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25.01.2022 THANKYOU INDIKA GALLAGE Cricket provides a unique opportunity for players to travel and play the game they love around the world. The Druids Cricket Club witnessed the perfect example of this when Indika Gallage joined our club in 2006 from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Before joining the Druids, Indi represented his nation in both Test and ODI cricket during the golden era of Sri Lankan cricket. He debuted alongside Tillakaratne Dilshan and played with World Class players including... Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuria and Kumar Sangakarra. Indi was controversially dropped after his last national outing where in an ODI he claimed 2 wickets for 40 runs of 9 overs against New Zealand. The reason behind his axing was never divulged however Sri Lankas loss was The Druids Cricket Clubs gain. After missing the first game of the season due to visa issues, Indi debuted for The Wizards in Round 2, 2006 against Hoppers Crossing. A world of expectation on the former test player was lived up to when he took 5-27 off 18 overs that game. Indi went on to claim 245 wickets and make 1600 runs in the purple and gold across 14 seasons with best figures of 8-20. Early in his journey, the club was forced to fix a hole Indi created in the practice nets due to his incredibly consistent pace, line and length. Indi was selected in the VTCA Team of the year several times, he represented our club in many finals series and is a dual premiership player for The Druids. Those fortunate enough to play alongside or watch Indi on the field will have fond memories that will last a lifetime. A loyal and passionate man who gave 100% in every game for the club, Indi stuck by the Wizards during both tough times and successful periods. Indi is now an Australian permanent resident and lives in the Western Suburbs with his young family. We look forward to seeing Indi around the club and wish him all the best for his new journey where he will captain East Keilor CC. The end of an era, and the beginning of a new chapter for both Indi and the Druids Cricket Club. Thank You Indika Gallage. Indika Gallage

25.01.2022 Good morning Druids Junior cricketers, parents and supporters,

25.01.2022 Did you know our friends at Slice Girls West have extended their Pizza, Alcohol (Wine, Beer + Cider) and Groceries delivery radius? Darcy does and he is excited to order some takeaway this evening. Join Darcy in supporting small business. Call on : 9041 6400 or visit www.slicegirlswest.com.au for the full menu. #godruids #slicegirlswest

24.01.2022 DRUIDS JUNIOR ACADEMY The Druids inaugural junior academy will take place around late August/September this year (pending covid restrictions). Details of the program have been emailed to players & parents/guardians along with expression of interest forms. The academy will be run by both high level external coaches along with some Druids senior players. More details will be released once there is greater clarity of training guidelines. #godruids #druidsacademy

24.01.2022 Wizards Weekly Wrap... 3/4 Senior wins in RD 1.

23.01.2022 DCC TRANSFER NEWS The Druids Cricket Club are delighted to welcome 19 year old Luke Shoesmith who will be joining us this season. Luke is an opening bowler and hard hitting middle order batter who has previously played for Rupertswood and East Sunbury Cricket Clubs. Luke has played at a representative level for Gisborne and District Cricket Association throughout his junior career and he opened the bowling in the GDCAs top tier at the age of 16. Please join us in welcoming Luke to the Druids. #godruids #vtca

23.01.2022 Just a few of the magic moments we captured at last night's derby - it had it all! Molly Mel Milestones Mayhem... But best of all it had a great game of cricket. My epic match report will be composed over the coming days (with a little help from fellow coach, Dermott Dowling), but in the meantime, enjoy the pics courtesy of Jeff Whan. See more

22.01.2022 DRUIDS CC CAPTAIN & COACH 2020/2021 The Druids Cricket Club is delighted to announce that Michael Hay will be our Captain & Coach for the upcoming season. Mickey boasts a strong cricketing CV which includes elite youth experience in South Africa as well as Premier Cricket experience in both England and Australia. The 23 year old will be entering his 6th season with the Wizards and he epitomises everything we hope to see in a young cricketer. The Club would like to take th...is opportunity to thank Leigh Wilson for his efforts as Captain and Assistant Coach over the last two seasons. Leigh was able to lead us to a VTCA North West Division & VTCA T20 Premiership as well as our maiden Senior Division finals appearance. Leigh will be playing in his 11th consecutive season in the Purple and Gold later this year and is excited to continue his remarkable cricketing journey at Shorten Reserve. #godruids #vtca See more

22.01.2022 Plenty of ground works happening at Shorten at the moment including extra turf added to our training nets!

22.01.2022 We will remember them.

22.01.2022 The online survey for the West Footscray Facilities Plan is closing on the 3rd of May. We encourage all club members to complete the feedback form prior to this date. You can access the survey on the below link! https://www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/WFCFP

21.01.2022 The Wicket at Shorten has been scarified and soil added! The Senior boys have just commenced phase one of their training which is an independent running program. New recruit Luke Shoesmith has been leading the way with some impressive times that he has logged on the Clubs strava page. https://www.strava.com/clubs/DRUIDSCC

21.01.2022 Wizards beat Yarraville Club and advance through to the VTCA KOOKABURRA T20 Quarter-Finals. Waters the star with 50 runs supported by Hay (43 not out). Parsons Shoesmith, Doll & Campbell in the wickets. Go Druids! Full scorecard: https://mycricket.cricket.com.au//pa/public/rv/match.aspx

21.01.2022 FeroX Cricket Player Profile Our next Weekend Warrior Player Profile is an up and coming Superstar Mia Gordon from Caroline Springs Cricket Club and Druids Cricket Club! Mia is cricket mad as you can see below! #RunWild #FeroXCricket

20.01.2022 Our long time friends at J&S Hammertime Carpentry are working on some amazing projects at the moment. Call Jared on +61 417 966 494 for a quote on a renevation, extension or decking at your house and let him know that you are a Wizard! #supportsmallbusiness #godruids #carpentry

19.01.2022 DCC TRANSFER NEWS The Druids Cricket Club are excited to welcome Ben Doll who has recently committed to joining the Wizards. On the eve of his 18th Birthday, Ben has already played in 12 cricketing premierships, a figure which he hopes to increase during his journey at Shorten Reserve. The West Footscray resident is coming off some fantastic form with the ball taking 65 First XI wickets over the last two seasons seeing him being selected in the VTCA Charles Clarke Division Team Of The Year to go along with various other representative selections he has earned across his career. Please join us in welcoming Ben to our club. #godruids #vtca

19.01.2022 Congratulations to the Druids girls who have made it into this year's VMCU carnival representing our association: Pearl Kapoor (U12s) Alyssa Acevski Acevski and... Mia Gordon (U14s) Sarah Curwood and Mackenzie Whan (U16s) The tournament runs for two weeks from the 4th to the 17th of January. You can find the fixture on my cricket, but I'll also let you know when the girls are playing at our home ground Balmoral in Derrimut, so you can come down and support them. Congrats also to Xavier Healey from the U15 mixed team who has also been selected. Good luck!

18.01.2022 Minor renovation to our home occurring at the moment! #vtca #godruids

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Will Pucovski who is making his test debut today against India. We had the pleasure of hosting Will at The Cauldron 12 months ago and we would like to wish him all the best for his career!

17.01.2022 Hi there Druids Junior players, parents and others in partial hibernation, Heres something to brighten up your glorious autumn day. Our Junior coaches have recorded a message about their team and some season highlights, including award winners. This is in lieu of our Junior and Senior presentation events, which both had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus. With a bit more time now, after youve watched the message from your coach/es, why not watch some of the other messages, too?! Special mention for the comedic genius of Cubs Green and Lou Acevskis trilogy. (There are still a couple of messages being recorded) https://www.youtube.com/cha/UCrfxuflRy1wb1oTNWMOY4eQ/videos

17.01.2022 The Final Round of public feedback is now open for the West Footscray Community Facilities Plan. You can access the latest drawings and feedback survey via Councils Your City Your Voice website (click the link below). It is important that all Druids are supportive of the objectives of the Plan which is to deliver improved community facilities for our club and the local community. It is also equally important that we collectively reinforce the value and need for cricket to ...remain prominent at Shorten Reserve and Johnson Reserve. Please complete the survey (closing date is 10th August), provide your feedback and please continue to promote the good work of the Druids and reinforce to Council the need for the Club to be accommodated in these plans. Our location is one of our key strengths and the source of our recent success and growth in all aspects of the Druids.

17.01.2022 HAY ON FIRE After making his mark on the Victorian Premier Cricket Super Slam & Cricket Victoria Regional Bash last season, Mickey Hay has commenced season 20/21 in fine form, establishing himself as one of the better club cricketers in the state. With 4 VTCA Senior Division league games completed, Mickey has already notched up 246 runs along with 10 wickets. Mickey has taken on the role of captain/coach of one of the clubs youngest ever Senior squads this season and... he is a fantastic role model both on and off field for our baby Wizards. He lead by example last Saturday against a star studded Sunshine United line up where he posted 97 not out, helping the Firsts claim a nail-biting final over victory. Come on down to The Cauldron (Shorten Reserve) this Saturday to see Mickey and the First XI take on the newly promoted Aberfeldie CC.

16.01.2022 Senior cricket has nearly returned! The Cauldron will be back in full force this weekend with the 2nd and 4th XI’s playing at home.

16.01.2022 Breaking: key dates locked away as Cricket Victoria backs AFL Victoria plans for football finals.

16.01.2022 Great wins for the 3rd and 4ths this weekend with the 1sts and 2nds both narrowly going down. The Druids Cricket Club would like to wish all of our players, members, sponsors and supporters a safe and happy Christmas & new-year. We look forward to seeing you all back at The Cauldron in early 2021!

15.01.2022 The club is saddened by the news of the death of Jan McDonald, the wife of Life Member Vern McDonald, who passed away on Sunday 17th May at Corowa NSW. Due to the current circumstances a private cremation has taken place. A public memorial will be held at a later time. Vern would like all those that that have passed on their love and good wishes that he will respond at some future time but is very appreciative of the kind thoughts.... Club Secretary Gary Tilton 0409 199 830 (M)

15.01.2022 Despite the our Rep girls are on

14.01.2022 Thanks to all that attended the 3s v 4s and the U13 girls derby's over the past few days. A couple of great days with a few raffles running and thanks to everyone that supported them. With minimal opportunities to raise some funds, this was a very welcome inclusion. The winners were...with some multiple prize winners across the two draws (the benefits of buying multiple tickets): - Fitbit Charge 3: James Waters - Two Birds merch: Jack Fitcher - Shiraz: Shane Windridge... - Junior pads: Sophie Chilton-Adams - Fitbit (#2): Sophie Chilton-Adams - Kookaburra Doom bat: Miles (brand new to the Cubs and club) - White wine pair: Jack Fitcher (again) - Two Merch pack: Shane Windridge (again) - Signed Druids Hat by cricket royalty: Melinda Anderson - Signed bat by Molly Strano & Mel Jones: Maddie Howe Druids Cricket Club Juniors James Waters - I have your Fitbit and will get it to you. Shane Windridge - Black bag in the bar store with your name on it.

14.01.2022 Today and every day, its important to check in on your mates. #RUOKDay R U OK Day #WizardsFamily

14.01.2022 ONE OF THE LEADING CLUBS IN AUSTRALIA FOR FEMALE PARTICIPATION Last week the Druids Cricket Club was recognised by Cricket Australia as one of the leading clubs in Australia for female participation. Our girls program commenced in the 2017/2018 season and has now grown to include more than 40 girls. A fun, supportive and nurturing environment and culture has seen our program be highly sought after, and it has produced many Western Region representative players in the... U12 and U14 age groups over the past three seasons. We would like to take this opportunity to invite any girls between the ages of 9-16 looking to play cricket in the Western Suburbs to join our junior program for the upcoming season. Our incredible junior girls coaches Libby Howe (0408 707 757) and Alison Whan (0408 758 740) who have pioneered our junior girls program along with our junior committee can be contacted if you would like further information.

13.01.2022 After a successful RD 1 for the Wizards, we turn our attention to this weekend where we will be taking on reigning VTCA Senior Division premiers, St Albans and Laverton. The Second and Fourth XI’s will be looking to back up their RD 1 wins, both playing at The Cauldron, Shorten Reserve. Hopefully we continue to see plenty of our supporters and West Footscray locals coming down to Shorten to enjoy a beverage and watch some cricket.

12.01.2022 Did you have any plumbing related jobs that you needed taken care of? Contact our valued business partners Bacchus Marsh Plumbing Service to get a quick quote! Dont forget to mention that you are a part of the Wizards Family! #wizardland

11.01.2022 Patience, discipline, resilience and mindfulness. These are all important life skills that are central to the game of cricket. On field, we demonstrate these life skills by adapting to challenging conditions, trying our best during contest and continuously bouncing back from adversity. Sometimes we may take for granted how valuable these mental skills are when we navigate through the obstacles and challenges that life throws at us, or how resilient we have become through the ...skills we have learnt playing cricket. The Druids Cricket Club Executive encourages the whole Druids Family to harness the unique qualities that we have developed through being involved with cricket to guide us through this lockdown period. Lets continue to check in and communicate with each other. Get in touch with a Druids teammate and say Gday.

09.01.2022 J&S Hammertime Constructions TRANSFER NEWS The Druids Cricket Club are delighted to welcome 26 year old left handed top order batsman Isuru Okandage. Isuru has been one of the premier players in the VTCA West Division competition where he has accumulated a heap of runs over the last few seasons playing for Airport West CC. Isuru brings some great experience to Druids CC having previously played first class cricket in Sri Lanka where he opened the batting alongside international star Tillakaratne Dilshan. Please join us in welcoming Isuru to the Wizards.

07.01.2022 Harry Rooke, Simon Murphy, Jack Fitcher, Liza Lakusa, Andrew Brennan, Michael A McKay, Robyn Renwick, Harvey Jones-Williams, Keeli Jones, Leonie Wolfe,

07.01.2022 Congratulations and good luck to Ben Doll & Luke Shoesmith who will be making their Druids CC First XI Senior debuts tomorrow at the ages of 18 & 19 respectively. All the best to Syeed Abu, Brodie Holden, Akhil Naredlar, Faisal Mojlish, Fazal Mohammed & Sayeed Mashan who will be playing their first game in the purple and gold. Keep an eye out for some special performances from these boys over the course of the year.

06.01.2022 TWO DAYS LEFT TO GIVE FEEDBACK - 2 MINUTE SURVEY Whilst we are stuck in Lockdown the Druids Cricket Club is urging all of our players, members and supports to take a couple of minutes out of their day today to fill out the below 1 page survey and make a positive difference to The Druids future! It is critical that we support the plan and emphasise the importance of cricket being played at Shorten and Johnson Reserves. The club has grown into one of the biggest and most succes...sful clubs in the Western Suburbs currently fielding 17 teams and in order to continue this growth our location must must remain the same. https://www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au//survey/feedback-form

05.01.2022 All the best to Wizards young gun, Mia Gordon, who will making be her Premier Cricket debut later this afternoon for Essendon Maribyrnong Park. Go well Mia!

05.01.2022 DRUIDS CC JUNIOR ACADEMY - Current Australian and Melbourne Renegades gun Molly Strano has joined former Victorian Premier Cricket Ryder Medalist and Essendon CC Coach Brendan Joyce as one of our coaches for the program. Some of our star senior players who have a plethora of experience playing at a high level will also be offering their valuable cricket knowledge at the academy. Only one week to get your EOIs in and limited spots remaining. Email [email protected] to submit an expression of interest or to find out more details. #godruids #mollystrano

05.01.2022 An opportunity not to be missed if youre a coach! Coaches across the country can join Justin Langer, Matthew Mott and Mel Jones for the National Junior Coach Webinar on September 22. Register for free: cricketa.us/2EPcloM

05.01.2022 Today marks 6 years since the First XI won the VTCA North A1 Premiership. All members of the team are still either playing or regularly at Shorten supporting the new generation of Wizards. The close contest against Seddon saw Leigh Wilson make a classy 115 in the first innings with former coach Jared Andrews taking 7 wickets across both innings. #godruids #vtca

05.01.2022 First half century for the season, smashing his previous highest score, with 59*. Well batted Xavier Howe

05.01.2022 Did you know that the Druids currently have over 110 junior players? This season we will be fielding a range of girls, boys and mixed teams from U/11s to U17s. We also have some very exciting news regarding our junior program to be announced soon. Drop our Junior Coordinator Dave an email at [email protected] to register interest in playing for the Wizards this season.

04.01.2022 Add this to the Must-Watch List! Available on Netflix from today, its Beyond The Boundary, a behind the scenes look-back at the 2020 T20WorldCup!

04.01.2022 **SHORTEN RESERVE UPDATE** The West Footscray Community Facilities Plan consultation period has now closed. Thanks to all the Druids that made submissions or completed the survey. Council received close to 1,000 responses across all mediums including surveys, annotated comments on the plans, email responses and online meeting attendances. Due to the volume of feedback it will take some time for Council to review the themes and refine the responses. Hoping we have an update ...in June to advise of the changes and progress on the project. For information, The Druids Committee provided a formal response to the draft plans and have also made some further suggestions for Councils consideration. Looking forward to some restrictions being lifted today and hope you are all in good pre-season training shape! Any questions please post in the comments below and we can answer them for all. Druids Cricket Club Juniors

03.01.2022 Under 17 wizards Sam & Lenny enjoying some exercise this afternoon in the clubs newly designed limited overs playing and supporters cap. The caps are available for $25, limited stock available.

02.01.2022 WEST FOOTSCRAY SPORTS FACILITIES PLAN Hi Druids, Please follow the following link to the Maribyrnong Council Have Your Say page regarding the West Footscray Sports Precinct Plan (including Shorten Reserve): https://www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/WFCFP... The Druids will be submitting a formal response to the draft plans, but please also feel free to make comment (positive or negative) to the current proposals. We will ensure that crickets needs are met, but there is also value in individuals providing comment. The more cricket comments the better to demonstrate our needs and the strong interest in getting the best result to help us grow our club. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michael Bodman on 0413 985 285 or via [email protected].

02.01.2022 We are pleased to share with you a full list of the Premiers & Runners Up for season 2019-20. Due to the State Government restrictions currently in place, unfor...tunately the WRJCA presentation for season 2019-20 will take place online. A series of posts will be made on both the WRJCA website and WRJCA Facebook page over the next week listing individual award winners. The timeline will be as follows: U11s: Monday 10th August U13s: Tuesday 11th August U15s: Wednesday 12th August U17, U18 & Girls: Thursday 13th August With the current restrictions in place, the distribution and/or collection of trophies and awards will be delayed until the lock down period ends. Congratulations to all premiers and individual award winners.

02.01.2022 Time to relive some of the greatest cricketing moments of the last 45 years. Which match are you most looking forward to?