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24.01.2022 The Northern Socials Cricket Club would like to send our condolences and love to Shaun, Danny and the Newitt family on the passing of their mother, Joan earlier today. The family have been involved with our club for many years and it was always lovely to see Joan at the club. All our love to Joan’s family and friends.

22.01.2022 Joel made 66 before going on to take 6 for 12 from his 8 overs against the Cobras on the weekend, leading our First XI to a 137 run win. Well played, Joel!

20.01.2022 Congratulations, Danny Newitt for taking the field for the 100th time as a Social! Danny first took the field for us on November 6th, 2011 and achieves the milestone 9 years and 8 days later! His career bests with us include a high score of 90 and best bowling figures of 4/7!... Danny cracked his first Premiership with the club last year with the Second XI, playing alongside his brother and club legend, Shaun. Danny has been a great contributor to our club with many years served on the board and is our current Treasurer. He has also taken a keen interest on ensuring the clubs history is recorded and maintained for many years to come, becoming our club Historian. This year Danny will also play an on field leadership role as the Second XI captain! Congratulations Danny and thank you for your massive contribution to our club.

19.01.2022 Last one for tonight is for Daniel Di Gioia! Daniel scored 115 in Round 10 against Fairfield. Daniel came to the crease at 4/48 before putting on a 126 run partnership with Alex Williamson (41). Daniel scored big and quick hitting 6 after 6! It was a performance that had us sitting on the edge of our seat at every ball wondering what was coming next.... Daniel has captained the team over the last two seasons, that saw the team come runner-up in 2018/19 and go undefeated in 2019/20. He’s also known for his exceptional glove-work and quick hands behind the wicket, quickly becoming known as one of the skilled wicket keepers in the comp. Great work DG! Daniel’s biggest highlight of 2020 is yet to come, with his wife Rachael currently 38-weeks pregnant with their first baby ! Best wishes to Daniel and Rachael for the exciting arrival to come!

18.01.2022 Happy birthday to our official Northern Socials Cricket Club Historian, serving treasurer and reigning 2nd XI flag winner Danny Newitt. We believe a bloke putting in that much for our club deserves the best ISO birthday possible! (Danny on the left celebrating the flag with his brother and club life member Shaun)

17.01.2022 Life Membership awarded to Joel Simmons! Joel is awarded Life Membership after more than 16 years of direct service to the club. However his indirect involvement in the club stretches before he was born, through his dad, Garvin being a great of the club. With the cricket club deeply ingrained in the family, it was only natural for Joel to get heavily involved himself. Joel first his the field as a junior way back in 2003. Through his junior days, Joel’s bowling was always a s...trength of his and the team and his batting was always handy. Not many that witnessed it will forget his 102 not out in the 13s in 06/07 against Cobras, even after having to retire on 35 first. Joel also went on to play in the under 14s, 16s and 18s State Championships with the Northern region alongside his Socials teammate, Haydn Love. Fresh out of under 16s junior competitions, Joel quickly became a regular member of our First XI team between 2011 and 2015. As a young fella, with no doubt, he held his own during this period which was a particularly strong time for the competition. Overall, Joel has played 171 games for the Socials. Has a high score of 127 not out and best bowling figures of 6/53. Joel has spent the last few years as a dedicated committee man, a strong supporter, whilst still playing the occasional game for the club when he’s not working. Congratulations on this special achievement, Joel. A member for life!

15.01.2022 2019/20 Steve Buckingham First XI Bowling Averages, won by Joel Kolep! Steve Buckingham is regarded as one of the best bowlers ever to come out of our competition and holds our club record of winning Champion Player 8 times! Steve is a Life Member, Hall of Fame Member and was named in our greatest team ever! In his first year at the club, Joel not only wins our bowling averages, but also won it for the competition! Joel took 39 wickets at an average of 10.54 which included be...st figures of 5/16 (20.1) in Round 9 against Old Ivanhoe. Congratulations on a fantastic season with the ball, Joel!

14.01.2022 Round 1 Results! We took the field yesterday for the first time this season! The First XI match saw the 2019/20 Jack Quick and Jika Shield Premiers go head to head. The match went down to the final over with Rivergum surpassing our score with 5 balls remaining. Hamza Queshi topped scored for us in his first game at the club with 38 runs, whilst coach Rob LaRose was the pick of the bowlers with his 3/25.... The Second XI promoted from D Grade to C Grade this year didn't miss a beat, recording a 5 wicket win over Fairfield. Dinindu (Crash) Jayatillaka started the season with a bang, making 97 with the bat. Glenn Egan had the best bowling figures of 2/20 with Shaun Newitt not far behind with 2/23. NEXT WEEK First XI Vs Holy Trinity (AWAY, Hayes Park) Second XI Vs Olympic Colts (HOME, W Ruthven VC Reserve) Third XI Vs Heidelberg West (Sullivan Park) GO SOCIALS!

13.01.2022 Tonight we announce our 2019/20 First XI Fielding Award winner, Alex Williamson! Alex is known for his ability with the bat but is a very handy addition in the field. There are only a few that are able to get direct-hit run-outs like he can! We've seen many batters take their chance on Alex's arm and sent them walking back to the change rooms. Alex's time at Socials goes a long way back, following in his dads footsteps and playing his first game with the club in 2005. ... He's played 180 games at Socials and accumulated almost 3,000 runs across his junior and senior days. His biggest score came in last years Preliminary Final where he picked up 134 not out against Cameron. We send our best wishes to Alex as he chooses to take his talents elsewhere and on to another path for the next season but hope to see him back with us one day soon. Well done, Alex!

12.01.2022 TRAINING STARTS THIS WEEK! Meet us down at our cricket nets on Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30pm and on Sunday at 10:00am. Wear a mask, make sure you sign in and practice social distancing. ... Make sure you bring your own cricket equipment and wear a white shirt where possible. Further direction to be shared at training. See you there!

12.01.2022 Training commences next week!! COMING OUT OF LOCKDOWN ALMOST FEELS AS GOOD AS LIFTING A SHIELD! Stay tuned for more information to follow. ...

11.01.2022 As you’d have heard today from the premier..We’re just about back!!! The committee is aware everyone is excited to get back into training. (Far more than usual!) We’ve decided to share some info on what training will look like for our current and any prospective players.... The committee and coaches will be in contact in the coming days to confirm training dates. To prepare for training, we ask all players and members to familiarise themselves with the rules and expectations that will be in place as we adapt to cricket in a ‘COVID Normal’ environment. The NSCC is committed to providing a COVID safe environment for all and we ask our members for their full support with this. Below are some key points regarding training protocols. Full details can be found by following the link below. BEFORE THE SESSION Facility COVID-19 Hygiene and Social Distancing signs all up and visible. The ‘check-in’ / ‘check-out- posters are available at all times & used by all training attendees. Any training equipment that will be used have been cleaned before use (e.g. balls, cones, stumps, etc). If the facility is open, ensure it is well cleaned regularly and applicable density limits are strictly adhered to. Appropriate sanitiser & wipes are available in easy to find locations. Communicate training groups to players and have designated areas for each group to store their equipment DURING THE SESSION All attendee’s ‘check-in’ and use the hand sanitiser on arrival and re-apply every 30-40 minutes Train in small groups (Victorian Government Step 3 = Group size limited to the regular number of players for that team.). Groups do not mix with other groups at any stage before, during or post session. All attendees are to refrain from spitting, nasal clearing and shall not use sweat or saliva on the balls Training balls should be allocated to each group and stay with that group for the session Players should be dressed ready to train and no personal playing equipment is to be shared unless it has been wiped/cleaned between each use Face masks are to be worn at all times by those over 11. All players (any age) are exempt from this requirement whilst batting, bowling and fielding All attendees adhere to facility signage directions and maintain a 1.5m distance to others AFTER THE SESSION All attendees are to ‘sign out’ via the attendance register - for contact tracing assistance Designated officials wipe down/spray and store any equipment that has been used (including training balls) and any facility touch points Store any temporary signs and sanitiser https://www.cricketvictoria.com.au//Editable_Return-to-Tra

10.01.2022 The season kicks off this Saturday! A big one for us to start the season, with the First XI heading to Kelynack Reserve to take on the 2019/20 Jika Shield Premiers, Rivergum. The Second XI will play host to Fairfield at our home, W Ruthven VC Reserve.... The Third XI have another week to wait before they take the field. Good luck to everyone taking the field this weekend. Go Socials!

09.01.2022 Life Membership awarded to Tyson Austin! Tyson is awarded Life Membership after 14 years with the club, first arriving by chance in 2006! Tyson and his Dad, Troy went down to the trotting-track one day to watch their friend, Michael ‘Mad Mick’ Monteleone play in the Thirds. The team was short so Troy pulled on the whites, and from there the Austin father-son team were locked in.... During that first season in 2006 Tyson filled in as a sub-fielder occasionally, including in the 2006/07 Third XI Premiership. After some persistence and support from Thirds Captain, Arty Ellis, and inspired by his dad, Tyson joined the team as a first time player in 2007/08. Tyson won his first Premiership with the club in that year scoring 16no in the Grand Final, a 28 run win against Rivergum. Since then, Tyson has played a total of 174 games, a top score of 89 in the 3rd XI Prelim Final in 2017/18 in a season where he captained the team and picked up 545 runs in the season; and has best bowling figures of 3/28. More recently Tyson has held the opening batting position in our First XI and has been our Vice President over the last three seasons, whilst he has been on the committee since 2014. Tyson is always working to better the club and support where he can, including being the driver behind our Wurundjeri Acknowledgement plaque and ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony where Wurundjeri Elder, Aunty Di Kerr and Darebin Mayor, Susan Rennie unveiled our plaque in December 2018. Thank you, Tyson for all of your work and leadership at the club in your time. Now a Member for Life!

09.01.2022 2019/20 NORM PLANT CLUB CHAMPION: JOEL KOLEP! Norm Plant was the winning of our first ever ‘club champion’ in 54/55 and went on to win it two more times. Norm is a Life Member, Hall of Fame Member and a member of our Greatest Team Ever! Joel won the batting and bowling averages for both our club and the competition in his first season at our club. So it should come as no surprise that he wins the Norm Plant Club Champion and also the Steve Tollit Medal for best player in Quic...k Shield. Joel is the first player to win both batting and bowling averages in Quick Shield in the same season! He scored 588 runs at an average of 45.23 and took 39 wickets at an average of 10.54 across the season. Congratulations on such a commanding season, Joel!

09.01.2022 Vale - Ray Dean Sadly our cricket club has lost one of our most well respected, loyal and long time supporters. Ray Dean passed away last Saturday at the age of 82 after a long illness. Our love and thoughts go out to Ray's family - his beautiful wife Elsie (another long time NSCC supporter), his four children - Leonie, Kerry, Colin & Rohan - and their partners, his 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ray is best known at NSCC as the patriarch of a cricketing dynasty...Continue reading

08.01.2022 For those that don’t know, our Skipper Daniel and his wife Rachel welcomed into the world a little Boy Jordan last week..no doubt a future Keeper batsman at socials . The committee and players are overjoyed with this great news guys, once again congratulations. Daniel Di Gioia

07.01.2022 2019/20 Harry Carlson Best Clubman: Craig McGaw! Craig has spent many years tirelessly putting his time and effort in to the club. He has been a pillar of the club in that time with no job too big or small for him. As many of you all know, Craig has been a member of our club for many years, having Captained the club, been President and is a Life Member with us.... His impact at our club has been massive. Whether he’s running the canteen, cleaning the rooms, giving the boys some advice and coaching or lighting up the place with his cheeky humour. Thank you Craig for all the work you’ve put in with the Northern Socials this season and every season. This award is just a small token of our appreciation of your work. Congratulations!

07.01.2022 Next up for our First XI individual season highlights is Joel Kolep with a triple! Joel was new to the club last season and it didn’t take him long to find his groove. In our one-day match in Round 5 against Fairfield, Joel opened the batting and piled on 161! Putting on an opening partnership with Arun (71) of 207! This lead to a team score of 319! In Round 9 Joel lead the way with the ball, taking 5/16 from 20.1 overs as we bowled Old Ivanhoe our for 96.... Then in Round 11 Joel was back at it with the bat, scoring 117 in a run chase of just 134 against Olympic Colts. Joel is a commanding cricketer that made a quick impact at the club and in the competition. Great performances, Joel! We’re looking forward to another season of these highlights!

06.01.2022 Hi Socials, Please get behind this great promotion from Toyota, win yourself some great prizes, all all proceeds from tickets sold go to our club if you use the link. Feel free to share this link with family and friends.... https://toyotagoodforcricket.raffletix.com.au/northernsocia

04.01.2022 A big round of cricket coming up tomorrow! The First XI travel to take on Holy Trinity, whilst the Second XI are at home against Olympic Colts. The Third XI take the field for the first time this season down at C.H. Sullivan Park to take on Heidelberg West. Good luck to everyone taking the field this weekend for the Socials!

04.01.2022 With this year unlike any we’ve seen before, Cricket clubs will also be facing challenges, changes in the way we operate canteen, bar, functions.. and not to mention sponsorships will be down, so if you want to help and can afford $5 you’ll be making a big difference in helping us get through this tough year, and who know you might even end up winning a brand new car.. Thanks again and Go Socials. https://toyotagoodforcricket.raffletix.com.au/northernsocia

04.01.2022 2019/20 John Daley First XI Batting Averages won by Joel Kolep! John Daley is one of our club great winning club champion, being a Life Member, Hall of Fame member and was selected in our Greatest Team ever! Joel wins the award by notching up 588 runs (typo in the graphic) at an average of 45.23! This also saw him win the batting averages for the competition!... This included 161 in Round 5 against Camrea and 117 in Round 11 against Olympic Colts! Congratulations on a massive season with the bat, Joel!

02.01.2022 NORTHERN SOCIALS ARE PREMIERS AND CHAMPIONS 2019/20!! On Tuesday evening, 8th of September the NMCA Appeals Panel heard our appeal against the decision to not award any Shield Grade Premierships for the 2019/20 season after the Grand Finals were unable to proceed due to COVID-19. Tonight we we’re informed that our appeal was upheld and we would be formally recognised as the Premiers of Jack Quick Shield in 2019/20! This was due to being the first and therefore top ranked tea...m to qualify for the Grand Final. This is a fantastic and deserved reward for our First XI in completing an undefeated season! Congratulations to all our boys who played across the season. See the attached graphic for our Premiership XII. Also thank you to the Northern Socials Committee for all your work in undertaking this appeal and getting this over the line! PREMIERS AND CHAMPIONS!

01.01.2022 Season 2020/21 is coming up quick! Just under 6 weeks away! After First XI and Second XI Premierships last season we’re eager to get back in to it and challenge in the higher grades! The season starts on November 14th and we’re always on the look-out for our next local legend! All skills welcome from the experienced to the first-timer. ... This season we will have three senior mens teams. Send us a private message if you’d like to know more about our club. All messages are treated confidentially. Training is expected to commence on the week of October 26 based on Cricket Victoria recommendations. See you there