A GRADE PREMIERS

Congratulations to Leigh Edwards and the A Grade team on a magnificent victory over Melton Centrals in the WSUCCA premier division, A Matting.

Melton South batting first made 342 losing our last wicket on the second last ball of the day. Dale McLeod led the attack brilliantly with a magnificent 140 runs which included 14 fours and 7 sixes. Dale was well supported with an even spread of contributions, Darren Beckett 48 (his first runs in a grand final), Richard Catlin 38, Michael Garwood 25, Brad Tomlinson 22 and Chris Camenzuli 20.

South got off to a great start on Day 2 with opening bowlers Clinton Ivory and Steve Medhurst each picking up an early wicket to have Centrals on the back foot at 2/19. Centrals then battled hard with a couple of reasonable partnerships saw them reach 4/112 at tea and close to the situation South was in on Day 1 at the same stage. However South's bowling and fielding continued to build the pressure on Centrals and finally grab the rewards of their hard work taking Centrals last 6 wickets for only 23 runs. Best of our bowlers was Darren Beckett with 4/37 and Chris Camenzuli with 3/32. Clinton Ivory, Dominic Grero and Steve Medhurst each picked up one wicket.

B GRADE GO DOWN FIGHTING IN FINAL

Melton South's third XI led by Andrew Axford fell agonisingly short in their huge run chase against Melton Centrals in the WSUCCA B Grade grand final.

Centrals won the toss on day 1 electing to bat and amassed a formidable 8/312cc in their allotted 72 overs. The best of South's bowlers were Mitchell Woodyard 2/23 and Michael Mammone 2/55, Dean Pirro, Dave Kilmartin, Michael Taylor and Andrew Axford each picked up one wicket.

In reply on day2 Melton South advanced steadily towards the target with with Josh Joy 107 and Andrew Axford 54 adding 153 for the second wicket before Andrew was dismissed with the score at 168. Unfortunately a steady stream of wickets fell in pursuit of the remaining 145 runs needed with a run rate of about 6 runs per over. South's chase ended in the 69th over being dismissed for 295 and going down by just 17 runs. Of the other batsmen Glenn Axford 26, Dave Kilmartin 22no and Zac Giblett 21 were the main contributors.

Congratulations boys on a great season particularly given the move up one grade during the year.

NEW LIFE MEMBER - MARILYN EDWARDS

Melton South announced it's newest life member, Marilyn Edwards, at our recent senior presentation dinner. Marilyn has been a supporter of the club over many years, serving on the committee and in the Treasurer's role for several years. Marilyn has been a significant supporter of the clubs juniors over many years and gets to as many of our senior games and functions as she can.

Congratulations Marilyn on a well deserved honour.

CLUB CHAMPIONS - BAILEY & JESS

The club congratulates this years club champions, Bailey Wilson (Juniors) for his all round performances in the Under 12's and Fourth XI bowling phenomenon, Jess Vaiano (Seniors), on the performances throughout the season and on the well deserved recognition both have received with these awards.

BEST CLUB PERSON - CHRIS CAMENZULI

The best club person award for this season was awarded to Chris Camenzuli. Chris is on the committee of the club where he performs the Treasurers role. He has stepped up into first XI this season and has performed admirably. He is a regular at the games of every age group of our juniors and is always forthcoming with assistance and advice for our younger players at senior training.

Congratulations Cama, a thoroughly deserved recogition of your contributions to making our club the best it can be.

LATEST RESULTS

(Full Results here)

SENIORS (Grand Final Results)

A Grade

Melton South(1) 342 def Melton Centrals 135

B Grade

Melton South 295 lost to Melton Centrals 8/312cc

JUNIORS (Semi-Final Results)

Under 16

Melton South 1/16 drew with St Anthonys Green 81

(Justin White 3/27, Dean Pirro 2/5, Bryce Wilson 2/18)

SOUTH SHORTS

MARILYN ON THE MEND

We are glad to report that new life member, Marilyn Edwards, is on the mend after suffering a series of heart attacks in the days following her becoming a life member of the club. We hope that the excitement of the whole thing wasn't too much but are glad to hear that Marilyn is at home and doing much better.

JUNIOR NEWS

Check out the Junior page for more news on our juniors.

If you have any news, amusing stories or announcements please let me know at South Shorts

REGISTRATION FEES 2009-2010

Registration fees remain unchanged from last season.

Seniors $90

Seniors (Students) $60

Seniors (Junior players) $20

 

Juniors $50

Juniors (Family) $80

 

Family (Includes 1 Senior, 1 Senior Student & Juniors) $155

 

Social Members $10

 

(New players receive a playing shirt and a cap, all junior players receive a playing shirt)

SEASON 2009-10

We would like to welcome all our new players, both senior and junior to Melton South for the coming season and wish you a happy and successful season of cricket. I also welcome back our existing players from last season and a few familiar faces who have returned to the club.

If new players would like to join our playing list at any level or just come along for the social side please contact Michael on 0408 477 232 .

Bring Mum, Dad and the kids and join us at a great family club.