game development - South Australian Cricket Association

CONTENTS
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5
VISION, MISSION AND
STRATEGIC GOALS
SHELLEY NITSCHKE
RETIREMENT
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
HIGH PERFORMANCE
EMERGING REDBACKS
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REDBACKS MAKE
HISTORY
16
REDEVELOPMENT
UPDATE
18
THANK YOU MICHAEL
KLINGER
4
SCORPIONS READY
30
GAME DEVELOPMENT
23
JOHAN BOTHA
42
GRADE CRICKET
24
DEBUTS
48
ADELAIDE STRIKERS
56
EVENTS
60
SACA BOARD OF
MANAGEMENT
62
OFFICE BEARERS
64
GRADE CRICKET RESULTS
CATERING
26
SPONSORSHIP
29
22
10
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S
REPORT
NOKIA CHAMPIONS
LEAGUE T20 TOURNAMENT
20
6
54
28
50
MEMBERSHIP
82
FINANCIAL REPORT
VISION, MISSION AND
STRATEGIC GOALS
VISION
To lead the way to be South Australia’s
favourite sport.
MISSION
To dominate cricket in Australia and
be South Australia’s most sought after
membership, worthy of our loyal fans.
STRATEGIC GOALS 2012/14
OBJECTIVE 1
Put cricket fans and SACA Members first.
OBJECTIVE 2
Protect and promote SACA’s brands
and reputation.
OBJECTIVE 5
Be a place where our people matter and are
engaged to achieve optimal performance.
OBJECTIVE 6
Grow investment in South Australian cricket.
OBJECTIVE 3
Dominate Australian domestic cricket through
development of ‘internationally-ready’ players
and competition success.
OBJECTIVE 4
Increase participation targeting new players
and fans.
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PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
The planning and work undertaken in season 2011/12
can only be described as marking the beginning of a
new era, a time that will define SACA for the next 10
years and underpin a bright future for cricket.
At the time of writing, demolition of the Bradman,
Clem Hill and Chappell Stands has been completed and
construction of the new southern stand commenced.
For those members who are concerned, rest assured
that the Board will ensure the very famous names that
have been honoured at Adelaide Oval over the past
century will be used again in some form in the
new development.
Once the project comes to fruition and the Stadium
Management Authority (SMA) – jointly controlled by
SACA and the SANFL – takes over the day-to-day
management and operation of Adelaide Oval, SACA will
be free to focus on its primary responsibility to promote
the game of cricket and look after its members. With its
debt eliminated, it will be properly funded to do so.
West End Redbacks
On a hot Saturday evening in February on the oval, the
West End Redbacks claimed their first limited-overs
title since winning the 1986/87 McDonald’s Cup final,
ironically also against Tasmania.
Gary Putland’s two straight dot balls to James Faulkner
at the death provided the final touches to the tie against
Tasmania, which under the rules, gave us the win.
Michael Klinger then joined former Test keeper Kevin
Wright and the late David Hookes in an exclusive club
of South Australian captains who have led the state to
limited-overs triumph.
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Michael Klinger
I would like to congratulate Michael Klinger. He is a
fine cricketer and a man of integrity. However, the
opportunity to add to our leadership mix a man the
calibre of Johan Botha was too good to miss and it is
testament to the character of Michael that at the end of
another successful season in the short format he has
supported the change to Johan’s captaincy.
Adelaide Strikers
In December, the newly named Adelaide Strikers
played in the inaugural match of the new KFC T20
Big Bash League. Launched in 2011/12 the League
has been designed to bring new fans to the game and
increase cricket’s appeal to a wider fan base.
New fans mean new opportunities to grow
participation. South Australia has led the nation
in this form of the game and attracted more than
63,000 supporters in 2011/12. This success, combined
with new junior competitions and a nationalised
participation framework, will assist SACA deliver on
an ambitious goal of 100,000 participants by 2015. It’s
ambitious, but if you turn up, you will help.
John Harnden
John Harnden was with us for two years as SACA chief
executive, and his time drew to a close in early 2012.
John provided SACA with outstanding leadership during
a period when the Association was under intense public
and political scrutiny and his expert navigation through
complex contractual arrangements and negotiations
was vital in achieving the joint venture with the SANFL.
He leaves us all with a great legacy and has now
moved on to run the ICC World Cup in 2015 – an
excellent appointment.
She has witnessed the careers of David Hookes,
the Chappell brothers, Darren Lehmann and, more
recently, the rise of Nathan Lyon.
Keith Bradshaw
SACA also welcomed incoming chief executive, Keith
Bradshaw, a Tasmanian who played for the Tigers in
the mid 1980s.
She remains a truly wonderful friend and confidante
to many of the Board and staff and all at SACA were
very pleased that Sharene accepted our offer of SACA
Honorary Membership for her services to SACA.
Keith was the first Australian to be appointed as
secretary and chief executive of Marylebone Cricket
Club (MCC), at Lords and was only the 14th MCC
secretary since its establishment in 1787.
Jack Clarke
Long standing SACA Member, Dean Marsh, was
appointed to the SACA Board of Management in 2012
to fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of
SACA Board Member and Cricket Australia Chairman,
Jack Clarke at the end of 2011.
With a strong financial and cricket background Keith
has a clear understanding of the game and what must
be done to secure its future.
Sharene Bowels
After 40 years of service to the Association, SACA’s
long-serving executive assistant to the chief executive,
Sharene Bowels retired.
Since joining us in 1972 Sharene has witnessed firsthand some of the most significant changes to the game
from the introduction of World Series cricket in the late
1970s through to the Adelaide Strikers and the KFC T20
20 Big Bash League in 2011.
Amazingly, Sharene has worked with seven chief
executives and four SACA Presidents, including Don
Bradman, Phil Ridings, Jim Grose and myself.
During his three year Chairmanship, Jack led
Australian cricket through a period of significant
change and uncertainty in world cricket. He also
contributed greatly as a SACA Board member for
25 years. His enthusiasm during this time never
waned and his knowledge of cricket detail was of the
highest order.
Shelley Nitschke retirement
After retiring from international duties last summer,
South Australia’s record holding cricketer, Shelley
Nitschke, this season officially stepped down from
domestic cricket, and played her last game for the
Scorpions. Shelley finished at the top of her game,
finishing her career as the world’s leading T20
wicket-taker and Australia’s top run-scorer
accumulating 3118 international runs, claiming 153
wickets for her country.
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PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
Her decision to play one more season to help mentor
younger players was an example of her outstanding
leadership and commitment to improving womens’
cricket in SA.
Basil Sellers and Darren Lehmann
The Village Green is now host to a second bronze
life-size sculpture by Port Lincoln sculptor Ken
Martin. The new Darren Lehmann sculpture is the
next instalment in the series donated by noted
philanthropist Basil Sellers AM. ‘Boof’ is located 22
yards from fast bowler Jason Gillespie and completes a
fitting tribute to two of the state’s greatest cricketers.
Sheffield Shield Room
An immaculate record of South Australia’s rich
cricketing history was unveiled just prior to the
Test match. The permanent collection located in the
Sheffield Shield Room was curated by cricket historian
Dr Bernard Whimpress who worked in conjunction
with the design team from MartinsIntegrated to put
together the display featuring the Sheffield Shield, as
well as a wide selection of never-seen-before caps,
blazers, bats, balls, medals, trophies and photographs
dating from as far back as 1871. Cricket Australia
passed a resolution giving the care of the Sheffield
Shield to South Australia and we have embraced this
responsibility by the creation of this special room.
Memorabilia
Your board, and incidentally the SMA, has decided that
memorabilia will be on display throughout the oval.
Members will note this process has already started, in
addition to the decoration of the Sheffield Shield room.
A year of transition
Season 2012/13 will be a year of transition. SACA’s
offices and indoor training facilities have been
temporarily relocated and I congratulate our staff
who achieved this with minimal disruption. With a
commitment to SACA Members, considerable planning
and investment has been made to ensure a full season
of domestic and international cricket will be played
at Adelaide Oval in 2012/13. By the summer, the
redeveloped northern mound will be in operation and
fans will enjoy a glimpse of things to come.
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SACA Members
Redevelopment inconveniences aside, it is an exciting
time to be a SACA Member. Current SACA and SANFL
members will be given exclusive rights to nominate
to take up an Adelaide Oval Ultimate membership
and by 2013/14 the SACA Members’ Enclosure will be
extended to include up to 9,000 additional seats in the
new southern stand for international matches – 90 per
cent of them in shade and behind the bowler’s arm.
Season 2012/13
SACA will host one of Australia’s fiercest rivals, South
Africa in the second Test of this year’s Vodafone Test
Series. Adelaide has been waiting for more than a
decade to host a South African Test team and Graeme
Smith, who has led the Proteas since 2003, believes
this is the best team he has been involved with.
As I write this, South Africa was on its way to claiming
the title as the top ranking Test team, so it is a summer
with much on offer for cricket fans. Sri Lanka
returns to Adelaide Oval for the second match of the
five-game Commonwealth Bank Series. Sri Lanka
has a good record and proud, vocal supporter base at
Adelaide Oval. In 2011/12 it tied with India in the first
ODI final, defeated Australia by eight wickets in the
second final and lost by only 16 runs in the third – all at
Adelaide Oval.
This year has been a long haul but I thank my
Board members, the executive team and our staff
members for the commitment and their resolve to
get things done.
I welcome all new members and acknowledge the
ongoing support all members provide to cricket and
the Association. I hope you agree that together we
start 2012/13 with a great sense of optimism about the
future of our beloved game.
Ian McLachlan AO
President
DARREN LEHMANN SCULPTURE
THE VILLAGE GREEN IS NOW HOST TO A SECOND BRONZE
LIFE-SIZE SCULPTURE BY PORT LINCOLN SCULPTOR, KEN
MARTIN. THE NEW DARREN LEHMANN SCULPTURE IS THE
NEXT INSTALMENT IN THE SERIES DONATED BY NOTED
PHILANTHROPIST BASIL SELLERS AM. ‘BOOF’ IS LOCATED
22 YARDS FROM FAST BOWLER JASON GILLESPIE AND
COMPLETES A FITTING TRIBUTE TO TWO OF THE STATE’S
GREATEST CRICKETERS.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S
REPORT
I have always believed that Lord’s and Adelaide Oval are,
without doubt, the most beautiful Test cricket grounds in
the world. They stand as a true testament to the longevity
of our great game and are synonymous with its ability
to appeal to the modern fan, while staying true to its
heritage and traditions.
THE COST OF THE TRANSITION PERIOD
I have now had the privilege of overseeing the
custodianship of both venues and the cricket that
comprises and since returning to Australia and moving
to Adelaide in January I have become even more acutely
aware of the responsibility that entails.
With the exception of the Adelaide Oval Functions and
Grounds Maintenance teams, in March 2012 all SACA staff
were relocated to temporary offices on Greenhill Road
and a temporary indoor centre was leased and
refurbished at Hindmarsh.
It is an exciting and challenging time for cricket.
Developing a winning culture and champion teams will
always be a priority but ensuring cricket is attractive to
all Australians and increasing participation levels are
integral to the game’s future and must be key focuses for
SACA in the future.
Relocation and lease fees for this essential
accommodation totalled more than $600,000 in 2011/12
and lease fees will continue throughout 2012/13.
This must be matched with a focus on our loyal members.
Adelaide Oval is your home but I want to see SACA
membership grow to mean much more than that – I want
to develop a true club that rivals the best in the world and
celebrates our shared passion for cricket.
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The two-year period incorporating the 2011/12 and
2012/13 financial years will prove the most challenging in
the Association’s history and I would like to thank John
Harnden for ensuring that SACA has a solid financial
foundation securely in place.
SACA’s commitment to cricket and SACA Members has
also been honoured with approximately $700,000 having
been invested in temporary facilities to ensure a full
season of domestic and international cricket can be
played at Adelaide Oval during 2012/13.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
NEW AUDIENCES
Despite these extraordinary expenses SACA will finish
2011/12 in about the same financial position as prior to
the redevelopment. The loss of approximately
$140 million worth of SACA assets at Adelaide Oval (which
have now been transferred to the state government/SMA)
has been offset by the $85 million cash payment received
for assets and a determination that the long-term value
of SACA’s right to trade at Adelaide Oval equates to $59
million in intangible assets.
Similarly, across Australia the KFC T20 Big Bash League
has been launched to attract females, young people and
Australians from non-cricket playing cultures to the
game. The Adelaide Strikers’ management team have
been charged with this job in South Australia and have
been asked to ensure the new 50,000 seat Adelaide Oval
is a sea of blue by 2014/15.
STRATEGY
Preparing for the future has dominated the agenda in
2011/12. For the first time in its history the Association
will cease to be responsible for the management of
Adelaide Oval. Instead, this responsibility will be with
the Stadium Management Authority (jointly controlled by
SACA and the SANFL).
Without the venue, a new focus will set the tone for the
next decade and during the past six months we have
formalised a strategy where SACA Members, growing
participation levels, and attracting new fans to the game
will join on-field competitiveness as key measures
of success.
MEMBERSHIP
SACA no longer has a monopoly on access to cricket
at Adelaide Oval and in an increasingly competitive
environment where loyalty is earned we will need to
reinvigorate our relationship with Members, seek new
ways to add value to SACA Membership and ensure that
we engage with more South Australians.
PARTICIPATION
SACA has led the nation in the delivery of participation
programs and is credited for developing the
MILOin2CRICKET model now underpinning the national
roll-out – arguably cricket’s most significant push to
ensure cricket remains attractive and accessible to all
Australians. I congratulate Alice Johnswood on her
outstanding achievement in this field.
CRICKET FOCUS
Once the redevelopment is completed (and one-off costs
cease) and with our debt eliminated SACA’s investment in
the game will increase across the state.
In the short-term, Les Burdett has been commissioned to
undertake an audit of Grade cricket facilities and develop
a priority list for staged upgrades. A review of country
cricket also commenced in 2011/12. Incorporating
interviews with key stakeholders, online surveys and
group forums, it will consider key areas of country cricket
including zone councils, governance structures, best
practice and financial investment in country regions. The
review, which is expected to be completed in September
2012, will provide SACA with a series of recommendations
for consideration.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S
REPORT
In the long-term, some of this money will be used to
establish a facilities fund that will in turn, provide an
ongoing revenue stream specifically for direct investment
in infrastructure.
On-field success was again confined to the short format
of the game in season 2011/12 but this should in no way
detract from the drought–breaking triumph that saw the
West End Redbacks secure a one day championship for
the first time in 25 years and their second competition
title in three years.
Important on-field leadership changes were made this
season and on behalf of SACA and its members I would
like to thank Michael Klinger, who agreed to stand
down as captain in order to support the appointment
of Johan Botha.
Under Michael’s captaincy the West End Redbacks have
begun the process of creating a winning culture. I have
seen the group grow in belief, and I know that during the
Ryobi One Day Cup, Michael’s ability to hold his nerve
under pressure was a key factor in the team pushing on to
claim the title. His leadership has, and will continue to be,
critical as we strive for success this year.
I also congratulate Jamie Cox and Darren Berry who in
the modern era of commercialised domestic contracting,
have secured what I believe are two of our strongest
player lists for the West End Redbacks and the
Adelaide Strikers.
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SPONSORS
We are fortunate to enjoy fantastic support from our
commercial partners and in particular I acknowledge the
support of West End – sponsor of the Adelaide Strikers,
West End Redbacks and West End Grade Cricket, and
a strong supporter of cricket in SA for more than 30
years. I also welcome People’s Choice Credit Union – the
official partner of the Adelaide Strikers, and thank Coca
Cola Amatil – major supplier of the Adelaide Oval and
sponsor of junior cricket competition, BankSA – sponsor
of BankSA Country Cups and carnivals and Grant Burge –
major wine supply partner of the Adelaide Oval.
STAFF
In conclusion I thank my colleagues for the incredible
efforts that have been made during this period of
transition and their commitment and foresight as we
harness our energies towards the national vision of being
Australia’s favourite sport.
The future of cricket looks bright.
Keith Bradshaw
Chief Executive
DEVELOPING A WINNING CULTURE
AND CHAMPION TEAMS WILL ALWAYS
BE A PRIORITY.
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REDBACKS
MAKE HISTORY
The West End Redbacks secured their first one-day cup
trophy in 25 years in a thrilling Ryobi One Day Cup final at
Adelaide Oval on 25 February 2012.
The win was the Redbacks’ third one-day domestic
premiership, overcoming a 25-year exile from the
champions’ stage.
The Redbacks had previously won titles in 1983/84 against
Western Australia and in 1986/87 against Tasmania.
The win was the second premiership under coach Darren
Berry, after the team won the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash in
season 2010/11.
Berry praised his team’s fighting qualities after the nailbiting win, saying the group now “had the belief” to grow.
“We’ve worked really hard, and we’ve had a rollercoaster
season; to come back and win, it was just meant to be.
Some of us have been together for a long time, so it is a
small step in the right direction,” Berry said.
Left-arm bowler Gary Putland was the hero of the night,
with Tasmania needing five runs with seven wickets in
hand at the start of the final over. Tasmanian captain
George Bailey fell on the second ball, LBW on referral.
Facing four runs from four balls, and with former
Australian captain Ricky Ponting (75) stranded at the
bowler’s end, new batsman James Faulkner dug out a
yorker for two runs.
Faulkner then played and missed the next two deliveries,
leaving two to win and one to tie from the last ball.
Ponting scrambled through for a single, leaving Tasmania
on 4/285 and the Redbacks with the title after finishing in
top spot after the minor round.
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SEASON STATISTICS
THE ROAD TO THE FINAL
SA (3/262) d NSW (3/261) 15 October 2011
SA (8/235) d WA (7/233) 23 October 2011
NSW (8/261) d SA (238) 4 November 2011
Tasmania (8/212) d SA (169) 13 November 2011
SA (3/195) d Queensland (194) 23 November 2011
SA (8/252) d Western Australia (4/253) 10 December 2011
SA (9/124) d Victoria (123) 7 February 2012
SA (7/277) d Victoria (9/229) v 18 February 2012
Final – SA (285) d Tasmania (4/285), 25 February 2012.
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REDEVELOPMENT
UPDATE
The next phase of Adelaide Oval’s history is well
underway, with the redevelopment project on track and
already making a significant change to the city skyline.
stretch from War Memorial Drive across the river, landing
at the level of the Adelaide Railway Station concourse to
ensure ease of access to public transport.
Contractors are progressing on schedule, with the
Bradman, Clem Hill and Chappell Stands all demolished
within a month of the 2011/12 season coming to an end.
A number of items from the existing structures will be
salvaged as part of the redevelopment. The existing
spectator seating has been salvaged and made available
to sporting and community clubs for their own use.
The roof structures of the Clem Hill Stand will be
salvaged for reuse.
Immediately after the West End A Grade Cricket final
on 31 March, 2012, SACA staff began the process of
moving to temporary offices at Wayville. Work then
began demolishing some of the outer buildings, before
the indoor cricket centre, Bradman Stand and Chappell
Stands were next to go. The Clem Hill Stands were the
last to be demolished, coming down towards the end
of April.
Works on the northern mound are well underway, with the
improved facility expected to be ready for this summer’s
international season. The mound will be retained with a
new seating bowl at the front and enhanced with a new
raised timber deck linking the back of the mound to
improved food, beverage and toilet facilities as well as
facilitating disabled access.
At the other end of the oval, the new southern stand
will deliver up to 9,000 new seats for members in the
southern stand for international matches, behind
the bowler’s arm, with about 90 per cent of them
in the shade.
The Stadium Management Authority has also unveiled
the design and location of the footbridge across the River
Torrens. The footbridge will link the oval to the Festival
Centre’s Dunstan Playhouse. The final design for the
150m long bridge features a curved structure, which will
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The Victor Richardson Gates will be reused as part of
a new eastern entrance while the Bradman Collection
will be temporarily stored and re-exhibited in the new
southern stand.
The main playing surface will be regraded and a new
irrigation and drainage system will be installed to reduce
irrigation water usage.
The southern stand and entrance plaza will be completed
before the Ashes Test in late 2013 while the eastern stand
will be completed for the 2014 AFL Season.
Between 160 and 180 people (95% of whom are South
Australians) are working on site at any one time.
This number is expected to increase to approximately
800–900 at the project’s peak. Twenty one of 24 contracts
with a value of $145 million have been let to South
Australian companies.
BETWEEN 160 AND 180 PEOPLE
(95% OF WHOM ARE SOUTH AUSTRALIANS)
ARE WORKING ON SITE AT ANY ONE TIME.
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THANK YOU
MICHAEL KLINGER
MICHAEL KLINGER ACHIEVEMENTS
As SACA welcomes a new on-field leader, we reflect
on Michael Klinger’s contribution to cricket in South
Australia as both a player and a captain.
Making the move from Victoria to South Australia for the
2008/09 season had immediate results on his career,
storming 1203 runs at 70.76 in his first campaign with
South Australia, with four hundreds and a best of 255
against Western Australia. The year 2009/10 saw him back
up his successful season with 886 at 63.28 including a 207
not out against his Victoria on his former home turf.
So strong after two summers in Adelaide, Klinger was
appointed captain of the West End Redbacks and in his
first season, he guided the West End Redbacks to the
2010/11 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash Trophy.
February 2009: Wins South Australian Cricket’s highest
honour, the Neil Dansie Medal, in his first year with the
West End Redbacks, also taking out the Lord Hamden
Trophy for Wheat-Bix Sheffield Shield Redbacks player
of the year.
February 2009: Wins his first State Player of the Year
Award at Cricket Australia’s Alan Border Medal night.
February 2010: Wins back to back State Player of the Year
Awards at the Alan Border Medal night, the first South
Australian player to do so.
February 2010: Wins back to back Neil Dansie Medals and
the Lord Hamden Trophy.
Despite ongoing poor performances in the longer format,
the West End Redbacks’ success at the short form
continued, and Klinger, on the back of leading the run
scoring in the Ryobi One Day Cup, led the Redbacks to its
first domestic one day title in 25 years.
March 2012: Wins his third Neil Dansie Medal, also taking
out the Lord Hamden Trophy the West End Redbacks’
Ryobi One Day Cup player of the year and the inaugural
Adelaide Strikers MVP trophy.
“There is no doubt captaining the Redbacks and the
Strikers has been a highlight of my cricket career so far.
I have loved every minute of it and am really proud of what
I have achieved,” Klinger said.
BATTING AND FIELDING AVERAGES (END OF SEASON CAREER TO 20/7/12)
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
BF
First-class
82
146
15
5006
255
38.21
11657 42.94
List A
94
94
10
3471
133*
41.32
Twenty20
41
39
4
949
78
27.11
18
765
SR
124.05
100
50
10
9
0
5
4s
Ct
St
23
74
0
22
31
0
15
0
91
6s
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SHELLEY NITSCHKE
RETIREMENT
South Australia’s record-holding cricketer, Shelley
Nitschke, may have finished her cricketing career at
Adelaide Oval, but it didn’t stop her winning accolades
from her peers at both the Allan Border Medal and the
State Awards Dinner earlier in the year.
Not only did Nitschke finish at the top of her game,
but she also picked up her fourth straight Women’s
International Player of the Year award at Cricket
Australia’s Allan Border medal night.
Nitschke finished her career as the world’s leading T20
wicket-taker and Australia’s top run-scorer, accumulating
3,118 international runs and claiming 153 wickets for
her country.
SHELLEY NITSCHKE
CAREER STATISTICS:
INTERNATIONAL
Six Test matches (295 Test runs, 12 wickets)
80 ODIs (2,047 runs at 34.11, 98 wickets)
36 international T20s (776 runs at 23.51, 43 wickets)
STATE
89 WNCL matches (2,326 runs, highest score 119* - 74
wickets, BB 4/11)
32 T20 matches (733 runs, highest score 67 – 36 wickets,
BB 3/15)
She retired sitting first in the run scoring list for T20 and
the third highest run scorer in the 50-over format.
While Nitschke had retired from international cricket, she
decided to play one more season with the Scorpions as a
mentor to many of the younger players.
She was the clear winner of the Andrea McCauley
Trophy for season 2011/12 at the State Awards dinner
and collected more votes than her peers as the best
performed player for all Women’s National Cricket
League matches.
SACA congratulates Shelley on her enormous contribution
to women’s cricket in Australia and wishes her well
in retirement.
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HIGH
PERFORMANCE
South Australian cricket has celebrated a recordbreaking year, with a magnificent Ryobi One Day Cup
victory, the launch of the Adelaide Strikers and the
establishment of the Emerging Redbacks program.
SACA’s ongoing investment in the cricket pathway
continues to pay dividends with strong South Australian
representation in this season’s national men’s and
women’s youth and development squads.
The West End Redbacks finished on top of the ladder
in the Ryobi One Day Cup, including three bonus point
victories, which was a fantastic effort. There were many
individual achievements – from several players being
called up for higher duties to Michael Klinger making
his 5000th domestic run – included among some
memorable highlights.
Jeremy Alison, Alex Gregory, Kelvin Smith and Travis
Head were all chosen for Under 19 Australian duties,
while Scorpions fast bowler Megan Schutt is now a
member of the Commonwealth Bank Shooting
Stars program.
Winning the Ryobi One Day Cup at home on Adelaide
Oval was a terrific result for the players and high
performance support team. A resounding thank you is
extended to everyone involved in bringing home South
Australia’s first one-day trophy in 25 years.
The West End Redbacks have now played in three
finals in as many seasons and have won two titles.
This, combined with successive Champions League
campaigns, suggests the reforms that have been
made are beginning to lead South Australian high
performance cricket in the right direction.
There is no doubt the KFC T20 Big Bash League
has changed domestic cricket forever. Securing a
competitive list in a free market, introducing Adelaide
to a new team name and colour and attracting new
audiences to the game was a mammoth task for all
at SACA. Our reputation for innovative on-field tactics
were applied off the field with the results speaking for
themselves. Almost 66,000 people turned Adelaide Oval
into a sea of blue during the three Adelaide Strikers
matches played at home.
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The Emerging Redbacks program was also established
in season 2011/12. The program, headed up by former
Australian Coach, Tim Nielsen aims at giving the “next
crop” of cricketers outside the West End Redbacks
contracted group the best preparation for the rigours of
first class cricket.
In a new initiative this year, the players have been
working behind the scenes with many charities, schools
and local cricket clubs to help better prepare players
for life outside cricket. The “Respect the Redbacks”
program has been very successful in helping players
better understand their roles in society, away from the
cricket environment, and it will continue next season.
There are many positives ahead for cricket in this state,
and I believe the next five years will be an exciting time
to be involved in South Australian cricket, and critical
to our future success.
Jamie Cox
Director of Cricket
Courtesy: “The Advertiser”
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EMERGING
REDBACKS
PROGRAM
The 2011/12 Emerging Redbacks program was a initiated at the beginning of the season
as a focus to fast-track identified talent. Under the watchful eye of former Australian
coach Tim Nielsen, the group’s aim is to provide immediate depth to the West End
Redbacks’ contract list and nurture young up-and-coming players.
TWO CRITICAL GOALS WERE IDENTIFIED FOR
THE PROGRAM, NAMELY:
1.The identification of potential players who can impact
long-term for South Australia and ideally Australia.
In addition, other invited players who joined the squad
for short- and long-term commitments included:
2.The fast-tracking of young up-and-coming players
to be ‘first-class ready’ at the earliest possible time
to ensure that SA has quality depth in its system to
enhance the chances of long-term sustainable success
at the domestic level in all forms of the game.
Alex Garlick (Adelaide)
THE SELECTED SQUAD FOR THE 2011/12
SEASON WAS:
Jake Brown (Kensington)
Tom Moffat (Sturt)
Tom Brinsley (Kensington)
Joel Garrett (Glenelg)
Jake Fawcett (Glenelg)
Alex Ross (Kensington)
Tom Stray (Woodville)
Trent Kelly (West Torrens)
Dylan Thompson (Sturt)
Craig Dand (Glenelg)
Sam Miller (Prospect)
Dan Cullen (West Torrens)
Tim Davey (Tea Tree Gully)
Tom Joraslafsky (Southern Districts)
Ziggy Kulesza (Sturt)
Carl Tietjens (Woodville)
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Cameron Williams (Northern Districts)
Sam Raphael (Adelaide)
Sam Rosenthal (Port Adelaide)
Jace O’Hara (Tea Tree Gully)
Matt Weaver (Tea Tree Gully)
Trent Pascoe (Northern Districts)
Jake Lehmann (East Torrens)
The most pleasing aspect of the program was the
progression of several members to participate on a
full-time basis with the West End Redbacks’ contract
squad, and even force selection in the Redbacks teams.
Of our original squad, Tom Stray, Trent Kelly, Tim
Davey and Carl Tietjens all played first-class cricket for
SA this season.
Many other players also excelled with their
performance in Grade cricket, highlighted by Sam
Raphael winning the Bradman Medal, and six
players (Raphael, Davey, Kelly, Brown, Thomson and
Joraslafsky) selected in the Grade Team of the Year.
The Emerging Redbacks program will play a vital
supporting role in the development of players for the
West End Redbacks into the future.
SACA’s primary focus is ultimately the identification
of emerging talent and the provision of a suitable
environment and ongoing support for young cricketers
to achieve their goals and contribute to future success
of cricket in SA.
JOHAN
BOTHA
SACA IS PLEASED
TO HAVE SECURED
THE SERVICES OF
EXPERIENCED SOUTH
AFRICAN CRICKETER
JOHAN BOTHA AS
CAPTAIN OF THE
WEST END REDBACKS
AND ADELAIDE
STRIKERS FOR THE
NEXT TWO SEASONS.
Having sampled South Australia through a cameo with
the Adelaide Strikers in last year’s KFC T20 Big Bash
League, Botha is returning to provide strong leadership
across all formats, with a particular brief to assist
in the fast-track development of an exciting bunch
of South Australian youngsters who have either just
tasted first-class cricket or sit close to the fringe.
Botha is well known for his white ball exploits, having
captained his country to an ODI series victory in
Australia in the 2008/09 season and also representing
his country in five Test matches. Botha more recently
captained the Chevrolet Warriors in the past two
Champions League T20 tournaments and the Rajasthan
Royals in the Indian Premier League.
He follows a long list of outstanding internationals to
have played for South Australia, including Sir Garfield
Sobers, Joel Garner, Barry Richards, Jeff Crowe and
more recently, Younis Khan.
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DEBUTS
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEBUTS
AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES
BUPA SHEFFIELD SHIELD
DAN CHRISTIAN
Dan Christian’s standout domestic season was
rewarded when he made his ODI debut for Australia
against India in February 2012. His opportunity came in
the Commonwealth Bank One Day Series. On debut in
Melbourne against India, Christian made an unbeaten
17 batting at the end of the innings and helping
Australia reach 216 from 32 overs in a rain-affected
match. He then backed this up with the ball taking 1/21
from five overs.
Joe Mennie
Ben Dougall
Tom Thornton
Tom Stray
Carl Tietjens
Travis Head
Cam Williams
Tim Davey
Adam Crosthwaite
Theo Doropoulos
RYOBI ONE DAY CUP
Adam Crosthwaite
Theo Doropoulos
SCORPIONS
Lucy Doolan
Kate Oakenfold
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NATHAN LYON
Nathan Lyon’s meteoric rise to the Australian Test
ranks was one of the stories of 2011. On debut in the
First Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Lyon, became
the second Australian (and 14th international player)
to take his first wicket off his first ball in Test Cricket,
getting Kumar Sangakkara caught at first slip.
He finished with 5/34 in his first innings, becoming
the 131st player to take five wickets on debut in a
Test match.
Lyon also made his ODl debut in front of his home
crowd at Adelaide Oval in the third final of the
Commonwealth Bank tri-series.
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ADELAIDE STRIKERS
OUT WITH THE RED AND IN WITH THE BLUE
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET FANS WITNESSED HISTORY LAST
SEASON, WITH THE INAUGURAL KFC T20 BIG BASH LEAGUE
LAUNCHING AROUND THE COUNTRY.
The Adelaide Strikers joined the new League, in new
colours with new players, and created an exciting buzz
at Adelaide Oval during December and January. More
than 65,000 fans turned out to watch their favourite
players in action during the three home matches.
Strikers set the Thunder 156 to win with Boats (41 off
33) and Borgy (24) combining for an important 51-run
partnership. While wickets fell around him, Gayle
guided the Thunder home with nine balls remaining
with a powerful 100 from 54 balls.
The Strikers started their season on the best possible
note at Adelaide Oval against interstate rival, the
Melbourne Renegades, a team consisting of former
local heroes Shaun Tait and Graham Manou. The boys
in blue put on a near perfect performance for the local
fans. Batting first in front of 12,000 enthusiasts on a
bleak Adelaide day, the Strikers set an imposing 189
on the back of an 86-run opening stand from Michael
‘Maxy’ Klinger (46) and Daniel ‘Doc’ Harris (49). Some
big hitting from Aiden ‘Blizz’ Blizzard (30 off 18) and
Cam ‘Borgy’ Borgas (28 off 9) saw the target come close
to 200. The Renegades rarely threatened in the run
chase with Kane ‘Richo’ Richardson (3/27) and Johan
‘Boats’ Botha (2/18) doing the damage.
Back at home and in front of a record crowd of
27,314 fans for game three, the Strikers took on the
undefeated Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes’ top
order fired early with Jaques (41) and Birt (44 from 26)
doing most of the damage and setting the Strikers 172
for victory. Boats was again good with the ball, taking
2/28. In reply, the Strikers fell short with the run rate
too great in the end. In his first T20 game of the season,
Tom ‘Coops’ Cooper top scored with an unbeaten 43
from only 27 deliveries. His 62-run partnership with
Borgy nearly got the home side over the line, but late
wickets proved costly.
In the second game at ANZ Stadium against Sydney
Thunder, the Strikers were met by West Indian big
hitter Chris Gayle, who single-handedly won the game
with an unbeaten century. Again batting first, the
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The first game of the new year saw a return to the
winners’ circle for the Strikers. Taking on Brisbane
Heat at the Gabba, Maxi set the tone with 53 at the top
of the order.
STRIKER TV
In its inaugural season, the KFC T20 Big Bash League was the
rising star for cricket in Australia – producing strong commercial
outcomes, generating revenue and recording live and television
audiences well above expectation.
On-field success of the competition translated into strong media
interest, cementing T20 as one of the most popular television
sports in Australia. Live match coverage reached 880,000 more
fans nationally than in the previous season, encouraging more
women and children to become involved in the BBL experience.
The strong overall satisfaction from fans translated into strong
commercial results for the BBL and teams as sponsor revenue
increased more than three-fold from 2010/11 to 2011/12.
Coops was again amongst the runs with 43 off 27 and
Boats (28 from 16) was important late in the game.
Brendan ‘Drewy’ Drew and James ‘Jimmy’ Muirhead
made their debut in the blue and impressed fans.
Jimmy took a wicket with his first delivery, finishing
with 2/17, while Drewy took 2/27. Richo’s figures of
2/2 from two overs were vital in restricting the Heat
to 135 runs.
In Perth for a warm fixture against the Scorchers, the
home side batted first and blasted 5/184 from their 20
overs thanks to the efforts of openers Marcus North
(70) and Herschelle Gibbs (65). ‘Jimmy’ Muirhead took
two wickets while Aaron ‘OB’ O’Brien was economical
in his four overs. In response, Strikers openers Maxy
(32) and Doc (31) got starts but veteran spinner
Brad Hogg (3-20) played a key role in dismissing the
Strikers for 142.
able to mirror that of the bowling and fielding, with the
Strikers dismissed for 87. Blizz top scored with 27 from
21 balls.
The final fixture was a trip to the MCG to take on Shane
Warne’s Melbourne Stars. To make the semi-finals, the
Strikers needed to win by 87 runs or reach the Stars’
target in 12 overs. The challenging equation proved too
much in the end, with the Strikers making 125 batting
first. Callum ‘Fergy’ Ferguson (41 from 25 balls) was
the pick of the batsmen along with Maxy (25 off 20). The
Strikers made it tough for the Stars with Nathan ‘Gaz’
Lyon and OB slowing down the game with their tight
spin bowling. New Zealand recruit James Franklin took
2/22 in his one-off appearance, but the Stars reached
the target with seven balls remaining.
A short turnaround saw the Strikers at home only two
days later in front of another big crowd, with a must
win clash against the Sydney Sixers. Bowling first, the
Sixers were restricted to 151 on a good wicket with
Alfonso ‘Fonzy’ Thomas the chief destroyer taking
3/24. Unfortunately the batting performance was not
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NOKIA CHAMPIONS
LEAGUE T20
TOURNAMENT
Last season started early for many of the players
and coaching staff, with a visit to India late in the
year to compete in the 2011 Nokia Champions
League T20 Tournament.
For the second year in a row, the West End Redbacks
have represented Australia in the Champions
League T20 Tournament. The previous year the team
progressed to the semi-finals so expectations were
high when the squad flew out in September 2011.
Coach Darren Berry said the team had been well
prepared capably, executing the majority of game
plans in the lead-up to the final pool match against
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on 5 October 2011.
However, the team did not make it past the
pool matches.
Despite an impressive five wicket haul by paceman
Shaun Tait and a century by opener Daniel Harris,
the West End Redbacks could not manage a win in the
final over.
Chasing an imposing 215 runs, RCB’s Karthik hit Daniel
Christian for a six off the last ball of the match to give
his side victory in what was a dramatic contest.
It was one of those rare occasions where a team with a
centurion (Harris) and a bowler with a five-wicket haul
(Tait) ended up on the losing side.
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MATCH DETAILS
MATCH 1
Warriors 5/171 (Smuts 88, Harris 2/23) d Redbacks
6/121 (Klinger 34,Tsotsobe 2/30)
MATCH 2
Redbacks 5/188 (Ferguson 70*, Christian 42) d Kolkata
Knight Riders 9/169 (Tiwary 40, Putland 3/31, Harris
3/42)
MATCH 3
Somerset v Redbacks – abandoned due
to rain.
MATCH 4
oyal Challengers Bangalore 8/215 (Dilshan 74, Kohli
R
70, Tait 5/32) d Redbacks 2/214 (Harris 108*,
Ferguson 70)
SCORPIONS
READY TO STING
NEXT YEAR
The Scorpions are preparing for bigger things ahead
next season, after a frustrating 2011/12 summer.
While there were many highlights, including the arrival
of New Zealander Lucy Doolan, the team was unable
to make the finals in either of the Womens’ National
Cricket League format or the T20 competition.
The team was sitting second on the WNCL ladder and
fourth in the T20 competition late into the season, but
could not hold on to record wins in crucial last round
matches against Victoria.
Coach Russell Thompson said the team had shown
some very good form during the season, and was
confident there were positives to work on during
2012/13.
“We were fortunate to have some very experienced
players stay on with us this year, and help our younger
girls, so now need to look to next year and build on
what we have learnt from players like Shelley Nitschke,
Julie Woerner and Lauren Ebsary,” he said.
A highlight from the season was the emergence of fast
bowler Megan Schutt, who was selected to play for
Australia in the Commonwealth Bank Shooting Stars
squad for 2012/13.
Schutt, who played all possible matches for the
Scorpions this year (12 T20 and six 50 over WNCL
games) took a total of 13 wickets, with best figures
of 4/22.
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GAME DEVELOPMENT
ANNUAL CRICKET CENSUS
MILO IN2CRICKET
SACA is committed to the Australian Cricket Strategy
vision to be ‘Australia’s favourite sport’. To assist
in achieving this vision, the SACA cricket department
plays an important role in promoting cricket to
the community and generating sustainable
participation pathways.
With extensive growth in the MILO in2CRICKET program
in season 2010/11, in the 2011/12 season SACA staff
focused on consolidating the program and ensuring
that in2CRICKET centres provided a quality experience
for participants. While retention rates and program
quality were the key focus, South Australia still
managed to grow the program by over 14 per cent and
introduced 57 new organisations to MILO in2CRICKET.
Each year, SACA closely monitors participation trends
and, in conjunction with Cricket Australia, conducts an
annual audit. Cricket participation in South Australia
has recorded considerable growth over the past five
years (23.7 per cent) and, although SACA only increased
cricket participation by a further 0.13 per cent in
2011/12, the Association has established a strong
sustainable participation base for future years.
CRICKET PARTICIPATION IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
DURING 2011/12 WAS
AS FOLLOWS:
Club Cricket
28,134
School Cricket
21,442
MILO in2CRICKET
13,466
TOTAL
63,042
SACA is well placed to further increase participation
over the next few years, and with the assistance of
Cricket Australia, has developed some exciting new
programs that will be introduced next season.
In conjunction with Cricket Australia, SACA employed
a Participation Growth Officer whose priority was to
increase the number of in2CRICKET participants
and ensure delivery of a high quality program in
targeted areas. To further assist centres, SACA also
provided in2CRICKET centres with extra resources
throughout the season to assist with both on-field and
off-field processes.
SACA delivered MILO in2CRICKET to special education
schools this season with considerable success. Eleven
special education sites conducted the program and
enabled more than 200 children with special needs to
have access to cricket opportunities. These children
also took part in a cricket clinic run at Adelaide Oval in
February 2012.
Once again SACA embarked on a comprehensive
promotional campaign through our annual school visit
program. This program was expanded to 11 weeks of
clinics and SACA staff saw more than 63,000 primary
school students. These children were introduced to
the MILO in2CRICKET “mega clinics”. These involved
playing cricket matches with a huge inflatable bat and
ball. These clinics were very successful and assisted in
promoting SACA’s key messages.
The MILO in2CRICKET program will continue to be a key
priority for SACA’s cricket department in 2012/13.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL CRICKET
COMPETITIONS
BANKSA JUNIOR STATEWIDE
CARNIVALS
SACA’s cricket officers coordinated weekly primary
school cricket competitions that ran during terms one
and four of each cricket season.
The successful U12 and U14 statewide carnival
concepts that were introduced last year continued
again this season. In a change from previous years, the
traditional U17 competition was changed to U16 to align
with the SACA high performance pathway.
These competitions provided a modified format that
offered increased opportunities for all participants.
With eight-a-side teams, reduced time commitments
and double header matches, SACA’s primary school
competitions were not only popular for participants but
also very attractive to parents and volunteers.
These competitions provided a valuable link between
the MILO in2CRICKET program and junior club
cricket. With the number of participants in the MILO
in2CRICKET program increasing significantly each year,
the SACA primary school competitions will continue to
play an important role in ensuring a sustainable cricket
pathway is maintained.
In late December, U12 cricketers were presented
with an opportunity to display their skills. A team
from each Grade cricket club and two teams from the
country played over eight rounds in a double header
T20 format. The competition finished in exciting
circumstances as several teams had the chance to
secure the premiership on the final day, pending
strong wins. Country Black won its two games on the
final day to take the title away from Glenelg which
finished second.
The U14 statewide cup concluded a busy period for
junior cricket. Once again, teams from each of the 12
Grade cricket clubs and two country teams met in a
competition supported by BankSA. The competition
commenced with all teams playing two T20 fixtures
on the first day, with a further three ‘one day’ fixtures
over the following days. At the end of the final round,
Country Black, Adelaide, Country Red, West Torrens,
Sturt and Glenelg all finished on the same amount of
points. However, Country Black’s superior percentage
saw the team secure ‘back-to-back’ titles.
At the U16 level, teams from all Grade cricket clubs,
two country teams, a team representing community
cricket and SACA’s U15s met to compete in the twoweek carnival known as the BankSA U16 Shield. This
competition, which is now in its 65th year, was won by
West Torrens which proved too strong for Kensington
in the Grand Final played at University Oval. The win
secured West Torrens an astounding fifth BankSA
Shield title in the past six years.
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GAME DEVELOPMENT
BANKSA U12, U14 AND U16
COUNTRY CARNIVALS
The successful U12 country cricket carnival concept
introduced last year continued again this season.
This carnival complemented the traditional U14
and U16 formats. With the ongoing assistance of
corporate partner, BankSA, over 400 junior country
cricketers spent a week in Adelaide participating in
these exciting competitions.
The U12 Country Cup was the first of the three
carnivals commencing on 28 November 2011. The
competition expanded to eight teams with Eyre
Peninsula, Mid North, Upper North and Fleurieu South
all entering teams for the first time. Played in the
popular T20 format, Fleurieu South defeated Barossa
and Light in the Grand Final. Fleurieu South’s Adam
Clements enjoyed a successful week scoring 196 runs
and taking 13 wickets, and was named as the Player
of the Carnival.
In the first week of December, the BankSA U16
competition provided another opportunity for junior
country cricketers to compete against the best players
from other regions. The team from Barossa and Light
had a successful week, remaining undefeated to secure
the title. Murray Districts’ Ben Hannam took 13 wickets
and was selected as the Player of the Carnival.
The U14 Country Cup reinstated its traditional playing
dates over the first week of the new year. Teams
from 10 regional zones once again participated in a
competition over four rounds on many of the grade
cricket grounds throughout Adelaide. This season’s
winner was South East, which finished undefeated.
Matthew Allen from South East scored 410 runs and
was named as the Player of the Carnival.
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Following the completion of each carnival, two teams
were selected comprising the best performing players
from that competition. These two teams from each
age bracket would later have the opportunity to play
against the best players in the metropolitan area.
SACA is extremely grateful for the ongoing support
provided by BankSA in making these carnivals
a memorable experience for our young country
cricketers, as well as to all volunteers and parents for
their involvement.
BANKSA SENIOR COUNTRY
CARNIVAL
Teams from eight country regions arrived in Adelaide
in the first week of February 2012 to participate in the
87th BankSA Senior Country Carnival.
The competition was split into two zones comprising
four teams, with each country side playing three minor
round matches. (That is, one against each team in
their zone.) A ‘cross over’ finals series was played on
the final day to determine the overall position for each
team. Yorke Peninsula and Fleurieu and Districts Gold
finished the minor round on top of their respective
zones to meet in the grand final at University Oval.
Season 2011 winners Yorke Peninsula won the toss
and batted first, scoring a comprehensive 9/202 from
50 overs. Number three James Moss and lower order
batsman Adam Pitt scored 37 and 44 respectively. In
reply, Fleurieu and Districts Gold were in a strong
position at 4/141 thanks to opener Dillon Brown’s 103.
However, his dismissal signalled a collapse as Fleurieu
and Districts Gold were dismissed for 195 in the final
over. Nathan Waterhouse took 4/52 including the key
wicket of Brown. This was a ‘back-to-back’ win for
Yorke Peninsula and their third title since 2006. Prior
to this win Yorke Peninsula only had the 1963 title to
their name.
Yorke Peninsula in March went on to represent country
cricket in the South Australian Metropolitan Cricket
Association (SAMCA) Cup final at Adelaide Oval against
the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association. Although
Adelaide Turf proved too strong, the opportunity to play
at Adelaide Oval was certainly a highlight for the Yorke
Peninsula players.
COUNTRY LIVING HOMES T20 CUP
SACA was delighted to once again partner with Mark
Ravenscoft from Country Living Homes to deliver the
second annual Country Living Homes Country Twenty20
Champions Cup competition.
This season the competition was expanded from
eight to 32 teams, with each of the eight country
zones invited to nominate four club teams. These
teams participated in a knock-out round in early
November where the list was reduced to eight teams
– one from each of the eight country zones. The
teams that won their way through to the semi-final
rounds were: Flagstaff Hill (Fleurieu and District),
Lincoln South (Eyre Peninsula), Meadows (Fleurieu
and District), North Broken Hill (Murray Districts/
Barrier), Proprietary (Upper North), Stansbury (Yorke
Peninsula), West Gambier (South East) and Wilmington/
Melrose (Mid North).
The semi-final rounds were played at Port Pirie and
Langhorne Creek on 27 November with Lincoln South
defeating Proprietary and Meadows accounting
for Stansbury.
The final of the Country Living Homes Country
Twenty20 Champions Cup was played at Adelaide Oval
on Adelaide Cup Day (12 March 2012) where Meadows
won its second consecutive title by easily defeating
Lincoln South.
Later in the afternoon, Meadows went on to represent
country cricket against metropolitan side Pooraka
in the Be Active Statewide T20 Championship final.
Meadows was once again too strong for its opponent
and claimed a second premiership for the day.
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GAME DEVELOPMENT
SA OUTBACKS
METROPOLITAN CRICKET
The SA Outbacks, South Australia’s senior country
team, competed in the 28th Commonwealth Bank
Australian Country Cricket Championships held at
Geelong, Victoria, in January 2012. Teams from each
state (excluding Tasmania) and Territory and a team
from the East Asia Pacific competed in this two-week
carnival comprising two T20 fixtures, two one-day
matches and three two-day matches.
Following the success of the South Australian
Metropolitian Cricket Association T20 Champions
Cup last season, there was increased interest from
metropolitan clubs and associations in 2011/12. With
each of the four metropolitan associations nominating
eight teams, the number doubled from last season.
The SA Outbacks have experienced a tough time over
the past few carnivals and results have been quite
disappointing. Preparation for the 2012 championships
commenced immediately following the 2011 carnival
with SA Outbacks coach, Paul Pasculli, attending the
BankSA Senior Country Carnival and identifying the
most talented country cricketers. With support from
Brett Lydeamore (Chairman of Selectors), Ian Graham
(Manager) and SACA staff, a talented squad was
assembled for the 2012 campaign.
The SA Outbacks enjoyed a much more successful
carnival in Geelong, winning three matches, drawing
one and losing three. Two wins were against
formidable opponents, 2011 champions Western
Australia and the ever strong Victoria. Skipper Keiran
Ashby (Mt Gambier Cricket Association) and Ben Smith
(Port Lincoln Cricket Association) were recognised for
their excellent individual performances with selection
in the Australian team of the Carnival. Ashby also
was awarded the Don Woon Medal for the SA player of
the carnival.
Plans are well underway for 2013 when the SA
Outbacks will travel to Bundaberg in Queensland.
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Double-header play-off events hosted by each
association decided their two clubs to participate in
the quarter finals, before the semi-finals saw Pooraka
defeat fellow Adelaide Turf club Old Scotch, while Para
Districts Central United were too strong in their semifinal match against Angle Vale CC.
The SAMCA T20 Champions Cup final was played at
Adelaide Oval in March, coinciding with Volunteer
Recognition Day, with Pooraka proving far too
experienced for Central United.
As SAMCA T20 Champions, Pooraka qualified to
play against Meadows Cricket Club in the Be Active
statewide T20 Championship final.
SAMCA CUP
SACA provides valuable support to the SAMCA by
promoting community cricket pathways within the
metropolitan and country areas.
In January each year, SAMCA coordinates metropolitan
representative competitions between the Adelaide Turf,
Para Districts, South Central, Western Suburbs and
North Eastern Junior cricket associations.
DARREN LEHMANN
CRICKET ACADEMY
The Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy (DLCA)
welcomed 22 participants in its seventh year with
players coming to participate in the program from
English counties, the England and Wales Cricket Board,
Scotland and the West Indies. There were additional
self-funded private scholars from the United Kingdom
and Australia.
In the 2011/12 grand finals, North Eastern was too
strong and defeated Western Suburbs in the U11
competition, while in the U13 competition North
Eastern also was victorious against South Central.
In the U15 competition, Adelaide Turf South played a
quality final match, defeating Adelaide Turf North.
Senior competitions included the SAMCA U21 Cup,
played between Adelaide Turf, Para Districts, North
Eastern and Western Suburbs cricket associations.
Played as a round robin competition, this season saw
the grand final played at Adelaide Oval prior to the
senior SAMCA Cup, with Adelaide Turf holding on for
victory against a fast finishing Para Districts.
The premier metropolitan event is the SAMCA Shield,
a knock-out competition for senior association
representative teams. Adelaide Turf defeated Para
Districts to win this year’s SAMCA Shield Final, and
then went on to defeat the Country Cup winner, Yorke
Peninsula Cricket Association, in the final of the SAMCA
Cup held at Adelaide Oval.
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GAME DEVELOPMENT
INCLUSIVE CRICKET PROGRAMS
DISABILITY CRICKET
SACA continued to assist key groups such as the South
Australian Sport and Recreation Association for People
with a Disability (SASRAPID), the South Australian
Blind Cricket Association, Special Olympics Australia
and Reclink in providing cricket opportunities to people
with a disability.
Participants from each organisation involved in
separate ‘come and try’ days held at Adelaide Oval
prior to a Redbacks match. With large attendances at
each event, participants, parents, carers, teachers and
SACA staff enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in
cricket activities at Adelaide Oval.
Following the successful ‘come and try’ days, SACA
staff assisted nine schools for people with a disability
to conduct the MILO in2CRICKET program. The schools
involved in this program were SA School for the Vision
Impaired, Suneden Special School, Pasadena High
School, Golden Grove High School, Grove Education
Centre, Tenison Woods College, Riverland Special
School, Nicolson Ave High School and Murray Bridge
High School.
In late December, the SA Blind Cricket Association
team travelled to Queensland to compete in the
national championships. Michael Zannis and Mark
Haskett enjoyed a successful carnival and were
selected to represent Australia in the tour of England
during May and June 2012.
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CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY
DIVERSE (CALD) CRICKET
Strong partnerships with a number of organisations
including Multicultural Youth of South Australia
(MYSA), Multicultural SA, Australian Refugee
Association and Intensive Early Learning Centres (IELC)
schools throughout SA assisted SACA in delivering
cricket opportunities to many new Australians.
This program provided two memorable events during
2011/12. Firstly, in conjunction with Sport SA, SACA
conducted a “Super 6” day at Adelaide Oval for 170
children from 10 IELC schools. More than 40 different
cultures were represented at this event.
The second memorable event was held during the 4th
Vodafone Series Test match between Australia and
India, appropriately held on 26 January, marking both
Australia Day and India Republic Day. Representatives
from numerous multicultural backgrounds participated
as flag bearers alongside the players from Australia
and India during the official proceedings prior to play.
INDOOR CRICKET
In October 2011, SACA formalised an agreement with
Indoor Sports South Australia (ISSA) to integrate indoor
cricket operations into the SACA cricket department.
The arrangement has worked well for both parties and
during 2011/12 a growth of almost 40 per cent in indoor
cricket participation was recorded.
In addition, South Australia was well represented at
three national championships – Masters (for players 30
years and over), held in Adelaide in late May; Juniors
(U12 to U18), held in Queensland in late June; and
Adults, held in Melbourne in late July. All national
championships provide opportunities for male and
female teams.
SACA is looking forward to strengthening its
relationship with indoor cricket participants and ISSA
in 2012/13.
LORD’S TAVERNERS STATEWIDE
INDIGENOUS CARNIVAL
The Lord’s Taverners Statewide Indigenous Cricket
Carnival was held at SACA’s Park 25 grounds in
November 2011. This season six teams competed
in the competition which was altered to a ‘Super
8’ format. The change of format proved extremely
popular with all players enjoying the style of game.
This season, SACA’s U20 indigenous team, which has
played in this competition for the past two seasons,
proved too strong for Riverland in the final.
Jamie McCafferty (Kaurna) who scored 222 runs at an
average of 65, once again won the Vince Copley medal
for the most outstanding player in the carnival.
SACA is appreciative of the Lord’s Taverners for their
continued support of this successful program.
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GAME DEVELOPMENT
IMPARJA CUP
FORD BEACH CRICKET
South Australia’s Imparja Cup team, the Southern
Boomerangs, travelled to Alice Springs in February
2012 to compete in the national championships.
Ford Beach Cricket has now been on the SACA
cricket calendar for six seasons. The program offers
an enjoyable opportunity for all members of the
community to participate in cricket, irrespective of
their skill level, age or gender.
Once again the Southern Boomerangs fielded a young
team with nine players from SACA’s U20 indigenous
team participating. Six of SACA’s players were under
the age of 18, reflecting a strong foundation for
future years.
This season the carnival was converted to a T20 format
and, considering the young age of SACA’s players
and the fact that the Association played against
some very experienced competitors, SACA’s result of
finishing fifth with three wins and four losses was as
expected. SACA is optimistic that the team will benefit
from this carnival and looks forward to some exciting
years ahead.
Willie Searle was rewarded for his solid all round
performance (104 runs at 17.33 and nine wickets at
12) with selection in the Black Caps squad (team of
the carnival). Youngster Ayden McGregor Baptista, at
the age of 13, was one of the stars of the tournament
making 100 runs at an average of 16.67 and taking
seven wickets at 16.
SACA is appreciative of the support provided by
coach Peter Thomas and manager Tanya McGregor
and looks forward to next season’s carnival with
much enthusiasm.
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This season Ford Beach Cricket was offered as part
of the SACA school cricket program, as well as the
standard senior competition. The school competitions
were played in December and provided students
with a fun and interesting opportunity to be involved
with cricket. The competition, staged from 19 to 23
December 2011, was divided into two groups of Year 6/7
students and a senior Year 8/9 team. The event, which
was held at Glenelg and Seacliff beaches, was free for
all participants. This season the event culminated in
a finals series with a team from Sacred Heart middle
school winning the junior competition and Immanuel
College taking out the senior competition.
There were over 200 participants across the two events.
All participants received a Ford bucket hat and drink
bottle upon registration, along with Adelaide Strikers
merchandise at the end of the competition. There were
also senior events staged at Wallaroo and Middleton
beaches, which attracted more than 150 participants.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
CRICKET PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Recognising volunteers is a key component of SACA’s
CPP with the SACA 25 year Volunteer Service Medal
awarded to 36 worthy nominees from across the state.
These valuable volunteers received their awards at
SACA’s Volunteer Recognition ceremony in March, with
several hundred volunteers invited to congratulate
their award-winning peers and enjoy the statewide Be
Active T20 cricket grand final.
SACA expanded the Cricket Partnership Program (CPP)
in 2011/12 by creating a Club Development Officer
position, to work collaboratively with the Office for
Recreation and Sport and their STARCLUB program to
focus on improving club development and training for
associations and clubs.
SACA President, Ian McLachlan, was on hand to present
the Cricket Australia 50 year service cricket pins and
certificates to four long-serving volunteer cricket
administrators/players – Marg Jude, Barry Fry, Russell
Hewett and Keith Ness.
During this event, SACA also acknowledged Robyn
Le Cornu and Bob Harris who represented South
Australia’s volunteers at the Allan Border Medal
Presentation in February 2012.
Ms Le Cornu, who is the chairperson of SACA’s
Women’s Cricket Committee, was awarded the Cricket
Australia 50 year service-to-cricket pin last season
and continues to be involved in the game as a coach
and player. She is also a member of the SAMCA Board.
Fittingly, Ms Le Cornu was also awarded the Sport SA
Volunteer of the Year Award for her services to cricket.
The CPP has continued to improve relationships
between SACA and its affiliates by providing assistance
with junior start-up funding, development of an
Affiliates Club Protection Policy and ongoing legislative
guidance to meet child-safe requirements. Additionally
the CPP has provided insurance and risk programs,
signed memorabilia and discounts on coach and
umpire education.
This season also saw significantly increased numbers
formalising their affiliation with SACA with all 46
associations and over 200 clubs in South Australia
becoming fully affiliated cricket partners in season
2011/12. More clubs continued to join as the season
came to a close.
Mr Harris has been involved in cricket in South
Australia for many years and is still involved as a
founding executive member of the South Central Junior
Cricket Association.
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GAME DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
COACHING
SACA understands the importance of coach education
and during 2011/12 delivered 21 coach accreditation
courses throughout South Australia. More than 300
coaches attended these courses.
UMPIRING
SACA’s involvement in umpiring advanced further in
2011/12 with umpires from the Adelaide Turf Cricket
Association and the Para Districts Cricket Association
linking into SACA’s umpiring education programs.
There are now more than 900 accredited umpires
throughout South Australia.
With increased use of technology in our society,
SACA also embarked on a campaign to provide online
resources to coaches. In conjunction with Darren Berry
and the Redbacks, SACA staff produced a number of
coaching video clips for use by coaches. Currently 35
video clips are available to coaches and players on
SACA’s website and this resource is planned to increase
significantly by the commencement of next season.
Commencing this season, all new cricket umpires
from any metropolitan or country cricket association
received the same training and accreditation process
as SACA’s Grade cricket umpires. This initiative was
strongly supported by associations and resulted in
increased involvement from community cricket umpires
at SACA statewide and country carnivals.
SACA once again recognised a number of
coaches during 2011/12 and congratulates the
following recipients:
In June 2011, SACA staff conducted the second
umpiring forum, bringing together umpire coordinators
from around the state to reinforce a statewide approach
to umpiring.
MILO IN2CRICKET COACH OF YEAR – MALE
Trent Prosser
MILO IN2CRICKET FEMALE COACH OF YEAR – FEMALE
Melissa Prosser
PRIMARY SCHOOL COACH OF YEAR – MALE
Simon Herreen
PRIMARY SCHOOL COACH OF YEAR – FEMALE
Nicky Kakamanoudis
SECONDARY SCHOOL COACH OF YEAR – MALE
Andrew Costello
JUNIOR CLUB COACH OF YEAR – MALE
Daniel Llewellyn
JUNIOR CLUB COACH OF YEAR – FEMALE
Catherine Harding
SENIOR COMMUNITY CLUB COACH OF YEAR – MALE
Ian Wallace
GRADE CRICKET COACH OF THE YEAR – MALE
Carl Hooper
GRADE CRICKET COACH OF THE YEAR – FEMALE
Angela Lee
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Season 2011/12 also marked the retirement of
Daryl Harper from the ICC umpiring panel, whilst
at a national and international level South Australia
continues to be well represented by Steve Davis, Simon
Fry and Paul Wilson.
FAVELL DANSIE INDOOR CENTRE
The Favell Dansie Indoor Centre continued to provide
opportunities for elite and community cricketers
to develop their skills. Players of all ages used the
facilities as a pre-season training venue whilst many
other aspiring youngsters took part in SACA’s popular
after school or vacation coaching classes.
SACA has farewelled the indoor centre in its current
form and is looking forward to a new state-of-the-art
facility following the Adelaide Oval redevelopment.
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GRADE
CRICKET
The Grade cricket competition provided elite cricket opportunities for participants in all three cricket formats during
the 2011/12 season.
In August 2011, the senior competition was rebranded as the West End Grade cricket competition after a change in
brand sponsorship. This was well received by Grade clubs, with many clubs electing to purchase new playing tops to
reflect the name alteration. A change of stump stickers, signage and other materials ensured a smooth transition
between branding at the start of the season. SACA wishes to acknowledge Lion Nathan for their continued support of
the senior Grade cricket competition and Coca-Cola for the wonderful support they provide SACA’s junior grades.
The men’s senior level comprised four grades (A to D), as well as providing limited-over formats in the West End One
Day Cup and the West End T20 Cup competitions. The SACA U19 state team once again competed in the two limited
over competitions, which assisted them in the lead-up to the Cricket Australia U19 National Championships held in
Adelaide. Senior women’s cricket incorporated two grades (A and B) and the Powerade T20 Cup/Supa6SMASH! was
provided for younger participants. At a junior boy’s level, the introductory Ray Sutton Shield and two grades of U14 and
U16 cricket were supported by the BankSA Shield Carnival, a competition designed for players under the age of 16. The
successful U12 and U14 statewide carnival concepts introduced last year continued again this season to assist with
talent identification.
Woodville demonstrated its dominance of Grade cricket by winning the West End A Grade premiership title for the
third time in five years, this season against neighbouring rivals West Torrens. Woodville all-rounder Ken Skewes was
instrumental with the ball, securing his second David Hookes Medal for Player of the Match.
Tea Tree Gully was crowned king of the limited overs competitions as it secured the West End One Day Cup and West
End T20 Cup titles. Young Tea Tree Gully batsman, Travis Head, was named the Rob Zadow medallist for Player of
the Match in the West End One Day Cup final for his efforts with the bat. In the West End T20 Cup final Tea Tree Gully
outclassed Kensington to win by seven wickets in the curtain raiser to the KFC T20 Big Bash League match between
the Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval in January.
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GRADE CRICKET IN
COUNTRY REGIONS
After its successful introduction last year, the West End
Grade cricket competition again scheduled a round
of limited-overs cricket in regional centres in season
2011/12.
Teams travelled to various country towns around South
Australia to play a West End T20 Cup fixture and were
greeted by locals who accommodated the matches.
Games were held in Moonta, Langhorne Creek,
Nuriootpa, Berri, Strathalbyn and Encounter Bay.
The day presented a wonderful opportunity to promote
Grade cricket to rural communities and further
strengthen the relationships between the Grade
competition and country cricket. The day also helped
promote the host clubs and the essential role they play in
developing junior cricketers within regional centres. The
games also further recognised the importance of country
cricket in the South Australian cricketing pathway.
Due to the success of the day, Grade cricket will look
to continue this tradition in future seasons and include
other regional areas.
FEBLUARY
In 2008, the Southern District Cricket Club introduced a
concept known as FeBLUary – a campaign designed to
raise the awareness of depression and anxiety within the
community.
In December 2011, Adelaide’s newest sporting team, the
Adelaide Strikers, officially joined beyondblue to increase
awareness about depression, anxiety and related mental
health disorders. The Adelaide Strikers linked with
beyondblue in their last KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League
game at Adelaide Oval on 10 January. During this match,
beyondblue volunteers handed out wristbands and there
was a special beyondblue marquee providing more
information about the disorders the charity supports and
the FeBLUary initiative.
COMMUNICATIONS
Grade cricket continued its strong partnership with The
Advertiser and Messenger Newspapers and is grateful for
the continuing coverage of the competition.
BRADMAN MEDAL
Adelaide’s Sam Raphael became just the third wicketkeeper/batsman to win the prestigious Bradman Medal.
Raphael’s 26-vote achievement was announced at a
ceremony held at Adelaide Oval on 28 March in front of
more than 400 people. The significant accomplishment
was the result of a successful 2011/12 season during
which he scored 729 runs at 56.08 and took 25 dismissals
behind the stumps.
Raphael recorded his highest score of 130 in round four
against Tea Tree Gully, with three further centuries
against Glenelg, Prospect and East Torrens respectively.
An additional half-century against powerhouse Sturt
ensured he finished on top of the competition runs ladder.
With the gloves, Raphael took 24 catches and made
one stumping, as well as four catches against Northern
Districts in round 2. This was the first year that 24 yearold Raphael stepped into the role of wicket-keeper at
Adelaide in the West End A Grade competition.
It was a very close leader board, with Raphael securing
the medal by just one vote. Prospect’s Sam Miller was
right behind Raphael with 25 votes. Miller, who moved to
Adelaide from the ACT this year, had a good season with
both bat and ball.
Kensington stalwart Jamie Panelli (24 votes), last
season’s medallist Chadd Sayers (23 votes), West Torrens’
James Smith (22 votes) and Trent Kelly (21 votes) were all
in the running for the award leading into the final round.
The link with the Adelaide Strikers helped grow the
initiative, with new cricket clubs and associations joining
the promotion in 2011/12. The Grade cricket competition
celebrated the initiative as part of a FeBLUary round held
over two Saturdays in February. Grade clubs used blue
bails during their matches and an ambassador in each
team wore a special blue coloured FeBLUary cap. At the
end of the round, umpires awarded a FeBLUary medal to
the Player of the Match in each game.
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GRADE
CRICKET
KAREN ROLTON MEDAL
This season’s Karen Rolton Medal, awarded to the most
outstanding women’s cricketer, was won by West Torrens’
Lauren Ebsary with 44 votes. State and Grade stalwart
Ebsary led the competition run tally, finishing the season
with 615 runs at 55.9. Ebsary was also unlucky to be
dismissed in the 90s on four occasions, including a high
score of 96 against Sturt.
Also handy with the ball, Ebsary took 18 wickets at 11.9,
including a staggering 5/8 against Sturt. Ebsary was a
clear winner, finishing 12 votes ahead of Tea Tree Gully/
Northern Districts’ Neisha Iles (32 votes), with teenager
Amanda Wellington (Port Adelaide) finishing in third
place on 23 votes.
WOODVILLE SECURE THIRD
PREMIERSHIP IN FIVE YEARS
The Woodville District Cricket Club earned the title of
club powerhouse after collecting its third premiership
in just five years. After winning the toss Woodville was in
serious trouble at 6/99 against West Torrens at Adelaide
Oval. However, Woodville recovered late in the day
through tail-enders Dale Bradley (20) and Carl Tietjens
(19), while captain Chadd Sayers top scored with 31. West
End Redback Peter George was the standout with the
ball for the Eagles, taking 4/32 from 18.4 overs, while
West Torrens captain Trent Kelly (3/60) and Warrick
Stanborough (2/27) also collected multiple wickets.
Woodville was eventually dismissed late on day 1 for 164.
Brothers and opening combination Kelvin (16) and James
Smith (7) started the run chase at a cracking pace
dispatching balls around the ground. However, Woodville
was able to turn the tide thanks largely to an outstanding
spell of bowling by Ken Skewes (6/17) as West Torrens
fell to 5/58 at the end of the first day’s play. Woodville
was able to wrap up first innings points early on day two,
bowling out West Torrens for just 77; Bradley also proved
dangerous with the ball, taking 3/25.
Woodville started its second innings full of confidence
despite losing the early wicket of Aaron Sayers (9), caught
by a diving Adam Crosthwaite down leg side. West End
Redback opener Tom Stray showed his class finishing the
match unbeaten on 82 with batting partner Sam McNally
unbeaten on 27. Ken Skewes capped off a consistent
season, in which he was named in the Grade Cricket
Team of the Year, by being awarded the David Hookes
Medal for Player of the Match for his efforts with the ball.
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TEA TREE GULLY KINGS OF
LIMITED-OVER FORMAT
BULLS TAKE T20 FINAL
BY THE HORNS
The Tea Tree Gully Bulls collected their second piece
of silverware for the season, adding the West End One
Day Cup to their West End T20 Cup from January. In the
grand final against West Torrens at Adelaide Oval, Tea
Tree Gully defended their total of 174 – a result of tight
bowling and high intensity in the field.
The 2011/12 West End T20 Cup final was played between
Kensington and Tea Tree Gully at Adelaide Oval as a
curtain raiser to the KFC T20 Big Bash League match
between the Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers.
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Tea Tree Gully
captain Matthew Weaver departed early with the score at
1/12, but Rob Zadow Medallist for Player of the Match,
Travis Head (60), was well supported by Adam Somerfield
(42) and Tim Evans (21) to keep the runs flowing to take
the score to 174. Peter George (4/50 from 10) and David
Bourn (2/30 from 10) collected multiple wickets for
West Torrens.
West Torrens started well in response through the
Smith brothers, James (27) and Kelvin (26). With Adam
Crosthwaite (29) looking solid, the Eagles appeared to
be cruising at 3/84. But Tea Tree Gully’s tight bowling
swung the match back in their favour, as Jake Haberfield
(3/28), Weaver (2/20 from 10 overs) and Tim Cronin
(1/21 from nine overs) all enjoyed impressive spells. The
West Torrens tail crumbled under the pressure and was
dismissed for 153 in the 45th over.
Kensington captain Jake Brown won the toss and elected
to bat. Kensington started well but were quickly in trouble
at 2/27. Alex Ross (25) was the only batsman to show
some resistance before he became Adam Somerfield’s
(3/18) third victim. It was a truly dominant bowling
performance by Tea Tree Gully as the team executed
both its bowling and fielding plans. Tim Cronin (2/13) and
Haberfield (2/14) were the other multiple wicket takers for
Tea Tree Gully as the Kensington middle order collapsed
and lost 7/19. Kensington was dismissed for 80 runs in
the 18th over.
The win never looked in doubt for Tea Tree Gully, as the
opening partnership between Tim Davey (23) and captain
Matthew Weaver (28) added almost half the required
total. Weaver was the first to depart which signalled the
arrival of talented batsman Travis Head. Davey and Head
(24) almost saw their side to victory, but with five runs
required Head was caught in the deep. Off-spinner Simon
Potts (2/6) found himself on a hat-trick in his only over,
but Somerfield and Tim Evans saw their side home with
nine overs remaining.
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GRADE
CRICKET
TEA TREE GULLY/NORTHERN
DISTRICTS TOO STRONG FOR
THE BROWNS
The joint Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts (TTG/ND)
team played Kensington in the Women’s A Grade T20
Cup final. TTG/ND won the toss and elected to bat in
sunny conditions at Adelaide Oval. Kensington broke
through early as captain Sarah Lowe (2/16) claimed Tegan
McPharlin’s wicket. Cara Fiebig’s (47) and Brittany Perry’s
(14) innings resurrection was short lived as the pair added
29 runs before Katelyn Pope dismissed Perry. Small
partnerships continued to tick over the scoreboard as
Kensington restricted TTG/ND to 6/96 from their allotted
20 overs.
In reply, Kensington was in a good position to secure
its first T20 title from three final appearances as Lowe,
Bridget Patterson and Isabel Martin all contributed with
double figures. However, TTG/ND’s experience prevailed
with Kensington falling behind the required run rate late
in the game. Amy Wiseman (23*) provided her side with
some hope in the final overs but her quick run scoring
was not enough. Kensington finished its allotted 20 overs
on 7/87.
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TEA TREE GULLY/NORTHERN
DISTRICTS TAKE THE DOUBLE
Minor premiers TTG/ND played West Torrens in the
Women’s A Grade grand final at Park 25 No 1 on 31 March
2012. West Torrens won the toss and elected to bat first.
TTG/ND struck early with the ball through Kiara Stockley
(3/23) who dismissed West Torrens’ skipper Lauren
Ebsary cheaply. West Torrens fought back through Angela
Moritz (39), Angela Symonds (20) and Catherine Harding
(13). However, it was Neisha Iles (2/15) and Cara Fiebig
(2/22) who tore through the lower order to dismiss West
Torrens for 122 with four overs remaining.
In reply, TTG/ND started steadily, reaching 29 before
captain Tegan McPharlin was trapped in front by Ashley
Eyles (2/29). Opener Fiebig (54*) and Iles (26) were able to
share a partnership that would put their team in a great
position and a close finish to the match. Ebsary (3/16)
showed that she could also be lethal with the ball by
taking three lower order wickets and slowing down
the run rate. However, Fiebig kept her composure and
guided her side to victory seven wickets down in the 42nd
over. Fiebig was awarded Player of the Match for her
all-round efforts.
WOODVILLE HAS EARNED THE TITLE OF CLUB
POWERHOUSE WITH THREE TITLES IN FIVE YEARS.
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CATERING
THE CATERING BUSINESS AT ADELAIDE
OVAL MADE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ITS
OPERATIONS DURING 2011/12. BOTH THE
ADELAIDE OVAL FUNCTION CENTRE (AOFC)
AND EVENTS CATERING AREAS WERE
REVIEWED AND CHANGES IMPLEMENTED
WILL PROVIDE A BETTER PRODUCT AND
IMPROVED SERVICES FOR ALL MEMBERS,
SPECTATORS, CLIENTS AND STAFF OF SACA.
Adelaide Oval Function Centre
(AOFC)
After re-branding AOFC in 2010/11, the business this
year came to life in the market with revenues exceeding
$3.8 million against a budget of $3.6 million in its first
full year of trading.
During 2011/12, investments were made into
a specialised website for the AOFC (www.
adelaidefunctioncentre.com.au). Industry partnerships
were established with the Adelaide Convention Bureau,
South Australian Tourism Council, and the Australian
Hotels Association representing restaurants and
caterers to assist the new arm of SACA in the market.
Participation in exhibitions, such as the Winter Bridal
Fair and Destination SA, are now identified as priorities
that AOFC will embrace to further market the brand.
AOFC’s investment of time in delivering customer
satisfaction has turned many customers into repeat
clients, including Vodafone; Morgan Smith Stanley;
Westpac; KPMG; Anglicare; Golf SA; and NAB.
A dedicated wedding and social coordinator within the
AOFC team further enhanced the service provided for
wedding events, with 24 weddings held during 2011/12.
While the AOFC will continue to trade through the
redevelopment of Adelaide Oval, 2012/13 will be a
challenging year from a financial perspective. However,
the team is committed to delivering on the high
standards that SACA, its members, spectators, clients,
staff and visitors of Adelaide Oval have come to expect.
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Event Catering
During the 2011/12 season, Adelaide Oval hosted a vast
array of events outside of cricket, including football
(SANFL and AFL), National Rugby League, international
soccer and a rock concert (Foo Fighters), as well as
numerous community events.
Another great year of events unfolded at Adelaide Oval
with many local, domestic and international events
making their mark at the venue. They included: Cricket
(International and domestic, BBL, ODI, and Test); Rugby
League; Football (SANFL and AFL); Soccer; and Foo
Fighters concert.
Every event was unique and the organisation was
committed to meeting all the different needs and
requirements of spectators, staff, members, guests
and players.
Event revenue for the season reached $7,335,000 with
annualised average spends of $22.76 compared to
$20.89 in 2010/11.
The Village Green was completely revamped with
additional product ranges and entertainment provided
for SACA Members and guests to enjoy. Additional
shade and seating was provided with the bowling
green also used as an area for members to enjoy big
screens and light entertainment including bands after
the day’s play.
EVENT
REVENUE FOR
THE SEASON
REACHED
$7,335,000 WITH
ANNUALISED
AVERAGE
SPENDS
OF $22.76
COMPARED
TO $20.89 IN
2010/11.
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MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER REVENUE
For season 2011/12, SACA had a small intake of 250
new members. Membership maintained a healthy 95%
retention rate of existing members. The number of
members purchasing transferable associate cards was
4% lower than last season at 34%. There are currently
20,568 financial SACA members with a further 11,663
applicants on the waitlist.
WAITLIST DRIVE
A large number of SACA member waitlist applications
were received during the 2011/12 season. The waitlist
currently stands at 11,663 applicants. With the
redevelopment underway, there is a strong public interest
in becoming a member of SACA.
MEMBERS’ FACILITIES
The new-look Village Green proved a welcome addition to
catering and entertainment options for SACA members at
Adelaide Oval in season 2011/12. The Bowling Green was
also given a face-lift and was popular amongst members
with food and beverage facilities and live entertainment.
Members enjoyed the wide variety of viewing and high
quality catering and dining options in the western
grandstand. Throughout the Vodafone Series Test match,
members were invited to attend the ‘4th session’ party on
the Village Green and Bowling Green which featured great
local bands from 5.30pm to 7.30pm daily.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
A total of 19,000 members attended the Adelaide Strikers’
three home games at Adelaide Oval in the inaugural KFC
T20 Big Bash League.
However, in January, more than 56,000 SACA members
embraced the four and a half days of the Vodafone
Series Test match between Australia and India. These
member attendances at the Test match lead the nation
and are testament to the level of passion and genuine
commitment and loyalty SACA Members are so famous
for. Over 10,000 members attended the Commonwealth
Bank Series One Day International between Australia and
India in February.
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LONGSTANDING MEMBERS
50+ YEARS’ MEMBERSHIP
SACA 50 year plus members were invited to attend a
‘thank you’ luncheon in the Members’ Dining Room in the
western grandstand before a Ryobi One Day Cup match.
More than 260 members and their guests attended,
and all members received a 50 year membership lapel
pin. Eight members were inducted into the 50 year
membership club. The lunch was hosted by SACA
President, Ian McLachlan, and featured an interview
session with former Australian coach and Emerging
Redbacks Head Coach Tim Nielsen, who discussed his
experiences in cricket.
All 50-year members were also invited to sit in reserved
seating in the western grandstand during the Test match.
BUILDING LEVY
In the 2009/10 financial year, a building levy was
introduced for each adult SACA member at $60
per season for the western grandstand. With the
redevelopment underway, any Building Levy paid by a
member in season 2009/10 or 2010/11 will automatically
be credited towards their 2012/13 membership fees at
either $60 or $120 depending whether the Member paid
one or both years’ levy.
MEMBERS’ DINING
The Test Match Dinner was held in the Members’ Dining
Room in the western grandstand for the very first time
on 22 January 2012. More than 550 attendees enjoyed the
beautiful wines and custom designed menu, with special
guests Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid
accepting commemorative tributes from SACA president
Ian McLachlan. The Test Match Dinner was hosted by
James Brayshaw.
The Summer of Dining calendar for season 2011/12
continued to be popular amongst SACA Members, with
new offerings including the introduction of the SACA
Members’ McGrath Foundation Vodafone Test Series
Breakfast on Australia Day and the KFC T20 Big Bash
League Carvery Dinners at Adelaide Strikers home
matches. Members continued to enjoy the Vodafone
Test Series Luncheons and the Commonwealth Bank
Series Dinners.
MEMBERSHIP INCIDENT
COMMITTEE
The Membership Incident Committee met five times
during season 2011/12 and dealt with a total of 51
incidents. To ensure the maximum enjoyment, safety
and comfort of SACA Members and their guests, the
Committee continued with a zero tolerance approach to
bad behaviour. Random signature and ID checks were
conducted at each match.
During the season, 14 members were evicted for drunk
and disorderly behaviour, one member was evicted
for offensive behaviour towards a SACA official and 36
members’ cards were confiscated as a result of another
person attempting to use their card to enter the Oval.
The Committee ruled to cancel one membership,
suspend one member for the next two seasons,
suspend two members for one season, suspend 11
members for a three month period, issue a written
warning to 33 members, and take no further action on
four member incidents.
MORE THAN
56,000 SACA
MEMBERS
EMBRACED THE
FOUR AND A
HALF DAYS OF
THE VODAFONE
SERIES
TEST MATCH
BETWEEN
AUSTRALIA
AND INDIA.
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MEMBERSHIP
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SPONSORSHIP
SACA IS GRATEFUL FOR THE INVALUABLE
AND ONGOING SUPPORT OF ITS PARTNERS.
West End is the proud
sponsor of the Adelaide
Strikers, West End
Redbacks and Grade
Cricket in South Australia.
It is the major supply
partner of SACA and the
Adelaide Oval.
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People’s Choice Credit
Union is the official partner
of the Adelaide Strikers.
Streets is the supply
partner for Beach Cricket
and Adelaide Oval.
Grant Burge Wines is
a supply partner of
Adelaide Oval.
Coca-Cola is the supply
partner of Junior Grade
Cricket and Adelaide Oval.
Kookaburra is the official
equipment and ball
supplier of SACA.
Ticketek is the ticketing
partner of Adelaide Oval.
BankSA is the major
sponsor of Country Cricket
in South Australia.
Lion Dairy and Drinks
is a supply partner of
Adelaide Oval.
Bodyscience is a supply
partner of the Redbacks.
Ford is the major sponsor
of Beach Cricket.
Balfours is a supply
partner of Adelaide Oval.
Renniks is a supply partner
of the Adelaide Oval.
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EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
DOMESTIC CRICKET
Adelaide Oval featured five international cricket
fixtures during the 2011/12 summer season. These
included the fourth Vodafone Series Test match against
India, the 4th and 5th matches in the Commonwealth
Bank ODI series and the 2nd and 3rd finals of the
Commonwealth Bank ODIs.
The interstate and domestic cricket schedule provided
South Australian cricket fans with 34 days of men’s
and women’s cricket at Adelaide Oval between October
2011 and March 2012.
The Test match attendances over the five days in
January were strong, considering the one-sided series
results. A total of 103,573 patrons attended.
The newly revamped KFC T20 Big Bash League
competition was extremely popular with a total of
65,893 patrons attending the three games held at
Adelaide Oval.
KFC T20 BBL COMPETITION
4TH VODAFONE SERIES TEST MATCH
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne
Renegades
11,742
Day 1
21,480
19,671
Adelaide Strikers v Hobart
Hurricanes
27,314
Day 2
Day 3
35,081
Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers
26,837
Day 4
17,408
Day 5
9,933
COMMONWEALTH BANK ODI
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Australia v India
22,728
India v Sri Lanka
5,739
2nd final Australia v Sri Lanka
15,309
3rd final Australia v Sri Lanka
11,216
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The Ryobi One Day Cup competition continued its
strong tradition of supporting development of the
limited overs game in Australia with seven of the West
End Redbacks’ fixtures appearing on Fox Sports. This
of course culminated in the Redbacks hosting and
winning the Ryobi One Day Cup competition. SACA’s
decision to provide free entry was very popular with the
South Australian public, with more than 10,000 people
braving the stifling summer heat.
RYOBI ONE DAY CUP MATCHES ATTENDANCE
FIGURES
SA v NSW
1,264
SA v WA
1,411
SA v QLD
1,900
SA v VIC
1,073
SA v TAS Grand Final
10,245
Once again, the Bupa Sheffield Shield matches were
opened to the public as a free event with average
attendance numbers estimated at approximately 1,500
over the four days.
LITTLE HEROES FOUNDATION
FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
The annual football fundraising event was held on
3 October 2011, with this year seeing the revival of the
State of Origin clash – South Australia versus Victoria.
A crowd of 8,961 attended the highly anticipated match
with former South Australian and Victorian players and
celebrities taking part to raise money for the Little
Heroes Foundation.
SANFL
The penultimate minor round game for the 2011 season
was played between Sturt and Port Adelaide on
19 August 2011 with 3,171 patrons turning out to watch
these two old rivals.
AFL
History was made on 4 September 2011 with the
first AFL game played at Adelaide Oval between Port
Power and the Melbourne Demons. A crowd of 29,340
patrons attended the game, which was seen as a highly
successful event.
NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE
This year saw the return of National Rugby League to
Adelaide Oval with the Canterbury Bulldogs playing
the Melbourne Storm on 8 July 2011. A crowd of 7,921
patrons attended.
FOO FIGHTERS’ CONCERT
On 5 December 2011, Adelaide Oval hosted American
rockers, the Foo Fighters, with the summer-night
concert attracting a crowd of 32,520.
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EVENTS
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59
SACA BOARD OF
MANAGEMENT
PRESIDENT/
CHAIRMAN
HON IAN McLACHLAN AO
SACA Board member
since 1984
Cricket Australia Director
Adelaide Oval Stadium
Management Authority Ltd
(SMA) Chairman and Director
VICE-PRESIDENT
REX SELLERS
SACA Board member
since 1987
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Finance and Audit
HON DR JOHN BANNON AO
Cricket Australia Director
Adelaide Oval SMA Ltd
Director
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Membership, Bradman
Collection Museum Committee
ANDREW CARVER
SACA Board member
since 2007
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Chairman, Grade Cricket
Committee
Cricket Executive
Alternate to Adelaide Oval SMA
JACK CLARKE
(Retired - 3/11/11)
SACA Board member
since 1988
Cricket Australia Director
Cricket Australia Chairman
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Membership
DR KEVIN GRIFFITHS
SACA Board member
since 2005
Cricket Australia Director
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Chair Finance and Audit
Delegate to Cricket Executive
ANDREW HILDITCH
SACA Board member
since 2004
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Finance and Audit
ROBERT HILL SMITH
SACA Board member
since 2000
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Team Striker
SALLY NIEHUUS
SACA Board member
since 2010
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Grade Cricket Committee
Membership
SAM PARKINSON
ANDREW SINCLAIR
SACA Board member
since 2009
Adelaide Oval SMA Ltd
Director (Alternate)
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Finance and Audit
ANDREW SINCOCK
SACA Board member
since 2000
Delegate to Cricket Australia
Game Development Committee
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Chairman Team Striker
Game Development
High Performance Advisory
ANDREA SLATTERY
SACA Board member
since 2010
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Membership
DEAN MARSH
SACA Casual Board Member
since April 2012
SACA SUB-COMMITTEES
Membership
SACA Board member since 2000
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SACA Board member
since 1999
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OFFICE
BEARERS
PATRON
His Excellency Rear
Admiral Kevin Scarce
AC CSC RANR
Governor of South Australia
VICE PATRON
The Right Honorable
Stephen Yarwood
Lord Mayor of Adelaide
STATE SELECTION
PANEL
Jamie Cox (Director of
Cricket)
Darren Berry
Tim Nielsen
Andrew Zesers
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
TEAM AT 30 JUNE
Keith Bradshaw
(Chief Executive)
Craig Brooks
(Manager, Human
Resources / Player
Development)
Jamie Cox
(Director of Cricket)
Bronwyn Klei
(General Manager, Sales
and Commercial)
Michael McDonough
(Manager, Capital Works)
Rebekah Rosser
(Manager, Corporate
Communications)
Ed Sanderson
(Manager, Venue and
Operations)
Andrew Sweet
(Manager, Finance and IT)
Nick Takos
(BBL Special Consultant)
Adam Vonthethoff
(Manager, Food and
Beverage)
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HONORARY LIFE
MEMBERS
GRADE CRICKET
COMMITTEE
Les Burdett OAM
Ian Chappell
Neil Dansie OAM
Sue Grose
Alan Hill
Barry Jarman OAM
Hon Ian McLachlan AO
Creagh O’Connor
Joan Ridings
Trevor Robertson
Rex Sellers
Jean Starr
Daryl Wood
Michael Raphael
(Adelaide)
Andrew Carver
(East Torrens)- Chairman
Robert Snewin
(Glenelg)
Anthony Rice
(Kensington)
Trevor Jarman
(Northern Districts)
John Tregloan
(Port Adelaide)
Dave Callan
(Prospect)
Kuang Tan
(Southern District)
Andrew Watson
(Sturt)
Bruce Jamieson
(Tea Tree Gully)
Adam Kimber
(University) – Deputy
Chairman
Geoff Delbridge
(West Torrens)
Neil Holton
(Woodville)
Max Bartlett
(SACUSA)
Sally Niehuus
(SACA Board of
Management)
CRICKET EXECUTIVE
John Lynch (Chairman)
Andrew Carver
Dr Kevin Griffiths
Damien Kitto
Helen Lewis
Ian Ravenscroft
OBITUARIES
MURRAY SARGENT
23 August 1928 –
28 February 2012
Former SACA Board
Member, State Selector
and South Australian
Cricketer.
FRED GODSON
26 August 1917 – 4 May
2012
Long-standing SACA
Umpire and Scorer.
ROBERT CAMERON
6 September 193817 May 2012
Former South Australian
cricketer from 1957-59.
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WEST END A GRADE
GRAND FINAL
WOODVILLE VS WEST TORRENS
RESULT: WOODVILLE WON BY
87 RUNS
ADELAIDE OVAL,
31 MARCH AND
1 APRIL 2012
DAVID HOOKES
MEDALLIST: KJ
SKEWES (WOODVILLE)
UMPIRES:
AR COLLINS AND
LD UTHENWOLDT
TOSS:
WOODVILLE
WOODVILLE
1ST INNINGS
RUNS
BALLS
T Stray
lbw TP Kelly
14
36
AD Sayers
b TP Kelly
0
1
SK McNally
lbw W Stanborough
21
54
KJ Skewes
lbw D Bourn
18
36
LD Wells
lbw PR George
5
33
*CJ Sayers
lbw PR George
31
62
b TP Kelly
21
82
lbw PR George
7
21
b W Stanborough
2
2
D Bradley
not out
20
68
CM Tietjens
lbw PR George
19
47
SM Coles
c E Laubscher
+TL Cameron
L Francesca
SUNDRIES
c AJ Crosthwaite
1w, 4lb, 1nb
TOTAL
10 wickets for
F/W
2, 23, 54, 54, 75, 94, 106, 111, 130, 164
164 (73.3 Overs)
BOWLING PR George 18.4-7-32-4; TP Kelly 24-4-60-3; W Stanborough 14-5-27-2; D Bourn 11.5-2-27-1; DJ Cullen 5-1-14-0
WEST TORRENS
1st Innings
RUNS
BALLS
JD Smith
c AD Sayers
b D Bradley
7
7
KR Smith
c T Stray
b CM Tietjens
16
13
b KJ Skewes
17
25
b D Bradley
2
4
b KJ Skewes
6
10
b KJ Skewes
11
35
E Laubscher
+AJ Crosthwaite
c AD Sayers
A Haslett
C Mickan
c AD Sayers
*TP Kelly
b KJ Skewes
0
2
DJ Cullen
c TL Cameron
b KJ Skewes
9
10
W Stanborough
c T Stray
b KJ Skewes
0
3
D Bourn
lbw D Bradley
7
12
PR George
not out
0
2
SUNDRIES
1nb, 1lb
TOTAL
10 wickets for
F/W:
24, 24, 26, 43, 58, 58, 68, 68, 77, 77
BOWLING CM Tietjens 4-0-19-1; D Bradley 9-3-25-3; KJ Skewes 6.2-2-17-6; CJ Sayers 1-0-15-0
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77(20.2 Overs)
Woodville
1st Innings
Runs
Balls
not out
82
127
b PR George
9
14
SK McNally
not out
27
99
KJ Skewes
dnb
LD Wells
dnb
*CJ Sayers
dnb
SM Coles
dnb
+TL Cameron
dnb
L Francesca
dnb
D Bradley
dnb
CM Tietjens
dnb
T Stray
AD Sayers
c AJ Crosthwaite
Sundries
Total
1 wicket for
F/W:
19
118 (40 Overs)
Bowling PR George 9-3-24-1; TP Kelly 5-0-15-0; W Stanborough 9-3-22-0; D Bourn 5-4-7-0; DJ Cullen 10-4-23-0;
JD Smith 2-0-27-0
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WEST END ONE DAY
CUP GRAND FINAL
TEA TREE GULLY VS WEST TORRENS
RESULT: TEA TREE GULLY
WON BY 21 RUNS
ADELAIDE OVAL,
11 MARCH 2012
ROB ZADOW
MEDALLIST:
TM HEAD
UMPIRES:
A WILLOUGHBY
AND
LD UTHENWOLDT
TOSS:
TEA TREE GULLY
Tea Tree Gully
1st Innings
TJ Evans
c A Haslett
*MK Weaver
TM Head
c AJ Crosthwaite
+TJ Davey
run out (D Bourn)
Runs
Balls
b D Bourn
21
26
b PR George
1
10
b PR George
60
77
3
20
AJ Somerfield
lbw PR George
42
92
AB Hosking
c & b DJ Cullen
11
26
AS Mossop
c PR George
b D Bourn
1
6
BD Evans
c HC Drew
b PR George
12
20
not out
14
12
JA Haberfield
T Cronin
run out (J Smith)
1
6
JR O’Hara
run out (J Smith)
1
1
Sundries
1nb, 3w, 3lb, 0b
Total
10 wickets
F/W:
12, 57, 79, 94, 132, 133, 154, 165, 170, 174
174 (50 Overs)
Bowling PR George 10-0-50-4; TP Kelly 10-0-27-0; W Stanborough 10-0-35-0; D Bourn 10-2-30-2; DJ Cullen 10-0-29-1
West Torrens
1st Innings
JD Smith
KR Smith
c MK Weaver
+AJ Crosthwaite
HC Drew
c TJ Davey
A Haslett
C Mickan
c JA Haberfield
Runs
Balls
b TJ Evans
27
21
b AJ Somerfield
26
43
lbw TJ Evans
29
26
b TJ Evans
11
23
b MK Weaver
2
10
b T Cronin
7
26
*TP Kelly
b MK Weaver
19
32
DJ Cullen
lbw JA Haberfield
12
43
b JA Haberfield
6
31
D Bourn
lbw JA Haberfield
5
6
PR George
not out
1
4
W Stanborough
c TJ Davey
Sundries
6w, 2lb
Total
10 wickets
F/W:
44, 80, 84, 96, 100, 122, 123, 140, 147, 153
153 (44.1 Overs)
Bowling JA Haberfield 7.1-1-28-3; JR O’Hara 4-0-16-0; BD Evans 4-0-29-1; AJ Somerfield 4-0-17-1; TJ Evans 6-0-20-2; MK
Weaver 10-3-20-2; T Cronin 9-1-21-1
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WEST END
TWENTY20 CUP FINAL
KENSINGTON VS TEA TREE GULLY
RESULT: TEA TREE GULLY
WON BY 7 WICKETS
ADELAIDE OVAL,
10 JANUARY 2012
UMPIRES:
LD UTHENWOLDT AND
C THOMAS
TOSS:
KENSINGTON
Kensington
1st Innings
Runs
Balls
*JM Brown
c AJ Somerfield
b JA Haberfield
14
12
TE Brinsley
c T Cronin
b AJ Somerfield
7
10
AI Ross
c T Cronin
b AJ Somerfield
25
33
+PJ Connelly
b AJ Somerfield
6
11
SM Willis
b T Cronin
5
14
b JA Haberfield
9
10
SL Potts
c TJ Evans
CA Davis
b BD Evans
1
5
JR Hilditch
c AB Hosking
b T Cronin
3
6
MJ Barber
c MK Weaver
b TJ Evans
2
3
BT May
run out (BD Evans)
1
1
EK Opie
not out
1
4
Sundries
1nb, 2w, 3lb
Total
10 wickets for
F/W:
14, 27, 49, 61, 62, 63, 68, 76, 77, 80
80 (18 Overs)
Bowling JA Haberfield 4-0-14-2; TJ Evans 3-0-18-1; BD Evans 3-0-9-1; AJ Somerfield 4-0-18-3; MK Weaver 1-0-5-0; T Cronin 3-0-13-2
Tea Tree Gully
1st Innings
+TJ Davey
c BT May
*MK Weaver
TM Head
c SM Willis
TJ Evans
not out
AJ Somerfield
not out
Runs
Balls
b SL Potts
23
27
b JR Hilditch
28
11
b SL Potts
24
20
4
1
4
7
SJ Payne
dnb
AS Mossop
dnb
AB Hosking
dnb
BD Evans
dnb
T Cronin
dnb
JA Haberfield
dnb
Sundries
1b
Total
3 wickets for
F/W:
39, 76, 76
84 (11 Overs)
Bowling EK Opie 2-1-13-0; MJ Barber 2-0-16-0; JR Hilditch 2-0-21-1; JM Brown 2-0-12-0, BT May 2-0-15-0; SL Potts 1-0-6-2
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WOMEN’S A GRADE
GRAND FINAL
WEST TORRENS VS TEA TREE GULLY / NORTHERN DISTRICTS
RESULT: TEA TREE GULLY/NORTHERN
DISTRICTS WON BY 3 WICKETS
PARK 25 NO. 1,
31 MARCH 2012
PLAYER OF THE
MATCH:
C FIEBIG
(TEA TREE GULLY/
NORTHERN DISTRICTS)
UMPIRES:
D WATERS AND
K COOMBE
TOSS:
WEST TORRENS
West Torrens
1st Innings
A Moritz
Runs
run out (K Stockley)
K Oakenfold
39
lbw K Stockley
0
*LK Ebsary
c J Fiebig
b K Stockley
6
AK Symonds
c C Fiebig
b VR Bach
20
c&b K Stockley
6
b VR Bach
10
b C Fiebig
0
b C Fiebig
0
b N Iles
13
b N Iles
0
not out
7
+A Johnson
S Smith
c N Iles
LJ Williams
C McCarthy
c TJ McPharlin
C Harding
A Eyles
c TJ McPharlin
L McCarthy
Sundries
15w, 6lb
Total
10 wickets for
122 (45.2 Overs)
Bowling N Iles 6.2-2-15-2; K Stockley 10-3-23-3; SC Morrison 5-0-27-0; C Fiebig10-2-22-2; AR Knight 2-0-7-0;
J Fiebig 5-2-8-0; VR Bach 7-2-14-2
Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts
1st Innings
Runs
Balls
*+TJ McPharlin
lbw A Eyles
8
31
C Fiebig
not out
54
108
BA Perry
lbw A Eyles
4
6
SC Morrison
c AK Symonds
b L McCarthy
1
5
N Iles
c A Moritz
b LK Ebsary
26
28
B Moreland
c AK Symonds
b LK Ebsary
4
18
NA Fielke
run out
10
16
J Fiebig
b LK Ebsary
1
11
K Stockley
not out
1
12
AR Knight
dnb
VR Bach
Sundries
dnb
15w, 1b, 1lb
Total
7 wickets for
F/W:
29, 35, 36, 72, 80, 101, 107
127 (41.5 Overs)
Bowling L McCarthy 4-2-9-0; C McCarthy 10-0-37-1; A Eyles 10-2-29-2; LK Ebsary10-1-16-3; LJ Williams 3.5-0-21-0;
K Oakenfold 4-1-13-0
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WOMEN’S A GRADE
TWENTY20 GRAND FINAL
TEA TREE GULLY / NORTHERN DISTRICTS VS KENSINGTON
RESULT: TEA TREE GULLY/NORTHERN
DISTRICTS WON BY 9 RUNS
ADELAIDE OVAL,
11 MARCH 2012
UMPIRES:
K JEYAKKUMAR
AND C RUEDIGER
TOSS:
TEA TREE GULLY/
NORTHERN DISTRICTS
Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts
1st Innings
Runs
Balls
*+TJ McPharlin
c I Martin
b SJ Lowe
3
9
C Fiebig
c E Sheridan
b K Pope
14
35
b SJ Lowe
47
46
b J Doecke
3
3
BA Perry
N Iles
c S Jameson
SC Morrison
run out (I Martin)
0
4
K Stockley
run out (K Pope)
9
14
J Fiebig
not out
3
9
NA Fielke
not out
1
1
VR Bach
dnb
AR Knight
dnb
Sundries
10w, 5lb
Total
6 wickets for
F/W:
6, 35, 45, 50, 67, 95
96 (20 Overs)
Bowling S Jameson 4-1-9-0; SJ Lowe 4-0-16-2; K Pope 4-0-24-1; AT Wiseman 4-0-15-0; J Doecke 3-0-16-1; I Martin 1-0-11-0
Kensington
1st Innings
+E Sheridan
Runs
c TJ McPharlin
BE Patterson
K Pope
Balls
b N Iles
8
9
b J Fiebig
11
21
lbw K Stockley
4
12
*SJ Lowe
c K Stockley
b VR Bach
10
15
I Martin
st TJ McPharlin
b VR Bach
15
25
AT Wiseman
not out
23
22
J Doecke
b J Fiebig
4
8
3
5
1
3
C Psaromatis
run out
SM Daly
not out
S Jameson
dnb
Sundries
8w
Total
7 wickets for
F/W:
87 (20 overs)
13, 27, 27, 50, 58, 75, 85
Bowling N Iles 4-0-15-1; C Fiebig 4-0-20-0; K Stockley 3-0-18-1; J Fiebig 3-0-16-2; AR Knight 1-0-2-0; VR Bach
3-0-10-2; SC Morrison 2-0-6-0
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SENIOR GRADE
PREMIERSHIP TABLES
Club Championship
Pos
Club
Total Points
1
West Torrens
575.00
2
Woodville
572.50
3
Kensington
510.00
4
Sturt
500.00
5
Southern District
467.50
6
Northern Districts
450.00
7
Port Adelaide
345.00
8
Tea Tree Gully
330.00
9
Glenelg
325.00
10
East Torrens
312.50
11
Adelaide
272.50
12
Adelaide University
242.50
13
Prospect
217.50
West End Premiership Table - A Grade
POS
CLUB
MATCHES
PLAYED
1
Woodville
12
OR WIN
1ST INN
WIN
OR LOSS
1ST INN
LOSS
1ST INN
LOSS
OR LOSS
1ST INN
WIN
OR WIN
1ST INN
LOSS
OR LOSS
1ST INN
WIN
MATCH
ABANDONED
OR DRAWN
TOTAL
POINTS
%
3
7
0
2
0
0
0
180.0
1.5064
2
Kensington
12
2
8
0
2
0
0
0
170.0
1.7869
3
West Torrens
12
3
6
0
3
0
0
0
165.0
1.5470
4
Sturt
12
0
9
0
3
0
0
0
135.0
1.4048
5
Tea Tree Gully
12
0
6
0
6
0
0
0
90.0
1.0564
6
Adelaide
12
0
5
0
7
0
0
0
75.0
1.0466
7
Prospect
12
0
5
1
6
0
0
0
75.0
1.0097
8
Northern Districts
12
0
5
0
7
0
0
0
75.0
0.7866
9
Port Adelaide
12
0
5
2
5
0
0
0
75.0
0.6966
10
Glenelg
12
0
4
2
6
0
0
0
60.0
0.8125
11
Southern District
12
0
3
1
7
0
0
1
52.5
0.8191
12
East Torrens
12
0
3
1
7
0
0
1
52.5
0.7139
13
Adelaide University
12
0
3
1
8
0
0
0
45.0
0.5161
70
West End One Day Cup
POS
CLUB
ROUNDS PLAYED
TOTAL POINTS
%
1
Kensington
3
45.0
2.0297
2
Tea Tree Gully
3
45.0
2.0031
3
Sturt
3
30.0
1.9692
4
West Torrens
3
30.0
1.1927
5
Woodville
3
30.0
1.1204
6
Northern Districts
3
30.0
0.7699
7
Glenelg
3
30.0
-0.7235
8
East Torrens
3
15.0
0.5254
9
Prospect
3
15.0
-0.9133
10
Adelaide
3
15.0
-0.9254
11
Adelaide University
3
15.0
-1.3800
12
Southern District
3
15.0
-1.5880
13
Port Adelaide
3
0.0
-1.7253
14
SACA Under 19
3
0.0
-2.5628
West End Twenty20 Cup – Zone 1
POS
CLUB
ROUNDS PLAYED
TOTAL POINTS
%
1
Kensington
4
60.0
2.3036
2
Woodville
4
37.5
0.5750
3
Sturt
4
30.0
-0.3273
4
West Torrens
4
30.0
-0.5910
5
Port Adelaide
4
15.0
-0.1291
6
East Torrens
4
7.5
-1.8810
West End Twenty20 Cup – Zone 2
POS
CLUB
ROUNDS PLAYED
TOTAL POINTS
%
1
Tea Tree Gully
4
60
1.7776
2
Adelaide University
4
52.5
0.6018
3
Adelaide
4
45.0
0.6159
4
Southern District
4
30.0
0.1277
5
Northern Districts
4
22.5
-0.1345
6
SACA Under 19
4
22.5
-1.3179
7
Glenelg
4
7.5
-1.6251
8
Prospect
4
0.0
-0.5471
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SENIOR GRADE
PREMIERSHIP TABLES
West End Premiership Table - B Grade
POS
CLUB
ROUNDS PLAYED
TOTAL
%
1
Northern Districts
12
157.5
1.5463
2
West Torrens
12
157.5
1.5062
3
Woodville
12
155.0
1.4036
4
Sturt
12
122.5
1.1628
5
Port Adelaide
12
117.5
1.1817
6
Southern District
12
115.0
1.3623
7
Tea Tree Gully
12
97.5
0.9011
8
Kensington
12
75.0
1.0266
9
East Torrens
12
67.5
0.8370
10
Glenelg
12
52.5
0.7885
11
Adelaide University
12
52.5
0.6692
12
Prospect
12
52.5
0.6027
13
Adelaide
12
37.5
0.6520
West End Premiership Table - C Grade
POS
CLUB
ROUNDS
PLAYED
TOTAL
POINTS
%
1
Southern District
12
182.5
1.6798
2
West Torrens
12
145.0
1.3428
3
Woodville
12
132.5
1.2820
4
Glenelg
12
112.5
1.0595
5
Kensington
12
110.0
1.0765
6
Sturt
12
107.5
1.2171
7
Port Adelaide
12
97.5
0.9243
8
Northern Districts
12
90.0
1.0935
9
Adelaide University
12
75.0
0.7309
10
Tea Tree Gully
12
67.5
1.0400
11
East Torrens
12
60.0
0.7649
12
Adelaide
12
45.0
0.7526
13
Prospect
12
45.0
0.5381
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West End Premiership Table - D Grade
POS
CLUB
ROUNDS PLAYED
TOTAL POINTS
%
1
Kensington
12
155.0
1.5234
2
Sturt
12
135.0
1.3447
3
East Torrens
12
132.5
1.5467
4
Northern Districts
12
127.5
1.1652
5
Southern District
12
117.5
1.0654
6
Adelaide
12
115.0
1.1467
7
West Torrens
12
107.5
0.9464
8
Woodville
12
105.0
1.0933
9
Glenelg
12
100.0
0.9628
10
Tea Tree Gully
12
75.0
0.6437
11
Adelaide University
12
70.0
0.8670
12
Port Adelaide
12
55.0
0.7272
13
Prospect
12
45.0
0.5908
GRAND FINAL RESULTS - OTHER GRADES
West End B Grade
NORTHERN DISTRICTS 179 defeated Woodville 166
West End C Grade
Glenelg 6/262 defeated West Torrens 141
West End D Grade
Kensington 4/166 defeated Sturt 162
Women’s B Grade
Adelaide University 7/194 defeated Southern District 41
Women’s B Grade Twenty20 cup
Adelaide University drew West Torrens*
Under 16 BankSA Shield
West Torrens 5/98 defeated Kensington 97
Powerade Under 16 Red Grade
West Torrens 4/122 defeated Adelaide 84
Powerade Under 16 White Grade
Prospect 9/173 defeated Adelaide 172
Under 14 BankSA Statewide
Country Black
Powerade Under 14 Red Grade
Sturt 4/268 defeated West Torrens 89
Powerade Under 14 White Grade
Kensington 9/192 defeated Sturt 140
Under 12 BankSA Statewide
Country Black
Ray Sutton Shield
Kensington 6/201 defeated Sturt 158
*Grand Final match abandoned due to wet weather – highest ranked team was awarded Premiership.
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SENIOR GRADE
PREMIERSHIP TABLES
UNDER 16 BANKSA SHIELD TEAM OF THE YEAR 2012
Grade Team of the Year 2011/2012
Sam Raphael
Adelaide
Jamie Diener
Glenelg
James Smith
West Torrens
Hayden Mullins
East Torrens
Aaron Sayers
Woodville
Chris Broad
SACA Under 15
Kensington
Anthony Icolaro
East Torrens
Tim Evans
Tea Tree Gully
Josh Barrett
Country Black
Blake Lenthall
Adelaide
Ned Fisher
Adelaide
Damon Kerr
SACA Under 15
Jake Brown
Tim Davey
(C)
(WK) Tea Tree Gully
Ken Skewes
Woodville
Sean Nottle
Tea Tree Gully
Trent Kelly
West Torrens
Jake Seadon
Glenelg
Dylan Thomson
Sturt
Lachlan Combes
Glenelg
Jamie Panelli
Kensington
Joshua Golding
Southern District
Tom Joraslafsky
Southern District
Tom Mather
Adelaide
Coach of the Year
Carl Hooper
Grade Cricket Umpire of the Year
Luke Uthenwoldt
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Woodville
SENIOR TROPHY WINNERS AT A GLANCE
West End A Grade
BRADMAN MEDAL
Grade Cricketer of the Year
Sam Raphael
Adelaide
LMS HARGRAVE TROPHY – Most outstanding
A Grade Player under 23 years of age
Elliot Opie
Kensington
CRAIGIE MEMORIAL TROPHY
Batting Average
James Smith
West Torrens 533 runs @ 66.63
CRAIGIE MEMORIAL TROPHY
Bowling Average
Jamie Panelli
Kensington 43 wickets @ 10.74
WEST END TROPHY
Batting Aggregate
Sam Raphael
Adelaide 729 runs @ 56.08
WEST END TROPHY
Bowling Aggregate
Trent Kelly
West Torrens 46 wickets @ 14.37
TALBOT SMITH FIELDING TROPHY
Alex Ross
Kensington
C. W. WALKER WICKET KEEPING TROPHY
Tim Cameron
Woodville
FRED GODSON MEDAL
West End One Day Cup Player of the Year
James Hilditch
Kensington
JASON GILLESPIE MEDAL
Grade Cricket Rising Star of the Year
Travis Head
Tea Tree Gully
GRADE CRICKET VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Bruce Jamieson
Tea Tree Gully
K C BUTLER MEDAL
B Grade Cricketer of the Year
Tom Wilson
Northern Districts
BATTING TROPHY
Adrian Chad
West Torrens 478 runs @ 36.77
BOWLING TROPHY
Jeremy LeCornu
West Torrens 36 wickets @ 14.25
SID DALY MEDAL
C Grade Cricketer of the Year
Vincent Nizzola
Southern District
BATTING TROPHY
Alain Hewett
Northern Districts 387 runs @ 96.75
BOWLING TROPHY
Kyle Middleton
Sturt 35 wickets @ 7.97
MCLEOD/WILSON MEDAL
D Grade Cricketer of the Year
Anthony Pasut
Woodville
BATTING TROPHY
Craig Phillis
Prospect 376 runs @ 37.6
BOWLING TROPHY
Anthony Pasut
Woodville 42 wickets @ 12.71
West End B Grade
West End C Grade
West End D Grade
SENIOR GRADE CLUB AWARDS
BRADMAN MEDAL TEAM AWARD Highest
Aggregate Bradman Medal Points
Woodville District Cricket Club
SCRYMGOUR TROPHY
Club Championship
West Torrens District Cricket Club
SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARD
Senior Grades
Adelaide Cricket Club
BANKSA SHIELD – Under 16
BATTING TROPHY
Jamie Diener
Glenelg 340 runs at 48.6
BOWLING TROPHY
Sean Nottle
Tea Tree Gully 18 wickets at 6.94
C. W. WALKER WICKET KEEPING TROPHY
Damon Kerr
(SACA Under 15)
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WOMEN’S
PREMIERSHIP TABLES
Women’s A Grade
POS
CLUB
ROUNDS PLAYED
TOTAL POINTS
1
Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts
15
222.30
2
West Torrens
15
209.87
3
Port Adelaide
15
185.32
4
Sturt
15
178.18
5
Kensington
15
104.31
6
Southern Districts
15
64.08
Women’s A Grade – Twenty20
Pos
Club
Rounds PLAYED
Total POINTS
%
1
Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts
6
67.5
1.2084
2
Kensington
6
67.5
1.1720
3
West Torrens
6
52.5
0.9803
4
Port Adelaide
6
45.0
-0.1487
5
Sturt
6
37.5
2.1452
6
Southern District
6
30.0
-1.0552
7
East Torrens
6
15.0
-4.6625
Women’s B Grade
Pos
Club
Rounds PLAYED
Total POINTS
1
Adelaide University
10
206.74
2
Southern District
10
164.47
3
West Torrens
10
122.11
4
Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts
10
108.11
5
Sturt
10
98.41
6
East Torrens
10
70.15
7
Kensington
10
56.76
8
Port Adelaide
10
36.95
Women’s B Grade – Twenty20
Pos
Club
Rounds PLAYED
Total POINTS
%
1
Adelaide University
8
105
2.1378
2
West Torrens
8
105
0.4745
3
Sturt
8
60
1.4646
4
Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts
8
60
0.5795
5
Kensington
8
45
-1.8018
6
Southern District
8
30
-2.6251
7
Port Adelaide
8
15
-0.8736
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Pos
Club
Total Points
POWERADE JUNIOR GIRLS PLAYER OF
THE ROUND 2011/12
1
West Torrens
489.48
Round 1
Tea Tree Gully/
Northern Districts
Round 2
Hannah Baker
Southern District
2
457.91
Round 3
Alecia Holt
Sturt
Southern District
Women’s Club Championship
Hannah Armstrong
3
Sturt
374.09
Round 4
Kelly Armstrong
4
Adelaide University
311.74
Round 5
No Nominee
5
Southern District
288.55
Round 6
No Nominee
6
Port Adelaide
282.27
Round 7
Shae Daly
7
Kensington
273.57
Round 8
No Nominee
8
East Torrens
85.15
Southern District
Kensington
WOMEN’S TROPHY WINNERS AT A GLANCE
WOMEN’S A GRADE
KAREN ROLTON MEDAL
Women’s A Grade Player of the Year
Lauren Ebsary
West Torrens
BATTING TROPHY
Aggregate
Lauren Ebsary
West Torrens 615 @ 55.91
BATTING TROPHY
Average
Lauren Ebsary
West Torrens 615 @ 55.91
BOWLING TROPHY
Aggregate
Neisha Iles
Tea Tree Gully/
Northern Districts 31 wickets @ 6.06
BOWLING TROPHY
Average
Neisha Iles
Tea Tree Gully/
Northern Districts 31 wickets @ 6.06
FIELDING TROPHY
Angela Moritz
West Torrens
WICKET KEEPING TROPHY
Alicia Dean
Port Adelaide
LYN FULLSTON MEDAL
Women’s B Grade Player of the Year
Kylie Tulloch
Adelaide University
BATTING TROPHY
Teena Leicester
East Torrens 292 runs @ 36.5
BOWLING TROPHY
Starsy Mayes
Adelaide University19 wickets @ 6.16
WOMEN’S B GRADE
WOMEN’S GRADE CLUB AWARDS
SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARD
Women’s Grades
Kensington District Cricket Club
PRESIDENTS TROPHY
Club Championship
West Torrens District Cricket Club
FELLOWS AWARD
Women’s Cricket Most Outstanding Volunteer
Kate Murphy
Tea Tree Gully/Northern Districts
DOT LAUGHTON TROPHY
Women’s Cricket junior player/volunteer award
Nicole Moyle
Southern District
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POWERADE JUNIOR
PREMIERSHIP TABLES
Powerade Under 16 Red Grade
Pos
Club
Rounds PLAYED
Total POINTS
1
Kensington
11
168.77
2
Prospect
11
165.25
3
West Torrens
11
157.65
4
Adelaide
11
149.21
5
Woodville
11
146.37
6
Tea Tree Gully
11
125.93
7
East Torrens
11
120.87
8
Northern Districts
11
112.44
9
Glenelg
11
99.94
10
Sturt
11
93.95
11
Southern District
11
78.28
12
Port Adelaide
11
32.17
Powerade Under 16 White Grade
Pos
Club
Rounds Played
Total Points
1
Prospect
11
205.44
2
Adelaide
11
163.33
3
Sturt
11
143.21
4
Northern Districts
11
143.20
5
Woodville
11
129.25
6
Tea Tree Gully
11
129.18
7
West Torrens
11
127.25
8
Kensington
11
127.15
9
East Torrens
11
112.14
10
Southern District
11
95.97
11
Glenelg
11
90.94
12
Port Adelaide
11
0.00
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Powerade Under 14 Red Grade
Pos
Club
Rounds PLAYED
Total POINTS
1
Sturt
11
180.05
2
West Torrens
11
157.53
3
Adelaide
11
144.69
4
Port Adelaide
11
140.72
5
Kensington
11
127.09
6
Northern Districts
11
122.06
7
East Torrens
11
121.10
8
Prospect
11
112.14
9
Southern District
11
104.31
10
Glenelg
11
94.23
11
Tea Tree Gully
11
85.80
12
Woodville
11
45.98
Powerade Under 14 White Grade
Pos
Club
Rounds PLAYED
Total POINTS
1
Kensington
11
191.52
2
Sturt
11
184.22
3
West Torrens
11
172.30
4
Glenelg
11
148.07
5
Adelaide
11
129.49
6
Northern Districts
11
114.15
7
Tea Tree Gully
11
96.23
8
Prospect
11
95.57
9
East Torrens
11
88.04
10
Southern District
11
77.79
11
Port Adelaide
11
76.41
12
Woodville
11
52.64
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POWERADE JUNIOR
PREMIERSHIP TABLES
POWERADE JUNIOR TEAM OF THE YEAR 2011/2012
Round 1
Jack Heaney
Under 16 Red
Sturt
Round 2
Henry Johnson
Under 16 White
West Torrens
Round 3
Nikolas Kartas
Under 14 Red
Port Adelaide
Round 4
Lachlan Russell
Under 14 Red
West Torrens
Round 5
Wade Matthews
Under 16 White
Prospect
Round 6
Ben Millman
Under 16 Red
Glenelg
Round 7
Sam Bradbrook
Under 14 Red
East Torrens
Round 8
Lachlan Goss
Under 16 Red
Northern Districts
Round 9
Alec Stimson
Under 14 White
Northern Districts
Round 10
Anthony Pigliacelli
Under 16 White
Prospect
Round 11
Jarrod Satanek
Under 14 White
Adelaide
JUNIOR TROPHY WINNERS AT A GLANCE
UNDER 16 RED
POWERADE BATTING TROPHY
Maris Olekalns
Prospect – 371 runs @ 37.1
POWERADE BOWLING TROPHY
Corey Sinclair
Adelaide – 26 wickets @ 9.88
POWERADE BATTING TROPHY
Anthony Pigliacelli
Prospect – 292 runs @ 48.67
POWERADE BOWLING TROPHY
Shaun Higgins
East Torrens – 22 wickets @ 10.41
POWERADE BATTING TROPHY
Nikolas Kartas
Port Adelaide – 456 runs @ 456
POWERADE BOWLING TROPHY
Sandul Fernando
Adelaide – 24 wickets @ 14.67
POWERADE BATTING TROPHY
Matthew Hayden
Sturt – 338 runs @ 48.29
POWERADE BOWLING TROPHY
Josh Hoffman
Glenelg – 27 wickets @ 7.3
UNDER 16 WHITE
UNDER 14 RED
UNDER 14 WHITE
JUNIOR GRADE CLUB AWARD
SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARD Junior Grades
80
Woodville District Cricket Club
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