Bullantin Issue 3 2015/2016

Dear Diary,

Christmas and the New Year has come and gone and it’s hard to believe we are already in February. I hope everyone had an enjoyable break. For me personally, it has been an interesting recent few weeks. An injury has meant I have been unable to take part in any further matches this season, however it has also given me the opportunity to go and watch some of the other senior teams that I would ordinarily not get to see. In particular, it has been fun watching the 4th XI one-day side who have all but locked in a finals appearance, which is a great effort. Last weekend they managed to secure a tie against Doncaster through a last ball run-out from captain Mark Cassidy – it was nail-biting stuff!

February is shaping up to be a very busy month on the Social Calendar for the Bullants. Scott Boyd has been busy organising our Past Players & Supporters Day which will be held on Saturday 13th February. Hoping for a strong turn-out from our all past players and supporters to make it a great event. Also on the social front, this season we have decided to combine the Junior Break-Up, Junior Match Reports Night #3 and the Reverse Raffle into the one event – to be held on Saturday 27th February – please lock it in your diaries (further details to follow).

Good luck to all junior and senior teams as they push towards finals appearances over the next month.

Dom

Zlatko represented BTCC at the Cricket Victoria Chairman’s Function during the recent one-day match vs. India. Thanks to Kukri for the invitation.

With only two rounds remaining in the season it is great to have three out of the four senior sides still battling it out for a finals spot. The 4th XI have all but sewn up a finals birth whilst, the 1st and 2nd XI need to win both their final games and possibly rely on a result here or there to confirm a spot.

As the great Graham Matthews once said, “We can’t just turn the tap on in March” so the next few weeks are vitally important to concentrate on individual performances that will assist the team in getting those crucial wins. If that means getting an extra hit or bowl outside of Tuesday and Thursday then so be it.

It has been fantastic to see some of the improved performances from our younger stars over the past few weeks in the senior teams including Jake Sticca’s 57 in the 2nd XI (Round 9) and Mitch Cassidy’s 5/24 overs in the 4th XI (Round 14). Chris Paolucci also managed to hit some form in Round 8 of the Second XI making 44 in a one-day match.

In the 1st XI, Jack Berry smashed a blistering 115* in Round 7 against the reigning premiers Blackburn in some of the best batting we have seen at Ted Ajani.

The final two matches presents a great opportunity to work your way into some good form leading up to finals and I wish everyone all the best on the training track and match day.

Good luck to all.

Maso

Jack Berry was in fine form, scoring 115* in the Round 7 win against Blackburn. Skipper Luke Mason was also undefeated on 69. 1st XI Round 6: drew with BHNSK 212 (heat policy) Tim Arnold 3-42 Round 7: 2-230 def. Blackburn 140 Jack Berry 115* Luke Mason 69* Tim Arnold 3-28 Matt Hale 3-31 Round 8: 5-156 def. Templestowe 113 Luke Mason 3-23 Matt Hale 3-27 Round 9: 9-234 def. by Heatherdale 5-3312nd XI Round 6: drew with Heatherdale 8-259 (heat policy) Chris Paolucci 3-56 Round 7: 3-105 def. Templestowe 102 Richard Oster 4-25 Andrew Smith 4-44 Round 8: 162 def. by Glen Waverly Hawks 7-165 Richard Oster 4-34 Round 9: 163 def. Koonung Heights 89 Jake Sticca 57 Tim Lane 5-26 Richard Oster 3-34 3rd XI Round 6: 0-5 drew with Glen Waverly Hawks 244 (heat policy) Round 7: 6-110 def. by South Sharks 1-123 Brett Wilmott 53* Round 8: 5-147 def. Forest Hill 8-109 Scott Boyd 51* Gi Senanayake 4-20 Jack Larsen 3-8 Round 9: 8-106 def. by Eley Park 7-114 Gi Senanayake 3-34 4th XI Round 11: 104 def. by Doncaster 7-138 Round 12: drew with Blackburn North (heat policy) Round 13: 6-162 def. East Burwood 3-156 Round 14: 7-216 def. Blackburn North 122 Andrew Grainger 50* Mitch Cassidy 5-24 Round 15: 152 def. Yarraleen 102 Dave McClean 6-16 Round 16: 9-166 tied with Doncaster 5-166 Open MyCricket for all fixtures, results, ladders and stats.   Essential Fire Safety Services (EFSS) EFSS offers a complete package of fire safety services ranging from design, supply and installation through to inspection, testing and maintenance of life safety systems including fire detection and alarm systems, building and occupant warning systems, fire sprinkler and pump sets, emergency and exit lighting, portable fire equipment and hose reels, fire hydrant systems and fire and smoke doors.EFSS once again features on our brand new Senior playing tops (see below). Thanks to Rod Fulton for his support of the Bullants over many seasons. Flight Centre Templestowe Located at Macedon Square, Flight Centre Templestowe is a new sponsor for the Bullants for season 2015-16. If you are planning a holiday or trip make sure you drop by and have the friendly and helpful team at Flight Centre take care of you. A contribution to the club is made for each booking, so tell your family and friends to mention that they are from the Bullants! DISKMANdotNET DISKMANdotNet has come on board this season, providing domain name services, web design / construction, web hosting, email marketing and consultancy for BTCC’s new website. Working with individual business people, small, medium and large businesses, DISKMANdotNet’s main focus is on domain name registrations, web hosting, web design, however also provide search engine optimisation, social media marketing, logos & branding, creative marketing and photography services. Contact the DISKMANdotNET team for more info.

Andrew VergaYears involved at BTCC? About 14 Favourite food? Mum’s pasta Favourite drink? Coke Favourite professional sports team? Carlton Favourite athlete? Mark Waugh and Stephen Silvagni Favourite holiday destination? Koh Samui What is your dream job? Pilot Who would play you in a movie? Robert De Niro What’s your specialty dish? Penne Amatriciana What’s your favourite Thursday night BTCC dinner? Chicken Schnitzel rolls Most memorable Bullant moment? First Shield flag in 2008-09 Funniest thing seen on a cricket field? Moose running backwards to take a catch and face planted into the turf at Forest Hill Who’s a Bullant that needs to be dobbed in for something and why Some secrets are best kept Something others at the club may not know about you? I would like to start my own charity Where should we go on the next end of season trip? Las Vegas –  great for pre-season SAVE THE DATE: Junior Break-Up, Junior Match Reports #3 and Reverse RafflePlease keep Saturday 27th February free for one of our biggest social events of the season. We’ll kick off with our junior break-up celebration, including our third junior match reports for the season and dinner, to be followed by our annual Reverse Raffle later in the evening.Further details to follow! MITCH CASSIDY Years played at BTCC 4 years – U12, U14 and U16, as well as Seniors Highest batting score 51, in U14s last season Most wickets taken in an innings 5-24 in the 4th XI (see ball above!) AFL team supported St.Kilda Favourite cricket player Steve Smith What’s the best thing about playing at BTCC I get to play in both juniors and seniors What school do you go to? Templestowe College What do you want to be when you grow up I don’t really know yet The 1st XI’s first three wickets were all captured on camera during the Round 8 win vs. Templestowe. Matt Leggio in action for the 4s, showing the bowler what he thought of his short ball.

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