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Round 3 & 4 Update

What a big weekend of cricket it is going to be at the Neg, starting tonight:

Friday Night

Heaps of Junior action with the U-11 Gryphons @ Victory Square vs Toorak/Prahran Red, always a real contest this one. The U-11 Colts are @ Lord #3 vs Toorak Prahran Blue, the U-13’s are @ East Caulfield Reserve vs Mt Waverley Gold and the U-15’s @ Wellington Reserve vs Mulgrave/Wheelers Hill.

Saturday Morning

The U-11 Gold is @ Lord #3 vs Murrumbeena be there early 8.15am sharp for photo’s.

The T-20 Blast gets underway at 9am @ Koornang Park, this season we have 3 teams entered and if you haven’t been down to the blast before get down and have a look. 120 plus kids out on Koornang Park all at once what a sight for a cricket lover. Anybody wishing to help out turning a snag or assist in the kitchen please get down there from 8.30am.

Seniors

Saturday

The First XI is @ Koornang Park vs Murrumbeena, after the retirement last week of Checka Krajewski this has opened up some more movement between the teams with both Alan “Budgie” Patey and Johnny Young being promoted to the ones after both making runs last week. Regan “Guava” Buckley and Danny Davies both looking to carry on their great form from last week.

The Second XI is just around the corner @ Murrumbeena, a replay of last years last round top of the table clash. The seconds welcome back Andrew “Bucky” Oldfield from the National Broadband Network and Tim “MG” Dodgson from a spin bowling course. The 2nds are also happy to welcome down from the one’s due to work reasons Bimal Shah for his first game in the seconds since the 2009 Premiership win.

The 3rds are @ Centenary Park and have Bentleigh 6/47 chasing 132 so this match is currently in our favour. Stuart “Stuey” Easton has been practising his wrong’un all week and is looking for a bowl and could be the difference.

The 4th’s are @ McAlister Oval vs Youlden Parkville, with Dave “the model” Goodey in cracking form, the negs should go in confident. It should be mentioned that the stand in VP Simon “Friar Tuck” Barker is desperate for a hit out in the centre, the middle order is not getting a look in at the moment.

Sunday

Sunday A Grade are @ Loughnan vs Burnley we are chasing 265 with a full day to go get behind us on this one. Mayank “Mark” Srivastava due for another one of those “big” scores.

Sunday B Grade are @ Koornang Park vs the Melbourne Strikers, after a narrow last over loss last week i’m tipping the lads led by Geoff “i’m in a room of mirrors” Wilcock to make a big score and bring it home.

Sponsors

Great news for all that Grill’d Carnegie is back on board for this season as a sponsor, Grill’d really look after out juniors with plenty of awards and support. Look out for their banner at the ground and signs in the rooms. Make sure you get up the main street for a feed, they have great burgers. I recommend eating the Mightly Melbourne burger (actually 2 of them) what a feed!

Go Negs!

Round 3 Scores

With a mix of two day cricket and one day cricket happening at the moment we still have still have two games in progress and the other four rnd 3 matches having been completed.

The first’s had a big win against the boys from Glenhuntly Park with young UK lad Danny Davies knocking up 73 and flashing opener Aaron Fenton knocking up 38 with the Negs putting up a big total in 40 overs of 8/202. For Negs it was one way traffic with Regan “Guava” Buckley ripping through the top order with 6/21 and Bimal Shah assisting with 2/4 to have the NCGH all out for 58.

The seconds also had a big win in the semi final replay from last season, the Negs bowling McKinnon out for 64 with Brenton “Toss” Cranwell taking the figures with 8 overs 5/17 and Glenn Murphy 8 Overs 2/7. The runs started flowing early with Andrew “Punky” Brewster 17 and Alan “Budgie” Patey 38 setting a good foundation, John Young brought it home with 61 N.O. The Negs finished up 3/134 CC.

The 3rds match is still in progress with Carnegie in the lead.

The 4ths also had a big win bowling out Burnley for 124, Dave “The Model” Goodey with the figures 4/32 and D Singh with 3/9. Carnegie chased down the runs with ease making 1/145 when the game finished early. D.Goodey again with the runs 73 and Jomesh “Chopper” James knocking up 53.

B Sunday lost in a close one in the last over 160 cc to 164 with elder statesman Tim “MG” Dodgson scoring 40 and taking 3/22.

The A grade are chasing 265 against Burnley, lets hope all get to training to chase that big total down.

Don’t forget the reverse shuffle night on the 15th of November at the rooms, lock this one in.

Go the Negs!

Round 3 Update

Round 3 senior teams have now been updated under the teams section on the website. The update from the selection panel is we have one spot left open in the MCA B grade on Sunday, if you have any interest please let Tim Dodgson know.
With great weather forecast and a belter of a track being served up at Koornang we should have a big weekend of cricket.
Home games this weekend are the 2nds at Koornang Park on Saturday vs McKinnon who knocked us off in the semi last year starting at 1.00pm being led by Glenn “Murf” Murphy with a few new faces including a new favourite with oppositions Louie Turpie.
The 4th XI at Princes Park #4 on Saturday starting at 12.30pm being led by Dave “The Model” Goodey and his trusty fence post. This game also see’s the return of Andrew “Bubbles” Morrissey from a long honeymoon.
The Sunday B Grade is at Koornang Park on Sunday starting at 12.30pm led by Geoff “I’m in a room of mirrors” Wilcock. This match see’s one of our oldest players taking to the field at the grand old age of 50, Tim “MG” Dodgson.

We also have plenty of Junior games going on, Lord # 3 will see the Fri Night U-11’s and the Sat U-11’s going around so if you are about from 4.40pm on Friday or 9am on Saturday i’m sure the kids would love to see you down there. The U-15’s are just around the corner at Packer Park on Friday night from 4.40pm.

All other teams are away this weekend.

See you at the Neg!

Season Now in Full Swing

With round 2 now completed and only 2 matches so far this season effected by the weather all matches should be considered as proceding from now on.

We have already had some oustanding performances, with G.Singh the stand out in the 4th’s with an amazing 8/29 inc a Hat-trick. Also another Hat-trick this time in the B-Sunday from a new player S.TU. In other performances the skipper of the first XI has appeared in the A-Grade on Sunday and notched up a fast paced 67.

But with both the 1st’s and 2nd’s losing there round 2 clashes and both the 3rd and 4ths winning competition for spots this week should be hot.

Don’t forget the first social function the reverse shuffle night on the 15th of November.

Also another new sponsor is on-board this season with Del Mar just around the corner from the ground at 235-237 Koornang Rd Carnegie PH 9571 8662, why not head there for Breakfast or Lunch on Match days. Recently with a renovation now is the time to get around there.

We will also mention all our sponsors on the front page of the website weekly during the season, next week we have some exciting news about Grill’d

See you at the Neg!

Juniors Season Launch

2014/15 Pre-season Training

Seniors Update

What a big and long pre-season it has been! We started way back at the end of July and ended with the training/season launch with over 60 seniors in attendance, well done to all that have participated and thank you to all the coaches that have put in their time and effort.

Juniors Update

The junior pre-season has also been underway for sometime now with great numbers and extra teams/coaches. It’s a great year to get involved with the juniors, with some really great talent on show. Round one starts on the 10th of October.

Round 2 Seniors Information

Round 2 matches we plan for all matches to proceed this weekend, the weather is looking good for the rest of this week with a very small chance of rain. The teams have now been updated.

Training

All training sessions are now outdoors at Koornang Park (KP) as our indoor pre-season has been completed, mid week sessions we have the flood lights running so there will be plenty of fielding practice when it is dark.

Regular training schedule is now in operation with sessions every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.45pm til 7.15pm now that daylight saving has begun.

Social Functions Update

Juniors

The juniors season launch is this Saturday the 11th of October from 4.30 till 6.30pm. The function will start while the seniors are still playing out in the middle at Koornang Park, a free BBQ and drinks at bar prices will be running.

Seniors

The reverse shuffle song night is on again this year, last year it was very well attended and a great night had by all. Save the 15th of November for this one.

Past Players/Social Club

Interesting developments happening here so stay tuned, the past player/social club will be getting together at regular intervals from 3pm on designated Saturdays and Sundays during the season, a schedule will be released on the website soon. A great value package is available that includeds the first drink of your choice free at the bar on these designated days.

Past Players Day 2013/14

The 2014 Stockdale & Leggo Glen Huntly Past Players Day will be held on Saturday, February 8 at Koornang Park, commencing at 4pm (or 7pm if solely attending for the dinner and guest speaker).

We are delighted to announce David Parkin as our guest speaker. David played 211 games for Hawthorn in the VFL before commencing a celebrated coaching career at three clubs (Hawthorn, Carlton and Fitzroy) and more latterly media stints with 774 ABC and Foxtel.

David will be interviewed on stage by former ‘Negie captain and coach, Elliot Cartledge, followed by a question and answer format.

The 1^st XI will be doing battle against Hampton in the afternoon, so this is a terrific opportunity to show your support. As we always do, there will be plenty of scorebooks, photos and memorabilia on display, not to mention the chance to renew acquaintances with old teammates.