DOM RETTINO WINS THE

LINDSAY JONES

Fifth Eleven co-captain and committee member Dominic Rettino has been awarded Moonee Valley Cricket Club's most prestigious honor, the Lindsay Jones best clubman award.
Dom's commitment and dedication has been a standout since he joined our club in 2016, but he went to another level this year in helping reorganise and refocus the committee - all while we were all coping with another year of the coronavirus pandemic.
At right: Dominic Rettino (left) with the Lindsay Jones shield and club president Charlie Walker with Dom's plaque.
He took on a key role in ensuring that memberships were paid promptly, was a driving force behind our functions and was a regular in the canteen on Saturday mornings preparing for the next function.
Dom's future is a bit up in the air at the moment, as he's moved to Geelong and is still trying to work through the logistics.
Dom was announced as the winner of the Lindsay Jones Award at our presentation night at the Moonee Ponds Club on April 23.
Around 70 players and supporters attended the function.
Sam Younghusband was announced as the Club Champion, and James Smith won the Sean O'Kane Award for the best player in all grades other than the First Eleven.
At left: Sam Younghusband with his collection of trophies - a century bat, Most Valuable Player award, Club Champion and First Eleven batting award.
Coach Glen Courts announced the Most Improved Player award went to Dejan Gilevski. DJ started the season lower in the First Eleven bowling order, but took his oppor tunities when they presented and quickly became the go-to bowler. He won our Firsts bowling award.

Sam Kater was announced as Moonee Valley's wicketkeeper of the year.
Members of our three 2021/22 Premiership teams - our Under 14s, our Women's team and our Thirds - were called to the front of the room to be acknowledged for their efforts.
Trophies for milestone games, runs and wickets were also presented, and Katherine Baker was presented with the ball she used to take a hat-trick in the women's team.
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