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President: Bruce (Gunna) Nicholas Phone: 9759 7922 Mob 0419 486 622 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mark Thornhill Phone: 9587 3996 Mob 0467 088 754 Email: [email protected] W.A. Scammell Reserve Guest Rd South Oakleigh 3167 Victoria Australia 0395704874 www.krushers.com ISSUE #2 - SEPTEMBER ‘13 THE JUNIOR PREZ SEZ Sure looks and feels like the cricket season is here. Football at Scammell has finished and the juniors are at the nets training; it can’t be long now! Turnout for training has been consistently good for both seniors and juniors with the U/11’s surpassing initial expectations, so much so that we are pushing to get enough numbers to fill a second team! Anyone that knows any boys or girls who would love to play cricket, please contact me. Coaches for the junior teams have been finalised and I would very much like to thank the following who have committed their time to coach the juniors: U/11 – Nick Murphy U/13 – Sharik Shaikah U/15 – Gunna U/17 – Michael Prins / James Cooke Those who haven’t made it down to training yet, we are looking forward to seeing you over the next couple of weeks to start getting ready for the season which is only a few weeks away (see training details below). As you will see from the social update we have many events throughout the season and we are looking forward to seeing everyone coming down and supporting the club. Looking forward to a fun and successful season both on and off the ground. Cheers Shane ESOCC Junior President (Go KRUSHERS) *********************************************************************************************** 2nd REGISTRATION DAY: SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 10am – 12 noon @ Scammell Reserve FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS *********************************************************************************************** The Club President Bruce “Gunna” Nicholas and our Junior President Shane Trewin are sharing the Prez Sez section and will post something in alternate issues of KK. The Club’s newsletter is a work in progress. There is no exact science to this but we’re hoping the news is reaching all our members. Please don’t be shy in emailing anything you would like in the Krusher Khronicle. We could even have a section “Have Your Say”. Please send to me via email: [email protected] any news such as family/personal milestones, celebrations, sporting achievements, announcements, tips, etc. There is a range of merchandise ranging from playing/training gear to stubby holders/coffee mugs. Please contact Melissa Everett or any of the committee members. A new item to be seen in our newsletter will be “Player Profile” – and we are starting with 2 senior leaders for the 2013/14 season: Evan Radchenko – Club Captain & 1st XI Sunday Captain and Andrew Weymouth 2nd XI Sunday Captain. EVAN RADCHENKO: Where did you play junior cricket? ER: My junior cricket was with Emmanuel in the U/14's which I played half a season and played two years in the U/16's. How I started at the club is a funny story, I was playing at the nets in Keeley Park when a gentleman who introduced himself as "Gunna" asked if I was keen to play and the rest is history as they say!! What is your specialty? Bat, bowl, keeper, etc ER: I would consider myself an all rounder but the last couple of seasons I've started to bowl a little less and concentrated a little more on my batting. What cricketer do you admire most and why? ER: I've got a few, as a young kid my favourite player was Dean Jones. I enjoyed his aggressive batting, his exceptional fielding and hard to pinpoint an exact reason apart from wanting to turn the TV on to watch him play. My other two idols were Shane Warne (not off the field) and Matthew Hayden. Shane Warne changed the game, the way he spun the ball and bowled Australia to victory on so many occasions encouraged me as a youngster to take up leg spin bowling. He made spin bowling an important part of cricket again. Matthew Hayden was dropped from the Australian side on 2 or 3 occasions and never gave up, he showed determination and grit that got everything out of him he possibly could and I admired him for that. He will always be one of the greatest left hander’s to play for Australia and watching him over the years I worked hard on my own batting to play the shots he did. What is your pre-match routine? ER: I like to be at the ground early. I inspect the pitch and the surroundings for a good 15 minutes and then like to relax for a little bit and start chatting to the players and what my thoughts are of the up coming day. I then sit in the rooms quietly and start to focus before heading out onto the ground for a stretch before the start of play. What is your fab cricket moment? ER: I've got a couple but the first is being involved in 5 premierships (1 as captain and 1 as vice-captain) and the second was making my first hundred which turned into the clubs highest score of 164 and what made it even more pleasing apart from winning the game was making it at Scammell with my dad and brother watching on. What is your ultimate cricket fantasy? ER: I'm sure mine would be similar to most others and that would be to walk out onto the MCG with bat in hand ready to tackle the Poms in the Ashes on the Boxing Day Test. What other sports do you play? ER: I try and shoot a few hoops when I get the chance or golf with family and friends. How long have you been at E.S.O.C.C.? ER: I've been associated with the club for nearly 20 years of which I have played 16 seasons. What advice would you give to our club's U11's through to U17's players? ER: Most important would be to have fun and enjoy your cricket. You won't get the best out of yourself if you're not enjoying being out there. Cricket is a unique sport and to stand in the field when it's 40 degrees can be tough but we do it cause we enjoy it and love the game. Secondly, don't be afraid to ask questions, whether it's your coach or one of the senior players, you never stop learning and learning comes from being shown. Thirdly, respecting officials. There will be many occasions in your cricketing careers where you will get a bad decision, it's a gentleman’s game and you accept the decision and politely walk off the ground. Umpiring decisions eventually even out but it's an area of the game that will always be there so accept the decisions and move on. ANDREW WEYMOUTH: Where did you play junior cricket? AW: I played my first year of junior cricket for Clayton Cricket Club in under 12’s. I then had a few years off from cricket. I recommenced my cricket career in 2008 playing for the Krushers. What is your speciality? Bat, bowl, keeper, etc AW: Bat/keeper, I used to bowl but then took up keeping a couple of seasons ago. What cricketer do you admire most and why? AW: Matthew Wade, being a fellow wicketkeeper and adopted Victorian as well. I admire the way he has gotten to where he is now by overcoming testicular cancer at a younger age and had to make a career decision between cricket and footy. What is your pre-match routine? AW: I like to chillax before a game, sit back, have a sports drink, practice my keeping/batting but I don't like being rushed. I like to have plenty of time to prepare. But now being captain there's not much time for any of that!! What is your fab cricket moment? AW: Probably the under 15’s premiership. Also winning the SDCCL wicket keeping trophy last season in my second season as a wk. What is your ultimate cricket fantasy? AW: Playing for Victoria - hitting the winning runs in a grand final on the last wicket. What other sports do you play? AW: Footy for Oakleigh Krushers. How long have you been at E.S.O.C.C.? AW: I've been at the club for 6 years so far and plenty more to come! What advice would you give to our club's U11's through to U17's players? AW: Practice, have fun and listen to your coach. Who will be in the next issue of KK?? TRAINING: Everyone should be aware cricket training has already started – not just for U17’s and seniors but for U11’s, U13’s and U15’s. Training is held at Scammell Reserve. Please check below for your training schedule: U11’s and U13’s - TUESDAY NIGHTS at 4.30pm – finishing time depending on coach U15’S and U17’s - THURSDAY NIGHTS at 4.30pm – finishing time depending on coach 2nd REGISTRATION DAY: SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 10am – 12 noon @ Scammell Reserve ******************* FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS***************** REGISTRATION FEES SEASON 2013 – 14 JUNIOR FEES: $130 – 1ST Child $110 – each other Child * Registration includes own training top (blue) * New players receive a club playing top & cap & OWN training top (blue) Training tops MUST be worn to all training sessions. SENIOR FEES: $130.00 with training top + Daily price $15/day turf or $10/day synthetic PLEASE NOTE: If you bring a new sponsor into the club 10% of the sponsorship value will come off your subs (up to maximum of your subs).