Mowbray Cricket Club in Launceston, Tasmania | Community organisation

Mowbray Cricket Club

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: 63313430

Address: Invermay Park, Forster St, Invermay 7248 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 FEMALE CRICKET OPPORTUNITY Mowbray are seeking any female players interested in trying cricket, in a social environment with all the equipment supplied to contact the club. Boys - please encourages your wives, girlfriends, sisters, mum or daughters! ... no experience needed Sunday 21st February, 10am & 12pm 2x16 over matches, 9 players per side @ Riverside synthetic grounds - Windsor Park Please comment below or DM the page to express your interest!

20.01.2022 Next up for our player profiles is our reigning Young Eagle Award winner Jonty Nicolson Jonty is talented young cricketer and an outstanding young man and we look forward to watching him for years to come. Strangely though we’re still looking for a nickname to stick , suggestions welcome Name: Jonty Nicolson... Age: 15 Nickname: Don't have one Occupation: Student Dream Job: Athlete Cricket speciality: Valuables Years played at MCC: 6 Best cricket memory as a player: Agrade Debut Best cricket memory as a spectator: Sam Canny running himself out against Launceston Cricket or sporting idol: Michael Jordan Favourite captain you’ve played under: Luke Scott Toughest opponent you’ve played against: Aidan O'connor Biggest pest at the club: Sam Canny AFL team you support: Pies Favourite Pastimes: Sleeping The wisest thing I’ve ever been told is: Don't go in the toilets if Jimmy Storay is in there If my friends described me in 3 words, they would say: Pessimistic, Lazy, Sarcastic Favourite wrestler (WWF , WWE etc): That John Cena bloke. Biggest influence on your life: Mum

15.01.2022 Next up for our player profiles is another young promising player in Phoebe Atkins. Phoebe has been a regular in our ladies team and has even represented the state in under age cricket. We look forward to seeing her progression for season 2021/22 Name: Phoebe Atkins ... Age: 16 Nickname: phebs Occupation: student Dream job: hair and beauty tech Cricket speciality: all rounder Years played at MCC: 3 Best cricket memory as a player: making the state team Best cricket memory as a spectator: meeting Alyssa Healy Cricket or sporting idol: pat cummins Favourite captain you’ve played under: hacky Toughest opponent you’ve played against: Sara Gail Biggest pest at the club: Paige Gibson AFL team you support: Richmond Favourite pastimes: sport & driving The wisest thing I’ve ever been told is: you don’t need to slog every ball If my friends described me in 3 words, they would say: outgoing, hyper and bubbly Biggest influence on your life: my mum & dad Thanks to our club sponsors Tracey Dakin Ruddicks Chartered Accountants Masuri Pro-Scaff AWM Launceston

14.01.2022 We’re back with another player profile and it’s Paige Gibson. Paige had an injury interrupted 2020/21 season but we look forward to having her back for 2021/22 Good luck Paige Name: Paige Gibson ... Age:16 Nickname: sos or gibbo Occupation: student Dream job: Hairdresser or cricket coach Cricket speciality: All rounder Years played at MCC: 5 Best cricket memory as a player: When we put the cover in the pouring rain and we slip and slided on the covers. Best cricket memory as a spectator: Just being in the crowd. Cricket or sporting idol: Brooke Hepburn Favourite captain you’ve played under: Georgia Brain Toughest opponent you’ve played against: Kate Sheriff Biggest pest at the club: Myself AFL team you support: Collingwood Favourite pastimes: Academy cricket Favourite Movie: Rock Of Ages The wisest thing I’ve ever been told is: There is no such word as can't. If my friends described me in 3 words, they would say: loud, energetic, chilled Biggest influence on your life: My Dad ( Simon Gibson ) Thanks to club sponsors Ruddicks Chartered Accountants Pro-Scaff Masuri AWM Launceston

12.01.2022 Next up for the player profiles is our opening bat Jason Snare. Snarey has been great addition to our club and nobody works harder at their craft than him. Good luck for Season 2021/22 Name: Jason D Snare... Age: 25 Nickname: Snarey Occupation: Chemical Applicator / Herbicide Sprayer Dream job: crane driver Cricket speciality: Top Order Bat Years played at MCC: 2 Best cricket memory as a player: Travelling to play & my first 50 Best cricket memory as a spectator: Shane Warne bowling to Adam Gilchrist WK Cricket or sporting idol: Ricky Ponting ‘you can do it’ Favourite captain you’ve played under: Luke Scott Toughest opponent you’ve played against: Dane Anderson Biggest pest at the club: The Blake Cassidy AFL team you support: Hawthorn Hawks Favourite pastimes: Cricket The wisest thing I’ve ever been told is: Never let anyone know you are hurt If my friends described me in 3 words, they would say: down to earth Favourite wrestler (WWF , WWE etc): Goldberg Biggest influence on your life: Shane Crawford. I was at Waverley Park 6yo on a holiday with my family , in a rush (late for training or other duties) Shane pulled up in his car at the Waverley Park ground entrance after noticing us standing by. He got out of his car and had a quick chat with us for 2-3 minutes. To me, this had a big influence on my life Syngenta Ruddicks Chartered Accountants Masuri Pro-Scaff AWM Launceston

10.01.2022 Tickets are now available for Mowbray’s Reverse Draw! Please comment below your preferred ticket number! This is our major fundraiser for the season we hope to see lots of past and current players and their families there!

07.01.2022 Oliver Gunn is our Young Eagle of the week after fine performance last round. Oliver is another youngster in our Under 12/Rookies team and had an outstanding all round game taking 3/6 with the ball, making 12 runs along with a run out & catch. Well done Olly Voucher coming your way thanks to junior sponsor AWM Launceston

06.01.2022 The MCC Masters Blasters crew had their final session this morning with a Maroon v Gold Derby @ Invermay Park. This was followed by a medal presentation & BBQ. Our MB boys & girls were enthusiastic & eager to learn cricket and they look to be young stars of the future. Masters Blasters is the perfect stepping stone for any kids aged 6-9 and plenty of fun. Until next season young eagles .. you rock #playcricket

06.01.2022 We have the 1st of our MCC legend profiles and it’s the much loved Tim Trucka Smith. Although he hasn’t played for many years we still love seeing him around the club. Trucka is much revered not only at the MCC but throughout the NTCA and put simply you just won’t find a better man. Name: Tim Smith... Age: 60 Nickname: Trucka Dream Job: not having to work Cricket specialty: Swing bowler Years played at Mowbray: 24 ish... Best memory as a player; Playing in a premiership side. Best memory as a spectator: Watching A grade win to make it 4 premierships in one year. Favourite captain: All captains were good for different reasons toughest opponent: Too many to name Biggest pest: the old fellas 3rd grade side toward the end of my career had a fair few pests hahaha AFL team: Saints Favourite pastimes: Table tennis, painting, drinking and enjoying time with friends. My friends opinions of me: decent, silly and sometimes a little weird. Favourite wrestler: Hulk Hogan Biggest influence in life: Too many to name. Ruddicks Chartered Accountants Pro-Scaff

05.01.2022 Coaching Announcement The MCC would like to announce Clinton Reid as our head coach for season 2021/22. Clinton will help guide our young playing group as we strive for continued success. We’d like to acknowledge and thank Jimmy Storay for his hard work as coach for the last couple of seasons. Jimmy will be stepping down but he’ll play an important role as a player with his leadership & all round abilities. We wish both men all the best for the upcoming season

02.01.2022 Young Eagle of the week is Alex Cassidy. Young Alex is a promising left arm quick who gives them a whack in our U16 team under the tutelage of coach Greg Dwyer. In his most recent game against Westbury Alex scored 20 off 23 balls , had the figures of 2/11 and took a couple of catches in a great all round effort. Good luck for the rest of the season Alex