V.C.A. Umpires & sCorers’ AssoCiAtionvcausa.vic.cricket.com.au/files/15551/files/VCAUSAreport2015.pdf · 109th AnnuAl RepoRt For presentation to members at the 109th Annual General

V.C.A. Umpires & sCorers’ AssoCiAtion

109th AnnUAl report, 2015

1906 – 2015

109th AnnuAl RepoRt

For presentation to membersat the 109th Annual General Meeting

25 August, 2015

Mr G. SchembriPresident

Season 2014–15

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

2 VCAUSA Annual Report 2015

ContentsSection A: Reports

President’s Report ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5Secretary’s Report ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7Treasurer’s Report ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9Badges and Accessories ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15Social Report ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16Miscellaneous Appointments .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17Law 43 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18Website .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19Cricket Victoria Umpiring Manager ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20Umpires’ Advisers............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23New Zealand Exchange .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24Climbing The Ladder ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34Congratulations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38Members’ Milestones ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40Vale – Ray Isherwood .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41Easter In Melbourne 2015 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................442015 Easter Exchange – the match ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................512015 Easter Exchange – time to celebrate .........................................................................................................................................................................................532015 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night .............................................................................................................................................................................55

Section B: RecordsLife Members ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56Presidents .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................57Annual Awards ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58Committees of Management ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................61Victorian Test Umpires ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63Victorian First Class Umpires .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64Cricket Victoria 200 Club ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67Senior Level Appointments: 2014–15 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69Cricket Victoria Finals Umpires .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................70Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 73Umpire Exchange .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................74Bob Crockett – Life Member ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................76R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77Results of matches ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................78VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 79The Ian McGregor Medal ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82The Keith C Butler Trophy ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82Senior Careers Summary ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83Cricket Victoria Careers Summary .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84VCAUSA Membership 2014–15...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88

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Annual General Meeting: Agenda25 August 2015, 7.30pm

Delegates Room, Cricket Victoria, 86 Jolimont Street, Jolimont

1. Welcome – President, Mr G Schembri

2. Apologies

3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 108th Annual General Meeting held on 19 August, 2014

4. Presentation of 109th Annual Report – President

5. Presentation of Financial Statements for year ended 30th April 2015 (incorporated in 109th Annual Report) – Treasurer, Mr T Finlayson

6. Acceptance of 109th 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 2015–16

10. Special General Business – address by CV Umpiring Manager

11. Statement by President for 2015–16 and questions

12. Meeting Close


Administration

Committee of ManagementPresident Gerry Schembri

Vice-President Alan McCarthy

Secretary Dan Bomford

Treasurer Trevor Finlayson

Committee Members Luke Edwards Janet Howard Tony Ventura

CoordinatorsAppointments Officer Darrell Holt

Badges and Accessories Controller Glenn Cumming

Historian Bill Ellemor

Law 43 Editor Trevor Finlayson

Social Organiser John Collins

Website/Facebook coordinator Luke Edwards


Section A: RepoRtS

President’s Report

This is my second report as president of the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association Inc.

My main intentions as President were to focus the VCAUSA on achieving its core purposes and to try and increase membership involvement. I am pleased to report that our total membership numbers increased from 91 to 95 members this year.

One of our most important purposes is to continue to recognise and support those Cricket Victoria panel umpires and scorers who are advancing their sporting careers by officiating at higher levels.

I would like to take this opportunity to publically acknowledge the success of our colleagues and note that all of us have a role in helping to encourage, foster and develop both the current and future crop of Victorian cricket officials. The current group are:

• Paul Rieffel – ICC Elite Panel member who started his career as a CV panel umpire.

• John Ward – ICC International Panel member

• Ash Barrow, Shawn Craig and Geoff Joshua – Cricket Australia National Panel members

• Phil Gillespie – recently promoted Cricket Australia National Panel member

• David Shepard – Cricket Australia Project Panel member

Congratulations are also extended to Victorian cricket club scorers Janet Howard, Mike Walsh, Kevin O’Neill and Glenn Davey on their appointments as scorers during the recent ICC Cricket World Cup final.

Victoria can be rightly proud of its achievements in developing such a significant group of individuals but it is fair to say that all of us have played a part somewhere along the line in helping these individuals advance their career goals and aspirations.

With this point in mind, an important VCAUSA purpose is the recognition and presentation of milestone certificates at CV Training and Development nights to all Premier Cricket umpires and also to scorers at other times. Not all of us will be fortunate to advance to higher levels of officialdom so these certificates are important in helping to recognise the contributions made at club and grass roots levels. My thanks are again extended to Bill Ellemor for continuing to produce these certificates each month during the season. Bill was also instrumental in arranging all medals, trophies and engraving for the annual presentation night dinner.

The year just passed has seen our Association again involved in a number of important events and activities. Some of these included:

(a) A healthy social calendar that allowed members and their partners/spouses to meet and “chew the fat” in a more relaxed setting. Thanks are mainly extended to

John and Suzanne Collins for again putting together another interesting year of social engagements.


(b) Thanks mainly to our editor Trevor Finlayson, the Association managed to produce seven issues of Law 43 for the year.

(c) Another entertaining evening was enjoyed by members and guests who attended the annual presentation night dinner at the Veneto Club in Bulleen. Congratulations are extended to all the 2014–15 year award recipients.

(d) The highlight of the year was of course our annual exchange event with our sister association, SACUSA, held at Glen Waverley over Easter 2015. I wish to especially acknowledge the efforts of fellow Easter sub-committee members, Alan McCarthy and John Collins in helping to make this year’s event such a success.

Readers can read more about each of these items elsewhere in this annual report. I would also like to formally acknowledge the contribution of CV umpiring manager, Richard Patterson, in helping to cement the good relationship that currently exists between CV and the VCAUSA. Richard was always receptive to new ideas and again allowed the Association to be involved during the monthly CV Training and Development nights. For the past few years the VCAUSA has asked for an ICC umpiring official to attend and address our umpiring panel and this year’s ICC Cricket World Cup allowed this to happen. As a result and thanks to Richard’s persistence, we were extremely fortunate to hear from and personally meet Simon Taufel, Joel Wilson and Aleem Dar during the February 2015 meeting.

For the VCAUSA to continue to prosper and make an important contribution to umpiring and scoring in this State we need active members and a constant refreshing of people to join the Committee of Management and have a say in the affairs of our Association.

From recent discussions with a number of our members, I am hopeful that next year will see a few new faces on our Committee of Management and this will be a pleasing result.

Finally, I would like to personally thank all management committee members for their efforts during the past year. It is harder and harder for us all to commit time to the purposes of our Association, with so many of us time poor in these modern times. The demands of umpiring and scoring in Premier Cricket also must take centre stage during the cricket season as we all strive to be the best officials we can be and fulfil our commitments to Cricket Victoria.

During the past year there were five Committee of Management meetings held and thanks to the efforts of our Secretary Dan Bomford, they proceeded in an orderly and businesslike manner. Last but not least special thanks are again extended to my wife Sylvie for her continued support and for arranging the nibbles and refreshments each meeting.

Gerry Schembri


Secretary’s Report

The 2014–15 cricket season had some high and low points. The VCAUSA Committee focused on a variety of projects—some succeeded, some require more work—following its first Annual General Meeting under our revised Constitution that includes flexible options.

Thanks to photographers Dorothy Bugg, David Meagher, Damian Herft and Glenn Davey for photos throughout the year, some of which appear in this Report.

The Committee placed a significant emphasis on our Easter festivities in conjunction with our S.A. Colleagues. My thanks and congratulations to both organising committees. The weekend event in April 2015 was well planned and the outcome reflected its detailed and meticulous planning.

Particular thanks to John Collins, Alan McCarthy and Gerry Schembri. And their partners! Some highlights—the ground and weather organised by the umpires (so they told us); Glenn Cumming as Master of Ceremonies; Cyril Andrews’ sharing his stirring first-hand memories of Sir Donald Bradman’s last Test innings, bowled second ball by Eric Hollies, the anticipation, the hush of the crowd, the anguish; Easter memorabilia thanks to forward thinking Alan McCarthy; centrally located accommodation thanks to forward thinking Gerry Schembri; excellent playing facilities thanks to forward thinking John Collins. Thanks also to Rob and Peter Dickinson of Wesley College.

The number of spectators at the match was reminiscent of our most successful Easters—I want to acknowledge those who came along to the Crockett Shield match to see us vs. them: Ash Barrow, Stuart Black, Craig Davenport, Phil Gillespie and family, Ian Goss, Richard Harrison, Janet and Lindsay Howard, Scott Olufson, Richard Patterson, Stephen Pitts, Rob Sturgeon and family. Reckon I’ve missed several; sorry. Was that Saturday lunch OK? Wow: thank you to our perennial backstage crew Jill, Jill, Sandra, Sue, Suzanne, Sylvie and all those who pitched in to help.

Thank you Sue and Stuart McCarthy for your time and effort spent preparing for and conducting a very successful Sunday Family event—the “Butler Trophy Trivia Day” was won by SA due to superior numbers while the objectives, fellowship and fun, were obviously realised. Prizes were awarded for games, colourful involvement, dexterity and ingenuity. Thanks also to Glen Waverley Bowls Club for the venue, and to Bruce and Mary for a great lunch. I am happy to report that the Crockett Shield currently resides at Cricket Willow under the safe watch of Ian and Trish Tinetti. Colleagues are encouraged to visit the Shepherds Flat ground and cricket displays.

Thanks to Cricket Victoria for your support of the Association, for supporting our Easter event, and for encouraging Association involvement in matters such as the T&D Meetings and collective social events like sausage sizzles (see the April edition of Law 43!) and the team photo. In particular, thank you to Richard Patterson, Daryl Cox and Peter Binns for your support of the Association. And thank you to all umpiring and scoring colleagues for getting behind our fundraisers for Louis Shepard. And we saw so many new faces at various events this year.

Some lowlights—the passing of another dear friend, Ray Isherwood; the passing of a strong Association supporter, Joan Hooper; the passing of Phillip Hughes, revered in Law 43 with thanks to Trevor Finlayson’s fine research and input.

Some other season highlights included more information on our website thanks to Kristen Thomas of SA, and our locals Luke and Gerry; World Cup umpires at the February T&D Meeting followed by a very popular networking opportunity; ideas coming from a range of sources such as member Tim Wendelken; so many apologies from colleagues for Easter and the Presentation Dinner—thank you to those who consider the invitation to Association


events significant enough to respond. I am grateful to the Executive and Committee members who gave both time and effort to the management of Association requirements. And to their families and partners for allowing them the space to do so.

A World Cup with local involvement from scorers Janet Howard and Mike Walsh—congratulations to you both. An inspiring travelogue from Eric Kelly at a very successful Presentation Dinner—successful because of John and Suzanne Collins’ management, for which I am both personally and professionally grateful. Likewise to Bill Ellemor, Association Historian, for his encouragement and the production of the Report. There were various social events with some new faces participating including the Melbourne Cup Day favourite; and the First XI Final sausage sizzle on a fine and sunny Saturday. Ahh—the taste of cricket.

Do we have a way to go—certainly!

Dan Bomford

Easter 2015 Financial Summary

RECEIPTSNet receipts from VCAUSA & SACUSA members and associates $22,614.16

PAYMENTSDeposit Novotel Glen Waverley (22/03/2014) $1,716.00 Deposit Glen Waverley Bowls Club (12/04/2014) $220.00 June 2014 Joint VCAUSA/SACUSA Meeting $20.00 Deposit DJ (31/08/2014) $50.00 Second Novotel Deposit (26/09/2014) $7,222.00 Easter Playing Shirts (14/02/2015) $203.00 Easter Playing Shirts Embroidery (24/02/2015) $154.00 Final Novotel Payment (20/03/15) $6,227.00 Easter Mugs and Stubby Holders (Gifts for Participants less some sales ($130.00)) $1,327.95 Crockett Shield Match Trophies $47.10 Friday Night Guest Speaker $250.00 Saturday Lunch Catering $1,146.38 Saturday Night DJ Balance $275.00 Novotel Catering Balance $3,277.50 Easter Sunday Catering $2,035.00 Glen Waverley Bowls Club Balance (Butler Trophy Day) $720.30 Butler Trophy Trivia Event $103.50 Engraving, Reordering and Polishing Crockett Shield $11.00

TOTAL $25,005.73 Net Cost to VCAUSA $2,391.57


Treasurer’s Report

It is my pleasure to present the financial report and associated statements for the year ended 30th April 2015, on behalf of the Committee of Management.

Being a year in which our Association hosted the biennial Easter event with our South Australian colleagues, this has been a year of considerable financial activity. Not all of the activity related to the Easter Event could be finalised by the end-of-financial-year date and hence the financial details of this event are not complete in the Financial Statement for the 2014–15 period. However, for the benefit of members I have completed a separate financial summary for the Easter 2015 event (including the deposit amount we were obliged to outlay during the 2013–14 financial year) and have included this as part of my report (see p8, opposite). From this I can report that overall, the Easter event was run at a deficit of $2,391.57. It should be noted that this figure does not include the hire charge for the ground and pavilion used for the Crockett Shield Match at Wesley College, Glen Waverley, which was approximately $1,200, this having been generously paid by Cricket Victoria (CV). The Association sincerely acknowledges this support from CV for this important exchange event.

Overall, I am pleased to record a small operating surplus of $488.61 for the current financial year, a most reasonable figure considering we were hosting the Easter exchange. Memberships have been maintained at a reasonable level with the figure of 95 members (7 Associate, 12 Scorer, 62 Umpire and 14 non-paying Life) compared to 91 for season 2013–14 (3 Associate, 8 Scorers, 65 Umpire and 15 non-paying Life). The cash balance of Association funds at the end of the financial year was $17,548.51, compared to $18,073.66 at the same time last year.

Membership subscriptions for the year totalled $7,975 (including a $110 late payment for season 2013–14 and $110 “payments in advance” for season 2015–16) compared to $7,920 in 2013–14. Membership fees remained at $110 for an Umpire and $55 for Scorer and Associate Members.

A small subsidy was offered to members for the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night in May 2014, although it should be noted that the financial reconciliation for this event always spans two financial reports. In November 2014, the Association subsidised a “Welcome Cup-Day Function” for new members, held at the Carlton Cricket Club, to the amount of $694.89. One theatre night (Cats – The Musical, 30/10/2014) was organised “at cost to attendees” while other social events, namely, a Tandoori Night (15/01/2015), the Melbourne University Cricket Club World Cup Breakfast at the RACV Club, Melbourne (13/02/1025) and one social cricket match (vs ACS on 09/11/2014) were subsidised by the Association for those participating, to the total amount of $874. Unfortunately, a second social cricket match (vs The 49ers) had to be abandoned by the opposition on account of their lack of player numbers. Again the VCAUSA hosted a “sausage sizzle” prior to the February CV Training and Development evening to which all members of the Association had been invited, and the “Umpires’ and Scorers’ Tent” on Day 2 of the 1st XI Grand Final at The Junction Oval, when all Premier Cricket Umpires and Scorers were served at no charge but all others in attendance were sold barbequed sausages and drinks at a most reasonable price. This last activity resulted in a small profit of $102.30.

The Annual Consumer Affairs Victoria registration fee for incorporation amounted to $51.40.

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.


The following pages contain the annual financial statements for the VCA Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association Incorporated, for the year ended 30th April 2015, comprising a Statement of Expenditure and Income and a Balance Sheet presenting the Associations assets at this same date. I should point out that the current balance shown in the Uniting Church Development Fund of only $2,656.41 (compared with $9,360.05 at the same time in 2014) is at the lower figure on account of the need to utilise this fund in order to manage the Easter 2015 event in a responsible manner. It should be noted that the Uniting Church Development Fund has been replenished by a transfer of $9,000 from our operating account, but this was completed following the 30th April 2015.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with conventional accounting practices and the format is similar to that used in recent years.

Trevor Finlayson

Financial StatementsDetailed Income and Expenditure Statement

Note This Year Last Year

SalesSales of Stock 261.00 255.00

261.00 255.00

Less: Cost Of Goods Sold—Opening Stock 2,050.50 2,955.71Purchases 671.00 –Closing Stock (2,727.31) (2,050.50)

(5.81) 905.21Gross Profit (Loss) From Trading 266.81 (650.21)

Other IncomeInterest Received 2 297.34 406.30End of Season Dinner 3 2,306.00 3,379.00Donations 157.68 55.00Special Efforts & Fundraising – 284.00Easter 22,629.16 –Membership Fees 4 7,975.00 7,920.00Member Contributions to Events 5 2,226.00 2,580.00

35,591.18 14,624.3035,857.99 13,974.09


Detailed Income and Expenditure StatementNote This Year Last Year

ExpensesAccountancy & Auditing Fees 363.00 363.00Annual Report 1,430.00 1,496.00Annual Dinner & Presentation Night 6 3,682.71 200.00Cricket Match Expenses 75.00 340.00Cup Day BBQ 694.89 435.20Depreciation 69.00 65.00Donations – 200.00Easter Expenses 23,456.68 1,936.00Secretary Honorarium 660.00 660.00Postage & Stationery 652.34 505.88Reimbursements 100.00 100.00Registration Fees 51.40 125.30Restaurant Night 769.00 –MUCC Breakfast 1,570.00 –Social & Meeting Expenses 318.41 184.37Trophies, Engraving & Certificates 107.95 101.70Funeral & Tributes 857.00 –Theatre Costs 512.00 2,780.00

35,369.38 9,492.45Net Surplus (Deficiency) 488.61 4,481.64Operating Surplus (Deficit) 488.61 4,481.64Retained earnings at the beginning of the financial year 20,712.11 16,230.47

Total available for appropriation 21,200.72 20,712.11Retained earnings at the end of the financial year 21,200.72 20,712.11


Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2015This Year Last Year

Member FundsRetained earnings 21,200.72 20,712.11

Total Member Funds 21,200.72 20,712.11Represented by:

Current AssetsCash at Bank 14,892.10 8,713.61

Investment Deposit - Uniting Church Development Fund 2,656.41 9,360.05Stock on Hand 2,727.31 2,050.50

Total Current Assets 20,275.82 20,124.16

Non Current AssetsFixed AssetsPlant & Equipment 1,344.90 938.95Less: Accumulated Depreciation (420.00) (351.00)

924.90 587.95Total Fixed Assets 924.90 587.95Total Non Current Assets 924.90 587.95Total Assets 21,200.72 20,712.11Total Liabilities – –Net Assets 21,200.72 20,712.11

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

The VCAUSA is an Incorporated Association under the Association Incorporation Act (Victoria).

The significant accounting policies that have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial report are—

(a) Financial reporting framework: The financial report is a special purpose financial report and has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards except where otherwise noted. The financial report has been prepared on a cash basis and is based on historical costs and except where stated, does not take into account charging money values or current valuations of noncurrent assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The accounting policies have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

(b) Going Concern: The financial report has been prepared using the going concern concept. The appropriateness of adopting this concept is dependent upon the VCAUSA continuing to receive sponsorship and other income sufficient to meet its liabilities as and when they fall due.

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


(d) Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, less where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is 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.

(e) Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

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

This year Last year

2. Interest ReceivedBank 297.34 406.30

297.34 406.30

3. End of Season DinnerCurrent Year 2,160.00 3,379.00Prior Year 146.00 –

2,306.00 3,379.00

4. Membership FeesMembership Fees – Current Year 7,755.00 7,700.00Membership Fees – Prior Year 110.00 220.00Membership Fees – Next Year 110.00 –

7,975.00 7,920.00

5. Member Contributions to EventsRestaurants Nights 540.00 2,580.00MUCC Breakfast 1,000.00 –Grand Final Tent 174.00 –Theatre Night 512.00 –

2,226.00 2,580.00

6. Annual Dinner & Presentation NightCurrent Year 210.00 200.00Prior Year 3,472.71 –

3,682.71 200.00


Equipment Depreciation Schedule

DescriptionPurchase

(Disposal) DateOriginal

CostDepreciation

Rate

Opening Written

Down Value

Closing Written

Down ValueCricket equipment 01/05/2008 707.00 10% 417.00 375.00Cricket Kit 01/01/2011 142.00 10% 100.00 90.00Cricket Kit Bag 01/02/2012 90.00 10% 71 64.00Cricket Playing Kit 01/02/2015 306.00 10% – 299.00First Aid Kit 01/03/2015 100.00 20% – 97.00

1,345.00 588.00 925.00

Special Purpose Compilation Report

We have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements of VCA Umpires & Scorers Association Inc. which comprise the balance sheet as at 30 April 2015, income and expenditure statement for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.

The specific purpose for which these special purpose financial statements have been prepared is to provide information relating to the performance and financial position of the company that satisfies the information needs of the director set out in Note 1.

The responsibility of The Committee of ManagementThe Committee of Management is solely responsible for the information contained in these special purpose financial statements and has determined that the

basis of accounting used is appropriate to meet their needs and for the purpose for which the financial statements were prepared.

Our responsibilityOn the basis of information provided by the Committee of Management we have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements in accordance with the significant accounting policies adopted as set out in Note 1 to the financial statements and APES 315: Compilation of Financial Information.

Our procedures use accounting expertise to collect, classify and summarise the financial information, which the Committee of Management provided, into

a financial report. Our procedures do not include verification or validation procedures. No audit or review has been performed and accordingly no assurance is expressed.

The special purpose financial statements were prepared exclusively for the Association. We do not accept responsibility to any other person for the content of the special purpose financial statements.

Name of Firm: The Field Group – Accounting Name of Director: Jon Traynor Address: Suite 10, 1 East Ridge Drive, CHIRNSIDE PARK VIC 3116 Dated: 30th day of June 2015


No. Value

VCAUSABlue Jumper 10 $10.00Cream Jumper 3 $3.00Chambray Shirt 17 $17.001st XI Polo Shirt 25 $25.00Centenary Polo Shirt 14 $14.00Socks (Black) 14 $14.00Tie 1 $9.75Tie Bar 20 $20.00Cuff Link 2 $2.00Spike Adjuster 3 $3.00Pocket Badge (White) 5 $5.00Key Ring 3 $3.00Cap 5 $5.00Centenary Port 232 $580.00Ties – 2013 New Style 43 $946.00Caps – 2015 Purchase 43 $577.06Coffee Mugs – Easter 2015 21 $289.80Stubby Holders – Easter 2015 38 $176.70JimPhillips Medal 6 – *

Badges and Accessories

A number of items (mainly bottles of port and VCAUSA ties) were sold during the season with $371.00 received. During the year stocks of new caps, coffee mugs and stubby holders were purchased. An old copy of the “Tom Smith” book was scrapped and removed from the stock tables.

During the Easter 2015 event, a quantity of coffee mugs and stubby holders were presented to participants. In addition, a quantity of socks and bottles of port were used as team prizes during the competition for the Butler Trophy. Merchandise was provided to the umpires who travelled to New Zealand and as gifts to the visiting NZ umpires. VCAUSA ties were presented to the visiting ICC umpires at the February 2015 T & D Meeting.

The VCAUSA continues to hold large stocks of jumpers (both blue and cream), chambray shirts and bottles of port. Efforts will again be made during the coming year to sell as much of the old stock as possible. Purchases of additional items (for example new polo shirts) will need to be considered by the incoming Committee.

My thanks to the VCAUSA Committee for their advice and guidance.

Stock of Badges and Accessories as at 30th April 2015No. Value

Dave Elder Medal 6 – *Ron Wright Medal 6 – *Andy Barlow Medal 6 – *Cameron Medal 8 – *McGregor Medal 9 – *

Total Value of VCAUSA Stock $2,700.31

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

Total Value of VCAUA Stock 27.00Total Value of All Stock $2,727.31

* For the first time our stock of Annual Award and Easter Player of the Match Medals have been listed in the Annual Report. Although the 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

Glenn Cumming


Social Report

This is the last social report from me as I have finally listened to my inner voice along with Suzanne and I am stepping down from that role after 7 years.

As I have said in previous reports, it is extremely frustrating trying to organise social functions and not have the desired response from members.

When a function has been arranged, there is always the core group of members who attend with their wives or partners and it is good to see this, but I wonder what the future holds when this core group finally retire or move on.

When speaking to members about attending functions, some of the reasons for not doing so are quite amazing. Everything from being too expensive, to being out of the state or country or having something else on the same date even though our function date has been documented for quite some time.

The past season we have had a couple of theatre nights at the Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading which are always good entertainment and are very well priced when compared to city theatre events.

The Cup Day BBQ was back at the Carlton Cricket Club rooms this season. It is a really good central location for all members and is also a FREE function. It is always a great day and well attended. We had a new bookie this year in Alan McCarthy who was well supported by his son Stuart as the bagman and proved more than capable in this role. They filled in for Trevor Finlayson but I am sure that Trevor will be back on deck this coming Cup Day. As always, thank you to all the ladies who helped by providing nibbles, salads, fruit platters, sauces and bread for the day and again to John McConville for providing the facilities.

Our second year for the February T&D BBQ was again well attended with panel members having to arrive earlier than the usual T&D start time. More sausages were cooked this time and we are expecting to cook even more at the next BBQ when it is expected to be on in February 2016. Put this event in your diary.

January featured a new addition to our social events with a restaurant night at the Tandoor Den in Camberwell which is one of Melbourne’s top Indian restaurants. All who attended agreed it was an excellent evening.

The Veneto Club was again our venue for our Annual Presentation Night and as always we were well looked after by the team at Veneto. Congratulations go to the medal winners of the four grades. This year there was no Robin Bailhache award as no nomination was received. A special thank you must go to Eric Kelly who stepped in as the guest speaker at late notice. He gave us all a taste of what he experienced in his trip to Antarctica. All agreed how interesting this was.

Normally at this part of the report I thank all who have assisted during the year and I still do say thank you to those people. I also know that Suzanne says thank you for me handing over the social organiser reins and giving her a break from the computer keyboard.

I wish the new Social Organiser all the best for the coming year.

John Collins


Miscellaneous Appointments

Starting in late September, the Association received requests from schools and organisations seeking cricket umpires. Thanks to a regular group of umpires we were able to fill all requests for matches scheduled throughout the season and continuing into early April.

We have retained all of our client bodies, mainly due to the professionalism of umpires appointed.

Over recent seasons, management of the Miscellaneous Appointments program has changed:

• A significant increase for umpires has arisen from the expanded MCC Club XI competition played both Saturdays and Sundays. In 2014/15, the MCC’s competition expanded to 3 Divisions, requiring 13 umpires each round.

• Difficulty obtaining umpires for mid-week matches has resulted in drawing on those umpires who have retired from full-time employment. These umpires

are more readily available to umpire regularly and as a result the management of filling appointments has become easier.

• Match fees to appointed umpires now requires increased payments checking as several organization move to EFT payments, cheque payments, and input of on-line vouchers to claim payments.

The bulk of requests for umpires originated from the following:

• Associated Catholic Colleges

• Associated Co-Educational Schools

• Crusaders Cricket (schools, academy matches, veterans & Twenty/20 carnival)

• Eltham College

• MCC Club XI

• School Sports Victoria

The Associated Co-Educational Schools cricket program again needed a large volume of appointments during term 1 and term 4.

VCAUSA members, and former members, combined with a group of competent umpires from suburban cricket associations ensured we filled over 400 appointments during the season.

Thank you to all umpires who assisted in conducting matches under the various rules formats of the different entities—the contribution by all umpires resulted in many glowing end-of-season reports from cricket coordinators thanking the Association for the officials appointed by our Miscellaneous Appointments program.

Darrell Holt


Law 43

Having taken over the role of Law 43 editor for this past season, it is my pleasure to present this report to the Association.

In all, Volume 21 for the 2014–15 season comprised seven issues, September to February inclusive, together with a special “Easter Issue” which was made available throughout the Easter exchange event with SACUSA. Given that the February issue was a little later in the month than normal, on account of the delay for the Cricket Victoria Training and Development (T&D) night to 24th February, there was no call for a March issue.

I should like to acknowledge the various panel members who provided articles throughout the year, with the result that, together with occasional articles taken from the cricket newsletter, Playing the Game, which is sent on to me regularly by Darrell Holt, filling the preferred number of 16 pages per issue was never a problem. I am grateful to Umpiring Manager, Richard Patterson who provided a most interesting column, “From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager”, for each issue. I should also specifically acknowledge our President and Vice-President, Gerry Schembri and Alan McCarthy, for their novel idea for the regular column which alternated between them. I should particularly acknowledge Alan for his “Macca’s Book Review” published in the the Easter Issue and should like to hope that this might set a trend for some further book reviews to be submitted by members in the future. Such items always result in interesting reading, in my opinion, and I’d be pleased to receive more in the future.

I must also acknowledge the sources of images which have been published throughout this volume of Law 43. The much quoted old cliché, “a picture is worth a thousand words”, is even more appropriate when one can print in colour and I should particularly acknowledge Damian Herft who voluntarily and most enthusiastically has taken on the challenge of using his camera at most functions in which we are involved.

We must thank Cricket Victoria, and particularly Daryl Cox, in regularly producing the printed copies of Law 43 for distribution. While nowadays it is very convenient to upload a file to a website, from a personal point of view and as a person who does not use an iPad or some similar electronic device, I still find it convenient and a personal preference to have a “hard copy” of material for reading rather than sitting at the computer.

I should also thank our hard-working secretary, Dan Bomford, for his regular distribution of each issue to members who are unable collect a copy at each monthly T&D night. While as Editor one does not receive much feedback in response to each issue, what little feedback is received indicates that some copies are being read and enjoyed, making that task of Editor seem a worthwhile use of one’s time.

Trevor Finlayson

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Graham Slater on a family “summer holiday” in southern Chile, cruising amongst the glaciers, with daughters, Jennifer (left) and Joanne (centre).

(See “From the Editor”, page 4)

VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Vol. 21 No. 5, 2014-2015 season

Law 43 January, 2015

In This “The Holiday Issue”: • From the Editor • …And the President • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • Interesting News Items from “Playing the Game” • Reflections on 2014 • The “Gentleman’s Law of Cricket” • T20 Cricket is Entertainment • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues • MUCC World Cup Breakfast and Easter 2015

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VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Vol. 21 No .1, 2014-2015 season

Law 43 September, 2014

The Ernie Cropley Pavilion, University of Melbourne (see “From the Editor”, page 4)

In This Issue: • From the Editor • …And the President • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • Meet your Committee of Management for 2014-15 • 2013-14 Bupa Sheffield Shield Final • Meet our New Panel Members • The Crockett Shield Mission Begins • Odd Spot – Gamblers Take Heed!

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Visiting New Zealand umpires, Diana Venter and David Henderson, being greeted by President, Gerry Schembri at the

MUCC World Cup Breakfast. (See pp 9, 10 and 11.)


Law 43 February, 2015

In This Issue: • From the Editor • …And the Vice-President • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • MUCC World Cup Breakfast Report • Letter from Diana Venter, Auckland • Sheila Hill Retires from Laws Subcommittee • Women’s Cricket Shake-up • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues

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Law 43 October, 2014

The “Count-Down” to the 2015 World Cup, Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington (see “From the Editor,” page 4)

In This Issue: • From the Editor • A Possible Umpires’ Motto • … And the Vice-President • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • Meet our New Panel Members (cont’d) • Farewell “Ish” • 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues • VCAUSA Calendar

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Richard Patterson introducing Joel Wilson (left), Aleem Dar (centre) and Simon Taufel at the February Training and

Development Night. (See report pp 9 and 10.)


Law 43 April, 2015

In This, “The Easter Issue”: • From the Editor • Bard from the Pavilion • …And the President • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • Test Cricketers and The Arts • February Training and Development Night • Auckland Umpire Shows the Way in Melbourne • What was the Correct Result? • Mumbai Captain Reprimanded for Umpire Criticism • The “Grand Plan” for Turf Cricket in Melbourne • Macca’s Book Review • ‘Gorget’ – Latest Entrant in Moves to Improve Helmet Safety • The Grand Final Tent

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Eugene Sanders at “The G” during the 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange (see report page 11)


Law 43 November, 2014

In This Issue: • From the Editor • The “Chucking” Saga Continues • … And the President • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • Meet our New Panel Members (cont’d) • The Confused Umpire – A supposedly true story • 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange (cont’d) • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues – “Farewell to

Victorian Mates”

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Eugene Sanders at “The G” during the 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange (see report page 11)


Law 43 November, 2014

In This Issue: • From the Editor • The “Chucking” Saga Continues • … And the President • From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager • Meet our New Panel Members (cont’d) • The Confused Umpire – A supposedly true story • 2013-14 Victoria-NZ Umpire Exchange (cont’d) • The Crockett Shield Mission Continues – “Farewell to

Victorian Mates”


Website

The current address:

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

The 2014–15 season again allowed us to consolidate and expand on the relevant material that we have been adding to our website over the past few seasons.

With this year being an Easter Year, we focused a lot of time and attention into adding a lot of Easter related material to make our website one of the main sources of communication to all of our members.

In the upcoming season, the challenges set out for us at the start of last season will again be a focus. Trying to identify and create a presentable way to provide members with their officiating stats online has not only been a challenge but one that is very important for us to achieve.

Facebook – Victorian Cricket Umpires & Scorers’ Association

Last year we launched the VCAUSA Facebook Page and at time of writing we sit at 234 people liking our page. These people are not only from within our own ranks, but some are umpires from our local suburban competitions and from our neighbouring states.

Although we have made a good start, we know that there a lot of things that we can improve on. Providing information in a timely fashion will always be a constant challenge and there is a need to raise awareness and to promote more people within our own umpiring and scoring ranks to like and follow our Facebook page.

I would like to highlight the important role that our President Gerry Schembri has been doing in maintaining and keeping our website as up to date as possible. I would like to personally thank him for all his hard work and efforts during the 2014–15 season.

Luke Edwards


Cricket Victoria Umpiring Manager

At SIN’s in September I remarked the 2014–15 season would be one of opportunities. This certainly was the case. First class and first eleven debuts through the season and movement upward between the grades was the norm.

My second year as Umpiring Manager was one of consolidation and my learning curve from last year was a little less steep. That is not to say there weren’t any struggles during the year but they are coming less so.

Premier Cricket

There were 13 new members invited to join the CV Premier Cricket Umpires’ Panel for the 2014–15 which kept our number of umpires for the season at 97.

As per previous years there were some availability issues that impacted upon the appointments.

Cricket Australia appointments and these availability issues it meant it was difficult to cover all matches from within the CV Panel.

Several members stood in two games per week to cover shortages and their assistance is greatly appreciated.

MyCricket was again used for the administration of the Umpiring Panel. The information captured on MyCricket provided data for the mid-season and end of season reviews.

These reviews reflected the Captains’ assessments and comments along with details of games umpired for the year and an overall total of matches officiated in each grade.

The Mentor panel was again in full use this season. The panel which consisted of Darrell Holt, Eric Kelly, Russell Turner, John Collins, Colin Hall, Dennis Garde, Paul Baleisa, and Graeme Lloyd provided positive feedback to their partners during the year. The feedback was provided individually and detailed reports were submitted to the Umpiring Department after each match.

Once again for those that officiated in matches in Geelong, Daryl Cox, was an off field presence and he supplied feedback both verbally and through video footage to the umpires observed.

The practice of selection on merit continued during this season. There was significant movement within the panels this season and is required to refresh our Umpiring Panel.

Of the new umpires appointed this year six were appointed to Finals Panels and three new members went on to officiate in Grand Finals.

During the season 11 members: Scott Olufson, Adam Hawking, James Watson, Gaurav Bawa, Russell Hubbard, Samy Muthugounder, Alan McCarthy, Rod Kerrison, Dean Jones, John Walker and Chris James all debuted in the first eleven.

Congratulations must go to Graeme Lloyd, who received the Service to Umpiring recognition at the Bartercard Premier Cricket Awards and Bill Sheahan who was also recognised at the Premier Cricket Awards for his 400 1st eleven matches.


National Umpiring Panel

Cricket Australia selected the following Victorian umpires to the National Umpiring Panel this season:

Ash Barrow, Geoff Joshua, John Ward stood in multiple First Class matches as well as Matador Cup and KFC Big Bash League.

Shawn Craig was added to the Cricket Australia National Umpires Panel and debuted in the Matador Cup in October. Shawn debuted in First Class cricket, this time as an umpire, in November 2014 when he officiated in the South Australia v Queensland fixture at the Adelaide Oval.

Phil Gillespie was also appointed to his first Matador Cup Match in October and followed this with his first Sheffield Shield appointment in February when he was in charge of the NSW v Victoria fixture in Wagga.

John Ward stood in the Matador Cup Final as well as standing in a series of One Day International matches between Australia, India, South Africa and England. John was also appointed as the 3rd Umpire at the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India.

Geoff Joshua stood in the BBL Semi Final along with completing duties as the 4th Umpire at the Adelaide and Melbourne Test Matches.

Ashley Barrow and Shawn Craig were involved in the Women’s T20 final at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Cricket Victoria nominated a four-man “State Panel” comprising of Phil Gillespie, Ange Sammartino, David Shepard and Dale Ireland, who were all selected across Toyota Futures League, WNCL and WT20 matches. They also completed duties as 4th umpire at Melbourne based KFC Big Bash League matches.

David Shepard also attended the U19 National Championships in Adelaide and was awarded the Cricket Australia Project Umpire contract, replacing Shawn Craig on his elevation to the National Panel.

Stephen Brne and Dale Ireland represented Victoria at the U17 Championships in Hobart.

Luke Edwards and Nick Ferns represented Victoria at the U18 Female Championships in Ballarat.

New Zealand Exchange

Scott Olufson and Ron Birch represented Cricket Victoria in Christchurch and Auckland respectively.

It is expected that both umpires will benefit from the experience in the seasons to come.

In exchange, David Henderson and Di Venter both performed well in the matches they were appointed to including Premier Cricket and Country week fixtures.

Di was in actual fact the first women appointed to a Cricket Victoria 1st XI Premier Match.

Cricket Victoria Panel Training and Development

A number of training and development nights were held throughout the season with the sessions focusing on Premier Cricket and matters arising from matches.

Along with the personal development of umpires there was training on the specific demands of the various forms of matches played within CV.

The VCAUSA assisted with a BBQ at the February meeting which was followed by a Q & A session with Simon Taufel, Aleem Dar and Joel Wilson from the ICC Panel of Umpires who were in Melbourne for a World Cup Fixture. This was well received by the Umpiring Panel who gained insights into how an ICC Umpire handled both his role and the amount of travel they are subjected to.


The after meeting social gatherings also provided the opportunity for colleagues to get to know each other and share experiences.

Winter Umpiring Classes

The classes continue to be successful with good numbers at all venues.

The classes are the most productive recruiting ground for umpires with interested people directed to competitions around metropolitan Melbourne.

There were approximately forty prospective umpires introduced to other associations prior to and during the season.

Seminar (SINS)

A two day Umpires’ Seminar was conducted at the Junction Oval in late September.

The opening day was for the new umpires to the CV Premier Cricket Panel and covered administrative issues and outlined expectations. The second day was used for the full CV Premier Panel.

Presentations from Cricket Victoria Academy Coach Tim McCaskill and Cricket Australia Match Referee David Tallala were both entertaining and informative.

Country Lectures

Country lectures were held at Geelong, Kyabram, Warracknabeal, Portland and Warrnambool after being offered to all regions.

The sessions held were tailored to the host associations and they covered topics such as the changes to the Laws of Cricket and umpiring techniques.

Several visits were made to metropolitan associations and they covered topics such as law changes and techniques.

CA National Umpires Accreditation

Representational Officiating – Level 2

Accreditation continues to be well accepted throughout the State. There are currently 2,254 Level 2 accredited umpires throughout Victoria. Approximately 120 new umpires have purchased accreditation packs in the last 12 months.

The Cricket Victoria Board and Premier Cricket Management Team fully support the accreditation process and it remains mandatory for CV Panel Umpires. Re-accreditation has commenced and will continue as the 4-year accreditation cycle rolls around.

Community Officiating – Level 1

Community Officiating Umpire Accreditation was kept in abeyance during the 2014–15 season due to the following reasons:

• The transition of the Community Officiating (Level 1) Accreditation Program to an online course which has had IT issues at CA and has yet to be effectively launched.

• Due to implementation of the scheme there was less participation in the Community Officiating (Level 1) Accreditation Program by SEDA.

Richard Patterson


Umpires’ AdvisersThe following Cricket Victoria umpires acted as Advisers for the Cricket Associations listed below during the 2014–15 season:

Metropolitan Associations:Dandenong District Cricket Association Dale Ireland (VCAUSA member)

Eastern Cricket Association Dan Bomford (VCAUSA member)

Gisborne District Cricket Association Chris Allan (VCAUSA member)

Mercantile Cricket Association Paul Baleisa (VCAUSA member)

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

Ringwood District Cricket Association Graeme Lloyd

Williamstown District Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

Regional Associations:Bendigo District Cricket Association Darrell Holt (VCAUSA member)

Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association Phillip Gillespie (VCAUSA member)

Geelong Cricket Association Bill Sheahan

Our successful Crockett Shield team, Easter 2015


New Zealand Exchange

Christchurch Cricket Exchange, December 2014As part of the exchange I was selected to umpire three matches in the Global Group Property Investment Premier Men’s One Day competition which consisted of 50 overs per side with a 9.30am starting time.

Match 1 Saturday December 6th 2015

Venue Burwood Park East Christchurch Shirley CC vs Mariest Harewood CC

The match was scheduled to start at 9.30am so arrival at the ground was set down for 8.30am. I was not staying far from the ground so David Henderson picked me up from the Hotel at 8.00am to make our way. It was a cold morning in Christchurch with the wind from the east which was the coastline with the next stop being Chile.

We went through the playing conditions with the Captains which was a good opportunity for a last minute review of the playing conditions I had read many times prior to arrival at the ground as a playing condition mistake was one mistake I didn’t want to make.

Shortly before 9.30am David and I took to the field after giving the teams notice play was to start shortly.

The bowling side, East Christchurch Shirley, were kind enough to start from my end (clubrooms end). I thought I may have eased in with an over at square leg but was not to be. I thought the wicket was a little green but it played very well with no surprises. The big surprise was the amount of swing the bowlers were getting early on.

The first ball pitched just outside the off stump and proceeded to swing to near second slip with the striker not playing at it. Next delivery pitched in a very similar position and the striker decided he was going to plant it over the cover fence. He missed and the ball headed to second slip again with an appeal for caught which I turned down as I believed no contact had been made. There were a few grumbles and my thoughts of an easy day vanished as all the bowlers were very handy in the conditions. I later found out that the striker did not make contact so I was quietly relieved I had made the correct decision.

Mariest Harewood batted nearly all of their overs making 212.

After tea Christchurch East Shirley coasted to a good win after an initial struggle with the opening attack for Mariest consisting of two tall fast left armers that caused a bit of trouble with the new ball.

Play ended at approx. 5.00pm in freezing conditions which made the beers after the game all the better tasting.

The atmosphere in the rooms after the game was very friendly between the two teams and it reminded me of club cricket where I umpired prior to joining Premier Cricket with East Christchurch Shirley being very hospitable to the umpires.

Match 2 Sunday December 7th 2015

Lancaster Park Woolston CC vs St Albans CC

After a good night’s sleep I was up early again for the 9.30am start being picked up at 8.00am by David Brandon (ex First class umpire from NSW) as we had a bit of a drive towards the Port Hills. Arriving at the ground the pitch had a strip cover on it which was removed shortly after arrival at the ground. Upon removal of the strip cover I had a few thoughts running through my mind as to what the game was going to be like when I saw the pitch. A few thoughts I was having were things like: 1. its very green, 2. quite a good grass cover, and 3. where the bare patches were was like a kids sandpit.

Once again the first over was from my end with St Albans batting first. I was starting to see a pattern developing. Start at the unknown umpire’s end.

At my end was a left arm quick, Ryan McCone, who I later found out was the opening bowler for Canterbury. I thought the game may have been heading for an early finish due to the fact Ryan had picked up 3 wickets in three overs but the fourth wicket put on 50 and the remaining batsmen struggled to be all out for 116.

After tea wickets kept tumbling with a future Canterbury prospect picking up a quick 4 wickets with only Andrew Ellis (Black Caps) showing any resistance making 26 but being out in the 6th over. A steady flow of wickets continued until they were all out for 107.

Even though the scores were low the wicket played relatively well but took a tremendous amount of spin and showed early seam movement when the ball was new.

After David and I had a couple of beers with the two teams we headed off for my hotel but noticed that a nearby match between Sydenham and Canterbury U20 was still going and had 8 overs remaining. We stopped in to see what was happening as they were running quite late.

Upon getting to the clubrooms all play had been suspended as a local had been causing trouble crossing the ground and threatening a couple of players of the fielding side. The troublemaker had been restrained and shortly after the Police attended where the invader was arrested and removed from the field. Play was able to continue for the Under 20 boys just missing out on the win.

After the match had been completed we headed off to my hotel with plenty to talk about.

Match 3 Dec 9 2015 Canterbury U18 trial match #1 Roger Wyeth

Match 4 Dec 10 2015 ” ” ” ”

March 5 Dec 11 2015 ” ” ” ”

The venue was Burwood Park, East Christchurch Shirleys ground, which I umpired with Roger Wyeth who is very experienced in the Christchurch competition and made the whole experience very enjoyable.

Match 3 was a tightly contested contest with both sides batting all of their overs with the winning score being hit off the last ball of the game 9 wickets down.

Burwood Park


Christchurch Cricket Exchange, December 2014As part of the exchange I was selected to umpire three matches in the Global Group Property Investment Premier Men’s One Day competition which consisted of 50 overs per side with a 9.30am starting time.

Match 1 Saturday December 6th 2015

Venue Burwood Park East Christchurch Shirley CC vs Mariest Harewood CC

The match was scheduled to start at 9.30am so arrival at the ground was set down for 8.30am. I was not staying far from the ground so David Henderson picked me up from the Hotel at 8.00am to make our way. It was a cold morning in Christchurch with the wind from the east which was the coastline with the next stop being Chile.

We went through the playing conditions with the Captains which was a good opportunity for a last minute review of the playing conditions I had read many times prior to arrival at the ground as a playing condition mistake was one mistake I didn’t want to make.

Shortly before 9.30am David and I took to the field after giving the teams notice play was to start shortly.

The bowling side, East Christchurch Shirley, were kind enough to start from my end (clubrooms end). I thought I may have eased in with an over at square leg but was not to be. I thought the wicket was a little green but it played very well with no surprises. The big surprise was the amount of swing the bowlers were getting early on.

The first ball pitched just outside the off stump and proceeded to swing to near second slip with the striker not playing at it. Next delivery pitched in a very similar position and the striker decided he was going to plant it over the cover fence. He missed and the ball headed to second slip again with an appeal for caught which I turned down as I believed no contact had been made. There were a few grumbles and my thoughts of an easy day vanished as all the bowlers were very handy in the conditions. I later found out that the striker did not make contact so I was quietly relieved I had made the correct decision.

Mariest Harewood batted nearly all of their overs making 212.

After tea Christchurch East Shirley coasted to a good win after an initial struggle with the opening attack for Mariest consisting of two tall fast left armers that caused a bit of trouble with the new ball.

Play ended at approx. 5.00pm in freezing conditions which made the beers after the game all the better tasting.

The atmosphere in the rooms after the game was very friendly between the two teams and it reminded me of club cricket where I umpired prior to joining Premier Cricket with East Christchurch Shirley being very hospitable to the umpires.

Match 2 Sunday December 7th 2015

Lancaster Park Woolston CC vs St Albans CC

After a good night’s sleep I was up early again for the 9.30am start being picked up at 8.00am by David Brandon (ex First class umpire from NSW) as we had a bit of a drive towards the Port Hills. Arriving at the ground the pitch had a strip cover on it which was removed shortly after arrival at the ground. Upon removal of the strip cover I had a few thoughts running through my mind as to what the game was going to be like when I saw the pitch. A few thoughts I was having were things like: 1. its very green, 2. quite a good grass cover, and 3. where the bare patches were was like a kids sandpit.

Once again the first over was from my end with St Albans batting first. I was starting to see a pattern developing. Start at the unknown umpire’s end.

At my end was a left arm quick, Ryan McCone, who I later found out was the opening bowler for Canterbury. I thought the game may have been heading for an early finish due to the fact Ryan had picked up 3 wickets in three overs but the fourth wicket put on 50 and the remaining batsmen struggled to be all out for 116.

After tea wickets kept tumbling with a future Canterbury prospect picking up a quick 4 wickets with only Andrew Ellis (Black Caps) showing any resistance making 26 but being out in the 6th over. A steady flow of wickets continued until they were all out for 107.

Even though the scores were low the wicket played relatively well but took a tremendous amount of spin and showed early seam movement when the ball was new.

After David and I had a couple of beers with the two teams we headed off for my hotel but noticed that a nearby match between Sydenham and Canterbury U20 was still going and had 8 overs remaining. We stopped in to see what was happening as they were running quite late.

Upon getting to the clubrooms all play had been suspended as a local had been causing trouble crossing the ground and threatening a couple of players of the fielding side. The troublemaker had been restrained and shortly after the Police attended where the invader was arrested and removed from the field. Play was able to continue for the Under 20 boys just missing out on the win.

After the match had been completed we headed off to my hotel with plenty to talk about.

Match 3 Dec 9 2015 Canterbury U18 trial match #1 Roger Wyeth

Match 4 Dec 10 2015 ” ” ” ”

March 5 Dec 11 2015 ” ” ” ”

The venue was Burwood Park, East Christchurch Shirleys ground, which I umpired with Roger Wyeth who is very experienced in the Christchurch competition and made the whole experience very enjoyable.

Match 3 was a tightly contested contest with both sides batting all of their overs with the winning score being hit off the last ball of the game 9 wickets down.

Port Hills The pitch for game 2

The police arrive to take way pitch invaders


Match 4 was washed out due to inclement weather that wasn’t moving along. The forecast was for showers all day with some sunshine late in the afternoon. The forecast was unusually accurate and that is exactly was happened.

Match 5 was another 50 over contest with the squads mixed up but once again the winning score happened almost at the same stage with almost all overs done but this time the second batting side was bowled out.

One aspect of this match was the preparation prior to the coin toss as the wicket was very damp on the popping crease but the conditions were not conducive to drying so a technique was used I have never seen before and will probably never see ever again. The solution to the problem was to use cat litter to soak the water up which was suggested by the team manager who used to play Tests for New Zealand, Paul Wiseman.

I was very hesitant to allow this as I knew what curators back in Melbourne thought about certain materials being used on their wickets. The curator was with us as we were discussing the wicket’s dampness in areas and what materials or techniques he had available to dry the popping crease out. I quizzed him as to what his opinion was on the topic of cat litter being used knowing that the ground had a 1st XI match scheduled for Saturday, 2 days time. He said he didn’t mind.

The photographs show the wicket being dried out prior to the toss.

Match 6 Saturday 13th December 2015

Mariest Harewood CC vs old Boys Collegians CC

My last match of the trip was at Redwood Oval and was again very cold with the wind blowing strongly. This time I decided that I wasn’t going to brave the elements. I wore another long sleeve jumper underneath my CV Premier Cricket blue spray jacket. This did me wonders in that my body wasn’t cold but my face was freezing because of some occasionally drizzle and the frightfully cold wind.

When Bernie Hamilton and I turned up to the ground it was drizzling lightly but stopped shortly after arrival. The covers were being removed and without markings I had some trouble making out which wicket we were to play on. The wicket was dry and ready to be marked and rolled. After some rolling with the tractor roller, the wicket was marked and the outfield roped with the tractor to knock off the drizzle that had fallen over the morning prior to arrival at the ground. After a 20 minute delay play was able to get under way with no loss of play.

Once again the first over came from my end, 3 from 3, with the opener being somewhat unlucky with some excellent swing bowling but the opening partnership yielded 92 with the final score after 50 overs being 206/8.

After the tea break the reply wasn’t so great with 108 scored in 38 overs.

Pitch drying with cat litter

Preparing Redwood Oval for play


Match 4 was washed out due to inclement weather that wasn’t moving along. The forecast was for showers all day with some sunshine late in the afternoon. The forecast was unusually accurate and that is exactly was happened.

Match 5 was another 50 over contest with the squads mixed up but once again the winning score happened almost at the same stage with almost all overs done but this time the second batting side was bowled out.

One aspect of this match was the preparation prior to the coin toss as the wicket was very damp on the popping crease but the conditions were not conducive to drying so a technique was used I have never seen before and will probably never see ever again. The solution to the problem was to use cat litter to soak the water up which was suggested by the team manager who used to play Tests for New Zealand, Paul Wiseman.

I was very hesitant to allow this as I knew what curators back in Melbourne thought about certain materials being used on their wickets. The curator was with us as we were discussing the wicket’s dampness in areas and what materials or techniques he had available to dry the popping crease out. I quizzed him as to what his opinion was on the topic of cat litter being used knowing that the ground had a 1st XI match scheduled for Saturday, 2 days time. He said he didn’t mind.

The photographs show the wicket being dried out prior to the toss.

Match 6 Saturday 13th December 2015

Mariest Harewood CC vs old Boys Collegians CC

My last match of the trip was at Redwood Oval and was again very cold with the wind blowing strongly. This time I decided that I wasn’t going to brave the elements. I wore another long sleeve jumper underneath my CV Premier Cricket blue spray jacket. This did me wonders in that my body wasn’t cold but my face was freezing because of some occasionally drizzle and the frightfully cold wind.

When Bernie Hamilton and I turned up to the ground it was drizzling lightly but stopped shortly after arrival. The covers were being removed and without markings I had some trouble making out which wicket we were to play on. The wicket was dry and ready to be marked and rolled. After some rolling with the tractor roller, the wicket was marked and the outfield roped with the tractor to knock off the drizzle that had fallen over the morning prior to arrival at the ground. After a 20 minute delay play was able to get under way with no loss of play.

Once again the first over came from my end, 3 from 3, with the opener being somewhat unlucky with some excellent swing bowling but the opening partnership yielded 92 with the final score after 50 overs being 206/8.

After the tea break the reply wasn’t so great with 108 scored in 38 overs.

Umpires Meetings

I attended two umpires meetings: 1. Canterbury Country Cricket Umpires, and 2. Canterbury Metro umpires meeting.

The Country meeting was about 30km out of Christchurch at the Mainpower oval in Rangiora which is an impressive venue and playing surface.

The technical part of the meeting was a very interesting discussion to which I was able to contribute quite a lot and the members were very interested in my opinions on umpiring matters in the local competitions and the differences between Christchurch wickets and those in the CV Premier Cricket competition.

We had some interesting conversations on topics such as match management, decision techniques and various discussions on some of the laws.

The Metro meeting was held at the Umpire Pavilion which is in the grounds of Hagley Park. During the technical section of the meeting, LBW was the topic of the night. The discussion involved a video section which lasted approximately 45 minutes and prompted a lot of discussion as the videos were of LBW decisions that had been referred to the 3rd umpire for adjudication. The idea was to make your decision and then watch the replay after the referral decision had been made. It was a certainly a very interesting night.

Summary of match’s officiated in

Of the three official matches I umpired in I found the standard to be a good one with many of the players showing skill levels consistent with 1st XI standard in the CV Premier Cricket competition.

The wickets were certainly a lot more sporting than those in Premier Cricket but no wickets I saw dictated the result of the match.

The playing conditions were slightly different in that 1st class rules were in place and not a local adaptation of them. This even included preventing runners for injured strikers.

The umpiring group in the Christchurch Metro and Country competitions were extremely friendly, showed a good standard of officiating and a very good continuous education program which includes a grading system similar to the CA levels used to accredit Australian umpires.

All players I came into contact with were very respectful no matter what my decision with only a couple of players seeking some feedback as to why I gave a decision not out. This was done very quietly as this is not meant to happen as players can get into trouble for questioning umpires’ decisions.

One piece of advice I would give to future umpires doing the Christchurch exchange is to make sure you bring warm clothing that can be worn underneath your CV spray jacket.

Scott Olufson

The pavillion at Hagley Park


Melbourne Exchange DiaryFri 06/02: after an early start, arrived in Melbourne around 10.00am local time, where I was met by Richard Patterson (Cricket Victoria Umpire Manager) & David Henderson (on exchange from Canterbury). Went to Cricket Victoria offices where we were given gear (2 x on-field shirts, 1 x off-field shirt, cap, umpiring hat), then we discussed the playing conditions for the Bartercard Men’s Premier First XI matches we were to be officiating. These were sent to us prior to our departure from NZ, which was great as we could read through it and only ask questions about things we weren’t certain about. During the briefing it was made very clear that no poor behaviour from players should be tolerated and that we should code them if needed.

Ropes or cones were to be placed on the boundary, without any exception. Over rates were to be monitored at all times as the teams were to be penalised for slow over rates (it is measured at 3.75 mins per overs). Before I left NZ, I asked Richard about umpires’ equipment—it was great to hear the clubs keep at least 3 sets of stumps, as well as bails and a rubber mallet in the umpires’ dressing room, together with a box of spare balls!!! The groundsman normally makes the holes for the stumps (in the right place). It was wonderful to hear that we don’t have to cart everything short of the kitchen sink with us!

Richard also logged on to the online booking system that he is using in order to schedule the umpires for the upcoming games, as well as where we would have to log on to complete the match report at the end of the game. Appointments are normally sorted a couple of weeks in advance. Interesting method is where he keeps an algorithm about which umpires have stood together during the season, and which clubs were they umpiring. That helps heaps to give everyone a chance to see each club at least once during the round-robin periods.

One of the more significant differences in the playing conditions is the fact that there are 3 equal periods of playing time (2 hours each—drinks could then either be on the hour, or in extreme conditions, every 40 mins—that made so much more sense!) and then they had 2 x 30 min breaks (lunch and tea). Perhaps something we could take on board here in Auckland?

After that we were in for a great surprise—off to the MCG for lunch! There is a cafeteria where anyone off the street can walk in and buy lunch and enjoy it at one of the many tables, either inside the building, or at the back, near the nets where the players would normally warm up.

Back at the CV offices we had an interview with Sarah Carpinteri, otherwise known as “Skippy”, and an article was published in the CV newsletter (making history in CV as I am first ever female to umpire a Men’s Bartercard Premier Cricket First XI match—Monash Tigers vs Greenvale Kangaroos at Central Reserve North).

Thereafter we went over to our accommodation at the Mantra on Jolimont, which is literally only around the corner from CV’s offices, before we headed into the city for dinner.

Sat 07/02: woke up at 4.00am (which is NZ 6.00am, as my body clock hasn’t adjusted yet); luckily managed to fall asleep after 10 mins, but woke up at 6.00am again. Met Damian, who was standing with Dave, and Stephen Brne, whom I was standing with. Awesome day, track was done really well. Met the groundsman and we were assured that it would be hot and sunny—as you can see from the blue skies in the photos, it was a HOT day for sure!

Monash Tigers clubrooms


Melbourne Exchange DiaryFri 06/02: after an early start, arrived in Melbourne around 10.00am local time, where I was met by Richard Patterson (Cricket Victoria Umpire Manager) & David Henderson (on exchange from Canterbury). Went to Cricket Victoria offices where we were given gear (2 x on-field shirts, 1 x off-field shirt, cap, umpiring hat), then we discussed the playing conditions for the Bartercard Men’s Premier First XI matches we were to be officiating. These were sent to us prior to our departure from NZ, which was great as we could read through it and only ask questions about things we weren’t certain about. During the briefing it was made very clear that no poor behaviour from players should be tolerated and that we should code them if needed.

Ropes or cones were to be placed on the boundary, without any exception. Over rates were to be monitored at all times as the teams were to be penalised for slow over rates (it is measured at 3.75 mins per overs). Before I left NZ, I asked Richard about umpires’ equipment—it was great to hear the clubs keep at least 3 sets of stumps, as well as bails and a rubber mallet in the umpires’ dressing room, together with a box of spare balls!!! The groundsman normally makes the holes for the stumps (in the right place). It was wonderful to hear that we don’t have to cart everything short of the kitchen sink with us!

Richard also logged on to the online booking system that he is using in order to schedule the umpires for the upcoming games, as well as where we would have to log on to complete the match report at the end of the game. Appointments are normally sorted a couple of weeks in advance. Interesting method is where he keeps an algorithm about which umpires have stood together during the season, and which clubs were they umpiring. That helps heaps to give everyone a chance to see each club at least once during the round-robin periods.

One of the more significant differences in the playing conditions is the fact that there are 3 equal periods of playing time (2 hours each—drinks could then either be on the hour, or in extreme conditions, every 40 mins—that made so much more sense!) and then they had 2 x 30 min breaks (lunch and tea). Perhaps something we could take on board here in Auckland?

After that we were in for a great surprise—off to the MCG for lunch! There is a cafeteria where anyone off the street can walk in and buy lunch and enjoy it at one of the many tables, either inside the building, or at the back, near the nets where the players would normally warm up.

Back at the CV offices we had an interview with Sarah Carpinteri, otherwise known as “Skippy”, and an article was published in the CV newsletter (making history in CV as I am first ever female to umpire a Men’s Bartercard Premier Cricket First XI match—Monash Tigers vs Greenvale Kangaroos at Central Reserve North).

Thereafter we went over to our accommodation at the Mantra on Jolimont, which is literally only around the corner from CV’s offices, before we headed into the city for dinner.

Sat 07/02: woke up at 4.00am (which is NZ 6.00am, as my body clock hasn’t adjusted yet); luckily managed to fall asleep after 10 mins, but woke up at 6.00am again. Met Damian, who was standing with Dave, and Stephen Brne, whom I was standing with. Awesome day, track was done really well. Met the groundsman and we were assured that it would be hot and sunny—as you can see from the blue skies in the photos, it was a HOT day for sure!

Monash Tigers won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted 256 in their first innings, declared and left the Greenvale Kangaroos with 6 overs to bat late in the afternoon. The Kangaroos lost their first wicket on the 2nd last ball of the day—skipper Alan Wise, who also plays for Victoria, bowled a screamer right into the batsman’s pads and trapped him plumb in front of his stumps. They will resume their innings at 1/30 next Sunday.

At the start of the match Richard Patterson, CV Umpire Manager, had his video recorder all setup and recorded about an hour of on-field time. He supplied me with a memory stick with my on-field performance on there, and we discussed any possible changes in my umpiring style. Watch this space …

After the game we stopped at a pub on Melbourne’s Southbank in the city for a quick bite before I got dropped off back to my hotel. A most satisfying day.

Sun 08/02: Woke up at 4.00am again, and fell asleep after another 10 mins, thankfully. Woke up at 7.00am, got ready and went down for breakfast at 8.00am. Walked into the city and met up with an ex-Hamilton umpire, Glenn Schache and his family. They showed me around the city centre, where many interesting sights awaited us, then we had a light lunch before some more walking around. Sat down for a cold beer just before 3.00pm, after which they left and I then got on the free city tram and went halfway around the city centre until I got to the stop closest to the old Melbourne Gaol (Jail), where the famous Ned Kelly was kept locked up and subsequently hanged for the crimes he and his gang had committed. Also went to the original police charge house next to the gaol, where we were

“arrested, processed & thrown into a cell”—the light was switched off and the door locked behind us. A few girls were very worried, but we were luckily in only for about 5 mins. Then we were shown around the rest of the cells. In the end we had our photo taken and let out. I got on the tram and travelled the other half around the city to the stop closest to my accommodation, then walked the last 10 mins. Early to bed as I had to be up early the next day for the start of Country Cricket Week.

Mon 09/02: awake at 4.00am again—man, my internal clock works like a charm! Asleep fairly quickly again, then up at 6.30am, b/fast at 7.30am and off to the ground at 8.30am. We were being picked up by our respective partners (I stood with Ken Hobbs). Upon arrival we initially had curious looks, seeing a female umpire was something completely new to these guys. It only took them a few overs to totally forget I’m a “chick” and they got on with the game. We umpired round 1 of the Provincial group; the teams were Traralgon vs Geelong at Camberwell ground. Geelong won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Results: Geelong CA 9/224 (S Hall 110; G Talarico 36) def by Traralgon & District CA 7/225cc (G Munro 101; M Cowling 54 L Kentish 4/33 incl hat-trick).

Camberwell Sports Ground


After the game Ken dropped me back at my hotel, so went straight to the pool to cool off as it was a scorcher! Grabbed dinner on the run in the city and just relaxed for the rest of the evening.

Tues 10/02: by now my morning routine has settled in—awake at 4.00am, fall asleep after 5–10 mins, awake at 6.30am then up and out to breakfast. Stood with Ken again, in round 2 of the Provincial round, where we had Geelong again, this time against South-West. Geelong won the toss and elected to bat this time.

Results: South West CA 93 (B Spencer 4/16) def by Geelong CA 8/275cc (C Bambury 111*; J Hicks 41; L Kentish 37) and 6/126.

The ground was magnificent—the groundsman (or curator, as they are more commonly referred to here in Aus) had won the award for best curator of the year, and you could see why.

Another sweltering day, and if it wasn’t enough, there were these little bugs called iron beetles flying around, being in our faces for most of the day. With no known enemy they are a real pest! Great game, wickets tumbling and gone the full 100 overs for the day. Back at the hotel another dip in the pool ensured we cooled off sufficiently.

Wed 11/02: same morning routine (humans = creatures of habit for sure). Today I got picked up by Trevor Finlayson, the Chairman of CV Umpires Association—he is a very young 71 years old and still loving his umpiring!

This time we had a Division 3, round 3 match, between Yarra Valley team and Shepparton. Shepparton won the toss and elected to field. The Yarra Valley team had 4 x over-40 players in, as well as 2 under-age players (18-year-old keeper & 15-year-old bowler, who managed to send the ball screaming down the pitch). We had to monitor the number of overs he could bowl, and the keeper had to wear a helmet standing up to the stumps.

Result: Shepparton 9/317 (B Scott 109; D Coombs 68; N Breslin 45; B Reece 30) def Yarra Valley CA 6/135cc

Trevor suggested we stop at a pub called Cricketers Arms for a quick bite before he would drop me home. It took us ages to get through the traffic, and had to drive down narrow little backstreets, just to finally get there and the pub is closed on a Wed! We were both stunned to hear of a pub, within a few hundred meters of the MCG that is closed on a Wed—totally unheard of. In the end we had a couple of refreshments at the restaurant at the Mantra hotel, then Trevor left.

Thurs 12/02: as per usual, awake early but finally out the door by 9.00am. Richard picked me up and drove me to a suburb called Bundoora, where there is a hat-box factory. These boxes are perfect for keeping a hat safe and in shape while traveling—$80 later and a big smile on my face I was the proud owner of a Fedora hat box!

We drove back via a different route just so that I could see a different area of Melbourne. Back at CV offices we caught up with Daryl Cox, then wandered over to the MCG for lunch. During lunch I was introduced to staff from Cricket Australia. Seems my reputation was running ahead of me as they had by now heard of me and they were all very pleased as well as supportive of the new milestone in CV.

Went into the city and got a bite to eat while taking in the many sights and people that make up the multicultural hub that Melbourne is. Also did my first shopping—shirts & caps for my sons (as per photos they’ve sent me, so that was easy—they know their mum isn’t really a shopper).

At 6.00pm we headed off to an Irish bar/restaurant called P.J. O’Brien’s in the Southbank precinct for dinner. Met up with Richard, some of our colleagues from the previous few days, as well as a few extra umpires from CV umpires’ association. An enjoyable evening was had by all, and a little after 9.00pm “time” was called and we all dispersed back to our own places.

Fri 13/02: for some, Friday the 13th is usually an unlucky number, but for Dave and I it was a lucky day—we were invited as part of the VCAUSA umpire and scorer members group, who fielded two tables at this year’s Melbourne University Cricket Club pre World Cup business breakfast which was held at the RACV Club in Melbourne. We were joined by Cricket Victoria umpire managers Richard Patterson and Daryl Cox together with us 2 Kiwi exchange umpires, myself and David Henderson (Christchurch). In excess of 350 people attended the breakfast and all were thoroughly entertained by the master of ceremonies Ron Steiner and keynote speakers James Sutherland (CEO, Cricket Australia), Pat Howard (High Performance Manager, Cricket Australia) and special guest David “Bumble” Lloyd who entertained the audience in his typically humorous manner. Not only were we invited to the annual University Cricket Club Breakfast, but we also were introduced by name to all attendees and then to top it off, we met David Lloyd (better known as Bumble to those in cricketing circles). Got our photos taken with him by Dorothy Bugg (scorer for University club)—she knows just about everyone in cricket circles, and believe it or not, no one says no to her.

Sat, 14/02: Dave and I were very lucky to have been given tickets to the opening match of the CWC15 at the MCG, where we were part of the 84,366 people in attendance. Not a bad view—we could even double as “3rd umpires” for any appeals at the North end of the field.

With Trevor Finlayson at Harry Trott Oval


After the game Ken dropped me back at my hotel, so went straight to the pool to cool off as it was a scorcher! Grabbed dinner on the run in the city and just relaxed for the rest of the evening.

Tues 10/02: by now my morning routine has settled in—awake at 4.00am, fall asleep after 5–10 mins, awake at 6.30am then up and out to breakfast. Stood with Ken again, in round 2 of the Provincial round, where we had Geelong again, this time against South-West. Geelong won the toss and elected to bat this time.

Results: South West CA 93 (B Spencer 4/16) def by Geelong CA 8/275cc (C Bambury 111*; J Hicks 41; L Kentish 37) and 6/126.

The ground was magnificent—the groundsman (or curator, as they are more commonly referred to here in Aus) had won the award for best curator of the year, and you could see why.

Another sweltering day, and if it wasn’t enough, there were these little bugs called iron beetles flying around, being in our faces for most of the day. With no known enemy they are a real pest! Great game, wickets tumbling and gone the full 100 overs for the day. Back at the hotel another dip in the pool ensured we cooled off sufficiently.

Wed 11/02: same morning routine (humans = creatures of habit for sure). Today I got picked up by Trevor Finlayson, the Chairman of CV Umpires Association—he is a very young 71 years old and still loving his umpiring!

This time we had a Division 3, round 3 match, between Yarra Valley team and Shepparton. Shepparton won the toss and elected to field. The Yarra Valley team had 4 x over-40 players in, as well as 2 under-age players (18-year-old keeper & 15-year-old bowler, who managed to send the ball screaming down the pitch). We had to monitor the number of overs he could bowl, and the keeper had to wear a helmet standing up to the stumps.

Result: Shepparton 9/317 (B Scott 109; D Coombs 68; N Breslin 45; B Reece 30) def Yarra Valley CA 6/135cc

Trevor suggested we stop at a pub called Cricketers Arms for a quick bite before he would drop me home. It took us ages to get through the traffic, and had to drive down narrow little backstreets, just to finally get there and the pub is closed on a Wed! We were both stunned to hear of a pub, within a few hundred meters of the MCG that is closed on a Wed—totally unheard of. In the end we had a couple of refreshments at the restaurant at the Mantra hotel, then Trevor left.

Thurs 12/02: as per usual, awake early but finally out the door by 9.00am. Richard picked me up and drove me to a suburb called Bundoora, where there is a hat-box factory. These boxes are perfect for keeping a hat safe and in shape while traveling—$80 later and a big smile on my face I was the proud owner of a Fedora hat box!

We drove back via a different route just so that I could see a different area of Melbourne. Back at CV offices we caught up with Daryl Cox, then wandered over to the MCG for lunch. During lunch I was introduced to staff from Cricket Australia. Seems my reputation was running ahead of me as they had by now heard of me and they were all very pleased as well as supportive of the new milestone in CV.

Went into the city and got a bite to eat while taking in the many sights and people that make up the multicultural hub that Melbourne is. Also did my first shopping—shirts & caps for my sons (as per photos they’ve sent me, so that was easy—they know their mum isn’t really a shopper).

At 6.00pm we headed off to an Irish bar/restaurant called P.J. O’Brien’s in the Southbank precinct for dinner. Met up with Richard, some of our colleagues from the previous few days, as well as a few extra umpires from CV umpires’ association. An enjoyable evening was had by all, and a little after 9.00pm “time” was called and we all dispersed back to our own places.

Fri 13/02: for some, Friday the 13th is usually an unlucky number, but for Dave and I it was a lucky day—we were invited as part of the VCAUSA umpire and scorer members group, who fielded two tables at this year’s Melbourne University Cricket Club pre World Cup business breakfast which was held at the RACV Club in Melbourne. We were joined by Cricket Victoria umpire managers Richard Patterson and Daryl Cox together with us 2 Kiwi exchange umpires, myself and David Henderson (Christchurch). In excess of 350 people attended the breakfast and all were thoroughly entertained by the master of ceremonies Ron Steiner and keynote speakers James Sutherland (CEO, Cricket Australia), Pat Howard (High Performance Manager, Cricket Australia) and special guest David “Bumble” Lloyd who entertained the audience in his typically humorous manner. Not only were we invited to the annual University Cricket Club Breakfast, but we also were introduced by name to all attendees and then to top it off, we met David Lloyd (better known as Bumble to those in cricketing circles). Got our photos taken with him by Dorothy Bugg (scorer for University club)—she knows just about everyone in cricket circles, and believe it or not, no one says no to her.

Sat, 14/02: Dave and I were very lucky to have been given tickets to the opening match of the CWC15 at the MCG, where we were part of the 84,366 people in attendance. Not a bad view—we could even double as “3rd umpires” for any appeals at the North end of the field.

With assorted dignitaries at the MUCC breakfast

An evening at PJ O’Briens


Sun, 15/02: Day 2 of the 2-day match. There had been a heavy downpour of rain on Friday, so a good thing there was no cricket on Saturday as the ground would have been too wet. Even arriving on Sunday it was still so wet that we had to put down rubber matting in order for the bowlers to have a decent run-up, and the edge of the block had to get 4 pieces of rubber matting in order to prevent fielders from slipping (and us umpires from slipping whilst moving into position). Amazing how effective this was, as it meant the game could continue without delay. These are made of recycled rubber and it would most certainly be a great advantage to cricket in NZ where we can easily have all 4 seasons in 1 day.

At the end of the day I was asked about the standard of cricket in Melbourne compared to Auckland—it is not much different from ours here in Auckland as the teams here are very competitive as well. These are the teams where the Auckland Aces (First Class team) is picked from.

This exchange was most certainly one of the highlights of my cricketing career so far—the staff and everyone in Melbourne, not just at Cricket Victoria, but all the clubs where I have officiated had made me feel extremely welcome and very appreciative of the job we are doing.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cricket Victoria, and in particular Richard Patterson, Daryl Cox, Stephen Brne, Trevor Finlayson, Ken Hobbs and Gerry Schembri, who made it a very memorable trip. With the playing conditions in hand, and the right gear, it was never easier. If anyone of you ever have the opportunity to travel to NZ in the future, feel free to let me know and I will arrange with our appointments officer for you to stand in our games here in Auckland.

Last but not least, thanks to the Auckland Cricket Umpires & Scorers Associations (ACUSA) and the Executive Committee for the opportunity.

Diana Venter

Auckland Exchange – NZ National Club Championship Easter 2015I was pretty excited to be going to Auckland to umpire in the NZ National Club Championships. My wife Lorraine and I were picked up on Easter Monday at the airport by Auckland Cricket’s Adrian West. Adrian and Doug Cowie, Auckland Cricket Administrator, both looked after all the umpires the whole week. Umpires from all over NZ were in attendance and we all seemed to get along well. I made a point of not talking about the Cricket World Cup for fear of starting a blue. However, the locals seemed to be happy with their effort of making the final.

Cornwall Cricket Club was hosting the championships and participating clubs and umpires were able to obtain accommodation within walking distance of the venue. Cornwall have three ovals which include a hard wicket and turf wicket on each oval. In what is apparently not unusual in NZ the ovals overlap. Batsmen on the middle oval were within four metres of a fielder from oval one and oval three. A potentially dangerous situation and of course the only person to get hit all week was me!

Morning umpire meetings post breakfast included feedback sessions and prospective issues for the day. Usually that included a discussion about the changeable weather. We were fortunate to only lose four overs to the weather for the whole tournament. Of the six competing clubs most took the event very seriously. But one in particular considered it the ‘end of season trip’ and were well known to get back to their motel around the 5.00am mark. Naturally their on-field performances were considerably diminished. Of course they still managed to blame poor umpiring for their poor performances. This only reinforced the well-known theory that cricketers are the same all over the world. Host club Cornwall CC were successful in winning the event and to be honest were clearly the team to beat from day one.

Lorraine and I had a wonderful week in beautiful Auckland and can only encourage anyone who is offered the opportunity to participate in the exchange to do so.

The MCG … and some off-field sledging


Auckland Exchange – NZ National Club Championship Easter 2015I was pretty excited to be going to Auckland to umpire in the NZ National Club Championships. My wife Lorraine and I were picked up on Easter Monday at the airport by Auckland Cricket’s Adrian West. Adrian and Doug Cowie, Auckland Cricket Administrator, both looked after all the umpires the whole week. Umpires from all over NZ were in attendance and we all seemed to get along well. I made a point of not talking about the Cricket World Cup for fear of starting a blue. However, the locals seemed to be happy with their effort of making the final.

Cornwall Cricket Club was hosting the championships and participating clubs and umpires were able to obtain accommodation within walking distance of the venue. Cornwall have three ovals which include a hard wicket and turf wicket on each oval. In what is apparently not unusual in NZ the ovals overlap. Batsmen on the middle oval were within four metres of a fielder from oval one and oval three. A potentially dangerous situation and of course the only person to get hit all week was me!

Morning umpire meetings post breakfast included feedback sessions and prospective issues for the day. Usually that included a discussion about the changeable weather. We were fortunate to only lose four overs to the weather for the whole tournament. Of the six competing clubs most took the event very seriously. But one in particular considered it the ‘end of season trip’ and were well known to get back to their motel around the 5.00am mark. Naturally their on-field performances were considerably diminished. Of course they still managed to blame poor umpiring for their poor performances. This only reinforced the well-known theory that cricketers are the same all over the world. Host club Cornwall CC were successful in winning the event and to be honest were clearly the team to beat from day one.

Lorraine and I had a wonderful week in beautiful Auckland and can only encourage anyone who is offered the opportunity to participate in the exchange to do so.

Ron Birch

Overlapping grounds … and the umpiring group


Climbing The Ladder

Under 19 Carnival 2015, AdelaideNaturally I was very excited and thrilled to be offered the opportunity to represent Cricket Victoria and the Victorian Umpires and Scorers’ Association at the national Under 19 male championship in Adelaide. I managed to negotiate time off with both my bosses and started to get myself prepared.

I flew to Adelaide on Sunday 11 January expecting to experience conditions similar to those I have encounted at the Under 17s tournament last year. I’d stocked up on hydralyte and was ready to keep my hydration levels up to deal with the heat. I walked out of the airport and it was raining so I needed to change my plan and refresh my knowledge of the wet weather provisions. I caught a taxi to the hotel, dropped my bags and headed to the Adelaide Oval for the pre-tournament meeting chaired by Bob Parry. It was here that I met the other umpires selected for the tournament:

• David Taylor, New South Wales

• Simon Lightbody, New South Wales

• Ben Trelor, New South Wales

• Luke Uthenwoldt, South Australia

• James Mitchell, Tasmania

• James Hewitt , WA

• Nathan Johnstone, WA

I’d umpired with David and two Jameses before so it was good to see some familiar faces. At this meeting we discussed the playing conditions, sought some clarifications and discussed preparations for dealing with the wet weather.

Day 1 was a one day match and I was paired with James Hewitt for Tasmania v NSW. It was a 15 minute drive out to Glandore Oval which gave us a chance to talk through the playing conditions and signalling. Glandore Oval is home for Adelaide Cricket Club but the ground itself was well below the standard of our Premier grounds in Melbourne. The pitch looked OK so it was no surprise when Tasmania won the toss and batted. They were quickly regretting that decision as they only managed 93. Luke Bartier, who bowls medium and swings it both ways, was too good for them and took 4/8. NSW chased the total down easily 4 down in 19 overs and day 1 was done and dusted nice and early.

Day 2 I was paired with my room mate, Luke Uthenwoldt, to umpire NSW and NT in another one day match. We arrived at Glandore Oval to find the pitch still under covers after overnight and morning rain. An inspection of the outfield and a discussion with the curator convinced us that we would be able to start just half an hour late so we wouldn’t lose any overs. We conveyed this message to the captains and encouraged them to start warming up before we could get the pitch uncovered. Once we could see the pitch we tossed and NSW won it and decided to bat. NSW batted really well and built a big score of 7/266 around their opener Ohrynowsky scoring 98. This always seemed it would be too much for NT and so it proved as they struggled to 134 in 40 overs. The last pair managed to put on 22 to deny NSW an extra bonus point by just one run.

On the Wednesday we had a professional development session with Bob Parry. Prior to the tournament we had all completed a personality assessment and this was run through in terms of how our attributes related to umpiring. I think some guys walked away thinking they should never set foot on a ground again. We then went through the last hour rules and prepared for the upcoming two day games. During the session Nathan Johnstone went down ill and Craig Thomas was called and put on standby in case Nathan didn’t recover in time.


Round 3 was the start of the two matches. I was paired with Nathan but he had been rushed to hospital the night before and so I took the field with Craig Thomas after quickly running him through all the playing conditions. WA won the toss and batted on a pitch at Scotch College that offered plenty of turn. They managed to bat most of the day for 170. ACT/NSW Country started the chase reasonably but their middle order failed to fire and they came up 40 runs short. WA then attacked and tried to set up an outright. They amassed 2/176 with Carder getting 96 leaving 24 overs plus the last hour and 215 or 10 wickets needed for an outright result. ACT/NSW Country came out hard and it was clear they were chasing the victory. A couple of good stands swung the match their way and in the end the passed the target 5 down with 3 minutes still on the clock to claim the reverse outright.

Saturday was another rest day and most of us headed down to Glenelg for lunch. It wasn’t really beach weather but it was still a worthwhile trip.

Round 4 I was back at Glandore, this time with David Taylor for Victoria versus South Australia. Victoria won the toss and posted a fairly disappointing 180 on a good pitch. South Australia’s attack was very disciplined and as a result consistently took wickets. Guy Walker was the stand out bat for Victoria with 72 and he then started charging in with the ball. He produced an outstanding spell to claim 6/31 and ensure first innings points as SA were dismissed for 104. Another outright was on the cards. Victoria batted conservatively to get 4/192 and put SA back in needing 270 at around 5 an over. The game petered out with neither team able to get enough ascendancy to force the result.

Round 5 I was off to Parkinson Oval. This is the home of Kensington Cricket Club and is a really picturesque venue. It also has honour boards with the Don’s name on them. Simon Lightbody joined me for the South Australia v Queensland fixture.

South Australia batted for all of day one to be all out for 208 with five overs remaining. No more wickets fell that night but the first session of day 2 was a different story. Things went crazy and before we knew it Queensland were out for 67 and forced to follow on. It was 1 for 0 in the 2nd innings before finally things settled down and the next pair put on 154. We were playing out time until we were allowed to call it when Bob Parry came out of the pavilion and waved us in—we had the all clear to finish early.

That night we were back at the Adelaide Oval again for the presentations. With the team of the tournament almost assured of representing Australia U19 there were some nervous boys in the room.

Thank you to Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria for providing me with this opportunity. It was wonderful to have two weeks where I could focus on cricket, set goals and seek improvements day by day. The tournament was well supported from an umpiring perspective with representatives of the Umpire High Performance Panel watching all matches. This resulted in me getting some fantastic feedback and I returned to Premier Cricket a better umpire as a result.

David Shepard

Season 2014/15 – Pathway to the National Umpiring PanelI will never forget our first address from Richard Patterson at the commencement of season 2014/15. The address surrounded the number of opportunities the umpiring group would receive due to the record amount of cricket being played this season. It meant opportunities for all umpires on the Cricket Victoria panel.

That night, as soon as I got home, I wrote down some notes on what this meant for me and how I was going to take advantage of these opportunities. Below is an extract:


Primary Goal Obtain A Position On The NUP

Process Goals

Fitness/HealthLaws/Playing

ConditionsTechnique Preparation

Personal training Weights/gym/run

Massages Food diary

Winter Classes Tom Smith

Laws Playing Conditions

notes updated

Assimilation – (Stance/movement)

Practice matches Video review

Feedback

Meeting with John Ward & Geoff Joshua

Playing condition notes Packing

Diet/hydration Self-assessments Match reviews

Game plans

Improvement in these four pillars is the key to ensure I am ready for the opportunities that are presented. I must be ready for each opportunity:

• A year of consistency

• Need to maintain my position

• Be available for every appointment

• Seek feedback – continual improvement

Leading up to this season, my pathway with Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia was clearly defined. I had attended the national U/17 championships, a Cricket Victoria appointment. This was the first time I was observed by Cricket Australia’s Umpire High Performance Panel (UHPP). Later that season, I was included on Victoria’s State Panel, which included appointments in Futures League matches, Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and WT20 matches. This provided excellent exposure to use of cameras/video and post-match reviews with captains and match referees.

The following season, I was appointed to the national U/19 championships, my first Cricket Australia appointment. Umpires are under significant scrutiny at this tournament. There is further exposure to the UHPP, training and development as well as match referees and post-match conferences. This tournament is seen as a major stepping stone to the Emerging Umpires Panel (EUP) and National Umpires Panel (NUP).

A couple of weeks after our address from Richard Patterson, I received a phone call from the Cricket Australia Umpires Manager, Sean Easey. Sean informed me that I had been included on the EUP this season with Tony Wilds from New South Wales. This is the next step in the identified pathway. This phone call, coupled with Patto’s address, reiterated the importance of the upcoming season. Preparation was the key.

Benjamin Franklin once said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

During the pre-season, I worked on my process goals every day. I ensured I was doing something each day that contributed to my goals, whether it was reading laws or playing conditions, fitness or technique training. I was committed to making the most of my opportunities.


In September, I was informed that my pathway was continuing with appointments to List A matches during the Matador Cup. I was ready. My preparation was intense and I was confident of good performances. Furthermore, I was appointed with John Ward and Geoff Joshua, which made me feel comfortable. It is fantastic to enjoy these experiences with people who have helped you along the journey.

As part of my development in this tournament, I sat in the box and observed the 3rd umpire. This was a fantastic experience and the exposure I had to this process was invaluable.

In November, Tony and I as part of the EUP were appointed to women’s international matches in Hurstville and Bowral. It was an opportunity to learn officiating in an international environment. The preparation of the Cricket Australia staff, coaches and players is a lot more professional. This gave both Tony and me an insight as to what would be required at the next level and provided further development on preparation.

The next phase of the pathway was performing the role of 4th umpire in the Big Bash League (BBL). This is a great opportunity for up and coming umpires to be involved in the BBL, as well as working with the NUP officials. It exposes you to NUP members and provides an opportunity to learn about their preparation and communication during the match. This provides invaluable experience and opportunities for development and familiarity with NUP processes. This opportunity is provided to State Panel members.

In late January, I received a phone call from Sean confirming my next stage of development. I was appointed to the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria at Wagga Wagga. My partner for this match was the highly regarded Mick Martell from Western Australia and the match referee, Steve Bernard, a former First Class player, coach, administrator, selector and manager of the Australian cricket team. My preparation consisted of the following:

• speaking with Geoff, John, Shawn and Ash regarding expectations and experiences

• meeting with Richard to learn from his experiences

• thorough knowledge of the playing conditions

• training sessions with both teams to assist familiarity

• familiarisation of the venue

• meeting stakeholders including ground staff and match managers

Due to my preparation and participation in the pathway provided by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia, I was ready for this appointment.

At the conclusion of the season, I received a phone call that I have been striving for during the past six seasons. I was informed by Sean that Cricket Australia was offering me a position on the NUP. It was a phone call I hope all aspiring umpires have the opportunity of receiving.

Throughout this process, the umpiring pathway for me has been clear and concise. Richard, Bob and Daryl have provided the necessary advice and guidance on the process and what I can expect. This has greatly assisted me in achieving my objectives. Cricket Australia, through Sean, has also defined a clear path which I have described above. This path has been designed to give umpires the greatest opportunity in reaching their potential. In my case, it was this pathway, coupled with advice and guidance from varied sources, that prepared me for my appointments this season.

If I can give one piece of advice about the pathway, it is to be patient and be prepared. There are a lot of people around Australia involved in the umpiring pathway that are all just as eager and determined as you. It is those with patience that will succeed. Your preparation will also play a large part in your performance. You can never have enough preparation.

I hope this provides a small insight into the pathway provided by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia. If you want further details regarding the pathway by all means contact me to discuss.

Phil Gillespie


Congratulations

The congratulations of the VCAUSA are extended to:

• Phillip Gillespie on winning the Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpire of the Year Award

• Gaurav Bawa on winning the Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpire of the Year Award

• Nicholas Ferns on winning the Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpire of the Year Award

• Tony Medina on winning the Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpire of the Year Award

• Graeme Lloyd on receiving Cricket Victoria’s Umpiring Service Recognition Award

• Bill Sheahan on receiving Cricket Victoria’s Umpiring Service Recognition Award for officiating in 400 Cricket Victoria First XI matches

• Mike Walsh for officiating in 600 Cricket Victoria First XI matches

• Joanne Radley for officiating in 400 Cricket Victoria First XI matches

• Billy Lincoln for officiating in 300 Cricket Victoria First XI matches

• John Ward on officiating at Test and ODI levels

• Phillip Gillespie on debut at Sheffield Shield level

• Janet Howard for officiating in 700 Cricket Victoria matches

• Shaun Rodgers for officiating in 550 Cricket Victoria matches, including 500 in First XI

• Shane Herbert for officiating in 500 Cricket Victoria matches

• Jim Hamilton and Billy Lincoln for officiating in 450 Cricket Victoria matches

• Karl Hieser, Lindsay Howard, Joanne Radley, Michael Symons and Russell Turner for officiating in 400 Cricket Victoria matches

• Geoff Joshua and John Ward for officiating in 350 Cricket Victoria matches

• Chris Allan and David Missen for officiating in 300 Cricket Victoria matches

• Steven Davis, Colin Hall, Damian Herft and Mark Hanton for officiating in 250 Cricket Victoria matches

• Alan Britton, Glenn Davey, Gary Schickerling, Gordon Jones, Laurie Stevens and George Vajda for officiating in 200 Cricket Victoria matches

• Russell Hubbard, Dale Ireland, Samy Muthugounder and Gerry Schembri for officiating in 150 Cricket Victoria matches

• Ron Birch, Matt Cervetto, Luke Edwards, Frank Fabris, Phillip Gillespie, Richard Harrison, Courtney Lai, Alan McCarthy, Wayne Ross and Alastair Thomas for officiating in 100 Cricket Victoria matches

• Cricket Victoria 200 Club new members, inducted at the 200 Club Dinner in January 2015: Chris Allan, Ashley Barrow, Peter Dickson, Aaron Finch, Mark Hanton, Damian Herft, Simon Hill, James Miller, Peter Siddle, Sam Taylor and Luke Walker

• First XI debutant umpires Gaurav Bawa, Adam Hawking, Russell Hubbard, Chris James, Dean Jones, Rodney Kerrison, Alan McCarthy, Samy Muthugounder, Scott Olufson, John Walker and James Watson

• Ian Holland (Ringwood CC) on winning the Jack Ryder Medal

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

• Jake Hancock (Carlton CC); Alex Bychov (St Kilda CC); and Calum Basey (Monash Tigers CC), the respective winners of the 2nd XI, 3rd XI and 4th XI Player of the Season awards

• Kate Henderson (Brighton District CC) on winning the Sue Woolcock Award for Women’s 2nd XI Player of the Season

• Ian Holland (Ringwood CC) on winning the John Scholes Medal for the Player of the Premier 1st XI Final


• Chris Weeks (Monash Tigers CC) on winning the Player of the Premier 2nd XI Final

• Henry Hall (St Kilda CC) on winning the Player of the Premier 3rd XI Final

• Michael Brearley (Ringwood CC) on winning the Player of the Premier 4th XI Final

• Cassandra Brock (Box Hill CC) on winning the Premier Women’s Firsts Player of the Final

• Molly Strano (Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC) on winning the Premier Women’s Firsts T20 Player of the Final

• Rebekah Morris (Coburg CC) on winning the Premier Women’s Seconds Player of the Final

• Rebekah Morris (Coburg CC) on winning the Premier Women’s Seconds T20 Player of the Final

• Scott Olufson and Ron Birch on being selected for the New Zealand Umpire Exchange program

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

• The 1st XI Final umpires: Ashley Barrow and Shawn Craig (Reserve: Phillip Gillespie)

• The 2nd XI Final umpires: Gaurav Bawa and Neil Schlittler (Reserve: George Biagioni)

• The 3rd XI Final umpires: Nicholas Ferns and Jason Whalley (Reserve: Luke Edwards)

• The 4th XI Final umpires: Tony Medina and Matthew Robertson (Reserve: Jamie Wyatt)

• The Essteele Cup (VWCA Premier 1st XI) Final umpires: Chris James and Alan McCarthy (Reserve Malcom Gunn)

• The Essteele Cup (VCWA Premier 2nd XI) Final umpires: Richard Harrison and Tim Wendelken (Reserve David Meagher)

• The Premier Women’s Firsts T20 Fina l umpires: Gordon Jones and Ange Sammartino (Reserve Alan Jones)

• The Premier Women’s Seconds T20 Final umpires: Richard Harrison and Ken Hobbs (Reserve Alan Jones)

• The Premier Men’s First XI One Day Final umpires: Phillip Gillespie and Daryl Brigham (Reserve Ron Birch)

• The Premier Men’s Second XI One Day Final umpires: Gaurav Bawa and Dean Jones (Reserve Chris James)

• The Premier Men’s Third XI One Day Final umpires: Nicholas Ferns and Jason Whalley (Reserve Luke Edwards)

• The Premier Men’s Fourth XI One Day Final umpires: Tony Medina and Jamie Wyatt (Reserve Mohan Nair)

Women’s Premiers

• Box Hill CC on winning the Women’s 1st XI Premiership

• Coburg CC on winning the Women’s 2nd XI Premiership

• Essendon Maribyrnong Park LCC on winning the Women’s 1st XI T20 Premiership

• Coburg CC on winning the Women’s 2nd XI T20 Premiership

• The Essendon Maribyrnong Park LCC on winning the Women’s Premier Spirit of Cricket Award

Men’s Premiers

• The Ringwood CC for winning the 1st XI pennant

• The Monash Tigers CC for winning the 2nd XI pennant

• The St Kilda CC for winning the 3rd XI pennant

• The Ringwood CC for winning the 4th XI pennant

• The Carlton 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

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

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


Members’ MilestonesCongratulations are extended to scorers and umpires who reached the following milestones during season 2014–15. Certificates are traditionally presented by the Association for 100 Cricket Victoria games (including Senior matches) and all further multiples of 50. (NOTE: some of the milestones listed below were actually achieved in 2013–14; they are included here because they were not acknowledged in last year’s Annual Report.)

700 Cricket Victoria GamesJanet Howard

550 Cricket Victoria GamesShaun Rodgers

500 Cricket Victoria GamesShane Herbert

450 Cricket Victoria GamesJim Hamilton Billy Lincoln

400 Cricket Victoria GamesKarl Hieser Lindsay Howard

Joanne Radley Michael Symons

Russell Turner

350 Cricket Victoria GamesGeoff Joshua John Ward

300 Cricket Victoria GamesChris Allan David Missen

250 Cricket Victoria GamesSteven Davis Colin Hall

Damian Herft Mark Hanton

200 Cricket Victoria GamesAlan Britton Glenn Davey

Gordon Jones Gary Schickerling

Laurie Stevens George Valda

150 Cricket Victoria GamesRussell Hubbard Dale Ireland

Samy Muthugounder Gerry Schembri

100 Cricket Victoria GamesRon Birch Matt Cervetto

Luke Edwards Frank Fabris

Phil Gillespie Richard Harrison

Courtney Lai Alan McCarthy

Wayne Ross Alastair Thomas

50 Cricket Victoria GamesMeaghan King Nick Ferns

Kem Joshi Rod Kerrison

Matthew Rogers Sahan Weerasekera

1st XI MilestonesMike Walsh (600) Shaun Rodgers (500)

Joanne Radley (400) Bill Sheahan (400)

Billy Lincoln (300) Chris Allan (200)

Mark Hanton (200) Damian Herft (200)

Brad Davies (100) Steven Davis (100)

Ron Birch (50) Matt Cervetto (50)

Shawn Craig (50) Phil Gillespie (50)


Vale – Ray IsherwoodRay Isherwood, 20/1/1938 – 24/9/2014

Ray was a highly respected member of the Cricket Victoria umpires panel, and was an active and highly regarded member of the VCA Umpires and Scorers’ Association from the time he joined the umpires panel and the VCAUSA in September 1962. He umpired multiple first class matches including three Tests in the mid-1980s, and was a member of Cricket Victoria’s 200 Club. Ray was on the VCAUSA Committee from 1973–74 until 1983–84, and was President in 1979–80 and 1980–81.

With his wife Margaret and children Michelle, Christine and Michael, Ray was an avid supporter of our social scene, and loved playing in the VCAUSA social cricket team. He was a highly respected VCAUSA member of several Crockett Shield teams, captained the team in 1973 and 1975, performed well with the bat in 1963 making 43 (and he always knew how many runs he had made – he counted them during each innings!), and holds the record of most Crockett Shield team appearances for the VCAUSA. The VCAUSA fielding trophy is named after him. When he attended the Easter 2013 event with VCAUSA and SACUSA members, he reminded me that it was his 50th anniversary of Easter participation.

He became a VCAUSA Life Member in August 1978—a fitting and worthy award for this dedicated Association campaigner. Later in life, Ray would remind me of these facts that he was so proud of: he was born at the Epworth Hospital in Richmond, grew up in Northcote, lived near Bill Lawry, and developed a friendship with Jim Higgs with whom he “did sportsman’s nights”.

He moved to Queensland following his umpiring career in Melbourne, and then later to South Australia where he furthered his other passion, lawn bowls.

He warmly shared his hospitality with many Victorian and South Australian friends, and was proud to have been asked by the SACUSA in early 2014 to be part of a three man selection panel to choose their hall of fame inductees. He wrote at that time: “I look upon this as a great honour for an old adversary.”

On hearing of Ray’s passing, Peter Weddell, Life Member of SACUSA wrote to me:

Thank you for the information on the passing of Ray. He was a highly regarded cricket friend and in his many years in Adelaide we enjoyed catching up and having a chat with him at the many functions we attended. I have a fond memory of his time in the Crockett Shield games and although he is a Victorian umpiring icon in his own right, his passion for those games and events to celebrate them have become one of the strong foundations that have ensured our Easter events have remained. His legacy for us is his name on the Easter Fielding Trophy, but our emotional attachment to him will always be with us.

Warm regards,

Peter

John McDougall OAM and Ashley Klose (who spoke at Rex Whitehead’s Memorial Service) of the Holdfast Bay Bowls and Croquet Club Inc advised the VCAUSA that their Club members were aware that the Memorial Service for Ray would be held within the cricket fraternity in Melbourne. His ashes were scheduled to be distributed at Brighton Bowling Club SA around the same time. However Ray’s son asked if Holdfast Bay Club members would like to host a Remembrance Memorial at the Club at 6.00pm on Wednesday the 8th October 2014, and the Club happily agreed. The proceedings were to be simple, with representatives from Probus Glenelg and Cricket SA scheduled to speak


for a few minutes followed by Club President John Caskey. Club members then respectfully toasted Ray’s life and celebrated Ray’s presence and contribution to the Club. Ray’s son was keen for those who played bowls that day to be there in their Club uniform.

The Memorial Service in Melbourne was conducted in the Morton Pavilion at the St Kilda Cricket Ground, the Junction Oval, and led by Ray’s son Michael. The VCAUSA was well represented, and posted a photograph of proceedings on its website as a fitting tribute to an avid cricket lover, and a great leader and supporter.

The VCAUSA extends its condolences to his family, his friends and associates; and the cricket and bowls communities particularly at Brighton SA and Holdfast Bay SA.

Dan Bomford

Ray Isherwood – a friend since the year Man walked on the moonIt must have been about seven years ago that Ray moved to Adelaide to live, but I first met him in 1969 when he was a member of the VCAUA umpires team that played in the biennial Crockett Shield cricket match that was played on Easter Saturday at Sacred Heart College. When he moved to SA he was warmly welcomed to activities involving our Umpires Association since he was a valued and highly respected colleague whose long involvement with our Easter activities ensured his history was known by many of us.

As a young man, Ray played football and cricket in Melbourne for the Croxton Methodist Club. He was a ruckman/forward in the footy team and must have shown the grit, determination and ability that won him plenty of respect. The football club has only won two premierships in its history and Ray was a player in both. Sadly, both the club and competition are now defunct.

As a batsman/wicketkeeper I have been informed Ray featured in a partnership of 147 with Jack Potter, who was to become one of the great Victorian Sheffield Shield players of the 1960s. I was told Ray’s contribution in holding up an end was significant, even though he did not score a run himself.

On retiring, Ray goal umpired VFA for several years. His partner in many games was Adrian Crawley, who also became a VCA umpire. Ray then joined the VCA umpiring ranks in a career from 1962 to 1988, earning a reputation for his fairness, integrity and good decision making in 287 matches for his Association, including 227 First XI games and six finals at that level. Add 23 Sheffield Shield, four 4-day Internationals, 21 One Day Internationals, nine domestic one-dayers and four other International games, all demonstrating his prowess. These fine achievements included a crowning glory with three Test Match appearances. Ray also umpired the first Day/Night game played on the MCG when England and Australia met. He served on the VCA Umpires Association Committee from 1973 until 1984, including a term as President, and was made a Life Member in 1978. He served during that era with Rex Whitehead—also a VCAUA Past President and Life Member—who recently passed away in Adelaide. Both were past Captains of the VCAUA Crockett Shield teams. It was of special significance that Carole Whitehead attended this Memorial Service to honour their long association and friendship. Ray and Rex umpired many Sheffield Shield games together, along with four day games against visiting International sides.

Ray and his Easter involvement was significant—a big part and an important factor in building a great rapport and friendship base between the VCA and the SACA umpiring fraternities. The fielding trophy for Victoria in our Easter games bears his name. Ray’s determination in seeing his beloved Victoria succeed was a strong motivating factor in his play. In all, he holds the record for the VCAUSA with twelve appearances over his 25 years in the competition. Other wonderful Victorians, in Dan Bomford and Darrell Holt, have managed to play ten matches, which equals the late Fred Godson’s record for SA, whilst Rex played six. Ray and Freddie held a special level of friendship and respect that was apparent when they were together. Ray also enjoyed the company of the late Jack Kierse and Ron Joseph, with their reminiscences remaining one of the endearing memories I hold of our Easter visits.


In the early years of Crockett Shield games, SA dominated the wins, and when Ray first played in 1963, they had won eight out of eleven. During Ray’s era, that gap gradually reduced, not without pain for both States as many games were close and hard fought, with little or no compromise.

Despite Ray holding the highest standards in protecting the spirit of the game, his strong desire to win got the best of him in the 1977 match played at Flinders University. He was batting, and miss-hit a drive that was ballooning back over the bowler’s head. The bowler was running backwards with eyes on the ball and was about to take the catch, when Ray, making his run, called out “hey hey hey” and the bowler spilled the catch. Of all people, John Wilson was fielding near me. He quickly said “he can’t do that” and appealed under the Obstructing the Field law. The umpire had no option but to give him out. Ray never questioned or complained, even in later years when it was raised.

This year he was invited to be part of a panel to select the SACUSA inaugural Hall of Fame members, something for which he was very proud. He said in response: “I look upon this as a great honour from an old adversary.” My memories of Ray will continue to honour a fine man of integrity, quiet of nature, but astute and very good company. He will be fondly remembered by those in our cricket fraternity who have had dealings with him, but of course, he had many friends beyond cricket and I know the lawn bowls community will honour his contribution and mourn his passing.

Peter Weddell

October 2014

Crockett Shield rivals – but friends for lifeRay Isherwood and I met on Easter Saturday, 1967 at the Junction Oval, St Kilda, Melbourne. Ray was the wicketkeeper for the Vics and I was the wicketkeeper for SA. He was a friendly, intelligent opponent who could add a few comments between overs during the game. I followed suit and added a few myself. Ray was passionate about cricket and played his matches with enthusiasm and a desire to win. Good attributes. He was a quietly spoken man with innovative ideas on and off the field and great company over a refreshment after a game. One could see why he was chosen to be on the panel for the Hall of Fame selections.

The SA team absolutely demolished their opponents in this game and SA won 151 runs to about 55 runs. We were lucky to win the toss and the Vics had to bat first on a wet wicket. Ray was the first to congratulate our side after the win and bought the first round of drinks in the nearby St. Kilda Hotel. The late Fred Godson (a Hall of Fame inductee) was captain of SA in this winning game.

Ray and I remained friends for almost 50 years and Ray was a regular visitor to Test Umpires reunions over the years. Ray attended many socials organised by the SACUA/SACUSA and his biggest “love” was attending the Adelaide Oval during First Class games. Adelaide was his adopted home in his final years, and bowls and cricket made that enjoyable for him. Ray was accepted into the SA culture and he was always thankful for that.

Sadly the SACA President’s luncheon during the 2013 Test Match was the last occasion that Ray Isherwood and Rex Whitehead attended together along with other former Test Umpires.

Credit must go to the SACA CEO for providing honorary tickets to Ray and Rex during their retirement years spent in Adelaide in recognition of their Australian Test umpiring status, yet they were achieved whilst living in Victoria. It was a great honour for them. Both gentlemen were a credit to their families and the umpiring fraternity and will be missed at the next Test Umpires reunion sometime in the future.

Max O’Connell

October 2014


Easter In Melbourne 2015

Convenor’s ReportThe flagship event on the VCAUSA calendar of events is the biennial Easter exchange visit with SACUSA. This year members of the SA Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association travelled to Glen Waverley, Melbourne to be hosted by their Victorian counterparts for the 39th get together of the two Associations. SA members and their families were mostly accommodated at the Novotel Hotel Glen Waverley, with all functions and the cricket match held within close proximity of the Hotel.

The official program of activities over the Easter weekend included:

Good Friday: Welcome Dinner

• Novotel Hotel Ballroom.

• Buffet dinner and drinks commenced at 6.30pm.

• Introduction of the Victorian and SA cricket teams.

• Guest speaker was Ken Piesse, journalist and cricket writer.

Easter Saturday: VCAUSA v SACUSA Cricket Match

• At Wesley College, Glen Waverley.

• Match commenced on Stewart Oval (turf pitch) at 10.00am, 40 overs each side.

• Light lunch including soft drinks was served from 12:30pm.

Saturday Evening: Presentation Dinner

• Novotel Hotel Ballroom.

• Three course plated dinner and drinks, commenced 7.00pm.

• Presentation of awards, trophies and R.M. Crockett Shield throughout.

Easter Sunday: Family Day and KC Butler Trophy Competition

• Glen Waverley Bowls Club.

• Trivia and fun competition at 11.00am.

• A carvery lunch was served at 1.00pm.

• Drinks (soft and alcohol) were provided throughout the day.

Easter Monday: Farewell Breakfast

• Breakfast served from 7.00am at Novotel Glen Waverley.

• Final speeches and Committee meeting until 10.00am.

The two evening functions received good support with 80 people attending on Friday night and 92 people attending on Saturday night. Special mention to Glenn Cumming for agreeing to act as Master of Ceremonies on both evenings and who did a great job throughout. Congratulations to the playing members of the VCAUSA team who recaptured the prized R.M. (Bob) Crockett Shield on Easter Saturday and to Chris Allan (umpire) and Trevor Finlayson (scorer) for their efforts. On Sunday, the South Australians secured the most points to enable them to win the coveted Keith C. Butler memorial trophy. The trivia contest was conducted by Alan, Sue and Stuart McCarthy and was a departure from the traditional “athletic” sporting contest for the first time. Feedback from participants was excellent and a fun time was enjoyed by all 75 attendees.


I would like to acknowledge the attendance and participation of the following VCAUSA members including associate and life members at Easter:

Luke EdwardsTrevor FinlaysonAlan McCarthyEric KellyJohn CollinsGerry SchembriDan BomfordGraeme ThiesRod MckinnonTony VenturaAshley BarrowPeter HooperCyril AndrewsChris AllanGlenn Cumming

Glenn SchacheJohn RichardsCourtney LaiStephen BrneNick Ferns – First EasterGreg Azzopardi – First EasterGlenn Davey – First EasterDamian Herft – First EasterDaryl Brigham – First EasterJamie Wyatt – First EasterRob Sturgeon – First EasterStuart Black – First EasterJan & Lindsay HowardStephen Pitts

It was also pleasing to have support for this traditional Easter event from spouses and partners of attending members as well as the Cricket Victoria umpiring manager, Richard Patterson who attended the match and Saturday’s presentation dinner.

One of the real benefits of this Easter event is the interaction and exchange of ideas, information and renewal of interstate friendships between members of both Associations. As a result of this experience, it is hoped that each Association will be stronger and that these benefits can continue into the future. A real positive development was the announcement by Richard Patterson of an umpire exchange program with SA subject to confirmation by South Australia’s umpiring manager, Neil Poulton.

A special note of thanks to Lynton Donisthorpe from SACUSA for handling all the SA booking arrangements and being so professional to work with. The commemorative Easter mugs and stubby holders were arranged by Alan McCarthy and used as gifts and prizes over the Easter weekend. I would also like to acknowledge the work done by Bill Ellemor, who could not attend Easter, in preparing the Easter Programme and arranging the nametags, medals and trophies. Thanks also to Damian Herft for acting as our official photographer, Stuart McCarthy for attending to the audio visuals and Trevor Finlayson’s grandson, Benjamin, for operating the electronic scoreboard. The cricket training and pre-match responsibilities were shared between Dan Bomford, Tony Ventura and Alan McCarthy. The playing shirts and embroidery were again organised by John and Suzanne Collins. Finally a special note of thanks to all the ladies who assisted with the preparation of the Saturday lunch, namely Suzanne Collins, Sue McCarthy, Sylvie Schembri, Sandra Kelly, Jill Finlayson and Jill Richards.

Discussions have already commenced regarding the next Easter in 2017 to be held in Adelaide.

Gerry Schembri

VCAUSA Easter 2015 Convenor


Vice Captain’s (on behalf of the captain) ReportEaster Saturday, 4/4/15, dawned a beautiful sunny day. What else would you expect? We were playing in Melbourne after an eight year absence. The stage was set for the 39th Crockett Shield match at the picturesque Wesley College, Glen Waverley. We welcomed five debutants: Greg Azzopardi, Nick Ferns, Jamie Wyatt, Daryl Brigham and Glenn Davey (scorer member) before the start of play. The pitch looked a beauty—congratulations to the curator. The toss fell our way and without any hesitation we decided to bat.

Our openers Greg Azzopardi and Courtney Lai got us off to a flying start, especially Azzopardi. At the fall of the 1st wicket, Lai LBW, we were 1/28 in the 6th over. This put us well on the way to our intended target of 200 plus off our 40 overs. Our captain Alan McCarthy was next in; he was out LBW with the score 2/35, 9th over. Steve Brne and Azzopardi put on 29 before Azzopardi was caught for 37, an impressive innings from the debutant, VCAUSA 3/64 in the 14th over. 54 run partnership between Brne and John Richards, dominated by Brne, saw Brne trying to bring up his 50 in style with a six, however he was caught just short; VCAUSA 4/118. The very next ball Richards was out; VCAUSA 5/118 in the 22nd over. It was time to try and steady the ship with a couple of partnerships. Nick Ferns and Glenn Schache, then Schache and Wyatt saw VCAUSA 7/136 in the 30th over. After being 3/118, in effect we had lost 4/18 in 6 overs. Looking very much like VCAUSA wouldn’t bat out their overs. With Jamie Wyatt hanging in, Tony Ventura and Daryl Brigham combined a partnership of 23 runs. Ventura retired hurt after straining his groin. VCAUSA 8/159 in the 35th over. This left the debutants Wyatt and Glenn Davey to see us home to a decent total, which they did beautifully. They broke the 9th wicket partnership all time for us of 29 with their partnership of 35 unbeaten. This saw us post a score of 8/194 off our allotted 40 overs. Just short of our target, however SACUSA would have to score their highest score ever if they were to win the game. SACUSA bowling honours go to their captain Cain Kemp, 4/27.

It was time for lunch, up to the very modern clubrooms at Wesley College where we found a spread fit for kings. This included an assortment of sandwiches, wraps and fruit. Congratulations to John Collins and his team of helpers for presenting such a spread. Lucky for me, I was injured and for the first time I could sit back and enjoy the lunch presented.

Our captain Alan McCarthy having a potent medium pace attack (if not the best ever—the oldies can dispute this) at his disposal, he proceeded to put his plan into process. Daryl Brigham opened the bowling; he was so fast that their openers couldn’t lay bat on ball. In fact, the only scoring shots from his bowling came from 2 lucky edges. At the other end we opened with Steve Brne. Well after nearly 4 overs of playing as missing, Brne bowled Wellbourne, SACUSA—1/7 after 4 overs. In the 7th over, McCarthy brought on Luke Edwards, a touch slower than Brigham; it did the trick as Edwards had Singh caught by Ferns. We then saw a devastating spell of bowling from the champ Steve Brne; he took 4 wickets in 5 balls including a hat-trick—what a game he was having. Another wicket from Edwards and a run-out saw SACUSA slump to 8/24 in the 10th over. Game over, despite the brave efforts of David Little and Cain Kemp; their unbeaten 9th wicket partnership of 88 runs breaks the all time partnership for the 9th wicket. They did bat out their overs, however they still finished a long way short of our total. In an attempt to finish the game off, six other bowlers were tried to break the partnership, however with some sloppy fielding and bowling it wasn’t meant to be. I guess with the game being won so early some complacence set in.

The win was enjoyed by all the players and our supporters. The smiles will be hard to wipe. Especially Peter Hooper who started the banter and continued it all weekend. This win now puts VCAUSA two ahead. The score overall is VCAUSA 20 wins, SACUSA 18 wins with 1 draw.

We acknowledge the fine job by the umpires Chris Allan (VCAUSA) and Chris Hollard (SACUSA)—in fact, the LBW given by Chris which gave Steve Brne his hat-trick was the correct decision, at least in my opinion. The scorers Trevor Finlayson (VCAUSA) and Neil Ricketts (SACUSA) and yes, for the first time the Electronic Scoreboard, operated by Benjamin Denmead.


The Victorian team would like to thank all of the families and supporters who came to cheer them on and all of the committee members of the VCAUSA who worked tirelessly with their SACUSA colleagues to keep this fantastic event alive.

The VCAUSA awards went to:

Ian Stuart Bowling – Steve Brne

Graeme Bugge Batting – Steve Brne

Ray Isherwood Fielding – Steve Brne – oops!! Jamie Wyatt

The SACUSA awards went to:

Peter Weddell Bowling – Cain Kemp

Glad Jones Batting – David Little

George McDonagh Fielding – Harsimran Singh

Ian McGregor Medal (Man of Match) – Steve Brne (VCAUSA)Tony Ventura


39th Crockett Shield VCAUSA v SACUSA Match ScorecardVCAUSA Batting how out fielder bowler Total 4 6 B/F

Azzopardi, Greg caught Williamson Roberts 37 4 1 44Lai, Courtney lbw Williamson 3 - - 13McCarthy, Alan lbw Thomas 3 - - 13Brne, Steve caught Drosd Kemp 47 5 1 36Richards, John stumped Williamson Kemp 16 - - 27Ferns, Nicholas stumped Thomas Kemp 4 - - 10Schache, Glenn caught Thomas Kemp 7 - - 26Wyatt, Jamie not out 20 1 - 40Ventura, Tony retired hurt 5 - - 12Brigham, Daryl caught Kemp Williamson 8 1 - 7Davey, Glenn not out 18 1 1 16Extras (5B, 6LB, 14W, 1NB) 26

Total (40 Overs) 8/194

SACUSA Bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Wides No BallsCotgrove, Neil 7 0 24 0 2 0Williamson, Michael 8 0 48 2 3 0Thomas, Craig 8 1 29 1 1 0Roberts, Shane 3 0 27 1 0 0Schulze, Matthew 4 0 22 0 3 0Kemp, Cain 8 1 27 4 1 1Wellbourne, Paul 1 0 5 0 4 0Trist, Tony 1 0 1 0 0 0

SACUSA Batting how out fielder bowler Total 4 6 B/FChandrakumar, Kumar caught Ferns Brne 6 1 - 17Wellbourne, Paul bowled Brne 5 1 - 15Singh, Harry caught Ferns Edwards 7 1 - 10Thomas, Craig run out 5 1 - 6Roberts, Shane bowled Brne 0 - - 1Little, David not out 33 3 - 100Schulze, Matthew bowled Edwards 0 - - 1Drosd, Adrian lbw Brne 1 - - 4Williamson, Michael bowled Brne 0 - - 2Kemp, Cain not out 30 2 - 86Cotgrove, Neil did not batExtras (1B, 1LB, 21W, 2NB) 25

Total (40 overs) 8/112

VCAUSA BOWLING Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Wides No BallsBrigham, Daryl 3.4 0 10 0 0 0Brne, Steve 8 2 12 5 0 1Edwards, Luke 5 2 9 2 0 0McKinnon, Rodney 2.2 0 19 0 12 0Ferns, Nicholas 3 0 10 0 0 0Davey, Glenn 5 1 16 0 6 0Richards, John 3 0 5 0 1 0Lai, Courtney 5 0 12 0 1 0Azzopardi, Greg 5 1 17 0 1 1


Greg Azzopardi deliversGlenn Davey to David Little as Chris Hollard adjudicates

A successful appeal

An attacking Daryl Brigham A group of (mainly) interested watchers

A group of SA brain’s trust view and discus from the boundary as some Vics plot from behind

The sun shines on a group during the first innings


2015 Easter Exchange – the match

Six to the Vics The skipper has a go

Watchful opener

Vics set an attacking field


2015 Easter Exchange – the match

Luke Edwards in full flight …

… and so are the gulls … … (sigh!) another SA wicket …

… and the old guard look on


2015 Easter Exchange – time to celebrate

Love that Shield! McGregor Medal presentation

The Schembris tread the boards

Hands up if you are enjoying yourself!


2015 Easter Exchange – time to celebrate

The MC takes charge

One happy President … … two happy recruits …

… and one happy team


2015 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night

Umpiring Manager Richard Patterson Amrutha and Vivek Kumar

Giuest speaker Eric Kelly

Time for the main course

Don Dissanayake, David Robertson, Matt Robertson, Jamie Wyatt, Ian Wyatt


2015 Annual Dinner and Presentation Night

Alan Britton, 200 games

Nick Ferns, Ron Wright Medalist

Tony Medina, Andy Barlow Medalist

President and MC, Gerry Schembri

Shaun Rodgers, 550 games


Section B: RecoRdS

** Barlow, A. (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)*

1926 Crockett, R.M. (Bob)*

1946 Dummett, C.*

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)*

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.”

Although there is no award for 2015 we have been able to add another name to our list this year—see report on p76.

1972 Millard, K.M. (Ken)*

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)

* 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 – 37 Not Known1938 Browne, G.A.1939 White, L.C.1940 Briscoe, A.1941 Osborn, W.1942 Craddock, W.J.1943 Wells, T.1944 Drummett, 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.

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.

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.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.

Phillip Shanahan President 2002–2004

Trevor Finlayson President 2008–2012

John Collins President 2005–2007


Annual Awards

2014–15 WinnersThe Robin Bailhache Commitment Award no awardThe Jim Phillips 1st XI Umpiring Award Phillip GillespieThe Dave Elder 2nd XI Umpiring Award Gaurav BawaThe Ron Wright 3rd XI Umpiring Award Nicholas FernsThe Andy Barlow 4th XI Umpiring Award Tony MedinaThe Cameron Medal for Scorer of the Year to be presented at the AGM

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.


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. Phillips

1999–00 A.L. Eldridge2000–01 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. Kelly2011–12 G.W. Slater2012–13 T.R. Finlayson2013–14 D.A. Bugg

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. Parry

2002–03 R.G. Patterson2003–04 R.L. Parry2004–05 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. Ward

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. Herft

2002–03 M. Hanton2003–04 S.T. Davis2004–05 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. Brigham


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. Herft2000–01 D. Boyd2001–02 P. Orchard

2002–03 A. Ventura2003–04 M. Hrvatin2004–05 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. Tenace

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. Rooke

2002–03 P. Baleisa2003–04 G. Vajda2004–05 B. Davies2005–06 C. Orgill2006–07 S. Tighe2007–08 M. Muthugounder2008–09 L. McKay2009–10 P. Gillespie2010–11 K. Kumar2011–12 A.E. Jones2012–13 C. Hill2013–14 G. Azzopardi

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. Page

2003–04 S.A. Herbert2004–05 L.C. Howard2005–06 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. Davenport


Committees of ManagementThe following members have served on the Committee of Management of the VCAUA/VCAUSA since the 1974–75 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

2014–15 G.P. Schembri A. McCarthy D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson L. EdwardsJ.A. HowardA. Ventura

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

D.N. Bomford T.R. Finlayson L. EdwardsJ.A. HowardA. 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

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

/ – indicates a change of position during the year


Year PresidentVice Presidents Secretary Treasurer

Committee Members

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

1984–85 A. Gamble D.G. ForbesL.J. King

G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford R.C. BailhacheD.W. Holt

1983–84 A. Gamble D.G. Forbes R.V. Whitehead

G.J. Bugge D.N. Bomford R.C. IsherwoodL.J. King

1982–83 R.V. Whitehead A. GambleR.C. Isherwood

G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies L.J. KingD. Pickering

1981–82 R.V. Whitehead R.C. IsherwoodI.McG. Stuart

G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies W.K. CollicoatA. Gamble

1980–81 R.C. Isherwood I.McG. StuartR.V. Whitehead

G.J. Bugge G.M. Thies W.K. CollicoatA. Gamble

1979–80 R.C. Isherwood W.K. CollicoatI.McG. Stuart

D. Shaw G.M. Thies R.V. WhiteheadA. Gamble

1978–79 I.McG. Stuart W.K. CollicoatR.C. Isherwood

K.M. Millard G.M. Thies D.G. ForbesA. Gamble

1977–78 I.McG. Stuart W.J. CollicoatR.C. Isherwood

K.M. Millard G.M. Thies D.G. ForbesG. Hamilton


K.M. Millard G.M. Thies J.R. CollinsD.G. Forbes


K.M. Millard G.M. Thies D.G. ForbesP. Hooper

1974–75 W.H. Howieson W.K. CollicoatI.McG. Stuart

K.M. Millard G.M. Thies P. HooperR.C. Isherwood

/ – indicates a change of position during the year


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 Australia.2. Includes 14 Test matches when resident in New South Wales and 3 Test matches

when resident in South Australia.3. All his Test matches were umpired while resident in South Australia.4. Includes 11 Test matches in England and 5 in South Africa.5. Both Test matches were the first two games of the 1933–34 India v England series

played in India.NB. 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 8Bailhache, R.C. 1 1971–72 1991–92 27 52 – 16 – 95Barker, M.W. 1969–70 1969–70 – – 1 – – 1Barlow, A.N. 1928–29 1952–53 11 45 7 15 8 86Barrass, E. 1897–98 1914–15 – 3 6 5 – 14Barrett, J.E. 1888–89 1888–89 – – 1 – – 1Barrow, A.J. 2010–11 – 22 1 – – 23Benson, F. 1920–21 1920–21 – – – 1 – 1Bowes, W.J.R. 1 1919–20 1928–29 – 5 1 2 – 8Brodie, J.C. 1861–62 1861–62 – – – – 1 1Browne, G.A. 1937–38 1937–38 – 3 2 – 1 6Bruton, W.J. 1 1904–05 1913–14 – 11 1 1 – 13Budd, H.H. 1877–78 1900–01 – – 2 – – 2Butler, K.R. 1961–62 1977–78 – 14 1 2 – 17Butterworth, T. 1863–64 1863–64 – – – – 1 1Cameron, C.F. 1855–56 1860–61 – – 4 – – 4Carmody, K.J. 1974–75 1979–80 – 16 – 3 – 19Casey, R.X. 1961–62 1961–62 – – 1 – – 1Cavenagh, G. 1853–54 1853–54 – – 1 – – 1Chapman, T.C. 1992–93 1993–94 – 3 – – – 3Coady, P. 1878–79 1878–79 1 – – – – 1Collicoat, W.K. 1961–62 1972–73 – 15 – 5 – 20Collins, J.R. 1965–66 1975–76 5 28 1 9 1 44Conway, J. 1900–01 1900–01 – – 1 – – 1Copeland, W.J. 1972–73 1979–80 1 12 – 2 – 15Cosstick, S. 1876–77 1876–77 1 – – – – 1Cotter, D.F. 1893–94 1900–01 – – 12 9 1 22Coulthard, G. 1878–79 1881–82 2 – – 4 – 6Craddock, W.J. 1933–34 1940–41 – 3 6 – 1 10Craig, S.A.J. 2 2014–15 – 24 – – – 24Crockett, R.M. 1891–92 1929–30 32 54 10 23 6 125Crossley, H. 1935–36 1935–36 – – 1 – – 1Dixon, F. 1925–26 1929–30 – 2 2 1 – 5Duffy, J.T. 1885–86 1886–87 – – 2 – 1 3Dwyer, C. 1932–33 1936–37 – 4 2 2 – 8Elder, D.A. 1906–07 1930–31 14 12 2 1 1 30Elliott, E.H. 1881–82 1884–85 6 – 8 3 1 18Elliott, G. 1863–64 1863–64 – – – – 1 1Figgis, R.T. 1968–69 1972–73 – 6 – 2 – 8

1. Umpired in more than one Australian State.2. Includes 20 Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria as a player.3. Also umpired in England and South Africa.4. Includes 29 First Class matches for Victoria as a player. Continued to umpire after

leaving Victoria; matches listed are only during his time in Victoria.NB Off-field appointments (i.e. video or 4th umpire) are not included.


NameFirst

SeasonLast

Season TestShield/

Pura CupOther State


Flynn, T. 1887–88 1894–95 4 9 6 3 – 22French, R.A. 1 1975–76 1988–89 19 43 – 7 – 69Fry, H.J. 1898–99 1898–99 – – – 1 – 1Gaggin, W.W. 1874–75 1874–75 – – 1 – – 1Gandy, M.G. 1 1985–86 1988–89 – 5 – 1 – 6Garing, C. 1921–22 1925–26 1 3 3 3 – 10Gillespie, P.J. 2014–15 – 1 – – – 1Guy, B. 1981–82 1987–88 – 8 – 1 – 9Hannah, W. 1905–06 1911–12 3 7 – 4 1 15Heathcote, B. 1928–29 1928–29 – 1 – – – 1Hele, G.A. * 1920–21 1934–35 16 24 2 11 3 56Hele, R.G. 1949–50 1960–61 – 17 2 11 1 31Hodges, G.J. 1883–84 1884–85 1 – 2 – – 3Holden, D.E. 1984–85 1988–89 – 8 – 1 – 9Holt, D.W. 1983–84 1995–96 – 22 – 9 1 32Hope, A. 1882–82 1882–83 – – – 1 – 1Hughes, J.H. 1933–34 1933–34 – – 1 – – 1Isherwood, R.C. 1971–72 1985–86 3 23 – 4 – 30James, B. 1872–73 1872–73 – – 1 – – 1Jensen, P.H. 1990–91 1997–98 – 12 – 2 1 15Jones, C.O. 1977–78 1977–78 – 2 – – – 2Joshua, G.C. 2009–10 – 31 2 1 – 34Juliff, C. 1931–32 1934–35 – – 3 – – 3King, L.J. 1983–84 1993–94 6 31 – 4 – 41Knott, K.A. 1991–92 1992–93 – 3 – – – 3Lancaster, L.J. 1947–48 1947–48 – 1 – – – 1Living, G. 1851–52 1851–52 – – 1 – – 1Lunn, N.E. 1994–95 1994–95 – 2 – – – 1Lyon, C.H. 1850–51 1850–51 – – 1 – – 1McGan, B. 1880–81 1882–83 – – 2 – – 2McLaren, L.J. 1956–57 1960–61 – 7 1 – – 8McLean, J. 1933–34 1934–35 – – 4 1 – 5McShane, P.G. 1884–85 1884–85 1 – – – – 1Mangan, M. 1949–50 1955–56 – 7 2 – – 9Marshall, V. 1860–61 1860–61 – – 1 – – 1Martin, E.J. 1914–15 1914–15 – 1 – – – 1Maxwell, P. 1929–30 1929–30 – – 1 – – 1Midwinter, W.E. 1886–87 1886–87 – – – 1 – 1Miller, F.P. 1870–71 1870–71 – – 1 – – 1Moore, W.J. 1928–29 1937–38 – 10 2 4 – 16Morris, S. 1894–95 1898–99 – – 3 – – 2Morrow, G.T.D. 1996–97 2005–06 – 21 – 3 – 24Nichols, H.E. 1925–26 1931–32 – – 3 3 – 6Nicholson, A.G. 1947–48 1951–52 – – 2 – – 2




NameFirst

SeasonLast

Season TestShield/

Pura CupOther State


Nicosia, A. 1980–81 1983–84 – 4 – 2 – 6Oakley, G. 1926–27 1926–27 – – 1 – – 1O’Connor, J.W. 1912–13 1913–14 – – 2 – – 2Over, C.E. 1895–96 1907–08 – 1 5 1 – 7Parry, R.L. 1997–98 2011–12 – 79 – 6 – 85Patterson, R.G. 1998–99 2005–06 – 16 1 1 – 18Phillips, J. 3 1883–84 1897–98 13 8 7 20 6 54Prevot, E. 1875–76 1875–76 – – 1 – – 1Ramsden, E.C. 1930–31 1930–31 – 1 – 1 – 2Reaburn, A.D. 1920–21 1924–25 – 4 1 1 – 6Reid, C.A. 1875–76 1881–82 1 – 2 – – 3Reiffel, P.R. 4 2004–05 2009–10 – 29 – 6 – 35Rhodes, J. 1858–59 1858–59 – – 1 – – 1Richards, J. 1923–24 1932–33 1 10 1 6 1 19Rooney, F. 1947–48 1951–52 – 7 – – – 7Sharp, A. 1937–38 1937–38 – – 1 – – 1Shaw, R. 1930–31 1930–31 – – – 1 – 1Sheahan, W.P. 1989–90 1998–99 2 25 – 7 1 35Sheehan, J.F. 1959–60 1963–64 – 4 – – – 4Smith, J.A. 1861–62 1882–83 – – 9 1 1 11Smith, P.E. 1925–26 1928–29 – 6 1 1 1 9Smyth, W.J. 1955–56 1971–72 4 42 1 11 1 59Soulsby, A.J. 2000–01 2003–04 – 2 – – – 2Stafford, J. 1925–26 1926–27 – 1 1 – – 2Stewart, J.C. 1866–67 1866–67 – – 1 – – 1Stratford, R.W. 1994–95 2007–08 – 10 – 2 – 12Strickland, G. 1929–30 1929–30 – – 1 – – 1Stuart, I.McG. 1960–61 1964–65 – 10 – 4 – 14Taylor, J. 1886–87 1888–89 – – – 1 1 2Terry, R.B. 1876–77 1880–81 2 – 5 – 3 10Thornton, J. 1874–75 1874–75 – – 1 – – 1Walpole, S.C. 1992–93 1999–00 – 7 – – – 7Ward, A.P. 2005–06 2013–14 – 31 1 – 1 33Ward, J.D. 2003–04 1 53 1 6 – 61Ward, J.H. 1947–48 1958–59 – 8 1 2 – 11Wetenhall, W.R. 1930–31 1932–33 – 2 1 – – 3Wheeler, J. 1959–60 1959–60 – 1 – – – 1Whitehead, R.V. 1978–79 1982–83 4 9 – 3 – 16Wills, T.W. 1870–71 1870–71 – – 1 – – 1Wisden, G. 1865–66 1865–66 – – 1 – – 1Wood, R. 1886–87 1886–87 – – – – 1 1Wright, R.J.J. 1945–46 1960–61 13 29 5 13 2 62Young, W. 1901–02 1912–13 1 8 2 5 – 16




The 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 VCA 1st XI matches. 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 – – – – – – 210 210Bailhache, R.C. U 1977–78 – 1993–94 18 14 45 # 25 206 308Bomford, D.N. U 1979–80 – – – – – – 321 321Barrow, A.J. U 1997–98 – – – 22 1 36 169 228Chapman, T.C. S1 1988–89 – 2012–13 – – 3 # 2 240 245Collicoat, W.K.* U2 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. U5 2010–11 – – – 24 – 25 265 314Davenport, C.M. S 1982–83 – – – – – 5 437 442Day, M.N.L. U 1983–84 – 2008–09 – – – – – 203 203Forbes, D.G. U 1971–72 – 1990–91 – – – – – 209 209Grace, A.G. S 1999–00 – – – – – – 275 275Hamilton, J.W. S 1986–87 – – 23 35 – 31 322 411Hanton, M. U 2000–01 – – – – – – 204 204Herbert, S.A. S 1985–86 – – – – – – 414 414Herft, D.P. U 1999–00 – – – – – – 204 204Higgs, J.K.E. S 1992–93 – – 20 24 1 26 327 398Holt, D.W. U 1980–81 – – 1 22 10 6 347 386Howard, J.A. S 1976–77 – – 42 55 5 39 577 718Isherwood, 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 – – – 31 3 49 164 247King, L.J. U 1980–81 – 1993–94 7 26 35 # 6 166 240Lincoln, B.E. S3 1987–88 – – – – – – 301 301Morrow, G.T.D.* U 1992–93 – 2005–06 – – 37 # 26 184 247O’Neill, K.V. S 1971–72 – 28 62 159 20 35 508 812Page, R. S 1976–77 – – – – – – 628 628

* deceased1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club3 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire4 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs5 Includes 255 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria6 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn

Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria# due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the

total games will be correct

Cricket Victoria 200 Club


NameUmpire Scorer Seasons Test ODI SS

Other FC

List A 1st XI Total

Parry, 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 30 190 247Radley, J.R. S 1993–94 – – – – – – 403 403Reiffel, P.R. U 2002–03 – 2009–10 – – – – – – 518Reece, C.J. S 1973–74 – 20 22 59 3 43 529 676Rodgers, S.E. S 1977–78 – – – 1 – – 504 505Sheahan, W.P. U 1981–82 – 7 25 26 8 11 401 478Shepard, D.J.6 U 1992–93 – – – 1 – 6 224 231Smyth, 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 – – – – – – 380 380Thies, G.M. U 1968–69 – 1990–91 – – – – – 225 225Turner, R.R. U 1992–93 – – – – – – 269 269Walsh, M.K. S 1963–64 – 94 227 74 80 72 604 1,151Ward, A.P. U4 1997–98 – 2013–14 – – 31 1 41 206 279Ward, J.D. U 1996–97 – 1 9 53 7 69 193 332

* deceased1 Includes 52 games as a 1st XI umpire2 Includes 51 games as a 1st XI player with the Essendon Cricket Club3 Includes 23 games as a 1st XI umpire4 Includes 58 games as a 1st XI player with Collingwood and North Melbourne Cricket Clubs5 Includes 255 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with St Kilda Cricket Club and Victoria6 Includes 200 games as a 1st XI and First Class player with Hawthorn East Melbourne/Hawthorn

Waverley Cricket Club and Victoria# due to an adjustment to the structure of this table some column figures may be incorrect, although the

total games will be correct

World Cup Final scorers, Mike Walsh and Jan Howard, and (opposite) with the rest of the team, Glenn Davey and Kevin O’Neill


Senior Level Appointments: 2014–15

VCAUSA members offer their congratulations to colleagues who were chosen to umpire or score in senior level matches during the 2014–15 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)World Cup Glenn Davey (3), Jim Hamilton (3), James Higgs (2), Janet Howard (4),

Kevin O’Neill (5), Craig Reece (3), Mike Walsh (5)ODI Jim Hamilton (1), James Higgs (1), Craig Reece (1), Mike Walsh (1)Sheffield Shield Jim Hamilton (2), James Higgs (1), Janet Howard (1), Craig Reece (1),

Mike Walsh (1)Other matches ** Shelley Baulch (10), Glenn Davey (5), Jim Hamilton (4), James Higgs (5),

Janet Howard (6), Natalie Noblett (10), Kevin O’Neill (5), Craig Reece (1), Michael Robinson (1), Mike Walsh (6)

UmpiresTest John Ward (1)ODI John Ward (7)Sheffield Shield Ashley Barrow (5), Shawn Craig (4), Phillip Gillespie (1), Geoff Joshua (6),

John Ward (5)List A * Ashley Barrow (4), Shawn Craig (4), Phillip Gillespie (6), Geoff Joshua (8),

John Ward (5)Other matches ** Ashley Barrow (1), Daryl Brigham (1), Stephen Brne (2), Shawn Craig (4),

Phil Gillespie (2), Dale Ireland (5), Geoff Joshua (5), Richard Patterson (1), Ange Sammartino (6), David Shepard (6), John Ward (1)

* 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, and BBL


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. Craig

Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket1980–81 B. Guy P. Stuchbery1981–82 N.J. Grant A. Richardson1982–83 D.E. Holden D. Pickering1983–84 M.N.L. Day D. Vollmerhause1984–85 R. Gainford A. Gamble1985–86 N.J. Grant K. O’Neil


Second XI – Men’s Premier Cricket1986–87 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. Schlittler

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

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

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket

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. Whalley

Fourth XI – Men’s Premier Cricket

1980–81 K. Guy G. Wykes

1981–82 M. Donehue D.E. Holden

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


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


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.D.L. Robertson

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. Hubbard J. Richards

2012–13 R. Harrison A. Thomas

2013–14 S. Pitts J. Walker

2014–15 R. Harrison T. Wendelken


Cricket Victoria Finals Scorers

Third XI – Men’s Premier Cricket2001–02 P. O’Rourke2002–03 D. Missen2003–04 T.R. Finlayson2004–05 M. Ringham F. Walsh2005–06 S. Abrahams G. Schickerling2006–07 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. Nicholson

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. Fleming

• 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. Howard

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. Britton


Umpire Exchange

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 Bowden1992 Luke Johnson (Auckland) John Crocker1993 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

2006 Neil Hitchens (Auckland)Gerard Abood (Christchurch)

Peter GasstonGraham Begg


Year Cricket Victoria Appointments NZ Appointments

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


Bob Crockett – Life MemberOnce again the Association is indebted to SACUSA’s historian, Kristen Thomas, for unearthing the following article:

From this item we learn the following, for our Association records:

• Bob Crockett was awarded Life Membership in 1926—his name has been added to the list of Life Members on p56.

• In 1926 Mr G. Oakley was President, Mr J. Benson was Vice President and Mr H.E. Nichols was Treasurer. G. Oakley’s name has been added to the list of Presidents on p57. (Note that he is already listed in

our Victorian First Class Umpires table, on p66, as having officiated in one State First Class match in the same season he was President, 1926–27.)

• At some stage prior to 1926, Dave Elder, after whom our 2nd XI Umpiring Award is named, had been President. If we are able to discover the dates of this service his name will be added to the list of Presidents.


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 (see image opposite), 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 this edition of these 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 this edition of these records it is referred to by the initials SACUA up to 2009, but will be referred to 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.


Results of matches

Match Year Result Venue

1 1931 match drawn Carlton (Vic)2 1936 SACUA won* St Peter’s College (SA)3 1937 SACUA won* St Peter’s College (SA)4 1939 SACUA won* Adelaide Oval No. 2 (SA)5 1947 SACUA won by 56 runs Wattle Park (V)6 1949 SACUA won by 19 runs St Peter’s College (SA)7 1951 VCAUA 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)39 2015 VCAUSA won by 82 runs Wesley College, Glen Waverley (Vic)

* winning margin unknown


VCAUSA Crockett Shield Records

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 19754/9 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 19854/35 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 20053/22 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

Best Batting Performances111* C. Dalkin 200596 L. King 198786 M. Leckie 200975* K. Carmody 196973* 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 198947 R. Whitehead 198147 S. Brne 201545 R. Whitehead 197545 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 1949


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. Bramwell1987 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. McCarthy

Most Appearances for Victoria (since 1953)12 R. Isherwood 1963–8711 D. Bomford * 1983–0910 D. Holt 1981–999 R. McKinnon 1999–8 M. Barker 1959–738 A. Ventura 2001–7 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 2001–7 A. Barrow 2001–6 G. Thies 1971–815 K. Elmslie 1955–655 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

* also 12th man on 8 occasions** represented SACUA 1981 and 1983


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 58#

58T. Bramwell (29no) & D. Pickering (38no)A. Barrow (38) & M. Leckie (86)

19832009

5th 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. 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 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 SACUSA8 2015 Trivia Quiz Glen Waverley Bowls Club SACUSA


Senior Careers Summary

2014–15 Career

Test ODI SSOther

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A Total Test ODI SSOther

FC List

A Total

ScorersDavey Glenn – 3 – – – 3 – 3 – – – 3Hamilton Jim – 4 2 – – 6 – 23 35 – 31 89Higgs James – 3 1 – – 4 – 20 24 1 26 71Howard Janet – 4 1 – – 5 – 42 55 5 39 141O’Neill Kevin 1 5 – – – 6 28 62 159 20 35 304Reece Craig 1 4 1 – – 6 20 22 59 3 43 147Walsh Mike – 6 1 – – 7 94 227 74 80 72 547

UmpiresBarrow Ashley – – 5 – 4 9 – – 22 1 36 59Craig Shawn – – 4 – 4 8 – – 4 – 5 9Gillespie Phillip – – 1 – 6 7 – – 1 – 6 7Joshua Geoff – – 6 – 8 14 – – 31 3 49 83Ward John 1 7 5 – 5 18 1 9 53 7 69 139

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


Cricket Victoria Careers Summary

2014–15 CareerFirst

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ScorersAbrahall K 2014–15 – – 15 1 – 16 – – 15 1 – 16Britton A 2001–02 – – 19 – – 19 – 2 227 7 2 238Bugg DA 1998–99 – 1 – – – 1 – 120 36 12 9 177Davenport CM 1982–83 – 17 – – – 17 5 437 30 64 3 539Davey GPL 2001–02 3 5 7 4 2 21 3 177 29 10 7 226Grace AG 1999–00 – 16 1 1 18 – 275 4 7 3 289Guelen B 2010–11 – – 15 1 1 17 – 6 79 1 1 87Hamilton JW 1986–87 6 15 – – – 21 89 322 2 60 473Herbert SA 1985–86 – 16 4 – – 20 – 414 27 55 27 523Hieser KB 1991–92 – 3 13 – 1 17 – 47 354 7 2 410Higgs JKE 1992–93 4 14 – – – 18 71 327 22 19 9 448Howard JA 1976–77 5 19 – – – 24 141 577 1 10 6 735Howard LC 1991–92 – – 18 – – 18 1 26 381 4 12 424King M 2008–09 – – 19 – – 19 – – 26 18 6 50Lincoln BE 1998–99 – 16 – – – 16 – 301 118 32 9 460Missen D 1998–99 – 1 16 – – 17 – 35 220 58 22 335O’Neill KV 1971–72 6 18 – – – 24 304 508 8 70 12 902Page R 1976–77 – 16 1 – – 17 – 628 1 – – 629Radley JR 1993–94 – 19 – – – 19 – 403 – – – 403Reece CJ 1973–74 6 14 – – – 20 147 529 41 10 5 732Robinson MJ 2001–02 – * – 89 3 – – 92Rodgers SE 1977–78 – 16 – – – 16 1 504 66 2 2 575Ross W 2001–02 – 10 7 – – 17 – 39 44 13 13 109Sakellaropoulos NE 1994–95 – 11 3 14 – 68 121 3 7 199Schickerling G 2001–02 – – 18 – – 18 – 16 191 4 2 213Shaw S 2011–12 – 16 1 – – 17 – 69 2 – – 71Stevens LC 2000–01 – – 16 – – 16 – – 220 – – 220Symons MF 1992–93 – 17 3 – – 20 – 380 15 5 4 404Walsh MK 1963–64 7 17 – – 1 25 547 604 51 8 3 1,213Waring G 2014–15 – * –

* Season 2014–15 details unable to be obtained in time for publication


2014–15 CareerPremier vwca Premier vwca

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UmpiresAllan C 1997–98 – 12 1 – 1 2 – 16 – 210 36 22 21 5 8 302Arora N 2013–14 – – – – 8 – 5 13 – – – – 8 – 5 13Azzopardi G 2013–14 – – 9 4 3 2 – 18 – – 9 4 23 2 1 39Baldwin G 2008–09 – – – 8 3 1 2 14 – – 1 60 27 4 19 111Baleisa P 1997–98 – – – 1 13 – 1 15 – – 68 71 127 4 6 276Barrow A 1997–98 9 4 2 – – – – 15 61 169 20 8 15 2 – 275Bath T 2013–14 – – – 7 3 1 1 12 – – – 8 18 1 3 30Bawa G 2010–11 – 3 15 – – 4 2 24 – 3 31 24 15 7 9 89Biagioni G 2008–09 – 1 13 – 1 2 – 17 – 27 40 17 3 9 3 99Birch R 2009–10 – 17 2 – – – – 19 – 68 21 15 – 2 1 107Black S 2013–14 – – – 10 3 2 12 27 – – – 10 3 2 12 27Bomford D 1979–80 – 1 10 – – 2 1 14 – 321 181 3 34 8 2 549Borg V 2010–11 – 13 2 – – 1 2 18 – 31 34 16 4 7 3 95Brigham D 2013–14 – 15 2 – – – – 17 – 23 13 – – 2 3 41Brne S 2010–11 – 13 1 – – – – 14 – 37 17 18 11 5 3 91Cervetto M 2009–10 – 13 1 – 1 – – 15 – 53 28 14 1 5 1 102Collins J 1990–91 – – – 10 4 – – 14 – 4 231 113 27 9 6 390Craig S 2010–11 8 5 – – – – – 13 9 50 8 4 1 2 – 74Crompton A 2013–14 – – – 9 2 1 2 14 – – – 9 21 1 3 34Cumming G 1990–91 – – – 10 2 1 1 14 – 28 79 131 66 12 6 322Davies B 2004–05 – 14 2 – 1 – – 17 – 102 35 18 17 2 – 174Davis S 1998–99 – 12 2 – – 2 – 16 – 106 109 5 33 8 2 263Diamond-Smith J 2007–08 – – – 10 3 – 3 16 – – 1 46 47 10 29 133Dissanayake D 2013–14 – – – 1 12 – 2 15 – – – 1 12 – 2 15Edwards L 2009–10 – – – 9 3 4 2 18 – – 1 63 21 6 14 105Edwards S 2004–05 – – – 1 – – – 1 – 1 67 18 11 11 6 114Fabris F 2008–09 – 13 1 – 1 – – 15 – 78 18 13 3 3 – 115Ferns N 2012–13 – – – 12 1 1 2 16 – – – 24 17 2 12 55Ferzulla F 2010–11 – – – 9 4 2 2 17 – – – 12 55 3 9 79Finlayson T 2003–04 – – – – 3 – 2 5 – – 1 101 53 3 20 178Garde D 1990–91 – – – 1 14 – – 15 – 2 17 151 152 1 8 331Gaughan A 2009–10 – – – 8 2 1 5 16 – – – 43 31 2 12 88Gillespie P 2009–10 7 8 1 – – 4 1 21 8 54 13 5 19 8 3 110Gooneratne D 2010–11 – – – 1 11 – 3 15 – – 1 2 54 – 13 70Gunn M 1992–93 – 2 13 1 1 2 5 24 – 32 192 102 28 17 15 386Hall C 1997–98 – – 2 6 4 – 13 25 – 27 87 103 25 6 28 276Hanton M 2000–01 – 15 2 – – – – 17 – 204 35 16 6 – – 261

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UmpiresHarrison R 2011–12 – – – – – 21 20 41 – – 1 14 1 38 57 111Hawking A 2010–11 – 13 2 – 1 1 – 17 13 14 17 16 5 7 72Herft D 1999–00 – 15 2 – – – – 17 – 204 31 19 2 2 – 258Hobbs K 2004–05 – – – 10 3 2 4 19 – – 1 118 27 12 12 170Holt D 1980–81 – 5 12 – – – – 17 39 347 162 10 9 12 1 580Hubbard R 2005–06 – 2 12 – – 2 1 17 – 2 74 11 45 11 7 150Ireland D 2006–07 – 13 1 – – – – 14 – 77 16 17 37 3 1 151James C 1998–99 – 1 13 – 1 2 – 17 – 1 59 73 98 8 6 245Jones A 2011–12 – 12 1 – 1 – 1 15 – 17 15 18 18 4 6 78Jones Da 1999–00 – – – – 1 – – 1 – 138 55 21 7 6 1 228Jones De 2003–04 – 1 13 – 1 5 – 20 – 1 110 43 23 19 1 197Jones G 2002–03 – 1 12 – – 1 – 14 – 43 96 43 19 9 4 214Joshi K 2011–12 – – – 1 5 – 7 13 – – – 2 36 – 16 54Joshua G 1995–96 14 1 – – – – – 15 86 164 55 27 16 2 – 350Kelly E 1985–86 – 1 9 1 – 1 – 12 – 105 270 15 17 11 3 421Kerrison R 2012–13 – 1 12 – – 2 2 17 – 1 26 15 1 8 4 55Kumar V 2013–14 – – – 1 13 – 9 23 – – – 1 13 – 9 23Lai C 2006–07 – – – – – 1 1 2 – – 33 32 19 11 6 101Leach I 2008–09 – – – 10 4 1 – 15 – – – 45 32 2 12 91Leonard-Scott J 2012–13 – – 11 1 1 1 3 17 – – 11 1 19 1 5 37Lloyd G 1992–93 – – – 2 12 – 3 17 – 1 125 36 167 1 13 343Lowe D 2010–11 – – 6 – – 1 2 9 – – 47 18 – 14 10 89McCarthy A 2008–09 – 1 10 – – 4 1 16 – 1 56 21 22 10 3 113McKernan V 1997–98 – – – 7 4 1 2 14 – – 103 70 36 11 8 228McKinnon R 1994–95 – 3 12 – 1 2 2 20 – 109 178 18 11 9 2 327Meagher D 2010–11 – – – 10 4 1 2 17 – – – 37 22 2 13 74Medina A 2013–14 – – – 2 17 – – 19 – – – 2 17 – – 19Mistry J 2012–13 – – – 11 3 2 2 18 – – – 11 18 2 3 34Muthugounder S 2005–06 – 2 14 – – 1 – 17 – 2 68 27 53 11 8 169Nair M 2013–14 – – – 1 15 – 2 18 – – – 1 15 – 2 18Ohira T 2009–10 – – 3 1 – – 1 5 – – 4 42 29 1 12 88Olufson S 2010–11 – 13 1 – – 1 – 15 – 13 34 31 1 11 5 95Patterson R 1998–99 – – 2 – – 2 4 61 190 23 27 16 2 2 321Pitts S 2011–12 – 9 1 1 1 2 2 16 – 12 13 14 20 7 8 74Robertson M 2013–14 – – – 4 14 – 9 27 – – – 4 14 – 9 27Rogers M 2012–13 – – – 10 3 – 3 16 – – – 11 32 – 12 55Rose M 2008–09 – – – 8 3 – 1 12 – – – 44 41 2 12 99




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UmpiresSammartino A 2009–10 10 1 – – 2 – 13 2 67 7 15 4 2 97Schache G 2012–13 – – – 7 2 4 1 14 – – 14 18 2 8 2 44Schembri G 2006–07 – – 3 9 3 4 2 21 – – 17 75 42 11 11 156Schlittler N 2013–14 – – 10 6 1 – – 17 – – 10 6 1 – – 17Sheahan B 1981–82 – 12 2 1 – 3 2 20 77 401 35 39 18 3 2 575Shepard D 2011–12 – 9 1 – – 1 – 11 – 31 6 – – 5 – 42Slater G 2001–02 – – – 14 2 – – 16 – 4 88 102 29 16 4 243Soman V 2012–13 – – – 8 8 – 4 20 – – – 8 21 – 7 36Sturgeon B 2013–14 – – – 1 12 – 1 14 – – – 1 12 – 1 14Sutton B 2012–13 – – – 2 – – – 2 – – – 2 18 – 5 25Tenace L 2012–13 – – 2 – – – – 2 – – 2 17 – 5 2 26Thomas A 2007–08 – – – 7 3 2 2 14 – – 18 60 18 7 11 114Turner R 1992–93 – 6 10 1 – 2 8 27 – 269 64 20 12 26 24 415Vajda G 2001–02 – – 8 – 1 4 1 14 – – 57 80 40 18 7 202Van Der Merwe R 2013–14 – – – 2 12 1 7 22 – – – 2 12 1 7 22Van Der Merwe T 2013–14 – – – – – – 7 7 – – – – – – 7 7Ventura T 1999–00 – 2 14 1 1 1 1 20 – 47 136 37 32 18 8 278Walker J 2010–11 – 1 12 – – 2 1 16 – 1 27 16 28 9 9 90Ward J 1996–97 18 1 – – – – – 19 139 193 24 6 5 1 – 368Watson J 2006–07 – 4 10 – 1 1 1 17 – 4 60 22 41 11 6 144Weerasekera S 2011–12 – – – 10 3 – 3 16 – – – 34 18 – 9 61Wendelken T 2012–13 – – – 10 3 1 4 18 – – – 10 20 1 7 38Whalley J 2010–11 – – 1 9 1 2 4 17 – – 1 36 25 4 16 82Williams P 2013–14 – – – 2 14 – 3 19 – – – 2 14 – 3 19Woodruff D 2009–10 – – – – 5 – 1 6 – – – 4 61 1 16 82Wyatt J 2000–01 – – – 2 16 – 5 23 – – – 19 50 – 5 74



VCAUSA Membership 2014–15

First Name Surname CategoryChris Allan UKevin Allday LCyril Andrews LNav Arora UGreg Azzopardi URobin Bailhache LGary Baldwin UPaul Baleisa UAshley Barrow UStuart Black UDan Bomford UVincent Borg UDaryl Brigham UAlan Britton SStephen Brne UDorothy Bugg SGraeme Bugge LDenis Byrne LMatt Cervetto UJack Collins LJohn Collins UDaryl Cox AGlenn Cumming UGlenn Davey SJeffrey Diamond-Smith UDon Dissanayake ULuke Edwards UAnne Eldridge LBill Ellemor LNick Ferns UFemi Ferzulla UTrevor Finlayson URalph Francione LAlfred Gaughan U

Summary: Life Members 14 Umpires 62 Scorers 12 Associate members 7TOTAL: 95

First Name Surname CategoryPhillip Gillespie UDinesh Gooneratne UNoel Grant LColin Hall UAdam Hawking UShane Herbert SDamian Herft UDarrell Holt UPeter Hooper LJan Howard SLindsay Howard SHarry Howieson LDale Ireland UPaul Jensen AAlan Jones UDean Jones UGeoffrey Joshua UEric Kelly URodney Kerrison ULen King LCourtney Lai AJason Leonard-Scott UBilly Lincoln SAlan McCarthy URod McKinnon UDavid Meagher UTony Medina UDavid Missen SSamy Muthugounder UMohan Nair UTakashi Ohira UScott Olufson URoger Page SStephen Pitts U



First Name Surname CategoryJohn Richards UMatt Robertson UShaun Rodgers SWayne Ross SAnge Sammartino UGlenn Schache UGerry Schembri UGary Schickerling SNeil Schlittler UZach Schloeffel ADavid Shepard UGraham Slater UPeter Smith ARob Sturgeon U


First Name Surname CategoryGraeme Thies LGeorge Vajda URas Van der Merwe UTony Ventura UJohn Walker UJohn Ward UTony Ward AJames Watson USahan Weerasekera UTim Wendelken URoss Wilkinson APeter Williams UJamie Wyatt U


Crockett Shield umpires Chris Hollard and Chris Allan


The VCAUSA Premier 1st XI Grand Final tent

V.C.A. Umpires & sCorers’ AssoCiAtion

109th AnnUAl report, 2015

1906 – 2015

Documents

V.C.A. Umpires & sCorers’ AssoCiAtionvcausa.vic.cricket.com.au/files/15551/files/VCAUSAreport2015.pdf · 109th AnnuAl RepoRt For presentation to members at the 109th Annual General