Congratulations to Mark Cranwell on 200 Snr Spotty games. A game that resulted in a Tied finish.
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Stephen Jamieson Scoreboard
Congratulations to Stephen Jamieson after the scoreboard being named in his honour
On Friday afternoon at our Presidents luncheon, Michele Langlands, Sports club Chairperson, announced the naming of our scoreboard the Stephen Jamieson scoreboard. This naming was the endorsement of both the cricket and football club for his enormous contribution.
For cricket Jamo has been the first X1 scorer for 35 years, a junior player, junior coach, Treasurer of the club. It is with his history we endorsed the naming.
Well done Jamo, a well deserved honour
LADIES DAY Fundraiser “Paint ‘N’ Sip”
Join us at Spotswood CC for our Annual Ladies Day Fundraiser.
Bring together family and friends to have an afternoon of fun and
arts with our step by step painting brought to you by Hawka Creative.
Included All Supplies,
Assorted Finger Food/Grazing Table & a glass of wine on arrival
$80 per person
$35.00 non refundable deposit required
Saturday, March 1st 12:30 Doors Open 1pm Start.
CUP EVE Monday NOV 4th
The once famous Spotswood Cup Eve function is back on in 2024/25.
With a live Band, 2 course meal and Phantom Race call its sure to be a great night.
Bring your partners, get a table, get dressed up and get ready to dance.
Cost $55 per head or $100 per couple (Coterie Members are Free)
Doors Open @ 6pm. RSVP via Socials, Teamapp or Ray Butterfield.
Jarrod Martignago re-signs for 2024/25
Spotswood Cricket Club are rapped to announce the resigning of Jarrod Martignago for the 2024-25 season. Jarrod had an outstanding season last year with 785 runs in North West comp and also another 166 runs in the T20 format, 951 runs in one season, outstanding.
Jarrod was also named as Opening bat in the VSDCA team of the year.
Not bad considering it is selected from 32 senior team in VSDCA.
1st XI Captain Jakson Knight 2024/25
Spotswood Cricket Club are thrilled to announce Jakson Knight has again been reappointed of Captain of our first X1 team for the 2024-25 season. Jako is a passionate leader who sets the standard on game day and at training.
Well done Jako
Dan Schuppan Club Coach 2024/25
Spotswood Cricket Club are delighted to announce the reappointment of Dan Schuppan for his 6th consecutive season as Coach.
His leadership, commitment and coaching of younger players in outstanding. Dan is still a fantastic opening bowler, representing the VSDCA in their combined team against Victoria Country team last season.
Great stuff Don
Jackson Wadden is back for 2024/25
Spotswood Cricket Club are absolutely rapped with the resigning of opening bowler Jackson Wadden back to the club. Jacko who had a season off is back ready to fire and hopefully set a pathway for him to go to the next level in cricket.
Jackson knocked back many big offers to come back to Spotty to set his cricket career up and work with our experienced players along the way. Will be great to have the Wadden family back at the club again
2023/24 LIFE MEMBER Mark Cranwell
Congratulations Mark Cranwell on Life Membership.
Playing Service : 1992-1996, 1997-1999 and 2009-2024
Matches : 188 matches
Batting : 2906 runs highest score 84 (2016/17 3XI) 75 (Vets 09/10) 74 (1XI 93/94) 71 (2XI 13/14)
Bowling : 2/20 (1XI 94/95)
Wicket keeping stats : 161 catches, 32 stumpings and involved in 27 run outs.
2nd XI Captain : 2014/15 and 2015/16
Premierships : 2010/11 3XI VTCA NORTH C1, 2013/14 2XI VTCA NORTH , 2016/17 VTCA SENIOR 2NDS
Non playing service to club:
Vice President/Committee service 13/14 15/16
Blasters Coach 17/18 19/20
Under 13 Coach 22/23
2023/24 McCarthy Medal Winner Jarrod Martignago
The club originally introduced the McCarthy Medal (originally for best afield when playing Yarraville Club First XI).
The McCarthy family have been involved in the club since the early 90’s when Clinton and Michael first played/coached at the club while brother Richard also played at Spotty.
Votes are cast by opposition captains (alternatively the umpires) each match A running total of each player’s voting is kept during the season
The results for the McCarthy Medal are as follows
First Jarrod Martignago 18 votes
Second Michael Szulikowski 13 votes
(equal) Taylor Tatterson 13 votes
Congratulations Jarrod Martignago for the win.