2025-26: CLUB REPORT

One measure of club success can be player numbers: six senior teams, four under-10, two under-12, one under-14, one under-16 and an under-18 girls’ side that had the privilege of playing the metropolitan grand final on Adelaide Oval. No senior premierships, but three losing semi-finalists: B, D and F-grades. The A-grades return to Section One saw them finish 7th; the Cs were fifth on percentage and the E-grade seventh. 91 players represented the six grades with some promising juniors included in the 22 senior debutants. Player unavailability caused much movement between grades. Whilst we received several forfeits/byes, we never forfeited a match. The mid-season upgrade of Springbank High School’s pitch has made it a quality playing ground. This season began with Mike Warland’s 205 surpassing Anthony Slade’s 1990-91 club individual highest score by four runs. Rhys Rickards became our 1000^th ASCA player. New features include playing shirts displaying the player’s name and a chosen number, also their club cap being embroidered with their club player number. 3½ days were lost to rain or heat, which turned the season into 13-games 8 of which were one-day games. The running of the bar created a workload demand; however, it was somewhat easier due to last season’s experience. Matt Tansell coordinated training.

Returning to Section One for the first time since the 7+7 format was introduced a decade ago, the A-grade found it a year of challenge and adjustment. Regularly having players unavailable did not help, evidenced by fielding seven A-grade debutants. This season’s experience should bear fruit next season.  Apart from sharing the batting trophy with Matt Taylor in 2022-23 captain Dan Voyzey has won the last six trophies, this season scoring 358 runs that included two fifties and the highest score of 86. Dan also took 12 catches.  Allrounder Mat Wolfenden increased his batting status with promotion to opening for one-day matches, scoring 168 runs. Max Amos-Treloar made 163 runs before a holiday mishap ruled him out after Christmas. Quality fielder Michael Smith scored 161 runs, while wicket-keeper/opener Don Caruso made 148 plus 8 catches. Looming allrounder Curtis Groves made 120 runs, with support came from Scott Paterson 106 reliable trier Alan Elbourn 105 as well as Xander Allison and Angus Tayleur. The best partnership was 61 by Caruso and Voyzey for the first wicket.

With 20 wickets including the best haul of 4/21 dependable opening bowler Mat Wolfenden won his second bowling trophy. Two honest performers had useful seasons: Curtis Groves 13 wickets with a best of 4/28 and Alan Elbourn 11 wickets. Spinner Jordan Ritter took nine wickets and pace bowler Kyle Mitchell 8 plus five catches.

After an ordinary 2024-25 and a poor start to 2025-26, the Bs second half of this season saw them placed third. A semi-final loss to the eventual premier dropped them to fourth.  An improved batting performance was led by top-order batter Mark Voyzey with 315 runs including two fifties to win his first B-grade batting trophy after 2C and 1D. Captain Wes Trebilcock played a steady hand with 279 while three-time winner Kev Brokensha made 246 runs that included three fifties. Reborn as a top-order bat, Bharat Roocke accumulated 164 including the season high of 78 with Daniel Florance scoring 118. Support came from Kane Landorf 99, Luke Debrowski 80 and Jordan Porter 76. Voyzey and Trebilcock shared the best partnership of 97 for the first wicket, while Brokensha and Ratcliff’s undefeated ninth 9^th wicket partnership of 60 from 8/68 won the match against Grand Masters.

Again, opening bowler Dean Ratcliff led the bowling taking 18 wickets that included the seasons’ best of 4/17. Matt Tansell with a wicket in all but one of his nine games, took 14 while reliable Bharat Roocke got 12. Wes Trebilcock and Kev Brokensha both claimed nine with assistance coming from Luke Debrowski, Nabin Pradhan, Jordan Porter and the promising Thomas Grantham. While Wes and Bharat both took 8 catches, Kev won the B-grade and also tied for the Association fielding trophy.

Despite finishing bottom last season our C-grade remained in Section 6 and won seven games to miss the finals by 0.03% (2 wickets). 35 players were used with only captain Ben Webb playing every game.  From half a season, predominantly as an opener, Jordan Porter won the batting trophy with 198 runs that included a high of 90* with Abhi Joshi’s 180 coming second. Caleb Rybalka totalled 150 runs with 6 catches. Chris Lange 147, Billy Rowswell 134 plus ten catches and wicket-keeper Daniel Monro made 113 forceful runs. Support came from Jacob Fishwick, Jess Keon, Surinder Singh and James Limberis. Rybalka and Jordan Porter shared the best partnership of 136 for the third wicket.

Talented spinner Ben Webb’s 23 wickets again won the C-grade bowling trophy as well as collecting the club bowling award. Ben had a best haul of 5/10 and also took seven catches. Jordan Porter backed up with the ball taking 14 wickets including a five-wicket bag, while Jacob Fishwick snared 9. Part-season players providing useful support were, Alex McGuinness who recorded the club’s best figures of 5/7, along with Kane Landorf and Anosh Vakeel who both had a 5-wicket innings.

Due to weather and sides forfeiting, our veteran D-grade side only played ten minor round games, winning half. They made the finals only to lose by four-wickets to the eventual premier.  Chris Spehr’s 474 runs at 67 contained the sides five half-centuries, with a high of 83. Chris also won ASCA’s Section 7 batting trophy. Chris now has seven D-grade batting trophies (next best is 2). 304 runs away was middle-order batsman Vijay Singh with 153 runs. Support came from Andrew Jones 96, captain Prashant Sharma 81 and wicketkeeper Ben Porter, who led the catching with nine. Luke Dubois with 8 catches won the fielding trophy. Spehr and Vijay shared the best partnership of 98 for the fourth wicket.

The bowling ended up in a 15-wicket tie with Spehr having the better average ahead of Deepak Sharma. Spehr’s best of 4/18 just beat Sharma’s 4/21. Close behind were spinner Jason Crisp with 13 wickets, Jagjit Ghotra taking 12 plus 7 catches and Prashant Sharma with 10.

As they did last season, the E-grade won only three games ending the season with world-wide notoriety when Coromandel scored 0/509 of 40 overs against them. The club’s previous highest conceded score was 4/473 by our C-grade in 2022-23 against Southern Warriors. Jesse Pannenburg who regularly made a score won the batting trophy with 322 runs that included the side’s highest score of 112 not out. Good contributions came from Rithic Pariyarth 180 runs, Dave Shane 168 and captain Jay Watkins 163. Allrounders Rhys Orders 139 runs and Kalani Wiraga 108 added stability. Liam Tucker and Sasha Mykolajenko added 98 and 96 respectively. In a guest appearance Jordan Ritter made an undefeated 100 sharing the best partnership of 92 with Sam Stone. As well as winning the club award Darcy Lane tied for ASCA’s Section 8 fielding trophy.

The versatile and experienced Dave Shane won the bowling trophy with 14 wickets including a best of 4/18. Jay Watkins took 11 and Darcy Lane 10. Support came from Rhys Orders and Rithic Pariyarth who both took 9 plus Kalani Wiraga and Jesse Pannenburg.

A triumvirate of Mitchell Warland, Chris and Jordy von der Borch, led our F-grade through a good season that ended in a semi-final loss to the eventual premier. The experience gained by young players, some playing with their fathers, gives great promise for our future. Opener Mike Warland improved on last season accumulating 487 runs that included the new club high of 205 to win the club and Section 9 batting trophies. Remarkably Mike’s aggregate was similar to the other F-grade winners: (493 Tunney, 490 Woodward).  Fellow opener Jordan von der Borch had a solid season scoring 232 runs. Chris von der Borch played some useful innings to accumulate 174 with good contributions coming from Hamish Laidlaw 147 wicket-keeper Stef Daskalos 124 and Mark Simons. Graham Lamacraft’s contributions on field were doubled through him supplying afternoon tea and drinks. It should be noted that Mark Simons now shares two large opening partnership records: D and F-grade. He was at the other end this season when Warland scored 205 in a first wicket partnership of 234 (new F-grade record and equal fifth best in club history). Mark was also involved in a D-grade opening partnership with Lyndsay Perry, (whom we lost during the season with his wake being held at the club,) when they had a partnership of 300 in 2006-07. Mark also shares the club’s best second-wicket partnership of 229 with Billy Rowswell. The second, equal fifth and seventh best partnerships in our history!

Jordan von der Borch’s mediums snared 12 wickets which included a best of 5/17 to narrowly defeat quick bowler Mitchell Warland’s 10. Mike Warland gathered nine including a bag of 5/21. Assistance came from Anne Dubois, Antony Coffee-Greany, Chris von der Borch and Hamish Laidlaw.

Selecting players from several of our sides, Morphettville Park again competed in Division 2 of ASCA’s T20 competition, winning two of four matches to finish seventh on a composite ladder of ten. Best batsmen were Michael Smith with 74 runs, Kane Landorf 51 and Wes Trebilcock 43. The bowling was shared between many players with Jay Watkins, captain Mat Wolfenden and Curtis Groves all taking two wickets. Michael Smith was our T20 Player of the Season.

MILESTONES

5000 runs: Kevin Brokensha, Daniel Munro, Mark Voyzey

1000 runs: Jordan Porter                   100 wickets: Dan Voyzey                 

300 Games Scott Paterson                 100 games: Jordan Porter

250 catches: Chris Spehr                   150 catches: Bharat Roocke  

100 catches: Kev Brokensha             50 catches: Steve Baulderstone, Don Caruso

PLAYER AWARDS

A: Mat Wolfenden B: Wes Trebilcock C: Jordan Porter D: Chris Spehr. E: Jesse Pannenburg

F: Mike Warland.

Tim Clark: Wicket Keeping Trophy: Steph Daskalos

Graham Tuohy: Cricketer of the Year: Mike Warland

Geoff George: Club Person of the Year: Mark Voyzey

Mark was awarded the electorate of Boothby Volunteer of the Year award.

Jim Coulls was elevated to Hall of Fame status for his service on and off the field from 1941 to the1970s.

Fewer social functions were held this season. The regular early season quiz night was a success with some players surprising with their general knowledge. Luke Debrowski coordinated the Sunday T20 match between Morphettville Park and Belair Old Boys that was played in very thirsty conditions. Several sons enjoyed playing with their parents. A useful sum was raised to assist breast cancer research. Luke also coordinated the club’s sponsorship work.

117 junior players formed nine cricket teams for Morphettville Park which included a number of players’ children who all enjoyed the competition and fellowship, with improvement of all obvious by season’s end.  The Under-18 girls, led by Molly Willoughby had a very successful season finishing second.  Our under-10 numbers increased to four sides. Benny Samulraj, Nick Wiese, Ashley Jenner and Mark Voyzey were the coaches. Those players particularly enjoyed the rivalry of “intra-club” rounds. Dean Ratcliff and Junior Coordinator Mark Voyzey coached the under-12s with Jacob Fishwick managing the Under-14s. The Under-16s managed by Chris Spehr with Chris von der Borch assisting during Chris’s absence, made the semi-finals. The Roo Squad continued playing another season of enjoyable games of cricket.

Increased numbers meant increased committee work.  A new President and Secretary were elected: Caleb Rybalka and Wes Trebilcock, with Dean Ratcliff continuing as Treasurer. The load was shared among fellow committee members. The management of the bar was smoother after last season’s learning experience. Drink prices were moderately priced and a profit made. Meals were organised on a selection night and end of match basis. SMS, social media and on-line scoring of some matches conveyed match scores. Facebook presented club news; good, bad and slanderous. Financial help came from our sponsors: Commercial Finance Australia; Cowan Restoration Services; Bayside Bakery; Southern Cross Meats/Graze and Gather; Flash Security Doors and Screens; Newmarket Ingredients; Geoff George - VIP Lawns and Gardens; Marion Holiday Park; Direct Couriers; IGA Glenelg East; Bay Hotel/Motel; Fotobase; Glow Heating and Cooling; Pizza Hero; plus, the Roo Squad.

Once again Graham Lamacraft’s Bayside Bakery produced Association-best afternoon teas.

Sheila Paterson ensured afternoon tea was prepared and well presented for the A-grade, while the B-grade are congratulated for not cremating the hot food.

Morphettville Park is a well-run club. A leader in ASCA: the only club to field six sides! Some of our lower sides play against A, B or C grade sides, or in grades other clubs’ teams would deem too high. This may not produce premierships for us, but it does produce better cricketers. Our challenge is to convert this experience into all sides playing in finals. Last season’s A-grade success was our first since the C-grade in 2012-13. One success in 13 seasons from 65 sides is below par. Juniors filtering through the grades will increase our strength and durability in future years. If we sustain the strong work done by our committee, keep fostering our junior sector, maintain the camaraderie of the club and join that with a desire by our cricketers to succeed, our future should be very positive. It may even involve an electronic scoreboard.

2025/26 Club Report

First of all I would like to thank the committee, our coaches, and our volunteers for their tireless work. To our players - thank you for representing the Seagulls with pride.

I must also extend a massive thank you to our sponsors. Your continued financial and community support is the backbone of our club; without it, we simply could not provide the platform for our members to play the game they love.

While reaching the A Grade semi-finals was a significant milestone, the club recognizes that further investment is required to help our top squad take the next step. However, providing better facilities and equipment doesn't just benefit the A Grade; it raises the standard for the entire club, ensuring every player at North Haven has the best opportunity to develop.

The future of North Haven Cricket Club looks incredibly bright.

A-Grade (Section 1):

Following last year’s efforts to consolidate our position in Section 1, the A-Grade took a major leap forward by finishing 4th with 6 wins and 7 losses, securing a hard-earned semi-final berth. While losing the semi-final was disappointing, the season proved we belong in Section 1 and are ready to compete with the top teams for years to come.

B Grade (Section 4):

The B Grade finished the season in 7th place with 4 wins and 9 losses. The summer began with great promise as the team secured three consecutive wins, showing the potential and competitive spirit of this squad.

C Grade (Section 6):

The C Grade adapted to Section 6 seamlessly after promotion, finishing top of the ladder with 9 wins and 4 losses and marking a fourth consecutive finals appearance. While the semi-final loss was disappointing, the performance of the squad across the entire year is something to be proud of.

D Grade (Section 9):

The D Grade finished 6th with 3 wins and 9 losses. The season was highlighted by a spectacular reverse outright win against South Road II, which demonstrated the incredible "never say die" attitude of the squad.

New Life Members:

·       Life Member #55: Bradley Brame

• Life Member #56: Des Beaty

Games Milestones:

• 450 Games: Ryan Egan

• 250 Games: Jay Oxlade & Geoffrey Lawson

• 100 Games: Steven Burns

• 50 Games: Mark Cappelluti, Tyler Cappelluti, Jack Bastian, & Zander Coppins

Runs Milestones:

• 8500 Runs: Jay Oxlade

• 8000 Runs: Geoffrey Lawson

• 4000 Runs: Aiden Hinsley

• 3500 Runs: Adam Lawrence

• 2500 Runs: Damien Lennard, Greg Cappelluti, & Scott Mitchell

Wicket Milestones:

• 200 Wickets: Steven Burns

• 150 Wickets: Adam Hocking

• 100 Wickets: Jake Finch

2025/26 Club Report

A mixed season for the Phantoms. Working hard on recruiting players in the off-season, we re-entered a second IX into the competition for 2025/26. Unfortunately, things didn’t quite work out as hoped, with too many players not available each week, making putting a team together difficult in some of the early rounds.

Western Youth were in a similar predicament, so after some discussions between clubs, and a request to the association, our 2 teams in section 7 merged to play out the rest of the season as the Phantoms B grade. Whilst this arrangement ruffled a few feathers at some other clubs, the important thing for both of our clubs was that 11 guys were out playing cricket every Saturday for the rest of the season. Even better, the merged team ended up being reasonably successful, getting quite a few wins together. But the best outcome, whilst we may be on opposition teams again next season, each side gained respect and admiration for each other, and new some friendships. A big thanks from the Phantoms to Lee Fuller and the boys at Western Youth!

As for the A grade, newly promoted to section 2, had a great start to the season with 4 wins from the first 5 games. But unfortunately, the team seemed to lose its way a third of the way into the season, with wins becoming hard to find. Was it due to injuries? Our home ground being unavailable for several weeks due to a burst water pipe? Player form? All of the above? Sadly, a season which promised so much ended up being a lost opportunity for the team. The positives though were, that whilst there were losses, 2 of the final 3 games for the season were hard fought and only lost in the final overs. A positive to take as we look forward to next season.

With 4 games remaining, Simon Kreig, our captain for the last 5 seasons, announced his decision to step down from the A grade captaincy. When we say announced, he told everyone he could. Opposition teams, spectators, people on the bus. Everyone! Whilst to some at the Phantom this was not unexpected, it still came as a surprise to many. Simon grew each season in the role, culminating in leading the club to the section 3 premiership in 2024/25. His stepping down will leave a void that will be hard to fill. The club and committee thanks Simon for his efforts across the seasons as our on-field leader and hope he enjoys being ‘just another player’ again.

Thanks to the ASCA committee and executive for their hard work and support to clubs, without which we wouldn’t have games to play. Thanks Phil and team.

Thanks, Matt

2025/26 Club Report

A Grade (Section 2)

After coming down from section 1, Taylan Ryan took charge of the team for the first time. The boys really enjoyed the change to 60 over cricket and managed to win the majority of their games to finish the minor round in second spot.

After a comprehensive semi-final win, the boys came up against Happy Valley in the GF. Happy Valley had been the best team all year and outplayed us on GF weekend to win a low scoring game by 3 wickets.

With further improvement in our youth, the club expects the boys to be very competitive again next season and push for a return to section 1.

After returning from a serious elbow injury, Ross Moore had a stellar year with the bat compiling 534 runs. He was well supported by Jack Bonutto with 405 runs.

Leg Spinner Justin Skinner also made a welcome return, bamboozling batters all year to finish with 37 wickets. Saket Singh, who won our player of the finals, had another strong year with the new ball to finish with 23 valuable wickets.

B Grade (Section 7)

Rob Wilde put his hand up to lead the B grade after section 9 premiership success the previous year.

The boys had a strong year finishing top at the end of the minor round.

After a tough semi-final, the boys put in a super GF performance to defeat Happy Valley by 123 runs.

Best with the bat for the year was Rob Wilde with 319 runs, followed by Neil Tredwell with 261.

Best with the ball was also Rob Wilde with 22 wickets, well supported by Luke Ayling with 16.

Sponsors

We are very appreciative to have had the support of these sponsors throughout the year: Tredwell Management, Netbuilt, Richardson Facilities Maintenance, Bray St Coffee Roasters & The Hwy Hotel.

We wish everyone the best of luck for the upcoming season!

2025/26 Club Report

The 25/26 season saw us field 4 senior sides. Unfortunately our Section 9 team was forced to withdraw due to lack of numbers. We also experienced the loss of some 28 players that participated in the previous season.  

As the club looks ahead to 2026/27, we look at this stage to only be in a position to field 2 teams; a similar look Sec 1 team and a second team comprising of Sec 6 and 9 players. We are financially in a good position however on field looks quite un-well.

Regards 

Luke Munro 

PNCC Secretary