V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Association

109th Annual Report, 2015

1906 – 2015 109th Annual Report

For presentation to members at the 109th Annual General Meeting 25 August, 2015

Mr G. Schembri President Season 2014–15

VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc. Incorporated in , Registered Number A0009407F Contents Section A: Reports President’s Report...... 5 Secretary’s Report...... 7 Treasurer’s Report...... 9 Badges and Accessories...... 15 Social Report...... 16 Miscellaneous Appointments...... 17 Law 43...... 18 Website...... 19 Victoria Umpiring Manager...... 20 Umpires’ Advisers...... 23 New Zealand Exchange...... 24 Climbing The Ladder...... 34 Congratulations...... 38 Members’ Milestones...... 40 Vale – Ray Isherwood...... 41 Easter In 2015...... 44 2015 Easter Exchange – the match...... 51 2015 Easter Exchange – time to celebrate...... 53 2015 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night...... 55 Section B: Records Life Members...... 56 Presidents...... 57 Annual Awards...... 58 Committees of Management...... 61 Victorian Test Umpires...... 63 Victorian First Class Umpires...... 64 Cricket Victoria 200 Club...... 67 Senior Level Appointments: 2014–15...... 69 Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires...... 70 Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers...... 73 Exchange...... 74 Bob Crockett – Life Member...... 76 R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield...... 77 Results of matches...... 78 VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records...... 79 The Ian McGregor Medal...... 82 The Keith C Butler Trophy...... 82 Senior Careers Summary...... 83 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary...... 84 VCAUSA Membership 2014–15...... 88

2 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Annual General Meeting: Agenda

25 August 2015, 7.30pm Delegates Room, Cricket Victoria, 86 Jolimont Street, Jolimont

1. Welcome – President, Mr G Schembri

2. Apologies

3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 108th Annual General Meeting held on 19 August, 2014

4. Presentation of 109th Annual Report – President

5. Presentation of Financial Statements for year ended 30th April 2015 (incorporated in 109th Annual Report) – Treasurer, Mr T Finlayson

6. Acceptance of 109th 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 2015–16

10. Special General Business – address by CV Umpiring Manager

11. Statement by President for 2015–16 and questions

12. Meeting Close

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 3 Administration

Committee of Management President Gerry Schembri Vice-President Alan McCarthy Secretary Dan Bomford Treasurer Trevor Finlayson Committee Members Luke Edwards Janet Howard Tony Ventura

Coordinators Appointments Officer Darrell Holt Badges and Accessories Controller Glenn Cumming Historian Bill Ellemor Law 43 Editor Trevor Finlayson Social Organiser John Collins Website/Facebook coordinator Luke Edwards

4 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Section A: Reports

President’s Report

This is my second report as president of the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc. My main intentions as President were to focus the VCAUSA on achieving its core purposes and to try and increase membership involvement. I am pleased to report that our total membership numbers increased from 91 to 95 members this year. One of our most important purposes is to continue to recognise and support those Cricket Victoria panel umpires and scorers who are advancing their sporting careers by officiating at higher levels. I would like to take this opportunity to publically acknowledge the success of our colleagues and note that all of us have a role in helping to encourage, foster and develop both the current and future crop of Victorian cricket officials. The current group are: • Paul Rieffel – ICC Elite Panel member who started • Phil Gillespie – recently promoted Cricket his career as a CV panel umpire. National Panel member • John Ward – ICC International Panel member • David Shepard – Project Panel member • Ash Barrow, Shawn Craig and Geoff Joshua – Cricket Australia National Panel members Congratulations are also extended to Victorian cricket club scorers Janet Howard, Mike Walsh, Kevin O’Neill and Glenn Davey on their appointments as scorers during the recent ICC final. Victoria can be rightly proud of its achievements in developing such a significant group of individuals but it is fair to say that all of us have played a part somewhere along the line in helping these individuals advance their career goals and aspirations. With this point in mind, an important VCAUSA purpose is the recognition and presentation of milestone certificates at CV Training and Development nights to all Premier Cricket umpires and also to scorers at other times. Not all of us will be fortunate to advance to higher levels of officialdom so these certificates are important in helping to recognise the contributions made at club and grass roots levels. My thanks are again extended to Bill Ellemor for continuing to produce these certificates each month during the season. Bill was also instrumental in arranging all medals, trophies and engraving for the annual presentation night dinner. The year just passed has seen our Association again involved in a number of important events and activities. Some of these included: (a) A healthy social calendar that allowed members and John and Suzanne Collins for again putting together their partners/spouses to meet and “chew the fat” in a another interesting year of social engagements. more relaxed setting. Thanks are mainly extended to

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 5 (b) Thanks mainly to our editor Trevor Finlayson, the (d) Thehighlight of the year was of course our annual Association managed to produce seven issues of exchange event with our sister association, SACUSA, Law 43 for the year. held at Glen Waverley over Easter 2015. I wish to especially acknowledge the efforts of fellow Easter (c) Another entertaining evening was enjoyed by sub-committee members, Alan McCarthy and John members and guests who attended the annual Collins in helping to make this year’s event such a presentation night dinner at the Veneto Club in success. Bulleen. Congratulations are extended to all the 2014–15 year award recipients. Readers can read more about each of these items elsewhere in this annual report. I would also like to formally acknowledge the contribution of CV umpiring manager, Richard Patterson, in helping to cement the good relationship that currently exists between CV and the VCAUSA. Richard was always receptive to new ideas and again allowed the Association to be involved during the monthly CV Training and Development nights. For the past few years the VCAUSA has asked for an ICC umpiring official to attend and address our umpiring panel and this year’s ICC Cricket World Cup allowed this to happen. As a result and thanks to Richard’s persistence, we were extremely fortunate to hear from and personally meet Simon Taufel, and during the February 2015 meeting. For the VCAUSA to continue to prosper and make an important contribution to umpiring and scoring in this State we need active members and a constant refreshing of people to join the Committee of Management and have a say in the affairs of our Association. From recent discussions with a number of our members, I am hopeful that next year will see a few new faces on our Committee of Management and this will be a pleasing result. Finally, I would like to personally thank all management committee members for their efforts during the past year. It is harder and harder for us all to commit time to the purposes of our Association, with so many of us time poor in these modern times. The demands of umpiring and scoring in Premier Cricket also must take centre stage during the cricket season as we all strive to be the best officials we can be and fulfil our commitments to Cricket Victoria. During the past year there were five Committee of Management meetings held and thanks to the efforts of our Secretary Dan Bomford, they proceeded in an orderly and businesslike manner. Last but not least special thanks are again extended to my wife Sylvie for her continued support and for arranging the nibbles and refreshments each meeting.

Gerry Schembri

6 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Secretary’s Report

The 2014–15 cricket season had some high and low points. The VCAUSA Committee focused on a variety of projects—some succeeded, some require more work—following its first Annual General Meeting under our revised Constitution that includes flexible options. Thanks to photographers Dorothy Bugg, David Meagher, Damian Herft and Glenn Davey for photos throughout the year, some of which appear in this Report. The Committee placed a significant emphasis on our Easter festivities in conjunction with our S.A. Colleagues. My thanks and congratulations to both organising committees. The weekend event in April 2015 was well planned and the outcome reflected its detailed and meticulous planning. Particular thanks to John Collins, Alan McCarthy and Gerry Schembri. And their partners! Some highlights—the ground and weather organised by the umpires (so they told us); Glenn Cumming as Master of Ceremonies; Cyril Andrews’ sharing his stirring first-hand memories of Sir Donald Bradman’s last Test innings, bowled second ball by Eric Hollies, the anticipation, the hush of the crowd, the anguish; Easter memorabilia thanks to forward thinking Alan McCarthy; centrally located accommodation thanks to forward thinking Gerry Schembri; excellent playing facilities thanks to forward thinking John Collins. Thanks also to Rob and Peter Dickinson of Wesley College. The number of spectators at the match was reminiscent of our most successful Easters—I want to acknowledge those who came along to the Crockett Shield match to see us vs. them: Ash Barrow, Stuart Black, Craig Davenport, Phil Gillespie and family, Ian Goss, Richard Harrison, Janet and Lindsay Howard, Scott Olufson, Richard Patterson, Stephen Pitts, Rob Sturgeon and family. Reckon I’ve missed several; sorry. Was that Saturday lunch OK? Wow: thank you to our perennial backstage crew Jill, Jill, Sandra, Sue, Suzanne, Sylvie and all those who pitched in to help. Thank you Sue and Stuart McCarthy for your time and effort spent preparing for and conducting a very successful Sunday Family event—the “Butler Trophy Trivia Day” was won by SA due to superior numbers while the objectives, fellowship and fun, were obviously realised. Prizes were awarded for games, colourful involvement, dexterity and ingenuity. Thanks also to Glen Waverley Bowls Club for the venue, and to Bruce and Mary for a great lunch. I am happy to report that the Crockett Shield currently resides at Cricket Willow under the safe watch of Ian and Trish Tinetti. Colleagues are encouraged to visit the Shepherds Flat ground and cricket displays. Thanks to Cricket Victoria for your support of the Association, for supporting our Easter event, and for encouraging Association involvement in matters such as the T&D Meetings and collective social events like sausage sizzles (see the April edition of Law 43!) and the team photo. In particular, thank you to Richard Patterson, Daryl Cox and Peter Binns for your support of the Association. And thank you to all umpiring and scoring colleagues for getting behind our fundraisers for Louis Shepard. And we saw so many new faces at various events this year. Some lowlights—the passing of another dear friend, Ray Isherwood; the passing of a strong Association supporter, Joan Hooper; the passing of Phillip Hughes, revered in Law 43 with thanks to Trevor Finlayson’s fine research and input. Some other season highlights included more information on our website thanks to Kristen Thomas of SA, and our locals Luke and Gerry; World Cup umpires at the February T&D Meeting followed by a very popular networking opportunity; ideas coming from a range of sources such as member Tim Wendelken; so many apologies from colleagues for Easter and the Presentation Dinner—thank you to those who consider the invitation to Association

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 7 events significant enough to respond. I am grateful to the Executive and Committee members who gave both time and effort to the management of Association requirements. And to their families and partners for allowing them the space to do so. A World Cup with local involvement from scorers Janet Howard and Mike Walsh—congratulations to you both. An inspiring travelogue from Eric Kelly at a very successful Presentation Dinner—successful because of John and Suzanne Collins’ management, for which I am both personally and professionally grateful. Likewise to Bill Ellemor, Association Historian, for his encouragement and the production of the Report. There were various social events with some new faces participating including the Melbourne Cup Day favourite; and the First XI Final sausage sizzle on a fine and sunny Saturday. Ahh—the taste of cricket. Do we have a way to go—certainly!

Dan Bomford

Easter 2015 Financial Summary

RECEIPTS Net receipts from VCAUSA & SACUSA members and associates $22,614.16 PAYMENTS Deposit Novotel Glen Waverley (22/03/2014) $1,716.00 Deposit Glen Waverley Bowls Club (12/04/2014) $220.00 June 2014 Joint VCAUSA/SACUSA Meeting $20.00 Deposit DJ (31/08/2014) $50.00 Second Novotel Deposit (26/09/2014) $7,222.00 Easter Playing Shirts (14/02/2015) $203.00 Easter Playing Shirts Embroidery (24/02/2015) $154.00 Final Novotel Payment (20/03/15) $6,227.00 Easter Mugs and Stubby Holders (Gifts for Participants less some sales ($130.00)) $1,327.95 Crockett Shield Match Trophies $47.10 Friday Night Guest Speaker $250.00 Saturday Lunch Catering $1,146.38 Saturday Night DJ Balance $275.00 Novotel Catering Balance $3,277.50 Easter Sunday Catering $2,035.00 Glen Waverley Bowls Club Balance (Butler Trophy Day) $720.30 Butler Trophy Trivia Event $103.50 Engraving, Reordering and Polishing Crockett Shield $11.00 TOTAL $25,005.73 Net Cost to VCAUSA $2,391.57

8 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Treasurer’s Report

It is my pleasure to present the financial report and associated statements for the year ended 30th April 2015, on behalf of the Committee of Management. Being a year in which our Association hosted the biennial Easter event with our South Australian colleagues, this has been a year of considerable financial activity. Not all of the activity related to the Easter Event could be finalised by the end-of-financial-year date and hence the financial details of this event are not complete in the Financial Statement for the 2014–15 period. However, for the benefit of members I have completed a separate financial summary for the Easter 2015 event (including the deposit amount we were obliged to outlay during the 2013–14 financial year) and have included this as part of my report (see p8, opposite). From this I can report that overall, the Easter event was run at a deficit of $2,391.57. It should be noted that this figure does not include the hire charge for the ground and pavilion used for the Crockett Shield Match at Wesley College, Glen Waverley, which was approximately $1,200, this having been generously paid by Cricket Victoria (CV). The Association sincerely acknowledges this support from CV for this important exchange event. Overall, I am pleased to record a small operating surplus of $488.61 for the current financial year, a most reasonable figure considering we were hosting the Easter exchange. Memberships have been maintained at a reasonable level with the figure of 95 members (7 Associate, 12 Scorer, 62 Umpire and 14 non-paying Life) compared to 91 for season 2013–14 (3 Associate, 8 Scorers, 65 Umpire and 15 non-paying Life). The cash balance of Association funds at the end of the financial year was $17,548.51, compared to $18,073.66 at the same time last year. Membership subscriptions for the year totalled $7,975 (including a $110 late payment for season 2013–14 and $110 “payments in advance” for season 2015–16) compared to $7,920 in 2013–14. Membership fees remained at $110 for an Umpire and $55 for Scorer and Associate Members. A small subsidy was offered to members for the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night in May 2014, although it should be noted that the financial reconciliation for this event always spans two financial reports. In November 2014, the Association subsidised a “Welcome Cup-Day Function” for new members, held at the , to the amount of $694.89. One theatre night (Cats – The Musical, 30/10/2014) was organised “at cost to attendees” while other social events, namely, a Tandoori Night (15/01/2015), the Melbourne University Cricket Club World Cup Breakfast at the RACV Club, Melbourne (13/02/1025) and one social cricket match (vs ACS on 09/11/2014) were subsidised by the Association for those participating, to the total amount of $874. Unfortunately, a second social cricket match (vs The 49ers) had to be abandoned by the opposition on account of their lack of player numbers. Again the VCAUSA hosted a “sausage sizzle” prior to the February CV Training and Development evening to which all members of the Association had been invited, and the “Umpires’ and Scorers’ Tent” on Day 2 of the 1st XI Grand Final at The , when all Premier Cricket Umpires and Scorers were served at no charge but all others in attendance were sold barbequed sausages and drinks at a most reasonable price. This last activity resulted in a small profit of $102.30. The Annual Consumer Affairs Victoria registration fee for incorporation amounted to $51.40. 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 Financial Reports tabled at each of its meetings throughout this past financial year.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 9 The following pages contain the annual financial statements for the VCA Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association Incorporated, for the year ended 30th April 2015, comprising a Statement of Expenditure and Income and a Balance Sheet presenting the Associations assets at this same date. I should point out that the current balance shown in the Uniting Church Development Fund of only $2,656.41 (compared with $9,360.05 at the same time in 2014) is at the lower figure on account of the need to utilise this fund in order to manage the Easter 2015 event in a responsible manner. It should be noted that the Uniting Church Development Fund has been replenished by a transfer of $9,000 from our operating account, but this was completed following the 30th April 2015. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with conventional accounting practices and the format is similar to that used in recent years.

Trevor Finlayson

Financial Statements

Detailed Income and Expenditure Statement Note This Year Last Year

Sales Sales of Stock 261.00 255.00 261.00 255.00

Less: Cost Of Goods Sold— Opening Stock 2,050.50 2,955.71 Purchases 671.00 – Closing Stock (2,727.31) (2,050.50) (5.81) 905.21 Gross Profit (Loss) From Trading 266.81 (650.21)

Other Income Interest Received 2 297.34 406.30 End of Season Dinner 3 2,306.00 3,379.00 Donations 157.68 55.00 Special Efforts & Fundraising – 284.00 Easter 22,629.16 – Membership Fees 4 7,975.00 7,920.00 Member Contributions to Events 5 2,226.00 2,580.00 35,591.18 14,624.30 35,857.99 13,974.09

10 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Detailed Income and Expenditure Statement Note This Year Last Year Expenses Accountancy & Auditing Fees 363.00 363.00 Annual Report 1,430.00 1,496.00 Annual Dinner & Presentation Night 6 3,682.71 200.00 Cricket Match Expenses 75.00 340.00 Cup Day BBQ 694.89 435.20 Depreciation 69.00 65.00 Donations – 200.00 Easter Expenses 23,456.68 1,936.00 Secretary Honorarium 660.00 660.00 Postage & Stationery 652.34 505.88 Reimbursements 100.00 100.00 Registration Fees 51.40 125.30 Restaurant Night 769.00 – MUCC Breakfast 1,570.00 – Social & Meeting Expenses 318.41 184.37 Trophies, Engraving & Certificates 107.95 101.70 Funeral & Tributes 857.00 – Theatre Costs 512.00 2,780.00 35,369.38 9,492.45 Net Surplus (Deficiency) 488.61 4,481.64 Operating Surplus (Deficit) 488.61 4,481.64 Retained earnings at the beginning of the financial year 20,712.11 16,230.47 Total available for appropriation 21,200.72 20,712.11 Retained earnings at the end of the financial year 21,200.72 20,712.11

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 11 Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2015 This Year Last Year Member Funds Retained earnings 21,200.72 20,712.11 Total Member Funds 21,200.72 20,712.11 Represented by:

Current Assets Cash at Bank 14,892.10 8,713.61

Investment Deposit - Uniting Church Development Fund 2,656.41 9,360.05 Stock on Hand 2,727.31 2,050.50 Total Current Assets 20,275.82 20,124.16

Non Current Assets Fixed Assets Plant & Equipment 1,344.90 938.95 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (420.00) (351.00) 924.90 587.95 Total Fixed Assets 924.90 587.95 Total Non Current Assets 924.90 587.95 Total Assets 21,200.72 20,712.11 Total Liabilities – – Net Assets 21,200.72 20,712.11

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

The VCAUSA is an Incorporated Association under the Association Incorporation Act (Victoria). The significant accounting policies that have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial report are— (a) Financial reporting framework: The financial (b) Going Concern: The financial report has been report is a special purpose financial report and prepared using the going concern concept. The has been prepared in accordance with Australian appropriateness of adopting this concept is Accounting Standards except where otherwise dependent upon the VCAUSA continuing to noted. The financial report has been prepared on receive sponsorship and other income sufficient a cash basis and is based on historical costs and to meet its liabilities as and when they fall due. except where stated, does not take into account (c) Income Tax: Income tax has not been provided charging money values or current valuations of for in the financial statements of VCAUSA, as it noncurrent assets. Cost is based on the fair values is an exempt sporting organisation in accordance of the consideration given in exchange for assets. with Section 50 - 45 of the Income Tax Assessment The accounting policies have been consistently Act 1997. applied unless otherwise stated.

12 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 (d) Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and (e) Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower equipment are carried at cost, less where applicable, of cost and net realisable value. any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The (f) GST: Revenues, expenses and assets are depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated recognised inclusive of the amount of GST, as on a diminishing value basis over the estimated the Association is not registered or required to useful life of the entity commencing from the time be registered for GST purposes. the asset is held ready for use.

This year Last year

2. Interest Received Bank 297.34 406.30 297.34 406.30

3. End of Season Dinner Current Year 2,160.00 3,379.00 Prior Year 146.00 – 2,306.00 3,379.00

4. Membership Fees Membership Fees – Current Year 7,755.00 7,700.00 Membership Fees – Prior Year 110.00 220.00 Membership Fees – Next Year 110.00 – 7,975.00 7,920.00

5. Member Contributions to Events Restaurants Nights 540.00 2,580.00 MUCC Breakfast 1,000.00 – Grand Final Tent 174.00 – Theatre Night 512.00 – 2,226.00 2,580.00

6. Annual Dinner & Presentation Night Current Year 210.00 200.00 Prior Year 3,472.71 – 3,682.71 200.00

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 13 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% 417.00 375.00 Cricket Kit 01/01/2011 142.00 10% 100.00 90.00 Cricket Kit Bag 01/02/2012 90.00 10% 71 64.00 Cricket Playing Kit 01/02/2015 306.00 10% – 299.00 First Aid Kit 01/03/2015 100.00 20% – 97.00 1,345.00 588.00 925.00

Special Purpose Compilation Report

We have compiled the accompanying special purpose The specific purpose for which these special purpose financial statements of VCA Umpires & Scorers financial statements have been prepared is to provide Association Inc. which comprise the balance sheet as information relating to the performance and financial at 30 April 2015, income and expenditure statement position of the company that satisfies the information for the year then ended, a summary of significant needs of the director set out in Note 1. accounting policies and other explanatory notes. The responsibility of The Committee of Management The Committee of Management is solely responsible basis of accounting used is appropriate to meet their for the information contained in these special purpose needs and for the purpose for which the financial financial statements and has determined that the statements were prepared. Our responsibility On the basis of information provided by the a financial report. Our procedures do not include Committee of Management we have compiled the verification or validation procedures. No audit or accompanying special purpose financial statements review has been performed and accordingly no in accordance with the significant accounting policies assurance is expressed. adopted as set out in Note 1 to the financial statements The special purpose financial statements were and APES 315: Compilation of Financial Information. prepared exclusively for the Association. We do not Our procedures use accounting expertise to collect, accept responsibility to any other person for the classify and summarise the financial information, content of the special purpose financial statements. which the Committee of Management provided, into

Name of Firm: The ieldF Group – Accounting Name of Director: Jon Traynor Address: Suite 10, 1 East Ridge Drive, CHIRNSIDE PARK VIC 3116 Dated: 30th day of June 2015

14 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Badges and Accessories

A number of items (mainly bottles of port and VCAUSA ties) were sold during the season with $371.00 received. During the year stocks of new caps, coffee mugs and stubby holders were purchased. An old copy of the “Tom Smith” book was scrapped and removed from the stock tables. During the Easter 2015 event, a quantity of coffee mugs and stubby holders were presented to participants. In addition, a quantity of socks and bottles of port were used as team prizes during the competition for the Butler Trophy. Merchandise was provided to the umpires who travelled to New Zealand and as gifts to the visiting NZ umpires. VCAUSA ties were presented to the visiting ICC umpires at the February 2015 T & D Meeting. The VCAUSA continues to hold large stocks of jumpers (both blue and cream), chambray shirts and bottles of port. Efforts will again be made during the coming year to sell as much of the old stock as possible. Purchases of additional items (for example new polo shirts) will need to be considered by the incoming Committee. My thanks to the VCAUSA Committee for their advice and guidance.

Stock of Badges and Accessories as at 30th April 2015 No. Value No. Value Dave Elder Medal VCAUSA 6 – * Ron Wright Medal 6 – * Blue Jumper 10 $10.00 Andy Barlow Medal 6 – * Cream Jumper 3 $3.00 Cameron Medal 8 – * Chambray Shirt 17 $17.00 McGregor Medal 9 – * 1st XI Polo Shirt 25 $25.00 Total Value of VCAUSA Stock $2,700.31 Centenary Polo Shirt 14 $14.00 Socks (Black) 14 $14.00 VCAUA Tie 1 $9.75 Cream Jumper 8 $8.00 Tie Bar 20 $20.00 Maroon Jumper 1 $1.00 Cuff Link 2 $2.00 White Polo Shirt 4 $4.00 Spike Adjuster 3 $3.00 Navy Blue Polo Shirt 1 $1.00 Pocket Badge (White) 5 $5.00 Lapel Pin 5 $5.00 Key Ring 3 $3.00 Shirt/Coat Badge 8 $8.00 Cap 5 $5.00 Total Value of VCAUA Stock 27.00 Centenary Port 232 $580.00 Total Value of All Stock $2,727.31 Ties – 2013 New Style 43 $946.00 * For the first time our stock of Annual Caps – 2015 Purchase Award and Easter Player of the Match 43 $577.06 Medals have been listed in the Annual Coffee Mugs – Easter 2015 21 $289.80 Report. Although the medals have no Stubby Holders – monetary value, they have been listed to identify them as VCAUSA stock which will Easter 2015 38 $176.70 need to be replenished from time to time JimPhillips Medal 6 – *

Glenn Cumming

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 15 Social Report

This is the last social report from me as I have finally listened to my inner voice along with Suzanne and I am stepping down from that role after 7 years. As I have said in previous reports, it is extremely frustrating trying to organise social functions and not have the desired response from members. When a function has been arranged, there is always the core group of members who attend with their wives or partners and it is good to see this, but I wonder what the future holds when this core group finally retire or move on. When speaking to members about attending functions, some of the reasons for not doing so are quite amazing. Everything from being too expensive, to being out of the state or country or having something else on the same date even though our function date has been documented for quite some time. The past season we have had a couple of theatre nights at the Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading which are always good entertainment and are very well priced when compared to city theatre events. The Cup Day BBQ was back at the Carlton Cricket Club rooms this season. It is a really good central location for all members and is also a FREE function. It is always a great day and well attended. We had a new bookie this year in Alan McCarthy who was well supported by his son Stuart as the bagman and proved more than capable in this role. They filled in for Trevor Finlayson but I am sure that Trevor will be back on deck this coming Cup Day. As always, thank you to all the ladies who helped by providing nibbles, salads, fruit platters, sauces and bread for the day and again to John McConville for providing the facilities. Our second year for the February T&D BBQ was again well attended with panel members having to arrive earlier than the usual T&D start time. More sausages were cooked this time and we are expecting to cook even more at the next BBQ when it is expected to be on in February 2016. Put this event in your diary. January featured a new addition to our social events with a restaurant night at the Tandoor Den in Camberwell which is one of Melbourne’s top Indian restaurants. All who attended agreed it was an excellent evening. The Veneto Club was again our venue for our Annual Presentation Night and as always we were well looked after by the team at Veneto. Congratulations go to the medal winners of the four grades. This year there was no Robin Bailhache award as no nomination was received. A special thank you must go to Eric Kelly who stepped in as the guest speaker at late notice. He gave us all a taste of what he experienced in his trip to Antarctica. All agreed how interesting this was. Normally at this part of the report I thank all who have assisted during the year and I still do say thank you to those people. I also know that Suzanne says thank you for me handing over the social organiser reins and giving her a break from the computer keyboard. I wish the new Social Organiser all the best for the coming year.

John Collins

16 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Miscellaneous Appointments

Starting in late September, the Association received requests from schools and organisations seeking cricket umpires. Thanks to a regular group of umpires we were able to fill all requests for matches scheduled throughout the season and continuing into early April. We have retained all of our client bodies, mainly due to the professionalism of umpires appointed. Over recent seasons, management of the Miscellaneous Appointments program has changed: • A significant increase for umpires has arisen from are more readily available to umpire regularly and the expanded MCC Club XI competition played as a result the management of filling appointments both Saturdays and Sundays. In 2014/15, the MCC’s has become easier. competition expanded to 3 Divisions, requiring 13 • Match fees to appointed umpires now requires umpires each round. increased payments checking as several organization • Difficulty obtaining umpires for mid-week matches move to EFT payments, cheque payments, and input has resulted in drawing on those umpires who have of on-line vouchers to claim payments. retired from full-time employment. These umpires The bulk of requests for umpires originated from the following: • Associated Catholic Colleges • Eltham College • Associated Co-Educational Schools • MCC Club XI • Crusaders Cricket (schools, academy matches, • School Sports Victoria veterans & Twenty/20 carnival) The Associated Co-Educational Schools cricket program again needed a large volume of appointments during term 1 and term 4. VCAUSA members, and former members, combined with a group of competent umpires from suburban cricket associations ensured we filled over 400 appointments during the season. Thank you to all umpires who assisted in conducting matches under the various rules formats of the different entities—the contribution by all umpires resulted in many glowing end-of-season reports from cricket coordinators thanking the Association for the officials appointed by our Miscellaneous Appointments program.

Darrell Holt

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 17 Law 43

Having taken over the role of Law 43 editor for this past season, it is my pleasure to present this report to the Association. In all, Volume 21 for the 2014–15 season comprised seven issues, September to February inclusive, together with a special “Easter Issue” which was made available throughout the Easter exchange event with SACUSA. Given that the February issue was a little later in the month than normal, on account of the delay for the Cricket Victoria Training and Development (T&D) night to 24th February, there was no call for a March issue. I should like to acknowledge the various panel members who provided articles throughout the year, with the result that, together with occasional articles taken from the cricket newsletter, Playing the Game, which is sent on to me regularly by Darrell Holt, filling the preferred number of 16 pages per issue was never a problem. I am grateful to Umpiring Manager, Richard Patterson who provided a most interesting column, “From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager”, for each issue. I should also specifically acknowledge our President and Vice-President, Gerry Schembri and Alan McCarthy, for their novel idea for the regular column which alternated between them. I should particularly acknowledge Alan for his “Macca’s Book Review” published in the the Easter Issue and should like to hope that this might set a trend for some further book reviews to be submitted by members in the future. Such items always result in interesting reading, in my opinion, and I’d be pleased to receive more in the future. I must also acknowledge the sources of images which have been published throughout this volume of Law 43. The much quoted old cliché, “a picture is worth a thousand words”, is even more appropriate when one can print in colour and I should particularly acknowledge Damian Herft who voluntarily and most enthusiastically has taken on the challenge of using his camera at most functions in which we are involved. We must thank Cricket Victoria, and particularly Daryl Cox, in regularly producing the printed copies of Law 43 for distribution. While nowadays it is very convenient to upload a file to a website, from a personal point of view and as a person who does not use an iPad or some similar electronic device, I still find it convenient and a personal preference to have a “hard copy” of material for reading rather than sitting at the computer. I should also thank our hard-working secretary, Dan Bomford, for his regular distribution of each issue to members who are unable collect a copy at each monthly T&D night. While as Editor one does not receive much feedback in response to each issue, what little feedback is received indicates that some copies are being read and enjoyed, making that task of Editor seem a worthwhile use of one’s time.

Trevor Finlayson

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Richard Patterson introducing Joel Wilson (left), Aleem Dar (centre) and Simon Taufel at the February Training and Development Night. (See report pp 9 and 10.) The Ernie Cropley Pavilion, University of Melbourne The “Count-Down” to the 2015 World Cup, Museum of New Zealand, (see “From the Editor”, page 4) Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington (see “From the Editor,” page 4) Graham Slater on a family “summer holiday” in southern Chile, cruising amongst the glaciers, with daughters, Jennifer (left) and Joanne (centre). In This, “The Easter Issue”: (See “From the Editor”, page 4) Eugene Sanders at “The G” during Eugene Sanders at “The G” during Visiting New Zealand umpires, Diana Venter and David • From the Editor In This Issue: In This Issue: the 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire the 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Henderson, being greeted by President, Gerry Schembri at the • Bard from the Pavilion • Exchange (see report page 11) Exchange (see report page 11) In This “The Holiday Issue”: MUCC World Cup Breakfast. (See pp 9, 10 and 11.) From the Editor • From the Editor • …And the President • • From the Editor …And the President • A Possible Umpires’ Motto • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • In This Issue: In This Issue: • …And the President In This Issue: From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • … And the Vice-President • Test Cricketers and The Arts • • From the Editor • From the Editor • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • From the Editor Meet your Committee of Management for 2014-15 • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • February Training and Development Night • • The “Chucking” Saga Continues • The “Chucking” Saga Continues • Interesting News Items from “Playing the Game” • …And the Vice-President 2013-14 Bupa Sheffield Shield Final • Meet our New Panel Members (cont’d) • Auckland Umpire Shows the Way in Melbourne • • … And the President • … And the President • Reflections on 2014 • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager Meet our New Panel Members • Farewell “Ish” • What was the Correct Result? • • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • The “Gentleman’s Law of Cricket” • MUCC World Cup Breakfast Report The Crockett Shield Mission Begins • 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange • Mumbai Reprimanded for Umpire Criticism • • Meet our New Panel Members (cont’d) • Meet our New Panel Members (cont’d) • T20 Cricket is Entertainment • Letter from Diana Venter, Auckland Odd Spot – Gamblers Take Heed! • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues • The “Grand Plan” for Turf Cricket in Melbourne • The Confused Umpire – A supposedly true story • The Confused Umpire – A supposedly true story • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues • Sheila Hill Retires from Laws Subcommittee • VCAUSA Calendar • Macca’s Book Review • 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange (cont’d) • 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange (cont’d) • MUCC World Cup Breakfast and Easter 2015 • Women’s Cricket Shake-up • ‘Gorget’ – Latest Entrant in Moves to Improve Helmet Safety VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues – “Farewell to • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues – “Farewell to • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues Victorian Mates” Victorian Mates” • The Grand Final Tent Vol. 21 No .1, 2014-2015 season VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Vol. 21 No. 2, 2014-2015 season VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Vol. 21 No. 5, 2014-2015 season Vol. 21 No. 6, 2014-2015 season Vol. 21 No. 3, 2014-2015 season Vol. 21 No. 3, 2014-2015 season Vol. 21 No. 7, 2014-2015 season

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18 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Website

The current address: http://vcausa.vic.cricket.com.au/ The 2014–15 season again allowed us to consolidate and expand on the relevant material that we have been adding to our website over the past few seasons. With this year being an Easter Year, we focused a lot of time and attention into adding a lot of Easter related material to make our website one of the main sources of communication to all of our members. In the upcoming season, the challenges set out for us at the start of last season will again be a focus. Trying to identify and create a presentable way to provide members with their officiating stats online has not only been a challenge but one that is very important for us to achieve.

Facebook – Victorian Cricket Umpires & Scorers’ Association Last year we launched the VCAUSA Facebook Page and at time of writing we sit at 234 people liking our page. These people are not only from within our own ranks, but some are umpires from our local suburban competitions and from our neighbouring states. Although we have made a good start, we know that there a lot of things that we can improve on. Providing information in a timely fashion will always be a constant challenge and there is a need to raise awareness and to promote more people within our own umpiring and scoring ranks to like and follow our Facebook page. I would like to highlight the important role that our President Gerry Schembri has been doing in maintaining and keeping our website as up to date as possible. I would like to personally thank him for all his hard work and efforts during the 2014–15 season.

Luke Edwards

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 19 Cricket Victoria Umpiring Manager

At SIN’s in September I remarked the 2014–15 season would be one of opportunities. This certainly was the case. First class and first eleven debuts through the season and movement upward between the grades was the norm. My second year as Umpiring Manager was one of consolidation and my learning curve from last year was a little less steep. That is not to say there weren’t any struggles during the year but they are coming less so.

Premier Cricket There were 13 new members invited to join the CV Premier Cricket Umpires’ Panel for the 2014–15 which kept our number of umpires for the season at 97. As per previous years there were some availability issues that impacted upon the appointments. Cricket Australia appointments and these availability issues it meant it was difficult to cover all matches from within the CV Panel. Several members stood in two games per week to cover shortages and their assistance is greatly appreciated. MyCricket was again used for the administration of the Umpiring Panel. The information captured on MyCricket provided data for the mid-season and end of season reviews. These reviews reflected the Captains’ assessments and comments along with details of games umpired for the year and an overall total of matches officiated in each grade. The Mentor panel was again in full use this season. The panel which consisted of Darrell Holt, Eric Kelly, Russell Turner, John Collins, Colin Hall, Dennis Garde, Paul Baleisa, and Graeme Lloyd provided positive feedback to their partners during the year. The feedback was provided individually and detailed reports were submitted to the Umpiring Department after each match. Once again for those that officiated in matches in Geelong, Daryl Cox, was an off field presence and he supplied feedback both verbally and through video footage to the umpires observed. The practice of selection on merit continued during this season. There was significant movement within the panels this season and is required to refresh our Umpiring Panel. Of the new umpires appointed this year six were appointed to Finals Panels and three new members went on to officiate in Grand Finals. During the season 11 members: Scott Olufson, Adam Hawking, James Watson, Gaurav Bawa, Russell Hubbard, Samy Muthugounder, Alan McCarthy, Rod Kerrison, Dean Jones, John Walker and Chris James all debuted in the first eleven. Congratulations must go to Graeme Lloyd, who received the Service to Umpiring recognition at the Bartercard Premier Cricket Awards and Bill Sheahan who was also recognised at the Premier Cricket Awards for his 400 1st eleven matches.

20 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 National Umpiring Panel Cricket Australia selected the following Victorian umpires to the National Umpiring Panel this season: Ash Barrow, Geoff Joshua, John Ward stood in multiple First Class matches as well as Matador Cup and KFC Big Bash League. Shawn Craig was added to the Cricket Australia National Umpires Panel and debuted in the Matador Cup in October. Shawn debuted in First Class cricket, this time as an umpire, in November 2014 when he officiated in the South Australia v Queensland fixture at the Adelaide Oval. Phil Gillespie was also appointed to his first Matador Cup Match in October and followed this with his first Sheffield Shield appointment in February when he was in charge of the NSW v Victoria fixture in Wagga. John Ward stood in the Matador Cup Final as well as standing in a series of matches between Australia, India, South Africa and England. John was also appointed as the 3rd Umpire at the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Geoff Joshua stood in the BBL Semi Final along with completing duties as the 4th Umpire at the Adelaide and Melbourne Test Matches. Ashley Barrow and Shawn Craig were involved in the Women’s T20 final at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Cricket Victoria nominated a four-man “State Panel” comprising of Phil Gillespie, Ange Sammartino, David Shepard and Dale Ireland, who were all selected across Toyota Futures League, WNCL and WT20 matches. They also completed duties as 4th umpire at Melbourne based KFC Big Bash League matches. David Shepard also attended the U19 National Championships in Adelaide and was awarded the Cricket Australia Project Umpire contract, replacing Shawn Craig on his elevation to the National Panel. Stephen Brne and Dale Ireland represented Victoria at the U17 Championships in Hobart. Luke Edwards and Nick Ferns represented Victoria at the U18 Female Championships in Ballarat.

New Zealand Exchange Scott Olufson and Ron Birch represented Cricket Victoria in Christchurch and Auckland respectively. It is expected that both umpires will benefit from the experience in the seasons to come. In exchange, David Henderson and Di Venter both performed well in the matches they were appointed to including Premier Cricket and Country week fixtures. Di was in actual fact the first women appointed to a Cricket Victoria 1st XI Premier Match.

Cricket Victoria Panel Training and Development A number of training and development nights were held throughout the season with the sessions focusing on Premier Cricket and matters arising from matches. Along with the personal development of umpires there was training on the specific demands of the various forms of matches played within CV. The VCAUSA assisted with a BBQ at the February meeting which was followed by a Q & A session with Simon Taufel, Aleem Dar and Joel Wilson from the ICC Panel of Umpires who were in Melbourne for a World Cup Fixture. This was well received by the Umpiring Panel who gained insights into how an ICC Umpire handled both his role and the amount of travel they are subjected to.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 21 The after meeting social gatherings also provided the opportunity for colleagues to get to know each other and share experiences.

Winter Umpiring Classes The classes continue to be successful with good numbers at all venues. The classes are the most productive recruiting ground for umpires with interested people directed to competitions around metropolitan Melbourne. There were approximately forty prospective umpires introduced to other associations prior to and during the season.

Seminar (SINS) A two day Umpires’ Seminar was conducted at the Junction Oval in late September. The opening day was for the new umpires to the CV Premier Cricket Panel and covered administrative issues and outlined expectations. The second day was used for the full CV Premier Panel. Presentations from Cricket Victoria Academy Coach Tim McCaskill and Cricket Australia Match Referee David Tallala were both entertaining and informative.

Country Lectures Country lectures were held at Geelong, Kyabram, Warracknabeal, Portland and Warrnambool after being offered to all regions. The sessions held were tailored to the host associations and they covered topics such as the changes to the Laws of Cricket and umpiring techniques. Several visits were made to metropolitan associations and they covered topics such as law changes and techniques.

CA National Umpires Accreditation Representational Officiating – Level 2 Accreditation continues to be well accepted throughout the State. There are currently 2,254 Level 2 accredited umpires throughout Victoria. Approximately 120 new umpires have purchased accreditation packs in the last 12 months. The Cricket Victoria Board and Premier Cricket Management Team fully support the accreditation process and it remains mandatory for CV Panel Umpires. Re-accreditation has commenced and will continue as the 4-year accreditation cycle rolls around. Community Officiating – Level 1 Community Officiating Umpire Accreditation was kept in abeyance during the 2014–15 season due to the following reasons: • The transition of the Community Officiating (Level 1) • Due to implementation of the scheme there was less Accreditation Program to an online course which participation in the Community Officiating (Level 1) has had IT issues at CA and has yet to be effectively Accreditation Program by SEDA. launched.

Richard Patterson

22 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Umpires’ Advisers

The following Cricket Victoria umpires acted as Advisers for the Cricket Associations listed below during the 2014–15 season:

Metropolitan Associations: Dandenong District Cricket Association Dale Ireland (VCAUSA member) Eastern Cricket Association Dan Bomford (VCAUSA member) Gisborne District Cricket Association Chris Allan (VCAUSA member) Mercantile Cricket Association Paul Baleisa (VCAUSA member) North West Metro Cricket Association Darrell Holt (VCAUSA member) Eric Kelly (VCAUSA member) Ringwood District Cricket Association Graeme Lloyd Williamstown District Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

Regional Associations: District Cricket Association Darrell Holt (VCAUSA member) Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association Phillip Gillespie (VCAUSA member) Geelong Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

Our successful Crockett Shield team, Easter 2015

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 23 Match 2 Sunday December 7th 2015 New Zealand Exchange Lancaster Park Woolston CC vs St Albans CC After a good night’s sleep I was up early again for the 9.30am start being picked up at 8.00am by David Brandon (ex First class umpire from NSW) as we had a bit of a drive towards the Port Hills. Arriving at the ground the pitch had a strip cover on it which was removed shortly after arrival at the ground. Upon removal of the strip cover I had a few Christchurch Cricket Exchange, December 2014 thoughts running through my mind as to what the game was going to be like when I saw the pitch. A few thoughts I As part of the exchange I was selected to umpire three matches in the Global Group Property Investment Premier was having were things like: 1. its very green, 2. Men’s One Day competition which consisted of 50 overs per side with a 9.30am starting time. quite a good grass cover, and 3. where the bare patches were was like a kids sandpit. Match 1 Saturday December 6th 2015 Once again the first over was from my end with St Venue Burwood Park East Christchurch Shirley CC vs Mariest Harewood CC Albans first. I was starting to see a pattern The match was scheduled to start at 9.30am so developing. Start at the unknown umpire’s end. arrival at the ground was set down for 8.30am. At my end was a left arm quick, Ryan McCone, I was not staying far from the ground so David who I later found out was the opening bowler Henderson picked me up from the Hotel at for Canterbury. I thought the game may have 8.00am to make our way. It was a cold morning in been heading for an early finish due to the fact Christchurch with the wind from the east which Ryan had picked up 3 in three overs but was the coastline with the next stop being Chile. the fourth put on 50 and the remaining We went through the playing conditions with the batsmen struggled to be all out for 116. Captains which was a good opportunity for a last After tea wickets kept tumbling with a future minute review of the playing conditions I had Canterbury prospect picking up a quick 4 wickets with only Andrew Ellis (Black Caps) showing any resistance read many times prior to arrival at the ground making 26 but being out in the 6th over. A steady flow of wickets continued until they were all out for 107. as a playing condition mistake was one mistake Even though the scores were low the wicket played relatively well but took a I didn’t want to make. Burwood Park tremendous amount of spin and showed early seam movement when the ball was new. Shortly before 9.30am David and I took to the field after giving the teams notice play was to start shortly. After David and I had a couple of beers with the two teams we headed off for my The side, East Christchurch Shirley, were kind enough to start from my end (clubrooms end). I thought I hotel but noticed that a nearby match between Sydenham and Canterbury U20 was may have eased in with an over at square leg but was not to be. I thought the wicket was a little green but it played still going and had 8 overs remaining. We stopped in to see what was happening very well with no surprises. The big surprise was the amount of swing the bowlers were getting early on. as they were running quite late. The first ball pitched just outside the off stump and proceeded to swing to near second slip with the striker not Upon getting to the clubrooms all play had been suspended as a local had been playing at it. Next pitched in a very similar position and the striker decided he was going to plant it over the causing trouble crossing the ground and threatening a couple of players of the cover fence. He missed and the ball headed to second slip again with an appeal for caught which I turned down as I fielding side. The troublemaker had been restrained and shortly after the Police believed no contact had been made. There were a few grumbles and my thoughts of an easy day vanished as all the attended where the invader was arrested and removed from the field. Play was able bowlers were very handy in the conditions. I later found out that the striker did not make contact so I was quietly to continue for the Under 20 boys just missing out on the win. relieved I had made the correct decision. After the match had been completed we headed off to my hotel with plenty to talk Mariest Harewood batted nearly all of their overs making 212. about. Match 3 Dec 9 2015 Canterbury U18 trial match #1 Roger Wyeth After tea Christchurch East Shirley coasted to a good win after an initial struggle with the opening attack for Mariest consisting of two tall fast left armers that caused a bit of trouble with the new ball. Match 4 Dec 10 2015 ” ” ” ” Play ended at approx. 5.00pm in freezing conditions which made the beers after the game all the better tasting. March 5 Dec 11 2015 ” ” ” ” The atmosphere in the rooms after the game was very friendly between the two teams and it reminded me of club The venue was Burwood Park, East Christchurch Shirleys ground, which I umpired with Roger Wyeth who is very cricket where I umpired prior to joining Premier Cricket with East Christchurch Shirley being very hospitable to experienced in the Christchurch competition and made the whole experience very enjoyable. the umpires. Match 3 was a tightly contested contest with both sides batting all of their overs with the winning score being hit off the last ball of the game 9 wickets down.

24 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Match 2 Sunday December 7th 2015 Lancaster Park Woolston CC vs St Albans CC After a good night’s sleep I was up early again for the 9.30am start being picked up at 8.00am by David Brandon (ex First class umpire from NSW) as we had a bit of a drive towards the Port Hills. Arriving at the ground the pitch had a strip cover on it which was removed shortly after arrival at the ground. Upon removal of the strip cover I had a few Christchurch Cricket Exchange, December 2014 thoughts running through my mind as to what the game was going to be like when I saw the pitch. A few thoughts I As part of the exchange I was selected to umpire three matches in the Global Group Property Investment Premier was having were things like: 1. its very green, 2. Men’s One Day competition which consisted of 50 overs per side with a 9.30am starting time. quite a good grass cover, and 3. where the bare patches were was like a kids sandpit. Match 1 Saturday December 6th 2015 Once again the first over was from my end with St Venue Burwood Park East Christchurch Shirley CC vs Mariest Harewood CC Albans batting first. I was starting to see a pattern The match was scheduled to start at 9.30am so developing. Start at the unknown umpire’s end. arrival at the ground was set down for 8.30am. At my end was a left arm quick, Ryan McCone, I was not staying far from the ground so David who I later found out was the opening bowler Henderson picked me up from the Hotel at for Canterbury. I thought the game may have 8.00am to make our way. It was a cold morning in been heading for an early finish due to the fact Christchurch with the wind from the east which Ryan had picked up 3 wickets in three overs but was the coastline with the next stop being Chile. the fourth wicket put on 50 and the remaining We went through the playing conditions with the batsmen struggled to be all out for 116. Port Hills The pitch for game 2 Captains which was a good opportunity for a last After tea wickets kept tumbling with a future minute review of the playing conditions I had Canterbury prospect picking up a quick 4 wickets with only Andrew Ellis (Black Caps) showing any resistance read many times prior to arrival at the ground making 26 but being out in the 6th over. A steady flow of wickets continued until they were all out for 107. as a playing condition mistake was one mistake Even though the scores were low the wicket played relatively well but took a I didn’t want to make. tremendous amount of spin and showed early seam movement when the ball was new. Shortly before 9.30am David and I took to the field after giving the teams notice play was to start shortly. After David and I had a couple of beers with the two teams we headed off for my The bowling side, East Christchurch Shirley, were kind enough to start from my end (clubrooms end). I thought I hotel but noticed that a nearby match between Sydenham and Canterbury U20 was may have eased in with an over at square leg but was not to be. I thought the wicket was a little green but it played still going and had 8 overs remaining. We stopped in to see what was happening very well with no surprises. The big surprise was the amount of swing the bowlers were getting early on. as they were running quite late. The first ball pitched just outside the off stump and proceeded to swing to near second slip with the striker not Upon getting to the clubrooms all play had been suspended as a local had been playing at it. Next delivery pitched in a very similar position and the striker decided he was going to plant it over the causing trouble crossing the ground and threatening a couple of players of the cover fence. He missed and the ball headed to second slip again with an appeal for caught which I turned down as I fielding side. The troublemaker had been restrained and shortly after the Police believed no contact had been made. There were a few grumbles and my thoughts of an easy day vanished as all the attended where the invader was arrested and removed from the field. Play was able bowlers were very handy in the conditions. I later found out that the striker did not make contact so I was quietly to continue for the Under 20 boys just missing out on the win. relieved I had made the correct decision. After the match had been completed we headed off to my hotel with plenty to talk The police arrive to take way pitch about. Mariest Harewood batted nearly all of their overs making 212. invaders Match 3 Dec 9 2015 Canterbury U18 trial match #1 Roger Wyeth After tea Christchurch East Shirley coasted to a good win after an initial struggle with the opening attack for Mariest consisting of two tall fast left armers that caused a bit of trouble with the new ball. Match 4 Dec 10 2015 ” ” ” ” Play ended at approx. 5.00pm in freezing conditions which made the beers after the game all the better tasting. March 5 Dec 11 2015 ” ” ” ” The atmosphere in the rooms after the game was very friendly between the two teams and it reminded me of club Thevenue was Burwood Park, East Christchurch Shirleys ground, which I umpired with Roger Wyeth who is very cricket where I umpired prior to joining Premier Cricket with East Christchurch Shirley being very hospitable to experienced in the Christchurch competition and made the whole experience very enjoyable. the umpires. Match 3 was a tightly contested contest with both sides batting all of their overs with the winning score being hit off the last ball of the game 9 wickets down.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 25 Match 4 was washed out due to inclement weather that wasn’t moving along. The forecast was for showers all day with some sunshine late in the afternoon. The forecast was unusually accurate and that is exactly was happened. Match 5 was another 50 over contest with the squads mixed up but once again the winning score happened almost at the same stage with almost all overs done but this time the second batting side was bowled out. One aspect of this match was the preparation prior to the coin toss as the wicket was very damp on the popping crease but the conditions were not conducive to drying so a technique was used I have never seen before and will probably never see ever again. The solution to the problem was to use cat litter to soak the water up which was suggested by the team manager who used to play Tests for New Zealand, Paul Wiseman. I was very hesitant to allow this as I knew what curators back in Melbourne thought about certain materials being used on their wickets. The curator was with us as we were discussing the wicket’s dampness in areas and what materials or techniques he had available to dry the popping crease out. I quizzed him as to what his opinion was on the topic of cat litter being used knowing that the ground had a 1st XI match scheduled for Saturday, 2 days time. He said he didn’t mind. The photographs show the wicket being dried out prior to the toss. Match 6 Saturday 13th December 2015 Mariest Harewood CC vs old Boys Collegians CC My last match of the trip was at Redwood Oval and was again very cold with the wind blowing Pitch drying with cat litter strongly. This time I decided that I wasn’t going to brave the elements. I wore another long sleeve jumper underneath my CV Premier Cricket blue spray jacket. This did me wonders in that my body wasn’t cold but my face was freezing because of some occasionally drizzle and the frightfully cold wind. When Bernie Hamilton and I turned up to the ground it was drizzling lightly but stopped shortly after arrival. The covers were being removed and without markings I had some trouble making out which wicket we were to play on. The wicket was dry and ready to be marked and rolled. After some rolling with the tractor roller, the wicket was marked and the outfield roped with the tractor to knock off the drizzle that had fallen over the Preparing Redwood Oval for play morning prior to arrival at the ground. After a 20 minute delay play was able to get under way with no loss of play. Once again the first over came from my end, 3 from 3, with the opener being somewhat unlucky with some excellent swing bowling but the opening partnership yielded 92 with the final score after 50 overs being 206/8. After the tea break the reply wasn’t so great with 108 scored in 38 overs.

26 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Match 4 was washed out due to inclement weather that wasn’t moving along. The forecast was for showers all day Umpires Meetings with some sunshine late in the afternoon. The forecast was unusually accurate and that is exactly was happened. I attended two umpires meetings: 1. Canterbury Country Cricket Umpires, and 2. Canterbury Metro umpires meeting. Match 5 was another 50 over contest with the squads mixed up but once again the winning score happened almost The Country meeting was about 30km out of Christchurch at the Mainpower oval in Rangiora which is an impressive at the same stage with almost all overs done but this time the second batting side was bowled out. venue and playing surface. One aspect of this match was the preparation prior to the coin toss as the wicket was very damp on the popping crease The technical part of the meeting was a very interesting discussion to which I was able to contribute quite a lot and but the conditions were not conducive to drying so a technique was used I have never seen before and will probably the members were very interested in my opinions on umpiring matters in the local competitions and the differences never see ever again. The solution to the problem was to use cat litter to soak the water up which was suggested by the team manager who used to play Tests for New Zealand, Paul Wiseman. between Christchurch wickets and those in the CV Premier Cricket competition. I was very hesitant to allow this as I knew what curators back in Melbourne thought about certain materials being used We had some interesting conversations on topics such as match management, on their wickets. The curator was with us as we were discussing the wicket’s dampness in areas and what materials decision techniques and various discussions on some of the laws. or techniques he had available to dry the popping The Metro meeting was held at the Umpire Pavilion which is in the grounds of crease out. I quizzed him as to what his opinion Hagley Park. During the technical section of the meeting, LBW was the topic of was on the topic of cat litter being used knowing the night. The discussion involved a video section which lasted approximately 45 that the ground had a 1st XI match scheduled for minutes and prompted a lot of discussion as the videos were of LBW decisions that Saturday, 2 days time. He said he didn’t mind. had been referred to the 3rd umpire for adjudication. The idea was to make your The photographs show the wicket being dried out decision and then watch the replay after the referral decision had been made. It prior to the toss. was a certainly a very interesting night. Match 6 Saturday 13th December 2015 Summary of match’s officiated in Mariest Harewood CC vs old Boys Collegians CC Of the three official matches I umpired in I found the standard to be a good one The pavillion at Hagley Park My last match of the trip was at Redwood Oval with many of the players showing skill levels consistent with 1st XI standard in and was again very cold with the wind blowing the CV Premier Cricket competition. strongly. This time I decided that I wasn’t going to The wickets were certainly a lot more sporting than those in Premier Cricket but no wickets I saw dictated the result brave the elements. I wore another long sleeve jumper underneath my CV Premier Cricket blue spray jacket. This did me of the match. wonders in that my body wasn’t cold but my face was freezing because of some occasionally drizzle The playing conditions were slightly different in that 1st class rules were in place and not a local adaptation of them. and the frightfully cold wind. This even included preventing runners for injured strikers. When Bernie Hamilton and I turned up to the The umpiring group in the Christchurch Metro and Country competitions were extremely friendly, showed a good ground it was drizzling lightly but stopped shortly standard of officiating and a very good continuous education program which includes a grading system similar to after arrival. The covers were being removed and the CA levels used to accredit Australian umpires. without markings I had some trouble making All players I came into contact with were very respectful no matter what my decision with only a couple of players out which wicket we were to play on. The wicket seeking some feedback as to why I gave a decision . This was done very quietly as this is not meant to happen was dry and ready to be marked and rolled. After some rolling with the tractor roller, the wicket was as players can get into trouble for questioning umpires’ decisions. marked and the outfield roped with the tractor One piece of advice I would give to future umpires doing the Christchurch exchange is to make sure you bring warm to knock off the drizzle that had fallen over the clothing that can be worn underneath your CV spray jacket. morning prior to arrival at the ground. After a 20 minute delay play was able to get under way with no loss of play. Scott Olufson Once again the first over came from my end, 3 from 3, with the opener being somewhat unlucky with some excellent swing bowling but the opening partnership yielded 92 with the final score after 50 overs being 206/8. After the tea break the reply wasn’t so great with 108 scored in 38 overs.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 27 Melbourne Exchange Diary Fri 06/02: after an early start, arrived in Melbourne around 10.00am local time, where I was met by Richard Patterson (Cricket Victoria Umpire Manager) & David Henderson (on exchange from Canterbury). Went to Cricket Victoria offices where we were given gear (2 x on-field shirts, 1 x off-field shirt, cap, umpiring hat), then we discussed the playing conditions for the Bartercard Men’s Premier First XI matches we were to be officiating. These were sent to us prior to our departure from NZ, which was great as we could read through it and only ask questions about things we weren’t certain about. During the briefing it was made very clear that no poor behaviour from players should be tolerated and that we should code them if needed. Ropes or cones were to be placed on the boundary, without any exception. Over rates were to be monitored at all times as the teams were to be penalised for slow over rates (it is measured at 3.75 mins per overs). Before I left NZ, I asked Richard about umpires’ equipment—it was great to hear the clubs keep at least 3 sets of stumps, as well as bails and a rubber mallet in the umpires’ dressing room, together with a box of spare balls!!! The groundsman normally makes the holes for the stumps (in the right place). It was wonderful to hear that we don’t have to cart everything short of the kitchen sink with us! Richard also logged on to the online booking system that he is using in order to schedule the umpires for the upcoming games, as well as where we would have to log on to complete the match report at the end of the game. Appointments are normally sorted a couple of weeks in advance. Interesting method is where he keeps an algorithm about which umpires have stood together during the season, and which clubs were they umpiring. That helps heaps to give everyone a chance to see each club at least once during the round-robin periods. One of the more significant differences in the playing conditions is the fact that there are 3 equal periods of playing time (2 hours each—drinks could then either be on the hour, or in extreme conditions, every 40 mins—that made so much more sense!) and then they had 2 x 30 min breaks (lunch and tea). Perhaps something we could take on board here in Auckland? After that we were in for a great surprise—off to the MCG for lunch! There is a cafeteria where anyone off the street can walk in and buy lunch and enjoy it at one of the many tables, either inside the building, or at the back, near the nets where the players would normally warm up. Back at the CV offices we had an interview with Sarah Carpinteri, otherwise known as “Skippy”, and an article was published in the CV newsletter (making history in CV as I am first ever female to umpire a Men’s Bartercard Premier Cricket First XI match— Monash Tigers vs Greenvale Kangaroos at Central Reserve North). Thereafter we went over to our accommodation at the Mantra on Jolimont, which is literally only around the corner from CV’s offices, before we headed into the city for dinner. Sat 07/02: woke up at 4.00am (which is NZ 6.00am, as my body clock hasn’t adjusted yet); luckily managed to fall asleep after 10 mins, but woke up at 6.00am again. Met Damian, who was standing with Dave, and Stephen Brne, whom I was standing with. Awesome day, track was done really well. Met the groundsman and we were assured that it would be hot and sunny—as you can see from the blue skies in the photos, it was a HOT day for sure!

Monash Tigers clubrooms

28 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Melbourne Exchange Diary Monash Tigers won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted 256 in their first innings, declared and left the Greenvale Kangaroos with 6 overs to bat late in the afternoon. The Kangaroos lost their first wicket on the 2nd last Fri 06/02: after an early start, arrived in Melbourne around 10.00am local time, where I was met by Richard Patterson ball of the day—skipper Alan Wise, who also plays for Victoria, bowled a screamer right into the batsman’s pads (Cricket Victoria Umpire Manager) & David Henderson (on exchange from Canterbury). Went to Cricket Victoria and trapped him plumb in front of his stumps. They will resume their innings at 1/30 next Sunday. offices where we were given gear (2 x on-field shirts, 1 x off-field shirt, cap, umpiring hat), then we discussed the playing conditions for the Bartercard Men’s Premier First XI matches we were to be officiating. These were sent to At the start of the match Richard Patterson, CV Umpire Manager, had his video recorder all setup and recorded us prior to our departure from NZ, which was great as we could read through it and only ask questions about things about an hour of on-field time. He supplied me with a memory stick with my on-field performance on there, and we weren’t certain about. During the briefing it was made very clear that no poor behaviour from players should be we discussed any possible changes in my umpiring style. Watch this space … tolerated and that we should code them if needed. After the game we stopped at a pub on Melbourne’s Southbank in Ropes or cones were to be placed on the boundary, without any exception. Over rates were to be monitored at all the city for a quick bite before I got dropped off back to my hotel. times as the teams were to be penalised for slow over rates (it is measured at 3.75 mins per overs). Before I left NZ, A most satisfying day. I asked Richard about umpires’ equipment—it was great to hear the clubs keep at least 3 sets of stumps, as well as bails Sun 08/02: Woke up at 4.00am again, and fell asleep after another and a rubber mallet in the umpires’ dressing room, together with a box of spare balls!!! The groundsman normally 10 mins, thankfully. Woke up at 7.00am, got ready and went down makes the holes for the stumps (in the right place). It was wonderful to hear that we don’t have to cart everything for breakfast at 8.00am. Walked into the city and met up with an short of the kitchen sink with us! ex-Hamilton umpire, Glenn Schache and his family. They showed Richard also logged on to the online booking system that he is using in order to schedule the umpires for the me around the city centre, where many interesting sights awaited upcoming games, as well as where we would have to log on to complete the match report at the end of the game. us, then we had a light lunch before some more walking around. Sat Appointments are normally sorted a couple of weeks in advance. Interesting method is where he keeps an algorithm down for a cold beer just before 3.00pm, after which they left and about which umpires have stood together during the season, and which clubs were they umpiring. That helps heaps I then got on the free city tram and went halfway around the city to give everyone a chance to see each club at least once during the round-robin periods. centre until I got to the stop closest to the old Melbourne Gaol (Jail), where the famous Ned Kelly was kept locked up and subsequently One of the more significant differences in the playing conditions is the fact that there are 3 equal periods of playing hanged for the crimes he and his gang had committed. Also went time (2 hours each—drinks could then either be on the hour, or in extreme conditions, every 40 mins—that made to the original police charge house next to the gaol, where we were so much more sense!) and then they had 2 x 30 min breaks (lunch and tea). Perhaps something we could take on “arrested, processed & thrown into a cell”—the light was switched board here in Auckland? off and the door locked behind us. A few girls were very worried, After that we were in for a great surprise—off to the MCG for lunch! There is a cafeteria where anyone off the street but we were luckily in only for about 5 mins. Then we were shown can walk in and buy lunch and enjoy it at one of the many tables, around the rest of the cells. In the end we had our photo taken either inside the building, or at the back, near the nets where the and let out. I got on the tram and travelled the other half around players would normally warm up. the city to the stop closest to my accommodation, then walked Back at the CV offices we had an interview with Sarah Carpinteri, the last 10 mins. Early to bed as I had to be up early the next day otherwise known as “Skippy”, and an article was published in the for the start of Country Cricket Week. CV newsletter (making history in CV as I am first ever female Mon 09/02: awake at 4.00am again—man, my internal clock works to umpire a Men’s Bartercard Premier Cricket First XI match— like a charm! Asleep fairly quickly again, then up at 6.30am, b/fast Monash Tigers vs Greenvale Kangaroos at Central Reserve North). at 7.30am and off to the ground at 8.30am. We were being picked Thereafter we went over to our accommodation at the Mantra up by our respective partners (I stood with Ken Hobbs). Upon on Jolimont, which is literally only around the corner from CV’s arrival we initially had curious looks, seeing a female umpire offices, before we headed into the city for dinner. was something completely new to these guys. It only took them a few overs to totally forget I’m a “chick” and they got on with the Sat 07/02: woke up at 4.00am (which is NZ 6.00am, as my body game. We umpired round 1 of the Provincial group; the teams clock hasn’t adjusted yet); luckily managed to fall asleep after were Traralgon vs Geelong at Camberwell ground. Geelong won 10 mins, but woke up at 6.00am again. Met Damian, who was the toss and decided to bowl first. standing with Dave, and Stephen Brne, whom I was standing with. Awesome day, track was done really well. Met the groundsman Results: Geelong CA 9/224 (S Hall 110; G Talarico 36) def by and we were assured that it would be hot and sunny—as you can Traralgon & District CA 7/225cc (G Munro 101; M Cowling 54 L see from the blue skies in the photos, it was a HOT day for sure! Kentish 4/33 incl hat-trick).

Camberwell Sports Ground

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 29 After the game Ken dropped me back at my hotel, so went straight to the pool to cool off as it was a scorcher! Grabbed Went into the city and got a bite to eat while taking in the many sights and people that make up the multicultural dinner on the run in the city and just relaxed for the rest of the evening. hub that Melbourne is. Also did my first shopping—shirts & caps for my sons (as per photos they’ve sent me, so that was easy—they know their mum isn’t really a shopper). Tues 10/02: by now my morning routine has settled in—awake at 4.00am, fall asleep after 5–10 mins, awake at 6.30am then up and out to breakfast. Stood with Ken again, in round 2 of the Provincial round, where we had Geelong At 6.00pm we headed off to an Irish bar/restaurant called P.J. O’Brien’s in the Southbank precinct for dinner. Met up again, this time against South- with Richard, some of our colleagues from the previous few days, as well as a few extra umpires from CV umpires’ West. Geelong won the toss and association. An enjoyable evening was had by all, and a little after 9.00pm “time” was called and we all dispersed elected to bat this time. back to our own places. Results: South West CA 93 (B Spencer 4/16) def by Geelong CA 8/275cc (C Bambury 111*; J Hicks 41; L Kentish 37) and 6/126. The ground was magnificent— the groundsman (or curator, as they are more commonly referred to here in Aus) had won the award for best curator of the year, and you could see why. Another sweltering day, and if it wasn’t enough, there were these Fri 13/02: for some, Friday the 13th is usually an unlucky number, little bugs called iron beetles flying around, being in our faces but for Dave and I it was a lucky day—we were invited as part for most of the day. With no known enemy they are a real pest! of the VCAUSA umpire and scorer members group, who fielded Great game, wickets tumbling and gone the full 100 overs for the two tables at this year’s Melbourne University Cricket Club day. Back at the hotel another dip in the pool ensured we cooled pre World Cup business breakfast which was held at the RACV off sufficiently. With Trevor Finlayson at Oval Club in Melbourne. We were joined by Cricket Victoria umpire Wed 11/02: same morning routine (humans = creatures of habit for sure). Today I got picked up by Trevor Finlayson, the managers Richard Patterson and Daryl Cox together with us 2 Kiwi Chairman of CV Umpires Association—he is a very young 71 years old and still loving his umpiring! exchange umpires, myself and David Henderson (Christchurch). In excess of 350 people attended the breakfast and all were This time we had a Division 3, round 3 match, between Yarra Valley team and Shepparton. Shepparton won the thoroughly entertained by the master of ceremonies Ron Steiner toss and elected to field. The Yarra Valley team had 4 x over-40 players in, as well as 2 under-age players (18-year- and keynote speakers James Sutherland (CEO, Cricket Australia), old keeper & 15-year-old bowler, who managed to send the ball screaming down the pitch). We had to monitor the Pat Howard (High Performance Manager, Cricket Australia) and number of overs he could bowl, and the keeper had to wear a helmet standing up to the stumps. special guest David “Bumble” Lloyd who entertained the audience Result: Shepparton 9/317 (B Scott 109; D Coombs 68; N Breslin 45; B Reece 30) def Yarra Valley CA 6/135cc in his typically humorous manner. Not only were we invited to the annual University Cricket Club Breakfast, but we also were Trevor suggested we stop at a pub called Cricketers Arms for a quick bite before he would drop me home. It took introduced by name to all attendees and then to top it off, we us ages to get through the traffic, and had to drive down narrow little backstreets, just to finally get there and the met David Lloyd (better known as Bumble to those in cricketing pub is closed on a Wed! We were both stunned to hear of a pub, within a few hundred meters of the MCG that is circles). Got our photos taken with him by Dorothy Bugg (scorer closed on a Wed—totally unheard of. In the end we had a couple of refreshments at the restaurant at the Mantra for University club)—she knows just about everyone in cricket hotel, then Trevor left. circles, and believe it or not, no one says no to her. Thurs 12/02: as per usual, awake early but finally out the door by 9.00am. Richard picked me up and drove me to a Sat, 14/02: Dave and I were very lucky to have been given tickets suburb called Bundoora, where there is a hat-box factory. These boxes are perfect for keeping a hat safe and in shape to the opening match of the CWC15 at the MCG, where we were while traveling—$80 later and a big smile on my face I was the proud owner of a Fedora hat box! part of the 84,366 people in attendance. Not a bad view—we We drove back via a different route just so that I could see a different area of Melbourne. Back at CV offices we caught could even double as “3rd umpires” for any appeals at the North up with Daryl Cox, then wandered over to the MCG for lunch. During lunch I was introduced to staff from Cricket end of the field. Australia. Seems my reputation was running ahead of me as they had by now heard of me and they were all very pleased as well as supportive of the new milestone in CV.

30 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 After the game Ken dropped me back at my hotel, so went straight to the pool to cool off as it was a scorcher! Grabbed Went into the city and got a bite to eat while taking in the many sights and people that make up the multicultural dinner on the run in the city and just relaxed for the rest of the evening. hub that Melbourne is. Also did my first shopping—shirts & caps for my sons (as per photos they’ve sent me, so that was easy—they know their mum isn’t really a shopper). Tues 10/02: by now my morning routine has settled in—awake at 4.00am, fall asleep after 5–10 mins, awake at 6.30am then up and out to breakfast. Stood with Ken again, in round 2 of the Provincial round, where we had Geelong At 6.00pm we headed off to an Irish bar/restaurant called P.J. O’Brien’s in the Southbank precinct for dinner. Met up again, this time against South- with Richard, some of our colleagues from the previous few days, as well as a few extra umpires from CV umpires’ West. Geelong won the toss and association. An enjoyable evening was had by all, and a little after 9.00pm “time” was called and we all dispersed elected to bat this time. back to our own places. Results: South West CA 93 (B Spencer 4/16) def by Geelong CA 8/275cc (C Bambury 111*; J Hicks 41; L Kentish 37) and 6/126. The ground was magnificent— the groundsman (or curator, as they are more commonly referred to here in Aus) had won the award for best curator of the year, and you could see why. An evening at PJ O’Briens Another sweltering day, and if it wasn’t enough, there were these Fri 13/02: for some, Friday the 13th is usually an unlucky number, little bugs called iron beetles flying around, being in our faces but for Dave and I it was a lucky day—we were invited as part for most of the day. With no known enemy they are a real pest! of the VCAUSA umpire and scorer members group, who fielded Great game, wickets tumbling and gone the full 100 overs for the two tables at this year’s Melbourne University Cricket Club day. Back at the hotel another dip in the pool ensured we cooled pre World Cup business breakfast which was held at the RACV off sufficiently. Club in Melbourne. We were joined by Cricket Victoria umpire Wed 11/02: same morning routine (humans = creatures of habit for sure). Today I got picked up by Trevor Finlayson, the managers Richard Patterson and Daryl Cox together with us 2 Kiwi Chairman of CV Umpires Association—he is a very young 71 years old and still loving his umpiring! exchange umpires, myself and David Henderson (Christchurch). In excess of 350 people attended the breakfast and all were This time we had a Division 3, round 3 match, between Yarra Valley team and Shepparton. Shepparton won the thoroughly entertained by the master of ceremonies Ron Steiner toss and elected to field. The Yarra Valley team had 4 x over-40 players in, as well as 2 under-age players (18-year- and keynote speakers James Sutherland (CEO, Cricket Australia), old keeper & 15-year-old bowler, who managed to send the ball screaming down the pitch). We had to monitor the Pat Howard (High Performance Manager, Cricket Australia) and number of overs he could bowl, and the keeper had to wear a helmet standing up to the stumps. special guest David “Bumble” Lloyd who entertained the audience Result: Shepparton 9/317 (B Scott 109; D Coombs 68; N Breslin 45; B Reece 30) def Yarra Valley CA 6/135cc in his typically humorous manner. Not only were we invited to the annual University Cricket Club Breakfast, but we also were Trevor suggested we stop at a pub called Cricketers Arms for a quick bite before he would drop me home. It took introduced by name to all attendees and then to top it off, we us ages to get through the traffic, and had to drive down narrow little backstreets, just to finally get there and the met David Lloyd (better known as Bumble to those in cricketing pub is closed on a Wed! We were both stunned to hear of a pub, within a few hundred meters of the MCG that is circles). Got our photos taken with him by Dorothy Bugg (scorer closed on a Wed—totally unheard of. In the end we had a couple of refreshments at the restaurant at the Mantra for University club)—she knows just about everyone in cricket hotel, then Trevor left. circles, and believe it or not, no one says no to her. Thurs 12/02: as per usual, awake early but finally out the door by 9.00am. Richard picked me up and drove me to a Sat, 14/02: Dave and I were very lucky to have been given tickets suburb called Bundoora, where there is a hat-box factory. These boxes are perfect for keeping a hat safe and in shape to the opening match of the CWC15 at the MCG, where we were while traveling—$80 later and a big smile on my face I was the proud owner of a Fedora hat box! part of the 84,366 people in attendance. Not a bad view—we We drove back via a different route just so that I could see a different area of Melbourne. Back at CV offices we caught could even double as “3rd umpires” for any appeals at the North up with Daryl Cox, then wandered over to the MCG for lunch. During lunch I was introduced to staff from Cricket end of the field. Australia. Seems my reputation was running ahead of me as they had by now heard of me and they were all very pleased as well as supportive of the new milestone in CV. With assorted dignitaries at the MUCC breakfast

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 31 Auckland Exchange – NZ National Club Championship Easter 2015 I was pretty excited to be going to Auckland to umpire in the NZ National Club Championships. My wife Lorraine and I were picked up on Easter Monday at the airport by Auckland Cricket’s Adrian West. Adrian and Doug Cowie, Auckland Cricket Administrator, both looked after all the umpires the whole week. Umpires from all over NZ were in attendance and we all seemed to get along well. I made a point of not talking about the Cricket World Cup for fear of starting a blue. However, the locals seemed to be happy with their effort of making the final. Cornwall Cricket Club was hosting the championships and participating clubs and umpires were able to obtain accommodation within walking distance of the venue. Cornwall have three ovals which include a hard wicket and turf wicket on each oval. In what is apparently not unusual in NZ the ovals overlap. Batsmen on the middle oval were within four metres of a fielder from oval one and oval three. A potentially dangerous situation and of course the only person to get hit all week was me!

The MCG … and some off-field sledging

Sun, 15/02: Day 2 of the 2-day match. There had been a heavy downpour of rain on Friday, so a good thing there was no cricket on Saturday as the ground would have been too wet. Even arriving on Sunday it was still so wet that we had to put down rubber matting in order for the bowlers to have a decent run-up, and the edge of the block had to get 4 pieces of rubber matting in order to prevent fielders from slipping (and us umpires from slipping whilst moving into position). Amazing how effective this was, as it meant the game could continue without delay. These are made of recycled rubber and it would most certainly be a great advantage to cricket in NZ where we can easily have all 4 seasons in 1 day. At the end of the day I was asked about the standard of cricket in Melbourne compared to Auckland—it is not much different from ours here in Auckland as the teams here are very competitive as well. These are the teams where the Auckland Aces (First Class team) is picked from. This exchange was most certainly one of the highlights of my cricketing career so far—the staff and everyone in Morning umpire meetings post breakfast included feedback sessions and prospective issues for the day. Usually that Melbourne, not just at Cricket Victoria, but all the clubs where I have officiated had made me feel extremely welcome included a discussion about the changeable weather. We were fortunate to only lose four overs to the weather for the and very appreciative of the job we are doing. whole tournament. Of the six competing clubs most took the event very seriously. But one in particular considered it the ‘end of season trip’ and were well known to get back to their motel around the 5.00am mark. Naturally their I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cricket Victoria, and in particular Richard Patterson, Daryl Cox, on-field performances were considerably diminished. Of course they still managed to blame poor umpiring for their Stephen Brne, Trevor Finlayson, Ken Hobbs and Gerry Schembri, who made it a very memorable trip. With the poor performances. This only reinforced the well-known theory that cricketers are the same all over the world. Host playing conditions in hand, and the right gear, it was never easier. If anyone of you ever have the opportunity to club Cornwall CC were successful in winning the event and to be honest were clearly the team to beat from day one. travel to NZ in the future, feel free to let me know and I will arrange with our appointments officer for you to stand in our games here in Auckland. Lorraine and I had a wonderful week in beautiful Auckland and can only encourage anyone who is offered the opportunity to participate in the exchange to do so. Last but not least, thanks to the Auckland Cricket Umpires & Scorers Associations (ACUSA) and the Executive Committee for the opportunity.

Diana Venter

32 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Auckland Exchange – NZ National Club Championship Easter 2015 I was pretty excited to be going to Auckland to umpire in the NZ National Club Championships. My wife Lorraine and I were picked up on Easter Monday at the airport by Auckland Cricket’s Adrian West. Adrian and Doug Cowie, Auckland Cricket Administrator, both looked after all the umpires the whole week. Umpires from all over NZ were in attendance and we all seemed to get along well. I made a point of not talking about the Cricket World Cup for fear of starting a blue. However, the locals seemed to be happy with their effort of making the final. Cornwall Cricket Club was hosting the championships and participating clubs and umpires were able to obtain accommodation within walking distance of the venue. Cornwall have three ovals which include a hard wicket and turf wicket on each oval. In what is apparently not unusual in NZ the ovals overlap. Batsmen on the middle oval were within four metres of a fielder from oval one and oval three. A potentially dangerous situation and of course the only person to get hit all week was me!

Overlapping grounds … and the umpiring group

Morning umpire meetings post breakfast included feedback sessions and prospective issues for the day. Usually that included a discussion about the changeable weather. We were fortunate to only lose four overs to the weather for the whole tournament. Of the six competing clubs most took the event very seriously. But one in particular considered it the ‘end of season trip’ and were well known to get back to their motel around the 5.00am mark. Naturally their on-field performances were considerably diminished. Of course they still managed to blame poor umpiring for their poor performances. This only reinforced the well-known theory that cricketers are the same all over the world. Host club Cornwall CC were successful in winning the event and to be honest were clearly the team to beat from day one. Lorraine and I had a wonderful week in beautiful Auckland and can only encourage anyone who is offered the opportunity to participate in the exchange to do so.

Ron Birch

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 33 Climbing The Ladder

Under 19 Carnival 2015, Adelaide Naturally I was very excited and thrilled to be offered the opportunity to represent Cricket Victoria and the Victorian Umpires and Scorers’ Association at the national Under 19 male championship in Adelaide. I managed to negotiate time off with both my bosses and started to get myself prepared. I flew to Adelaide on Sunday 11 January expecting to experience conditions similar to those I have encounted at the Under 17s tournament last year. I’d stocked up on hydralyte and was ready to keep my hydration levels up to deal with the heat. I walked out of the airport and it was raining so I needed to change my plan and refresh my knowledge of the wet weather provisions. I caught a taxi to the hotel, dropped my bags and headed to the Adelaide Oval for the pre-tournament meeting chaired by Bob Parry. It was here that I met the other umpires selected for the tournament: • David Taylor, New South Wales • James Mitchell, Tasmania • Simon Lightbody, New South Wales • James Hewitt , WA • Ben Trelor, New South Wales • Nathan Johnstone, WA • Luke Uthenwoldt, South Australia I’d umpired with David and two Jameses before so it was good to see some familiar faces. At this meeting we discussed the playing conditions, sought some clarifications and discussed preparations for dealing with the wet weather. Day 1 was a one day match and I was paired with James Hewitt for Tasmania v NSW. It was a 15 minute drive out to Glandore Oval which gave us a chance to talk through the playing conditions and signalling. Glandore Oval is home for Adelaide Cricket Club but the ground itself was well below the standard of our Premier grounds in Melbourne. The pitch looked OK so it was no surprise when Tasmania won the toss and batted. They were quickly regretting that decision as they only managed 93. Luke Bartier, who bowls medium and swings it both ways, was too good for them and took 4/8. NSW chased the total down easily 4 down in 19 overs and day 1 was done and dusted nice and early. Day 2 I was paired with my room mate, Luke Uthenwoldt, to umpire NSW and NT in another one day match. We arrived at Glandore Oval to find the pitch still under covers after overnight and morning rain. An inspection of the outfield and a discussion with the curator convinced us that we would be able to start just half an hour late so we wouldn’t lose any overs. We conveyed this message to the captains and encouraged them to start warming up before we could get the pitch uncovered. Once we could see the pitch we tossed and NSW won it and decided to bat. NSW batted really well and built a big score of 7/266 around their opener Ohrynowsky scoring 98. This always seemed it would be too much for NT and so it proved as they struggled to 134 in 40 overs. The last pair managed to put on 22 to deny NSW an extra bonus point by just one run. On the Wednesday we had a professional development session with Bob Parry. Prior to the tournament we had all completed a personality assessment and this was run through in terms of how our attributes related to umpiring. I think some guys walked away thinking they should never set foot on a ground again. We then went through the last hour rules and prepared for the upcoming two day games. During the session Nathan Johnstone went down ill and Craig Thomas was called and put on standby in case Nathan didn’t recover in time.

34 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Round 3 was the start of the two matches. I was paired with Nathan but he had been rushed to hospital the night before and so I took the field with Craig Thomas after quickly running him through all the playing conditions. WA won the toss and batted on a pitch at Scotch College that offered plenty of turn. They managed to bat most of the day for 170. ACT/NSW Country started the chase reasonably but their middle order failed to fire and they came up 40 runs short. WA then attacked and tried to set up an outright. They amassed 2/176 with Carder getting 96 leaving 24 overs plus the last hour and 215 or 10 wickets needed for an outright result. ACT/NSW Country came out hard and it was clear they were chasing the victory. A couple of good stands swung the match their way and in the end the passed the target 5 down with 3 minutes still on the clock to claim the reverse outright. Saturday was another rest day and most of us headed down to Glenelg for lunch. It wasn’t really beach weather but it was still a worthwhile trip. Round 4 I was back at Glandore, this time with David Taylor for Victoria versus South Australia. Victoria won the toss and posted a fairly disappointing 180 on a good pitch. South Australia’s attack was very disciplined and as a result consistently took wickets. Guy Walker was the stand out bat for Victoria with 72 and he then started charging in with the ball. He produced an outstanding spell to claim 6/31 and ensure first innings points as SA were dismissed for 104. Another outright was on the cards. Victoria batted conservatively to get 4/192 and put SA back in needing 270 at around 5 an over. The game petered out with neither team able to get enough ascendancy to force the result. Round 5 I was off to Parkinson Oval. This is the home of Kensington Cricket Club and is a really picturesque venue. It also has honour boards with the Don’s name on them. Simon Lightbody joined me for the South Australia v Queensland fixture. South Australia batted for all of day one to be all out for 208 with five overs remaining. No more wickets fell that night but the first session of day 2 was a different story. Things went crazy and before we knew it Queensland were out for 67 and forced to follow on. It was 1 for 0 in the 2nd innings before finally things settled down and the next pair put on 154. We were playing out time until we were allowed to call it when Bob Parry came out of the pavilion and waved us in—we had the all clear to finish early. That night we were back at the Adelaide Oval again for the presentations. With the team of the tournament almost assured of representing Australia U19 there were some nervous boys in the room. Thank you to Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria for providing me with this opportunity. It was wonderful to have two weeks where I could focus on cricket, set goals and seek improvements day by day. The tournament was well supported from an umpiring perspective with representatives of the Umpire High Performance Panel watching all matches. This resulted in me getting some fantastic feedback and I returned to Premier Cricket a better umpire as a result.

David Shepard

Season 2014/15 – Pathway to the National Umpiring Panel I will never forget our first address from Richard Patterson at the commencement of season 2014/15. The address surrounded the number of opportunities the umpiring group would receive due to the record amount of cricket being played this season. It meant opportunities for all umpires on the Cricket Victoria panel. That night, as soon as I got home, I wrote down some notes on what this meant for me and how I was going to take advantage of these opportunities. Below is an extract:

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 35 Primary Goal Obtain A Position On The NUP

Process Goals

Laws/Playing Fitness/Health Technique Preparation Conditions

Personal training Winter Classes Assimilation – Meeting with Weights/gym/run Tom Smith (Stance/movement) John Ward & Massages Laws Practice matches Geoff Joshua Food diary Playing Conditions Video review Playing condition notes notes updated Feedback Packing Diet/hydration Self-assessments Match reviews Game plans

Improvement in these four pillars is the key to ensure I am ready for the opportunities that are presented. I must be ready for each opportunity: • A year of consistency • Be available for every appointment • Need to maintain my position • Seek feedback – continual improvement Leading up to this season, my pathway with Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia was clearly defined. I had attended the national U/17 championships, a Cricket Victoria appointment. This was the first time I was observed by Cricket Australia’s Umpire High Performance Panel (UHPP). Later that season, I was included on Victoria’s State Panel, which included appointments in Futures League matches, Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and WT20 matches. This provided excellent exposure to use of cameras/video and post-match reviews with captains and match referees. The following season, I was appointed to the national U/19 championships, my first Cricket Australia appointment. Umpires are under significant scrutiny at this tournament. There is further exposure to the UHPP, training and development as well as match referees and post-match conferences. This tournament is seen as a major stepping stone to the Emerging Umpires Panel (EUP) and National Umpires Panel (NUP). A couple of weeks after our address from Richard Patterson, I received a phone call from the Cricket Australia Umpires Manager, Sean Easey. Sean informed me that I had been included on the EUP this season with Tony Wilds from New South Wales. This is the next step in the identified pathway. This phone call, coupled with Patto’s address, reiterated the importance of the upcoming season. Preparation was the key. Benjamin Franklin once said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” During the pre-season, I worked on my process goals every day. I ensured I was doing something each day that contributed to my goals, whether it was reading laws or playing conditions, fitness or technique training. I was committed to making the most of my opportunities.

36 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 In September, I was informed that my pathway was continuing with appointments to List A matches during the Matador Cup. I was ready. My preparation was intense and I was confident of good performances. Furthermore, I was appointed with John Ward and Geoff Joshua, which made me feel comfortable. It is fantastic to enjoy these experiences with people who have helped you along the journey. As part of my development in this tournament, I sat in the box and observed the 3rd umpire. This was a fantastic experience and the exposure I had to this process was invaluable. In November, Tony and I as part of the EUP were appointed to women’s international matches in Hurstville and Bowral. It was an opportunity to learn officiating in an international environment. The preparation of the Cricket Australia staff, coaches and players is a lot more professional. This gave both Tony and me an insight as to what would be required at the next level and provided further development on preparation. The next phase of the pathway was performing the role of 4th umpire in the Big Bash League (BBL). This is a great opportunity for up and coming umpires to be involved in the BBL, as well as working with the NUP officials. It exposes you to NUP members and provides an opportunity to learn about their preparation and communication during the match. This provides invaluable experience and opportunities for development and familiarity with NUP processes. This opportunity is provided to State Panel members. In late January, I received a phone call from Sean confirming my next stage of development. I was appointed to the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria at Wagga Wagga. My partner for this match was the highly regarded Mick Martell from Western Australia and the match referee, Steve Bernard, a former First Class player, coach, administrator, selector and manager of the Australian cricket team. My preparation consisted of the following: • speaking with Geoff, John, Shawn and Ash • training sessions with both teams to assist regarding expectations and experiences familiarity • meeting with Richard to learn from his experiences • familiarisation of the venue • thorough knowledge of the playing conditions • meeting stakeholders including ground staff and match managers Due to my preparation and participation in the pathway provided by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia, I was ready for this appointment. At the conclusion of the season, I received a phone call that I have been striving for during the past six seasons. I was informed by Sean that Cricket Australia was offering me a position on the NUP. It was a phone call I hope all aspiring umpires have the opportunity of receiving. Throughout this process, the umpiring pathway for me has been clear and concise. Richard, Bob and Daryl have provided the necessary advice and guidance on the process and what I can expect. This has greatly assisted me in achieving my objectives. Cricket Australia, through Sean, has also defined a clear path which I have described above. This path has been designed to give umpires the greatest opportunity in reaching their potential. In my case, it was this pathway, coupled with advice and guidance from varied sources, that prepared me for my appointments this season. If I can give one piece of advice about the pathway, it is to be patient and be prepared. There are a lot of people around Australia involved in the umpiring pathway that are all just as eager and determined as you. It is those with patience that will succeed. Your preparation will also play a large part in your performance. You can never have enough preparation. I hope this provides a small insight into the pathway provided by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia. If you want further details regarding the pathway by all means contact me to discuss.

Phil Gillespie

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 37 Congratulations

The congratulations of the VCAUSA are extended to: • Phillip Gillespie on winning the Jim Phillips 1st XI • Steven Davis, Colin Hall, Damian Herft and Umpire of the Year Award Mark Hanton for officiating in 250 Cricket Victoria matches • Gaurav Bawa on winning the Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpire of the Year Award • Alan Britton, Glenn Davey, Gary Schickerling, Gordon Jones, Laurie Stevens and George Vajda • Nicholas Ferns on winning the Ron Wright 3rd XI for officiating in 200 Cricket Victoria matches Umpire of the Year Award • Russell Hubbard, Dale Ireland, Samy Muthugounder • Tony Medina on winning the Andy Barlow 4th XI and Gerry Schembri for officiating in 150 Cricket Umpire of the Year Award Victoria matches • Graeme Lloyd on receiving Cricket Victoria’s • Ron Birch, Matt Cervetto, Luke Edwards, Frank Umpiring Service Recognition Award Fabris, Phillip Gillespie, Richard Harrison, • Bill Sheahan on receiving Cricket Victoria’s Courtney Lai, Alan McCarthy, Wayne Ross and Umpiring Service Recognition Award for Alastair Thomas for officiating in 100 Cricket officiating in 400 Cricket Victoria First XI matches Victoria matches • Mike Walsh for officiating in 600 Cricket Victoria • Cricket Victoria 200 Club new members, First XI matches inducted at the 200 Club Dinner in January • Joanne Radley for officiating in 400 Cricket Victoria 2015: Chris Allan, Ashley Barrow, Peter Dickson, First XI matches Aaron Finch, Mark Hanton, Damian Herft, Simon Hill, James Miller, Peter Siddle, Sam Taylor • Billy Lincoln for officiating in 300 Cricket Victoria and Luke Walker First XI matches • First XI debutant umpires Gaurav Bawa, • John Ward on officiating at Test and ODI levels Adam Hawking, Russell Hubbard, Chris James, • Phillip Gillespie on debut at Sheffield Shield level Dean Jones, Rodney Kerrison, Alan McCarthy, Samy Muthugounder, Scott Olufson, John Walker • Janet Howard for officiating in 700 Cricket Victoria and James Watson matches • Ian Holland (Ringwood CC) on winning the • Shaun Rodgers for officiating in 550 Cricket Jack Ryder Medal Victoria matches, including 500 in First XI • Anna Lanning (Box Hill WCC) on winning the • Shane Herbert for officiating in 500 Cricket Victoria Una Paisley Medal matches • Jake Hancock (Carlton CC); Alex Bychov • Jim Hamilton and Billy Lincoln for officiating in (St Kilda CC); and Calum Basey (Monash 450 Cricket Victoria matches Tigers CC), the respective winners of the 2nd XI, • Karl Hieser, Lindsay Howard, Joanne Radley, 3rd XI and 4th XI Player of the Season awards Michael Symons and Russell Turner for officiating • Kate Henderson (Brighton District CC) on winning in 400 Cricket Victoria matches the Sue Woolcock Award for Women’s 2nd XI • Geoff Joshua and John Ward for officiating in Player of the Season 350 Cricket Victoria matches • Ian Holland (Ringwood CC) on winning the • Chris Allan and David Missen for officiating in John Scholes Medal for the Player of the Premier 300 Cricket Victoria matches 1st XI Final

38 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 • Chris Weeks (Monash Tigers CC) on winning the • The th4 XI Final umpires: Tony Medina and Player of the Premier 2nd XI Final Matthew Robertson (Reserve: Jamie Wyatt) • Henry Hall (St Kilda CC) on winning the Player • The Essteele Cup (VWCA Premier 1st XI) Final of the Premier 3rd XI Final umpires: Chris James and Alan McCarthy (Reserve Malcom Gunn) • Michael Brearley (Ringwood CC) on winning the Player of the Premier 4th XI Final • The Essteele Cup (VCWA Premier 2nd XI) Final umpires: Richard Harrison and Tim Wendelken • Cassandra Brock (Box Hill CC) on winning the (Reserve David Meagher) Premier Women’s Firsts Player of the Final • The Premier Women’s Firsts T20 Final • Molly Strano (Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC) umpires: Gordon Jones and Ange Sammartino on winning the Premier Women’s Firsts T20 Player (Reserve Alan Jones) of the Final • The Premier Women’s Seconds T20 Final • Rebekah Morris (Coburg CC) on winning the umpires: Richard Harrison and Ken Hobbs Premier Women’s Seconds Player of the Final (Reserve Alan Jones) • Rebekah Morris (Coburg CC) on winning the • The Premier Men’s First XI One Day Final Premier Women’s Seconds T20 Player of the Final umpires: Phillip Gillespie and Daryl Brigham • Scott Olufson and Ron Birch on being selected for (Reserve Ron Birch) the New Zealand Umpire Exchange program • The Premier Men’s Second XI One Day • Ashley Barrow, Shawn Craig, Phillip Gillespie, Final umpires: Gaurav Bawa and Dean Jones Geoff Joshua, David Shepard and John Ward (Reserve Chris James) on being selected to officiate at Championships/ • The Premier Men’s Third XI One Day Final Carnivals or at higher levels umpires: Nicholas Ferns and Jason Whalley • The st1 XI Final umpires: Ashley Barrow and (Reserve Luke Edwards) Shawn Craig (Reserve: Phillip Gillespie) • The Premier Men’s Fourth XI One Day Final • The nd2 XI Final umpires: Gaurav Bawa and umpires: Tony Medina and Jamie Wyatt Neil Schlittler (Reserve: George Biagioni) (Reserve Mohan Nair) • The rd3 XI Final umpires: Nicholas Ferns and Jason Whalley (Reserve: Luke Edwards) Women’s Premiers • Box Hill CC on winning the Women’s 1st XI • Coburg CC on winning the Women’s 2nd XI Premiership T20 Premiership • Coburg CC on winning the Women’s 2nd XI • TheEssendon Maribyrnong Park LCC on winning Premiership the Women’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award • Essendon Maribyrnong Park LCC on winning the Women’s 1st XI T20 Premiership Men’s Premiers • The Ringwood CC for winning the 1st XI pennant • TheFrankston Peninsula CC on winning the Men’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award • The onashM Tigers CC for winning the 2nd XI pennant • Scott West (Melbourne CC) curator, The Albert Ground on winning the Grounds Award – Main • The tS Kilda CC for winning the 3rd XI pennant Ovals • The Ringwood CC for winning the 4th XI pennant • Mat Baker (Geelong CC) curator, Kardinia Park • The Carlton CC on winning the Men’s Premier West on winning the Grounds Award – 3rds and JA Seitz Club Championship 4ths Ovals

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 39 Members’ Milestones

Congratulations are extended to scorers and umpires who reached the following milestones during season 2014–15. Certificates are traditionally presented by the Association for 100 Cricket Victoria games (including Senior matches) and all further multiples of 50. (NOTE: some of the milestones listed below were actually achieved in 2013–14; they are included here because they were not acknowledged in last year’s Annual Report.)

700 Cricket Victoria Games 150 Cricket Victoria Games Janet Howard Russell Hubbard Dale Ireland Samy Muthugounder Gerry Schembri 550 Cricket Victoria Games Shaun Rodgers 100 Cricket Victoria Games Ron Birch Matt Cervetto 500 Cricket Victoria Games Shane Herbert Luke Edwards Frank Fabris Phil Gillespie Richard Harrison 450 Cricket Victoria Games Courtney Lai Alan McCarthy Jim Hamilton Billy Lincoln Wayne Ross Alastair Thomas 400 Cricket Victoria Games Karl Hieser Lindsay Howard 50 Cricket Victoria Games Meaghan King Nick Ferns Joanne Radley Michael Symons Kem Joshi Rod Kerrison Russell Turner Matthew Rogers Sahan Weerasekera 350 Cricket Victoria Games Geoff Joshua John Ward 1st XI Milestones Mike Walsh (600) Shaun Rodgers (500) 300 Cricket Victoria Games Joanne Radley (400) Bill Sheahan (400) Chris Allan David Missen Billy Lincoln (300) Chris Allan (200) 250 Cricket Victoria Games Mark Hanton (200) Damian Herft (200) Steven Davis Colin Hall Brad Davies (100) Steven Davis (100) Damian Herft Mark Hanton Ron Birch (50) Matt Cervetto (50) 200 Cricket Victoria Games Shawn Craig (50) Phil Gillespie (50) Alan Britton Glenn Davey Gordon Jones Gary Schickerling Laurie Stevens George Valda

40 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Vale – Ray Isherwood

Ray Isherwood, 20/1/1938 – 24/9/2014 Ray was a highly respected member of the Cricket Victoria umpires panel, and was an active and highly regarded member of the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association from the time he joined the umpires panel and the VCAUSA in September 1962. He umpired multiple first class matches including three Tests in the mid-1980s, and was a member of Cricket Victoria’s 200 Club. Ray was on the VCAUSA Committee from 1973–74 until 1983–84, and was President in 1979–80 and 1980–81. With his wife Margaret and children Michelle, Christine and Michael, Ray was an avid supporter of our social scene, and loved playing in the VCAUSA social cricket team. He was a highly respected VCAUSA member of several Crockett Shield teams, captained the team in 1973 and 1975, performed well with the bat in 1963 making 43 (and he always knew how many runs he had made – he counted them during each innings!), and holds the record of most Crockett Shield team appearances for the VCAUSA. The VCAUSA fielding trophy is named after him. When he attended the Easter 2013 event with VCAUSA and SACUSA members, he reminded me that it was his 50th anniversary of Easter participation. He became a VCAUSA Life Member in August 1978—a fitting and worthy award for this dedicated Association campaigner. Later in life, Ray would remind me of these facts that he was so proud of: he was born at the Epworth Hospital in Richmond, grew up in Northcote, lived near Bill Lawry, and developed a friendship with Jim Higgs with whom he “did sportsman’s nights”. He moved to Queensland following his umpiring career in Melbourne, and then later to South Australia where he furthered his other passion, lawn bowls. He warmly shared his hospitality with many Victorian and South Australian friends, and was proud to have been asked by the SACUSA in early 2014 to be part of a three man selection panel to choose their hall of fame inductees. He wrote at that time: “I look upon this as a great honour for an old adversary.” On hearing of Ray’s passing, Peter Weddell, Life Member of SACUSA wrote to me: Thank you for the information on the passing of Ray. He was a highly regarded cricket friend and in his many years in Adelaide we enjoyed catching up and having a chat with him at the many functions we attended. I have a fond memory of his time in the Crockett Shield games and although he is a Victorian umpiring icon in his own right, his passion for those games and events to celebrate them have become one of the strong foundations that have ensured our Easter events have remained. His legacy for us is his name on the Easter Fielding Trophy, but our emotional attachment to him will always be with us. Warm regards, Peter John McDougall OAM and Ashley Klose (who spoke at Rex Whitehead’s Memorial Service) of the Holdfast Bay Bowls and Croquet Club Inc advised the VCAUSA that their Club members were aware that the Memorial Service for Ray would be held within the cricket fraternity in Melbourne. His ashes were scheduled to be distributed at Brighton Bowling Club SA around the same time. However Ray’s son asked if Holdfast Bay Club members would like to host a Remembrance Memorial at the Club at 6.00pm on Wednesday the 8th October 2014, and the Club happily agreed. The proceedings were to be simple, with representatives from Probus Glenelg and Cricket SA scheduled to speak

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 41 for a few minutes followed by Club President John Caskey. Club members then respectfully toasted Ray’s life and celebrated Ray’s presence and contribution to the Club. Ray’s son was keen for those who played bowls that day to be there in their Club uniform. The Memorial Service in Melbourne was conducted in the Morton Pavilion at the St Kilda Cricket Ground, the Junction Oval, and led by Ray’s son Michael. The VCAUSA was well represented, and posted a photograph of proceedings on its website as a fitting tribute to an avid cricket lover, and a great leader and supporter. The VCAUSA extends its condolences to his family, his friends and associates; and the cricket and bowls communities particularly at Brighton SA and Holdfast Bay SA.

Dan Bomford

Ray Isherwood – a friend since the year Man walked on the moon It must have been about seven years ago that Ray moved to Adelaide to live, but I first met him in 1969 when he was a member of the VCAUA umpires team that played in the biennial Crockett Shield cricket match that was played on Easter Saturday at Sacred Heart College. When he moved to SA he was warmly welcomed to activities involving our Umpires Association since he was a valued and highly respected colleague whose long involvement with our Easter activities ensured his history was known by many of us. As a young man, Ray played football and cricket in Melbourne for the Croxton Methodist Club. He was a ruckman/ forward in the footy team and must have shown the grit, determination and ability that won him plenty of respect. The football club has only won two premierships in its history and Ray was a player in both. Sadly, both the club and competition are now defunct. As a batsman/wicketkeeper I have been informed Ray featured in a partnership of 147 with Jack Potter, who was to become one of the great Victorian Sheffield Shield players of the 1960s. I was told Ray’s contribution in holding up an end was significant, even though he did not score a run himself. On retiring, Ray goal umpired VFA for several years. His partner in many games was Adrian Crawley, who also became a VCA umpire. Ray then joined the VCA umpiring ranks in a career from 1962 to 1988, earning a reputation for his fairness, integrity and good decision making in 287 matches for his Association, including 227 First XI games and six finals at that level. Add 23 Sheffield Shield, four 4-day Internationals, 21 One Day Internationals, nine domestic one-dayers and four other International games, all demonstrating his prowess. These fine achievements included a crowning glory with three Test Match appearances. Ray also umpired the first Day/Night game played on the MCG when England and Australia met. He served on the VCA Umpires Association Committee from 1973 until 1984, including a term as President, and was made a Life Member in 1978. He served during that era with Rex Whitehead—also a VCAUA Past President and Life Member—who recently passed away in Adelaide. Both were past Captains of the VCAUA Crockett Shield teams. It was of special significance that Carole Whitehead attended this Memorial Service to honour their long association and friendship. Ray and Rex umpired many Sheffield Shield games together, along with four day games against visiting International sides. Ray and his Easter involvement was significant—a big part and an important factor in building a great rapport and friendship base between the VCA and the SACA umpiring fraternities. The fielding trophy for Victoria in our Easter games bears his name. Ray’s determination in seeing his beloved Victoria succeed was a strong motivating factor in his play. In all, he holds the record for the VCAUSA with twelve appearances over his 25 years in the competition. Other wonderful Victorians, in Dan Bomford and Darrell Holt, have managed to play ten matches, which equals the late Fred Godson’s record for SA, whilst Rex played six. Ray and Freddie held a special level of friendship and respect that was apparent when they were together. Ray also enjoyed the company of the late Jack Kierse and Ron Joseph, with their reminiscences remaining one of the endearing memories I hold of our Easter visits.

42 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 In the early years of Crockett Shield games, SA dominated the wins, and when Ray first played in 1963, they had won eight out of eleven. During Ray’s era, that gap gradually reduced, not without pain for both States as many games were close and hard fought, with little or no compromise. Despite Ray holding the highest standards in protecting the spirit of the game, his strong desire to win got the best of him in the 1977 match played at Flinders University. He was batting, and miss-hit a drive that was ballooning back over the bowler’s head. The bowler was running backwards with eyes on the ball and was about to take the catch, when Ray, making his run, called out “hey hey hey” and the bowler spilled the catch. Of all people, John Wilson was fielding near me. He quickly said “he can’t do that” and appealed under the Obstructing the Field law. The umpire had no option but to give him out. Ray never questioned or complained, even in later years when it was raised. This year he was invited to be part of a panel to select the SACUSA inaugural Hall of Fame members, something for which he was very proud. He said in response: “I look upon this as a great honour from an old adversary.” My memories of Ray will continue to honour a fine man of integrity, quiet of nature, but astute and very good company. He will be fondly remembered by those in our cricket fraternity who have had dealings with him, but of course, he had many friends beyond cricket and I know the lawn bowls community will honour his contribution and mourn his passing.

Peter Weddell October 2014

Crockett Shield rivals – but friends for life Ray Isherwood and I met on Easter Saturday, 1967 at the Junction Oval, St Kilda, Melbourne. Ray was the wicketkeeper for the Vics and I was the wicketkeeper for SA. He was a friendly, intelligent opponent who could add a few comments between overs during the game. I followed suit and added a few myself. Ray was passionate about cricket and played his matches with enthusiasm and a desire to win. Good attributes. He was a quietly spoken man with innovative ideas on and off the field and great company over a refreshment after a game. One could see why he was chosen to be on the panel for the Hall of Fame selections. The SA team absolutely demolished their opponents in this game and SA won 151 runs to about 55 runs. We were lucky to win the toss and the Vics had to bat first on a wet wicket. Ray was the first to congratulate our side after the win and bought the first round of drinks in the nearby St. Kilda Hotel. The late Fred Godson (a Hall of Fame inductee) was captain of SA in this winning game. Ray and I remained friends for almost 50 years and Ray was a regular visitor to Test Umpires reunions over the years. Ray attended many socials organised by the SACUA/SACUSA and his biggest “love” was attending the Adelaide Oval during First Class games. Adelaide was his adopted home in his final years, and bowls and cricket made that enjoyable for him. Ray was accepted into the SA culture and he was always thankful for that. Sadly the SACA President’s luncheon during the 2013 Test Match was the last occasion that Ray Isherwood and Rex Whitehead attended together along with other former Test Umpires. Credit must go to the SACA CEO for providing honorary tickets to Ray and Rex during their retirement years spent in Adelaide in recognition of their Australian Test umpiring status, yet they were achieved whilst living in Victoria. It was a great honour for them. Both gentlemen were a credit to their families and the umpiring fraternity and will be missed at the next Test Umpires reunion sometime in the future.

Max O’Connell October 2014

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 43 Easter In Melbourne 2015

Convenor’s Report The flagship event on the VCAUSA calendar of events is the biennial Easter exchange visit with SACUSA. This year members of the SA Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association travelled to Glen Waverley, Melbourne to be hosted by their Victorian counterparts for the 39th get together of the two Associations. SA members and their families were mostly accommodated at the Novotel Hotel Glen Waverley, with all functions and the cricket match held within close proximity of the Hotel. The official program of activities over the Easter weekend included: Good Friday: Welcome Dinner • Novotel Hotel Ballroom. • Introduction of the Victorian and SA cricket teams. • Buffet dinner and drinks commenced at 6.30pm. • Guest speaker was Ken Piesse, journalist and cricket writer. Easter Saturday: VCAUSA v SACUSA Cricket Match • At Wesley College, Glen Waverley. • Light lunch including soft drinks was served from 12:30pm. • Match commenced on Stewart Oval (turf pitch) at 10.00am, 40 overs each side. Saturday Evening: Presentation Dinner • Novotel Hotel Ballroom. • Presentation of awards, trophies and R.M. Crockett Shield throughout. • Three course plated dinner and drinks, commenced 7.00pm. Easter Sunday: Family Day and KC Butler Trophy Competition • Glen Waverley Bowls Club. • A carvery lunch was served at 1.00pm. • Trivia and fun competition at 11.00am. • Drinks (soft and alcohol) were provided throughout the day. Easter Monday: Farewell Breakfast • Breakfast served from 7.00am at Novotel Glen • Final speeches and Committee meeting until Waverley. 10.00am. The two evening functions received good support with 80 people attending on Friday night and 92 people attending on Saturday night. Special mention to Glenn Cumming for agreeing to act as Master of Ceremonies on both evenings and who did a great job throughout. Congratulations to the playing members of the VCAUSA team who recaptured the prized R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield on Easter Saturday and to Chris Allan (umpire) and Trevor Finlayson (scorer) for their efforts. On Sunday, the South Australians secured the most points to enable them to win the coveted Keith C. Butler memorial trophy. The trivia contest was conducted by Alan, Sue and Stuart McCarthy and was a departure from the traditional “athletic” sporting contest for the first time. Feedback from participants was excellent and a fun time was enjoyed by all 75 attendees.

44 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 I would like to acknowledge the attendance and participation of the following VCAUSA members including associate and life members at Easter: Luke Edwards Glenn Schache Trevor Finlayson John Richards Alan McCarthy Courtney Lai Eric Kelly Stephen Brne John Collins Nick Ferns – First Easter Gerry Schembri Greg Azzopardi – First Easter Dan Bomford Glenn Davey – First Easter Graeme Thies Damian Herft – First Easter Rod Mckinnon Daryl Brigham – First Easter Tony Ventura Jamie Wyatt – First Easter Ashley Barrow Rob Sturgeon – First Easter Peter Hooper Stuart Black – First Easter Cyril Andrews Jan & Lindsay Howard Chris Allan Stephen Pitts Glenn Cumming

It was also pleasing to have support for this traditional Easter event from spouses and partners of attending members as well as the Cricket Victoria umpiring manager, Richard Patterson who attended the match and Saturday’s presentation dinner. One of the real benefits of this Easter event is the interaction and exchange of ideas, information and renewal of interstate friendships between members of both Associations. As a result of this experience, it is hoped that each Association will be stronger and that these benefits can continue into the future. A real positive development was the announcement by Richard Patterson of an umpire exchange program with SA subject to confirmation by South Australia’s umpiring manager, Neil Poulton. A special note of thanks to Lynton Donisthorpe from SACUSA for handling all the SA booking arrangements and being so professional to work with. The commemorative Easter mugs and stubby holders were arranged by Alan McCarthy and used as gifts and prizes over the Easter weekend. I would also like to acknowledge the work done by Bill Ellemor, who could not attend Easter, in preparing the Easter Programme and arranging the nametags, medals and trophies. Thanks also to Damian Herft for acting as our official photographer, Stuart McCarthy for attending to the audio visuals and Trevor Finlayson’s grandson, Benjamin, for operating the electronic scoreboard. The cricket training and pre-match responsibilities were shared between Dan Bomford, Tony Ventura and Alan McCarthy. The playing shirts and embroidery were again organised by John and Suzanne Collins. Finally a special note of thanks to all the ladies who assisted with the preparation of the Saturday lunch, namely Suzanne Collins, Sue McCarthy, Sylvie Schembri, Sandra Kelly, Jill Finlayson and Jill Richards. Discussions have already commenced regarding the next Easter in 2017 to be held in Adelaide.

Gerry Schembri VCAUSA Easter 2015 Convenor

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 45 Vice Captain’s (on behalf of the captain) Report Easter Saturday, 4/4/15, dawned a beautiful sunny day. What else would you expect? We were playing in Melbourne after an eight year absence. The stage was set for the 39th Crockett Shield match at the picturesque Wesley College, Glen Waverley. We welcomed five debutants: Greg Azzopardi, Nick Ferns, Jamie Wyatt, Daryl Brigham and Glenn Davey (scorer member) before the start of play. The pitch looked a beauty—congratulations to the curator. The toss fell our way and without any hesitation we decided to bat. Our openers Greg Azzopardi and Courtney Lai got us off to a flying start, especially Azzopardi. At the fall of the 1st wicket, Lai LBW, we were 1/28 in the 6th over. This put us well on the way to our intended target of 200 plus off our 40 overs. Our captain Alan McCarthy was next in; he was out LBW with the score 2/35, 9th over. Steve Brne and Azzopardi put on 29 before Azzopardi was caught for 37, an impressive innings from the debutant, VCAUSA 3/64 in the 14th over. 54 run partnership between Brne and John Richards, dominated by Brne, saw Brne trying to bring up his 50 in style with a six, however he was caught just short; VCAUSA 4/118. The very next ball Richards was out; VCAUSA 5/118 in the 22nd over. It was time to try and steady the ship with a couple of partnerships. Nick Ferns and Glenn Schache, then Schache and Wyatt saw VCAUSA 7/136 in the 30th over. After being 3/118, in effect we had lost 4/18 in 6 overs. Looking very much like VCAUSA wouldn’t bat out their overs. With Jamie Wyatt hanging in, Tony Ventura and Daryl Brigham combined a partnership of 23 runs. Ventura retired hurt after straining his groin. VCAUSA 8/159 in the 35th over. This left the debutants Wyatt and Glenn Davey to see us home to a decent total, which they did beautifully. They broke the 9th wicket partnership all time for us of 29 with their partnership of 35 unbeaten. This saw us post a score of 8/194 off our allotted 40 overs. Just short of our target, however SACUSA would have to score their highest score ever if they were to win the game. SACUSA bowling honours go to their captain Cain Kemp, 4/27. It was time for lunch, up to the very modern clubrooms at Wesley College where we found a spread fit for kings. This included an assortment of sandwiches, wraps and fruit. Congratulations to John Collins and his team of helpers for presenting such a spread. Lucky for me, I was injured and for the first time I could sit back and enjoy the lunch presented. Our captain Alan McCarthy having a potent medium pace attack (if not the best ever—the oldies can dispute this) at his disposal, he proceeded to put his plan into process. Daryl Brigham opened the bowling; he was so fast that their openers couldn’t lay bat on ball. In fact, the only scoring shots from his bowling came from 2 lucky edges. At the other end we opened with Steve Brne. Well after nearly 4 overs of playing as missing, Brne bowled Wellbourne, SACUSA—1/7 after 4 overs. In the 7th over, McCarthy brought on Luke Edwards, a touch slower than Brigham; it did the trick as Edwards had Singh caught by Ferns. We then saw a devastating spell of bowling from the champ Steve Brne; he took 4 wickets in 5 balls including a hat-trick—what a game he was having. Another wicket from Edwards and a run-out saw SACUSA slump to 8/24 in the 10th over. Game over, despite the brave efforts of David Little and Cain Kemp; their unbeaten 9th wicket partnership of 88 runs breaks the all time partnership for the 9th wicket. They did bat out their overs, however they still finished a long way short of our total. In an attempt to finish the game off, six other bowlers were tried to break the partnership, however with some sloppy fielding and bowling it wasn’t meant to be. I guess with the game being won so early some complacence set in. The win was enjoyed by all the players and our supporters. The smiles will be hard to wipe. Especially Peter Hooper who started the banter and continued it all weekend. This win now puts VCAUSA two ahead. The score overall is VCAUSA 20 wins, SACUSA 18 wins with 1 draw. We acknowledge the fine job by the umpires Chris Allan (VCAUSA) and Chris Hollard (SACUSA)—in fact, the LBW given by Chris which gave Steve Brne his hat-trick was the correct decision, at least in my opinion. The scorers Trevor Finlayson (VCAUSA) and Neil Ricketts (SACUSA) and yes, for the first time the Electronic Scoreboard, operated by Benjamin Denmead.

46 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 The Victorian team would like to thank all of the families and supporters who came to cheer them on and all of the committee members of the VCAUSA who worked tirelessly with their SACUSA colleagues to keep this fantastic event alive. The VCAUSA awards went to: Ian Stuart Bowling – Steve Brne Ray Isherwood Fielding – Steve Brne – oops!! Jamie Wyatt Graeme Bugge Batting – Steve Brne The SACUSA awards went to: Peter Weddell Bowling – Cain Kemp George McDonagh Fielding – Harsimran Singh Glad Jones Batting – David Little Ian McGregor Medal (Man of Match) – Steve Brne (VCAUSA) Tony Ventura

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 47 39th Crockett Shield VCAUSA v SACUSA Match Scorecard

VCAUSA Batting how out fielder bowler Total 4 6 B/F Azzopardi, Greg caught Williamson Roberts 37 4 1 44 Lai, Courtney lbw Williamson 3 - - 13 McCarthy, Alan lbw Thomas 3 - - 13 Brne, Steve caught Drosd Kemp 47 5 1 36 Richards, John Williamson Kemp 16 - - 27 Ferns, Nicholas stumped Thomas Kemp 4 - - 10 Schache, Glenn caught Thomas Kemp 7 - - 26 Wyatt, Jamie not out 20 1 - 40 Ventura, Tony retired hurt 5 - - 12 Brigham, Daryl caught Kemp Williamson 8 1 - 7 Davey, Glenn not out 18 1 1 16 Extras (5B, 6LB, 14W, 1NB) 26 Total (40 Overs) 8/194

SACUSA Bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Wides No Balls Cotgrove, Neil 7 0 24 0 2 0 Williamson, Michael 8 0 48 2 3 0 Thomas, Craig 8 1 29 1 1 0 Roberts, Shane 3 0 27 1 0 0 Schulze, Matthew 4 0 22 0 3 0 Kemp, Cain 8 1 27 4 1 1 Wellbourne, Paul 1 0 5 0 4 0 Trist, Tony 1 0 1 0 0 0 SACUSA Batting how out fielder bowler Total 4 6 B/F Chandrakumar, Kumar caught Ferns Brne 6 1 - 17 Wellbourne, Paul bowled Brne 5 1 - 15 Singh, Harry caught Ferns Edwards 7 1 - 10 Thomas, Craig run out 5 1 - 6 Roberts, Shane bowled Brne 0 - - 1 Little, David not out 33 3 - 100 Schulze, Matthew bowled Edwards 0 - - 1 Drosd, Adrian lbw Brne 1 - - 4 Williamson, Michael bowled Brne 0 - - 2 Kemp, Cain not out 30 2 - 86 Cotgrove, Neil did not bat Extras (1B, 1LB, 21W, 2NB) 25 Total (40 overs) 8/112

VCAUSA BOWLING Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Wides No Balls Brigham, Daryl 3.4 0 10 0 0 0 Brne, Steve 8 2 12 5 0 1 Edwards, Luke 5 2 9 2 0 0 McKinnon, Rodney 2.2 0 19 0 12 0 Ferns, Nicholas 3 0 10 0 0 0 Davey, Glenn 5 1 16 0 6 0 Richards, John 3 0 5 0 1 0 Lai, Courtney 5 0 12 0 1 0 Azzopardi, Greg 5 1 17 0 1 1

48 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 The sun shines on a group during the first innings A group of SA brain’s trust view and discus from the boundary as some Vics plot from behind

An attacking Daryl Brigham A group of (mainly) interested watchers

A successful appeal

Glenn Davey to David Little as Chris Hollard adjudicates Greg Azzopardi delivers

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 49 2015 Easter Exchange – the match

Watchful opener

Six to the Vics The skipper has a go

Vics set an attacking field

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Luke Edwards in full flight …

… and so are the gulls … … (sigh!) another SA wicket …

… and the old guard look on

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 51 2015 Easter Exchange – time to celebrate

The Schembris tread the boards

Love that Shield! McGregor Medal presentation

Hands up if you are enjoying yourself!

52 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 2015 Easter Exchange – time to celebrate

The MC takes charge

One happy President … … two happy recruits …

… and one happy team

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 53 2015 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night

Time for the main course

Umpiring Manager Richard Patterson Amrutha and Vivek Kumar

Giuest speaker Eric Kelly Don Dissanayake, David Robertson, Matt Robertson, Jamie Wyatt, Ian Wyatt

54 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 2015 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night

Alan Britton, 200 games

Nick Ferns, Ron Wright Medalist President and MC, Gerry Schembri

Tony Medina, Andy Barlow Medalist Shaun Rodgers, 550 games

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 55 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.” Although there is no award for 2015 we have been able to add another name to our list this year—see report on p76.

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

56 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Presidents

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

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.

Phillip Shanahan John Collins Trevor Finlayson President 2002–2004 President 2005–2007 President 2008–2012

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 57 Annual Awards

2014–15 Winners The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award no award The Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award Phillip Gillespie The Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award Gaurav Bawa The Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award Nicholas Ferns The Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award Tony Medina The Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year to be presented at the AGM

Background to the Awards The six Annual Awards not only recognise the outstanding performances by six 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 four 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 office of Cricket Victoria’s Umpiring 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 the office of Cricket Victoria’s Premier Cricket Manager.

58 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Previous Annual Award Winners

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

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

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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 59 The Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award 2002–03 A. Ventura 2003–04 M. Hrvatin 2004–05 P. Proctor Stood in 13 Tests between 2005–06 M.G. Gunn 1947 and 1959. Described by 2006–07 G.D. Steart his good friend Bill Smyth as the best umpire with whom 2007–08 C.J. Barton he stood. 2008–09 A. Thomas 2009–10 A.J. Sammartino 2010–11 V. Borg 1999–00 D. Herft 2011–12 S. Brne 2000–01 D. Boyd 2012–13 A. Hawking 2001–02 P. Orchard 2013–14 L. Tenace

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

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

60 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Committees of Management

The following members have served on the Committee of Management of the VCAUA/VCAUSA since the 1974–75 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 2014–15 G.P. Schembri A. 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. McCarthy J.A. Howard A. 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 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 / – indicates a change of position during the year

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 61 Vice Committee Year President Presidents Secretary Treasurer Members 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 1987–88 G.J. Bugge R.C. Bailhache D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy/ D.G. Forbes/ L.J. King D.G. Forbes K. Allday D.W. Holt 1986–87 R.C. Bailhache G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy D.G. Forbes L.J. King D.W. Holt 1985–86 R.C. Bailhache G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy D.G. Forbes L.J. King D.W. Holt 1984–85 A. Gamble D.G. Forbes G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford R.C. Bailhache L.J. King D.W. Holt 1983–84 A. Gamble D.G. Forbes G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford R.C. Isherwood R.V. Whitehead L.J. King 1982–83 R.V. Whitehead A. Gamble G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies L.J. King R.C. Isherwood D. Pickering 1981–82 R.V. Whitehead R.C. Isherwood G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies W.K. Collicoat I.McG. Stuart A. Gamble 1980–81 R.C. Isherwood I.McG. Stuart G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies W.K. Collicoat R.V. Whitehead A. Gamble 1979–80 R.C. Isherwood W.K. Collicoat D. Shaw G.M. Thies R.V. Whitehead I.McG. Stuart A. Gamble 1978–79 I.McG. Stuart W.K. Collicoat K.M. Millard G.M. Thies D.G. Forbes R.C. Isherwood A. Gamble 1977–78 I.McG. Stuart W.J. Collicoat K.M. Millard G.M. Thies D.G. Forbes R.C. Isherwood G. Hamilton 1976–77 I.McG. Stuart W.K. Collicoat K.M. Millard G.M. Thies J.R. Collins R.C. Isherwood D.G. Forbes 1975–76 I.McG. Stuart W.K. Collicoat K.M. Millard G.M. Thies D.G. Forbes R.C. Isherwood P. Hooper 1974–75 W.H. Howieson W.K. Collicoat K.M. Millard G.M. Thies P. Hooper I.McG. Stuart R.C. Isherwood / – indicates a change of position during the year

62 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 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.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 63 Victorian First Class Umpires

First Last Shield/ Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Pura Cup 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 – 22 1 – – 23 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 – 24 ––– 24 Crockett, R.M. 1891–92 1929–30 32 54 10 23 6 125 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 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. NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.

64 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 First Last Shield/ Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Pura Cup State 1st.cl Other Total 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 – 1 – – – 1 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. * 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. 2009–10 – 31 2 1 – 34 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 Living, G. 1851–52 1851–52 – – 1 – – 1 Lunn, N.E. 1994–95 1994–95 – 2 – – – 1 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 – – 2 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 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. NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 65 First Last Shield/ Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Pura Cup State 1st.cl Other Total 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 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 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. 2003–04 1 53 1 6 – 61 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. NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.

66 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 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 VCA 1st XI matches. 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 – ––––– 210 210 Bailhache, R.C. U 1977–78 – 1993–94 18 14 45 # 25 206 308 Bomford, D.N. U 1979–80 – ––––– 321 321 Barrow, A.J. U 1997–98 – –– 22 1 36 169 228 Chapman, T.C. S1 1988–89 – 2012–13 – – 3 # 2 240 245 Collicoat, W.K.* U2 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. U5 2010–11 – –– 24 – 25 265 314 Davenport, C.M. S 1982–83 – – – – – 5 437 442 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 – ––––– 275 275 Hamilton, J.W. S 1986–87 – – 23 35 – 31 322 411 Hanton, M. U 2000–01 – ––––– 204 204 Herbert, S.A. S 1985–86 – ––––– 414 414 Herft, D.P. U 1999–00 – ––––– 204 204 Higgs, J.K.E. S 1992–93 – – 20 24 1 26 327 398 Holt, D.W. U 1980–81 – – 1 22 10 6 347 386 Howard, J.A. S 1976–77 – – 42 55 5 39 577 718 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 Joshua, G.C. U 1995–96 – –– 31 3 49 164 247 King, L.J. U 1980–81 – 1993–94 7 26 35 # 6 166 240 Lincoln, B.E. S3 1987–88 – ––––– 301 301 Morrow, G.T.D.* U 1992–93 – 2005–06 –– 37 # 26 184 247 O’Neill, K.V. S 1971–72 – 28 62 159 20 35 508 812 Page, R. S 1976–77 – ––––– 628 628 * 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 23 games as a 1st XI umpire 4 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs 5 Includes 255 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria 6 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria # due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the total games will be correct

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 67 Umpire Other List Name Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS FC A 1st XI Total 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 30 190 247 Radley, J.R. S 1993–94 – ––––– 403 403 Reiffel, P.R. U 2002–03 – 2009–10 –––––– 518 Reece, C.J. S 1973–74 – 20 22 59 3 43 529 676 Rodgers, S.E. S 1977–78 – – – 1 – – 504 505 Sheahan, W.P. U 1981–82 – 7 25 26 8 11 401 478 Shepard, D.J.6 U 1992–93 – – – 1 – 6 224 231 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 – ––––– 380 380 Thies, G.M. U 1968–69 – 1990–91 ––––– 225 225 Turner, R.R. U 1992–93 – ––––– 269 269 Walsh, M.K. S 1963–64 – 94 227 74 80 72 604 1,151 Ward, A.P. U4 1997–98 – 2013–14 –– 31 1 41 206 279 Ward, J.D. U 1996–97 – 1 9 53 7 69 193 332 * 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 23 games as a 1st XI umpire 4 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs 5 Includes 255 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria 6 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria # due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the total games will be correct

World Cup Final scorers, Mike Walsh and Jan Howard, and (opposite) with the rest of the team, Glenn Davey and Kevin O’Neill

68 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Senior Level Appointments: 2014–15

VCAUSA members offer their congratulations to colleagues who were chosen to umpire or score in senior level matches during the 2014–15 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) World Cup Glenn Davey (3), Jim Hamilton (3), James Higgs (2), Janet Howard (4), Kevin O’Neill (5), Craig Reece (3), Mike Walsh (5) ODI Jim Hamilton (1), James Higgs (1), Craig Reece (1), Mike Walsh (1) Sheffield Shield Jim Hamilton (2), James Higgs (1), Janet Howard (1), Craig Reece (1), Mike Walsh (1) Other matches ** Shelley Baulch (10), Glenn Davey (5), Jim Hamilton (4), James Higgs (5), Janet Howard (6), Natalie Noblett (10), Kevin O’Neill (5), Craig Reece (1), Michael Robinson (1), Mike Walsh (6) Umpires Test John Ward (1) ODI John Ward (7) Sheffield Shield Ashley Barrow (5), Shawn Craig (4), Phillip Gillespie (1), Geoff Joshua (6), John Ward (5) List A * Ashley Barrow (4), Shawn Craig (4), Phillip Gillespie (6), Geoff Joshua (8), John Ward (5) Other matches ** Ashley Barrow (1), Daryl Brigham (1), Stephen Brne (2), Shawn Craig (4), Phil Gillespie (2), Dale Ireland (5), Geoff Joshua (5), Richard Patterson (1), Ange Sammartino (6), David Shepard (6), John Ward (1) * 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, and BBL

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 69 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 1977–78 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1978–79 R.C. Bailhache W.J. Copeland 1980–81 B. Guy P. Stuchbery 1979–80 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 1981–82 N.J. Grant A. Richardson 1980–81 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 1982–83 D.E. Holden D. Pickering 1981–82 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 1983–84 M.N.L. Day D. Vollmerhause 1982–83 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1984–85 R. Gainford A. Gamble 1983–84 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1985–86 N.J. Grant K. O’Neil

70 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1986–87 E. Kelly W.P. Sheahan 1990–91 B.A. Farrow D. Garde 1987–88 D. Funnell H. Petricevic 1991–92 A. Gellie K. Kavanagh 1988–89 T. Rogers P. Sandars 1992–93 G. Burns F.J. Preen 1989–90 D.L. Byrne S.C. Walpole 1993–94 M.W. McNeil R.R. Turner 1990–91 R.W. Stratford G.M. Thies 1991–92 R. Day J.D. Law 1994–95 G. McDonald R.L. Parry 1992–93 R. Day I.S. McGregor 1995–96 G.P. Coleman G. Cooper 1993–94 D.S.K. Cox P.J. Dikschei 1996–97 N. Sievers M. Slattery 1994–95 D.C. Hansen C.J. Lear 1997–98 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward 1995–96 M.W. McNeil R.L. Parry 1998–99 C.J.T. Allan D.L. Byrne 1996–97 R.G. Patterson A.J. Soulsby 1999–00 T. Fitzgerald D.C. Jones 1997–98 D.N. Boucher N. Sievers 1998–99 A.J. Barrow A.P. Ward 2000–01 D. Boyd T.J. Leeden 1999–00 G. Brindley C.L. Stevens 2001–02 N. King P. Orchard 2000–01 M.G. Gunn C.J. Hall 2002–03 D. Izod A. Ventura 2001–02 D.P. Herft T.J. Leeden 2003–04 M. Hrvatin G.D. Steart 2002–03 M. Hanton D.C. Jones 2004–05 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor 2003–04 S.T. Davis N. King 2005–06 P. Cornford M.G. Gunn 2004–05 P. Hermann C.L. Stevens 2005–06 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor 2006–07 G.W. Slater G.D. Steart 2006–07 R. McKinnon P.J. Smith 2007–08 C.J. Barton V. McKerna n 2007–08 P.J Creek G. Jones 2008–09 D.M. Jones A. Thomas 2008–09 K. Hatherley S. Sciacca 2009–10 J.G. Douglas A.J. Sammartino 2009–10 S.T. Davis F.J.P. Fabris 2010–11 V. Borg M.G. Gunn 2010–11 R. Birch S.A.J. Craig 2011–12 S. Brne S. Olufson 2011–12 M. Cervetto S.T. Davis 2012–13 V. Borg S. Brne 2012–13 A. Hawking A.E. Jones 2013–14 D.J. Brigham A.E. Jones 2013–14 L.P. Tenace G. Vajda 2014–15 G. Bawa N. Schlittler 2014–15 N.J. Ferns J. Whalley

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1980–81 D.W. Holt D. Pickering 1980–81 K. Guy G. Wykes 1981–82 C. Main D. Vollmerhause 1981–82 M. Donehue D.E. Holden 1982–83 D. Chivers J.D. Law 1982–83 J. McKernan J. Ryan 1983–84 K. O’Neil M. Sutherland 1983–84 R. Lindroth B. Wells 1984–85 G. Johnstone R. Lindroth 1984–85 D. Funnell K. Knott 1985–86 D. Funnell D. Izod 1985–86 P. Gigg T. Hodgkins 1986–87 P. Chase G. Rowe 1986–87 A. Grant P. Sandars 1987–88 K. Barker P. Chase 1987–88 P. Finney S.C. Walpole 1988–89 J. Culver R. Day 1988–89 T.C. Chapman G. Tait 1989–90 W. Gray P. O’Brien 1989–90 G. Keetley R.W. Stratford

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 71 Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1990–91 C.D. Baulch G. McDonald 2003–04 D. Hellard G. Vajda 1991–92 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald 2004–05 B. Davies C. James 1992–93 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald 2005–06 M. Leckie C. Orgill 1993–94 K. Glassenbury G.R. Lloyd 2006–07 A. Smith R. Stanley 1994–95 G. Cooper R. Rymarz 2007–08 D.A. Ireland M. Muthugounder 1995–96 M. Sheehan M. Slattery 2008–09 M. Campbell L. McKay 1996–97 K. Brewer L. Collins 2009–10 T. Corvell P.J. Gillespie 1997–98 A.J. Barrow C.L. Stevens 2010–11 A. Gaughan K. Kumar 1998–99 T. Fitzgerald P. Molloy 2011–12 A.E. Jones R. Kalnins 1999–00 R. Conlin T.J. Leeden 2012–13 N.J. Ferns C. Hill 2000–01 A.J. Miller P. Orchard 2013–14 G.S. Azzopardi B.A. Sutton 2014–15 A.J. Medina M.D.L. Robertson 2001–02 D. Izod S.A. Rooke 2002–03 P. Baleisa K. Hatherley

First XI – Women’s Premier Cricket Second XI – Women’s Premier Cricket 2008–09 A. Smith R. Stanley 2008–09 T. Corvell M. Moore 2009–10 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner 2009–10 G.P. Schembri D. Woodruff 2010–11 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner 2010–11 T. Corvell J. Richards 2011–12 T. Corvell S.T. Davis 2011–12 R. Hubbard J. Richards 2012–13 R.R. Turner T. Ventura 2012–13 R. Harrison A. Thomas 2013–14 M.G. Gunn R.R. Turner 2013–14 S. Pitts J. Walker 2014–15 C. James A.R. McCarthy 2014–15 R. Harrison T. Wendelken

72 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers

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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 73 Umpire Exchange

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) 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) 2006 Neil Hitchens (Auckland) Peter Gasston (Christchurch) Graham Begg

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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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 75 Bob Crockett – Life Member

Once again the Association is indebted to SACUSA’s historian, Kristen Thomas, for unearthing the following article:

From this item we learn the following, for our Association records: • Bob Crockett was awarded Life Membership in 1926— our Victorian First Class Umpires table, on p66, as his name has been added to the list of Life Members having officiated in one State First Class match in the on p56. same season he was President, 1926–27.) • In 1926 Mr G. Oakley was President, Mr J. Benson was • At some stage prior to 1926, Dave Elder, after whom Vice President and Mr H.E. Nichols was Treasurer. our 2nd XI Umpiring Award is named, had been G. Oakley’s name has been added to the list of President. If we are able to discover the dates of this Presidents on p57. (Note that he is already listed in service his name will be added to the list of Presidents.

76 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield

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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 77 Results of matches

Match Year Result Venue 1 1931 match drawn Carlton (Vic) 2 1936 SACUA won* St Peter’s College (SA) 3 1937 SACUA won* St Peter’s College (SA) 4 1939 SACUA won* Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA) 5 1947 SACUA won by 56 runs Wattle Park (V) 6 1949 SACUA won by 19 runs St Peter’s College (SA) 7 1951 VCAUA 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) 39 2015 VCAUSA won by 82 runs Wesley College, Glen Waverley (Vic) * winning margin unknown

78 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records

Best Batting Performances Best Bowling Performances 111* C. Dalkin 2005 6/32 J. McLean 1949 96 L. King 1987 6/44 M. Barker 1961 86 M. Leckie 2009 5/11 C. Stevens 2001 75* K. Carmody 1969 5/12 S. Brne 2015 73* M. Sheehan 1999 5/17 A. Gamble 1979 67 E. Ramsden 1947 5/26 I. McGregor 1997 60 K. Collicoat 1961 5/28 G. Wetenhall 1955 59 A. Bramwell 1987 5/29 P. Hooper 1965 58* M. Leckie 2007 5/35 G. Hamilton 1975 58 D. Funnell 1991 4/9 D. Clement 1991 58 S. Brne 2011 4/15 L. Taylor 1959 56 F. Semmens 1975 4/18 C. Lai 2007 55 D. Taylor 2011 4/19 J. Wheeler 1961 50 R. Winchester 1989 4/22 D. Clement 1997 47 R. Whitehead 1981 4/22 A. Barrow 2005 47 S. Brne 2015 4/23 M. Barker 1959 45 R. Whitehead 1975 4/23 D. Holt 1985 45 D. Rooks 1999 4/30 M. Gandy 1985 43 R. Isherwood 1963 4/35 D. Clement 1993 42 M. Sheehan 1997 4/40 M. Barker 1967 40 A. Ventura 2007 4/52 G. Thies 1973 38* D. Pickering 1983 4/53 G. Wetenhall 1953 38 L. King 1985 3/1 P. Hooper 1971 38 A. Barrow 2009 3/6 S. Brne 2011 38 S. Weerasekera 2013 3/8 G. Hamilton 1979 37* I. Goss 1981 3/11 R. McKinnon 2003 37 P. Dikschei 1997 3/16 C. Dalkin 2005 37 A. Barrow 2005 3/22 D. Holt 1983 37 G. Azzopardi 2015 3/22 A. Johanson 1993 36 B. Reid 1995 3/25 R. Patterson 1999 35 M. Barker 1967 3/28 E. Hamid 1955 35 P. Dikschei 1993 3/37 G. Thies 1977 35 E. Hamid 1955 3/38 P. Hooper 1973 35 McLean 1949 3/38 W. O’Neill 1987 3/39 I. Goss 1983

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 79 Victorian Captains (since 1953) Most Appearances for Victoria (since 1953) 1953 W. Smyth 12 R. Isherwood 1963–87 1955 L. McLaren 11 D. Bomford * 1983–09 1957 L. McLaren 10 D. Holt 1981–99 1959 L. McLaren 9 R. McKinnon 1999– 1961 L. McLaren 8 M. Barker 1959–73 1963 K. Collicoat 8 A. Ventura 2001– 1965 L. McLaren 7 L. McLaren 1953–67 1967 P. Hooper 7 J. Wheeler 1955–71 1969 P. Hooper 7 P. Hooper 1963–77 1971 P. Hooper 7 G. Bugge 1979–91 1973 R. Isherwood 7 I. McGregor 1989–01 1975 R. Isherwood 7 D. Clement 1991–05 1977 G. Hamilton 7 C. Allan 2001– 1979 R. Whitehead 7 A. Barrow 2001– 1981 G. Bugge 6 G. Thies 1971–81 1983 L. King 5 K. Elmslie 1955–65 1985 A. Bramwell 5 K. Collicoat 1961–71 1987 D. Holt 5 L. Hawkes 1961–71 1989 D. Bomford 5 J. Mastin 1963–73 1991 I. McGregor 5 R. Whitehead 1975–83 1993 R. Stratford 5 A. Gamble 1977–85 1995 C. Lear 5 A. Bramwell 1983–91 1997 D. Clement 4 K. Carmody 1969–79 1999 P. Dikschei 4 F. Semmens 1971–77 2001 C. Stevens 4 L. King 1981–87 2003 A. Barrow 4 M. Gandy ** 1981–87 2005 C. Allan 4 P. Dikschei 1993–99 2007 A. Barrow 4 C. Lear 1993–99 2009 A. Barrow 4 S. Phillips 1997–05 2011 A. Ventura * also 12th man on 8 occasions 2013 A. McCarthy ** represented SACUA 1981 and 1983 2015 A. McCarthy

80 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 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 58# T. Bramwell (29no) & D. Pickering (38no) 1983 58 A. Barrow (38) & M. Leckie (86) 2009 5th 133 T. Bramwell (59) & L. King (96) 1987 6th 46 R. Patterson (33) & B. Reid (36) 1995 7th 59# M. Sheehan (73no) & I. McGregor (14no) 1999 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 * Commencing in 2009 the Peter Cronin Medal was created to be presented to the officiating umpires * Commencing in 2011 the L&J Howard Medal was created to be presented to the officiating scorers

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 81 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

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 SACUSA 8 2015 Trivia Quiz Glen Waverley Bowls Club SACUSA

82 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 Senior Careers Summary

2014–15 Career Other List Other List Test ODI SS FC A Total Test ODI SS FC A Total

Scorers Davey Glenn –3–––3–3–––3 Hamilton Jim – 4 2 – – 6 – 23 35 – 31 89 Higgs James – 3 1 – – 4 – 20 24 1 26 71 Howard Janet – 4 1 – – 5 – 42 55 5 39 141 O’Neill Kevin 1 5 – – – 6 28 62 159 20 35 304 Reece Craig 1 4 1 – – 6 20 22 59 3 43 147 Walsh Mike – 6 1 – – 7 94 227 74 80 72 547

Umpires Barrow Ashley – – 5 – 4 9 – – 22 1 36 59 Craig Shawn ––4–48––4–59 Gillespie Phillip ––1–67––1–67 Joshua Geoff – – 6 – 8 14 –– 31 3 49 83 Ward John 1 7 5 – 5 18 1 9 53 7 69 139 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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 83 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary

2014–15 Career First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Season # XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI Total

Scorers Abrahall K 2014–15 –– 15 1 – 16 –– 15 1 – 16 Britton A 2001–02 –– 19 –– 19 – 2 227 7 2 238 Bugg DA 1998–99 – 1 – – – 1 – 120 36 12 9 177 Davenport CM 1982–83 – 17 ––– 17 5 437 30 64 3 539 Davey GPL 2001–02 3 5 7 4 2 21 3 177 29 10 7 226 Grace AG 1999–00 – 16 1 1 18 – 275 4 7 3 289 Guelen B 2010–11 –– 15 1 1 17 – 6 79 1 1 87 Hamilton JW 1986–87 6 15 ––– 21 89 322 2 60 473 Herbert SA 1985–86 – 16 4 – – 20 – 414 27 55 27 523 Hieser KB 1991–92 – 3 13 – 1 17 – 47 354 7 2 410 Higgs JKE 1992–93 4 14 ––– 18 71 327 22 19 9 448 Howard JA 1976–77 5 19 ––– 24 141 577 1 10 6 735 Howard LC 1991–92 –– 18 –– 18 1 26 381 4 12 424 King M 2008–09 –– 19 –– 19 –– 26 18 6 50 Lincoln BE 1998–99 – 16 ––– 16 – 301 118 32 9 460 Missen D 1998–99 – 1 16 –– 17 – 35 220 58 22 335 O’Neill KV 1971–72 6 18 ––– 24 304 508 8 70 12 902 Page R 1976–77 – 16 1 – – 17 – 628 1 – – 629 Radley JR 1993–94 – 19 ––– 19 – 403 ––– 403 Reece CJ 1973–74 6 14 ––– 20 147 529 41 10 5 732 Robinson MJ 2001–02 – *– 89 3 – – 92 Rodgers SE 1977–78 – 16 ––– 16 1 504 66 2 2 575 Ross W 2001–02 – 10 7 – – 17 – 39 44 13 13 109 Sakellaropoulos NE 1994–95 – 11 3 14 – 68 121 3 7 199 Schickerling G 2001–02 –– 18 –– 18 – 16 191 4 2 213 Shaw S 2011–12 – 16 1 – – 17 – 69 2 – – 71 Stevens LC 2000–01 –– 16 –– 16 –– 220 –– 220 Symons MF 1992–93 – 17 3 – – 20 – 380 15 5 4 404 Walsh MK 1963–64 7 17 – – 1 25 547 604 51 8 3 1,213 Waring G 2014–15 – *–

* Season 2014–15 details unable to be obtained in time for publication

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Umpires Allan C 1997–98 – 12 1 – 1 2 – 16 – 210 36 22 21 5 8 302 Arora N 2013–14 – – – – 8 – 5 13 – – – – 8 – 5 13 Azzopardi G 2013–14 – – 9 4 3 2 – 18 – – 9 4 23 2 1 39 Baldwin G 2008–09 – – – 8 3 1 2 14 – – 1 60 27 4 19 111 Baleisa P 1997–98 – – – 1 13 – 1 15 –– 68 71 127 4 6 276 Barrow A 1997–98 9 4 2 – – – – 15 61 169 20 8 15 2 – 275 Bath T 2013–14 – – – 7 3 1 1 12 – – – 8 18 1 3 30 Bawa G 2010–11 – 3 15 – – 4 2 24 – 3 31 24 15 7 9 89 Biagioni G 2008–09 – 1 13 – 1 2 – 17 – 27 40 17 3 9 3 99 Birch R 2009–10 – 17 2 – – – – 19 – 68 21 15 – 2 1 107 Black S 2013–14 ––– 10 3 2 12 27 ––– 10 3 2 12 27 Bomford D 1979–80 – 1 10 – – 2 1 14 – 321 181 3 34 8 2 549 Borg V 2010–11 – 13 2 – – 1 2 18 – 31 34 16 4 7 3 95 Brigham D 2013–14 – 15 2 – – – – 17 – 23 13 – – 2 3 41 Brne S 2010–11 – 13 1 – – – – 14 – 37 17 18 11 5 3 91 Cervetto M 2009–10 – 13 1 – 1 – – 15 – 53 28 14 1 5 1 102 Collins J 1990–91 ––– 10 4 – – 14 – 4 231 113 27 9 6 390 Craig S 2010–11 8 5 – – – – – 13 9 50 8 4 1 2 – 74 Crompton A 2013–14 – – – 9 2 1 2 14 – – – 9 21 1 3 34 Cumming G 1990–91 – –– 10 2 1 1 14 – 28 79 131 66 12 6 322 Davies B 2004–05 – 14 2 – 1 – – 17 – 102 35 18 17 2 – 174 Davis S 1998–99 – 12 2 – – 2 – 16 – 106 109 5 33 8 2 263 Diamond-Smith J 2007–08 ––– 10 3 – 3 16 – – 1 46 47 10 29 133 Dissanayake D 2013–14 – – – 1 12 – 2 15 – – – 1 12 – 2 15 Edwards L 2009–10 – – – 9 3 4 2 18 – – 1 63 21 6 14 105 Edwards S 2004–05 – – – 1 – – – 1 – 1 67 18 11 11 6 114 Fabris F 2008–09 – 13 1 – 1 – – 15 – 78 18 13 3 3 – 115 Ferns N 2012–13 ––– 12 1 1 2 16 ––– 24 17 2 12 55 Ferzulla F 2010–11 – – – 9 4 2 2 17 ––– 12 55 3 9 79 Finlayson T 2003–04 ––––3–2 5––1 101 53 3 20 178 Garde D 1990–91 – – – 1 14 –– 15 – 2 17 151 152 1 8 331 Gaughan A 2009–10 – – – 8 2 1 5 16 ––– 43 31 2 12 88 Gillespie P 2009–10 7 8 1 – – 4 1 21 8 54 13 5 19 8 3 110 Gooneratne D 2010–11 – – – 1 11 – 3 15 – – 1 2 54 – 13 70 Gunn M 1992–93 – 2 13 1 1 2 5 24 – 32 192 102 28 17 15 386 Hall C 1997–98 – – 2 6 4 – 13 25 – 27 87 103 25 6 28 276 Hanton M 2000–01 – 15 2 – – – – 17 – 204 35 16 6 – – 261 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 85 2014–15 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

Umpires Harrison R 2011–12 ––––– 21 20 41 – – 1 14 1 38 57 111 Hawking A 2010–11 – 13 2 – 1 1 – 17 13 14 17 16 5 7 72 Herft D 1999–00 – 15 2 – – – – 17 – 204 31 19 2 2 – 258 Hobbs K 2004–05 ––– 10 3 2 4 19 – – 1 118 27 12 12 170 Holt D 1980–81 – 5 12 –––– 17 39 347 162 10 9 12 1 580 Hubbard R 2005–06 – 2 12 – – 2 1 17 – 2 74 11 45 11 7 150 Ireland D 2006–07 – 13 1 – – – – 14 – 77 16 17 37 3 1 151 James C 1998–99 – 1 13 – 1 2 – 17 – 1 59 73 98 8 6 245 Jones A 2011–12 – 12 1 – 1 – 1 15 – 17 15 18 18 4 6 78 Jones Da 1999–00 – – – – 1 – – 1 – 138 55 21 7 6 1 228 Jones De 2003–04 – 1 13 – 1 5 – 20 – 1 110 43 23 19 1 197 Jones G 2002–03 – 1 12 – – 1 – 14 – 43 96 43 19 9 4 214 Joshi K 2011–12 – – – 1 5 – 7 13 – – – 2 36 – 16 54 Joshua G 1995–96 14 1 – – – – – 15 86 164 55 27 16 2 – 350 Kelly E 1985–86 – 1 9 1 – 1 – 12 – 105 270 15 17 11 3 421 Kerrison R 2012–13 – 1 12 – – 2 2 17 – 1 26 15 1 8 4 55 Kumar V 2013–14 – – – 1 13 – 9 23 – – – 1 13 – 9 23 Lai C 2006–07 – – – – – 1 1 2 – – 33 32 19 11 6 101 Leach I 2008–09 ––– 10 4 1 – 15 ––– 45 32 2 12 91 Leonard-Scott J 2012–13 –– 11 1 1 1 3 17 –– 11 1 19 1 5 37 Lloyd G 1992–93 – – – 2 12 – 3 17 – 1 125 36 167 1 13 343 Lowe D 2010–11 – – 6 – – 1 2 9 – – 47 18 – 14 10 89 McCarthy A 2008–09 – 1 10 – – 4 1 16 – 1 56 21 22 10 3 113 McKernan V 1997–98 – – – 7 4 1 2 14 –– 103 70 36 11 8 228 McKinnon R 1994–95 – 3 12 – 1 2 2 20 – 109 178 18 11 9 2 327 Meagher D 2010–11 ––– 10 4 1 2 17 ––– 37 22 2 13 74 Medina A 2013–14 – – – 2 17 –– 19 – – – 2 17 –– 19 Mistry J 2012–13 ––– 11 3 2 2 18 ––– 11 18 2 3 34 Muthugounder S 2005–06 – 2 14 – – 1 – 17 – 2 68 27 53 11 8 169 Nair M 2013–14 – – – 1 15 – 2 18 – – – 1 15 – 2 18 Ohira T 2009–10 ––31––1 5––4 42 29 1 12 88 Olufson S 2010–11 – 13 1 – – 1 – 15 – 13 34 31 1 11 5 95 Patterson R 1998–99 – – 2 – – 2 4 61 190 23 27 16 2 2 321 Pitts S 2011–12 – 9 1 1 1 2 2 16 – 12 13 14 20 7 8 74 Robertson M 2013–14 – – – 4 14 – 9 27 – – – 4 14 – 9 27 Rogers M 2012–13 ––– 10 3 – 3 16 ––– 11 32 – 12 55 Rose M 2008–09 – – – 8 3 – 1 12 ––– 44 41 2 12 99 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

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Umpires Sammartino A 2009–10 10 1 – – 2 – 13 2 67 7 15 4 2 97 Schache G 2012–13 – – – 7 2 4 1 14 –– 14 18 2 8 2 44 Schembri G 2006–07 – – 3 9 3 4 2 21 –– 17 75 42 11 11 156 Schlittler N 2013–14 –– 10 6 1 – – 17 –– 10 6 1 – – 17 Sheahan B 1981–82 – 12 2 1 – 3 2 20 77 401 35 39 18 3 2 575 Shepard D 2011–12 – 9 1 – – 1 – 11 – 31 6 – – 5 – 42 Slater G 2001–02 ––– 14 2 – – 16 – 4 88 102 29 16 4 243 Soman V 2012–13 – – – 8 8 – 4 20 – – – 8 21 – 7 36 Sturgeon B 2013–14 – – – 1 12 – 1 14 – – – 1 12 – 1 14 Sutton B 2012–13 –––2––– 2–––2 18 – 5 25 Tenace L 2012–13 ––2–––– 2––2 17 – 5 2 26 Thomas A 2007–08 – – – 7 3 2 2 14 –– 18 60 18 7 11 114 Turner R 1992–93 – 6 10 1 – 2 8 27 – 269 64 20 12 26 24 415 Vajda G 2001–02 – – 8 – 1 4 1 14 –– 57 80 40 18 7 202 Van Der Merwe R 2013–14 – – – 2 12 1 7 22 – – – 2 12 1 7 22 Van Der Merwe T 2013–14 ––––––7 7––––––7 7 Ventura T 1999–00 – 2 14 1 1 1 1 20 – 47 136 37 32 18 8 278 Walker J 2010–11 – 1 12 – – 2 1 16 – 1 27 16 28 9 9 90 Ward J 1996–97 18 1 – – – – – 19 139 193 24 6 5 1 – 368 Watson J 2006–07 – 4 10 – 1 1 1 17 – 4 60 22 41 11 6 144 Weerasekera S 2011–12 ––– 10 3 – 3 16 ––– 34 18 – 9 61 Wendelken T 2012–13 ––– 10 3 1 4 18 ––– 10 20 1 7 38 Whalley J 2010–11 – – 1 9 1 2 4 17 – – 1 36 25 4 16 82 Williams P 2013–14 – – – 2 14 – 3 19 – – – 2 14 – 3 19 Woodruff D 2009–10 ––––5–1 6–––4 61 1 16 82 Wyatt J 2000–01 – – – 2 16 – 5 23 ––– 19 50 – 5 74 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

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First Name Surname Category First Name Surname Category Chris Allan U Phillip Gillespie U Kevin Allday L Dinesh Gooneratne U Cyril Andrews L Noel Grant L Nav Arora U Colin Hall U Greg Azzopardi U Adam Hawking U Robin Bailhache L Shane Herbert S Gary Baldwin U Damian Herft U Paul Baleisa U Darrell Holt U Ashley Barrow U Peter Hooper L Stuart Black U Jan Howard S Dan Bomford U Lindsay Howard S Vincent Borg U Harry Howieson L Daryl Brigham U Dale Ireland U Alan Britton S Paul Jensen A Stephen Brne U Alan Jones U Dorothy Bugg S Dean Jones U Graeme Bugge L Geoffrey Joshua U Denis Byrne L Eric Kelly U Matt Cervetto U Rodney Kerrison U Jack Collins L Len King L John Collins U Courtney Lai A Daryl Cox A Jason Leonard-Scott U Glenn Cumming U Billy Lincoln S Glenn Davey S Alan McCarthy U Jeffrey Diamond-Smith U Rod McKinnon U Don Dissanayake U David Meagher U Luke Edwards U Tony Medina U Anne Eldridge L David Missen S Bill Ellemor L Samy Muthugounder U Nick Ferns U Mohan Nair U Femi Ferzulla U Takashi Ohira U Trevor Finlayson U Scott Olufson U Ralph Francione L Roger Page S Alfred Gaughan U Stephen Pitts U

Summary: Life Members 14 Summary: Life Members 14 Umpires 62 Umpires 62 Scorers 12 Scorers 12 Associate members 7 Associate members 7 TOTAL: 95 TOTAL: 95

88 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015 First Name Surname Category First Name Surname Category John Richards U Graeme Thies L Matt Robertson U George Vajda U Shaun Rodgers S Ras Van der Merwe U Wayne Ross S Tony Ventura U Ange Sammartino U John Walker U Glenn Schache U John Ward U Gerry Schembri U Tony Ward A Gary Schickerling S James Watson U Neil Schlittler U Sahan Weerasekera U Zach Schloeffel A Tim Wendelken U David Shepard U Ross Wilkinson A Graham Slater U Peter Williams U Peter Smith A Jamie Wyatt U Rob Sturgeon U Summary: Life Members 14 Summary: Life Members 14 Umpires 62 Umpires 62 Scorers 12 Scorers 12 Associate members 7 Associate members 7 TOTAL: 95 TOTAL: 95

Crockett Shield umpires Chris Hollard and Chris Allan

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