CHRISTMAS PARTY

Melton South will be celebrating a successful first half of season 2008-09 at our famous Christmas party.

The Christmas Party will be held at the clubrooms at Mt Carberry on Sunday 14th December commencing at 12 noon. There are plenty of fun activities planned and the Christmas raffles will be drawn.

Friends and family are all welcomefor a fantastic afternoon. BYO picnic lunch and the bar will be open so no BYO alcohol.

Santa will be there as well !!!!

FAMILY RIVALRY

B grade vice-captain, Chris Camenzuli, has been keen to better little brother, Francis's high score of 164, made against Melton Centrals 2 years ago. On Saturday Chris took his opportunity and made a magnificent 167 against St Johns. The ball is back in your court now Frankie.

BAZ THE BATSMEN - YES HE IS

Reluctant C grade tailender, Adam Baran, who usually prefers not to bat came in on the weekend at No 10 joining captain, Andrew Axford, with the score on 8/304 and plenty of overs left to face. The pair put on 90 for the 9th wicket before Andrew(156) was dismissed. Baz then put on a further 20 valuable runs with Jess Vaiano, in an unbeaten 10th wicket partnership to safely guide the team to 9/414 at stumps. Baz finished the day on 32 not out.

TOM RUNS INTO FORM

Thomas Melvin, who joined Melton South this season has found form with the bat. Tom opened the batting in D grade and made a fantastic 79 which included an 80 run third wicket partnership with our Under 16 captain, Michael Anchor.

Another of our "young" recruits, Ron Hunt also made his top score for the club in this match making a well compliled 27.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

Melton South congratulates Shane Long, Amar Singh and Dean Pirro on making the Melton Junior Cricket Associations Under 14 Russell Allen Shield team which will compete in January 2009.

Well done boys each of you has had a great start to the season and this is recognition of your acheivements.

SOUTH DOMINATE WSUCCA UNDER 21 SQUAD

Melton South's young guns have dominated the Under 21 WSUCCA squad with nine players in the recently announced 14 man squad.

Congratulations to Darren Beckett, Stuart Lowe, Paul Hetherington, Matthew Krul, Richard Catlin, Domonic Shelley, Zac Giblett, Brad Tomlinson and Craig Turner.

Darren was also named captain of the team. Congratulations to Darren and the other boys, your selection is a reward for your efforts and an honour for each of you and the club.

RESULTS

(Full scorecards here & ladders here)

SENIORS

A GRADE

MSPSCC 3/83 v Werribee Centrals 129

(See pics in gallery)

B GRADE

MSPSCC 412 v St Johns

C GRADE

MSPSCC 9/414cc v Williamstown Congs

D GRADE

MSPSCC 222 v Altona

JUNIORS

UNDER 12

MSPSCC v Melton Centrals White 8/180cc

UNDER 14

MSPSCC v Centrals White 9/227cc

UNDER 16

MSPSCC v Melton West Saints Green 6/142cc

HIGHLIGHTS

SENIORS

BATTING

Chris Camenzuli 167 (B Grade)

Andrew Axford 156 (C Grade)

Tom Melvin 79 (D Grade)

Glen Axford 77 (C Grade)

Michael Truswell 73 (B Grade)

Andrew Hunter 57 (C Grade)

Michael Garwood 52 (A Grade)

BOWLING

Darren Beckett 5/22 (A Grade)

Domonic Grero 3/38 (A Grade)

JUNIORS

BATTING

BOWLING

Sam Lowe 2/19 (Under 12)

Troy Bradley 2/20 (Under 14)

Cullan Saunders 2/34 (Under 12)

Michael Anchor 2/34 (Under 16)

Dean Pirro 2/39 (Under 14)

SOUTH SHORTS

GET WELL MARILYN

Our best wishes go out to Marilyn Edwards who is suffering some serious health issues at the moment. We will be thinking of you and hope that everything goes well.

COMMISERATIONS TO SZABO FAMILY

We extend our deepest sympathies to Charlie Szabo and family on the passing of Charlie's mother during the week. Our thoughts are with Charlie and his family especially at this time.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations to Terry & Simone Sellman who got married on Saturday 1 November 2008.

Congratulations Terry & Simone. (Check out the gallery for a wedding photo)

BABY NEWS No 1

Congratulations to Michael Mammone & Rebecca Axford who are expecting a baby in April next year. Congratulations you two.

BABY NEWS No 2

Congratulations also to Leigh Goodwin & Natasha Gordon who are also expecting a baby. Congratulations you two.

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

Registration Fees for the 2008-09 season remain unchanged from last season and are:

SENIORS

Full $90

Student $60

Juniors $20

(For new players this includes a playing shirt and cap)

JUNIORS

Single $50

Family $80

(This includes a playing shirt for all players, new players also receive a cap)

OTHER

Family(Seniors & Juniors) $155

Social $10

SEASON 2008-09

Melton South Primary School Cricket Club hopes all members have had an enjoyable break and welcomes all new and existing players and their families back for the 2008-09 season.

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.