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ECC Est. 1872. Edition 20 ( July 08 )
IN THIS ISSUE
1. Australian Test Player signs with Bombers
2. Results ECC Gala Awards Night
3. 08'09 Pre Season
4. Cross Keys back on the table
5. ECA Past Players
6. Thank Sponsors
7. Phantoms ECC TV Shows and News
ROGERS TO WINDY HILL
Great news in recruiting with the signing of 399th Australian Test Player/West Australian ( Best State Player 06'07 ) and now Bushrangers
Chris Rogers comes to Windy Hill. Chris who is now playing with English County side "Derbyshire" at Queens Park Chesterfield will be a great inclusion
to the ECC. From reports Chris is colour blind and short sighted so start planning some gaggs.
All players and supporters will be supporting Chris to higher honours and welcome him to Windy Hill the home of the ECC.
RESULTS OF ECC 07'08 GALA AWARDS NIGHT
| John Swanson 1st XI Batting Award | Craig Berger | 574 Runs |
| Keith Kirby 1st XI Bowling Award | Craig Berger | 34 Wickets |
| John Grant 1st XI Team Champion | Craig Berger | 244 Points |
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| Stephen Sandri 2nd XI Batting Award | Ben McRae | 373 Runs |
| Ron Marshall 2nd XI Bowling Award | Stephen Buhagiar | 23 Wickets |
| Gerald McPherson 2nd XI Team Champion | James Dickinson | 178 Points |
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| Daryl Thiele 3rd XI Batting Award | Tom Reece | 461 Runs |
| Ron Hare 3rd XI Bowling Award | David Tomkins | 42 Wickets |
| Rod Lewis 3rd XI Team Champion | David Tomkins | 171 Points |
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| Noel Allanson 4th XI Batting Award | Abdullah Hashmi | 384 Runs |
| Gary Body 4th XI Bowling Award | Paul Robortaccio | 27 |
| Colin Fisk 4th XI Team Champion | Jack Rhodes | 126 Points |
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| Centuries | | |
| 1st XI | | |
| vs Northcote | Aaron Mato | 135 |
| vs Melbourne | Roger Sillence | 122 |
| vs Foot-Edgewater | Ben Fletcher | 120* |
| vs St.Kilda | Ben McRae | 108* |
| vs Fitz-Doncaster | Ben McRae | 111 |
| vs Fitz-Doncaster | Aaron Mato | 143* |
| 2nd XI | | |
| vs Geelong | Tom Godsell | 100* |
| 3rd XI | | |
| vs Camb-Magpies | Paul Gloury | 110 |
| vs Fitz-Doncaster | Shane Windridge | 228* |
| vs Fitz-Doncaster | John Patton | 100* |
| 4th XI | | |
| vs Foot-Edgewater | Tim Stephens | 105* |
| vs Camb-Magpies | David McKay | 110* |
| vs Haw-Mon Uni | Tallan Wright | 101* |
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| 5 Wicket or More in an Innings | | |
| 1st XI | | |
| vs St.Kilda | Simon Smith | 5 for 26 |
| vs Frank-Pen | David McKay | 5 for 46 |
| 2nd XI | | |
| vs North- Melb | Stephen Bahagiar | 5 for 26 |
| vs Geelong | Shane Windridge | 5 for 31 |
| vs Camb- Magpies | Leigh Wilson | 5 for 40 |
| vs Northcote | Adam Carton | 5 for 78 |
| 3rd XI | | |
| vs Ringwood | Brad Jones | 7 for 39 |
| vs University | Brad Jones | 6 for 12 |
| vs University | David Tomkins | 6 for 43 |
| vs Camb- Magpies | Stephen Buhagiar | 5 for 59 |
| vs Geelong | David Tomkins | 7 for 33 |
| 4th XI | | |
| vs Melbourne | Paul Robortaccio | 5 for 9 |
| vs Foot-Edgewater | Paul Robortaccio | 5 for 23 |
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| Coaches Award | Jack Rhodes | |
| Ian Monks Scholarship Most Outstanding Young Player Award | Tom Reece | |
| Fred Morley Award | Leigh Wilson | |
| Harry Nunn Award Best Clubman | Brad Penaluna | |
| Mick Mitchell Award | Leigh Wilson | |
CROSS KEYS BACK ON THE TABLE
The EFC have once again instigated talks for the possible re-location of the ECC to Cross Keys. The ECC has expressed it
is only interested in looking at the process of a possible re-location and that many boxes must be ticked before it will be
tabled for any decision is made. This is the 3rd time in 15 years the EFC have indicated a re-location for the ECC.
AGM MONDAY 21ST OF JULY- 7.30PM. ALL PLAYERS AND MEMBERS TO ATTEND ( Join the Committee ?? )
WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING
The ECC would like to congratulate Stuart Clark and his lovely partner Jo for announcing their engagement. Recently they purchased a
house and from all reports Stuart got down on his hands and knees ( not his ears ) and Jo said Yes Stewie...
Also on the wedding table, ECC Host with the Most and Channel 9's Best Sports Reporter Chris Jones. Chris took his soon to be wife to
Crown Casino and proposed over the poker table ( and was not Bluffing ), Janine said " its not a lay down maize "..
News from the West: The Inness family, Mat, Jo and Will are expecting a new member to the family later this year. Boy or Girl???
PRE SEASON TRAINING STARTS IN JULY
08'09 starts on July 12th. Alot of spots up for grab come that 1st Saturday in October. Early birds get the worm....
ECC FOOTBALLERS vs BUSHRANGERS FOOTBALLERS
B: Stephens Reid R.Collins
Hussey White McDonald
HB: Dunnell Dicko Berger
Hodge Quiney Mash
C: Hussain Bryant Cullen
Warne Jewell McGain
HF: Rogers C.McKay Wilson
Saker Patto Siddle
F: D.McKay Fletcher Hutchy
Ship Finch Crosswaite
FF: Tomkins Gloury V/Berg
Nannes Blizzard Harwood
Inter: Smith, Budgie, Sheldon, Mato, Palmer,Kennedy, Reynolds, Slevison, Hussey
PHANTOMS ECC TV SHOWS FOR 08
World Worst Golfer Aust: Staring Brent Hutchinson
The Farmer Wants a Wife: Staring Paul Arandt
Biggest Loser: Stars .D.McKay and Brian McNabb
Antiques Roadshow: Dixie Peters
Harry Potter and the ECC : Mike Walsh
The Hillbillies: Stars Marcus Hill
Make Over Aust: Scott Bryant
Cop Shop: Clarke Whelan as Gil Tucker
Hels Kitchen: Stars Brian the Barman
The Deaf News: Hosted by Dicko
Channel 31 9pm; Stars Joel Sheldon
Judge Judy: Judge Annette Jones
I dream of Jeanie: Gloury- Darre,Jeannie- Karen, Roger- Windy
Seinfeld: George- Fletch, Cramer- Slevo, SIeinfeld- Carts, Elaine- Priscilla
Border Security- Zaheer Hussain
Airport Security- Abdulla Hashmi
Sex & City- Karen, Priscillia, Saraya, Anna ( Carrie ), Clint ( Mr. Big )
Be Witched: Fletch- Darrin Stephens, Samantha - Priscilla
Mr.Squiggle- Stars Darren Cullen
Get Smart- Stars Hutchy- Agent 86, Saraya- Agent 99
Tim the Toolman- Stars Dixie Peters
Merry Christmas- Stars Johnny Aitken as Santa Claus
Law and Order- Stars -Julian Hay
Deal or No Deal- Stars Brian " Nabby" McNabb
The Bachelor- Stars Simon Smith
Married with Children- Cullen- Al Bundy, Tracey- Peggy, Danielle- Kelly, Jake- Bud.
The Wog Boy- Nick Sabagino
PHANTOM QUICK SNIPS
1. AFL Umpires Boss Jeff Geisham was in NSW recently and was so impressed with afl umpire Julian Hay
he promoted him from U/9's to U/10 girls...
2. ECC Faster Bowler/Bushranger/Love Guru ( No Name to be given ) has recently moved to Maribyrnong. With the
increase in calls for Yellow Cabs especially in the early hours of the morning, Yellow Cabs recently put out a media
release outlining a new Cab Rank out the front of 11 Metters st, Maribyrnong.
3. Brian McNabb has jumped on the bandwagon of opening batsmen Ben McRae. Melton boys stick together, though
Ben seems to score all his runs when Nabby is not around....
The ECC Chief Editor advises that the content of this newsletter are offered in good faith and takes no responsibility for
any loss or damage or counselling required by any reader.
THE ECC PROUDLY THANKS ALL SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
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GO THE BOMBERS.
