James Smith

hits a hot 100

Congratulations to James Smith for his second century for Moonee Valley - scoring an even 100 not out for the Fifths at home on December 21.
James patiently waited to pick off the bad balls from Pascoe Vale Hadfield as he accumulated his milestone but sadly it wasn't quite enough to get us over the line.
At left: James Smith raises his bat in the Ormond Park changerooms after his unbeaten century for the Fifths.
James scored his other century in 2021/22, with 105 not out against Maccabi Ajax in our Fourths, playing on turf in Mercantile's C Sunday grade.
He scored 522 runs that season @ 52.2, including a game when he was promoted to our First Eleven, and won the Mercantile grade batting award.
James joined Moonee Valley in 2020/21 and brought up his 50th game earlier this season.
Before the weekend's match James had scored 368 runs at an imposing average of 73.6, with three scores in the 80s - two of them not-outs. With his weekend ton, James now has 468 runs with an average soaring to 93.6.
He is also more than handy with the ball, as his seven wickets @ 26.4 before Saturday's game attests. That's now 35 wickets in his career.
James can now put up his feet over the Christmas break, but we will be looking forward to a productive second half of the season and plenty more runs.

Sfenn-tastic effort - Sarah racks up 50 games

Congratulations to our women's captain and dual premiership player Sarah Fenn on her 50th game on Sunday - only the third women's player to reach the milestone.
Sarah captained the team to a strong win over Lalor Warriors, and for good measure our girls were wearing their official club shirts for the first time - until now we've played in white tops.
The December 7/8 weekend was a good one for milestones - as well as Sarah's mark, Tom Janetzki played his 50th game and Hayden Trew made his First Eleven debut, becoming Cap No. 288.
Sarah, who won the NWMCA comp wicketkeeping award in 2022/23, becomes just the third Valley women's player to reach the 50-game milestone, behind Clare Ardern on 53 and Tanya Intagliata (52).
Above: Sarah Fenn celebrated her 50th game with a good win with her teammates. L-R: Back - Katherine Baker, Sarah Pamment, Siobhan Donohoe and Abby Pruijmboom. Front - Fiona Bathie, Sandra Verschoor, Sarah Fenn and Yasmin King.
Along the way Sarah played a season of winter comp with the Valley guys, and also puts her hand up to play in our men's Saturday teams when required.
Sarah is the MVCC Secretary and with her enthusiasm and commitment we know we're in good hands - and for many seasons and games to come.
Congratulations Sarah, and to Tom and Hayden.

                                                  Past and present players get together

The regular function for past and current players was held in the Ormond Park pavilion on November 30, and tall tales and true were spread around the function room.
The guest list was headed by Moonee Valley's official Legend, Ray Storey and his wife Heather, who were down from their home on the Murray for the event.
Above: Back in familiar territory: Club founder and official Moonee Valley Legend Ray Storey and wife Heather.
Persistent rain washed out the day's play so the gathering didn't get the opportunity to watch our Firsts and Fifths in action, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm.
The evening was organised by our Moonee Valley Cricket Club Past & Present Players & Supporters group - you can find more details on the club Facebook page or here .
Thanks to Dean Lawson for the lamb cooked on the Club's new charcoal spit - cooked to perfection.
***For more pictures from the function, click HERE

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*SENIOR TRAINING - THE DETAILS 

Coach Brayden McGregor and assistant coach Tony Gleeson run senior training each Tuesday and Thursday at our home ground, Ormond Park in Pattison St, Moonee Ponds.
Training starts at 6pm.
Moonee Valley has five senior men's teams - four of which play on turf - and a women's team, as well as juniors across all age groups and a Blast program for the younger players.
We still have spots available in all teams. Anyone interested in joining Moonee Valley can phone Brayden on0429 559 797, junior co-ordinator Paul Sevenson on 0407 556 950 or President Charlie Walker on 0411 705 381.

     
Main Club contact details:

* Charlie Walker - President 0411 705 381; 9370 1802
* Allan Cumming - Treasurer 0438 380 990
* Sarah Fenn - Secretary 0438 141 179
* Mark Gauci - Vice President 0457 778 335 
* Paul Sevenson - Junior Co-ordinator - 0407 556 950   

Emails: mooneevalleycricket@gmail.com
        charlie.walker@optusnet.com.au 

For more contacts, see " Office bearers & Officials " under "Club News & Info" at the top of the page

Last updated : December 22, 2024.
For more of our history, including our Premierships, click HERE