Super Sippers!

With this Saturday being the last Saturday of cricket for the year it is time for 'Super Saturday Sippers' our annual christmas break up down at the club after the match. There will be the 3rd ashes test on the big screen as well as a BBQ. Make sure you get back to the club after the days play!

3RD XI SELECTON, 1ST XI SELECTION FOR SUNDAY

Click here for the revised 3rd XI Selection for Saturday and the 1st XI's round 1 make up match on Sunday.

150TH SENIOR GAME - MICK THOM

Congratulations go out today to our 2nd XI Captain, 'Mighty' Mick Thom who is playing his 150th Senior Game for the Mighty Snowdogs!
 
Mick has been a great player for our club, starting out in the Juniors many years ago and with his keenness for the game of cricket playing seniors from the outset.  He played 3rds for a couple of years as a young bloke, and showed his ability by even making a century in the 3rds at a young age.
 
Mick then graduated to the 2nds and the quickly to the 1sts where he played for a number of years and was a key part of the rebuilding of the Snowdogs into a competitive and winning unit that started to be regular finals participants.
 
Mick played in the 2nd XI Premiership team in 2007 / 2008 and then took on the role as Captain of the 2nd XI where he has displayed fine leadership skills in developing young players through the grades while maintaining the winning culture that has been a feature of that grade for many years.  Mick captained the 2nd XI to the Premiership in his first year as Captain in 2008 / 2009.
 
Mick continues to make runs an take the occasional wicket, as well as being one of the best fieldsman around.  He is also on the Committee of the club and is a bloke with real leadership around the place.
 
Congratulations Mighty and good luck on your 150th game today!

REVISED ROUND 5 SELECTION

CLICK HERE  to view round 5 selection. 

DAY 1, ROUND 5 CALLED OFF........AGAIN!

The VTCA has called off play for day 1 in round 5 (27-Nov)

ROUND 5 SELECTION

The first XI are sitting on top of the ladder and face Senior Division powers Airport West St.Christophers at home, while the 2nd XI travel to Airport West in what is sure to be a fiery battle. The third XI play top of the ladder Royal Park in a crucial match, while the 4th XI play hosts to Airport West St.Christophers. 


CLICK HERE to view the sides. 

TWO BATS GET TONS IN ROUND 4

English import Nathan Hawkes notched up his maiden century for St.Bernard’s cricket club against Williamstown CYMS. His 103 not out included 11 fours and 5 sixes in what was a clinical batting display. Nathan’s form has been superb this year with scores of 76 no, 22 and 103 no making him the leading run scorer in the VTCA senior division by some margin. Nathan’s batting display was a step above the competition and we can only hope he continues this form well into season 20010/11.

While on oval two in the 4ths Nick Rule made the most of his opportunity being dropped on 4 to go on and make his maiden century. Opening the batting and chasing only 96  able to cash in, making a big 100, finishing the day unbeaten on 125, scoring more than half the 4/217 and being the only snowdog batsmen to make more than 23 for the day.

Nick and Nathan are both the leading run scores in their grades, and are the top two run scorers in the entire VTCA competition.

3 WINS IN ROUND 4 - 1ST XI ON TOP OF THE LADDER

The St.Bernards Old Collegians Cricket Club have hit the top of the Senior Division ladder after a comprehensive victory over Williamstown CYMS. Bernards won the toss and batted first getting off to a good start passing 50 for no loss, before Spinella fell for 10 and the score on 56. In-form opener Simon Cave (56) was joined by English import Nathan Hawkes who dispatched the Williamstown bowlers to all corners of the field on his way to his first century in Snowdogs colors. Nathan smashed 11 fours and 5 sixes in his 103 not out, helping the side amass 5/230 off their 40 overs, Greg Garth also chipped in with 29. The bowlers were then able to get on top early taking 3 early wickets to have the visitors in trouble at 3/17, from then on St.Bernards were always in control with the opposition unable to get a partnership together over 50 and were ultimately restricted to 8/153 off their 40. English import James Stuart being the main destroyer taking 3/25 from 11 in what has been descirbed as one of the fastest spells seen at St.Bernards.
The 2nd XI traveled to Williamstown where they also won the toss and batted first with Anthony Jordon relishing his promotion up the order - opening up with a valuable 44, the highest run scorer in the sides 6/158, James Davey chipped in with 38. Williamstown were able to get off to a good start passing 50 for no loss before a middle order collapse had them 8/119, but some gritty lower order batting helped them pass the total for the loss of 8 wickets. Captain Mick Thom was the pick of the bowlers with 4/35.
The 3rds played away at Flemington where they were welcomed by a very green and very grassy wicket. Bowling first they were able to put pressure on the opposition on the back of some fantastic new ball bowling from Tom Isaacs and Michael DiNatale, Isaacs being nearly unplayable beating the bat countless number of time. They 3rds were able to restrict Flemington to 7/84. DiNatale was the pick of the bowlers, blowing 13 overs straight taking 3/23. The target was chased down with little resistence as Nick Serrano made 50 in his first hit for the season, Mark Castles also got amongst the runs again, with 36.
The 4th XI played at home against East Keilor - bowling the visitors out for 96 on 30 overs, with youngster Alex Turner taking 3/22 along the way. The target was easily chased down with the side making the most of the extra 6 overs, making 5/217, With another century being made at St.Bernards for the day, This time opening batsmen Nick Rule was the man making the runs - smashing all 9 bowlers used on his way to 125*.

REVISED ROUND 4 SELECTION

Round 4 has the First XI playing their first game on oval 1 for the season, against Williamstown CYMS, while the 2nd XI play at Willy. The Third XI travel to the postage stamp at Flemington and the 4th's host East Keilor on oval 2.  

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SELECTION.

T20 SIDE KNOCKED OUT

the SBOCCC Twenty20 side has been bundled out of the VTCA T20 Trophy in the first round. Playing against fellow senior division club -Royal Park/Brunswick. Losing the toss and bowling first the dogs restricted Royal Park/Brunswick to 109 off their 20 overs. The loss of early wickets put the dogs on the back foot and was ultimately the difference in the game as the dogs were bowled out falling 19 runs shorts. The Snowdogs attention now turns to Saturday where they will be looking to start the season 3-0 at home to Williamstown CYMS.

VTCA TWENTY-20 TROPHY KICKS OFF TONIGHT.

The Snowdogs T20 campaign kicks off this evening with their first match in the VTCA knockout Twenty-20 competition against Royal Park/Brunswick and will be played at Ransford Oval, Parkville at 5:30 (click for ground location). There will be no training for other XI's but players are expected to get down and show their support for Twenty-20 side.

Twenty20 Team - Osborne(c), Cave, Spinella, Hawkes, Stuart, Mills, Garth, Driscoll, McMahon, L.Davis, Kassis. 12Th Man J.Gay

CLICK HERE for the VTCA T20 rules

GO DOGS!

WEEK ONE OF ROUND 4 BELTS FAMILIAR STORY

Week one of round 4 has been called off - yet again to rain. Round 4 will now be a one day game next week and teams will be re-selected. 

SELECTION: ROUND 4

Round 4 has the First XI playing their first game on oval 1 for the season, against Williamstown CYMS, while the 2nd XI play at Willy. The Third XI travel to the postage stamp at Flemington and the 4th's host East Keilor. 
Click Here for selection. 

NEW WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING

Welcome to the new and improved St.Bernards OCCC website. We hope that with this new site information will be delivered faster, more accurately and more often than before. Make sure you bookmark the site, as we will be updating it regularly with match reports, social events, match reports and much more.

1ST XI CLAIM DRAMATIC ROUND 3 VICTORY

The 1st XI claimed a dramatic round 3 victory to make their season tally 2 wins from as many starts. Batting first making a less than impressive 9/120(cc) at Spotswood on a lush outfield the dogs were always going to be up against it. If the low total wasn't enough Spotswood jumped away to a good start to be 1/80 after drinks before a collapse and some tight bowling restricted them to 8/115 from their 40 overs. Captain Craig Osborne claimed 4/7 in a victory that is being spoken about as one of the greatest wins by the 1st XI in many year (minus the GF win 2 seasons ago).
The 2nd XI held Spotswood to 6/141 which proved too much to chase down, being bowled out for 127, while the 3rd XI narrowly lost to North C1 power house Hoppers Crossing with 8 balls to spare after posting a very competitive total of 5/172.  The 4th XI fell 50 runs short in their match against Aberfelie Park

WEEK 1 OF ROUND 3 WASHED OUT

Week one of Round 3 has been washed out with massive rain falls across the state. Round 3 will now be played as a one day match next weekend. 

ROUND 3 SELECTION

Round 3 is coming up this Saturday with both grounds at St.Bernards being in action for the first time this season - get down and support your local Senior Division team. Click here for round 3 selection. Well done to Brad 'Bambi' Cooper on his first game in the 2nd XI.

IMPORTS SHOW THEIR WORTH

Round 1 started on the best possible note for the 1st XI, and the clubs two new imports. James Stuart and Nathan Hawkes both bursting onto the VTCA scene with outstanding debut performances. Stuart led the Snowdogs bowling attack taking 5/35 off his 12.1 helping bowl out Royal Park Brunswick for 95. The target was easily chased down by the Dogs, with Bomber Cave making 69 opening the batting along with a spectacular debut innings by Nathan Hawkes (who only arrived here on Wednesday) making 76 NOT OUT, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. Stuart then made a cameo appearance of 38 including 6 fours. 
The Third XI travelled to Altona North a place where little success had been had in the past. Bowling first the side was magnificently lead by vice captain Tom Isaacs, and youngster Shaun Hefter who combined for the first 4 wicktets setting the side up. Bernards were able to restrict the opposition to 8-111. The target was then easily chased down, for the loss of one wicket. Brad Cooper making a magnificent 50 opening the batting, supported by Kev O'Connell who chimed in with 37.
The 4th XI had a narrow loss today at Home to Yarraville Club and the 2nd XI were washed out. 

ROUND 2 SELECTION

With week one washed out, teams have been re-selected, hopefully we can get some play this week. Click here for round 2 selection. A big contratulations again goes to Ivan Jurcic on brining up his 100th game for the mighy Snowdogs!

WEEK 1 OF SEASON 2010-11 CALLED OFF

Due to lack of ground availability, only 11 of 48 fit for play, all VTCA cricket this weekend is off. Games will revert to 1-day matches on Sat 9th Oct.

ROUND 2 SELECTION

Click here for round 2 selection. A big contratulations goes to Ivan Jurcic on brining up his 100th game for the mighy Snowdogs!

ROUND 1 CALLED OFF

Round 1 has been completely called off, due to only 1/3 of grounds being ready for play. The 1st XI will have to play on the reserve day - Sunday, December 19

WEEK 1 OF SEASON 2010-11 CALLED OFF

Due to lack of ground availability, only 11 of 48 fit for play, all VTCA cricket this weekend is off. Games will revert to 1-day matches on Sat 9th Oct.

2010-2011 SEASON FIXTURE RELEASED

The fixture for the 2010-11 season has been released for all senior XI side. All sides will compete in the same divisions they did last season, With the 1st XI, lead again by Craig Osborne competing in Senior Division, the 2nd XI also led again by Mick Thom in Senior 2nds, the 3rd XI led by new captain Kevin O'Connell in North C1, and the 4th XI will be lead again by John Jordan in North C3. Click here to view the fixture.

NEW COMMETTEE FOR 2010-11 SEASON

The committee for the 2010-11 season has been announced with Anothony Jordan continuing as president, while Jordan Mills, Brendan Davey, Simon Cave and Sinclair Johansen have joined Kevin O'Connell, Luke Davis, Mick Thom, Tristan Kassis, Tom Isaacs, Duncan Hefter, John Raffle (Vice Pres), Jason Bourke(Vice Pres), Terry Davis(Treasurer) and Trav Carrick (Secretary)

PRE-SEASON UNDERWAY

Preperations for the 2010-11 season are underway with pre-season training already taking place. After consolidating in Senior Division last season the club are looking to take steps forward this season and push for a finals spot. Click Here for the pre-season schedule.