Katamatite Cricket Club Gazette
Info, News, Game Reports and Events of Your Local Club
Volume 1, Issue 1: 25th September 2014 - Welcome to the KCC Gazette
In addition to the cricket news, we will bring you details of upcoming games and events. The Gazette is your invitation to all of these! Whether you're looking for some local weekend entertainment and want to get along to one of the games (which we can now enjoy from the air conditioned comfort of our beautiful club rooms at home!), you want to come in for Thursday night teas for a delicious meal and a catch up, or you want to dust off your party shoes and get along to one of our social events; we would love you to join us. Come down!
The Gazette will also offer you some other interesting tid-bits, including player profiles and stories from the vault, but we would also welcome your contributions via "letters to the editor", or write in with suggestions and feedback. Send to: katamatitecc@gmail.com or give to one of us in person.
Hope you enjoy The KCC Gazette!
Your KCC Executive, 2014/15
President, Andrew Erickson
Vice-President, Steve Carr
Secretary, Dossie Parnell
Treasurer, Laurie Lawless
Senior Coach & Captain, Adam Harwood
Senior Captain, Daniel Gatusso
President's Welcome to Season 2014/15: By Andrew Erickson
As the incoming president, I am very excited to take on the challenge of leading the Katamatite Cricket Club.
Looking back, our senior team started last year as a team expected to finish bottom three and we finished in the top six. This was very rewarding for our club and our coach, Harry. There were some very good personal achievements, with Tommy Pen (Tom Pendlebury) coming runner up in the A Grade League Medal, and Angry (Angus MacFadyen) taking out the League Medal in B Grade.
Looking forward, we are very excited as to what this year may bring. Harry (Adam Harwood) will be Captain/Coach with Daniel Gattuso joining him as Co-Captain. B Grade Captain is Jimmy Mac and Vice is Tim Mynard. B Grade looks to have a very competitive team when all players are available, so fingers crossed they can go one step further than last year to make it into the finals.
With regard to Juniors, last year we had under 16s and under 12s. This season we are looking to have Under 14s and Under 12s, with Daniel Parnell and Conner Lawless putting their hand up to coach the Under 14s. Under 12s coach is yet to be announced and, unfortunately, we do not have adequate numbers for the under 16s this year. Our main aim this year is to get more kids in to fill both teams and build up our juniors, and of course have a load of fun.
Let’s all get together and have a great year. Thanks.
Go the tigers!
Players Wanted!
JUNIORS: The kids don't need to be superstars, or even to have played before; if they're interested in having a hit, bring them down to training! All they really need is a white top and pants! Gear can be borrowed and registration costs can be worked out if money is a barrier to getting your kids out of the house and into playing cricket! There are many reasons it is one of the most popular Australian sports.
SENIORS: Think about dusting off the old cricket gear, give the game a go for the first time, or pass the word on to someone who may be interested! Ability is not a prerequisite!
Contact Harry for more information: 0407 806 307.
Player Profiles: Your KCC Senior's Captains
Daniel "Goose" Gattuso, Premier Division Co-Captain
The Bloke
Nickname & Age: Goose, 26
Where are you from? Cobram
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Dream Occupation: Top Gear Presenter
Favourite:
- Sport (other than cricket) and team: Footy, North Melbourne
- Food: Lasagna
- Movie/TV show: Step brothers/Suits
- Music/Band: The Kooks
What earns your respect in a person? Commitment, passion, understanding
What really annoys you? People who stay in the right lane when not overtaking
Three words to describe you: Methodical, organized, approachable
The Cricketer
When did you start playing cricket? Age 8
What's your forte on field? Specialist fieldsman
What's your best memory or proudest achievement in cricket? Playing against Nathan Lyon at Under 17’s NSW Southern Country
Any embarrassing moments on field? The Chrissy Mew in my first game for Katty
One word to describe you as a captain: Novice
Ambitions/hopes for this season: Player development and retention, and enjoyment
Give us something on your team mates
Who's the funniest? Carr-ie (Steve Carr)
Who's the angriest or scariest? Alan Ross
Who's the most stylish? Definitely not Joey Wright, worst underwear
If you could be one of your team mates for a week, who would it be, and why? Olly Ross, what’s not to like about clogging everyones facebook feed with Uni night pics.
Just for fun
If they made a movie of your life, which actor would play you (and why)? Without a doubt, Ryan Gosling….plz
What was your favourite cartoon/TV show as a kid? Rocko’s Modern Life
What would you buy with your last $50? Lotto ticket
I nominate "Alan" Ross to do the next senior player profile...
Jim McCallum, B Grade Captain
The Bloke
Nickname & Age: Jmac, 34
Where are you from? Katamatite
Occupation: Plant Operator
In my spare time I like to: Spend time with family
Favourite:
- Sport (other than cricket) and team: AFL, St Kilda
- Food: Pizza
- Movie/TV show: Big Bang Theory
- Music/Band: AC/DC
What earns your respect in a person? [being] Genuine and understanding
Three words to describe you: Hard worker, family man, dedicated
The Cricketer
When did you start playing cricket? Age 26
How long have you played for KCC? 8 years
What's your forte on field? Bowling
Who was your favourite cricketer to watch growing up? Michael Bevan
Who's your current favourite and why? Shane Watson, all rounder
What's your best memory or proudest achievement in cricket? Taking 34 wickets in a season
Any embarrassing moments on field? Too many to chose from
One word to describe you as a captain: Fair
Ambitions/hopes for this season: Make finals
Give us something on your team mates
Who's the funniest? Tim Lukies
Who's the angriest or scariest? Adam Harwood
Who's the most stylish? Joe Wilkie
Just for fun
What was your favourite cartoon/TV show as a kid? Transformers
What would you buy with your last $50? Spend it on my kids. Whatever they want.
I nominate Caleb "Pup" Clarke for the first junior player profile...
From the Vault - Life Members Reminisce...
A Humorous Umpiring Incident: Story by Phillip Barnes
Katamatite A Grade were playing Finley at Finley in the early 90s when light began to fade as a big storm approached. Ian Alexander and I were batting and we decided to appeal against the light.
The umpire couldn't make up his mind as to whether or not to call off play, so he suggested he stand where the wicket keeper would be and get their fast bowler to bowl one down to see if he could view the ball.
We stepped out of the way, and showing fast bowlers' intelligence, the Finley paceman let one fly at full pace. The ball went through at stump height and struck the umpire flush on top of the foot.
The umpire agreed it was difficult to see the ball coming out of the trees at the northern end, so we helped him limp off the ground to end the day's play. No sooner had we left the ground, when down came the rain.
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Pre-Season Reminders & Player Information
Subs & Registration
Costs:
- $150 senior player
- $60 senior player student
- $40 junior player
- $20 social, non-player member
Subs can be paid by EFTpos, cash or cheque, to the Treasurer or Secretary at training, or if they are around on game day.
New Look "Whites" - Seniors
Shirts are for purchase at a cost of $40. Full payment should be made on pick up of your shirt. See Shannon or Catherine Pool at training.
Social & Training Apparel
Training shorts can also be ordered this week and will cost $35. These are black with a yellow patch on the side (on which will be printed your name and one-day number). As these are personalised, they will need to be ordered now; you won't be able to buy a pair later.
See Shannon or Catherine Pool.
Upcoming Events - All Welcome!
AFL Grand Final Day at The Rooms
Saturday, Sep 27, 2014, 12:30 PM
Recreation Reserve Katamatite, Victoria, Australia
Thursday Night Teas at the Rooms
Thursday, Oct 9, 2014, 07:00 PM
Moore St, Katamatite, Victoria, Australia
Round 1: Premier Division One Day Match
Saturday, Oct 11, 2014, 12:30 PM
Finley Recreation Reserve, Finley, New South Wales, Australia
Katty vs Cobram Premier Division Cancer Fundraiser Match
Saturday, Jan 10, 2015, 12:30 PM
Cobram Showgrounds, Bank Street, Cobram, Victoria, Australia
About Us
Email: katamatitecc@gmail.com
Website: facebook.com/katamatite.cricketclub
Location: Katamatite Recreation Reserve, Moore St, Katamatite
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