East Bentleigh Central Cricket Club

🏏 If Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc need preparation time… we're definitely not exempt! 😜

The recent Australia 🇦🇺 vs Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Test showed that even elite cricketers need time to find their rhythm.

Batting not quite clicking. Bowling missing a bit of its usual fire.

And that's the point…

Rust is real.

So let's get moving before Round 1. 💪🏏

Get fit.
Sharpen the skills.
Find your match rhythm.
Get into the zone.

Because nobody wants their first competitive game to be their warm-up. 😂

A big thank you to our sponsors for backing EBCCC:

🏨 The Dingley Hotel | 🌏 Redland Immigration Consultants | 🚚 Conroy Removals Australia | 🏗️ Soniez Group | 🍽️ Amber & Ale | 🍔 Bettys Burgers

Turn up. Get sharp. Get season ready. 🦅💙💛

🦅 EBCC Falcons… be honest.

It feels pretty good looking back, doesn't it? 😏

The 2025–26 scorebook is open again. 📖🏏

Runs were scored.
Wickets were taken.
Some Saturdays were very productive.
And a few opposition batters probably would've preferred a quiet weekend. 😂

Swipe through the Batting & Bowling cards and take another look at what our players produced.

But the numbers aren't the whole story.

💙💛 Our juniors stood shoulder to shoulder with the seniors.

🏏 Our Women’s team continued making their mark.

👏 Our seniors led by example.

And behind every run, wicket and catch were coaches, volunteers, families and supporters helping make it happen.

That's the EBCCC family.

The Falcon 🦅 represents where we're heading — with vision, courage, resilience, unity and ambition.

So yes…

2025–26 was a pretty cracking summer.

But we're not exactly planning on making the next chapter boring. 😉

Eyes up. Wings out.
The next summer is waiting. 🦅💙💛

A massive thank you to our sponsors for backing the EBCCC journey:

🏨 The Dingley Hotel
🌏 Redland Immigration Consultants
🚚 Conroy Removals Australia
🏗️ Soniez Group
🍽️ Amber & Ale
🍔 Bettys Burgers

Numbers tell the story. The memories make it special.

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🏏🦅 EBCC FALCONS, THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!

The off-season is winding down. The cricket bats are coming out. And that mysterious thing called fitness is about to make an appearance. 😂

But here's the good news...

Don't think. Just come down.

We're all in the same boat... if you know what I mean. 😏🚣‍♂️

Maybe your winter involved a few extra desserts. Maybe your cricket whites haven't seen daylight since March. Maybe your body currently has the conditioning of a Sunday afternoon in front of the TV.

Who cares?

Pre-season isn't about turning up already match-fit. It's about turning up and getting there together.

🏏 Shake off the winter rust.
💪 Build the fitness back up.
🤝 Catch up with your mates.
😂 Have a laugh.
🦅 Get the Falcon ready to fly again.

The first session might remind you that you have muscles you forgot about.

The second might make you question your life choices.

By the third, you'll be wondering why you ever stopped. 😂

And that's the beauty of pre-season at EBCCC.

Nobody expects you to arrive as the finished product. Just arrive.

Bring your teammates. Bring a mate. Bring someone who's been saying "I'll start next week" since June.

The best way to get ready for summer cricket?

Stop thinking about it. Start turning up.

🦅💙💛 The Falcon is getting ready to take flight. Are you coming with us?

💙💛 A huge thank you to our valued sponsors for their continued support and encouragement:

🏨 The Dingley Hotel
🌏 Redland Immigration Consultants
🚚 Conroy Removals Australia
🏗️ Soniez Group
🍽️ Amber & Ale
🍔 Betty’s Burgers

Your partnership helps EBCCC continue to grow, support our players and build a stronger cricket community. Thank you for backing the Falcons, on and off the field! 🦅🏏

🏏 If your cricket career was a photo album... what would the next page look like? 💙💛

A century you'll never forget.

A last-over wicket.

That impossible catch you'll still be talking about 20 years from now.

Holding a shield shoulder-to-shoulder with your mates.

Every cricketer has a timeline filled with moments that matter. Some are written on scorecards. The best ones? They're written in clubrooms, on long car rides home, at Thursday night training, and around the BBQ after a hard-fought win.

The next great memory on your cricket timeline hasn't happened yet...

What if it happens in blue and yellow? 🦅

At East Bentleigh Centrals Cricket Club, we're building more than a team—we're building a group of mates with one goal:

🏆 Bring the shield home once again.

Whether you're:
🏏 Chasing another hundred.
🎯 Hunting wickets.
🔄 Returning after a few seasons away.
✈️ New to Melbourne and looking for a club.
🌱 Taking the exciting step from junior to senior cricket.

You'll find a club that's competitive on the field and welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.

We train hard.
We back each other.
We celebrate every milestone.
And yes... we'll still remind you about that sitter you dropped three seasons ago. 😄

Because while batting averages come and go, the stories—and the mates—stick around forever.

This season, don't just play another year of cricket.

Write another chapter.
Create another memory.
Help us chase another shield.

📩 If you're ready for a fresh challenge, we'd love to have you in the EBCCC family.

Bring a mate.
Bring your ambition.
Bring your love for the game.

💙🏏 Your next great cricket memory is waiting. Let's make it happen together.

💙💛 What's Missing here? It's You. 💙💛

Take another look.

See the smiles?
The high-fives?
The celebrations?
The teammates who became lifelong friends?

Now imagine yourself standing right there.

Because the truth is... the photo isn't finished yet.

It's missing the teammate who says, "I'll give it a go."
It's missing the friend who laughs after dropping her very first catch.
It's missing the player who discovers she's braver, stronger and more capable than she ever imagined.

It's missing you. 🦅

The best part about joining EBCCC isn't learning how to hit a cover drive (although we'll happily help with that 😉).

It's finding a place where:
💙 You're welcomed from day one.
🤝 Every teammate wants you to succeed.
🏏 No experience is expected.
😂 Laughter is just as important as wickets.
💪 Confidence grows with every training session.
📸 Every game creates another memory you'll want to relive.

Whether you've never held a cricket bat, haven't played since school, or you've been waiting for the right club to call home...

This is your invitation.

Bring your sister.
Bring your best friend.
Bring your workmate.
Bring your mum.
Or come on your own—because you won't stay "on your own" for long.

📢 Registrations for the 2026–27 EBCCC CSB Women's Cricket Program are NOW OPEN!

🏏 Register by scanning the QR code on our flyer or online:
👉 https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/92a83d

One decision.
One training session.
One team.

That's all it takes to turn a stranger into a teammate and a teammate into family.

💬 Tag the woman who's missing from this picture... and tell her you're joining too.

🦅 The only thing missing from our team... is you.

💙💛 Special thanks to our incredible sponsors for helping more women discover the joy of community cricket.

🏨 The Dingley Hotel
🌏 Redland Immigration Consultants
🚚 Conroy Removals Australia
🏗️ Soniez Group
🍽️ Amber & Ale
🍔 Betty’s Burgers

Your continued support helps create a place where everyone belongs. Thank you for helping our Falcons soar! 🦅

🏏 The next Australian cricket superstar isn't born on the biggest stage... she's made at her local club. Why not let that journey start at EBCCC? 💙💛

Women's cricket has never been stronger, bigger, or more inspiring. Thanks to trailblazers like Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney and so many others, young girls everywhere are dreaming bigger than ever.

But here's the secret...

Every one of them had a Day One.

A first training session.
A first teammate.
A first dropped catch.
A first boundary.
A first reason to fall in love with the game.

✨ Your Day One could be today.

Whether you've never held a cricket bat, haven't played since school, or you're ready to dust off the pads and get back on the field, there's a place for you at East Bentleigh Centrals Cricket Club.

At EBCCC, we're about far more than cricket.

💙 Confidence that grows every week.
🤝 Friendships that last long after the season ends.
🏏 Teamwork that makes every win—and every loss—worth sharing.
🎉 Plenty of laughs, plenty of support, and plenty of unforgettable memories.

No experience? Brilliant.
Returning to cricket? Welcome back.
Already play? Bring a mate!

Because cricket is always better when you share it with friends.

📢 Registrations for the 2026–27 CSB Women's Competition are NOW OPEN!

🏏 CSB Women's Competition
👉 https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/92a83d

📲 Simply scan the QR code on our promotional artwork or click the registration link above.

💬 Tag your sister. Your best friend. Your workmate. Your daughter. Your mum. Your neighbour.

Because sometimes the best decision you'll make this year starts with one simple message:

"Come play cricket with me." 💙💛

🦅 Start Local. Dream Big. Fly Falcon.

🏏 Every cricket superstar once played their very first innings... Where will your child's story begin? 💙💛

At East Bentleigh Centrals Cricket Club (EBCCC), we believe cricket is about so much more than runs and wickets. It's about making lifelong friends, building confidence, learning teamwork, celebrating every milestone, and creating memories that last long after the final ball is bowled.

Whether your child is picking up a bat for the very first time or looking to take their game to the next level, there's a place for them in the EBCCC Junior Family.

✨ Why choose EBCCC?
🦅 A welcoming, inclusive club for every child
🏏 Experienced coaches who make learning fun
🤝 Lifelong friendships and unforgettable team experiences
💪 Build confidence, resilience and leadership
🎉 A supportive environment where everyone belongs
⭐ Pathways for beginners through to experienced junior cricketers

📢 Registrations for the 2026–27 Junior Season are NOW OPEN!

Choose your competition:

🏏 SECA Junior Competition
👉 https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/ccd562

🏏 ISEC CSB Junior Competition
👉 https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/d11e29

📲 Simply scan the QR code on our promotional artwork or click the registration link to secure your spot!

💙 Because every child deserves the chance to play.
💛 Because every team needs new mates.
🦅 Because every Falcon starts somewhere.

👇 Know a family with a future cricketer? Tag them below, share this post, and help us grow the next generation of Falcons!

🏏 Start Local. Dream Big. Fly Falcon.

🚨 Got a future cricket superstar at home? We've got their first team waiting! 🏏💙💛

Every Australian cricket legend started somewhere... and for many, it began with a bat that was almost bigger than they were! 😄

Woolworths Cricket Blast at EBCCC is the perfect first step for kids aged 5–10 to discover the game in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. No experience? No worries! We'll teach them everything they need to know while they build confidence, make new friends, and create memories that last a lifetime.

✨ Why Cricket Blast?
🏏 Fun games and exciting activities
🤝 New friendships and teamwork
💪 Build confidence and coordination
⭐ Learn the basics from passionate coaches
💙 Join the welcoming EBCCC family

📅 Season Kick-Off: Sunday, 19 October
💰 Registration Fee: $129

📲 Ready to play?
Scan the QR code or register now:
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/38d4f6

Don't let your little superstar watch from the sidelines—give them the chance to fall in love with cricket!

👇 Tag a family with young cricketers, share this post, and help us grow the next generation of Falcons! 🦅

Every big dream starts with a small first step. Start yours at EBCCC. 💙💛

🔥🏏 FALCONS, WE'RE BACK WITH THE BUNNINGS BBQ! 🦅

Some traditions don't need fixing.

You grab something you don't need at Bunnings, somehow spend more than planned, and then finish the trip with the most important purchase of all...

🌭 THE BUNNINGS SNAG.

A proud Australian weekend ritual that's been part of our culture since the mid-90s—and EBCCC is keeping the tradition alive! 🇦🇺

Come down, grab a snag, have a yarn, catch up with mates, bring the family and help support your club.

And let's be honest... you can't really say "I'm just going to Bunnings" without the risk of coming home with a sausage in bread. 😏

🌭 One snag becomes two.
🧅 Someone will debate the onion placement.
🍅 Someone will have strong opinions about sauce.
😂 And someone will definitely say, "I'll just have one."

Every snag sold helps support EBCCC and our players, helping us continue to grow our club and build towards another big summer of cricket. 💙💛

As we get ready to welcome the summer of 2026, the Falcon is stretching its wings, the bats are coming out, and the BBQ tongs are officially match-ready. 🦅🏏

So Falcons, players, families, supporters and friends...

Come hungry. Leave happy. Support EBCCC.

Let's fire up the BBQ, bring the community together and get ready to take flight into another summer of cricket! 🦅💙💛

💙💛 A special thank you to our valued sponsors for their continued support and encouragement:

🏨 The Dingley Hotel
🌏 Redland Immigration Consultants
🚚 Conroy Removals Australia
🏗️ Soniez Group
🍽️ Amber & Ale
🍔 Betty’s Burgers

Your partnership helps EBCCC continue to grow, support our players and bring our community together. We couldn't do it without you! 🙌