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The VTCA T20 cricket tournament is arriving in Sunbury for the first and only time this season on Tuesday afternoon, January 28th. After a strong win against East Keilor and a loss to Senior Division team St. Albans, a victory in this match could advance the Roar to the next stage of the tournament.
However, the Roar will face a tough challenge against Sydenham Hillside, a top-four team in the VTCA Senior Division. Can the Roar’s younger players rise to the occasion and pull off an upset?
Come and witness the T20 action for yourself! The game starts at 5:00 PM, but be sure to arrive early to enjoy a drink and some BBQ food.
You’ll have the chance to see Sunbury CC legend Paul Webber, who recently shone in the Victorian Over 50’s championships.
Let’s all wear our royal blue shirts and caps to support our team, enjoy the view from the licensed club room’s balcony and watch the white ball fly to all parts of the ground.
We are Sunbury, hear the mighty Roar!
Courtesy Tara Murray, Star Weekly.
Sunbury pulled off a rare reverse outright win in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield on Saturday.
It was a day of mixed fortunes for the Roar but it ended in the best possible way against the Williamstown CYMS.
Chasing 140, the Roar was bowled out for just 71 as it lost five quick wickets early on day two.
Jason McGann top scored with 23 and was the only player to score double figures.
With six points already in the bag, the CYs decided to go for the whole 10 points to try and set up their season.
They declared at 5-119 in their second innings.
McGann and Virosh Wijesinghe took two wickets each for the Roar.
It left the Roar needing 188 for a reverse outright. It was more than what the Roar had made in any innings this season.
Producing the best performance with the bat so far, the Roar finished 4-189 in 29 overs.
The Roar’s Marty Kelders said the group was thrilled to have turned things around.
“To be honest, what happened yesterday [Saturday] is very rare in cricket,” he said. “Speaking with Jason McGann and neither of us could remember it happening before.
“It’s really good to see that hard work has paid off. We have a new team.
“I think the win during the week in the T20 against East Keilor solidified the team a bit.”
Kelders said the CYs declaration was a bold one.
The Roar changed its batting order around and it paid off.
Kelders said the message was simple to the group when they went out to bat a second time.
“Play on feel and play your own game,” he said. “Opening with Mass [Indika Massalage] and Paul [Webber], they looked to take the game on and it came off.”
Massalage top scored with 66, while Webber scored 46.
Kelders said the most pleasing thing was that everyone came in and played their role.
He said seeing the younger guys step up was really pleasing.
“Jacob Caruana has come into the senior group as has Jordan Ballinger,” he said. “Virosh Wijesinghe is another and Kyle Corcoran bowled really well but it didn’t show in the figures.
“We were led by the young players.”
Kelders said the group was hoping this would build some confidence for the rest of the season.
He said they were still learning how to play with each other.
“A result like that is really lifting,” he said.
In the T20 competition, the Roar started well against East Keilor.
The Roar made 149 from its 20 overs with Ashan Ranaweera top-scoring with 26. East Keilor was in trouble at 8-45 before a late comeback. It fell short with East Keilor bowled out for 122. Ranaweera took 6-10 for the Roar.
In other matches….
Sunbury Roar 2nd XI continued on their winning way with another convincing win at Clarke Oval. Last week the Roar batted strongly finishing the day amassing 9/193 featuring Daniel Caruana’s 79 runs being the mainstay of the innings. Other notable performances were both Zac Corcoran and Jack McGann compiling 28 runs a piece.
Yesterday, Williamstown CYMS 2nd XI only managed 101 in reply in a one-sided affair. Starring with the ball was Mitch Johnson taking 3/36 off 10 overs.
Sunbury GDCA XI had a great win, chasing down the 188 total set by Woodend last week. Mike Veich topped the bowling figures with 3/24 and special mention to Pat Higgins with 2/25.
But it was all to do on day two, setting up the innings was a good opening partnership between Justin Allen (16) and Patrick Higgins (55). Young Nicolas Davies impressed with 49 and toward the end Lachlan Yardley (13*) and Robert Ballenden (6*) steered the ship home in an impressive manner.
Today Sunbury Roar Sunday Turf XI went down to Sunshine Heights Gold. the Roar made 92 with Matthew Parker (21) and Dilpreet Singe (20) top scoring. SH Gold passed the total 3 wickets down.
We are Sunbury, hear the mighty Roar!
The VTCA T20 cricket tournament is coming to Sunbury for the first and only time this season on Thursday night, January 4th at 5 pm. With a strong win against PEGS already in the competition a win will see the Roar progress to the next round.
Come and witness the exciting VTCA T20 match between Sunbury Roar and Caroline Springs Falcons at Clarke Oval, the home of sports in Sunbury. The game starts at 5:00 PM.
You’ll have the chance to see Sunbury CC legend Paul Webber, who recently shone in the Victorian Over 50’s championships.
Let’s all wear our royal blue shirts and caps to support our team, enjoy the view from the licensed club room’s balcony and watch the white ball fly to all parts of the ground.
We are Sunbury, hear the mighty Roar!
The VTCA T20 cricket tournament is coming to Sunbury for the first and only time this season on Tuesday night, December 19th. With a strong win against PEGS already in the competition a win will see the Roar progress to the next round.
Come and witness the exciting VTCA T20 match between Sunbury Roar and Caroline Springs Falcons at Clarke Oval, the home of sports in Sunbury. The game starts at 5:00 PM.
You’ll have the chance to see Sunbury CC legend Paul Webber, who recently shone in the Victorian Over 50’s championships.
Let’s all wear our royal blue shirts and caps to support our team, enjoy the view from the licensed club room’s balcony and watch the white ball fly to all parts of the ground.
We are Sunbury, hear the mighty Roar!
Good afternoon all,
It is with very mixed emotions I come to you with the following information. The VTCA have finalized their decision on the results of the grand finals that were cancelled this week. Under law E141.7 which then moves into law E141.8, if no first innings result is reached the game is deemed a draw. Where the match is deemed a draw, the team ranked higher leading into finals is declared the winner.
Based on this information, unfortunately our 1st eleven have will be deemed runners up.
But from this point we need to celebrate the fantastic achievement of our 2nd Eleven crowned Premiers for season 2019/20.
Congratulations to Samuel Fisher and all team members for a fantastic season and well deserved win.
As I stated at the top, we will all have mixed emotions. But let’s stick tight, and celebrate our 2nds victory. The club will advise in coming days some celebration plans.
Love ya all,
Brendan Doyle
President
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Dear Players, Members and Supporters,
Unfortunately, due to the escalating COVID-19 virus risk, the Sunbury Cricket Club Executive Committee has made the decision to postpone both our Senior and Junior Presentation Nights.
We hope to reschedule later in the year and will advise accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding.
On behalf of the SCC Executive Committee,
Marty Kelders
Secretary
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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.
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Sunbury has its eyes on an outright win and top spot in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 Russell Pollock Shield.
Facing Sunshine YCW in a do-or-die match in the final round, the Roar has the upper hand after day one.
With six sides fighting for four spots, second-placed Sunbury has already claimed first innings points, while all other matches are still up for grabs.
Roar captain-coach Craig Ballinger said their mindset heading into the game was the key behind their performance.
“We entered the game in a bit of a finals mindset,” he said. “
If we didn’t turn up and perform, that’s the end of the season.”
The Roar took a risk taking Jay King into the game under an injury cloud.
The Roar had hoped to bat first to give him another week to recover, but it wasn’t the case, but King wasn’t needed to bowl anyway.
“We’ve got quality players coming through and making the most of the opportunities when they are there,” Ballinger said.
“This week it was Jason McGowan who took 6-22.”
The Roar bowled Sunshine out for just 48.
They used three bowlers, with Michael Treweek also taking three wickets.
Ballinger said Treweek continues to make batters play and make mistakes.
The Roar were keen to make sure that they got the job done on day one, with wet weather already playing a major role this season.
Ballinger said at the same time they were pretty cautious.
“Last round we were in trouble at 5-40 quickly, so we had to get through the first hour and not lose wickets.
“We wanted to bat a bit of time and hopefully get the points.”
Sunbury will resume at 4-110. Ballinger made 54.
Ballinger said despite having secured first innings points, they wanted to claim an outright win and try and secure top spot.
The first innings victory is enough to secure a finals spot.
“We’re going to go hammer and tong to go and get an outright,” he said.
“Moonee Valley is in a bit of strife and if we can get the job done, hopefully we’ll play a couple of home finals.
“The pressure is off and you can already feel it around the rooms, a sense of relief.”
All six of the Roar’s senior sides, five men’s and one women’s, have made finals.
Ballinger said it was a first for the club.
“It’s starting to show how much the club is starting to become a destination club, a club with a point of difference.”
Article courtesy Tara Murray, Star Weekly
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