Cricket has been played on the Warrandyte Cricket Ground since 1855.
On October 20, 2018, the club plays its 1,000th senior game in competition on the reserve.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, club historian Steve Goddard lists his top 70 memorable moments on the WCG since 1864.
On October 20, 2018, the club plays its 1,000th senior game in competition on the reserve.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, club historian Steve Goddard lists his top 70 memorable moments on the WCG since 1864.
Ground Summary: Played 1000, Won 470, Lost 368, Tied 7, No Result 51, Unknown 104
Mystery's Memorable Moments
50 honourable mentions (in date order):
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FIRST COMPETITIVE GAME AT THE WCG
Date: 18/11/1905 The WCC joined the local Cameron Cricket Association in 1905/06. Batting first, we made just 34 in its first innings, however thanks to John Till's 6/5, Christmas Hill are dismissed for 21. However after being dismissed for 82 in the 2nd innings, Christmas Hills passed us 6 down to claim a reverse outright. |
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JOHN TILL'S EFFORTS IN VAIN
Date: 23/12/1905 In just the WCC's third game, John Till takes 7/26 as Caledonia are rolled for just 61. However a poor batting performance has the WCC all out for 43. Till takes another 3/41 in their second innings, as Warrandyte are set 137 for victory. Till was stranded on 49no as we fall 7 runs short. |
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A VISIT FROM CARLTON CC
Date: 26/01/1906 On the A.N.A. holiday (now Australia Day), the Carlton Cricket Club played an exhibition game at Warrandyte. A ladies game was also played on the same day, in what would become an annual event. |
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FIRST EVER CENTURY BY JOHN TILL
Date: 24/02/1906 While the match report in the newspaper doesn't paint a glowing picture of Kangaroo Ground's fielding, it even mentions he was dropped first ball, in an era where team scores of 100 were rare, the club's first ever century by John Till is still a historic occasion for the WCC. |
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REVERSE OUTRIGHT
Date: 06/11/1909 In the club's second game in the Box Hill Reporter competition, Thomas Schubert claimed 7/15 to dismiss Doncaster for just 40, but he would have been in shock as Warrandyte were all out for 33 in reply. However after dismissing Doncaster for 93, the target of 101 was easily achieved 3 wickets down thanks to 59 from J.Hodgson and Fred Topping unbeaten on 30. |
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ALL TIED UP
Date: 22/10/1910
Warrandyte had a comfortable 1st innings lead as it made 95 in response to Croydon's 35, who fared better in its 2nd attempt making 93. 34 runs were required for an outright victory, surely a formality regardless that 2 of our players didn't show up on week 2. Nope. With the scores all tied up, Thomas Schubert was bowled for 0 creating our first ever tie.
Date: 22/10/1910
Warrandyte had a comfortable 1st innings lead as it made 95 in response to Croydon's 35, who fared better in its 2nd attempt making 93. 34 runs were required for an outright victory, surely a formality regardless that 2 of our players didn't show up on week 2. Nope. With the scores all tied up, Thomas Schubert was bowled for 0 creating our first ever tie.
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REMARKABLE REVERSE OUTRIGHT
Date: 12/03/1927 In one of the closest games in WCG history, our 2nd XI lost the Semi Final on first innings to East Doncaster Juniors 113 to 103. When we were dismissed in our 2nd innings for 114, an outright loss seemed inevitable. However Fred Russell had other ideas. After his 4/25 in the 1st innings, he took 6/23 in the second, as the opposition were all out just 2 short of their target, sending the team in to the Grand Final. |
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JACK McAULEY'S 10
Date: 14/03/1936
Life member Jack McAuley takes 7/25 and 3/42 to lead the 1st XI to the Grand Final with a dominate outright victory over Ringwood.
Date: 14/03/1936
Life member Jack McAuley takes 7/25 and 3/42 to lead the 1st XI to the Grand Final with a dominate outright victory over Ringwood.
FRED CARLETON - DOUBLE TROUBLE
Date: 26/02/1938
Fred Carleton top scores with 53 as the 1st XI make 185. He then does the damage with the ball as well, taking 7/42 to dismiss Croydon for 137.
Date: 26/02/1938
Fred Carleton top scores with 53 as the 1st XI make 185. He then does the damage with the ball as well, taking 7/42 to dismiss Croydon for 137.
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BLACK FRIDAY FIRES STOPS GAME
Date: 13/01/1939 A memorable moment for all the wrong reasons. The 2nd week of a 2-day game at Warrandyte vs Croydon is abandoned after the Black Friday bush fires razed half of the township the day before. Our clubrooms & our equipment included. A small mercy the fires didn't occur a day later while the match was on. |
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A PALTRY TOTAL
Date: 20/10/1956 Box Hill Footballers are all out for 7 in 9.1 overs against our 1st XI. Yes 7! The lowest score ever on the WCG. Les Stoneham claimed 5/2 while Allan Chapman was more expensive taking 3/3. Warrandyte declared on 3/95 then dismissed the footballers again for 73. |
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REMARKABLE FIGHTBACK
Date: 02/02/1957
The 1st XI were all out for just 67 against East Burwood. However Allan Chapman (5/23) and Les Stoneham (4/33) bowl 22.1 overs unchanged and dismiss the opposition for just 59.
Date: 02/02/1957
The 1st XI were all out for just 67 against East Burwood. However Allan Chapman (5/23) and Les Stoneham (4/33) bowl 22.1 overs unchanged and dismiss the opposition for just 59.
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A MAIDEN CENTURY
Date: 05/02/1966 In a playing career that began in 1926 and ended in 1971, life member Horrie Smith Jnr scored his one and only century for the WCC, making 105 in the 2nd XI against Blackburn. |
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AVOIDING RELEGATION #1
Date: 08/03/1976
Facing the eventual runners up, the 1st XI needed a win in the final round against Ringwood Uniting to avoid relegation from A Grade. Chasing just 109, Warrandyte's last wicket fell with the scores level. A tie was enough to get off the bottom of the ladder.
Date: 08/03/1976
Facing the eventual runners up, the 1st XI needed a win in the final round against Ringwood Uniting to avoid relegation from A Grade. Chasing just 109, Warrandyte's last wicket fell with the scores level. A tie was enough to get off the bottom of the ladder.
A BAG OF 13
Date: 12/02/1977
Tony Perry claims the remarkable match figures of 13 for 40 (6/19 & 7/21), helping the 2nd XI steal first innings points against Knoxfield 62 to 44.
Date: 12/02/1977
Tony Perry claims the remarkable match figures of 13 for 40 (6/19 & 7/21), helping the 2nd XI steal first innings points against Knoxfield 62 to 44.
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JOHN CHAPMAN'S ALL-ROUND EFFORT
Date: 19/11/1977 After taking 2 catches and 2 stumpings, John Chapman then scores 120 opening the batting in the 1st XI's victory over Johnson Park. |
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STAN DAVIS' HUGE HAUL
Date: 24/02/1979 Playing in the 2nd XI in the last round for whatever reason, Stan Davis takes 9/24 & 4/53 to help the team to an outright victory and a finals berth against Croydon Hockeyers. |
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125 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Date: 17/02/1980 The club celebrates its 125 year anniversary with an exhibition game against the Melbourne Cricket Club. Scorecards, newspaper reports and photos can be found here. |
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LAST STAND
Date: 22/11/1980
Chasing Mooroolbark's 168, the 1st XI were in deep trouble at 9/146. Stan Davis (8no) joined Steve Pascoe (67) to steer the team over the line in a heroic last wicket partnership.
Date: 22/11/1980
Chasing Mooroolbark's 168, the 1st XI were in deep trouble at 9/146. Stan Davis (8no) joined Steve Pascoe (67) to steer the team over the line in a heroic last wicket partnership.
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A MIGHTY TANDEM EFFORT
Date: 02/10/1982 In a one day game, defending just 113, Graeme Lloyd (5/46) and Steve Pascoe (5/50) each bowl 17 overs unchanged to steal a win over Wantirna South by 5 runs. |
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THE MASTER RETURNS TO FORM
Date: 03/11/1984 Robert White was having a quiet few seasons by his standard since returning to the club in 1981. But he reminded everyone of his class and talent scoring 156 against South Ringwood in the 1st XI. |
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SPINNING A WEB
Date: 02/02/1985
Another John Salter century (114) helps the 1st XI to 8/299 against Croydon North. Then Fred Jungwirth bamboozles the opposition for 230, snaring 7/77 with his leggies.
Date: 02/02/1985
Another John Salter century (114) helps the 1st XI to 8/299 against Croydon North. Then Fred Jungwirth bamboozles the opposition for 230, snaring 7/77 with his leggies.
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201 RUN PARTNERSHIP
Date: 28/01/1985 Chasing Wantirna's impressive 8/201 in a one day game on Australia Day Monday, the 1st XI were in trouble at 4/47, before the dynamic duo of John Salter (104), who scored his 2nd WCG century in consecutive games, and Robert White (100) easily passed the total before both were dismissed. |
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LAST WICKET BONING
Date: 30/01/1989
Chasing Ainslie Park's 9/205 in a 1-day game, the 1st XI looked done at 9/187. #11 Chris Snaidero (4) joined #10 Russell Dorning (19) at the crease, and the pair chipped away until they needed 6 runs off the final over. 1s and 2s were enough to pass the total on the 2nd last ball of the day.
Date: 30/01/1989
Chasing Ainslie Park's 9/205 in a 1-day game, the 1st XI looked done at 9/187. #11 Chris Snaidero (4) joined #10 Russell Dorning (19) at the crease, and the pair chipped away until they needed 6 runs off the final over. 1s and 2s were enough to pass the total on the 2nd last ball of the day.
3 OFF THE LAST BALL TO TIE
Date: 01/12/1991
Chasing Parkwood's 7/188 in a 1-day game, the 2nd XI needed 12 from the last over to win. Wicket keeper David Booth then hit 220223 to tie the game in a dramatic finish.
Date: 01/12/1991
Chasing Parkwood's 7/188 in a 1-day game, the 2nd XI needed 12 from the last over to win. Wicket keeper David Booth then hit 220223 to tie the game in a dramatic finish.
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CAPTAIN/COACH'S KNOCK
Date: 08/02/1992 Newly appointed club coach, John Sharman, hits a massive 150no for the 1st XI win over East Ringwood. |
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DOUBLE TROUBLE
Date: 09/10/1993 Steve Bell (138no) and Michael Canty (102no) share an unbeaten 4th wicket partnership of 206, as the 2nd XI thrash Norwood in a 1-day game 153 to 3/270. |
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HIGHEST TEAM SCORE AT THE WCG
Date: 23/10/1993 After Montrose were all out for 187, the 1st XI replied with a massive 5/421, the highest team score and the WCG, and the equal biggest winning margin on the ground of 234 runs. Andrew Hood was the backbone of the innings, scoring 136. |
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BONES' 7
Date: 04/12/1993
Defending 185, Chris Snaidero single-handedly gets the 2nd XI the win taking 7/39 from 26 miserly overs, dismissing Lilydale for 178.
Date: 04/12/1993
Defending 185, Chris Snaidero single-handedly gets the 2nd XI the win taking 7/39 from 26 miserly overs, dismissing Lilydale for 178.
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SAVED BY THE BELL
Date: 05/11/1994 The 1st XI were in trouble at 9/134 chasing Croydon North's 150, before a tense 17 run last wicket partnership between Steve Bell (37) and David Watts (9no) saw the boys over the line. |
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MANGA'S 12 WICKETS
Date: 01/11/1995 In a 1-day game, Mark Davis takes 8 of St Andrews' 9 wickets, ending with 8/32. Chasing 9/135, the 2nd XI can't get it done for the old fella, falling 4 runs short. Davis takes another 4 wickets in the 2nd innings. |
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MOOSE'S BIG MOMENT
Date: 13/01/1996 After four 90s in the 1st XI, including one the previous game, Tony Sturesteps finally breaks through and scores his one and only century in the 1st XI, scoring 133 in the thrashing of Lilydale 6/403 to 8/248. |
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BAMBURY'S BOMB
Date: 02/02/1997
Chasing our 1st XI's score of 9/147 in a 1-day game, Parkwood needed 12 off the last over bowled by Chris Bambury. It came to the last ball and 7 needed to win, and a 6 was hit to tie the game.
Date: 02/02/1997
Chasing our 1st XI's score of 9/147 in a 1-day game, Parkwood needed 12 off the last over bowled by Chris Bambury. It came to the last ball and 7 needed to win, and a 6 was hit to tie the game.
IT AIN'T OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER
Date: 08/01/2000
In a 1-day game, the 1st XI were defending only 9/123, and with Wantirna South cruising on 3/103, the game appeared over. 3 wickets to Greg Tregear sparked a collapse of 7 for 17, seeing us victors by 3 runs.
Date: 08/01/2000
In a 1-day game, the 1st XI were defending only 9/123, and with Wantirna South cruising on 3/103, the game appeared over. 3 wickets to Greg Tregear sparked a collapse of 7 for 17, seeing us victors by 3 runs.
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CLOKE AND CLAM DO IT
Date: 18/11/2000 Chasing Lilydale's modest total of 119, the 1st XI recovered from 6/35 to be 6/97, but were in trouble again at 9/110. #11 Jason Cloke (13no) joined #10 Adam Beardall (2) to fall over the line. |
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NAIL BITING WIN
Date: 11/10/2003 Round 1, and in a 1-day game vs South Croydon, the 1st XI were 8/98, before what turned out to be a vital partnership between Matt Chapman (28no) & Gerald Walshe (20), got the team to 9/143 after their 40 overs. In reply 10 runs were required off the last over, but only 8 were scored, as Warrandyte ran out 1 run winners. |
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HIGHEST EVER LAST WICKET PARTNERSHIP
Date: 17/01/2004 Seems like all these ones lately are about last wickets. On a Sat/Sun clash, the 1st XI were all out for 184, largely thanks to a club record last wicket stand of 86 between Adam Beardall (62no) & Ian Broome (31). Croydon North were in the box seat at 6/169 with 10 overs to go, until Gerald Walshe claimed 3 of the last 4 wickets quickly, as we stuck home by 9 runs. This game, along with the infamous last round partnership between Adam White & Tyson Brent, were crucial in us sneaking in to the finals. |
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OVER 800 RUNS
Date: 31/01/2004 In a remarkable game, the 2nd XI got off to a flyer in pursuit of Norwood's massive 9/416. Creg Creber smashed 71, Andrew Jarvis and Travis Cloke both scored 50s, but it was Tyson Brent's 114 that was the backbone. At 4/373 with 6 overs to go, we were a chance, but steady wickets in pursuit of quick runs proved too much, falling just 15 runs short. Bowling 50 wides and no balls didn't help our cause. |
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CHAIR GOES BANG
Date: 20/11/2004 Set 138 to win by Bayswater Park in a 1-day game, #11 Steve Warr walked to the non strikers end to join Campbell Holland needing 14 runs off the last over for an unlikely win. Warr stood there and watched the big fella go 6046 to ice the game with 2 balls to spare. |
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150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Date: 13/02/2005 The WCC celebrated its 150 year anniversary with a match against an invitational XI, that included celebrities such as AFL footballers Sam Mitchell, Chris Naish & Nathan Bower, media personalities Gerald Whateley, Rob Waters, and celebrities Wilbur Wilde & Ernie Dingo. Details can be found here. |
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AVOIDING RELEGATION #2
Date: 04/03/2006
In a final round battle of the bottom teams, Chirnside Park were all out for 129 in a 1-day clash. The 1st XI were struggling at 7/93, until a partnership between David Mooney (25no) and Matt Chapman (13) got them to within 5 runs of victory. 15yo Ayrton Dehmel showed nerves of steel to hang around with Dave to eventually pass the total.
Date: 04/03/2006
In a final round battle of the bottom teams, Chirnside Park were all out for 129 in a 1-day clash. The 1st XI were struggling at 7/93, until a partnership between David Mooney (25no) and Matt Chapman (13) got them to within 5 runs of victory. 15yo Ayrton Dehmel showed nerves of steel to hang around with Dave to eventually pass the total.
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CLASSY DAN
Date: 24/02/2007 Daniel Wellesley gets within 3 runs of Robert White's highest score at the WCG, when he makes a majestic 171no against Mooroolbark in the 2nd XI. |
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WHITEWASH
Date: 27/10/2007 Adam White takes Mooroolbark's 2nd XI to town smashing 135 in the 1st XI's victory. |
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AMAZING CHASE
Date: 26/01/2008 In one of the great all-time run chases, the 1st XI pass Montrose's daunting 293 thanks to Adam White (91) and Brad Valentine's (84) 141 3rd wicket partnership. Earlier Matthew Sazenis toiled for 25 overs, taking 5/64. |
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LITTLE MAN GOES BIG
Date: 01/11/2008 Croydon North were all out for 176 against our 2nd XI in a 1-day game. In reply we were 9/161 as #11 Daniel Barry strode to the wicket to face the final over needing 16 runs for victory. The first ball was a swing and miss, he hit a 4 and then there was a wide. This left 11 off the last 4 balls. After three 2’s he needed 5 from the last ball. Little Barry managed a boundary which tied the game. |
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A-MAC XI
Date: 10/10/2009
Alex McIntosh took 6/33 from 16 overs to dismiss East Ringwood for 181. After the 2nd XI just scraped over the line with a last wicket stand between Dale Lander and Mitch Gaffney, A-Mac took 5/23 in the 2nd innings and the batsmen did the rest to claim an outright win.
Date: 10/10/2009
Alex McIntosh took 6/33 from 16 overs to dismiss East Ringwood for 181. After the 2nd XI just scraped over the line with a last wicket stand between Dale Lander and Mitch Gaffney, A-Mac took 5/23 in the 2nd innings and the batsmen did the rest to claim an outright win.
2 RUNS OR 1 WICKET
Date: 19/12/2009
In a bizarre game, our 2nd XI made 143 despite only 2 batsmen making double figures, with 50s to Ryan Hoiberg and Stuart Haworth. Kilsyth were 9/142 needing 2 runs for victory, until Alex McIntosh trapped the #11 batsman LBW to win by the closest of margins.
Date: 19/12/2009
In a bizarre game, our 2nd XI made 143 despite only 2 batsmen making double figures, with 50s to Ryan Hoiberg and Stuart Haworth. Kilsyth were 9/142 needing 2 runs for victory, until Alex McIntosh trapped the #11 batsman LBW to win by the closest of margins.
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JUNIOR CHAMP RETURNS
Date: 26/10/2013 Returning to the club after 7 years playing district cricket, Ayrton Dehmel scores 113no in just his 2nd game back, and first on the WCG, leading the 1st XI to an crushing outright win over Wonga Park. |
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5TH XI FLAG
Date: 13/03/2016
The 5th XI claim the premiership with a come from behind win against Templeton. After day one in the split innings format, Templeton held the upper hand being 4/85 compared to our 6/84. After Warrandyte we dismissed for 125, the situation looked dire. But Aaron Dean and Ryley Reardon helped the team take 7 for 30 to claim victory by just 10 runs.
Date: 13/03/2016
The 5th XI claim the premiership with a come from behind win against Templeton. After day one in the split innings format, Templeton held the upper hand being 4/85 compared to our 6/84. After Warrandyte we dismissed for 125, the situation looked dire. But Aaron Dean and Ryley Reardon helped the team take 7 for 30 to claim victory by just 10 runs.
4TH XI FLAG
Date: 19/03/2017
The 4th XI defeated Heathmont Baptist at the home of cricket. Dan Wellesley led the way with the bat scoring a patient 105, as the team posted 8/250. Captain Dean Gidley was the pick of the bowlers with 4/35, as we bowled the opposition out for 170.
Date: 19/03/2017
The 4th XI defeated Heathmont Baptist at the home of cricket. Dan Wellesley led the way with the bat scoring a patient 105, as the team posted 8/250. Captain Dean Gidley was the pick of the bowlers with 4/35, as we bowled the opposition out for 170.
Mystery's Top 20 Memorable Moments
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#20 - 228 ON THE RICCI SCALE
Date: 05/02/2000 Our 1st XI would have been quietly confident defending 190 against Mooroolbark. And when we had them 3/16 things were looking good. That was until former Victorian batsman Brendan Ricci scored the highest individual score on the WCG, taking to all our bowlers on his way to an unbelievable 228no. |
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#19 - RELEGATION SAVING PARTNERSHIP
Date: 15/02/2003 The 1st XI were on the bottom of the ladder before the penultimate round against St Andrews. Chasing 161, the game looked over when number 11 Adam Beardall joined Robert White at the crease with the score on 9/112. What happened next is WCC folklore. Their pair put on a then record last wicket stand of 68, with #9 White unbeaten on 62, and Beardall 17no. This partnership literally saved us from relegation, as we remained 2nd bottom after the last round. |
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#18 - 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Date: 01/01/1956 The Warrandyte Cricket Club celebrates its centenary year with an exhibition game against a V.C.A XI, which included Australian cricketers Bill Ponsford, Jack Iverson, Colin McDonald & Lindsay Kline. Over 2,000 people were in attendance to celebrate the historic event. Scorecards are newspaper reports can be found here. |
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#17 - PUP'S DAY OUT
Date: 12/02/2005 The 1st XI dismissed South Croydon for just 103, but once again found themselves in trouble at 9/86 in reply. #11 Steve Warr (5no) joined Gerald Walshe (16) at the crease and the pair got them over the line. But that wasn't the end of the drama. Walshe then ran riot in the 2nd innings, taking a career best 8/13 to dismantle South Croydon for just 34. The boys knocked the runs off with ease to claim an outright victory. |
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#16 - A MASTERFUL KNOCK
Date: 03/03/1984 John Salter had a remarkable 2 seasons at Warrandyte, and holds the record of most runs in a season. This inning was arguably his best. Chasing a daunting 285 for victory against Mooroolbark, his innings of 143no steered the home side to victory 4 wickets down. |
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#15 - ADAM WHITE MASTERCLASS
Date: 24/10/2009 Chasing St Andrews’ 179, Adam White completely dominates the opposition, nearly passing the total on his own. He scored 158 of the 233 runs scored while he was at the crease, falling just short of his Father's top score on the ground, as the 1st XI ended up on 4/324. |
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#14 - WILLIAM COLMAN RUNS RIOT
Date: 27/01/1923 William Colman single highhandedly destroys Blackburn, as he takes 5/30 and 8/43 as the 1st XI wins outright. With the help of his 33 runs with the bat, it is the 10th most points scored by a player in one game. |
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#13 - 3 NAMES ON THE WCG HONOURBOARD
Date: 18/12/2010
On the first week, centuries to Jack Ellis (113) and Adam White (113no) saw their names added to the 100s & 7 wicket WCG honourboard. The following week Tyson Walshe joined them, taking 7/44 as the 1st XI thrashed St Andrews 5/325 to 160.
Date: 18/12/2010
On the first week, centuries to Jack Ellis (113) and Adam White (113no) saw their names added to the 100s & 7 wicket WCG honourboard. The following week Tyson Walshe joined them, taking 7/44 as the 1st XI thrashed St Andrews 5/325 to 160.
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#12 - RECORD 1st XI PARTNERSHIP
Date: 30/10/1971 Robert White (131) and Steve Peake (118no) combine for the highest ever partnership in the 1st XI, 248 runs for the 2nd wicket against Bennetswood. |
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#11 - BEST EVER BOWLING FIGURES
Date: 11/12/1909 Thomas Schubert takes what is still the best bowling figures ever on the WCG, 9/17 against Templestowe. |
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#10 - EARLIEST MENTION OF A WCG GAME
Date: 01/01/1864 History states there was cricket ground noted on a lands department survey in 1855, however the earliest discovered newspaper mention of cricket at the WCG was in BELL'S LIFE IN VICTORIA, where it documents scores from a game between Anderson's Creek (now Warrandyte) & neighbouring suburb, Caledonia. |
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#9 - JAKE'S 8
Date: 06/03/2016 In their first season promoted to Trollope, the 1st XI found themselves in an Elimination Final against last season's runners-up, Warranwood. Batting first we made only 136, and in reply Warranwood were in control at 3/78. Jake Sherriff then produced another tremendous spell of bowling, claiming 8/41 to dismiss the opposition 19 runs short of the their target. |
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#8 - WILLIAM COLMAN DOUBLE
Date: 17/02/1923 William Colman must have been a very good cricketer in his day. In 1922/23, he took a club record 90 wickets. In this match against Doncaster Heights he showed his all-round talent, taking identical figures of 6/34 in both innings, and topped it off with 84no with the bat, as the 1st XI won outright 285 to 83 & 82. It is the 5th most points scored by a player in one game. |
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#7 - JAMES SCHUBERT'S ALL ROUND EFFORT
Date: 15/10/1927 Jim Schubert is the club's greatest all-rounder, and is the only player to have scored 4,000 runs and take 400 wickets. This match against East Doncaster was his finest effort, scoring the club's 10th ever century, and his 3rd, making 107 in the 1st XI's score of 193. He then backed that up taking 5/12 as the opposition were all out for 100. |
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#6 - AN UNBEATEN PARTNERSHIP
Date: 21/02/1948 Arthur Chapman (122no) and Stan Houghton (110no) share a remarkable partnership against Heathmont as the 1st XI amass 2/257. This feat is made all the more better by the fantastic photo of the pair after the game with the WCG in the background in 1948. Courtesy of the Warrandyte Historical Society. |
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#5 - JAKE'S ALL ROUND PERFORMANCE
Date: 19/11/2016
Jake Sherriff scored his 3rd club century, making 101 as the 1st XI racked up 9/274 against Norwood. He then backed it up with the ball, taking 7/65 in the 17 run victory. It is the only time in WCC history a player has made a century and taken 7 wickets in the same match.
Date: 19/11/2016
Jake Sherriff scored his 3rd club century, making 101 as the 1st XI racked up 9/274 against Norwood. He then backed it up with the ball, taking 7/65 in the 17 run victory. It is the only time in WCC history a player has made a century and taken 7 wickets in the same match.
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#4 - THE GREATEST WCG KNOCK
Date: 21/12/1985 After Ian Broome (6/51) and Robert White (4/45) shared all East Ringwood wickets between them, Robert White put their bowlers to the sword, smashing the highest score by a Warrandyte batsman ever at the WCG, scoring 174 in the unusual position of opener. |
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#3 - SHERRIFF'S REMARKABLE SPELL
Date: 08/03/2015 After finishing 20 points clear on top of the Wilkins ladder, the 1st XI found themselves in trouble making only 121 in their Qualifying Final against 2nd placed Kilsyth. With a direct path to the Grand Final on the line, Kilsyth were seemingly cruising on 2/73. Jake Sherriff, who then had figures of 1/26 from 15 overs, produced one of the all time great bowling spells. He finished with figures of 7/33 from 23 overs, which ended with a hat-trick to win the game. The moment was significant in breaking a 31 year 1st XI premiership drought in the final, also against Kilsyth. |
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#2 - BEST MATCH BOWLING FIGURES AT THE WCG - LES McCULLOCH
Date: 24/11/1923 Les McCulloch takes the most wickets ever in a match at the WCG. He took 7/21 and 8/18 to claim the remarkable match figures of 15/39 to lead the 1st XI to an outright victory over East Doncaster Juniors. In remains the most points ever made by a WCC player in one game. |
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#1 - FIRST EVER PREMIERSHIP
Date: 23/03/1907 There were no finals in 1906/07, so after Warrandyte and Yarra Glen finished 1st and 2nd on the ladder, it was agreed to finish the round one clash between the 2 teams that was originally a no result as time ran out, to determine the premiers. The match resumed with Warrandyte in trouble trailing on the first innings 120 to 110, and teetering at 6/63 in the second innings. Crucial runs at the end from A.Nunwick (19) and Fred Topping (15) stretched the overall lead to 74 before they were all out. Our bowlers were magnificent, dismissing Yarra Glen for 67 as we won by just 7 runs. This is #1 on my list for its historical significance and the brilliantly detailed article in the local Evelyn Observer newspaper. |
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Don't take this list literally. It's just one person's opinion and not of the Warrandyte Cricket Club.
It's purely to highlight and celebrate the amazing history we have.
My rankings were determined by the individual feat, historical significance, the standard of cricket at the time, and impact it had on the club.
It's purely to highlight and celebrate the amazing history we have.
My rankings were determined by the individual feat, historical significance, the standard of cricket at the time, and impact it had on the club.
