South Yarra Cricket Club

It's almost that time of year again, dust off your kit because the Yarras pre-season training is nearly here.
All sessions held at the world class Junction Oval indoor nets, new and old members welcome.

The Como Pavilion was packed Saturday night as we held our Major Raffle with special guest Merv Hughes.
Hosted by our very own Yarras legend Gideon Haigh, who summed up the night perfectly:

So here we are on stools at the Yarras on Saturday night for our Last Man Standing function. I seem to be trying to get his attention, but he’s in vintage form, with wonderful stories as only he can tell them, and a rapt audience including two teams in the afterglow of winning their semi finals during the day. We’ve had a host of great visitors to the club, from Wasim Akram and Mike Atherton to Chris Rogers and Brad Hodge. Last year there was even Maxy. But, I’m not sure anyone has quite bought into the vibe like Merv. We offered to pick him up and get him home; he said not to worry. I’d chatted to him only a couple of times about the details; he was there on time and endlessly patient with our faffing about. He bought tickets in the draw, and for the meat tray. He brought a bat and some balls to auction. He talked to everyone alike, sober or drunk, jovial or shy, understanding all the types, dealing with them accordingly. He took an interest in the club - every club, as we know, is the same but different. We paid him a fee, but this was really a love job, a model of giving back to cricket - the cricket that he grew up playing.

Merv, moreover, has been doing this for years. J remembered him coming as the guess of the show in her home town of Weethalle, near West Wyalong. Oh, yes, Merv said. Can’t remember who asked him, but he drove from Melbourne, and stayed in the tumbledown pub. J recalled that the townspeople were agog. Merv! The actual Merv! He did everything asked and more, was funny and warm and….well, Merv. There’s something affirming when you meet someone and they are what they seem but also somehow better. In a world full of the phony and meretricious, authenticity stands out like bold type. He is a good, good man, and at the Yarras, as in so many places, he has left a legacy of goodwill we’ll always remember.

The Yarras juggernaut rolls on! Both teams are away this week so get down and throw your support behind both as they aim for a Grand Final berth. 💪💪

Two wins from two games and our seasons roll on for another week! Congratulations to Chappy scoring his first 100 for the Yarras in a final. Keep your eyes peeled for this weekends fixtures!

We have arrived at the pointy end of the season! Our A Grade and D Grade sides will be looking to walk away with a win ahead of our Last Man Standing event Saturday night.

Here it is, the highlight of the Yarras calendar! We have an amazing guest for this years Last Man Standing raffle. Get your tickets now to go into the running to win $1000 and also hearing from one of Australia’s most entertaining fast bowlers!

You would of seen our trivia is coming up soon! Get your table together for what promises to be a great night with one of the best trivia hosts in the state. Please fill out the form to give us an idea of numbers.
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The first team to make finals is on deck this weekend. Let’s get down to Como Park to support the team as they look to go back to back! 💪💪💪

A vintage performance from Rohan McClure in A Grades commanding win over Emerald Hill. 💪💪💪