Cricket Association Graeme Lloyd Victorian Sunday Cricket Association Vivek Kumar (VCAUSA member) Williamstown District Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

Regional Associations: Geelong Cricket Association Bill Sheahan Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association Jason Leanoard-Scott (VCAUSA member)

28 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Vale—Bill Guelen and Jason Whalley

The VCAUSA was saddened to learn of the recent passing of two of its past members. Bill Guelen was the first grade scorer for Dandenong Cricket Club. Bill passed away on 28th May 2019, aged 65. He commenced scoring in Victorian Premier Cricket in season 2010–11 and scored a total of 149 matches including 46 in first grade. In an email to the VCAUSA, DCC Secretary Liz Williamson wrote: Dandenong has indeed lost a great clubman in Bill. Bill will be sorely missed at the club. Although he was a quiet man he was always around willing to lend a helping hand and the boys did miss him this year in the scorebox. Jason Whalley passed away on 3rd July 2019 after a sudden illness. Jason joined the Cricket Victoria umpire’s panel in season 2010–11 and umpired a total of 129 Premier matches across all grades. In 2018 Jason moved to Wangaratta where he was involved in the local cricket community, and also stood as the 2019 Federal candidate for Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party in the electorate of Indi. The VCAUSA extends its sincere condolences to both families.

Bill Guelen Jason Whalley

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 29 Gerry Schembri—Life Member

At the 2018 Annual General Meeting, Gerry Schembri was presented with Life Membership of our Association. Gerry has been a member for 12 years, first being appointed to the Cricket Victoria panel of umpires, and joining the Association, in 2006–07.

Executive Positions Gerry has contributed to the smooth operation of Association administration whilst a member of the Committee of Management. He has been on the Committee for nine consecutive years since first joining it in 2009–10. He has contributed to management, freely giving his time in the following capacities: • Treasurer 2009–10 to 2012–13 • Vice President 2015–16 and 2016–17 (four consecutive terms) (two consecutive terms) • President 2013–14 and 2014–15 • Secretary 2017–18 (two consecutive terms)

Biennial Easter Event Gerry has been on the Committee during a time that the Association Easter management team has been developed, and he has been the Association Convenor for the biennial Easter event in conjunction with the South Australian Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (SACUSA) for several events—a time and effort consuming role. Gerry has been instrumental in strengthening the ties between the two Associations, working closely with his good friend Lynton Donisthorpe of SACUSA, even to the point of developing an inter-Association meeting during the off years. Members from both Associations have noted an increase in participation in recent times including a greater level of inclusiveness at functions including pre and post event communication. The members note that this is attributable to Gerry’s involvement. Communication with his fellow Association members, treating them respectfully and inclusively, is one of Gerry’s strengths.

Loyalty and Commitment Gerry has always been a loyal supporter of the VCAUSA, entering discussion (and leading discussion when he was President) at meetings. He has shown a high level of dedication to the Association and its policies, and has publicly demonstrated his commitment to Association events and the Committee of Management. Gerry was awarded the prestigious Robin Bailhache Commitment award for his commitment over several years, but specifically for the 2016–17 year in which he was a member of the Association Easter management team and the Association Easter Convenor. The 2016–17 biennial Easter event was conducted in Adelaide, and was a particularly successful social event. The VCAUSA participated with many Association members, partners and families attending. The award of Life Membership acknowledges Gerry’s involvement, contribution, valuable service and loyalty to our Association and is a thoroughly well-deserved honour..

30 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Members’ Milestones

Congratulations are extended to scorers and umpires who reached the following milestones during season 2018–19. Certificates are traditionally presented by the Association for 100 Cricket Victoria games (including Senior matches) and all further multiples of 50.

1300 Cricket Victoria Games 150 Cricket Victoria Games Mike Walsh Gaurav Bawa Vincent Borg Shawn Craig Alfred Gaughan 800 Cricket Victoria Games Craig Reece Courtney Lai Ian Leach Scott Olufson Stephen Pitts 650 Cricket Victoria Games John Richards John Walker James Higgs Darrell Holt Jamie Wyatt 600 Cricket Victoria Games Dan Bomford Shane Herbert 100 Cricket Victoria Games Greg Azzopardi Daryl Brigham 550 Cricket Victoria Games Jason Leanoard-Scott Anthony Medina Jim Hamilton Glenn Schache David Shepard 450 Cricket Victoria Games Lou Tenace Tim Wendelken John Collins 50 Cricket Victoria Games 400 Cricket Victoria Games Jeff Beaumont Will Downey Graeme Lloyd Rod McKinnon Chris Grant Sydney Sysktus David Missen Mattis van Eck Paul Wellbourn 350 Cricket Victoria Games Anthony Wilson Tony Ventura First XI Milestones 300 Cricket Victoria Games Bill Sheahan (450) Brad Davies (150) Alan Britton Chris James Wayne Ross (100) Greg Azzopardi (50) Graham Slater First 1st XI Game 250 Cricket Victoria Games Will Downey Nick Frampton Dean Jones George Vajda Courtney Lai Luke Uthenwold

200 Cricket Victoria Games Senior Level Milestone Allan Dendle Phil Gillespie Geoff Joshua—150 Senior Career Games James Watson John Ward—200 Senior Career Games

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 31 Senior Level Appointments: 2018–19

VCAUSA members offer their congratulations to colleagues who were chosen to umpire or score in senior level matches during the 2018–19 season. The summary provided below is gathered from the official Cricket Victoria appointments lists and from information supplied by scorers and club administrators, and include TV umpire appointments.

Scorers Test Kevin O’Neill (1), Craig Reece (1) ODI Jim Hamilton (1), James Higgs (1) Sheffield Shield Glenn Davey (1), Jim Hamilton (2), James Higgs (1), Janet Howard (3), Kevin O’Neill (1), Craig Reece (2), Mike Walsh (3) List A * Chris Doyle (1), Jim Hamilton (1), Janet Howard (2), Kevin O’Neill (1), Craig Reece (1), Mike Walsh (2) Other matches ** Shelley Baulch (7), Glenn Davey (6), Chris Doyle (8), Georgie Dwyer (6), Jim Hamilton (12), James Higgs (8), Janet Howard (3), Natasha Noblett (8), Kevin O’Neill (3), Craig Reece (1), Stephanie Shaw (4), Mike Walsh (12) Umpires ODI Shawn Craig (6), Phil Gillespie (9) Sheffield Shield Shawn Craig (5), Phillip Gillespie (5), Geoff Joshua (6), David Shepard (1), John Ward (6) Other matches ** Greg Azzopardi (10), Daryl Brigham (15), Shawn Craig (19), Phillip Gillespie (19), Dale Ireland (12), Geoff Joshua (19), David Shepard (19), Mattis van Eck (10), John Ward (15) * List A includes ODD, and tour matches which are not First Class ** Other matches include—State 2nd XI, Futures league, tour matches which are not List A, Women’s ODI, WNCL, WT20, international and interstate T20, WBBL and BBL

David Shepard – List A debut JLT match

32 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 VCAUSA 2019 Presentation Dinner

Another season closed with our Annual Presentation dinner and reflecting back on the season with lots of stories, banter and gloating on winning the Crockett Shield again. The dinner was the largest attended by members and partners with around 75 people, which is great to see, including members of the Isherwood family to present the inaugural Ray Isherwood Perpetual Representative Umpire award. During the evening, awards were presented to the best performing umpires in Victorian Premier Cricket. The audience heard a brief address from the President of the VCAUSA Alan McCarthy and CV Umpire and Coach Education Manager, Jason Leonard-Scott. The guest speaker on the night was current Victorian selector and Frankston Peninsula coach, Keith Jansz. The 2018–19 award recipients from the evening are: Robin Bailhache Commitment Award—Phil Gillespie Ray Isherwood Perpetual Representative Umpire award—Shawn Craig. Jim Phillips 1st XI Medal—Chris Grant Dave Elder 2nd XI Medal—Mick Nolan Ron Wright 3rd XI Medal—Lisa McCabe Andrew Barlow 4th XI Medal—Jeff Diamond-Smith Cameron Scorer of the Year Medal—Shane Herbert (Northcote CC) Congratulations to all award winners and to all CV umpires and scorers on a successful 2018–19 season. I would also like to thank Gerry Schembri for his great organisation of the dinner. On a personal note, with myself missing last year’s dinner due to being hospitalised and my daughter filling the void and providing a great report for last year’s Annual Report which I greatly thank her for, I felt a great deal of happiness with all the get well wishes I received.

Rod McKinnon

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 33 Congratulations

The congratulations of the VCAUSA are extended to: • Shawn Craig on winning the inaugural • Alissa Sharp (Plenty Valley CC) on winning Ray Isherwood Representative Umpire of the Women’s Premier 2nd XI T20 Player of the Year award the Season Award • Phil Gillespie on winning the Robin • Tahlia Simpson (Carlton–Brunswick CC) on Bailhache Commitment Award winning the June Cole Award for Best First Year Player in Women’s Premier 1st XI • Chris Grant on winning the Jim Phillips Medal for 1st XI Umpire of the Year • Matt Robertson and Mark Malmberg on being selected for the New Zealand Umpire • Mick Nolan on winning the Dave Elder Exchange program Medal for 2nd XI Umpire of the Year • Adam Hawking on being selected for the • Lisa McCabe on winning the Ron Wright South Australia Umpire Exchange program Medal for 3rd XI Umpire of the Year • Shawn Craig, Phillip Gillespie, Geoff Joshua, • Jeff Diamond-Smith on winning the Andy John Ward and David Shepard on being Barlow Medal for 4th XI Umpire of the Year selected to officiate at First Class and • Shane Herbert on winning the Cameron BBL levels Medal for Scorer of the Year • Shawn Craig on being elevated to the • Colin Hall on receiving Cricket Victoria’s Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpiring Service Recognition Award Umpires in May 2019 • Umpires and scorers for officiating in • Dan Bomford and Will Downey on being milestone Cricket Victoria matches appointed to umpire the Regional Big Bash • Brett Forsyth (Dandenong CC) on winning Grand Final on the MCG the Jack Ryder Medal • Greg Azzopardi, Daryl Brigham, Dale • Amy Yates (Melbourne CC) on winning the Ireland, Mattis van Eck, Lisa McCabe and Una Paisley Medal Sarah Fishley on being selected to officiate at Championships/Carnivals, Futures League, • Daniel Meddings (St Kilda CC); Thomas WNCL and WBBL matches Vanderslik and Shane Giese (Melbourne CC) the respective winners of the 2nd XI, 3rd XI • Ash Barrow, Alan McCarthy, Glenn Schache, and 4th XI Player of the Season awards Bill Sheahan and Jamie Wyatt on their NICC Grand Final appointments • Alissa Sharp (Plenty Valley CC) on winning the Sue Woolcock Award for Women’s • Dale Ireland on being appointed to umpire the Premier 2nd XI Player of the Season Cricket Australia Under 18 Male Grand Final • Sophie Day (Plenty Valley CC) on winning the Women’s Premier 1st XI T20 Player of the Season Award

34 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Premier Grand Final Umpires • The Men’s 1st XI Final umpires: Phillip • The Women’s 2nd XI Final umpires: Alfred Gillespie and Geoff Joshua (Reserve: David Gaughan and James Watson (Reserve: Kim Shepard) Faulkner) • The Women’s 1st XI Final umpires: Gaurav • The Men’s 3rd XI Final umpires: Malcolm Bawa and Nick Frampton (Reserve: Jamie Gunn and Lisa McCabe (Reserve: Glenn Wyatt) Schache) • The Men’s 2nd XI Final umpires: Mick • The Men’s 4th XI Final umpires: Andre Nolan and Russell Turner (Reserve: Tim Conradie and Jeff Diamond-Smith Wendelken) (Reserve: Malcolm Wood)

Youth Premier League Grand Final Umpires • Under 18 Male: Nick Frampton and Darrell • Under 14 Male: Colin Hall and Russell Holt Turner • Under 17 Female: Samy Muthugounder and • Under 14 Female: Jeff Diamond-Smith and Bill Sheahan Sarah Fishley • Under 16 Male: Dan Bomford and Tony Medina

Premier T20 and Super Slam Grand Final Umpires • Women’s 1st XI: Gaurav Bawa and Luke • Men’s Super Slam: Greg Azzopardi and Edwards (Reserve: Courtney Lai) Daryl Brigham (Reserve: Chris Grant) • Renegades Conference: Ron Birch and Daryl • Women’s 2nd XI: Sarah Fishley and Samy Brigham Muthugounder (Reserve: Nick Fram,pton) • Stars Conference: Greg Azopardi and Mattis van Eck

Women’s Premiers • The Melbourne CC on winning the Premier • The Melbourne CC on winning the Premier 1st XI One Day Premiership 2nd XI One Day Premiership • The Dandenong CC on winning the Premier • The Box Hill CC on winning the Premier 1st XI T20 Premiership 2nd XI T20 Premiership

Men’s Premiers • The Carlton CC for winning the Premier 1st • The Carlton CC for winning the Premier XI pennant 4th XI pennant • The Melbourne University CC for winning • The Dandenong CC on winning the Vic the Premier 2nd XI pennant Super Slam T20 pennant • The Melbourne University CC for winning the Premier 3rd XI pennant

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 35 Club Awards • The Essendon CC on winning the Men’s • Glenn Arnup (Melbourne CC) curator, Premier JA Seitz Club Championship Albert Ground on winning the Grounds Award—Main Ovals • The Prahran CC on winning the Men’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award • Scott West (Melbourne CC) curator, Beaumaris SC on winning the Grounds • Melbourne CC on winning the Women’s Award—3rds and 4ths Ovals Club Championship • The Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC on winning the Women’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award

Milestone Certificate presentations, November 2018 T&D

36 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Easter In Melbourne 2019—Convenor’s Report

Easter exchange visits between our Association and the South Australian Umpires and Scorers’ Association (SACUSA) date back to 1931 with exchange visits held every second year. This year the programme of events incorporated the 41st match between the two umpiring and scoring associations with members of the VCAUSA hosting the visitors in Melbourne. The official program of activities over the Easter weekend included: Good Friday 19th April: Welcome Dinner • Ballroom, Novotel Glen Waverley. • Buffet dinner and drinks commenced at 6:30pm. • Introduction to the Victorian and SA cricket teams. Easter Saturday 20th April: VCAUSA v SACUSA Cricket Match • At KM Reedy Reserve, Hampton Park. • Match commenced at main oval (turf pitch) at 10:30am, 40 overs each side. • Light lunch including soft drinks was served from 12:45pm. Saturday Evening 20th April: Presentation Dinner Dance • Ballroom, Novotel Glen Waverley. • Three course plated dinner and drinks, commenced 7.00pm. • Presentation of awards, trophies and R.M. Crockett Shield throughout. Easter Sunday 21st April: Family Day and KC Butler Trophy Competition • FINSKA teams competition outdoors at Glen Waverley Bowls Club from 11:00am. • Spit roast carvery lunch was served at 1:00pm. • Drinks (soft and alcohol) were provided throughout the day. • Joint Committee meeting at Eureka Room, Novotel hotel at 4:00pm. Easter Monday 22nd April: Farewell Breakfast • Breakfast served from 7:30am at Oakleigh Room, Novotel hotel. • Final speeches & farewell. This Easter, the host state faced the difficult challenge of trying to find a suitable cricket ground very late in the year and then hoping that Melbourne’s unpredictable weather would not spoil the party. Thankfully our Committee of Management was able to secure an excellent ground and facility in Hampton Park that is used solely for cricket and a turf pitch was able to be prepared. The match was played in glorious autumn weather with temperatures reaching 30 degrees. The two evening functions received good support with 70 and 85 people attending on the respective two nights and the master of ceremonies on both nights was our own Eric Kelly who did a fantastic job. Congratulations to team captain John Richards and all the playing members of the VCAUSA team who successfully retained the prized R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield on Easter Saturday and to Trevor Finlayson (umpire) and Alan Britton (scorer) for their respective efforts. On Sunday, it was the South Australians who won the most number of FINSKA games

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 37 to win the 10th competition for the Keith C. Butler memorial trophy. This was a Scandinavian outdoor game that catered for all ages with lots of fun and laughter to be heard during the afternoon. On the Saturday night, current Victorian holder of the Skull award, Rod McKinnon was very pleased to hand the bat over to Shane Roberts of SA. I would like to acknowledge the attendance and participation of the following VCAUSA members including associate and life members at Easter: Luke Edwards, Trevor Finlayson, Alan McCarthy, John Collins, Gerry Schembri, Dan Bomford, Rod McKinnon, Tony Ventura, Darrell Holt Eric Kelly, Ashley Barrow Peter Hooper, Cyril Andrews Chris Allan, Glenn Cumming John Richards, Greg Azzopardi Damian Herft, Glenn Schache Jamie Wyatt, Stephen Pitts Mattis van Eck, Paul Welbourn Glenn Davey, Courtney Lai Paul Jensen, Robin Bailhache, Alan Britton—First Easter, Luke Utenwoldt— First Easter for VCAUSA, Phil Gillespie—First Easter, Dale Ireland—First Easter, Jason Leonard-Scott—First Easter, Rob Sturgeon—First Easter, Chris Doyle—First Easter, Kim Faulkner—First Easter It was also pleasing to have support for this traditional Easter event from spouses and partners of attending members as well as some children and other family members. I would like to acknowledge Bernadette and David Bomford, Jill Richards, Sylvie Schembri, Sue McCarthy and Liz and Tony Trist for their volunteer work on Saturday afternoon. A special note of thanks to my fellow members of the Easter sub-committee, Trevor Finlayson, John Collins and John Richards for their vision and hard work over two years. It was mainly through the efforts of Alan McCarthy and his local club connections that the excellent playing ground and facility at Hampton Park was able to be secured. Our committee was able to work co-operatively with Lynton Donisthorpe from SACUSA in the lead up to the event to ensure that Easter plans were communicated effectively throughout. Thanks also to Damian Herft for acting as our official photographer and to our selectors Alan McCarthy, John Richards and Tony Ventura for arranging cricket net training sessions and pre match responsibilities. The embroidered playing shirts were again organised by John and Suzanne Collins. Retaining the Crockett Shield in a close and entertaining match was the highlight of the weekend but the real winner was cricket fellowship between umpires, scorers and family members of both State Associations. Easter 2021 will be held in Adelaide and will mark the 90th year of this traditional and unique event between our two associations.

Gerry Schembri, VCAUSA Easter 2019 Convenor

Easter 2019—The Crockett Shield Match Report

Following the Good Friday Night Welcome Dinner, the Easter match was played at KM Reedy Reserve Hampton Park. A perfect day was presented by the weather gods with the ground and facilities were in superb condition. Thanks and hats off to the VCAUSA president Alan Mc Carthy for organising the venue. Trevor Finlayson (VCAUSA) and Bruce Stribley (SACUSA) umpired with Alan Britton (VCAUSA) and Neil Ricketts (SACUSA) scorers. At the dinner both captains introduced the two sides to compete for the 2019 (41st) edition of the Crocket Shield. Now rumour has it that after the announcement of the VCAUSA side without the names Brne and Brigham (previous stars for VCAUSA) some of the SACUSA players confidence rose to the point that they thought: No Brne or Brigham playing, No VCAUSA.

38 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 One SACUSA player who shall remain nameless (Michael Williamson) was gloating that they were a “sure thing” to win the game this year, as those two players were the only players that performed in the previous two encounters and without them VCAUSA didn’t have much talent left. This confidence carried through to the start of the game. At the toss a new concept was introduced at the suggestion of the SACUSA president, Ed Branson. This was that an official “tosser” should toss the coin, someone who had allegiance to both states. So the perfect person to fit the bill was Paul Welbourn and he was elected the tosser. Dhaval Bhatt (SACUSA captain) called correctly and had no hesitation to bat first. SACUSA confidence was now sky high as normally who wins the toss wins the game. But hang on, this pitch didn’t look a typical late April pitch that has been served up in the past and looked like it would play truly all day. That’s the feeling we Victorians had before the start of play. The VCAUSA took the field with four debutants: Dale Ireland, Jason Leonard-Scott, Rob Sturgeon (umpire members) and Chris Doyle (scorer member). The VCAUSA were off to a terrific start due to the opening bowlers Mattis van Eck and Luke Edwards. Mick Sheppard was out to a magnificent catch taken by Dale Ireland (2nd slip) off the bowling of Mattis van Eck. M. Singh and A. Drosd came and went in fairly quick succession, SACUSA were 3/13 off 13 overs. Two wickets to van Eck and one wicket to Chris Doyle who had just replaced Mattis van Eck after his fine spell. In came Craig Thomas, first ball he faced off Doyle was an inside edge onto his shoe which rebounded and hit the off stump, VCAUSA players got excited however the bail wasn’t dislodged and therefore not out. Was this to be Craig’s lucky day? David Little was dismissed by Chris Doyle, SACUSA were 4/28 and in a bit of bother. At drinks SACUSA were hanging on at 4/46. C. Thomas and A. Narwal put on an excellent 72 run partnership when Narwal was bowled by Glenn Davey with the score at 5/100 in the 29th over. This partnership breaks the record for SACUSA 5th wicket all time, which was held by A.Crafter and W.Penley (69 runs—1977). Then another healthy partnership between C. Thomas and M. Williamson saw the score to 6/149 in the 39th over when Craig finally was out off the bowling of Chris Doyle. Craig’s innings of 90 the fourth highest ever score for both sides included 6 fours and 6 sixes, which even he would admit had a bit of luck. I can remember at least six chances (3 dropped catches that should have been taken ended in 3 sixes and a run out chance that all the Victorians thought was out as Craig’s bat was still in the air after a spectacular bit of fielding by Courtney Lai off his own bowling). M. Williamson and T. Ambepitiya finished off the innings, SACUSA 6/156 off 40 overs. The VCAUSA bowled well to keep the SACUSA to a manageable score with thanks to the medium pace attack of Chris Doyle, Mattis van Eck and Glenn Davey who shared the wickets. A special mention goes to Luke Edwards who did perk up and came back on after he had to leave the field due to illness and bowled a second spell of 2 overs at the end and bowled quite economically. I must say that the fielding did let us down a bit, something to work on for next time. Rumour has it that the Victorians will have some fielding practice included at future T&D meetings which are held at the Junction oval in an attempt to improve our fielding. The SACUSA boys were still upbeat about their batting performance as they thought it was a winning score (going on their 2 previous performances). The Victorians were still quietly confident that a winning score was still achievable. A great lunch was served up, with thanks to the organising party. Courtney Lai and Dale Ireland opened the inning for the VCAUSA. With some tight bowling by the SACUSA opening bowlers and stubborn resistance by the openers the VCAUSA were 1/28 in the 9th over when Ireland was out. Greg Azzopardi came and went for a duck, VCAUSA 2/28. Jamie Wyatt was next in, promoted in the batting order due to some excellent lead in form. He ran himself out, VCAUSA 3/39 off 13 overs. In came Jason Leonard-Scott and he looked the part until he was given out LBW, VCAUSA 4/47. At the drinks break (20 overs) VCAUSA were 4/55 with Courtney Lai—batting solidly, and Glenn Davey at the crease. Not long after the break Courtney and Glenn were both out, VCAUSA 6/69 in the 23rd over. At that point, there were 106 balls remaining in the innings with 88 runs required for the VCAUSA to win. The SACUSA boys smelling victory all day long and now just waiting for the fat lady to sing, thought it was a foregone conclusion that they had won. I must say some Victorian supporters left

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 39 not long after as they also thought the VCAUSA was no chance. Well in came John Richards (VCAUSA captain) batting at 7 and Stephen Pitts batting at 8. They obviously didn’t give up hope. As the total slowly but surely ticked over, 6/81, 6/92, 6/103 the score was looking at least a bit more respectable. The score kept mounting up 6/120 with the remaining batsman (M. van Eck, G. Schache & R. Sturgeon) all padded up sitting in the same seat and without moving a millimetre for the entire time. The score was 6/131 at the end of 35th over. This meant VCAUSA required 26 runs with 30 balls remaining. Could the impossible happen? We started to believe, we have a chance to win. Everyone including the South Australian held their breath. VCAUSA were 6/152 at the end of the 38th over. With seven balls to spare it happened—S. Pitts brought up the winning run VCAUSA 6/158. Pandemonium struck as the Victorians were all up as one to congratulate the two batsmen Richards and Pitts on a magnificent performance. We had just witnessed a record 7th wicket Crockett shield partnership (88 runs of 99 balls) as previously held by Victorians, M. Sheehan and I. McGregor (59 runs NO, 1999) and South Australians, D. Harper and M. Aworth (49 runs, 1995). The look on the South Australian faces was one of disbelief (how did we lose this one???). A three peat for the VCAUSA was completed with the overall score now VCAUSA 22, SACUSA 18 and one draw. This game would have to go down as one of the all time great Crockett Shield games. All the players would like to thank the umpires Trevor Finlayson and Bruce Stribley, the scorers Alan Britton and Neil Ricketts for the professionalism and dedication to the Crockett Shield event. Thanks also goes out to Damian Herft and Lynton Donisthorpe for the mountain of excellent photographs which provide a lot of memories. The VCAUSA Selection Committee was served well by the Chairman Tony Ventura, Alan McCarthy and John Richards. Also a big thank you to Rod McKinnon and all other members who attended training and supported the team to this successful Crockett Shield victory. The support of all members, family and friends that attended is greatly appreciated and is the reason why this event is such a success. At the Easter Saturday Presentation Dinner the following awards were presented: Ian McGregor Medal, Player of the Match—Craig Thomas Cronin Medals, umpires Trevor Finlayson (VCAUSA) and Bruce Stribley (SACUSA) Howard Medals, scorers Alan Britton (VCAUSA) and Neil Ricketts (SACUSA) VCAUSA awards: Graeme Bugge Batting Trophy—Stephen Pitts (37 runs NO (John Richards too modest to give the award to himself, although Stephen Pitts also deserved it and only one could win) Ian Stuart Bowling Trophy—Chris Doyle (7 overs, 1 maiden, 3/18) Ray Isherwood Fielding Trophy—Dale Ireland (Spectacular Catch) SACUSA awards: Gladstone Jones Batting Trophy—Craig Thomas (90 runs) Peter Weddell Bowling Trophy—Craig Thomas (8 overs, 2 maidens, 2/10) George McDonagh Fielding Trophy—Michael Williamson The Skull Award—Shane Roberts

Tony Ventura

40 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Crockett Shield Match Scorecard

SACUSA innings R BF 4s 6s H. Singh lbw b van Eck 6 20 – – M. Sheppard c Ireland b van Eck 0 4 – – D. Little b Doyle 7 47 – – A. Drosd c Wyatt b Doyle 2 4 – – C. Thomas b Doyle 90 84 6 6 A. Narwal b Davey 26 28 4 – M. Williamson not out 15 47 – – T. Ambepitiya not out 3 5 – – K. Miegel dnb D. Bhatt dnb J. Cushway dnb Extras (2nb, 1w, 3b, 1lb) 7 (40 overs) 6/156 FOW: 1–4 (Sheppard), 2–9 (Singh), 3–13 (Drosd), 4–28 (Little), 5–100 (Narwal), 6–149 (Thomas) Bowling M. van Eck 8 2 21 2 L. Edwards 5 2 15 0 G. Davey 8 2 24 1 C. Doyle 7 1 18 3 D. Ireland 4 0 28 0 C. Lai 6 0 31 0 J. Richards 2 0 15 0 VCAUSA innings R BF 4s 6s C. Lai c Miegel b Drosd 34 50 3 – D. Ireland c Narwal b Thomas 11 26 2 – G. Azzopardi c Williamson b Thomas 0 4 – – J. Wyatt run out (Miegel) 4 17 – – J. Leonard-Scott lbw b Williamson 4 18 1 – G. Davey b Williamson 10 19 1 – J. Richards not out 49 43 4 – S. Pitts not out 37 56 3 – M. van Eck dnb G. Schache dnb R. Sturgeon dnb L. Edwards dnb C. Doyle dnb Extras (1nb, 3w, 3b, 1lb) 8 (38.5 overs) 6/157 FOW: 1–28 (Ireland), 2–28 (Azzopardi), 3–39 (Wyatt), 4–47 (Leonard-Scott), 5–65 (Lai), 6–69 (Davey) Bowling C. Thomas 8 2 10 2 J. Cushway 7.5 0 46 0 T. Ambepitiya 8 1 30 0 M. Williamson 8 1 33 2 A. Drosd 5 0 24 0 D. Bhatt 2 0 10 0

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 41 Easter In Melbourne 2019

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VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 43 Easter In Melbourne 2019

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VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 45 Match Day – 2019

46 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Presentation Dinner 2019

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 47 Section B: Records

Life Members

Rule 15.1 of the Association’s Rules of Incorporation states: “A person who has been a member for not less than ten years and who has rendered meritorious service to the Association may be appointed a Life Member by the Committee.”

** Barlow, A.N. (Andy)* 1973 Stuart, I.McG. (Ian)* ** Cousland, H. (Herbert)* 1974 Collicoat, W.K. (Ken) OAM* ** Gilchrist, S.C. (Stan) MM & Bar* 1975 Butler, K.R. (Keith)* ** Mantell, E. (Edward)* 1976 Collins, J.R. (Jack) ** Moore, W. (Wally)* 1978 Isherwood, R.C. (Ray)* ** Nicholls, H. (Herbert)* 1979 Howieson, W.H. (Harry)* ** Richards, J. (Jack)* 1980 Allday, K. (Kevin) ** Wells, T. (Terry)* 1981 Thies, G.M. (Graeme) ** Wetenhall, W. (Bill)* 1982 Whitehead, R.V. (Rex)* ** White, J. (Joe)* 1987 Bugge, G.J. (Graeme)* 1913 Elder, D.A. (Dave)* 1989 Bomford, D.N. (Dan) 1926 Crockett, R.M. (Bob)* 1990 Andrews, C. (Cyril) 1946 Dummett, H.C. (Charlie)* 1994 Bailhache, R.C. (Robin) 1947 Browne, G. (George)* 1995 Holt, D.W. (Darrell) 1951 Craddock,W.J. (Jack)* 1997 Grant, N.J. (Noel) 1952 Hamid, E. (Ernie)* 1999 McGregor, I.S. (Ian)* 1953 Lancaster, J.L. (Lindsay)* 2000 Byrne, D.L. (Denis) 1955 Mangan, M.G. (George)* 2001 Francione, R.F. (Ralph) 1957 Wright, R. (Ron)* 2002 King, L.J. (Len) 1958 Heintz, E. (Ernie)* 2003 Ellemor, W.R. (Bill) 1961 Graham, L.B. (Les) BEM* 2005 Hooper, P. (Peter) 1962 Smyth, W.J. (Bill) OAM* 2006 Eldridge, A.L. (Anne) 1963 McLaren, L. (Lindsay)* 2010 Collins, J.L. (John) 1965 Sheehan, J. (Jack)* 2011 Howard, J.A. (Janet) 1966 Casey, R.X. (Reg)* 2016 Shanahan, P.J. (Phillip) 1967 Johnston, F.K. (Frank)* 2017 Finlayson, T.R. (Trevor) 1968 Taylor, W.L. (Lyons)* 2018 Schembri, G.P. (Gerry) 1971 Barker, M.W. (Merv)* * deceased ** listed alphabetically – year of award not known 1972 Millard, K.M. (Ken)*

48 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Presidents

1906 Gregg, A.F.L 1963 Johnston, F.K. 1999 Byrne, D.L./ 1907 – 11 Not Known 1964 Mangan, M.G. Ellemor, W.R. 1912 Freeman, H.S. 1965 Sheehan, J. 2000 Ellemor, W.R. 1913 – 14 Not Known 1966 Barker, M.W. 2001 Ellemor, W.R. 1915 Rooke, T 1967 Mastin, J.A. 2002 Shanahan, P.J. 1916 – 25 Not Known 1968 Stuart, I.McG. 2003 Shanahan, P.J. 1926 Oakley, G 1969 Collicoat, W.K. 2004 Shanahan, P.J. 1927 – 29 Not Known 1970 Butler, K.R. 2005 Collins, J.L. 1930 Juliff(?), C. 1971 Smyth, W.J. 2006 Collins, J.L. 1931 – 34 Not Known 1972 Smyth, W.J. 2007 Collins, J.L. 1935 Gilchrist, S.C. 1973 Smyth, W.J. 2008 Finlayson, T.R. 1936 – 37 Not Known 1974 Howieson, W.H. 2009 Finlayson, T.R. 1938 Browne, G.A. 1975 Stuart, I.McG. 2010 Finlayson, T.R. 1939 White, L.C. 1976 Stuart, I.McG. 2011 Finlayson, T.R. 1940 Briscoe, A. 1977 Stuart, I.McG. 2012 Finlayson, T.R. 1941 Osborn, W. 1978 Stuart, I.McG. 2013 Schembri, G.P. 1942 Craddock, W.J. 1979 Isherwood, R.C. 2014 Schembri, G.P. 1943 Wells, T. 1980 Isherwood, R.C. 2015 McCarthy, A.R. 1944 Dummett, H.C. 1981 Whitehead, R.V. 2016 McCarthy, A.R. 1945 Gilbert, C. 1982 Whitehead, R.V. 2017 McCarthy, A.R. 1946 Coulsand, H. 1983 Gamble, A. 2018 McCarthy, A.R. 1947 Hamid, E. 1984 Gamble, A. 1948 Hale, H.J. 1985 Bailhache, R.C. 1949 James, P.C. 1986 Bailhache, R.C. 1950 Lancaster, L.J. 1987 Bugge, G.J. 1951 Mantell, E. 1988 Bugge, G.J. 1952 Nicholson, A. 1989 King, L.J. 1953 Scott, W. 1990 King, L.J. 1954 Wright, R. 1991 Grant, N.J. 1955 Graham, L.B. 1992 Grant, N.J. 1956 Atkins, L. 1993 Sinclair, R.J. 1957 Smyth, W.J. 1994 Sinclair, R.J. 1958 Heintz, E.O. 1995 Bailhache, R.C. 1959 McDonald, J. 1996 Byrne, D.L. 1960 McLaren, L.J. 1997 Byrne, D.L. 1961 Casey, R.X. 1998 Byrne, D.L. 1962 Taylor, W.L.

The names of many of the Presidents of the Association prior to 1938 are unavailable. The continued assistance of members who might locate further such missing records would be greatly appreciated.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 49 Committees of Management

The following members have served on the Committee of Management of the VCAUA/VCAUSA since the 1988–89 season. Beginning with the 2000–01 season, Committee Member positions were increased to three, with at least one position each set aside for an active scorer and an active umpire. Under new Association Rules adopted in August 2013, the number of Vice Presidents was reduced to one, Immediate Past President was added ex officio, and the number of Ordinary Committee Member positions was to be determined annually at the AGM.

Vice Committee Year President Presidents Secretary Treasurer Members 2018–19 A.R. McCarthy A. Ventura G.P. Schembri T.R. Finlayson D.N. Bomford L. Edwards D. Herft R. McKinnon D. Meagher J. Richards 2017–18 A.R. McCarthy A. Ventura G.P. Schembri T.R. Finlayson D.N. Bomford J.L. Collins L. Edwards D. Herft A. Hind R. McKinnon D. Meagher J. Richards 2016–17 A.R. McCarthy G.P. Schembri D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson J.L. Collins L. Edwards J. Richards G. Schache R. Sturgeon A. Ventura 2015–16 A.R. McCarthy G.P. Schembri D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson K. Abrahall J.L. Collins L. Edwards J. Richards G. Schache R. Sturgeon A. Ventura 2014–15 G.P. Schembri A.R. McCarthy D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson L. Edwards J.A. Howard A. Ventura 2013–14 G.P. Schembri A. Ventura/ D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson L. Edwards A.R. McCarthy J.A. Howard A.R. McCarthy/ A. Ventura 2012–13 T.R. Finlayson W.R. Ellemor D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri L. Edwards A. Ventura 2011–12 T.R. Finlayson W.R. Ellemor D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri L. Edwards A. Ventura 2010–11 T.R. Finlayson W.R. Ellemor D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri D.A. Bugg A. Ventura J.A. Howard P.J. Shanahan 2009–10 T.R. Finlayson D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard G.P. Schembri D.A. Bugg W.R. Ellemor A. Ventura / – indicates a change of position during the year

50 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Vice Committee Year President Presidents Secretary Treasurer Members 2008–09 T.R. Finlayson D.N. Bomford P.J Shanahan/ J.A. Howard D.A. Bugg W.R. Ellemor D.A. Bugg & A. Ventura J.A. Howard 2007–08 J.L. Collins D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard P.J Shanahan D.A. Bugg P.J Smith W.R. Ellemor 2006–07 J.L. Collins D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard J.A. Howard W.R. Ellemor G.W. Slater 2005–06 J.L. Collins D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard P.J. Shanahan W.R. Ellemor G.W. Slater C.D. Skyring P.J. Smith 2004–05 P.J. Shanahan J.L. Collins J.A. Howard P. Nicholson/ S. Abrahams G.W. Slater J.A. Howard H. Babray S.J.P. Phillips 2003–04 P.J. Shanahan C.J.T. Allan S.A. Rooke/ D.C. Jones J.A. Howard/ C.J. Hall J.A. Howard S.A. Rooke G.W. Slater G.D. Steart 2002–03 P.J. Shanahan D.W. Holt S.J.P. Phillips D.N. Bomford W.R. Ellemor J.D. Law D.C. Hansen J.K.E. Higgs 2001–02 W.R. Ellemor D.W. Holt R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.W. Hamilton J.D. Law S.J.P. Phillips P.J. Shanahan 2000–01 W.R. Ellemor D.W. Holt R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregor J.D. Law M.A. Peterson P.J. Shanahan 1999–00 D.L. Byrne/ W.R. Ellemor/ R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.D. Law/ W.R. Ellemor J.D. Law P.J. Shanahan D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1998–99 D.L. Byrne W.R. Ellemor R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.D. Law D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1997–98 D.L. Byrne W.R. Ellemor R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford D.S.K. Cox D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1996–97 D.L. Byrne D.S.K. Cox R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford A.J. Johanson D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1995–96 R.C. Bailhache D.L. Byrne P.H. Jensen/ D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregor R.W. Stratford/ R.F. Francione D.S.K. Cox/ D.S.K. Cox R.F. Francione/ I.McG. Stuart 1994–95 R.J. Sinclair N.J. Grant P.H. Jensen D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregor D.W. Holt R.W. Stratford 1993–94 R.J. Sinclair N.J. Grant P.H. Jensen D.N. Bomford L.W. Johnson D.W. Holt R.W. Stratford 1992–93 N.J. Grant D.W. Holt P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill D.N. Funnell R.J. Sinclair R.W. Stratford 1991–92 N.J. Grant D.W. Holt P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill D.N. Funnell R.J. Sinclair T.M. Rogers 1990–91 L.J. King K. Allday P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill T.M. Rogers D.W. Holt R.J. Sinclair 1989–90 L.J. King G.J. Bugge P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill R.C. Bailhache M.N.L. Day D.W. Holt 1988–89 G.J. Bugge R.C. Bailhache N.J. Grant D.G. Forbes M.N.L. Day L.J. King D.W. Holt / – indicates a change of position during the year

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 51 Annual Awards

2018–19 Winners The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award Phil Gillespie The Ray Isherwood Representative Umpire Award Shawn Craig The Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award Chris Grant The Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award Mick Nolan The Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award Lisa McCabe The Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award Jeff Diamond-Smith The Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year Shane Herbert

Background to the Awards The seven Annual Awards not only recognise the outstanding performances by seven of our active umpire/scorer members, but also honour the names of celebrated predecessors. The major award, the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award, was first awarded in 1992–93 as the Norwich Umpiring Commitment Award. At a 1996 General Meeting, the following motion was passed: “That in the light of the distinguished service given to the VCAUA by Robin Bailhache, the Annual Commitment Award should be renamed the Robin Bailhache Umpiring Commitment Award.” In the 1999–2000 season, following the introduction of official VCA scorers to the Association, the conditions of the Award were changed so that both active umpires and scorers could be considered for the Association’s most prestigious award, which would in future be known as the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award. The criteria for award of the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award are that the member has made a significant contribution to the Association off the field; has performed very well on the field (or in the scorebox); and is committed to their own and their colleagues’ performance. Selection is made by a process of confidential consultation between the President of the Association and other executive officers. The Ray Isherwood Representative Umpire Award commenced in 2018–19 to recognise the best performing representative umpire in Victorian cricket. It is named in honour of former Australian Test umpire Ray Isherwood who umpired in Victoria from 1962 to 1987 and was a Life Member and Past President of the Association. The four Premier umpiring awards were established in 2000 and were named after four celebrated Victorian Test umpires of past years, viz. Jim Phillips, David Elder, Ron Wright and Andy Barlow, whose names had not been honoured in any other Association Award. During the 2005–06 season, the award criteria were modified to require the winning umpire to have officiated in at least half of the matches played in the grade for which each award is made. Selection is based on the umpires’ performance throughout the season as determined by the Cricket Victoria Umpire and Coach Education Manager. The scorers’ award was presented for the first time in 2001 and, for that year, was named the VCAUSA Scorers’ Award. It was the unanimous wish of the Association’s scorer members that their medal should be named after two of the most distinguished scorers in Victorian cricket history, viz. Jack Cameron snr. and Jack Cameron jnr. Selection is made by the scorer representatives on the Committee of Management, in consultation with Cricket Victoria.

52 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award is our Association’s most prestigious award and the worthy recipient for this year is Phil Gillespie. Phil joined the Cricket Victoria panel in 2009 and has been a member of the Association since that time, rising through the Premier grades standing in both men’s and women’s matches. He won the 4th XI Andy Barlow medal in his first season and prior to this season the 1st XI Jim Phillips medal twice. In 2011 Phil was selected to umpire in Auckland as part of the New Zealand exchange program and in 2014 he was elevated to the Cricket Australia National Umpire Panel and made his First Class debut. In 2018–19 Phil was the architect and main driver in the establishment of the Cricket Victoria/VCAUSA Scholarship for the Development of High Performance umpiring which has benefitted the Association by encouraging membership of new panel members. He also provided input to the Association to improve the recognition of representative umpires which has led to the establishment of the Ray Isherwood Perpetual Trophy. As a member of the National Umpiring Panel Phil has been a regular lecturer at Winter Classes, the pre-season Seminar in September and Training and Development nights. He has always been ready and willing to mentor and support his colleagues irrespective of their years on the panel or the grade in which they umpire. He has supported the Umpiring and Coach Education Manager of Cricket Victoria to develop and improve the umpiring panel. At Easter 2019 Phil made the welcoming speech to begin our biennial exchange with South Australia and he has been a regular attendee at our annual Presentation Dinner. The Committee of Management and members of the VCAUSA congratulate this year’s winner of the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award, Phil Gillespie.

Phil Gillespie accepting the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award from Robin Bailhache

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 53 Previous Annual Award Winners

The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award 2001–02 J.L. Collins 2002–03 R. McKinnon Umpired in 27 Test matches, 2003–04 P.J. Shanahan 93 First Class matches, and 26 2004–05 P.J. Smith Limited Overs Internationals. 2005–06 J.A. Howard One of the world’s most 2006–07 R.F. Francione respected umpires during his 2007–08 L.C. Howard international career in the 1970s and 1980s. 2008–09 C. Andrews 2009–10 A. Ventura 1992–93 R.W. Stratford 2010–11 E.J. Kelly 1993–94 D.W. Holt 2011–12 G.W. Slater 1994–95 D.N. Bomford 2012–13 T.R. Finlayson 1995–96 W.R. Ellemor 2013–14 D.A. Bugg 1996–97 I.S. McGregor 2014–15 not awarded 1997–98 D. Clement 2015–16 G. Cumming 1998–99 S.J.P. Phillips 2016–17 G.P. Schembri 1999–00 A.L. Eldridge 2017–18 D.P. Herft 2000–01 C.J.T. Allan

2004–05 R.L. Parry The Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award 2005–06 G.T.D. Morrow The world’s greatest umpire of 2006–07 R.L. Parry the late 19th and early 20th 2007–08 R.L. Parry century. Victorian born, he 2008–09 R.L. Parry stood in 29 Tests in Australia, England and South Africa. A 2009–10 J.D. Ward fierce enforcer of the Laws, he 2010–11 J.D. Ward was respected by players and 2011–12 A.P. Ward administrators alike. 2012–13 A.P. Ward 1999–00 R.L. Parry 2013–14 A.P. Ward 2000–01 R.L. Parry 2014–15 P.J. Gillespie 2001–02 R.L. Parry 2015–16 P.J. Gillespie 2002–03 R.G. Patterson 2016–17 G.C. Joshua 2003–04 R.L. Parry 2017–18 D. Shepard

54 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 2004–05 C.L. Stevens The Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award 2005–06 J.F. Leehane 2006–07 E.J. Kelly Stood in 14 Tests between 2007–08 G. Jones 1911 and 1928. Umpired such champions as Trumper, Hobbs, 2008–09 K. Hatherley Bradman, Ponsford, Rhodes 2009–10 F.J.P. Fabris and Barnes. One of Australia’s 2010–11 R. Birch greatest umpires. 2011–12 S.T. Davis 2012–13 S. Brne 1999–00 C.L. Stevens 2013–14 D.J. Brigham 2000–01 C.J. Hall 2014–15 G. Bawa 2001–02 D.P. Herft 2015–16 G.S. Azzopardi 2002–03 M. Hanton 2016–17 Russell Hubbard 2003–04 S.T. Davis 2017–18 C. Grant

2004–05 P. Proctor The Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award 2005–06 M.G. Gunn 2006–07 G.D. Steart Stood in 13 Tests between 2007–08 C.J. Barton 1947 and 1959. Described by 2008–09 A. Thomas his good friend Bill Smyth as 2009–10 A.J. Sammartino the best umpire with whom he stood. 2010–11 V. Borg 2011–12 S. Brne 2012–13 A. Hawking 1999–00 D.P. Herft 2013–14 L. Tenace 2000–01 D. Boyd 2014–15 N.J. Ferns 2001–02 P. Orchard 2015–16 M.L.D. Robertson 2002–03 A. Ventura 2016–17 C. Grant 2003–04 M. Hrvatin 2017–18 I. Leach

2004–05 B. Davies The Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award 2005–06 C. Orgill A veteran of World War 2006–07 S. Tighe One, he stood in 11 Tests 2007–08 M. Muthugounder over a twenty year period, 2008–09 L. McKay and umpired such greats as 2009–10 P.J. Gillespie Bradman, Ponsford, Grimmett, Lindwall and Miller. A strong 2010–11 K. Kumar and fearless umpire. 2011–12 A.E. Jones 2012–13 C. Hill 1999–00 R. Conlin 2013–14 G.S. Azzopardi 2000–01 A.J. Miller 2014–15 A.J. Medina 2001–02 S.A. Rooke 2015–16 M.P. Nolan 2002–03 P. Baleisa 2016–17 S. Sykstus 2003–04 G. Vajda 2017–18 P. Baleisa

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 55 2005–06 M.K. Walsh The Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year 2006–07 S.E. Rodgers Jack Cameron senior and junior 2007–08 D.A. Bugg have an unbroken association 2008–09 C.D. Skyring with North Melbourne and 2009–10 M.F. Symons Victorian cricket from 1939– 40 to 2002–03, with some 800 2010–11 K. O’Neill District and over 600 State 2011–12 M. Brignell and international matches 2012–13 J.K.E. Higgs between them. 2013–14 C.M. Davenport 2000–01 J.W. Hamilton 2014–15 M.K. Walsh 2001–02 J.A. Howard 2015–16 M.F. Symons 2002–03 R. Page 2016–17 A. Britton 2003–04 S.A. Herbert 2017–18 B. Lincoln 2004–05 L.C. Howard

The Cameron Medal, 2019 This year’s recipient of the Cameron Medal is Shane Herbert, First XI Scorer with Northcote Cricket Club. Shane, who officially retired from Premier Cricket scoring at the end of season 2018-19 has a long list of achievements: • Scorer with Premier club Northcote CC since 1985–86 • Scored one NCC 1st eleven premiership (1996–97), two 2nd eleven finals (1993–94 & 2006–07) and two • Scored over 600 premier matches including 4th eleven finals (2011–12 & 2012–13). 483 matches First Grade • MCC Club XI scorer • Started scoring in the NCC 4th eleven in season 1985–86 • Long serving club committee person and volunteer with Northcote CC • Scored in NCC 3rd eleven for seasons 1986–87 to 1988–89 • Member Cricket Victoria 200 club • Scored in NCC 2nd eleven for season 1989–90 • Scored in NCC 1st eleven last game of 1989–90 season and from 1990–91 to 2018-19 for a total of 29 seasons. The Committee of Management and members congratulate this year’s Cameron Medal winner, Shane Herbert.

Shane Herbert accepts the Cameron Medal at our annual Presentation Dinner

56 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Cricket Victoria Umpire Service Recognition Award

In 2007 Cricket Victoria inaugurated an annual award to recognise the contribution of umpires to the game and their service to cricket both on and off the field.

Year Recipient 2007 Bill Smyth OAM 2008 Merv Day 2009 Paul Jensen 2010 Dan Bomford 2011 Darrell Holt 2012 Bill Sheahan 2013 Eric Kelly 2014 Russell Turner 2015 Graeme Lloyd 2016 Paul Baleisa 2017 Eric Kelly 2018 Rod McKinnon 2019 Colin Hall

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 57 Victorian Test Umpires

The following umpires who have played in or umpired in Victoria for all or part of their careers, have stood in Test Matches within or without Australia since the First Test played in Melbourne in March 1877.

First Last Name Test Test Eng SAf WI NZ Ind Pak SL Other Total Bailhache, R.C.1 1974–75 1988–89 12 – 6 3 2 3 1 – 27 Barlow, A.N. 1930–31 1951–52 4 – 3 – 4 – – – 11 Coady, P. 1878–79 1878–79 1 – – – – – – – 1 Collins, J.R. 1972–73 1975–76 – – 1 2 – 2 – – 5 Copeland, W.J. 1979–80 1979–80 1 – – – – – – – 1 Cosstick, S. 1876–77 1876–77 1 – – – – – – – 1 Coulthard, G. 1878–79 1881–82 2 – – – – – – – 2 Crockett, R.M. 1901–02 1924–25 27 5 – – – – – – 32 Elder, D.A. 1911–12 1928–29 14 ––––––– 14 Elliott, E.H. 1882–83 1884–85 6 – – – – – – – 6 Flynn, T. 1892–93 1894–95 4 – – – – – – – 4 French, R.A.2 1977–78 1987–88 7 – 2 2 4 4 – – 19 Garing, C. 1924–25 1924–25 1 – – – – – – – 1 Hannah, W. 1907–08 1910–11 2 2 – – – – – – 4 Hele, G.A.3 1928–29 1932–33 10 5 1 – – – – – 16 Hodges, G.J. 1884–85 1884–85 1 – – – – – – – 1 Isherwood, R.C. 1984–85 1985–86 – – 1 1 1 – – – 3 King, L.J. 1988–89 1992–93 1 – 2 – 1 1 1 – 6 McShane, F.G. 1884–85 1884–85 1 – – – – – – – 1 Phillips, J.4 1884–85 1897–98 13 –––––– 16 29 Reid, C.A. 1876–77 1876–77 1 – – – – – – – 1 Richards, J. 1930–31 1930–31 – – 1 – – – – – 1 Sheahan, W.P. 1993–94 1993–94 – 1 – 1 – – – – 2 Smyth, W.J. 1962–63 1965–66 3 – – – – 1 – – 4 Tarrant, F.A.5 1933–34 1933–34 – – – – – – – 2 2 Terry, R.B. 1876–77 1876–77 2 – – – – – – – 2 Whitehead, R.V. 1980–81 1982–83 1 – – – 3 – – – 4 Wright, R.R. 1947–48 1958–59 7 3 2 – 1 – – – 13 Young, W.A. 1911–12 1911–12 1 – – – – – – – 1 1. Includes 9 Test matches when resident in South Australia 2. Includes 14 Test matches when resident in New South Wales and 3 Test matches when resident in South Australia 3. All his Test matches were umpired while resident in South Australia 4. Includes 11 Test matches in England and 5 in South Africa 5. Both Test matches were the first two games of the 1933–34 India v England series played in India NB. Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included

58 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Victorian First Class Umpires

First Last Sheffield Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Shield State 1st.cl Other Total Alessio, H.J. 1892–93 1924–25 – 4 3 – 1 8 Bailhache, R.C. 1 1971–72 1991–92 27 52 – 16 – 95 Barker, M.W. 1969–70 1969–70 – – 1 – – 1 Barlow, A.N. 1928–29 1952–53 11 45 7 15 8 86 Barrass, E. 1897–98 1914–15 – 3 6 5 – 14 Barrett, J.E. 1888–89 1888–89 – – 1 – – 1 Barrow, A.J. 2010–11 2016–17 – 31 1 – – 32 Benson, F. 1920–21 1920–21 – – – 1 – 1 Bowes, W.J.R. 1 1919–20 1928–29 – 5 1 2 – 8 Brodie, J.C. 1861–62 1861–62 – – – – 1 1 Browne, G.A. 1937–38 1937–38 – 3 2 – 1 6 Bruton, W.J. 1 1904–05 1913–14 – 11 1 1 – 13 Budd, H.H. 1877–78 1900–01 – – 2 – – 2 Butler, K.R. 1961–62 1977–78 – 14 1 2 – 17 Butterworth, T. 1863–64 1863–64 – – – – 1 1 Cameron, C.F. 1855–56 1860–61 – – 4 – – 4 Carmody, K.J. 1974–75 1979–80 – 16 – 3 – 19 Casey, R.X. 1961–62 1961–62 – – 1 – – 1 Cavenagh, G. 1853–54 1853–54 – – 1 – – 1 Chapman, T.C. 1992–93 1993–94 – 3 – – – 3 Coady, P. 1878–79 1878–79 1 – – – – 1 Collicoat, W.K. 1961–62 1972–73 – 15 – 5 – 20 Collins, J.R. 1965–66 1975–76 5 28 1 9 1 44 Conway, J. 1900–01 1900–01 – – 1 – – 1 Copeland, W.J. 1972–73 1979–80 1 12 – 2 – 15 Cosstick, S. 1876–77 1876–77 1 – – – – 1 Cotter, D.F. 1893–94 1900–01 –– 12 9 1 22 Coulthard, G. 1878–79 1881–82 2 – – 4 – 6 Craddock, W.J. 1933–34 1940–41 – 3 6 – 1 10 Craig, S.A.J. 2 2014–15 – 43 5 – – 48 Crockett, R.M. 1891–92 1929–30 32 54 10 23 6 125 1. Umpired in more than one Australian State 2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player 3. Also umpired in England and South Africa 4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria 5. Includes 1 Sheffield Shield match for Victoria as a player 6. Includes First Class matches umpired overseas, when known NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 59 First Last Sheffield Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Shield State 1st.cl Other Total Crossley, H. 1935–36 1935–36 – – 1 – – 1 Dixon, F. 1925–26 1929–30 – 2 2 1 – 5 Duffy, J.T. 1885–86 1886–87 – – 2 – 1 3 Dwyer, C. 1932–33 1936–37 – 4 2 2 – 8 Elder, D.A. 1906–07 1930–31 14 12 2 1 1 30 Elliott, E.H. 1881–82 1884–85 6 – 8 3 1 18 Elliott, G. 1863–64 1863–64 – – – – 1 1 Figgis, R.T. 1968–69 1972–73 – 6 – 2 – 8 Flynn, T. 1887–88 1894–95 4 9 6 3 – 22 French, R.A. 1 1975–76 1988–89 19 43 – 7 – 69 Fry, H.J. 1898–99 1898–99 – – – 1 – 1 Gaggin, W.W. 1874–75 1874–75 – – 1 – – 1 Gandy, M.G. 1 1985–86 1988–89 – 5 – 1 – 6 Garing, C. 1921–22 1925–26 1 3 3 3 – 10 Gillespie, P.J. 2014–15 – 22 1 – – 23 Guy, B. 1981–82 1987–88 – 8 – 1 – 9 Hannah, W. 1905–06 1911–12 3 7 – 4 1 15 Heathcote, B. 1928–29 1928–29 – 1 – – – 1 Hele, G.A. 1 1920–21 1934–35 16 24 2 11 3 56 Hele, R.G. 1949–50 1960–61 – 17 2 11 1 31 Hodges, G.J. 1883–84 1884–85 1 – 2 – – 3 Holden, D.E. 1984–85 1988–89 – 8 – 1 – 9 Holt, D.W. 1983–84 1995–96 – 22 – 9 1 32 Hope, A. 1882–82 1882–83 – – – 1 – 1 Hughes, J.H. 1933–34 1933–34 – – 1 – – 1 Isherwood, R.C. 1971–72 1985–86 3 23 – 4 – 30 James, B. 1872–73 1872–73 – – 1 – – 1 Jensen, P.H. 1990–91 1997–98 – 12 – 2 1 15 Jones, C.O. 1977–78 1977–78 – 2 – – – 2 Joshua, G.C. 6 2009–10 1 52 9 4 – 66 Juliff, C. 1931–32 1934–35 – – 3 – – 3 King, L.J. 1983–84 1993–94 6 31 – 4 – 41 Knott, K.A. 1991–92 1992–93 – 3 – – – 3 Lancaster, L.J. 1947–48 1947–48 – 1 – – – 1 1. Umpired in more than one Australian State 2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player 3. Also umpired in England and South Africa 4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria 5. Includes 1 Sheffield Shield match for Victoria as a player 6. Includes First Class matches umpired overseas, when known NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included

60 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 First Last Sheffield Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Shield State 1st.cl Other Total Living, G. 1851–52 1851–52 – – 1 – – 1 Lunn, N.E. 1994–95 1994–95 – 2 – – – 2 Lyon, C.H. 1850–51 1850–51 – – 1 – – 1 McGan, B. 1880–81 1882–83 – – 2 – – 2 McLaren, L.J. 1956–57 1960–61 – 7 1 – – 8 McLean, J. 1933–34 1934–35 – – 4 1 – 5 McShane, P.G. 1884–85 1884–85 1 – – – – 1 Mangan, M. 1949–50 1955–56 – 7 2 – – 9 Marshall, V. 1860–61 1860–61 – – 1 – – 1 Martin, E.J. 1914–15 1914–15 – 1 – – – 1 Maxwell, P. 1929–30 1929–30 – – 1 – – 1 Midwinter, W.E. 1886–87 1886–87 – – – 1 – 1 Miller, F.P. 1870–71 1870–71 – – 1 – – 1 Moore, W.J. 1928–29 1937–38 – 10 2 4 – 16 Morris, S. 1894–95 1898–99 – – 3 – – 3 Morrow, G.T.D. 1996–97 2005–06 – 21 – 3 – 24 Nichols, H.E. 1925–26 1931–32 – – 3 3 – 6 Nicholson, A.G. 1947–48 1951–52 – – 2 – – 2 Nicosia, A. 1980–81 1983–84 – 4 – 2 – 6 Oakley, G. 1926–27 1926–27 – – 1 – – 1 O’Connor, J.W. 1912–13 1913–14 – – 2 – – 2 Over, C.E. 1895–96 1907–08 – 1 5 1 – 7 Parry, R.L. 1997–98 2011–12 – 79 – 6 – 85 Patterson, R.G. 1998–99 2005–06 – 16 1 1 – 18 Phillips, J. 3 1883–84 1897–98 13 8 7 20 6 54 Prevot, E. 1875–76 1875–76 – – 1 – – 1 Ramsden, E.C. 1930–31 1930–31 – 1 – 1 – 2 Reaburn, A.D. 1920–21 1924–25 – 4 1 1 – 6 Reid, C.A. 1875–76 1881–82 1 – 2 – – 3 Reiffel, P.R. 4 2004–05 2009–10 – 29 – 6 – 35 Rhodes, J. 1858–59 1858–59 – – 1 – – 1 Richards, J. 1923–24 1932–33 1 10 1 6 1 19 Rooney, F. 1947–48 1951–52 – 7 – – – 7 Sharp, A. 1937–38 1937–38 – – 1 – – 1 1. Umpired in more than one Australian State 2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player 3. Also umpired in England and South Africa 4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria 5. Includes 1 Sheffield Shield match for Victoria as a player 6. Includes First Class matches umpired overseas, when known NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 61 First Last Sheffield Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Shield State 1st.cl Other Total Shaw, R. 1930–31 1930–31 – – – 1 – 1 Sheahan, W.P. 1989–90 1998–99 2 25 – 7 1 35 Sheehan, J.F. 1959–60 1963–64 – 4 – – – 4 Shepard, D. 5 2017–18 2018–19 – 2 – 1 – 3 Smith, J.A. 1861–62 1882–83 – – 9 1 1 11 Smith, P.E. 1925–26 1928–29 – 6 1 1 1 9 Smyth, W.J. 1955–56 1971–72 4 42 1 11 1 59 Soulsby, A.J. 2000–01 2003–04 – 2 – – – 2 Stafford, J. 1925–26 1926–27 – 1 1 – – 2 Stewart, J.C. 1866–67 1866–67 – – 1 – – 1 Stratford, R.W. 1994–95 2007–08 – 10 – 2 – 12 Strickland, G. 1929–30 1929–30 – – 1 – – 1 Stuart, I.McG. 1960–61 1964–65 – 10 – 4 – 14 Taylor, J. 1886–87 1888–89 – – – 1 1 2 Terry, R.B. 1876–77 1880–81 2 – 5 – 3 10 Thornton, J. 1874–75 1874–75 – – 1 – – 1 Walpole, S.C. 1992–93 1999–00 – 7 – – – 7 Ward, A.P. 2005–06 2013–14 – 31 1 – 1 33 Ward, J.D. 6 2003–04 1 75 3 7 – 86 Ward, J.H. 1947–48 1958–59 – 8 1 2 – 11 Wetenhall, W.R. 1930–31 1932–33 – 2 1 – – 3 Wheeler, J. 1959–60 1959–60 – 1 – – – 1 Whitehead, R.V. 1978–79 1982–83 4 9 – 3 – 16 Wills, T.W. 1870–71 1870–71 – – 1 – – 1 Wisden, G. 1865–66 1865–66 – – 1 – – 1 Wood, R. 1886–87 1886–87 – – – – 1 1 Wright, R.J.J. 1945–46 1960–61 13 29 5 13 2 62 Young, W. 1901–02 1912–13 1 8 2 5 – 16 1. Umpired in more than one Australian State 2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player 3. Also umpired in England and South Africa 4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria 5. Includes 1 Sheffield Shield match for Victoria as a player 6. Includes First Class matches umpired overseas, when known NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included

62 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Cricket Victoria 200 Club

The following former and present umpires and scorers have met the conditions for admission to the prestigious Cricket Victoria 200 Club, viz. having umpired, played or scored in 200 or more international or domestic First Class, One-Day and Cricket Victoria 1st XI matches. During the 2017-18 season the criteria for membership was expanded further to include T20 matches at international and interstate level. This has been done retrospectively and, for the first time, women players were included.## For the purposes of 200 Club membership, qualifying matches include 3rd umpire appointments where applicable. Umpires were first admitted in 1994–95; scorers were first admitted in 2008–09. Umpire Other List Name Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS FC A 1st XI Total Allan, C.J.T. U 1997–98 – 2014–15 ––––– 210 210 Bailhache, R.C. U 1977–78 – 1993–94 18 14 45 # 25 206 308 Bomford, D.N. U 1979–80 – ––––– 329 329 Barrow, A.J. U 1997–98 –2016–17 –– 31 1 45 192 269 Chapman, T.C. S 1 1988–89 – 2012–13 – – 3 # 2 240 245 Collicoat, W.K. * U 2 1957–58 – 1973–74 –– 22 #– 211 233 Collins, J.R. U 1957–58 – 1981–82 5 – 25 #– 205 235 Copeland, W.J. * U 1963–64 – 1984–85 1 – 14 #– 210 225 Craig, S.A.J. U 3 2010–11 – – 6 43 5 37 271 362 Davenport, C.M. S 1982–83 – 2015–16 – – – – 5 454 459 Davey, G. S 2001–02 – 4 1 – 6 180 200 Day, M.N.L. U 1983–84 – 2008–09 ––––– 203 203 Forbes, D.G. U 1971–72 – 1990–91 ––––– 209 209 Grace, A.G. S 1999–00 – ––––– 347 347 Hamilton, J.W. S 1986–87 – – 25 44 1 32 375 499 Hanton, M. U 2000–01 – 2017–18 ––––– 250 250 Herbert, S.A. S 1985–86 – – – – – – 483 483 Herft, D.P. U 1999–00 – 2016–17 ––––– 234 234 Higgs, J.K.E. S 1992–93 – – 23 29 1 28 386 598 Holt, D.W. U 1980–81 – – 1 22 10 6 361 400 Howard, J.A. S 1976–77 – – 43 64 5 46 635 807 Isherwood, R.C. * U 1962–63 – 1986–87 3 21 27 # 9 227 287 Jensen, P.H. U 1978–79 – 2010–11 –– 12 2 6 319 339 * deceased 1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire 2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club 3 Includes 256 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria 4 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire 5 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria 6 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs # due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the total games will be correct ## These changes are not reflected in the table this year; every effort will be made to adjust totals as required for future reports

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 63 Umpire Other List Name Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS FC A 1st XI Total Joshua, G.C. U 1995–96 – 1 – 52 9 68 171 336 King, L.J. U 1980–81 – 1993–94 7 26 35 # 6 166 240 Lincoln, B.E. S 4 1987–88 – ––––– 391 391 Morrow, G.T.D. * U 1992–93 – 2005–06 –– 37 # 26 184 247 O’Neill, K.V. S 1971–72 – 32 63 163 21 36 573 899 Page, R. S 1976–77 – 2016–17 ––––– 648 648 Parry, R.L. U 1994–95 – 2011–12 7 34 79 6 79 181 386 Patterson, R.G. U 1998–99 – 2013–14 1 4 20 2 34 194 255 Radley, J.R. S 1993–94 – ––––– 467 467 Reiffel, P.R. U 2002–03 – 2009–10 –––––– 518 Reece, C.J. S 1973–74 – 24 22 64 3 44 583 742 Ringham, M. S 1957–58 – 40 70 135 –– 412 657 Rodgers, S.E. S 1977–78 – – – – 1 – 571 572 Sheahan, W.P. U 1981–82 – 7 25 26 8 11 456 533 Shepard, D.J. U 5 1992–93 – – – 1 1 2 265 269 Smyth, W.J. * U 1949–50 – 1971–72 4 – 51 #– 232 287 Stratford, R.W. U 1989–90 – 2007–08 –– 13 # 8 190 211 Stuart, I. McG. * U 1955–56 – 1977–78 –– 12 #– 227 239 Symons, M.F. S 1992–93 – 2015–16 ––––– 397 397 Thies, G.M. U 1968–69 – 1990–91 ––––– 225 225 Turner, R.R. U 1992–93 – ––––– 280 280 Walsh, M.K. S 1963–64 – 94 228 81 81 74 673 1249 Ward, A.P. U 6 1997–98 – 2015–16 –– 31 1 41 206 279 Ward, J.D. U 1996–97 – 1 11 75 10 85 196 409 * deceased 1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire 2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club 3 Includes 256 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria 4 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire 5 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria 6 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs # due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the total games will be correct ## These changes are not reflected in the table this year; every effort will be made to adjust totals as required for future reports

2019 200 Club inductees including Glenn Davey (left)

64 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires

First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1945–46 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1984–85 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1946–47 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1985–86 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1947–48 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1986–87 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1948–49 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1987–88 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1949–50 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1988–89 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1950–51 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1989–90 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1951–52 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1990–91 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1952–53 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1991–92 D.W. Holt L.J. King 1953–54 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1992–93 D.W. Holt L.J. King 1954–55 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1993–94 P.H. Jensen W.P. Sheahan 1955–56 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1994–95 D.W. Holt P.H. Jensen 1956–57 J.H. Ward R.R. Wright 1995–96 W.P. Sheahan R.W. Stratford 1957–58 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1996–97 W.P. Sheahan R.W. Stratford 1958–59 W.J. Smyth R.R. Wright 1997–98 G.T.D. Morrow W.P. Sheahan 1959–60 R.G. Hele W.J. Smyth 1998–99 G.T.D. Morrow W.P. Sheahan 1960–61 W.J. Smyth R.R. Wright 1999–00 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson 1961–62 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart 2000–01 G.T.D. Morrow R.G. Patterson 1962–63 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart 2001–02 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry 1963–64 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart 2002–03 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson 1964–65 W.J. Collicoat W.J. Smyth 2003–04 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson 1965–66 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2004–05 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry 1966–67 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2005–06 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry 1967–68 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2006–07 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel 1968–69 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2007–08 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel 1969–70 R. Figgis W.J. Smyth 2008–09 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel 1970–71 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2009–10 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward 1971–72 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2010–11 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward 1972–73 J.R. Collins R.C. Isherwood 2011–12 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward 1973–74 J.R. Collins W.J. Copeland 2012–13 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward 1974–75 K.J. Carmody J.R. Collins 2013–14 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward 1975–76 K.J. Carmody W.J. Copeland 2014–15 A.J. Barrow S.A.J. Craig 1976–77 K.J. Carmody W.J. Copeland 2015–16 A.J. Barrow P.J. Gillespie 1977–78 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 2016–17 P.J. Gillespie G.C. Joshua 1978–79 R.C. Bailhache W.J. Copeland 2017–18 P.J. Gillespie D. Shepard 1979–80 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 2018–19 P.J. Gillespie G.C. Joshua 1980–81 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 1981–82 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1982–83 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1980–81 B. Guy P. Stuchbery 1983–84 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1981–82 N.J. Grant A. Richardson

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 65 Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1982–83 D.E. Holden D. Pickering 1983–84 K. O’Neil M. Sutherland 1983–84 M.N.L. Day D. Vollmerhause 1984–85 G. Johnstone R. Lindroth 1984–85 R. Gainford A. Gamble 1985–86 D. Funnell D. Izod 1985–86 N.J. Grant K. O’Neil 1986–87 P. Chase G. Rowe 1986–87 E. Kelly W.P. Sheahan 1987–88 D. Funnell H. Petricevic 1987–88 K. Barker P. Chase 1988–89 T. Rogers P. Sandars 1988–89 J. Culver R. Day 1989–90 D.L. Byrne S.C. Walpole 1989–90 W. Gray P. O’Brien 1990–91 R.W. Stratford G.M. Thies 1990–91 B.A. Farrow D. Garde 1991–92 R. Day J.D. Law 1991–92 A. Gellie K. Kavanagh 1992–93 R. Day I.S. McGregor 1992–93 G. Burns F.J. Preen 1993–94 D.S.K. Cox P.J. Dikschei 1994–95 D.C. Hansen C.J. Lear 1993–94 M.W. McNeil R.R. Turner 1995–96 M.W. McNeil R.L. Parry 1994–95 G. McDonald R.L. Parry 1996–97 R.G. Patterson A.J. Soulsby 1995–96 G.P. Coleman G. Cooper 1997–98 D.N. Boucher N. Sievers 1996–97 N. Sievers M. Slattery 1998–99 A.J. Barrow A.P. Ward 1997–98 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward 1999–00 G. Brindley C.L. Stevens 1998–99 C.J.T. Allan D.L. Byrne 2000–01 M.G. Gunn C.J. Hall 2001–02 D.P. Herft T.J. Leeden 1999–00 T. Fitzgerald D.C. Jones 2002–03 M. Hanton D.C. Jones 2000–01 D. Boyd T.J. Leeden 2003–04 S.T. Davis N. King 2001–02 N. King P. Orchard 2004–05 P. Hermann C.L. Stevens 2002–03 D. Izod A. Ventura 2005–06 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor 2003–04 M. Hrvatin G.D. Steart 2006–07 R. McKinnon P.J. Smith 2004–05 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor 2007–08 P.J Creek G. Jones 2008–09 K. Hatherley S. Sciacca 2005–06 P. Cornford M.G. Gunn 2009–10 S.T. Davis F.J.P. Fabris 2006–07 G.W. Slater G.D. Steart 2010–11 R. Birch S.A.J. Craig 2007–08 C.J. Barton V. McKernan 2011–12 M. Cervetto S.T. Davis 2008–09 D.M. Jones A. Thomas 2012–13 V. Borg S. Brne 2009–10 J.G. Douglas A.J. Sammartino 2013–14 D.J. Brigham A.E. Jones 2014–15 G. Bawa N. Schlittler 2010–11 V. Borg M.G. Gunn 2015–16 G.S. Azzopardi M. Muthugounder 2011–12 S. Brne S. Olufson 2016–17 R.D. Hubbard R. McKinnon 2012–13 A. Hawking A.E. Jones 2017–18 C.A.G. Grant M.L.D. Robertson 2013–14 L.P. Tenace G. Vajda 2018–19 M.P. Nolan R.R. Turner 2014–15 N.J. Ferns J. Whalley 2015–16 L. Edwards M.L.D. Robertson Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 2016–17 C.A.G. Grant A.J. Medina 1980–81 D.W. Holt D. Pickering 2017–18 I. Leach L.P. Tenace 1981–82 C. Main D. Vollmerhause 2018–19 M. Gunn L. McCabe 1982–83 D. Chivers J.D. Law

66 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1980–81 K. Guy G. Wykes 2017–18 P. Baleisa A. Gaughan 1981–82 M. Donehue D.E. Holden 2018–19 A. Conradie J. Diamond-Smith 1982–83 J. McKernan J. Ryan First XI – Women’s Premier Cricket 1983–84 R. Lindroth B. Wells 2008–09 A. Smith R. Stanley 1984–85 D. Funnell K. Knott 2009–10 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner 1985–86 P. Gigg T. Hodgkins 2010–11 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner 1986–87 A. Grant P. Sandars 2011–12 T. Corvell S.T. Davis 1987–88 P. Finney S.C. Walpole 2012–13 R.R. Turner T. Ventura 1988–89 T.C. Chapman G. Tait 2013–14 M.G. Gunn R.R. Turner 1989–90 G. Keetley R.W. Stratford 2014–15 C. James A.R. McCarthy 1990–91 C.D. Baulch G. McDonald 2015–16 M.G. Gunn R.R. Turner 1991–92 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald 2016–17 G.S. Azzopardi J.A. Leonard-Scott 1992–93 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald 2017–18 R. Birch V. Borg 1993–94 K. Glassenbury G.R. Lloyd 2018–19 G. Bawa N. Frampton 1994–95 G. Cooper R. Rymarz 1995–96 M. Sheehan M. Slattery Second XI – Women’s Premier Cricket 1996–97 K. Brewer L. Collins 2008–09 T. Corvell M. Moore 1997–98 A.J. Barrow C.L. Stevens 2009–10 G.P. Schembri D. Woodruff 1998–99 T. Fitzgerald P. Molloy 2010–11 T. Corvell J. Richards 1999–00 R. Conlin T.J. Leeden 2011–12 R.D. Hubbard J. Richards 2000–01 A.J. Miller P. Orchard 2012–13 R. Harrison A. Thomas 2001–02 D. Izod S.A. Rooke 2013–14 S. Pitts J. Walker 2002–03 P. Baleisa K. Hatherley 2014–15 R. Harrison T.A. Wendelken 2003–04 D. Hellard G. Vajda 2015–16 C. Hall R. Harrison 2004–05 B. Davies C. James 2016–17 M.K. Nair P. Welbourn 2005–06 M. Leckie C. Orgill 2017–18 L. McCabe A. McCarthy 2006–07 A. Smith R. Stanley 2018–19 A. Gaughan J. Watson 2007–08 D.A. Ireland M. Muthugounder Women’s Premier Reserves 2008–09 M. Campbell L. McKay 2017–18 M. Malmberg J. Wyatt 2009–10 T. Corvell P.J. Gillespie 2010–11 A. Gaughan K. Kumar 2011–12 A.E. Jones R. Kalnins 2012–13 N.J. Ferns C. Hill 2013–14 G.S. Azzopardi B.A. Sutton 2014–15 A.J. Medina M.L.D. Robertson 2015–16 M.K. Nair M.P. Nolan 2016–17 W.J.M. Downey S.J. Sykstus

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 67 Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers

First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1998–99 M.A. Peterson C.J. Reece 2004–05 M. Ringham F. Walsh 1999–00 J.W. Hamilton M.F. Symons 2005–06 S. Abrahams G. Schickerling 2000–01 R.A. Dodd J.R. Radley 2006–07 G. Heatley T. Sheedy 2001–02 M. Peterson R. Page 2007–08 D. Barnes M.K. Walsh 2002–03 G.P.L. Davey J.R. Radley 2008–09 M. King M.K. Walsh 2003–04 J.R. Radley C.J. Reece 2009–10 E. Michael C.D. Skyring 2004–05 J.R. Radley M.F. Symons 2010–11 J. Bell 2005–06 W. Hunter J.R. Radley 2011–12 C. Doyle J.R. Radley 2006–07 C.M. Davenport J.R. Radley 2012–13 J. Bell J.R. Radley 2007–08 J.A. Howard C.D. Skyring 2013–14 C.M. Davenport A. Fleming 2008–09 J.A. Howard K.V. O’Neill 2014–15 stk J. Nicholson 2009–10 J.R. Radley M.F. Symons 2015–16 P. French N.E. Sakellaropoulos 2010–11 G.P.L. Davey C.M. Davenport 2016–17 D. Missen J.R. Radley 2011–12 C.M. Davenport J.W. Hamilton 2017–18 J. Hines N.E. Sakellaropoulos 2012–13 J.A. Howard M.F. Symons 2018–19 J. Donazzon E. Thomas 2013–14 S.E. Rodgers M.K. Walsh 2014–15 J.W. Hamilton J.A. Howard Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 2015–16 J.A. Howard R. Page 2001–02 S. Abrahams L.C. Howard 2016–17 M. Delves C. Doyle 2003–04 S. Abrahams 2017–18 M. Delves B. Guelen 2018–19 A. Guy K. O’Neill 2004–05 L.C. Howard R. MacRae 2005–06 R. Guest M.F. Symons 2006–07 J.K.E. Higgs E. Michael Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 2007–08 N.E. Sakellaropoulos 2001–02 C.D. Skyring 2008–09 B. Black M.F. Symons 2002–03 W. Rhoden C.D. Skyring 2009–10 S.M. Baulch D. Johnstone/ 2003–04 P. O'Rourke G. Voyage 2004–05 P. O'Rourke 2010–11 A.G. Grace S.A. Herbert 2005–06 K.B. Hieser P. O'Rourke 2011–12 J. Bell S.A. Herbert 2006–07 S.A. Herbert D. Missen 2012–13 camb uni 2007–08 L. Allan D. Missen 2013–14 S.A. Herbert J. Moloney 2008–09 M. Bowles L.C. Howard 2014–15 J. Barr A. Fleming 2009–10 D. Missen G. Schickerling 2015–16 C.M. Davenport M. Mills 2010–11 K.B. Hieser D. Missen 2016–17 A. Britton C. Pearce 2011–12 M. Bowles D. Missen 2017–18 M. Mills stk 2012–13 K.B. Hieser P. Wellard 2013–14 B. Guelen R. Page 2018–19 D. Braniff ess 2014–15 J. Benjamin A. Britton • Where gaps appear, the names of the 2015–16 J. Nicholson stk scorers are unknown. The continued 2016–17 W. Ross A. Wilson assistance of members to locate such 2017–18 M. King stk missing records would be greatly 2018–19 J.R. Radley N.E. Sakellaropoulos appreciated

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 2001–02 P. O’Rourke 2002–03 D. Missen 2003–04 T.R. Finlayson M.F. Symons

68 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Umpire Exchanges

Victoria – New Zealand Umpire Exchange Program The Victoria–New Zealand Umpire Exchange Program commenced in the 1990–91 season due in the main to the initiative of the then Director of Umpiring, Robin Bailhache. The purpose of the program is to provide umpires from Cricket Victoria, the Auckland Cricket Association and the Christchurch Cricket Association with on-field and off-field experiences in different geographic environments.

Year Cricket Victoria Appointments NZ Appointments

1991 Stephen Walpole (Auckland) Brent Bowden

1992 Luke Johnson (Auckland) John Crocker

1993 Norm Lunn (Auckland) Malcolm Glenny Dan Bomford (Christchurch) Graeme Clark 1994 Geoff Morrow (Auckland) Paul Calcott Peter Dikschei (Christchurch) Geoff Talbot 1995 Bob Stratford (Auckland) Bruce Cates Cameron Baulch (Christchurch) Eddie Brownlee 1996 Paul Jensen (Auckland) Barry Frost Colin Lear (Christchurch) Grant Robinson 1997 Bob Parry (Auckland) Glenn Holdem Mark McNeil (Christchurch) Peter Wright 1998 Paul Wallace (Auckland) David Lowe Tony Soulsby (Christchurch) Garry Baxter 1999 Graham Cooper (Auckland) Kevin Manley Ashley Barrow (Christchurch) Graham Smith 2000 Tony Ward (Auckland) Garth Stirrat John Ward (Christchurch) Bernie Hamilton 2001 Chris Allan (Auckland) Wayne Knights Daryl Rooks (Christchurch) Craig Cowper 2002 Chris Stevens (Auckland) Phil Jones Steven Davis (Christchurch) John Varcoe 2003 Dale Boyd (Auckland) Doug Allington Mark Hanton (Christchurch) Neil Croft 2004 Phil Hermann (Auckland) Martyn Barriball Rod McKinnon (Christchurch) Brian deLore 2005 Damian Herft (Auckland) Peter Spall Andrew Miller (Christchurch)

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 69 Year Cricket Victoria Appointments NZ Appointments

2006 Neil Hitchens (Auckland) Peter Gasston Gerard Abood (Christchurch) Graham Begg 2007 Geoff Joshua (Auckland) no exchange Phil Proctor (Christchurch) from New Zealand 2008 Sam Sciacca (Auckland) Jim Henderson Rod Conlin (Christchurch) Hiran Perera 2009 Stephen Tighe (Auckland) Raoul Allen Brad Davies (Christchurch) Rob Armour 2010 Russell Stanley (Auckland) Tony Gillies Stu Edwards (Christchurch) Dallas McIlraith 2011 Phillip Gillespie (Auckland) Mike Drinkall Dale Ireland (Christchurch) Jason Wood 2012 Ange Sammartino (Auckland) Chris Brown Luke McKay (Christchurch) Richard Hooper 2013 Dean Jones (Auckland) Jayath Batuwangala Malcolm Gunn (Christchurch) David Reid 2014 Stephen Brne (Auckland) Glynn Hammond Adam Hawking (Christchurch) Eugene Sanders 2015 Ron Birch (Auckland) David Henderson Scott Olufson (Christchurch) Diana Venter 2016 Vin Borg (Auckland) Adrian West Francesco Fabris (Christchurch) Kim Cotton 2017 Matt Cervetto (Auckland) Fidel Jaary Gaurav Bawa (Christchurch) John Bromley 2018 Tim Wendelken (Auckland) Alan Stanley Russell Hubbard (Christchurch) no umpire from Christchurch 2019 Mark Malmberg (Auckland) Vinit Mahna Matt Robertson (Christchurch) Matthew Hill

Victoria – South Australia Umpire Exchange Program In 2015–16 an umpire exchange commenced between Cricket Victoria and SACA, arranged by the respective Umpiring Directors, Richard Patterson (Victoria) and Neil Poulton (South Australia).

Season Cricket Victoria Appointment SACA Appointment

2015–16 Stephen Pitts Cain Kemp 2016–17 Scott Olufson Luke Uthenwoldt 2017–18 Mattis van Eck Bruce Stribley 2018–19 Adam Hawking Dhaval Bhatt

70 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield

One of the feature events on the VCAUSA calendar is the biennial Easter exchange with our sister Association in South Australia, SACUSA. In 2012, Kristen Thomas was commisioned by SACUSA to research the early history of the exchange, resulting in a revision of our understanding of the origin of the exchange. Her findings were published in a leaflet unveiled during the Easter exchange in Adelaide in 2013 as follows: Let the good times roll—cricket friendships offset The Great Depression Why DID a cricket match between Victorian and South Australian cricket umpires begin? And when exactly did it occur? Until recently, accessible records indicated that 1936 was the inaugural year of competition. But modern technology has enabled research into historic newspapers that reveals plans for the interstate fixture were underway as early as 1930, and the actual first match was held in Carlton, Victoria in 1931. During the beginning of a significant worldwide economic depression this was a bold undertaking, but one which was inspired by a desire to promote goodwill and hope. The traditional game that ‘The Vics’ and ‘The Croweaters’ indulge in today was born of a need to remind people that fun is an essential ingredient of life—especially when life is looking challenging. As it turned out, the result of the first match was a diplomatically correct ‘draw’. As it was not a limited overs game—and it appears that SA declared at 8 for 125—when Victoria reached 7 for 111 at stumps, the game was declared a draw. SA’s Victor Selth (former State level wicketkeeper) was generously awarded a trophy by Victoria, for being the best performing visiting player. (Source: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/artitle/45758502). Ernest Ramsden was a Victorian founding player who had the pleasure of umpiring a Sheffield Shield AND a Vic vs West Indies match at the MCG just prior to the umpires’ game. Depression or not, lights were shining brightly for cricket umpires and their beloved game 82 years ago when our partnership began. The competition was suspended during World War II, The South Australian association was named the South but resumed in 1947, playing for the R.M.(Bob) Crockett Australian Cricket Umpires’ Association (SACUA), Shield; matches have been held every second year since maintaining this name even after scorers were admitted then. Easter exchanges are much more than simply a to membership in 2001. In 2010, however, it changed its cricket match, however. Members of both associations name to properly reflect its membership, becoming the and their families get together to make and renew South Australian Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association friendships; on each occasion there are numerous social (SACUSA). In Crockett Shield records it is referred to events arranged. by the initials SACUA up to 2009, and as SACUSA from 2011 onwards. The Victorian association was known as the Victorian Cricket Association Umpires’ Association until 1998 Both Associations are referred to by their current initials when it voted to expand its membership and role to (SACUSA and VCAUSA) in column headings, but the include VCA official club scorers, and changed its name historical initials are used in reference to specific matches to the Victorian Cricket Association Umpires & Scorers’ prior to the changes of name. Association (VCAUSA). In Crockett Shield records it is The records included in the following pages are extracted referred to by the initials VCAUA up to 1997 and VCAUSA from the comprehensive record of the Easter exchange, from 1999 onwards. SACUSA v VCAUSA – Records of matches for the R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield, which is maintained and updated on behalf of the two associations by VCAUSA historian Bill Ellemor.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 71 Crockett Shield – results of matches

Match Year Result Venue 1 1931 match drawn Carlton (V) 2 1936 SACUA won by 19 runs St Peter’s College (SA) 3 1937 SACUA won by 56 runs Wattle Park (V) 4 1939 SACUA won by 42 runs Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA) 5 1947 SACUA won * not known (V) 6 1949 VCAUA won * not known (SA) 7 1951 SACUA won * not known (V) 8 1953 SACUA won by 58 runs Adelaide High School (SA) 9 1955 SACUA won by 1 wicket Ross Gregory Oval (V) 10 1957 SACUA won by 4 wickets and 42 runs Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA) 11 1959 VCAUA won by 19 runs Ross Gregory Oval (V) 12 1961 VCAUA won by 102 runs Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA) 13 1963 SACUA won by 8 wickets Scotch College (V) 14 1965 VCAUA won by 1 wicket British Tube Mills Oval (SA) 15 1967 SACUA won by 89 runs Albert Park No. 8 (V) 16 1969 VCAUA won by 8 wickets and 11 runs Sacred Heart College (SA) 17 1971 SACUA won by 2 wickets and 124 runs Scotch College (V) 18 1973 SACUA won by 95 runs Daws Road High School (SA) 19 1975 VCAUA won by 2 wickets Scotch College (V) 20 1977 SACUA won by 6 wickets Flinders University (SA) 21 1979 VCAUA won by 7 wickets Scotch College (V) 22 1981 VCAUA won by 1 wicket St Peter’s College (SA) 23 1983 VCAUA won by 7 wickets Albert Ground (V) 24 1985 VCAUA won by 93 runs St Peter’s College (SA) 25 1987 VCAUA won by 54 runs Scotch College No. 2 (V) 26 1989 SACUA won by 4 wickets St Peter’s College (SA) 27 1991 VCAUA won by 83 runs St Kevin’s College (V) 28 1993 VCAUA won by 5 wickets St Peter’s College (SA) 29 1995 SACUA won by 24 runs Xavier College (V) 30 1997 VCAUA won by 24 runs Scotch College (SA) 31 1999 VCAUSA won by 26 runs Xavier College (V) 32 2001 SACUA won by 41 runs Scotch College (SA) 33 2003 VCAUSA won by 4 wickets Trinity Grammar School (V) 34 2005 VCAUSA won by 5 wickets Scotch College (SA) 35 2007 VCAUSA won by 8 wickets Cricket Willow (V) 36 2009 SACUA won by 8 wickets Scotch College No 2 (SA) 37 2011 VCAUSA won by 115 runs Cricket Willow (V) 38 2013 SACUSA won by 53 runs Scotch College (SA) * winning margin unknown

72 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Match Year Result Venue 39 2015 VCAUSA won by 82 runs Wesley College, Glen Waverley (V) 40 2017 VCAUSA won by 99 runs Henley Oval (SA) 41 2019 VCAUSA won by 4 wickets K.M. Reedy Reserve, Hampton Park (V) * winning margin unknown

VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records

Best Batting Performances Best Batting Performances 111* C. Dalkin 2005 45 D. Rooks 1999 96 L. King 1987 43 R. Isherwood 1963 86 M. Leckie 2009 42 M. Sheehan 1997 75* K. Carmody 1969 40 A. Ventura 2007 74 D. Brigham 2017 38* D. Pickering 1983 73* M. Sheehan 1999 38 L. King 1985 67 E. Ramsden 1947 38 A. Barrow 2009 60 K. Collicoat 1961 38 S. Weerasekera 2013 59 A. Bramwell 1987 37* I. Goss 1981 58* M. Leckie 2007 37* S. Pitts 2019 58 D. Funnell 1991 37 P. Dikschei 1997 58 S. Brne 2011 37 A. Barrow 2005 56 F. Semmens 1975 37 G. Azzopardi 2015 55 D. Taylor 2011 36 B. Reid 1995 50 R. Winchester 1989 35 M. Barker 1967 50 S. Brne 2017 35 P. Dikschei 1993 49* J. Richards 2019 35 E. Hamid 1955 47 R. Whitehead 1981 35 McLean 1949 47 S. Brne 2015 33 J. Richards 2017 45 R. Whitehead 1975

Best Bowling Performances Best Bowling Performances 6/32 J. McLean 1949 4/9 D. Clement 1991 6/44 M. Barker 1961 4/15 L. Taylor 1959 5/11 C. Stevens 2001 4/18 C. Lai 2007 5/12 S. Brne 2015 4/19 J. Wheeler 1961 5/17 A. Gamble 1979 4/22 D. Clement 1997 5/26 I. McGregor 1997 4/22 A. Barrow 2005 5/28 G. Wetenhall 1955 4/23 M. Barker 1959 5/29 P. Hooper 1965 4/23 D. Holt 1985 5/35 G. Hamilton 1975 4/30 M. Gandy 1985

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 73 Best Bowling Performances Best Bowling Performances 4/35 D. Clement 1993 3/18 C. Doyle 2019 4/40 M. Barker 1967 3/22 D. Holt 1983 4/52 G. Thies 1973 3/22 A. Johanson 1993 4/53 G. Wetenhall 1953 3/25 R. Patterson 1999 3/1 P. Hooper 1971 3/28 E. Hamid 1955 3/6 S. Brne 2011 3/37 G. Thies 1977 3/8 G. Hamilton 1979 3/38 P. Hooper 1973 3/11 R. McKinnon 2003 3/38 W. O’Neill 1987 3/16 C. Dalkin 2005 3/39 I. Goss 1983

Victorian Captains (since 1953) Victorian Captains (since 1953) 1953 W. Smyth 1987 D. Holt 1955 L. McLaren 1989 D. Bomford 1957 L. McLaren 1991 I. McGregor 1959 L. McLaren 1993 R. Stratford 1961 L. McLaren 1995 C. Lear 1963 K. Collicoat 1997 D. Clement 1965 L. McLaren 1999 P. Dikschei 1967 P. Hooper 2001 C. Stevens 1969 P. Hooper 2003 A. Barrow 1971 P. Hooper 2005 C. Allan 1973 R. Isherwood 2007 A. Barrow 1975 R. Isherwood 2009 A. Barrow 1977 G. Hamilton 2011 A. Ventura 1979 R. Whitehead 2013 A. McCarthy 1981 G. Bugge 2015 A. McCarthy 1983 L. King 2017 A. McCarthy 1985 A. Bramwell 2019 J. Richards

74 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Most Appearances for Victoria (since 1953) Most Appearances for Victoria (since 1953) 12 R. Isherwood 1963–87 5 K. Collicoat 1961–71 12 D. Bomford * 1983–17 5 L. Hawkes 1961–71 10 D. Holt 1981–99 5 J. Mastin 1963–73 9 R. McKinnon 1999–15 5 R. Whitehead 1975–83 8 M. Barker 1959–73 5 A. Gamble 1977–85 8 A. Ventura 2001–15 5 A. Bramwell 1983–91 7 L. McLaren 1953–67 5 L. Edwards 2011–19 7 J. Wheeler 1955–71 4 K. Carmody 1969–79 7 P. Hooper 1963–77 4 F. Semmens 1971–77 7 G. Bugge 1979–91 4 L. King 1981–87 7 I. McGregor 1989–01 4 M. Gandy ** 1981–87 7 D. Clement 1991–05 4 P. Dikschei 1993–99 7 C. Allan 2001–11 4 C. Lear 1993–99 7 A. Barrow 2001–11 4 S. Phillips 1997–05 6 G. Thies 1971–81 4 A. McCarthy 2011–17 5 K. Elmslie 1955–65 4 C. Lai 2007–19 * also 12th man on 4 occasions 4 J. Richards 2013–19 ** represented SACUA 1981 and 1983 * also 12th man on 4 occasions ** represented SACUA 1981 and 1983

Officials and players for the 2019 Crockett Shield match

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 75 Victorian Partnership Records Wicket Score Players and their scores Year 1st 66 A. Ventura (40) & C. Allan (32) 2007 2nd 56 K. Carmody (75no) & H. Howieson (31) 1969 3rd 91 S. Brne (58) & D. Taylor (55) 2011 4th 84 S. Brne (63) & D. Brigham (74) 2017 5th 133 T. Bramwell (59) & L. King (96) 1987 6th 46 R. Patterson (33) & B. Reid (36) 1995 7th 88# J. Richards (49no) &S. Pitts (37no) 2019 8th 43 E. Hamid (35) & K. McElhinney (13) 1955 9th 35# J. Wyatt (20no) & G. Davey (18no) 2015 10th 48 D. Elder (20no) & McNamara (30) 1949 # denotes unfinished partnership

Umpires and Scorers Year SACUSA VCAUSA SACUSA VCAUSA 1993 R. Woods N. Grant R. Glovitch B. Ellemor 1995 P. Cronin R. Bailhache R. Bartlett B. Ellemor 1997 G. McTavish R. Bailhache R. Bartlett B. Ellemor 1999 R. Glovitch R. Bailhache S. Knobben B. Lincoln 2001 P. Cronin B. Ellemor C. Miles G. Cook 2003 R. Woods P. Jensen C. Miles J. Higgs 2005 P. Angley E. Kelly C. Miles I. Stuart 2007 M. Bartlett G. Cumming P. Angley J. Howard 2009 C. Thiele G. Cumming C. Miles L. Howard 2011 G. Slater B. Ellemor C. Thiele J. Howard 2013 A. Collins J. Collins N. Ricketts T. Finlayson 2015 C. Hollard C. Allan N. Ricketts T. Finlayson 2017 M. Farrow A. Barrow N. Ricketts T. Finlayson 2019 B. Stribley T. Finlayson N. Ricketts A. Britton * Commencing in 2009 the Peter Cronin Medal was created to be presented to the officiating umpires * Commencing in 2011 the L&J Howard Medal (in 2019 renamed the Howard Medal) was created to be presented to the officiating scorers

76 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 The Ian McGregor Medal

Following the 2003 Easter Visit, at which time Ian McGregor was known to be terminally ill (he died in August 2003), the committees of the two associations decided to strike a medal for the player of the match to be called the Ian McGregor Medal. One of the medals was presented to Ian and his family a short time before his death. Ian was an enthusiastic participant and key organiser of Easter events from 1989 to 2001.

Year Player Association 2005 C. Dalkin VCAUSA 2007 A. Ventura VCAUSA 2009 M. Sheppard SACUA 2011 S. Brne VCAUSA 2013 J. Edwards SACUSA 2015 S. Brne VCAUSA 2017 D. Brigham VCAUSA 2019 C. Thomas SACUSA

The Keith C Butler Trophy

Following the 1999 Easter visit a combined meeting of the committees of the two associations decided to commence a new competition between the two associations, to be known as the Keith C Butler Trophy. Keith Butler was a SACUSA member who attended every Easter event from 1936* to 1997. *In view of the new discovery that the exchange actually commenced in 1931, it would be interesting to know whether Keith participated in the earlier exchange(s) Competition is in sport or activity and a format which enables and encourages participation of all members and families. The actual contest is determined for each visit by the host association.

Year Activity Venue Won by 1 2001 Bocce McLaren Vale (SA) SACUA 2 2003 Mini Golf Whittlesea Alpine Toboggan Park (Vic) SACUA 3 2005 Lawn Bowls Adelaide Oval (SA) SACUA 4 2007 Orienteering Ballarat Botanical Gardens (Vic) SACUA 5 2009 Croquet North Adelaide Croquet Club, Prospect (SA) VCAUSA 6 2011 Archery Wendouree Archery Club, Ballarat (Vic) SACUSA 7 2013 Global Games Tea Tree Gully sports oval (SA) SACUSA 8 2015 Trivia Quiz Glen Waverley Bowls Club (Vic) SACUSA 9 2017 Board Games Adelaide Rowing Club (SA) VCAUSA 10 2019 Finska Glen Waverley Bowls Club (Vic) SACUSA

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 77 Senior Careers Summary

2018–19 Career Other List Other Other List Other Test ODI SS FC A #2 #3 Total Test ODI SS FC A #2 #3 Total

Scorers Davey Glenn – 1 – – 6 – 7 – 4 1 – 6 9 20 Doyle Chris ––– –189––– –189 Hamilton Jim – – 2 – 1 12 15 – 25 44 1 32 22 124 Higgs James – – 1 – 1 8 10 – 23 29 1 28 131 212 Howard Janet – 1 3 – 2 3 9 – 43 64 5 46 14 172 O’Neill Kevin 1 1 1 – 1 4 8 32 63 163 21 36 11 326 Reece Craig 1 – 2 – 1 1 5 24 22 64 3 44 2 159 Walsh Mike – – 3 – 2 6 11 94 228 81 81 74 18 576

Umpires Azzopardi Greg – – – – – 10 10 ––––– 10 10 Brigham Daryl ––––– 15 15 ––––– 29 29 Craig Shawn – 6 5 – – 19 30 – 6 23 5 16 38 88 Gillespie Phillip – 9 5 – – 18 32 – 9 22 1 22 30 84 Ireland Dale – – – – – 12 12 ––––– 24 24 Joshua Geoff – – 6 – – 19 25 1 – 52 9 68 35 165 Shepard David – – 1 – 1 18 20 – – 1 1 1 39 42 van Eck Mattis – – – – – 10 10 ––––– 10 10 Ward John – – 6 – – 15 21 1 11 75 10 85 31 213 NOTES:. 1 These tables give details of matches recorded in the following summary table in the ‘Sen’ (senior appointment) column. In line with Cricket Victoria figures, these totals now include 3rd-umpire appointments 2. List A matches include One-Day Domestic matches and tour matches which are not First Class matches 3 Other matches, added to this table in 2017–18, include—State 2nd XI, Futures league, tour matches which are not List A, Women’s ODI, WNCL, WT20, international and interstate T20, WBBL and BBL. Note that until matches for previous seasons in these categories can be obtained, the individual career totals will reflect matches from 2017–18 only

78 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary – Scorers

2018–19 Career First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Season # XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI Total Beaumont J 2015–16 – – 1 – – 1 – 3 47 –– 50 Box N 2017–18 –––––––1––– 1 Boyack S 2018–19 – 10 ––– 10 – 10 ––– 10 Braniff D 2018–19 – – – 2 14 16 – – – 2 14 16 Britton A 2001–02 –– 17 1 – 18 – 2 297 11 7 317 Chandak K 2017–18 ––2––2––5–– 5 Chirmuley P 2018–19 – – 2 9 4 15 – – 2 9 4 15 Connop M 2017–18 ––– 12 – 12 ––– 24 – 24 Cuthbert P 2018–19 – – – 1 14 15 – – – 1 14 15 Davey GPL 2001–02 7 – 3 – – 10 20 180 36 14 11 261 Delvey M 2017–18 – 18 ––– 18 – 36 ––– 36 Dendle AC 1983–84 – – 1 1 2 4 – 144 3 31 25 203 Doyle C 2017–18 9 15 ––– 24 9 65 64 24 8 170 Fernando P 2018–19 –– 16 2 – 18 –– 16 2 – 18 Grace AG 1999–00 – 17 1 – – 18 – 347 17 7 7 378 Guy A 2017–18 – 2 14 –– 16 – 6 25 2 1 34 Hamilton JW 1986–87 15 13 ––– 28 124 375 2 60 – 561 Herbert SA 1985–86 – 16 ––– 16 – 483 37 55 27 602 Hieser KB 1991–92 – 2 14 1 – 17 – 57 408 12 6 483 Higgs JKE 1992–93 10 13 1 – – 24 212 386 31 19 10 658 Hines J 2017–18 –––––––– 16 5 2 23 Howard JA 1976–77 9 11 ––– 20 172 635 1 11 6 825 Howard LC 1991–92 –– 13 –– 13 1 28 395 53 12 489 Humphrey M 2017–18 ––––––––7–– 7 Kingar S 2017–18 –– – – – – – – – 8 – 8 Knox L 2017–18 –––––––––4– 4 Langer K 2018–19 ––––99––––9 9 Lincoln BE 1998–99 – 15 ––– 15 – 368 120 32 9 529 Maloney J 2017–18 – 3 12 –– 15 – 5 28 1 1 35 Mattson K 2018–19 ––2––2––2–– 2 McConnell M 2018–19 ––––66––––6 6 Mills M 2017–18 –– 14 –– 14 – 1 14 – 14 29 Missen D 1998–99 – 3 2 5 7 17 – 46 251 73 36 406 Nicholson J 2017–18 – 1 7 2 – 10 – 3 8 2 – 13 O’Neill KV 1971–72 8 18 ––– 26 326 573 8 70 12 989 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 79 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary – Scorers

2018–19 Career First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Season # XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI Total Pearce C 2017–18 ––––––––––4 4 Radley JR 1993–94 – 16 ––– 16 – 467 9 3 1 480 Reece CJ 1973–74 5 12 2 – – 19 159 583 51 13 8 814 Ringham M 1956–57 – – – – 9 9 245 412 – – 9 666 Ritchie N 2018–19 ––1––1––1–– 1 Roberts I 2018–19 –– 17 –– 17 –– 17 –– 17 Rodgers D 2018–19 –1–––1–1––– 1 Rodgers SE 1977–78 – 15 ––– 15 1 571 66 2 2 642 Ross W 2001–02 – 16 ––– 16 – 106 58 14 13 191 Sakellaropoulos N 1994–95 – 23 4 1 – 28 – 142 130 9 9 290 Schickerling G 2001–02 ––––––– 25 239 4 2 270 Shaw S 2011–12 4 13 1 – – 18 4 123 3 3 – 133 Simpson R 2015–16 – – – 6 – 6 – – 4 40 – 44 Stevens LJ 2000–01 –– 16 –– 16 – – 285 – – 285 Thomas E 2017–18 – – 1 2 – 3 – – 10 2 – 12 Trenwith D 2018–19 ––––33––––3 3 Walsh JP 2017–18 –– 10 –– 10 –– 24 –– 24 Walsh MK 1963–64 11 17 ––– 28 576 673 51 8 4 1312 Waring GJ 2007–08 – 16 ––– 16 – 110 36 21 12 179 Webb B 2018–19 ––3––3––3–– 3 Wilson A 2016–17 – 1 17 –– 18 – 1 52 –– 53 Zhao N 2017–18 ––3––3––8–– 8 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

David Missen presented with his Milestone Certificate for 400 games by Andrew Hind

80 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary – Umpires

2018–19 Career Premier vwca Premier vwca First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Season # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total Ali A 2018–19 – – – 9 5 – 4 18 – – – 9 5 – 4 18 Arora N 2014–15 ––––4–– 4––– 22 25 3 19 69 Awekar S 2017–18 ––– 12 – 4 2 18 ––– 14 16 5 11 46 Azzopardi G 2013–14 10 18 – 1 1 1 – 31 10 51 28 6 25 8 2 130 Balreddygari S 2015–16 – 2 6 – 2 1 – 11 – 15 33 – 5 4 6 63 Barrow A 1997–98 – 9 – – 1 2 – 12 77 192 20 9 18 4 – 320 Bawa G 2010–11 – 12 2 1 1 5 – 21 – 49 39 25 17 16 11 157 Birch R 2009–10 – 21 – 1 – 1 – 23 – 133 28 16 – 5 2 184 Black S 2014–15 ––––2–– 2––– 37 18 4 26 85 Bomford D 1979–80 – 2 18 – – 1 – 21 – 329 234 3 40 11 3 620 Borg V 2010–11 – 5 – – – – – 5 – 80 40 16 5 10 3 154 Brigham D 2013–14 15 14 – – – 1 – 30 29 68 16 – – 5 3 121 Chatten A 2018–19 – – – 2 11 –– 13 – – – 2 11 –– 13 Collins J 1990–91 ––– 11 5 3 1 20 – 4 231 148 48 15 8 454 Conradie A 2018–19 – – – 1 16 – 1 18 – – – 1 16 – 1 18 Craig S 2010–11 30 1 – – – – – 31 88 56 9 4 1 2 – 160 Cumming G 1990–91 –– 12 1 – – – 13 – 33 126 132 70 14 7 382 Davies B 2004–05 – 15 2 – 2 2 – 21 – 155 42 18 20 5 – 240 Diamond-Smith J 2007–08 –––– 17 – 2 19 – – 1 69 73 11 42 196 Downey W 2016–17 – 5 11 – 1 4 1 22 – 5 11 22 14 4 12 68 Edwards L 2009–10 – 17 – 1 – 3 – 21 – 21 27 76 25 11 20 180 Faulkner K 2018–19 – – – – – 3 15 18 – – – – – 3 15 18 Finlayson T 2003–04 – – – 2 10 – 3 15 – – 1 109 99 4 26 239 Fishley S 2017–18 ––– 10 1 7 2 20 ––– 11 11 13 9 44 Ford T 2018–19 –––– 15 – 4 19 –––– 15 – 4 19 Frampton N 2004–05 – 2 10 – 1 8 1 22 – 2 12 73 33 12 5 137 Francis C 2017–18 – – – 6 3 – 3 12 – – – 7 17 1 6 31 Gaughan A 2009–10 – – – 1 5 4 5 15 ––– 68 56 7 22 153 Gillespie P 2009–10 32 2 – – – 1 – 35 84 67 13 5 19 10 3 201 Glerum C 2017–18 ––– 12 – 1 – 13 ––– 14 18 2 2 36 Gooneratne D 2010–11 – – – 6 8 2 1 17 – – 1 13 99 2 15 130 Grant C 2016–17 – 18 – – – 1 – 19 – 24 18 11 3 2 1 59 Gunn M 1992–93 ––– 16 – 2 4 22 – 38 230 118 29 33 30 478 Hall C 1997–98 ––– 15 – 1 – 16 – 27 89 139 46 10 61 372 Hallam J 2018–19 –––15–1 7–––15–1 7 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 81 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary – Umpires

2018–19 Career Premier vwca Premier vwca First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Season # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total Harris M 2018–19 ––– 12 1 – 1 14 ––– 12 1 – 1 14 Harrison R 2011–12 – – – – – 9 8 17 – – 1 14 1 100 110 226 Hawking A 2010–11 – 9 – – 1 – – 10 – 59 18 17 18 9 8 129 Hayes E 2018–19 ––– 13 1 – 1 15 ––– 13 1 – 1 15 Hill D 2017–18 ––– 10 2 1 2 15 ––– 12 16 2 3 33 Hind A 2016–17 –– 12 – – – 3 15 –– 12 12 13 – 8 45 Hobbs K 2004–05 – – – 1 6 2 2 11 – – 2 146 45 16 17 226 Holt D 1980–81 – 8 14 –––– 22 39 361 225 10 9 12 3 659 Hubbard R 2005–06 – 15 – – 1 – – 16 – 36 101 11 47 16 10 221 Ireland D 2006–07 12 17 1 – – – – 30 24 134 18 17 38 5 3 239 James C 1998–99 – 15 1 – – 4 – 20 – 47 73 73 99 14 8 314 Jones De 2003–04 –– 12 – – 6 – 18 – 7 155 43 26 33 2 266 Joshua G 1995–96 25 4 – – – – – 29 165 171 55 27 16 2 – 436 Kelly E 1985–86 – – 8 – – – – 8 – 111 308 15 19 16 4 473 Kerala Varma V 2018–19 – – – – 8 – 7 15 – – – – 8 – 7 15 Kumar V 2014–15 –––– 13 2 1 16 ––– 20 46 2 20 88 Lai C 2006–07 – 9 7 – 1 4 – 21 – 9 40 44 26 18 18 155 Lanting C 2018–19 –––24–– 6–––24–– 6 Leach I 2008–09 –– 12 – – 4 1 17 –– 12 73 43 7 18 153 Leonard-Scott J 2013–14 – 18 – – – 8 – 26 – 41 33 1 20 21 9 125 Licheni D 2016–17 –– 10 1 – 1 2 14 –– 10 12 18 1 4 45 Lloyd G 1992–93 –––– 14 – 2 16 – 1 125 45 226 2 16 415 Malmberg M 2016–17 – 18 2 – 1 – – 21 – 24 26 1 6 8 14 79 Mani U 2018–19 – – – 7 3 – 6 16 – – – 7 3 – 6 16 Mantri R 2015–16 ––––1–1 2–––6 38 – 3 47 McCabe L 2017–18 – – 3 11 – 5 – 19 – – 3 11 2 11 12 39 McCarthy A 2008–09 – 1 14 1 1 2 – 19 – 9 109 22 26 14 5 185 McKinnon R 1994–95 – 18 – 1 1 2 1 23 – 147 210 19 14 14 3 407 Medina A 2014–15 – 19 – 1 – – 1 21 – 21 25 19 23 7 10 105 Mohanty R 2016–17 –––14–4 9–––4 32 – 7 43 Muthugounder S 2005–06 – 15 – – 1 7 1 24 – 41 89 27 56 21 12 246 Nolan M 2015–16 – 3 12 – 3 2 2 22 – 5 28 13 18 6 5 75 Norton T 2018–19 ––– 12 – – 2 14 ––– 12 – – 2 14 Olufson S 2010–11 – 20 – – 1 3 – 24 – 70 39 31 2 17 5 164 Palani V 2018–19 – – – 3 10 – 3 16 – – – 3 10 – 3 16 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

82 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary – Umpires

2018–19 Career Premier vwca Premier vwca First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Season # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total Patterson R 1998–99 – 4 – 1 – 7 – 12 61 194 23 28 16 9 2 333 Pitts S 2011–12 – 16 – 1 – – 2 19 – 70 18 16 22 15 16 157 Rajhansa C 2018–19 – – – 1 13 – 2 16 – – – 1 13 – 2 16 Richards J 2008–09 –– 12 – 1 4 – 17 –– 16 81 37 5 14 153 Robertson M 2014–15 – 15 – – 1 2 2 20 – 18 23 17 20 9 54 141 Rogers M 2012–13 –– 11 – 3 3 – 17 –– 12 44 48 7 24 135 Rose M 2008–09 – – – 3 6 – 1 10 ––– 65 64 2 17 148 Schache G 2012–13 ––– 14 1 1 – 16 –– 16 52 12 13 7 100 Schembri G 2006–07 – – 1 13 1 2 1 18 –– 23 118 51 18 18 228 Selvaraj V 2018–19 – – – – 7 – 3 10 – – – – 7 – 3 10 Sheahan B 1981–82 – 14 – – – 3 – 17 77 456 40 40 19 11 2 645 Shepard D 2011–12 20 10 – – – 1 – 31 42 66 6 – – 7 – 121 Sinha P 2018–19 – – – – 9 – 3 12 – – – – 9 – 3 12 Slater G 2001–02 ––– 13 ––– 13 – 4 88 149 43 16 4 304 Soman V 2013–14 –––– 12 – 4 16 ––– 26 53 – 18 97 Sturgeon R 2014–15 – – 1 12 – 1 – 14 – – 3 40 22 4 6 75 Sysktus S 2016–17 –– 11 – 1 1 1 14 –– 12 15 20 1 4 52 Tenace L 2013–14 –– 12 – 1 4 1 18 –– 23 48 11 13 10 105 Thomas A 2007–08 – – – – – 5 4 9 – – 18 66 24 26 36 170 Turner R 1992–93 – 4 18 – – 2 2 26 – 280 126 20 13 46 49 534 Uthenwoldt L 2018–19 –3–––1– 4–3–––1– 4 Vajda G 2001–02 – 1 9 1 1 – 4 16 – 5 94 84 46 22 12 263 Van Der Merwe R 2014–15 – – – 1 11 2 4 18 ––– 29 43 4 15 91 van Eck M 2016–17 10 18 – – – 1 – 29 10 39 12 1 – 6 1 69 Ventura T 1999–00 ––– 14 1 1 – 16 – 53 174 54 35 23 14 353 Walker J 2010–11 – 2 14 – – 1 – 17 – 10 74 17 31 13 11 156 Ward J 1996–97 21 2 – – – – – 23 213 196 24 6 5 1 – 445 Watson J 2006–07 – – 9 3 – 1 4 17 – 10 101 25 44 20 13 213 Weerasekera S 2011–12 – – – 3 4 3 1 11 ––– 64 33 4 19 120 Welbourn P 2016–17 –– 13 – 1 2 1 17 – 4 27 9 3 3 10 56 Wendelken T 2013–14 – 5 10 – 3 – – 18 – 8 42 20 29 1 12 112 Wood M 2018–19 – – – 2 13 – 4 19 – – – 2 13 – 4 19 Wyatt J 2000–01 –– 13 – 1 4 1 19 –– 14 56 61 6 34 171 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 83 VCAUSA Membership 2018–19

First Name Surname Category First Name Surname Category Ashfaq Ali U Colin Hall U Chris Allan A Josh Hallam U Kevin Allday L Jim Hamilton S Cyril Andrews L Mark Harris U Swapnil Awekar U Eli Hayes U Greg Azzopardi U Shane Herbert S Robin Bailhache L Damian Herft A Ashley Barrow U David Hill U Jeffrey Beaumont S Andrew Hind U Dan Bomford U Darrell Holt U Daryl Brigham U Peter Hooper L Alan Britton S Janet Howard L Denis Byrne L Paul Jensen A Andrew Chatten U Dean Jones U Jack Collins L Geoffrey Joshua U John Collins U Dale Ireland U Andre Conradie U Eric Kelly U Daryl Cox A Vijay Kerala Varma U Glenn Cumming U Len King L Glenn Davey S Vivek Kumar U Jeffrey Diamond-Smith U Courtney Lai U William Downey U Chris Lanting U Chris Doyle S Jason Leonard-Scott U Luke Edwards U Mark Malmberg U Anne Eldridge L Usman Mani U Bill Ellemor L Lisa McCabe U Kim Faulkner U Alan McCarthy U Trevor Finlayson U Rod McKinnon U Ralph Francione L David Meagher S Calvin Francis U Tony Medina U Phillip Gillespie U David Missen S Carey Glerum U Michael Nolan U Chris Grant U Tim Norton U Noel Grant L Scott Olufson U

Summary: Life Members 14 Summary: Life Members 14 Umpires 66 Umpires 66 Scorers 10 Scorers 10 Associate members 5 Associate members 5 TOTAL : 95 TOTAL : 95

84 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 First Name Surname Category First Name Surname Category Vijaya Kumar Palani U Rob Sturgeon U Stephen Pitts U Graeme Thies L John Richards U George Vajda U Matthew Robertson U Ras Van Der Merwe U Wayne Ross S Mattis van Eck U Valli Selvaraj U Tony Ventura U Glenn Schache U John Walker U Gerry Schembri U John Ward U Gary Schickerling S Sahan Weerasekera U Phillip Shanahan L Paul Welbourn U David Shepard U Tim Wendelken U Prem Sinha U Malcolm Wood U Graham Slater U Jamie Wyatt U Peter Smith A Summary: Life Members 14 Summary: Life Members 14 Umpires 66 Umpires 66 Scorers 10 Scorers 10 Associate members 5 Associate members 5 TOTAL : 95 TOTAL : 95

Players form a guard of honour for Dan Bomford’s 600th game

VCAUSA Annual Report 2019 85 Ready to take on the Mt Waverley Veterans, March 2019

Bon Ap Fitzroy, January 2019

86 VCAUSA Annual Report 2019

V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Association

113th Annual Report, 2019 1906 – 2019

Front cover: the toss at the Crockett Shield match, KM Reedy Reserve, Hampton Park Back cover: the toss at the Stars Conference Final, Junction Oval, St Kilda

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