Williamstown Cricket Club

Our JG Craig Shield team looking sharp before they start their first match. On now at Donald McLean Reserve vs Spotswood - come on down! Great to see two of Williamstown Cricket Club's junior players selected, too - Onni and Jono. Best of luck to the team for the campaign.

JG CRAIG SHIELD 2023/24- Good luck to our Craig Shield Squad who begin their Carnival on Sunday. May the runs and wickets flow in the blue and gold 💛💙🏏

TEAMS- 2024 has arrived and it’s time for more One Day cricket. Games against Strathmore and Yarraville this weekend. Good luck to all players 💙💛🏏

Our Think Pink event is next month! Watch this space as tickets will be released soon.

Congratulations to Garry ‘Jock’ Sturrock who was awarded today for his 50 years of service to cricket. Great recognition for all his hard work and dedication. 💛💙🏏

Boxing Day in Melbourne is synonymous with the test at the G, and this one was more memorable than usual for one of our cricketers. Williamstown Cricket Club's very own Amaar Yasir had the honour of presenting the Pakistan team with their flag before the start of play. Great work, Amaar!

Team Ducrow are heading into the break with their first win on Saturday after many close games. It's a good time to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break, and share the junior return to cricket dates:
- Cricket Blast: Sun 21 Jan 24
- U11, U13, U15: training from w/c Mon 22 Jan 24, first 2024 game is 26/27 Jan.

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD- 2 from 4 wins on the last day of cricket for 2022. Merry Christmas to the entire Seagulls family. See you all in 2024💙💛🎅🏻🏏

One of our Cricket Blast coaches, Adrian Egan, is well set up for Christmas dinner. Thanks to Paul and Kylie from the Old Style Butcher - Williamstown & Yarraville Village for this amazing major raffle prize from this morning's session.

What a perfect day for the last Cricket Blast session for 2023. The kids enjoyed some Christmas packs courtesy of some generous sponsors. Thank you for your support!

Coming in at the tail end, Luca made 58 n.o. (49) and Charlie 73 n.o. (41) for their U13 Hart team last night. Well ready for their Summer of backyard cricket!

Where better to carbo-load for Christmas than Monzarella Italian Restaurant in Williamstown? Great wrap to the 2023 side of the season for a couple of our teams.

TEAMS- 4 One Day games this weekend to round out the half way mark of the season. Good luck to all players 💙💛🏏

Brothers in arms for their cricketing battles on Friday nights...well done on your first half of the season, Team Croft! Rhuarc's is the only shop you need for your pet supplies. Be sure to call in on Melbourne Rd and say hello.

Get your diaries out! This event earlier this year was a sellout and we can't wait for another memorable afternoon in February.

TEAMS- 5 matches this weekend against Hoppers Crossing, Taylors Lakes and Seddon. Good luck to all players 💛💙🏏

Cricket giveaways coinciding with primary schools finishing could be a winning combination.

If you play cricket in Melbourne, then I'm sure you can relate to this snap of our U13 Liston crew from Saturday morning. We love the commitment! Thanks GOUGH RECRUITMENT for your enduring support, too.

It's not too late to bring along your young cricketing enthusiast to our Cricket Blast sessions on Sunday mornings from 9-10.30am. Inclusive and friendly environment with great coaches! www.playcricket.com.au | search Williamstown Cricket Club

We are very proud of our All Abilities team.

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a day to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

At Cricket Victoria, we are committed to being inclusive to all and ensuring that cricket is a sport for all.

Today we would like to celebrate our all abilities players and their community!

TEAMS- We have our First and Second XI’s commencing games against Hoppers, our Third XI in a One Day game v Strathmore whilst our Fourth XI look to defend 244 💙💛🏏

To add to your Christmas shopping list - 'cricket raffle tickets'. It may be the cheapest car you've ever bought. https://toyotagoodforcricket.raffletix.com.au/williamstowncc

This Saturday will see Chris Duffin reach game 100 in the blue and gold. Duffy has been the ultimate Club and team man since joining the WCC in 2016/17 and has amassed over 1100 runs and taken over 80 wickets in his 31 1st and 68 2nd XI matches.

Congratulations on the milestone Duff man, let’s hope game 100 can bring about Win-Sing-Beers 🏏 🍻

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD- A very up and down weekend with a few losses, washouts and a hard fought comeback from our Fourth XI to build a defendable total 👏🏻💙💛🏏

TEAMS- Massive weekend ahead with 5 games including Sat/Sun cricket for the First & Second XI. Our Past Players Day will also be held at WCG on Sunday, all are welcome 💛💙🏏

Where would you rather be hanging out on a Friday night? Our team of great mates this week are sponsored by our favourite local Old Style Butcher. Get your Christmas orders in by 17 December. Old Style Butcher - Williamstown & Yarraville Village

We are not surprised about this glowing review for our major sponsor, Hockingstuart Williamstown. Make sure you mention us when you speak with them about your real estate needs. Thanks to David and team, as always, for your ongoing support!

Testimonial Tuesday!
Thank you to our vendors for their kind words,
and for entrusting David, Emily and the team at Hockingstuart Williamstown.
We are delighted to hear you had such a positive experience. Congratulations on your successful sale!

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD- Not a great weekend overall however our Thirds had an excellent win against our local rivals. Important week on the training track ahead 💛💙🏏

MILESTONE- Brent Hodges’ 32nd half century on the weekend saw him pass another WCC milestone when he surpassed WCC legend Craig Sheedy (5859) on the First XI run scorers list. Hodgey moved to 5887 First XI runs which is the 2nd most in the Club’s 176 year history. 💙💛🏏

Preparation is underway for a big day of snags for a cause. Pop in and say hi at Miller's Junction Bunnings.

TEAMS- One Day Cricket again this weekend with games against Taylors Lakes and Altona. Good luck to all players 💙💛🏏

Some would argue the BBQ at the end of Cricket Blast is as good as the cricket. These older siblings of our blasters are on the tongs every week and the club is very grateful for their contribution.

This happy crew of kids is our U11 Ducrow team, who play every Saturday morning. Our sponsor this week is another wonderful local business and supporter of community sport, Jim's Self Storage. 👏

New sponsor announcement!!!

Many thanks to the team at Greg Chappell Cricket Centre for supporting our club this season. GCCC has 3 locations at Footscray, Heidelberg and Clayton and are your one stop shop for all of your cricketing requirements.

Catalogues and discount vouchers are available in the social room for club members to take advantage of.

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD- 3 out of 4 wins over the weekend with run chases against fellow West teams. Big week on the track ahead 💛💙🏏

New sponsor announcement!!

Many thanks to John and Marline from Fitzgerald Optometry for jumping on board this season. Fitzgerald Optometry are located at 2/73 Douglas Parade in Williamstown so make sure you drop in and see the team for all of your eyecare and eyewear requirements. Please try to support local businesses that support our Club.

Williamstown Cricket Ground is a hive of Cricket Blast activity on this beautiful Sunday morning. It's not too late to join in next week. 9-10.30am every Sunday morning. www.playcricket.com.au | search Williamstown Cricket Club

FUNCTION - Annual Bowls Break Up Sunday 17th December @ Williamstown Bowls Club. 12pm kick off, BBQ lunch inc. in cost. Hope to see all our Seagull families, partners and friends. 💙💛🎱🎄

TEAMS- Opportunities await against Yarraville and Hoppers Crossing this weekend. Good luck to all players 🔵🟡🏏