AT Monday nights' AGM, the club voted to induct two legends as Life Members, It is with great pleasure to report that outgoing President Anthony Jordan, and club legend Andre Noonan are now St.Bernards Old Collegians Cricket Club life members. Combined these two legends have 6 premierships, over 370 games and over 40 years experience - as ratified by the club Monday night both are now worthy Life Members of our great club.
Anthony, our retiring President of the last 5 years, could be referred to as representing all that our club would like to promote. He is a St Bernard’s Old Boy, long standing committee representative and has played over 220 senior games as a player.
Anthony has spent close to 20 years on the committee. In this time, he has been a long standing Secretary, only stopping this role due to overseas travel and his ascendancy to the Presidency for the last 5 seasons.
Anthony’s on field contribution to our club is considerable – he has won first XI and Second XI playing awards, Captained both the first and second XI sides and is a three times premiership player at 2nd XI level including captaincy in his first year as club President and making a solid contribution to our first XI premiership in 08/09, assisting a largely young side develop with determination, sound preparation and on field leadership.
Anthony's contribution across the club during his years is equalled by few.
Andre has been involved in our club since 1989/90 season and developed into a proficient player at First and Second XI level over a 20 years period only halting intermittently whilst living interstate and at the arrival of children. A past committee member and a long time contributor off field, his efforts in promoting and supporting our club have been significant.
Andre has played over 150 games, won two premierships at second XI level, played in the two losing grand finals including the First XI grand final in 07/08, long held the highest score and won both bowling and batting awards at first and second XI levels.
Andre’s contribution to the club has extended beyond playing in his efforts to support our international players over the last few years – a commitment that has enabled our club to recruit highly skilled players offering the ability to financially support their cricket ambitions whilst playing for our club. This has involved significant financial support to these players along with an opportunity for these people to gain skills for a future career.
Life membership recognises Andre's contribution to our club over a long period of time.
Well done to both clubmen.
