Carlton Cricket Club

Hi everyone,

The AGM is approaching on the 29th of July
The details are attached below.

If you cannot make it in person and would still like to attend contact Mark Morris and he will set up an online login for you.
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Thanks

The winners of the Les Petsinis Blue Blood Award are Dom Sullivan and Tahlia Simpson.
 
The Blue Blood is a player who makes playing at Carlton Cricket Club more enjoyable.
They are valuable to their team mates on and off the field, and demonstrate selflessness in the support of other players, coaches, volunteers, families, and the wider Carlton community.
Simply put, they make CCC a better place.
 
Dom and Tahlia put in countless hours helping at training, coaching teams and individuals as well as assisting with social events and the running of many functions. These two are amazing people to have around the club and they certainly create a better environment for everyone on and off the field.
 
No one is more deserving than Tahlia and Dom!
 
Well done!

The Canny Memorial Best Club Person goes to Todd Marchant.
 
Brian Canny commenced with the Club in 1963, ultimately deciding that he could make a greater contribution to the Carlton CC in an off-field capacity. And so his career as a scorer started with the Fourth XI in 1964 culminating in his elevation through the elevens to the First XI in 1978, and until his untimely passing in January 1979.
The Canny Family instigated our Club’s Best Club Person Trophy and has continued to sponsor “The Canny Memorial Best Club Person Trophy” since 1978/9.
 
Todd commits countless hour to the Carlton Cricket Club, as a part of the committee, he organises social events, organises clothing and apparel, and also spends hours coaching and mentoring the youth of the club this including coaching the U16 Dowling side with Harry Smyth.
 
Without Todd the club wouldn’t be such a great place to be. We are truly grateful for Todd and everything he does and this award is recognition that Todd absolutely deserves.
 
Congratulations Toddy.

The recipient of the Women’s First XI team champion is Cailin Green.
 
Cailin had her best season yet taking 33 wickets in 20 games at an average of 15.09 including 2 5 wicket hauls and her best figures being 6/38.
 
Further, Cailin also made 466 runs at an average of 24.53 at the top of the order.
 
Cailin also achieved higher honours in coming runner up for the Una Paisley Medal missing out by only a couple of votes.
 
Well done Cailin!
 
Our men’s recipient of the H Numa trophy is Jai Lemire. Jai is the Mens First XI team champion.

 The records show that “Tracker” Numa came to Carlton in 1905 at the age of twenty-two. He played with the second eleven for some years from 1908 onwards.
In 1939 he was appointed Club Secretary and he worked untiringly in this position until his death after fifty-three years of faithful and notable service. During his term of office as Secretary, the Club passed through its most successful period to that time.
 
A great season by Jai winning the Houston and the H Numa Trophy!
 
Well done Jai!

The winner of the George R Armstrong Memorial 2nd XI Team champion award goes to Andrew Poppa.

George Armstrong was an avid supporter of the Carlton Cricket and Football Clubs all of his life. He played with the 2XI in 1920s and was elected to the Committee on October 31, 1949 and was a Vice President from 1959.
George served on most of the Club’s sub-committees and in particular, as a member of the Ground Management Committee, he did valuable work for the ground. From 1955 he served on the Match Committee as Chairman where his advice and shrewd observations were invaluable.

Andy had a terrific year scoring 379 runs at an average of 42.11 in the 2nd XI which further lead onto higher honours by becoming a first XI premiership player.
 
This award is a testimony to Andy’s consistency at the top of the order.
 
Well done Poppa!
 
Our Women’s recipient is Emer Heffernan. Emer had a terrific year taking 30 wickets at an average of 12.97 in our 2nd XI. Her best bowling figures were 5/39 against Geelong! At such a young age this is an amazing effort and a promising sign of things to come.
 
Well done Emer!

Congratulations to Michael Archer, Andrew Poppa and Dom Sullivan who are also awarded Life membership with this year’s Premiership. All three men had great seasons and were massive contributors to the title. Thank you, for this great year and we are looking forward to the years to come!

We have 3 new life members to congratulate!
 
Firstly, Anne Smyth. Anne has been a part of the club now for over 15 years. She arrived at the club when son Tom Smyth came in 2008. Since, Anne has been a vital part of our club and its success.
 
Anne has undertaken many roles, these including being a part of the social committee, assisting with the organising of social events, raffles and the prizes, as well as providing countless lunches and snacks to players, officials and spectators.
 
With sons Harry and Tom playing a major part in our on field success, Anne is one of the key contributors to our club being such a great place.
 
Thank you Anne for everything you have done!
 
Next is Matthew Culvenor. Culv started his Carlton journey in the 2011/12 season where he begun in the 2nd and 3rd XI. Over the next 12 years Culv played a variety of games in the top 3 grades predominantly spending some time captaining our 2nd XI. Over these 12 years Matt took 319 wickets and averaged 22.44 with the ball.
 
Matt also contributed massively off the field assisting with coaching and mentoring so many players that have come through the system as well as coaching spin bowling to the variety of spinners at the club. Also, contributing to roles as a part of the social  committee organising social events.
 
Culv is a treasured member of the Carlton Cricket Club, and we are incredibly grateful to have a man like him!
 
Tim Line is our next Life member, Tim started his Carlton journey in the 2009/10 season where he made his debut against Dandenong in a 4th XI T20 fixture. Over the next 14 seasons Tim featured in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th XI’s with heavy contributions with both bat and ball. Tim made 20, 50’s as well as numerous wicket-taking games over the journey.
 
Tim also featured heavily with many roles, these including roles in social events as well as MC’ing many presentation nights.
 
Thank you Tim, for all your hard work and laughs.

Gordon transferred to Carlton in 1941 after a couple of seasons with Essendon where he had played 12 games.
Although a handy batsman who registered many useful scores, it was as a splendid right-arm slow bowler that he returned some outstanding figures for his team, and was a prominent player in our first two official 1st XI premierships in 1945/6 and 1947/8.

He won the Club Championship in 1949/50 (and polled well in other years), and the Bowling Trophy on two occasions in 1947/8 and 1948/9.
He also represented the Australian Services XI in company with such luminaries as Lindsay Hassett, Keith Miller and Keith Carmody etc.
Gordon transferred to Carlton in 1941 after a couple of seasons with Essendon where he had played 12 games.

Although a handy batsman who registered many useful scores, it was as a splendid right-arm slow bowler that he returned some outstanding figures for his team, and was a prominent player in our first two official 1XI premierships in 1945/6 and 1947/8.

He won the Club Championship in 1949/50 (and polled well in other years), and the Bowling Trophy on two occasions in 1947/8 and 1948/9.
He also represented the Australian Services XI in company with such luminaries as Lindsay Hassett, Keith Miller and Keith Carmody etc.
 
Henry had a terrific year. In the 2nd XI he took 13 wickets at an average of 37. On top of this Henry was a part of the leadership team for our Under 18 team where he took a further 3 wickets in 2 games.
 
Henry represented Victoria Country at the Under 19 National Champs as a leg spinning allrounder.
 
Great work Henry!

Bridget is the recipient of the McGrath Moore Coaches Award!
 
Bridget had a terrific year captaining our 3rd XI to back to back Grand Final appearances. Bridget had a stellar year with both bat and ball. She made 224 runs at an average of 14, also she took 9 wickets at an average of 15.67 including a 3/29 against Essendon Maribyrnong Park.
 
This award highlights not only the skills that Bridget has but also the maturity to be able to lead a side to a Grand Final and so much individual and group success.
 
Dom Sullivan received the men’s coaching award with his terrific season. Although Dom made his debut last season, he was able to spend a large portion of his time in the first XI this year where he scored 142 runs and averaged 11. With the ball he took 9 wickets at an average 26.56. Further, Dom took 9 catches and a runout mainly patrolling the outfield with his rocket arm.
 
To cap off Dom’s season he achieved his First XI high score of 22 in the Grand Final at a crucial time.
 
Great work Bridget and Dom!

Amy Long is the recipient of the Women’s MVP player! This is voted by the players to determine the best overall player across the 3 Women’s grades.
 
Amy had an incredible year in our 3rd XI with a total of 487 runs averaging 40.58 over 14 matches. She also made her debut in the 2nd XI where she scored 29 on debut! Amy also scored her first ever century against Greenvale making 116 off 106 balls with 17 fours.
 
Also, as a wicketkeeper she scored herself 7 catches in all grades!
 
This award is a testimony to the great year Amy had and hopefully a sign of things to come!
 
The future is bright for our Women’s Program!

Your Houston medalist Jai Lemire!

Jai had an incredible season making 675 runs at an average of 42.19.

Jai made massive strides this year making back 2 back 100s with two scores of 148* and 153.

One special innings where he came to the crease against Fitzroy Doncaster where the 1st XI were 8/102 and managed to cement himself to put Carlton back in the game with a score of 148*

Jai’s great season has elevated himself to a rookie contract with Cricket Victoria and we wish him all the best for up and coming season. 🏏

1st XI Premiers🏆

What a game!
Casey set a total of 212 in the first innings and we couldn’t chase it down, getting bowled out for 171.

Casey added another 209 runs almost batting out the whole day which left them a lead of 250 runs.

Carlton had 36 overs to chase down 250 and wow was it a thriller!
Evan and Macca set the boys off to a flyer which set them up to continue throughout a the innings. Evan finished on 62 off 37, Tom Smyth 61* off 46 and Connor Rutland hit the winning runs finishing on 43* off 27

Carlton chased down 250 with 5 overs to spare in what was one of the most incredible grand finals ever played in Premier Cricket history!

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Carlton defeated Casey South Melbourne chasing down 251 in 36 overs!!

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Here it is!

Here’s how we line up to face the Swans in the big dance!

Make sure you get down to support the boys over the course of the next 3 days!

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Grand Final week Bluebaggers💙

Carlton will take on Casey South Melbourne at Windy hill in a 3 day game starting this Friday the 22nd.

Get down to support the boys over the weekend💙

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Preliminary Final action this week for the First XI as we take on Prahran at home for a spot in the Grand Final!

10.30am first ball!

Make sure to come down and get behind the men if you can!

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Results from Monday's scorching Under 18s Grand Final.

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And so the women's 23/24 season comes to a close. Congratulations again to all three teams who made finals.
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Finals hits the men’s grades this week with the 1s taking on Ringwood at home and the 3s taking on the top side Prahran at Righetti!

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Finals hit the men’s competition this week with the 1s taking on Ringwood at home and the 3s facing off against the top side Prahran at Righetti.

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Two household names from the blues will have a massive milestone on the weekend!

Tom will play his 250th first XI game while Harry will play his 150th!

Massive achievement from the Smyth brothers who have had stellar careers to date💙

Just one win this week, with our 3rd XI off to the Grand Final and our 1st XI playing their Semi Final this Saturday!

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It’s finals time in the women’s competition!

Here’s how we lineup for our 3 finals on Sunday!

All 3 sides are playing for a spot in the grand final next week!

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Last Sunday saw all three women's teams go through to finals for a second consecutive year! Looking forward to a huge round of cricket next Sunday.

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Lineup for the women’s in the last home and away round of the season!

Wins this week will guarantee finals for all teams, with home finals up for grabs in the 1s and 2s.

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Men’s lineup for the last round of the season against Ringwood!

Let’s leave it all out there!

Congrats to Charlie Ross on his promotion to the first xi, Kav Thavarajah on his promotion to skipper of the 2s, and also welcome back to Piyush Pemmaraju and Leo Dench who return from a hamstring injury!

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Round 17 results!

3s come away with a strong win!

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1 out of 2 wins this week for the women, with all three teams back playing next week in the final game of the home and away season.

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After a blue day last Sunday the 2s and 3s are looking to go back to back wins across the last week with this matchup against greenvale!

The 1s have a bye!

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A gritty performance through the heat on Sunday culminated in our fifth Blue day of the season for the women! All three grades are in great form as we start to close out the home and away season.
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