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Frasers abound By PETER DOUGLAS SIBLING rivalries have been put well aside over the past few weeks for four talented brothers. In what could be a first for the Yarra Valley Cricket Association, Daniel, Gareth, Jesse and Darcy Fraser have all played for the senior Mount Evelyn team in recent rounds in the two-day format. Club secretary Chris Anderson says he has been playing A Grade cricket in the Yarra Valley for more than 18 years and can’t recall anything like this during his time. The Fraser brothers bring with them an array of cricketing skills, with Jesse filling a role behind the stumps and the others possessing some all-round talents. Daniel said they grew up playing plenty of cricket together. “I remember playing plenty of cricket in the backyard, often until late at night and Mum had to call us in,” he said. “Playing together so much probably held us in good stead
on the cricket field.” Daniel said one great aspect of their close bond was celebrating each other’s achievements. “Jesse has a couple of fifties to his name, I’ve got a ton, Gareth has a few high thirties, while Darcy has an eight-wicket haul,” he said. The brothers have also played representative cricket together, too, with the Fraser boys turning out for Country Week. Alas, they have plenty of work to do yet for their beloved Mount Evelyn club in the DJ Strachan Shield. Under the watchful eye of coach and former Essendon footballer, Damian Cupido, the senior team needs a few more wins as the Christmas break approaches. The team sits in sixth position with just one win and three losses. But Daniel believes they will gain momentum shortly. “We’re a fairly young side but hopefully can string a few wins together and push towards finals,” he said.
Lakers at home EMERALD Lakers Basketball Club is holding a grand opening for the newly built basketball facility at the Emerald Primary School on Sunday, 22 November. The event will include an opening ceremony with dignitaries invited, followed by photo opportunities and presentation celebrations. The club has 300-plus members, who play in more than 35 teams. Summer season 2015-'16 had record registrations including the Under 8s age groups, which confirms the Lakers’ strong future. The club was formed in 1989 and has continued to be a strong community-based club. The club is looking forward to a bright future and will be celebrating the opening of the new Emerald Lakers Basketball Stadium from 1pm. More details at www.emeraldlakers.com.au.
Brothers in arms: From left are Gareth, Darcy, Daniel and Jesse Fraser.
Young stars starting to shine bright
Yarra Glen footballer Jason Ball is pictured with the Pride Cup.
By STEVE UTTING
Pride confirmed
THIS weekend (Round 4) saw all of Monbulk’s teams commence their first two-day match. The 1s and 2s both batted all day against Knoxfield to compile competitive totals. The Under 16s are in a strong position after day one of their match with Aussie Richardson on 42 not out. Also great to see so many youngsters doing well in the senior teams this season including all of last season’s Under 17s team. This weekend Aaron Gillard did a great job opening the batting in the 2s followed up by Hamish Emmett’s 31. Daniel Cleary and James Fenby also continue to impress in the 2s. Josh Rak is on 29no in the 3rds and Tam Noonan made 23 in the 4ths. The 4ths also included three 13-year-olds: Josh Spencer, Tom Taylor and TJ Utting who all made their 1st runs or took their 1st wickets in the seniors. The club’s seven Friday night juniors teams and the 1st Milo session were unfortunately washed out. Tonight, 10 November, the 1st XI is playing a Twenty20 versus Belgrave at home at Monbulk. This is a 5.30pm start, so come up and support the boys. Upcoming dates and events for you to book in are: our Trivia Night hosted by Aaron Powell on Saturday 21 November, at 7pm (make a table all welcome: seniors, juniors, milo and family and friends) and on the following weekend the MCC hosts the Monbulk Fun Run on Sunday 29 November.
By PETER DOUGLAS THE Pride Cup concept is now a confirmed starter on the national stage, after the AFL announced a pride-themed clash for next season. The concept first emerged last year through Yarra Glen coach, Dean de Munk, and assistant coach, Sam Hills, after team member Jason Ball came out as a gay footballer in 2012. In what will be one of the highlights in the 2016 AFL fixture, St Kilda will host the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium in Round 23. The clash will be the first time a pride match has been played for AFL premiership points, with a pre-season clash held this year between the Swans and Fremantle in Western Sydney. The Saints and the Yarra Glen Football Club have been working in partnership to further the concept, which the Thunder has successfully hosted at grassroots level over the past two years. St Kilda President Matt Finnis has described the occasion as historic and important. Mr Finnis believes the Saints and the Swans are the right clubs to further the concept at AFL level. Meanwhile, Ball told the Mail earlier this year it was exciting times for those involved. “St Kilda has been leaders in this space from the outset, we’ve been happy to have their support,” he said. Ball believes the concept has much to offer a national audience.
Solution No. 4058
Monbulk young star Flynn Trewavis takes a wicket in the Under 16s match on Saturday morning against Lysterfield. Scores: 1st XI - Monbulk 196 (J. Creed 61, S. Cosstick 53) v Knoxfield; 2nd XI - Monbulk 10/184 (C. Fraser 51, H. Emmett 31) v
Knoxfield, 3rd XI - Monbulk 5/90 (J. Rak 29no, B. Martin 27) v Eildon Park 2/102; 4th XI - Monbulk 5/113 (B. Jamonts 35no, T. Noonan
23) v Knox Gardens 5/244 (T. Utting 2/12); U16- Monbulk 1/69 (A. Richardson 42no) v Lysterfield 5/78 (M. Hill 3/10, F. Trewavis 2/10).
Gully taking on premier champs By STEVE BROWN THE cream of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association will take on the might of the Ringwood Rams Cricket Club in a friendly Twenty20 match at the Wally Tew Oval, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully, on Tuesday
17 November, at 5.30 pm. White cricket balls and coloured clothing will be the order of the day as the clash promises to be a great spectacle for kids and cricket enthusiasts. The Rams are the current Cricket Victoria premiers, and the FTGDCA
side will be led by Lysterfield’s Nathan Walsh, a member of Ringwood’s premiership team from last season. Food and drink will be available and entry to the ground is free. FTGDCA team: Nathan Walsh (capt) (Lysterfield), Marshall Bun-
ting (Mt Gate), Jake Evans (Upwey Tecoma), Steve Devenish (Johnson Park), Peter Dunlop (Upper Gully), Brodie Emmett (Monbulk), Zach Flintoff (Knox Gardens), Bryce Galvin (Ferntree Gully), Johnathan Levell (Belgrave), Ben Morris (Eildon Park), Scott Vozzo (The Basin), Zac Wilson (Knoxfield).
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