Cricket is a great sport for many reasons, one is that it enables people of all ages to play together including family members.
On the weekend Monbulk Cricket Club had many examples, including:
‘Blenkiron Big Bash at The Basin:’ Dan Blenkiron got to play in the 4ths with his three sons Ethan, Sammy and Will. They all batted in the top 4 and all made runs. Father/ Son- Brendan and Connor Hooker got to play in the 1st XI which is a rare and special occasion. Brothers Jake and Todd Mackay played their first senior game together in the 3rds. Another special moment in the 5ths when Grace Emmett got to bat with her big brother Brodie for the first time.
Another great weekend of cricket for the Hawks with five out of six wins on Saturday to the 16s, 2s, 3s, 4s and 5s.
Next weekend is the last matches before the Christmas break. This Saturday night is our family Christmas party for the whole club and everyone welcome. 7pm dinner, 7.30pm junior awards, 8pm Santa Visit and 8.30 Christmas raffle drawn.
Saturday Scores:
1st XI – Monbulk 8/173 (J.Creed 46, S.Suranga 41, A.Powell 32*) def by Knox Gardens 4/175 ( J.Wilkinson 4/47)
2nd XI – Monbulk 5/124 (A.Gillard 26, L.McIntosh 26*, J.Spencer 23) def Knox Gardens 10/123 (D.Cleary 4/21, K.Storey 3/32, J.Santini 2/19)
3rd XI – Monbulk 4/145 (T.Utting 67*, M.Bailey 19) def Belgrave 7/136 (T.Utting 4/31, J.Mackay 1/8)
4th XI – Monbulk 6/184 (E.Knight 43*, E.Blenkiron 30, D.Blenkiron 27, W.Blenkiron 21, S.Blenkiron 14) def The Basin 5/151 (E.Blenkiron 2/16)
5th XI – Monbulk 6/220 (B.Emmett 81, J.Dekkers 50, B.Brockwell 23) def Belgrave 10/215 (G.Emmett 2/28, J.Dekkers 2/29, M.Poynton 2/37, A.Firth 121)
U16’s – Monbulk 2/150 (L.McIntosh 50*, W.Meyer 29, T.Storer 26) def St Johns Upwey Tecoma 8/58 (J.Fraser 2/6, S.Blenkiron 1/1, G.Hourigan 1/8)
