Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club

A massive congratulations to two of our Griffins Lochie Lennard and Charlie Lovegrove who have been name in the NSW Country Under 17s Academy Squads for the winter program. Awesome effort boys, lots of hard work is paying off! 💪💪🔵🔵 🏏

For Our final Junior Side to review for the Season, We come to Stage 3 Div 2.

Some Increible results for this group.
Early in the Season, 3/2's were regraded and placed into 3/3's and quickly found their feet, soaring up the ladder as they hit their rhythm and started to stack up some results which led to them taking out the 1st place and a Minor Premiership!

Most, if not all members of the 3/2s Crew are playing Senior Cricket and had the privelege of playing along their Coach Ben McEwan.

Lets Run through the Season Stats for Stage 3 Division 2.
Top Runscorer: Jonah Greedy - 234 Runs @ 39 (Top Score: 45 NOT OUT v Northern Suburbs)
Top Wicket Taker: Sam Murray - 12 Wickets @ 12.83 (Best Figures 4/11 V Northern Suburbs)
Record: 9 Wins from 11 Matches
Placed: 1st

Hi All,
Please Find the details for Stu’s Funeral below.

Tuesday 5th May
11:00am
Tocal Homestead, 957 Tocal Road, Paterson

For those unable to attend in person, the service will also be live-streamed on the Fry Bros Funerals Website for viewing at the time and to be replayed.

Link to view Stuart’s Service on Fry Bros website: https://www.frybros.com.au/funeral-service/stuart-pannowitz/

🔔STAGE 3 DIV 1 WRAP UP🔔

Comments from Coach Brendan Mills:
Firstly thanks to the parents, club and families for pitching in and assisting with the on going help weekly with scoring, umpiring and getting the kids ready to play. A special shout out to smithy for helping out so much with the boys.
Secondly thanks to this amazing group of young men. I have had a fantastic time being involved in their development as cricketers and as clubman ,some from a young age and others in the last few years. The club should be proud of the way the boys hold the values of the club whenever they are on the field. They proved that they have been the most dominant side for a number of years in the MDJCA. Minor premierships prove that they are the most consistent team in the competition yet again.
Thanks to everyone that played in the side this year from a single game to the whole season. And a big shout out to Louis Botha that travels from Muswellbrook to play in this team on a Friday then again on a Saturday. Huge effort Botha’s

Lastly to the 3 men who have played their last junior games for the club. Rhys Chayce and Beau hopefully you can take what you have learnt and achieved in junior cricket into the seniors ranks for years to come. Thanks boys I’ve loved the ride with you guys

Lastly thanks to Rod lovey and Margie and the escc team for getting them on the field and dressed so professionally you guys do a great job and should be proud.

Stage 3 Div 1 came to a finish in the Grand Final against Northern Suburbs @ Coronation Oval.
The Boys took out the minor premiership in a diversified side in which most if not all of the members are playing Senior Cricket across all Grades in our Senior Competition.

Lets Run through the Season Stats for Stage 3 Division 2.
Top Runscorer: Charlie Lovegrove 293 Runs @ 58.6 (Top Score: 80 Not Out v Gresford Vacy)
Top Wicket Taker: Cody Mills - 16 Wickets @ 9.13 (Best Figures 5/13 V City United)
Record: 6 Wins from 7 Matches
Placed: 1st

Fellow Griffin's,
It is with much sadness that we wish to inform the community of ESCC Life Member Stuart Pannowitz's passing.
It is hard to put into words nor can it be measured the true value of Stuart's contributions to his beloved ESCC.
As a long term player, coach and executive of our club Stuart has no peers with many hailing him as our greatest ever Griffin.
But Stuey was much more then that, he was also a great friend to many, incl those who had the pleasure of playing against him.. Stuarts passion for Easts never waivered, nor shall his memory.
Funeral details will be shared once known.

Join us THIS SATURDAY for ANZAC Day to honour and raise a glass to the brave men and women who served for our country🍻

We’ve teamed up with the legends from Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club who will be running the day and raising money for dementia awareness. Bring your fam, grab some lunch and jump into a few rounds of 2UP to show your support. You can also make a donation by clicking the link below 🖤

https://fundraising.dementia.org.au/fundraisers/williamstoneman/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club---dementia-awareness-round

Open from 10am – 11pm
2UP from 12pm
DJ from 5:30pm ‘til late
Kitchen open for lunch + dinner

Lest we forget.

We are well into the off season now, but we still have plenty of Junior Sides to showcase their season.

This week, Its our only Stage 2 Side.
Its the first of our junior sides who have a few playing in the Senior competition.
A Group with a heap of talent and promise, Getting ready to step into Stage 3 next season when it kicks off later this year.

Comments from Coach Dallas Crane:
The Stage 2 Division 2 season proved to be a challenging but fun season for the side. While results didn’t always fall our way and wins were limited, the team consistently demonstrated commitment, resilience, and a strong willingness to compete each week.

We welcomed the power pair, Finn and Hugh Greedy to our side, stepping up from 1/1s, along with increasing our girls on the field by adding in Makayla O’Shea (lot’s of healthy sibling rivalry in our side!) and welcoming back Penny McDougall for her second season to join Khloe Mate (Go the Griffin girls 💙💚)

Training efforts improved with gradual development across the season, with individuals stepping up in key moments and contributing wherever possible.

One of the most pleasing aspects of this side is the culture-support for others remained high, and the group continued to encourage and push each other regardless of the scoreboard.

That culture of effort and enjoyment is something to be proud of and provides a strong foundation moving forward.

While the ladder position may not reflect it, the season delivered valuable experience and growth.

Overall, a tough season on paper, but one defined by perseverance, teamwork, and a genuine love for the game.

🔔STAGE 2 DIV 2 WRAP UP🔔
Lets Run through the Season Stats for Stage 2 Division 2.
Top Runscorer: Harrison Crane - 260 Runs @ 43.33 (Top Score: 46 Runs Not Out v Western Suburbs Plovers)
Top Wicket Taker: Austin Hicks - 9 Wickets @ 13.11 (Best Figures 2/9 V Raymond Terrace Lions)
Record: 3 Wins

Another Week, another look into our large Junior Cricket Setup.
The Last of our stage 1 Troop, Division 3 had a good final season in the stage 1 platform before they head on up to stage 2 next Season!

Keep an eye out for our further Junior Sides, coming out soon!

🔔STAGE 1 DIV 3 WRAP UP🔔
Lets Run through the Season Stats for Stage 1 Division 3.
Top Runscorer: Tipene Moanaroa - 275 Runs
Top Wicket Taker: Patrick Bosson - 17 Wickets @ 9.12 (Best Figures 2/16 V Dungog Outlaws)
Record: 4 Wins

This Week,
We are highlighting the efforts of our Stage 1 Div 2 Side.
For many of these players it was their first year playing cricket and they put on a consistent dominant display each week as they recorded a solid season.

Looking forward to seeing you all back next season!

🔔STAGE 1 DIV 2 WRAP UP🔔
Lets Run through the Season Stats for Stage 1 Division 2.
Top Runscorer: Braxton Welsh - 196 Runs
Top Wicket Taker: Ari Smith - 16 Wickets @ 5.44 (Best Figures 5/7 V Western Suburbs Plovers)
Record: 13 Wins

With the Season at an end and Winter Sports closing in, its time to say goodbye to our Overseas all-rounder Toby Jones.

Recruited by Club Coach Shannon Threlfo after his time playing at Toby's Club Seamer and Irton CC in the United Kingdom, plenty of work went into getting him over here and into the Royal Blue.

Toby has been an absolute joy to have around Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club and his efforts as an allrounder have been solid as he also quickly became popular company off field at Training, Social Functions, Post Match Catch Ups and Special Events.

Many thanks to the work of the Committee and to the Stoneman's for helping Accommodate Toby during the Summer, We incredibly appreciate your support towards providing such opportunities for our Club to grow.

Toby, it has been an absolute pleasure to have and to welcome you as a Griffin this season, although a few of us did get worried we would lose you, if you were to be whisked away and called up to the English Side during their struggling Ashes Campaign 😂

We wish you the best of luck as you chase another Summer back home in the UK for Seamer & Irton and would love to see you again in the future.

Check out Toby's Season Stats for Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club below:
22 Matches
Batting - 17 Innings
Runs @ 21.58 (High Score 82 Not Out)

Bowling - 133 Overs
18 Wickets @ 28.72
Best Bowling 3/21 V Northern Suburbs

Carry the Griffs Badge with you wherever you go Mate and continue to