V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Association

1906 – 2016

110th Annual Report, 2016

110th Annual Report

For presentation to members at the 110th Annual General Meeting 16 August, 2016

Mr A. McCarthy President Season 2015–16

VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc. Incorporated in , Registered Number A0009407F Contents Section A: Reports President’s Report...... 5 Secretary’s Report...... 7 Treasurer’s Report...... 8 Financial Statements...... 9 Badges and Accessories...... 13 Social Report...... 14 Miscellaneous Appointments...... 15 Law 43...... 16 Website...... 17 Victoria Umpiring Manager...... 18 Umpires’ Advisers...... 21 New Zealand Exchange...... 22 Representative Experiences...... 27 Social Cricket Matches...... 30 Service Recognition Award...... 32 Members’ Milestones...... 33 Farwell Morton Pavillion...... 33 Senior Level Appointments: 2015–16...... 34 Vale – Graeme Bugge...... 35 Cameron Medals...... 36 Congratulations...... 39 Photo Pages February T&D night – VCAUSA sausage sizzle...... 41 2016 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night...... 43 2016 First XI Final...... 44 Section B: Records Life Members...... 45 Presidents...... 46 Committees of Management...... 47 Annual Awards...... 49 Victorian Test Umpires...... 53 Victorian First Class Umpires...... 54 200 Club...... 57 Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires...... 59 Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers...... 62 Umpire Exchanges...... 63 Dave Elder – Life Member...... 65 R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield...... 66 Results of matches...... 67 VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records...... 68 The Ian McGregor Medal...... 71 The Keith C Butler Trophy...... 71 Senior Careers Summary...... 72 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary...... 73 VCAUSA Membership 2015–16...... 77

2 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Annual General Meeting: Agenda

16 August 2016, 7.30pm Delegates Room, Cricket Victoria, 86 Jolimont Street, Jolimont

1. Welcome – President, Mr A. McCarthy

2. Apologies

3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 109th Annual General Meeting held on 25 August, 2015

4. Presentation of 110th Annual Report – President

5. Presentation of Financial Statements for year ended 30th April 2016 (incorporated in 110th Annual Report) – Treasurer, Mr T Finlayson

6. Acceptance of 110th Annual Report (incorporating Financial Statements)

7. Election of Office Bearers and Committee of Management

8. Installation of new Office Bearers and Committee

9. Confirmation of Annual Membership Fees for 2016–17

10. Special General Business

11. Statement by President for 2016–17 and questions

12. Meeting Close

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 3 Administration

Committee of Management President Alan McCarthy Vice-President Gerry Schembri Secretary Dan Bomford Treasurer Trevor Finlayson Committee Members Kaitlyn Abrahall John Collins Luke Edwards John Richards Glenn Schache Rob Sturgeon Tony Ventura

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

4 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Section A: Reports

President’s Report

It is with great pleasure that I present my report as President of the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc. Having taken the reins from Gerry Schembri, who led the Association for the past two years, my intention was to continue his good work in promoting the interests of umpires and scorers, raising the profile of the Association, providing social opportunities for our members and ensuring that our good relationship with Cricket Victoria’s Umpiring Manager was maintained. It is for each member of our Association to determine if those intentions have been realised. I am indebted to the other members of the Executive of the Committee of Management, especially Gerry Schembri, who as immediate Past President took the role of Vice President and Social Organiser. As always he was supported throughout the season by Sylvie Schembri. During the season the functions conducted included: · the Cup Day Barbecue at Carlton Cricket Club— · the February Training and Development (T&D) with many thanks to Carlton and John McConville sausage sizzle—with thanks to John Collins and Lou Tenace · the night out at Jim’s Greek Tavern—with thanks to John Collins · the Umpires and Scorers’ Tent at the Men’s First XI Grand Final—with thanks to Glenn Schache and · the theatre night to see Georgy Girl—with thanks to family, and Trevor Finlayson Trevor and Jill Finlayson · the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night at the · the University CC Business Breakfast Veneto Club—with thanks to John & Suzanne Collins, and Gerry & Sylvie Schembri Secretary Dan Bomford ensured that the Association’s business was conducted efficiently and effectively. From pre-season letters to members, the compilation of minutes, tracking of correspondence and action items, to the preparation of the Annual Report and Annual General Meeting Dan performs his duties with precision and good humour. Treasurer Trevor Finlayson kept the financial records of the Association in good order and has already prepared a budget estimate for our visit to at Easter 2017 to defend the Crockett Shield and reclaim the Butler Trophy. Trevor also conducted the sweep at the Cup Day barbecue and edited Law 43. The production of regular issues of our magazine is a credit to Trevor’s persistence and organisation. Our Committee of Management increased in number this year with new members and new ideas. On behalf of all members of the VCAUSA I thank each of them for their time and effort. Thanks to: Kaitlyn Abrahall, Scorer Representative—helped us forge into Twitter-space and provided fresh opinions on how to connect with scorer members. John Collins—with wife Suzanne ensured that activities ran smoothly and provided excellent support for all social events. Luke Edwards—continued as our Website and Facebook supervisor and supported events and social cricket matches. John Richards—who with Rob Sturgeon arranged our match against the Mt Waverley Veterans.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 5 Glenn Schache—assisting with the Finals Tent Barbecue and consistently supporting social matches and functions. Rob Sturgeon—who with John Richards arranged our match against the Mt Waverley Veterans and supported functions. Tony Ventura—social cricket organiser who arranged matches against the Australian Cricket Society and the Mt Waverley Veterans and consistently supported functions. I wish to particularly thank the work behind the scenes of Sylvie Schembri, Bernadette Bomford, Jill Finlayson, Suzanne Collins, Jill Richards, Robbi Schache, Ruth Sturgeon, Teresa Ventura and Sue McCarthy. Without their continued support and encouragement many events would not happen. They are the unsung heroes of the VCAUSA. The Association has also been well served by our Bailhache Award winner and Badges and Accessories Officer Glenn Cumming. Glenn has supported the VCAUSA for many years and we congratulate him as a well-deserved winner of the award. Darrell Holt has continued as our Miscellaneous Appointments Officer and his ongoing support is appreciated by the Committee of Management. We encourage all umpires to pursue opportunities to umpire additional matches if they are available. The VCAUSA has provided memorabilia and gifts to visiting umpires and also to our umpires travelling overseas to present to their hosts. Milestone certificates have been prepared by our Historian Bill Ellemor and this year we presented bottles of Association port to our century makers in terms of games umpired. Bill Ellemor continues to provide valuable assistance to the VCAUSA by researching our VCA and Crockett Shield history. This year we will start our process in establishing a Hall of Fame for Victorian Umpires and Scorers. In 2016 we adopted a new approach by writing to clubs requesting that they nominate a scorer from their club who has contributed to scoring, their club, cricket and the VCAUSA. We received a number of nominations and we are pleased that Melbourne Cricket Club’s scorer, Michael Symons received the Cameron Award this year. Michael, like many club scorers, has gone above and beyond the role of scorer and has assisted the coaching staff and players by providing statistics and “wagon-wheels” to improve the performance of players and has coached other scorers in their role. The raising of the Association’s profile has been made easier by the fine photography of Damien Herft who has supported many of our functions and events. Damien’s work has gone from strength to strength and his willingness to share his talent with the VCAUSA is greatly appreciated. With Easter 2017 ahead of us it was terrific to see the debuts of a number of players in our social cricket matches—Rob Sturgeon, Rahul Mantri, Mick Nolan, Gaurav Bawa and Sudhakar Balreddygari. We look forward to their participation in future social cricket matches and the defence of the Crockett Shield. As there have been 39 contests over 78 years the importance of this competition between South Australia and Victoria should not be underestimated. Indeed, our meeting with the SACUSA in June at Penola, SA helped to re-establish ties and finalise details for the next contest. I wish to acknowledge the work of Cricket Victoria Umpiring Manager, Richard Patterson. Richard has supported the role of the VCAUSA by allowing us to address new members of the panel and make presentations and advertise events at T&D nights; writing articles for Law 43; inviting the VCAUSA to conduct a February sausage sizzle, and be involved in welcoming visiting umpires; providing a tent and drinks for our 1st XI Final barbecue; attending, providing drinks and presenting awards at our Annual Dinner. Richard was kind enough to meet with me twice during the season to discuss issues of mutual interest. Richard’s continued support is greatly appreciated and his continued commitment to exchanges with Auckland, Christchurch and Adelaide sets Victoria apart from other States. Finally, we wish to praise our umpires and scorers who have won awards, officiated in finals or first class or representative matches. We take pride in your achievements and recognise that each one of us have played a part in your success. The game of cricket is the ultimate winner. In the end it is not about what the VCAUSA can do for you. It is about what you can do for umpiring and scoring, the VCAUSA and the game that we all love.

Alan McCarthy

6 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Secretary’s Report

I advised last year that we have a way to go. We have progressed, and we can still improve and advance. There is still a way to go! We have adopted a range of fresh ideas as a result of the involvement of newer faces on the Committee. For example, different social events have continued and will be explored in an attempt to attract members to become involved socially. The Committee has decided to subscribe to the contemporary approach and will not produce a hardcopy Annual Report for every member. The default position will be softcopy only—unless a member requests a hardcopy. Contributors to this Annual Report have expressed their thanks and statements of appreciation to a range of supporters within the Report. I would like to add the following: My thanks to photographers Dorothy Bugg, Trevor Finlayson, Damian Herft, Alan McCarthy, David Meagher and Tony Medina for photos throughout the year, some of which appear in this Report. Damian’s willingness to participate has been particularly helpful. My thanks to those who have contributed content to this Annual Report, with particular thanks for the details that appear in, for example, the financials. Thanks also to those who provide relevant information and photographs throughout the year that add to Law 43 and our website. Special thanks to Richard Patterson and Peter Binns for their contributions, and to scorers for providing individual statistics and feedback. My thanks to Richard and Peter of Cricket Victoria for their ongoing support of the Association. Thank you for encouraging umpire and scorer involvement in functions such as meetings and collective social events like sausage sizzles and the team photo. The Association could not survive without Richard and Peter’s cooperation and encouragement. My thanks to Alan McCarthy, President; Gerry Schembri, Vice-President; Trevor Finlayson, Treasurer; and all the other members of the Committee and Office Bearers. I appreciate your involvement, support and capability to shoulder the workload, and bring the diversity of opinions and perspectives that the Committee and Association needs. My thanks to our Association Members for your ongoing encouragement and attendance at the functions and events that the Social Committee and Committee arrange. My thanks to the partners and families of members for bearing and persevering with those Association activities that draw our members away from their other private interests and family time. We are grateful to those members and partners who are able to attend and participate, and make all the effort worthwhile. My special thanks to the partners of the Committee and Office Bearers who contribute by organising and attending. My special thanks to Bill Ellemor for his direction and assistance with the production of our Easter Records and the Annual Report. I expect that only previous Secretaries will understand the level of contribution that Bill makes. Most of all, my thanks to members who participate, encourage and express their thanks.

Dan Bomford

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 7 Treasurer’s Report

It is my pleasure to present the financial report and associated statements for the year ended 30th April, 2016, on behalf of the Committee of Management. As of this date the Association’s cash funds totalled $15,179.59 which, when coupled with the value of Stock on Hand and the depreciated value of Items of Equipment, resulted in the Net Assets figure of $19,077.50. The details of our cash funds as are set out in the subsequent financial summary, are a CBA Cash Account (No. 00915097) of $2,902.66, a Bank Account (No. 156125593) of $2,367.40 and an Investment Deposit with the Uniting Church Ethical Enhancement Cash Trust (ARSN 610 022 985) of $9,909.53. The change to the name of this investment account by the Uniting Church was made during the past year but the account continues to operate as it has done since its establishment by the Association some years ago. I should add that in this age of electronic banking it has become most inconvenient to make electronic transactions using the Association’s long-established account with the CBA so for this reason, during this past year the Committee of Management approved the opening of an account with the Bendigo Bank, with whom electronic transactions still require a two-signature transaction, but it is not necessary for the two electronic signatories to be sitting at the one computer simultaneously. Also, given the lack of financial activity during the off-season, I should point out that a further $2,500.00 of our cash funds have been transferred into the Uniting Church Ethical Enhancement Cash Trust since 30th April. While the Uniting Church account now only accrues 2.6% p.a. interest, this is still better than can be achieved through banks for a cash account or even a term deposit. Overall, for the financial year we recorded a deficit of $2,123.14 (compared with a net surplus of $488.61 in the previous year) although on account of the timing of the 2015 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night, expenses associated with that event appear in this current financial year. Membership has been maintained at a reasonable level with the figure of 90 members (5 Associate, 9 Scorer, 61 Umpire and 15 Non-paying Life). Membership subscriptions for the year totalled $7,590 compared to $7,975 in 2014–15. Membership fees remained at $110 for an Umpire and $55 for Scorer and Associate Members. A subsidy was offered to members for the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night in April, 2016, which accounted for the overall loss on the event of $1,470.26. In November, 2015, the Association subsidised a Welcome Cup-Day Function for new members, held at the Carlton Cricket Club, to the amount of $540.04. Two Restaurant Nights— namely a Tandoori Night (23 July 2015) and Jim’s Greek Tavern (14 January 2016), the Melbourne University Cricket Club Business Breakfast at the RACV Club, Melbourne (29 January 2016) and two social cricket matches (vs ACS on 15 November 2015 and vs Mt Waverley Veterans on 14 February 2016) were subsidised by the Association for those participating, to the total amount of $1,372.19. Again the VCAUSA hosted a sausage sizzle prior to the February, CV Training and Development evening to which all members of the Association had been invited, and the Umpires’ and Scorers’ Tent on Day 2 of the 1st XI Grand Final at The , when all Premier Cricket Umpires and Scorers were served at no charge but all others in attendance were sold barbequed sausages and drinks at a most reasonable price. The net profit for the day amounted to $237.90 although our appreciation must go to Umpiring Manager, Richard Patterson, for the provision of the drinks for sale. The Annual Consumer Affairs Victoria registration fee for incorporation, amounted to $54.40.

8 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 In accord with our Rules of Incorporation, there is no need for the Association accounts to be audited, but I can report that your Committee of Management has accepted the regular Financial Reports tabled at each of its meetings throughout this past financial year. The following pages contain the annual financial statements for the VCA Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association Incorporated, for the year ended 30th April, 2016, comprising a Statement of Expenditure and Income and a Balance Sheet presenting the Associations assets at this same date. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with conventional accounting practices and the format is similar to that used in recent years.

Trevor Finlayson

Financial Statements

Detailed Income and Expenditure Statement Note This Year Last Year

Sales Sales of Stock 1,014.00 261.00 1,014.00 261.00

Less: Cost Of Goods Sold— Opening Stock 2,727.31 2,050.50 Purchases 1,565.00 671.00 Closing Stock (3,075.01) (2,727.31) 1,217.30 (5.81) Gross (Loss) Profit From Trading (203.30) 266.81

Other Income Interest Received 2 253.47 297.34 End of Season Dinner 3 1,980.00 2,306.00 Donations 97.00 157.68 Special Efforts & Fundraising 369.30 174.00 Sundry Income 64.65 – Easter 255.00 22,629.16 Membership Fees 4 7,590.00 7,975.00 Member Contributions to Events 5 1,700.00 2,052.00 12,309.42 35,591.18 12,106.12 35,857.99

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 9 Detailed Income and Expenditure Statement Note This Year Last Year

Expenses Accountancy & Auditing Fees 363.00 363.00 Annual Report 1,496.00 1,430.00 Annual Dinner & Presentation Night 6 6,079.94 3,682.71 Cricket Match Expenses 350.00 75.00 Cup Day BBQ 540.04 694.89 Depreciation 102.00 69.00 Easter Expenses 114.50 23,456.68 Secretary Honorarium 660.00 660.00 Postage & Stationery 457.86 652.34 Reimbursements 100.00 100.00 Registration Fees 54.40 51.40 Restaurant Night 1,972.19 769.00 MUCC Breakfast 750.00 1,570.00 Ryder Medal Night 190.00 – Social & Meeting Expenses 542.63 318.41 Trophies, Engraving & Certificates 121.90 107.95 Funeral & Tributes 334.88 857.00 Theatre Costs – 512.00 14,229.34 35,369.38 Net Surplus (Deficiency) (2,123.22) 488.61 Operating Surplus(Deficit) (2,123.22) 488.61 Member Funds at the beginning of the financial year 21,200.72 20,712.11 Total available for appropriation 19,077.50 21,200.72 Member Funds at the end of the financial year 19,077.50 21,200.72

10 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2016 This Year Last Year MEMBER FUNDS Retained earnings 19,077.50 21,200.72 TOTAL MEMBER FUNDS 19,077.50 21,200.72 Represented by—

CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank - CBA Acc 5097 2,902.66 14,892.10 Investment Deposit - Uniting Church Development Fund 9,909.53 2,656.41 Cash at Bank - Bendigo Bank Acc 5593 2,367.40 – Stock on Hand 3,075.01 2,727.31 Total Current Assets 18,254.60 20,275.82

Non Current Assets Fixed Assets— Plant & Equipment 1,344.90 1,344.90 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (522.00) (420.00) 822.90 924.90 Total Fixed Assets 822.90 924.90 Total Non Current Assets 822.90 924.90 Total Assets 19,077.50 21,200.72 Total Liabilities – – Net Assets 19,077.50 21,200.72

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 11 (d) Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and (e) Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower equipment are carried at cost, less where applicable, of cost and net realisable value. any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The (f) GST: Revenues, expenses and assets are depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated recognised inclusive of the amount of GST, as on a diminishing value basis over the estimated the Association is not registered or required to useful life of the entity commencing from the time be registered for GST purposes. the asset is held ready for use.

This year Last year

2. Interest Received Bank & Other Institutions 253.47 297.34 253.47 297.34

3. End of Season Dinner Current Year 1,680.00 2,160.00 Prior Year 300.00 146.00 2,306.00 3,379.00

4. Membership Fees Membership Fees – Current Year 7,590.00 7,755.00 Membership Fees – Prior Year – 110.00 Membership Fees – Next Year – 110.00 7,590.00 7,975.0

5. Member Contributions to Events Restaurants Nights 1,200.00 540.00 MUCC Breakfast 500.00 1,000.00 Theatre Night – 512.00 1,700.00 2,052.00

6. Annual Dinner & Presentation Night Current Year 3,150.26 210.00 Prior Year 2,929.68 3,472.71 6,079.94 3,682.71

Equipment Depreciation Schedule

Opening Closing Purchase Original Depreciation Written Written Description (Disposal) Date Cost Rate Dow n Value Dow n Value Cricket equipment 01/05/2008 707.00 10% 375.00 337.50 Cricket Kit 01/01/2011 142.00 10% 90.00 81.00 Cricket Kit Bag 01/02/2012 90.00 10% 64.00 57.60 Cricket Playing Kit 01/02/2015 306.00 10% 299.00 269.10 First Aid Kit 01/03/2015 100.00 20% 97.00 77.60 1,345.00 925.00 822.80

12 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Badges and Accessories

The highlight of the season for this report was the launch of the new VCAUSA polo shirts. Thanks to the splendid work of John Collins, a new shirt was designed and purchased. The fifty new polo shirts were delivered for the start of the season and twenty were sold to members through the season. A number of other items (mainly bottles of port and VCAUSA ties) were sold during the season. Sales for the 12 months under review totalled $822.00. Merchandise was provided to the umpires who travelled to New Zealand and as gifts to the NZ umpires who visited Melbourne. A quantity of VCAUSA caps, coffee mugs, stubby holders and bottles of port were used as give aways and prizes at various VCAUSA events. The VCAUSA continues to hold large stocks of jumpers (both blue and cream), chambray shirts and bottles of port. Efforts will again be made during the coming year to sell as much of the old stock as possible. My thanks to the VCAUSA Committee, especially Trevor Finlayson and Gerry Schembri, for their advice and guidance.

Glenn Cumming

Stock of Badges and Accessories as at 30th April 2016

No. Value No. Value JimPhillips Medal 5 – * VCAUSA Dave Elder Medal 5 – * Blue Jumper 9 $9.00 Ron Wright Medal 5 – * Cream Jumper 3 $3.00 Andy Barlow Medal 5 – * Chambray Shirt 17 $17.00 Cameron Medal 5 – * 1st XI Polo Shirt 23 $23.00 McGregor Medal 9 – * Centenary Polo Shirt 13 $13.00 Total Value of VCAUSA Stock $3,053.01 Socks (Black) 11 $11.00 Tie 1 $9.75 VCAUA Tie Bar 20 $20.00 Cream Jumper 7 $7.00 Cuff Link 2 $2.00 Maroon Jumper 1 $1.00 Spike Adjuster 3 $3.00 Navy Blue Polo Shirt 1 $1.00 Pocket Badge (White) 5 $5.00 Lapel Pin 5 $5.00 Key Ring 3 $3.00 Shirt/Coat Badge 8 $8.00 Cap 5 $5.00 Total Value of VCAUA Stock $22.00 Centenary Port 195 $487.50 Total Value of All Stock $3,075.01 Ties - 2013 New Style 36 $792.00 * Although the Annual Award and Easter Caps - 2015 Purchase Player of the Match Medals have no 33 $442.86 monetary value, they have been listed to Coffee Mugs, Easter 2015 12 $165.60 identify them as VCAUSA stock which will need to be replenished from time to time Stubby Holders, Easter 2015 22 $102.30 VCAUSA Polo Shirts 2015 30 $939.00

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 13 Social Report

An important aspect of VCAUSA membership is meeting with fellow umpire and scorer colleagues and their family members outside of formal Cricket Victoria matches and training sessions. During the 2015–16 season, the committee decided to organise various low cost social events in an attempt to give value to members and in the process enhance friendships and support across the membership. The social calendar began with the traditional free Melbourne cup day BBQ again held at the Carlton Cricket Club rooms. All those who attended had an entertaining afternoon with Cup sweeps, cricket conversations and plenty of food and drink the order of the day. Many thanks to those ladies who provided the nibbles, salads, bread, deserts and fruit platters etc. I would like to especially acknowledge the Carlton administration manager, John McConville for his help in securing the venue and John Collins for doing such an excellent job with the cooking duties. In January, a group of 25 members attended a fun mid-week restaurant night at Jim’s Greek Tavern, Collingwood where the plates kept coming all night and plenty of laughs were heard. Also that month a group of 10 umpires and scorers filled a table at the annual Melbourne University CC Business Breakfast held at the RACV Club in Bourke Street, Melbourne where the guest speakers were James Sutherland, Chris Rogers and Jess Jonassen. Both these social events were subsidised by the VCAUSA. In early February the VCAUSA again organised a free sausage sizzle evening prior to the CV Training & Development session that also featured the NZ exchange umpires Kim Cotton and Adrian West. Later that month, a small group of members attended the theatre production of Georgy Girl, the Seekers Musical, an event organised by Trevor Finlayson. The Umpires and Scorer’s Tent and BBQ lunch, a joint initiative of Richard Patterson and the VCAUSA was again held on the Saturday of the First XI Grand Final at the soon to be re-developed Junction Oval and allowed around 40 colleagues to meet and chew the fat whilst watching the season finale. Our flagship social event, the end of season presentation dinner was held on 22nd April 2016 at the Veneto Club Bulleen. The guest speaker this year was former AFL Final field umpire, Stephen McBurney and a great night was held by all those who attended. My congratulations to all the award winners and a special note of thanks to John and Suzanne Collins who stepped in while I was overseas to finalise all the last minute arrangements. I have not mentioned the two social cricket matches that occurred during the season as they will be covered elsewhere in this report. Finally a special thank you to my wife, Sylvie for all her assistance in helping me organise this season’s social calendar.

Gerry Schembri

14 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Miscellaneous Appointments

Requests were received seeking umpires to officiate in matches from various cricket organisations. For the first time, the total number of umpiring appointments made in 2015–16 exceeded 500, with October/November and February/March peak periods due to the schools competitions. Schools issue the majority of requests, usually mid-week fixtures. Rain or excessive heat caused few disruptions to matches played mid-week. The bulk of requests for umpires originated from the following: • Associated Catholic Colleges • MCC Club XI (23 teams) • Association of Co-Educational Schools • School Sport Victoria • Crusaders Cricket (Schools program, Foundation • Marist Brothers interstate Carnival and Veterans) The Associated Co-Educational Schools again sought appointments with full rounds of matches each Tuesday and Thursday during Terms 1 and 4 and Wednesdays in Term 1. The MCC Club XI competition, with 3 Divisions requires umpires each weekend with matches scheduled for both Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to supplying umpires to the above organizations, our advice was sought on improving the playing rules for the above competitions. The assistance from a small group of umpires from the Cricket Victoria panel was appreciated. Umpires were required to officiate in several competitions, all with variations in playing rules and playing conditions. This requires a professional attitude and the schools particularly, appreciated the efforts of our umpires. To fill all requests, we also utilized the services of umpires from suburban Cricket Associations as the number of matches far exceeded availability of current and former Cricket Victoria panel umpires. Swan Richards, Crusaders Cricket, David Talalla, convenor of MCC Club XI and Sports Co-ordinators from many of our client schools expressed satisfaction with the umpiring provided by the Miscellaneous Appointments program.

Darrell Holt

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 15 Law 43

It is my pleasure to present this report to the Association. Volume 22 of Law 43 for the 2015–16 season comprised six issues from September to March, excepting January. In an effort to preserve Australian trees, each of these issues was published as an email attachment one day or so prior to the respective CV Training and Development (T&D) night, with only a required minimum of about 10 hard copies being printed and posted to those members who do not have email or who specifically requested a hard copy. Each issue was emailed to the whole of the CV Panel by Umpiring Manager, Richard Patterson, while issues were either emailed or posted to all other Association members by our Honorary Secretary, Dan Bomford. We were grateful to Richard for this suggestion, which, I should like to think, resulted in a wider readership of the newsletter, rather than the situation of recent years where many hard copies would be left lying in the Morton Pavilion following each T&D evening. All readers of Law 43 were given the opportunity (via the From the Editor column in the September 2015 issue), to request a hard copy in the future, should they prefer that rather than the electronic copy. But given that there were no such requests, one assumes that members were perfectly happy with this new distribution arrangement. I must acknowledge the various contributors of both the regular columns and the occasional articles which I received throughout the season. In the latter category I include thanks to Matt Robertson, Noel Grant, Kaitlyn Abrahall, Tony Ward, David Shepard, John Ward, Alan McCarthy, Cain Kemp (SACUSA), Stephen Pitts, Luke Edwards, Richard Harrison, Francesco Fabris, Glenn Schache and Russell Hubbard. It was pleasing to be able to continue the column, Macca’s Book Review, throughout this season, commenced in the last issue of Volume 21, thanks to an initiative from Alan McCarthy. I should like to encourage any regular book readers to submit a Book Review which need not necessarily be based on a cricket book. The regular column, And From the President alternated between The Pres (Alan McCarthy) and his Vice (Gerry Schembri) while From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager always contained some food for thought. I am also grateful to Darrell Holt for continually forwarding to me the cricket newsletter, Playing the Game, from which interesting items can be reproduced. Following the production of each issue, the relevant file has been immediately available on the Association website, thanks to Gerry Schembri. While I have no knowledge of the readership of the web-based copy, it would be nice to think that this outlet gives our Association some additional exposure to an anonymous readership interested in aspects cricket both in Victoria and elsewhere.

Trevor Finlayson

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th Cricket History being created in Adelaide (28 November, 2015) (Picture courtesy of Lynton Donisthorpe (SACUSA)). (See Editorial, page 4, for details)

John Collins’ 400th Premier Match (See page 8 for details.)

In This Issue: (L R) Ned Shannon, Matthew Robertson, Liam O’Connor, Matthew Foy, Liam Bennett, From the Editor Rohan Simpson, Jared Gibbs, Kiefer Peries, Alex Cann, Jamin Barren-Toop, Niraj De Silva (behind), Aaron McIllroy (c), John Collins, Trevor Finlayson, Chris Millard (c), Brayden Tracey, The NZ Exchange: (L R) Adrian West, Alan McCarthy …And the Vice-President Sam Connop and Lucien Bienvenu. (Photograph courtesy of Graeme Gibbs) and Kim Cotton during the February, T & D Night. From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager (See page 6 for details.) → L R: Hayden Bruce (Match Referee) with Umpires John Ward, and Ward thinks, “It’s time to wear helmets” Patrick Gustard during the 2015 Caribbean Premier League T20 Competition In This Issue: In This Issue: Some Recent Milestones (see article, page 11, for details) From the Editor From the Editor Indian Opener Fined for Dissent but Skipper Escapes …And the President …And the Vice-President Winning “Art Work” from the Butler Trophy, Easter, 2015 In This Issue: Planning for the Crockett Shield, 2017 – The Mission Continues From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager (see “From the Editor”, page 4, for details) • From the Editor Exchange of Cultures – South Australia and Victoria th John Collins’ 400 Premier Match Blind Cricket Championships • …And the President Macca’s Book Review In This Issue: Under 18 National Women’s Championships Lesson Learnt – “The impact of an unintentional call of an • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager Notice for Restaurant Night • From the Editor Hot and Bothered unintentional short run” • Taxi Disrupts Game in Protest after a Six Smashes Windscreen • …And the President Meet our New Panel Members Macca’s Book Review The Pope Doesn’t Umpire Sport • Advanced Notice for Theatre Night • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager Match Officials for US All-Star Series Yet to be Named CV – New Zealand Exchange – January, 2016 A Streaker Invades a Premier Cricket Field • The Pleasures of Pathway Cricket • Australian Women Win “” Bundalaguah CC (cont’d) ‘Mankading’ Incident Again Gets Air Time • VCAUSA Calendar Planning for the 2017 Crockett Shield – The Mission Continues • How to Manage “Big Merv” Senior State Umpire Officials Meet with CA Umpire Coach VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter • John Ward in the West Indies Macca’s Book Review • Meet your Committee of Management for 2015-16 Vol. 22 No. 4, 2015-2016 season • Cricket Should be an Olympic Sport VCAUSA Calendar • 2015 Australian Masters’ & Junior Indoor Championships • • President’s “Holiday Snap” Report from Cup Day VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter • Macca’s Book Review • Macca’s Book Review Vol. 22 No. 5, 2015-2016 season Vol. 22 No. 6, 2015-2016 season VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Page 1 Page 1 Page 1 Vol. 22 No.1, 2015-2016 season Vol. 22 No. 3, 2015-2016 season

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The current addresses: Website: http://vcausa.vic.cricket.com.au/ Facebook: Victorian Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association Twitter: @_vcausa Season 2015–16 saw us consolidate on a lot of things we’ve been wanting to achieve with our Social Media over the past few years. Gerry Schembri has done an amazing job in maintaining and keeping our website as up to date as possible for our members. If you have chance, please take a look as we have everything—Law 43, Annual Reports and our upcoming events. Our Facebook Page has progressed to 267 people liking our page and as mentioned previously, these range from people not only within our own ranks, but umpires from other States and from some of our local club competitions. This year we had a great response from people in regards to the sharing of ‘The Umpires Verdict’ featuring our National Panel Umpires and the announcement of our finals panel.

Twitter - @_vcausa This past season we launched the VCAUSA Twitter Account and currently we have 21 people following us. Kaitlyn Abrahall has done an excellent job in setting up our account and in posting all of our tweets so far. For someone who doesn’t use and has limited knowledge about Twitter, one challenge moving forward with Kaitlyn leaving us, is firstly learning how to use it and secondly finding a way in which we can use it as an effective communication tool for our members. I would like to finish by thanking all of those people who have contributed and provided photos for us to use throughout the year—a special mention to our VCAUSA photographer Damian Herft. I would also like to thank Kaitlyn Abrahall for all the work she has put into our Twitter account and Gerry Schembri for all his hard work and effort on the Website this past season.

Luke Edwards

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 17 Cricket Victoria Umpiring Manager

Premier Cricket There were 8 new members invited to join the CV Premier Cricket Umpires’ Panel for 2015–16 which kept our number of umpires for the season at 97. As per previous years there were some availability issues that impacted upon the appointments, however even with appointments and these availability issues we were able to cover all matches with two umpires from within the CV Panel. Several members stood in two games per week to assist in the coverage of all games and their assistance is greatly appreciated. MyCricket was again used for the administration of the Umpiring Panel. The information captured on MyCricket provided data for weekly Umpire Manager’s coaching comments and end of season reviews. These reviews reflected the Captains’ assessments and comments along with details of games umpired for the year and an overall total of matches officiated in each grade. The Mentor panel was again in full use this season. The panel which consisted of Darrell Holt, Eric Kelly, Russell Turner, John Collins, Colin Hall, Dennis Garde, Paul Baleisa and Graeme Lloyd provided positive feedback to their partners during the year. The feedback was provided individually and detailed reports were submitted to the Umpiring Department after each match. The practice of selection on merit continued during this season. There was significant movement within the panels this season and this required continually refreshing our Umpiring Panel. Of the new umpires appointed this year six were appointed to Finals Panels and one new member went on to officiate in the 4th eleven Grand Final. During the season 7 members: Greg Azzopardi, Sudhakar Balreddygari, Nick Ferns, Jason Leonard-Scott, David Lowe, George Vajda and Jason Whalley all debuted in the first eleven. Congratulations to Paul Baleisa, who received the Service to Umpiring recognition at the Premier Cricket Awards.

National Umpiring Panel Cricket Australia selected the following Victorian umpires to the National Umpiring Panel this season: Ash Barrow, , Geoff Joshua and John Ward stood in multiple First Class matches as well as Matador Cup and KFC Big Bash League. Phillip Gillespie was added to the Cricket Australia National Umpires Panel and along with appointments in Matador Cup and Sheffield Sheild he debuted in the KFC Big Bash in December. John Ward stood in the Matador Cup Final as well as being appointed as 3rd umpire to the Sheffield Shield final. He was also appointed to a series of One Day International matches between Australia, India and West Indies. Geoff Joshua was appointed as 3rd umpire for both the Matador and BBL finals.

18 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Ashley Barrow and Shawn Craig officiated in the first WBBL final at the MCG. Cricket Victoria nominated a five-man State Panel comprising Ange Sammartino, David Shepard, Dale Ireland, Stephen Brne and Daryl Brigham who were all selected across Toyota Futures League, WNCL and WBBL matches. They also completed duties as 4th umpire at Melbourne-based KFC Big Bash League matches. David Shepard, Stephen Brne and Dale Ireland also attended the U19 National Championships in Adelaide. Daryl Brigham represented Victoria at the U17 Championships in Brisbane and was awarded the Final for this competition. Luke Edwards and Nick Ferns represented Victoria at the U18 Female Championships and U15 School Championships respectively.

New Zealand Exchange Francesco Fabris and Vinnie Borg represented Cricket Victoria in Christchurch and Auckland respectively. It is expected that both umpires will benefit from the experience in the seasons to come. In exchange, Adrian West and Kim Cotton both performed well in the matches they were appointed to including Premier Cricket and Country Week fixtures.

Cricket Victoria Panel Training and Development A number of training and development nights were held throughout the season with the sessions focusing on Premier Cricket and matters arising from matches. Along with the personal development of umpires there was training on the specific demands of the various forms of matches played within CV.

VCAUSA Once again the VCAUSA cooked up a storm on the BBQ at the February meeting. The masterchefs once again cooked approximately 200 sausages for all. Our New Zealand exchange umpires Kim Cotton and Adrian West attended this meeting and were thankful for not only the food but also the welcoming atmosphere they received from the whole panel. The Grand Final tent was again in operation at the 1st XI Grand Final. Even though the first day of the final was during Easter there were many umpires who attended the tent and again partook of the masterchef’s sausages. The continued relationship which CV has with the VCAUSA is certainly appreciated by myself and I enjoy working with Alan and the committee of the VCAUSA.

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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 19 Seminar (SINS) A two day Umpires’ Seminar was conducted at the Junction Oval in late September. The opening day was for new umpires to the CV Premier Cricket Panel. It covered administrative issues and outlined expectations. The second day was used for the full CV Premier Panel.

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

CA National Umpires Accreditation

Representational Officiating – Level 2 Accreditation continues to be well accepted throughout the State. There are currently 2,400 Level 2 accredited umpires throughout Victoria. The Cricket Victoria Board and Premier Cricket Management Team fully support the accreditation process and it remains mandatory for CV Panel Umpires. Re-accreditation has commenced and will continue as the 4-year accreditation cycle rolls around.

Community Officiating – Level 1 After the introduction of the online Community Accreditation program by Cricket Australia in July 2015, 238 participants completed the online portion of the Community Accreditation. Of this 238, some 129 have been accredited as Community Officials. These community officials are introduced to local associations to begin their umpiring careers.

Richard Patterson

20 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Umpires’ Advisers

The following Cricket Victoria umpires acted as Advisers for the Cricket Associations listed below during the 2015–16 season:

Metropolitan Associations: Dandenong District Cricket Association Dale Ireland (VCAUSA member) Tony Medina (VCAUSA member) —changeover mid-season Eastern Cricket Association Dan Bomford (VCAUSA member) Gisborne District Cricket Association Chris Allan (VCAUSA member) Mercantile Cricket Association Paul Baleisa (VCAUSA member) Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association Jason Leonard-Scott (VCAUSA member) North West Metro Cricket Association Darrell Holt (VCAUSA member) Eric Kelly (VCAUSA member) Ringwood District Cricket Association Graeme Lloyd Williamstown District Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

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

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 21 New Zealand Exchange

Christchurch Exchange – January, 2016 On Friday, 8th January, at 6am, I headed off to Christchurch, New Zealand, to carry on the great tradition we have with Canterbury Cricket of exchanging umpires. It’s a great opportunity for us to experience umpiring in a different climate and different playing conditions. I was greeted at the airport by the great man from Canterbury Cricket, Antony Scott. He dropped me off at my hotel and said he would pick me up that evening for a BBQ at his place, to meet some of the other umpires. A lovely evening was indeed spent with four other umpires, talking about cricket in both countries, as well as some of the upcoming matches and with whom I would be standing. On to my first day of Premier Cricket which comprised 2 x T20 matches at Caddick Park between Lancaster Park, Woolston and Old Boys’ Collegians. I stood with former ICC umpire Garry Baxter who is famous for giving Ricky Pointing out, caught behind off his helmet at Eden Park many years ago. (No DRS in those days.) He told me Ricky never forgave him! I actually remember that incident, watching it on TV. LPW 3/125 defeated Old Boys’ 124. The second game was between LPW and Burnside West Uni who caused a bit of an upset and defeated LPW who were bowled out for 81. Burnside West Uni made 105. I was paired with Kim, who came to us in February as part of their exchange—a very good umpire. On the Sunday I was taken to the famous Willow’s Cricket Ground by Antony, where we watched a bit of a game going on at the time and were invited to stay for lunch which was excellent. I also met the owner, Mr. Michael Dormer, who took me through his amazing cricket memorabilia rooms. It reminded me of a typical English country setting. He was very interesting to talk to about cricket. From there we travelled down to Canterbury Country Ground where we had a look around, again another very English type of setting. The next two days were spent umpiring a match between Canterbury U/19 vs NSW Northern Country who were on tour. They were playing in a Hawke Cup Eliminator Match. A 10.30am start, to 6.30pm with a minimum of 110 overs! We actually got 126 overs bowled in the day, with both teams utilizing their slow bowlers. Day 1, Canterbury declared after 75 overs at 7/368 and NSW were 2/162 at stumps. On day 2, NSW continued to grind away and after 57 overs, passed the Canterbury score. As the pitch was flat, and the outfield fast there was never going to be an outright result, so we called it off at about 3.00pm. Wednesday was a day off, so I did all the touristy things which included visiting the Quake museum, the Gondola, as well as calling into Hagley Park and watching an hour of domestic cricket—Canterbury vs Auckland. The same ground where Australia would play the Blackcaps in late Feb. Thursday was back on the park umpiring a match between a West Indian combined school team, against the local top school St Andrews, in a one-day game which was played under two-day playing conditions, but was still a 50 over match. Go Figure!! The West Indies were just too big, too strong, and too fast, and although not batting too well making 152, bowled St Andrews out for 51 in 27 overs. They never stopped talking and singing while bowling, and had some interesting chants between deliveries. Friday was another day off and I caught up with some Aussie people I knew over there and had a great fun day. Saturday 16th January was my final day on the ground. I woke up to lots of rain, we would have got the SMS from Binnsy at 8.30am advising that all matches had been called off. But not here. We went to the ground at Burwood Park and I couldn’t believe how small the ground was. On one ground, the boundary was four meters past the 30 meter

22 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 circle on the straight hit. It was a mini version of Eden Park. You couldn’t tell if the man was in the circle or was on the boundary, but the locals are used to it. It was all pretty wet and the decision was made to cancel the first match and reassess at 1.00pm to see if we could get the second T20 away at about 4.00pm. We had a lot of waiting around drinking coffee and chatting. When 1.00pm arrived, no one seemed to want to make any calls. Lots of phone calls to other grounds didn’t make the job easier. Finally, after much discussion with the captains about playing conditions, we decided to start at 2.45pm. Then all of a sudden all the other games decided to start around the same time as well. All other associations had been called off earlier in the day. So, East Christchurch played Burnside West Uni with Burnside making only 113, but they bowled very well and held their catches to cause an upset by bowling East out for 99. Following the game Antony had kindly organized a farewell dinner for me with umpires who were available to come; we went to a lovely restaurant called Trevino’s and had a great night. I headed back to get a few hours sleep, as I was on the 6.00am flight back to Melbourne. I should like to thank Cricket Victoria and Patto for the opportunity and also thank Antony Scott, Mathew Hill, Darren Thomason, , Jason Wood and Kim Cotton from Canterbury cricket, who umpired with me during my stay. Michael Dormer sends his best to Darrell Holt, Bernie Hamilton sends his best to Dan Bomford. All the other boys who have been to Melbourne talk very highly of their stay here and the wonderful hospitality shown by all at CV. If you ever get the chance to go, don’t forgo it.

Francesco Fabris

Melbourne Exchange 2016 I arrived in Melbourne on 29 January 2016 for the start of my exchange. After Richard Patterson gave me a tour of the Cricket Victoria offices, sorted me out with my umpiring gear and a quick visit to the MCG for lunch, I was checked into my hotel where I spent time familiarising myself with the playing conditions for the coming week. Unfortunately as Friday had been such a wet rainy day and overnight there had been more heavy rains, when Steven Brne and I arrived at our game between Footscray and St Kilda at the Mervyn G Hughes Oval, the groundsman was quick to alert us to the issue of the outfield not being cut the day before and a couple of wet patches on the adjacent pitches. As the Council is responsible for mowing the outfield they had refused to mow it the day before due to how wet the ground was, which meant the following day, being day one of our two-day game the grass was longer than would normally be expected. This also meant that there was inconsistency between the length of the grass in the outfield between the two Saturdays as the Council mowed the grounds the following Friday, but that is cricket and teams just have to adapt. We delayed the start of the game by 30 minutes on day one to allow maximum drying time. We then covered the dangerous wet patches on the adjacent pitches with rubber mats to allow to game to get underway before any time was lost. St Kilda batted first and were bowled out for 205 in the 93rd over, which meant that was the end of play for that day. Late in that day’s play there had been a really unfortunate accident where the batsman running through for a quick single collided with a fielder and the fielder was struck in the jaw with the bat. The fielder seemed to have been knocked out by the collision and was subsequently assisted from the field, a substitute was found and play carried on. When we returned the following Saturday I was surprised to learn that the fielder had not broken his jaw and that he fortunately only suffered a bit of bruising. As there were no weather issues on day two we started the game on time, with just a couple of changes to the teams due to Victorian duties. Footscray reached 206 with three down just before 5pm, and when drinks were called at the end of the over the captains called the game off. It was a good competitive game.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 23 On Monday 1 February 2016 I umpired Geelong against Mornington (1) in my first game of the Country Week competition, with the very experienced Bill Sheahan. Geelong comfortably won this game, but of note during the game were the long square leg boundaries, particularly on one side and at one point a five (all run) was completed by the batsmen without any overthrows involved. Early on in this game one of the opening batsmen injured himself and unlike in NZ, runners are still allowed in Victoria. I have not had to deal with runners while umpiring for several years now and it was a real struggle for me when at the bowler’s end to move to the opposite side of the as the runner, instead of moving to the opposite site of wicket as the ball has been played. The injured batsman and his runner lasted about 40 overs, so I had a lot of time to practice going to the correct side of the wicket for when there was a runner. On Tuesday 2 February 2016 I was again paired up with a vastly experienced umpire, Ken Hobbs. We umpired Mornington (2) against Sunraysia on an extremely hot day. Sunraysia were victorious, but because they had bowled Mornington out in the 49th and they used their full 50 overs when batting, we had the unusual situation of having to come back out for one (uneventful) over to complete the required 100 overs for the day. At the end of the day Ken and I attended the monthly Victorian Umpires’ meeting, which was a great opportunity to catch up with umpires I had met over the years that they had been on exchange to NZ, to meet new umpires and to join in that season’s umpires’ photo. Thursday 4 February was my last game of the Country Week competition, with Wangaratta against Central Gippsland at Windy Hill. I stood in this game with James Middlebrook, who is a well know County player from the UK who is commencing his umpiring career. Unfortunately it was a bit cool and we had to utilise our jackets, but it was still a good day of cricket and I only lost my hat once in the wind. Both teams had a chance of making it to the final if they won the game (and if other results went their way), so it was again a good competitive match, but played in good spirits. I was able to visit some of the attractions of Melbourne, including the Old Melbourne Gaol, the State Library of Victoria, the MCG (I watched Victoria defeat Tasmania on the extended day three) and the sports museum, as well as just enjoy the vibe of the city on my rest days. Many thanks to Richard and Cricket Victoria for the passes to watch the cricket at the MCG. I had an enjoyable time on my exchange to Melbourne. I was taken out of my comfort zone by umpiring players and standing with umpires I have never met before, whilst adjusting to new playing conditions. It is always good to pick up tips and chat with other umpires. It was a great experience and I thank everyone that was involved in the exchange.

Kim Cotton

Melbourne Exchange – Jan/Feb 2016 Friday 29th January: After some last minute rushing around sorting out some work matters I was at the airport in time for the 3.30pm flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival it was evident that Melbourne had been hit with a fair bit of the wet stuff that week and there was still a lot of water lying around. This was confirmed by Richard Patterson when he picked me up and took me through to our accommodation for the next 9 days at Mantra, St Kilda Road. I had only found out 2 days previously that Kim Cotton from Canterbury was also over as part of the exchange. I had met Kim at the National Club Championships back in April 2015 so it was good to see a familiar face when I checked in. Just time for a quick bite to eat and catch up with Kim before unpacking and getting organized for Saturday’s game.

24 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Saturday 30th January: Melbourne University v Dandenong I was picked up at 9.30am by my colleague for the next two Saturdays, Dale Ireland, and 20 minutes later we were pulling into the car park at the University Oval. I was immediately taken in by the setting and surroundings including the brand new clubrooms. Although it was a lovely fine day as soon as we set foot on the field it was evident that an 11.00am start was not going to be possible as several areas on the block were still extremely wet including run-ups at one end. It was really encouraging to see both teams assisting the curator (groundsman) and working on the areas of concern. This meant we were able to get underway at 12.10pm and could still get 86 overs in for the day. We even played with a green shade cloth covering a used strip which was the worst affected area on the block and a black rubber mat covering the bowler’s run up at one end. Without these it is unlikely we would’ve been able to start at all and maybe something for Auckland cricket to consider. First over was from my end and I was definitely a bit more nervous than usual not really knowing what to expect. Fortunately the first session passed by with little incident and I was enjoying the experience. Fawad Ahmed the Victorian leg-spinner bowled from my end just before lunch and kept me on my toes with a couple of strong appeals which I turned down. The standard of the teams was similar to the strongest Premier clubs in Auckland and it was a good contest between bat and ball. No major differences in playing conditions except for 30 mins each at lunch and tea instead of 40/20 and the teams are expected to maintain 16 overs an hour. Dandenong were bowled out for around 160 half way through the final session and Uni got through to about 30 without loss at stumps. Got back to the Mantra and met up with Kim and Steven Brne who had been umpiring at Footscray. Both Steve and Dale had been to NZ on previous exchanges so we were able to exchange Umpiring stories from over the years. Sunday 31st Jan: Day Off. Late start and then took the tram into Melbourne followed by train to Geelong to spend a pleasant afternoon with some rellies. Monday 1st Feb: Day 1 Country Week, Shepparton v South West at Camberwell Country Week games start at 10.15am and we were picked up at 8.15am by Richard as he was dropping Kim off first before taking me across to Footscray to meet up with Russ Turner. The playing conditions for Country Week are a little unusual where 100 overs are played in the day regardless of result. Example: Team batting 2nd passes total in 45th over can continue batting until the end of their 50 overs and gain additional batting points in the process. The standard of cricket for Country Week was a couple of notches down from the Premier cricket but was played positively and generally in excellent spirit. I was particularly impressed with the no nonsense approach and the way the teams got through their overs. Shepparton bowled first and were able to rattle through their overs in 2hrs 45m (18 per hour). South West were not far behind and consequently a 100 over game was finished at 4.30pm with Shepparton getting home with a few overs to spare and batting out the day. A very straightforward game from an umpiring perspective with only one half-strangled appeal at my end all day! Tuesday 2nd Feb: Bendigo v Mornington at Camberwell Another early pick up and off to a different part of Melbourne where I was standing with Graham Slater. Arriving at 9.00am the day was already getting pretty warm so fluid intake and sun-block were the order of the day. The ground was in great condition and I was looking forward to my third day in the middle. The teams looked to be fairly evenly matched but Bendigo proved too strong in the end and came out comfortable winners. They proved themselves over the week and went on to contest the final on Friday as well. We had the unusual situation where Bendigo came out to bat another 8 overs at the end of the day for a slog fest. At one stage there were 9 fielders positioned around the boundary (no fielding restrictions). Maybe time to review the playing conditions.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 25 Quick shower and cold beer before a battle with the Melbourne traffic to get to the Victoria Umpires meeting held at St Kilda cricket club. We had a few photos taken and we were also presented with some mementoes to take with us which was most generous. Wednesday 3rd Feb: Day off. Chose the right day for a day off as it was raining for most of the morning. Some of the games were abandoned without any play. A chance to take things easy and have a look around Southbank later in the day once the weather had cleared up. Thursday 4th Feb – Sale Maffra v Traralgon at Footscray John Collins picked me up from the hotel and it was back to Footscray for my last game of Country Week. Unfortunately there wasn’t much on the game as neither side could qualify for the final. Traralgon always looked the more likely side and came out comfortable winners on the day. Once again the teams rattled through their overs and we had another early finish which was much appreciated as we had a dinner organized for the evening in Melbourne. A quick change and shower back at the Mantra and then a tram ride into the city for a meal at the Irish Pub on Southbank. It was good to catch up with some of the other umpires and exchange experiences and stories. Friday 5th Feb: Day Off. The Country Week final between Geelong and Bendigo was being contested at the Albert Ground just a couple of minutes’ walk from our accommodation so I took the opportunity to watch a bit of cricket from the comfort of the shade on the boundary. Later on in the day we went to the MCG where Victoria were hosting Tasmania on the 3rd day of their Shield game. Richard Patterson met us there and arranged a visit to the Match Manager’s box where Peter Marshall was officiating. I was trying to think why Peter looked so familiar until I found out that he was a former International rugby referee and things fell into place. We then went on the Stadium tour which was really enjoyable. I had done the tour about 20 years ago and there were quite a few changes since then. Victoria were able to dismiss Tasmania mid-afternoon and then able to knock off the 200 runs required. Saturday 6th Feb: Melbourne Uni v Dandenong (Day 2) A similar routine as last week with transport and it was good to know that we wouldn’t have to deal with any ground or weather issues this week. Ii was an intriguing first session with Dandenong picking up regular wickets while there were a couple of useful partnerships. At lunch it was still evenly placed with Uni needing 40 runs with 4 wickets in hand. A couple of wickets in the first few overs after lunch made it even more intriguing but the 9th wicket pair put on a big partnership to not only take 1st innings points but gain quite a healthy lead before they were finally dismissed. With nothing much left to play for the teams called it a day with an hour to go. Back to the Mantra and we again caught up with Steven Brne and Kim Cotton. Steve very kindly picked up the dinner tab, another example of the wonderful hospitality we had received over the 9 days. We said our farewells and all that was left now was to pack up and get ready for our departure the following morning. I would like to thank Richard Patterson for the great organization and communication which certainly made the week. We were well looked after and it was definitely an experience which I will look back on with fond memories. Thanks to the Victoria umpires I met and stood with during the week especially Dale Ireland, Russ Turner, Graham Slater, John Collins and Steven Brne. I’d also like to thank Doug Cowie and the ACUSA Executive for selecting me and giving me this great opportunity. I hope I can use the experience to further develop my umpiring in the future.

Adrian West

26 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Representative Experiences

U18 Women’s National Championships On Tuesday the 12th of January, I was given the opportunity to fly out and umpire in the U18 Women’s National Championships in .I was defiantly the odd one out at this year’s event, as I was not just the only representative from Victoria, but I was also the only male to umpire the full week of the championships. Our first official business was a pre-tournament meeting with Jason Ingles (Cricket Australia Competitions Officer) at , where we went through how the week was going to be run. We also spent some time afterwards reviewing the rules with Ian Lock (National Umpire Coach) to make sure we were all on the same page. The following day was the first game, a One-Day 50-over match across the border at Town Park in Queanbeyan NSW with Jill Shephard (QLD). The game was between Queensland and South Australia and was the warmest day of the championships by far, 35 degrees. SA after being bowled out for 122, ended up successfully defending their score by bowling QLD out for 78. On Thursday I was again across the border in Queanbeyan at Neil Bulger Oval (Freebody 2). I umpired this game with Kim Cotton who was on exchange with us from Christchurch in February. We probably had the shortest match of the championships, as Tasmania passed Western Australia’s score of 48 one wicket down, in a game lasting less than 2 hours and 35 overs. Friday was the first of the double-header T20 days. The first game was at Chisholm No. 1 Oval between Victoria and Tasmanian and I was paired with Margaret Marshall (ACT). Victoria posted 3/151 off their 20, one of the highest scores of the T20 fixtures, and comfortably beat Tasmania. The second game was a tight affair between South Australia and Tasmania across the road at Chisholm No. 2 Oval. I umpired with Di Venter who came to Victoria on the New Zealand Exchange from Auckland last year and was a part of the Blind Cricket Championships earlier this year. SA was able to chase down Tassie’s target in the second last over. Saturday was a rest day where we took the opportunity to see the sights of Canberra. We ended up taking a tour around Parliament House, drove to the top of Mount Ainslie where the lookout overlooks Canberra’s CBD and we also visited the War Memorial. Sunday saw the return of cricket and the second round of double-header T20s. The first game of the day was with Ashlee Kovalev (WA) who was invited to the New Zealand Women’s Under 21s Championships earlier in the season. NSW won by 10 wickets over a CA XI at the ANU North Oval. Unlike the previous round where the second T20 was played on an adjacent ground, there was quite a lot of traveling and organisation that needed to be done for some of us to reach our second game. This time I went to Canberra Grammar School (P&F Oval) and was with Clare Polosak (NSW) who umpired at the ICC Women’s World T20 in India and umpired several games in this year’s WBBL. NSW won again, this time by 7 wickets over Tasmania. Monday saw the return to the One-Dayers and final match of the round robin between Victoria and South Australia at Kaleen Oval. It was good to have an opportunity to umpire with Deanne Young (ACT) after missing out on a game with her last year and especially after she had made her debut in the WBBL during the championships. The Vics ended up winning by 81 runs. That night we were joined by Terry Keel (Umpiring Manager ACT) who announce to us the appointments for tomorrow’s finals. I was give the 7 v 8 playoff at Harrison Oval No. 2 between Western Australia and the Cricket Australia XI with Margaret. CA XI were able to chase down WA’s total of 111, 6 down to take 7th place. In other matches, Tassie defeated QLD for 5th place, ACT/NSW Country defeated SA for 3rd place and the playoff for 1st & 2nd was won by Victoria (3/183)who halted the NSW (124) run of 11 consecutive titles.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 27 For me, this was a great experience to umpire with some of the top female umpires from both Australia and New Zealand. I’m very grateful to Richard for having given me this opportunity as I feel that this experience has not only improved my umpiring skills but has also provided me with a ton of confidence.

Luke Edwards

Blind Cricket Championships Over the two weeks after Christmas 2015, I was privileged to be able to stand in the 33rd Australian Blind Cricket Championships. What a new challenge this was—quite different from umpiring sighted cricket! I had heard about it from our NZ colleague, Di Venter, who was coming to Melbourne to officiate. Di had previously stood in some blind cricket games earlier in the year in NZ. So, along with CV colleagues Mike Rose and Stuart Black, we came along to the Victorian Blind Cricket Association’s headquarters at Kooyong to become acquainted with the playing conditions. There we met with Chris Ive, who some of you may remember from the CV panel a few years ago. First, a bit of history: Australia developed the game of Blind Cricket, a sport which is now played throughout the world. The game had its beginnings in 1922 right here in Melbourne where it was first played at a hostel in Prahran. At the time of a Test match, two residents thought blind people could play cricket as well, and put rocks in a tin can and began to play a crude version of what is played today. The game was then introduced to other States in Australia and was mainly played during lunchtime at workshops where vision impaired people were employed. In 1928 in Sydney, the first Interstate game of Blind Cricket took place between NSW and Victoria. Later the same year, a NSW team travelled to Melbourne to continue the challenge. In January 1953, the Australian Blind Cricket Council (now Blind Cricket Australia) was formed in conjunction with the inaugural Australian Blind Cricket Carnival (Championships) which were held at Kooyong in Melbourne. Australian Blind Cricket Carnivals are conducted biannually and are held in State rotation around Australia. The 33rd tournament in Victoria was played in two formats. The first week was 40/40 games played at Victoria Park in Carlton. The second was the T20 games, played at Fawkner Park in South Yarra. Umpiring blind cricket requires a lot more vocalisation than normal cricket.

Glenn Schache

Exchange of Cultures – SA and Victoria On 10th and 11th October I was lucky enough to be selected to umpire two Victorian Premier Cricket 1st grade games as part of a newly arranged umpire exchange with Cricket Victoria and VCAUSA. Many thanks to Neil Poulton and his Victorian counterpart, Richard Patterson, for organising this experience. For those who aren’t aware, a Victorian Premier Cricket umpire, Stephen Pitts, went across to Adelaide [see the following report] to umpire a SACA Premier Cricket two-day game with Luke Uthenwoldt. Steve is well known to many SA umpires through his Crockett Shield games for Victoria. I think it’s safe to say that Richard looked after me with the appointments for the weekend, in terms of teams, venues and umpiring partners. Cricket Victoria front load their season with one-day fixtures, so on Saturday it was Prahran vs Dandenong at Toorak Park with Dale Ireland and on Sunday it was down to Junction Oval for St Kilda vs the newly formed Kingston-Hawthorn with Tony Ward. Tony probably needs little introduction, having umpired many First Class games in recent seasons, and Dale is a member of the Victorian State Panel and will be heading over to Adelaide next month for the CA U19 Male Championships. In terms of the matches themselves, I couldn’t ask for two better games of cricket but for different reasons. Prahran won the toss on a very good wicket and were bundled out for 167 in what appeared to be a sub-par total. David Hussey, turning out for Prahran, only managed twelve from 30 balls, so I was a little disappointed from an umpire/spectator point of view. However, a spirited bowling and fielding effort saw Prahran win, knocking Dandenong over for 159 in the 48th over.

28 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Hoping for that momentum to continue, Sunday didn’t disappoint. St Kilda won the toss and elected to bat on a superb Junction wicket (for anyone who hasn’t been to this ground, it’s probably in the top three grounds in Melbourne behind the MCG and The Albert Ground). They made 4/256 from their 50 overs led by their captain, Graeme Rummans (a familiar name to some no doubt) with a superb run-a-ball 92 . Kingston-Hawthorn’s run chase got off to a slow start but they got moving in the last fifteen overs to be within striking distance. Needing fifteen from the last over, they lost a crucial wicket on the second to last ball of the innings, to need six from the last ball to win—but just fell short, ending with 7/253. Notable performances were from Michael Beer (returning from WA) with 2/30 from ten overs bowled superbly, and Wil Tavare (Chris Tavare’s nephew and out for the Australian summer) with 95 from 102. So, what did I learn from this? Probably two things stick out. Firstly, it was a confirmation that despite being from different States, cricket umpires speak a common language with what we do on the field. I had umpired one game with Dale previously at another Cricket Australia underage carnival, but I had never met Tony before. Despite this, given all the training that we do here, the games were able to be managed well between us with no issues. The second thing is that Victoria have much better umpire rooms! I could not believe my eyes when I saw two couches and a coffee table in the rooms at Toorak Park! Overall, it was a fantastic experience, a great way to start the year, and one that I would recommend to anyone. Hopefully this initiative can keep going and become an annual event, and one that SA umpires can aspire to.

Cain Kemp

VIC – SA Umpire Exchange 2015 On the weekend of 14th and 15th November, I umpired in Adelaide as part of the Vic/SA umpire exchange program. The game was between Glenelg and Woodville at Gliderol Stadium and my partner was Luke Uthenwoldt (who is a member of the South Australian State Panel). On the first day Woodville won the toss and decided to bat on a well grassed pitch. At stumps on day one Woodville had made 253 (Joe Weatherley made 120 not out) and Glenelg were 2 for 108. That night I went out for dinner with Luke, Craig and Kristen Thomas and Paul Welbourn. Good to catch up with them, after last seeing them at Easter for the biennial Crockett Shield match between VCAUSA and SACUSA. On the second day, some tight bowling from Woodville enabled them to bowl out Glenelg for 225 (Carl Tietjens 5/43), with the game finishing at tea time. Even though we were from different states, the training that we have received enabled Luke and myself to communicate effectively during the game. Luke was even kind enough to do the majority of the work as 14 of the 20 wickets fell at his end. Luke also had some close lbw calls and a couple of catches off no balls. Some of the differences I noticed between SA and Vic Premier Cricket: • There is no lunch provided at the lunch break in SA • After-match meeting with the captains for SA, which (tea was provided). Lunch and tea are provided in does not happen in Victoria. Discussion covered Victoria. decisions made, pitch and ground conditions. • Game can finish at tea in SA, instead of an hour before • The players seem younger in SA (only two players in scheduled stumps in Victoria on second day when the game were older than 25), compared to the games there is a 1st innings result. I have had in Victoria. Thanks to Richard Patterson (Vic) and Neil Poulton (SA) for organising the exchange program. I had a wonderful experience and hope that the exchange program continues for many years and that other states become involved as well.

Stephen Pitts

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 29 Social Cricket Matches

Australian Cricket Society vs VCAUSA – Sunday 15th November, 2015 The VCAUSA welcomed two debutants in the match against the Australian Cricket Society at Lucas Oval, East Malvern. Rob Sturgeon and Rahul Mantri were welcomed into the team by the captain, Tony Ventura. The ACS won the toss and elected to bat. The pitch was a dry, dusky brown and was bound to keep low as the day wore on. The Vics started well with Luke Edwards and Glenn Davey moving the ball through the air and off the seam and also extracting surprising bounce at times. The first wicket went down at 20 in the 8th over when Glenn clean bowled Kish. We were fielding well and putting pressure on the batsmen and the bowling change saw John Richards pick up two wickets in quick succession. The ACS had had some lucky breaks with balls just lobbing short or wide of fielders. Courtney Lai and Jason Leonard-Scott chimed in with a wicket each and the ACS were 5/56 from 18 overs. While we hit the pads consistently in front of the stumps the umpire wouldn’t put his finger up. He kept saying, “I never give an LB before Christmas!” A 42-run partnership got the ACS to 102 in the 29th over when John Richards stopped a scorching on-drive hit at head height and then recovered to take the rebound comfortably off Rod McKinnon. Andrew Hall, a former Camberwell Magpies player, was caught short of his ground without facing a ball, however the ACS player at square leg determined that despite the brilliant pick up and direct hit by Scott Olufson, he would kindly allow the batsman to continue. Hall’s lusty hitting and 20 runs could prove to be the difference. The ACS were held to 9/149 from 40 overs with the bowling honours going to John Richards with 2/15 from 5 overs. All of the bowlers did well and the control through line and length was exceptional given the length of time between matches and the lack of training opportunities. The ACS hosted us to an afternoon tea in the pavilion upstairs overlooking the ground and the sunny day, great view and comfortable armchairs invited us to stay and watch the Test match on the big screen. However, our dedication to the game ensured that we returned to the field of play. Our innings started well with 32 added in quick time for the first wicket. Jason Leonard-Scott retired at 30 and the next wicket fell at 66 from 18 overs when Alan McCarthy let one go outside off only to see the ball come back and take the edge of off stump. Rahul Mantri did well in his first outing before being run out for 10. The wicket was keeping very low and the ACS started bowling slower and lower making shot selection difficult. Wickets fell consistently as our batsmen tried to force the pace and keep the scoreboard ticking over. When Glenn Davey was adjudged LBW to a ball that, of all the shouts that day, was quite clearly going over the stumps, it was becoming apparent that today was not our day. Tony Ventura and John Richards got us to 100 in 29 overs but we were 7 down by this stage. Shortly after we were 9/101 and needing a miracle. The miracle man arrived. Jason Leonard-Scott, stiff and sore after cooling down returned to push the score to 139 with 6 balls remaining. Tony Ventura had made an enterprising 26 and provided terrific support. Unfortunately, another low-bouncing ball got under Jason’s bat and we were all out 10 runs short. The positives for the day included the debuts of Rahul Mantri and Rob Sturgeon. Rob got his first run for the VCAUSA, which brought a loud cheer from the crowd and a gallant wave of his bat in acknowledgement. Rahul bowled well and his mix of spin and medium pace will be very useful in matches to come. All of our bowlers did well with Courtney Lai turning the ball prodigiously. Jason Leonard-Scott and Tony Ventura led the way with the bat and almost saw

30 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 us to victory. Many thanks to Dan Bomford who shared the umpiring when we batted and to Alan Britton (Monash Tigers 2nd XI scorer) who scored throughout. Gerry Schembri also attended to support the cause. The Man of the Match Award went to Jason Leonard-Scott for his brilliant 51 and 1/9 from 6 overs.

Mt Waverley Veterans v VCAUSA – Sunday 14th February, 2016 Happy Valentine’s Day! Many of us risked life, limb and marriage by travelling to Mt Waverley Reserve to enjoy the hospitality of the Mt Waverley Cricket Club Veterans on a day when sensible husbands and partners were buying flowers and tending to home duties. We introduced some more debutants, Mick Nolan, Gaurav Bawa, and Sudhakar Balreddygari. John Richards and Rob Sturgeon turned out for the Veterans. The weather was perfect while the pitch was dry and breaking up. The captain, Alan McCarthy, won the toss and batted. Tony Ventura and Alan McCarthy took up umpiring duties and the batting was opened by Nick Ferns and Glenn Schache. The Vics lost 2/1 in the first over as the ball moved and also kept low. Gaurav Bawa looked good with some nice off drives before falling for 11. Sudhakar Balreddygari fell soon after leaving us 4/21. Sahan Weerasekera and Mick Nolan put together a partnership of 15 before Sahan was bowled. Mick reached 11, striking the ball well on both sides of the wicket but became the third bat to have his stumps disturbed. At 6/40 in the 12th over things were looking very bleak. However, Jason Leonard-Scott and Scott Olufson fought back and got the measure of the bowlers, playing the ball straight and late as the wicket slowed up. Putting together a partnership of 67, they took us to 7/107 in the 33rd over. Only six boundaries were scored in our innings due to a lush outfield and some clever field placings with a sweeper on both the leg and off boundaries. Glenn Davey and Luke Edwards took our score to 123 with some enterprising running between the wickets. Rob Sturgeon and John Richards both starred in the field for the Veterans, cutting off a number of runs. With 3.5 an over required by the Veterans we would have to bowl very well to win. As McCarthy took the gloves and Scott Olufson and Tony Ventura officiated, the Veterans started slowly. They kept out the excellent bowling of Glenn Davey and Luke Edwards as both got bounce and movement. A bowling change got results in the 9th over when Rod McKinnon had Raghaven leg before after he played back and swung across the line. With the Veterans 1/12 and behind the run rate there was an opportunity to rotate bowlers to keep the batsmen guessing and have a look at some of our debutants. Gaurav Bawa and Sudhakar Balreddygari bowled accurately causing Thompson for the Veterans to hit out, plastering a magnificent 6 straight down the ground. A move in the field saw Sahan Weerasekera take a great catch low to his left as he ran around from deep mid-on two balls later. With Thompson departing, the Veterans were 2/26 off 13 overs. The steady bowling and at times brilliant fielding was forcing the Veterans to take more risks and wickets fell regularly. Nick Ferns snared his second and third wickets in two balls in his third over and the Veterans were 6/65 off 24 overs. Nick’s catch off his own bowling showed his agility as he got both hands to a low drive right at his feet in his follow through. Nick and Stephen Pitts both fielded brilliantly all day cutting off lots of runs in the gully. When Mick Nolan was introduced he continued the accurate attack on the stumps and picked up two wickets, both bowled. At 8/71 off 26 overs the scales were tilting in favour of the VCAUSA. John Richards batted well for 12 but fell to Luke Edwards, playing a pull shot to a ball that kept a touch low on middle stump. John had hit one boundary which was the second, and last, four of their innings. Sahan Weerasekera finished off the innings by enticing Goode to drive a catch straight at Mick Nolan. Rob Sturgeon kept a few balls out and finished 0 not out.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 31 Our bowling and fielding were terrific all day and every bowler performed well. Our batting needs to be steadier in the early overs and we need to find a solid opening pair. It was heartening to see the “Great Scotts”—Leonard-Scott and Olufson—strike the ball well and bat in partnership. Any score over 100 was going to give us something to bowl at and make a contest of the match and that is how it turned out. The Veterans were all out for 84 in the 32nd over. Our players of the match were: Jason Leonard-Scott with 33; Scott Olufson 23; Nick Ferns 3/18; and Mick Nolan with 11 runs, 2/6 and a catch. Alan Britton, Monash Tiger’s 2nd XI scorer, again tended to our book and Dan Bomford joined us after completing his own umpiring appointment. We enjoyed a sausage sizzle and drinks and planned with the Veterans for two matches next season, one in October and another in February. We are indebted to Rob Sturgeon and John Richards for arranging the match and we thank the Mt Waverley Cricket Club Veterans for their lunch and hospitality. Many players have already put their hands up to play in Adelaide in 2017 and some have even started to look at accommodation options for the week following the Crocket Shield weekend.

Alan McCarthy

Umpire Service Recognition Award

Paul Baleisa is the recipient of the 2015–16 Cricket Victoria Umpire Service Recognition Award that was presented at the Premier Cricket Awards Night held at the Pullman Hotel, Albert Park on 8 April 2016. Paul began his umpiring career with Cricket Victoria in the 1997–98 season and to date he has umpired a total of 289 Premier Cricket matches including 68 second grade, 73 third grade and 137 fourth grade Premier matches. It is in the fourth grade where Paul has proven to be an invaluable resource to the Cricket Victoria Umpiring Manager where he has been one of several mentors providing feedback and assistance to new panel umpires for many years. Paul not only fulfils his mentor duties with Cricket Victoria each Saturday but also umpires in the Mercantile Cricket Association every Sunday and is the current Umpires Adviser for that Association. It is in this role that Paul both advises local umpires in current umpiring trends and also assists them in completing the Cricket Australia umpiring accreditation programs. The VCAUSA extends its congratulations to Paul on being awarded the Cricket Victoria Umpiring Service Recognition Award for 2015–16.

32 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Members’ Milestones

Congratulations are extended to scorers and umpires who reached the following milestones during season 2015–16. Certificates are traditionally presented by the Association for 100 Cricket Victoria games (including Senior matches) and all further multiples of 50. Alfred Gaughan Ian Leach 400 Cricket Victoria Games John Collins Malcolm Gunn David Lowe Scott Olufson Mike Rose Ange Sammartino 350 Cricket Victoria Games John Walker Graeme Lloyd 50 Cricket Victoria Games 250 Cricket Victoria Games Greg Azzopardi Stuart Black Alan Britton Chris James Daryl Brigham Jason Leonard-Scott Graham Slater Matt Robertson Glenn Schache 200 Cricket Victoria Games David Shepard Viraj Soman Dean Jones Lou Tenace

150 Cricket Victoria Games First 1st XI Match James Watson Greg Azzopardi Sudhakar Balreddygari 100 Cricket Victoria Games Nick Ferns Jason Leonard-Scott Gaurav Bawa George Biagioni David Lowe George Vajda Vincent Borg Stephen Brne John Walker

Farwell Morton Pavillion

The February 2016 Training & Development session was the last one to be held at the Junction Oval, St Kilda prior to the construction of the new Victorian Cricket & Community Centre development. The evening commenced with a sausage sizzle provided by the VCAUSA followed by the now annual CV Panel umpire photo shoot. Afterwards the group heard from umpiring manager, Richard Patterson who introduced visiting NZ exchange umpires, Kim Cotton from Christchurch and Adrian West from Auckland. Glenn Schache then spoke to the group about his recent umpiring experiences at the recent Australian National Blind Cricket Championships. During the meeting, VCAUSA President Alan McCarthy also presented a number of milestone achievement certificates.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 33 Senior Level Appointments: 2015–16

VCAUSA members offer their congratulations to colleagues who were chosen to umpire or score in senior level matches during the 2015–16 season. The summary provided below is gathered from the official Cricket Victoria appointments lists and from information supplied by scorers and club administrators, and include TV umpire appointments.

Scorers Test Kevin O’Neill (1), Craig Reece (1) ODI James Higgs (1), Janet Howard (2) Sheffield Shield Jim Hamilton (3), James Higgs (1), Janet Howard (1), Kevin O’Neill (1), Mike Walsh (1) Tour Match Kevin O’Neill (1), Craig Reece (1) Other matches ** Shelley Baulch (10), Glenn Davey (6), Jim Hamilton (9), James Higgs (13), Janet Howard (12), Natalie Noblett (10), Kevin O’Neill (5), Craig Reece (9), Mike Walsh (11) Umpires ODI John Ward (2) Sheffield Shield Ashley Barrow (4), Shawn Craig (5), Phillip Gillespie (4), Geoff Joshua (5), John Ward (6) Tour Match List A * Ashley Barrow (3), Shawn Craig (3), Phillip Gillespie (4), Geoff Joshua (7), David Shepard (1), John Ward (10) Other matches ** Ashley Barrow (1), Daryl Brigham (8), Stephen Brne (10), Shawn Craig (1), Dale Ireland (7), Geoff Joshua (2), Ange Sammartino (4), David Shepard (8), John Ward (2) * List A includes ODD, and tour matches which are not First Class ** Other matches include—State 2nd XI, Futures league, tour matches which are not List A, Women’s ODI, WNCL, WT20, international and interstate T20, and BBL

34 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Vale – Graeme Bugge

Life Member Graeme Bugge passed away on Sunday 7 February 2016. Graeme joined the VCA Umpires Panel for the 1977–78 season, and retired from the Panel after the 1986–87 season. He was VCAUSA Social Organiser for two terms, 1978–79 and 1979–80. He was Secretary for five terms, 1980–81 until 1984–85; Vice-President for three terms, 1985–86, 1986–87 and 1989–90; and President for two terms, 1987–88 and 1988–89. He was made a VCAUSA Life Member in 1987. Graeme was a great supporter of amicable and robust relationships with Cricket Victoria. He was an excellent cricket umpire; a strong supporter of all VCAUSA matters including social events and social cricket matches, and especially of the biennial festivities between SACUSA and VCAUSA. He appeared in seven SACUSA/VCAUSA Crockett Shield matches, and was captain in 1981. Unfortunately, ill health in recent years prevented Graeme from attending even the Melbourne-based events. One of Graeme’s more significant contributions to the VCAUSA was the current format of this Annual Report. He changed the older Annual Report style of a dull narrative format and injected an attractive cover, photos, started our statistical coverage and inserted an interesting dialogue design that has been followed and developed into the more interesting style of the contemporary Annual Report. Thanks, lad. With his close friends, Test umpires and VCAUSA Life Members Rex Whitehead and Ray Isherwood, Graeme was a stout supporter of western suburbs cricket. He and his wife Sue attended all VCAUSA functions with their children when he was an active Cricket Victoria umpire and, for many years following the 1989–90 season, both he and Sue supported the Footscray-Edgewater Cricket Club. Graeme was a very good and dear friend, and his wise counsel will be sorely missed. As a mark of respect, several current and past members attended his funeral service that was also attended by family, past work colleagues, friends and members of the Footscray-Edgewater cricket community. The VCAUSA President, Committee and Members extend their heartfelt sympathy to Sue, the Bugge Family and their friends.

Dan Bomford

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 35 Cameron Medals

2014–15 – Mike Walsh The VCAUSA President, Committee and Members extend congratulations to Mike Walsh on being awarded the Cameron Medal for 2014–15 due to his extensive record with Essendon CC and his appointment to the World Cup Final. The article, condensed below, should have appeared in last year’s Annual Report and, as it is a significant achievement and award, appears here with respect to Mike and the scoring profession. Our apology to Mike and the scoring profession for not arranging this recognition and acknowledgement last year. Mike started at Essendon in 1963–64; his scoring statistics appear elsewhere in this Annual Report including Tests, One-Day Internationals and other First Class or one-day matches. Mike was Cricket Australia’s official scorer for many years. Acknowledgements to the article’s author, Paul Daffey, and photographer Joe Armao. The full article appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, 22/2/15: Mike Walsh of East Keilor it’s a World Cup final will make It began when he was a lad. He in the north-west suburbs not a jot of difference to him. scored at home in Niddrie when will be one of the two official he was listening to ABC radio “It’s an honour to be asked to do scorers for the match. With broadcasts of Test matches. it, of course, but I think you’d colleague Janet Howard, he’ll When he went into the MCG stuff it up if you got ahead of sit in the stand with his pen with friends to see the annual yourself. I’ll just take it as a poised over his expansive score Boxing Day Sheffield Shield normal match.” sheet, documenting every ball— match between Victoria and whether there were any runs Walsh has such a clear-minded- NSW he took a score sheet scored, whether the umpire has to-scoring approach because with him. made a signal. Just the fact that he’s been doing it for so long.

World Cup cricket scorer Mike Walsh. Photo: Joe Armao.

36 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 When he was 14 his mother saw Walsh has also scored in the very thorough,” O’Neill said, an ad in the Essendon Gazette: finals of three World Cups: in “but he does get a bit wild if the Essendon Cricket Club was 1992 in Melbourne, in ’96 in there’s a bit of noise.” seeking a scorer for the seconds. Lahore and ’99 at Lord’s. He O’Neill and Walsh have been His mother answered the ad and described them all as special scoring together in Premier the next day her son received a experiences. An understanding Cricket matches since O’Neill call from Gerry McPherson, the employer for most of his began the job with Carlton in seconds captain. working life, Tattersall’s made 1977–78. They’ve also scored his travels possible. Walsh scored for the seconds together for Victoria and for four years and then began His favourite venues have been Australia. scoring for the Essendon firsts the MCG, Lord’s and Barbados Walsh, for his part, says good at 18—and he’s still scoring in the West Indies. It’s about the company is part of the appeal. for the firsts. In January 2015 history, the atmosphere and the His favourite fellow scorers are he scored his 600th match for view of the game. His favourite O’Neill, whom he describes as the senior team and, after five Premier Cricket ground is his “the Colac maniac”, and Janet decades with the club, shows home ground, Windy Hill, Howard of Ringwood. “If you’re no sign of hanging up his pen. because of the view. The scorers’ going to sit there for six hours, room is more or less behind the Mike has been on 17 tours with you’ve to get along,” he said. wicket and there’s the vista over the Australian team. His first Moonee Valley towards the city. “There’s no difference between international assignment was a Test match and an under-10 with the team that went to the His scoring soul-mate, Kevin match at the East Keilor oval,” 1989 Ashes tour of England, O’Neill of Carlton CC, hinted he said. “You record what which is on a par with the 1995 that Walsh can get stroppy happens out there and you tour of the West Indies as his when there’s too much hubbub watch the umpire for his signal.” favourite. around him. “He’s very good,

2015–16 – Michael Symons The following reply was received from the Melbourne Cricket Club in response to the VCAUSA Committee of Management call to Premier Clubs for information about/nomination of suitable candidates for the scorers’ award—the Cameron Medal. Consequently, based on the quality of his contribution, Michael Symons was awarded the Cameron Medal for 2015–16. The Melbourne Cricket Club would like to nominate Michael Symons. Michael is in fact retiring (or has of two weekends ago!). His service reads:

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 37 South Melbourne: 3 seasons; 92/93 to 94/95; total games = 49; 1st Eleven games = 40 Melbourne: 21 seasons; 95/96 to 15/16; total games = 382; 1st Eleven games = 363 Both Clubs: 24 seasons; 92/93 to 15/16; total games = 431; 1st Eleven games = 403 From personal experience, as a player in his earlier years and now as an administrator for the past 12, I know and appreciate that Michael has been outstanding in his commitment and level of excellence. Apart from his book duties that were immaculately kept and with enormous accuracy, Michael developed his own scoring program that was invaluable in a number of ways. Apart from producing a scorecard in the pre-live scoring days, it had the capability of providing valuable statistical feedback to coaches and players at a push of a button. He also performed untold hours of collating other stats that the various coaches would seek from time to time. He has also volunteered his services when the MCC is involved in reciprocal club matches against the likes of the Marylebone CC, Hong Kong CC, Singapore CC and the Cricket Club of India. As far as I’m aware, and it is hard for me to speak on behalf of other clubs, he would be well respected by his peers. Although Michael was unable to attend the VCAUSA Annual Dinner and Presentation, he was advised of his Award and provided the following acceptance speech: I would like to thank the following people: I would like to acknowledge Jack Cameron Junior as a fine role model for all scorers. I would like to thank all other First Eleven scorers who help make my scoring duties so enjoyable. I would like to thank Melbourne Cricket Club who continue to support me in my scoring duties. I would like to acknowledge opposition Premier Clubs who make me welcome when I visit their grounds for scoring duties. I would like to acknowledge the work of the VCAUSA in trying to raise the profile of umpires and scorers who often go unnoticed and unrecognised for the vital role that we play in the game of cricket. Thanks The VCAUSA Committee of Management acknowledges the Premier Clubs who responded to its call for information about/nomination of suitable candidates. All the nominations indicated strong support for their candidates who had provided lengthy, loyal support to their respective Premier Club and an unswerving professionalism to the scoring domain. The VCAUSA President, Committee and Members extend congratulations to Michael on being awarded the Cameron Medal for 2015–16.

38 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Congratulations

The congratulations of the VCAUSA are extended to: • Phillip Gillespie on winning the Jim Phillips 1st XI • Sophie Van De Heuvel (Plenty Valley CC) on Umpire of the Year Award winning the June Cole Award for Best First Year Player in Women’s 1st XI • Greg Azzopardi on winning the Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpire of the Year Award • Peter Dickson (Fitzroy Doncaster CC) on winning the John Scholes Medal for the Player of the Premier • Matt Roberston on winning the Ron Wright 3rd XI 1st XI Final Umpire of the Year Award • Henry Hall (St Kilda CC) on winning the Player • Michael Nolan on winning the Andy Barlow 4th XI of the Premier 2nd XI Final Umpire of the Year Award • Shorye Chopra (Melbourne University CC) on • Paul Baleisa on receiving Cricket Victoria’s winning the Player of the Premier 3rd XI Final Umpiring Service Recognition Award • Austin Heldt (Dandenong CC) on winning the • Umpires and scorers for officiating in milestone Player of the Premier 4th XI Final Cricket Victoria matches • Francesco Fabris and Vin Borg on being selected • First XI debutant umpires Greg Azzopardi, for the New Zealand Umpire Exchange program Sudhakar Balreddygari, Nick Ferns, Jason Leonard-Scott, David Lowe, George Vajda and • Ashley Barrow, Shawn Craig, Phillip Gillespie, Jason Whalley Geoff Joshua, David Shepard and John Ward on being selected to officiate at Championships/ • Steven Taylor (Northcote CC) on winning the Jack Carnivals or at higher levels Ryder Medal • The 1st XI Final umpires: Ashley Barrow and • Jess Cameron (Prahran WCC) on winning the Phillip Gillespie (Reserve: Shawn Craig) Una Paisley Medal • The 2nd XI Final umpires: Greg Azzopardi and • Matthew Bremner (Fitzroy Doncaster CC); Adit Samy Muthugounder (Reserve: Nick Ferns) Pawha (Camberwell Magpies CC) and Chris Grant (Melbourne University); and James Watson • The 3rd XI Final umpires: Luke Edwards and (Monash Tigers CC), the respective winners of the Matthew Robertson (Reserve: Tony Medina) 2nd XI, 3rd XI and 4th XI Player of the Season • The 4th XI Final umpires: Mohan Nair and Mick awards Nolan (Reserve: Jason Veale) • Stephanie Theodore (Melton CC) on winning the Sue Woolcock Award for Women’s 2nd XI Player of the Season Women’s Premiers • Box Hill CC on winning the Women’s 1st XI • Melton CC on winning the Women’s 2nd XI Premiership Premiership

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 39 • Essendon Maribyrnong Park LCC on winning the • Melbourne CC on winning the Women’s 2nd XI Women’s 1st XI T20 Premiership T20 Premiership Men’s Premiers • The Fitzroy Doncaster CC for winning the 1st XI • The Carlton CC on winning the Men’s Premier pennant Spirit of Cricket Award • The St Kilda CC for winning the 2nd XI pennant • The Napoleons/Sebastopol CC on winning the Women’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award • The Melbourne University CC for winning the 3rd XI pennant • Scott West (Melbourne CC) curator, The Albert Ground on winning the Grounds Award – Main • The Dandenong CC for winning the 4th XI pennant Ovals • The Monash Tigers CC on winning the Men’s • Mat Baker (Geelong CC) curator, Kardinia Park Premier JA Seitz Club Championship West on winning the Grounds Award – 3rds and 4ths Ovals

Guest Speaker Steve McBurney (centre) and Annual Award Winners— Phil Gillespie, Greg Azzopardi, Matt Robertson and Michael Nolan— at the VCAUSA Annual Dinner and Presentation Night

40 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 February T&D night – VCAUSA sausage sizzle

Nav Arora, Mohan Nair, Sudhakar Balreddygari, Gaurav Bawa and Sahan Weerasekera Appreciated cooking assitance from VCAUSA Member Lou Tenace

VCAUSA President Alan McCarthy makes a presentation A hungry crew to NZ umpires Adrian West and Kim Cotton

Milestone award winners presented with certificates by Alan McCarthy

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 41 2016 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night

Paul Jensen referring to the Cameron Medal winner, Michael Symons

VCAUSA President Alan McCarthy opens proceedings Second XI award winner Greg Azzopardi’s acceptance speech

Tony Medina congratulates Mick Nolan Daryl Brigham listens intently to the guest speaker

42 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 2016 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night

Third XI award winner Matt Robertson’s acceptance speech

Fourth XI award winner Mick Nolan’s acceptance speech Guest Speaker Steve McBurney

Ruth, Cameron and Rob Sturgeon Richard Patterson addresses members and guests

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 43 2016 First XI Final

Ash Barrow concentrates during the Ringwood innings

Hard working scorers Phil Gillespie focusses; so does the cameraman Roger Page, Janet Howard and Michael Robinson

A line up for a Glenn Schache sausage at the VCAUSA tent

44 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Section B: Records

Life Members

Rule 15.1 of the Association’s Rules of Incorporation states: “A person who has been a member for not less than ten years and who has rendered meritorious service to the Association may be appointed a Life Member by the Committee.” Again this year we have been able to add another early Life Member to our list this year—see report on p65.

** Barlow, A. (Andy)* 1971 Barker, M.W. (Merv)* ** Cousland, H. (Herbert)* 1972 Millard, K.M. (Ken)* ** Gilchrist, S.C. (Stan) MM & Bar* 1973 Stuart, I.McG. (Ian)* ** Mantell, E. (Edward)* 1974 Collicoat, W.K. (Ken) OAM* ** Moore, W. (Wally)* 1975 Butler, K.R. (Keith)* ** Nicholls, H. (Herbert)* 1976 Collins, J.R. (Jack) ** Richards, J. (Jack)* 1978 Isherwood, R.C. (Ray)* ** Wells, T. (Terry)* 1979 Howieson, W.H. (Harry) ** Wetenhall, W. (Bill)* 1980 Allday, K. (Kevin) ** White, J. (Joe)* 1981 Thies, G.M. (Graeme) 1913 Elder, D.A. (Dave)* 1982 Whitehead, R.V. (Rex)* 1926 Crockett, R.M. (Bob)* 1987 Bugge, G.J. (Graeme) 1946 Dummett, C.* 1989 Bomford, D.N. (Dan) 1947 Browne, G. (George)* 1990 Andrews, C. (Cyril) 1951 Craddock,W.J. (Jack)* 1994 Bailhache, R.C. (Robin) 1952 Hamid, E. (Ernie)* 1995 Holt, D.W. (Darrell) 1953 Lancaster, J.L. (Lindsay)* 1997 Grant, N.J. (Noel) 1955 Mangan, M.G. (George)* 1999 McGregor, I.S. (Ian)* 1957 Wright, R. (Ron)* 2000 Byrne, D.L. (Denis) 1958 Heintz, E. (Ernie)* 2001 Francione, R.F. (Ralph) 1961 Graham, L.B. (Les) BEM* 2002 King, L.J. (Len) 1962 Smyth, W.J. (Bill) OAM* 2003 Ellemor, W.R. (Bill) 1963 McLaren, L. (Lindsay)* 2005 Hooper, P. (Peter) 1965 Sheehan, J. (Jack)* 2006 Eldridge, A.L. (Anne) 1966 Casey, R.X. (Reg)* 2010 Collins, J.L. (John) 1967 Johnston, F.K. (Frank)* 2011 Howard, J.A. (Janet) 1968 Taylor, W.L. (Lyons)* * deceased ** listed alphabetically – year of award not known

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 45 Presidents

1906 Gregg, A.F.L 1959 McDonald, J. 1988 Bugge, G.J. 1907 – 11 Not Known 1960 McLaren, L.J. 1989 King, L.J. 1912 Freeman, H.S. 1961 Casey, R.X. 1990 King, L.J. 1913 – 14 Not Known 1962 Taylor, W.L. 1991 Grant, N.J. 1915 Rooke, T 1963 Johnston, F.K. 1992 Grant, N.J. 1916 – 25 Not Known 1964 Mangan, M.G. 1993 Sinclair, R.J. 1926 Oakley, G 1965 Sheehan, J. 1994 Sinclair, R.J. 1927 – 37 Not Known 1966 Barker, M.W. 1995 Bailhache, R.C. 1938 Browne, G.A. 1967 Mastin, J.A. 1996 Byrne, D.L. 1939 White, L.C. 1968 Stuart, I.McG. 1997 Byrne, D.L. 1940 Briscoe, A. 1969 Collicoat, W.K. 1998 Byrne, D.L. 1941 Osborn, W. 1970 Butler, K.R. 1999 Byrne, D.L./ 1942 Craddock, W.J. 1971 Smyth, W.J. Ellemor, W.R. 1943 Wells, T. 1972 Smyth, W.J. 2000 Ellemor, W.R. 1944 Drummett, H.C. 1973 Smyth, W.J. 2001 Ellemor, W.R. 1945 Gilbert, C. 1974 Howieson, W.H. 2002 Shanahan, P.J. 1946 Coulsand, H. 1975 Stuart, I.McG. 2003 Shanahan, P.J. 1947 Hamid, E. 1976 Stuart, I.McG. 2004 Shanahan, P.J. 1948 Hale, H.J. 1977 Stuart, I.McG. 2005 Collins, J.L. 1949 James, P.C. 1978 Stuart, I.McG. 2006 Collins, J.L. 1950 Lancaster, L.J. 1979 Isherwood, R.C. 2007 Collins, J.L. 1951 Mantell, E. 1980 Isherwood, R.C. 2008 Finlayson, T.R. 1952 Nicholson, A. 1981 Whitehead, R.V. 2009 Finlayson, T.R. 1953 Scott, W. 1982 Whitehead, R.V. 2010 Finlayson, T.R. 1954 Wright, R. 1983 Gamble, A. 2011 Finlayson, T.R. 1955 Graham, L.B. 1984 Gamble, A. 2012 Finlayson, T.R. 1956 Atkins, L. 1985 Bailhache, R.C. 2013 Schembri, G.P. 1957 Smyth, W.J. 1986 Bailhache, R.C. 2014 Schembri, G.P. 1958 Heintz, E.O. 1987 Bugge, G.J. 2015 McCarthy, A.R.

The names of many of the Presidents of the Association prior to 1938 are unavailable. The continued assistance of members who might locate further such missing records would be greatly appreciated.

John Collins Trevor Finlayson Gerry Schembri President 2005–2007 President 2008–2012 President 2013–2014

46 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Committees of Management

The following members have served on the Committee of Management of the VCAUA/VCAUSA since the 1978–79 season. Beginning with the 2000–01 season, Committee Member positions were increased to three, with at least one position each set aside for an active scorer and an active umpire. Under new Association Rules adopted in August 2013, the number of Vice Presidents was reduced to one, Immediate Past President was added ex officio, and the number of Ordinary Committee Member positions was to be determined annually at the AGM.

Vice Committee Year President Presidents Secretary Treasurer Members 2015–16 A.R. McCarthy G.P. Schembri D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson K. Abrahall J.L. Collins L. Edwards J. Richards G. Schache R. Sturgeon A. Ventura 2014–15 G.P. Schembri A.R. McCarthy D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson L. Edwards J.A. Howard A. Ventura 2013–14 G.P. Schembri A. Ventura/ D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson L. Edwards A.R. McCarthy J.A. Howard A.R. McCarthy/ A. Ventura 2012–13 T.R. Finlayson W.R. Ellemor D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri L. Edwards A. Ventura 2011–12 T.R. Finlayson W.R. Ellemor D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri L. Edwards A. Ventura 2010–11 T.R. Finlayson W.R. Ellemor D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri D.A. Bugg A. Ventura J.A. Howard P.J. Shanahan 2009–10 T.R. Finlayson D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard G.P. Schembri D.A. Bugg W.R. Ellemor A. Ventura 2008–09 T.R. Finlayson D.N. Bomford P.J Shanahan/ J.A. Howard D.A. Bugg W.R. Ellemor D.A. Bugg & A. Ventura J.A. Howard 2007–08 J.L. Collins D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard P.J Shanahan D.A. Bugg P.J Smith W.R. Ellemor 2006–07 J.L. Collins D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard J.A. Howard W.R. Ellemor G.W. Slater 2005–06 J.L. Collins D.N. Bomford J.A. Howard P.J. Shanahan W.R. Ellemor G.W. Slater C.D. Skyring P.J. Smith 2004–05 P.J. Shanahan J.L. Collins J.A. Howard P. Nicholson/ S. Abrahams G.W. Slater J.A. Howard H. Babray S.J.P. Phillips 2003–04 P.J. Shanahan C.J.T. Allan S.A. Rooke/ D.C. Jones J.A. Howard/ C.J. Hall J.A. Howard S.A. Rooke G.W. Slater G.D. Steart 2002–03 P.J. Shanahan D.W. Holt S.J.P. Phillips D.N. Bomford W.R. Ellemor J.D. Law D.C. Hansen J.K.E. Higgs / – indicates a change of position during the year

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 47 Vice Committee Year President Presidents Secretary Treasurer Members 2001–02 W.R. Ellemor D.W. Holt R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.W. Hamilton J.D. Law S.J.P. Phillips P.J. Shanahan 2000–01 W.R. Ellemor D.W. Holt R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregor J.D. Law M.A. Peterson P.J. Shanahan 1999–00 D.L. Byrne/ W.R. Ellemor/ R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.D. Law/ W.R. Ellemor J.D. Law P.J. Shanahan D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1998–99 D.L. Byrne W.R. Ellemor R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.D. Law D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1997–98 D.L. Byrne W.R. Ellemor R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford D.S.K. Cox D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1996–97 D.L. Byrne D.S.K. Cox R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford A.J. Johanson D.W. Holt I.S. McGregor 1995–96 R.C. Bailhache D.L. Byrne P.H. Jensen/ D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregor R.W. Stratford/ R.F. Francione D.S.K. Cox/ D.S.K. Cox R.F. Francione/ I.McG. Stuart 1994–95 R.J. Sinclair N.J. Grant P.H. Jensen D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregor D.W. Holt R.W. Stratford 1993–94 R.J. Sinclair N.J. Grant P.H. Jensen D.N. Bomford L.W. Johnson D.W. Holt R.W. Stratford 1992–93 N.J. Grant D.W. Holt P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill D.N. Funnell R.J. Sinclair R.W. Stratford 1991–92 N.J. Grant D.W. Holt P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill D.N. Funnell R.J. Sinclair T.M. Rogers 1990–91 L.J. King K. Allday P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill T.M. Rogers D.W. Holt R.J. Sinclair 1989–90 L.J. King G.J. Bugge P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill R.C. Bailhache M.N.L. Day D.W. Holt 1988–89 G.J. Bugge R.C. Bailhache N.J. Grant D.G. Forbes M.N.L. Day L.J. King D.W. Holt 1987–88 G.J. Bugge R.C. Bailhache D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy/ D.G. Forbes/ L.J. King D.G. Forbes K. Allday D.W. Holt 1986–87 R.C. Bailhache G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy D.G. Forbes L.J. King D.W. Holt 1985–86 R.C. Bailhache G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy D.G. Forbes L.J. King D.W. Holt 1984–85 A. Gamble D.G. Forbes G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford R.C. Bailhache L.J. King D.W. Holt 1983–84 A. Gamble D.G. Forbes G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford R.C. Isherwood R.V. Whitehead L.J. King 1982–83 R.V. Whitehead A. Gamble G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies L.J. King R.C. Isherwood D. Pickering 1981–82 R.V. Whitehead R.C. Isherwood G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies W.K. Collicoat I.McG. Stuart A. Gamble 1980–81 R.C. Isherwood I.McG. Stuart G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies W.K. Collicoat R.V. Whitehead A. Gamble 1979–80 R.C. Isherwood W.K. Collicoat D. Shaw G.M. Thies R.V. Whitehead I.McG. Stuart A. Gamble 1978–79 I.McG. Stuart W.K. Collicoat K.M. Millard G.M. Thies D.G. Forbes R.C. Isherwood A. Gamble / – indicates a change of position during the year

48 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Annual Awards

2015–16 Winners The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award Glenn Cumming The Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award Phillip Gillespie The Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award Greg Azzopardi The Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award Matt Robertson The Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award Michael Nolan The Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year Michael Symons

Background to the Awards The six Annual Awards not only recognise the outstanding performances by six of our active umpire/scorer members, but also honour the names of celebrated predecessors. The major award, the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award, was first awarded in 1992–93 as the Norwich Umpiring Commitment Award. At a 1996 General Meeting, the following motion was passed: “That in the light of the distinguished service given to the VCAUA by Robin Bailhache, the Annual Commitment Award should be renamed the Robin Bailhache Umpiring Commitment Award.” In the 1999–2000 season, following the introduction of official VCA scorers to the Association, the conditions of the Award were changed so that both active umpires and scorers could be considered for the Association’s most prestigious award, which would in future be known as the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award. The criteria for award of the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award are that the member has made a significant contribution to the Association off the field; has performed very well on the field (or in the scorebox); and is committed to their own and their colleagues’ performance. Selection is made by a process of confidential consultation between the President of the Association and other executive officers. The four umpiring awards were established in 2000 and were named after four celebrated Victorian Test umpires of past years, viz. Jim Phillips, David Elder, Ron Wright and Andy Barlow, whose names had not been honoured in any other Association Award. During the 2005–06 season, the award criteria were modified to require the winning umpire to have officiated in at least half of the matches played in the grade for which each award is made. Selection is based on the umpires’ performance throughout the season as determined by the office of Cricket Victoria’s Umpiring Manager. The scorers’ award was presented for the first time in 2001 and, for that year, was named the VCAUSA Scorers’ Award. It was the unanimous wish of the Association’s scorer members that their medal should be named after two of the most distinguished scorers in Victorian cricket history, viz. Jack Cameron snr. and Jack Cameron jnr. Selection is made by the scorer representatives on the Committee of Management, in consultation with the office of Cricket Victoria’s Premier Cricket Manager.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 49 The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award Glenn Cumming, like previous recipients of the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award, is highly committed to our Association, shown consistently over the many years since he joined the Cricket Victoria Panel in season 1990–91. Throughout his long career which currently stands at 338 Premier matches, he has umpired at all levels from 1st XI (29 matches), 2nd XI (89), 3rd XI (131), to 4th grade (68) and VWCA 1st XI (14) and 2nd XI (7) since umpiring of VWCA was added to the responsibilities of the Cricket Victoria (CV) Premier Panel. Glenn has been a keen supporter of all Association activities, and is known for his active involvement in the discussions at meetings, often having questioned Committee decisions but also supporting Committee decisions when he believes this to be appropriate for the betterment of the Association. He has been a keen supporter of the Easter exchange with the South Australian Cricket Umpires and Scorers’ Association and, in particular, has officiated as the Umpire for two Crockett Shield matches, in 2007 and 2009. He also served as Master of Ceremonies at the two evening dinners held in association with the Easter 2015 event which was hosted by the VCAUSA in Melbourne. Glenn receives the Bailhache Award from Secretary Dan Bomford A period of ill health meant that for a period of his time on the CV Panel he regularly umpired in 4th Grade. Throughout this time he was often called upon to mentor new and less experienced colleagues on the Panel, a task which he undertook with enthusiasm and considerable success, as judged by his junior colleagues. While not having served on the Committee of Management for the Association, he has, for the past nine seasons, served as its Badges and Accessories Officer, a task which he has carried out most competently and efficiently, for the benefit of the Association. Congratulations from the Committee and members of the VCAUSA. Although Glenn was unable to attend the VCAUSA Annual Dinner and Presentation, he was advised of his Award and provided the following acceptance speech: When I learnt of the award, I was as close to speechless as you can get. I feel very honoured and humbled, grateful and appreciative. My thanks to the VCAUSA for the award and to whoever was responsible for my nomination. The previous winners of the award are people who have made huge contributions to cricket and the VCAUSA and I feel privileged to be placed among them. This award is very special. Robin Bailhache played a big part in my early years in the VCAUSA. Robin was the Umpiring Director when I first joined the VCA umpires panel and I was fortunate enough to umpire a 4th grade and a 1st grade game with him. Robin oversaw my development as a young umpire and appointed me to my first 1st grade game just before my 26th birthday. Thank you Robin. I regret I can’t be with you and I hope the evening is a success. Thank you all and see you at the cricket.

50 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Previous Annual Award Winners

The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award 1999–00 A.L. Eldridge 2000–01 C.J.T. Allan Umpired in 27 Test matches, 2001–02 J.L. Collins 93 First Class matches, and 26 2002–03 R. McKinnon Limited Overs Internationals. One of the world’s most 2003–04 P.J. Shanahan respected umpires during his 2004–05 P.J. Smith international career in the 2005–06 J.A. Howard 1970s and 1980s. 2006–07 R.F. Francione 1992–93 R.W. Stratford 2007–08 L.C. Howard 1993–94 D.W. Holt 2008–09 C. Andrews 1994–95 D.N. Bomford 2009–10 A. Ventura 1995–96 W.R. Ellemor 2010–11 E.J. Kelly 1996–97 I.S. McGregor 2011–12 G.W. Slater 1997–98 D. Clement 2012–13 T.R. Finlayson 1998–99 S.J.P. Phillips 2013–14 D.A. Bugg 2014–15 not awarded

The Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award 2003–04 R.L. Parry 2004–05 R.L. Parry The world’s greatest umpire of 2005–06 G.T.D. Morrow the late 19th and early 20th 2006–07 R.L. Parry century. Victorian born, he stood in 29 Tests in Australia, 2007–08 R.L. Parry England and South Africa. A 2008–09 R.L. Parry fierce enforcer of the Laws, he 2009–10 J.D. Ward was respected by players and administrators alike. 2010–11 J.D. Ward 2011–12 A.P. Ward 1999–00 R.L. Parry 2012–13 A.P. Ward 2000–01 R.L. Parry 2013–14 A.P. Ward 2001–02 R.L. Parry 2014–15 P.J. Gillespie 2002–03 R.G. Patterson

The Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award 2003–04 S.T. Davis 2004–05 C.L. Stevens 2005–06 J.F. Leehane Stood in 14 Tests between 1911 and 1928. Umpired such 2006–07 E.J. Kelly champions as Trumper, Hobbs, 2007–08 G. Jones Bradman, Ponsford, Rhodes 2008–09 K. Hatherley and Barnes. One of Australia’s greatest umpires. 2009–10 F.J.P. Fabris 2010–11 R. Birch 2011–12 S.T. Davis 1999–00 C.L. Stevens 2012–13 S. Brne 2000–01 C.J. Hall 2013–14 D. Brigham 2001–02 D. Herft 2014–15 G. Bawa 2002–03 M. Hanton

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 51 The Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award 2003–04 M. Hrvatin 2004–05 P. Proctor 2005–06 M.G. Gunn Stood in 13 Tests between 2006–07 G.D. Steart 1947 and 1959. Described by 2007–08 C.J. Barton his good friend Bill Smyth as the best umpire with whom 2008–09 A. Thomas he stood. 2009–10 A.J. Sammartino 2010–11 V. Borg 2011–12 S. Brne 1999–00 D. Herft 2012–13 A. Hawking 2000–01 D. Boyd 2013–14 L. Tenace 2001–02 P. Orchard 2014–15 N.J. Ferns 2002–03 A. Ventura

The Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award 2003–04 G. Vajda 2004–05 B. Davies A veteran of World War 2005–06 C. Orgill One, he stood in 11 Tests 2006–07 S. Tighe over a twenty year period, 2007–08 M. Muthugounder and umpired such greats as Bradman, Ponsford, Grimmett, 2008–09 L. McKay Lindwall and Miller. A strong 2009–10 P.J. Gillespie and fearless umpire. 2010–11 K. Kumar 2011–12 A.E. Jones 1999–00 R. Conlin 2012–13 C. Hill 2000–01 A.J. Miller 2013–14 G.S. Azzopardi 2001–02 S.A. Rooke 2014–15 A.J. Medina 2002–03 P. Baleisa

The Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year 2005–06 M.K. Walsh 2006–07 S.E. Rodgers Jack Cameron senior and junior 2007–08 D.A. Bugg have an unbroken association 2008–09 C.D. Skyring with North Melbourne and Victorian cricket from 1939– 2009–10 M.F. Symons 40 to 2002–03, with some 800 2010–11 K. O’Neill District and over 600 State 2011–12 M. Brignell and international matches between them. 2012–13 J.K.E. Higgs 2013–14 C.M. Davenport 2000–01 J.W. Hamilton 2014–15 M.K. Walsh 2001–02 J.A. Howard 2002–03 R. Page 2003–04 S.A. Herbert 2004–05 L.C. Howard

52 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Victorian Test Umpires

The following umpires who have played in or umpired in Victoria for all or part of their careers, have stood in Test Matches within or without Australia since the First Test played in Melbourne in March 1877.

First Last Name Test Test Eng SAf WI NZ Ind Pak SL Other Total Bailhache, R.C.1 1974–75 1988–89 12 – 6 3 2 3 1 – 27 Barlow, A.N. 1930–31 1951–52 4 – 3 – 4 – – – 11 Coady, P. 1878–79 1878–79 1 – – – – – – – 1 Collins, J.R. 1972–73 1975–76 – – 1 2 – 2 – – 5 Copeland, W.J. 1979–80 1979–80 1 – – – – – – – 1 Cosstick, S. 1876–77 1876–77 1 – – – – – – – 1 Coulthard, G. 1878–79 1881–82 2 – – – – – – – 2 Crockett, R.M. 1901–02 1924–25 27 5 – – – – – – 32 Elder, D.A. 1911–12 1928–29 14 ––––––– 14 Elliott, E.H. 1882–83 1884–85 6 – – – – – – – 6 Flynn, T. 1892–93 1894–95 4 – – – – – – – 4 French, R.A.2 1977–78 1987–88 7 – 2 2 4 4 – – 19 Garing, C. 1924–25 1924–25 1 – – – – – – – 1 Hannah, W. 1907–08 1910–11 2 2 – – – – – – 4 Hele, G.A.3 1928–29 1932–33 10 5 1 – – – – – 16 Hodges, G.J. 1884–85 1884–85 1 – – – – – – – 1 Isherwood, R.C. 1984–85 1985–86 – – 1 1 1 – – – 3 King, L.J. 1988–89 1992–93 1 – 2 – 1 1 1 – 6 McShane, F.G. 1884–85 1884–85 1 – – – – – – – 1 Phillips, J.4 1884–85 1897–98 13 –––––– 16 29 Reid, C.A. 1876–77 1876–77 1 – – – – – – – 1 Richards, J. 1930–31 1930–31 – – 1 – – – – – 1 Sheahan, W.P. 1993–94 1993–94 – 1 – 1 – – – – 2 Smyth, W.J. 1962–63 1965–66 3 – – – – 1 – – 4 Tarrant, F.A.5 1933–34 1933–34 – – – – – – – 2 2 Terry, R.B. 1876–77 1876–77 2 – – – – – – – 2 Whitehead, R.V. 1980–81 1982–83 1 – – – 3 – – – 4 Wright, R.R. 1947–48 1958–59 7 3 2 – 1 – – – 13 Young, W.A. 1911–12 1911–12 1 – – – – – – – 1 1. Includes 9 Test matches when resident in South Australia. 2. Includes 14 Test matches when resident in New South Wales and 3 Test matches when resident in South Australia. 3. All his Test matches were umpired while resident in South Australia. 4. Includes 11 Test matches in England and 5 in South Africa. 5. Both Test matches were the first two games of the 1933–34 India v England series played in India. NB. Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 53 Victorian First Class Umpires

First Last Shield/ Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Pura Cup State 1st.cl Other Total Alessio, H.J. 1892–93 1924–25 – 4 3 – 1 8 Bailhache, R.C. 1 1971–72 1991–92 27 52 – 16 – 95 Barker, M.W. 1969–70 1969–70 – – 1 – – 1 Barlow, A.N. 1928–29 1952–53 11 45 7 15 8 86 Barrass, E. 1897–98 1914–15 – 3 6 5 – 14 Barrett, J.E. 1888–89 1888–89 – – 1 – – 1 Barrow, A.J. 2010–11 – 26 1 – – 27 Benson, F. 1920–21 1920–21 – – – 1 – 1 Bowes, W.J.R. 1 1919–20 1928–29 – 5 1 2 – 8 Brodie, J.C. 1861–62 1861–62 – – – – 1 1 Browne, G.A. 1937–38 1937–38 – 3 2 – 1 6 Bruton, W.J. 1 1904–05 1913–14 – 11 1 1 – 13 Budd, H.H. 1877–78 1900–01 – – 2 – – 2 Butler, K.R. 1961–62 1977–78 – 14 1 2 – 17 Butterworth, T. 1863–64 1863–64 – – – – 1 1 Cameron, C.F. 1855–56 1860–61 – – 4 – – 4 Carmody, K.J. 1974–75 1979–80 – 16 – 3 – 19 Casey, R.X. 1961–62 1961–62 – – 1 – – 1 Cavenagh, G. 1853–54 1853–54 – – 1 – – 1 Chapman, T.C. 1992–93 1993–94 – 3 – – – 3 Coady, P. 1878–79 1878–79 1 – – – – 1 Collicoat, W.K. 1961–62 1972–73 – 15 – 5 – 20 Collins, J.R. 1965–66 1975–76 5 28 1 9 1 44 Conway, J. 1900–01 1900–01 – – 1 – – 1 Copeland, W.J. 1972–73 1979–80 1 12 – 2 – 15 Cosstick, S. 1876–77 1876–77 1 – – – – 1 Cotter, D.F. 1893–94 1900–01 –– 12 9 1 22 Coulthard, G. 1878–79 1881–82 2 – – 4 – 6 Craddock, W.J. 1933–34 1940–41 – 3 6 – 1 10 Craig, S.A.J. 2 2014–15 – 29 ––– 29 Crockett, R.M. 1891–92 1929–30 32 54 10 23 6 125 Crossley, H. 1935–36 1935–36 – – 1 – – 1 Dixon, F. 1925–26 1929–30 – 2 2 1 – 5 Duffy, J.T. 1885–86 1886–87 – – 2 – 1 3 Dwyer, C. 1932–33 1936–37 – 4 2 2 – 8 Elder, D.A. 1906–07 1930–31 14 12 2 1 1 30 Elliott, E.H. 1881–82 1884–85 6 – 8 3 1 18 Elliott, G. 1863–64 1863–64 – – – – 1 1 Figgis, R.T. 1968–69 1972–73 – 6 – 2 – 8 1. Umpired in more than one Australian State. 2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player. 3. Also umpired in England and South Africa. 4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria. NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.

54 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 First Last Shield/ Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Pura Cup State 1st.cl Other Total Flynn, T. 1887–88 1894–95 4 9 6 3 – 22 French, R.A. 1 1975–76 1988–89 19 43 – 7 – 69 Fry, H.J. 1898–99 1898–99 – – – 1 – 1 Gaggin, W.W. 1874–75 1874–75 – – 1 – – 1 Gandy, M.G. 1 1985–86 1988–89 – 5 – 1 – 6 Garing, C. 1921–22 1925–26 1 3 3 3 – 10 Gillespie, P.J. 2014–15 – 5 1 – – 6 Guy, B. 1981–82 1987–88 – 8 – 1 – 9 Hannah, W. 1905–06 1911–12 3 7 – 4 1 15 Heathcote, B. 1928–29 1928–29 – 1 – – – 1 Hele, G.A. * 1920–21 1934–35 16 24 2 11 3 56 Hele, R.G. 1949–50 1960–61 – 17 2 11 1 31 Hodges, G.J. 1883–84 1884–85 1 – 2 – – 3 Holden, D.E. 1984–85 1988–89 – 8 – 1 – 9 Holt, D.W. 1983–84 1995–96 – 22 – 9 1 32 Hope, A. 1882–82 1882–83 – – – 1 – 1 Hughes, J.H. 1933–34 1933–34 – – 1 – – 1 Isherwood, R.C. 1971–72 1985–86 3 23 – 4 – 30 James, B. 1872–73 1872–73 – – 1 – – 1 Jensen, P.H. 1990–91 1997–98 – 12 – 2 1 15 Jones, C.O. 1977–78 1977–78 – 2 – – – 2 Joshua, G.C. 2009–10 – 36 2 1 – 39 Juliff, C. 1931–32 1934–35 – – 3 – – 3 King, L.J. 1983–84 1993–94 6 31 – 4 – 41 Knott, K.A. 1991–92 1992–93 – 3 – – – 3 Lancaster, L.J. 1947–48 1947–48 – 1 – – – 1 Living, G. 1851–52 1851–52 – – 1 – – 1 Lunn, N.E. 1994–95 1994–95 – 2 – – – 1 Lyon, C.H. 1850–51 1850–51 – – 1 – – 1 McGan, B. 1880–81 1882–83 – – 2 – – 2 McLaren, L.J. 1956–57 1960–61 – 7 1 – – 8 McLean, J. 1933–34 1934–35 – – 4 1 – 5 McShane, P.G. 1884–85 1884–85 1 – – – – 1 Mangan, M. 1949–50 1955–56 – 7 2 – – 9 Marshall, V. 1860–61 1860–61 – – 1 – – 1 Martin, E.J. 1914–15 1914–15 – 1 – – – 1 Maxwell, P. 1929–30 1929–30 – – 1 – – 1 Midwinter, W.E. 1886–87 1886–87 – – – 1 – 1 Miller, F.P. 1870–71 1870–71 – – 1 – – 1 Moore, W.J. 1928–29 1937–38 – 10 2 4 – 16 Morris, S. 1894–95 1898–99 – – 3 – – 2 Morrow, G.T.D. 1996–97 2005–06 – 21 – 3 – 24 Nichols, H.E. 1925–26 1931–32 – – 3 3 – 6 Nicholson, A.G. 1947–48 1951–52 – – 2 – – 2 1. Umpired in more than one Australian State. 2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player. 3. Also umpired in England and South Africa. 4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria. NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 55 First Last Shield/ Other Int’n Name Season Season Test Pura Cup State 1st.cl Other Total Nicosia, A. 1980–81 1983–84 – 4 – 2 – 6 Oakley, G. 1926–27 1926–27 – – 1 – – 1 O’Connor, J.W. 1912–13 1913–14 – – 2 – – 2 Over, C.E. 1895–96 1907–08 – 1 5 1 – 7 Parry, R.L. 1997–98 2011–12 – 79 – 6 – 85 Patterson, R.G. 1998–99 2005–06 – 16 1 1 – 18 Phillips, J. 3 1883–84 1897–98 13 8 7 20 6 54 Prevot, E. 1875–76 1875–76 – – 1 – – 1 Ramsden, E.C. 1930–31 1930–31 – 1 – 1 – 2 Reaburn, A.D. 1920–21 1924–25 – 4 1 1 – 6 Reid, C.A. 1875–76 1881–82 1 – 2 – – 3 Reiffel, P.R. 4 2004–05 2009–10 – 29 – 6 – 35 Rhodes, J. 1858–59 1858–59 – – 1 – – 1 Richards, J. 1923–24 1932–33 1 10 1 6 1 19 Rooney, F. 1947–48 1951–52 – 7 – – – 7 Sharp, A. 1937–38 1937–38 – – 1 – – 1 Shaw, R. 1930–31 1930–31 – – – 1 – 1 Sheahan, W.P. 1989–90 1998–99 2 25 – 7 1 35 Sheehan, J.F. 1959–60 1963–64 – 4 – – – 4 Smith, J.A. 1861–62 1882–83 – – 9 1 1 11 Smith, P.E. 1925–26 1928–29 – 6 1 1 1 9 Smyth, W.J. 1955–56 1971–72 4 42 1 11 1 59 Soulsby, A.J. 2000–01 2003–04 – 2 – – – 2 Stafford, J. 1925–26 1926–27 – 1 1 – – 2 Stewart, J.C. 1866–67 1866–67 – – 1 – – 1 Stratford, R.W. 1994–95 2007–08 – 10 – 2 – 12 Strickland, G. 1929–30 1929–30 – – 1 – – 1 Stuart, I.McG. 1960–61 1964–65 – 10 – 4 – 14 Taylor, J. 1886–87 1888–89 – – – 1 1 2 Terry, R.B. 1876–77 1880–81 2 – 5 – 3 10 Thornton, J. 1874–75 1874–75 – – 1 – – 1 Walpole, S.C. 1992–93 1999–00 – 7 – – – 7 Ward, A.P. 2005–06 2013–14 – 31 1 – 1 33 Ward, J.D. 2003–04 1 59 1 6 – 67 Ward, J.H. 1947–48 1958–59 – 8 1 2 – 11 Wetenhall, W.R. 1930–31 1932–33 – 2 1 – – 3 Wheeler, J. 1959–60 1959–60 – 1 – – – 1 Whitehead, R.V. 1978–79 1982–83 4 9 – 3 – 16 Wills, T.W. 1870–71 1870–71 – – 1 – – 1 Wisden, G. 1865–66 1865–66 – – 1 – – 1 Wood, R. 1886–87 1886–87 – – – – 1 1 Wright, R.J.J. 1945–46 1960–61 13 29 5 13 2 62 Young, W. 1901–02 1912–13 1 8 2 5 – 16 1. Umpired in more than one Australian State. 2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player. 3. Also umpired in England and South Africa. 4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria. NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.

56 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Cricket Victoria 200 Club

The following former and present umpires and scorers have met the conditions for admission to the prestigious Cricket Victoria 200 Club, viz. having umpired, played or scored in 200 or more international or domestic First Class, One-Day and Cricket Victoria 1st XI matches. For the purposes of 200 Club membership, qualifying matches include 3rd umpire appointments where applicable. Umpires were first admitted in 1994–95; scorers were first admitted in 2008–09. Umpire Other List Name Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS FC A 1st XI Total Allan, C.J.T. U 1997–98 – 2014–15 ––––– 210 210 Bailhache, R.C. U 1977–78 – 1993–94 18 14 45 # 25 206 308 Bomford, D.N. U 1979–80 – ––––– 323 323 Barrow, A.J. U 1997–98 – –– 26 1 41 172 240 Chapman, T.C. S 1 1988–89 – 2012–13 – – 3 # 2 240 245 Collicoat, W.K. * U 2 1957–58 – 1973–74 –– 22 #– 211 233 Collins, J.R. U 1957–58 – 1981–82 5 – 25 #– 205 235 Copeland, W.J. * U 1963–64 – 1984–85 1 – 14 #– 210 225 Craig, S.A.J. U 3 2010–11 – –– 29 – 29 268 326 Davenport, C.M. S 1982–83 – – – – – 5 454 459 Day, M.N.L. U 1983–84 – 2008–09 ––––– 203 203 Forbes, D.G. U 1971–72 – 1990–91 ––––– 209 209 Grace, A.G. S 1999–00 – ––––– 294 294 Hamilton, J.W. S 1986–87 – – 23 38 – 31 336 428 Hanton, M. U 2000–01 – ––––– 220 220 Herbert, S.A. S 1985–86 – ––––– 432 432 Herft, D.P. U 1999–00 – ––––– 219 219 Higgs, J.K.E. S 1992–93 – – 21 25 1 26 344 417 Holt, D.W. U 1980–81 – – 1 22 10 6 349 388 Howard, J.A. S 1976–77 – – 44 56 5 39 596 740 Isherwood, R.C. * U 1962–63 – 1986–87 3 21 27 # 9 227 287 Jensen, P.H. U 1978–79 – 2010–11 –– 12 2 6 319 339 Joshua, G.C. U 1995–96 – –– 36 3 59 165 263 King, L.J. U 1980–81 – 1993–94 7 26 35 # 6 166 240 Lincoln, B.E. S 4 1987–88 – ––––– 318 318 Morrow, G.T.D. * U 1992–93 – 2005–06 –– 37 # 26 184 247 O’Neill, K.V. S 1971–72 – 29 62 160 21 35 525 832 * deceased 1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire 2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club 3 Includes games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria 4 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire 5 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria 6 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs # due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the total games will be correct

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 57 Umpire Other List Name Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS FC A 1st XI Total Page, R. S 1976–77 – ––––– 648 648 Parry, R.L. U 1994–95 – 2011–12 7 34 79 6 79 181 386 Patterson, R.G. U 1998–99 – 2013–14 1 4 20 2 34 190 251 Radley, J.R. S 1993–94 – ––––– 418 418 Reiffel, P.R. U 2002–03 – 2009–10 –––––– 518 Reece, C.J. S 1973–74 – 21 22 60 3 43 542 691 Rodgers, S.E. S 1977–78 – – – 1 – – 521 522 Sheahan, W.P. U 1981–82 – 7 25 26 8 11 414 491 Shepard, D.J. U 5 1992–93 – – – 1 – 1 239 241 Smyth, W.J. * U 1949–50 – 1971–72 4 – 51 #– 232 287 Stratford, R.W. U 1989–90 – 2007–08 –– 13 # 8 190 211 Stuart, I. McG. * U 1955–56 – 1977–78 –– 12 #– 227 239 Symons, M.F. S 1992–93 – ––––– 397 397 Thies, G.M. U 1968–69 – 1990–91 ––––– 225 225 Turner, R.R. U 1992–93 – ––––– 269 269 Walsh, M.K. S 1963–64 – 94 227 75 80 72 621 1,169 Ward, A.P. U 6 1997–98 – –– 31 1 41 206 279 Ward, J.D. U 1996–97 – 1 9 53 7 69 193 332 * deceased 1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire 2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club 3 Includes games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria 4 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire 5 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria 6 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs # due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the total games will be correct

58 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires

First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1945–46 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1984–85 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1946–47 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1985–86 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1947–48 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1986–87 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1948–49 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1987–88 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1949–50 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1988–89 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1950–51 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1989–90 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1951–52 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright 1990–91 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King 1952–53 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1991–92 D.W. Holt L.J. King 1953–54 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1992–93 D.W. Holt L.J. King 1954–55 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1993–94 P.H. Jensen W.P. Sheahan 1955–56 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1994–95 D.W. Holt P.H. Jensen 1956–57 J.H. Ward R.R. Wright 1995–96 W.P. Sheahan R.W. Stratford 1957–58 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright 1996–97 W.P. Sheahan R.W. Stratford 1958–59 W.J. Smyth R.R. Wright 1997–98 G.T.D. Morrow W.P. Sheahan 1959–60 R.G. Hele W.J. Smyth 1998–99 G.T.D. Morrow W.P. Sheahan 1960–61 W.J. Smyth R.R. Wright 1999–00 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson 1961–62 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart 2000–01 G.T.D. Morrow R.G. Patterson 1962–63 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart 2001–02 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry 1963–64 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart 2002–03 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson 1964–65 W.J. Collicoat W.J. Smyth 2003–04 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson 1965–66 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2004–05 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry 1966–67 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2005–06 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry 1967–68 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2006–07 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel 1968–69 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2007–08 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel 1969–70 R. Figgis W.J. Smyth 2008–09 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel 1970–71 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2009–10 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward 1971–72 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth 2010–11 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward 1972–73 J.R. Collins R.C. Isherwood 2011–12 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward 1973–74 J.R. Collins W.J. Copeland 2012–13 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward 1974–75 K.J. Carmody J.R. Collins 2013–14 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward 1975–76 K.J. Carmody W.J. Copeland 2014–15 A.J. Barrow S.A.J. Craig 1976–77 K.J. Carmody W.J. Copeland 2015–16 A.J. Barrow P.J. Gillespie 1977–78 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1978–79 R.C. Bailhache W.J. Copeland Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1979–80 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 1980–81 B. Guy P. Stuchbery 1980–81 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 1981–82 N.J. Grant A. Richardson 1981–82 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French 1982–83 D.E. Holden D. Pickering 1982–83 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1983–84 M.N.L. Day D. Vollmerhause 1983–84 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood 1984–85 R. Gainford A. Gamble

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 59 Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1985–86 N.J. Grant K. O’Neil 1988–89 J. Culver R. Day 1986–87 E. Kelly W.P. Sheahan 1989–90 W. Gray P. O’Brien 1987–88 D. Funnell H. Petricevic 1990–91 B.A. Farrow D. Garde 1988–89 T. Rogers P. Sandars 1991–92 A. Gellie K. Kavanagh 1989–90 D.L. Byrne S.C. Walpole 1990–91 R.W. Stratford G.M. Thies 1992–93 G. Burns F.J. Preen 1991–92 R. Day J.D. Law 1993–94 M.W. McNeil R.R. Turner 1992–93 R. Day I.S. McGregor 1994–95 G. McDonald R.L. Parry 1993–94 D.S.K. Cox P.J. Dikschei 1995–96 G.P. Coleman G. Cooper 1994–95 D.C. Hansen C.J. Lear 1996–97 N. Sievers M. Slattery 1995–96 M.W. McNeil R.L. Parry 1997–98 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward 1996–97 R.G. Patterson A.J. Soulsby 1997–98 D.N. Boucher N. Sievers 1998–99 C.J.T. Allan D.L. Byrne 1998–99 A.J. Barrow A.P. Ward 1999–00 T. Fitzgerald D.C. Jones 1999–00 G. Brindley C.L. Stevens 2000–01 D. Boyd T.J. Leeden 2000–01 M.G. Gunn C.J. Hall 2001–02 N. King P. Orchard 2001–02 D.P. Herft T.J. Leeden 2002–03 D. Izod A. Ventura 2002–03 M. Hanton D.C. Jones 2003–04 M. Hrvatin G.D. Steart 2003–04 S.T. Davis N. King 2004–05 P. Hermann C.L. Stevens 2004–05 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor 2005–06 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor 2005–06 P. Cornford M.G. Gunn 2006–07 R. McKinnon P.J. Smith 2006–07 G.W. Slater G.D. Steart 2007–08 P.J Creek G. Jones 2007–08 C.J. Barton V. McKerna n 2008–09 K. Hatherley S. Sciacca 2008–09 D.M. Jones A. Thomas 2009–10 S.T. Davis F.J.P. Fabris 2009–10 J.G. Douglas A.J. Sammartino 2010–11 R. Birch S.A.J. Craig 2011–12 M. Cervetto S.T. Davis 2010–11 V. Borg M.G. Gunn 2012–13 V. Borg S. Brne 2011–12 S. Brne S. Olufson 2013–14 D.J. Brigham A.E. Jones 2012–13 A. Hawking A.E. Jones 2014–15 G. Bawa N. Schlittler 2013–14 L.P. Tenace G. Vajda 2015–16 G.S. Azzopardi M. Muthugounder 2014–15 N.J. Ferns J. Whalley 2015–16 L. Edwards M.D.L. Robertson Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1980–81 D.W. Holt D. Pickering Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1981–82 C. Main D. Vollmerhause 1980–81 K. Guy G. Wykes 1982–83 D. Chivers J.D. Law 1981–82 M. Donehue D.E. Holden 1983–84 K. O’Neil M. Sutherland 1982–83 J. McKernan J. Ryan 1984–85 G. Johnstone R. Lindroth 1983–84 R. Lindroth B. Wells 1985–86 D. Funnell D. Izod 1984–85 D. Funnell K. Knott 1986–87 P. Chase G. Rowe 1985–86 P. Gigg T. Hodgkins 1987–88 K. Barker P. Chase 1986–87 A. Grant P. Sandars

60 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1987–88 P. Finney S.C. Walpole 2002–03 P. Baleisa K. Hatherley 1988–89 T.C. Chapman G. Tait 2003–04 D. Hellard G. Vajda 1989–90 G. Keetley R.W. Stratford 2004–05 B. Davies C. James 1990–91 C.D. Baulch G. McDonald 2005–06 M. Leckie C. Orgill 1991–92 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald 2006–07 A. Smith R. Stanley 1992–93 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald 2007–08 D.A. Ireland M. Muthugounder 1993–94 K. Glassenbury G.R. Lloyd 2008–09 M. Campbell L. McKay 1994–95 G. Cooper R. Rymarz 2009–10 T. Corvell P.J. Gillespie 1995–96 M. Sheehan M. Slattery 2010–11 A. Gaughan K. Kumar 1996–97 K. Brewer L. Collins 2011–12 A.E. Jones R. Kalnins 1997–98 A.J. Barrow C.L. Stevens 2012–13 N.J. Ferns C. Hill 1998–99 T. Fitzgerald P. Molloy 2013–14 G.S. Azzopardi B.A. Sutton 2014–15 A.J. Medina M.D.L. Robertson 1999–00 R. Conlin T.J. Leeden 2015–16 M. Nair M. Nolan 2000–01 A.J. Miller P. Orchard 2001–02 D. Izod S.A. Rooke

First XI – Women’s Premier Cricket Second XI – Women’s Premier Cricket 2008–09 A. Smith R. Stanley 2008–09 T. Corvell M. Moore 2009–10 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner 2009–10 G.P. Schembri D. Woodruff 2010–11 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner 2010–11 T. Corvell J. Richards 2011–12 T. Corvell S.T. Davis 2011–12 R. Hubbard J. Richards 2012–13 R.R. Turner T. Ventura 2012–13 R. Harrison A. Thomas 2013–14 M.G. Gunn R.R. Turner 2013–14 S. Pitts J. Walker 2014–15 C. James A.R. McCarthy 2014–15 R. Harrison T. Wendelken 2015–16 M.G. Gunn R.R. Turner 2015–16 C. Hall R. Harrison

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 61 Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers

First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 1998–99 M.A. Peterson C.J. Reece 2001–02 P. O’Rourke 1999–00 J.W. Hamilton M.F. Symons 2002–03 D. Missen 2000–01 R.A. Dodd J.R. Radley 2003–04 T.R. Finlayson 2001–02 M. Peterson R. Page 2004–05 M. Ringham F. Walsh 2002–03 G.P.L. Davey J.R. Radley 2005–06 S. Abrahams G. Schickerling 2003–04 J.R. Radley C.J. Reece 2006–07 G. Heatley T. Sheedy 2004–05 J.R. Radley M.F. Symons 2007–08 D. Barnes M.K. Walsh 2005–06 W. Hunter J.R. Radley 2008–09 M. King M.K. Walsh 2006–07 C.M. Davenport J.R. Radley 2009–10 E. Michael C.D. Skyring 2007–08 J.A. Howard C.D. Skyring 2010–11 2008–09 J.A. Howard K.V. O’Neill 2011–12 2009–10 J.R. Radley M.F. Symons 2012–13 melb stk 2010–11 G.P.L. Davey C.M. Davenport 2013–14 C.M. Davenport A. Fleming 2011–12 C.M. Davenport J.W. Hamilton 2014–15 stk J. Nicholson 2012–13 J.A. Howard M.F. Symons 2015–16 P. French N.E. Sakellaropoulos 2013–14 S.E. Rodgers M.K. Walsh 2014–15 J.W. Hamilton J.A. Howard Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 2015–16 J.A. Howard R. Page 2001–02 S. Abrahams L.C. Howard 2003–04 S. Abrahams Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket 2004–05 L.C. Howard R. MacRae 2001–02 C.D. Skyring 2005–06 R. Guest M.F. Symons 2002–03 W. Rhoden C.D. Skyring 2006–07 J.K.E. Higgs E. Michael 2003–04 P. O'Rourke 2007–08 N.E. Sakellaropoulos 2004–05 P. O'Rourke 2008–09 B. Black M.F. Symons 2005–06 K.B. Hieser P. O'Rourke 2009–10 S.M. Baulch D. Johnstone/ 2006–07 S.A. Herbert D. Missen G. Voyage 2007–08 L. Allan D. Missen 2010–11 A.G. Grace S.A. Herbert 2008–09 M. Bowles L.C. Howard 2011–12 J. Bell S.A. Herbert 2009–10 D. Missen G. Schickerling 2012–13 camb uni 2010–11 K.B. Hieser D. Missen 2013–14 S.A. Herbert J. Moloney 2011–12 M. Bowles D. Missen 2014–15 J. Barr A. Fleming 2012–13 K.B. Hieser P. Wellard 2015–16 C.M. Davenport M. Mills 2013–14 B. Guelen R. Page 2014–15 J. Benjamin A. Britton • Where gaps appear, the names of the 2015–16 J. Nicholson stk scorers are unknown. The continued assistance of members to locate such missing records would be greatly appreciated

62 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Umpire Exchanges

Victoria – New Zealand Umpire Exchange Program The Victoria–New Zealand Umpire Exchange Program commenced in the 1990–91 season due in the main to the initiative of the then Director of Umpiring, Robin Bailhache. The purpose of the program is to provide umpires from Cricket Victoria, the Auckland Cricket Association and the Christchurch Cricket Association with on-field and off-field experiences in different geographic environments.

Year Cricket Victoria Appointments NZ Appointments

1991 Stephen Walpole (Auckland) Brent Bowden

1992 Luke Johnson (Auckland) John Crocker

1993 Norm Lunn (Auckland) Malcolm Glenny Dan Bomford (Christchurch) Graeme Clark 1994 Geoff Morrow (Auckland) Paul Calcott Peter Dikschei (Christchurch) Geoff Talbot 1995 Bob Stratford (Auckland) Bruce Cates Cameron Baulch (Christchurch) Eddie Brownlee 1996 Paul Jensen (Auckland) Barry Frost Colin Lear (Christchurch) Grant Robinson 1997 Bob Parry (Auckland) Glenn Holdem Mark McNeil (Christchurch) Peter Wright 1998 Paul Wallace (Auckland) David Lowe Tony Soulsby (Christchurch) Garry Baxter 1999 Graham Cooper (Auckland) Kevin Manley Ashley Barrow (Christchurch) Graham Smith 2000 Tony Ward (Auckland) Garth Stirrat John Ward (Christchurch) Bernie Hamilton 2001 Chris Allan (Auckland) Daryl Rooks (Christchurch) Craig Cowper 2002 Chris Stevens (Auckland) Phil Jones Steven Davis (Christchurch) John Varcoe 2003 Dale Boyd (Auckland) Doug Allington Mark Hanton (Christchurch) Neil Croft 2004 Phil Hermann (Auckland) Martyn Barriball Rod McKinnon (Christchurch) Brian deLore 2005 Damian Herft (Auckland) Peter Spall Andrew Miller (Christchurch)

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 63 Year Cricket Victoria Appointments NZ Appointments

2006 Neil Hitchens (Auckland) Peter Gasston Gerard Abood (Christchurch) Graham Begg 2007 Geoff Joshua (Auckland) no exchange Phil Proctor (Christchurch) from New Zealand 2008 Sam Sciacca (Auckland) Jim Henderson Rod Conlin (Christchurch) Hiran Perera 2009 Stephen Tighe (Auckland) Raoul Allen Brad Davies (Christchurch) Rob Armour 2010 Russell Stanley (Auckland) Tony Gillies Stu Edwards (Christchurch) Dallas McIlraith 2011 Phillip Gillespie (Auckland) Mike Drinkall Dale Ireland (Christchurch) Jason Wood 2012 Ange Sammartino (Auckland) Chris Brown Luke McKay (Christchurch) Richard Hooper 2013 Dean Jones (Auckland) Jayath Batuwangala Malcolm Gunn (Christchurch) David Reid 2014 Stephen Brne (Auckland) Glynn Hammond Adam Hawking (Christchurch) Eugene Sanders 2015 Ron Birch (Auckland) David Henderson Scott Olufson (Christchurch) Diana Venter 2016 Vin Borg (Auckland) Adrian West Francesco Fabris (Christchurch) Kim Cotton

Victoria – South Australia Umpire Exchange Program This season, 2015–16, marked commencement of an umpire exchange with Cricket Victoria and SACA, arranged by the respective Umpiring Directors, Richard Patterson (Victoria) and Neil Poulton (South Australia). Reports from the first two participants appear elsewhere in this Report.

Year Cricket Victoria Appointment SACA Appointment

2015 Stephen Pitts Cain Kemp

64 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Dave Elder – Life Member

Once again the Association is indebted to SACUSA’s historian, Kristen Thomas. On 23 March 2016 she sent the following email: Hi Gentlemen, I hope you are all well. I thought this link might be of interest to you—it clearly shows a gold Life Membership medallion for Dave Elder from 1913: UMPIRE DAVID ELDER: Victorian Cricket Umpires Association gold fob engraved “D.A.Elder, Life Member, 1913”. Also a gold fob awarded to him in 1910 for 28 years service with John Danks & Son; 3 items from his son R.Elder—gold fob for M.B.C.A.Premiers 1908–09 & 1909–10; WW1 Identity disc; Police Pass for 1934 Visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester. [David Elder umpired 12 Tests 1911–29, and 286 Victoria Premier Cricket matches 1898–1933]. Price Estimate: $300–$500.

The information concerning Dave Elder and the above images can still be found (at time of completion of this report) at: http://www.mossgreen.com.au/m/lot-details/index/catalog/143/lot/64401/

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 65 R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield

One of the feature events on the VCAUSA calendar is the of the origin of the exchange. biennial Easter exchange with our sister Association in Her findings were published in a South Australia, SACUSA. In 2012, Kristen Thomas was leaflet unveiled during the Easter commisioned by SACUSA to research the early history of exchange in Adelaide in 2013 the exchange, resulting in a revision of our understanding (see image opposite), as follows: Let the good times roll—cricket friendships offset The Great Depression Why DID a cricket match between Victorian and South Australian cricket umpires begin? And when exactly did it occur? Until recently, accessible records indicated that 1936 was the inaugural year of competition. But modern technology has enabled research into historic newspapers that reveals plans for the interstate fixture were underway as early as 1930, and the actual first match was held in Carlton, Victoria in 1931. During the beginning of a significant worldwide economic depression this was a bold undertaking, but one which was inspired by a desire to promote goodwill and hope. The traditional game that ‘The Vics’ and ‘The Croweaters’ indulge in today was born of a need to remind people that fun is an essential ingredient of life—especially when life is looking challenging. As it turned out, the result of the first match was a diplomatically correct ‘draw’. As it was not a limited overs game—and it appears that SA declared at 8 for 125—when Victoria reached 7 for 111 at stumps, the game was declared a draw. SA’s Victor Selth (former State level wicketkeeper) was generously awarded a trophy by Victoria, for being the best performing visiting player. (Source: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/artitle/45758502). Ernest Ramsden was a Victorian founding player who had the pleasure of umpiring a Sheffield Shield AND a Vic vs West Indies match at the MCG just prior to the umpires’ game. Depression or not, lights were shining brightly for cricket umpires and their beloved game 82 years ago when our partnership began. The competition was suspended during World War II, name to properly reflect its membership, becoming the but resumed in 1947, playing for the R.M.(Bob) Crockett South Australian Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association Shield; matches have been held every second year since (SACUSA). In this edition of these records it is referred then. Easter exchanges are much more than simply a to by the initials SACUA up to 2009, but will be referred cricket match, however. Members of both associations to as SACUSA from 2011 onwards. and their families get together to make and renew Both Associations are referred to by their current initials friendships; on each occasion there are numerous social (SACUSA and VCAUSA) in column headings, but the events arranged. historical initials are used in reference to specific matches The Victorian association was known as the Victorian prior to the changes of name. Cricket Association Umpires’ Association until 1998 when it voted to expand its membership and role to include VCA official club scorers, and changed its name to the Victorian Cricket Association Umpires & Scorers’ Association (VCAUSA). In this edition of these records it is referred to by the initials VCAUA up to 1997 and VCAUSA from 1999 onwards. The South Australian association was named the South Australian Cricket Umpires’ Association (SACUA), maintaining this name even after scorers were admitted to membership in 2001. In 2010, however, it changed its

66 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Results of matches

Match Year Result Venue 1 1931 match drawn Carlton (Vic) 2 1936 SACUA won* St Peter’s College (SA) 3 1937 SACUA won* St Peter’s College (SA) 4 1939 SACUA won* No. 2 (SA) 5 1947 SACUA won by 56 runs Wattle Park (V) 6 1949 SACUA won by 19 runs St Peter’s College (SA) 7 1951 VCAUA won* not known (V) 8 1953 SACUA won by 58 runs Adelaide High School (SA) 9 1955 SACUA won by 1 wicket Ross Gregory Oval (V) 10 1957 SACUA won by 4 wickets and 42 runs Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA) 11 1959 VCAUA won by 19 runs Ross Gregory Oval (V) 12 1961 VCAUA won by 102 runs Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA) 13 1963 SACUA won by 8 wickets Scotch College (V) 14 1965 VCAUA won by 1 wicket British Tube Mills Oval (SA) 15 1967 SACUA won by 89 runs Albert Park No. 8 (V) 16 1969 VCAUA won by 8 wickets and 11 runs Sacred Heart College (SA) 17 1971 SACUA won by 2 wickets and 124 runs Scotch College (V) 18 1973 SACUA won by 95 runs Daws Road High School (SA) 19 1975 VCAUA won by 2 wickets Scotch College (V) 20 1977 SACUA won by 6 wickets Flinders University (SA) 21 1979 VCAUA won by 7 wickets Scotch College (V) 22 1981 VCAUA won by 1 wicket St Peter’s College (SA) 23 1983 VCAUA won by 7 wickets Albert Ground (V) 24 1985 VCAUA won by 93 runs St Peter’s College (SA) 25 1987 VCAUA won by 54 runs Scotch College No. 2 (V) 26 1989 SACUA won by 4 wickets St Peter’s College (SA) 27 1991 VCAUA won by 83 runs St Kevin’s College (V) 28 1993 VCAUA won by 5 wickets St Peter’s College (SA) 29 1995 SACUA won by 24 runs Xavier College (V) 30 1997 VCAUA won by 24 runs Scotch College (SA) 31 1999 VCAUSA won by 26 runs Xavier College (V) 32 2001 SACUA won by 41 runs Scotch College (SA) 33 2003 VCAUSA won by 4 wickets Trinity Grammar School (V) 34 2005 VCAUSA won by 5 wickets Scotch College (SA) 35 2007 VCAUSA won by 8 wickets Cricket Willow (V) 36 2009 SACUA won by 8 wickets Scotch College No 2 (SA) 37 2011 VCAUSA won by 115 runs Cricket Willow (V) 38 2013 SACUSA won by 53 runs Scotch College (SA) 39 2015 VCAUSA won by 82 runs Wesley College, Glen Waverley (Vic) * winning margin unknown

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 67 VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records

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

68 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Victorian Captains (since 1953) Most Appearances for Victoria (since 1953) 1953 W. Smyth 12 R. Isherwood 1963–87 1955 L. McLaren 11 D. Bomford * 1983–09 1957 L. McLaren 10 D. Holt 1981–99 1959 L. McLaren 9 R. McKinnon 1999– 1961 L. McLaren 8 M. Barker 1959–73 1963 K. Collicoat 8 A. Ventura 2001– 1965 L. McLaren 7 L. McLaren 1953–67 1967 P. Hooper 7 J. Wheeler 1955–71 1969 P. Hooper 7 P. Hooper 1963–77 1971 P. Hooper 7 G. Bugge 1979–91 1973 R. Isherwood 7 I. McGregor 1989–01 1975 R. Isherwood 7 D. Clement 1991–05 1977 G. Hamilton 7 C. Allan 2001– 1979 R. Whitehead 7 A. Barrow 2001– 1981 G. Bugge 6 G. Thies 1971–81 1983 L. King 5 K. Elmslie 1955–65 1985 A. Bramwell 5 K. Collicoat 1961–71 1987 D. Holt 5 L. Hawkes 1961–71 1989 D. Bomford 5 J. Mastin 1963–73 1991 I. McGregor 5 R. Whitehead 1975–83 1993 R. Stratford 5 A. Gamble 1977–85 1995 C. Lear 5 A. Bramwell 1983–91 1997 D. Clement 4 K. Carmody 1969–79 1999 P. Dikschei 4 F. Semmens 1971–77 2001 C. Stevens 4 L. King 1981–87 2003 A. Barrow 4 M. Gandy ** 1981–87 2005 C. Allan 4 P. Dikschei 1993–99 2007 A. Barrow 4 C. Lear 1993–99 2009 A. Barrow 4 S. Phillips 1997–05 2011 A. Ventura * also 12th man on 8 occasions 2013 A. McCarthy ** represented SACUA 1981 and 1983 2015 A. McCarthy

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 69 Victorian Partnership Records Wicket Score Players and their scores Year 1st 66 A. Ventura (40) & C. Allan (32) 2007 2nd 56 K. Carmody (75no) & H. Howieson (31) 1969 3rd 91 S. Brne (58) & D. Taylor (55) 2011 4th 58# T. Bramwell (29no) & D. Pickering (38no) 1983 58 A. Barrow (38) & M. Leckie (86) 2009 5th 133 T. Bramwell (59) & L. King (96) 1987 6th 46 R. Patterson (33) & B. Reid (36) 1995 7th 59# M. Sheehan (73no) & I. McGregor (14no) 1999 8th 43 E. Hamid (35) & K. McElhinney (13) 1955 9th 35# J. Wyatt (20no) & G. Davey (18no) 2015 10th 48 D. Elder (20no) & McNamara (30) 1949 # denotes unfinished partnership

Umpires and Scorers Year SACUSA VCAUSA SACUSA VCAUSA 1993 R. Woods N. Grant R. Glovitch B. Ellemor 1995 P. Cronin R. Bailhache R. Bartlett B. Ellemor 1997 G. McTavish R. Bailhache R. Bartlett B. Ellemor 1999 R. Glovitch R. Bailhache S. Knobben B. Lincoln 2001 P. Cronin B. Ellemor C. Miles G. Cook 2003 R. Woods P. Jensen C. Miles J. Higgs 2005 P. Angley E. Kelly C. Miles I. Stuart 2007 M. Bartlett G. Cumming P. Angley J. Howard 2009 C. Thiele G. Cumming C. Miles L. Howard 2011 G. Slater B. Ellemor C. Thiele J. Howard 2013 A. Collins J. Collins N. Ricketts T. Finlayson 2015 C. Hollard C. Allan N. Ricketts T. Finlayson * Commencing in 2009 the Peter Cronin Medal was created to be presented to the officiating umpires * Commencing in 2011 the L&J Howard Medal was created to be presented to the officiating scorers

70 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 The Ian McGregor Medal

Following the 2003 Easter Visit, at which time Ian McGregor was known to be terminally ill (he died in August 2003), the committees of the two associations decided to strike a medal for the player of the match to be called the Ian McGregor Medal. One of the medals was presented to Ian and his family a short time before his death. Ian was an enthusiastic participant and key organiser of Easter events from 1989 to 2001.

Year Player Association 2005 C. Dalkin VCAUSA 2007 A. Ventura VCAUSA 2009 M. Sheppard SACUA 2011 S. Brne VCAUSA 2013 J. Edwards SACUSA 2015 S. Brne VCAUSA

The Keith C Butler Trophy

Following the 1999 Easter visit a combined meeting of the committees of the two associations decided to commence a new competition between the two associations, to be known as the Keith C Butler Trophy. Keith Butler was a SACUSA member who attended every Easter event from 1936* to 1997. *In view of the new discovery that the exchange actually commenced in 1931, it would be interesting to know whether Keith participated in the earlier exchange(s) Competition is in sport or activity and a format which enables and encourages participation of all members and families. The actual contest is determined for each visit by the host association.

Year Activity Venue Won by 1 2001 Bocce McLaren Vale (SA) SACUA 2 2003 Mini Golf Whittlesea Alpine Toboggan Park (Vic) SACUA 3 2005 Lawn Bowls Adelaide Oval (SA) SACUA 4 2007 Orienteering Ballarat Botanical Gardens (Vic) SACUA 5 2009 Croquet North Adelaide Croquet Club, Prospect (SA) VCAUSA 6 2011 Archery Wendouree Archery Club, Ballarat (Vic) SACUSA 7 2013 Global Games Tea Tree Gully sports oval SACUSA 8 2015 Trivia Quiz Glen Waverley Bowls Club SACUSA

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 71 Senior Careers Summary

2015–16 Career Other List Other List Test ODI SS FC A Total Test ODI SS FC A Total

Scorers Davey Glenn ––– ––––3– ––3 Hamilton Jim – – 3 – – 3 – 23 38 – 31 92 Higgs James – 1 1 – – 2 – 21 25 1 26 73 Howard Janet – 2 1 – – 3 – 44 56 5 39 144 O’Neill Kevin 1 – 1 1 – 3 29 62 160 21 35 307 Reece Craig 1 – – 1 – 2 21 22 59 4 43 149 Walsh Mike – – 1 – – 1 94 227 75 80 72 548

Umpires Barrow Ashley – – 4 – 3 7 – – 26 1 41 68 Craig Shawn ––5 –38––9 –8 17 Gillespie Phillip – – 4 1 4 9 – – 5 1 11 17 Joshua Geoff – – 5 – 7 12 –– 36 3 59 98 Shepard David ––––11––––11 Ward John – 2 6 – 10 18 1 11 59 7 79 157 NOTES:. 1 These tables give details of matches recorded in the following summary table in the ‘Sen’ (senior appointment) column. In line with Cricket Victoria figures, these totals now include 3rd-umpire appointments 2. List A matches include One-Day Domestic matches and tour matches which are not First Class matches

72 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 Cricket Victoria Careers Summary

2015–16 Career First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Season # XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI Total

Scorers Abrahall K 2014–15 –– 17 –– 17 –– 32 1 – 33 Beaumont J 2015–16 –– 17 –– 17 –– 17 –– 17 Britton A 2001–02 –– 19 – 1 20 – 2 246 7 3 258 Bugg DA 1998–99 ––––––– 120 36 12 9 177 Davenport CM 1982–83 – 17 – – 1 18 5 454 30 64 4 557 Davey GPL 2001–02 – 1 2 2 2 7 3 178 31 12 9 233 Grace AG 1999–00 – 19 4 – – 23 – 294 8 7 3 312 Guelen B 2010–11 – 2 14 2 2 20 – 8 93 3 3 107 Hamilton JW 1986–87 3 14 ––– 17 92 336 2 60 – 490 Herbert SA 1985–86 – 18 4 – – 22 – 432 31 55 27 545 Hieser KB 1991–92 – 2 11 4 4 21 – 49 365 11 6 431 Higgs JKE 1992–93 2 17 4 – – 23 73 344 26 19 9 471 Howard JA 1976–77 3 19 ––– 22 144 596 1 10 6 757 Howard LC 1991–92 ––– 18 – 18 1 26 381 22 12 442 King M 2008–09 –– 14 2 – 16 –– 40 20 6 66 Lincoln BE 1998–99 – 17 ––– 17 – 318 118 32 9 477 Missen D 1998–99 – 2 16 1 1 20 – 37 236 59 23 355 O’Neill KV 1971–72 3 17 ––– 20 307 525 8 70 12 922 Page R 1976–77 – 20 4 – – 24 – 648 5 – – 653 Radley JR 1993–94 – 15 ––– 15 – 418 ––– 418 Reece CJ 1973–74 2 13 3 1 1 20 149 542 44 11 6 752 Robinson MJ 2001–02 – 5 – – – 5 – 94 3 – – 97 Rodgers SE 1977–78 – 17 ––– 17 1 521 66 2 2 592 Ross W 2001–02 – 16 4 1 – 21 – 55 48 14 13 130 Sakellaropoulos NE 1994–95 – 14 3 3 – 20 – 82 124 6 7 219

Schickerling G 2001–02 – 2 16 –– 18 – 18 207 4 2 231 Shaw S 2011–12 – 15 ––– 15 – 84 2 – – 86 Simpson R 2015–16 – – 3 10 – 13 – – 3 10 – 13 Stevens LC 2000–01 –– 17 –– 17 –– 237 –– 237 Symons MF 1992–93 – 17 4 – – 21 – 397 19 5 4 425 Walsh MK 1963–64 1 17 ––– 18 548 621 51 8 3 1231 Waring G 2007–08 – 17 ––– 17 – 60 24 21 12 117 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 73 2015–16 Career Premier vwca Premier vwca First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Season # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total

Umpires Arora N 2014–15 – – – 9 4 1 7 21 – – – 9 12 1 12 34 Azzopardi G 2013–14 – 2 16 – 1 2 1 22 – 2 25 4 24 4 2 61 Baldwin G 2008–09 – – – 4 2 – 4 10 – – 1 64 29 4 23 121 Baleisa P 1997–98 – – – 2 10 1 – 13 –– 68 73 137 5 6 289 Balreddygari S 2015–16 – 4 10 – 1 1 2 18 – 4 10 – 1 1 2 18 Barrow A 1997–98 7 3 – – – – – 10 68 172 20 8 15 2 – 285 Bawa G 2010–11 – 12 3 – – 2 2 19 – 15 34 24 15 9 11 108 Biagioni G 2008–09 – 3 7 – 2 – – 12 – 30 47 17 5 9 3 111 Birch R 2009–10 – 17 3 – – – – 20 – 85 24 15 – 2 1 127 Black S 2014–15 – – – 8 5 1 11 25 ––– 18 8 3 23 52 Bomford D 1979–80 – 2 10 – 2 2 – 16 – 323 191 3 36 10 2 565 Borg V 2010–11 – 14 2 – – 1 – 17 – 45 36 16 4 8 3 112 Brigham D 2013–14 – 11 1 – – 1 – 13 – 34 14 – – 3 3 54 Brne S 2010–11 – 12 – – – 2 – 14 – 49 17 18 11 7 3 105 Cervetto M 2009–10 – 13 2 – – 2 – 17 – 66 30 14 1 7 1 119 Collins J 1990–91 ––– 10 4 2 1 17 – 4 231 123 31 11 7 407 Craig S 2010–11 8 3 – – – – – 11 17 53 8 4 1 2 – 85 Cumming G 1990–91 – 1 10 – 2 2 1 16 – 29 89 131 68 14 7 338 Davies B 2004–05 – 12 2 – – 1 – 15 – 114 37 18 17 3 – 189 Davis S 1998–99 – – – 1 – – – 1 – 106 109 6 33 8 2 264 Diamond-Smith J 2007–08 ––– 10 4 – 2 16 – – 1 56 51 10 31 149 Dissanayake D 2014–15 – – – 9 5 – 2 16 ––– 10 17 – 4 31 Edwards L 2009–10 – – 2 10 3 2 3 20 – – 3 73 24 8 17 125 Fabris F 2008–09 – 13 2 – – – – 15 – 91 20 13 3 3 – 130 Ferns N 2012–13 – 2 12 1 – 3 1 19 – 2 12 25 17 5 13 74 Ferzulla F 2010–11 ––– 10 6 – 2 18 ––– 22 61 3 11 97 Finlayson T 2003–04 – – – 3 10 – 1 14 – – 1 104 63 3 21 192 Garde D 1990–91 –––– 10 –– 10 – 2 17 151 162 1 8 341 Gaughan A 2009–10 – – – 8 5 – 3 16 ––– 51 36 2 15 104 Gillespie P 2009–10 9 6 – – – 1 – 16 17 60 13 5 19 9 3 126 Gooneratne D 2010–11 – – – 2 17 –– 19 – – 1 4 71 – 13 89 Gunn M 1992–93 – 2 10 –– 10 3 25 – 34 202 102 28 27 18 411 Hall C 1997–98 – – 1 7 5 2 18 33 – 27 88 110 30 8 46 309 Hanton M 2000–01 – 16 2 – – – – 18 – 220 37 16 6 – – 279 Harrison R 2011–12 ––––– 25 18 43 – – 1 14 1 63 75 154 Hawking A 2010–11 – 10 2 – – – – 12 – 23 16 17 16 5 7 84 Herft D 1999–00 – 15 3 – – – – 18 – 219 34 19 2 2 – 276 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

74 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 2015–16 Career Premier vwca Premier vwca First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Season # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total

Umpires Hobbs K 2004–05 – – 1 7 5 1 1 15 – – 2 125 32 13 13 185 Holt D 1980–81 – 2 15 – – – 2 19 39 349 177 10 9 12 3 599 Hubbard R 2005–06 – 3 12 – – 1 1 17 – 5 86 11 45 12 8 167 Ireland D 2006–07 – 14 ––––– 14 – 91 16 17 37 3 1 165 James C 1998–99 – 6 8 – – 1 1 16 – 7 67 73 98 9 7 261 Jones A 2011–12 – 15 2 – – – – 17 – 32 17 18 18 4 6 95 Jones De 2003–04 – 4 10 – 1 4 – 19 – 5 120 43 24 23 1 216 Jones G 2002–03 – 2 13 – 1 2 1 19 – 45 109 43 20 11 5 233 Joshua G 1995–96 12 1 – – – – – 13 98 165 55 27 16 2 – 363 Kelly E 1985–86 – 2 9 – 1 2 – 14 – 107 279 15 18 13 3 435 Kerrison R 2012–13 – – – 1 – – 1 2 – 1 26 16 1 8 5 57 Kumar V 2014–15 – – – 6 5 – 5 16 – – – 7 18 – 14 39 Lai C 2006–07 – – – 5 3 2 3 13 –– 33 37 22 13 9 114 Leach I 2008–09 ––– 10 4 – 1 15 ––– 55 36 2 13 106 Leonard-Scott J 2013–14 – 2 15 – 1 – – 18 – 2 26 1 20 1 5 55 Lloyd G 1992–93 – – – 2 15 –– 17 – 1 125 38 182 1 13 360 Lowe D 2010–11 – 2 8 1 1 2 1 15 – 2 55 19 1 16 11 104 Mantri R 2015–16 – – – 1 14 –– 15 – – – 1 14 –– 15 McCarthy A 2008–09 – 3 13 – 1 1 – 18 – 4 69 21 23 11 3 131 McKinnon R 1994–95 – 5 14 – 1 – – 20 – 114 192 18 12 9 2 347 Meagher D 2010–11 ––131–2 7––1 40 23 2 15 81 Medina A 2014–15 – – 2 10 4 5 8 29 – – 2 12 21 5 8 48 Mistry J 2013–14 – – – 7 3 – – 10 ––– 18 21 2 3 44 Muthugounder S 2005–06 – 2 16 – 1 1 – 20 – 4 84 27 54 12 8 189 Nair M 2014–15 ––– 12 9 – 2 23 ––– 13 24 – 4 41 Nolan M 2015–16 – – – 3 14 –– 17 – – – 3 14 –– 17 Olufson S 2010–11 – 12 2 – – – – 14 – 25 36 31 1 11 5 109 Pitts S 2011–12 – 13 2 – 1 1 2 19 – 25 15 14 21 8 10 93 Rahman F 2015–16 – – – 2 15 1 1 19 – – – 2 15 1 1 19 Rajakaruna A 2015–16 – – – 2 12 – 2 16 – – – 2 12 – 2 16 Richards J 2008–09 – – – 9 5 – – 14 ––– 62 27 1 13 103 Robertson M 2014–15 ––– 12 3 1 18 34 ––– 16 17 1 27 61 Rogers M 2012–13 ––– 11 5 1 4 21 ––– 22 37 1 16 76 Rose M 2008–09 –––44–1 9––– 48 45 2 13 108 Sammartino A 2009–10 – 10 – – – 1 – 11 2 77 7 15 – 5 2 108 Schache G 2012–13 – – 1 8 3 3 1 16 –– 15 26 5 11 3 60 Schembri G 2006–07 – – 2 7 3 3 3 18 –– 19 82 45 14 14 174 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 75 2015–16 Career Premier vwca Premier vwca First Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Sen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd Season # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total # XI XI XI XI XI XI Total

Umpires Sheahan B 1981–82 – 13 1 – 1 2 – 17 77 414 36 39 19 5 2 592 Shepard D 2011–12 1 9 – – – – – 10 1 40 6 – – 5 – 52 Slater G 2001–02 ––– 13 4 – – 17 – 4 88 115 33 16 4 260 Soman V 2013–14 – – – 7 5 – 3 15 ––– 15 26 – 10 51 Sturgeon R 2014–15 ––– 10 5 – 2 17 ––– 11 17 – 3 31 Tenace L 2013–14 ––– 12 6 3 3 24 – – 2 29 6 8 5 50 Thillekarathna N 2015–16 – – – 1 6 – 11 18 – – – 1 6 – 11 18 Thomas A 2007–08 – – – 5 5 – 3 13 –– 18 65 23 7 14 127 Turner R 1992–93 – 2 15 – – 9 11 37 – 271 79 20 12 35 35 452 Vajda G 2001–02 – 1 9 – 1 2 1 14 – 1 66 80 41 20 8 216 Van Der Merwe R 2014–15 ––– 10 6 – 1 17 ––– 12 18 1 8 39 Varghese P 2015–16 – – – 2 12 –– 14 – – – 2 12 –– 14 Veale J 2015–16 – – – 2 17 –– 19 – – – 2 17 –– 19 Ventura T 1999–00 – 2 13 – – 1 3 19 – 49 149 37 32 19 11 297 Walker J 2010–11 –– 10 – 2 2 1 15 – 1 37 16 30 11 10 105 Ward J 1996–97 18 1 – – – – – 19 157 194 24 6 5 1 – 387 Ward T 1997–98 – 14 2 – – – – 16 73 220 21 15 – 5 – 334 Watson J 2006–07 – 3 12 – 1 2 – 18 – 7 72 22 42 13 6 162 Weerasekera S 2011–12 – – – 9 4 – 7 20 ––– 43 22 – 16 81 Wendelken T 2013–14 – – 3 7 4 – 4 18 – – 3 17 24 1 11 56 Whalley J 2010–11 – 2 11 – 1 3 2 19 – 2 12 36 26 7 18 101 Williams P 2014–15 – – – 9 4 – 5 18 ––– 11 18 – 8 37 Wyatt J 2000–01 ––– 12 4 2 14 32 ––– 31 54 2 19 106 # ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables

76 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 VCAUSA Membership 2015–16

First Name Surname Category First Name Surname Category Kaitlyn Abrahall S Noel Grant L Chris Allan A Colin Hall U Kevin Allday L Damian Herft U Cyril Andrews L Darrell Holt U Greg Azzopardi U Peter Hooper L Robin Bailhache L Janet Howard L Gary Baldwin U Harry Howieson L Paul Baleisa U Paul Jensen A Sudhakar Balreddygari U Alan Jones U Ashley Barrow U Dean Jones U Gaurav Bawa U Geoffrey Joshua U Stuart Black U Eric Kelly U Dan Bomford U Len King L Vincent Borg U Courtney Lai U Daryl Brigham U Ian Leach U Alan Britton S Rahul Mantri U Graeme Bugge L Alan McCarthy U Denis Byrne L Rod McKinnon U Matt Cervetto U David Meagher U Jack Collins L Tony Medina U John Collins U David Missen S Daryl Cox A Samy Muthugounder U Glenn Cumming U Mohan Nair U Glenn Davey S Michael Nolan U Jeffrey Diamond-Smith U Scott Olufson U Luke Edwards U Roger Page S Anne Eldridge L Stephen Pitts U Bill Ellemor L John Richards U Nicholas Ferns U Matthew Robertson U Femi Ferzulla U Shaun Rodgers S Trevor Finlayson U Wayne Ross S Ralph Francione L Glenn Schache U Phillip Gillespie U Gerry Schembri U Dinesh Gooneratne U Zach Schloeffel A

Summary: Life Members 15 Summary: Life Members 15 Umpires 61 Umpires 61 Scorers 9 Scorers 9 Associate members 5 Associate members 5 TOTAL: 90 TOTAL: 90

VCAUSA Annual Report 2016 77 First Name Surname Category First Name Surname Category Gary Schickerling S Paul Varghese U Steff Shaw S Jason Veale U David Shepard U Tony Ventura U Graham Slater U John Walker U Peter Smith A John Ward U Rob Sturgeon U Tony Ward U Lou Tenace U James Watson U Graeme Thies L Tim Wendelken U Nilantha Thillekarathna U Jason Whalley U George Vajda U Peter Williams U Ras Van Der Merwe U Jamie Wyatt U

Summary: Life Members 15 Summary: Life Members 15 Umpires 61 Umpires 61 Scorers 9 Scorers 9 Associate members 5 Associate members 5 TOTAL: 90 TOTAL: 90

78 VCAUSA Annual Report 2016

V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Association

1906 – 2016

110th Annual Report, 2016