Hillgrove Colts Cricket Club – 2018/19
Little Dougie’s Mate
2010/11
2018/19 Hillgrove Committee
President – Michael Stace
Vice President – Nick Sewell and Tony Jones
Secretary – Kris Croft
Treasurer – Matt Schaefer
Junior Co-Ordinator – Ian Reeves
Registrar –Brian Parsons
2018/19 - Hillgrove Junior Report
The 2018-19 junior cricket season is done and dusted. Once again Hillgrove provided teams for each age division and we continue to lead the way in providing opportunities for both boys and girls in cricket. Girls now play a significant role in all of our teams and our oppositions are now used to facing, and getting out to, our fine players! We can easily describe our season as successful. We have over 80 young players, boys and girls, actively engaged in a wonderful sport, learning skills beyond merely the physical. Skills that will be invaluable throughout life such as teamwork, tolerance, patience and resilience; all required when playing this game. It feels great to win, but that’s just not going to happen all the time. It feels better to know you have given your best, supported your team and played in the spirit of the game; and that can happen always! This year Hillgrove welcomed players from Uralla, Inverell and Glen Innes. They were welcomed with open arms into their respective teams and I trust will be back again next season. I must congratulate all teams on their performances throughout the season. A special congratulations to the Hillgrove Brumbies Under 14s team on winning their grand final against the minor premiers CSC. There were many fine individual performances throughout the season and you can check some of these out on the following pages. We congratulate the many players who have played representative cricket for Armidale this season. Ben Heagney and Mitch Duddy both represented Central North at the Under 14 Kookaburra Cup in Albury. While Vanessa Simpson has just been selected to play in the Sixers State Challenge Under 14s team to play in Sydney over Easter. As always our club must firstly thank the coaches. The time willingly given by these people, not only on game day, but training and general organisation, is significant. Teams can only exist if we have people willing to volunteer their time and it can be a difficult task. I encourage all players and parents to personally thank their coach and recognise the time they have given to allow everyone to play the game. Secondly, thank you to all the ‘support’ parents. Those parents who help out with scoring, umpiring and all the other little jobs that ‘crop up’ during the season. Finally, thank you to the players. We are ‘the family club’, and we ensure that we play in that spirit, supporting each other. On the occasions that I was able to visit teams on a Saturday morning I was pleased to observe great team spirit amongst our players. I am proud to be involved with this club and hope others feel the same. As my time involved with the juniors has now come to an end I hope others will ‘step-up’ to the roles required in order for our club to continue to provide outstanding opportunities for our young people in this great game. Soo the ‘Grove. Ian Reeves
Under 10 – Hillgrove Colts
The U10 Colts had a great year, with plenty of wins (in fact, no losses) on the board, but, more importantly, great improvement in the skills of the game as the year progressed. with lots of fun and enthusiasm!
As is usual in U10’s, cow corner got a solid work out, but there were some nice cricket shots being played by the end of the year, with a boundary or two even being scored on the off side! Likewise the bowling and fielding improved out of sight after the Christmas break. Low totals were often defended, with many less illegal deliveries and some great catching and fielding in general.
Thanks go to the parents of the Colts for their support, especially Ben Sawyer for doing much of the work. Until next year, Gary Eastment
Back Row: Ollie Sawyer, Owen Yates, Zac McFarlane, Jake Coventry, Sam Wysel.
Front Row: Slok Khadgi, Hamish Eastment, Aaroha Gautam Coach: Ben Sawyer Under 10 – Hillgrove Brumbies
2018-19 was the first season of cricket for most if not all of the Brumbies team, and the team had a great time getting to know each other and learning how to play the game.
All members of the team showed great improvement as the season went on, with some great batting, bowling, catching and fielding.
Well done to Archie, Ben, Blake, Brooke, Isaac, Jack, Jacob, Jem, Riley and Tyler!
It was a pleasure to coach the Brumbies and I hope to see everyone back next season. A big thanks to all the parents who helped with training, scoring and umpiring at different stages throughout the year.
Soo the Grove Andrew Byrne
Front row (L-R): Tyler Brodbeck, Brooke Moran, Jacob Williams, Archie Byrne, Ben Cox
Back row (L-R): Isaac Brown, Blake Swilks, Jack Heffernan, Riley Tosolini, Jem Watson Under 10 – Hillgrove / CSC
Back Row: Tommy Page, Chloe Brennan, Luke Peardon, Isaac Rogers, Tommy Biddle, Lincoln Brennan
Front Row: Chloe Clarke, Mackenzie Gash, Chelsea Curry, Claire Kelly, Eve Newsome.
Coach: Andrew Curry
The Under 10 Hillgrove/CSC side had a fantastic season considering for the majority, it was their first attempt at playing competitive cricket.
They improved over the year and it showed by the number of wides bowled in the innings. This dramatically decreased as the season progressed. Fielding also improved with a number of good catches taken towards the end of the season and the basics starting to be applied on a more regular basis. Two areas on which the team really improved on the field was their grass stains on the knees and cartwheels. These two skills I haven’t seen in many coaching manuals, but I am sure that the Australian cricket sides could take them on board.
Batting developed throughout the season as well. We had many that hit fours and we even had a couple of sixes hit. Our running between the wickets was a bit of a hit and miss affair, some weekends they were great and others not so. One area in which we can work on next year.
I would like to thank the parents of the side who were there to support the kids every weekend and also help out with things such as scoring. It makes the day a whole lot more enjoyable and the kids really appreciate it.
I hope that all of the team play again next year. It was great to see so many girls playing cricket and enjoying it. They have so many pathways available to girls and boys now it is really exciting. I would encourage the team to drag another friend or two along next year so we can continue to grow.
Looking forward to next year.
Cuz. Andrew Curry
Under 12 – Hillgrove Colts
It has been a privilege to be the under 12 coach for this season. All I can say is what a team! We should be selling tickets for the weekly entertainment this team provides each and every week (minus the grey hair increase on those close games). A big thankyou to the parents that bring the kids along each and every week and supporting the team and I during the season.
Most of this team stepped up from under 10’s last season. The entire team have had a massive improvement in their cricket skills and development, which will only get better thanks to NSW cricket training on coaching.
The most rewarding aspect of this great team is that they give it their all each and every week, competitive at time, but all love the game. The competition in under 12’s was really tight, especially with the top 3 positions and we only just missed out on the grand final appearance.
Congratulations team on a very successful season and looking forward already to the 2019/20 season. Now to the individual players:
Emily Simpson: The lady of our team and sole female player and yes she kept the boys inline! Emily is a delight to see her play the game and she is developing into a good leader on the field. She is calm cool and collective in the middle, and didn’t we need that during the season. You’re a delight to coach for the year Em, all the best for the U14’s.
Agoi Marial: Hillgrove’s version of Curley Ambrose- but better! Agoi did not miss a single game this year. His fast bowling improved each and every game, and the opposition knew that. With the bat he was steadfast as a rock and took some great catches during the year. But his greatest attribute is his attitude towards his peers and thinking of other before himself. All the best for u14’s next year, you will be sorely missed.
Daniel Emmery: Dan took on wicket keeping and had made massive improvements with the gloves. Each and every game Dan give it 100%. But what has impressed me the most is his taste for spin and can he move that ball, confusing even the best of batters. You should be very proud of your season Dan, we are and well done.
Nathan Smith: Nathan too had developed a taste for spin this year and he did not disappoint. He has stepped up very well and his development this year has been fantastic. The best attribute with Nate is that he is willing to learn and improve on his game all the time. Congratulations Nate on a fine season.
Oliver Stubbs: The teams left-handed destroyer, with bat and ball. 185 runs and 8 wickets in 11 matches. Oliver continues to impress each and every game. He is a key member for the successful year we had this year. Another great performance this year Oliver, well done.
Myles Harris: All I can say is, can bat, can bowl and can field, he is a class player and a valued member of this team. He took one of the best slip catches I have ever seen this season. What a ripper of a season you had Myles you should be 100% proud of your efforts, well done.
Charlie Foster: We have a new Mr Cricket in the form of Charlie Foster. A class act with the bat and the ball, getting 207 runs for the season, 12 wickets, 3 catches and 5 runouts. Players like you Charlie is why people like me love to coach juniors. I hope you are able to stay in this team for a long time to come, fantastic year, well done.
Robbie Flint: This was Robbie’s first year playing cricket and it can be quite daunting starting off with helmets and pad, but Robbie took to it like a duck to water and did not miss a game this year. His improvement from the start of the season to the end has been fantastic still remember that game you got the 3 wickets. Solid with the bat especially when batting with Agoi. You should be very proud of your year Robbie, well done
Cooper Galvin: This lad has got an emerging talent behind the stumps with the gloves and his eye/ball coordination. I really enjoyed working with him on the gloves and like a fine wine, will greatly improve in time. Valued member of the team and can’t wait for next year coop, well done.
Jarius Webster: JW is one of those players that every team needs, runs hard, plays hard comes in when the team needs it the most and gives it 100%. I bet his parents hate the dirty white after each game! His game development is improving all the time! Great season JW and lets make next season even better, well done
Ben Jordan: Finally my little man and son who I am very proud of. Benny made it to every game this year and like the rest of the team give every game your 100%, injuries and all. A stunning season especially with the bat and your combination with Myles. This one to be really proud of and we will be back next season, well done.
(L to R) Ben Jordan, Myles Harris, Nathan Smith, Daniel Emery, Emily Simpson, Coach- Chris Jordan, Agoi Marial, Oliver Stubbs, Robbie Flint, Jarius Webster, Charlie Foster, Cooper Galvin.
Under 14 – Hillgrove Colts
Back Row L-R: Toby Endacott, Vanessa Simpson, Sam Porter, Seb Brotherson, Tom Swann Front Row L-R: Bryan Fenner, Brendan Pearson, Flynn Hess, Noah Brabant, Andrew Brennan Not present: Jaden Streeting, Alex Watson, Seth Mickerts
It was a tough welcome to the U14s for the Colts who were one of the younger teams in the competition this year, now facing bowlers much bigger and stronger than them, even capable of the odd bouncer. What they lacked in size they made up for in enthusiasm though.
Vanessa Simpson took on the captaincy of the team, she is a very keen cricketer and our leading scorer, thanks for your help organising the troops over the season Ness.
Andrew Brennan has learnt the dark art of swing bowling and topped our bowling charts.
Flynn is not short of a bit of on field banter.
Sam is always cheering on his team and wants everyone to have a fun time.
Noah should be congratulated for his effort in playing up a grade, you wouldn’t know that he is a couple of years younger than the rest of the team.
Brendan and Alex both show a great love of the game and we are always glad to have you as part of our team.
We had a couple of first timers in Seth and Jaden who both improved greatly over the season. Halfway through the season we welcomed Seb back from his overseas stint, we certainly missed his left arm swing bowling in the first half of the season.
Many thanks to the Uralla triumvirate who helped make up our numbers when Uralla was not able to field a team. Toby, Tom and Bryan are all great cricketers who are keen for game time.
Toby was one of just two of our batsmen to hit a 50. Tom hit the biggest six of the season and Bryan established himself as our wicket keeper, if Uralla can’t field a team next season we would gladly have you all back.
Finally thanks to the wonderful parents who have helped out this season as I have been often away. Mark Brabant is our incumbent umpire, Chris Brennan our numbers man and Jerome Simpson helped rally the guys when I couldn’t make it. Also thanks to Cam Lay who shared the training burden. This really was a team effort from all of you.
Thanks, Nathan
Under 14 – Hillgrove Brumbies
Back Row: Cam Lay (Coach), Ryan Harris, Ryan Macintyre, Angus Towie, Theo Devos-Vernes, Kayne Campbell, Lucas Tait
Front Row; Mitch Duddy, Ryan Van der Veer, Judah Flint, Casey Rainger, George Bull, Micah Lay, Jack Hillier
We weren't going to be denied this year - the cunning plan of losing a few games during the season to take the pressure off Grand Final day worked a treat as the mighty Brumbies set the wrongs of last year right and lifted the trophy in 2019. The real win was getting to spend some time each week with this outstanding group of young men - enthusiastic, committed, fun and talented, they also displayed a great deal of compassion for the opposition when they were hurt or doing it tough. The 13 members of the squad contributed across the season, capped off by a wonderfully controlled bowling display in the GF to defend a skinny 102. A big thank you to the 5 members from Glen Innes who made the trek down the highway each week to play - a huge effort given there were plenty of days only a few of the team got to bat. The season focus on 'respect' and 'opportunity' held true with all members of the team taking wickets throughout the season and multiple batsman raising the willow to celebrate half centuries. Their respect for opposition and team mates alike was never in question. Thank you lads - it was a pleasure to be part of the journey.
Go the 'Grove! Cam Lay Under 16 – Hillgrove Colts
Back Row: Cooper Heagney, Darcy McElroy, Ryan Harris, Blake McElroy, Sam Johnson, Ollie Schmude, Ben Heagney, Vanessa Simpson, Ryan Simpson, Ryan Swann
Absent: Hayden Schumacher, Brock Parsons.
Well done to all the boys and Vanessa for another great year.
This season was a bit different with the u16s playing of a Friday afternoon 20/20 .Johno always had them in line and ready to go for a pretty even competition across all the teams. Some of Hillgrove’s players also played their first year of grade this year and this showed when playing 16s the assistance and maturity shown by these players to the younger ones was great to see.
The under 16s ended up coming 3rd for the season which was a great achievement
Big thanks must go out to all the assistants throughout the year either helping score or umpiring or running the team when Johno or myself weren’t there this is what really helps teams run smoothly and its much appreciated from everyone I guarantee.
All the best to everyone through the winter and hope to see you all next season on the field for HILLGROVE
THANKS Simo & Johno Season Stats.
Under 12 Batting
PLAYER MAT INN NO 100S 50S 0S 4S 6S MINS HS RUNS AVE. STR.
1 Foster, Charlie B 13 13 9 0 0 1 24 0 341 35* 207 51.75 95.0
2 Stubbs, Oliver 11 11 6 0 0 0 22 1 246 34* 185 37.00 121.7
3 Emmery, Daniel 13 12 9 0 0 2 16 0 296 27* 143 47.67 64.1
4 Harris, Myles 13 12 2 0 0 2 20 0 179 30* 138 13.80 88.5
5 Webster, Jarius 13 12 7 0 0 2 13 1 200 22* 106 21.20 84.1
6 Galvin, Cooper 14 13 6 0 0 1 5 0 231 18* 92 13.14 50.3
7 Jordan, Ben 15 14 8 0 0 3 3 0 255 14* 88 14.67 41.9
8 Flint, Robby 15 12 9 0 0 1 4 0 266 17* 88 29.33 37.4
9 Simpson, Emily 13 12 6 0 0 1 5 0 173 16* 82 13.67 60.3
10 Smith, Nathan 14 11 4 0 0 0 6 0 215 17* 80 11.43 51.9
11 Marial, Agoi 15 11 6 0 0 1 3 0 164 14 64 12.80 38.3
Under 12 Bowling
PLAYER MAT O M R W BBI AVE. STR. ECN.
1 Foster, Charlie B 13 31.3 7 92 12 2/1 7.67 15.75 2.92
2 Harris, Myles 13 29 3 106 12 2/9 8.83 14.50 3.66
3 Webster, Jarius 13 28.4 0 145 10 3/12 14.50 17.20 5.06
4 Flint, Robby 15 34.3 0 151 10 3/16 15.10 20.70 4.38
5 Stubbs, Oliver 11 27 2 82 8 2/3 10.25 20.25 3.04
6 Emmery, Daniel 13 24 0 112 8 2/3 14.00 18.00 4.67
7 Jordan, Ben 15 33 1 110 6 2/2 18.33 33.00 3.33
8 Galvin, Cooper 14 24.4 4 75 5 2/1 15.00 29.60 3.04
9 Marial, Agoi 15 29.5 2 110 4 1/5 27.50 44.75 3.69
10 Smith, Nathan 14 28 1 102 2 2/4 51.00 84.00 3.64
11 Simpson, Emily 13 25.1 1 129 1 1/20 129.00 151.00 5.13
Under 14 Colts Batting
PLAYER MAT INN NO 100S 50S 0S 4S 6S HS RUNS AVE.
1 Simpson, Vanessa 13 10 2 0 1 2 25 2 50* 167 20.88
2 Endacott, Toby 9 8 0 0 1 1 23 51 135 16.88
3 Brabant, Noah 10 10 5 0 0 0 11 36* 109 21.80
4 Fenner, Bryan 12 11 2 0 0 1 17 19 108 12.00
5 Brennan, Andrew 12 11 2 0 0 1 14 20* 100 11.11
6 Swan, Thomas 11 9 0 0 0 1 12 3 37 90 10.00
7 Harris, Ryan 2 2 1 0 1 0 7 3 50* 65 65.00
8 Brotherson, Sebastian 5 5 0 0 0 1 4 14 35 7.00
9 Porter, Samuel 11 10 1 0 0 2 4 7* 34 3.78
10 Hess, Flynn 13 10 2 0 0 1 1 7* 29 3.63
11 Rainger, Casey 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 12 23 11.50
12 Pearson, Brendan 11 7 1 0 0 4 3 10 22 3.67
13 Mickerts, Seth 8 6 0 0 0 1 1 5 13 2.17
14 Watson, Alex 7 5 0 0 0 3 4 5 1.00
15 Duddy, Mitchell 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 4.00
16 Streeting, Jaden 7 6 3 0 0 3 3* 3 1.00
17 Simpson, Emily 1 1 1 0 0 0 1* 1 NA
18 Lay, Micah 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00
Under 14 Colts Bowling
PLAYER MAT O M R W BBI AVE. STR. ECN.
1 Simpson, Vanessa 13 32.2 5 103 7 3/11 14.71 27.71 3.19
2 Brennan, Andrew 12 32 3 132 7 4/17 18.86 27.43 4.13
3 Brotherson, Sebastian 5 12 1 34 5 2/1 6.80 14.40 2.83
4 Swan, Thomas 11 21 0 142 5 2/15 28.40 25.20 6.76
5 Harris, Ryan 2 6 1 18 4 2/9 4.50 9.00 3.00
6 Streeting, Jaden 7 12 0 87 4 1/9 21.75 18.00 7.25
7 Endacott, Toby 9 18 0 103 4 3/8 25.75 27.00 5.72
8 Porter, Samuel 11 22 1 123 4 1/6 30.75 33.00 5.59
9 Fenner, Bryan 12 24 0 156 4 2/14 39.00 36.00 6.50
10 Hess, Flynn 13 26 0 172 4 1/3 43.00 39.00 6.62
11 Mickerts, Seth 8 16 0 131 3 2/30 43.67 32.00 8.19
12 Pearson, Brendan 11 21 0 144 2 1/14 72.00 63.00 6.86
15 Rainger, Casey 2 5 0 33 1 1/20 33.00 30.00 6.60
16 Brabant, Noah 10 24 0 136 1 1/16 136.00 144.00 5.67 18 Watson, Alex 7 14 0 85 0 0/8 NA NA 6.07 Under 14 Brumbies Batting
PLAYER MAT INN NO 100S 50S 0S 4S 6S HS RUNS AVE.
1 Hillier, Jack 12 9 5 0 2 1 25 2 53* 178 44.50
2 Lay, Micah 11 11 6 0 1 2 20 1 50* 160 32.00
3 Duddy, Mitchell 13 10 4 0 0 0 17 4 35* 156 26.00
4 Harris, Ryan 11 9 2 0 0 0 17 7 29 149 21.29
5 McIntyre, Ryan 11 7 1 0 0 1 14 1 44 146 24.33
6 Towie, Angus 10 7 0 0 0 0 15 0 38 110 15.71
7 Rainger, Casey 13 9 2 0 0 1 13 0 33 102 14.57
8 Flint, Judah 12 5 1 0 1 1 6 0 50* 92 23.00
9 Tait, Lucas 10 6 2 0 0 0 5 1 43 83 20.75
10 Campbell, Kayne 11 7 4 0 0 2 11 0 29* 68 22.67
11 Simpson, Vanessa 1 1 0 0 0 0 6 29 29 29.00
12 Devos-Vernes, Theo A 10 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 6* 13 2.60
15 Bull, George 9 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 1.50
16 van der Veer, Ryan 11 7 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 0.33
Under 14 Brumbies Bowling
PLAYER MAT O M R W 5WI BBI AVE. STR. ECN.
1 Campbell, Kayne 11 24 1 69 11 0 4/4 6.27 13.09 2.88
2 Hillier, Jack 12 24 0 128 11 0 3/3 11.64 13.09 5.33
3 Harris, Ryan 11 23 5 72 10 0 4/0 7.20 13.80 3.13
4 Duddy, Mitchell 13 35.5 10 80 9 0 2/0 8.89 23.89 2.23
5 Towie, Angus 10 20.4 3 88 9 0 2/0 9.78 13.78 4.26
6 McIntyre, Ryan 11 25.2 6 61 7 0 2/5 8.71 21.71 2.41
7 Bull, George 9 15 2 65 5 0 1/1 13.00 18.00 4.33
8 Lay, Micah 11 15.3 2 55 4 0 1/1 13.75 23.25 3.55
9 Flint, Judah 12 25 5 76 4 0 1/3 19.00 37.50 3.04
10 Tait, Lucas 10 18 1 85 4 0 1/3 21.25 27.00 4.72
11 Rainger, Casey 13 23 3 88 3 0 1/1 29.33 46.00 3.83
12 van der Veer, Ryan 11 18 0 129 3 0 1/6 43.00 36.00 7.17
13 Brotherson, Sebastian 1 3 0 4 2 0 2/4 2.00 9.00 1.33
14 Heagney, Ben 1 3 1 9 2 0 2/9 4.50 9.00 3.00
15 Pearson, Brendan 1 2 0 14 1 0 1/14 14.00 12.00 7.00
16 Devos-Vernes, Theo A 10 12 2 41 1 0 1/5 41.00 72.00 3.42
17 Simpson, Vanessa 1 2 0 10 0 0 NA NA 5.00
18 Watson, Alex 1 2 0 11 0 0 NA NA 5.50
19 Brabant, Noah 1 2 0 16 0 0 NA NA 8.00
Under 16 Batting
PLAYER MAT INN NO 100S 50S 0S 4S 6S HS RUNS AVE.
1 Simpson, Ryan 13 10 1 0 1 1 17 9 54 200 22.22
2 Johnson, Sam 13 11 5 0 0 1 15 1 28* 185 30.83
3 Heagney, Ben 12 10 2 0 1 1 14 2 69 160 20.00
4 Swann, Ryan 13 10 2 0 0 1 8 2 37 116 14.50
5 Schmude, Oliver 13 10 2 0 0 0 5 6 24 101 12.63
6 McElroy, Blake 12 9 1 0 0 3 4 0 39* 91 11.38
7 Parsons, Brock 11 7 2 0 0 1 5 0 30 72 14.40
8 McElroy, Darcy 13 7 2 0 0 1 5 2 23* 69 13.80
9 Harris, Ryan 8 7 1 0 0 1 2 1 23 36 6.00
10 Campion, Bradyn 2 1 0 0 0 0 21 21 21.00
11 Simpson, Vanessa 9 6 2 0 0 1 3 12 19 4.75
12 Heagney, Cooper 11 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 3* 10 2.00
13 Schumacher, Hayden 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 3.00
Under 16 Bowling
PLAYER MAT O M R W BBI AVE. STR. ECN.
1 Johnson, Sam 13 41.2 2 175 20 3/5 8.75 12.40 4.23
2 Heagney, Ben 12 25 1 115 10 4/20 11.50 15.00 4.60
3 Harris, Ryan 8 20 1 78 9 3/8 8.67 13.33 3.90
4 Simpson, Ryan 13 36 1 154 6 2/6 25.67 36.00 4.28
5 Swann, Ryan 13 41 3 167 5 1/6 33.40 49.20 4.07
6 Parsons, Brock 11 19 0 89 4 2/18 22.25 28.50 4.68
7 McElroy, Darcy 13 18 0 129 4 2/3 32.25 27.00 7.17
8 Campion, Bradyn 2 7 1 24 3 3/8 8.00 14.00 3.43
9 Schumacher, Hayden 2 2 0 9 2 2/9 4.50 6.00 4.50
10 Simpson, Vanessa 9 6 0 47 2 1/5 23.50 18.00 7.83
11 Heagney, Cooper 11 5 0 18 1 1/1 18.00 30.00 3.60
12 Schmude, Oliver 13 6 2 42 1 1/12 42.00 36.00 7.00
13 McElroy, Blake 12 8 0 42 1 1/5 42.00 48.00 5.25