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Cricket After so much uncertainty leading into the season and not knowing whether we would be able to play, the Club was very grateful to see restrictions ease so we could take the field for season 2021/22. It was promotions across the Club for this season, with both our men's teams being promoted to Division 1 and 2 respectively of the Melbourne Cricket Club Senior Men's Competition. The Club is proud to be a part of the elite Division 1 again after a near 10year absence. Our Hearts senior women's team which finished Cricket Southern Bayside Women's Division 2 as runner up in its inaugural season in 2020/21, was also rewarded for its performances with promotion to Division 1 for this season. A fantastic effort from the Hearts to be playing in Division 1 in only their second ever season. The Club continued to grow in numbers this season with close to 80 members and we
started a second Hearts senior women's team as well as introducing an annual men's Veteran's Cup game to be played against Old Caulfield. This is the first time in the Club’s 54-year history that we've had men's, women's and veterans’ cricket up and running and we're committed to continuing to look for ways to provide opportunities for the Haileybury community to stay connected through our club. The Club caters for players of all abilities and prides itself on being a fun, relaxed and welcoming place to play cricket and socialise. We'd love to see our playing and supporter numbers continue to grow. To be part of this fantastic club, whether it be as a player, volunteer or social club member, contact Club President Manny Coomaraswamy (OH '99) via the OHA website or follow us on social media.
Manny Coomaraswamy (OH ’99)
From an on-field perspective, our player registrations exceeded 150 for our four teams, which was the highest for many years. Our Under 19s and Hearts team had well over 30 players each which is extremely pleasing for the overall health of the Club and, in season 2022, the Club is striving to field a second Hearts team so we can further refine our football activities to better cater to the varying experience levels within our female program. Our Under 19s and Men’s Senior teams had very successful seasons and were well placed to be serious premiership contenders if finals were able to be played. Our Hearts were severely impacted by VAFA regrading issues and a resulting inequitable number of byes but only just finished outside of top four which is a great credit to them given the difficulties thrown their way. Our Men’s reserves improved significantly and were close in many games to clutching a historic victory.
President
Football While the on-field season has come to a very disappointing end for all involved, I would just like to acknowledge and reflect on the really positive achievements our club has made during another extremely difficult year.
Off the field it has also been a very successful year. Through the hard work and persistence of our committee and volunteers, the Club has: > Successfully rejuvenated its committee and structure which has facilitated additional personnel to helped drive the Club forward this
