V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Associationvcausa.vic.cricket.com.au/files/15551/files/VCAUSAreport2018forWeb.pdf1. Welcome – President, Mr A. McCarthy 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of

V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Association

112th AnnuAl RepoRt, 2018

Main photo: the new home of Victorian cricket, CitiPower Centre, Junction Oval, St KildaInset: Francesco Fabris and Ashley Barrow, umpires for the first match played at the new centre, 27 January 2018

1906 – 2018

112th AnnuAl RepoRt

For presentation to members

at the 112th Annual General Meeting

14 August, 2018 Mr A. McCarthy

President Season 2017–18

VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc.Incorporated in Victoria, Registered Number A0009407F

2 VCAUSA Annual Report 2018

ContentsSection A: Reports

President’s Report ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5Secretary’s Report ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8Treasurer’s Report ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10Financial Statements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11Badges and Accessories ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15Social Report ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16Miscellaneous Appointments .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17Law 43 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18Social Media ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20Cricket Victoria Season Review: Umpire & Coach Education Manager ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22Umpires’ Advisers............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24New Zealand Exchange .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25South Australia Exchange....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29National Under 19 Carnival..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32First Class Debut ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35Community Cricket Tournaments .............................................................................................................................................................................................................37Social Cricket Match........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39Congratulations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42Vale – William H “Harry” Howieson ....................................................................................................................................................................................................44Trevor Finlayson – Life Member................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46Members’ Milestones ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47Senior Level Appointments: 2017–18 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48VCAUSA 2018 Presentation Dinner ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49Annual Awards – 2018 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50CV Finals – 2018 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51

Section B: RecordsLife Members ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................52Presidents .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................53Committees of Management .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54Annual Awards ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56Cricket Victoria Umpire Service Recognition Award .....................................................................................................................................................61Victorian Test Umpires ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................62Victorian First Class Umpires .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63Cricket Victoria 200 Club ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 72Umpire Exchanges ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................75Crockett Shield – results of matches ........................................................................................................................................................................................................76VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 77The Ian McGregor Medal ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................81The Keith C Butler Trophy ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................81Senior Careers Summary ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82Cricket Victoria Careers Summaries ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83VCAUSA Membership 2017–18 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88

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Annual General Meeting: Agenda14 August 2018, 7.30pm

Viewing Room, CitiPower Centre, Cricket Victoria, Junction Oval, St Kilda

1. Welcome – President, Mr A. McCarthy

2. Apologies

3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 111th Annual General Meeting held on 15 August, 2017

4. Presentation of 112th Annual Report – President

5. Presentation of Financial Statements for year ended 30th April 2018 (incorporated in 112th Annual Report) – Treasurer, Mr T Finlayson

6. Acceptance of 112th 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 2018–19

10. Special General Business, including presentation of milestone certificates

11. Address by Cricket Victoria Umpire & Coach Education Manager

12. Statement by President for 2018–19 and questions

13. Meeting Close


Administration

Committee of ManagementPresident Alan McCarthy

Vice-President Tony Ventura

Secretary Gerry Schembri

Treasurer Trevor Finlayson

Committee Members Dan Bomford John Collins Luke Edwards Damian Herft Andrew Hind David Meagher Rod McKinnon John Richards

CoordinatorsAppointments Officer Darrell Holt

Badges and Accessories Controller Glenn Cumming

Historian Bill Ellemor

Law 43 Editor Trevor Finlayson

Scorer Representative David Meagher

Social Organiser John Collins

Social Media coordinators Luke Edwards Damian Herft Andrew Hind


Section A: RepoRtS

President’s Report

As the President of the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc. I am pleased to present my third report. However, it is with regret that we record the passing of former President (1974) and Life Member (1979) WH (Harry) Howieson in 2018. Vale Harry and our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

The season commenced with the awarding of Life Membership to our Treasurer and former President, Trevor Finlayson at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Trevor became our 55th Life Member and the award is testimony to his dedication to the interests of the VCAUSA and its members since he joined the association in 2003 and the committee in 2008. He and his wife Jill have been staunch supporters of all events, especially Crockett Shield and Butler Trophy Easter exchanges.

The ten members of the Committee of Management advocated on behalf of all umpires and scorers and conducted activities and events to enhance the experience of being involved in cricket umpiring and scoring. In addition, the committee keeps records of umpiring and scoring milestones and presents certificates and gifts in recognition of the service of umpires and scorers.

In season 2018–19 we will again host the South Australian Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (SACUSA) at Easter 2019. This will be the 41st RM (Bob) Crockett Shield match between the two associations and the 10th Keith Butler Trophy family event. A sub-committee has already finalised details for the match venue, accommodation and social events and every Victorian member is encouraged to participate. Members of the committee travelled to Penola in June 2018 for a joint meeting with the SACUSA committee to brief them on the schedule and costing of events.

On behalf of our members I give thanks to the Executive of the Committee of Management for their work throughout the season:

Tony Ventura, Vice President—coordinated our social cricket match against the Mount Waverley Veterans XI and authored “Dad’s Paper” in Law 43.

Gerry Schembri, Secretary, former President and Vice President and Easter sub-committee member—conducting the business of the association including membership, correspondence and meetings effectively and efficiently.

Trevor Finlayson, Treasurer, former President, our newest Life Member and Law 43 editor—ensuring that the financial resources of the VCAUSA were carefully recorded and maintained allowing us sufficient resources to budget for the coming season and Easter 2019, and for publishing regular editions of a quality pamphlet in Law 43.


The members of the Committee of Management planned and supported Association functions and events and worked on behalf of all umpires and scorers. I thank them on your behalf:

John Collins, Social Organiser, Chef, former President and Vice President and Easter sub-committee member—conducted events such as:

• the Melbourne Cup Day barbecue at the Carlton Cricket Club

• the Melbourne University Cricket Club Business Breakfast

• the February Training and Development sausage sizzle

• dinner at Upali’s Sri Lankan restaurant in Glen Waverley

• the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night at the Veneto Club with our largest attendance for many years and the new CEO of Cricket Victoria Andrew Ingleton as our guest speaker

Luke Edwards, Social Media officer—maintaining our Twitter and Facebook profiles and our website.

John Richards, Easter sub-committee member—co-organiser of our matches against the Mt Waverley Veterans.

David Meagher, Former umpire and now Scorer representative.

Andrew Hind, understudy to the Treasurer.

Rod McKinnon, who despite injury still arranged for his wife Jackie and daughters to represent him at the Annual Dinner and Presentation night. Rod was awarded the Cricket Victoria Umpiring Service Recognition Award at the Ryder Medal dinner.

Dan Bomford, former Secretary and Treasurer and keeper of records and memorabilia.

Damian Herft, photographer and social media officer supporting Luke Edwards. Damien was awarded the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award at the Annual Dinner and Presentation night for his dedicated service to the VCAUSA.

The VCAUSA gives special thanks to Teresa Ventura, Sylvie Schembri, Jill Finlayson, Bernadette Bomford, Suzanne Collins, Jill Richards, Caroline Herft and Sue McCarthy for their support and assistance in hosting meetings, taking photographs, attending and working at all our events and functions. Their efforts are often unseen but their work contributes to a successful Association.

Our Badges and Accessories Officer Glenn Cumming, Miscellaneous Appointments Officer Darrell Holt and Historian Bill Ellemor continue to support the Committee of Management by maintaining stocks of memorabilia, researching and recording our history, producing milestone certificates, and providing an opportunity for umpires to officiate in a variety of school, club and social matches.

This season all Premier Clubs, men’s and women’s, were again invited to nominate a scorer who had contributed to scoring generally, their club, cricket overall and the work of the VCAUSA. The Committee were very pleased to award the Cameron Medal to Billy Lincoln of the Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club.

On behalf of all members of the VCAUSA I thank Cricket Victoria Umpiring Manager, Richard Patterson for his support of the work of the Association in his tenure. Richard was always ready to meet with members of the Executive and provide any required assistance to further the interests of umpires and scorers. Richard moved to a new role at Cricket Australia and was replaced by VCAUSA member Jason Leonard-Scott. Jason’s role as Umpire and Coach Education Manager has been ably supported by Alan Hale as the Umpire and Coach Administrator. Alan assists the VCAUSA by providing statistical information about appointments and milestones.


Jason has continued to support the role and aims of the VCAUSA and has met with the President and executive throughout the season, written articles for Law 43, spoken at our Annual Dinner and Presentation night and provided an end of season missive for this annual report. The continued support of Cricket Victoria enables the VCAUSA to work on behalf of umpires and scorers including conducting social matches, social events and supporting an umpire exchange with SACUSA.

The VCAUSA Committee of Management congratulates each and every umpire and scorer who has officiated in finals, First Class and representative matches during the season. We also congratulate all award winners. Individual success is also due to the hard work and support of others they have umpired and scored with. Sir Donald Bradman wrote that, for umpires (and scorers) “… tangible rewards will be few but the service (they) may render to the game incalculable.”

Thank you to each member of the VCAUSA for your support and we look forward to a successful season with as many members and families as possible attending events and functions.

Alan McCarthy

Sue and Alan McCarthy at the 2018 Presentation Dinner


Secretary’s Report

This is my first report as Association Secretary having taken over the role from Dan Bomford at the last AGM. Dan’s efforts over the past 7 years have been herculean and the Association owes him a great debt for all his service and dedication over a long period of time.

During the past year, your Committee of Management has met as a group on four occasions and in my opinion has continued to steer the Association in the right direction. We have been especially strengthened as a committee with the additions of Damian Herft and David Meagher. Damian has brought valuable insights from his many years of experience as a premier umpire and more recently as CA match referee. David has capably filled the scorer representative vacancy after retiring as an umpire during the season and joining Fitzroy Doncaster CC as their 2nd XI scorer.

I would like to extend my personal thanks to all those committee members who have contributed to the running of the Association over the past year. Our president, Alan McCarthy has led from the front and in his third year as VCAUSA president has done a fine job. Trevor Finlayson has worked tirelessly both as editor of Law 43 and in the important role of Association Treasurer. Tony Ventura as Vice President, has capably filled the void in Alan’s absence and together with John Richards has again been vital in overseeing all our social cricket matches. A special note of thanks to John Collins for organising all our social events and the annual presentation night dinner at the Veneto Club, Bulleen. Damian Herft, Luke Edwards and Andrew Hind were responsible for keeping members informed via social media during the season.

The administration of the VCAUSA continues to ensure that our procedures are correct and that, as far as I am aware, all of the mandatory requirements applying to Incorporated Associations have been met. Minutes of meetings have been kept; correspondence has been recorded and responded to; formal accounts have been maintained; and reporting obligations to Consumer Affairs Victoria have been properly complied with. Your association is financially solvent but continues to rely on voluntary membership fees for survival. It is a constant challenge for us to convince all of our Cricket Victoria panel umpires and scorers of the merits of keeping our association strong and relevant in the current environment. Without a strong financial base and the efforts of a relatively small number of members, the association would simply not exist.

Under our charter, the VCAUSA aims to represent the interests of all CV umpires and scorers. Most members are aware of the various social events and activities that are widely promoted over the year and a core group of members regularly attend. I am a strong advocate of the milestone recognition certificates issued by our association each year that go to both financial and non-financial members alike. Over the past few years we have purchased stocks of VCAUSA embroidered ties, polo shirts and jackets and it is great to see members proudly wearing these items at functions. At the end of this season, the Association prepared a detailed submission to CV pointing out that umpire fees have fallen behind other Melbourne cricket competitions and I am hopeful that a positive outcome will result before the start of next season. Our president has twice yearly meetings with the CV umpiring manager and numerous issues have been discussed including the current heat policies; end of year medals and joint social activities. One area of deficiency appears to be our ability to represent our National Umpire Panel members effectively and in this regard we are currently in discussions with CV and our senior umpire colleagues.


I would also like to thank both Richard Patterson and Jason Leonard-Scott for working closely with our Association during the past year. Without a close working relationship with CV, our effectiveness as a member organisation would be diminished. I was especially pleased that the new CV Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Ingleton, agreed to attend our annual dinner and be our guest speaker on the night. It is vital that our association continue to build strong relationships with key CV people so that the interests of umpires and scorers can be properly represented.

The total number of members belonging to the Association as at the end of April 2018 stood at 83. This is some four members down compared to the end of 2017 and comprised 15 life members, six associate members, seven scorer members and 55 umpire members. The death of Harry Howieson on 9 May reduced our life member numbers to 14 and overall membership to 82.

To close, I would like to thank all those members who have contributed to the VCAUSA during the past year and for your continued support. Last but not least, I would like to acknowledge the work of our historian Bill Ellemor for his efforts in compiling and publishing another Annual Report on our behalf.

Gerry Schembri

Gerry Schembri addresses the 2018 Presentation Dinner


Treasurer’s Report

It is my pleasure to present the financial report and associated statements for the year ended 30th April 2018, on behalf of the Committee of Management.

As of this date, the Association’s cash funds totalled $13,676.97 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 $17,142.05. The details of our cash funds as set out in the subsequent financial summary, are a CBA Cash Account (No. 00915097) of $161.34, a Bendigo Bank Account (No. 156125593) of $2,566.45 and an Investment Deposit with the Uniting Church Ethical Enhancement Cash Trust (ARSN 610 022 985) of $10,949.18. This Uniting Church account remains the most effective investment method for our Association in that the money remains readily available as required but at the same time accrues interest at better than bank interest. For most of the current financial reporting period, the interest rate offered by the Uniting Church was 2.25%, still better than one could achieve with any bank cash account and even better than could be achieved with many bank term deposits. As has been done in recent years, any possible excess funds in our normal operating accounts for significant periods of time, have been transferred to this investment account.

Overall, for the financial year we recorded a deficit of $1,750.50 (compared with a net deficit of $184.95 for the previous financial year) although on account of the timing of the 2017 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night (19th May 2017), a significant portion of the financials in association with this event (Receipts $1,220.00, Payments $3,988.70) are also in this report, as are the details for the 2018 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night, held on 27th April 2018 (Receipts $3,190.00, Payments $5,035.99). Memberships have been maintained at a reasonable level with the figure of 82 members (6 Associate, 7 Scorer, 55 Umpire and 14 non-paying Life). Membership subscriptions for the year totalled $7,440.00 compared to $7,920.00 in 2016-17, with the membership fee remaining at $120 for an Umpire and $60 for Scorer and Associate Members, as the result of a motion at the 2017 Annual General Meeting.

Financial returns to members (in some cases to all CV Panel Umpires and in some cases to their partners and/or families as well) during this financial year were: the Cup-Day BBQ to welcome new members, held at the Carlton Cricket Club in November 2017 ($825.67); a Restaurant Night at the Upali’s Restaurant, Glen Waverley, in February 2018 ($183.50); the annual Melbourne University Business Breakfast in February 2018 ($325.00); one Social Cricket Match—vs Mount Waverley Veterans in March 2018, an earlier match vs the Australian Cricket Society in December 2017, having been washed out ($250.00); the now annual sausage sizzle in conjunction with the February CV Training and Development Meeting ($110.29); the CV Grand Final drinks and nibbles, at Citypower, St Kilda Junction ($101.60); the 2017 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night ($2,768.70); and the 2018 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night ($1,845.99) or in total $6,410.75.

The Annual Consumer Affairs Victoria registration fee for incorporation, amounted to $56.90.

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. In addition, as the result of a decision by your Committee of Management taken at its first meeting, Andrew Hind agreed to act as Assistant Treasurer although this is not a position named within our Rules of Incorporation, and a plan was put in place whereby the Treasurer’s report to each planned CoM Meeting as well as the ongoing Annual Financial Summary file, was examined by Andrew prior to each meeting, resulting in his assuring the meeting as to the current state of the Association’s financial affairs.


The following pages contain the annual financial statements for the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Incorporated, for the year ended 30th April 2018, comprising a Statement of Expenditure and Income and a Balance Sheet presenting the Associations assets at this same date.

Trevor Finlayson

Financial StatementsDetailed Income and Expenditure Statement

Note This Year Last Year

SalesSales of Stock 563.00 539.00

563.00 539.00Less: Cost of Goods Sold—Opening Stock 2,678.77 3,075.01Purchases 665.50 366.48Closing Stock (2,811.80) (2,678.77)

532.47 762.72Gross (Loss) Profit From Trading 30.53 (223.72)

Other IncomeAnnual Dinner & Presentation Night(s) 2 4,410.00 1,140.00Donations 170.00 130.00Easter 2017 0.00 7,910.00Interest Received 3 246.50 293.17Members’ Contributions to Events 4 1,595.00 2,623.00Membership Fees 7,440.00 7,920.00Special Efforts and Fundraising 0.00 77.50

13,861.50 20,093.67Net Income 13,892.03 19,869.95

ExpensesAccountancy & Auditing Fees 0.00 385.00Annual Dinner & Presentation Night(s) 5 9,024.69 200.00Annual Report 1,254.00 1,243.00Awards & Certificates 279.80 100.00Cricket Matches 250.00 370.00Cup Day BBQ 825.67 869.87CV Gala Dinner (Ryder Medal Count) 0.00 200.00Depreciation 79.48 90.04


Easter 2017 Expenses 0.00 12,206.44Easter 2019 Expenses 1,395.00 00.00Miscellaneous Appointments Reimbursement 100.00 100.00MUCC Breakfast 975.00 910.00Registration Fee 56.90 55.80Restaurant Night 1,128.50 308.00Secretarial Honorarium 0.00 660.00Social & Meeting Expenses 6 253.49 234.62Stationery & Postage 20.00 144.33Theatre Night 00.00 1,977.80

15,642.53 20,054.90Net Surplus (Deficiency) (1,750.50) (184.95)Members Funds at Beginning of Financial Year 18,892.55 19,077.50

Total Available for Appropriation 17,142.05 18,892.55Members Funds at End of Financial Year 17,142.05 18,892.55

Balance Sheet as at 30th April, 2018This Year Last Year

Member FundsRetained Earnings 17,142.05 18,892.55

Total Member Funds 17,142.05 18,892.55Represented by—

Current AssetsCash in Bank – CBA 161.34 1,199.13Investment Deposit – UCEE Cash Trust 10,949.18 9,702.68Cash in Bank – Bendigo Bank 2,566.45 4,579.21Stock in Hand 2,811.80 2,678.77

Total Current Assets 16,488.77 18,159.79

Non Current AssetsFixed Assets—Plant & Equipment 1,345.00 1,345.00Less: Accumulated Depreciation (691.72) (612.24)

Total Non Current Assets 653.28 732.76Total Assets 17,142.05 18,892.55Total Liabilities 0.00 0.00Net Assets 17,142.05 18,892.55


Notes to Financial Statements

1. Statement of Accounting Polices

(a) Financial reporting framework: This financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the VCAUSA as an incorporated society, namely that on a regular basis throughout the financial year, a current Treasurer’s Report should be presented to each meeting of the Association Committee of Management and accepted by that Committee as a true and correct record of the finances of the Association as at that time. This procedure has been followed throughout the financial year, 2017-18, during which time Committee of Management Meetings were held in June, October and December, 2016 and January and March, 2018. In addition, a further Treasurer’s Report was prepared as at 30th April, 2017 and sent to the Committee of Management. This Treasurer’s Report was also approved by the Committee of Management.

(b) Income Tax: Income Tax has not been provided for in the financial statements of the VCAUSA, as it is an exempt sporting organisation in accordance with Section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

(c) Equipment: Equipment is carried at cost, less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated on a diminishing value basis over the estimated useful life of the entity, commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The Equipment Depreciation Schedule is set out below.

(d) GST: Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised inclusive of the amount of GST, as the Association in not registered or required to be registered for GST purposes.

ThisYear LastYear

2. Annual Dinner & Presentation Night (Income)Current Year 3,190.00 1,140.00Prior Year 1,220.00 0.00

4,410.00 1,140.00

3. Interest ReceivedUEE Cash Trust 246.50 293.15CBA 0.00 0.02

246.50 293.17

4. Members’ Contributions to EventsMUCC Breakfast 650.00 600.00Restaurant Night(s) 945.00 175.00Theatre Night 0.00 1,848.00

2,623.00 2,623.00

5. Annual Dinner & Presentation Night (Expenses)Current Year 5,035.99 200.00Previous Year 3,988.70 0.00

9,024.69 200.00


6. Social & Meeting ExpensesVCAUSA/SACUSA Meeting, Penola (June, 2016) 0.00 25.00AGM Refreshments 41.60 24.40February T&D “Sausage Sizzle” 110.29 120.75Grand Final Tent 101.60 64.47

253.49 234.62

Equipment Depreciation Schedule

DescriptionPurchase

(Disposal) DateOriginal

CostDepreciation

Rate

Opening Written

Down Value

Closing Written

Down ValueCricket Equipment 01/05/2008 707.00 10% 303.75 273.38Cricket Kit 01/01/2011 142.00 10% 72.90 65.61Cricket Kit Bag 01/02/2012 90.00 10% 51.84 46.66Cricket Playing Kit 01/02/2015 306.00 10% 242.19 217.97First Aid Kit 01/03/2015 100.00 20% 62.08 49.66

1,345.00 732.76 653.28


Badges and Accessories

A total of 32 items (including 18 bottles of port) were sold during the season with $563.00 banked.

Stocks of the VCAUSA off-field jackets were purchased during the season. Thank you to John Collins for his splendid efforts in arranging the production of these jackets.

Other items were used as presentations to umpires who achieved major milestones through out the season.

The VCAUSA continues to hold large stocks of apparel and bottles of port, although these stocks are slowly being reduced. Efforts will again be made during the coming season to dispose of 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 2018

No. Value

VCAUSABlue Jumper 9 9.00 Cream Jumper 2 2.00 Chambray Shirt 17 17.00 1st XI Polo Shirt 23 23.00 Centenary Polo Shirt 11 11.00 Socks (Black) 9 9.00 Tie 1 9.75 Tie Bar 19 19.00 Cuff Links 2 2.00 Spike Adjuster 3 3.00 Pocket Badge (White) 5 5.00 Key Ring 3 3.00 Cap 5 5.00 Centenary Port 104 260.00Ties—2013 New Style 27 594.00 Caps—2015 Purchase 24 322.08 Coffee Mugs—Easter 2015 0 –Stubby Holders—Easter 2015 0 –VCAUSA Polo Shirts 2015 27 845.10

No. ValueVCAUSA Polo Shirts 2016 8 244.32 VCAUSA Off-field Jackets 2017 8 409.55Jim Phillips Medal 4 – *Dave Elder Medal 4 – *Ron Wright Medal 4 – *Andy Barlow Medal 4 – *Cameron Medal 4 – *McGregor Medal 9 – *

Total Value of VCAUSA Stock 2,792.80

VCAUACream Jumper 4 4.00 Maroon Jumper 1 1.00 Navy Blue Polo Shirt 1 1.00Lapel Pin 5 5.00Shirt/Coat Badge 8 8.00

Total Value of VCAUA Stock 19.00Total Value of All Stock 2,811.80

* Although the Annual Award and Easter Player of the Match Medals have no monetary value, they have been listed to identify them as VCAUSA stock which will need to be replenished from time to time


Social Report

I did say in the 2015 Annual Report that it would be my last social report as I was stepping down after seven years as Social Organiser—but two years on I am involved again. After two years as Social Organiser, Gerry Schembri took on the role of Secretary for the Association and as nobody put their hand up for the position of Social Organiser, Suzanne said that maybe I should do it for just one more year.

A theatre night was organised for May 2018 but was cancelled because there was little or no response to the invitation. This was disappointing as in previous theatre nights they were well attended.

The Cup Day BBQ was back at the Carlton Cricket Club rooms and was again well attended, but again it was the core group of members, wives and others who enjoyed the day. Trevor again stepped up to the bookmakers role and performed this task to the highest and most professional level. A big thank you to the ladies who provided nibbles, salads and dessert again. A final thank you to John McConville for providing the facilities at Carlton and our best wishes to him as he is relocating to Bendigo.

Our restaurant night in February was at Upali’s Sri Lankan Restaurant in Syndal. Quite an interesting location as the restaurant is full of cricket memorabilia and the Sri Lankan Test team when in Melbourne often dine there. The night was well attended with 32 in total and all had an interesting feast of Sri Lankan food.

For eight years now we have had our Annual Presentation Night at the Veneto Club in Bulleen. This is a location that I think is really hard to improve on. This year we had the largest numbers attending with 70 people and at least 12 apologies. The night moved along very well with all the award winners in attendance with the exception of Chris Grant who was the winner of the Dave Elder Second Eleven medal (he was in SA for the wedding of a cricket mate). We were very fortunate to have Andrew Ingleton, the new CEO of Cricket Victoria as out guest speaker. Andrew spoke in a very relaxed manner and was happy to answer a number of questions from those in attendance.

As I have done in many previous reports, I have to thank Suzanne for her help throughout the year, with her ideas, organisational skills and computer work. This has made my role much easier.

John Collins

Suzanne and John Collins at the 2018 Presentation Dinner


Miscellaneous Appointments

The Association receives requests seeking umpires for various cricket matches.

The majority of requests from schools are from the Associated Catholic Colleges, Association of Co-Educational Schools and School Sports Victoria.

We appointed over 500 umpires to matches in 2017/18. The new Laws of Cricket (2017) caused no major problems in the matches where we supplied umpires.

The Crusaders had a large increase in matches (both mid-week and Sunday fixtures) due to the Crusaders Foundation Program, and the MCC Club XI again required 11 umpires each weekend of the season.

All requests for umpires were filled, but the increased number of Sunday appointments created some difficulties. Obtaining umpires was assisted by Crusaders offering to remunerate umpires.

To fill over 500 appointments we needed Cricket Victoria panel members, competent umpires from Metropolitan Cricket Associations and former members of the CV Panel.

For season 2018/19, I am keen to recruit additional umpires for the MCC Club XI Panel. These matches are played in excellent ground conditions, and umpire match payments are now superior to all other regular competitions. VCAUSA members able to umpire on Sundays, either regularly or occasionally will be welcomed.

Two major appointments were required: Will Downey and Eric Kelly officiated in the three day match Crusaders vs Victorian Sub-District CA; and Will Downie was appointed to Melbourne CC vs Singapore CC at the MCG.

During the season, we were approached by an organization seeking VCAUSA to outsource—for a fee—all miscellaneous matches that we currently service. The Association has rejected the proposal to ensure our umpires continue to have the opportunity to be appointed to miscellaneous matches.

Darrell Holt

Will Downey and Darrell Holt at the 2018 Presentation Dinner


Law 43

It is my pleasure to present this report to the Association.

Volume 24 of Law 43 for the 2017–18 season comprised six issues, one each month from September 2017 to March 2018, minus an issue for January 2018. As has become the practice in recent seasons, each of these issues was published as an email attachment a day or so prior to the respective Cricket Victoria (CV) Training and Development (T&D) night, and sent out by the CV Administration Manager, Alan Hale, to the whole umpiring panel email list, and likewise by our Association Secretary, Gerry Schembri, to his additional membership list. Gerry has also been responsible for uploading each issue to our Association website, where all copies of Law 43 dating back to Volume 21 from season 2014–15 are now available electronically, via the menu item Law 43. Only a required minimum of 10 hard copies have been printed by CV and posted to those members who do not have email or who specifically requested a hard copy. Sincere thanks to Alan and, early in the season, Umpiring Manager Richard Patterson, and then since November, Umpire and Coach Education Manager, Jason Leonard-Scott, for maintaining this service for the distribution of the newsletter and the printing of the hard copies requested by some of our members. An additional outlet for each issue of Law 43 was negotiated during the season with Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Librarian, David Studham. David was very pleased to commence an electronic file in the MCC library and also to print and display a hard copy for any interested library reader.

The introduction to new panel members via the publication of a short bio from each of them, again served a useful purpose and thanks to all new panel member for their contributions. I must acknowledge the various authors of both the regular columns and the occasional articles which I received throughout the season. Again the regular column, From the President was shared between President, Alan McCarthy, and Vice-President, Tony Ventura, on an alternate basis. My thanks to Richard Patterson for continuing his regular column, From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager for the September and October issues, prior to his departure from the position. Thanks to Alan Hale for his column From the Desk NEXT TO the Umpiring Manager in the November issue, which marked the transition from Richard as Umpiring Manager to Jason Leonard-Scott as Umpire & Coach Education Manager, and hence a change in title for this column for the remaining issues.

It was pleasing to receive most interesting Holiday Tales which I trust readers enjoyed. So thanks to Eric and Sandra Kelly for sharing their experiences both in the USA and again from Singapore to South Africa; to Andrew Hind for his off-season travels to America, Greece and Lord’s; and to John Ward for his winter holiday tale from sunny Canada. Jill and my own Antarctic Adventure had been reported to some panel members at the February 2017 T&D night, but a more detailed report for Law 43 seemed appropriate. Thanks are due to John Collins for sharing his reading about an IPL deal, from The Strait Times during yet another Collins holiday in Singapore. I should add here that on the assumption that I shall continue as the Editor of Law 43 for season 2018–19, I should be pleased to publish Holiday Tales from any reader who would like to put pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard and send me an article on your recent or forthcoming holiday adventures.

Other articles which I should acknowledge included that from David Shepard following his First-Class debut match, a report on the National Under-19 Carnival in Tasmania from Daryl Brigham; Mattis van Eck’s and Bruce Stribley’s reports following their respective exchange visits as part of the on-going SACA/CV (SACUSA/VCAUSA) exchange; and Russell Hubbard’s most detailed diary following his exchange visit to Christchurch. Finally, while Billy Sheahan


admitted to me that his 600th Premier match was a non-event, I felt such a milestone was worthy of some mention in Law 43.

While there must be many incidents during a Premier Cricket season which would be worth reporting, alas, we hear very little from individual umpires about such things, but I am grateful to Tony Ventura for his report on the right question to a fielder in relation to a boundary (Issue 4) and Alan McCarthy’s (aka Sherlock Holmes) The Case of the Dancing Spider Tales (Issue 5) was quite commendable. I should also thank one of our avid readers for posing the question when I met him during a social evening shortly after the most recent pink ball Test match: “If Test matches can be played with pink balls, why can’t i use an aluminium bat?”—a question which I felt required an appropriate response (Issue 3). Many thanks to Alan McCarthy for his regular column Macca’s Book Review.

Finally, I am grateful to Darrell Holt for continually forwarding to me the cricket newsletter, Playing the Game, from which interesting items can be reproduced.

Trevor Finlayson


Social Media

WebsiteThe current addresses:

Website: http://vcausa.vic.cricket.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicumpires/

Twitter: TBA

In season 2017–18 while one has remained ever consistent, one has risen and one has fallen in the VCAUSA Social Media world.

I would first like to acknowledging and thank Gerry Schembri for all his hard work and effort on the VCAUSA website this past season. There’s really not much to report in regards to news and/or changes to the website as Gerry has done a wonderful job in keeping our website as up to date as possible. All I can do is encourage you all to take a look and if you have any helpful suggestions please let us know.

Our Facebook page currently has 376 people liking and 381 people following our page and as mentioned in previous years, 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’s spike (up 75 likes on last season) can be wholly attributed to Damien Herft who has now been added as an administrator of our Facebook page. With Damien’s photography skills as well as his off-field observer role at Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia, he has access to information (appointments, news, etc) that we’ve always struggled to obtain in a timely fashion and he is able to quickly accompany those posts with pictures from his every increasing library to make them more appealing to members.

In 2015–16 we launched the VCAUSA Twitter account and with the departure of Kaitlyn Abrahall at the start of last season, we’ve actually lost access to our @_vcausa account. We contacted Kaitlyn during the seasons but she can no longer recall what the password is, the linked email address is attached to her previous employment address and multiple attempts to connect Twitter support have been unsuccessful. As it currently stands, we still only have 21 people following us which is no change from season 2015–16. During the season, we were able to find someone who is an avid Twitter user and in season 2018–19 we hope to relaunch our Twitter account with Andrew Hind at the helm.

I’m very optimistic about where the VCAUSA social media is at heading into 2018–19. Having two extra hands in Damien and Andrew can only help us to improve our distribution of information to our members. A challenge again this year, and something that we’ll be looking forward to, is the Easter event in April. At the last two Easter events, we had some issues sending out updates Gerry and myself we’re heavily involved in those games. This season’s event will be a good test and practise run for when we return to Adelaide in 2021, where less of our members are expected to attend and more reliance will be place on us to provide them with information relating to the game.

Luke Edwards


FacebookSeason 2017/18 has seen significant growth in the use of our Facebook page, with a deliberate focus to grow our audience by providing more meaningful content. There have been a lot more posts about key appointments, photos of our social events and games, achievements of our members and general stories of interest, but there are still opportunities to improve further. The Facebook page is now our main Social Media information distribution source, and we’ll keep up the focus next Season as we use this as one of the methods to distribute information to our followers.

The number of people who ‘like’ our Facebook page has grown from 303 in Sept 2017 to 381 in May 2018—a good steady increase, obtained by the regular and meaningful posts to promote awareness.

We have followers in Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, UK, Sri Lanka, Oman, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, USA, Guyana, China and Russia, and the post that attracted our biggest audience was the story about Russ Turner’s 500th game in Feb 2018.

Our audience comprises 89% male and 11% female, while our age demographic split is unsurprising for Social Media—the largest group in the 18–24 range, followed by evenly spread groups from 25 to 55yo.

Providing information in a timely manner will always be a challenge, but we’ll do this, to raise awareness of our VCAUSA members and promote the stories that interest our followers. Next season, in addition to Easter 2019, we’ll be adding more milestone information; we’ll continue with information about key appointments; links to Law 43 as it comes out; we’ll still have photos of our events and we’ll add more photos from when we travel around the grounds (look out Greg Azzopardi).

We ask each of you to promote this Facebook page to your friends and/or umpiring colleagues. Promotion brings awareness, and awareness brings better content. If there’s any specific information that you’d like to see on the Facebook page, please let Damian Herft or Luke Edwards know.

Damian Herft


Cricket Victoria Season Review: Umpire & Coach Education Manager

First of all, I’d like to thank you all for your efforts in season 2017/18. This season has been one of significant change with Richard’s departure and my stepping in during November.

I would like to personally thank you for your professionalism during the transition period and look forward to working with you in upcoming seasons. This year has brought with it, again, some wonderful opportunities for many of our umpires, from debuting in first eleven matches to moving through to higher grades.

We saw the debut of three female umpires in Premier Cricket ranks. Lisa and Sarah performed to a very high standard throughout the season, resulting in thoroughly deserved appointments to Grand Final matches. Sarah’s emerging talents were recognised by receiving a CA scholarship.

It was great to also have former English Test cricketer Helen Wardlaw join us for two games mid-season and I look forward to her joining us full time next season.

We had highly successful exchanges with Bruce Stribley from the SACA and Allen Stanley from Auckland. Unfortunately, a representative from Christchurch was not able to come this season. In return, Mattis van Eck, Russell Hubbard and Tim Wendelken represented us with distinction in Adelaide, Christchurch and Auckland respectively.

Huge successes were had on the national stage where Phil, Shawn, Geoff and John were all involved in the WBBL/BBL Grand Finals. Congratulations also go to Phil for his appointment as third umpire for the Sheffield Shield final. Our representatives at Junior carnivals were Dale Ireland, John Ward, Stephen Brne, Daryl Brigham, Lisa McCabe, Sarah Fishley and Mattis van Eck. And congratulations also go to Jason Mistry who attended the National Indigenous Cricket Championships in Alice Springs.

The only real disappointment to me this season was the fact that we had so many umpires unavailable each week, particularly after Christmas. Because of this, for the first time in many seasons we were unable to achieve a 100% attendance rate of two umpires at every Premier match. Many umpires made themselves available to double up on weekends and without them there may have been more than the one match with only one umpire. I thank those umpires for their dedication.

So, looking forward, as most of you would be aware, 2018/19 sees a changeover in broadcast rights from Channels 9 and 10 to 7 and Foxtel. Whilst the flow-on effect for us remains to be seen, with the new deal comes expansion of the BBL and WBBL to a full home and away fixture. There is also a full Sheffield Shield, WNCL and Futures League schedule. With the establishment of the CitiPower Centre at the Junction oval, there is a possibility that JLT one-day cup games will be held in Victoria for the first time since the pre-season format was introduced in 2013.

This expansion will provide additional opportunities at higher levels and I’m pleased to announce that the State Panel will increase to cover the additional matches. Full details will be provided later, once fixturing and performance reviews have been carried out at CA level.


The format of Premier Cricket is also changing. The clubs are driving a change in focus to red ball cricket. What this means for T20s is subject to some conjecture at the moment. There are all manner of possibilities—evening matches midweek, Sunday double or triple headers amongst them. The PCMT are working hard to structure the fixture to meet the demands of the clubs and I’m confident final details will be available shortly. I’ll keep you posted.

We have a new uniform supplier for 2018/19. Gone are Kukri and we welcome BLK. With this changeover, we need to replace the uniform for EVERY umpire, plus some spare items to cover contingencies. On-field jackets, off-field media/travel polos, on-field shirts, hats and caps have resulted in around $50,000 in expenses alone (roughly $340 per umpire) We have the opportunity to change a few things around with colours and styles and I have done so. The uniforms are currently being made and I can assure you that we will look more professional than ever before. Premier Cricket colours are navy, white and grey and you can expect to see all those colours featured in the new uniforms—as a hint, buy some plain black runners!

Reducing barriers to entry for aspirant panel umpires is one of my KPIs and to enable this I’ve created the High Performing Community Umpire Pathway. This program was designed to overcome the hurdles faced by country and outer metropolitan umpires, as well as those who work afternoons and/or nights and cannot commit to attending the winter classes—six consecutive nights in the city in May is a bridge too far for many. Why should outstanding umpires not be able to join Premier Cricket solely based on their availability in a six-week window? This program is an alternative method of joining the panel, but one that is also more rigorous in expectation and content. Expressions of interest for the pilot program were called back in early February, followed by shortlisting and interviews. I’m pleased to announce that seven umpires have joined the program.

The first session was held in late April and will continue monthly until SinS. These sessions will include the winter class exam. Ash Barrow will take a leading hand in this program in his coaching role.

Most, if not all, events will now be held at the CitiPower Centre. We kicked off with Winter Classes on Tuesday nights from 22 May to 26 June. As mentioned the HPCUP has already commenced and is utilising the technology available in the Boardroom.

SinS is confirmed for Saturday 15th (new panel umpires) and Sunday 16th September (all panel umpires). This will allow the National, Development and State umpires to attend as the JLT Cup starts on 20th September.

Our Elite Panel umpires are a huge resource in terms of experience, expertise and level of training and I am utilising their skills whenever possible, starting with the HPCUP and winter classes and progressing throughout the season.

I’ve enjoyed working with the VCAUSA committee over the past few months and look forward to further enhancing the partnership in the future.

On behalf of Alan Hale and myself, we trust the past season has been an enjoyable one for all Cricket Victoria umpires and we look forward to a very successful 2018/19.

See them well.

Jason Leonard-Scott


Umpires’ AdvisersThe following Cricket Victoria umpires acted as Advisers for the Cricket Associations listed below during the 2017–18 season:

Metropolitan Associations:Cricket Southern Bayside Paul Jensen (VCAUSA member)

Dandenong District Cricket Association Tony Medina (VCAUSA member)

Eastern Cricket Association Dan Bomford (VCAUSA member)

Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association Greg Azzopardi (VCAUSA member)

Gisborne District Cricket Association Mick Nolan (VCAUSA member)

Mercantile Cricket Association Paul Baleisa

North West Metro Cricket Association Darrell Holt (VCAUSA member) Eric Kelly (VCAUSA member)

Ringwood District Cricket Association Graeme Lloyd

Victorian Sunday Cricket Association Vivek Kumar

Williamstown District Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

Regional Associations:Geelong Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

Bill Sheahan receives his 600 game milestone certificate


New Zealand Exchange

The preamble…

When I got a call from Jason in December asking if I had six months on my passport, I had to ask him what on earth he was talking about? He then explained that I had been selected for the Christchurch exchange from Friday 20th to Saturday 28th January. What a privilege and opportunity, I thought.

The New Zealand exchange has been running for 28 years and a number of umpires who are still on our elite panel have been part of the exchange: Ash Barrow, John Ward, Geoff Joshua and Phil Gillespie, have all travelled to Auckland or Christchurch in different years.

Thursday 18th: After chasing up my itinerary a few times I received it together with one photocopied page of playing conditions to cover the whole week.

Friday 19th: The flight from Melbourne to Christchurch was uneventful, and Tony from the Canterbury Regional Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association collected me from the airport. Tony was also ferrying around U19 World Cup umpires for a couple of weeks while that competition was occurring. He was generous enough to give me one umpiring shirt and a black jacket for the week of cricket. The shirt was an interesting shade of beige, and I was lucky enough with the weather never to require the jacket.

Saturday 20th: At 12:30am on Saturday I was rudely shaken awake by a Category 4 earthquake! The whole building was shuddering, and it felt like I was lying on a bowl of jelly! Although it lasted for just a few seconds, it was still a surprising welcome to Christchurch! Everybody I met said: (a) “Today is going to be a scorcher (29°C)”, and (b) “Did you get your welcome to Christchurch wake-up call at 12:30am?”

I was appointed to two Premier 1st XI T20s at Burnside Park, where there are four overlapping ovals with simultaneous games played on each. The boundaries of two adjacent ovals were six metres within our own fielding restriction circle, resulting in the wicketkeeper standing well within the boundary of another oval, and fielders from other matches standing inside our fielding restriction circle facing the wrong way! How you are supposed to keep count of how many fielders are inside the circle when you have players from other games standing in there, all mostly wearing dark blue, is a mystery!

The games had a small number of Canterbury players participating, as they had been knocked out of the SuperSmash National T20 competition. The Christchurch T20 competition is made up from the eight premier teams plus four lower-grade teams. The games were scheduled such that there was only 20 minutes between matches, which felt a little rushed. As the first game I officiated in was running late, my colleague for the second match (David Brandon, ex-1st class umpire from NSW) had to manage the toss without me. The games did not require team sheets, and there did not appear to be any sightscreens.

Russell on the balcony of the home of the Canterbury Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association


The first game was St Albans vs Sydenham—Sydenham won the toss and elected to bowl. Chris Harris was at the game, although not playing for Sydenham due to injury. The result was St Albans 126–8 and Sydenham 94–9. A highlight for me was an amazing one-handed horizontal catch on the boundary, which rivalled Glenn McGrath’s and was certainly one of the best I have ever seen. The batsman slunk off, just shaking his head.

The second game was Burnside vs Sumner from the lower grade. Burnside 179–5, Carl Huyser (South African) top scored with 47. Sumner 104–10 in last over. Martinus Huyser (brother of captain), who had not bowled all season, took a wicket with his first ball and four in total. Scott Inglis, a legend of the Burnside club with 580 wickets to his name, played at 46 years of age. The gap in quality of the premier team vs the lower grade Sumner was obvious.

Sunday 21st: St Bede’s (private college) vs Willows Select XI which included a couple of players from the T20s on Saturday. The teams agreed that St Bede’s would bowl first. The pitch was flat and low and Willows made 152. The format was red ball, white clothes and limited to 50 overs a side. Leg side wides, no free hits, no fielding restrictions, no underage bowler restrictions, and a very relaxed atmosphere. There is an informal rule at The Willows that a batsman cannot be out LBW if he is on 0! My umpiring partner for the day was Graeme Evans, who was fortunate enough to be living in Zimbabwe during the late 90s and early 00s at a time when the ICC appointed home umpires. Graeme stood in a number of ODIs involving South Africa, England and India. Coincidentally, at that time I had also been working in Zimbabwe, and we established that I was a spectator at a Zimbabwe vs India ODI in Bulawayo that Graeme umpired! Small world.

The Willows is a privately-owned ground, established in 1994 by Mike Dormer to support the development of high school and college first XI cricket. St Bede’s had high quality bowlers with an off-spinner Matt Munro, who could turn the ball at right angles, taking four wickets for 12 runs off 10 overs. The St Bede’s batsmen eased past the total after 39 overs with 8 wickets down, although not before we had experienced quite a bizarre ending to the game. After the players had shaken hands and were in the process of leaving the ground under the impression the game had been won, we were informed that the scores were in fact tied … and so we all resumed. The St Bede’s top-scorer, Matthew Boyle, who was 89 not out, faced up to his cousin Curnow, needing only one run to win the game … and was caught immediately, to the great delight of the Willows team! The incoming batsman pushed a quick single, and the game was won. The Willows hosted an excellent lunch, tea and BBQ after the game, with trophies and presentations. The St Bede’s boys looked very smart in their blazers and ties, with most of the Willows players also in ties and suits.

Fun fact: did you know that Darrell Holt is a fully paid up member of the Willows Cricket Club?

Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th: Canterbury Cricket had organised a triangular tournament for their U17 squad, involving boys who were either in the squad or close to being there. It was under two-day conditions with 100 overs per day. Playing conditions were discussed and agreed with the coaches prior to the games (i.e. intervals, underage bowling restrictions and waist high full tosses). Whilst not fully competitive, the games were played to a high standard, and it was clear the teams were full of potential senior players. Many of the boys were already playing club cricket at a reasonable level—this would be the NZ equivalent to the Victorian U17 side.

Over the course of the tournament there were some good performances, with one batsman scoring 170 on one of the days. The coaches were always encouraging the players to consider the match situation and giving tips on tactics.

The Willows


The second game that finished on the Thursday went to the last over, with one team winning outright having bowled out their opposition twice in one day. It had been a very different story two hours before the close however—the game seemed to be meandering to a rather dull draw, and the fielding team had almost given up on getting a result. It was all a great learning experience for the boys on how the longer forms of the game can often turn if you stay focused, and keep trying for wickets.

As it turned out, I was unable to umpire on all days. On Monday during the game I started to experience some irritation in my right eye which I initially passed off as some stray suncream. By 5:00pm however, I was forced to retire and leave my colleague to do the last hour himself, as I was unable to focus properly (literally a one-eyed umpire). After returning to the hotel, the pain quickly escalated, and I ended up in hospital being treated for a corneal ulcer! This was definitely not in the schedule, and it turned out that my umpiring appointment on Tuesday was replaced by an unexpected side trip to view the NZ hospital system first hand. Needless to say, I was looked after very well.

The silver lining was that I had the opportunity to take an extra day to tour Christchurch, which is a beautiful city still recovering from the 2011 earthquake in which over 180 people died. I was told that 70% of the CDB buildings were either destroyed, needed to be pulled down or were still standing waiting to be pulled down. The fantastic tour included punting on River Avon, a guided tour of the botanical gardens, and a gondola ride up to the crater of a volcano.

Subsequent ly, Christchurch has seen the construction of many brand-new buildings, along with new open spaces where buildings once stood. The tallest building in Christchurch had been the 29-storey PWC building, which had two floors of underground carpark. Now there remains just a few concrete stumps and a carpark full of dirty water. The Cathedral in the centre of the city, once a tourist drawcard and a majestic symbol of Christchurch, is still in ruins while debate rages about who will fund repairs. There is, however, a huge amount of construction in progress in Christchurch, with legislation now limiting buildings to no more than six stories. And of course, everything has to be earthquake proof.

An observation I took away with me was that many residents of Christchurch refer to events and situations either before, or after the 2011 earthquake. I can now better understand why.

Friday 26th: This was a day off, so I hired a car for the day and drove down to Akaroa, a small town about 90 minutes south of Christchurch. Akaroa has a French theme, and the streets French names (Rue de whatever). Nobody could explain exactly why to me, but it was all very charming. I then drove over the mountains to the eastern bays. It was a stunning drive on narrow windy roads, some of which were unsealed with shear drops off the side, which made me regret my decision to hire my

Earthquake damage much in evidence in Christchurch

Wonderful views of the eastern bays


tiny Hyundai rather than a 4WD! Not surprisingly, the scenery was stunning as I traversed from one bay to another, each time having to drive up the mountainside to reach the next bay.

Saturday 27th: Today it was back to Premier T20s, and this time at Burwood Park which is the home of the East Christchurch Shirley Cricket Club. There are three separate ovals (not overlapping, thankfully!) in a very pleasant setting. The club raised New Zealand international players Craig McMillan and Nathan Astle. With the NZ T20 national tournament, The SuperSmash, having just ended, and the one-day competition not yet resuming, there were again a smattering of Canterbury players playing.

Game 1 was East Christchurch Shirley vs Merivale Papanui. ECCC won the toss and set a challenging total of 176–5 after their 20 overs, with MPCC (who are from the lower grade) only managing 64 all out after 17 overs. D. Broom top scored for ECCC with 42 off 28 and B. Hanham took 4–11 off 4 overs.

Game 2 was East Christchurch Shirley vs. Riccarton. Both teams being undefeated in the T20 competition led to a very competitive game played at a high standard. Riccarton won the toss and got off to a flyer, scoring 27 after two overs. As wickets fell however, they slowed to finish on 105 all out on the last ball of innings. N. Kwant scored 23 off 10 balls and M. Otley took 3–17 off 4. Again, ECCC were too strong and chased down the total in 17 overs for the loss of only three wickets. K. McClure was top score with 35 off 41 balls.

Sunday 28th: I returned to Melbourne on an early flight, pleased to be heading home again, and reflecting on a great 10 days in Christchurch.

In Summary, and What’s Different

Everybody I met was very friendly and accommodating from the time I touched down in NZ until my departure. I should like to personally thank all the umpires I met, who looked after me and provided me with an amazing experience.

I could not have been luckier with weather—no rain all week!

The week was perfectly timed—the T20s are a great way to see numerous teams, captains and other umpires.

We are very fortunate in Victoria. Our Premier competition draws from a metropolitan population of four million, and we are blessed with resources. Canterbury Cricket draws from fewer than four hundred thousand.

The Canterbury Umpires’ Association is a separate organisation to Canterbury Cricket, while we are part of Cricket Victoria. The umpires receive $60NZ for a day, and there are about 25 umpires covering all games.

The pitches are made from a very different soil type. Theirs become dusty whilst ours tend to crack. For example, I witnessed plumes of dust being generated when a batsman took guard. They are generally lower and slower than our hard and bouncy pitches.

In closing, if you ever receive a phone call from Jason asking how long you have left on your passport, I should thoroughly recommend you accept the offer to participate in the exchange. It’s a wonderful experience.

Russell Hubbard


South Australia Exchange

The 2017–18 SACA Exchange in AdelaideOver the weekend of 6th and 7th January I was fortunate enough to participate in the SACA exchange and umpire a game over in Adelaide. The week leading up to the weekend ran smoothly, I read and reread the PCs, packed my bag nice and early and got in touch with my partner for the weekend, Bruce Stribley—standard preparation. Everything went well until I arrived at The Oaks Embassy in Adelaide, where I was staying and discovered my phone wouldn’t charge. Not a major issue, but facing a weekend without contact to the outside world (and even worse, no way of taking photos for Law 43), definitely didn’t fit into my standard preparation. I used the last bit of battery life to reconfirm the morning plans, then went for a walk around Adelaide to relax and acclimatise.

On Saturday, Bruce and I were joined at the ground by Lynton Donisthorpe, one of the SACA umpire coaches, who stopped by to introduce himself and take a few pics of Bruce and me at the start of the match. The two of them made me feel very welcome as we went over a few points of the PCs and the general way games run in SA that might be different to Victorian Premier Cricket.

The fixture was Glenelg District CC vs Adelaide University CC. Uni won the toss and oddly hesitated before electing to bat on a day on which temperatures were forecast to reach 39°. The heat turned out to not be too bad at Glenelg due to the proximity to the coast and the cool change hitting us nice and early during the first over after lunch.

The first ball of the day set the tone for what would be some hostile bowling throughout the match, as Chad Sayers delivered a well-directed short ball that the batsman was only able to top edge for 4. I think I saw more fast, short-pitched deliveries over these two days than I have in an entire season before. The pitch did not offer much sideways movement, so the quicks were left with few other options to contain the scoring and take wickets. Uni were in a spot of bother after sliding from 1/29 to 4/29. That is, until Kuldeep Pegu and Ben Ellis rebuilt the innings with a well-paced partnership of 144. With two set batsmen at the crease, it was going to take something special for Glenelg to get a breakthrough. That something special was a legside stumping off the 7th legal ball of an over (yup, bit embarrassing). With Pegu gone, Ellis soldiered on to end on 136 not out, while wickets fell around him, as Uni posted a below par 265 all out from 79.1 overs. Glenelg made a solid start to their innings, ending Day 1 on 1/63 from 14 overs.

On Saturday night, SACUSA were having a social gathering at the Maid of Auckland. It was a great opportunity to catch up with some of their guys I met over the Crockett Shield weekend and make some new friends. A few beverages were had while we exchanged stories, moaned about the heat and watched the Renegades get one over the Stars.

Bruce and Mattis take the field together at Glenelg


On Day 2 Lynton stopped by again to observe us for the first session before he had obligations to fulfill at another fixture. He provided some valuable feedback at lunch and submitted a more detailed report later on. Some valuable insights from a very experienced umpire.

On field, not much noteworthy happened on Day 2. Due to the lack of movement offered by the pitch, we witnessed a lot more short-pitched bowling. However, with a small target, the Glenelg batsmen were able to be selective with their shot making and eventually passed the Adelaide Uni total half an hour after lunch, five down. I’m happy to report that every over on Day 2, bar the last, had exactly six legal deliveries.

Post-match was a nice new experience for me, as SACA hold captains’ meetings between the two captains, two umpires and an umpire coach. Luckily there wasn’t much to discuss as everyone was in agreement on the quality of facilities, umpires’ performance and other matters covered by the report.

Overall the weekend was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The lessons learned and knowledge obtained have already benefitted me in my umpiring since my return. Thank you very much to everyone at CV and SACA for organising the exchange and allowing me to participate in it. Long may the bond between our organisations continue.

PS: The phone saga had a happy end thankfully. It started working again on Saturday evening and there were enough photographers around that I didn’t even need it as a camera.

Mattis van Eck

SACUSA Umpire Visits MelbourneIt is a privilege to represent SACUSA in the interchange of umpires between South Australia and Victoria, an initiative of SACUSA/VCAUSA and sponsored by SACA/VCA. The weekend of 6–7 January, 2018 scheduled Victoria’s Mattis van Eck at Glenelg Oval in the clash with Adelaide University and Mattis’ report precedes this one.

And now it is my obligation to report on the reciprocal visit to Victoria, on the weekend of 10–11 February, 2018. My appointment to the Essendon vs Geelong match at Windy Hill (Essendon) was received with a great deal of excitement and enhanced when on-field colleague for the weekend, Rod McKinnon, made contact and advised that there was no need to pack an umpiring shirt or hat as these would be compliments of the VCA (thanks). Friday evening had me settled into the Punthill Apartments, Essendon, a brief excursion through the suburb and a pub meal.

Saturday morning’s customary pre-emptive check of gear was dutifully complete and Rod precise with his pick-up and sincere greeting. We arrived at the ground early to an immaculate outfield and curator giving the pitch its final roll. The pitch had a good covering of grass and gave the expectation of extending beyond the two days scheduled for this round of cricket. Essendon Cricket Club is established in the Cookson Stand and the visiting team and umpires make use of the football club’s facilities in the Reynolds Stand. Wow, great historical exposure of the Essendon Football Club for one of its interstate members.

Mattis van Eck at one end …


The morning was further enhanced with the greeting of Tim Ludeman, Geelong’s captain. Essendon won the toss and duly sent Geelong into bat. The early batsmen had some difficulty with the accurate bowling of Clint McKay and Matthew Doric, battling light, continuous rain and a steady fall of wickets. When Tim Ludeman was at the crease and playing with his typical flair, a commentary opportunist in Michael Hill shouted from his fielding position at mid-wicket:

“Can someone tell him that the Big Bash has finished?” This was an example of the level of sledging experienced during the whole match. Opener Mitchell Reid was stoic with 72, Brenton McDonald mature with 54 and young Brody Crouch an astute innings of 44 not out when Geelong were dismissed early on day two for 293.

The Essendon batsmen appeared confident in the run chase despite the loss of an early wicket. Opener James Seymour hit a run a ball 52, and almost sconed the visiting umpire with one of his well-timed straight drives. Isaac Willet made a patient 57, while a class knock of 71 from Michael Hill took a bit of cricketing magic in his dismissal. Geelong Captain Tim moved his slip fieldsman to short midwicket allowing a fair gap between keeper and gully to the short, grandstand boundary. The offer was immediately accepted and the ball, timed well off the bat sped towards the gap only for the agile keeper to snaffle it. What a catch! I had seen that skill previously during his stint in South Australia. At 4/210, the match evenly poised, leg spinner Brenton McDonald (another known to South Australians) was changed to the southern end to bowl with the wind. The first ball spun, took the edge and was well taken at slip. Brenton proceeded to take four of the remaining wickets to finish with 4/54 in a man-of-the-match performance. Essendon dismissed for 249.

Post-match reflection was in the Windy Hill Football Club Medical Room with Rod over a cold beer. The weekend was most enjoyable. I can honestly state that the wind blew from every direction at some point of day one but was more respectful on day two. The players’ willingness to play through conditions that were not ideal, was refreshing. The players’ respect for each other, the players’ respect for the officials, the players’ and officials’ respect for the sport of cricket and the hospitality of the Essendon Cricket Club were all impressive. Lunch is provided by the home club for the visiting team and umpires, and chicken and salad were very much appreciated.

I wish to thank SACA and VCA for their sponsorship and SACUSA and VCAUSA for their encouragement. This weekend is welcomed by the umpires of each association and may the support be enduring and appreciated by the umpires whom it supports.

Bruce Stribley

… and Bruce Stribley at the other


National Under 19 Carnival

From Armageddon to the sublime!

In early December last year Steve Brne and I represented the Cricket Victoria umpires’ panel at the National Under 19 carnival—this edition held in Tasmania. I officiated in eight 50-over matches over the two weeks of the carnival. There was a slight change in the format this year with a day added to the carnival to allow for a rest day before the final day of competition.

The carnival brought 10 State and CA Development Panel umpires together from around the country: 2 Victorians, 2 from WA, 1 from Qld, 1 from Tassie and 4 from NSW. We stayed in Hobart for the first three nights before heading to Launceston for five nights and then returning to Hobart for the final five nights. Meeting and socialising with other umpires is one of the best elements of a trip away like this—camaraderie quickly develops in the group and we end up spending most of our free time together.

For the duration I roomed with Anthony Hobson from NSW, an umpire I hadn’t met before attending this carnival. Anthony and I got on really well and had plenty in common. Anthony is a Fitter and Turner by trade from Newcastle, who travels down the highway 2+ hours each week to officiate in the Sydney Premier Cricket competition. He is an ex-bowling all-rounder who was good enough to represent the Newcastle Cricket Association in NSW country rep games. He juggles work and a young family to follow his passion for umpiring and is a very polished operator on and off the field.

Over the course of the carnival I was paired up with a different umpire in each game—only missing out on umpiring with Darren Close from Tasmania, who went on to umpire the final with Troy Penman from NSW. One of the highlights for me was to umpire a game with Claire Polosak from NSW—the leading female umpire in Australia and currently on the CA Development Panel. Claire was a strong leader in the group, ensuring the group knew where we’d find each other after games, organising dinner venues as well as managing our group WhatsApp messaging page.

In the match we umpired, I sensed the players were genuinely chuffed to have Claire participating at the carnival and officiating their game. She has been a trailblazer in cricket umpiring in this country and I think will be remembered as the pioneer of what will become a much more regular sight in years to come. In fact, my prediction is that the women’s game will soon enough be officiated primarily by women.

We arrived in Hobart to a very bleak scene. Persistent and heavy rain fell throughout the day and was forecast to continue throughout the evening. Around 100mm eventually fell in parts of Hobart—unprecedented for that time of year. As a result, four of the five games scheduled for the day after we arrived were called off. The only game that survived was the contest I was appointed to between Tasmania and NSW Metro at Kingston Twin Oval. This is a modern twin cricket/AFL facility with picturesque views down toward the Derwent River. While the outfield had drained remarkably well, Glen Stubbings and I decided to start an hour late due to some sweating on the pitch. With 60 minutes of ‘no playing time lost’ part of the PCs, this proved to

Rest day trek through Cataract Gorge L→R: David Taylor, Glenn Stubbing, Claire Polosak, Anthony Hobson, Daryl Brigham, Trent Steenholt,

Darren Close, James Hewitt, Troy Penman, Steve Brne

Kingston Twin Oval on Day 1 of the Carnival


be a good GWL decision—the pitch played well and the game was a tight tussle all day. NSW Metro finished their 50 overs at 4/269. Some late tail end runs resulted in Tasmania needing two runs off the final delivery for what would have been an upset win. Tasmania’s captain, Dylan Hay (the son the Kingston Twin Oval curator) was at the strikers end to face the final delivery. Dylan could only manage a single off that last ball (delivered by Austin Waugh) before being run out attempting the winning run. The resultant tie left both sides with a solitary point—perhaps fittingly—as this left all teams, including the eight that had their games abandoned, level on one point. Personally, it was good to get a game under the belt while the other umps wandered around Hobart city wondering what to do with themselves. It was also a good opportunity to be assessed by Steve Davis—our most experienced match referee at the carnival and a top bloke to boot.

Round 3 saw me draw the long straw to be officiating at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) oval in Launceston. UTAS is the signature oval in Launceston that plays host to the games Hawthorn play when it comes to town during the AFL season. This year, UTAS had two drop-in pitches at the venue. The ground only hosts limited games of cricket, however I understand that the aim is to increase the number of games once the outfield undergoes a refurbishment which is scheduled to commence in August this year. The outfield at UTAS was absolutely first class and the pitch was spot on for a 50-over contest. WA played host to the CA XI for this game—the CA XI being an invitational squad made up of the best performing under 17 players from the Under 17 carnival held some weeks earlier in Brisbane. CA XI played very competitive cricket throughout the carnival, ultimately reaching the final against NSW Metro. In this match, CA XI set WA 247 to win. In a run chase that ebbed and flowed WA were nine down going into the final over, needing something like 12 runs to win. A top edge that found the boundary and a dropped catch at long on early in the over gave WA a winning chance. They too needed two runs from the final delivery to secure victory. A mistimed lofted drive ultimately fell safe between the bowler and the long off fielder. Only one run could be scored however, with both teams finishing tied on 246. Officiating two entertaining ties in three games is something I’ll remember for some time.

My 5th game was also noteworthy—for its brevity. In this match the CA XI skittled SA for just 67 in 28.1 overs. The CA XI, led by an intelligent 33 not out by future Cricket Victoria prospect Mackenzie Harvey, passed the target in the 13th over with four wickets down. The game finished 30 minutes or so before the scheduled innings break, leaving myself and colleague Troy Penman with plenty of spare time in the afternoon to recharge the batteries. I finished up driving to Cataract Gorge for a refreshing dip in the local pool that overlooks the beautiful Gorge.

My other notable game was the ‘plate’ game between the 9th and 10th placed teams after the first five rounds. This game was held on the day the other eight teams were playing quarter finals. Unfortunately, for a staunch supporter of the Big V, the bottom-placed teams after four rounds were Vic Metro and Vic Country! Claire and I officiated this game, played at Ferguson Park which is located about 30 minutes outside of Hobart in the small town of Pontville just out of Brighton. It was a game played in a good competitive spirit with Vic Country falling six runs short of the Vic Metro total of 2/232.

The facilities and the weather

The playing conditions were generally excellent, with the quality and consistency of the outfields a stand-out. Some of the pitches in Launceston were a touch dry which resulted in low, slow turning decks that made scoring difficult; however, on the whole I was very impressed with the commitment and effort that had obviously been put in to the grounds in the lead-up to the event. My last game at Lindisfarne Oval probably sums up my experiences. A beautifully picturesque oval with views of the Derwent Bridge, a terrific wicket and outfield, welcoming club volunteers and perhaps the cleanest cricket clubrooms I’ve come across. Makes umpiring a pleasant experience and certainly beats sitting at a desk all day! In this game Qld chased down the target score of 227 set by Vic Metro in the 49th over.

As it turned out I didn’t lose an over to rain in the eight games I umpired, with the temperature range being 20–28 all carnival—sublime umpiring conditions! Ultimately, NSW Metro went on the win the final in convincing fashion over the CA XI. They were a very professional unit with great leadership and cricket smarts on display.


Players to watch

This carnival provided me another opportunity to witness up close the best young cricketing talent in the country. Here are a few of the players who stood out in my matches:

Ryan Hackney: I’ve umpired Ryan at three carnivals now—the Under 17s in the 2015–16 season and the past two U19 carnivals. In all carnivals Ryan has been a stand-out opening bat. Ryan scored a century for NSW Metro in the first game that I umpired and went on to score 382 runs for the carnival at an average of 63.67.

Lloyd Pope: Lloyd is a SA leg spinner who bowls a wrong-un that seems to deceive many batsmen. Lloyd is a distinctive character, sporting a tangled mop of bright orange hair that will no doubt catch the eye of marketers around the country. He is also a fiercely competitive cricketer. He was one of the leading wicket takers at the event, claiming 15 wickets at an average of 17.13. At the time of writing, Lloyd is playing for the Australian U19s in the World Cup in NZ.

And of course a few Vics …

Wilson McGillivray: Wilson is a genuine fast bowler with more improvement to come. He took a carnival high 16 wickets, including two hat-tricks, the first coming in a game I umpired where I gave the first two batters out LBW to yorkers, with Wilson knocking over the third with another yorker spot on target.

Tom Rogers: Tom captained Vic Country and consistently made runs throughout the event, making a century in the game that I umpired in which Wilson took a hat-trick. Tom finished the carnival with 410 runs at 68.33—the leading run scorer at the carnival. I look forward to see Tom develop while playing at Melbourne University.

Jon Merlo: Jon captained Vic Metro, making runs and taking wickets. Jon is a stand-out leader and always respects the role of the umpire. He was rewarded with selection in the Australian Under 19 team for the World Cup—which I think illustrates how far the game can take you if you give it everything. Jon made 183 runs at 30.5 and took 12 wickets at 14.00.

Rest days

While we had a busy on-field schedule, we did have opportunities to enjoy a fair chunk of Tasmania. On our road trip to Launceston, new national umpire developer Richard ‘Patto’ Patterson set us an Amazing Race challenge which ensured we took in the sites of Richmond, Ross and other historical towns along a scenic route to the north of the state. On our rest day in Launceston, we walked from town around Cataract Gorge and back to the hotel which kept the legs ticking over between games!

On the trip back to Hobart we headed to the east coast and drove through some great coastal holiday spots like Bicheno and Swansea. On a rest day in Hobart a few of the crew took the trip to Port Arthur while I joined another car load that journeyed up to the top of Mount Wellington for some stunning views of Hobart and surrounds. In the afternoon, I took the ferry along the Derwent to the MONA gallery and enjoyed a ‘cultural’ experience.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the carnival. It is quite a challenge: the time away from family at a busy time of year; the dynamics of being in a team environment; the balance between enjoying oneself and ticking all the CA boxes associated with umpiring at this level; as well as being observed and assessed throughout by CA match referees. But it was well worth the effort.

Daryl Brigham

Hobart and the Derwent from Mount Wellington


First Class Debut

Adelaide Oval, England v CAXI, 8 – 11 November 2017Provisional appointments came out in August and I was listed to do a tour match in Townsville with Nathan Johnstone. I was discussing the appointments with Phil Gillespie over the phone while I was at an AFL match and he said: “I reckon that could be a First Class match.” I didn’t really believe him because I thought England would want to rotate players through for practice and so didn’t worry about it too much.

Then when I was at the Women’s One Day Internationals in Coffs Harbour as reserve umpire in late October I got my phone back at the end of the match and there was a message from Simon Taufel to give him a call about appointments. I rang when we got back to the hotel and he spoke to me about changing my appointment from the Townsville match to the week before in Adelaide. The reason was so that Nathan and I could both stand with experienced umpires for our First Class debuts. I played it cool on the phone and then went and spoke to my wife: “I’m making my first class debut—next week!”

Before then though I had a women’s 3-day-night tour match in Sydney. That was hard work as it was overcast and hard to see throughout so I felt pretty fatigued. I flew home on a Monday, washed clothes, repacked and flew to Adelaide on the Tuesday.

My partner was Simon Fry who is from Adelaide and had just returned from a Test match in Zimbabwe. When I say just he had landed on Sunday and his bags had arrived on Monday. He had to work Tuesday afternoon so Simon Taufel, who was match referee, and I conducted the ground inspection. Most of the inspection was pretty familiar stuff for me, balls, pitch, watering plan, etc. The things that stood out were the electronic screens close to the sightscreens and the need to organise them to be blacked out so as to not interrupt players’ views. That and the discussion about what was happening post match once our game finished on Saturday to remove the pitch, as there was an International Rules football match to be held at the ground on the Sunday.

Simon Fry arrived at our hotel around 7.00 that night and we all went out to dinner together to catch up and discuss a few of the playing conditions and things to look out for. Given that the match was a day-night game starting at 2.30pm we arranged a relatively late breakfast catch up to try to allow sleeping in. It didn’t really work for me, I was up at 7.00, but after breakfast and a walk I was able to sneak in a nap before we went to the ground. On day 1 we arrived two hours prior to play; after that it was 90 minutes prior to the start.

The weather was absolutely perfect across the four days, beautiful blue skies, little breeze and temperatures

At the Adelaide Oval before play on Day 4


in the 20s throughout. Add to that the picture perfect Adelaide Oval and everything was all set for a great game of cricket. As expected England batted first. One of the quirks at Adelaide Oval is that the scoreboard operator nominates which end you will stand at. So I took my position at the Cathedral End and was greeted by Test legend, Alistair Cook, asking for centre. I got a pretty easy not out LBW as my first decision before Cook nicked through to the keeper to get my finger up for the first time. As the day went on and into night the nerves settled and I started to enjoy the experience.

The game largely passed as expected with England having slightly the better of things over the first two and a half days. The CAXI started their second innings at the start of the last session on day 3, under lights, against the pink ball, needing 268 to win. It very quickly became apparent that they were not going to make it as Woakes and Overton ripped through the top order. It was 7/25 with about 45 minutes to go in the day. Short and Sandhu hung on till stumps at which point England took the extra half an hour to try to get the result. But 8 overs later we left the field with the CAXI 7/70.

On day 4 the partnership from the night before was broken in the first over. The ninth wicket fell without any more runs being added and the final pair managed just 5 before it was all over. So it was a very short last day. We returned to the rooms where I added my signature to the umpires board which is a nice little honour and something I can look back on if I ever get to return to Adelaide Oval. All in all it was a great experience and I feel very privileged to have joined the ranks of First Class umpires.

David Shepard

Another First Class DebutGlenn Davey, Frankston Peninsula 1st XI scorer and club General Manager, also made his scoring debut at First Class level in the Sheffield Shield match, Victoria v Western Australia at the MCG, 3–6 December 2017.

Glenn Davey in the field for the VCAUSA

Signing the board in the Umpires room post match


Community Cricket Tournaments

National Inclusion ChampionshipsThe 2018 National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC) were held in Geelong during the week beginning 21st January 2018, with Australia’s best blind and vision impaired, deaf and hard of hearing, and cricketers with an intellectual disability competing for one of the three titles on offer. Umpires who participated were: Alan McCarthy, Trevor Finlayson, Jamie Wyatt, Bill Sheahan, Jeff Diamond-Smith and Glenn Schache (also VBCA). Now in its second year, the NCIC, featured 15 teams and more than 230 players.

Quadrangular 2018

A group of Cricket Victoria umpires officiated at the Sri Lankan colleges’ annual Quadrangular tournament this season. For the third consecutive time, four Sri Lankan reputed colleges and their respective old boys’ chapters together participated in the 2018 Quadrangular Cricket Festival on 26th January 2018 at Le Page Park in Cheltenham.

The four Cricket Victorian Umpires who participated were Scott Olufson, Paul Welbourn, Sudhakar Balreddygari and Swapnil Awekar.

The T20 matches were played under CV format with Quadrangular Tournament special playing conditions.

Players consisted of ex-Sri Lankan national players as well as leading players who had represented and played for their respective colleges consisting of: St Benedict’s College, St Peter’s College, St Anthony’s College and St Joseph’s College.

The co-ordinator for Quadrangular 2018 was again VCAUSA member and CV panel umpire, Sahan Weerasekera.

Glenn Schache at the 2018 National Cricket Inclusion Championships

CV Umpires at the annual Sri Lankan Quadrangular tournament


VCAUSA Represented at 2018 Hua Hin Thailand Cricket SixesThe VCAUSA was well represented at the 23rd Hua Hin Cricket Sixes tournament held from 4th to 10th April 2018. Played in the grounds of the wonderful Dusit Thani Hotel, Hua Hin since 1996, the Hua Hin International Sixes is a popular cricket tournament held in Thailand each year.

In two decades the tournament has grown to become a key fixture in the Thailand cricket calendar as cricketers and their families and friends go to Hua Hin for a week of fun and friendship. The tournament is open to cricketers from all levels from club through to First Class and currently runs three divisions which includes open age, masters (over 35) and veterans (over 50). This year 23 teams participated including a ladies team from the Melbourne Cricket Club.

For the first time, Darrell Holt took over as co-ordinator of the umpires and scorers group and he did a great job managing all appointments and matches under hot trying conditions. Darrell was ably assisted by other experienced umpires John Collins, Mike Slattery, Eric Kelly, Gerry Schembri and Barry Anderson. The tournament also welcomed new scorers Jim Hamilton, Denis Rice and Mike Ringham. All the officials were very pleased to be able to officiate in shorts for the first time in 23 years. Matches were played under the MCC Laws of Cricket except where expressly stipulated under the Hua Hin Sixes Rules.

A highlight of the tournament were the two magnificent dinners held at the Dusit to celebrate the opening and closing of the event.

Special thanks are extended to Bob Lloyd of the MCC for his work in organising all the travel and accommodation bookings and to the tournament organiser, Tom Karnasuta for his support and assistance.

Gerry Schembri

Hua Hin Sixes Officials, 2018


Social Cricket Match

VCAUSA v Mt Waverley Veterans, Monday 12 March 2018 at Jordan Reserve ChadstoneAfter a week of upheaval in which the match was rescheduled and relocated many times due to problems with the local council, we all eventually assembled at our third choice venue of Jordan Reserve on our second choice day of Labour Day Monday.

The pitch was flat but pretty green. Probably due to it being synthetic.

VCAUSA skipper John Richards arrived promptly on time, called correctly at the toss and politely enquired if Mount Waverley Vets captain (and teammate during the season) Ian Boyle had a preference. Boyley didn’t realise it but no matter what he replied the response would have been “bad luck, we’re batting”.

Golden Boy Greg Azzopardi opened up and smacked a disrespectful 21 off not many while we were still settling in for the day. At the other end Jason Leonard-Scott batted through to drinks untroubled before unleashing a volley of boundaries including a towering 6 over cow. Just when some of us were wondering if he’d ever been dismissed for the VCAUSA, on 29 Jason went to take left arm wrist spinner Declan Green downtown and was half way to raising the bat to retire at 30 when he realised the bowler had somehow plucked it from high altitude and held on.

Rahul Mantri filled the prestigious number three slot and looked the part, stroking a couple of stylish boundaries. Jamie Wyatt was just getting going when he forgot the old adage “don’t get hit on the pads when Rod McKinnon’s umpiring”. Glenn Schache was on the receiving end of a fantastic sledge from Mount Waverley friend Kedaar Kale:

“this bloke’s got no cut shot” and he unfortunately glided the very next ball straight into gully’s hands. Glenn then had to leave the field with laughter ringing in his ears and his situation didn’t improve when he reached his teammates.

VCAUSA debutant Carey Glenham contributed a spanking boundary before falling. Frankston Peninsula ground manager and scorer Glenn Davey gave us some characteristic power hitting and a 50 partnership with Courtney Lai, falling on 28 just short of retiring. Courtney and Mattis Van Eck batted out the death overs with some exciting running between wickets that left one of them gasping for breath, and it wasn’t Courtney.

VCAUSA was 7/146 off our 36 overs.

Afternoon tea was provided by the home team and featured Kedaar Kale’s signature tandoori chicken. Mt Waverley Chairman of Selectors Rob Sturgeon was heard to remark that this dish guarantees Kedaar selection in any team that Rob plays in.

In the field we looked as slick and efficient as usual.

Melbourne CC scorer Chris Doyle and Luke Edwards took the new ball and each bowled hostile spells. They were perhaps unlucky to run into opposition slugger Wayne Thompson who did what Wayne does. In this case it was block an over, unleash a rapid 30 not out, then retire and leave to go to the movies.

It wasn’t looking good for us at 1/60-odd but Courtney Lai came on and bowled a cunning spell of leg spin on the bouncy deck. Several times he drew the batsman forward and had them stumped by the lightning work of Jamie Wyatt. Some of these were even given out by Tony Ventura at square leg.

Jason Leonard-Scott was horrified at the suggestion that he might not get a bowl, and the skipper was too scared not to give him one with finals appointments due that day. A handy spell, shows potential this lad.


Azzopardi and Schache kept up a constant stream of sledging (of their own teammates). Not sure if Mattis Van Eck has ever been called “Meggs” or “Jackson” before, or even what they mean. Possibly to shut down the stream of verbal abuse, Mattis chimed in with a couple of timely wickets. Note to Mount Waverley batsman Jeremy Jackman:

“Don’t get hit on the pads when Rod McKinnon’s … etc”.

Rahul Mantri dropped the easiest catch of all time at point off the bowling of Davey but the ball spilt to Greg Azzopardi backing up who rifled it in to the keeper Schache (who had swapped with Wyatt at this stage) for a telling run out.

The game was in the balance until Rahul—I’m not a bowler—Mantri produced an inspired 3-wicket spell of very classy looking offies. This included a caught and bowled of the opposition’s premier batsman Simon Godkin for a quack that had to be seen to be believed (especially after Rahul’s earlier effort at point).

At the other end Glenn Davey gave us important overs and a wicket. Luke Edwards came back for two terrific overs at the death. It came down to Rahul to close out the game. The last over of his spell and the game, 17 runs to win and two wickets in hand for the home side. Rahul took it in his stride and produced a great over with only seven runs off and a wicket off the last ball of the day. Thanks to a fantastic catch by Jamie Wyatt who was fielding at midwicket and managed at full stretch to knock the ball up and then catch it at the second grab.

Mount Waverley Vets 9/137 off their 36 overs. VCAUSA winners by 9 runs, however cricket was the real winner overall. Everyone headed back to Mount Waverley’s main ground for a sausage sizzle and drinks to cap off the day.

Acknowlegements: Mount Waverley Vets—for hosting us and playing in terrific spirit Rob Sturgeon—negotiating the hard yards with the council and getting us a game Monash Tigers scorer Alan Britten—a professional scoring job Rod McKinnon and Tony Ventura—a surprisingly professional umpiring job Damien Herft—photography Jason Leonard-Scott—pill supplier (is this what you call someone who supplies the pill?)

John Richards

The victorious VCAUSA team, March 2018


The Scorecard – Mt Waverley Veterans v VCAUSA

VCAUSA Batting how out bowler score 4s 6sGreg Azzopardi c Ponnurangam Sripathi 21 4 –Jason Leonard–Scott c & b Green 29 3 1Rahul Mantri c Thompson Mattingley 9 2 –Jamie Wyatt (+) lbw Goode 10 1 –Glenn Schache (+) c Kale Green 3 – –Glenn Davey c Wroe Logan 28 4 –Carey Glenham c Wroe Goode 5 1 –Courtney Lai not out 18 1 –Mattis Van Eck not out 10 1 –Chris Doyle dnbLuke Edwards dnbJohn Richards (*) dnbExtras (nb 4, w 2, lb 7) 13Total (36 overs) 7/146

FOW: 1-26 (Azzopardi) 2-46 (Mantri) 3-72 (Leonard-Scott) 4-76 (Wyatt) 5-76 (Schache) 6-81 (Glenham) 7-131 (Davey)Bowler Overs Maidens Wickets RunsLogan Ponnurangam 5 2 1 13Sudarshan Sripathi 4 1 1 13Anthony Wroe 5 0 0 20Darren Mattingley 5 2 1 15Declan Green 6 0 2 18Duncan Goode 5 0 2 23Kedaar Kale 2 0 0 8Jeremy Jackman 2 0 0 16Ian Boyle 2 0 0 13

MWCCV Batting how out bowler score 4s 6sWayne Thompson (+) retired not out 32 4 1Logan Ponnurangam st Wyatt Lai 25 3 1Sudarshan Sripathi st Wyatt Lai 6 – –Jeremy Jackman lbw Van Eck 5 – –Amrit Malhotra run out (Azzopardi, Schache) 19 – –Declan Green c Wyatt Van Eck 1 – –Kedaar Kale c Lai Davey 22 3 –Simon Godkin c & b Mantri 0 – –Duncan Goode b Mantri 3 – –Darren Mattingley not out 8 1 –Anthony Wroe c Wyatt Mantri 11 1 –Ian Boyle (*) dnbExtras(lb 4, b 1) 5Total (36 overs) 9/137

Bowler Overs Maidens Wickets RunsChris Doyle 6 1 0 25Luke Edwards 5 2 0 26Courtney Lai 6 0 2 22Mattis Van Eck 6 2 2 19Jason Leonard-Scott 3 2 0 6Glenn Davey 4 0 1 17Rahul Mantri 6 0 3 17


Congratulations

The congratulations of the VCAUSA are extended to:• Damian Herft on winning the Robin

Bailhache Commitment Award

• David Shepard on winning the Jim Phillips Medal for 1st XI Umpire of the Year

• Chris Grant on winning the Dave Elder Medal for 2nd XI Umpire of the Year

• Ian Leach on winning the Ron Wright Medal for 3rd XI Umpire of the Year

• Paul Baleisa on winning the Andy Barlow Medal for 4th XI Umpire of the Year

• Billy Lincoln on winning the Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year

• Rod McKinnon on receiving Cricket Victoria’s Umpiring Service Recognition Award

• Umpires and scorers for officiating in milestone Cricket Victoria matches

• Fist Class debutants, Glenn Davey and David Shepard

• First XI debutant umpires Chris Grant, Tony Medina, Mick Nolan and Tim Wendelken

• Trent Lawford (Fitzroy-Doncaster CC) on winning the Jack Ryder Medal

• Anna Lanning (Box Hill CC) on winning the Una Paisley Medal

• Ryan Quirk and Josh Slater (Dandenong CC); Theo Lawson (Dandenong CC); and Alistair McCooke (Melbourne CC) the respective winners of the 2nd XI, 3rd XI and 4th XI Player of the Season awards

• Hailee Ferns (Box Hill CC) on winning the Women’s Premier Reserves One Day Player of the Season Award

• Alex Rogers (Carlton-Brunswick CC) on winning the Sue Woolcock Award for Women’s Premier 2nd XI Player of the Season

• Gabby Basketter (Ringwood CC) on winning the Women’s Premier 1st XI T20 Player of the Season Award

• Alex Rogers (Carlton-Brunswick CC); Casey Hawley (Box Hill CC); and Briony Polkinghorne (Melton CC) on winning the Women’s Premier 2nd XI T20 Player of the Season Award

• Jade Anthony (Prahran CC) on winning the June Cole Award for Best First Year Player in Women’s Premier 1st XI

• Peter Siddle (Dandenong CC) on winning the John Scholes Medal for the Player of the Premier 1st XI Final

• Russell Hubbard and Tim Wendelken on being selected for the New Zealand Umpire Exchange program

• Mattis van Eck on being selected for the South Australia Umpire Exchange program

• Shawn Craig, Phillip Gillespie, Geoff Joshua, John Ward and David Shepard on being selected to officiate at Championships/Carnivals or at higher levels

• Shawn Craig and Phillip Gillespie on being apponted to umpire the BBL Final (and Geoff Joshua, 3rd umpire)

• Phillip Gillespie on being apponted 3rd umpire for the Sheffield Shield Final


• Greg Azzopardi, Daryl Brigham, Stephen Brne, Dale Ireland, Mattis van Eck, Lisa McCabe and Sarah Fishley on being selected to officiate at Championships/Carnivals, Futures League, WNCL and WBBL matches

• Jason Mistry on being selected to officiate at the National Indigenous Cricket Championships in Alice Springs

• The 1st XI Final umpires: Phillip Gillespie and David Shepard (Reserve: Stephen Brne)

• The 2nd XI Final umpires: Chris Grant and Matthew Robertson (Reserve: Russell Turner)

• The 3rd XI Final umpires: Ian Leach and Lou Tenace (Reserve: Jason Veale)

• The 4th XI Final umpires: Paul Baleisa and Alfred Gaughan (Reserve: Graeme Lloyd)

Women’s Premiers

• The Box Hill CC on winning the Premier 1st XI One Day Premiership

• The Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC on winning the Premier 1st XI T20 Premiership

• The Ringwood CC on winning the Premier 2nd XI One Day Premiership

• The Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC on winning the Premier 2nd XI T20 Premiership

• The Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC on winning the Premier Reserves One Day Premiership

Men’s Premiers

• The Dandenong CC for winning the Premier 1st XI pennant

• The St Kilda CC for winning the Premier 2nd XI pennant

• The Melbourne University CC for winning the Premier 3rd XI pennant

• The Carlton CC for winning the Premier 4th XI pennant

• The Dandenong CC on winning the Premier 1st XI White Ball Premiership

Club Awards

• The Fitzroy Doncaster CC on winning the Men’s Premier JA Seitz Club Championship

• The Frankston Peninsula CC on winning the Men’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award

• The Dandenong CC on winning the Women’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award

• Scott West (Melbourne CC) curator, Albert Ground on winning the Grounds Award – Main Ovals

• Peter Carter (Geelong CC) curator, Kardinia Park West on winning the Grounds Award – 3rds and 4ths Ovals

Men’s White Ball Finals

• 1st XI, Carlton v Dandenong, Princes Park #1, Adam Hawking and Ron Birch (Reserve: Greg Azzopardi)

• 2nd XI, St Kilda v Melbourne University, Harry Trott, Mark Malmberg and Chris Grant (Reserve: Tim Wendelken)

• 3rd XI, Geelong v Dandenong, Geelong #1, Will Downey and Andrew Hind (Reserve: Nick Frampton)

• 4th XI, Monash Tigers v Carlton, Central Reserve North, Calvin Francis and Carey Glerum (Reserve: Colin Hall)


Vale – William H “Harry” HowiesonI first met Harry Howieson in 1979. Cyril Andrews was the Association’s Lecture Co-ordinator and needed a volunteer to assist his lecturers. I assisted Harry on several occasions. Harry told me that he was a school teacher—a humble comment as I discovered later that he was the highly respected Vice Principal of Oakleigh Technical College and Principal at Dandenong Technical College! We embarked on our training exercises using slides and group discussions on the Laws of Cricket at suburban locations. Harry knew the Laws very well, and I learned from his eloquent discussion just how good a teacher he obviously was.

He was very easy to get along with, always smiled, and his communication was clear and accurate. He knew what he was talking about and was quietly assertive. He made the discussion of the Laws uncomplicated and he made the training exercise a pleasure for the local players and officials.

By the time I met Harry, he was an entrenched member of the Victoria Cricket Association (VCA) Umpires Panel (first year 1966) and the VCA Umpires’ Association (VCAUA). I enthusiastically observed him and Dick French officiating on Melbourne Cup Day 1979 at Waverley. He was a good partner for Dick, and their skills were well tested when the ground sprinklers came on during the afternoon. Harry was unperturbed, and nonchalantly arranged for ground management to deal with the matter which was soon resolved. We befriended each other, and he taught me several good umpiring techniques.

He was the VCAUA’s Miscellaneous Appointments Officer (1971), Lecture Organiser (1975), Vice President (1972–73 and 1973–74), President (1974–75), and was made a Life Member in August 1979. His final year of officiating with the Victoria Cricket Association was season 1980–81, a career including 112 First XI matches and a total of 161 VCA matches.

We lost personal contact although I kept communicating with the Association’s regular newsletters. He advised me later that he looked forward to receiving Law 43 every month during the cricket season and, like many other retired Life Members, also looked forward to the Association’s Annual Report. He was obviously interested in the

Harry Howieson, 5 August 1928 – 9 May 2018


exploits and achievements of members, and the progress, events and socialising adventures of the Association. He was another Association man!

We met again in later years and I discovered that he was volunteering in various locations including for Red Cross and at the then Peter MacCallum Hospital in East Melbourne. I understood that he travelled by public transport from his home in Beaumaris—a generous man giving personal time to the community. Clearly, a selfless and benevolent man who was involved broadly and who supported many groups.

Our Secretary, Gerry Schembri, placed a notice in the newspaper which read:

HOWIESON. William Harry. The VCA Umpires and Scorers Association, President, Committee and Members mourn the passing of its esteemed past President and Life Member W.H. (Harry) Howieson. Harry was a highly skilled and respected Cricket Umpire in Victorian Premier Cricket. The cricket community and the VCAUSA extends its deepest condolences to the Howieson family.

Life Member Ralph Francione paid tribute to Harry:

Gerry. Thank you for the splendid notice that you placed in today’s Herald Sun [Wed 16/5/18]. The Howieson family will be most appreciative of your beautifully expressed tribute to Harry, our late colleague.

Of the funeral service, Ralph advised:

The funeral service for Harry was both dignified and enriching. Harry was clearly a fine man, who made a significant contribution in his long life to many organisations. I spoke to several family members, and they expressed deep gratitude to our organisation for its presence at the ceremony, and at our newspaper notice honouring Harry, our late former President and Life Member. Vale, Harry. A fine man gone to his final rest.

The Howieson Family knew that cricket was significant in Harry’s life, as they placed a cricket bat against the coffin—it was a nice touch.

And President Alan McCarthy advised:

Thanks to you Ralph for representing the VCAUSA at Harry’s funeral. The fine tribute in the newspaper by Gerry is a token of the esteem in which Harry was held. A comfort for his family to know that he was respected by so many.

Vale Harry—a great friend, an excellent umpire and an exceptional teacher.

Dan Bomford


Trevor Finlayson – Life MemberAt the 2017 Annual General Meeting, Trevor Finlayson was presented with Life Membership of our Association.

Trevor has been a member since being appointed to the Cricket Victoria panel of umpires in 2003/04.

Executive Positions

Trevor has contributed to the smooth operation of the administration of the Association whilst a member of the Committee of Management. He first became a member of the Committee of Management in 2008/09 and has freely given his time in these executive capacities:

• President in 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13

• Treasurer in 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17

Trevor led our Association through an unprecedented five terms as President, a time during which the Association was re-establishing itself. Trevor’s leadership and determination was, and continues to be, unwavering. His endeavours to progress and develop the Association are legendary.

Committee Positions

In addition to his executive roles Trevor has also contributed as Editor of Law 43 in recent years. He often offers his home for Committee meetings.

Loyalty and Commitment

Trevor has always been a loyal supporter of the VCAUSA, voluntarily joining the Association immediately upon joining the Cricket Victoria Panel of Umpires.

Trevor was an active participant and contributor to the Association from the start of his Association membership in 2003/04. He enters into debate and discussion at meetings, and has shown a high level of dedication to the Association and its policies. He has always publicly demonstrated his commitment to Association events, the Committee of Management over many years, and Association politics. Trevor attends all Association events including the Easter event with SACUSA, many with his loyal wife Jill who is also a contributor to Association events and endeavours. Both Trevor and Jill are well known for their involvement in the Melbourne Cup Day event, often with other family members.

Trevor is well known for encouraging other Cricket Victoria umpires and scorers to become involved in the VCAUSA, and is a previous winner of the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award.

T he awa rd of L i fe Membersh ip a c k now le d ge s h i s i nvo l ve m e nt , contribution, valuable service and loyalty to our Association. He is a most worthy Life Member.


Members’ MilestonesCongratulations are extended to scorers and umpires who reached the following milestones during season 2017–18. Certificates are traditionally presented by the Association for 100 Cricket Victoria games (including Senior matches) and all further multiples of 50.

800 Cricket Victoria GamesJan Howard

500 Cricket Victoria GamesJames Higgs Billy Lincoln

Russell Turner

450 Cricket Victoria GamesMalcolm Gunn Karl Hieser

350 Cricket Victoria GamesTony Grace Colin Hall

300 Cricket Victoria GamesPaul Baleisa Ashley Barrow

Mark Hanton

250 Cricket Victoria GamesGlenn Davey Nik Sakellaropoulos

200 Cricket Victoria GamesRussell Hubbard Gerry Schembri

150 Cricket Victoria GamesRon Birch Luke Edwards

Francesco Fabris Nick Frampton

Alan McCarthy Alistair Thomas

Wayne Ross Greg Waring

100 Cricket Victoria GamesShawn Craig Nick Frampton

David Meagher Matt Robertson

Matt Rogers Sahan Weerasekera

50 Cricket Victoria GamesSudhakar Balreddygari Don Disanayake

Mark Malmberg Mick Nolan

Rob Sturgeon Jason Veale

First XI MilestonesMike Walsh (650) Kevin O’Neill (550)

Shaun Rodgers (550) Joanne Radley (450)

Billy Lincoln (350) Mark Hanton (250)

Nik Sakellaropoulos (100) Stephanie Shaw (100)

Daryl Brigham (50) Scott Olufson (50)

Stephen Pitts (50) David Shepard (50)

First 1st XI GameChris Grant Tony Medina

Mick Nolan Tim Wendelken

Senior Level MilestoneJan Howard – 150 Senior Career Games


Senior Level Appointments: 2017–18

VCAUSA members offer their congratulations to colleagues who were chosen to umpire or score in senior level matches during the 2017–18 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.

ScorersTest Kevin O’Neill (1), Craig Reece (1)

ODI Jim Hamilton (1), James Higgs (1)

Sheffield Shield Glenn Davey (1), Jim Hamilton (2), James Higgs (2), Janet Howard (2), Craig Reece (1), Mike Walsh (2)

List A * Janet Howard (1)

Other matches ** Shelley Baulch (9), Glenn Davey (9), Georgie Dwyer (9), Jim Hamilton (10), James Higgs (11), Janet Howard (11), Natasha Noblett (9), Kevin O’Neill (7), Craig Reece (1), Mike Walsh (12)

UmpiresTest Geoff Joshua (1)

Sheffield Shield Shawn Craig (4), Phillip Gillespie (7), Geoff Joshua (6), John Ward (6)

Other First Class David Shepard (1)

List A * Shawn Craig (4), Phillip Gillespie (7), Geoff Joshua (4), John Ward (2)

Other matches ** Daryl Brigham (14), Stephen Brne (15), Shawn Craig (19), Phillip Gillespie (12), Dale Ireland (12), Geoff Joshua (16), David Shepard (20), John Ward (16)

* 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, WBBL and BBL

At the Adelaide Oval David Shepard receives his certificate from Steve Davis prior to making his First Class umpiring debut, 8 November 2017


VCAUSA 2018 Presentation Dinner

Insights from a family perspective by Jackie and Cathy McKinnonAs a result of an as yet unexplained illness, Rod was unable to attend the annual VCAUSA evening, therefore, Jackie and I attended the annual dinner as a mother–daughter duo. Whilst Jackie had attended several of these before, this was my first time, and although I had heard many stories about cricket, and had attended some Easter functions in the past, I was excited and nervous to meet everyone again. We were immediately welcomed and greeted by many familiar faces as we walked into the room. At our table we were greeted with special tokens made by Suzanne Collins and the company at the table was welcoming. The atmosphere in the room was electric with umpires and the partners doing their very best to catch up on the season’s banter and results.

The night started with a welcome by John Collins and the President’s address by Alan McCarthy. Soon after we were presented with entrée, an assortment of antipasto platters. Jason Leonard-Scott then addressed us on behalf on Cricket Victoria before we had the presentation of the Andy Barlow and Ron Wright medals. The buffet main course was delicious with a choice of cannelloni, breadcrumbed whiting, chicken in cacciatore sauce, roasted root vegetables, roast potatoes and a green salad.

After main course had filled everyone’s stomachs the guest speaker of the night, Andrew Ingleton, the CEO of Cricket Victoria, spoke to the room, and even allowed for a Q&A at the end, which allowed for some ball tampering banter. The Dave Elder and Jim Phillips medals were presented next, followed by the presentation of the Cameron Medal for scorers, the Milestone awards and the Robin Bailhache Commitment Award.

Everyone was then served with either a vanilla bean pannacotta with berries or a classic tiramisu. Both were delicious—Jackie and I shared them both. Jackie and I were both able to catch up with old friends and familiar faces from when I was younger. We would both like to thank John Collins and the organising committee for coordinating a great night, We both had an incredible time.

Congratulations to everyone that received an award, you all deserved them from hearing everything that you have done! Thank you to everyone who sent on their best wishes to Rod and our family, it is great to see and experience how much support there is within the Umpires and Scorers’ Association.

Cathy McKinnon and

Jackie McKinnon

Cathy and Jackie, daughter and wife of umpire Rod McKinnon


Annual Awards – 2018

Alan McCarthy presents a certificate to Shane Herbert, acknowledging 550 Premier Cricket games

… and the Andy Barlow medal to Paul Baleisa

Damian Herft, Robin Bailhache Commitment Award winner, acknowledges the award

Billy Lincoln with the Cameron medal

Jason Leonard-Scott presents the Ron Wright medal to Ian Leach …

David Shepard receives the Jim Phillips medal from Cricket Victoria CEO Andrew Ingleton


CV Finals – 2018

All smiles, but a late start coming up

3rd XI Men’s Final Umpires – Lou Tenace and Ian Leach, with reserve umpire Jason Veale

4th XI Men’s Final Umpires – Alfred Gaughan and Paul Baleisa

2nd XI Men’s Final Umpires – Chris Grant and Matt Robertson1st XI Men’s Final Umpires – Phil Gillespie and David Shepard


Section B: RecoRdS

** Barlow, A.N. (Andy)*

** Cousland, H. (Herbert)*

** Gilchrist, S.C. (Stan) MM & Bar*

** Mantell, E. (Edward)*

** Moore, W. (Wally)*

** Nicholls, H. (Herbert)*

** Richards, J. (Jack)*

** Wells, T. (Terry)*

** Wetenhall, W. (Bill)*

** White, J. (Joe)*

1913 Elder, D.A. (Dave)*

1926 Crockett, R.M. (Bob)*

1946 Dummett, H.C. (Charlie)*

1947 Browne, G. (George)*

1951 Craddock,W.J. (Jack)*

1952 Hamid, E. (Ernie)*

1953 Lancaster, J.L. (Lindsay)*

1955 Mangan, M.G. (George)*

1957 Wright, R. (Ron)*

1958 Heintz, E. (Ernie)*

1961 Graham, L.B. (Les) BEM*

1962 Smyth, W.J. (Bill) OAM*

1963 McLaren, L. (Lindsay)*

1965 Sheehan, J. (Jack)*

1966 Casey, R.X. (Reg)*

1967 Johnston, F.K. (Frank)*

1968 Taylor, W.L. (Lyons)*

1971 Barker, M.W. (Merv)*

1972 Millard, K.M. (Ken)*

Life MembersRule 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.”

1973 Stuart, I.McG. (Ian)*

1974 Collicoat, W.K. (Ken) OAM*

1975 Butler, K.R. (Keith)*

1976 Collins, J.R. (Jack)

1978 Isherwood, R.C. (Ray)*

1979 Howieson, W.H. (Harry)*

1980 Allday, K. (Kevin)

1981 Thies, G.M. (Graeme)

1982 Whitehead, R.V. (Rex)*

1987 Bugge, G.J. (Graeme)*

1989 Bomford, D.N. (Dan)

1990 Andrews, C. (Cyril)

1994 Bailhache, R.C. (Robin)

1995 Holt, D.W. (Darrell)

1997 Grant, N.J. (Noel)

1999 McGregor, I.S. (Ian)*

2000 Byrne, D.L. (Denis)

2001 Francione, R.F. (Ralph)

2002 King, L.J. (Len)

2003 Ellemor, W.R. (Bill)

2005 Hooper, P. (Peter)

2006 Eldridge, A.L. (Anne)

2010 Collins, J.L. (John)

2011 Howard, J.A. (Janet)

2016 Shanahan, P.J. (Phillip)

2017 Finlayson, T.R. (Trevor)

* deceased ** listed alphabetically – year of award not known


Presidents

1906 Gregg, A.F.L1907 – 11 Not Known1912 Freeman, H.S.1913 – 14 Not Known1915 Rooke, T1916 – 25 Not Known1926 Oakley, G1927 – 29 Not Known1930 Juliff(?), C.1931 – 34 Not Known1935 Gilchrist, S.C.1936 – 37 Not Known1938 Browne, G.A.1939 White, L.C.1940 Briscoe, A.1941 Osborn, W.1942 Craddock, W.J.1943 Wells, T.1944 Dummett, H.C.1945 Gilbert, C.1946 Coulsand, H.1947 Hamid, E.1948 Hale, H.J.1949 James, P.C.1950 Lancaster, L.J.1951 Mantell, E.1952 Nicholson, A.1953 Scott, W.1954 Wright, R.1955 Graham, L.B.1956 Atkins, L.1957 Smyth, W.J.1958 Heintz, E.O.1959 McDonald, J.1960 McLaren, L.J.1961 Casey, R.X.1962 Taylor, W.L.

1963 Johnston, F.K.1964 Mangan, M.G.1965 Sheehan, J.1966 Barker, M.W.1967 Mastin, J.A.1968 Stuart, I.McG.1969 Collicoat, W.K.1970 Butler, K.R.1971 Smyth, W.J.1972 Smyth, W.J.1973 Smyth, W.J.1974 Howieson, W.H.1975 Stuart, I.McG.1976 Stuart, I.McG.1977 Stuart, I.McG.1978 Stuart, I.McG.1979 Isherwood, R.C.1980 Isherwood, R.C.1981 Whitehead, R.V.1982 Whitehead, R.V.1983 Gamble, A.1984 Gamble, A.1985 Bailhache, R.C.1986 Bailhache, R.C.1987 Bugge, G.J.1988 Bugge, G.J.1989 King, L.J.1990 King, L.J.1991 Grant, N.J.1992 Grant, N.J.1993 Sinclair, R.J.1994 Sinclair, R.J.1995 Bailhache, R.C.1996 Byrne, D.L.1997 Byrne, D.L.1998 Byrne, D.L.

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.

1999 Byrne, D.L./ Ellemor, W.R.

2000 Ellemor, W.R.2001 Ellemor, W.R.2002 Shanahan, P.J.2003 Shanahan, P.J.2004 Shanahan, P.J.2005 Collins, J.L.2006 Collins, J.L.2007 Collins, J.L.2008 Finlayson, T.R.2009 Finlayson, T.R.2010 Finlayson, T.R.2011 Finlayson, T.R.2012 Finlayson, T.R.2013 Schembri, G.P.2014 Schembri, G.P.2015 McCarthy, A.R.2016 McCarthy, A.R.2017 McCarthy, A.R.


Committees of ManagementThe following members have served on the Committee of Management of the VCAUA/VCAUSA since the 1985–86 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.

Year PresidentVice Presidents Secretary Treasurer

Committee Members

2017–18 A.R. McCarthy A. Ventura G.P. Schembri T.R. Finlayson D.N. Bomford J.L. Collins L. Edwards D. Herft A. Hind R. McKinnon D. Meagher J. Richards

2016–17 A.R. McCarthy G.P. Schembri D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson J.L. Collins L. Edwards J. Richards G. Schache R. Sturgeon A. Ventura

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. EdwardsJ.A. HowardA. Ventura

2013–14 G.P. Schembri A. Ventura/ A.R. McCarthy

D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson L. EdwardsJ.A. HowardA.R. McCarthy/ A. Ventura

2012–13 T.R. Finlayson W.R. EllemorA. Ventura

D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri L. Edwards


D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri L. Edwards


D.N. Bomford G.P. Schembri D.A. BuggJ.A. HowardP.J. Shanahan

2009–10 T.R. Finlayson D.N. BomfordW.R. Ellemor

J.A. Howard G.P. Schembri D.A. BuggA. Ventura

2008–09 T.R. Finlayson D.N. BomfordW.R. Ellemor

P.J Shanahan/ D.A. Bugg & J.A. Howard

J.A. Howard D.A. BuggA. Ventura

2007–08 J.L. Collins D.N. BomfordP.J Smith

J.A. Howard P.J Shanahan D.A. BuggW.R. Ellemor

2006–07 J.L. Collins D.N. BomfordG.W. Slater

J.A. Howard J.A. Howard W.R. Ellemor

/ – indicates a change of position during the year


Year PresidentVice Presidents Secretary Treasurer

Committee Members

2005–06 J.L. Collins D.N. BomfordG.W. Slater

J.A. Howard P.J. Shanahan W.R. EllemorC.D. SkyringP.J. Smith

2004–05 P.J. Shanahan J.L. CollinsG.W. Slater

J.A. Howard P. Nicholson/ J.A. Howard

S. AbrahamsH. BabrayS.J.P. Phillips

2003–04 P.J. Shanahan C.J.T. AllanC.J. Hall

S.A. Rooke/J.A. Howard

D.C. Jones J.A. Howard/S.A. RookeG.W. SlaterG.D. Steart

2002–03 P.J. Shanahan D.W. HoltJ.D. Law

S.J.P. Phillips D.N. Bomford W.R. EllemorD.C. HansenJ.K.E. Higgs

2001–02 W.R. Ellemor D.W. HoltJ.D. Law

R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.W. HamiltonS.J.P. PhillipsP.J. Shanahan

2000–01 W.R. Ellemor D.W. HoltJ.D. Law

R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregorM.A. PetersonP.J. Shanahan

1999–00 D.L. Byrne/W.R. Ellemor

W.R. Ellemor/ J.D. LawD.W. Holt

R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.D. Law/ P.J. ShanahanI.S. McGregor

1998–99 D.L. Byrne W.R. EllemorD.W. Holt

R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford J.D. LawI.S. McGregor

1997–98 D.L. Byrne W.R. EllemorD.W. Holt

R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford D.S.K. CoxI.S. McGregor

1996–97 D.L. Byrne D.S.K. CoxD.W. Holt

R.F. Francione D.N. Bomford A.J. JohansonI.S. McGregor

1995–96 R.C. Bailhache D.L. ByrneR.W. Stratford/D.S.K. Cox

P.H. Jensen/R.F. Francione

D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregorD.S.K. Cox/R.F. Francione/ I.McG. Stuart

1994–95 R.J. Sinclair N.J. GrantD.W. Holt

P.H. Jensen D.N. Bomford I.S. McGregorR.W. Stratford

1993–94 R.J. Sinclair N.J. GrantD.W. Holt

P.H. Jensen D.N. Bomford L.W. JohnsonR.W. Stratford

1992–93 N.J. Grant D.W. HoltR.J. Sinclair

P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill D.N. FunnellR.W. Stratford

1991–92 N.J. Grant D.W. HoltR.J. Sinclair

P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill D.N. FunnellT.M. Rogers

1990–91 L.J. King K. AlldayD.W. Holt

P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill T.M. RogersR.J. Sinclair

1989–90 L.J. King G.J. BuggeM.N.L. Day

P.H. Jensen K.F. Skahill R.C. BailhacheD.W. Holt

1988–89 G.J. Bugge R.C. BailhacheL.J. King

N.J. Grant D.G. Forbes M.N.L. DayD.W. Holt

1987–88 G.J. Bugge R.C. BailhacheL.J. King

D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy/ D.G. Forbes

D.G. Forbes/K. AlldayD.W. Holt

1986–87 R.C. Bailhache G.J. BuggeL.J. King

D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy D.G. Forbes D.W. Holt

1985–86 R.C. Bailhache G.J. BuggeL.J. King

D.N. Bomford M.G. Gandy D.G. ForbesD.W. Holt

/ – indicates a change of position during the year


Annual Awards

2017–18 WinnersThe Robin Bailhache Commitment Award Damian HerftThe Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award David ShepardThe Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award Chris GrantThe Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award Ian LeachThe Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award Paul BaleisaThe Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year Billy Lincoln

Background to the AwardsThe 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.


The Robin Bailhache Commitment AwardThe Robin Bailhache Commitment Award is our Association’s most prestigious award, and the worthy winner for 2017–18 is Damian Herft, who meets the Bailhache Commitment Award criteria so very well.

Damian joined the Association some years ago and the Association has been the beneficiary of this Member’s commitment and loyalty, being an avid supporter of Association activities including: social cricket matches; other social events; the biennial exchange with our South Australian colleagues; and regular contributions to the Association website and Annual Report.

His attitude to teamwork is strong; he encourage scorers and umpires to stick together. He influences others to support their colleagues, whether they are members or not and he has a commitment to the professions of scoring and umpiring.

He is proud of his relationship with our Association. In particular, Damian’s involvement during 2017–18 has centred around his colleagues’ performance. In his new role as a match referee with Cricket Australia, he has spent the entire year, where possible looking at performance; providing feedback; encouraging improvement; sharing his own experiences; and allowing others to draw from those experiences in order to learn and develop.

In 2017–18, the Association has benefited from his involvement:

• his attendance at all social events including restaurant nights, Melbourne Cup Day barbecue for new members, sausage sizzle at the last T&D meeting, and the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night, and his contribution of photographs of all such occasions

• his work with Cricket Victoria’s Umpire and Coach Education Manager to assist with providing feedback to all levels of the Cricket Victoria umpire panel

• his contribution at Committee level

Although Damian did not technically perform on the field or in the scorebox during 2017–18, he has performed on the field for Premier Cricket since joining in 1999–2000. In 2017–18 he has been on more fields than there have been rounds of Premier Cricket and has been as heavily involved in umpiring as in his previous 18 years on the Cricket Victoria umpire panel.

He has used his camera and photographic skills for our Association website, Law 43 and Annual Report; and used his own keen eyes, experience and perceptions to provide performance feedback for members to develop and improve their experience, performance and skills.

Congratulations from the VCAUSA Committee of Management and members to Damian Herft, a worthy winner for 2017–18.


Previous Annual Award Winners

The Robin Bailhache Commitment Award

Umpired in 27 Test matches, 93 First Class matches, and 26 Limited Overs Internationals. One of the world ’s most respected umpires during his international career in the 1970s and 1980s.

1992–93 R.W. Stratford1993–94 D.W. Holt1994–95 D.N. Bomford1995–96 W.R. Ellemor1996–97 I.S. McGregor1997–98 D. Clement1998–99 S.J.P. Phillips1999–00 A.L. Eldridge

2000–01 C.J.T. Allan2001–02 J.L. Collins2002–03 R. McKinnon2003–04 P.J. Shanahan2004–05 P.J. Smith2005–06 J.A. Howard2006–07 R.F. Francione2007–08 L.C. Howard2008–09 C. Andrews2009–10 A. Ventura2010–11 E.J. Kelly2011–12 G.W. Slater2012–13 T.R. Finlayson2013–14 D.A. Bugg2014–15 not awarded2015–16 G. Cumming2016–17 Gerry Schembri

The Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award

The world’s greatest umpire of the late 19th and early 20th century. Victorian born, he stood in 29 Tests in Australia, England and South Africa. A fierce enforcer of the Laws, he was respected by players and administrators alike.

1999–00 R.L. Parry2000–01 R.L. Parry2001–02 R.L. Parry2002–03 R.G. Patterson2003–04 R.L. Parry

2004–05 R.L. Parry2005–06 G.T.D. Morrow2006–07 R.L. Parry2007–08 R.L. Parry2008–09 R.L. Parry2009–10 J.D. Ward2010–11 J.D. Ward2011–12 A.P. Ward2012–13 A.P. Ward2013–14 A.P. Ward2014–15 P.J. Gillespie2015–16 P.J. Gillespie2016–17 Geoff Joshua


The Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award

Stood in 14 Tests between 1911 and 1928. Umpired such champions as Trumper, Hobbs, Bradman, Ponsford, Rhodes and Barnes. One of Australia’s greatest umpires.

1999–00 C.L. Stevens2000–01 C.J. Hall2001–02 D.P. Herft2002–03 M. Hanton2003–04 S.T. Davis

2004–05 C.L. Stevens2005–06 J.F. Leehane2006–07 E.J. Kelly2007–08 G. Jones2008–09 K. Hatherley2009–10 F.J.P. Fabris2010–11 R. Birch2011–12 S.T. Davis2012–13 S. Brne2013–14 D.J. Brigham2014–15 G. Bawa2015–16 G.S. Azzopardi2016–17 Russell Hubbard

The Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award

Stood in 13 Tests between 1947 and 1959. Described by his good friend Bill Smyth as the best umpire with whom he stood.

1999–00 D.P. Herft2000–01 D. Boyd2001–02 P. Orchard2002–03 A. Ventura2003–04 M. Hrvatin

2004–05 P. Proctor2005–06 M.G. Gunn2006–07 G.D. Steart2007–08 C.J. Barton2008–09 A. Thomas2009–10 A.J. Sammartino2010–11 V. Borg2011–12 S. Brne2012–13 A. Hawking2013–14 L. Tenace2014–15 N.J. Ferns2015–16 M.L.D. Robertson2016–17 Chris Grant

The Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award

A veteran of World War One, he stood in 11 Tests over a twenty year period, and umpired such greats as Bradman, Ponsford, Grimmett, Lindwall and Miller. A strong and fearless umpire.

1999–00 R. Conlin2000–01 A.J. Miller2001–02 S.A. Rooke2002–03 P. Baleisa2003–04 G. Vajda

2004–05 B. Davies2005–06 C. Orgill2006–07 S. Tighe2007–08 M. Muthugounder2008–09 L. McKay2009–10 P.J. Gillespie2010–11 K. Kumar2011–12 A.E. Jones2012–13 C. Hill2013–14 G.S. Azzopardi2014–15 A.J. Medina2015–16 M.P. Nolan2016–17 Sydney Sykstus


The Cameron Medal, 2018This year’s worthy recipient of the Cameron Medal is Billy Lincoln, First XI Scorer with Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club.

Billy commenced his career as a Premier Cricket umpire in 1987–88 and umpired a total of 157 premier matches including 23 First XI matches. In 1998–99 he switched to become a Premier Cricket scorer and at the end of this season he has scored a total of 514 matches of which 353 were in First Grade—a total of 671 combined matches as both umpire and scorer.

Billy is a member of the prestigious Cricket Victoria 200 club and is also a long-standing committee member with Casey South Melbourne CC.

Over that journey he has always been a loyal supporter of the VCAUSA and has participated at functions wherever possible, with his wife Irma and daughter Marianne in the early days.

The Committee of Management and members congratulate this year’s Cameron Medal winner, Billy Lincoln.

The Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year

Jack Cameron senior and junior have an unbroken association with North Melbourne and Victorian cricket from 1939–40 to 2002–03, with some 800 District and over 600 State and international matches between them.

2000–01 J.W. Hamilton2001–02 J.A. Howard2002–03 R. Page2003–04 S.A. Herbert2004–05 L.C. Howard

2005–06 M.K. Walsh2006–07 S.E. Rodgers2007–08 D.A. Bugg2008–09 C.D. Skyring2009–10 M.F. Symons2010–11 K. O’Neill2011–12 M. Brignell2012–13 J.K.E. Higgs2013–14 C.M. Davenport2014–15 M.K. Walsh2015–16 M.F. Symons2016–17 Alan Britton

Billy Lincoln is presented with the Cameron Medal by fellow scorer Jim Hamilton


Cricket Victoria Umpire Service Recognition AwardIn 2007 Cricket Victoria inaugurated an annual award to recognise the contribution of umpires to the game and their service to cricket both on and off the field.

Year Recipient

2007 Bill Smyth OAM2008 Merv Day2009 Paul Jensen2010 Dan Bomford2011 Darrell Holt2012 Bill Sheahan2013 Eric Kelly2014 Russell Turner2015 Graeme Lloyd2016 Paul Baleisa2017 Eric Kelly2018 Rod McKinnon


Victorian Test UmpiresThe 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.

NameFirst Test

Last 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 Australia2. Includes 14 Test matches when resident in New South Wales and 3 Test matches

when resident in South Australia3. All his Test matches were umpired while resident in South Australia4. Includes 11 Test matches in England and 5 in South Africa5. Both Test matches were the first two games of the 1933–34 India v England series

played in IndiaNB. Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included


Victorian First Class Umpires

NameFirst

SeasonLast

Season TestShield/

Pura CupOther State

Int’n 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 2016–17 – 31 1 – – 32

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 – 38 5 – – 43

Crockett, R.M. 1891–92 1929–30 32 54 10 23 6 125

1. Umpired in more than one Australian State2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player3. Also umpired in England and South Africa4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after

leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria5. Includes 1 Sheffield Shield match for Victoria as a player6. Includes First Class matches umpired overseas, when knownNB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included


NameFirst

SeasonLast

Season TestShield/

Pura CupOther State


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

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 – 17 1 – – 18

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. 1 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. 6 2009–10 1 46 9 4 – 60

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




NameFirst

SeasonLast

Season TestShield/

Pura CupOther State


Living, G. 1851–52 1851–52 – – 1 – – 1

Lunn, N.E. 1994–95 1994–95 – 2 – – – 2

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 – – 3

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

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




NameFirst

SeasonLast

Season TestShield/

Pura CupOther State


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

Shepard, D. 5 2017–18 – 1 – 1 – 2

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. 6 2003–04 1 63 3 7 – 74

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




Cricket Victoria 200 ClubThe 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. During the 2017-18 season the criteria for membership was expanded further to include T20 matches at international and interstate level. This has been done retrospectively and, for the first time, women players were included.## 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.

NameUmpire Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS

Other FC

List A 1st XI Total

Allan, C.J.T. U 1997–98 – 2014–15 – – – – – 210 210Bailhache, R.C. U 1977–78 – 1993–94 18 14 45 # 25 206 308Bomford, D.N. U 1979–80 – – – – – – 327 32Barrow, A.J. U 1997–98 –2016–17 – – 31 1 45 183 260Chapman, T.C. S 1 1988–89 – 2012–13 – – 3 # 2 240 245Collicoat, W.K. * U 2 1957–58 – 1973–74 – – 22 # – 211 233Collins, J.R. U 1957–58 – 1981–82 5 – 25 # – 205 235Copeland, W.J. * U 1963–64 – 1984–85 1 – 14 # – 210 225Craig, S.A.J. U 3 2010–11 – – – 45 5 43 270 363Davenport, C.M. S 1982–83 – 2015–16 – – – – 5 454 459Day, M.N.L. U 1983–84 – 2008–09 – – – – – 203 203Forbes, D.G. U 1971–72 – 1990–91 – – – – – 209 209Grace, A.G. S 1999–00 – – – – – – 330 330Hamilton, J.W. S 1986–87 – – 25 42 1 31 362 461Hanton, M. U 2000–01 – 2017–18 – – – – – 250 250Herbert, S.A. S 1985–86 – – – – – – 467 467Herft, D.P. U 1999–00 – 2016–17 – – – – – 234 234Higgs, J.K.E. S 1992–93 – – 23 28 1 26 373 451Holt, D.W. U 1980–81 – – 1 22 10 6 353 392Howard, J.A. S 1976–77 – – 45 60 5 40 624 774Isherwood, R.C. * U 1962–63 – 1986–87 3 21 27 # 9 227 287Jensen, P.H. U 1978–79 – 2010–11 – – 12 2 6 319 339Joshua, G.C. U 1995–96 – – – 46 9 68 167 290

* deceased1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club3 Includes 256 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria4 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire5 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn

Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria6 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## These changes are not reflected in the table this year; every effort will be made to adjust totals as

required for future reports


NameUmpire Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS

Other FC

List A 1st XI Total

King, L.J. U 1980–81 – 1993–94 7 26 35 # 6 166 240Lincoln, B.E. S 4 1987–88 – – – – – – 376 376Morrow, G.T.D. * U 1992–93 – 2005–06 – – 37 # 26 184 247O’Neill, K.V. S 1971–72 – 31 62 162 21 35 555 866Page, R. S 1976–77 – 2016–17 – – – – – 648 648Parry, R.L. U 1994–95 – 2011–12 7 34 79 6 79 181 386Patterson, R.G. U 1998–99 – 2013–14 1 4 20 2 34 190 251Radley, J.R. S 1993–94 – – – – – – 451 451Reiffel, P.R. U 2002–03 – 2009–10 – – – – – – 518Reece, C.J. S 1973–74 – 23 22 62 3 43 571 724Rodgers, S.E. S 1977–78 – – – – 1 – 556 557Sheahan, W.P. U 1981–82 – 7 25 26 8 11 442 519Shepard, D.J. U 5 1992–93 – – – 1 1 1 255 258Smyth, W.J. * U 1949–50 – 1971–72 4 – 51 # – 232 287Stratford, R.W. U 1989–90 – 2007–08 – – 13 # 8 190 211Stuart, I. McG. * U 1955–56 – 1977–78 – – 12 # – 227 239Symons, M.F. S 1992–93 – 2015–16 – – – – – 397 397Thies, G.M. U 1968–69 – 1990–91 – – – – – 225 225Turner, R.R. U 1992–93 – – – – – – 276 276Walsh, M.K. S 1963–64 – 94 228 78 81 72 656 1209Ward, A.P. U 6 1997–98 – 2015–16 – – 31 1 41 206 279Ward, J.D. U 1996–97 – 1 11 69 10 85 194 370

* deceased1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club3 Includes 256 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria4 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire5 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn

Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria6 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## These changes are not reflected in the table this year; every effort will be made to adjust totals as

required for future reports

200 Club Outstanding Contribution Award

Special CV 200 Club Recognition awards have been made over the past few seasons to members whose outstanding contribution to Victorian cricket has been acknowledged. The 2017–18 recipient was Mike Walsh: Essendon CC, Victoria and Australia scorer. Mike was recognised for his significant contribution in the scorers’ box. His lists of games appear elsewhere in this Annual Report, and the VCAUSA congratulates Mike on this award.

Mike Walsh, at left, in the scorebox with Wayne Ross


Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires

First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket1945–46 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright1946–47 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright1947–48 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright1948–49 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright1949–50 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright1950–51 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright1951–52 A.N. Barlow R.R. Wright1952–53 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright1953–54 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright1954–55 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright1955–56 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright1956–57 J.H. Ward R.R. Wright1957–58 R.G. Hele R.R. Wright1958–59 W.J. Smyth R.R. Wright1959–60 R.G. Hele W.J. Smyth1960–61 W.J. Smyth R.R. Wright1961–62 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart1962–63 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart1963–64 W.J. Smyth I.McG. Stuart1964–65 W.J. Collicoat W.J. Smyth1965–66 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth1966–67 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth1967–68 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth1968–69 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth1969–70 R. Figgis W.J. Smyth1970–71 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth1971–72 J.R. Collins W.J. Smyth1972–73 J.R. Collins R.C. Isherwood1973–74 J.R. Collins W.J. Copeland1974–75 K.J. Carmody J.R. Collins1975–76 K.J. Carmody W.J. Copeland1976–77 K.J. Carmody W.J. Copeland1977–78 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood1978–79 R.C. Bailhache W.J. Copeland1979–80 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French1980–81 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French1981–82 R.C. Bailhache R.A. French1982–83 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood1983–84 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood

First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket1984–85 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood1985–86 R.C. Bailhache R.C. Isherwood1986–87 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King1987–88 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King1988–89 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King1989–90 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King1990–91 R.C. Bailhache L.J. King1991–92 D.W. Holt L.J. King1992–93 D.W. Holt L.J. King1993–94 P.H. Jensen W.P. Sheahan1994–95 D.W. Holt P.H. Jensen1995–96 W.P. Sheahan R.W. Stratford1996–97 W.P. Sheahan R.W. Stratford1997–98 G.T.D. Morrow W.P. Sheahan1998–99 G.T.D. Morrow W.P. Sheahan1999–00 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson2000–01 G.T.D. Morrow R.G. Patterson2001–02 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry2002–03 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson2003–04 R.L. Parry R.G. Patterson2004–05 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry2005–06 G.T.D. Morrow R.L. Parry2006–07 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel2007–08 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel2008–09 R.L. Parry P.R. Reiffel2009–10 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward2010–11 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward2011–12 A.P. Ward J.D. Ward2012–13 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward2013–14 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward2014–15 A.J. Barrow S.A.J. Craig2015–16 A.J. Barrow P.J. Gillespie2016–17 P.J. Gillespie G.C. Joshua2017–18 P.J. Gillespie D. Shepard

Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket1980–81 B. Guy P. Stuchbery1981–82 N.J. Grant A. Richardson1982–83 D.E. Holden D. Pickering


Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket1983–84 M.N.L. Day D. Vollmerhause1984–85 R. Gainford A. Gamble1985–86 N.J. Grant K. O’Neil1986–87 E. Kelly W.P. Sheahan1987–88 D. Funnell H. Petricevic1988–89 T. Rogers P. Sandars1989–90 D.L. Byrne S.C. Walpole1990–91 R.W. Stratford G.M. Thies1991–92 R. Day J.D. Law1992–93 R. Day I.S. McGregor1993–94 D.S.K. Cox P.J. Dikschei1994–95 D.C. Hansen C.J. Lear1995–96 M.W. McNeil R.L. Parry1996–97 R.G. Patterson A.J. Soulsby1997–98 D.N. Boucher N. Sievers1998–99 A.J. Barrow A.P. Ward1999–00 G. Brindley C.L. Stevens2000–01 M.G. Gunn C.J. Hall2001–02 D.P. Herft T.J. Leeden2002–03 M. Hanton D.C. Jones2003–04 S.T. Davis N. King2004–05 P. Hermann C.L. Stevens2005–06 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor2006–07 R. McKinnon P.J. Smith2007–08 P.J Creek G. Jones2008–09 K. Hatherley S. Sciacca2009–10 S.T. Davis F.J.P. Fabris2010–11 R. Birch S.A.J. Craig2011–12 M. Cervetto S.T. Davis2012–13 V. Borg S. Brne2013–14 D.J. Brigham A.E. Jones2014–15 G. Bawa N. Schlittler2015–16 G.S. Azzopardi M. Muthugounder2016–17 R.D. Hubbard R. McKinnon2017–18 C.A.G. Grant M.L.D. Robertson

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket

1980–81 D.W. Holt D. Pickering

1981–82 C. Main D. Vollmerhause

1982–83 D. Chivers J.D. Law

1983–84 K. O’Neil M. Sutherland

1984–85 G. Johnstone R. Lindroth

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket

1985–86 D. Funnell D. Izod

1986–87 P. Chase G. Rowe

1987–88 K. Barker P. Chase

1988–89 J. Culver R. Day

1989–90 W. Gray P. O’Brien

1990–91 B.A. Farrow D. Garde

1991–92 A. Gellie K. Kavanagh

1992–93 G. Burns F.J. Preen

1993–94 M.W. McNeil R.R. Turner

1994–95 G. McDonald R.L. Parry

1995–96 G.P. Coleman G. Cooper

1996–97 N. Sievers M. Slattery

1997–98 G.C. Joshua A.P. Ward

1998–99 C.J.T. Allan D.L. Byrne

1999–00 T. Fitzgerald D.C. Jones

2000–01 D. Boyd T.J. Leeden

2001–02 N. King P. Orchard

2002–03 D. Izod A. Ventura

2003–04 M. Hrvatin G.D. Steart

2004–05 J.F. Leehane P. Proctor

2005–06 P. Cornford M.G. Gunn

2006–07 G.W. Slater G.D. Steart

2007–08 C.J. Barton V. McKernan

2008–09 D.M. Jones A. Thomas

2009–10 J.G. Douglas A.J. Sammartino

2010–11 V. Borg M.G. Gunn

2011–12 S. Brne S. Olufson

2012–13 A. Hawking A.E. Jones2013–14 L.P. Tenace G. Vajda2014–15 N.J. Ferns J. Whalley2015–16 L. Edwards M.L.D. Robertson2016–17 C.A.G. Grant A.J. Medina2017–18 I. Leach L.P. Tenace

Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket

1980–81 K. Guy G. Wykes

1981–82 M. Donehue D.E. Holden


Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket

1982–83 J. McKernan J. Ryan

1983–84 R. Lindroth B. Wells

1984–85 D. Funnell K. Knott

1985–86 P. Gigg T. Hodgkins

1986–87 A. Grant P. Sandars

1987–88 P. Finney S.C. Walpole

1988–89 T.C. Chapman G. Tait

1989–90 G. Keetley R.W. Stratford

1990–91 C.D. Baulch G. McDonald

1991–92 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald

1992–93 T. Hodgkins G. McDonald

1993–94 K. Glassenbury G.R. Lloyd

1994–95 G. Cooper R. Rymarz

1995–96 M. Sheehan M. Slattery

1996–97 K. Brewer L. Collins

1997–98 A.J. Barrow C.L. Stevens

1998–99 T. Fitzgerald P. Molloy

1999–00 R. Conlin T.J. Leeden

2000–01 A.J. Miller P. Orchard

2001–02 D. Izod S.A. Rooke

2002–03 P. Baleisa K. Hatherley

2003–04 D. Hellard G. Vajda

2004–05 B. Davies C. James

2005–06 M. Leckie C. Orgill

2006–07 A. Smith R. Stanley

2007–08 D.A. Ireland M. Muthugounder

2008–09 M. Campbell L. McKay

2009–10 T. Corvell P.J. Gillespie

2010–11 A. Gaughan K. Kumar

2011–12 A.E. Jones R. Kalnins

2012–13 N.J. Ferns C. Hill2013–14 G.S. Azzopardi B.A. Sutton2014–15 A.J. Medina M.L.D. Robertson2015–16 M.K. Nair M.P. Nolan2016–17 W.J.M. Downey S.J. Sykstus2017–18 P. Baleisa A. Gaughan

First XI – Women’s Premier Cricket

2008–09 A. Smith R. Stanley

2009–10 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner

2010–11 P.J. Smith R.R. Turner

2011–12 T. Corvell S.T. Davis

2012–13 R.R. Turner T. Ventura

2013–14 M.G. Gunn R.R. Turner

2014–15 C. James A.R. McCarthy

2015–16 M.G. Gunn R.R. Turner

2016–17 G.S. Azzopardi J.A. Leonard-Scott

2017–18 R. Birch V. Borg

Second XI – Women’s Premier Cricket

2008–09 T. Corvell M. Moore

2009–10 G.P. Schembri D. Woodruff

2010–11 T. Corvell J. Richards

2011–12 R.D. Hubbard J. Richards

2012–13 R. Harrison A. Thomas

2013–14 S. Pitts J. Walker

2014–15 R. Harrison T.A. Wendelken

2015–16 C. Hall R. Harrison

2016–17 M.K. Nair P. Welbourn

2017–18 L. McCabe A. McCarthy

Women’s Premier Reserves2017–18 M. Malmberg J. Wyatt


Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket2006–07 G. Heatley T. Sheedy2007–08 D. Barnes M.K. Walsh2008–09 M. King M.K. Walsh2009–10 E. Michael C.D. Skyring2010–112011–122012–13 melb stk2013–14 C.M. Davenport A. Fleming2014–15 stk J. Nicholson2015–16 P. French N.E. Sakellaropoulos2016–17 D. Missen J.R. Radley2017–18 J. Hines N.E. Sakellaropoulos

Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket2001–02 S. Abrahams L.C. Howard2003–04 S. Abrahams2004–05 L.C. Howard R. MacRae2005–06 R. Guest M.F. Symons2006–07 J.K.E. Higgs E. Michael2007–08 N.E. Sakellaropoulos2008–09 B. Black M.F. Symons2009–10 S.M. Baulch D. Johnstone/

G. Voyage2010–11 A.G. Grace S.A. Herbert2011–12 J. Bell S.A. Herbert2012–13 camb uni2013–14 S.A. Herbert J. Moloney2014–15 J. Barr A. Fleming2015–16 C.M. Davenport M. Mills2016–17 A. Britton C. Pearce2017–18 M. Mills stk

• Where gaps appear, the names of the scorers are unknown. The continued assistance of members to locate such missing records would be greatly appreciated

First XI – Men’s Premier Cricket1998–99 M.A. Peterson C.J. Reece1999–00 J.W. Hamilton M.F. Symons2000–01 R.A. Dodd J.R. Radley2001–02 M. Peterson R. Page2002–03 G.P.L. Davey J.R. Radley2003–04 J.R. Radley C.J. Reece2004–05 J.R. Radley M.F. Symons2005–06 W. Hunter J.R. Radley2006–07 C.M. Davenport J.R. Radley2007–08 J.A. Howard C.D. Skyring2008–09 J.A. Howard K.V. O’Neill2009–10 J.R. Radley M.F. Symons2010–11 G.P.L. Davey C.M. Davenport2011–12 C.M. Davenport J.W. Hamilton2012–13 J.A. Howard M.F. Symons2013–14 S.E. Rodgers M.K. Walsh2014–15 J.W. Hamilton J.A. Howard2015–16 J.A. Howard R. Page2016–17 M. Delves C. Doyle2017–18 M. Delves B. Guelen

Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket2001–02 C.D. Skyring2002–03 W. Rhoden C.D. Skyring2003–04 P. O'Rourke2004–05 P. O'Rourke2005–06 K.B. Hieser P. O'Rourke2006–07 S.A. Herbert D. Missen2007–08 L. Allan D. Missen2008–09 M. Bowles L.C. Howard2009–10 D. Missen G. Schickerling2010–11 K.B. Hieser D. Missen2011–12 M. Bowles D. Missen2012–13 K.B. Hieser P. Wellard2013–14 B. Guelen R. Page2014–15 J. Benjamin A. Britton2015–16 J. Nicholson stk2016–17 W. Ross A. Wilson2017–18 M. King stk

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket2001–02 P. O’Rourke2002–03 D. Missen2003–04 T.R. Finlayson M.F. Symons2004–05 M. Ringham F. Walsh2005–06 S. Abrahams G. Schickerling


Umpire Exchanges

Victoria – New Zealand Umpire Exchange ProgramThe 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)Dan Bomford (Christchurch)

Malcolm GlennyGraeme Clark

1994 Geoff Morrow (Auckland)Peter Dikschei (Christchurch)

Paul CalcottGeoff Talbot

1995 Bob Stratford (Auckland)Cameron Baulch (Christchurch)

Bruce CatesEddie Brownlee

1996 Paul Jensen (Auckland)Colin Lear (Christchurch)

Barry FrostGrant Robinson

1997 Bob Parry (Auckland)Mark McNeil (Christchurch)

Glenn HoldemPeter Wright

1998 Paul Wallace (Auckland)Tony Soulsby (Christchurch)

David LoweGarry Baxter

1999 Graham Cooper (Auckland)Ashley Barrow (Christchurch)

Kevin ManleyGraham Smith

2000 Tony Ward (Auckland)John Ward (Christchurch)

Garth StirratBernie Hamilton

2001 Chris Allan (Auckland)Daryl Rooks (Christchurch)

Wayne KnightsCraig Cowper

2002 Chris Stevens (Auckland)Steven Davis (Christchurch)

Phil JonesJohn Varcoe

2003 Dale Boyd (Auckland)Mark Hanton (Christchurch)

Doug AllingtonNeil Croft

2004 Phil Hermann (Auckland)Rod McKinnon (Christchurch)

Martyn BarriballBrian deLore

2005 Damian Herft (Auckland)Andrew Miller (Christchurch)

Peter Spall


Year Cricket Victoria Appointments NZ Appointments

2006 Neil Hitchens (Auckland)Gerard Abood (Christchurch)

Peter GasstonGraham Begg

2007 Geoff Joshua (Auckland)Phil Proctor (Christchurch)

no exchange from New Zealand

2008 Sam Sciacca (Auckland)Rod Conlin (Christchurch)

Jim HendersonHiran Perera

2009 Stephen Tighe (Auckland)Brad Davies (Christchurch)

Raoul AllenRob Armour

2010 Russell Stanley (Auckland)Stu Edwards (Christchurch)

Tony GilliesDallas McIlraith

2011 Phillip Gillespie (Auckland)Dale Ireland (Christchurch)

Mike DrinkallJason Wood

2012 Ange Sammartino (Auckland)Luke McKay (Christchurch)

Chris BrownRichard Hooper

2013 Dean Jones (Auckland)Malcolm Gunn (Christchurch)

Jayath BatuwangalaDavid Reid

2014 Stephen Brne (Auckland)Adam Hawking (Christchurch)

Glynn HammondEugene Sanders

2015 Ron Birch (Auckland)Scott Olufson (Christchurch)

David HendersonDiana Venter

2016 Vin Borg (Auckland)Francesco Fabris (Christchurch)

Adrian WestKim Cotton

2017 Matt Cervetto (Auckland)Gurav Bawa (Christchurch)

Fidel JaaryJohn Bromley

2018 Tim Wendelken (Auckland)Russell Hubbard (Christchurch)

Alan Stanleyno umpire from Christchurch

Victoria – South Australia Umpire Exchange ProgramIn 2015–16 an umpire exchange commenced between Cricket Victoria and SACA, arranged by the respective Umpiring Directors, Richard Patterson (Victoria) and Neil Poulton (South Australia).

Season Cricket Victoria Appointment SACA Appointment

2015–16 Stephen Pitts Cain Kemp2016–17 Scott Olufson Luke Uthenwoldt2017–18 Mattis van Eck Bruce Stribley


R.M. (Bob) Crockett ShieldOne of the feature events on the VCAUSA calendar is the biennial Easter exchange with our sister Association in South Australia, SACUSA. In 2012, Kristen Thomas was commisioned by SACUSA to research the early history of the exchange, resulting in a revision of our understanding

of the origin of the exchange. Her findings were published in a leaflet unveiled during the Easter exchange in Adelaide in 2013 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, but resumed in 1947, playing for the R.M.(Bob) Crockett Shield; matches have been held every second year since then. Easter exchanges are much more than simply a cricket match, however. Members of both associations and their families get together to make and renew friendships; on each occasion there are numerous social events arranged.

The Victorian association was known as the Victorian 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 Crockett Shield 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 name to properly reflect its membership, becoming the South Australian Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association (SACUSA). In Crockett Shield records it is referred to by the initials SACUA up to 2009, and as SACUSA from 2011 onwards.

Both Associations are referred to by their current initials (SACUSA and VCAUSA) in column headings, but the historical initials are used in reference to specific matches prior to the changes of name.


Crockett Shield – results of matches

Match Year Result Venue

1 1931 match drawn Carlton (V)2 1936 SACUA won by 19 runs St Peter’s College (SA)3 1937 SACUA won by 56 runs Wattle Park (V)4 1939 SACUA won by 42 runs Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA)5 1947 SACUA won * not known (V)6 1949 VCAUA won * not known (SA)7 1951 SACUA 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)

* winning margin unknown


Match Year Result Venue39 2015 VCAUSA won by 82 runs Wesley College, Glen Waverley (V)40 2017 VCAUSA won by 99 runs Henley Oval (SA)

* winning margin unknown

VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records

Best Batting Performances111* C. Dalkin 200596 L. King 198786 M. Leckie 200975* K. Carmody 196974 D. Brigham 201773* M. Sheehan 199967 E. Ramsden 194760 K. Collicoat 196159 A. Bramwell 198758* M. Leckie 200758 D. Funnell 199158 S. Brne 201156 F. Semmens 197555 D. Taylor 201150 R. Winchester 198950 S. Brne 201747 R. Whitehead 198147 S. Brne 201545 R. Whitehead 1975

Best Batting Performances45 D. Rooks 199943 R. Isherwood 196342 M. Sheehan 199740 A. Ventura 200738* D. Pickering 198338 L. King 198538 A. Barrow 200938 S. Weerasekera 201337* I. Goss 198137 P. Dikschei 199737 A. Barrow 200537 G. Azzopardi 201536 B. Reid 199535 M. Barker 196735 P. Dikschei 199335 E. Hamid 195535 McLean 194933 J. Richards 2017

Best Bowling Performances6/32 J. McLean 19496/44 M. Barker 19615/11 C. Stevens 20015/12 S. Brne 20155/17 A. Gamble 19795/26 I. McGregor 19975/28 G. Wetenhall 19555/29 P. Hooper 19655/35 G. Hamilton 1975

Best Bowling Performances4/9 D. Clement 19914/15 L. Taylor 19594/18 C. Lai 20074/19 J. Wheeler 19614/22 D. Clement 19974/22 A. Barrow 20054/23 M. Barker 19594/23 D. Holt 19854/30 M. Gandy 1985


Best Bowling Performances4/35 D. Clement 19934/40 M. Barker 19674/52 G. Thies 19734/53 G. Wetenhall 19533/1 P. Hooper 19713/6 S. Brne 20113/8 G. Hamilton 19793/11 R. McKinnon 20033/16 C. Dalkin 2005

Victorian Captains (since 1953)1953 W. Smyth1955 L. McLaren1957 L. McLaren1959 L. McLaren1961 L. McLaren1963 K. Collicoat1965 L. McLaren1967 P. Hooper1969 P. Hooper1971 P. Hooper1973 R. Isherwood1975 R. Isherwood1977 G. Hamilton1979 R. Whitehead1981 G. Bugge1983 L. King1985 A. Bramwell

Victorian Captains (since 1953)1987 D. Holt1989 D. Bomford1991 I. McGregor1993 R. Stratford1995 C. Lear1997 D. Clement1999 P. Dikschei2001 C. Stevens2003 A. Barrow2005 C. Allan2007 A. Barrow2009 A. Barrow2011 A. Ventura2013 A. McCarthy2015 A. McCarthy2017 A. McCarthy

Best Bowling Performances3/22 D. Holt 19833/22 A. Johanson 19933/25 R. Patterson 19993/28 E. Hamid 19553/37 G. Thies 19773/38 P. Hooper 19733/38 W. O’Neill 19873/39 I. Goss 1983


Most Appearances for Victoria (since 1953)12 R. Isherwood 1963–8712 D. Bomford * 1983–1710 D. Holt 1981–999 R. McKinnon 1999–158 M. Barker 1959–738 A. Ventura 2001–157 L. McLaren 1953–677 J. Wheeler 1955–717 P. Hooper 1963–777 G. Bugge 1979–917 I. McGregor 1989–017 D. Clement 1991–057 C. Allan 2001–117 A. Barrow 2001–116 G. Thies 1971–815 K. Elmslie 1955–65

* also 12th man on 4 occasions** represented SACUA 1981 and 1983

Most Appearances for Victoria (since 1953)5 K. Collicoat 1961–715 L. Hawkes 1961–715 J. Mastin 1963–735 R. Whitehead 1975–835 A. Gamble 1977–855 A. Bramwell 1983–914 K. Carmody 1969–794 F. Semmens 1971–774 L. King 1981–874 M. Gandy ** 1981–874 P. Dikschei 1993–994 C. Lear 1993–994 S. Phillips 1997–05

4 L. Edwards 2011–174 A. McCarthy 2011–17

* also 12th man on 4 occasions** represented SACUA 1981 and 1983

Gerry Schembri and Tony Ventura catch up with Adelaide friend Mick Ayworth at the Boxing Day Test


Victorian Partnership RecordsWicket Score Players and their scores Year

1st 66 A. Ventura (40) & C. Allan (32) 20072nd 56 K. Carmody (75no) & H. Howieson (31) 19693rd 91 S. Brne (58) & D. Taylor (55) 20114th 84 S. Brne (63) & D. Brigham (74) 20175th 133 T. Bramwell (59) & L. King (96) 19876th 46 R. Patterson (33) & B. Reid (36) 19957th 59# M. Sheehan (73no) & I. McGregor (14no) 19998th 43 E. Hamid (35) & K. McElhinney (13) 19559th 35# J. Wyatt (20no) & G. Davey (18no) 201510th 48 D. Elder (20no) & McNamara (30) 1949

# denotes unfinished partnership

Umpires and ScorersYear SACUSA VCAUSA SACUSA VCAUSA

1993 R. Woods N. Grant R. Glovitch B. Ellemor1995 P. Cronin R. Bailhache R. Bartlett B. Ellemor1997 G. McTavish R. Bailhache R. Bartlett B. Ellemor1999 R. Glovitch R. Bailhache S. Knobben B. Lincoln2001 P. Cronin B. Ellemor C. Miles G. Cook2003 R. Woods P. Jensen C. Miles J. Higgs2005 P. Angley E. Kelly C. Miles I. Stuart2007 M. Bartlett G. Cumming P. Angley J. Howard2009 C. Thiele G. Cumming C. Miles L. Howard2011 G. Slater B. Ellemor C. Thiele J. Howard2013 A. Collins J. Collins N. Ricketts T. Finlayson2015 C. Hollard C. Allan N. Ricketts T. Finlayson2017 M. Farrow A. Barrow 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


The Ian McGregor MedalFollowing 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 VCAUSA2007 A. Ventura VCAUSA2009 M. Sheppard SACUA2011 S. Brne VCAUSA2013 J. Edwards SACUSA2015 S. Brne VCAUSA2017 D. Brigham VCAUSA

The Keith C Butler TrophyFollowing 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) SACUA2 2003 Mini Golf Whittlesea Alpine Toboggan Park (Vic) SACUA3 2005 Lawn Bowls Adelaide Oval (SA) SACUA4 2007 Orienteering Ballarat Botanical Gardens (Vic) SACUA5 2009 Croquet North Adelaide Croquet Club, Prospect (SA) VCAUSA6 2011 Archery Wendouree Archery Club, Ballarat (Vic) SACUSA7 2013 Global Games Tea Tree Gully sports oval (SA) SACUSA8 2015 Trivia Quiz Glen Waverley Bowls Club (Vic) SACUSA9 2017 Board Games Adelaide Rowing Club (SA) VCAUSA


Senior Careers Summary

2017–18 Career

Test ODI SSOther

FC List A #2

Other #3 Total Test ODI SS

Other FC

List A #2

Other #3 Total

ScorersDavey Glenn – – 1 – – 9 10 – 3 1 – – 9 13Hamilton Jim – 1 2 – – 10 13 – 25 42 1 31 10 109Higgs James – 1 2 – – 11 14 – 23 28 1 26 11 89Howard Janet – – 2 – 1 11 14 – 45 60 5 40 11 161O’Neill Kevin 1 – – – – 7 8 31 62 162 21 35 7 318Reece Craig 1 – 1 – – 1 3 23 22 62 3 43 1 154Walsh Mike – – 2 – – 12 14 94 228 78 81 72 12 565

UmpiresBrigham Daryl – – – – – 14 14 – – – – – 14 14Brne Stephen – – – – – 15 15 – – – – – 15 15Craig Shawn – – 4 – 4 19 27 – – 18 5 16 19 58Gillespie Phillip – – 7 – 7 12 26 – – 17 1 22 12 52Ireland Dale – – – – – 12 12 – – – – – 12 12Joshua Geoff 1 – 6 – 4 16 27 1 – 46 9 68 16 140Shepard David – – – 1 – 20 21 – – – 1 1 20 22Ward John – – 6 – 2 16 24 1 11 69 10 85 16 192

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

3 Other matches, added to this table in 2017–18, include—State 2nd XI, Futures league, tour matches which are not List A, Women’s ODI, WNCL, WT20, international and interstate T20, WBBL and BBL. Note that until matches for previous seasons in these categories can be obtained, the individual career totals will reflect matches from 2017–18 only


Cricket Victoria Careers Summary

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ScorersBeaumont J 2015–16 – 3 12 – – 15 – 3 46 – – 49Box N 2017–18 – 1 – – – 1 – 1 – – – 1Britton A 2001–02 – – 17 3 1 21 – 2 280 10 7 299Chandak K 2017–18 – – 3 – – 3 – – 3 – – 3Connop M 2017–18 – – – 12 – 12 – – – 12 – 12Davey GPL 2001–02 10 – – 1 1 12 13 180 33 14 11 251Delvey M 2017–18 – 18 – – – 18 – 18 – – – 18Dendle AC 1983–84 – – – – – – – 144 2 30 23 199Doyle C 2017–18 – 17 3 – – 20 – 17 3 – – 20Grace AG 1999–00 – 18 4 – 2 24 – 330 16 7 7 360Guelen B 2010–11 – 21 2 – – 23 – 46 97 3 3 149Guy A 2017–18 – 4 11 2 1 18 – 4 11 2 1 18Hamilton JW 1986–87 13 12 – – – 25 109 362 2 60 – 533Herbert SA 1985–86 – 18 1 – – 19 – 467 37 55 27 586Hieser KB 1991–92 – 5 13 – – 18 – 55 394 11 6 466Higgs JKE 1992–93 14 13 3 – – 30 89 373 30 19 10 521Hines J 2017–18 – – 16 5 2 23 – – 16 5 2 23Howard JA 1976–77 14 13 – 1 – 28 161 624 1 11 6 803Howard LC 1991–92 – – 1 16 – 17 1 28 382 53 12 476Humphrey M 2017–18 – – 7 – – 7 – – 7 – – 7Kingar S 2017–18 – – – 8 – 8 – – – 8 – 8Knox L 2017–18 – – – 4 – 4 – – – 4 – 4Lincoln BE 1998–99 – 18 2 – – 20 – 353 120 32 9 514Maloney J 2017–18 – 2 16 1 1 20 – 2 16 1 1 20Mills M 2017–18 – 1 – – 14 15 – 1 – – 14 15Missen D 1998–99 – 2 3 7 5 17 – 43 249 68 29 389Nicholson D 2017–18 – 2 1 – – 3 – 2 1 – – 3O’Neill KV 1971–72 8 15 – – – 23 318 555 8 70 12 963Pearce C 2017–18 – – – – 4 4 – – – – 4 4Radley JR 1993–94 – 18 5 – 1 24 – 451 9 3 1 464Reece CJ 1973–74 3 16 2 1 1 23 154 571 49 13 8 795Rodgers SE 1977–78 – 19 – – – 19 1 556 66 2 2 627Ross W 2001–02 – 18 5 – – 23 – 87 58 14 13 172

# ‘Sen’ includes all matches listed in the separate Senior Careers Summary tables



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ScorersSakellaropoulos NE 1994–95 – 15 2 3 0 20 – 113 132 10 7 262Schickerling G 2001–02 – 4 16 – – 20 – 25 239 4 2 270Shaw S 2011–12 – 12 – 2 – 14 – 110 2 3 – 115Simpson R 2015–16 – – 1 15 – 16 – – 4 34 – 38Stevens LJ 2000–01 – – 17 – – 17 – – 269 – – 269Thomas E 2017–18 – – 9 – – 9 – – 9 – – 9Walsh J 2017–18 – – 14 – – 14 – – 14 – – 14Walsh MK 1963–64 14 18 – – 1 33 565 656 51 8 4 1284Waring G 2007–08 – 18 – – – 18 – 94 24 21 12 151Wilson A 2016–17 – – 18 – – 18 – – 35 – – 35Zhao N 2017–18 – – 5 – – 5 – – 5 – – 5



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UmpiresArora N 2014–15 – – – 6 4 – 1 11 – – – 22 21 3 19 65Aweker S 2017/18 – – – 2 16 1 9 28 – – – 2 16 1 9 28Azzopardi G 2013–14 – 17 2 1 – 1 – 21 – 33 28 5 24 7 2 99Baleisa P 1997–98 – – – 2 18 – – 20 – – 68 77 163 5 6 319Balreddygari S 2015–16 – 3 10 – 1 – – 14 – 13 27 – 3 3 6 52Barrow A 1997–98 – 10 – 1 2 – – 13 77 183 20 9 17 2 – 308Bawa G 2010–11 – 11 2 – – 1 – 14 – 37 37 24 16 11 11 136Birch R 2009–10 – 12 2 – – 2 – 16 – 112 28 15 – 4 2 161Black S 2014–15 – – – 10 3 – 1 14 – – – 37 16 4 26 83Bomford D 1979–80 – 2 12 – 1 – 1 16 – 327 216 3 40 10 3 599Borg V 2010–11 – 14 2 – – 2 – 18 – 75 40 16 5 10 3 149





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UmpiresBrigham D 2013–14 14 11 1 – – – – 26 14 54 16 – – 4 3 91Brne S 2010–11 15 12 3 – – 1 – 31 15 73 22 18 11 8 3 150Cervetto M 2009–10 – 10 3 1 – 1 1 16 – 90 35 15 1 8 2 151Collins J 1990–91 – – – 4 7 1 – 12 – 4 231 137 43 12 7 434Craig S 2010–11 27 2 1 – – – – 30 58 55 9 4 1 2 – 129Cumming G 1990–91 – 2 12 – 2 – – 16 – 33 114 131 70 14 7 369Davies B 2004–05 – 15 2 – 1 – – 18 – 140 40 18 18 3 – 219Davis S 1998–99 – – – – – – – – – 106 109 6 34 8 2 265Diamond-Smith J 2007–08 – – – 7 2 – 3 12 – – 1 69 56 11 40 177Dissanayake D 2014–15 – – – 5 7 – 1 13 – – – 25 27 – 7 59Downey W 2016–17 – – – 14 4 – 4 22 – – – 22 13 – 11 46Edwards L 2009–10 – 3 11 1 – – 3 18 – 4 27 75 25 8 20 159Fabris F 2008–09 – 12 3 – – – 1 16 – 117 25 13 3 3 1 162Ferns N 2012–13 – – 1 1 – 1 – 3 – 4 21 26 18 11 17 97Ferzulla F 2010–11 – – – 9 5 – 3 17 – – – 42 68 5 18 133Finlayson T 2003–04 – – – 1 14 – – 15 – – 1 107 89 4 23 224Fishley S 2017/18 – – – 1 10 6 7 24 – – – 1 10 6 7 24Frampton N 2004–05 – – 1 17 3 2 3 26 – – 2 73 32 4 4 115Francis C 2017/18 – – – 1 14 1 3 19 – – – 1 14 1 3 19Garde D 1990–91 – – – – – – – – – 2 17 151 173 1 8 352Gaughan A 2009–10 – – – 8 12 1 1 22 – – – 67 51 3 17 138Gillespie P 2009–10 26 3 – – – – – 29 52 65 13 5 19 9 3 166Glerum C 2017/18 – – – 2 18 1 2 23 – – – 2 18 1 2 23Gooneratne D 2010–11 – – – 2 10 – – 12 – – 1 7 91 – 14 113Grant C 2016–17 – 6 14 – – – – 20 – 6 18 11 3 1 1 40Gunn M 1992–93 – 2 14 – – 2 2 20 – 38 230 102 29 31 26 456Hall C 1997–98 – – 1 5 10 1 3 20 – 27 89 124 46 9 61 356Hanton M 2000–01 – 14 2 – – – – 16 – 250 41 16 6 1 – 314Harrison R 2011–12 – – – – – 12 14 26 – – 1 14 1 91 102 209Hawking A 2010–11 – 13 1 – 1 2 1 18 – 50 18 17 17 9 8 119Herft D 1999–00 – – – – – – – – – 234 36 19 2 2 2 295Hill D 2017/18 – – – 2 14 1 1 18 – – – 2 14 1 1 18Hind A 2016–17 – – – 12 4 – 1 17 – – – 12 13 – 5 30Hobbs K 2004–05 – – – 9 2 – – 11 – – 2 145 39 14 15 215





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UmpiresHolt D 1980–81 – 2 15 – – – – 17 39 353 211 10 9 12 3 637Hubbard R 2005–06 – 12 3 – 1 2 1 19 – 21 101 11 46 16 10 205Ireland D 2006–07 12 14 1 – 1 – – 28 12 117 17 17 38 5 3 209James C 1998–99 – 11 2 – 1 1 1 16 – 32 72 73 99 10 8 294Jones A 2011–12 – – – – – – – – – 45 19 18 20 4 6 112Jones De 2003–04 – 1 12 – 1 1 – 15 – 7 143 43 26 27 2 248Joshua G 1995–96 27 – – – – – – 27 140 167 55 27 16 2 – 407Kelly E 1985–86 – 2 13 – – – – 15 – 111 300 15 19 16 4 465Kerrison R 2012–13 – – – – – – – – – 1 26 16 1 8 6 58Kumar V 2014–15 – – – 6 10 – 1 17 – – – 20 33 – 19 72Lai C 2006–07 – – – 3 2 1 2 8 – – 33 44 25 14 18 134Leach I 2008–09 – – – 12 3 – 1 16 – – – 73 43 3 17 136Leonard-Scott J 2013–14 – 12 1 – – 9 2 24 – 23 33 1 20 13 9 99Licheni D 2016–17 – – – 9 2 – 1 12 – – – 11 18 – 2 31Lloyd G 1992–93 – – – 5 15 1 1 22 – 1 125 45 212 2 14 399Lowe D 2010–11 – – – – – – – – – 3 65 19 2 16 13 118Malmberg M 2016–17 – 5 9 1 2 6 8 31 – 6 24 1 5 8 14 58Mantri R 2015–16 – – – 4 8 – 2 14 – – – 6 37 – 2 45McCabe L 2017/18 – – – – 2 6 12 20 – – – – 2 6 12 20McCarthy A 2008–09 – 2 12 – 1 1 2 18 – 8 95 21 25 12 5 166McKinnon R 1994–95 – 13 2 – – 2 – 17 – 129 210 18 13 12 2 384Meagher D 2010–11 – – – – – 4 4 8 – – 1 50 27 6 19 103Medina A 2014–15 – 2 15 – – – – 17 – 2 25 18 23 7 9 84Mistry J 2013–14 – – – 8 2 1 – 11 – – 3 38 25 3 5 74Mohanty R 2016–17 – – – 2 15 – 2 19 – – – 3 28 – 3 34Muthugounder S 2005–06 – 12 2 – 1 1 1 17 – 26 89 27 55 14 11 222Nair M 2014–15 – – 1 2 1 4 6 14 – – 1 26 31 5 14 77Nolan M 2015–16 – 2 11 1 – 2 2 18 – 2 16 13 15 4 3 53Olufson S 2010–11 – 11 1 – – 3 – 15 – 50 39 31 1 14 5 140Pitts S 2011–12 – 14 1 1 1 3 3 23 – 54 18 15 22 15 14 138Rahman F 2015–16 – – – – – – – – – – – 2 19 1 2 24Rajakaruna A 2015–16 – – – 4 6 – 1 11 – – – 7 32 – 3 42Richards J 2008–09 – – 4 9 6 – – 19 – – 4 81 36 1 14 136Robertson M 2014–15 – 2 14 1 1 2 9 29 – 3 23 17 19 7 52 121





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UmpiresRogers M 2012–13 – – 1 11 5 2 4 23 – – 1 44 45 4 24 118Rose M 2008–09 – – – 7 7 – 1 15 – – – 62 58 2 16 138Schache G 2012–13 – – 1 7 5 1 3 17 – – 16 38 11 12 7 84Schembri G 2006–07 – – 1 10 3 1 3 18 – – 22 105 50 16 17 210Sheahan B 1981–82 – 13 2 1 – 1 – 17 77 442 40 40 19 8 2 628Shepard D 2011–12 21 7 – – – – – 28 22 56 6 – – 6 – 90Slater G 2001–02 – – – 8 6 – – 14 – 4 88 136 43 16 4 291Soman V 2013–14 – – – 5 8 – 3 16 – – – 26 41 – 14 81Sturgeon R 2014–15 – – 1 9 2 3 1 16 – – 2 28 22 3 6 61Sysktus S 2016–17 – – 1 13 3 – 1 18 – – 1 15 19 – 3 38Tenace L 2013–14 – – 9 9 1 – 3 22 – – 11 48 10 9 9 87Thillekarathna N 2015–16 – – – 2 4 – – 6 – – – 5 19 – 12 36Thomas A 2007–08 – – – 1 1 5 10 17 – – 18 66 24 21 32 161Turner R 1992–93 – 2 15 – – 4 7 28 – 276 108 20 13 44 47 508Vajda G 2001–02 – 1 10 3 1 – – 15 – 4 85 83 45 22 8 247Van Der Merwe R 2014–15 – – – 7 8 1 1 17 – – – 28 32 2 11 73van Eck M 2016–17 – 14 2 1 – 2 – 19 – 21 12 1 – 5 1 40Varghese P 2015–16 – – – – – – – – – – – 2 14 – 1 17Veale J 2015–16 – – – 14 4 – 2 20 – – – 25 26 – 3 54Ventura T 1999–00 – 2 13 2 1 1 3 22 – 53 174 40 34 22 14 337Walker J 2010–11 – 5 12 – – – 1 18 – 8 60 17 31 12 11 139Ward J 1996–97 24 – – – – – – 24 192 194 24 6 5 1 – 422Wardlaw H 2017/18 – – – – – 1 1 2 – – – – – 1 1 2Watson J 2006–07 – 2 7 – 1 4 1 15 – 10 92 22 44 19 9 196Weerasekera S 2011–12 – – – 9 3 1 1 14 – – – 61 29 1 18 109Welbourn P 2016–17 – – 5 9 1 1 1 17 – 4 14 9 2 1 9 39Wendelken T 2013–14 – 3 17 – – – 1 21 – 3 32 20 26 1 12 94Whalley J 2010–11 – 1 10 1 – – – 12 – 4 28 39 27 11 20 129Wyatt J 2000–01 – – 1 15 2 – 5 23 – – 1 56 60 2 33 152



VCAUSA Membership 2017–18

First Name Surname CategoryChris Allan AKevin Allday LCyril Andrews LGreg Azzopardi URobin Bailhache LAshley Barrow UJeffrey Beaumont SDan Bomford UDaryl Brigham UAlan Britton SDenis Byrne LMatt Cervetto UJack Collins LJohn Collins UDaryl Cox AGlenn Cumming UGlenn Davey SJeffrey Diamond-Smith UWilliam Downey UChris Doyle SLuke Edwards UAnne Eldridge LBill Ellemor LFemi Ferzulla UTrevor Finlayson URalph Francione LCalvin Francis UPhillip Gillespie UCarey Glerum UChris Grant UNoel Grant LColin Hall UShane Herbert SDamian Herft A

Summary: Life Members 14 Umpires 55 Scorers 7 Associate members 6TOTAL: – 82

First Name Surname CategoryDavid Hill UAndrew Hind UDarrell Holt UPeter Hooper LJanet Howard LPaul Jensen AGeoffrey Joshua UEric Kelly ULen King LCourtney Lai UJason Leonard-Scott URahul Mantri UAlan McCarthy URod McKinnon UDavid Meagher UTony Medina URajesh Mohanty UMohan Nair UMichael Nolan UScott Olufson URoger Page AStephen Pitts UJohn Richards UMatthew Robertson UMathew Rogers UWayne Ross SGlenn Schache UGerry Schembri UGary Schickerling SPhillip Shanahan LGraham Slater UPeter Smith ARob Sturgeon ULou Tenace U



First Name Surname CategoryGraeme Thies LNilantha Thillekarathna UGeorge Vajda URas Van Der Merwe UMattis van Eck UJason Veale UTony Ventura U


First Name Surname CategoryJohn Walker UJohn Ward USahan Weerasekera UPaul Welbourn UTim Wendelken UJason Whalley UJamie Wyatt U


Jill and John Richards

Sahan and Saamya Weeraseekera

Teresa and Tony Ventura

Calvin and Shalini Francis

Who’s who at the 2018 Presentation Dinner …


Alfred Gaughan, Sarah Fishley, Stephen Pitts and Greg Azzopardi

Attentive audience at the 2018 Presentation Dinner

Daryl Brigham, Mattis van Eck and David Shepard

David Meagher (second from left) in his last match as an umpire with Madeleine Wright (Ringwood captain), Mohan Nair and

Anna O’Donnell (Melbourne captain)

A milestone certificate presentation during the season

V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Association

112th AnnuAl RepoRt, 2018

Main photo: the new home of Victorian cricket, CitiPower Centre, Junction Oval, St KildaInset: Francesco Fabris and Ashley Barrow, umpires for the first match played at the new centre, 27 January 2018

1906 – 2018

Documents

V.C.A. Umpires & Scorers’ Associationvcausa.vic.cricket.com.au/files/15551/files/VCAUSAreport2018forWeb.pdf1. Welcome – President, Mr A. McCarthy 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of