Mt Martha Cricket Club

🇬🇧🏏 REDS ABROAD 🏏🇬🇧

We were advised today that Mt Martha Cricket Club’s Will Fitzgerald, affectionately known around the club as “Fitzy”, made a late decision to spend the winter playing cricket in the UK with Knowle Cricket Club in Bristol.

After only a couple of innings, Fitzy has already announced himself in style, bringing up his maiden century for the club on Sunday in a brilliant knock.

🔥 139 runs from 101 balls
💥 15 fours
🚀 6 sixes
⚡ Strike Rate: 137.62

Knowle CC described it as “just the start and the first of many big scores” — and we couldn’t agree more.

It’s fantastic to see one of our young Reds making the most of an overseas opportunity and representing Mt Martha Cricket Club so well on the other side of the world.

Congratulations Fitzy! We look forward to following your season and seeing plenty more runs over the English summer. ❤️🏏

🏏 MT MARTHA CRICKET CLUB – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 🏏

The future of our club starts with our members.

We invite all players, parents, volunteers, life members and supporters to attend the Mt Martha Cricket Club Annual General Meeting.

📅 Sunday 28 June
🕖 7:00pm
📍 MMCC Ferrero Reserve Clubrooms
📍 Seppelt Avenue, Mt Martha

All committee positions will be declared vacant, with nominations encouraged from members who would like to help shape the future of the Reds both on and off the field.

The AGM is an important opportunity to review the season, recognise achievements, discuss plans for 2026/27 and ensure our club continues to grow and thrive.

For any enquiries, please contact:

Stuart Baker
Club President
📞 0457 837 373

🔴⚫️ Go Reds! ⚫️🔴

🚨 NEW SIGNING 🚨

Mount Martha Cricket Club is excited to welcome Luke “Kranzy” Kranzbuhler to The Reds for the upcoming season at Ferrero Reserve 🔴⚫

Still a young player with his best cricket ahead of him, Kranzy already brings an outstanding level of experience from both Victorian Premier Cricket and the MPCA competition.

A former teammate of Mt Martha 1st XI captain Corey Marshall at both Frankston Peninsula CC and Dandenong CC in Premier Cricket, Kranzy arrives after playing in the Frankston Peninsula 1st XI last season.

Kranzy has also represented:
🏏 Seaford Tigers CC
🏏 Sorrento CC

And earned representative honours with:
✅ Victorian U17
✅ Victorian U19
✅ South East Country U21

Career stats across senior cricket:

📊 297 Matches
🧤 5768 Runs
💥 Highest Score: 125
📈 Batting Average: 23.93

🎯 165 Wickets
🔥 Best Bowling: 5/23
📉 Bowling Average: 20.46
💪 Economy Rate: 3.76

A genuine all-rounder who adds quality, experience and depth to our playing group, and we can’t wait to see Kranzy in Red & Black this season.

Welcome to Mount Martha, Kranzy! ❤️🖤

🏆 MT MARTHA CRICKET CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT 2025/26

What a fantastic night celebrating another huge season for The Reds.

Congratulations to all award winners, milestone achievers and members recognised throughout the evening.

A special acknowledgement also to our premiership-winning sides:
Men’s 2nd XI, Men’s 3rd XI and Men’s 4th XI — an outstanding achievement for the club. 🔴⚫

TEAM AWARDS

Men’s 6th XI
Batting – Ian Handsley (614 runs @ 56)
Bowling – Marty Keating (16 wickets @ 10.3)
Team Champion – Ian Handsley

Men’s 5th XI
Batting – Dave Thomas (650 runs @ 50)
Bowling – Chris Masterson (16 wickets @ 13.7)
Team Champion – Dave Thomas

Men’s 4th XI
Batting – Chris Bryceson (221 runs @ 110.5)
Bowling – Jono McShane (12 wickets @ 9.6)
Team Champion – Jono McShane

Men’s 3rd XI
Batting – Simon Street (421 runs @ 70)
Bowling – Hunter Richardson (14 wickets @ 10.3)
Team Champion – Simon Street

Men’s 2nd XI
Batting – Finn Vemis (344 runs @ 38)
Bowling – Jaryd Millington (26 wickets @ 10)
Team Champion – Finn Vemis

Women’s 1st XI
Batting – Kat Laemmle (348 runs @ 87)
Bowling – Talia Tonizzo (13 wickets @ 9)
Team Champion – Kat Laemmle

Men’s 1st XI
Batting – Trav French (708 runs @ 64)
Bowling – Steve Lindsay (27 wickets @ 13)
Team Champion – Trav French

FIELDING AWARDS

Men’s – Peter Richardson
Women’s – Billie Raymond

SPECIAL CLUB AWARDS

Lyn French Club Mother of the Year – Lyn French
Noel Williams Medallist – Trav French (15 votes)
Andrew Brown Medallist – Ian Handsley (14 votes)
RED Award – Ange Dunn & Kat Laemmle (16 votes)
Steve Pallas / Simon Street Wicket Keeping Award – Duncan Brown (16 catches, 3 stumpings)
David Sands Best Young Club Person – Liam Mason
Ray Peak Best Club Person – John “Horse” Elliott
Tony Leigh Club Champion – Trav French

A special congratulations to Andrew Gill on being inducted as a Club Life Member — a well deserved recognition for his contribution to MMCC.

Congratulations also to all players recognised for centuries and 5 wicket hauls throughout the season — outstanding performances across the club.

Thanks to everyone who made the night such a success and to all players, families, volunteers and supporters for another fantastic season at The Reds.

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🔴⚫️ WELCOME TO THE REDS, ROB WILLIS! ⚫️🔴

Mount Martha Cricket Club is excited to announce our first signing for Season 2026/27 — Rob Willis!! 👏

Originally from the UK, Rob is now living and working on the Peninsula as a physio at Pinnacle alongside Pete Gayfer. Many around the MPCA will already know Rob from his time at Dromana, while most recently he’s been playing his cricket in Tasmania with Woodbridge Cricket Club.

Rob is a class top-order batter, but even more importantly, an outstanding bloke who we know will fit perfectly into the culture and community of our great club ❤️🖤

Last season for Woodbridge, Rob piled on:
🏏 632 runs at 48.62
🔥 Including five 50+ scores across the season

We can’t wait to see Rob pulling on the red and black this summer. Welcome aboard, Rob! 👊

❤️ Happy Mother’s Day from Mt Martha Cricket Club ❤️

Today we celebrate all the amazing mums, grandmothers and carers who are such an important part of our cricket club.

From scoring on the sidelines, playing on the field, early morning starts, countless washes of whites and endless support from the boundary, your dedication helps make our club what it is.

Thank you for every lift to training, every cheer from the sidelines and every moment spent supporting our players and teams throughout the season.

To all the cricket mums in our Reds family — we hope you have a fantastic Mother’s Day and know how much you are appreciated. ❤️🏏

A special moment for the Reds ❤️🖤

At our recent Presentation Night, we proudly awarded Life Membership to former President Andrew Gill in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Mt Martha Cricket Club.

Gilly’s impact spans over a decade, with 11 years at the club, including 68 games, 2nd XI captaincy, and two-time 2nd XI Team Champion. But it’s his tireless work off the field that truly defines his legacy.

From 4 years as Woolworths Blast Coordinator to 8 years on the committee, including roles as Junior Coordinator and President for 6 years, Gilly has been at the heart of our club’s growth.

He was instrumental in:

* Introducing, developing, and coaching our first junior girls team
* Re-establishing our women’s team
* Strengthening the future of the Reds for generations to come

Gilly, your dedication, leadership, and passion for the club have left a lasting mark. Congratulations on a richly deserved Life Membership 👏



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This ANZAC Day, we remember.

At Mt Martha Cricket Club, we pause to honour the bravery, sacrifice and mateship of all those who have served our country.

Footy’s on hold, cricket’s done for the season—but the spirit of mateship that defines our club is the same one we reflect on today.

Take a moment today—whether it’s at the dawn service, with family, or quietly yourself—to pay your respects.

Lest we forget ❤️



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🚨 TONIGHT – SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 🔴🏏

It’s here! Join us tonight as we celebrate a massive season for our senior Reds ❤️

From 7 teams in finals to 5 Grand Final appearances and 3 premierships, there’s plenty to celebrate 🏆

📍 The Dava Hotel – Sports Bar
⏰ Arrival from 7PM

🍴 Canapés provided
🍻 Meals & drinks at bar prices

👔 Dress Code: Smart casual with a splash of red 🔴

Grab your teammates, bring your partners, and get down for a great night celebrating the club!

🔔 1 WEEK TO GO – SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 🔴

The countdown is on! Just one week until we celebrate an incredible season for our senior Reds 🏏

With all 7 teams playing finals, 5 Grand Final appearances, and 3 premierships, it’s a night not to be missed ❤️🏆

📍 The Dava Hotel – Sports Bar
🗓 Friday 17 April
⏰ From 7PM

🍴 Canapés provided
🍻 Meals & drinks at bar prices

👔 Dress Code: Smart casual with a splash of red 🔴

Let’s get together and celebrate a massive year for the club — see you there!