HAWTHORN BOROONDARA CRICKET CLUB Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club (HBCC) has a rich history in the Hawthorn area dating back to 1938. The club formed in 2024 after Hawthorn Cricket Club & Boroondara Cricket Club agreed to merge. The club caters to all ages & skill levels from 5 year old's starting their cricket journey to junior boys & girls and on to competitive & social senior teams for men & women. Our HBCC teams play turf & synthetic competitions on high quality grounds within the City of Boroondara. The HBCC Committee - 2025/26 Get to know the dedicated individuals who form the backbone of the Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club. President Graeme Yole - president@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Vice President Pat Dower - vicepresident@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Treasurer Leigh Simpson - treasurer@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Secretary Jason Povey - secretary@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Senior Section Manager - Male M. Tilley Senior Section Manager - Female J. Snowsill Junior Section Manager - Mixed Giles Matthews - gmatthews@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Junior Section Manager - Girls Lisa Dobson - juniorgirls@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au HBCC Child Safety Officer Libby James - 0408 979 134 childsafety@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au HBCC Complaints Manager Jason Povey - 0417 576 508 secretary@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au General Committee Members; S. Larkin (Events) N. Gray (Social Media) L. James (Child Safety Officer) M. McCann S. Chivers S. White A. Wikramanayake J. Duhig S. Joseph HBCC Rules of Incorporation

HBCC CODES & POLICIES Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club endorses the Victorian Cricket integrity policies and are commited to best practices in child safety and member protection. We are dedicated to promoting the sport of cricket in the local community and providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for players of all ages and skill levels. Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club endorses and adopts: • Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People. • Australian Cricket’s ‘Looking After Our Kids’ Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations and Clubs. • Australian Cricket’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People. • Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy. • Cricket Victoria’s Reporting and Complaints Policy. For full policy details, visit: Child Safe and Member Protection - Cricket Victoria 2025/26 Member Protection Policy Cricket Victoria and all Victorian Cricket Organisations are committed to cricket in Victoria being played in environments that are as safe, welcoming and inclusive as possible. All Victorian Cricket Organisations are required to adopt this Member Protection Policy to protect the safety and wellbeing of all Victorian cricket participants. HBCC Child Safety Office r: Libby James Email: childsafety@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Mobile: 0408 979 134 Eastern Cricket Association Inc. Code of Behaviour 2023/24 As part of a player and club’s registration with this association is the requirement that all clubs, their registered players and members adhere to the following Code of Behaviour. 2025/26 Complaints and Resolution Policy The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that alleged breaches of Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy and Australian Cricket’s Child Safe Policies are managed through an effective, consistent and timely process, which is fair and transparent. HBCC Complaints Manager : Jason Povey Email: secretary@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Mobile: 0417 576 508 Cricket Victoria Working With Children Check (WWCC) – Club & Association Guidelines Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth & Community Sport Adverse Weather Policy - Air Quality Procedures Adverse Weather Policy - Conditions for the Use of Covers

JUNIOR CRICKET Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club (HBCC) believe it’s never too soon, or too late, to get into cricket. HBCC has a format to suit boys and girls of any age or ability. Learning the skills and competing builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of enjoying this great sport. We have divided the cricket pathway into the following distinct stages: Have questions? Email our Junior Section Manager - Mixed Giles Matthews - gmatthews@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au or Junior Section Manager - Girls Lisa Dobson - juniorgirls@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au Cricket Blast - Mixed About This is the start of the cricket journey for boys and girls. Start here to learn the skills of the game with an emphasis on fun and making friends. Session Details* These sessions are usually held on Friday evenings 5:30-6:30pm, from mid October to February, at Rathmines Road Reserve, Hawthorn East There is a break over the summer school holidays. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Open Now! Junior Cricket - Mixed About This is junior cricket for boys and girls played on Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings and Sunday mornings from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a break over the summer school holidays. Training Details* Training times and venues are reliant on availability of facilities and coaches and will be advised separately. Main venues are Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East and H.A Smith Reserve, Hawthorn. Competitions* Generally, U16 & U14 games are on Friday afternoon and U12 & U10 games are on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Game formats and rules vary depending on age group and relevant grade. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Open Now! Junior Cricket - Girls About This is junior cricket for girls played on Wednesday afternoons from October through to March. There is a short break over Christmas and New Year. Training Details* Training times and venues are reliant on availability of facilities and coaches and will be advised separately. Girls training will be at Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East. Competitions* Competitions are on Wednesday afternoons. Game formats and rules vary depending on age group and relevant grade. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Open Now!

HBCC SENIOR FIXTURES & LADDERS Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) - Seniors Summer 2024/25 04 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 COMPLETE SELECT > Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) - Veterans Summer 2024/25 13 Oct 2024 - 02 Mar 2025 COMPLETE Eastern Cricket Association (ECA) - Kookaburra T20 - 2024-25 Summer 2024/25 03 Dec 2024 - 18 Feb 2025 COMPLETE SELECT > SELECT > Eastern Girls and Women's Cricket (EGWC) Seniors Summer 2024/25 13 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 COMPLETE SELECT >

CLUB SPONSORS We’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our Club Sponsors for your support in sponsoring our club and players in 2024/25 - our first season as the Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club. Your collective generosity is what enables our club to survive and prosper giving many young men and women the opportunity to play cricket at a local level and be a part of a community that helps to shape them for a successful future. If you, or your business, would like to get involved in sponsoring the HBCC, we have all sorts of sponsorship opportunities to suit all sorts of sponsors and budgets. Please email Graeme Yole at president@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au - we welcome the opportunity to have a conversation with anyone interested in finding out more. https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/business-hubs/boroondara SENIOR WOMEN'S SPONSORS

SENIOR CRICKET Social connection, among our playing group and supporters, is our community club's most valuable asset. Players and supporters are encouraged to stay back on Thursday nights after training at Victoria Road, for a meal and the announcement of team selections. Everyone is also welcome back after play on Saturday, for match reports and a BBQ, at our main turf ground at Rathmines Road Reserve. Our club holds multiple social events during the year including, Juniors Season Opener, Club Reverse Raffle Night, Women and Girls Trivia Night, Christmas Spotify Break Up, Junior Presentation Night, Senior Presentation Night and Past Player events. Have questions? Email our Secretary - Jason Povey Men's Cricket About Played on Saturday and Sunday from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a short break over Christmas and New Year. Training Details* Pre-season indoor training begins around mid-August. During the season, training is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at our main training base at Victoria Road Reserve, from 6pm - 7.30pm approximately. Competitions* One Day matches are played on Saturday afternoons - 35 or 40 overs a side from 12.30pm - 6pm. Two Day matches are played on Saturday afternoons - 72 or 80 overs a side from 1pm - 6pm. T/20 matches are played on Tuesday afternoons* - 5.30pm - 8.10pm. *T/20 finals are played on Sundays. Sunday Turf matches are played on Sunday afternoons - 40 overs a side from 12.30pm – 6 pm. Veterans play on alternate Sunday afternoons - 36 overs a side from 1pm – 5.30 pm. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Now Open! Women's Cricket About Played on Sunday from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a short break over Christmas and New Year. Training Details* Pre-season indoor training begins around mid-August. During the season, training is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at our main training base at Victoria Road Reserve, from 6pm - 7.30pm approximately. Competitions* Played on Sunday from October through to February, with finals played in March. There is a mix of T/20 games and one day 35 over games. *2025/26 details to be confirmed. Summer 2025/26 Registrations Now Open! HBCC Seniors - Home Ground Venues Please click the links for the location of our home grounds; Women’s Matches Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Deepdene Park, Deepdene Men’s Saturday Turf 1 and 2 Matches Rathmines Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Men’s Saturday Turf 3 and 4 Matches St. James Park, Hawthorn Men’s Saturday Synthetic 1 and 2 Matches Victoria Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Men's Sunday Turf 1 and 2 Matches Rathmines Road Reserve, Hawthorn East Summer 2025/26 Registrations Now Open!

We welcome new players to the upcoming 2024-25 season. Contact us to find out more Contact Us Registrations for the 2045/26 season open in July. Interested in playing cricket at the Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club? Get in contact today! Your Name Email Subject Message Message Send Message Thank You for Contacting Us! OUR LOCATIONS HBCC Club Headquarters Rathmines Road Reserve 95 - 169 Rathmines Road, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123, Australia. HBCC Junior Headquarters and Training Base Victoria Road Reserve Victoria Road, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123, Australia. EMAIL US For general inquiries or questions: info@hawthornboroondaracc.com.au FIXTURES & LADDERS Eastern Cricket Association's Fixtures & Ladders HBCC MERCHANDISE SHOP All HBCC playing & training gear available to order HERE .

HAWTHORN BOROONDARA CRICKET CLUB OFFICIAL RECORDS 2024/25 - Hall of Fame of Hawthorn Boroondara C. C. This is the highest achievable award at HBCC. Induction to the HBCC Hall of Fame is awarded to members who have made an exceptional contribution to the Club both on and off the field of play over an extended period, going well beyond participating for their own personal enjoyment. Life Members of Hawthorn Boroondara C. C. Life Membership is awarded to individuals who have consistently contributed to the Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club or our predecessor clubs (Boroondara, Hawthorn, Riversdale Boroondara and West Hawthorn Cricket Clubs) over an extended period. Life Members have shown significant commitment toward the enhancement of cricket and Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club, or our predecessor clubs. Indicative parameters for life membership are 300 games and/or 10 years active off-field service for the Club. HBCC Official Records - Season 2024/25

THE HISTORY OF BOROONDARA CRICKET CLUB 1938 - 2023/24 Boroondara Cricket Club Formed on 26 July 1938 Boroondara Cricket Club 1939/40 Back Row (L>R): F. Howship, J. Howship, J. Delaroy, K. Clayton, Syd Howse, R. Donaghey, Cam Rennie, Ron Harris Front Row (L>R): A. Patterson, H. Coombs, A. Hadler, Geoff Pearton, B. Cowen The Boroondara Cricket Club was formed on the 26th July 1938. One of only four ESCA matting clubs to continue to play throughout the war years, Boroondara won the 2nd Grade matting premiership in season 1940/41. Its home ground was at Highfield Park, where the club played up until 1999, before moving to its present ground at Victoria Road Reserve, Auburn. In 1980 the clubmerged with ESCA club, Riversdale (founded 1966), to form Riversdale-Boroondara. In 1999 the club changed its name and once again became Boroondara. Steady growth since this time now sees the club represented by six senior sides (including a veteran’s team) and twenty junior sides (including two girl’s teams). A Short History of Boroondara Cricket Club Boroondara Cricket Club was formed in 1938 when a few players from Riversdale (formerly Highfield Cricket Club), decided to start a new cricket club at Highfield Park. Syd Howse was elected president, Cam Rennie, captain, and Geoff Pearton, ESCA delegate. During WWII the ground became a ‘searchlight station’, but cricket continued – with barbed wire around the ground as the boundary line. Boroondara was one of only four matting teams to continue playing throughout the War. In 1940/41 two sides were fielded and the club won the 2nd Grade premiership. During this time Mrs Elsie Pearton, mother of Geoff, was a volunteer to Navy House in Port Melbourne where Cerberus was located. Elsie would bring home ‘billeted out’ navy servicemen who wanted to play cricket and they would go with Geoff on Saturdays for a bat and a bowl. In 1951, Boroondara won the Jubilee Premiership after finishing top of the ladder at the end of the home and away season, but lost the grand final. Members who served the club well in its first 20 years include H.C.(Cam) Rennie (first life member, 10 years as president, and four years secretary), Laurie Anderson (seven years president), and Jack McConville (11 years vice president, and two years president). Great players to serve the club were Steve Bee, Geoff Pearton, C. McConchie, W. Kean and Jack Johnston. From 1942 through to 1957, Boroondara remained a one-team club, then with Balwyn IOR folding, a number of players, including Les Johnson, joined Boroondara enabling the club to field two sides for season 1958/59. Les and his family became an integral part of the club; a fine cricketer, Les worked tirelessly on the committee for 17 years including nine years as president. A junior side commenced in 1959/60 and continued until 1972/73, with many fine cricketers progressing to senior ranks, notably Greg Johnson, Paul Hillman, the Blakey brothers, and Col Waller. Well known player and umpiring identity, Jack Sheehan joined Boroondara in the 1943/44 season as a player and committee-man for 20 years, including six as president. In a playing career that spanned seven clubs he took a remarkable 1007 wickets, including seven hat-tricks. On retiring from playing, Jack turned to umpiring first in the Eastern Suburbs, then to district ranks and finally Shield cricket. From the mid 1960’s, in a period of nine seasons, the club played in five A grade grand finals for two premierships. In 1966/67, Geoff Pearton led the first XI to the club’s first A grade premiership. In 1969/70, Greg Johnson led the side in another flag. In the semi-final he scored 109 of the team score of 261 against North Kew; in the grand final against Malvern City, Greg scored 175, to help his side to a convincing win. He finished the season with 933 runs at an average of 84.82. Through the 1960’s and 1970’s great clubmen included Jack Sheehan, Les Johnson, Geoff Pearton, Vic White, Mick Pullen and Geoff West. After finishing last in 1979/80, Boroondara and Riversdale (10th) merged to form Riversdale Boroondara. During the 1980’s the club was well served by Trevor Schwarz, Charles Seager, Ken Goddard, Peter Lilley, Michael Bingley, Jeff Saker, Rick Pickering, Graeme Upham, Ernie Williams, Mark Fimmel, Eddie Miovich, Steve Ford and Dave Wain. In the 1991/92 season Scott Bingley won the Dunstan Medal but very little other success came the club’s way until 1995/96, when a premiership was won in Senior grade matting. Players who performed well during the season included Ken Thomas (who won the Association bowling averages with 33 wickets at 12.82), Brent Thomas, Darren Bingley, Michael Bingley, and captain Scott White, whose century in the grand final was his third for the season. In the 1990’s the club was well served by Danny Ross, Steve Ford, Jeff Saker, Michael Bingley, Steve Jackson, Damian McNamara, Terry Ford, Scott Bingley, Darren Bingley, Oliver Thockloth and Scott White. Players to have represented the Association side in this era included Scott White, Dave Wain, Steve Jackson, Scott Bingley, Nick Tribe, Michael Bingley and Darren Bingley. Since 1980 notable performances include players scoring over 5,000 runs for the club – Michael Bingley, Scott White, Jeff Saker, Tim Kerr and Danny Ross. Bowlers with more than 400 wickets include Steve Ford, Michael Bingley, Terry Ford and Sean Ross. As the 20th century came to a close Boroondara council decided that the old brick clubrooms at Highfield Park should be removed and a new home ground was sought. Council indicated its preference for a merger between Riversdale-Boroondara (three sides) and Kooyong (one side), since the first XI of each club already shared Victoria Road Reserve. After discussions both clubs agreed to accept the proposal and the new club returned to the original name of the Boroondara Cricket Club. For the new century, the most important and progressive step taken by the club was to re-introduce a junior side in 1999/2000. Thanks to the outstanding contribution of Mark Morris, within one decade the junior section of the club had expanded in team numbers and also won six junior premierships, including our first Under 16A flag. In the senior part of the club, five premierships were also achieved; three in the outstanding 2004/05 season. In this season our club had grown to five senior teams and all five played off in grand finals with our top three sides winning in Burt Shield, B and C grade synthetic. Boroondara Cricket Club Players on the eve of an Association record of all 5 teams playing in the 2004/05 Grand Finals. Players who performed well for the firsts this season included Brendan Long, Scott White, Robbie Ross, Kunal Limaye, Terry Ford and David Howsam. Others such as Michael Dumesny, Tim Kerr, Ben Thomson, Peter Bailey and Patrick Kendall had good seasons throughout this decade. By season 2010/11 we had grown to fourteen junior sides from Under 10 to Under 16’s. A number of players had emerged and progressed to playing senior cricket for us, including Robbie Ross, Zac Mowat, Harry Philip, Chris Morris, Matt Poustie, Matthew Silk, Chris Rosengarten, and Seb Scanlon. After fourteen seasons at the helm of our junior program Mark Morris handed over the reins to Rod Croes who continued to also work hard for the growth and success of our club. By season 2016/17 we now had eighteen junior teams, including a girl’s side initially set up by Steve Jackson. In October 2013, a re-union of past and present players was held at our clubrooms to recognize the 75th anniversary of our club. This was a follow up to the 70th anniversary function held in October 2008. As part of the celebrations, teams of the decade were announced for each decade of our existence. In 2013 both senior and junior teams for the first decade of the twenty-first century were announced. These teams are now displayed on pennants in our clubrooms for all to view and recognize our club’s history. Premiership Record The club has won 18 senior premierships and 22 junior flags. The last senior premiership was in MacGibbon Shield in 2016/17, whilst in juniors, the under 12B’s won in 2017/18. Outstanding Players/Performances Many fine players have represented Boroondara with distinction; Geoff Pearton was a legend. He was an outstanding player and served tirelessly as secretary and treasurer for more than 30 years. Geoff was a dashing batsman and a very good left arm slow bowler, playing over 380 games, scoring at least 10,000 runs and taking over 900 wickets. He won the First XI bowling average 13 times and the Association bowling average three times (as well as runner-up three times). Geoff also won the First XI batting average 8 times. Geoff first captained the club at the age of 22, in 1943/44, and last captained it in 1970/71, aged 50. He won the President’s Award for the best player in the matting section twice, in 1956/57 and 1962/63. Greg Johnson played senior cricket with the club at the age of 14 and soon joined Prahran, where he played for two seasons. On returning in 1966, Greg scored 898 runs at 74.8, winning the Association batting averages and helping Boroondara to the A matting premiership. The following season he scored 743 runs, and in 1968/69 he made 647 for the season. In his final season with the club Greg scored 933 runs at 84.8, including 175 in the grand final, helping Boroondara to another premiership. He scored 12 centuries with the club before leaving to continue an outstanding turf career with Deepdene. Paul Hillman was a top all-rounder who won the President’s Award for the best player in the matting section in 1970/71 and its replacement, the Dunstan Medal in 1973/74 and 1974/75. In those three years Paul took 130 wickets and scored 1,319 runs. In 1976 he transferred to Canterbury to play turf cricket where he played in three successive premiership teams. Scott Bingley was awarded the Dunstan Medal in 1991/92, scoring in excess of 2,500 runs and taking over 250 wickets, before injury curtailed his career. He was part of our first XI premiership sides of 1981/82 and 1995/96. Robbie Ross was one of our first junior players since the re-establishment of a junior side in 1999/2000. He had previously played senior cricket for us in 1998 and by season 2003/04 had progressed to our first XI. Robbie was a significant part of our first XI flag in Burt Shield in 2004/05 taking 35 wickets and scoring 285 runs for the season. By 2016/17, when he last played for the club, Robbie had taken 344 wickets and scored almost 3,000 runs. His best bowling figures were 7/14 against Wyclif in 2011/12 and his highest score was 122 in 2012/13, after having scored two other first XI centuries the previous season. He was awarded the Stuart Medal for best player in the MacGibbon Shield in 2011/2012. Zac Mowat was a product of our junior program. He first played senior cricket in the 3rd XI versus Mazenod in 2007/08. In 2009/10 he was part of our 3rd XI premiership side after having scored his first century (109) for the club in the final home and away game, also against Mazenod. Zac scored three more centuries for the club (all in the first XI) and captained our firsts to their two flags in 2015/16 and 2016/17. He was also a very effective bowler taking 179 senior wickets for the club, including 7/18 against Edinburgh in 2015/16. He was awarded the Stuart Medal for the best player in MacGibbon Shield in 2015/16 and again in 2017/18. Jeremy Musso played four seasons at Boroondara from 2014/15 to 2017/18. He was a very effective fast bowler, able to bowl prolonged spells and helped our first XI to two successive premierships in 2015/16 and 2016/17. In 2015/16 he took a club record 74 wickets and also was awarded the Stuart Medal for best player in the MacGibbon Shield. Sean Ross and Graeme Saker hold the all-time club record partnership of 414 runs for the first wicket (1991/92). The best ever bowling performance is by Darren Bingley with 9/11 off 16 overs in Senior grade matting (1996/97). Five players have scored double centuries for the club, Ryan Punton 222, Geoff Lockwood 219, Graeme Saker 215, Scott White 204, all not outs, and Richard Whitfield 201. Association Awards for best player in Highest Grade Matting, Non-Turf or Synthetic Section - President’s Award/ Dunstan Medal/ Stuart Medal Geoff Pearton won two awards, Paul Hillman won three awards, Zac Mowat won two, Scott Bingley, Robbie Ross and Jeremy Musso all won once. - Prepared by President, Michael Bingley & Secretary, Mathew Silk - 2018. Click for History of BCC.pdf Click for BCC Historic Records & Statistics.pdf

COACHING & CLUB LEADERS Graeme Yole, President of HBCC, expressed his enthusiasm for the new coaching lineup, stating, "We are thrilled to have Michael, Neil and Patrick lead our senior coaching staff. Their passion for the game, coupled with their proven track record of success, will undoubtedly inspire our players to reach new heights." Under the guidance of these coaches, their excellent assistants & outstanding club leaders, Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club looks forward to a bright future filled with success both on and off the field. Head Coach Michael Yole Michael in his role as head coach will couple his playing background of over 200 games with his professional background of fitness and personal training to make sure the players are not only ready to perform mentally but also physically. Michael will also drive the energy and club culture on training nights with his enthusiastic and positive attitude both with his own skills and improving everyone else’s! Women's Assistant Coach James Duhig James' bio coming soon. Captain Women's 1st XI Steph Chong Steph is beginning her fifth season as captain of the HBCC women’s team, after playing a part in the team's four premierships in four seasons! Steph is looking to create a fun environment for cricket where everyone feels they belong and are supported in their cricket aspirations, big or small. Men's Skills and Performance Coach Neil Gray Joining Michael is Neil Gray, a highly accomplished coach with a distinguished track record spanning both New Zealand and Australia. With notable achievements such as being the senior Assistant in the Camberwell Magpies most recent Club Championship and winning two Women’s Premier titles and a club Champion as the Head Coach at EMP in Victorian Women’s Premier cricket. Neil has proven his ability to nurture talent and foster a winning culture. His tenure as Spin Bowling Coach for the Victorian Women’s State Side and his role as a Specialist Coach/Analyst for Renegades WBBL underscore his expertise in skill development and tactical analysis. Women's Batting Coach Amelia W Entering her third season with Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club, Amelia W is taking on the role Batting Coach for the Women's Program in Season 2025/26. Before her time at HBCC, Amelia showcased her talents in representative age group cricket in New Zealand and played for premier club Auckland University CC (at which she was awarded for Eileen Badham Cup for highest run scorer in the women's team), Parnell CC, and Cornwall CC. Renowned for her ability to score crucial runs when it matters most, Amelia has consistently demonstrated her skill with both the bat and wicketkeeping gloves at HBCC. As the 2024/25 leading run scorer and winner of the Women's First XI Club Champion award, her expertise will be instrumental in the continued growth and success of our thriving women's program moving forward. Head Coach - Senior Women Patrick Dower Patrick is embarking on his fifth season coaching the women's program at HBCC, having secured premierships in each of the team’s past four. As a player, Patrick is a medium pace bowler who enjoys skirting the boundary line down at fine leg. Prior to joining HBCC, Patrick played and coached cricket in Gippsland, with involvement in Senior Men’s, Junior Boys and Junior Girls teams. Outside of club cricket, Patrick is a primary school teacher who endeavours to foster sporting values and a love for both sport and learning in his students. Patrick is enthused by the prospect of developing and delivering a clear cricketing pathway for girls and women at HBCC. He hopes to play a role in not only supporting player development and team success, but providing all participants with the positive cricket club experience that he is so grateful to enjoyed throughout his life. Captain Senior 1st XI Ollie Chauhan Long time HBCC player, Ollie is excited to take on his first full season as first eleven captain. After leading the team to the GF last year and almost getting the team over the finish line with the bat he is ready to do all he can to take the team over the line this year as well as continuing to build the team and club culture that Nathan Douglas and himself began to drive last season. Ollie is a top Order bat with a top score of 118 for the club as well as a 6 for with the ball and multiple displays of wicketkeeping prowess. A true all-rounder.