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There was only one Deano
BY KEN PIESSE Have known 'Deano' (Dean Jones) since he was 17 and opening the bowling for our mid week team the Plastic XI. He was full frontal even then. In the nets one day at Mt Waverley at Dav Whatmore's indoor cricketing school, I got a leg break to bounce a bit...
Upcoming Zooms – Test legend, Authors and more
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...
Meet two foremost Oz Cricketers on Zoom
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...
Journalism Scholarship Available
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...
Interview with Rob Cassell
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...
Vale Craig Cook
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...
If not me, who?
BOOK REVIEWIf not me, who? the story of Tony Greig the reluctant rebel by Andrew Murtagh Tony Greig was among the first millionaire cricketers, amiable, engaging, charismatic, a born leader.He was also a realist and when Ian Botham started his arresting rise towards...
Compelling reading
It was January, 1983. Commentator Reds Perreira was on his way to Kensington Oval and was stopped at a pedestrian crossing by a friend, one of the most revered in West Indian cricket. Tapping on his car window, the man said: ‘Rebel team going to South Africa... do...
Lunch with Ben Oliver – Australia’s New Cricket GM
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...
Lunch with Bob Cowper
The reunion of the 1969-70 Victorian team & launch of Bob’s Boys, Kelvin Club, Friday, October 25 Story by Keiran Croker Cricket lovers of a certain vintage will have vivid memories of the first time a Test match triple century was scored in Australia. Over...
50 Year Reunion of Bob’s Boys
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 pmJoin 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...
Lanning and Mott evening
Women’s cricket celebration, featuring Matthew Mott & Meg Lanning, Dr Watson’s Bar, 415 Collins St., Melbourne, May 8 Little more than 30 attended this joint function. It deserved 300-plus. It was truly sensational. Truly. We realize our memberships are...