Newtown & Chilwell Cricket Club

Ben’s big on his role with the Blues

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:27:35 +0000

Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser WHENEVER Newtown & Chilwell compile a big innings total, usually there’s no need to check which player has made the biggest contribution. Over recent seasons Ben Neville has been the foundation behind the Blues’ runscoring ability and the curly-haired batting star has been incredibly consistent, hitting nearly 1000 runs over [...]

New coach helps rookie Dee Jai

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:11:59 +0000

Courtesy of melbournefc.com.au JAI SHEAHAN, Melbourne’s first selection in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft, says another recent appointee, midfield development coach Aaron Greaves, has already played a big part in his career. Sheahan said his former Geelong Falcons coach had worked closely with him throughout 2011. “Aaron Greaves was my coach, and he was a massive influence on [...]

England in Geelong

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:27:37 +0000

On November 29th, Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club helped host a visit to Geelong by around 30 England Over 60s players and their partners. One of the GCA’s legends, Robert Agg, fulfilled a boyhood dream at the age of 63 of captaining Australia. That was the main game at Kardinia Park against an England side [...]

Vale Len Reid

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:31:22 +0000

The Club was saddened last week to hear of the passing of legendary player of the fifties and Club Captain Len Reid. The last time we had the pleasure of Len’s company was at the Centenary function back in March when by hook or by crook he was going to attend and more importantly stay [...]

Secret men’s business saw Hassett dancing

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:52:44 +0000

Courtesy of The Weekend Australian THERE is a lot of talk these days about childhood memories being the fountain from which we replenish our unique but depleting adult selves. This generates even more talk about the reliability of memories. What follows is constructed out of irreplaceable, indispensable, unreliable memories, the only corrections being those insisted [...]

Revitalised Blues score key victory

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:32:25 +0000

NEWTOWN & Chilwell sent a message to the rest of GCA 1 on Saturday with a commanding 45-run victory over rivals St Joseph’s. The revitalised Blues have now made it two victories from as many starts. That is as many wins as they secured in the whole of 2010-11 and they may just dare to [...]

Falcons invited to show wares

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:13:52 +0000

Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser GEELONG Falcons pair Jai Sheahan and Sam Gordon could be keenly sought after by AFL clubs later this year after being chosen to attend this year’s Draft Combine. Sheahan and Gordon have been named among the group of tall forwards invited to showcase their talents at the draft camp in [...]

A WIN FOR THE AGES … AND FOR THE AGED

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:21:12 +0000

Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club pulled off one of its most stunning wins of recent times in the tied 20/20 game at Stinton Oval on November 7th. Such that after the tension-filled bowl-off, men (and one woman) of varying vintages had grins like split melons and all rushed to be together in the change rooms. [...]

Two Blues chase long awaited win

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:06:19 +0000

Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser By Daniel breen EXCITEMENT abounds at Stinton Oval. Having endured a long time between drinks, Newtown & Chilwell has high hopes this weekend of ending a winless drought that stretches back to January 2009. It was that day that the Two Blues defeated a soon-to-be-relegated Newcomb & District outfit. Tomorrow, [...]

Message From the Pres

admin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:01:20 +0000

Good morning everyone, Well at last the season is here and we made a promising start, getting home in the seconds, thirds and fourths last Saturday against Lara. The firsts, although getting beaten, proved that they are a side with great potential and I’m sure supporters can expect good things from our first XI this [...]

Training Changes – UCI Cycling Week

admin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:06:30 +0000

With the UCI being held in Geelong this week, access to Queen’s Park will be severely restricted. As a result, training will also be varied as below: Tuesday Sept 28 5:00pm at Queens Park – As this is only a training day for the cyclists, the roads should be re-opened by 5pm to allow access [...]

Message From the Pres

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:09:53 +0000

Good day everyone, We had our meeting of the N&CCC committee last Wednesday night, so time to bring you up to date with what’s happening at our club. Perhaps the most heartening thing that is happening is the wonderful attendances at training. It is the best pre-season attendance that we have had for many years. [...]

Evening of Cricket

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:26:16 +0000

Message from the Pres

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:01:20 +0000

Good morning, Last week we held out regular monthly meeting of the club’s committee and I thought it appropriate to report to you on a number of matters arising from it. It was great to see Don Royce back at the club and he was able to provide us with a great insight into player [...]

Sam Arthurton on coming to Newtown, playing with his Dad – and against Monty Panesar!

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:41:29 +0000

Read the exclusive interview with our Centenary Year import here: TWO BLUE TRIBUNE: Hi Sam and welcome in advance to Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club, what have you heard about us so far? Sam Arthurton: Well I played in a Second XI game the other day with both Jaik Mickleburgh and Michael Comber and they [...]

IT’S A THREE-YEAR PLAN SAYS NEWTOWN’S NEW COACH

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:34:44 +0000

And anyone can be part of it… Bryan Thomas talks exclusively to the Two Blues Tribune. Two Blues Tribune: Welcome to the club Bryan. How have you found us so far? Bryan Thomas: Well before I answer that, I would like to say thanks to the club for this opportunity to be the coach in [...]

The Pres Speaks

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:43:33 +0000

Dear All, Last Wednesday night, we had our first regular committee meeting since I became your president. First can I say again, what an honour it is to be asked to do this job in our Centenary Year. There are a few things to report to you coming out of the meeting. Last Wednesday night [...]

Message from the Pres

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:32:20 +0000

At the Annual General Meeting last Tuesday evening, I was elected president of the Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club. I want to thank the club for offering me that opportunity in our Centenary Year. I also want to pay tribute to the past president, James Purcell, who I am pleased to say is staying on [...]

NCCC appoint new coach

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:54:23 +0000

Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser Newtown & Chilwell is confident a complete restructure of its coaching team will put the club on course for a rise up the GCA pecking order in 2010-2011. The Two Blues enter their centenary season on the edge of dropping out of Geelong cricket’s top flight. However, the club believes it [...]

NEWTOWN ON THE MARCH TOWARDS BIG CENTENARY SEASON.

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:30:34 +0000

Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club is thrilled to announced the appointment of Brian Thomas as coach for the 2010/2011 season. “The recruitment of Brian is part of a complete overhaul of our cricket set up,” said President James Purcell. “He comes to us with great credentials as a coach.” Purcell a said cricket sub-committee had [...]

20-20 Win for Two Blues

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:59:54 +0000

Following the NSW blues lead in attracting the sporting worlds attention in the recent 20-20 series our own TWO BLUES outfit made an explosive start to the 20 20 series here in Geelong. Benny Neville is a cricket enthusiast and has given the new game quite a bit of thought and as a result he [...]

Over 60's Cricket

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:59:02 +0000

This Sunday, Geelong plays its first game in the new Victorian Over Sixties Cricket Association – one of the fastest growing sporting competitions in the State. Three Newtown stalwarts will be part of the Geelong team including Ian IP McGregor, Trevor Smith and GT. Geelong will be playing Casey-South Melbourne, which of course also has [...]

Pres Purcy's Season Update

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:58:11 +0000

Greetings all I thought it was time for me to do my first presidents update, having been in the job a while now. First thing I want to comment on is the attendance at pre-season training. The numbers have been excellent. Let’s really keep the enthusiasm up and really work hard to ensure it all [...]

GCA Division One Draw 2009 – 2010

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:32:50 +0000

Division 1 Draw 2009 – 20010 Round 1 – Oct 3 NCCC v Grovedale Round 2 – Oct 10 Geelong West v NCCC Round 3 – Oct 17 St Josephs v NCCC Round 4 – Oct 24 & 31 NCCC v Geelong City Round 5 – Nov 7 & 14 East Belmont v NCCC Round 6 [...]

Junior Newsletter – September 09

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:57:05 +0000

Junior Registration day will be held Sunday 4th October, 10:00am at Queens Park Welcome to another exciting Junior cricket season with the Newtown & Chilwell Cricket Club, at the fantastic Queens Park sporting complex. We will be having a registration day but we encourage return mail or on line registration as soon as practical so [...]

Working Bee – Sunday 13th Sept 09

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:49:08 +0000

Hey Guys, We’re holding a working bee & BBQ on Sunday after training. We need to get our training nets up to scratch so that we can stay on track with training to the standard we have set ourselves already. The more the merrier.. BBQ & Beer on a Sunday arvo.. what could be better?? [...]

Newtown Cricket Club snares Ben Neville as coach

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:55:57 +0000

NEWTOWN and Chilwell Cricket Club has been boosted by the return of favourite son Ben Neville as its captain-coach for next season. Neville, who has been travelling the world studying alternative healing processes, has returned to set up a new business locally and committed himself to lifting the Towners back up the GCA division one [...]

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admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:03:56 +0000

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Update – Pre Season Training

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:04:16 +0000

Sunday Aug 2 10.00am – 12.00pm Geelong Indoor Sports Arena Sunday Aug 9 10.00am – 12.00pm GISA Sunday Aug 16 10.00am – 12.00pm GISA Sunday Aug 23 10.00am – 12.00pm GISA Wednesday Aug 26 CANCELLED due to ground conditions Sunday Aug 30 10.00am – 12.00pm GISA Friday September 4 8.00pm – 9.30pm GISA Sunday September [...]

President's Dinner

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:31:23 +0000

Ben Neville to lead the Two Blues

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:53:10 +0000

It is with great pleasure and immense pride that the NCCC committee announces the appointment of one of its favourite sons, Ben Neville as the Captain Coach of NCCC for season 2009/10. Ben is a product of the NCCC junior system and a dual NCCC First X1 Premiership player. He departed NCCC in season 2002/03 [...]

Tribune

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:05:32 +0000

The Two Blue Tribune is the club’s official newsletter presenting members with news, views, scores and important information. Published fortnightly in season, the TBT is in its 36th year and is available via email. Hard copy can be picked up from the clubrooms on the Thursday of each edition.

Social

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:02:15 +0000

Next Function… Coming Soon… Go to the news section for more detail

Past Players

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:01:25 +0000

Last season saw a group of 50 Newtown & Chilwell CC past players attend an annual dinner to foster a continued interest in the club as well as reminisce over events and memories of the past. The N&CCC Past Players and Officials Association is open to all those who have had an involvement in our [...]

Pre season training info

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:59:30 +0000

Pre Season training is almost upon us and the program is as follows. As always, pre season training is a great opportunity for players to hone their skills, improve their fitness and re acquaint & meet with teammates old & new. New captain/coach Ben Neville’s program will be dynamic & exciting, and importantly beneficial to [...]

Ben Neville to lead the Two Blues

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:56:48 +0000

Committee

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:27:44 +0000

PRESIDENT: James Purcell SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT: Scott Mullen JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT: Colin Cunliffe, Devon Royce SECRETARY: Stephanie Shaw TREASURER: Rhys Bennett PUBLIC OFFICER: Stephanie Shaw COACH: Ben Neville CHAIRMAN OF SELECTORS: Max Ellis GENERAL COMMITTEE Brett Bentley, Brett Loats, James Ratcliffe, Terry Hickey, Kev Simonsen, Mark Turnley, Tom Levick, Andrew Green, Phillip Morgan, Warwick Hadfield [...]

Purcie points to the future as the Mullen era ends

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:34:16 +0000

James Purcell was last night elected the Club’s 16th President accepting the role after Scott Mullen’s five year reign. Leaving the club in a solid financial position with facility improvement projects completed Scott can be proud of his and the Club’s achievements during his five year term. Joining James Purcell in a new look leadership [...]

The President Speaks – May 2009

admin — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:16 +0000

Hi all, Last night we had our regular May meeting and I thought an up-date, even though it’s footy season, would not be a bad idea. Particularly as our next meeting is the AGM, that’s on June 9th at 7.30pm at the Queens Park Sporting Complex. Put it in your diary now. We are calling [...]

The President Speaks – April 2009

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:05:17 +0000

Hi all, Firstly, apologies for the delay in getting this month’s update out, things have been a little hectic for me of late. We held our monthly meeting a couple of weeks ago and unfortunately we’re still chasing up some people who haven’t paid their memberships. If you’re one of those people, don’t wait to [...]

Greenie takes out top award

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:00:49 +0000

Andrew Green has completed a memorable week by following up a Fifth XI premiership with the coveted Jim Perry Trophy as the most valuable playing member at last night’s presentation night. Read the 2008/09 season wrap up.

Fifths flag all the way in final fizzer

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:46:20 +0000

In a commanding display Phillip Morgan’s 5ths claimed the flag in under a day at Elderslie Reserve this afternoon. James Ratcliffe and James Hadfield went to work and cleaned up Grovedale for 100 to ensure a miserly total to chase in a one sided match. Ratters with 6/31 was well supported by the Cougar with [...]

Fifths flag all the way in final fizzer

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:30:57 +0000

Two Blues mourn legendary all-rounder George Schofield

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:00:34 +0000

GEELONG cricket is mourning the death of one its greatest all-rounders, George Schofield. Schofield, the fourth highest wicket taker in the Geelong Cricket Association, died last week aged 94. Schofield attended Geelong Grammar School and made his GCA first grade debut for South Geelong in 1931. He switched to Newtown and Chilwell two seasons later [...]

The President Speaks – March 2009

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:00:08 +0000

Morning all, We held our regular monthly committee meeting last night, so time to bring you up to speed with developments at your club. It was pleasing to see the positive response to our drive to get all unpaid memberships in. There are still a few outstanding but we’re becoming better and better as a [...]

The President Speaks – February 2009

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:00:13 +0000

Morning all, Time for an update after our February committee meeting last night. One of the matters over which we spent a fair bit of time was unpaid membership fees. The committee as a whole resolved to get the outstanding debts paid asap. Those people who have not paid their fees will be receiving a [...]

A night to remember!

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:00:53 +0000

To steal a line from one of Kevin Sheedy’s favourite performers, Frank Valli: “Oh what a night!” To use another musical note, you almost expected to see Neil Finn there somewhere, the house was so Crowded. Boom tish! So heartiest congratulations to all responsible for the success of the President’s Dinner on Saturday night. The [...]

Russell Mitchell is a cricket legend

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:34:49 +0000

EIGHT premierships, more than 8000 runs, 300 games and life membership have secured Russell Mitchell’s rightful place as a Newtown & Chilwell legend. Mitchell is in the middle of his 300th match for the Two Blues and remained confident his team could defend a modest total against St Joseph’s seconds tomorrow. The 44-year-old scored six [...]

Glam rocker no one-hit wonder

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:46:27 +0000

GRANT Whiteside’s teammates will have to deliver a glittering day two performance to ensure the Newtown and Chilwell veteran celebrates his 300th game with a win. Day one of Whiteside’s milestone match did not go according to plan, as the Two Blues fourths surrendered first innings points to South Barwon. The 42-year-old made 17 in [...]

From Newtown and Chilwell to first-class cricket debut

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:00:05 +0000

ENGLISH batsman Jaik Mickleburgh has just joined elite company at Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club. After spending the last Australian summer knocking around the local grounds of Geelong, Mickleburgh last week made his first-class debut back home in England. He scored an impressive 60 runs, bringing up his 50 with a six, helping Essex to [...]

Newtown juniors well represented in Bakker Squad

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:37:18 +0000

Newtown and Chilwell was well represented at the Geelong Cricket Club Bakker Squad launch last night with six members of the 56 strong squad coming from Queen’s Park. Dean Turnley, Jai Sheahan, Jamie Harrison, Alex Carr, Tom Jefferies and Darcy Del Rio will enjoy specialist coaching from some of the best junior coaches in the [...]