Please put these in your diary 1230 Friday Lunchtimes all; see Events for more: September 25, Craig Dodson, a balding 42-year-old club offie and his experiences of playing for 11 clubs in one season – all for charity. October 2, Martin Rogers, author of Invincible, the life and times of Sam Loxton October 9, Ashley Mallett and some favourite cricket […]
On the eve of the whiteball series with New Zealand in Brisbane, two of Australia’a foremost female cricketers Rachael Haynes and Annabel Sutherland are available to chat to us exclusively on Friday 18/9/20 from 5 p.m. It is a ‘Zoom’ session and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Both are Melbourne girls, although […]
The ACS is looking for a budding cricket writer who can contribute to our website, magazine and e-newsletters. We will offer a $2,000 scholarship to the right person, ideally someone currently studying journalism, preferably in Melbourne. As part of the selection criteria, we would like those interested in the role and scholarship to provide a 300-500 […]
Melbourne born, Rob Cassell, was appointed assistant head coach and national fast bowling coach for Cricket Ireland in 2017. This year, at the end of his three year contract, he was offered a similar position with the Rajasthan Royals. After several months delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the group have now met in Dubai […]
Our great friend CRAIG COOK lost his fight with cancer this week. He passed on September 7 surrounded by his family. He was always very humble about his achievements. One of his finest moments came as Carlton CC’s vice president when he lured Abdul Qadir to Princess Park in 1998, the Pakistani spin legend taking 72 […]
The Australian Cricket Society’s first New Year function Friday lunchtime, 6 March Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, 12 noon for 12.15 p.m. Members $80. Guests $90 A 2-course lunch & drinks Our first 2020 guest of honour is BEN OLIVER, Australian cricket’s new general manager for national teams. Ben is a Geelong boy through-and-through, with a […]
Featuring one of Melbourne’s finest sporting sons, Brownlow Medallist Peter Bedford Friday lunchtime, March 20, 2020 Kelvin club, Melbourne Place, CBD $80 members, $85 non-members Pre-payment is essential. Bookings and monies need to be with Wayne Ross at PO Box 4528, Langwarrin, Vic., 3910 by no later than 15 March. Cheques should be made payable […]
Bob’s Boys, a reunion of the 1969-70 Victorian title winning Sheffield Shield team, Friday, 25 October, 2019, Kelvin Club, 12 noon for 12.15 pm Join the legendary Bob Cowper and many of his team at a 50-year reunion of the 1969-70 Vics. Bob, 79, doesn’t make many public appearances now but says this is simply […]
ACS/Taverners present An all-Aussie celebration Dr Watson’s Bar, 417 Collins St., CBD Wednesday, May 8, 5.45 for 6 p.m. We are thrilled to have the Australian women’s coach Matthew Mott & national captainMeg Lanning as guests of honour at our latest cocktail hour event, paying homage to our world champion Aussie girls. Head coach since […]
Friday, 15th March @Kooyong LTC (12noon) We are thrilled to have Fox footy commentator and expert Gerard Healy joining us on March 15, for what will be an unforgettable launch to the 2019. AFL season. Gerald is well known as the former Aspendale, Melbourne and Sydney ruck rover cum goals sneak who played with Mark […]
After retiring from a career as one of the world’s best cricketers, Ricky has now joined the board of the Ponting Foundation. Off the field, since 2002 Ricky and his wife Rianna have raised in excess of $10 million to help young Australians and their families beat cancer. In 2008 Ricky and Rianna established the Ponting Foundation to provide focus to their fundraising efforts.
In 2012 Ricky was appointed as an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO); not only for his extraordinary cricketing achievements, but also for his distinguished service to the community through the establishment of the Ponting Foundation.
We are honoured to have Ricky as our patron with the Australian Cricket Society
