O c t o b e r 2 0 2 0 CROCS CHRONICLE I s s u e 2 T h e C o o m e r a H o p e I s l a n d C r i c k e t C l u b M o n t h l y N e w s l e t t e r

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T20 COMPETITION MEET OUR PLAYER PROFILES RECAP PRESIDENT

Our 1st grade captain Ryan Soars An interview with our club Meet 3 players from different gives a recap of the Crocs’ T20 president, Paul Graham about places in the club - an Over 40’s competition campaign. what brought him to the club, his player, a senior player and a sporting background and why he junior player. Lots of fun and supports Manly! insights WELCOME TO THE CROCS’ CHRONICLE

THE NEWSLETTER HAS A NEW NAME ! Thanks to all those who contributed to the competition to choose a new name. The name voted on by the club is THE CROCS' CHRONICLE! And the winner of the $100 Rebel Sports Voucher is BRENDAN BALL. Brendan when you get a chance - see Shannon or Lynda for your prize. We hope you enjoy it! T H E T 2 0 W R A P

R Y A N S O A R S , 1 S T G R A D E C A P T A I N

Batting Collapses, Great Bowling and A SUPER OVER!

First grade competed in the Kookaburra Cup T20 competition over 3 weekends in September. The competition was an opportunity to give some young players some first grade experience as well as an opportunity for our top line players to get some quality match practice.

Game one didn’t go as planned. After winning the toss and batting and being 0-10 off 2 balls we faltered and were bowled out for 60 odd. Our bowlers did a great job taking the game 15 overs deep with the ball but unfortunately we just didn’t have enough runs on the board. Josh Henderson, Phil Tunnicliffe, Brad Ipson and Jayden Brown did a great job with the ball.

Game two also started with winning the toss and this time we bowled first. We did a great job in restricting a strong Runaway Bay side to 105 with all the bowlers chipping in again. Hudson Izzard bagged his maiden first grade wicket in a great fielding and bowling display. Unfortunately, the horror show with the bat continued. James Klienschmidt carried the team with a brilliant half century but we fell a few runs short.

Game three was the second leg of a double header. We tweaked our batting and bowling line ups to see if that would change our luck. Surfers got off to a flyer but once again the bowlers did a great job in restricting them to 120. However, the all too familiar theme of a batting collapse happened and we fell 20 runs short.

Game four was the most exciting by far. In this game a few top players rested and the young guys stepped up. Chasing 141 for the win we managed to take the game into a super over after some quality batting from Benji Lee, Brad Ipson, Luke Eccles and great late hitting by Daz Collis. From there, Phil Tunnicliffe did the job with the ball and Benji Lee did the job with the bat. Brad Ipson was superb taking 3 for 10 off 4 overs and scoring 35.

Congratulations to club junior Mitch Radford and Hudson Izzard on the First Grade T20 debuts. On the flip side of this is the old brigade. It was great to have Brad Ipson back who only got better as the matches went on, Jimbo Martin gloving them superbly and Josh Henderson was as good as ever with the ball. We are looking forward to the one day and two day matches where we feel we will are stronger and are ready to play our best cricket. Paul Graham In his third season as club president, Paul Graham or PG as he is affectionately known as, is keen to continue the development of the club both on the field and off the field, building on the last 2 MEET THE seasons improvements. Here’s a bit of insight into our president. PRESIDENT HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ON THE COMMITTEE? This is my 4th year. 2020/21 CLUB COMMITTEE WHAT’S YOUR SPORTING BACKGROUND OTHER THAN CRICKET? I have played lots of sports from Rugby League and Union, beach volleyball, indoor cricket, Oztag and Basketball.

WHAT IS YOU BEST CRICKET MEMORY? I have 2 - playing with my son for the 1st time and coaching my son's team to the Grand Final.

MY BEST SPORT'S MEMORY? Representing my country of birth in Rugby Union

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING CRICKET? I've only been playing outdoor Cricket for 8 seasons.

TEAMS FROM OTHER SPORTS DO YOU SUPPORT? Manly Sea Eagles, Qld Reds

WHAT ARE YOU TRAINED TO DO - WORK WISE? I am a qualified Horticulturist.

FAMILY? Married with 3 kids

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU? I moved to Australia on my own at 17 I guess

WHERE DO YOU WANT THE CLUB TO BE IN 5 YEARS? I love to see our club continue to grow and strengthen on and off the field so we not only are competitive on the field but have great facilities for all to use.

THE ASPIRATIONS FOR SEASON 2020/21? I like us to have Grant approval for the net lights, have our field lights started and have locked in the monies and support for our new clubrooms. MEET YOUR CLUB MATES "PLAYER PROFILES"

RYAN SOARS 1ST GRADE CAPTAIN

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT THE CROCS? SEASON'S ASPIRATIONS FOR YOU AND FOR THE CLUB I started in the u14’s in 2000 so have been involved with the club for 20 years With the first grade squad we have on paper it will be silly to think any less than WHAT IS YOUR FIRST CRICKET MEMORY? winning the comp. Just have to pull together and we will achieve something Backyard cricket with my Dad. I think that’s where great at the end of the season. most of us start and for me that’s the best cricket that can be played. WHAT'S ONE INTERESTING THINGS THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE AT THE YOUR BEST MOMENT ON THE CRICKET FIELD FOR TEH CLUB KNOW ABOUT YOU? CLUB OR ANYWHERE? When I was a kid I went further as a rep I have had some amazing moments as both a player Touch Footballer than a cricketer! and a coach. Best moment would have to be the leader the Coomera 1st grade side at Choice Homes Oval for the first time. Very proud moment.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE NRL/AFL/A-LEAGUE /UNION TEAMS?

Massive Manly Sea Eagles Fan. Was born down there so its in my blood!

FAVOURITE CRICKETERS GROWING UP

Steve Waugh. Played to win every time and always gave his all. MEET YOUR CLUB MATES "PLAYER PROFILES"

DEREK TAN OVER 40 DIV 2 CAPTAIN

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT THE CROCS? SEASON'S ASPIRATIONS FOR YOU AND FOR THE CLUB I’ve had two stints with CHICC but my earliest association harks back to Seasons 1985/86 and A season uninterrupted by La Nina weather 1986/87. After short break to travel, embark on my patterns and global pandemics. And all career, and raise a family of 4 boys, I was head-hunted being good, a Semi Final birth for the back to the club for Season 2013/14. mighty Tighty Whities. With the squad we have this year this is a realistic ambition. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST CRICKET MEMORY? Go Crocs.

Sitting in Bay 13 at the MCG Centenary Test in 1977 - WHAT'S ONE INTERESTING THINGS with my Mum! DK Lillee taking a Michelle Pfeiffer in the THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE AT THE second digs. Aussies got home by 45 runs. CLUB KNOW ABOUT YOU?

YOUR BEST MOMENT ON THE CRICKET FIELD FOR TEH I lost my last baby tooth at 23. CLUB OR ANYWHERE? Also I coached my oldest son’s Year 6 Hitting 96 on debut for CHICC in 1985. Elsewhere, I took School Rugby Union team (2005). We were 5 outfield catches in an innings (sorry, I was playing for undefeated that year. What makes this kind Southport 1982/83). of noteworthy is I’m originally a Victorian. As a 14 year old I had a nettie with David Hookes at the I’ve never played union and do not know the Adelaide Cricket Ground. rules.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE NRL/AFL/A-LEAGUE /UNION TEAMS?

North Sydney Bears, Gold Coast Giants, South Queensland Crushers. A broken heart turned me back to my first love: Essendon AFL Club. Not a fan of the round ball. IONA College Year 6 Black (2005) Rugby Union Team

FAVOURITE CRICKETERS GROWING UP

DK Lillee, Greg Chappell…. and Wasim Bari. MEET YOUR CLUB MATES "PLAYER PROFILES"

JONTI KAMO JUNIOR PLAYER - TURF DIV 2

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT THE CROCS? SEASON'S ASPIRATIONS FOR YOU AND FOR THE CLUB I played for Runaway Bay from 2015 and then came to Coomera in 2017. My aspiration is getting enough runs or wickets to prove myself to move up the WHAT IS YOUR FIRST CRICKET MEMORY? grades.

My first cricket memory was getting my first 4 wicket WHAT'S ONE INTERESTING THINGS haul. THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE AT THE CLUB KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE NRL/AFL/A-LEAGUE /UNION TEAMS? No one knows that I'm terrified of scary movies and I basically crap my pants Favourite rugby union team - Canterbury Crusaders watching them. and of course the All Blacks.

FAVOURITE CRICKETERS GROWING UP

Brendan McCullum MEET OUR 2020/21 Senior and over 40’s captains MEET OUR 2020/21 junior coaches

Find all of our coaches from Junior Blasters to our Turf Division 2 team. Our u10s' coaches will be announced closer to their starting date as a number of teams and coaches are still to be confirmed. UPCOMING GAMES IN OCTOBER

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