jASA Annual Function and Cricket Match 2005

On Tuesday, November 8 2005, ASA held their seventh annual cricket match, where the esteemed teams of New South Wales and Victoria battled it out for the prestigious Chairman’s Shield. 

Although the day started with inclement weather looming, the match proceeded on time after the Vics won the toss and elected to bowl.  Due to a late withdrawal from the NSW team, Karen Shaw (AMSA) joined the ranks and proved a valuable recruit.

Despite the odd boundary from Matt Cowell (ASPSM) and great running between the wickets from Peter French (ALSOC), the Victorian attack were on top early with some spectacular fielding and tight bowling from the speedy duo of Trevor Griffett (ASA) and Chris McGuire (Dorchester Maritime).  Four overs into the innings, the Victorian outfit were off to a flyer, reducing the New South Wales team to a negative score after the first pair.

Enter Jack Manning (ALSOC).  Charged with the task of steadying the ship, the first two sixes of the afternoon came right off the middle of his bat.  In fact, there were many in the NSW side that proved they could wield the willow, including the captain Andrew Miller (Stolt NYK), Stephen Ainscough (ASPSM), and Glen Colaco (ANL), while Matt Hodkinson (ASPSM) and Jon Sims (Trident) were steady accumulators.

For the Vics, some outstanding fielding was on display, with Belinda Wootton

(ASA) proving handy with the ball and Adam Manders (ASPSM) providing some inspiration and encouragement in the field. Adam’s consistent appealing (even when the ball was not in play!) managed to lift the spirits of the Vics when it looked like NSW were getting on top.

As in previous years, David Sterrett’s (ASA) exceptional wicket-keeping commitment was evident when he sustained a thumb injury that might have put others out of business, while the Vics skipper Hayden Latchford (BP) took a pearler of a catch at first slip to dismiss the controversial Teresa Hatch (ASA), who was suspected of bribing the umpires,

Garry Prosser (AMSA) and Sanjay Bawashwar (Rightship) as well as trying to influence the scorer, Marcus DeFina (ASPSM). Roger Lowe (Teekay) showed promise with the bat, yet was run out twice through some inspired fielding.

Angela Gillham must be congratulated for her improved batting and for taking some photos of the afternoon that would have made a professional sports photographer envious. 

Finally, after the inevitable rain delay and a wicket with the last ball of the innings from Lachlan Payne (ASA), NSW set Victoria an imposing total of 109 to win.  

The Vics started with the bat just as they had with the ball, impressively. Persistent batting from Dianne Murray (Trident Shipping) and Nigel Porteous (ASPSM) indicated they were not going to be knocked over easily. 

Last years player of the match, Craig Faulkner (Adsteam), again showed talent, playing an elegant innings.

Mid way through the Victorian innings, the contest was far from over, with NSW clawing their way back through some consistent bowling.  David Parmeter (Teekay) was accurate with the ball claiming three valuable wickets in the one over. 

 Just when it looked as though the game might have slipped from the Vics grasp, Ian Redfern (ANL) entered the fray and was the first Victorian to hit multiple sixes. Coupled with a partnership of 36 from Stuart Scott (ASPSM)

and Evan Westgarth (ASA), the momentum had swung back Victoria’s way.

So it was, just as they had done on four previous occasions, the mighty Vics emerged from battle victorious,

elated with the knowledge they had successfully reclaimed the prestigious Chairman’s Shield.

Mr. Versatile Brett Whiteoak (BP) was awarded the player of the match, not surprising given his almost freakish catching ability and his all-round efforts with bat and ball.

Femke Marsland (Trident) also received an award,

for being the best first year player.

Special thanks must go to the umpires and scorers, who were outstanding

in contributing to a great afternoon.    

ASA would also like to thank the players involved,

as well as the members and other maritime industry guests for their attendance and efforts in ensuring the continued success of the annual event.

The event dates back to 1904 when four annual matches were played consecutively before the event went into recess for nearly 100 years, which concluded when the event was successfully reborn in 2003.

TEAM VICTORIA - WINNERS 2005

More cricket photos 2005.asp