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Grand United Cricket Club

Locality: Sunshine, Victoria

Address: Wright St 3020 Sunshine, VIC, Australia

Website: http://grandunitedcc.vic.cricket.com.au/

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25.01.2022 ****2nd XI - B TURF VIRTUAL PRESENTATION***** Our B Turf Team had a strong season despite several matches being abandoned due to indifferent weather conditions. Despite the challenges the weather presented, the team made a late charge to finals, narrowly missing the final day on the final day of the season after opposition outright results in the final round. The side boasted a mix of youth and experience as several of our young and talented players graduated from the club 3...rd XI this season, whilst others pushed for senior selection. The evergreen Matthew Frew was again the B Turf's strongest performer with the bat, whilst young Reyann Farooq claimed the bowling aggregate award after snaring 15 wickets in the final match of the season, claiming 9 wickets in the second innings. A truly remarkable feat which will be etched in the club's rich history. The B Turf's standout and most consistent performer throughout the season was 16 year old Brodie Holden who claimed the Trevor Jury Medal as Club Champion. Brodie was outstanding as he continued to develop and improve in his second year of turf cricket. Brodie should be commended for his work ethic and showing maturity beyond his years saw him lead the 2nd XI attack throughout the season, We look forward to seeing several of our B Turf Players return next season and hope that the continued development of several young players can lead to a finals appearance in 2020/21. #GoGU

24.01.2022 *****STEVE SMITH RAFFLE****

21.01.2022 All Grand United Cricket Club Women's players need to report to the ground at JR Parsons Reserve for their Round 1 match today.

21.01.2022 ***REPRESENTATIVE AWARDS*** Congratulations to all the representative award winners for the Western Region Junior Cricket Association in Season 2019/20, particularly Kane Holden, who won the Bowling Award and Special Award in the Under 14's for his five-wicket haul, and Ben Doll won the Under 18's Coaches Award and Special Award for his five-wicket haul.

21.01.2022 Exciting times for the Juniors at Grand United Cricket Club with the club fielding a record amount of junior teams in Season 2020/21! Fixtures for this weekend, starting tonight are below! Good luck to all teams! #GoGU

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Steve Curran on winning the 2020 Victorian Father of the year! A great friend of Grand United and a very deserving winner!

20.01.2022 *****GORILLAS POWERBALL RESULTS - 1/10/2020***** Our second weekly winner of $50 in the Gorillas Powerball with Powerball Number 4 is none other than GU Legend Dean Commo! Congratulations Deano! All the best to all the players next week!

20.01.2022 *****GORILLAS THURSDAY POWERBALL RESULTS -24/09/2020***** Our First Powerball Winner is GU President Robbie Roach and his Partner Bec; who luckily selected Powerball Number 3! Thank you to all the players who have already paid for the 10 week Powerball season #GoGU

20.01.2022 *****1st XI - A TURF VIRTUAL PRESENTATION***** The Club's 2019/20 A Turf Team carried on the rich and successful tradition at Grand United of winning A Turf Premierships by defeating St.Andrews on first innings in a COVID-19 shortened Grand Final. Battling significant weather interruptions throughout the season; the club were able to secure a top 2 finish and a home finals series. A vital cog in the Grand United engine room was wicket keeper-batsman Nilan Fernando who led the... side and competition in runs. Nilan was the very deserving winnier of the Stan Mielczarek Medal and finished runners up in the competition best and fairest award. Opening bowler Ben Doll again led the Grand United attack with 28 wickets finishing 3rd in the competition for wickets - an outstanding effort for the 17 Year-Old. Ben was supported by all rounder Asher Warnakoolsuriya who performed strongly with bat and ball, whilst Milorad Konjevic & Wayne Donaldson made vital contributiuons with ball in hand late in the season and within the finals series. In the Grand Final, the club easily accounted for St.Andrews after posting a competitive 218, masterfully guided by Shayne Comensoli who resurrected the Grand United innings with a well made 58. With the ball in hand, the Grand United bowlers led a strong performance from start to finish dismissing St.Andrews for 91 with Milorad Konjevic claiming 4/2 and Wayne Donaldson 2/14. Despite losing some early wickets in the second innings Grand United led by over 170 runs with Cameron Howitt 31 not out prior to COVID-19 causing a premature end to the Grand Final. The club congratulates all the players, in particular those who join an illustrious list of Grand United A Turf Premiership Players for the first time,. The club also acknowledges the contribution of Dillon Hinge as captain/coach, thank his father Wayne for meticulously completing the scoring each week and thank all the volunteers who assisted with hosting the finals series. The club is excited by the challenge of entering Division 3 in 2020/21 and will continue to look to build on this year's success in years to come. #GoGU

20.01.2022 Grand United Cricket Club would like to congratulate the following players on winning the club champion player awards at Grand United CC - Senior & U/17 Presentation Night: Stan Mielczarek A Turf Club Champion: Sam Crea Trevor Jury B Turf Club Champion: Jaspar Nicola ... Daryl McVeigh Hard Wicket Club Champion: Sean Lopez Daniel Gaylor One Day Club Champion: Michael Sammut Womens Team Club Champion: Tayla Wilmot

20.01.2022 Grand United Cricket Club would like to wish all of our Father's and Grandfather's a Happy Father's Day! We hope you all have a great day! #GoGU

19.01.2022 *****MAJOR PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT***** It is with great pleasure Grand United Cricket Club welcome Sam Crea back to Grand United. Sam re-joins the Mighty Gorillas as A Turf Captain and in an assistant coaching role alongside senior coach Phil Crea. Sam brings to the Gorillas a wealth of experience; after successful stints at Premier Clubs St Kilda & Essendon where Sam represented both clubs in the 1st XI playing with and against some of the states finest players.... We can't wait to have Sam, steaming in at Parsons Reserve when our season kicks off on November 21. #GoGU

19.01.2022 *****SPONSOR RECOGNITION AWARDS - VIRTUAL PRESENTATION***** Grand United Cricket Club wish to thank our valued sponsors and partners for their continued support in season 2019/20! Your support for our junior and senior cricketers is greatly appreciated and has contributed to our clubs continued success on the field and within the community. We encourage our supporters, members and the community where possible to support the sponsors who support our club; many of which have be...en greatly impacted by COVID-19. We hope to continue our partnership and support of these businesses long into the future. Once restrictions ease we will visit our sponsors and present them with an award expressing our appreciation of their support! Thank You Deer Park Club Container Fumigation Services Pty Ltd Hart Recycling Burnham Real Estate Gaylor Waste Management

19.01.2022 ***CHRISTMAS MESSAGE*** Grand United Cricket Club would like to wish our members, players, supporters, sponsors and the wider cricket community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please stay safe and healthy during this time with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all back at Parsons Reserve in early January for cricket's return! ... Stay tuned to our Facebook page for regular updates as we gear up for a massive few months ahead at the Mighty Gorillas! #GoGU

18.01.2022 JR Parsons Reserve is the place to be on a Friday night with plenty of Grand United Cricket Club Junior Teams in action! #GoGU

18.01.2022 *****GRAND UNITED SILVERBACK & SUPPORTERS CLUB UPDATE***** We have had our first intake of Silverback and Supporters Club Members for season 2020/21! Grand United Cricket Club is one of the most successful cricket club's in Metropolitan Melbourne over the past 30 years. To ensure our club is sustainable and can continue to be a leader both on the field and in the community we are calling on our community and networks to support the Mighty Gorillas in season 2020/21.... The club has been greatly impacted by the impacts of COVID-19 and has already faced reduced fundraising opportunities. Your tax deductible contribution will go a long way to ensuring our club covers our operational costs such as balls, affiliation fees and utility bills. Your investment also ensures the club can continue to provide opportunities to junior cricketer and invest in junior development to ensure we continue to produce the finest young cricketers in the west! Your support will greatly appreciated and recognised by all at the club. Sign up here today: https://tinyurl.com/yy5vd5ru For more information please contact Alan Hale! #GoGU

18.01.2022 *****GORILLAS POWERBALL - SEASON 2 NOW UNDERWAY***** We have had a couple of numbers become available for the next 9 weeks of season 2 of Gorillas Powerball! Numbers are $5 per week! Let us know if you would like a to take one of the available numbers! #GoGU

18.01.2022 Thursday Night Dinners are back! On the menu tonight: Burgers (Beef or Vegan) with all the fillings tonight at GU!

17.01.2022 Junior Fixtures at Grand United Cricket Club, starting tonight with all teams in action! #GoGU

17.01.2022 *** JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN*** Junior Registrations for Season 2020/21 at Grand United Cricket Club are now open! Grand United will be fielding multiple teams for girls and boys in Under 11's, Under 13's, Under 15's and Under 17's, as well as our successful Woolworths Junior Blasters program in Season 2020/21! Follow the link to register online: https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details... For more information, please contact Junior Coordinator, Jack Hale, on 0421526500. #GoGU

17.01.2022 Vale Maureen Gaylor The Grand United Cricket Club is deeply saddened to recieve news of the recent passing of Maureen Gaylor. The club passes on their deepest condolences to Life Members Daniel & Darlene Gaylor and the entire Gaylor family during this sad time. Maureen was known and loved by many at Grand United and was a key volunteer supporting her son Daniel with Sportsman’s Day over many years. Maureen’s beautiful presence will be greatly missed by all.

17.01.2022 Friday Nights at Parsons Reserve are the best in the west #juniorcricket #GoGU

17.01.2022 Today history was made at Parsons Reserve with our very first women’s team in many decades taking the field! The girls in true Grand United fashion, the ladies won a close contest by 4 wickets. Well done ladies!!! #GoGU

17.01.2022 ***SEASON 2020/21 JUNIOR CRICKET*** With Season 2020/21 now upon us at Grand United Cricket Club, now is a great time to for all girls and boys to register for Junior Cricket! Grand United CC is looking for girls and boys across all age groups for our Junior teams and Woolworths Junior Blasters program to join a fun and family friendly club in Sunshine! ... Follow the link to register today: https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details For more information, please contact Jack Hale on 0421526500 or email [email protected] #GoGU #JuniorCricket

16.01.2022 On behalf of everyone at Grand United Cricket Club; the Grand United community congratulates A Turf Captain Sam Crea and his lovely partner Natalie on their engagement yesterday. We wish you both nothing but happiness in the future!

15.01.2022 *****SENIOR SATURDAY TEAMS***** After 3 wins and bye for our senior teams lasts week the Mighty Gorillas are looking to continue their winning start to the 2020/21 season! A Turf: Grand United CC vs Point Cook CC @ Parsons Reserve B Turf: Grand United CC vs Point Cook CC @ Saltwater Reserve GU Gold (One Day): Grand United CC vs Williamstown Colts @ Digman Reserve #1... GU Blue (One Day): Grand United CC vs United Wyndham @ Parsons Reserve #GoGU

12.01.2022 *****FEMALE CRICKET IN SEASON 2020/21***** Our female cricket season kicks off this weekend at JR Parsons Reserve on Sunday! Our ladies are training this evening from 5.30pm; any females interested please let us know and come along!... New players and all abilities are welcome. Fixture can be found here: http://grandunitedcc.vic.cricket.com.au//pub/rv/draw.aspx

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Grand United Cricket Club President and GU Blue Captain, Robbie Roach, on winning the WDCA One Day Division C Bowling Average and was presented with the award tonight at the WDCA Presentation Night! Robbie took 21 wickets @ 13.71 in an outstanding season with the ball! #GoGU

11.01.2022 *****VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS***** Grand United Cricket Club would like to congratulate Terry Mikunda on being awarded the Elaine Maddern Best Club Person Award for season 2019/20. The club is extremely grateful for Terry's contribution throughout the 2019/20 season where he was an active contributor in both senior and junior programs. Terry was responsible for the organisation of several community fundraising activities, was a key point of liaison in the development of t...he Parsons Reserve Master Plan and stepped into the role of Treasurer during the season. The club is extremely thankful for the contributions of Terry and our fantastic base of hardworking volunteers. The club wishes to acknowledge and thank the contribution of our hardworking committee members who work tirelessly all year round to ensure cricketers at Grand United young and old are provided with the opportunity to play cricket each and every week. The club would also like to congratulate and thank our curation team - Danny Lally, Daniel La-Paez, Jack Hale, Anthony Brizzi & Cameron Howitt who worked tirelessly on the wicket throughout the season. The club was acknowledged as one of the top 3 cricket wickets in the entire VTCA this season. To our volunteers and helpers who make big and small contributions throughout the season - you are our champion players. There are so many volunteer tasks that need to be completed by volunteers each and every week; whether this be making afternoon teas, cleaning, working in the bar, cooking BBQs, attending meetings, applying for grants, scoring, coaching junior teams, inputting scores into MyCricket, collecting membership and the list goes on. The club will pass on gifts of appreciation to our volunteers once club operations can resume. #GoGU

11.01.2022 *****GORILLA POWERBALL - SOLD OUT***** Thank you to our generous members and supporters who have sold out our Powerball within a just a few hours. The Gorilla Powerball will run over the next 10 weeks with the participants number locked in, good luck to all our participants! Our First Draw will be this Thursday 24th of September!... If you have missed out on a number, please let us know! We will place you on our wait list or create an additional draw if interest is sufficient! #GoGU

11.01.2022 Grand United Cricket Club is pleased to be hosting Holiday Cricket Coaching Clinics in December in partnership with the Australian Cricket Institute at JR Parsons Reserve! All kids aged between 10-15 years old are encouraged to register. Two days of fun activities and high quality coaching for junior cricketers! Dates: December 21st & December 22nd... Time: 9am to 1pm Location: JR Parsons Reserve, Stanford St, Sunshine. Register today: https://australiancricketinstitute.com/melbourne-west-2-day

10.01.2022 *****T20 CRICKET RETURNS***** T20 Senior Cricket returns this Tuesday with Grand United CC taking on Aberfeldie Park at Aberfeldie Park (Oval #1 - West Turf) There will be no senior training on Tuesday night, so please come on down at 5pm to support the boys! #GoGU

10.01.2022 *****GORILLAS POWERBALL RESULTS**** Congratulations Daniel Inzillo for being this week's lucky Powerball winner with Powerball 7 and winning $50 Cash. A quick reminder to all Powerball players to ensure you are paid up for upcoming weeks! Best of luck to everyone next week!

09.01.2022 ***SEASON 2020/21 JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS OPEN*** Grand United Cricket Club Junior Registrations are open for Season 2020/21! Grand United will be fielding multiple Junior teams across all age groups. New players welcome! ... Follow the link provided to register online today: https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details

09.01.2022 ****GORILLAS POWERBALL RESULTS**** Congratulations to Mandy Lally with lucky Powerball number 2 who is this week's Powerball winner of $50 Cash! Powerball players - please remember to make your weekly payment of $5 to the GUCC Bank Account!... #GoGU

08.01.2022 *****CLUB SPONSOR UPDATE***** Grand United CC are pleased to announce Hart Recycling are back on board for the 20/21 season! For all your scrap metal needs we encourage our members, supporters and community to contact the team at Hart Recycling. ... Thank you to Derek and the team. We greatly appreciate your support of our club and cricketers in the Brimbank Community! #GoGU

08.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day to all our Mother's and Grandmother's at Grand United Cricket Club on this special day!

07.01.2022 ***LIFE MEMBERSHIP*** Grand United Cricket Club was pleased to announce Darren Burnham & Alan Hale as the latest recipients of Life Membership of Grand United CC at Grand United CC - Senior & U/17 Presentation Night. Darren and Alan have provided outstanding service to Grand United CC.... Darren has played in multiple B Turf Premierships, captained the B Turf for many years, and winning the Trevor Jury B Turf Club Champion a record 6 times! Darren has also served as President, Vice President, Bar Manager and was on the committee over a long period of time. Darren's family continues to support the club as a Club Sponsor and Darren still a regular at the club on a Thursday night, joining in training and playing cards! Alan started at the club as a Junior in the late 90's, playing in very successful junior and senior teams through the successful period of the 2000's at the club, winning a Senior Premiership as a Junior player. On field, Alan has captained the B Turf for many years and been a consistent performer in the B Turf with bat and ball. Off field, Alan has been Junior Coordinator, playing a big role in the success of the junior program today, coached 4 Junior Premierships and has been the Club Secretary, roles he continues to serve in. #GoGU

07.01.2022 *****SPECIAL AWARDS - VIRTUAL PRESENTATION***** Each season, Grand United Cricket Club present some very special awards which take up a very special place in many of our members hearts and those lucky enough to win these prized awards. Jesse Edwards Medal - This medal is presented to best player in each grade in the first match after Christmas as we remember a young man held so dearly in many of our hearts at Grand United. This year's very deserving winners are:... A Turf: Wayne Donaldson B Turf: Kane Holden One Day - Gold: Michael Roach One Day - Blue: Anthony Brizzi Anthony 'Obi' O'Brien Award - This awarded to our cards champion and named in memory of our great friend 'Obi' who started the cards tradition at Grand United on Thursday Nights many years ago. 2019/20 Champion: Anthony Brizzi

06.01.2022 Lest We Forget!

05.01.2022 *****COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM***** In August Grand United Cricket Club launched the club's first Community Business Partnership Program aiming to engage with small and local businesses as community sport and business navigate through the impacts of COVID-19. So far we have had over 20 businesses sign up to our program - but we are looking to find more!... The Community Business program is designed as a win-win partnership; giving businesses with access to our large membership base to help boost their network whilst also providing much needed support to community sport during the COVID-19 pandemic by making a tax deductible contribution to our club. If you are a business wishing to support the Mighty Gorillas or know of a business who may be in a position to please contact our Community Partnership Program Coordinators Daniel Inzillo 0416 681 423, Alan Hale 0402 307 492, email [email protected] or simply inbox our page. All support is greatly appreciated and all contributions will be invested directly back into the running costs of community sport. #GoGU

05.01.2022 Vale Joan Trevers Grand United Cricket Club are deeply saddened to receive news of the passing of Joan Trevers over the weekend. Joan was a regular supporter of the Gorillas over many years and known to many at our club. The club expresses their deepest condolences to Cameron, Tara, Vikki, Ian and Joan’s entire family during this difficult time.

04.01.2022 Fantastic to see Grand United Cricket Club girls in action today at JR Parsons Reserve in an exciting contest to open the season! #GoGU

04.01.2022 *****SHAYNEO RETURNS***** It is with great pleasure Grand United Cricket Club announce the return of A Turf premiership hero Shayne Comensoli to the Mighty Gorillas. Shayne stays with the Gorillas after 23 years at the club and being an integral part of 4 A Turf Premierships; 2 of which he was awarded the Ken Pearce Medal for man of the match. We can't wait to see the attacking left handed batsman out in the middle of Parsons Reserve again this season. #GoGU

02.01.2022 *****WEEKEND SENIOR TEAMS***** Turf Cricket returns this weekend at Grand United Cricket Club! As a club, we can't wait to be out there against our old Sunshine rivals Sunshine Heights Cricket Club! A Turf: Grand United vs Sunshine Heights @ Ainsworth Reserve B Turf: Grand United vs Sunshine Heights @ JR Parsons Reserve One Day (Gold): Grand United vs United Wyndham Sports Club @ JR Parsons Reserve... One Day (Blue): Bye We wish all our new and old faces all the best this weekend as we look for a winning start of the season. #GoGU

01.01.2022 A reminder to those who have confirmed their attendance that Grand United CC - Senior & U/17 Presentation Night is being held tomorrow night, starting at 7pm at Deer Park Club. We look forward to seeing you all there to celebrate a fantastic season at Grand United Cricket Club! #GoGU

01.01.2022 R U OK? Today is National R U OK Day! R U OK Day serves as a great reminder to reach out to your friends and family to check in and ask R U OK?... This conversation could change a life; today, tomorrow or down the track. It’s OK not be OK

01.01.2022 *****GORILLAS POWERBALL***** Join the Gorillas weekly Powerball for just $5! This is your chance to support your club and win weekly cash prizes or vouchers each Thursday Night when the Silver Powerball drops! To secure your number please comment below or contact Alan Hale. Draws begin once all numbers are sold! ... #GoGU See more