Oct 23, 2023
3 outstanding Victorians celebrated for their contribution to Cricket
Peter Siddle, Claudia Fatone and David Richards stories are varied but have left an significant mark on the International stage in the case of Siddle and Richards. The former as an outstanding medium-fast, workhorse or strike bowler for his State and Country, with 221 wickets in 67 Tests. His first wicket was Sachin Tendulkar in Mohali and he famously took an Ashes Hat Trick on his 26th birthday at the GABBA in 2010.
The later, David Richards served a 21 year period as the Chief Executive of Cricket Australia and then the ICC. He famously brokered peace talks with Kerry Packer to resolve the World Series Cricket Crisis and helped establish major sponsorships to greatly grow revenue for International Cricket fixtures and player payments.
As for Claudia Fatone, her determination to tackle issues and raise the standards and conditions of women’s cricket at Metropolitan and State level took her to the top of the Victorian Womens Cricket Association. She co-ordinated their entry to Womens Premier Cricket, for First and Second XIs. She was the first woman to be on the Board of Cricket Victoria.
Claudia was interviewed by Ian Crawford former Taverners Victoria committeeman and Prahran CC legend. Claudia’s great legacy can be seen in the professionalisation of womens cricket and the massive improvement in their cricket ability. Our top WBBL and World Champion women players can now focus full time on their cricket without having other employment pressures. Claudia still contributes to the development of Junior Girls cricket through coaching the Ringwood Under 12s A Grade team who compete for a Shield named after her. She is currently the CEO of Women’s Legal Services Victoria which provides free legal aid to women facing sexual assault and family violence.
Taverners Victoria – 2023 Inclusive Cricket Awards
It was a delight to present the winners of the Most Celebrated Player – Heath Snooks from the Croydon North CC All Abilities team and Most Valued Volunteer – Frank McGowan, a legend down at Ferntree Gully CC, for their achievements. Heath’s determination earned him selection in the Vikings NCIC, Championship winning team. Frank has personally championed All Abilities cricket in Ferntree Gully for decades, tirelessly devoting himself to all manner of roles to make cricket a possibility for these players.
Photo below – Heath Snooks (left) and Frank McGowan (right) pictured with Legend Peter Siddle.
VBCA honours awarded to Ned Brewer-Maiga and Chris Ive
Most Celebrated Player (Vision Impaired) – Ned Brewer-Maiga, who was an apology on the Night, had an outstanding National Cricket Inclusion Championships in February this year being named Best B3 Player for the championship and also being selected the NCIC Blind Low Vision Best XI. He is an outstanding individual who devotes time to each player to help them to become better at Blind Cricket.
The Most Valued Volunteer was awarded to Chris Ive. Chris has been a part of the VBCA for over 30 years. Chris is our Umpire and is always willing to be there at any time to lend a hand. Recently he received his Life Membership and has been a great person and club person around the Association.
(Chris Ive pictured below right with Taverners Chairman, Stuart Stockdale)
More photos from the evening:
Celebrating a Great Night with a Great Red.
Taverners Victoria’s 2021 Heathcote Shiraz
Limited quantities remain so ORDER NOW.
Profits go to supporting Inclusive cricket at local and National level to GIVE A SPORTING CHANCE.
Description: The grapes are sourced from the warmer north of the Heathcote region. The wine displays a vibrant array of fresh red and black berry fruits, supreme balance and primary fruit concentration. The palate is sweet and subtle, with a hint of oak spice for complexity. Drink now or be rewarded with careful cellaring for up to five years.
Price: at just $238 per Doz. delivered anywhere in Australia, this is well under retail price thanks to our major sponsor Heathcote Winery.
Oct 23, 2023
3 outstanding Victorians celebrated for their contribution to Cricket
Peter Siddle, Claudia Fatone and David Richards stories are varied but have left an significant mark on the International stage in the case of Siddle and Richards. The former as an outstanding medium-fast, workhorse or strike bowler for his State and Country, with 221 wickets in 67 Tests. His first wicket was Sachin Tendulkar in Mohali and he famously took an Ashes Hat Trick on his 26th birthday at the GABBA in 2010.
The later, David Richards served a 21 year period as the Chief Executive of Cricket Australia and then the ICC. He famously brokered peace talks with Kerry Packer to resolve the World Series Cricket Crisis and helped establish major sponsorships to greatly grow revenue for International Cricket fixtures and player payments.
As for Claudia Fatone, her determination to tackle issues and raise the standards and conditions of women’s cricket at Metropolitan and State level took her to the top of the Victorian Womens Cricket Association. She co-ordinated their entry to Womens Premier Cricket, for First and Second XIs. She was the first woman to be on the Board of Cricket Victoria.
Claudia was interviewed by Ian Crawford former Taverners Victoria committeeman and Prahran CC legend. Claudia’s great legacy can be seen in the professionalisation of womens cricket and the massive improvement in their cricket ability. Our top WBBL and World Champion women players can now focus full time on their cricket without having other employment pressures. Claudia still contributes to the development of Junior Girls cricket through coaching the Ringwood Under 12s A Grade team who compete for a Shield named after her. She is currently the CEO of Women’s Legal Services Victoria which provides free legal aid to women facing sexual assault and family violence.
Taverners Victoria – 2023 Inclusive Cricket Awards
It was a delight to present the winners of the Most Celebrated Player – Heath Snooks from the Croydon North CC All Abilities team and Most Valued Volunteer – Frank McGowan, a legend down at Ferntree Gully CC, for their achievements. Heath’s determination earned him selection in the Vikings NCIC, Championship winning team. Frank has personally championed All Abilities cricket in Ferntree Gully for decades, tirelessly devoting himself to all manner of roles to make cricket a possibility for these players.
Photo below – Heath Snooks (left) and Frank McGowan (right) pictured with Legend Peter Siddle.
VBCA honours awarded to Ned Brewer-Maiga and Chris Ive
Most Celebrated Player (Vision Impaired) – Ned Brewer-Maiga, who was an apology on the Night, had an outstanding National Cricket Inclusion Championships in February this year being named Best B3 Player for the championship and also being selected the NCIC Blind Low Vision Best XI. He is an outstanding individual who devotes time to each player to help them to become better at Blind Cricket.
The Most Valued Volunteer was awarded to Chris Ive. Chris has been a part of the VBCA for over 30 years. Chris is our Umpire and is always willing to be there at any time to lend a hand. Recently he received his Life Membership and has been a great person and club person around the Association.
(Chris Ive pictured below right with Taverners Chairman, Stuart Stockdale)
More photos from the evening:
Celebrating a Great Night with a Great Red.
Taverners Victoria’s 2021 Heathcote Shiraz
Limited quantities remain so ORDER NOW.
Profits go to supporting Inclusive cricket at local and National level to GIVE A SPORTING CHANCE.
Description: The grapes are sourced from the warmer north of the Heathcote region. The wine displays a vibrant array of fresh red and black berry fruits, supreme balance and primary fruit concentration. The palate is sweet and subtle, with a hint of oak spice for complexity. Drink now or be rewarded with careful cellaring for up to five years.
Price: at just $238 per Doz. delivered anywhere in Australia, this is well under retail price thanks to our major sponsor Heathcote Winery.