SARAH TO SET A NEW HIGH MARK

Our Women's team captain Sarah Fenn will soar to new heights on Sunday by becoming the most-capped women's player in our Club history.
Sarah will take to the field in her 54th game, surpassing the record held by Clare Ardern, who played in our first iteration of women's cricket almost two decades ago.
A two-time Premiership player, Sarah has an insatiable cricket appetite, regularly attending Big Bash and international matches. As well taking over the captaincy of our top-of-the-ladder Women's team this season, Sarah has played winter cricket at Moonee Valley and played a number of games in our men's teams.
She first played for us in the 2021/22 season - lured back to the sport after playing a bit of cricket in primary school teams.
And Sarah's passion for cricket isn't just onfield - she became Club Secretary this season and in that role has a crucial involvement in the overall development of our club, as well as ensuring that the views and interests of our women members - both players and families - are part of any decision-making.
Sarah will reach the milestone in a home game, playing Keilor Park Brunswick in the February 9 match starting at midday.

LAST BALL THRILLER: DOWN TO THE WIRE FOR

WEBB-JOHNSON/PASCU CUP
Moonee Ponds had just one ball to spare when they edged past our Moonee Valley team in the Webb-Johnson/Pascu Cup match to raise awareness for men's health issues. Their No. 8 bat edged a four off the fifth ball of the 20th  over to overhaul our total of 7/137cc in the Twenty20 fixture, played at their Aberfeldie Park ground on January 23.
The win gives Moonee Ponds hosting rights again next season.
Heath Webb-Johnson's widow Lezanne and their children Reid and Bree were there to watch proceedings, along with good attendances from both Moonee Valley and Moonee Ponds.
The Cup was first contested in 2020/21 following the passing of Moonee Valley's Heath and Moonee Ponds' Gary Pascu, and both clubs saw the need to promote and highlight men's health.
It is a perpetual reminder of two loved and respected players and mates no longer with us.
Above: Honoring Heath and Gary: Captains Jack Newman (left - Moonee Valley) and Patrick Didham (Moonee Ponds) with the Cup and Heath Webb-Johnson's children Reid and Bree.
***More pictures and words - click HERE

Barooga - we made the playoffs

Moonee Valley's campaign in our 11th Barooga Over 35s tournament reached the playoffs on the final day, but we fell just short.
Defending our score of 4/151 off 30 overs, we had Castle Hill (from NSW) six down but they reached the total with 17 balls to go.
We played twice under lights at the magnificent Barooga No. 1 oval - on January 13 and 15, and the final day play-off on January 16 was also at Barooga No. 1.
Our team this year was captained by Moonee Valley premiership player Craig Pridham. Mark Gauci won the comp bowling award with 5 wickets @ 12.0.
Above: Our playoff team for Barooga 2025. L-R: Back - Glen Courts, Sean O'Kane, Jason Morris, Jason Ripa, Mark Gauci, Nate Wolland. Front - Dane Smith, Allan Cumming, Tony Gleeson, Craig Pridham, Peter Richardson.
We used 16 players across the three games.
Four of our players had tournament batting averages of 30 or more - Glen Courts, Craig Pridham, Peter Richardson and Dane Smith.
Moonee Valley is already planning our 2026 campaign.
Our tournament got off to a flying start on the first night, with a strong win over Beaconsfield.
As the reigning title holder, we dismissed Beaconsfield for 106 in the 27th over of the 40-over match, then racked up the runs three down in 17.4 overs.
Our Moonee Valley team for the first round consisted of past and present players - current players Mark Gauci, Allan Cumming, Glen Courts, Jason Ripa and Charlie Walker, past players Sean and Peter O'Kane, Craig Pridham, Barooga-based players Kale Watkins and Ben Lucas, Peter "Pirate" Richardson and Shepparton-based Cameron McGregor - the father of Moonee Valley senior coach Brayden.
We had more players drafted in for the second and third games.
Stats highlights from the Beaconsfield game were Ben Lucas 40no, Mark Gauci 28 and Cameron McGregor 12no. Our bowling stars were Kale Watkins 4/10, Mark Gauci 2/13, Sean O'Kane 2/14 and Cameron McGregor 2/22.
At left: Our Barooga team for Game 1: L-R. Back - Kale Watkins, Sean O'Kane, Peter O'Kane, Craig Pridham, Mark Gauci, Brendan Rhodes, Cameron McGregor. Front - Glen Courts, Jason Ripa, Ben Lewis, Charlie Walker, Peter Richardson and Allan Cumming.

***GOOD FOR CRICKET? YOU'RE

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT IT IS

Fancy a chance to win a Rav 4 hybrid wagon, a Corolla Cross or a Yaris Cross and help the Moonee Valley Cricket Club at the same time? If you want a crack at a total prize pool worth more than $233,000, click the link here .
The Moonee Valley Cricket Club is participating in the Toyota Good For Cricket Raffle this season, and all the proceeds from your ticket purchases go direct to our Club.
That's right - tickets are $5 each, and every $5 sale comes to our coffers.
The link above is exclusive to the Moonee Valley Cricket Club, so click on it and you're ready to go.
You will see from the info in the link that we're not exactly on the leaderboard yet in terms of ticket sales, but we've got through to March 3, 2025.
Apart from the cars, prizes include coaching clinics for club members with Cricket Australia players, special experiences at cricket matches and signed memorabilia.
There are no costs for the club and no need to organise permits or prizes. Toyota has everything organised, so it's free, easy and contactless. So hop in now, buy some tickets and support Moonee Valley.

Junior and Senior Registration - link here - CLICK

*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 : February 4, 2025.
For more of our history, including our Premierships, click HERE