Aberfeldie St Johns Cricket Club

🏏 MEMBERSHIP REMINDER, TWO BLUES! 💙🩵

Haven’t paid your 2026/27 membership yet? Tick it off today and save $50 when you pay by 6 November!

Your membership helps fund the facilities, equipment and coaching our players rely on. Paying early helps the club prepare for the season, while keeping a little extra in your pocket.

💰 EARLY BIRD MEMBERSHIP PRICES
🔹 Men’s: $370 (standard $420)
🔹 Student/concession: $230 (standard $280)
🔹 Women’s: $190 (standard $240)
🔹 Junior: $130 (standard $180)

📅 Early bird offer ends 6 November.

🏦 PAYMENT DETAILS
Account name: Aberfeldie Baptist St Johns Cricket Club
BSB: 033 549
Account number: 136651
Please include your name as the payment reference.

🏏 Match fees: $15 per game for umpired Men’s 1st & 2nd XI, and $10 per game for all other grades.

All players must also register through PlayHQ and pay the separate national registration fee of approximately $32.

Need a payment arrangement or want to ask about family discounts? Please contact Club Treasurer Maria privately at [email protected]. We understand everyone’s circumstances are different.

Already paid? Thank you for doing your part and backing the club! 💙🩵

Let’s get behind the Two Blues and make it a great season together.

We are recruiting!! Its time to get on board for the Women's team with the two blues 🩵💙 Please reach out 🔥

🏏 PRE-SEASON STARTS THIS WEEKEND! 🔵

Summer is nearly here, and it's time to get back on the park together. Whether you're a returning Two Blues legend or thinking about joining the club for the first time, this is the perfect way to kick off the 2026/27 season.

📅 First Session: Saturday 22 August
🕡 10:45am – 1:15pm
📍 Fairbairn Park Nets

Come along, meet the squad, knock the rust off, and get ready for a big summer ahead. Be there, be ready, let's make it count! 💪

New players are always welcome — bring a mate, bring your gear, and come represent the blue with pride.

ONE CLUB. ONE FAMILY. ONE PURPOSE. 💙🩵

🏏 2026/27 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE IS HERE! 💙🩵

Pre-season is our chance to reconnect, shake off the cobwebs, and build fitness together before Round 1 kicks off.

📅 Outdoor training starts Saturday 22nd August at Fairbairn Park Nets
🏟️ Indoor training begins Wednesday 26th August at Western Sports Centre
🎯 Centre wicket days and two intra-club matches on the calendar, including one on AFL Grand Final eve

Full schedule is below — get down to as many sessions as you can so you're firing come Round 1. Bring a mate along if they're keen!

Let's get around the boys and girls in blue for a great season ahead.

See you all on the 22nd of August! 💙🩵

🏏 Membership Fees — Season 2026/27 🏏

Hi ASJCC family,

As many of you know, the cost of running our club has increased over recent years. To keep providing quality facilities, equipment, coaching and support for our members, membership fees have been updated for the first time in five years.

🎉 Early Bird Offer 🎉
To thank our returning and new members, we're offering an Early Bird special.
Pay your membership by 6 November and you'll pay last season's membership fee.

ℹ️ Match Fees: $15 per game for umpired Men's 1st & 2nd XI, $10 per game for all other grades.
ℹ️ Family discounts are available case-by-case — please speak with Maria.
ℹ️ All players must also register through PlayHQ and pay the separate national registration fee (approx. $32).

💰 Bank Details
Account Name: Aberfeldie Baptist St Johns Cricket Club
BSB: 033 549
Account Number: 136651
(Please include your name as the payment reference)

We understand every member's financial circumstances are different — if you need to discuss a payment arrangement, please contact Club Treasurer Maria privately.
✉️ [email protected]

None of what we do at the Two Blues is possible without the incredible support of our members. Thank you for backing the club, and we can't wait for another fantastic season with you all! 💙🩵

🏏 NEW PLAYERS WANTED | SEASON 2026/27 🏏

Aberfeldie St Johns Cricket Club (ASJCC) is looking for new players to join us for the upcoming 2026/27 season!

Whether you’re looking for a new club, returning to cricket, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you! 🙌

✅ Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome
🏏 Be part of a great cricket club and community
💰 Remuneration and incentives available for the right candidates

📩 Interested? Send us a DM or reach out to the contact mentioned in the post.

Come be part of the ASJCC family! 💙🩵🏏

🏏 Big shoutout to our 2026/27 coaching team! 💙🩵

Akshay Patil takes charge as Head Coach this year. Since joining the club in 2021/22 he's quietly built himself into one of our most reliable batters. Well deserved, can't wait to see what he brings to the group.

Ammaar Qutbi steps up as Assistant Coach after a season to remember — Club Champion, 1st XI Best & Fairest, the lot. Another quality player putting his hand up to give back to the club.

And of course Mick D'Cruz continues on as Women's Coach, fresh off a premiership last season. Six years in charge now and still going strong.

Three great cricket people, now giving back to the Two Blues as coaches. Let's get around them this season 🔥

💙🩵

🏆 ASJCC Presentation Night 2025/26 🏆

This Weekend, the club came together to celebrate everything that made the 2025/26 season special. From our Senior Women’s incredible success to the grit shown across all three men’s teams, it was a night full of pride, memories and recognition.

Our Senior Women’s team set the tone for the night, a season to remember capped off with premiership success and individual brilliance across the board. A true reflection of hard work, belief and team culture. Congratulations to Lauren Gourlay on a dominant season, taking out Best & Fairest, while Laura Newton, Justine Musubika and others delivered huge contributions with the bat and ball.

We then reflected on the season as a whole, recognising key milestones across the club, including centuries, five wicket hauls and major career achievements. These moments highlighted the consistency and impact of players throughout the year.

Our 1st XI, 2nd XI and 3rd XI seasons were then presented, each with their own challenges and highlights across the campaign. Best & Fairest awards were presented to Ammaar Qutbi (1st XI), joint 2nd XI winners George Eaves and Matteo Bell, and Anzor Yousuf (3rd XI).

The club’s major awards were also presented, with Justin Altus receiving the Mick Wills Keeping Award, Laura Newton and Mick D’Cruz awarded the Dawn Thornton Award, Shehab Ahmed receiving the Peter Bell Memorial Award, and Ammaar Qutbi named Jim Bailey Club Champion.

The night concluded with the announcement of the Team of the Year, led by captain Lauren Gourlay, recognising the top performers across all grades.

A strong season across the board, with the club continuing to build and improve heading into next season. Thank you to everyone involved in the 2025/26 season.

🏏 You’re Invited to Our Senior Presentation Night!

Join us as we celebrate the season, recognise performances, and come together as a club community for a great night.

📅 Date: Friday 18 April
🕡 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Fairbairn Park Clubrooms

💰 Cost:
Players – Free
Guests & Plus 1s – $20

This will be a relaxed and enjoyable night with awards, presentations, and good company.

📩 RSVP to Mel by 10th April:
📞 0438 558 850
✉️ [email protected]

Bring your teammates, friends, and family along and help us celebrate the season properly.

🔥 Let’s finish the season the right way. See you there!