The Cup: Our function was the real winner!

Around 40 players, family and supporters gathered at Ormond Park on Melbourne Cup day as we celebrated the Race that Stops a Nation together.

We quickly overcame a small hitch - our booking at the bowling club fell through due to a mix-up - and we instead did our celebrating at our cricket pavilion.

At right: Our Cup Day organisers weren't flustered - in fact
they looked cool! Channa DeSilva and Matt Thomas put in
extended shifts behind the bar.

Thanks to committee member Matt Thomas for quickly sorting out this snafu, and for his work in organising and running the day.

Thanks also to joint organisers including Vanessa Riggio, Channa DeSilva, Michael Ozbun and Danny Terzini.




With their efforts the day went off without a hitch - and the Mexican-themed lunch cooked up by Vanessa and Matt went down an absolute treat.

The day was a good money-spinner for our budget, so thanks to everyone who attended - particularly those who bought up big on the sweeps, on the meat tray raffle prizes and across the bar.

At left: Peter Smith (far left) and Chris Pollock enjoy the day.

And while we were partying in the rooms, hard-working curator Ian "Spider" Beel was out on the oval, preparing a pitch for Neil King's Essendon Over 60s team, which is based at Ormond Park this season. The team plays mid-week fixtures on Wednesdays.

Note:  For more pictures from our Cup Day function, click HERE.

The long wait's over. This time, it's not-outRigger!

It's taken him a third of a lifetime, but new Moonee Valley batsman Anthony Riggio has finally brought up three figures.
Riggsy, 30, who transferred across to the Valleys this season from Aberfeldie Park, reached his maiden ton on October 24 in the final over of the big First Eleven Round 2 win over East Coburg.
He had been a consistent First Eleven run-getter for the Bears for many years, but until now was never able to crack it past 70 - with his nine previous highest scores all in the 60s.
Anthony Riggio (far right) celebrates his maiden century with
good mate Chris Pollock, who came across with him from Aberfeldie Park.
Dad Vince - who has followed just about every match of Riggsy's career since juniors - was sitting apprehensively at our Ormond Park home ground as his son built up his tally - and breathed a sigh of relief as he made it out of the dreaded 60s.
Vince was on the phone alerting family and friends as Riggsy's score steadily mounted, and he got to 101 not out with a flurry of big shots as he took full toll on the tiring East Coburg attack.
Close mate Matt Thomas, who was instrumental in luring Riggsy to Moonee Valley this season after dangling the carrot in front of him for many seasons, was unfortunately not at the ground to see the big occasion.
Matt, who's dating Riggsy's sister Vanessa, had taken her to the races - but celebrated with him when they came back to Ormond Park after the last race.
And Riggsy wasn't the only centurion in the match, as Sri Lankan import Nadeera Thuppahi, batting at No. 3, compiled a majestic 138 to bury East Coburg.
At left: Anthony Riggio glides the ball out through
 mid-wicket to bring up his century.
October 24 was a big day for Moonee Valley at Ormond Park.
Danny Terzini's Fifths, playing on the hard wicket, beat Northern Lions outright on the back of a 10-wicket effort from Charlie Jackson - three in the first innings and another seven when we enforced the follow-on.
Go Valleys!
And congratulations from us to Anthony Riggio on his long-awaited and richly deserved maiden century. Even while he stayed loyal to Aberfeldie Park over the years he was a good friend to Moonee Valley and attended many of our functions.
He was appointed vice-captain of our Firsts in his first season here, backing up new skipper Nate Wolland.
We're glad to have him on board - along with Vince and Vanessa around our Club.

And a big thanks to new player MAURICE VIRDUZZO for his excellent photographs of Riggsy's big moment.

Players wanted: Moonee Valley's on the lookout for batsmen and bowlers

Moonee Valley Cricket Club has hung out the shingle to attract extra players across our six senior teams for the 2014/15 season.
Senior coach Mark Gauci (right) said extra players were welcome to round out the teams and create extra competition across the grades.
Moonee Valley has four turf sides - two playing Sunday home games - and two hard-wicket teams.
Club President Charlie Walker said new players wanting to join a progressive and vibrant club were invited to come down to training, and we would also welcome past players and lapsed players back to the Club.
He said most teams has an exciting blend of experienced players and young guns, and with Moonee Valley's selection policy there would always be spots available for new players who were keen to have a go.
We also have vacancies for juniors at the Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14 levels.
Moonee Valley plays out of Ormond Park in Pattison St, Moonee Ponds. Senior training is from 6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Anyone wanting more detail should ring Charlie Walker on 0409 237 543 or Mark Gauci on 0457 778 335, or send an inquiry to our email, mooneev@club.cricketvictoria.com.au  

 Main Club contact details:

* Charlie Walker - President 0409 237 543; 9370 1802
* Adam Patchell - Club Secretary 0407 552 141 
* Peter Golding - Club Treasurer 0419 009 721
* Simon Thornton - Vice President 0417 570 779
* Leigh Holder - Joint Junior Co-ordinator 0423 226 532 allleigh@bigpond.net.au 
* Peter Pickering - Joint Junior Co-ordinator 0414 800 145 pjp@vicbar.com.au 
* Channa DeSilva - Director of Junior Cricket 0402 833 592

Email: mooneev@club.cricketvictoria.com.au


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Last updated: November 4, 2015.

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