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25.01.2022 Good Morning to the Donvale Cricket Club and our wide spread Donvale Community, Our thoughts and prayers are with one of our past players and Junior Coach Davi...d Gallacher and his wife Nicole Gallacher after Nicole suffered major health issues. The sad details of David and Nicole’s journey over the past months have been detailed by David and we would encourage our community to get behind this young couple by reading their story and by contributing to this GoFundMe campaign, https://www.gofundme.com/f/dave-and-nicole-gallacher. Even a small donation could help Derryn Ling reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. On behalf of the Donvale community we are hoping and praying for a complete miraculous recovery for Nicole.

24.01.2022 Announcement of new Head Coach Donvale Cricket Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Saliya Ahangama as our Head Coach for Season 2020/2021. Saliya brings a wealth of International and Local cricket experience to Donvale having played Test Cricket and First-Class Cricket in Sri Lanka and in the United Kingdom.... He has also been Head Coach at Premier clubs Kingston/Hawthorn and Prahran and Subdistrict clubs Mt Waverley and Moorabbin. It is an exciting time for Donvale Cricket Club. Saliya, together with three new Assistant Coaches with Premier and International experience will continue to build on the talent already at the club and will welcome new players to Donvale. More detail on this Coaching panel in coming days. Saliya is a great communicator, a person of incredibly high values and ethics and Donvale is very fortunate to have him heading up our Coaching team for next season. Saliya is very much aligned with the rebuild of our club through our successful Junior program and the integration of Senior and Junior players progressing through to Senior Cricket. Our club is also committed to promoting talent through to our Premier Partner Fitzroy Doncaster. Saliya is also committed to bringing Women's/ Girls Cricket back to Donvale this coming season. Saliya's VISION FOR DONVALE CRICKET CLUB It is my desire to serve Donvale Cricket Club; to become the most successful and respected cricket club and to attract players, sponsors and individuals to our club. We will create a training and playing environment for both junior and senior players, developing them to be their best, not only as cricketers but as individuals. We will continue to establish and run the best Junior Cricket Academy in Victoria, through the support of Donvale Cricket Club, developing players to play at the highest level in Australia. Donvale Cricket Club would also like to acknowledge our past Captain Coach Dasun Randika who has faithfully served our club as a player, Captain and then as Captain Coach in Season 2019/2020. Dash has been a wonderful ambassador for our club since 2013. Donvale continues to welcome new players both in Juniors and in our Senior grades in Season 2020/2021 All enquiries please contact: Warren J McAlpin Donvale Cricket Club President [email protected]

22.01.2022 President of Donvale Cricket Club Warren McAlpin, his hard-working committee and the two directors of Powerplay Asanka and Saliya have joined up with the St Vincent’s Pathology from Melbourne and the St Vincent Hospital Bushfire Appeal, to raise much needed funds for victims of these fires. Former International player, Asanka Gurusinha will Captain a side made up of former Sri Lankan Test players and a couple of notable additions against a Donvale Invitational 11 Captained b...y former Donvale Premiership Coach, former Victorian State cricketer and AFL Brownlow Medallist Peter Bedford, to raise much needed funds for a country devastated by these fires, which continue to burn. The Guru names his side for Sunday’s T20: 1. Marlon Von Haught - ODI 2. Kaushal Silva - Test 3. Sanath Kaluperuma - Test & ODI 4. Chamara Dunusinghe - Test & ODI 5. Sanjeewa Weerasinghe - Test 6. Manjula Munasinghe - ODI 7. Saliya Ahangama - Test 8. Dulip Samaraweera - Test & ODI 9. Asanka Gurusinha - Test & ODI [ Captain] 10. Kaushal Weeraratne - Test & T20 11. Eric Upashantha - Test & ODI Peter Bedford to announce his Donvale Invitational side shortly. You can donate whilst attending the T20 game at Donvale Reserve Noonan Way Donvale at 12.00 noon on the 16th of February 2020 or for our interstate or overseas generous supporters you can via phone by simply texting the word CRICKET to 0400 807 807. You will then receive a text message with the following link which will take you to the SVHA Vinnies donation page: http://bit.ly/SVHABushFireAppeal

18.01.2022 Join us for a memorable Christmas dinner to celebrate this amazing season. Can't wait to see you all there for a night of fun and of course all things Christmas! So what are you waiting for, register now - https://bit.ly/dccchristmasdinner.

16.01.2022 The Donvale Cricket Club acknowledges the sad passing of its Past President [ 2007 until 2010] , DCC Life Member, Committeeman, Donvale Sports Club Secretary and Treasurer, former player and friend to many Mr Arthur David Johnson. Arthur passed away on the 31st of December 2019 aged 68. The Donvale community extend our condolences to Mrs Jeanette Johnson, Fiona and Tremayne, Anthony and Catherine along with George and Ivy.... Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service for Arthur to be held at the William Sheahan Funeral home Chapel Cnr of High Street and Murradoc Road in Drysdale on Wednesday the 8th of January at 1.00 pm followed by a private family burial. Sadly missed.

14.01.2022 Following the success of the December 19 program Donvale and Powerplay are offering a new program in January 2020. Testimonial from Will. On the 18th and 19th o...f December I attended the Power Play Sports Australia cricket holiday program at Donvale Sports Club coached by Saliya Ahangama and Asanka Gurusinha. Then with Kaushal Silva as an excellent addition to the program on the second day, given that he is such a great cricketer in the modern game. I found it a great experience having Saliya and Asanka there to share their knowledge and experience, Kaushal was also great for us to ask questions and get tips from a current player to help my cricket. On the first day we had a net session and had our bowling and batting videoed and analysed. We then had the opportunity to go out into the nets and fix what we had discovered about our batting and bowling. On the second day we had a short but intense fielding session run by Kaushal who showed us how to pick up the ball in an athletic position and stay in that position to then throw the ball to whichever end of the wicket in a runout chance and many more things. We then headed into the nets where we worked on those changes we learnt the previous day. Kaushal spent time with us individually in a brief but informative and effective nets session where we worked out areas we could work on for a short while with him. After that we all had a chance to bat with a partner on a centre wicket in a game scenario to finish off the activities outside. We then went inside where we all said a couple of things we learned about ourselves and got better throughout the two days. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience that was very successful. Will.

11.01.2022 Funeral details for Lionel Allemand OAM A service celebrating the life of Lionel Allemand OAM will be held on Saturday the 9th of January 2020 at 2.30pm. Due to Covid restrictions, this service will be held privately, however it will be available to view via livestream at https://bit.ly/3ncGhM5... In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Lionel to Police Legacy www.policelegacyvic.org.au Donvale Sports Club’s Len Bean, Donvale Football Club President Tony Pinwill and Donvale Cricket Club President Warren McAlpin and their Committees invite Lionel’s family and friends to the Donvale Sports Club at Noonan Way Donvale, from 4.00 pm onwards on Saturday the 9th of January 2020, to continue to celebrate the life of our friend. Covid regulations apply. Donvale Cricket Club players and coaches will be observing a minutes silence before each game and will wear black armbands to recognise Lionel’s contribution to the Donvale Sporting Community and as a mark of respect for Lionel’s family. Warren McAlpin President of DCC on behalf of the Donvale Committees, Members and players.

11.01.2022 Through PhilipWebb Real Estate Annual Christmas Hamper Appeal, our aim is to make the holiday season special for local families in need by providing them with a hamper filled with food and other festive treats everything they need to enjoy what should be a magical time together. Thanks to the generosity of our clients, suppliers and staff, last year a record 500 hampers were packed and distributed across the eastern suburbs. We’ve been running our hamper appeal for over two... decades, but this year is without a doubt the most important given these uncertain times. With this in mind, we kindly ask for your support by contributing funds that will go towards building a hamper for someone doing it tough. https://www.gofundme.com/f/pwxmashampers2020

11.01.2022 Donvale Cricket Club Bushfire T20 - TODAY, 1PM onwards. Please come down to Donvale Reserve today with your friends and family and support a very worthy cause. Teams announced:... Sri Lankan side 1. Marlon Von Haught - ODI 2. Kaushal Silva - Test 3. Sanath Kaluperuma - Test & ODI 4. Chamara Dunusinghe - Test & ODI 5. Sanjeewa Weerasinghe - Test 6. Naveed Nawaz - ODI [Current Under 19 World Cup Bangladesh winning Coach] 7. Saliya Ahangama - Test 8. Dulip Samaraweera - Test & ODI 9. Asanka Gurusinha - Test & ODI [ Captain] 10. Kaushal Weeraratne - Test & T20 11. Eric Upashantha - Test & ODI Donvale Invitational side Peter Bedford [Captain Brownlow medallist and former Victorian Cricketer] Zac Hanlen [ Donvale Junior player] Michael Kiraly [ Donvale Football Club] Michael Carbone [ Donvale Senior Player] Jack Conroy [ Donvale Under 18 Gold Captain] Jade Bardwell [ Donvale Under 18 player] David Flintoff [ Former AFL player with Melbourne ] Shane Cosstick [ Donvale curator] Pat Farrugia [ Senior player ] John Luele [ Senior player ] Will Ellis [ Donvale Under 18 Green Captain] Chris McCartin [ Senior Coach Boronia CC]

10.01.2022 Lionel Allemand OAM. We are saddened at the sudden passing today of our friend and current Committee member, Lionel Allemand OAM, at his home in Donvale. Lionel served as President of the Donvale Cricket Club from 2010 until 2017 and then as President of the Donvale Sports Club from 2017 until his sad passing today, the 29th of December 2020.... Lionel served his community well, as Mayor of the City of Manningham three times and also as a Councillor. In 2018, Lionel was awarded an OAM for his service to the community. Lionel Allemand OAM was also awarded with Life Membership of the Donvale Cricket Club in 2018 and has continued on his faithful service for our club up until today’s sad passing. Lionel played football with Fitzroy reserves and Under 19s at the age of 17 before a serious knee injury ended his time at Fitzroy. When he returned to football after 12 months out with his injury, Lionel played with Bentleigh in the Federal League. He then played in the VFA with Camberwell being coached by former Hawthorn player Colin Campbell. Lionel later served Murrumbeena in the South East Suburban League as Captain and Coach. He also played with Seymour in the Waranga North East League, Country Colleges in the VAFA and St Kilda City in the Southern League, which included another stint as Captain Coach. He returned to play with Murrumbeena before finally retiring as a player. Lionel later coached Park Orchards JFC at Under 13, 15, and 17 levels. He also played and coached the Police Force team in mid-week games and took on the role of President of the Mid-Week League. Lionel is still a serving member of the Fitzroy/Brisbane Bears Past Players Committee and through his valued contribution and long serving support has been made a life member of that organisation. The Donvale Sporting Community have lost a mate, a true friend and one of nature’s gentlemen. Lionel will be sadly missed by his wife Mary Lou, his 10 children and all who have had the pleasure of knowing him. Warren McAlpin [ President DCC] on behalf of the DCC Committee, Coaching staff, Junior and Senior Players, Past Players and Sponsors, the Donvale Sports Club and the Donvale Football Club. Vale Lionel Allemand OAM RIP.

07.01.2022 Donvale Cricket Club, on behalf of the Donvale Sports Club and Donvale Football Club are saddened by the loss of long-time supporter and friend to all at Donvale, John O’Brien. John, Victorian representative and Water Polo Olympian in Melbourne in 1956 and National Captain in Tokyo in 1960 will be sadly missed by us all. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and family at this sad time... DCC President Warren McAlpin, Committee, Members and players. Donvale Sports Club President Lionel Allemand and Committee. Donvale Football Club President Tony Pinwill, Committee, Members and players. Photo taken of John Obie O’Brien on the 20th of March 2020

03.01.2022 Keith Donald Williams 1946 2021. It is with great sadness that we advise our Members of the passing of our former President Keith Williams.... Keith passed away in hospital after a short illness on Saturday the 9th of January 2021. Keith joined the Donvale Cricket Club in 1975 and played mainly in the Second and Third eleven over a playing period of 5 years. Keith joined the DCC committee in 1977 and served in various roles including that of President from 1989 until 1995. Keith was also club delegate to the Eastern Cricket Association for 20 years and acted as the club’s Public Officer for 30 years. Keith was awarded Life Membership of the DCC in 1986. Keith was a foundation member of the Donvale Sports Club and was its President in 2003. Keith was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for services to Sport in 2000. Cricket was his passion and he will be sadly missed by members of the Donvale Punters Club. Keith’s other sporting love was the Footscray Football Club and he became a special member of the Western Bulldogs, often travelling interstate for away games and he was thrilled to be in attendance to see his beloved Bulldogs win a flag at the MCG, in 2016. Keith is survived by his brothers Colin and Neil and older Bruce [deceased] and sister Lynette. The Funeral of Keith Donald Williams will be held at Tobin Brothers Doncaster on the 19th of January 2021 at 2.30 pm which will be followed by a further celebration of Keith’s life at the Donvale Sports Club at 4.00 pm immediately following the funeral. Keith will be greatly missed by all who knew him within the Donvale Sporting Community. President of the DCC Warren McAlpin and Members of the Committee. Please note on the photos that it was taken at one of our Cricket Finals on the 15th of March 2020 at the Brunswick Street Oval. Keith on the left with his mates Steve Malcher [middle] and Ron Waller [Right]

02.01.2022 Major Raffle - 2 days to go!! The most awaited fun filled Raffle day is just around the corner on 1st of March 2020 (Sunday). This is a major fund raiser for the club and your fullest support will be required to keep the club in a good financial position.... Tickets are sold at 50.00 dollars a pop and only 300 tickets will be sold. Delicious meals and drinks will form part of the raffle ticket cost. One ticket will get you entry to the raffle/meal and entry at the door. Additional guests can purchase meal/drink vouchers for the cost of 15.00 dollars at the door. Plenty of spot prizes and entertainment with our Sunday 1s playing a home game on Oval1. Get down to your club and support this event. For further information please contact: Paul Ellis 0417 551502 Anton Suresh 0418 224 604 Mara Laurie 04 84 361021

01.01.2022 Please come down to Donvale on the 16th of February and support a very worthy cause. A team full of Sri Lankan guns against our own Donvale Invitational 11 team, Captained by former Victorian State Cricketer, Brownlow Medalist and past Donvale Senior Coach Peter Bedford. All proceeds from the Sunday to go the St Vincents Hospital Bushfire Appeal.