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Plenty of good food Whittlesea’s best produce will be celebrated during a long lunch at Toorourrong Reservoir. The Friends of Toorourrong are hosting the Table of Plenty long lunch at the reservoir on Friday, March 29. It will feature platters of local, seasonal food, wine and autumn-inspired desserts. Held at the base of the Great Dividing Range, the lunch will also celebrate Whittlesea’s environment and heritage. Mayor Lawrie Cox said the lunch would be an ideal opportunity to get to know some of the great farmers and producers in the area. “Our local produce is some of the freshest and tastiest food you could find anywhere,” he said. The lunch will be held from 11.15am-3.15pm. Tickets cost $65 and places are limited. Details: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ table-of-plenty-tickets-56606490537
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Super move on the north By Laura Michell German supermarket chain Kaufland is on its way to the northern suburbs, with the company set to build its distribution centre in Mickleham and open one of its first three Australian stores in Epping. Kaufland Australia managing director Julia Kern announced on Friday that the company would invest $459 million to build a distribution centre and headquarters at Merrifield Business Park and open stores at Epping, Dandenong and Chirnside Park. The Epping store will be
built on the former Bunnings site on High Street, after planning approval was granted by the state government. Ms Kern said the developments would create about 1600 jobs, 600 of which would be in Mickleham. The company is in the process of seeking approval for three other stores – in Coolaroo, Oakleigh South and Mornington. Ms Kern said Kaufland would offer local produce, well-known brands and private label products. “Kaufland will be a one-stop destination supermarket,” she said. “Our aim is to
provide all Australians with more service and choice. “We look forward to continuing our commitment to partner with local businesses and the wider community to ensure we create the best outcome possible.” Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas said Kaufland’s distribution centre would be the largest distribution centre in the country at 115,000 square metres – or almost six times the size of the MCG. “This is a huge notch on Victoria’s belt,” he said. “Kaufland’s investment will boost our
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Copper thieves raid reserves By Laura Michell Thieves have stolen copper cables from sporting grounds across Whittlesea in recent months, disrupting match schedules and costing the council tens of thousands of dollars. Since October, the council has received reports of thefts and attempted thefts of copper cables from sports field lighting systems at five reserves. Epping’s Harvest Home Road soccer facility was targeted on two occasions, with Mernda’s Waterview Recreation Reserve, Mill Park
Lakes, Lalor’s Partridge Street Reserve, and South Morang’s Hillsview Reserve also hit. Mayor Lawrie Cox said he was disgusted vandals had stolen from sporting clubs and community facilities. He said clubs had been forced to cancel training sessions, games and functions because there reserves had no lighting. As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, Mernda Cricket Club was forced to relocate matches and reschedule training sessions after thieves attempted to steal underground copper cables on October 30.
“These selfish individuals have caused months of disruption to local sporting clubs as well as costing tens of thousands of dollars,” Cr Cox said. “While we do have insurance to cover the cost of repairs, there is still a cost to ratepayers in terms of money, time and effort to have them repaired.” The council has increased patrols at recreation reserves and is urging residents who live near or exercise at community reserves to keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour. “Some of these people are posing as workers,
including in high-visibility uniforms, so it can be hard to tell just who the thieves are,” Cr Cox said. Mill Park police said there was no suggestion the thefts were related. Police said two men were arrested at a property in Gillwell Road, Lalor in the early hours of February 27 for attempting to steal copper pipes. Police said the men had equipment to cut copper pipes. Anyone with information about the thefts of copper cables from sporting reserves is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Grade 1 pupils Rishav and Esila with Kate Yaxley from National Theatre for Children. (Damjan Janevski)
Blocks rock for recycling kids Newbury Primary School pupils are exploring recycling and waste problems with the help of the National Theatre for Children and LEGO. The theatre company visited the school last Tuesday to kick-start its Showdown at Waste World program, in which students use LEGO education robotics to learn more about waste minimisation and recycling.
In coming weeks, pupils will build motorised sustainability models to showcase to parents at an in-school science expo. National Theatre for Children managing director Tobias Benn said Tuesday’s performance was a great way to promote the program and inspire pupils to think about solving global problems. “The show goes beyond reading or other
more passive methods of engaging kids,” he said. “These children are watching a story unfold right before their eyes. “We don’t lose the kids’ attention for a minute because they get to respond and interact with the show. It really sticks with them.” Laura Michell
The power of social media has prevailed in Mernda, with Whittlesea council agreeing to consider building a 50-metre pool in the suburb. The council has faced considerable backlash from residents in the past month over its plans for the proposed Mernda aquatic centre. At its February 12 meeting, the council decided to seek business cases on building an aquatic centre with and without a 25-metre lap pool. At the time, the council said it could not afford to build a 50-metre pool. Residents took to social media to slam the decision, labelling the council as out of touch with the community. A poll on the Mernda Residents Noticeboard found that 712 people want a 50-metre pool, compared to 103 people who want a 25-metre pool. A Facebook page, Extend the Pool in Mernda, was also started. To date, it has attracted more than 1100 likes. At last week’s council meeting, Cr Tom Joseph moved an urgent motion asking for a report on the cost of a 50-metre competition pool, including a moveable boom to divide it into two 25-metre pools, venue seating and disabled access. Cr Joseph said it was important the council listened to the community. Cr Ricky Kirkham, who asked for a business case for a 50-metre pool at the February meeting, said it was good the council was recognising it was “out of touch”. “The community overwhelmingly supports a 50-metre competition pool,” he said. Laura Michell 12413507-SN12-19 1007284-05
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Unsealed and unhappy By Laura Michell Whittlesea council needs to act urgently to improve the condition and safety of Masons Road in Mernda, residents say. People living in and around Masons Road say the unsealed section of the road is becoming increasingly dangerous and is causing damage to their vehicles. The residents have approached the council about improving the road, but fear their concerns have fallen on deaf ears. Wilkes Court resident John Dagher said
Masons Road had become particularly bad in recent months, with more motorists using the road to bypass roadworks on surrounding roads. He said the last time the council graded the road, it began breaking up after one week. There are four weeks between gradings. Mr Dagher said the poor condition of the road was damaging cars, with both his work trailer and his wife’s car requiring repairs in the past couple of months. “Since Christmas, I have had to change the radiator and the air-conditioning compressor in the car, and the suspension and tyres on the trailer. It is just
ridiculous,” he said. “The corrugation is so bad, the car skips to the side when you turn. I don’t feel safe letting my wife drive on the road with my two kids in the car. Something drastically needs to change.” Masons Road resident Tina Marshall said driving on the road was stressful, with some motorists driving too fast for the conditions. She fears it won’t be long until there is another serious accident on the road. A man died in August after crashing his van into a tree on Masons Road. Whittlesea council did not respond.
Charges have been laid over an 11-day blaze at SKM Recycling’s Coolaroo plant. The Environment Protection Authority last week charged SKM and its director over the July 2017 fire, which covered parts of the northern suburbs in smoke and forced Dallas residents out of their homes. EPA chief executive Cathy Wilkinson said the company and its director have been charged with relevant offences under the Environment Protection Act. “The fire … resulted in a significant pollution event which Environment Protection Authority Victoria alleges had the potential to be harmful to human and the environment,” she said. She declined to comment further as the matter is now before the courts. The charges come as the closure of SKM Recycling’s Coolaroo and Laverton North plants enters its fourth week. The EPA banned SKM from accepting waste at both sites on February 15, amid concerns stockpiles of waste at the plants were a fire hazard. As a result of the closure, recycling collections from Hume and Whittlesea are being sent to landfill. Whittlesea chief executive Simon Overland said the council was working hard to find a solution. The upper house of the Victorian Parliament last week endorsed a parliamentary inquiry into recycling and waste management. Laura Michell
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Two Hume artists are showcasing their cultures through a new exhibition at Craigieburn. Heba Moubarak and Catalina Billikopf Mujica both create works featuring poetic and symbolic imagery around experiences of finding strength and empowerment through questioning social and cultural influences. Moubarak is one of seven girls in a Syrian family. She is in her final year of nursing and midwifery at La Trobe University. She started HijabeeArt – a creative outlet for Muslim women to share in each other’s spirituality. “There wasn’t much art that was representative of my identity or representing Muslim women,” she said.
“My inspiration stems from being surrounded by strong, compassionate and hard-working women, all of whom wear the veil. “My artwork depicts self-love, self-growth and connection to God. Its aim is to convey a truthful depiction of our existence” Mujica draws inspiration from magical realism, dreams and Indian miniature painting. The art teacher said she felt very connected to dreams and dream interpretation. The exhibition, Then Came Roses is at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery, Craigieburn Library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue until April 14. Laura Michell
The state government is seeking expressions of interest from Craigieburn residents keen to be part of a consultation committee for the new Craigieburn community hospital. Yuorke MP Ros Spence will chair the committee, which will comprise carers, patients, volunteers council staff and health service providers. Details: vhhsba.vic.gov.au/health-infrastructure/ community-hospitals-program
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Golf course ‘bleeding us dry’ By Laura Michell Whittlesea council has voted against selling the Growling Frog Golf Course, despite revelations the course is losing the council about $800,000 a year. Cr Caz Monteleone proposed that the council sell the Yan Yean course at last week’s council meeting, saying the course was “bleeding us dry”. The council’s director of city, transport and presentation, Nick Mann told the meeting the golf course had an operating loss of $815,000 in
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2017-18 and $800,000 in 2016-17. He said it cost the council $11 million to purchase land and construct the golf course in 2004. Cr Monteleone said the council should sell the course, on the condition that it remain a golf course for 25 years, and use the money to
pay off debts. “The Growling Frog is causing significant debt to council. Selling it allows us to get rid of the asset that is continually bleeding us dry. “Ratepayers will be better off … the debt will be off our back.” Cr Monteleone’s proposal was backed by councillors Ricky Kirkham, Mary Lalios and Alahna Desiato, with Cr Lalios saying the course had lost the council at least $12 million in the past 15 years. “It is economic vandalism … it’s about time to just bite the bullet and say it is time to let it go,” she said.
The proposal was rejected by the majority of councillors, who instead opted to lease the course to Golf Service Management for five years. The lease limits the council’s losses to $1.45 million over the five years. Mr Mann told councillors the course would likely sell for between $3 million and $6 million based on valuations. The council would stand to lose up to $8 million. Cr Joseph said leasing the course was the best option as it would limit the council’s losses. “We know for a fact that if we sell, our residents will incur a massive loss,” he said.
City shines for women Melbourne City players will help unemployed women in the north-eastern suburbs boost their physical and mental wellbeing as part of a new employment program. The City Sisters program is run by City and MatchWorks and aims to help unemployed and under-employed women aged between 12-24. The program was launched in Epping last month. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, youth unemployment in the north-eastern suburbs is at 17.6 per cent. Over seven weeks, participants will work on employability skills, healthy living and building their confidence. Melbourne City’s head of community, Sue Crow said City Sisters hoped to empower women to become the best person they can be. “This program has already helped many female jobseekers improve their chances of finding work,” she said.
“The healthy living part of the program run by our players offers participants a fun and engaging way to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.” MatchWorks executive general manager Renae Lowry hopes the program will make an important contribution to reducing youth unemployment. “Participants develop their skills, increase their confidence, network with potential employers and ultimately realise a career path through the program,” she said. Laura Michell
MatchWorks’ Renae Lowry, Melbourne City’s Sue Crow, MP Craig Ondarchie and former Matildas captain Melissa Barbieri with participants. (Marco De Luca)
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Funding fears for festival By Laura Michell The future of the Whittlesea Country Music Festival is uncertain after Whittlesea council voted to stop contributing $70,000 to the event each year. As part of its new community events funding program, the council has decided to cease providing direct, annual funding to six events, including the Whittlesea Country Music Festival. Instead, the program will offer funding in two categories. Category one funding will provide up to $2000 to small neighbourhood gatherings, while category two funding will provide up to $20,000 for larger events.
The council will provide $86,000 a year across both categories, with applicants restricted to funding for a maximum of three years. The decision means the country music festival committee will need to apply for funding for next year’s event – and only for up to $20,000. Cr Emilia Lisa Sterjova said the new funding program would provide a more equitable funding system. But Cr Mary Lalios said not guaranteeing the Whittlesea Country Music Festival’s funding was an “absolute disgrace”. “The Whittlesea Country Music Festival is a flagship event run on the sweat of volunteers,” she said.
Cr Norm Kelly said the event attracted visitors from all over, putting Whittlesea on the map. Whittlesea Country Music Festival vice-president David Watson said the volunteer committee was “extremely disappointed” by the decision. “Planning for the 2020 festival is already underway, but some doubt as to the viability of the festival now exists,” he said. “A reduction in income will definitely have an effect on our ability to put on the festival.” Mr Watson said the festival, which has been running for 19 years and was revamped in 2011, had come in on budget every year, with crowds steadily increasing.
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Hume Men’s Shed members. (Joe Mastroianni)
Grant gives shed chance to grow The Hume Men’s Shed will no longer have to turn away prospective members, after the council agreed to fund an expansion of the shed in the 2019-20 budget. Hume Men’s Shed secretary Beryl Clewer said the group had outgrown its Craigieburn Road premises, and had been forced to turn away prospective members over the past year. The group has about 60 members who regularly attend. Mrs Clewer said many of the members had a disability and often brought carers with them, increasing the number of people attending the shed. “If we get 20 or 30 guys in the shed and we have to evacuate in a hurry, it is way too dangerous. We just don’t have the room for everyone,” she said. “We are thrilled the shed will be expanded because it is such a positive place for our members.” The group has been planning an expansion of the shed for a number of years and has raised $70,000 towards the project. It also secured a $30,000 grant from the state government. Hume council will provide $95,500 in the 2019-20 budget. Cr Jodi Jackson said the expansion deserved to be funded because the shed was offering men a chance to network, socialise and be a mentor. “The men’s shed programs play a significant role in the Hume community,” she said. Laura Michell
Community favourite returns The Whittlesea community festival will make its return to its traditional home in Lalor this Sunday. The revamped festival is returning to the Whittlesea Public Gardens after it was relocated to the council offices in South Morang last year. Mayor Lawrie Cox said the location of the festival was important to the council. “The community festival is the biggest community event on the City of Whittlesea calendar and a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy a day out with the family,” he said. “The location of the festival is important to council in ensuring all our events appear in different parts of the municipality.” This year’s festival will celebrate the old and the new of the community. “We will be celebrating our oldest culture with the Whittlesea Reconciliation Group program with entertainment, information and I hope, a lot more understanding,” Cr Cox said. “The community festival brings together the many voices of our city celebrating our diversity and our unity.” The festival will feature roving entertainment, multicultural performances, market stalls and kids activities. A free shuttle bus will run from Thomastown train station and Pacific Epping throughout the day. The festival is from 11am-5pm. Laura Michell
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Join in Craigieburn library’s sensory-friendly story time on Monday, March 18, 9-9.45am at 75-95 Central Park Avenue. There will be songs, stories and bubbles. Bookings required. ■ 9356 6980
Expresso Legal will visit Thomastown library on Thursday, March 28 to provide free legal advice about family law and child protection over a cuppa. At 52 Main Street, 10am-12.30pm. ■ 9464 1864
Children are encouraged to wear their traditional costumes to Broadmeadows library on Thursday, March 21, for a special Harmony Day story time, featuring cultural stories, music and craft activities. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, 1-2pm. ■ 9356 6900
Join the fun at Hawkstowe Park to celebrate Earth Hour 2019 on Saturday, March 30, 5.30-10pm. ■ whittlesea.vic.gov.au
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Explore, create, imagine and discover nature at a bush playgroup at Epping North Conservation Reserve, on Thursday, March 21, 10am-noon. Activities will be suitable for children aged up to 5. ■ whittlesea.vic.gov.au
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Register your interest to discuss your journey to Lalor and you could be chosen to be a Lalor Library Community Ambassador. These oral history sessions will share the remarkable journeys of how you arrived and contribute to the community. Sessions held Tuesday, March 19, 2-3pm, Wednesday, March 20, 11am-noon and Friday, March 22, 11.30am-12.30pm, at 2A May Road. ■ 9465 2353
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Visit Whittlesea library’s baby and beyond expo on Friday, March 15, 10am-1pm at 57 Laurel Street, to learn more about local parenting support and services. Demonstrations include interactive play, yoga mums and bubs and baby massage. Bookings essential. ■ 9716 3028
Elvis Tribute Night
Celebrate the life and music of Elvis with a tribute night on Thursday, March 14 at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, 7-8pm. ■ 9437 8189
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Malaysian-born local artist Rani Singh will showcase his artwork at Mill Park library throughout March. At 3 94 Plenty Road. ■ 9437 8189
Learn skills, build confidence, make friends and have fun at Fresh Youth Theatre. The free workshops for 12-18 years run every Friday 4-6.30pm at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street ■ 9217 2172
Chinese Cinema
Enjoy The Nightingale, a Chinese movie with English subtitles, cultural entertainment and traditional lunch at a multicultural event at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre on Wednesday, March 27, 10.30am-3pm. Cost: $7. ■ whittlesea.vic.gov.au
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Jonathan Datillo tried to get it past the Werribee City keeper. (Luke Hemer)
Whittlesea Ranges aren’t panicking yet, despite a winless first four rounds of the National Premier League 2 west season. The Ranges have just one point at this stage of the season, but coach Tony Ciantar says that things aren’t far from being turned around. “I’m not panicking at this stage, it’s only round four,” he said. “I’ve done it before and turned things around and I will do the same again. I know what it will take and it will put us in a good spot. “We’ve had a fairly tough draw as well. We’ve played three sides that will be contenders. “There’s joy around the corner … we are a good side.” Ciantar said the biggest thing was earning the trust of this year’s playing group, something he did when he joined the club midway through last season and was able to turn things around. He said some injuries this season meant they hadn’t had their full side on the park.
There has also been a personnel change with goalkeeper Gian Tapia leaving the club after the first three matches. On Saturday, the Ranges lost 2-0 to Werribee City. Ciantar said there was some really positive signs despite the scoreline. “We conceded from two set plays and that cost us the game,” he said. “It was a good, really competitive game. “Our football was good and we were able to nullify them. We were down 2-0 at half-time and it was always going to be tough.” Ciantar said their best chance to get back into the game had been in the second half when they had a penalty shot. Jose Ramirez found the back of the net, but the referee called it back and made them take it again. Andrew Doig missed the second attempt. Adding salt to the wound, Ramirez hurt his hamstring on his shot.
“We had the chance to get back into the game,” Ciantar said. “If we had have scored the penalty, we would have gathered some momentum. “They also had a red card in the 70th minute which reduced them to 10 men.” The Ranges this week face Melbourne Victory’s youth league side. Ciantar said they had to be prepared for the young side’s quickness. In the NPL, Hume City suffered its first loss of the season against Heidelberg United. James Brown opened the scoring for Hume, before Heidelberg scored the equaliser before half-time. Heidelberg hit the front in the 53th minute and that was enough, winning 2-1. The game could have gone either way with Hume having opportunities. Tara Murray
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Craigieburn’s hopes of a second Cricket Victoria Women’s Cricket Community competition grand final are over. Playing in the north west A one-day semi-finals on Saturday, the Eagles’ season came to an end with a loss against Ballarat Women’s. Batting first, Ballarat made 6-205. Craigieburn started well, but crumbled to be all out for 139 in the 26th over. Rebecca Lines was the standout for the Eagles, with a half century. The result means the Eagles finish fourth, having finished runners-up in the T20 competition.
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Bundoora RSL’s season is over in Bowls Victoria Pennant Premier Division. Facing Deer Park in an elimination final, Bundoora fell short in a thriller. Both sides won two rinks each, with Deer Park getting over the line 77 (14)-70 (4). Luke Aiello and Nathan Murray were the winning skips for Bundoora.
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Greenvale Kangaroos season came to an end with a big loss to Footscray in Victorian Premier Cricket. Chasing 362, the Kangaroos got off to a slow start and were in trouble at 6-69. The lower order started a fightback and were able to put a little bit of scoreboard pressure on, but it wasn’t enough as they were bowled out for 197. Captain-coach Matthew Love, who was batting down the order, top scored with 85. The Kangaroos finished the season in 17th with three wins for the year.
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Plenty Valley is hoping to make the most of its second chance in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-east finals series. The Bats finished the regular season in second spot and had a poor start to the finals series when they were comprehensively beaten by Mt Waverley at the weekend. But being the highest ranked loser, the Bats survive another week. Bats captain-coach James Dickinson said they let themselves down with the bat and it could have been a lot worse, if not for the lower order. The Bats were sent in and scrambled to make 173 from their 80 overs. “We couldn’t get any partnerships going to put ourselves in a good position,” Dickinson said. “Jai [Lemire], Dane [Smith] and Ikroop [Dhanoa] did well at the end to make some runs, but it wasn’t enough.
“We’ve had to rely on them a few times this season. We would have liked for the top order to get a few more runs on the board.” Dickinson, who top scored with 61, said a combination of Mt Waverley’s bowling and some poor decisions had cost them. Lemire was the only other player to pass 20, run out for 39. “We were in some good partnerships at times then we lost a few wickets before the break that really hurt us.” With an under par score, the Bats needed to bowl well and have some luck go their way. Mt Waverley stood strong and passed the runs in the 61st over, finishing 4-175. Dickinson said there was a couple of half chances, but overall Mt Waverley was too good. “They batted quite well and their captain [Andrew Power] and Michael Sheedy had a game-winning partnership.” Ryan Pearson was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2-25 off 9.1 overs.
The Bats will now face minor premier Brunswick in a preliminary final for a spot in the grand final. Dickinson said they wanted to make the most of their second opportunity. “We play Brunswick at Brunswick,” he said. “See how we go. We beat them at home earlier in the season and we will take a little bit of confidence out of it.” The first XI side is one of the Bats three men’s sides through to the preliminary final. The seconds and fourths teams also won through with wins against Bayswater and Preston respectively. Dickinson said while there were players in the seconds pushing for senior spots, they would likely stick with the same group. The Bats’ Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket north-west B side had a convincing win against Melton Centrals and will face Coburg in the grand final.
Upfield had another good win in the FFA Cup against East Brighton United. Upfield out-preformed its opponents for most of the game and came away with a 3-1 win. Ilhan Ilhan, Franco Rossi and Kyler Moore were the goalscorers. In other matches, Epping City beat Hume United 2-0 and Whittlesea United lost to Warragul United 3-1. Lalor United and Mill Park were due to play their round three matches on Monday night.
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Jacana feels the pain as bowling attack left short Jacana couldn’t take a trick as its Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield division 5 season came to an end. Facing minor premiers Melton Centrals in a semi-final, the Jaguars found themselves behind the eight ball early. Jaguars’ captain Brett Jensen said there were signs early on it wasn’t going to be their weekend. “They made 245 but we had a few things not go our way,” he said. “Our leading wicket taker for the season wasn’t available to play. Our second leading wicket taker was red carded before drinks and then our third leading wicket taker was injured before drinks. “We fielded one short for most of the day. “I thought we did well to keep them to that score considering and we were playing on a small ground.” Brodie Fitzpatrick was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4-65.
Jensen said they were still confident they weren’t out of the game. The Jaguars resumed on day two, with eight wickets in hand, but again things didn’t go their way. “I thought we were still in a good position when the rain hit,” Jensen said. “We lost 20-odd overs due to the rain. “It meant we were looking to score a lot quicker and it put them in the box seat.” The Jaguars were eventually bowled out for 122 in the 61st over. Jensen said Rhys Evans was the pick of the batsmen making 40-odd, having faced most of the 20 overs the Jaguars faced on Saturday afternoon. “We had a few players get starts and looking alright, but we couldn’t get the scoreboard ticking over enough.” The loss ends a season which has had so many positives across the grades for the Jaguars.
For the first XI side, the season has been one they can build on. “We were pretty confident that we were still good enough to beat anyone on our day,” Jensen said. “A few players are hurting at the moment and are really feeling it. Hopefully it’s some motivation for next season.” Melton Centrals will face Aberfeldie Park in the grand final. Aberfeldie Park won through with victory against Gellibrand. In other divisions, Strathmore will play Doutta Stars in the senior grand final after wins against Keilor and Sunshine United respectively. Druids will play Airport West St Christophers in the division 1 west grand final and Haig Fawkner will face St Francis de Sales in the division 1 north grand final. Tara Murray
Kookas chase triple treat By Tara Murray Rivergum couldn’t have asked for a better weekend in the North Metro Cricket Association. The Kookas had three senior teams playing in semi-finals, and all three won through to grand finals. Their under-14 division 2 Coulson Shield side was also in grand final action on Friday and Sunday morning and claimed the premiership in exciting fashion. Senior captain-coach Gary Bell, who also coaches the under-14 team, said it had given everyone motivation heading into day two of their matches. “We ended up winning by two runs,” he said of the under-14s. “I brought on a little kid who is playing above his age and he took three wickets late to finish with 5-5. “It set up a good mood coming into the seniors. A lot of the seniors came down and watched.” With one win on the board for the weekend, the Kookas’ three senior sides still in action followed suit. For the top side, they are through to their eighth straight grand final and are going for a fifth premiership in six seasons. Bell said they had produced another strong all-round performance against arch rival Rosebank. The Kookas made 4-293. “We were 62 off 44 overs and had a crucial partnership of James Bonnici and Matt Kiely,” Bell said. “They went quite slow up until tea before they lifted the run rate with some really good cricket shots. “James made 91 and Matt made 46. Then there was some hard running from Jordan Bannister and Matthew Perri. “In the last five overs they scored 53 runs and it was through hard running. “They came off the ground blowing and it showed everyone else to put everything on line for the team.” With runs on the board, the Kookas got the job done with the ball, bowling Rosebank out for 195. Bell said it wasn’t without the usual resistance they’ve become used to when facing Rosebank. “The guys took some good catches and there was a run out,” he said. “Everyone contributed and played really well. “Rosebank are a quality side and we’ve played them so many times and they never give up. “There was moments in the game we thought ‘if this doesn’t go our way they will be right in it’, but there’s the belief in the group.” Bannister continued his good game and added four wickets to his 45 not out. Scott Morley and Perri took two wickets each. The first XI has the weekend off and will play 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 12, 2019
James Bonnici led the way with the bat for Rivergum on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
the winner of the Rosebank and Holy Trinity. The second and fourth XIs will be in action. Bell said they would train as normal and he expected more of the first XI boys would watch
either of the two teams in action. “This is the best time of year,” he said. “Hopefully it’ll be a joyous occasion in a few weekends time.”
Brodie Fitzpatrick picked up the slack with Jacana’s bowling attack left short. (Shawn Smits)
Early wickets shake Pingers Epping has been left to rue a poor batting performance which ended its grand final dreams in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield. Looking to do what no other team had done this season and beat Diamond Creek, the Pingers had moments where they matched it with the pacesetters. But a big partnership and a brilliant bowling display kept Diamond Creek’s winning run in tact, and ended the Pingers’ season. Pingers coach Hussain Hanif said they couldn’t have had a better start to the game. “They were 6-60 and we were right in the game. They had a big partnership and Thomas McLean made 100 to lead them to 200. “The bowlers did like they have all year. We didn’t drop any catches … they just batted superbly.” The Creekers finished their overs at 8-200 with Thomas McLean scoring 104. For the Pingers, Marcus Murphy took three wickets. Hanif said John Lever was the standout. “John’s a stalwart with so much experience,” he said. “He has the ability to change the game and take wickets. He took a couple of crucial wickets and was able to bowl maidens and build up the pressure.” Hanif said they were confident of being able to chase down the runs on Sunday and get through to the grand final. However, the dream became a nightmare, with the Pingers bowled out for 106. “We lost two really early wickets,” Hanif said. “Little partnerships were the key for us, but we weren’t able to do that. “They bowled really well and showed why they have been the standout team all season.” Hanif said while the loss was disappointing, overall the season has been one of positives for the club. It’s the first time the first XI side has played finals in 11 years, and it claimed the Northern Region T20 title. “I think it was positive with the T20 cricket and getting a lot of opportunity to play. “For us it’s been 11 years since we played finals. It’s a massive boost for the club and positive with a lot of youth coming through.” Hanif said this season has set the platform for the next few seasons. Tara Murray
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