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\u00a0Dandenong District Cricket Club – DDCA\u2019s comings and goings<\/span><\/h1>\n

\"Matthew<\/p>\n

Source:<\/span>Dandenong<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s set to be a season like no other in the Dandenong District Cricket Association\u2019s highly-regarded Turf 1 competition, and finally the on-field action begins on the weekend in a welcome relief to the cricket-loving community. DDCA reporter\u00a0NICK CREELY<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>takes a look at how the Turf 1 clubs are shaping up ahead of the 2020\/21 season\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

BERWICK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Bears<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Andrew Moore<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0Brad James<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain:<\/strong>\u00a0Matthew Chasemore<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Season:<\/strong>\u00a0Premiers<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Runs:<\/strong>\u00a0Matthew Chasemore (635 runs at 57.73); Lachlan Brown (281 runs at 23.42)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0James Wilcock (35 wickets at 11.26); Ruwantha Kellepotha (27 wickets at 17)<\/span><\/p>\n

In:<\/strong>\u00a0Nathan Pilon (returning)<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Isaiah Jassal (Casey-South Melbourne)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base:<\/strong>\u00a0Arch Brown Reserve, Berwick<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a07<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a02019\/20<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs Narre South, 21 November, Arch Brown Reserve<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It was a golden season for Matthew Chasemore\u2019s side in 2019\/20, and despite the season coming to an unfortunate end and preventing the club playing off in the grand final against Buckley Ridges, there\u2019s no doubt that the Bears were the benchmark side all year and thoroughly deserved its Turf 1 flag after being awarded the crown by the DDCA. Champion cricketer Matt Chasemore was at his very best last season and will be looking to carry on with the momentum for the club, who will be well and truly hunting back-to-back Turf 1 flags for the first time. The combination of quick James Wilcock and spinner Ruwantha Kellepotha was incredibly dangerous, combining for 62 wickets last season, with the pair set to play another vital role for the Bears, while the batting group worked well around Chasemore all season. The highly destructive Nathan Pilon returns for a full season and in the one-day format will cause plenty of headaches with the Bears\u2019 batting side featuring a great mix of experience and developing talent. With just the loss of one player, and to the Premier Cricket ranks, spots will be tight once again, which is sure to lift the standards of the club as a collective.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Can Matthew Chasemore\u2019s Berwick go back-to-back?<\/span>
\n198809 Picture: ROB CAREW<\/span><\/p>\n

BUCKLEY RIDGES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Bucks<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Sonny De Silva<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0Chanaka Welegedera<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain<\/strong>:\u00a0Jayson Hobbs<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Season<\/strong>:\u00a0Runners-up<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Runs:<\/strong>\u00a0David White (715 runs at 47.67); Jerome Jones (526 runs at 58.44)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0Jerome Jones (30 wickets at 18.67); Greg Todd (25 wickets at 20.28)<\/span><\/p>\n

In:<\/strong>\u00a0Michael Davies (HSD), Hussain Ali (Kooweerup), Ian Cockbain (East Torrens), Chanaka Welegedera (Strathmore), Roshan Anurudda (Sunshine United), Zafar Sheikh (North Dandenong), Benny Howell (Gloucestershire)<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Greg Todd (retired), Jerome Jones (overseas), Adrian Neill (overseas), David White (overseas)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base:<\/strong>\u00a0Park Oval, Dandenong<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a03<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a02018\/19<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs North Dandenong, 21 November, Park Oval<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2019\/20 season came to a disappointing end for the Bucks, who were unable to defend its Turf 1 title after the grand final was cancelled and the premiership awarded to Berwick. The Bucks didn\u2019t have it all their own way last season, finishing fourth at the end of the home-and-away season, but lifted itself up for the finals series with wins in the semi and preliminary finals. With overseas pair Jerome Jones and David White unable to return after taking the association by storm, particularly White over the last two seasons, the Bucks have lost a massive amount of firepower, but like all powerhouses do, they have recruited sharply and welcomed in many great cricketers, including former Wookey Medal winner Michael Davies from HSD, County stars Ian Cockbain and Benny Howell, ex-international quick Chanaka Welegedera and a host of others set to push for a Turf 1 spot. It\u2019s a list of ins set to send shivers down the spine of opposition clubs. With newly appointed skipper Jayson Hobbs to lead the group and Welegedera to coach, and the season to be played in a one-day format, this well-drilled group is well poised to push hard for another Turf 1 title and continue on what has been a brilliant few years for the little powerhouse out of Park Oval.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Buckley Ridges will be hoping for a second Turf 1 premiership in three years.<\/span><\/p>\n

HALLAM KALORA PARK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname<\/strong>:\u00a0Hawks<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Craig Hillard<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0Richard Hammond<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain:<\/strong>\u00a0TBD<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Season:<\/strong>\u00a0Sixth<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Runs:<\/strong>\u00a0Leigh Booth (234 runs at 21.27); Ben Hillard (213 runs at 21.3)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0Chris Pereira (21 wickets at 16.24); Sachith Jayasinghe (16 wickets at 29.88)<\/span><\/p>\n

In:<\/strong>\u00a0Jordan Hammond (Casey-South Melbourne), Lee Brown (Lower Plenty), Matthew Cox (Tooradin)<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Chris Pereira (Endeavour Hills), Dulaj Ranathunga (overseas)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base:<\/strong>\u00a0Hallam Recreation Reserve, Hallam<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a02<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a02001\/02<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs St Mary\u2019s, 21 November, Hallam Recreation Reserve<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Hawks were once again around the mark last season but fell short in a few crucial matches to miss out on a Turf 1 finals appearance. Welcoming back star all-rounder Jordan Hammond after an incredibly impressive stint at Premier Cricket level with Casey-South Melbourne, the Hawks will be confident that they can make a splash this season and return to the finals, and from there, do some serious damage with plenty of quality in its ranks. The loss of seamer Chris Pereira to Endeavour Hills does hurt after he snared 21 wickets last season, but Hammond\u2019s inclusion with both bat and ball, as well as Lee Brown \u2013 a man who is no stranger to the competition \u2013 will give the Hawks plenty of depth and quality with the ball. Excitement machine Matthew Cox joins the Hawks and will significantly bolster the batting department, with his ability to score big hundreds, and at a fast rate making him a huge inclusion for the club, particularly in a purely one-day season which will rely on those types of players. While missing out on finals last year, the Hawks are a proud club, and one that will be confident it can break back into the four and do some serious damage in finals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hallam will be hoping to bounce back into the Turf 1 finals.<\/span>
\n190592 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS<\/span><\/p>\n

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HEINZ SOUTHERN DISTRICTS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Cobras<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Matt Downe<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0N\/A<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain:<\/strong>\u00a0TBD<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Season:<\/strong>\u00a0Fifth<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Runs:<\/strong>\u00a0Kaushalya Weeraratne (558 runs at 46.5); Trevor Davies (327 runs at 23.36)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0Udara Hettige (21 wickets at 16.43); Chandima Abeykoon (15 wickets at 25.47)<\/span><\/p>\n

In<\/strong>:\u00a0N\/A<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Kaushayla Weeraratne (Narre South), Michael Davies (Buckley Ridges), Cameron Dinger (Narre Warren), Josh Dinger (Narre Warren)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base:<\/strong>\u00a0Reedy Reserve, Hampton Park<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a00<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a0N\/A<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs Springvale South, 21 November, Alex Nelson Reserve<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Cobras were once again ultra-competitive in Turf 1 last season, narrowly missing out on yet another finals appearance with seven wins. But the 2020\/21 side is set to look drastically different with champion pair Kaushayla Weeraratne and Michael Davies departing for fellow Turf 1 rivals. It\u2019s arguably the biggest losses of any club this off-season, with the pair producing stunning cricket for a long period of time at Reedy Reserve, and \u2018Slick\u2019 Davies only winning a Wookey Medal a few years ago. The club has also lost quality leg spinner Cam Dinger to Narre Warren. But instead of going hard on the recruitment front, the Cobras are set to back in their juniors coming through the grades, so spots are well and truly open for young players looking for a taste at the association\u2019s top level. Expect some short-term pain, with long-term gain with the club looking to build back up again through strong development and home-grown talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Despite some significant losses, HSD will back itself in to be competitive in Turf 1 cricket.<\/span><\/p>\n

NARRE SOUTH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Lions<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Nathan Tracy<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0Matt Brooks<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain:<\/strong>\u00a0Matt Brooks<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Season:<\/strong>\u00a0Fourth<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Runs:<\/strong>\u00a0Morteza Ali (457 runs at 32.64); Scott Phillips (339 runs at 30.82)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0Morteza Ali (28 wickets at 14.29); Scott Phillips (20 wickets at 21.8)<\/span><\/p>\n

In:<\/strong>\u00a0Kaushayla Weeraratne (HSD), Josh Dowling (Casey-South Melbourne)<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Rumesh Rangana (Fountain Gate), Jakeb McVicar (Devon Meadows), Jonty Jenner (overseas), Joe Thomas (overseas)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base<\/strong>:\u00a0Strathaird Reserve, Narre Warren South<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a05<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a01979\/80<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs Berwick, 21 November, Arch Brown Reserve<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The club\u2019s entry into Turf 1 last season was outstanding, and if not for a little bit of luck the Lions could have been just one game away from a grand final, exceeding expectations in every single way. But off the back of an impressive season, there will be added expectation that the Lions will back it up and push hard for what would be a memorable flag in the DDCA\u2019s top tier. Crucially, legendary all-rounder Scott Phillips will go around again after initially retiring, and that in itself is a major boost for the club looking to make that flag tilt. But the Lions have identified some key areas to recruit in, and the addition of champion DDCA all-rounder Kaushalya Weeraratne and impressive quick Josh Dowling from Casey-South Melbourne is a major coup as the Lions look to catch up to the heavyweights, but also consolidate its position as a top-four side. Dowling, in particular, will provide plenty of strike power with the ball, while Weeraratne\u2019s ability in the DDCA is well established. With strong retention, including reigning Wookey medal winner Morteza Ali, the Lions are looming as one of the sides to keep an eye on in 2020\/21.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Narre South has been bolstered by the inclusion of quality seamer Josh Dowling. 202308 Picture: GARY SISSONS<\/span><\/p>\n

NORTH DANDENONG<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Maroons<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Jason Shaw<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0Leroy de Alwis<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain:<\/strong>\u00a0Clayton McCartney<\/span><\/p>\n

Last season:<\/strong>\u00a0Last in Turf 1<\/span><\/p>\n

Most wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0Nimesh Kariyawasam (16 wickets at 23.38); Matin Sultani (9 wickets at 32.67)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most runs:<\/strong>\u00a0Clayton McCartney (327 runs at 25.15); Syed Mehmood (279 runs at 18.60)<\/span><\/p>\n

In:<\/strong>\u00a0Javid Khan (Kingston Hawthorn), Buddhika Janith (Springvale), Mahesh Kumara<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Austin Heldt (Endeavour Hills), Zafar Sheikh (Buckley Ridges)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base:<\/strong>\u00a0Lois\u00a0Twohig\u00a0Reserve,\u00a0Dandenong\u00a0North<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a02<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a01997\/98<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs Buckley Ridges, 21 November, Park Oval<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

While 2019\/20 was an incredibly difficult season for the Maroons in Turf 1, Dingley\u2019s departure out of the association leaves the club in the top-tier. It\u2019s certainly seen as a blessing in disguise for the club as they look to re-invent themselves under a new skipper in Clay McCartney, and with plenty of enthusiasm also under new coach Leroy de Alwis, a man that knows and understands success at community cricket level. The Maroons don\u2019t just want to make up the numbers, in fact they want to bounce back in a big way and become one of the hardest clubs to play against in the competition. Crucially, the Maroons have kept the majority of its first XI players and added ex-junior Javid Khan, who is a quality cricketer with plenty of Premier Cricket experience and genuine match-winning ability, Buddhika Janith from Springvale and wicket-keeper batsman Mahesh Kumara. A few handy names do come out of the club which will hurt the batting department, including Austin Heldt, but the Maroons will back in its youth and are expecting a big lift from its senior core to rise up the ladder and stay in the top-tier of the DDCA in the long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n

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North Dandenong is excited at staying in the DDCA\u2019s top-tier.<\/span><\/p>\n

SPRINGVALE SOUTH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Bloods<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Jason Quirk<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0Darren Arter<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain:<\/strong>\u00a0Nathan King<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Season:<\/strong>\u00a0Third<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Runs:<\/strong>\u00a0Ateeq Javid (616 runs at 47.38); Nathan King (471 runs at 29.44)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0Jarryd Straker (31 wickets at 14.23); Nathan King (21 wickets at 18)<\/span><\/p>\n

In:<\/strong>\u00a0Akshat Buch (Dandenong), Paul Hill (Coomoora), Matt Wetering (returning)<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Akshay Ballal (overseas), Craig Slocombe (retired), Ateeq Javid (overseas)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base:<\/strong>\u00a0Alex Nelson Reserve, Springvale South<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a08<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a02010\/11<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs Heinz Southern Districts, 21 November, Park Oval<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Bloods are the prototype club for consistency, and once again the club enjoyed a strong 2019\/20 season before going down in a brilliant preliminary final against bitter rivals Buckley Ridges. But the Bloods will once again be chasing its ninth Turf 1 flag after winning its last a decade ago, and it\u2019s expected that the side will have a bit of a different look to it.\u00a0 The legendary Steven Spoljaric \u2013 a man that sends genuine shivers down the spine of opposition sides \u2013 was originally set to return, but has parted ways with the club just prior to the season, but with the recruitment of Dandenong left-arm spinner Akshat Buch, a quality tweaker and a handy lower order bat, keeper-batsman Paul Hill and seamer Matt Wetering returning, the Bloods have an abundance of depth and quality to add to the likes of skipper Nathan King and spinner Jarryd Straker who have been at the top of their game in the last few seasons. The club has lost DDCA legend Craig Slocombe to retirement, and overseas pair Ateeq Javid and Akshay Ballal won\u2019t return, but it shouldn\u2019t unsettle the side too much so expect the club to once again be right up in the thick of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Nathan<\/p>\n

Nathan King on the drive for the Bloods<\/span><\/p>\n

ST MARY\u2019S<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Saints<\/span><\/p>\n

President:<\/strong>\u00a0Troy Cashman<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach:<\/strong>\u00a0Archy Rajapakse<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain:<\/strong>\u00a0Archy Rajapakse<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Season:<\/strong>\u00a0Seventh<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Runs<\/strong>:\u00a0Rob Peat (354 runs at 31.18); Lewis Palmer (278 runs at 21.38)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Wickets:<\/strong>\u00a0Rajika Fernando (17 wickets at 20.53); Corey Ely (13 wickets at 28.54)<\/span><\/p>\n

In:<\/strong>\u00a0Archy Rajapakse (Beaconsfield), Deeshan Vimukthi Umagiliyage (Leongatha Town), Senadhi Miyanwala (Cavaliers), Kusal Hewage (Lang Lang), Jamie Fox (East Oakleigh CC), Dinuka Perera (returning)<\/span><\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Rob Peat (overseas), Lewis Palmer (overseas), Rhys Serpanchy (work commitments)<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Base:<\/strong>\u00a0Carroll Reserve, Dandenong<\/span><\/p>\n

Turf 1 premierships:<\/strong>\u00a07<\/span><\/p>\n

Most recent premiership:<\/strong>\u00a02002\/03<\/span><\/p>\n

First match:<\/strong>\u00a0vs Hallam Kalora Park, 21 November, Hallam Rec Reserve<\/span><\/p>\n

More:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For large parts of the 2019\/20 season, the Saints played some strong cricket, but would still be disappointed to have finished seventh on the Turf 1 table despite its competitiveness, which included a few scalps, including Springvale South. It\u2019s been a huge off-season for the club, who set about recruiting after the loss of Rob Peat in particular, who once again had a solid season for the club. Archy Rajapakse returns to the club to captain-coach, and he\u2019s a quality addition who adds plenty of on-field leadership, while a host of other additions are going to significantly bolster the side and add depth throughout the club, which is key to buiding pressure on the first XI and lifting the collective standards of a club. While the association Turf 1 heavyweights from the last few seasons appear to have once again become stronger, it now raises the challenge for clubs like St Mary\u2019s to find another gear and perhaps push into the finals in a season that is going to be like no other.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Archy Rajapakse is back to captain-coach St Mary\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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