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Sunbury CC promoted to VTCA Div 2

July 13, 2023 SCC Leave a comment

PROMOTION TO VTCA DIVISION 2 FOR SEASON 2023/24

We are thrilled to announce that Sunbury Cricket Clubs Senior Men Divisions have been promoted into VTCA McNamara Shield 2nd Division for season 2023/24.

Together with other clubs, we were approached by the VTCA Board to submit an application and after careful consideration, we received a confirmation call tonight that we were successful.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our club and its members. The promotion will bring many benefits to our club, including increased exposure, better competition, and potential for growth.

We are excited about the opportunity to play at a higher level and provide more opportunities for local cricketers to showcase their skills.

We look forward to the upcoming season and the challenges that lie ahead.

Brendan Doyle

SCC President

We are the only cricket club in Sunbury and surrounding areas that offer TURF cricket.

Junior Cricket, Senior Cricket

Sunbury CC – U18 Sunday Turf 23-24

July 11, 2023 SCC Leave a comment

SUNBURY ROAR UNDER 18’s VTCA TURF

SEEKING PLAYERS FOR SEASON 2023/24

The Sunbury Cricket Club is currently searching for players to join their VTCA Under 18s team for the upcoming 2023/24 season. The division provides an excellent opportunity to play on turf against other metropolitan clubs, with the home ground situated at Clarke Oval Sunbury.

After experiencing success last season, the club is looking to enter two teams in this year’s competition. Since all games take place on Sundays, players only need a game permit to take part, allowing them to compete with their home clubs on Saturdays. If you’re interested in this fantastic opportunity, please contact the club using the email link provided below:

sunburycc.vic@gmail.com

We are the only cricket club in Sunbury and surrounding areas that offer TURF cricket.

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Star Weekly – Sunbury strengthens batting

October 1, 2022 SCC Leave a comment

Courtesy: Tara Murray, Star Weekly

Sunbury has strengthened its batting line up as it aims for finals in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3.

The Roar’s bowling attack has been its strength since coming to the VTCA, bowling them to victory on several occasions.

But their batting has been hit and miss at times.

New coach Jace Carton said that was the area they knew they needed to boost for this season.

“We can easily bowl out sides,” he said.

“The players we targeted have added strength to the squad and we are looking really good.

“We know what we needed to get and we’ve filled those positions. We’ve recruited quite well.

“We’re aiming for finals and hoping to get a home final and finish top two.”

Carton said they had added four players who they believe will play in their first XI. He said some players who had been looking not to play had returned as well in another bonus.

“We’ve brought in good quality players, so our first and second sides will be very strong.

“There are also players that haven’t returned, but we’ve replaced them and it’s flowing down into the second XI.

“Our depth is looking really strong.”

Former Diggers Rest Bulla coach Kevin Barker has signed with the Roar. He also previously played for Rupertswood, while also having stints in Victorian Premier Cricket and the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association. He has also played over in the United Kingdom.

Sajith Kalumpria is an opening bat and wicketkeeper who played 60 first class games in Sri Lanka,

Carton’s son Issac Carton, who was playing Victorian Premier Cricket at the Greenvale Kangaroos, has followed his dad across.

Amrit Sandhu, a middle order leg spinner, has come across from Sunbury United.

The Roar was set to kick off its season this Saturday against Glenroy, but the round was postponed until December 4 due to not enough grounds being ready.

The Roar are set to face Grand United next week, but Carton like many other coaches aren’t sure enough grounds will be ready this week to start play as heavy rain continues to cause issues.

After the first three seasons in the VTCA playing outside of Sunbury, the club will be able to play games at their home ground, Clarke Oval, this season.

Carton said they were looking forward to that opportunity.

In another good sign, Carton said they were confident of getting their under-18 turf side up and going.

The side is the only turf one in that age group in the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges area.

U18 Sunday Turf information

Players currently playing and training for other clubs/associations will still be able to play Saturday club cricket as usual.

These players would simply register under a Playing Permit for this competition.

We are also pleased to announce that Jason McGann will Coach/Manage the squad.

If you are interested in being part of history and want to play higher level turf cricket, please contact:

Jason McGann 0401 677 145

Jace Carton 0414 292 228

Brendan Doyle 0426 244 187

We are the only cricket club in Sunbury and surrounding areas that offer TURF cricket.

Junior Cricket, Senior Cricket

Sunbury CC – U18 Sunday Turf

August 10, 2022 SCC Leave a comment

Sunbury Cricket Club – U18 VTCA Sunday competition

The Sunbury Cricket Club it extremely excited to announce it will field an Under 18 team in the VTCA for season 2022/23.

With the completion of the turf wicket at Clarke Oval, the SCC can now provide a local platform to allow our future stars to compete against other teams in the metropolitan area.

The competition is played on a Sunday under 1 day standard format.

Players currently playing and training for other clubs/associations will still be able to play Saturday club cricket as usual.

These players would simply register under a Playing Permit for this competition.

We are also pleased to announce that Jason McGann will Coach/Manage the squad.

If you are interested in being part of history and want to play higher level turf cricket, please contact:

Jason McGann 0401 677 145

Jace Carton 0414 292 228

Brendan Doyle 0426 244 187

We are the only cricket club in Sunbury and surrounding areas that offer TURF cricket.

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SCC 19/20 presentation and Christmas Party – today!

December 20, 2020 SCC Leave a comment

SCC 19/20 Presentation and Christmas Party on Sunday 20th December – @ Clarke Oval

TODAY!

As you are all aware, we had to postpone our 2019/20 Senior and Junior Presentation nights due to the challenging COVID situation we have all had to experience over the last 6-9 months.

But I am pleased to announce we will be holding the 2019/20 Senior and Junior Presentations in conjunction with our Christmas Party on Sunday 20th December – TODAY!

This event will be an outdoor event, to be held on the mighty hallow turf of our home of cricket, Clarke Oval.

Festivities begin with our Sunbury Roar Womens team playing a GDCA T20 match vs. Lancefield. Play starts at 11 am.

We will be having LIVE Entertainment throughout the day, as well as a HUGE Christmas Hamper Raffle, with some exciting prizes to be won!

The man himself, from the North Pole, SANTA will also be making an appearance!!

It will be a BYO event, in regards to Food and Nibbles, Blankets and Chairs.

Drinks at the bar will be at DISCOUNTED prices!!

Junior Presentations will begin at 1pm, with the Under 17’s, Senior Men and Senior Women’s Presentations to begin from 3 pm.

Due to the COVID restrictions, we will have a set ENTRY and EXIT signs where we will only be able to access the ground from.

Also, we will have a QR Code/Sign In sheet to record attendance to adhere to the COVID regulations.

Cost of the event will be a very affordable $10 per adult, with children under 16 to be free.

The committee are very excited to see you all, and we hope to see everyone enjoying the day

Brendan Doyle

SCC President

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Sunbury Roar U17’s deliver on big stage

March 16, 2020 SCC Leave a comment

Sunbury Roar finals campaign 2019/20

Sunbury Roar U17’s

Sunbury Roar U17’s delivered the club its maiden GDCA U17 premiership yesterday. This group had also been GDCA U15 premiers in the past two years.

Playing at Clarke Oval, visitors Bacchus Marsh lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The Bulls were restricted to being all out for 114 runs in the 44th over ending the days play. Future stars Ryan Doyle (3/10) and Blake Watson (3/18) shared the bowling honours for the Roar.

Returning on Sunday, Sunbury Roar accounted for the total in the 41st over largely due to a match winning performance by Daniel Caruana carrying his bat for the innings scoring 51 runs not out, earning him man of the match award.

Congratulations on a Roartastic season and Grand Final win to all the players, coaches, family and friends. There are exciting times ahead for the Roar as this group progress on to bigger and better things next season.

Sunbury Roar 1st XI

Sunbury Roar 1st XI travelled to Moonee Valley to play off in the Russel Pollock Shield Div 5 Grand Final.

Sunbury Captain Craig Ballinger lost the toss and was asked to bat by an opposition who was expecting to get on top early in the four day contest. This wasn’t to be the case as the Roar managed 1/108 at tea due to strong showing from Justin Nelson (42) and the Sunbury skipper (62). At the end of the days play the Roar was 8/208 after losing a few cheap wickets in the middle order at the hands of their off spinning import.

On day two young gun Jorden Tentonello continued his good form and batted with the tail finishing on 68 not out and Sunbury with an innings total of 232 in the 90th over.

A stunning opening display saw Jason McGann tear through the heart of the Moonee Valley batting order capturing an unprecedented 5 wickets in his first 3 overs, including a sensational hat-trick.

At five wickets for one run (just in case you think you are seeing things thats 5/1) MV batters to their credit dug in until the prize wicket of Cafari was captured; cleaned up by a beautiful delivery from Jay King ending the 55 over partnership with the score at 72. Jay went on to take another two wickets in quick succession in a telling few overs. Moonee Valley’s recovery was short lived, at the end of play score at 8/78.

Pundits may say the Roar have got the upper hand in this epic battle but knowing our opponents they will not go down without a fight and there is a long way to go in this match. We look forward to next Saturday with excitement and anticipation.

Click on Star Weekly logo for match report, courtesy Tara Murray:

Sunbury Roar 2nd XI

Sunbury Roar 2nd XI Captain Sam Fisher won the toss and threw the opposition in on the Graveyard wicket at Progress Reserve. It proved to be tough batting for the highly rated top order of Footscray ANA and scoring was made difficult by good tight bowling. At the end of play on the first day the score was left at 7/95.

It only took a few overs on the 2nd day to take the remaining wickets and our opponents only managed an additional 2 runs, all out 97. Brad Hunter drew from his wealth of experience finished the innings with the fantastic figures of 8/37 off a marathon 33 overs.

In reply the Roar batsmen managed to pass their total by 25 runs at the end of the days play with the total at 9/122. Paul Webber led the charge at the top of the order scoring 55 runs and youngster Mitch McClean finished the day unbeaten on 21 not out.

With two days to play there is a long way to go in this match but certainly things are looking good having achieved a first innings lead.

Sunbury Roar GDCA semi finals

Sunbury Roar 3rd XI lost to Eynesbury in the semi final at Mt. Carberry Reserve in the Jensen Shield. Stand out performance was Nathan Mora taking 7/70.

Sunbury Roar 4th’s were unsuccessful in their bid to play off in the Grand Final this season losing to Rupertswood at Salesian College. In a low scoring affair Dilpreet Singh managed 5/24 in a fine effort for his team.

We are Sunbury, hear the mighty Roar !

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Sunbury Roar chasing finals success

March 10, 2020 SCC Leave a comment

A Roarsome weekend coming up for Sunbury Cricket Club. In its first season in the VTCA Sunbury Roar 1st and 2nd XI’s have made the Division 5 Grand Finals. U17’s roar into their grand final with a big win over rivals Gisborne Dragons.

1sts to meet Moonee Valley at Ormond Reserve.
2nds to play Footscray ANA at Progress Reserve.
U17’s vs Bacchus Marsh at Clarke Oval.

Check MyCricket on the link below for match details.

Sunbury Roar 1st XI

With play abandoned on day one in the 1st XI clash with Melton South Royals the semi final was played as a 40 over one day fixture. The Royals managed 75 in their innings in difficult conditions early. Highlight was Jason McGowan with 4/16. Losing quick wickets at the start left the Roar at one stage 3/8 however Regan Connell and young gun Jordan Tentonello steadied the ship to bring the total within striking distance. Stephen Treweek entertained the crowd by finishing off the run chase with a massive 6. The Roar passing the total 4 wickets down in the 22nd over.

For full match report click on Star Weekly logo, Courtesy Tara Murray:

Sunbury Roar 2nd XI

The Roar 2nd XI also faced off against Melton South Royals in a semi final. The Royals batted first in good conditions and managed 138. Again Brad Hunter was the standout with a return of 5/20. At the end of the 1st days play openers Paul Webber and Jake Egan saw the 16 overs off while managing 32 runs.

On day two, the Roar passed the total losing only 3 wickets. Paul went on to remain undefeated on 72 runs with assistance from the “Chief” Murphy Boyd (32 no).

Sunbury Roar U17’s

Sunbury Roar U17’s have also qualified for the Grand Final with a solid performance against Gisborne in the semi final. Batting first the Dragons managed 111 runs on Clarke Oval. Blake Watson and Connor Reeves sharing the bowling honours with three wickets each. The Roar passed this total comfortably with Josh Goater starring with the bat finishing with an impressive 84 not out. The Roar now meet Bacchus Marsh at Clarke Oval in the Grand Final.

Sunbury Roar GDCA semi finals

Also this weekend Sunbury Roar 3rd XI face Eynesbury in the semi final at Mt. Carberry Reserve and 4th’s play off for a grand final berth vs. Rupertswood at Salesian College Oval 1.