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Annual Report 2018 - 2019 Table of Contents

04 President’s Report 06 Chief Executive’s Report 10 ACA Office Bearers & Staff 12 Operations 15 Membership 18 Vale 19 Professional Development Program 26 Past Player Program 29 ACA Masters 30 Grassroots Cricket Fund 32 Player Fund 34 Commercial 36 Australian Athlete's Alliance 37 Federation of International Cricketers' Associations 38 Player Milestones 43 Financial Statements 56 Independent Auditors Report

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2 Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 3 From the President

It is said that in the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.

Cricket the last few years has known much of ‘crisis’, but from the tough conversations cricket had to have we are now starting to see some significant positive changes in the sport.

I believe much of this change is because Cricket; supporting local clubs and Cricket ’s Chairman, for his role in This includes: the game at the elite level is correcting re-connecting elite level players and implementing this recommendation from its course – in part by leading Australian administrators to local cricket. The Ethics Centre report.  Principles to both guide and drive fairness sport in the way we recognise and reward and diversity on the ACA Executive our female athletes, and by rediscovering We should all understand that these Significantly, we have also assumed the connection to the true source of are incredibly significant moments for responsibility for managing the Australian Committee; Australian cricket’s success over decades our sport. It is no overstatement to Cricketers' Retirement Account  The numbers, status and skills of ACA Executive past - club and domestic cricket. Our elite characterise these ongoing changes as a (ACRA). The ACA has driven the fund’s Committee Members; player groups have recognised the need ‘quiet revolution’ in cricket. modernisation into a more sophisticated for change and have delivered a brand of lump-sum and annuity model with interest  The roles and terms of office for those Executive These are the investments - the ethical, cricket that Australians can be proud of. and other investment earnings to be Committee Members; and contractual and governance changes allocated to the players for the first time. The ACA’s constitution directs us to be that if properly implemented will, in very  The express ability of the Executive Committee the ‘voice’ of Australia’s professional practical ways, achieve the much-needed To this, we are pleased to have announced to do things like create sub Committees to deal players - past, present and future. This is course correction for cricket overall. the ACRA Board of Management, with ACRA, risk, audit, cricket and other matters. the lens we apply to everything we do and comprising the independent chair Greg They are an indicator of the growth and Healy; ACA's nominee Janet Torney, Todd every position we take – to support our I have confidence that because of the tough maturity of the Australian Cricketers’ Shand; Dominique Hogan-Doran, and Craig membership, but always with an eye to conversations cricket had to have, and the positive Association. Bingham. the future. We must leave the game better changes that have emerged as a result, the game than we found it. It has been this way since Since 1997, our Membership has grown and the ACA are much better placed to deal with the the inception of the ACA in 1997, when our Plainly the ACA is growing, taking on from a handful of players to over 1,500. future challenges we will face. founding players spoke important truth to very significant financial and wellbeing responsibilities power when it needed to be spoken. There is now both an understanding of the issues, Female cricketers have become both for its Members Members of the ACA and party to the and the governance we need to drive the solutions What has always given us the strength to and using one Memorandum of Understanding with of more investment in local, grade and grassroots do this is that we speak with your voice. our advocacy . The hard-earned gender cricket; a permanent and stronger connection What we achieved from the last MOU is to promote equity remuneration model has been between the elite and local levels, and the genuine what you asked us to advocate for. The list necessary change. achieved and now must be built on. advancement of cricket for all genders. is significant. As both a driver and the subject of change The wellbeing of players now makes I am pleased to be continuing as Chairman of our With a foundation based on an appropriate we must look to our up a large part of what we do. For newly-expanded Board and I am personally thrilled share of the game’s revenues, we achieved structures to ensure we current players, the GamePlan Player that has agreed to take on the a gender equity pay model and one are ready for the important Development Program is administered President’s role. collective agreement for both men and role the ACA will continue jointly with CA to support current and women - in a first for Australian sport. to play in the years ahead. I would like to thank you, the ACA membership, for transitioning Players to better equip This included the removal of clauses in your support over my time as President. themselves for life on and off the field. Our contracts which differentiated women That's why we have renewed Past Player Program is delivering much from their male counterparts and paved our own governance arrangements A big thank you also to my fellow ACA Executive needed support for the generations who the way for the recently introduced and constitution against these modern members who donate time and energy to upholding played our game, predominantly for the parental leave policy that will provide challenges. the values of the ACA and who have provided love of it. 12-months paid leave for birth and invaluable support and counsel. adoption; and a guaranteed contract The most appropriate form of legal entity There is also the development and extension for the following contract to govern the ACA is to change from And finally, to the staff and management of the management of the Grassroots Cricket year, in line with players’ contractual an incorporated Association to a Public ACA; a proud team who constantly strive for the Fund, jointly with Cricket Australia, arrangements. Company Limited by Guarantee (like other betterment of the ACA membership – past, present funded by the Players from their share large not-for-profit enterprises, charities and future - a massive thank you for another busy, of the game’s revenues to support We achieved more investment into local and sporting organisations). sometimes challenging but hugely productive year. community cricket clubs. cricket through a $30 million-dollar We are incredibly well-served by our dedicated staff. Grassroots Cricket Fund, initiated this year. The renewal and strengthening of our The commencement of the Australian governance also provides context to Cricket Council, where for the first time, We have also argued on the need for big revise our Constitution's wording to the the ACA takes a seat alongside cricket’s governance changes in Cricket, such as new 'all of game' MOU, the gender-neutral most senior leaders, is a significant the Australian Cricket Commission, the contracting of players and to keep pace moment in the governance of cricket re-empowerment of State and Local with the changing nature of the global in Australia. I commend Earl Eddings, game.

4 From the President Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 5 Chief Executive's Report

I am pleased to be able to deliver another report to ĥĥ Development of a new Wellbeing We will continue to work with FICA Male Domestic Cricketer members, after a strong year for the ACA and its education framework into 2019/20 to safeguard and of the Year improve the game of cricket. membership. We have witnessed many outstanding on-field Premier Cricket Program performances from an individual and team perspective, both AAA Hall of Fame This program has now delivered over on a domestic and international front. $4 million to 102 Premier Clubs, We are again excited to be a member to support ACA members playing, of the Australian Athletes’ Alliance, Hall of Fame coaching or mentoring at Premier bringing us closer together with all Cricket level around the country. the different codes across Australia. Hall of Fame We have now had 269 members This year, as a collective, we engaged in the Program, with 357 continued to work in the space grants provided since 2015. JLT Cup Most notably - congratulations must A key part of the year was the The ACA membership grew to 1547 of player welfare, paying special go to the Australia Female team, review into the culture of cricket in 2018-19, which is a testament to In 2018-19 Highlights included: attention to career transition, mental after their magnificent win at the by The Ethics Centre, of which the the hard work of Clea Smith, Kirsty health and wellbeing and women’s WBBL T20 World Cup. Well done to all ACA participated with a detailed Lamb, Megan Pauwels and the six ĥĥ $1 million invested into Premier sport. Heat players and staff involved in such a submission supported by member state coordinators in this area. Cricket; successful campaign. feedback. BBL ĥ Finance and Administration Highlights included: ĥ 101 clubs received between The ACA are thrilled to have And since this time, the ACA has $5,000 and $15,000; The ACA recorded a surplus of ĥĥ 67% of past player members WNCL launched several major initia- endeavoured to work collaboratively ĥĥ 183 ACA members involved in the $3,710,768 for the 2018-19 year. accessed a Personal NSW tives with our members’ support with Cricket Australia, on helping Program in 2018-19, including the $30 them to deliver on the recommen- Development Grant ĥĥ 46 new roles created within Key Award Winners JLT Sheffield Shield million Grassroots Cricket Fund, dations put forward by The Ethics ĥĥ 124 members were supported Premier Clubs due to ACA Victoria an enhanced retirement scheme Centre. through the Medical Support Premier Cricket Funding Medal (ACRA) and the re-developed Scheme From a past player perspective, we ĥĥ 77 members would not have been GamePlan Personal Development ĥĥ 472 members attended over 1000 Finally, I would like to thank all the have continued to deliver our indus- involved in Premier Cricket if it Medal and Wellbeing program. Health Fair Day appointments ACA staff and ACA Executive for try-leading offerings to members via wasn’t for ACA funding their support throughout 2018-19. The Grassroots Cricket Fund in our health and wellbeing grants, our ĥĥ 767 ACA coach appearances, And good luck to Ben Davies, who particular will be a lasting legacy of Premier Cricket Program opportu- via the ACA Game Development Test Player of the Year ACA Masters departed the ACA in 2018-19 after this playing group; an unprecedented nities, our game development oppor- Program four years as our General Manager $30 million commitment from tunities, our member benefits and And in her first year in the role, The ACA Masters visited Cobram Female ODI Player of the Year of Marketing, Commercial and current players to the grassroots discounts, our member functions congratulations to Justine Whipper Barooga this season, conducting Alyssa Healy Communications. level is something that has not been and Health Check Days. on the way she has developed our clinics, awarding a scholarship to done anywhere in the world, by any GamePlan program for current a talented local junior, and playing Male ODI Player of the Year It is truly rewarding to be able to playing group, in any sport. and transitioning players, with the in a T20 against a local side. The support members beyond their help of her team of Kylie Crowley, Masters engaged over 200 local kids Our players should rightly be career, acknowledging their signif- Female T20 International Player Carla Dziwoki and the 13 Player via school clinics, player speeches, celebrated for this. icant contribution to the game in the of the Year Development Managers around the carnivals, net sessions and Alyssa Healy Alistair Nicholson past. school visits. This year, the ACA also secured country. two additional matches for WNCL, The of our programs has Highlights included: Male T20 International Player of an additional match and improved always been a key measure for the Stakeholders the Year ĥĥ Implementation of Individual season structure for the male ACA, and in 2018-19 there was Development Plans for FICA domestic One Day Cup, additional much to celebrate on this front. contracted players with 62% In the rapidly changing landscape Young Cricketer Australia A opportunities and an player completion rate in the first that is world cricket, the ACA of the Year improved BBL schedule going Membership & Member season. is again thankful for its ongoing forward. Driven by players, these Programs working relationship with the ĥĥ Implementation of first ACA/CA improvements demonstrate their Federation of International Bradman Young Cricketer Player Development Advisory commitment to the game and to one After a re-structure of this Cricketers Associations (FICA) of the Year Committee another; both for this generation and department in 2017-18, the member whose support continues to be next. programs team again delivered ĥĥ Implementation of Community outstanding. FICA’s role is to Female Domestic Cricketer upon objectives, enhancing the Champion Award with Australian represent the views and interests Off the field, the ACA has continued of the Year services provided to players past Cricket Awards and recognition of of professional cricketers around to strengthen our ties to the game at Heather Graham and present. Moises Henriques contribution to the world, and to move the game all levels. de-stigmatising Mental Health forward in a positive way.

6 From the Chief Executive Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 7 8 Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 9 ACA Office Bearers & Staff

OFFICE BEARERS Clea Smith PAST PLAYER GAME General Manager – Member AND PERSONAL Programs EXECUTIVE MEMBERS DEVELOPMENT Greg Dyer (President) Justine Whipper PROGRAM STATE National Manager – Gameplan MANAGERS Moises Henriques Carla Dziwoki NSW & ACT Neil Maxwell Player Transition Manager & Rina Hore Alyssa Healy Kylie Crowley QLD Lee Carseldine Janet Torney Manager – Programs & Wellbeing SA & NT Wayne Phillips Shane Watson Megan Pauwels TAS Nick Courtney Manager – Membership & Events VIC ACA DELEGATES WA Josh Mangan NSW / Kirsty Lamb Membership & Events // STATE PLAYER Naomi Stalenberg Coordinator DEVELOPMENT QLD / Joe Connellan MANAGERS Haidee Birkett/ General Counsel James Peirson/ NSW Lachlan McBain (Male Graham Smith SA / player PDM)/Jack Ritchie Senior Consultant / (Female player PDM) / Craig Little QLD Emma Kenward (Male Alexandra Price General Manager – player PDM)/Jaime Krol TAS Sasha Maloney/ Communications (Female player PDM) Emma Thompson/ SA Emma Waites (Male player Sean Ellicott / PDM) / Amanda Sheldon Digital Communications (Female player PDM) VIC / Coordinator / TAS Ben Mabon (Male player PDM) Molly Strano/ Lachlan McKenna / Emma Doherty (Female player Member Communications & PDM) WA Mathilda Carmichael/ Media Coordinator VIC Ryan Webster (Male player Megan Banting/ PDM)/Jess Bustin Tim Cruickshank / (Female player PDM) General Manager – Sam Whiteman The Cricketers’ Brand WA Garry Moss (Male player ACT / PDM)/Tarryn Dickerson Erica Kershaw Bridget Hodgetts (Female player PDM) Commercial Coordinator ACT Leah Mirabella ACA STAFF John Hogan Alistair Nicholson Finance Manager Chief Executive Officer Steve Williams Gabrielle Bortoli General Manager – Finance Office Manager/Executive & Business Operations Assistant Vincent Bui Graduate Accountant General Manager – Cricket Operations & Player Relations Elesha Te Paa GamePlan Administrator Kelly Applebee Manager – Cricket Operations & Player Relations

10 ACA Staff Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 11 Cricket Operations

ACA Player Agent The following list of agents were accredited under the ACA Agent Accreditation Scheme in 2018-19: Accreditation Scheme The ACA Player Agent Accreditation Scheme was Name Company Name Company Name Company launched in October 2012. Under the MOU, CA, State Allen, Perry FFSM Pty Ltd King, Richard DSEG Sholly, Gerard TLA Worldwide Associations and BBL Teams have agreed that (with only limited exceptions), as from 1 April 2013, they will Allenby, James Allenby Sports Pty Ltd Kino, Dean Kino Consulting Pty Ltd Size, Greg Deliver Sports Management only deal with agents who have been accredited under Maximum Group Levine, Brian Blinc International Thorp, Liz The Cargo Road Collective the scheme in discussions for playing contracts or CA Andersen, Judie Marketing Contracts. International Pty Ltd Lovitt, Peter Driver Avenue Group Tippett, Ben Stride Sports Management The scheme is operated by the ACA and overseen by an Anderson, Bill Highview Accounting and Turner, Glen Helix Player Management Accreditation Board, consisting of two ACA nominees, Marinelli, Silvio Atkinson, Stephen Financial one CA nominee and two nominees agreed between CA White, Josh Lampoon Group and the ACA. Atkinson, Anthony Sports and Entertainment Matson, Tom Unequalled Sportz Ltd Whitehead, Peter The current members of the Accreditation Board are: Bakker, Jason Signature Sport Management Maxwell, Sam Emageo Group Pty Ltd Joe Connellan (Chair) Box, Tony TLA Worldwide Winter, Garry WRP Legal and Advisory ACA General Counsel OMP Sports Management Brown, Cade c-Callida Consulting McMullin, Neil Tim Cruickshank Pty Ltd General Manager of The Cricketers’ Brand Byrnes, Nick Evolve Sports Management McRitchie, Andrew Helix Player Management & Agent Accreditation Manager Cream Communications Carvosso, Paul Estrella Sports Domestic Cricket Sean Carroll Murch, James Pty Ltd Management Cricket Australia Head of Integrity & Security The ACA congratulates squad members of teams that won Entourage Management Connelly, Tony Oakes, Michael Elevation Sports Pty Ltd domestic titles in 2018/19 Pty Ltd General Manager Cricket Ovens, Trent Stride Sports JLT Cup Victoria (def ) Turning Point Management Craig, Warren John McMullan Pty Ltd Pask, Marty i50 Sports Management BBL Melbourne Renegades Independent Lawyer (def ) Revolution Sports Peddersen, Zach Elevation Sports Pty Ltd De Silva, Rev WBBL (def Sixers) The Accredited Agents also elect three of their members Management each year to form the Accredited Agents Representative Pickering, Liam PSEG WNCL NSW (def ) Committee. The following three Agents were elected to Fairbairn, Andrew Players Ink Sport + Media the Representative Committee for 2018-19: Pitcher, James PSEG JLT Sheffield Shield Victoria (def ) Fairbrother, Neil Phoenix Management Group Ben Tippett Procajlo, Michael Cover Agency Congratulations to those players that were awarded with Flegler, Gerard Next Level Cricket Australian selection following strong performances in Nick Byrnes Corporate Financial these domestic competitions. Fraser, Andrew Sunstar Management Richardson, Cameron Management Pty Ltd Peter Lovitt Henderson, James DSEG Richardson, Tory Jones, Mark Aspire Talent Group Ryan, Jarrod R & D Sports Management

12 Cricket Operations Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 13 International Cricket MOU Amendments The Australian Women’s Team were crowned T20 World At the conclusion of the 2018/19 season the ACA and CA Champions in the Caribbean which was the highlight of a agreed to reallocate funds to allow for the introduction of season that also featured T20 and ODI series wins against a number of positive changes for the game in 2019-20. and . Most notably, the Players' Parental Leave Policy was The Australian Men’s Team had a tough start to 2018/19, negotiated to provide support for new parents who are with an away series loss to Pakistan in the UAE before a contracted cricketers. Additionally, the ACA negotiated home ODI series loss to , drawn T20 series with CA for several on and off-field changes that will against and Test and T20 series losses to India. benefit players and the game.

The Australian summer finished on a high for the men’s These included: team with a Test series win against . The team then went onto India where they achieved away T20I ĥĥ 2 more WNCL games per year for the next 3 years and ODI series victories to take some good momentum ĥĥ 1 more Men’s 50 over game per year for the next 3 leading into the ODI World Cup in the UK where the team years performed strongly only to be defeated by at the ĥĥ Additional Australia A games for both men and women semi-final stage. ĥĥ Additional ACRA credits for any additional matches Security ĥĥ A revised 5 game BBL finals structure The ACA continued to be involved in overseas pre-tours ĥĥ Increased funding and time allocation for female state with Cricket Australia (CA) to assess security and occupa- Player Development Managers. tional health and safety arrangements. ĥĥ Funding and commitment to introduce a National Wellbeing/PDM role. Players rely on being provided with the information and protection they are entitled to for overseas tours. Players ĥĥ Funding for additional research into the Female game, continue to rely on the ACA for its independent advice in the Pathway and Professional Development and this important area. wellbeing. These improvements are set to benefit players and the We shall continue to be as uncompromising as ever in game from July 1, 2019. advocating for our members to be provided with a safe and Membership secure workplace and playing environment. Player Issues Playing Conditions Advocacy is one of the ACA’s key pillars. The ACA works Total Members The ACA continues to be a key stakeholder in reviewing with Cricket Australia on a number of issues on behalf of the current players. The ACA’s overall membership numbers stands at 1,547 both international and domestic playing conditions. The at the end of the 2018-19 year. This number is up from ACA makes important contributions to FICA who present The ACA worked with players on a number of issues our 2017-18 total of 1,513. The ACA continues to enjoy a the views of the players to the Marylebone Cricket Club including: fantastic working relationship with State Associations in (MCC) and International Cricket Council (ICC) who review helping us keep track of past players. If permission has ĥĥ Overseas T20 tournaments the laws and international playing conditions. The ACA been granted by the ACA member, the member’s personal also plays an important role on the Cricket Australia ĥĥ Implementing some of the world’s best player terms information is shared with their State Association/s, with Playing Conditions Advisory Committee (PCAC) which is and conditions and minimum standards the Associations in turn assisting the ACA with locating the committee responsible for providing recommendations The ACA had the support of the following ĥĥ Health Insurance available to domestic female players past players who are not members. to the CA Board for consideration. companies as its preferred suppliers: and State male rookies ĥ ĥ The ACA will continue, with the support of member ĥĥ Player transition Member Functions ĥ AMP / Certainty Financial ĥ Oakley feedback, to provide considered opinions and recommen- ĥ ĥ ĥĥ Player workload management ĥ Budgy Smuggler ĥ Qantas Club dations regarding playing conditions, regulations and Season 2018-19 saw tremendous numbers across all ĥĥ BUPA ĥĥ Specsavers innovations that help shape and grow the game. ĥĥ Player Agent Accreditation Scheme states with over 400 members attending. All function where held in conjunction with the State Associations, ĥ ĥ ĥĥ Code of Conduct ĥ Frequent Values ĥ Suunto which included five test matches against India and one ĥĥ Grant Burge ĥĥ Tempur ĥĥ Anti-Corruption ODI against South Africa in Tasmania. ĥ ĥ ĥĥ Anti-Doping and Illicit Substances ĥ Harvey Norman ĥ Tripod Coffee ĥ ĥ ĥĥ Concussion and head trauma Membership Benefits ĥ Kookaburra ĥ Wilson Golf/Tennis ĥĥ Approved and disapproved international cricket One of the aims of the ACA is to provide benefits of real The Frequent Values Rewards Program was also available ĥĥ Rules and other regulations value to members of all ages. to members in 2018-19.

14 Cricket Operations Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 15 Alex Keath Bruce Neill Sue Prell David Shepard Peter Trethewey Life Members Simon Keen David Marjoribanks Jack Prestwidge Will Sheridan Hannah Trethewy Josh Marquet Peter Nevill Scott Prestwidge Hannah Short Jacqueline Triffitt Robert Kelly Edward Newman Georgia Prestwidge Tom Triffitt Cameron Boyce Simon Cook Gemma Dooley Ryan Gibson Clint Heron Peter Kelly Josh Nicholas D’Arcy Short Nathan Adcock David Boyd Colin Cooke Daniel Doran Jayde Herrick Trent Kelly Sue Marsh Matthew Nicholson Alexandra Price Kirby Short Gemma Triscari Warwick Adlam David Gilbert Matthew Kelly Terry Prindiville Sam Truloff Carolyn Bradley Luke Doran Benjamin Higgins Alex Kemp Kevin Prindiville Ryan Sidebottom Shannon Tubb Shawn Bradstreet Tess Cooper Brett Dorey Rhonda Kendall Steve Nikitaras William Pucovski Jordan Silk Adrian Tucker Murray Bragg Theo Doropoulos Mark Higgs Jill Kennare Kerry Marshall Ingrid Noack Kate Pulford Hayley Silver-Holmes Sarah Aley Simon Branston Ben Dougall Shawn Gillies Jo-Anna Kenney Hugh Martin Paul Nobes Gary Putland Craig Simmons Harry Allanby Ian Brayshaw Grahame Corling Gerard Dowling Steve Gilmour Wayne Hill Martin Kent Natasha Noblett Alex Pyecroft Marc Simonds James Allenby James Brayshaw Michael Cormack Andrew Downton Peter Gladigau Sharyn Hill Rob Kerr Ashley Noffke Veronica Pyke Chris Simpson Cameron Valente Christine Brierley Brendan Drew Andrew Gode Courtney Hill Anthony Kershler Lloyd Mash Mike Norman James Pyke Andrew Sincock Wayne Andrews Gary Cosier Daniel Drew Peter Goggin Michael Hill Rick Massey Bobby Quiney Courtney Sippel Jo Angel Tom Brinsley Nathan Coulter-Nile Peter Drinnen Gary Goodman Karen Hill Aaron O'Brien Celeste Raack Ken Skewes Graeme Vimpani Charlotte Anneveld Kris Britt Nick Courtney Keith Dudgeon Jayden Goodwin Peter King Tom O'Connell Dawn Rae John Skilbeck Ando Aparo Ryan Broad Ed Cowan Ryan Duffield Murray Goodwin Clint Hinchliffe Emma King Greg Matthews Liam O'Connor Matthew Wade Tim Armstrong Wayne Broad Bob Cowper Jess Duffin Evan Gordon Nicholas Hobson David King Chris Matthews Tom O'Donnell Samuel Raphael Daniel Smith Charles Wakim Jason Arnberger David Broad Jamie Cox Hamish Kingston Graham Matthews Dale O'Halloran Caitlin Rawstron Jenny Wallace Mark Atkinson Cassie Brock Peter Cox Chris Duval Doug Gott Michael Hogan Glenn Maxwell Stephen O'Keefe Gail Wallace Mark Atkinson Maitlan Brown Benjamin Dwarshuis Shaun Graf Brad Knowles Neil Maxwell Annie O'Neil Nathan Reardon Glenys Smith Mark Walsh Clinton Auty Shawn Craig Heather Graham Jackson Koop Ashton May Angela O'Neil Jeremy Smith Scott Walter Justin Avendano Jake Brown Michael Cranmer Kath Koschel Robert O'Shannassy Steven Reid John Ward Allen Aylett Leanne Browne Arron Crawford Ben Edmondson Angele Gray Andrew Holder Laurie Mayne Tim Oakley Julie-ann Reid James Smith Georgia Wareham Aaron Ayre Brendan Creevey Jack Edwards Ian Holland Andrea McCauley Ben Oliver Clea Smith Warren Ayres Xavier Crone Mickey Edwards Scott Kremerskothen Steven McCooke Elliot Opie Stan Reid Asha Smith Cullen Bailey Michael Buchanan James Crosthwaite Blake Edwards Alex Gregory Rebecca Hollindale Nick Kruger Rick McCosker Erin Osborne Matthew Renshaw Jack Smith Mark Wasley Alfred Bailey Meyrick Buchanan Wally Edwards Mel Holmes Matthew Kuhnemann Craig McDermott Lachlan Felicity Reynolds Daniel Solway Darren Wates George Bailey Nicholas Buchanan Tim Cruickshank Andrew Eime Sam Grimwade Alister McDermott Oswald-Jacobs Rachel Reynolds Will Somerville John Watkins Robert Baker Liam Buchanan Susan Cruthers Sam Elliott Evan Gulbis Ben Hook Ben McDermott Kate Owen Ben Southam Graeme Watson Dennis Baker Danny Buckingham Geoff Cullen Sarah Elliott Jake Haberfield Bradley Hope Kirsty Lamb Ronan McDonald Jenny Owens Corey Richards Earl Spalding Shane Watson Charles Baker Fran Buckle Daniel Cullen Matthew Elliott Kaye Hackett Grant Lambert Andrew McDonald James Packman Matthew Spoors Gary Watts Len Balcam Bill Buckle Patrick Cummins Denise Emerson Rina Hore Cathy Lambert Kerri McDonald Julie Page Geoffrey Richardson Naomi Stalenberg Robert Baldry Angela Burdon Graeme Cunningham Phil Emery Ryan Hadley Saskia Horley Timothy Lang Bryce McGain Patrick Page Jnr Russell Waugh Daniel Burns Sally Curry Sean Ervine Kim Hagdorn Graham House Bob McGhee Hannah Stanley Stephen Waugh David Bandy Joe Burns Avril Fahey David Hale Cameron Huckett Glenn McGrath Bob Panitzki Megan Banting Kate Burns Stefanie Daffara Ellen Falconer Daniel Hughes Tahlia McGrath David Ritossa Vicki Steckis Matthew Weaver Lily Bardsley Adam Dale Nicole Faltum Ashley Hammond Kim Hughes Nicholas Larkin Conor McInerney Geoff Parker Steve Rixon Mark Steketee Corey Barsby Ian Callen Lyndall Daley Angela Farrell Anthony Handrickan Clint McKay Sam Parkinson Peter Roach Nick Stevens Stuart Webster Jemma Barsby John Dalton Michael Farrell Peter Handscomb Lauren Hume Graham McKenzie Martin Paskal Kevin Roberts Lachlan Stevens Matthew Weeks Rob Bartlett Mark Cameron Shae Daly Steve Farrell Chris Hansberry John Humphreys Trent Lawford Daniel McLauchlan Bridget Patterson Simon Roberts Nathan Wegman Xavier Bartlett Ben Cameron Maddy Darke Lea Hansen Sara Hungerford Greg McLay Kurtis Patterson Belinda Robertson Dirk Wellham Ashleigh Barty Louis Cameron Rick Darling James Faulkner Colin Harburn Henry Hunt Ryan Le Loux Darren McNees Mark Patterson David Robertson Les Stillman Amanda-Jade Greg Campbell Tim Davey Martin Faull Jo Hunter Tegan McPharlin Darren Pattinson Gavin Robertson Charlie Stobo Glen Batticciotto Ryan Campbell Alan Favell Sam Harper Amelie Hunter Mike Leedham Peter McPhee Luke Robins Richard Stobo Jon Wells Mary Bawden Peter Capes Chris Davies Jake Fawcett Laurie Harper Ryan Lees Rebecca McRae Jonte Pattison Andrew Robinson Marcus Stoinis Cameron Wheatley Joel Davies Patricia Fayne Andrew Harriott Corey Hunter Nathan McSweeney Robert Paulsen Wesley Robinson Karin Stone James Bazley Paul Davis Erin Fazackerley Sarah Harris Renee Melton Steven Paulsen Paul Rofe Molly Strano Sam Whiteman Kristen Beams Andrew Fekete Clinton Peake John Rogers Tom Stray Warren Whiteside Tom Beaton Phil Carlson John Davison Luke Feldman Lynley Ingerson Frances Leonard James Peirson Christopher Rogers Michael Whitney Mathilda Carmichael Joe Dawes Annette Fellows Joshua Inglis Michael Lewis Ben Pengelley William Sutherland Brad Wigney Jason Behrendorff Lee Carseldine Callum Ferguson Marcus Harris Emma Inglis Dennis Lillie Scott Meuleman Clinton Perren Sandy Rogers James Sutherland Ryan Carters Matthew Day Holly Ferling Daniel Harris Matthew Innes Grant Lindsay Dominic Michael Matthew Willans Murray Bennett Allister de Winter Noel Fielke Laura Harris Mathew Inness Rhett Lockyear Con Michael Luke Ronchi Kara Sutherland Brad Williams Sean Cary Blake Dean Aaron Finch Mark Harrity John Inverarity Hannah Perry Brett Swain Worrin Williams Jerry Cassell Jonathon Dean Cathryn Fitzpatrick Brett Harrop Bradley Ipson David Lovell Lilly Mills Taneale Peschel Marshall Rosen Michael Swart Cameron Williams Patrice Berthold Robert Cassell Wade Irvine Sarah Lowe Tom Moffat Matthew Petrie Alex Ross Lucy Williams Nick Bertus Beau Casson Alicia Dean Tess Flintoff Jock Irvine Jessica Lucas Bruce Moir Lachlan Pfeffer Graeme Ross Jason Swift Luke Williams Matthew Betsey Steve Cazzulino Shane Deitz Jason Floros Kade Harvey Paul Jackson Tim Ludeman Patrick Molinari Matthew Phelps Patrick Rowe Sean Willis Michael Delaney Lisa Floyd Prue Jacobson Sophie Molineux Greg Rowell Selena Tainton Paul Wilson Andy Delmont Melissa Ford Shane Harwood Andrew James Nathan Lyon Greg Moller Michael Philipson Graeme Rummans Jane Wilson Alex Bevilaqua Ric Charlesworth Gerard Denton John Hastings Sarah Jane Jameson Craig Philipson Steve Russell Ben Targett Richard Chee Quee Bhavi Devchand Brett Forsyth Philip Jaques Stuart MacGill Ray Phillips John Rutherford Mick Taylor Nicholas Bills Daniel Christian Tammy Foster Amy Jason-Jones Terry MacGill Meg Phillips Trent Ryan Heather Taylor (Maher) Karyn Winterton Briana Binch Darren Chyer Liam Devlin Cameron Francis Kathryn Jenkin David Moore Wayne Phillips Raelee Thompson Allan Wise Tom Birchall Michael Clark Jake Fraser-McGurk Greg Hayne Nick Jewell Chris Mack Jaron Morgan Kirsten Pike Daniel Salpietro Emma Thompson Amy Wiseman Aaron Bird Anthony Clark Rhiannon Dick Harry Frei Damien MacKenzie Pauline Pilcher Kerry Thompson Malcolm Wolfe Jacob Dickman Allan Frost Simon Mackin Stephanie Morrison Wendy Piltz Ken Thomson Belinda Clark Michael Dighton Katelyn Fryett Spencer Johnson John Maclean MBE Narelle Morrison Chloe Piparo Gurinder Sandhu Blake Thomson Ian Wrigglesworth Emma Biss Michael Clarke Sam Dillon Matthew Gale Aaron Heal Michael Johnson Ken Macleay Jonathan Moss Patrick Pisel Carl Sandri Dominic Thornely Macalister Wright David Clarke Matt Dixon Ian Gallash Alyssa Healy Sammy-Jo Johnson Julia Pitcher Tom Thornton Greg Blair Piepa Cleary Meagan Dixon Ken Healy Matthew Johnston Olivia Magno Sally Moylan Denise Plain Warren Saunders Callum Thorp Dennis Yagmich Mark Cleary Trevor Docking Sam Gannon Trent Johnston Steven Magoffin James Muirhead Tom Plant Julie Savage Colin Thwaites Graham Yallop Phil Blizzard Sean Clingeleffer Eliza Doddridge Kyle Gardiner Jamie Heath Jessica Jonassen John Maguire Bret Mulder Adam Polkinghorne Carl Tietjens Jason Young Burt Cockley Tony Dodemaide Grant Gardiner Andrew Jones Adam Maher Wayne Mulherin Michael Polzin Natalie Schilov Peter Toohey Brad Young Justin Coetzee Kathleen Hempenstall Melanie Jones James Munting Joe Scuderi Michael Topp Rob Zadow Katie Cole Robert Gartrell Charlie Hemphrey Brady Jones Greg Mail Corey Murfet Wade Seccombe Luke Towers Liam Zammit Cameron Borgas Jude Coleman Kaylene Donnelly Kevin Gartrell Mike Hendricks Brendan Joseland Susan Poole Coralie Towers Jason Borgas Jason Donnelly Chris Garwood Moises Henriques Brendon Julian Peter Mancell Katelyn Pope Craig Serjeant Wade Townsend Andrew Zesers William Bosisto Greg Colgan Alex Doolan Scott Henry Josh Mangan Brendan Nash Eric Shade Sharon Tredrea Rod Bower Josie Dooley Brooke Hepburn Emma Manix- Geeves Drew Porter Paul Sheahan Angela Treloar Anthony Mann Lawrence Neil-Smith Sally Pratt Jason Shelton Chris Tremain

16 Membership - Life Members Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 17 Vale Professional Development Program

The Australian Cricketers’ Association, The purpose of the program is to empower players to be in conjunction with Cricket Australia, healthy, balanced and capable people leading successful lives on and off the field. continues to be committed to the development of its athletes on and off the This year a total of $1.7 million was allocated to provide a comprehensive suite of services to players As well field. The vision is for Australian Cricket to as $1.05 million granted to State Associations for the be the leader in professional development employment of Player Development Managers. and wellbeing in sport internationally. These services fell under the following pillars:

Health Career Education Transition support & Wellbeing Development & Training (3 years beyond state contract) ĥĥ Wellbeing referrals ĥĥ Individual career ĥĥ Education guidance (psychology and planning and academic support ĥĥ Full time Player counselling) ĥĥ Resume and interview ĥĥ Education and training Development Manager ĥĥ Health screening development grants providing individualised ĥĥ Skin cancer checks ĥĥ Beyond the ĥĥ Professional and support ĥ ĥĥ Eye testing work experience personal development ĥ Job search preparation program programs/workshops and assistance ĥĥ Wellbeing and mental ĥ health education ĥĥ Internship programs ĥ Wellbeing referrals First Name Last Name For Matches Debut Birthday Deceased Date ĥĥ Education grants Bruce Buggins WA 63 1954/55 29-Jan-35 05-Dec-18 ĥĥ Beyond the boundary work experience John Causby SA 63 1960/61 27-Oct-42 08-Jun-19 program Lew Cooper OAM QLD 34 1958-59 14-May-37 12-Apr-19

John Cope ACT 1 1961 15-Oct-37 20-May-19

Allan Edwards WA 45 1946-47 24-Dec-21 28-May-19

Doug Ford NSW 65 1957/58 16-Dec-28 30-Jun-19 2018–19 Highlights Colin Guest VIC+ 36 1958-59 07-Oct-37 08-Dec-18 ĥĥ Implementation of Individual Development Jeff Hallebone VIC 18 1951-52 03-Aug-29 18-Oct-18 Plans for contracted players with 62% player completion rate in the first season. Rex Harry VIC 1 1961-62 19-Oct-36 17-Apr-19 ĥĥ Implementation of first ACA/CA Player Sarah Maher WA 18 1996-97 18-Jun-71 26-Jun-19 Development Advisory Committee ĥĥ Undertook re-branding process of Player Ian McDonald VIC 31 1948-49 28-Jul-23 04-Feb-19 Development Program to create a unique John Parker WA 30 1960-61 13-Mar-36 07-Oct-18 identity for the programs and services ĥĥ Implementation of Community Champion Bill Playle WA 85 1956-57 01-Dec-28 27-Feb-19 Award with Australian Cricket Awards and recognition of Moises Henriques contribution to Brian Rhodes NSW 1 1971-72 07-Mar-51 27-Jul-19 de-stigmatising Mental Health Bob Swendsen QLD 2 1948-49 18-Oct-29 18-Sep-18 ĥĥ Development of a new Wellbeing education framework Sam Trimble QLD 144 1959-60 16-Aug-34 24-Jul-19 ĥĥ Development of a comprehensive transition Eileen Uebergang VIC 4 (Aus) 1957 (Aus) 28-Dec-35 24-Jan-19 booklet to support players who come off contract (and their partners) William James Watson NSW 41 1953-54 31-Jan-31 29-Dec-18 ĥĥ Completion of a thorough tender process for the Bruce Yardley WA 105 1966-67 05-Sep-47 26-Mar-19 Financial Education program

18 Vale Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 19 Health and Wellbeing Services Career Wellbeing Referral Network Individual Development Plans The ACA continued to support current and The Player Development Program implemented its own transitioning players in accessing confidential psychology career planning tool `Individual Development Plan’ (IDP) and psychiatry services, with 289 visits during the period that was developed for purpose. The IDP is supported by (a 62% increase in player consults). A total of $68, 252 was evidence based research and grounded by theory (Chaos paid towards wellbeing services with members accessing Theory of Careers). The IDP is to be completed by player support in the following areas: and PDM on an annual basis and takes an individualised approach to developing a player’s skill, knowledge and ĥĥ Depression, stress or anxiety career confidence. ĥĥ Relationship counselling In its first year of implementation 62% of players ĥĥ Addiction services undertook the process of assessing themselves across the Beyond the Boundary competencies listed below and created an action plan to ĥĥ Loss and grief counselling The Beyond the Boundary program focuses on support their development priorities: providing cricketers with work experience opportunities ĥĥ Body image in a range of different environments outside of their sport. ĥĥ Self Awareness ĥĥ Adjusting to life transitions, retirement, The program provides the following types of outcomes for players: ĥĥ Industry Exploration deselection and injury ĥĥ Insight and understanding of potential career pathways ĥĥ Education Health Checks ĥĥ Work experience ĥĥ Experience in areas where the player might be studying Each year the ACA provides a health screening day in ĥĥ Networking ĥĥ Much-needed experience on their resume when transitioning from the game each state. This year they were collaboratively delivered ĥĥ Widen their network in their chosen industry by the Professional Development Program and the Past Player Program. Cricket Internships The following placements commenced of where completed during the financial year: The ACA Internship Program exists to develop and foster Below are the number of members screened and services the next generation of cricket administration leaders. offered in each state. State Player Host Type of Placement This year, the Internship Program offered seven place- ments (paid internships equivalent to 10 weeks full time VIC Cameron Stevenson SportEng Engineering State Female Male Past Players Total employment) to current or recently retired players. NSW 13 30 34 77 QLD Dom Michael Design Works Marketing QLD 9 24 31 64 WA Alex Bevilaqua WACA Media/Communications Organisation Appointment Position SA 10 16 62 88 Cricket WA Kathleen Hempenstall Rugby WA Strength & Conditioning Jackson Koop Business Operations TAS 10 26 26 62 Australia - VIC WA Melissa Cameron Epic Pharmacy Pharmaceuticals VIC 12 27 57 96 Mathilda WACA Marketing Intern WA 14 23 42 79 Carmichael VIC Michael Klinger AFL – Melbourne FC Sports Management/Operations Development ACT 1 - 5 6 Cricket ACT Sam Bates SA Kelvin Smith Platinum Ag Agriculture Officer TOTAL 69 146 257 472 WA WACA High Performance Piepa Cleary Turf Management Cricket TAS Brooke Hepburn Program SA Kelly Armstrong SACA Media/Communications *Notes: Coordinator ĥĥ South Australian players received skin checks through Coach Development SA Brooke Harris The Advertiser Media the SACA program. Cricket VIC Sam Grimwade Intern NSW Harry Conway Under Armour Marketing ĥĥ Australian male players received skin checks during an Cricket Australian camp in Darwin. Performance SA Pat Page SES Emergency Response Cricket NSW Trent Copeland Program ACT Cricket ACT Turf Management Coordinator Communications VIC Chloe Rafferty Hobson’s Bay City Council Agriculture SACA Daniel Drew Intern VIC Tim Ludeman AFL Barwon Commercial Partnerships

VIC Nicole Faltum Cricket Victoria Digital Communications

TAS Gurinder Sandhu Porsche Automotive Sales

NSW Maisy Gibson Goodbye Horse’s Café Relocated to Tas to complete

20 Professional Development Program Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 21 Education and Training Education and Training Grants The education and training grants continue to be well utilised amongst players. The total amount of funding provided for grants during the financial year was $414,573.66 across 214 players.

Current Female Players

12 Study Area

11 10 Other 16 9 19 8 8 2 High School 7 7 7 1 6 6 6 6 Short 12 Course 5 5 5 11 4 4 TAFE 5 (Cert 3 & 4) 4 2 2 Intake 1 Professional 2 1 Intake 2 Qualification 2 0

Diploma 6 6

27 Current Male Players Bachelor 48

Masters 8 Female 22 9 Male 20 21 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 20 18

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14 14 2018/19 Financial Year Summary 12 Semester Total Grants Allocated Total $ 10 11 10 Intake 1 38 Female, 57 Male 157,223.49 8 9

6 7 Intake 2 53 Female, 66 Male 257,350.17 6 6 4 5 5 Total Spend 214 Grants allocated 414,573.66 Intake 1 2 2 2 Intake 2 0 The table above outlines the specific allocation of grants by State to male and female players for the last financial year.

22 Professional Development Program Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 23 Elite Athlete Friendly University Network Transition (EAFU) The ACA continue to be a member of the EAFU. The This is the third year the transition program has been network was established to identify and promote univer- running making the full list of transitioning athletes sities who have responded to the specific needs of elite serviced by the ACA close to 130 players. athletes, essentially assisting to undertake sporting 29 male and 13 female athletes moved into transition in opportunities whilst pursuing and achieving academic 2018/19. From this list three players got State upgrade excellence. contracts and seven continue to hold a W/BBL contract. The EAFU provided assistance to our members in the Here are some notable transition highlights from 2018/19: following areas this year: ĥĥ Two transitioning athletes were appointed roles in the ĥĥ Rescheduling/flexible delivery of exams due to game ACA Internship program which has assisted them with commitments. their transition away from Cricket ĥĥ Assisting players transferring interstate with ĥĥ The majority of these athletes engaged in an exit review continuation of their studies. meeting with the ACA Transition Manager and remain ĥĥ A single point of contact for members at their university engaged with the ACA through Education Grants, as opposed to dealing with individual lecturers. Work Experience placements and ongoing transitional support eg. CV assistance and check ins. State Specific Funding Each States and Territory was provided with $7500 Player Hardship Fund per program ($15k per state) to deliver nuanced career, professional and personal development programs to their The ACA Player Hardship Fund continues to be a source of current players. The flexibility of the funding enables the support for members and their families in times of genuine Player Development Managers in each state to identify the hardship. This year the Player Hardship Fund provided players needs and align them with the services. Some of direct assistance to six members totalling $27,188.14 the programs run during the financial year included: Assistance provided to members included: ĥĥ Barista ĥĥ Financial grants ĥĥ Charity partnerships for personal development ĥĥ Financial loans ĥĥ First Aid ĥĥ Health benefits ĥĥ Linked in Learning All Player Hardship Fund assistance is provided on a confi- ĥĥ Mindfulness dential basis. ĥĥ Microsoft Excel ĥĥ Media Training The ACA would like to note the outstanding private contri¬bution to the Player Hardship Fund in 2018-19 by ĥĥ Networking Peter Ivany AM. Peter contributed significantly, and the ĥĥ Parent and Partner events ACA sincerely thanks him for his generosity. ĥĥ Public Speaking ĥĥ Responsible Service of Alcohol Player Hardship Fund Finances ĥĥ Time management Funds available for assistance to members as at 30 June 2018 is $483,536.76. Certificate IV in Athlete Wellbeing

For the first time, 15 current and transitioning players were funded to (and 5 Player Development Managers) study an ACA only Certificate IV in Athlete Wellbeing with the `Wellbeing Science Institute’.

The first of three face to face session was held on Friday 8 June, 2019 and participants have 12 months from this date to complete the assessment component of the qualification.

Graduate members will have the opportunity to be involved in delivery of the GamePlan program as wellbeing ambassadors.

24 Professional Development Program Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 25 Past Player Program

In its sixth year, the Past Player Program 2018/2019 Highlights Personal Development Services Health and Wellbeing Grants continues to support our past player Personal Development Grants for health, wellbeing, members in their post-cricket lives. Personal Development Medical Support Scheme education and career-related services were offered to all ĥĥ Support in life after cricket – more than 67% of past All members can be allocated up to $500 to cover out past players. Members were supported with costs such as A suite of services were offered to support each member's players accessed Health and Wellbeing Grants. of pocket expenses, such as their excess payment for attending conferences, completing education and training, increasing their health insurance options, or joining their personal development, and many were engaged to impart ĥĥ Support in the hard times – 124 members were hospital visits. local gym. their knowledge and passion for the game to the next supported through the Medical Support Scheme for generation through paid coaching and Game Development Members in greater need or requiring more significant operations and hospital visits. A pool of $300,000 was available for distribution to appearances. procedures can be allocated up to $2,000. ĥĥ Preventative health – 257 past players attended over members that applied. 1,000 appointments at Health Fair Days across the The Program has two key aims; 124 ACA members were supported through this fund to a A record 832 ACA members were allocated grants. 234 country. ĥĥ Personal Development: To support members in their total of $71,764. received $500 and 597 received $250. A total of $279,500 post-cricket lives through health, wellbeing, education was expended. Members accessed support for a range of medical and career-related services. Game Development Services supported were: ĥ conditions including the following: ĥĥ Game Development: To harness the knowledge, skill ĥ Exceeding targets – all targets were exceeded for the and experience of ACA coaches to inspire people to play sixth season running. ĥĥ Knee replacement surgery and stay in cricket. ĥĥ Inspiring the next generation – 767 ACA Coach 4.5% ĥĥ Shoulder reconstruction 3% appearances were conducted. ĥĥ Prostate cancer surgery 1. Personal Development ĥĥ Highly satisfied – ACA Coaches received a 9.5% ĥĥ Cataract surgery ĥĥ Medical Support Scheme 92% satisfaction rating by CA and State Game Development staff. ĥĥ Wellbeing counselling ĥĥ Hip replacement Services ĥ ĥĥ Health screening at Health Fair ĥ Thumb joint replacement 17% Supported ĥĥ Health and Wellbeing Grants ĥĥ Kidney failure surgery 66% I think it is great to think the ACA is ĥĥ Regional Skin Checks giving something back to those that have ĥĥ Back operation 2. Game Development volunteered so much to the sport. ĥĥ Arthroscopy ĥĥ Skin cancer removal ĥĥ Paid opportunities for ACA members to Andrea McCauley, 2019 coach and mentor. ACA Life Member Wellbeing Counselling Health insurance ĥĥ Inspiring the next generation to play and stay in cricket. The ACA provides confidential access to counselling 548 Members ĥĥ Training, development and coaching experience for past services to our membership and their immediate families. players and current female players. This year the service was collaboratively delivered with Fitness & Gym Membership the ACA’s Professional Development Program. 143 Members The funding for this program comes from a 26% share 56 sessions were accessed. Medical expenses of the 2015 World Cup profits and a 27.5% share of the The Past Player Program contributed $14,056 78 Members 2020 T20 World Cup profits. This was negotiated in the 2012-2017 and 2017-2022 MOU's to continue the legacy of This service has an annual budget of $15,000. Career and Education current players' supporting previous generations. 26 Members Health Fair Days $1,103,073 was allocated in 2018-19. Life and Finance Each year the ACA provides a health screening day in each 37 Members state. This year they were collaboratively delivered with the ACA’s Professional Development Program.

Members accessed over 1,000 appointments for skin, eyesight, bone density screening and general check-ups.

The Past Player Program contributed $50,432 to this initiative, supporting 257 past players and 215 current players. This service has an annual budget of $70,000.

26 Past Player Game and Personal Development Program Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 27 ACA Masters

The ACA Masters completed Youth Scholarships another successful 2018-2019 As part of the ACA Masters program, the ACA used the season. tours to identify local talent. Scholarships valued at $1,000 were awarded to talented young players in each The tour took place in the Cobram- of the regions visited to support their future cricket Barooga region, on the Victorian and New endeavours. South Wales border in 2018-19. The scholarship recipients also received a Kookaburra The ACA Masters cricket program is built around using the helmet thanks to the generous support of program partner star power of past and current elite cricketers, taking them Kookaburra, and were also aligned with an ACA Masters and the game of cricket to the community through tours and player who acts as a mentor for twelve months. matches against regional or representative cricket teams. During each tour the ACA Masters played a T20 match Region Scholarship ACA Masters against a local XI, as well as being actively engaged with the recipient mentor community through in2CRICKET clinics, locally focused PR Cobram Izac Artavilla Ben Dunk activities, fundraising and other community activities.

The program again assisted the community by leaving a positive legacy and creating enormous publicity, whilst Cricket Clinics providing the region with their own personal experience. A major focus of the Masters program is the in2CRICKET The Masters started off the tour of Barooga with a Corporate clinics. These clinics are delivered to primary school Golf Day. Cobram – Barooga tourism organised teams of 3 students and incorporate basic cricket skills sessions, from corporate business within the local area to play 9 holes in some cases an introduction to cricket and access to Game Development Program Delivery of golf with one of the Masters players. Wayne Phillips and players, including an autograph session. Trent Johnston took the bragging rights for the first part of This season the ACA Masters engaged with over 200 kids ĥĥ For ACA members the Game Development Program provided an opportunity to pass on knowledge, passion and expertise the tour. through clinics and player speeches, T20 Blast carnivals, through coaching, mentoring and facilitating cricket programs. The Masters then proceeded to get actively involved with net sessions and school visits. ĥĥ 238 members are registered in the Program. young cricketers from the PSSA Carnival at their last game. The ACA would like to thank all the State Associations ĥĥ 139 members conducted 767 appearances aimed at kids, talented players and coaches. We had the likes of Andy Bichel to young 12-year for their assistance in delivering our Masters program but ĥĥ That’s over 2,650 hours ACA members spent adding value to cricket programs across Australia, exciting and inspiring the olds, Alex Blackwell behind the stumps and Brett Geeves particular thanks to Cricket Victoria for this year’s events. next generation of players and coaches. was showing off all his skills Day 2 of the tour saw the Maters split in half to complete two clinics. Cobram Primary School and Finely Primary öö Junior cricket: School had first hand access to the quality coaching from our Inspiring 5-12 year old kids Masters. Both clinics were help for 2 hours and consisted of öö Pathway: 20% over 200 kids in grade 3 and 4. Developing player talent The tour finished with an T20 match against the locals which öö Coach Development: saw a great crowd turn out to Barooga Sports Ground for a Developing quality coaches Cricket Australia 50% twilight game. An entertaining game saw the Masters come Game Development away with a win. Mark Cosgrove finished with 51, Ben Dunk ĥĥ ACA members received $282,151 in appearance fees. Program Inductees with 44 while Jason Krezja hit 84 off 20 balls including 10 The standard fee is $500, with provisions for extended sixes. Local recruit Ryan Sidebottom found himself with the appearances $700. An additional $15,000 was new ball while Julia Price was handy behind the stumps. 30% expended on travel subsidies. ĥĥ 83% of the annual program budget was expended. ACA Masters Player Participation Alex Blackwell Lyndall Daley Andy Bichel Lynsey Askew Pathway Coaching Ben Dunk Mark Cosgrove Coach Development Brett Geeves Ryan Sidebottom Jason Krezja Trent Johnston Junior Cricket Julia Price Wayne Phillips Lauren Ebsary

28 Past Player Game and Personal Development Program Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 29 UNITED IN GROWING YOUR GAME

ALL AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL CRICKETERS YEAR ONE

COMMITTED UP TO 469 $1.8 MILLION $30 MILLION COMMUNITY CLUBS IN GRANTS ALLOCATED IN FUNDING OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS SHARED IN THE FUND IN 2018-2019 IN 2018-19

$1 MILLION FOR 140 FACILITIES PART OF $16 MILLION IN GRANTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACROSS CRICKET AUSTRALIA AND STATES AUSTRALIA THROUGH THE AUSTRALIAN Grassroots Cricket Fund AND TERRITORIES CRICKET INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

On February 14 2018, the players in A joint Cricket Australia -Australian Cricketers’ conjunction with Cricket Australia and Association committee is entrusted to make decisions on the allocation of the funds. EQUIPMENT STATE BREAKDOWN the Australian Cricketers’ Association $814,870 In 2018-19, $1.8 million from Australia’s professional FOR 329 EQUIPMENT GRANTS VIC SA NSW TAS QLD WA NT launched the Grassroots Cricket Fund at the cricketers was invested into facilities and equipment TO REGIONAL, RURAL AND , pledging up to grants, with 469 community cricket clubs benefitting from DROUGHT AFFECTED CLUBS 96 86 34 54 27 25 7 $30 million into grassroots infrastructure the opening year of the funding. and equipment over the coming years. $1 million from the players contributed to 140 playing and training facility projects benefiting players and clubs The Grassroots Cricket Fund has been established to around Australia, while 329 regional and drought affected support the growth of cricket at the grassroots level. clubs received a $2,500 equipment grant. THE MONEY WAS USED FOR Community cricket clubs throughout the country stand to The equipment grants were used to purchase essential TECHNOLOGY OTHER UNIFORMS benefit from the most significant collective investment the club items such as stumps, balls, helmets, outdoor (LAPTOP, TABLET) game has seen from our professional cricketers - $30m shading, barbeques and technology to help in the The players are really 78 75 over the coming years. day-to-day operations of the community cricket clubs. passionate about giving 131 back to the game that has given us so much. BBQ GROUND SHADE MAINTENANCE STRUCTURES We’re really passionate about giving This is what the Fund is all about, Josh Hazelwood (EQUIPMENT) (MARQUEE) Australian International Cricketer 19 back to the game that has given us so helping cricketers at the grassroots of 69 41 much and we will continue to contribute the game to maximise every opportunity to the clubs and communities who need to play Australia’s favourite sport. BALLS PLAYING HELMETS (PLAYING & EQUIPMENT this support. TRAINING) (TEAM KITS) Holly Ferling 109 Josh Hazlewood Fund ambassador and Australian cricketer 170 129 Fund ambassador and Australian cricketer

30 Glassroots Cricket Fund Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 31 Player Partnership Fund

In 2014 the ACA, along with the current Premier Cricket Program Coach Development Program Internship Program players, developed the Player Partnership The ACA Premier Cricket Program is designed to Past players play an important role in the development The ACA, in partnership with Cricket Australia and Fund. This fund was a contribution of $10.75m strengthen Premier Cricket and support ACA members of Australia’s current and future cricketers. The ACA State organisations, has offered ten-week paid sport from the 2012-2017 Adjustment Ledger to in their post-cricket lives. The Program aims to retain continues to support ACA Members who wish to follow administration internships for ACA members looking fund initiatives that will help strengthen the and harness the skill, experience and knowledge of ACA coaching as a pathway after playing. Gaining formal to develop their careers. game as well as benefit ACA members. members to identify, instruct and inspire talent through knowledge and experience in Cricket Australia’s coach the Premier Cricket pathway. accreditation programs is an important part of that Following consultation with Cricket Australia, agreement The program has the following objectives: development. was reached on delivering initiatives that support the In 2018/19: ĥĥ Provide a platform for ACA members to remain in areas of Premier Cricket, Coaching Development, Player Premier Cricket through playing, coaching and talent ĥĥ 11 members were supported in completing CA’s Elite Internships, Volunteer Recognition and Female Health identification roles. Coaching Level 3 course Insurance. ĥĥ Narrow the gap between Premier Cricket and high ĥĥ 8 members were also offered support in completing These initiatives have evolved since being first introduced performance/ domestic cricket; CA’s representative coaching level 2 courses conducted with the following programs delivered in 2018-19 with within the States. ĥĥ Create additional opportunities for clubs to support and positive results across the three programs enhance existing budgets and structures. ĥĥ ACA Premier Cricket Program ĥĥ Grow a sustainable program that ensures Premier ĥĥ ACA Coach Development Program Cricket remains the lifeblood of Australian Cricket. ĥĥ ACA Internship Program ĥĥ Retain first-class cricketers in Premier Cricket; ĥĥ Provide a higher level of Premier Cricket competition; ĥĥ Identify, instruct and inspire the next generation of Australian elite cricketers; and ĥĥ To balance Premier Club objectives with the development of emerging talent.

In 2018-19, ACA Premier Cricket Program highlights included:

ĥĥ $1 million invested into Premier Cricket; ĥĥ 101 clubs received between $5,000 and $15,000; ĥĥ 183 ACA members involved in the Program ĥĥ 46 new roles created within Premier Clubs due to ACA Premier Cricket Funding ĥĥ 77 members would not have been involved in Premier Cricket if it wasn’t for ACA funding In its fourth season, the ACA Premier Cricket Program again met and exceeded its targets. Since 2015, there has been: ĥĥ Over $4 million invested into Premier Cricket; ĥĥ 102 clubs received funding; ĥĥ 269 ACA members engaged in the Program; ĥĥ 357 grants provided to Premier Clubs.

32 Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 33 Player Recognition 2018 AWARD WINNERS

Allan Border and Belinda Clark Medals Belinda Clark Medal Alyssa Healy

The Allan Border and Belinda Clark Medals, named after Pat Cummins two of Australia’s greatest captains and cricketers, are awarded to the most outstanding Australian cricketer of Test Player of the Year Nathan Lyon the past season. Female ODI Player of the Year Alyssa Healy The Allan Border Medal was first presented at an awards Male ODI Player of the Year Marcus Stoinis ceremony honouring the nation’s top cricketers in 2000. Voting is undertaken by cricketers, the media and umpires. Female T20 International Player Alyssa Healy Votes are cast after each game on a 3–2–1 basis. In order of the Year to compensate for the uneven number and length of Test, Male T20 International Player ODI and T20 international matches, and to ensure that Glenn Maxwell of the Year players from all three types of the game have a fair chance of winning the award, a weighting system is applied to all Betty Wilson Young Cricketer Georgia votes. Votes are kept strictly confidential and are counted of the Year Wareham and audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year Will Pucovski

ACA 's MVP Award Female Domestic Cricketer of the Year Heather Graham

2018-19 was the second year of the inaugural Male Domestic Cricketer of the Year Matthew Wade Pat cummins & Alyssa Healy Captain's MVP awards for the Sheffield Shield SHEFFIELD Commercial and WNCL competitions. SHIELD HallWNCL of Fame Cathryn CAPTAINS CAPTAINS Fitzpatrick In each game, the captain's of Sheffield Shield In 2018-19, the ACA’s commercial activities included the and WNCL teams voted 5-4-3-2-1 on their most Hall of Fame Dean Jones All*Star Awards, ACA Masters program, and the Allan Border valuable players for their respective games, Hall of Fame Billy Murdoch and Belinda Clark Medals - run in conjunction with CA. culminating in a Sheffield Shield and WNCL SHEFFIELD Captain's MVP at the end of the summer.SHIELD WNCL KEY Other Key Partners through 2018-19 included Qantas, CAPTAINS CAPTAINS WBBL: Women’s Big Bash League MR: Melbourne Renegades The Cricketers' Brand is the Jackson Bird won his second consecutive MVP WNCL: Women’s National Cricket League MS: Melbourne Stars MoleMap, Specsavers, PSC insurance & Michael Page. commercial arm of the the ACA. award in the Sheffield Shield, while Tasmania's AS: Strikers PS: Scorchers Georgia Redmayne won the WNCL award. BH: Brisbane Heat SS: Sydney Sixers HH: Hurricanes ST:

ACA All*Stars ACA BBL ALL*STAR TEAM ACA WBBL ALL*STAR TEAM OF ACA JLT CUP ALL*STAR ACA SHEFFIELD SHIELD ACA WNCL ALL*STAR OF THE YEAR THE YEAR TEAM OF THE YEAR ALL*STAR TEAM OF THE YEAR TEAM OF THE YEAR Program D'Arcy Short HH Sophie Devine AS Ben McDermott TAS Marcus Harris VIC Alyssa Healy (WK) NSW ACA All*Star Awards Matthew Wade (WK & C) HH Alyssa Healy (WK) SS Sam Heazlett QLD Daniel Hughes NSW Georgia Redmayne TAS The ACA developed the All*Star Awards to recognise the achievements Marcus Stoinis MR Ellyse Perry SS D'Arcy Short WA Will Pucovski VIC Meg Lanning (C) VIC of the best-performed players in the Domestic competitions. Callum Ferguson ST Elyse Villani PS Chris Lynn QLD Nic Maddinson VIC Heather Graham WA

The All*Star teams for all competitions George Bailey HH Meg Lanning PS Peter Handscomb (C) (WK) VIC Alex Doolan TAS Corrine Hall TAS are voted on by all contracted Cricket Australia, State and Rookie players. Jonathan Wells AS Grace Harris BH Callum Ferguson SA Matthew Wade (WK & C) TAS Bridget Patterson SA The teams are voted on in and are made up of the best-performed Chris Lynn BH Sophie Molineux MR Daniel Sams NSW Michael Neser QLD Elysse Perry NSW players in each respective form of the MR Sammy-Jo Johnson BH Mark Steketee QLD Trent Copeland NSW Sammy-Jo Johnson QLD game, as judged by their peers. SS Heather Graham PS Gurinder Sandhu TAS Jackson Bird TAS ACT

Rashid Khan AS SS Adam Zampa SA Scott Boland VIC Emma King WA

Kane Richardson MR Molly Strano MR Andrew Tye WA Jon Holland VIC Rene Farrell NSW

12th - Ashton Turner PS 12th - AS 12th - Cameron White VIC 12th. Mark Steketee QLD 12th - Jemma Barsby QLD

34 Commercial Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 35 Australian Athletes’ Alliance Inc Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations

ĥĥ AAA Athlete Documentary 5. Global Player Welfare - We have continued the filming and production of the AAA documentary which will investigate and Building a global support network to meet the needs of interview athletes regarding several areas including global cricketers. mental health, financial stress. The Australian Athletes’ Alliance (AAA) The Federation of International Cricketers E.g: Development of FICA Global Player Welfare platform, best practice and local and global support network. is the peak body for Australia’s seven ĥĥ Anti-Doping and Integrity in Sport Associations (FICA) is the global players’ professional player unions in the sports of - The AAA as advocated, provided submissions, and voice in cricket. FICA is governed by its Board and Executive. ACA CEO AFL, basketball, cricket, football, netball, lobbied government and opposition members on the Alistair Nicholson sits on both. Tony Irish is FICA's areas of concern and opportunity as a result of the FICA was established in 1998 to unite all national players’ Executive Chairman and Tom Moffat is FICA's Chief and rugby union, who together Woods Review into the Integrity of . associations, which protect the interests of professional Operating Officer. represent more than 4,000 of Australia’s cricketers throughout the world (there are currently nine). - This has resulted in the established of a strong FICA has also established men's and women's Player elite athletes. It brings together the world’s cricketers, regardless of relations with the opposition members, in particular nationality, religion, political persuasion or race, under an Advisory Committees, comprised predominantly of those in Sport, as well as the first meeting between a international body focused on matters of general interest current senior International Players nominated by their AAA Board Minister of Sport and the AAA representatives. to the game and its players. FICA's operational focus is on home players association. The Committees complement Justin Harrison (RUPA) representing players including in the following areas: FICA’s ongoing program of structured engagement with ĥĥ Player Development and Wellbeing Paul Marsh (AFLPA) its member players’ associations and players around the Ian Prendergast (RLPA) - We have embarked on the challenge, yet beneficial 1. Global Voice world to ensure it is accurately representing collective Alistair Nicholson (ACA) task of establish the AAA Athlete Development Day player views and interests at the global level. FICA's Kathryn Harby-Williams (ANPA) which is to be launched in November 2019. Professionally representing players' views and opinions to current Player Advisory Committees are: John Didulica (PFA) the game (including at ICC level). - The Day will be focused on the players as people – Kumar Sangakarra Jacob Holmes (ABPA) and General Secretary their identity, innate skillsets and mental health, and E.g: Global surveying, Player Advisory Groups, Global as professionals – engaging in meaningful profes- Employment & Cricket Reports. 2018-19 Activities Report sional growth session and networking with engaged Kyle Coetzer Heather Knight employers. Aaron Finch Alyssa Healy This year has been another strong year for the AAA as we 2. Employment and Contracts Vikram Solanki Hayley Matthews seek to deliver on our two key objectives: ĥĥ Image Tax on Athletes Working hard to ensure that every player receives a - We have presented a strong submission, in collab- contract that is properly negotiated and offers appropriate William Porterfield Lisa Sthalekar (1) delivering information, best practice and support to our oration with our member associations, to the protections. JP Duminy seven member associations and Australian Government and Tax Office regarding the E.g: ICC event squad terms, domestic T20 event standard Jason Holder Mary Waldron unjust changes which we’re proposed to the taxation (2) representing the collective on issues of communal player contracts, players' association negotiation support, of the image rights of athletes when licensed to third importance. agent communications. party entities (trusts). In brief review of the AAA activities in 2018/19 the AAA has been committed to the follow key areas: In addition, the AAA provided support and advice to our 3. Player Global Safety and Members associations in an array of areas as the Members ĥĥ Australian Concussion Consortium continue to advance, protect and promote the rights of Security - We have now finalised a formal agreement between athletes throughout Australia – and internationally – with Player safety and security is FICA's primary concern. the AFL, Rugby Australia, National Rugby League, outstanding skill and professionalism. We have also liaised RMIT and the AAA in regard to the establishment of with athletes in other sports exploring the formation of E.g: Independent security advice (ICC events, international the Australian Concussion Consortium (ACC). players associations, including those in athletics, surf cricket and domestic events), best practice sharing. lifesaving, and baseball. - This includes the establishment of the Scientific 4. The World Game Committee which is bringing together represen- As a member of the World Players Association the AAA tatives from the codes, independents and AAA has been a part of strong developments by World Players’ Advocating for the best structure of the game and regula- representatives in regards to what is best practice in and its affiliates. The AAA continues to be well repre- tions to make cricket as good as it can be for players and regards to concussion treatment and support. sented on the WPA committees, including heading up the fans alike. Player Development area, along with having a member on - The formal establish of the ACC has taken significant the Anti-Doping committee. time and stakeholder engagement, but we now have a clear mandate to organise and seeking funding for concussion research which traverses several sports and players. Cricket Australia is also engaged in the ACC.

36 Australian Atheletes' Alliance Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 37 Player Milestones

International Domestic Debutants Debutants

TEST - MALE SHEFFIELD SHIELD 26/09/18 Usman Qadir 17/01/19 Prestwidge, JA 22/09/19 Lugg, MB WBBL

7/10/18 Head, TM 16/10/18 Sams, DR 30/09/18 Robins, LJ 18/01/19 Moody, DJM 22/09/19 Mannix-Geeves, E 01/12/018 O'Donnell, RK

7/10/18 Labuschagne, M 16/10/18 Edwards, JR 01/10/18 Gode, AJ 18/01/19 Jewell, CP 22/09/19 Flintoff, T 01/12/018 Hartley, A

7/10/18 Finch, AJ 16/10/18 Usman Qadir 03/10/18 McInerney, CJW 24/01/19 Hobson, NR 22/09/19 Oates, SL 02/12/018 Vlaeminck, TJ

6/12/18 Harris, MS 16/10/18 Pope, LAJ 06/10/18 Bell, GT 24/01/19 Gilkes, MR 22/09/19 de Broughe, E 02/12/018 Luus, SE

24/01/19 Richardson, JA 16/10/18 McSweeney, NA BBL 29/01/19 Freeman, JA 22/09/19 Horley, SM 07/12/018 Silver-Holmes, HI

24/01/19 Patterson, KR 16/10/18 Sangha, JJ 19/12/18 Bryant, MA 30/01/19 Holt, BJH 22/09/19 Silver-Holmes, HI 08/12/018 Webb, CA

ODI - MALE 16/10/18 Coleman, JR 19/12/18 Mujeeb Zadran 01/02/19 Kuhnemann, MP 22/09/19 Litchfield, PES 15/12/018 Wilson, TB

12/01/19 Behrendorff, JP 27/11/18 Pyecroft, AB 20/12/18 Usman Qadir 01/02/19 Hinchliffe, CD 22/09/19 Leeson, CM 26/12/018 Dooley, JE

2/03/19 Turner, AJ 07/12/18 West, GA 20/12/18 Sutherland, WJ 07/02/19 02/01/19 Trenaman, RC

T20I - MALE 23/02/19 Hope, BM 20/12/18 09/02/19 Terry, SP 09/01/19 Day, A

6/07/18 Wildemuth, JD 23/02/19 O'Connor, LN 21/12/18 Sangha, JJ WNCL

22/10/18 McDermott, BR 23/02/19 Wakim, CA 21/12/18 Root, JE 21/09/18 Rafferty, CL

24/02/19 Handscomb, PSP 03/03/19 Robins, LJ 21/12/18 Lamichhane, S 21/09/18 Edgar, AL

11/03/19 Davis, BR 21/12/18 Dean, TJ 22/09/18 Doddridge, EK

12/03/19 Willis, SW 22/12/18 Curran, TK 22/09/18 Falconer, EM TEST - FEMALE 20/03/19 Hardie, AM 22/12/18 Edwards, JR 09/11/18 O'Donnell, RK 18/07/19 Molineux, SG 20/03/19 Bertus, NL 22/12/18 Pope, LAJ 09/11/18 Vine, AJ 18/07/19 Gardner, AK 20/03/19 Holt, BJH 23/12/18 Valente, CT 09/11/18 Cripps, LP 18/07/19 Vlaeminck, TJ MARSH UP 24/12/18 Cook, JD 09/11/18 Neale, CB ODI - FEMALE 16/09/18 Pfeffer, LD 29/12/18 Harvey, MWG 09/11/18 Wilson, TB 18/10/18 Molineux, SG 16/09/18 O'Connell, TL 29/12/18 Manenti, BAD 09/11/18 Donald, EE 18/10/18 Wareham, GL 18/09/18 Sams, DR 01/01/19 Avendano, JJ 09/11/18 Knott, CR 18/10/18 Vlaeminck, TJ 18/09/18 Green, CD 01/01/19 Merlo, JA 09/11/18 Hartley, A T20I - FEMALE 18/09/18 Edwards, JR 05/01/19 Plunkett, LE 11/11/18 Dixon, M 29/09/18 Wareham, GL 18/09/18 Lenton, JS 09/01/19 Hardie, AM 01/02/19 Smith, A 17/11/18 Vlaeminck, TJ 18/09/18 Philippe, JR 13/01/19 Devcich, AP 21/09/19 Day, A

19/09/18 Summers, AW 13/01/19 Green, CD 22/09/19 Yates, AB

22/09/18 Prestwidge, JA 13/01/19 Gurney, HF 22/09/19 Healy, MB

26/09/18 Harvey, MWG 14/01/19 O'Connell, TL 22/09/19 Penna, M

38 Player Milestones Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 39 Player Milestones

Males Females

TEST - MALE ODI - FEMALE

BATTING BOWLING BATTING BOWLING

2500 Khawaja 200 Starc 1000 Healy Nil

1000 Burns T20I - FEMALE

ODI - MALE BATTING BOWLING

BATTING BOWLING 1000 Healy 100 Perry

50 Maxwell, Coulter-Nile, 50 Schutt 2500 S Marsh, Maxwell Zampa WNCL 1000 Stoinis, Khawaja BATTING BOWLING SHEFFIELD SHIELD 2500 M Lanning 100 Farrell BATTING BOWLING 1000 Piparo, Hall, Burns, 200 Bird, Feldman, Mack, Short, McGrath, G 50 Pyke, Price 7500 Ferguson O’Keefe, Boland, Tremain, Harris Siddle WK 100 Mackin, Lyon, 5000 Wade, Doolan, Burns Hazlewood, Pattinson, CATCHES Abbott, Neser 100 Healy

2500 Silk, Stoinis, 50 Milenko, Sandhu, Bell, T20A Lehmann Winter, Kelly, Paris BATTING BOWLING 1000 Larkin, Neser, Inglis, McDermott, Pierson, 100 Osborne, Strano, 2500 Mooney, Perry Abbott, Milenko Farrell

WK 1000 Gardner, Devine, Hall, McGlashan, Graham, 50 Kapp, Graham, Burns, G CATCHES Priest, Short, Stefanie Harris, van Niekerk, Ferling 200 Paine Taylor

100 Carey

ONE-DAY DOMESTIC

BATTING BOWLING

1000 Lynn, Nevill, Harris Nil

T20 DOMESTIC

BATTING BOWLING

1000 Wade, D Short, Head, Watson, D Hughes, Nil Cutting, Stoinis

40 Player Milestones Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 41 Financial Statements

Consolidated Statement Of Profit Or Loss And Other Comprehensive Income For The Year Ended 30 June 2019

INCOME NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $

Member subscriptions 61,197 69,089

Grant – funding 12,250,251 6,299,167

Interest 966,740 139,768

Game development funding 117,168 185,253

Sundry income from fundraising activities 280,519 266,040

Gain from business combination 21 3,487,183 -

TOTAL INCOME 17,163,058 6,959,317

EXPENDITURE NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $

Operating expenditure (2,827,901) (2,740,210)

Player Professional Development & Wellbeing (1,707,856) (1,144,581)

Past Player Game & Personal Development (1,103,073) (1,049,144)

Player Partnership Fund (1,471,824) (1,636,567)

Player Hardship Fund (6,014) (4,563)

Player Hardship Trust Fund (27,188) (8,328)

Youth Development Fund (1,000) (4,000)

Australian Cricketers' Retirement 15 (5,442,497) - Account Operating Expenses

TOTAL EXPENDITURE (12,587,353) (6,587,393)

OPERATING SURPLUS 4,575,705 371,924

NET OPERATING SURPLUS 4,575,705 371,924 Funds transferred to Operating Reserve 11 (864,937) (350,000)

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 3,710,768 21,924

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

42 Financial Statement Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 43 Consolidated Statement Of Financial Position Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows As At 30 June 2019 For The Year Ended 30 June 2019

CURRENT ASSETS NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $

Cash and cash equivalents 3, 12(a) 72,213,735 13,395,748 Members subscriptions 61,197 69,089

Trade and other receivables 4 1,727,211 814,345 Grants and subsidies received 10,439,209 14,299,492

Prepayments 5 241,185 268,326 Interest 923,426 139,768

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 74,182,131 14,478,419 Other income 397,687 338,549

Payments to suppliers and employees (7,821,679) (6,242,559) NON-CURRENT ASSETS NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 12(b) 3,999,840 8,604,339 Plant and equipment 6 64,320 41,540

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 64,320 41,540 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $

TOTAL ASSETS 74,246,451 14,519,959 Purchase of plant and equipment (45,000) (283)

Reciept of ACRA Facility 21 54,863,147 - CURRENT LIABILITIES NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OR PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES 54,818,147 (283) Trade and other payables 7 1,067,273 564,181

Deferred income 8 10,014,272 10,791,833 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ Provisions 9 244,978 224,558 Cash flows from financing activities - - ACRA entitlements 10 1,499,561 - NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OR PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES - - TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 12,826,084 11,580,572 NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 58,817,987 8,604,056

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 13,395,748 4,791,692 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 12(a) 72,213,735 13,395,748 Provisions 9 104,229 11,927 ACRA entitlements 10 53,812,973 - Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 53,917,202 11,927 For The Year Ended 30 June 2019 TOTAL LIABILITIES 66,743,286 11,592,499

NET ASSETS 7,503,165 2,927,460 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $

Retained surpluses 6,288,228 2,577,460 Total equity at the beginning of the year 2,927,460 2,555,536

Operating Reserve 11 1,214,937 350,000 Transfer to Operating Reserve 11 864,937 350,000

RETAINED SURPLUSES 7,503,165 2,927,460 Total Comprehensive Income for the year 3,710,768 21,924

TOTAL EQUITY AT THE END OF THE YEAR 7,503,165 2,927,460

The above consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash flows, consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

44 Financial Statements Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 45 Notes To The Financial Statements (f) Trade and other payables Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to ACA prior For The Year Ended 30 June 2019 to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when ACA becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. These amounts are unsecured and are normally settled within 30 days of 1. Corporate Information with the requirements regarding “not for profit” entities as recognition. contained in Australian Accounting Standards. The financial report of Australian Cricketers’ Association (g) Plant and equipment Inc. (‘ACA’, ‘the Association’) for the year ended 30 June (c) Income recognition Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation 2019 was authorised for issue in accordance with a (i) Fundraising income is calculated on a Diminishing Value basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows: resolution of the Executive Committee on 31 October 2019. Fundraising income is recognised by ACA upon receipt. Australian Cricketers’ Association is a not for profit (ii) Grant income 2019 2018 association that is incorporated under the Associations Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in profit Incorporation Act (SA) 1985 and domiciled in Australia. Make good asset 5 years 5 years or loss when ACA obtains control of the grant, in line The registered office of the Association is: with the funding agreement, and it is probable that the Plant and equipment 3 to 10 years 3 to 10 years Level 1 economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to Leasehold Improvements 5 years 5 years 2 Ross Place the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably. South Melbourne, Victoria 3205 (h) Provisions (excluding employee benefits) If conditions are attached to the grant which must be The ACA is the collective and representative body of past satisfied before ACA is eligible to receive the contri- Provisions are recognised when the association has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of past events, and present first class cricketers in Australia. The principal bution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and activities of the Association during the year were to provide deferred until those conditions are satisfied. when a reliable estimate can be made of the amount or the obligation. benefits and services to its membership, safeguard the If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the rights of members, provide and improve the welfare of When grant revenue is received whereby the entity risks specific to the liability. members and to promote the sport of cricket. incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense. The ACA took over ownership and control of the Australian transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the Cricketers’ Retirement Account (“ACRA”) under the new (i) Employee benefits statement of financial position as a liability until the ACRA Rules dated 1 November 2018 within Article 18 of Provision is made for employee benefits accumulated as a result of employees rendering services up to the reporting date. service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the Memorandum of Understanding. ACRA is the setting These benefits include wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave. the grant is recognised as income on receipt. aside of funds as prescribed within the MOU to assist Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits expected to be settled (iii) Membership income players in their transition into post cricket careers. within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at their nominal amounts based on remuneration rates which The assets and liabilities relating to ACRA are represented Membership income is recognised upon ACA having the are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. These liabilities are recorded as current in the statement of financial in the ACA financial report. right to the entitlement. Life membership revenue is position. All other employee benefit liabilities are measured at the present value of future cash outflows to be made in recognised on receipt. respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. In determining the present value of future cash outflows, (iv) Interest income the market yield as at the reporting date on national government bonds, which have terms to maturity approximating the 2. Summary Of Significant Accounting Interest income is recognised on a proportional basis terms of the related liability, are used. These liabilities are recorded as non-current in the statement of financial position. Policies taking into account the interest rates applicable to the (j) Income tax (a) Basis of preparation financial assets. The Association is exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997). The financial report is a special purpose financial report (d) Cash and cash equivalents With respect to ACRA, Both the ACA and Cricket Australia have received professional advice that: that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Cash in the Statement of Financial Position comprises (i) the investment earnings of ACRA are not subject to taxation; and Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting interpreta- cash at bank and short-term, highly liquid investments (ii) payments of entitlements to players who are no longer contracted under any Cricket Australia, State Association or tions, other mandatory professional reporting requirements that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash BBL Team playing contract made within 12 months of the termination or expiry of their last such contract will constitute and the requirements of the Associations Incorporations and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in employment termination payments. Act (SA) 1985 that have a material effect with the value. exception of the disclosure requirements of: Consequently, a liability for taxation in relation to the activities of ACRA is not recognised. Personal income taxation will be For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash deducted from payments of entitlements at the time of retirement in accordance with tax rules. AASB 9: Financial Instruments and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents (k) Goods and Services Tax (GST) AASB 117: Leases; as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures; Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not (e) Trade and other receivables AASB 1004: Contributions recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of assets or expenses. Trade receivables, which generally have 30 day terms, are The financial report is prepared on a historical cost basis Receivables and Payables in the Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive of GST. recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an and presented in Australian dollars. allowance for any expected credit losses. (b) Statement of compliance A simplified approach is used to measure expected credit The Association is considered to be a “not for profit” entity losses using a lifetime expected loss allowance model. and has prepared the financial statements in accordance

46 Financial Statement Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 47 Notes To The Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2019 For the year ended 30 June 2019

3. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ (l) ACRA Member Entitlements Cash at bank - ACA 14,476,537 13,239,453 The ACA took over ownership, management and control of ACRA from 1 November 2018. The provision for ACRA member entitlements is represented by member earnings prescribed under the 2017-2022 Memorandum of Understanding between Earmarked cash - ACRA 57,547,627 - the ACA and Cricket Australia, investment earnings on the members account throughout the year less any payments made to members. Earmarked cash - Player hardship trust account 189,571 156,295 Member entitlements are recorded in the Statement of Financial Position at fair value which also represents the face value TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 72,213,735 13,395,748 of the liability. (m) New or amended Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted The incorporated association has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the 4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Impact of adoption Trade receivables 1,570,648 733,428 AASB 9 Financial Instruments (which make amendments to AASB 101) were adopted using the modified retrospective approach and as such comparatives have not been restated. There was no impact on opening retained profits as at 1 July Rental deposits 40,117 40,117 2018. Other receivables 116,446 40,800 The Executive Committee have determined that there is no material impact, of the new Accounting Standards adopted compared with the previous Accounting Standards, on the current reporting period. TOTAL TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 1,727,211 814,345 (n) New Australian Accounting Standards not yet adopted At the date of approving the financial report, the following Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations relevant to the Association that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the 5. PREPAYMENTS NOTE 2019 $ 2018 $ Association for the period ended 30 June 2019. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the Prepayments 241,185 268,326 risks specific to the liability. TOTAL PREPAYMENTS 241,185 268,326 When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.

MAKE GOOD PLANT AND LEASEHOLD 6. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT TOTAL EFFECTIVE FOR THE EXPECTED TO BE INITIALLY ASSET EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS STANDARD/INTERPRETATION ANNUAL REPORTING PERIOD APPLIED IN THE FINANCIAL At 30 June 2019 BEGINNING ON YEAR ENDING Cost 32,364 169,016 63,620 265,000 AASB 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ and AASB 2014-5 Accumulated depreciation and amortisation (32,364) (111,672) (56,644) (200,680) 01 January 2019 30 June 2020 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting TOTAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - 57,344 6,976 64,320 Standards arising from AASB 15’ Net carrying amount at 1 July 2018 - 32,820 8,720 41,540 AASB 1058 ‘Income of Not-For-Profit 01 January 2019 30 June 2020 Entities’ Additions - 45,000 - 45,000

AASB 16 ‘Amendments to Australian Disposals - - - - 01 January 2019 30 June 2020 Accounting Standards – Leases’ Depreciation charge for the year - (20,476) (1,744) (22,220)

NET CARRYING AMOUNT AT 30 JUNE 2019 - 57,344 6,976 64,320 The Association has not yet determined the full effect of the above amendments to standards and interpretations.

48 Financial Statement Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 49 7. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 2019 $ 2018 $ 10. ACRA ENTITLEMENTS 2019 $ 2018 $

Trade payables and accruals 378,335 431,117 Under the 2017-2022 Memorandum of Understanding, Cricket Australia, State Associations, Big Bash League (BBL) and Tax liabilities - GST 540,249 23,344 Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) contracted players will be entitled to certain benefits payable from ACRA, which accrue based on set rates and the relevant player’s service to CA, State Associations and W/BBL Teams. These entitle- Payroll liabilities 148,689 109,720 ments are payable to players who are no longer contracted under any CA, State Association, or W/BBL Team playing contract as at 23 November of a given year [see Article 18.6(a) of the 2017 - 2022 MOU]. TOTAL TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 1,067,273 564,181 Per Note 21 the ACA took over ownership, management and control of ACRA from 1 November 2018. The provision for member entitlements is reconciled from this point in time as follows:

8. DEFERRED INCOME Provision at 1 November 2018 51,375,964 - Deferred income represents grant income received but not yet recognized until the conditions attached to the grant have Entitlements paid (1,406,592) - been satisfied. Entitlements accrued 5,343,162 -

TOTAL ACRA ENTITLEMENT 55,312,534 - ANNUAL LONG SERVICE 9. PROVISIONS MAKE GOOD TOTAL LEAVE ($) LEAVE ($) Current 1,499,561 -

As at 1 July 2018 165,673 29,995 40,817 236,485 Non-current 53,812,973 - Arising 203,672 97,172 - 300,844 55,312,534 - Utilised (188,122) - - (188,122) Under the amendments to Article 18 effective 1 November 2018, investment earnings are allocated to the members At 30 June 2019 181,223 127,167 40,817 349,207 entitlements. Further, ACRA operates consistent with a defined contribution model. The current liability generally reflects the entitlements due to be paid to players once per year in November 2019 who Current 2019 181,223 22,938 40,817 244,978 have not received a Cricket Australia, State, BBL or W/BBL contract for the upcoming season under the ACRA Rules. Non-Current 2019 - 104,229 - 104,229

181,223 127,167 40,817 349,207 11. RESERVES 2019 $ 2018 $ Current 2018 165,673 18,068 40,817 224,558 Funds transferred to Operating Reserve are funds for use in ACA Operations as required in the future.

Non-Current 2018 - 11,927 - 11,927 Funds transferred to Operating Reserve 864.937 350,000

165,673 29,995 40,817 236,485

50 Financial Statement Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 51 12. NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 2019 $ 2018 $ 16. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS 2019 $ 2018 $

a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents Non-cancellable operating lease relating to rental of premises are payable as follows: For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in banks and Not later than one year 35,402 188,967 deposits at call. Cash at end of the financial period as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows: Later than one year but not later than five years 13,605 49,007

Cash and cash equivalents 72,213,735 13,395,748 49,007 237,974

b) Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to operating surplus 17. Contingent Liabilities 18. Player Hardship Fund Donations Operating surplus 4,575,705 371,924 The monies received in respect of the Professional A trust entitled “The Australian Cricketers’ Association Development Fund are to be used for the express purpose Player Hardship Fund” (the PHF Trust Fund) was Adjustment for non-cash expense items: of meeting the terms of the agreements governing the established pursuant to a Trust Deed dated 26 July 2011, Depreciation 22,220 17,492 grants, including the Memorandum of Understanding. with Australian Cricketers’ Association Player Hardship To this extent a contingent liability exists reflecting the Fund Pty Ltd ABN 97 443 607 582 (the Trustee) (a wholly Increase in trade and other receivables (912,866) (639,741) requirement for these funds to be utilised to assist the owned subsidiary of ACA) as trustee. Current share CA, State and Rookie contracted players and other ACA capital of the PHF Trust Fund is 10 Ordinary Shares Decrease/(Increase) in prepayments 27,141 (142,944) members prepare for life after cricket. valued at $10 wholly owned by the Australian Cricketers’ Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables 503,092 (317,696) The monies received in respect of the Past Player Game Association Incorporated. and Personal Development Fund are to be used for the The trustee for the PHF Trust Fund was endorsed as a (Decrease)/Increase in deferred revenue (777,561) 9,369,503 express purpose of meeting the terms of the agreements Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office governing the grants, including the Memorandum of from 26 July 2011. Where previously, ACA had directed Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 112,722 (54,199) Understanding. To this extent a contingent liability exists that donations be made to the pre-existing Player Hardship reflecting the requirement for these funds to be utilised Fund held by ACA, following the establishment of the PHF Increase in ACRA entitlements 449,387 - to support and benefit past player members as well as Trust Fund, ACA advised that donations should be directed utilising the knowledge, skill and passion of the ACA to the PHF Trust Fund. NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 3,999,840 8,604,339 membership to develop and grow the game and its players. 19. Events After Balance Date The monies received in respect of the Player Partnership Fund are to be used for the express purpose of meeting the There has not arisen in the interval between the end of 13. AUDITORS REMUNERATION 2019 $ 2018 $ terms of the agreements governing the grants, including the financial year and the date of this financial statement any transaction or event of a material nature that would Audit of the financial report 19,500 15,500 the Memorandum of Understanding. To this extent a contingent liability exists reflecting the requirement for require amendment to or disclosure in the financial 19,500 15,500 these funds to be utilised for the betterment of the game statements for the year ended 30 June 2019. of cricket. The guiding principle is that funds are used to build enduring initiatives and programs that benefit ACA 20. Funding of Various Activities 14. CRICKET AUSTRALIA (“CA”) GRANTS members and the game of cricket in general. The ACA receives funding revenue both for its ongoing operations and for specific programs. The specific The monies received for the Players Hardship Fund are The funding received from CA, including funding received for ACRA, is made pursuant to the terms of various agreements, programs for which the ACA is responsible are as follows: including the Memorandum of Understanding between CA and ACA. These contributions are recognised as revenue on an to be used for the express purposes of providing financial accruals basis. support to ACA members and their families. The monies - Professional Development: funding is received from received for the Youth Development Fund are to be used Cricket Australia (“CA”) and the Player Payment Pool to for the express purposes of providing scholarship and assist the CA, State and Rookie contracted players and training programs. To this extent a contingent liability 15. AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS’ RETIREMENT ACCOUNT OPERATING EXPENSES other ACA members prepare for life after cricket. also exists for both the PHF and the YDF reflecting the - Past Player Game and Personal Development: funding The ACA took over ownership and control of the Australian Cricketers’ Retirement Account (ACRA) from Cricket requirements for these funds to be utilised for specific purposes. is received from the Player Payment Pool to support Australia on 1 November 2018. and benefit past player members as well as utilising the Bank guarantees in relation to the premises lease are in Expenses in relation to ACRA reflect the accrued entitlements due to be paid to players in accordance with Article 18 of knowledge, skill and passion of the ACA membership to place as at 30 June 2019 amounting to $40,117 (2018 the MOU and the ACRA Rules, as well as the ongoing administrative requirements of the Account. develop and grow the game and its players $40,117).

52 FInancial Statements Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2018-2019 53 - Player Partnership Fund: funding is received from the Player Payment Pool to be used for the betterment of the game of Statement By The Executive Committee cricket. The guiding principle as directed by the players is that funds are used to build enduring initiatives and programs that benefit ACA members and the game of cricket in general. In the opinion of the Executive Committee, the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto: - Youth Development Fund: the monies received for the Youth Development Fund are to be used for the express purposes of providing scholarship and training programs. 1. (a) present fairly the financial position of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. as at 30 June 2019 and the results of the Association for the year ended on that date; and - Player Hardship Fund: the monies received from fundraising activities for the Player Hardship fund are to be used for the express purpose of providing support to ACA members and their families in times of genuine hardship. (b) have been prepared and presented in accordance with Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other mandatory professional requirements and the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985; - Player Hardship Gift Fund: the trustee for this fund was endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office and as such donations received are to be distributed in accordance with the guidelines as set out in the Trust Deed. 2. The Executive Committee has reasonable grounds to believe that the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. 21. Business Combinations The Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. (“ACA”) and Cricket Australia (“CA”) agreed that the ACA would take over ownership, management and control of the Australian Cricketers’ Retirement Account (“ACRA”) from 1 November 2018 per The Executive Statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Committee and is signed for and on behalf Article 18.2(b) of the Memorandum of Understanding. of the Executive Committee by: At this time, an amount of $54,863,147 was transferred from CA to the ACA. The payment represented the aggregate of each individual players ACRA benefits at 1 November 2018 of $51,375,964 and the retained ACRA surplus of $3,487,183 G. Dyer

N. Maxwell Details of the acquisition are as follows:

FAIR VALUE ($) 31 October 2019

Consideration paid - Sydney

Net assets acquired

Cash and cash equivalents 54,863,147 Report Of The Executive Committee Member entitlements (51,375,964)

GAIN ON BUSINESS ACQUISITION 3,487,183 The Executive Committee states, in accordance with Section 35 (5) of the Associations Incorporations Act 1985 (SA), that during the financial year to which the accounts relate:

1. (a) no officer of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. (“Association”); The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. (b) no firm of which an officer is a member; and On the acquisition of a business, the consolidated entity assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the (c) no body corporate in which the officer has a substantial interest, acquisition-date. has received or become entitled to receive a benefit as a result of a contract between the officer, firm or body corporate The difference between the acquisition-date fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and the fair value of the and the Association, except for the remuneration received by the Chief Executive Officer of the Association, whose level of consideration transferred is recognised as goodwill. If the consideration transferred is less than the fair value of the remuneration has been approved by the Executive Committee; identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised as a gain directly in profit or loss by the acquirer on the acquisition-date. 2. no officer of the Association has received directly or indirectly from the Association any payment or other benefit of pecuniary value. 22. Principles Of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate all of the assets, liabilities and results of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. (“the parent”) and Australian Cricketers Retirement Account (“the subsidiary”). Subsidiaries are entities the Signed in accordance with the resolution of the Executive Committee. parent controls. The parent controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. G. Dyer From 1 November 2018, the parent obtained 100% control of the Australian Cricketers Retirement Account. N. Maxwell The assets, liabilities and results of its subsidiary are fully consolidated into the financial statements of the group from the date on which control is obtained by the group. Where relevant, intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains or losses on transactions between group entities are fully eliminated on consolidation. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have 31 October 2019 been changed and adjustments made where necessary to ensure uniformity of the accounting policies adopted by the group. Sydney

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