1987/88 YEAR BOOK 1 INTRODUCTION TRISTRAM FLETCHER This year book has been created in 2018, to fill a gap in our history. If there is an error in this publication, please bring it to our attention so we can update the club’s history. If you are one of the captains listed or played a part in one of the teams and think you can write a report, feel free to write something up and send it to me for inclusion. Also, if you have any photos forward them to me at [email protected] I hope you enjoy the 1987/88 year book. Regards Tristram Fletcher President – Applecross CC (2018) Cover Photograph: Our latest life member Peter Hewitt (#3) 2 PRESIDENTS REPORT VAL STEENHOLDT In a season of many highlights, including the introduction of a fourth XI and 3 out of 4 teams making the finals, the major achievement was the second grade premiership, which gave the club promotion to first grade for the first time. Peter Spencer was again captain/coach, Eric Taylor was awarded fifth grade captaincy and Val Steenholdt retained captaincy of the seventh grade. The success of the previous season had attracted the interest of a number of cricketers and the decision was taken to introduce a fourth XI in eighth grade. To gain Association approval for the extra team the club negotiated the use of Winthrop Oval as a home ground. Melville City Council had laid a new pitch at the oval and it was used by seventh and eighth grade during the season. Foundation member Tim Searson and early years player Rob Adair returned to the club to coincide with the introduction of the 4th team. Rob was awarded captaincy of the team, although it was taken over by Terry Clark during the season. Included amongst the names to join the club this season were Adrian Reynolds and John Scarff. The club awarded life membership to Peter Hewitt in recognition of his services to the club on the field and in administrative roles over the past 10 years. 3 TREASURERS REPORT RUSSELL KINGDON Need details of the Treasurers report. 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT TREASURER SECRETARY VAL RUSSELL LORRAINE STEENHOLDT KINGDON STEENHOLDT 5 LIFE MEMBERSHIP PETER HEWITT This year the club bestowed the honour of Life Membership on Peter Hewitt. He becomes the 3rd life member of the ACC. This is recognition of his tireless services both on and off the field for the last 10 years. He has been President for 3 years (1978/79, 1980/81, 1982/83). He has also captained both our 2nd XI and 3rd XI teams. 6 1ST XI CAPTAINS REPORT PETER SPENCER Played: 11 Won: 8 Lost: 2 Ties: 1 Position Finished: 2nd PREMIERS The 1st XI (2nd Grade) captained by Peter Spencer, although not the invincible team of the previous year, second grade still had a very strong season, winning 8 games, losing 2 and tying 1 to finish in 2nd place. The team went 19 games without defeat under Peter Spencer's captaincy. For the 2nd straight year, Peter Spencer surpassed 500 runs, making 524 runs. Phil Holman arrived as a top line player, making 424 runs. Tom Morgan (286) and Richard Mulroney (217) provided good support. The bowling attack was very solid. Nick Ashbrook lead the way with 25 wickets, Alex Weir took 24 wickets, Glen Spencer 18 wickets and Rob Pulley 16 wickets. Steve Melville returned the best figures for the season, taking a sensational 7/62 against Teachers. Nick Ashbrook also excelled as a tail end batsman, scoring 130 runs in 9 innings with only 1 dismissal, giving him an average of 130! Under Peter Spencer, the first XI had developed a reputation for never giving up and this was perfectly illustrated in the semi-final against South Perth. Batting first, the opposition pasted the attack, scoring 6/310. Nick Ashbrook and Rob Pulley took 2 wickets each. The odds are stacked heavily against a team reaching such a large total in a final, but a great 2nd wicket partnership of 133 between Peter Spencer (75 runs) and Tom Morgan (61 runs) kept us in the hunt. Then strong batting from Phil Sexton, Richard Mulroney and Alex Weir took us to within 40 runs with 4 overs remaining. Glen Spencer then took the attack apart, smashing 23 runs including 2 sixes ( one of which lost the ball). With 1 ball to go Nick Ashbrook tied the scores with 1 wicket in hand, but the last ball was never bowled. Having finished ahead of South Perth on points during the season a draw was enough to gain a grand final berth and knowing this, the large group of club members and supporters who had gathered to watch the final few overs broke into pandemonium, invading the pitch in celebration. The umpires were forced to abandon the game and a grand final spot and promotion to first grade was ours. A sensational end to what must rank as the best team batting performance in the club's history. The grand final against grade winners Bassendean, was reduced to a one day game because of rain during the week. Batting first on a soft track the opposition struggled to reach 140. Alex Weir took 3/30 while Nick Ashbrook, Rob Pulley and Richard Mulroney took 2 wickets each. In reply we were in big trouble at 4/25 but then Phil Holman and George Prince took the attack apart, adding 113 in just 65 minutes. Phil smashed 78 (13 fours and a six) and was dismissed 3 runs short of victory. George finished 38 not out and we won by 5 wickets. To top the season off Tom Morgan won his third association fielding award. 7 Back Row: George Prince, Phil Holman, Nick Ashbrook, Glen Spencer Front Row: David Wells (scorer), Tom Morgan, Peter Spencer, Robert Pulley, Richard Mulroney Absent: Dave McIlwraith, Phil Sexton, Alex Weir 8 1ST XI BATTING PARTNERSHIPS WKT RUNS BATSMAN OPPONENT 1 55 Peter Spencer – Dave McIlwraith Nedlands 2 133 Peter Spencer – Tom Morgan South Perth 3 114 Peter Spencer – Dave McIlwraith Bentley 4 32 Peter Spencer – George Prince Murdoch University 5 113 Phil Holman – George Prince Bassendean 6 54 Peter Spencer – Phil Holman Teachers 7 67 Phil Holman – Alex Weir South Perth 8 69 Phil Sexton – Nick Ashbrook Nedlands 9 26 Peter Spencer – Nick Ashbrook Mosman Park 10 56 Nick Ashbrook – Glen Spencer Mosman Park SIRS PLAYER OPPOSITION FIGURES Steve Melville Teachers 7/62 NOMINATIONS FOR THE GREATEST PERFORMANCES IN THE CLUB HISTORY 9 2ND XI CAPTAINS REPORT ERIC TAYLOR Played: 11 Won: 8 Lost: 3 Draws: 0 Position Finished: 3rd LOST GRAND FINAL The 2nd XI (5th Grade) captained by Eric Taylor, after winning just 1 of the first 4 games, fifth grade stormed into the finals, winning the last 7 qualifying games to finish in 3rd place. The turning point came in round 5, when a fine 109 by Phil Sexton and bowling figures of 7/23 by Paul Brooks set up a strong victory over Tuart Hill. Eric Taylor had a terrific season with the bat, scoring 456 runs, the highlight being an innings of 105 not out in the opening game against Hammersley - Carine. He was unlucky not to score another century, making 96 against Whitfords. Eric received good support from Tim Downey (328 runs) and Trevor Goddard (264 runs). The bowling attack was very even, a number of players getting amongst the wickets. Leading wicket taker was Brett McGregor with 28 wickets, followed by Steve Melville with 20 wickets. Nick Ashbrook took 16 wickets in the first 4 games, giving him 41 wickets for the season when combined with his first grade efforts. The bowling highlight of the season was Nick's haul of 6/26 against Wembley, which included the 5th hat trick in the club's history. In the semi-final against Wembley, we dismissed the opposition for 146, although we did let them off the hook having had them 7/57. Paul Linehan took 3/32 whilst Steve Melville and Eric Taylor took 2 wickets each. Reaching the target was a struggle and we lost 8 wickets in doing so. Steve Melville top scored with a solid 46. The grand final against grade winner Nollamara was the one that got away. Bowling first we had the opposition 6/57 but they recovered to total 136. Brett McGregor bowled superbly, taking 6/30 off 16.3 overs. In reply, the premiership seemed well in hand at 3/86 after some good batting from Peter Marshall, who top scored with 47. But then came a disastrous collapse, the last 7 wickets falling for 37 runs, and we fell short of victory by an agonizing 12 runs. A sad end to a great season, but the club's second XI had secured promotion to fourth grade in 1988/89. 10 2ND XI BATTING PARTNERSHIPS WKT RUNS BATSMAN OPPONENT 1 82 Trevor Goddard – Eric Taylor Bassendean 2 47 Trevor Goddard – Tim Downey Marist Newman 3 118 Trevor Goddard – Peter Marshall Murdoch University 4 63 Tim Downey – Eric Taylor Swanbourne 5 61 Eric Taylor – John Scarff Whitfords 6 89 Eric Taylor – George Sawiris Hamersley Carine 7 46 Trevor Goddard – Brad Douglas Whitfords 8 32 Hamish Ch’ng – Brad Douglas Tuart Hill 9 23 Brad Douglas – Lou Beaurtreaux Wembley 10 19 Eric Taylor – Brett McGregor Doubleview Phil Sexton Tuart Hill 109 Eric Taylor Hamersley Carine 105* Paul Brooks Tuart Hill 7/23 NOMINATIONS FOR THE GREATEST PERFORMANCES IN THE CLUB HISTORY 11 3RD XI CAPTAINS REPORT VAL STEENHOLDT Played: 10 Won: 7 Lost: 3 Draws: 0 Position Finished: 4th LOST SEMI FINAL The 3rd XI (7th Grade) captained by Val Steenholdt, had a strong season, losing only 3 games to finish in 4th place.