Our Fifths - their day to Shine

Moonee Valley's Fifth Eleven - affectionately known as the Shiners - put up an emphatic end to their season when they won the NWMCA Girolami Shield one-day grand final at home at Ormond Park on March 7.
The "Moonshiners" took full advantage of the home ground advantage - we originally expected to play away but were gifted a home game following some shenanigans uncovered at one of the other teams - and were in control from the first ball.
Moonee Valley 2/81 in 8.1 overs defeated Northern Lions all out for 80.
At right: The Shiners show off their Premiership medals: L-R. Back - Ryan Chirgwin, Paddy Shelton, Justin Trowell, Liam Farrell, Jesse Nankivell-Sandor, Sam Kater, Dominic Rettino and Jarrad Sims. Front - Samuel Gunther, Manu Poulose, Cassidy Box, Shane Chalmers and Liam Shaw.
Co-captains Liam Shaw and Dominic Rettino had dominant games, but the whole of the team of 13 pulled their weight, bowling tightly and showing exceptional skill and commitment in the field.
The Shiners have been probably our best-performed squad over the past five seasons, but haven't been able to bring it  home until this year. For a full match report, click HERE