The Ramblers batted first posting a total of 8/219 in the first week with Baird making 51*, Telford 37 and Donnelly 30 with the entire team contributing with the bat.

That then brings us to today, Sunday the 11th of March 2012, with a big crowd from both clubs on hand to watch the battle between the 2 best teams for the year. The Ramblers were on top early keeping the run rate down putting the pressure on Morphy Park. However, Morphy Park fought back with quick runs and put themselves back in charge of the game.

However, a couple of quick wickets put the pressure back on and the run rate started to rise. At 9/190 or so and a big hitter from Morphy Park being back at the crease, the game was teetering on the edge. Another big six and runs started to flow again and things didn’t look good. However all it took was one mis-timed pull-shot which skied to the boundary and a great catch was taken under pressure which won the game and the Ramblers won by just 17 runs!

Well done to all the players, coaches, team helpers and family of the team. Also congratulations to Morphy Park for putting up a fantastic effort with a game played in good spirits.

Date: Sat 4 Feb
Time: From 7:30pm- Round 1 starts at 8pm.
Venue: Blackwood Memorial Hall

Bring your own food and drink, as well as lots of small change for games!

Get your table of 10 organised now.

This year’s festival had a theme of “adventure and Explore.” The Ramblers provided cricket equipment for the kids to have a hit on the matting. We also ran a very successful BBQ which saw the Club raise funds for the facilities development.

Thank you to all senior players and junior parents who assisted on the day and helped make this event a success.

Fees are unchanged for the 5th year in a row. Please pay upfront to avoid having to be chased each game. C & D grade can pay game-by-game but it does work out more expensive – $20 or $10 for concession. This is to be paid the first week of the game to your captain or VC.

To pay up front and receive a discount you can pay either in cash or, preferably, via internet banking:

BSB: 105-105
Account #:  037  234  640
Account Name: Coromandel Valley Ramblers Cricket Club
Amount: $180 for regular players, $100 for concession by the end of the 2nd game (October 22).
Or, $200 and $120 respectively thereafter.
Message reference: <your name> – fees

Email the Treasurer if you have any questions.

The Club is seeking applications for the role of Senior Playing / Non-Playing Coach for the upcoming season. Prior experience in playing and/or coaching higher levels of turf/hardwicket cricket will be highly regarded and candidates should possess good leadership and communication skills. Remuneration will be negotiable based on the candidates skills and experience.

Please forward registrations of interest with coaching/playing history to president@coromandelramblers.com.au .

The club thanks everyone who was involved in the preparation and implementation of these reports and the associated presentation nights where they were distributed.

Further details will be forwarded to everyone involved in the club about the Annual General Meeting shortly.