Elsternwick Cricket Club

Dear Elsternwick CC Community

Unfortunately, we have further sad news to share, with the passing of Don Greenwood on 5 May 2024 aged 93.

Don played cricket for Elsternwick in the 1940s and 50s and served the club as assistant secretary. According to daughter Peta, Don's time representing Elsternwick Cricket Club was among his happiest and he made many lifelong friends through his association with the sport. On the occasion of his 87th birthday Don celebrated surpassing his highest batting score which was 86 not out.

Don's three grandchildren Amy, Darcy and Eddie Lyon all played with Elsternwick Cricket club over the years and this was a source of tremendous pride for Don.

Don continued to take an interest in the club in his later years and enjoyed reading the newsletters that he received periodically. Don would write to the club every year and make a small donation that was considered his Wickas membership. Don went to his final resting place with his Elsternwick cap in his coffin.

Our condolences to Bet, Lisa, Ross, Peta and Ian, families and friends.

We're raising funds for new covers for the Holmes Todd Oval and new couch turf wickets for both Oval 1 and the Holmes Todd Oval. Your support will improve the quality of our grounds and our ability to make full use of our facilities to grow the game of cricket, enhancing the experience for players and fans alike. Donate today to make a lasting impact on our club's future!

Turf wicket and Covers Help the Elsternwick Cricket Club enhance our facilities! We're raising funds for new covers for the Holmes Todd Oval and new couch turf wickets for both Oval 1 and the Holmes Todd Oval. Your support will improve the quality of our grounds and the experience for players and fans alike. Make a tax de...

Good evening,

Unfortunately, we have more sad news to share with the passing of Peter Sharpe.

Peter was a 1st XI captain of the club (1st XI player number 358). He made his senior debut in 1964/65 and played through the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He won 1st XI batting averages in 1973/74 and 1974/75 and took 5/36 in the 1st XI Grand Final against Sunshine in 1965/66.

Our condolences to Peter's family and friends at both Elsternwick CC and Elsternwick AFC.

Details of Peter's funeral: -

When: Friday, 07 June 2024 10:00 AM
Where: Safety Beach Sailing Club, 185 Marine Drive, Safety Beach
Live stream: https://www.belindajanevideo.com/client-video/peter-sharpe/

To celebrate their birthday, our friends up at Anytime Fitness Elsternwick are running an Open Day on Saturday the 25th of May for the Elsternwick community to come by and try out the gym!

They are having a breakfast, activities and opportunity to try out the gym for free!

If people are interested in joining they are also offering $0 joining fee on the day on top of a $200 birthday offer.

They would love to extend an invitation all of our Cricket Club's members, supporters, and family and friends. Be sure to mention Elsternwick CC when you arrive!

We are saddened to inform the Elsternwick CC community of the passing of Ian Marks.

Ian played in the ECC 4ths for a number of seasons and went onto represent Australia in over age cricket.

Ian was the very proud father of 1st XI player and committee member Brad and grandfather to ECC junior players Ethan, Brandon and Portia.

In his time at the club, Ian was a great contributor and formed many friendships.

Our thoughts are with Brad and the Marks family at this very sad time.

Please see below funeral details for those wishing to attend.

The club will be represented by a number of past and present players.

Wednesday 15th of May at 11am
Macedon Ranges Hotel and Spa
652 Black Forest Dr, Macedon VIC 3440

It was a family affair on the weekend, with two sets of brothers saluting in the 4th XI Grand Final. Congrats to Gilly and Sunny Joshi, and Sandy and Sanuka Gunatilake!

Tim Fonda - Premiership player

59 not and 0-9 off 6 in a Grand Final!

Three 400+ game legends and 4th XI premiership players!

SECA 12C premiers 2023/24!

VSDCA 4th XI premiers 2023/24!!!

Teams are in for our men's 2nd XI Semi Final against Balwyn and men's 4th XI Grand Final against Malvern. Good luck to both teams over the weekend, get down to Balwyn and the Holmes Todd to support the players!

Men's 4th XI match will be live streamed on Frog Box so you don't miss a minute of the action, link in the comments below.

Thanks to the Goat House Bar & Restaurant whose support has made it possible for us to play finals in 2023/24!

helping to keep us cool as we attack finals

With 4 senior mens teams marching into finals, there are few more proud, or more deserving of recognition, than our President who is this week’s Volunteel of the week.

Knakkers is not just a great player, leading the club in centuries made (19) and second in games played (over 400!), but he has been a long serving committee member and president for the past decade. Working tirelessly off the field, John is a true legend of Victorian Cricket. Thanks for all that you do JD!

With thanks to for their support of the volunteer who drive our club.

MILESTONE ALERT

Last round against Brighton, Sam ‘The Aura’ Groves brought up his 100th senior match for the Eels!

Described as having the best batting technique in the club, and once bowling a sub 1 minute over with his fast right arm off spin, Sam has been a more than handy contributor in the past decade both on and off the field. Congrats on the ton Grovesy!

With thanks to

1st XI is urgently seeking a scorer for our men’s game against Ormond at Ormond from 12:30pm today. Please message if available, we will pay!

A couple of Centurions, Andrew Chisholm 134 in the Men’s 4ths against Box Hill and Ed Mulcahy 150 for Bayley House against the Eels

A rare friday night off for our chairman of selectors and today’s Volunteel of the week . A true Jack of all trades, Ange is an incredible volunteer who helps out with juniors, covers, events, the super 5ths and detailed weather forecasts. The club would not be the same without you Ange, and we are very grateful for all that you do!

Get around the sponsors who support our volunteers and the Eels by and doing your grocery shop at

Can’t wait for this, see you on Tuesday night at the Holmes-Todd Oval!

🏏🏉 Annual T20 Gary Rosewarne Cup! 🏉🏏

📅 Save the Date: Tuesday, February 27th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM start
📍 Location: Holmes-Todd Oval

It's that time of the year again! Join us for the thrilling showdown between Elsternwick AFC and Elsternwick Cricket Club in the annual T20 Gary Rosewarne Cup.

Experience the excitement of cricket and football colliding on the field. Don't miss out on the action-packed evening!

Fresh ep of THE SWAMP now live, Max and Joel joined by to chat through his time in Aus as a whole, differences between cricket back home and in Melbourne, and some chat re an exciting month ahead for the club. Tune in now on Spotify

We are fundraising via the Toyota Good for Cricket Raffle. There are some great prizes on offer, and additional prizes for club players who raise the most money. Currently in the lead are 4th XI stars Sandy and Sanuka! Share your unique ticket seller link with your friends and family!

Today's Volunteel of the week is Ray Street. Streety roll wickets, scores games and is always on call when anything is needed to be done at Elsternwick Park. He also plays a key role in maintaining the connection with past players and supporters through the mighty Wickas, many of whom will be catching up and reminiscing at the Caulfield RSL later tonight. We love you Streety, the entire Eels community is forever in your debt!

Who doesn't love a good raffle? Purchase your tickets now in the Toyota Good for Cricket Raffle for $5 each, and go into the draw to win a car, while supporting community sport!
https://toyotagoodforcricket.raffletix.com.au/elsternwickcc?v=1

Our great friends up at are having a massive sale today with a $0 joining fee. It’s Melbourne’s newest gym, with plenty of space and modern facilities. Head up to 14 Ripon Grove, Elsternwick or join online via this link http://secure22.clubwise.com.au/elsternwick/guest_sale.asp

Our second Volunteel of the week is Women’s Captain and Junior Blasters Coach .

Joss has been a superstar on the field over the past three seasons in the women’s team, but she’s a star off the field as well, managing the women’s team magnificently on a weekly basis, and utilising her exemplary teaching skills to run the Blasters program for our youngest Eels. Thank you Joss!

Thanks to for supporting the Eels and the Volunteers who are so essential to what we do.

1 week to go to get your tickets in the Good For Cricket Raffle! Tickets are $5 each and all proceeds go directly to the club. Link in the bio!

With just under a week to go until the Toyota Good for Cricket Raffle closes, check out 1st prize! These Toyota Hybrids are harder to get your hands on than a well struck Finn Usher straight drive, get your tickets today!

If in the market, contact the team at Brighton Toyota for a great deal and don't forget to mention that you are from the Eels family!

https://toyotagoodforcricket.raffletix.com.au/elsternwickcc?v=1

Help us raise the funds to build a new cricket net and go into the draw for some great prizes! Also, if in the market, reach out to our friends at Brighton Toyota for a great deal on a great car.

https://toyotagoodforcricket.raffletix.com.au/elsternwickcc?v=1

The man, the myth and definitely the legend, this week’s Volunteel of the week is .thompson.12, who did a power of work behind the screens (pun intended) to get our first ever outdoor Movie Night off the ground. More to come to wrap up this event, but for now, congrats and thank you H!

There will be lots of Volunteels of the week this week as there are simply too many amazing volunteers to recognise and not enough weeks left in the season! Stay tuned!

With thanks to for supporting the volunteers who make our club tick.