Deepdene Bears Cricket Club
Players and New Members Handbook
Ver 1.1 -2014/15
Photo – Deepdene Cricket Club - Premiers Eastern Suburbs “A” Grade 1924/25
Contents
A Proud History............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Teams.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Committee ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Chairman of Selectors, Coaches, Captains, Junior Coordinator and Veterans ............................................................... 3
Selection Policy ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Good Sports Club ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Code of Behaviour .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Juniors ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Veterans.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Preamble to the Laws of Cricket ................................................................................................................................. 7
Eastern Cricket Association Inc - Code of Behaviour .................................................................................................. 8
Times............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Practice ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Match Day..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Club Trophies ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
H. C. Stanford Trophy ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Dave Dickie Memorial Trophy .................................................................................................................................. 11
Glynn Cousins Club Champion Trophy ..................................................................................................................... 11
A. T. Dunstan Memorial Trophy ............................................................................................................................... 11
Joseph Peterson Memorial Cup ................................................................................................................................ 11
Michael Curran Memorial Trophy ............................................................................................................................ 11
Peter Bakes Trophy ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Ian Thomson Trophy ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Life Membership ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Peter Osmond Memorial Life Members Honour Board ........................................................................................... 12
Life Members ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Premierships ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Team of the 20th Century .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Senior Office Bearers .................................................................................................................................................... 15
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A Proud History
The Deepdene Bears Cricket Club (DBCC) is fast approaching its “Century Season”.
Fortunately a considerable effort over many seasons has seen the documentation of many individual, grade, team
& club records. In addition, the clubs foundation in 1920 has been pieced together using local papers of the time
(Hawthorn & Camberwell Citizen) and where possible pictures and memorabilia from descendants of one or two
past players.
We have been very fortunate to have a copy of the 1924/25 premiership photo donated to the club (refer cover),
which now forms part of our historical collection in the clubrooms.
By way of background, the Deepdene Cricket Club was very strongly linked to the Deepdene Congregational
Church, which was once located on the north/east corner of Whitehorse Road and Leonard Street. The club began
as a social team before forming in August 1921 and played in a paddock in Norbett Street, Balwyn in 1921 before
finally settling at Deepdene Park in 1923 on land donated by Mr Alexander MacNiel.
Deepdene Park officially opened in August 1924. The area was still developing in the 1920’s with many new estates
being built in Deepdene/Balwyn yet much of the area north of Gordon Street still existed as open spaces, paddocks,
chicken runs and dairies. Since its formation, the Club has continuously fielded teams in the ECA.
Today the suburb and surrounding areas are well established, as is the cricket club with senior, junior and veteran’s
teams as well as a vibrant “Milo Into Cricket” programme for the little tackers.
At the commencement of the 1997/98 season the Deepdene and North Kew cricket clubs merged to form the
Deepdene Bears Cricket Club.
The history of the North Kew Cricket Club which merged with the Deepdene Cricket Club to form the Deepdene
Bears Cricket Club in 2006 goes back a distance. The North Kew Cricket Club were previously called Box Hill Districts
Cricket Club and were the top club in the ESCA A Grade Matting competition winning 6 premierships in 11 seasons
and were based at Elgar Park in Box Hill North. In an effort to play on turf they merged with the North Kew Football
Club in 1983 and moved to Stradbroke Park which was the home of the “Bears”. The wicket at Stradbroke Park was
not conducive to scores above 100 and the club played off in a number of finals but only won 3 more premierships
in lower grades. The club had 3 senior teams and was rebuilding with a number of junior teams but struggled offfield after the Football Club left the merger. The merger with Deepdene allowed the Club to end up with 2 premier
home grounds.
The club proudly displays its rich history in the club rooms at Deepdene Park. Whilst the current players and
committee are custodians of the Club’s history and the masters of its destiny as we track to our Centenary year in
2020.
Teams
Grade
Seniors
Dunstan Shield
C Turf
D Turf
G Turf
E Synthetic
Veterans (x2)
Juniors
Under 16 x 2
Under 14 x 3
Under 12 x 1
Under 10 x 1
Milo In-to-Cricket
Practice
Venue
Stradbroke Park
Cnr Harp Rd and Burke Rd Kew
Deepdene Park
Chatfield Avenue Deepdene
Willsmere Park, Willow Grove, Kew
Stradbroke Park Cnr Harp Rd and Burke Rd Kew
Leigh Park, Jaserfold Street Nth Balwyn
Stradbroke Park Cnr Harp Rd and Burke Rd Kew
Leigh Park, Jaserfold Street Nth Balwyn
Leigh Park, Jaserfold Street Nth Balwyn
Leigh Park, Jaserfold Street Nth Balwyn
Deepdene Park Chatfield Avenue Deepdene
Deepdene Park Chatfield Avenue Deepdene (unless otherwise advised)
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Committee
Executive
Office Holder
Mr Philip Warner
0419309976
Mr Andrew Knox
0419350321
Mr David Doolan
0419335991
Mr James Paterson
0412510780
Mr James Doolan
0438335991
Mr Phil Dunmill
0412048936
President
Vice President – Club Operations
Vice President – Cricket Operations
Secretary
Treasurer
Junior Coordinator
General Committee
Mr Daniel Bowden
Mr Nick Dinnison
Mr Jason Donovan
Mr Jason Knee
Mr Luke Sturgess
Chairman of Selectors, Coaches, Captains, Junior Coordinator and Veterans
Chairman of Selectors
Michael Hudson
0429773700
Coach
David Wright
0448855880
Assistant Coach
Shaun Beattie
0409030212
Captain
[email protected]
Grade
Dunstan Shield
Tel
Leigh Parsons
0468956415
Vice Captain
Justin Strempell
0412833254
C Turf
Tel
Jason Donovan
0438328577
David Morello
0410527008
D Turf
Tel
Anton Suresh
0418224604
Liam Gorfine
0421672689
E Turf
Tel
David Gorfine
0416188409
Andrew Vawser
0408052630
E Synthetic
Tel
Contact: Chairman of Selectors
0429773700
Veterans Contacts
Cameron Dunn and Tony Smith
0402637119
0419536950
Junior Coordinator
Philip Dunmill
0412048936
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Selection Policy
A. Background
1. Throughout the season, selection is one of the most important issues, both on for individual players and the Club. In light of this, the Club
has decided publish this Selection Policy (“the Policy”) in order to make the selection process more transparent and better understood by
players.
2. The Policy was drafted by the Committee of season 2014/2015 in consultation with the coaches, Chairman of Selectors and the captains.
In accordance with the Constitution, the Selection Committee shall be comprised of the Chairman of Selectors (appointed by the Committee)
and the Captain of each team. The Chairman of Selectors will liaise closely with the Selection Committee members and the coach.
3. The Policy contains guidance on:
3.1. The objectives of selection;
3.2. The factors taken into consideration in selection decisions;
3.3. The communication of selection decisions to players;
3.4. The role of the Chairman of Selectors;
3.5. Unavailability, Subscriptions; and
3.6. Policy Amendment
B. Objectives of selection
4. The objectives of selection are to balance the following needs of the Club:
4.1. To select the strongest XI for each grade of cricket of which the Club fields a team, having regard to appropriate
team balance and the opportunity for all team members perform and participate;
4.2. For the Club to have regard to its future success by promoting and developing youth; and
4.3. To be fair and consistent in the treatment of players.
5. It should be recognised that on occasions these objectives may be in conflict. For example, a very talented player who does not train may not
be picked in the XI in which he is obviously qualified to play. This may have the effect of not, in theory, picking the strongest XI, however, it
promotes fairness in selection. Furthermore, it must be recognised that the balancing of these objectives may be different for each XI. For
example, the emphasis on picking the stronger XI may be of greater focus in the 1st XI than in lower grades, where team balance, opportunity
and development may be a priority.
C. Factors in the selection process
6. The following are factors to be considered by the selection committee in the selection of their teams and individual players:
6.1. Ability – A player’s ability is the most important factor in determining which XI he is selected in. No one benefits by a player
playing in an XI in which he is either too good or simply unable to contribute to the side.
6.2. Form and performance – It is important to note that form and performance encompasses a player’s performances over a period of
matches, and not just a single performance. Also, the selection committee is entitled to consider the quality of opposition in assessing a
player’s performance, along with any other relevant factors.
6.3. Practice – A player’s attendance at, and attitude during, practice are factors to consider in selection. However, this factor should
not be applied blindly. For example, if a player cannot practice twice a week due to work or family commitments but can train once a
week, this may not affect selection. It must be recognised that the Club is not professional. Nevertheless, if a player does have an issue
regarding his practice availability, he must inform one of the coaches, his usual captain or Chairman of Selectors.
6.4. Future development/potential – Younger players who have the potential to play in higher XI’s may be given preference in
selection. This doesn’t mean, however, that older players will automatically make way for younger players regardless of performance.
Nevertheless, where two players have similar claims to promotion or similar arguments for demotion, preference should be given to
the development of younger players.
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6.5. Initial reason for promotion/demotion – If a player is promoted due to a series of good performances, he should be given more of
an opportunity in an XI than a player who has been promoted to a team on the basis of unavailability in that XI. Similarly, if a player is
demoted for poor form, then he may be required to perform better in the lower XI to gain promotion than a player who has been
dropped to a lower XI after, for example, returning from an absence.
6.6. Team balance – A captain is entitled to have team balance, both in relation to the spread of batsmen and bowlers in his team, as
well as the type of batsmen and bowlers in the team. Team balance may also vary between 1-day and 2-day games.
6.7. Association rules regarding selection of players and qualifications for finals.
6.8. Absence – If a player is unavailable to play because of an absence during the season, then this will be a factor counting against the
player in determining where he is selected upon his return. The reason for the absence may, however, be a relevant consideration (i.e.
an absence due to work or family commitments will be treated more favourably than an absence due to a holiday.)
D. Communication of selection decisions
7. A player is entitled to be individually notified of the fact that he has been promoted or demoted and the reason for that decision.
8. The notification of a player’s promotion or demotion and the reason for the decision is to take place after training on a Thursday night. It is
at the selection committee’s discretion as to whether this occurs just before or just after the reading out of all the teams. Under no
circumstances is a player’s promotion or demotion to be communicated to anyone before this time.
9. The communication of a player’s elevation or demotion will be conveyed to the player by the coach, the captain of the team into which the
player has been promoted/demoted or the Chairman of Selectors.
E. Role of the Chairman of Selectors
10. The role of the Chairman of Selectors is as follows:
10.1. To chair the selection meetings;
10.2. To liaise closely with the coach regarding composition of teams
10.3. To ensure that the Policy is implemented.
10.4. To co-ordinate the availability of players from match to match.
10.5. To communicate the promotion or demotion of a player where this cannot be done by the coach or the appropriate captain.
10.6. To liaise with the Committee about any selection issues that may arise.
F. Unavailability, Subscriptions
11. Subject to the Committee's discretion, players who have paid subscriptions may be favoured in selection over those who have not.
12. It is the responsibility of players to communicate unavailability for selection to the coach, his captain or the Chairman of Selectors and
place the details on the unavailability list.
13. Unless there are very special circumstances, a player may not make himself unavailable for selection in a particular grade.
G. Policy Amendment
14. The selection policy may be amended the Committee as circumstances require from time to time.
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Good Sports Club
As a Good Sports Club, DBCC discourages inappropriate use of alcohol, the use of tobacco and offensive behaviour
of any kind. The Club is aware of the social problems associated with problem gambling. Illicit drugs will not be
tolerated at DBCC. The Club welcomes diversity and seeks to welcome all those seeking a game of cricket at
Deepdene’
Code of Behaviour
Deepdene Bears aspires to be respected amongst its peers in the ECA by combining its fierce competitive spirit with
the highest standards of ethics and on field behaviour, a sense of fair play and respect for umpires and other
officials and players, members and supporters of opposing clubs. All players are expected to exhibit the highest
standards of behaviour both on and off the field. This is pivotal to the development of the “bears of the future”
coming through the junior ranks.
All players are expected to have read and abide by the principles of the Spirit of Cricket set out in the Preamble to
the MCC Laws of Cricket and Eastern Cricket Association Code of Behaviour which are both reproduced on the
following pages.
Juniors
Deepdene Bears Cricket Club fields junior teams in the Eastern Cricket Association from under 10 to under 16 plus
conducts Milo In2Cricket for prep and grade 1 children.
Teams and grades are finalised after registration day, which is usually in August.
The season commences in October and runs through to the end of March for those teams that are in the finals.
There is a Christmas break commencing just before Christmas through to the Australia Day weekend. Training
nights are predominately Monday - Thursday with times to meet player/ ground and coaching availability.
Under 16 and under 14 teams play Friday nights, under 12 and under 10 teams Saturday morning and Milo cricket
Saturday morning (9.30am-10.30am). Grounds used are Stradbroke Park-North (45 K4) and Leigh Park (46 E1) with
training predominately at Deepdene Park (46 A8). Milo cricket is at Deepdene Park.
The ethos of the Deepdene Bears Cricket Club for juniors is to play cricket at the highest suitable level but to also
enjoy cricket with both current and new friends.
If you are interest in cricket for the 2014/15 season contact the Junior Coordinator – refer table of committee
members.
Veterans
The age spectrum is completed by Veterans. These evergreen warriors compete in the Box Hill Reporter affiliated
Veterans’ competition.
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The Eastern Cricket Association Code of Behaviour has at its core the preamble to the Laws of Cricket, which is set
out below.
Preamble to the Laws of Cricket
Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played
not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game.
Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major
responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains.
1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team's conduct firmly on the captain.
Responsibility of captains
The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game
as well as within the Laws.
Player’s conduct
In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticising by word or action
the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the
game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire
and to the player's captain, and instruct the latter to take action.
2. Fair and unfair play
According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play.
The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where
required.
3. The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of:
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Time wasting
Damaging the pitch
Dangerous or unfair bowling
Tampering with the ball
Any other action that they consider to be unfair
4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:
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Your opponents
Your own captain and team
The role of the umpires
The game and its traditional values
5. It is against the Spirit of the Game:
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To dispute an umpire's decision by word, action or gesture
To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire
To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:
(a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is not out
(b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing
(c) to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or
unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one's own side
6. Violence
There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.
7. Players
Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to
make an important contribution to this.
Source: MCC
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Eastern Cricket Association Inc - Code of Behaviour
As part of a player and club’s registration with this association is the requirement that all clubs, their registered players and members adhere
to the following Code of Behaviour
ROLE OF CLUBS
1
Clubs shall exercise great care in the selection of captains.
2
Clubs shall closely monitor and fully support the efforts of captains in regard to the maintenance of the Code of Behaviour.
3
Clubs shall be responsible during matches for the maintenance of order by their members and any other person with whom a
relationship of affinity exists.
ROLE OF CAPTAINS
1
Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as the Laws of Cricket.
ATTITUDE TOWARDS UMPIRES
1
Recognise that the umpire is in charge and has the final say.
2
Courtesy and respect should be shown at all times.
3
If, in anyone’s opinion, an umpire misinterprets a rule, avoid heckling or arguing with him or opposition players. Any registered player
of club official disputing an umpire’s decision, using abusive, threatening or language, during or after a match, within or outside the
playing field, is liable to be reported.
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If clubs are unhappy with an umpire’s performance, the correct procedure is to make a constructive report to the Umpires’ Officer.
ROLE OF PLAYERS
1
Avoid making uncomplimentary or unnecessary remarks to opponents.
2
Opposition players are guests and should be treated as such.
3
Avoid becoming involved in discussions between an umpire and your opponents.
4
Praise for good play of an opponent is a sign of sportsmanship.
5
Out-going and in-coming batsmen should cross on the field.
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Bowlers should return to the start of their run-up without delay and should be ready to bowl without wasting time.
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Players should assist captains and umpires in the smooth running of the game.
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Fielders should move quickly between overs and when required to change their fielding positions.
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The setting and changing of the field should be undertaken without delay.
10 Alcohol or other illegal substances should not be utilised by players whilst the game is in progress.
ATTITUDE TO YOUNG PLAYERS
1.
1.1
1.2
Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria Guidelines
Clubs, teams and captains should observe the protective measures, recommended by the Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria and
enforced in the Junior Section, to minimise the risk of injury to younger players.
The captain should specify to his opposing captain, and to the umpires, any of his team, including substitutes, who is a young player
and to whom the restrictions of either fielding or bowling injury prevention should apply under this code.
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2.1
Field placement
Should a member of a fielding side be an under 14 player (unless that player is fielding as the wicket keeper, in the slips or gully), that
player should not field closer than 10 metres to the striker, until the ball is hit, contacts the striker or passes through to the wicket
keeper.
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3.1
Bowling injury prevention
Young bowlers (being under the age concerned at the start of the season) of medium pace or faster, should be restricted as follows:
Age group
Under 19
Under 17
Under 15
Under 14
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Maximum spell
8 consecutive overs
6 consecutive overs
5 consecutive overs
4 consecutive overs
Maximum daily allocation
20 overs
16 overs
10 overs
8 overs
Before a bowler returns, there should be at least the same number of overs bowled from the end that the bowler last bowled from as
that bowler bowled in the previous spell.
Should a break in play occur, each complete 7 minutes of that break should be deemed equivalent to an over being bowled from the
end that the bowler last bowled from.
The 20 minutes refreshment interval should be deemed equivalent to 3 overs bowled from the end the bowler last bowled from.
The 30 minutes break in a full day match should be deemed equivalent to 4 overs bowled from the end the bowler last bowled.
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Times
All times communicated will be commencement times, ie, you should be ready to start at least 10 minutes prior to
the stipulated time.
Practice
You play as you practice and accordingly it is expected that players should seek to aim attend all sessions, especially
those aspiring to play in the higher grades.
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As a courtesy, your unavailability to train must be communicated to any of the Captains, club Coach or
Selection Committee members etc, and in turn forwarded on to the Nets Co-ordinator.
All players are to notify the Nets Co-ordinator of their presence upon arrival and must inform him of any
early departures at that time.
Practice Times
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Formal practice shall commence at 6.00pm and continue to 7.30pm each practice night. Players are
welcome to do additional work if they wish.
Uniform
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Club attire or predominantly white shirts / jumpers or.
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Dark, 1 colour, track-pants / shorts (blue, black, green)
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Runners & spikes (if owned) and white socks.
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No street-wear, sleeveless shirts or singlets or board-shorts please.
Warm Up
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As stipulated by the fitness adviser – if unsure ask what is expected
Batting
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Protect your wicket and build an innings
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Work on your strengths and weaknesses
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Avoid hitting the ball over a neighbour’s fence, respect both the bowlers and our neighbours
Bowling
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Bowl as you would in a game, work on line, length and consistency
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Work to improve your strengths and weaknesses
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Practice new deliveries, ie slower balls, leg cutters, wrong ‘uns, arm balls etc.
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Help the batsmen improve their game – you may need them in a match
Fielding
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Make the most of the drills:- WORK HARD & GET SOMETHING OUT OF IT.
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Fielding will form part of the programme of each practice night.
Variations
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All players are expected to attend training on wet nights.
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Not all practice sessions will be the same – accept the challenge when things are changed-up.
Help & Assistance
Formal practice commences at 6.00pm, the turf practice nets and fielding drill markers don’t mysteriously appear
and disappear each week. If you can get to practice early to lend a hand, please do so.
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Match Day
Prepare before you leave home
Time
Arrive at the ground and be in the rooms 1hour and 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of play.
Warm-up routine
The warm up routine must contain stretching/fielding/batting and bowling as the position of the match dictates.
Afternoon Tea
Home matches, no chips, chocolate biscuits – sandwiches, cake, fruit, sweet biscuits preferred. The quality of
afternoon tea reflects on the standing of a Club.
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Club Trophies
H. C. Stanford Trophy
Presented in honour of the late Councillor H. C. Stanford, a Chairman of the Deepdene Park Committee and awarded to the
best fieldsman in the club as voted by match umpires. Struck in season 1958 / 1959, the first “Stanford Trophy” winner was
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W. Saggers. This trophy has been won a club record 5 times (in the 20 century) by Arthur Bell.
Dave Dickie Memorial Trophy
Presented by Mr.Alan Gronn in memory of a friend who was Vice President of the ESCA for 11 years and a playing member of
our club. Awarded to the best all-rounder in the Club on a points basis. To qualify, a player must make 160 runs and take 15
wickets, as a bowler or keeper, within the season. First awarded in season 1939/1940 the Deepdene Cricket Club the Dave
Dickie Trophy was won in that year by W. Duncan.
Glynn Cousins Club Champion Trophy
Named after the third highest run scorer in club history and the man who has been club Treasurer from 1960 to 1995.
Awarded to the player who aggregates the most number of points:- 1 point for each run, 10 points for each wicket, 10 points
for each catch, 10 points on for each throw out, 5 points for each run out, 50 points for paying Club subs by the appropriate
date, 25 points for attending Club social functions, 10 points for being available for selection, 10 points for playing in a winning
team, 5 points for attending a training session and the Committee has a discretion to award points in special circumstances.
First awarded in 1980/1981, the inaugural winner was Michael Tuminello.
A. T. Dunstan Memorial Trophy
Presented by Miss Leslie Bowe in memory of her grandfather, Alf Dunstan, President of the ESCA from 1952 to 1972. The
inaugural winner of this Deepdene Cricket Club Memorial Trophy was D. McCallum in season 1972/1973. The “Dunstan”
Trophy has been won a club record 6 times by past player, and Life Member Greg Johnson.
This trophy is awarded to the player in the senior team who aggregates the most number of points for batting or bowling
based on one point per run and 12 points per wicket.
Joseph Peterson Memorial Cup
Presented to the Deepdene Cricket Club by Mrs J Peterson in memory of her husband who died in 1942 and who was President
of the Club for 19 years. The Trophy is awarded to the most promising junior player at the club. K. Henty – Wilson was the
Club’s first winner in season 1942/1943.
Michael Curran Memorial Trophy
Presented by Mr and Mrs E. Curran in memory of their son, Michael, one of the club’s most promising junior players who died
as a result of injuries received in a car accident in 1967. Awarded to the Best Clubman based on enthusiasm and endeavours in
activities both on and off the field. The inaugural winner of the “Michael Curran” was Geoff Beams in season 1967 / 68.
Michael Tuminello (Past President & Life Member) and James Paterson (long serving current Secretary & Life Member) are is
the club’s only “three time” winner of this trophy.
Peter Bakes Trophy
This trophy is named in recognition of the many years of work and commitment Peter Bakes has given to our club’s
junior teams in the roles of coach, team manager and Club delegate for the junior teams.
This trophy is awarded to the player in the highest graded junior team who aggregates the most number of points
for batting OR bowling based on one point per run and 12 points per wicket. The inaugural winner was Luke
Gartner in season 1999/2000.
Ian Thomson Trophy
This trophy is named as a gesture of thanks from the many players who have represented the Deepdene Cricket
Club over the course of the club's 1st 80 years. It is named in honour of a tireless working Committeeman and
Executive member of both the Deepdene Bears Cricket Club and the ESCA (now ECA), Eastern Cricket Association.
Although never having played a game, Ian contributed an incredible 47 years "Executive" service.
It is awarded each season at the discretion of the President. The winner is deemed to be the most consistent and
hardest working member of the DBCC Executive Committee (Senior or Junior). The inaugural winner of the Ian
Thomson Trophy; exactly 50 years after Ian’s first season at Deepdene, was David Doolan in season 2000/01.
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Life Membership
Ten years of on field and off field service is the benchmark for being considered for nomination for Life
Membership. Life Membership is bestowed by resolution of the members in General Meeting.
Peter Osmond Memorial Life Members Honour Board
The D.C.C. Inc. Life Members Honour Board was donated by Australian Unity Limited in March 2001.
This Honour Board was previously used by the Balwyn ANA, a predecessor company of Australian Unity.
The refurbishment of the board was undertaken by the Deepdene Bears Cricket Club during 2001, in celebration of
80 continuous seasons in the E.C.A. It was funded with contributions from past players. It is named in honour of
long time player and President Peter Osmond, who passed away in 2005.
Life Members
Year
Name
Year
Name
1941
1943
1945
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1953
1954
1954
1955
1960
1960
1961
1962
1962
1964
1964
1970
1971
1976
1977
1980
1982
1983
F Kloester
A Latham Snr.
J Peterson
A Tileman
P. Gray
C. Gray
W. Emerson
F. Sutherland
C. Carter
H. Berryman
W. Nicholls
A. Pearson
G. Williams
Roy Laws
H. Leigh
H. Burton
G. Beams
K. Sturgess
R. Chambers
Ron Laws
A. Emerson
G. Cousins
I. Thomson
A. Simpson
D. Eaton
P. Dane
D. Finn
W. Eaton
G. Johnson
M. Sturgess
1987
1989
1989
1984
1987
1990
1992
1993
1993
1994
1994
1995
1996
1996
1997
1997
1997
1998
1998
1999
1999
2000
2001
2002
2004
2007
2009
2009
2013
K. Hearn
P. MacIsaac
P. Osmond
J. Collett
D. Purdue
M. Tuminello
J. Hudson
R. Merriel
G. Keys
M. Abbott
P. Nanscawen
A. Bell
K. Hanson
P. Dunmill
M. Cosgrave
M. Hudson
D. Gorfine
P. Dalziel
D. Thomas
A. Anderson
J. Paterson
P. Bakes
G. Molloy
C. Dunn
M. Campbell
D. Doolan
T. Norton
D. Sturgess
L. Sturgess
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Premierships
A Team
Year
Opponent
Year
Opponent
1924-25
C.Y.M.S.
1974-75
ANZ Bank
1935-36
Auburn
1980-81
Burwood (A Turf)
1945-46
Canterbury
1986-87
Monash Uni (A Turf)
1946-47
Surrey Hills
1999-2000
St Barnabas (A Turf)
1948-49
North Balwyn
2011-2012
St Kevin’s (Dunstan Shield)
Year
Opponent
Year
Opponent
1923-24
West Hawthorn Presbyterian
1965-66
Surrey Hills
1934-35
Camberwell East Baptists
1987-88
Ashburton (C Turf)
1952-53
Mont Albert
1994-95
Caulfield (C Turf)
1955-56
Mont Albert
2011-2012
East Doncaster (B Turf)
1964-65
Burwood
B Team
C Team
Year
Opponent
Year
Opponent
1945-46
Great Eastern Mill
1991-92
A.Y.C. (B Matting)
1949-50
Wattle Park
2001-02
Tooronga Districts (D Turf)
1986-87
Waverley
2005-06
Ringwood (D Turf)
Year
Opponent
Year
Opponent
1949-50
Wattle Park
2001-02
West Hawthorn (E Turf)
1992-93
Heathmont (E Matting)
2004-05
Tooronga Districts (E Turf)
1993-94
S.T.C. (D Matting)
2007-08
Bulleen (E Turf)
D Team
E Team
Year
Opponent
2009-10
Burwood (C1 Synthetic)
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Team of the 20th Century
Batting Order
Name
Era
1
Bill Nicholls
1930 ‘s -1950 ‘s
2
Bill Eaton (c)
1960 ‘s – 1970 ‘s
3
Steve Brown
1990 ‘s – 2000 ‘s
4
Greg Johnson
1970 ‘s – 1990 ‘s
5
David Adam
1960 ‘s – 1970 ‘s
6
Ken Sturgess
1940 ‘s – 1970 ‘s
7
Keith Harrison
1940 ‘s
8
Les Britt
1940 ‘s
9
Dave Molloy
1990 ‘s – 2000 ‘s
10
Bob Chambers
1940 ‘s -1950 ‘s
11
Ron Laws
1950 ‘s – 1970 ‘s
14
Senior Office Bearers
YEAR
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
A. CAPTAIN
1920
F. Kloester
F. Quinn
F. Quinn
A. Latham Snr.
1921
J. Peterson
F. Quinn
F. Quinn
A. Latham Snr
1922
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
J. Dowling
A. Latham Snr
1923
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
J. Dowling
A. Latham Snr
1924
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
J. Dowling
P. Gray
1925
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
J. Dowling
P. Gray
1926
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
J. Dowling
P. Gray
1927
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
R. Whittaker
P. Gray
1928
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
R. Whittaker
P. Gray
1930
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
S. Daley
S. Daley
1931
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
S. Daley
S. Daley
1932
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
C. Gray
P. Gray
1932
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
C. Gray
P. Gray
1933
J. Peterson
J. Dowling
C. Gray
G. Mylius
1934
A. Latham Snr
A. Latham Jnr.
C. Gray
G. Mylius
1935
A. Latham Snr
A. Latham Jnr.
C. Gray
G. Mylius
1935
J. Peterson
M. Nugent
C. Gray
G. Mylius
1937
J. Peterson
M. Nugent
C. Gray
A. Tileman
1938
J. Peterson
M. Nugent
C. Gray
A. Walters
1939
J. Peterson
M. Rennison
C. Gray
A. Walters
1940
J. Peterson
W. Emerson
C. Gray
D. Wrights
1941
J. Peterson
W. Emerson
C. Gray
K. Harrison
1942
H. Leigh
W. Emerson
C. Gray
K. Harrison
1943
H. Leigh
W. Emerson
C. Gray
K. Harrison
1944
H. Leigh
W. Emerson
C. Gray
L. Britt
1945
H. Leigh
W. Emerson
C. Gray
K. Harrison
1945
H. Leigh
W. Emerson
C. Gray
K. Harrison
1946
H. Leigh
H. Berryman
C. Carter
K. Harrison
1948
H. Leigh
H. Berryman
C. Carter
K. Harrison
1949
H. Leigh
H. Berryman
C. Carter
K. Harrison
1950
H. Leigh
H. Berryman
C. Carter
K. Harrison
1951
H. Leigh
H. Berryman
C. Carter
K. Sturgess
1952
H. Leigh
H. Berryman
R. Laws
K. Sturgess
1953
J. Duncan
H. Burton
R. Laws
K. Sturgess
1954
J. Duncan
I. Marsden
I. Thomson
K. Sturgess
1955
W. Emerson
I. Marsden
I. Thomson
A. Emerson
1956
W. Emerson
I. Thomson
A. Harrison
K. Shelton
1957
W. Emerson
I. Thomson
A. Harrison
K. Shelton
1958
W. Emerson
I. Thomson
A. Harrison
K. Sturgess
1959
C. Carter
I. Thomson
A. Harrison
K. Sturgess
1960
C. Carter
I. Thomson
G. Cousins
K. Sturgess
1961
C. Carter
I. Thomson
G. Cousins
K. Sturgess
1962
A. Emerson
I. Thomson
G. Cousins
K. Sturgess
15
YEAR
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
A. CAPTAIN
1963
A. Emerson
I. Thomson
G. Cousins
Ron Laws
1964
A. Emerson
I. Thomson
G. Cousins
Ron Laws
1965
A. Emerson
J. Eaton
G. Cousins
D. Eaton
1966
K. Sturgess
J. Eaton
G. Cousins
D. Eaton
1967
K. Sturgess
R. Waters
G. Cousins
D. Eaton
1968
K. Sturgess
P. Dane
G. Cousins
D. Eaton
1969
K. Sturgess
P. Dane
G. Cousins
D. Eaton
1970
K. Sturgess
A. Simpson
G. Cousins
D. Eaton
1971
K. Sturgess
A. Simpson
G. Cousins
A. Simpson
1972
G. Beams
A. Simpson
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1973
G. Beams
A. Simpson
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1974
G. Beams
D. Finn
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1975
A. Simpson
D. Finn
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1976
P. Dane
D. Finn
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1977
P. Dane
D. Finn
G. Cousins
D. Priestly
1978
P. Dane
R. Keely
G. Cousins
G. Johnson
1979
J. Collett
D. Purdue
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1980
J. Collett
D. Purdue
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1981
J. Collett
D. Finn
G. Cousins
W. Eaton
1982
J. Collett
J. Hudson
G. Cousins
D. Purdue
1983
P. Dane
J. Hudson
G. Cousins
G. Christie
1984
P. Dane
J. Hudson
G. Cousins
G. Christie
1985
M. Sturgess
J. Hudson
G. Cousins
G. Christie
1986
M. Sturgess
J. Hudson
G. Cousins
P. Nanscawen
1987
M. Tuminello
J. Hudson
G. Cousins
P. Nanscawen
1988
M. Tuminello
J. Hudson
G. Cousins
P. Nanscawen
1989
M. Tuminello
R. Merriel
G. Cousins
P. Nanscawen
1990
G. Keys
P. Dunmill
G. Cousins
Russ Laws
1991
G. Keys
P. Dunmill
G. Cousins
P. Osmond
1992
G. Keys
S. Webber
G. Cousins
P. Osmond
1993
P. MacIsaac
K. Hanson
G. Cousins
P. Osmond
1994
M. Tuminello
K. Hanson
G. Cousins
J. Watkin
1995
M. Tuminello
A. Bell
G. Cousins
M. Price
1996
A. Bell
P. Molloy
P. Dunmill
S. Brown
1997
A. Bell
P. Molloy
P. Dunmill
S. Brown
1998
P. Osmond
J. Paterson
P. Dunmill
H. Hiramatsu
1999
P. Osmond
J. Paterson
M. Campbell
S. Brown
2000
P. Osmond
J. Paterson
D. Thomas
S. Brown
2000-2001
P. Osmond
J. Paterson
A. Anderson
S. Brown
2001-2002
P. Osmond
J. Paterson
H. Gan
D. Molloy
2002-2003
G. Molloy
J. Paterson
H. Gan
D. Sturgess
2003-2004
G. Molloy
J. Paterson
P. MacIsaac
D. Sturgess
2004-2005
T. Norton
J. Paterson
P. MacIsaac
D. Sturgess
2005-2006
T. Norton
J. Paterson
H. Gan
D. Sturgess
2006-2007
T. Norton
J. Paterson
A. Anderson
D. Sturgess
16
YEAR
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
A. CAPTAIN
2007-2008
T. Norton
J. Paterson
A. Watt
D. Sturgess
2008-2009
T. Norton
J. Paterson
A. Watt
D. Sturgess
2009-2010
T. Norton
J. Paterson
A. Watt
D. Sturgess
2010-2011
T. Norton
J. Paterson
A. Bell
D. Sturgess
2011-2012
M. Sturgess
J. Paterson
A. Bell
L. Parsons
2012-2013
M. Sturgess
J. Paterson
A. Bell
L. Parsons
2013-2014
P. Warner
J. Paterson
J Doolan
L. Parsons
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