Morphettville Park Cricket Club

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REMINDER

The family has advised that the funeral for Col Simons will be held today at 2pm.

White Lady Funerals
747 South Road Black Forest
Burial at Centennial Park after the service

All club members and those who knew and loved Col are welcome to attend.

FUNERAL DETAILS FOR COL SIMONS

The family has advised that the funeral for Col will be held this Friday July 24th at 2pm.

White Lady Funerals
747 South Road Black Forest

Burial at Centennial Park after the service

All club members and those who knew and loved Col are welcome to attend.

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CAPTAINCY NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW NIGHT
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Captaincy nominations across all grades for the upcoming season close at 6PM SHARP tomorrow night, Wednesday July 15th. This is your last chance to put your hand up for an on-field leadership role this season.

Our new Head of Cricket, Scott Paterson, will lead the selection committee responsible for appointing this season’s on-field leaders.

📅 Nominations close:
Wednesday July 15 — 6:00pm
We will be selecting captains based on entering 6 teams this season.

If you are interested in interviewing for a captaincy role, there are two ways to nominate:

📧 Email:
[email protected]

📱 SMS Scott:
0422 767 732

MPCC Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 2026

15 club volunteers braved some pretty diabilocal weather yesterday for our inaugral Bunnings Sausage Sizzle - which despite the rain and generally miserable conditions, turned out to be a raging success.

We ended up clearing $1831 in sales, an amazing result and a great way to begin season 2026/27.

Many thanks to all our volunteers who braved the arctic conditions;

Michael Warland
Mitch Warland
Jenny Tucker
Luke Debrowski
Anosh Vakeel
Abhishek Prasad Joshi
Don Caruso
Brett Bryson
Kane Landorf
Peter Roach
Graham Lamacraft
Dean Ratcliff
Damien Tucker
Morgen Roach

Special thanks to Dean and Roachie for coming down to help set up, before backing it up with the closing shift. Graham Lamacraft did an amazing job with pretty much all the sourcing of product for us, keeping the costs as low as possible.

Best on Ground was Abhi, who was extremely excited to do "The most Aussie thing he's ever done, cook a BBQ"

Thanks to Liam Tucker, Wes Trebilcock, Bharat Roocke and Matt Taylor for coming to visit. Matty even bought 10 sausages to pay it forward to the next customers, which took us 45 minutes to move as pretty much everyone kindly agreed to pay it forward as well!

Fingers crossed we get better weather when we do it all again next year!

Weather is clearing up - BBQ is firing. Come down and say G'Day!

VALE COL SIMONS

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Col Simons, a much-loved member of the extended Morphettville Park Cricket Club family.

Col, the father of current player and club stalwart Mark Simons and former player Craig Simons, passed away this morning after a very short illness, aged 70.

While Col may never have been a regular player for the club, he did make one memorable appearance in the D Grade as a fill-in during the 2008–09 season, where he scored a duck, promptly retiring afterwards.

Far more importantly, Col was one of the club's most loyal supporters. Wherever Mark played, Col was there on the boundary, cheering him on. He was also a familiar face around the club on training nights and at presentations, always happy to share in the successes of the team - especially when Mark had a good day.

A quiet and humble man, Col's unwavering support for his sons, their teammates, and the Morphettville Park Cricket Club over many years did not go unnoticed. His presence became part of the fabric of our club, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

On behalf of everyone at Morphettville Park Cricket Club, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mark, Craig, Coralie, and the entire Simons family during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest in peace, Col. 🏏❤️

Tomorrow is the Day!

If you are around Marion tomorrow, drop in and see our intrepid volunteers braving a lovely July day, raising vital funds for the club. Tongs up at 8:30am!

Roster for the day:

08:30am – 10:30am
- Mike Warland
- Luke Debrowski
- Chris Von Der Borch
- Jordan Von Der Borch
- Lucas Von Der Borch

10:30am – 12:30pm
- Anosh Vakeel
- Abhi Joshi
- Don Caruso

12:30pm – 02:30pm
- Anosh Vakeel
- Brett Bryson
- Kane Landorf

02:30pm – 04:30pm
- Graham Lamacraft
- Peter Roach
- Dean Ratcliff
- Damien Tucker
- Morgen Roach

🏏 CLUB UPDATE 🏏

It may only be June, but things are already ramping up behind the scenes for a massive season ahead!

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PLAYER REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
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Registrations are now LIVE through PlayHQ.

💰 A $36.50 PlayHQ fee applies for Seniors (same as last season).

👉 Senior Registrations:
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/7c2a65

👉 Junior Registrations:
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/eddf3f

Please make sure you register early.

Pre-season player numbers are extremely important as they help determine how many teams we can confidently enter into the competition this season. We can’t make commitments without knowing player availability — and registering early is the best way to help the club plan ahead.

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SENIOR SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Following rising costs across the club, the Committee has made the decision to slightly increase Senior Subs for the upcoming season — while still remaining amongst the cheapest sporting subs in the league and across local sport.

✅ STANDARD SENIOR SUBS
• $280 — if paid in full by November 30, 2026
• $300 — if paid on or after December 1, 2026

✅ U/21 OR UNEMPLOYED
• $180 — if paid in full by November 30, 2026
• $200 — if paid on or after December 1, 2026

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🏏 PRE-SEASON TRAINING
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Our August indoor sessions are now LOCKED IN!

Let’s get some big numbers down to Gillespie Sports Centre, shake out the cobwebs, and hit the ground running for Season 2026/27.

📍 Gillespie Sports Centre
Corner of South & Cross Roads

📅 Sunday August 9, 16 & 23
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Sunday morning trainings at the club will begin from Sunday August 30.

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🌭 BUNNINGS BBQ FUNDRAISER
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We’re gearing up for what should be a fantastic (and busy!) day at Bunnings Marion on Saturday July 11.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already volunteered their time — it’s genuinely appreciated.

We still need:
🔹 1 volunteer for the 10:30am shift
🔹 1 volunteer for the 12:30pm shift

If you can spare a couple of hours to help sling some sausages, please let us know!

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CAPTAINCY NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
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And finally,Captaincy nominations are now officially OPEN across all grades for the upcoming season.

Our new Head of Cricket, Scott Paterson, will lead the selection committee responsible for appointing this season’s on-field leaders.

📅 Nominations close:
Wednesday July 15 — 6:00pm

We will be selecting captains based on entering 6 teams this season.

If you are interested in interviewing for a captaincy role, there are two ways to nominate:

📧 Email:
[email protected]

📱 SMS Scott:
0422 767 732

🌭🔥 BIG FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CLUB! 🔥🌭

As we start planning for the new season, we have an exciting fundraising opportunity that has come our way!

The club has secured a coveted Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Marion on Saturday, 11 July. For anyone who knows how these work, you'll know this is a huge win - weekend spots at Marion often have a waiting list of 12 months or more!

The committee will take care of all the organisation, supplies and setup, but we need our amazing club members to help make the day a success.

We're looking for 3 volunteers per shift, plus one dedicated BBQ Captain to oversee the day. Shifts are just 2 hours long, so even giving up a small part of your Saturday can make a massive difference.

No master chef skills required! One person cooks at a time, and there are plenty of other jobs to keep things running smoothly. Many hands make light work, and if the weather is kind, we expect it to be a busy and rewarding day.

Most importantly, if this event goes well, it has the potential to put thousands of dollars directly back into the club and give our season a fantastic financial boost right from the start.

👇 Please comment below with the shift(s) you can help with:

08:30am – 10:30am
- Mike Warland
- Chris Von Der Borch
- Jordan Von Der Borch
- Luke Debrowski

10:30am – 12:30pm
- Anosh Vakeel
- Rebecca Ireland
- Don Caruso

12:30pm – 02:30pm
- Anosh Vakeel
- Brett Bryson
- Kane Landorf

02:30pm – 04:30pm
- Peter Roach
- Graham Lamacraft
- Dean Ratcliff
- Damien Tucker

Let's get behind the club and make this a great day! 💪🌭