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EDITION 27 January 2010 www.auscricket.com.au Johnnie Walker ACA All*Stars narrow loss to Australia THIS ISSUE • 2009 ACA Legends Golf Day • Female cricketers join ACA as full members • Stuart Clark elected to ACA Executive
ACA Welcome
After the disappointment of the Ashes series, Australian cricket
has bounced back in terrific fashion with wins to our teams in the
ICC Champions Trophy, inaugural Champions League T20 event,
the ODI series in India and the recent home Test series against the
West Indies and Pakistan.
Paul Marsh
Whilst all in Australian cricket acknowledge At the Executive meeting Greg Mail was in November and Albury for the Australian
that we are currently going through a unanimously decided as the 2009 Kerry Country Cricket Championships in January.
transition period, the future is looking Packer Award recipient for his outstanding Upcoming tours will be held in Alice Springs
bright. The emergence and performance contribution to the ACA over the best for the Imparja Cup in February, Orange and
of a number of young players has been part of a decade. Greg has served on the Shellharbour in March and Warnambool and
particularly encouraging and it should hold us ACA Executive and as the NSW Delegate Horsham also in March.
in good stead for what is a critical upcoming throughout his time as a contracted player The tours have again been very successful
18 months. and has been a genuine leader within the and a lot of fun and we encourage any
The Australian international domestic season player group. He recently announced his member who wants to be involved to advise
kicked off with the second All*Star Weekend retirement from first class cricket to pursue a us of your interest.
featuring a match between the Johnnie career in the finance industry and is a most
Our 2009/10 membership drive is going
Walker ACA All*Stars and the KFC Australian deserving recipient.
strong, however there are still a number
XI, an exclusive gala cocktail party and a CA recently advised that it was in the of members who have yet to renew. We
family day. process of developing a domestic cricket are providing our members with greater
The weekend was again a huge success for strategy to encompass an expanded Big Bash value than ever so I urge you all to get your
the ACA and I thank the players involved for competition. The ACA has been involved in renewals back to us as soon as you can.
their time and commitment, Johnnie Walker discussions with CA on this issue which will
On a sad note, our longest serving employee
for their continuing fantastic support, and continue over the coming months. This is a
Tarryn Paten has advised that she will be
Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket for big opportunity for Australian cricket and its
leaving the ACA at the end of February.
their partnership. players as we try to secure part of the club
Tarryn and her husband Kyle are expecting
Twenty20 market.
The ACA also held its Annual General child number three and she has decided that
Meeting and an Executive Meeting in Inevitably there will be some changes she can no longer put up with me as well as
Brisbane during the All*Star Weekend. required to the current domestic structure to having three kids! She has made a massive
maximise this opportunity. We will work with contribution to the ACA and our membership
There were three decisions of note made at
CA to try to find the best balance between over more than ten years and she will be
these meetings.
what has made Australian cricket so strong missed by all.
At the AGM the members’ ratified the ACA historically and what’s best moving forward.
proposal to change the Constitution. The I hope all members enjoyed the festive season
We will keep players informed as to the status
most significant outcome from the change is and I look forward to catching up with as
of these discussions.
the recognition of current women cricketers many of you as possible during the rest of the
On the commercial front, our Deutsche year.
as ordinary members of the ACA. This is a
Bank / ACA Cricket Legends Golf Day was
ground breaking decision in world cricket
again a huge success raising approximately
and we are looking forward to growing the Regards,
$70,000 for our Player Hardship Fund. Many
services available to our women members in
thanks to Chum Darvall, Carolyn Bol and her Paul Marsh
the coming year.
team for yet another outstanding event. Our Chief Executive
With the resignation of Matthew Hayden partnership continues to strengthen.
from the ACA Executive, we formally
The Johnnie Walker ACA All*Star program
welcomed Stuart Clark as his replacement at
continues throughout the season and
the AGM. Stuart’s background as a 12 year
congratulations to Scott Walter, George Bailey
first class cricketer and qualifications through
and Michael Klinger as the first three ‘Player
a Masters of Commerce as well as being part
of the Month’ winners for season 2009/10.
way through a Law degree, position him very
well to make a significant contribution to the Our ACA Masters program has kicked off
ACA. again for 2009/10 with tours to Lismore and
Ipswich in October, Devonport and Canberra
for the Australian Defence Forces Challenge
Cover – ACA All*Stars, Doug Bollinger
2 ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010
Golf Day attendees Greg Mail
ACA Legends Golf Day 2009 Kerry Packer
Award presented
- supporting the to Greg Mail
Player Hardship Fund Greg Mail has received the
Kerry Packer Award for 2009 in
The ACA and Deutsche Bank celebrated our tenth year of recognition of his outstanding
partnership with another fantastic Legends Golf Day at the service to the ACA in his role as
Australian Golf Course in Sydney on 10 November. both Delegate and Executive
member over ten years.
The golf day is our major annual fundraiser Thanks to all members and cricket Greg’s nomination was unanimously ratified
for the Player Hardship Fund, a Fund personalities who participated in the day by the ACA Executive and James Packer and
established to assist past and present players and supported the ACA Player Hardship ACA Chief Executive Paul Marsh will officially
in times of genuine hardship. Fund: present Greg with the award at the next ACA
Executive meeting to be held in Melbourne in
We were again lucky enough to be supported Terry Alderman
February.
by some of our high profile members both Richie Benaud
past and present, in addition to some other “Greg is a thoroughly deserving winner of this
Michael Bevan year’s Kerry Packer Award,” Paul Marsh said.
well known cricket personalities.
Greg Blewett “Throughout his ten years as an ACA Delegate
Golfing honours were taken out by Tony
Greig and his team, with David Gilbert Doug Bollinger and Executive member, he has been an
leading his team to second place and the Michael Clarke outstanding leader of the player group and
Darren Lehmann led group taking out third an invaluable contributor to ACA strategy and
Joel Garner
place. A special mention must go to Greg policy.
Blewett’s team who tailed the field and were Jason Gillespie
“The Kerry Packer Award is for outstanding
accordingly awarded with children’s sports Tony Greig contributors to the ACA and Greg epitomises
set as a reflection of their golfing skills. Lastly Nathan Hauritz what the award is all about,” Marsh said.
a special mention to young Victorian Jon ACA President, Darren Lehmann also
Ian Healy
Holland who registered the longest drive for commented on Mail’s service to the ACA.
the day. Jon Holland
Simon Katich “Greg has contributed a lot to cricket on and
The day was followed by an enjoyable dinner off the field in his role as an ACA Delegate,”
at the Australian, with highlights including Darren Lehmann Lehmann said.
entertainment provided by artist Brad Blaze Greg Mail
and Wayne Phillips’ highly amusing interview “He is highly respected by all State Delegates
with Joel Garner. Glenn McGrath and players and is a deserving winner of the
Mark Nicholas ACA’s most prestigious award,” he said.
Thanks to the generosity of the players
more than $70,000 was raised for the Player Wayne Phillips The Kerry Packer Award takes the form of
Hardship Fund, which will go a long way to honorary Life Membership of the ACA and
Shaun Tait
supporting the ongoing work of the Fund. is open to members and non-members who
Shane Watson are deemed to have served the ACA in an
Special thanks must be extended to the outstanding capacity.
Mark Waugh
current Australian players who took time
out of their very short break between Test David Gilbert Potential recipients of the award must be
matches to support the ACA and the Player nominated by an ACA member or staff
Carolyn Bol, Chum Darvall & Paul Marsh member for exceptional service to the
Hardship Fund.
Association. Nominees are then judged by the
The ACA and its members thank Deutsche ACA Executive and James Packer.
Bank for their ongoing support of the ACA
and the Player Hardship Fund, a relationship Previous winners of the Kerry Packer Award
we believe is one of cricket’s strongest. winners:
2006 Tim May and Chum Darvall
2007 Ian Healy
2008 Matthew Hayden
ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010 3
Shane Warne All*Star team
bowling for the members celebrate
All*Stars a wicket
Australia defeats
the Johnnie Walker
ACA All*Stars
Lee Carseldine lifted for the All*Stars in an
Despite fielding a legendary line-up, the Johnnie Walker ACA innings of 41 runs off 31 balls, including
All*Stars were defeated by a Michael Clarke led Australian XI in an outstanding six rocketing well into the
stands. He had limited support as the Johnnie
a Twenty20 match held at the GABBA on Sunday 22 November.
Walker ACA All*Star wickets fell rapidly,
however Travis Birt provided a short spell of
entertainment in his time at the crease with
The Johnnie Walker ACA All*Star team was Warner. McGrath and Warne, (miked for two sixes adding to his total 26 runs.
made up of the best performed State talent the broadcast) described in full detail how Clint McKay, lead the Australian charge with
from the 2008/09 season as voted by the the next ball would be delivered and how it the ball taking 3 for 18 off his four overs.
players, in addition to legends Shane Warne would result in a dismissal. Shaun Tait, Peter Siddle and Steve Smith all
(captain), Glenn McGrath, Adam Gilchrist and Freakishly, the ball played out as described picked up a pair of wickets each.
Matthew Hayden. resulting in the dismissal of Warner. The The crowd was treated to some spectacular
Under the watchful eye of Coach Dennis All*Stars seemed to have the match under commentary from Shane Warne throughout
Lillee, the Johnnie Walker ACA All*Stars got control towards the end of the Australian the evening and was equally as excited when
off to a great start, winning the toss and innings; however some impressive late hitting he walked out with the bat. Warne finished
sending Australia in to bat. from George Bailey and Cameron White out the final overs knocking 12 from four balls.
Under lights and in front of a crowd of more helped their side’s total to 5-173. White top The Australian XI took the match in the end,
than 16,000, Glenn McGrath had best figures scored for the Australian XI with 44 not out, winning by 17 runs. Glenn McGrath won the
of 3 for 18 off his fours overs including the Bailey also not out made a quick fire 30 and Johnnie Walker Shining Moment award for
amazing dismissal of opener David Brad Haddin a valuable 33. his remarkable spell with the ball.
Johnnie Walker ACA All*Stars v Australian XI - 22 November 2009
Innings of: Australian XI Innings of: Australian XI Innings of: ACA All*Stars
Batsmen How Out Bowler Score Batsmen How Out Bowler Score
D.A Warner Ct. Gilchrist McGrath 15 A.C Gilchrist Ct. White Siddle 21
B.J Haddin Ct. Warne Rimmington 33 M.L Hayden St. Haddin Smith 25
M.J Clarke Ct. Manou Reardon 27 D.J Harris Ct. White Siddle 0
D.J Hussey Ct. Krejza McGrath 22 L.A Carseldine Ct. Haddin Tait 41
C.L White Not Out 44 T.R Birt Ct. Haddin McKay 26
A.C Voges Ct. Manou McGrath 0 N.J Reardon Ct. White McKay 7
G.J Bailey Not Out 30 R.J.G Lockyear Ct. McDonald McKay 7
G.A Manou Ct. Haddin Tait 3
J.J Krejza Ct. Clarke Smith 5
N.J Rimmington Not Out 3
Sundries 2 S.K Warne Not Out 12
Total Score 5/173 Sundries 6
Did not bat: A.B McDonald, S.P.D Smith, C.J McKay, P.M Siddle Total Score 9/156
Bowling Johnnie Walker ACA All*Stars Bowling Australian XI
Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Bowler Overs Runs Wickets
J.J Krejza 4 43 0 S.W Tait 4 26 2
G.D McGrath 4 18 3 P.M Siddle 3 35 2
N.J Reardon 4 30 1 C.J McKay 4 18 3
N.J Rimmington 4 48 1 D.J Hussey 2 15 0
S.K Warne 4 33 0 A.B McDonald 2 14 0
Overs 20 S.P.D Smith 4 34 2
A.C Voges 1 9 0
Overs 20
4 ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010
Newly elected ACA
Executive member,
Stuart Clark
Johnnie Walker
All*Stars 12th
Man Promotion
For the first time in sporting
history, Johnnie Walker ran
an on pack promotion to find
the 12th man for the Johnnie
Walker ACA All*Stars team.
To enter consumers simply
had to spend $20 or more
on Johnnie Walker at
participating retailers and
SMS or call with their details.
The final of the 12th man promotion
took place on Friday 20 November at the
Gabba indoor nets where Dave Cameron
from Burleigh Heads, in Queensland,
beat nineteen other hopefuls from
around the country to secure his place.
Dave and his uncle both entered, and
his uncle was lucky enough to win a
place as one of 20 finalists. Knowing
Dave’s passion for cricket, he passed
over the glory to his nephew, who was
Stuart Clark elected
to the ACA Executive
delighted at the prospect of taking on
the challenge.
Dave proved to selectors Darren
Lehmann, Damien Fleming and ACA
Chief Executive Paul Marsh, that he New South Wales and Australian pace bowler Stuart Clark was
could mix with some of Australia’s finest elected to the ACA Executive Committee at the 2009 Annual
cricketers.
General Meeting held in Brisbane on 20 November.
Sunday night’s All*Stars match,
broadcast live on Channel 9 saw the
12th man take to the field at the Gabba
and perform duties alongside the likes of The 34 year-old has represented Australia “As a part of my role on the ACA Executive,
Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Matthew in 24 Tests, 39 ODIs and 8 Twenty20 I want to ensure the relationship between
Hayden and Glenn McGrath, as part of Internationals in addition to an outstanding the ACA and Cricket Australia remains as
the Johnnie Walker ACA All*Stars Team. first class career with the Blues. Clark began strong as ever,” Clark said.
The official season launch party, held his tenure with the ACA immediately. “Additionally, I want to help secure the
in association with the Australian ACA President Darren Lehmann commented future for current players and future
Cricketers’ Association and Cricket on Clark’s election. generations of Australian cricketers.
Australia was next up on Monday night, “I am delighted that Stuart Clark has been “To be part of the body that represents the
and an A list crowd that included Ricky appointed to the Australian Cricketers’ players is a privilege and something I am
and Rianna Ponting, Shane Watson, Association Executive,” Lehmann said. looking forward to,” Clark said.
Lee Furlong and Michael Clarke walked
the black carpet. Dave and his girlfriend “The role of an ACA Executive member is All other Executive members were re-elected
Lara also had the honour of walking the important and influential within Australian unopposed to the Executive Committee for
carpet along with the cricketing greats, cricket and Stuart will bring a wealth of another two-year term.
before enjoying Johnnie Walker cocktails experience to the ACA in relation to issues
and live entertainment from Wes Carr. both off and on the field.
Dave’s experience was captured by a “As a player still in the game, Stuart will The ACA Executive is as follows:
camera crew throughout the weekend not only bring a current player perspective
Darren Lehmann (President)
and can be viewed online at the JOHNNIE to the Executive but also legal expertise
from his chosen field of study. George Bailey
WALKER YouTube channel - http://www.
youtube.com/user/JohnnieWalkerAus “It is pleasing that current players are Stuart Clark
so willing to dedicate meaningful time Damien Fleming
to being involved with the ACA,” Ian Healy
Lehmann said.
Michael Hussey
Stuart Clark also commented on his
appointment to the ACA Executive. Simon Katich
All*Star 12th man
competition winner,
Dave Cameron
ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010 5
New South Wales “I think every State is
captain, Simon
Katich (Left), Steve eyeing off a place in
Smith in action the CLT20 and the KFC
during the KFC Big
Bash competition Big Bash has become a
great competition with
the added interest of
overseas players.”
Simon Katich
Simon Katich
& Steve Smith
share CLT20
insights
The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) tournament brought together
the best domestic Twenty20 teams from seven nations to fight for the title
of best domestic Twenty20 team in cricket. The competition was held from
8-23 October 2009 in India (Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore).
The teams were divided into four groups and SIMON KATICH What was the standard of the
initially played each other member of their competition like?
How did the CLT20 compare to your
respective groups. The top two teams from As expected the competition was fierce as
international cricket experiences?
each group then qualified for the second every team competing was deservedly there
stage and four teams from the second stage The CLT20 was a fantastic experience and
after winning their respective competitions.
made it to the semi finals. A total of 23 an amazing opportunity for all our players
matches were played over a 16-day period in and support staff to play for NSW on an How did you rate the overall experience
the inaugural CLT20. international stage. It was right up there with from an organisational perspective?
all of my international experiences.
The Victorian Bushrangers and New South The tournament went very smoothly and was
Wales Blues represented Australia, the Blues How important was it to you and your very enjoyable to be a part of. Our players
going on to win the tournament and share team to win the tournament? were very grateful to play in such a big
in winnings of US $6 million. On their way tournament.
to claiming the title, the Blues eliminated the It was extremely important for us to win
Victorian Bushrangers in the semi-finals. the tournament for a number of reasons. What could Australia take from the CLT20
Obviously the financial impact of winning was and apply to our domestic competition?
New South Wales representatives, Simon great for both the players and Cricket NSW.
Katich and Steven Smith spoke to the ACA’s Our domestic Big Bash competition is getting
However, the pride we gained from winning
Sharn Best about their experiences in the bigger and better each year so I think we
the inaugural title for NSW is something
tournament. have a fantastic platform to build on. The
everyone will always remember.
CLT20 has provided the added incentive for
all the States to try and take out the domestic
Big Bash competition.
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Wellbeing and
Health Services
Counselling Services
– a Partnership with
STEVE SMITH Relationships Australia
Was this the first time you’ve travelled to
India? How did you enjoy the experience? The ACA and CA provide
This was actually my third trip to India. I really confidential and professional
enjoyed playing cricket over there in different
counselling services to all
conditions to ours in Australia. It was a
fantastic experience. members and their families
through a partnership with
How did you enjoy playing on the
international stage? Relationships Australia.
Playing on the International stage was
amazing. We were playing against some of Relationships Australia is one of
the best players from around the world and Australia’s largest community based
people that I have personally looked up to for organisations providing support to
a long time. nearly 90,000 Australians per year.
Services are available to members
Did you feel more pressure than 24 hours a day with face to face
interstate cricket when playing in the professional assistance (psychologists
CLT20? and life coaches) available in all State
I don’t think there was any added pressure. capitals, major regional centres and in
We had a good side and we backed all our some overseas countries.
players to do a job. Everyone contributed at Confidential welfare services available
some point throughout the tournament and include but are not limited to:
I think that is what made our campaign a • Relationship counselling
success.
“I’m sure that as the Big • Family planning
How did you cope with playing against • Depression
Bash has been around • Gambling and alcohol
some of cricket’s superstars?
for a few years now I loved coming up against the superstars of • General mental wellbeing
and has been pretty the game. It was a big challenge but I took These counselling services are made
it as a learning experience. Just seeing how available by the ACA and CA for
successful, that the some of these players approach the game members who may not feel comfortable
crowds are going to get and how they handle different situations in discussing sensitive issues with their
the game is priceless. State Association or the ACA.
bigger.” The ACA is also a member of the
What could Australia take from the CLT20
Steve Smith Australian Psychological Society. As
and apply to our domestic competition?
a member, the ACA has access to a
I guess our domestic competition is a little national database of psychologists
bit different. Seeing how cricket mad they who specialise in wellbeing counselling
are over there and the publicity they get is services including gambling, drugs and
amazing. I’m sure that as the Big Bash has alcohol and making the right decision.
been around for a few years now and has
Members can contact Ben Smith at the
been pretty successful, that the crowds are
Do you view the KFC Big Bash with ACA on 03 9698 7216, call Relationships
only going to get bigger.
renewed enthusiasm since the Australia direct on 1300 364 277 or
introduction of the CLT20? What was your main highlight from the email aca@ransw.org.au
I think every State is eyeing off a place in the CLT20?
CLT20 and the KFC Big Bash has become a The Career and Welfare Program
The biggest highlight for me was winning the has been providing these services to
great competition with the added interest of tournament especially when Phil Hughes took
overseas players. members for the past four years and the
the catch to get the last wicket off Stuart member uptake has increased year on
Clark. It was amazing to be a part of it. The year. The ACA will continue to build on
What was your main highlight from the
celebrations were pretty good too! its counselling network throughout the
CLT20?
next MOU period.
Winning the tournament and seeing the
excitement it brought to all of our players and Members should be aware that all calls
support staff to reward all our hard work and and contact in relation to this service
preparation. will be treated confidentially.
ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010 7
(Left) Dane Anderson,
(Right) Brett Geeves
representing Australia
Venom Cricket - Brett Geeves
and Dane Anderson take on
the big brands
Tasmanian players Brett Geeves and Dane Anderson have recently
established their own equipment brand and business called Venom
Cricket. www.venomcricket.com is a new online cricket store with a
business model based on supplying premium quality cricket equipment
coupled with expert advice and excellent customer service.
Venom was established in time for the players including the little master himself
2009/10 season as Geeves and Anderson (Tendulkar).
look to establish themselves in what is a very
competitive market. We are also set apart from
National Manager Player Development and
Wellbeing Ben Smith recently spoke with other brands because
Brett Geeves about the new venture.
customers are dealing directly
Brett, you and Dane Anderson have
recently started up a small business
with First Class players who
venture, can you tell the membership a are up to speed with the way
little bit about it? When I was touring India with the Delhi
We have started a cricket brand called cricket equipment is evolving. Daredevils I met our bat maker through
Venom Cricket. It has been an extremely Virendar Sehwag. He was supplying bats to
funny process as anyone that knows Dane I understand a lot of your gear comes him and I stopped him for a chat. He made
and I will know that we are both pretty easy from India, how did you establish your me some bats (I had to pay for mine!!) and
going chaps. Dane brings amazing business network and have the cultural differences we stayed in contact. I am a bat nuffy so
smarts to our partnership and a whole heap been challenging? I have learned a lot from him about the
of swear words. I bring good looks (Men of different shapes and types of wood used to
I’m not sure if this is common knowledge in make specific styles for certain players. It is
Cricket Calendar) and having given it some
Australia, but the majority of big brands have very interesting.
serious thought - that’s about it.
their gear made in India. All the factories
The idea came about after a conversation are in the one street just outside of Delhi. Brett and Dane, how can ACA members
on the price of gear for guys who aren’t I was lucky enough to visit these factories find more about your gear and most
sponsored players. Cricket equipment is and they are an eye opener. All the gear is importantly will you look after them?
getting more and more expensive, especially handcrafted. It takes a whole day for one
for mums and dads, so from that we have You can join our Facebook page by searching
person to hand stitch a pair of batting gloves.
started up a business that offers “players” Venom Cricket - or you can look us up at
I guess this is the biggest difference as far
quality gear that everyone can afford. www.venomcricket.com Any questions can
as the cultures are concerned. The western
be sent to brett@venom.com or dane@
world is so demanding of time that we
What differentiates your products from venom.com as we are more than happy to
would have created a machine to make 100
other suppliers? answer any questions ACA members may
pairs of gloves in a day. This is why India is
have about our gear.
Without sounding like a car salesman, we so prominent in the cricket gear industry.
offer quality gear at a price that is affordable Knowing that the gear has been hand made If you are an ACA member and you mention
to everyone. Our bat maker has made bats by one person makes you appreciate the this article we will give you 10% off any order
for a number of the big name brands and quality even more. from our website.
8 ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010
Members of the Southern
Stars celebrate a wicket
Women cricketers become
full members of the ACA
Following the Annual General Meeting in November, elite women
cricketers are now eligible to become full members of the ACA.
Female cricketers were first admitted as significant development in recent years, and “Often it is not realistic to
Associate members of the ACA at the AGM we hope ACA membership changes will help
in 2007 following an overwhelming vote of send a message out to girls that cricket is a take a promotion at work
support by members. Associate membership sport they should be playing,’’ Marsh said.
allowed the current women access to
and also aspire to play for
‘’Only 15 years ago our male State players
representation by the ACA and most were in a similar position in that there were Australia – the pressure is
membership privileges, but did not provide virtually no contracts at State level and
them with voting rights and certain Career the players were forced to balance semi too much.
and Welfare opportunities. professional playing careers with the need to
In acknowledgement of our women cricketers work. “Education support will help us to keep
ever growing contribution to the game developing, so we are not too far behind
“Our ability to help them do that, to pay in the job market at the end of our playing
and increasing professionalism, male ACA for their education and a whole lot of other
members were asked to vote on amending careers,” Smith said.
things, is really important.
the ACA Constitution to allow our women Lisa Sthalekar believes full ACA membership
In the longer term it is not too much to is great news for women’s cricket in this
players to become full members. Again this
expect that our female cricketers can become country.
motion was overwhelmingly supported by
fully professional athletes,” Marsh said.
the membership and Australia’s elite women “Our relationship with ACA over this short
cricketers became the first in the world to The ACA shall still be still be served by the period of time has enabled the profile and
receive equal player association membership. ACA Women’s Executive comprising Karen support to increase for the female players,”
Rolton, Shelley Nitschke, Lisa Sthalekar, Clea Sthalekar said.
Full membership provides female players
Smith and Jenny Wallace, which gives advice
with access to all of the benefits associated “It is exciting times for women’s cricket
and feedback to the ACA Executive and
with ACA membership including access and by becoming full members of ACA
management on the direction it should be
to education grants, counselling services, demonstrates that women’s cricket is here
taking in regards to the female membership.
members’ functions, skin cancer checks, the to stay and we are all looking to increase all
member benefit program, the ACA Player Clea Smith believes full membership of the areas of the game,” she said.
Hardship Fund and general ACA support. ACA for women cricketers is an important
milestone that will go a long way to growing Other approved changes to the Constitution
Additionally, current female players also have include: the recognition of Kerry Packer
Australia’s favourite sport.
full voting rights which means they can now Award winners as honorary life members
be voted onto the ACA Executive. “Full ACA membership will help us all to be under the Constitution, a more accurate
the best cricketers we can,” Smith said. reflection of the governance practices of the
ACA chief executive Paul Marsh described the
change as a big step forward for women’s “There is no doubt that when our off-field association and the recognition of the role
cricket in Australia, one which would help lives are under control we perform so much and authority of the ACA to negotiate the
players balance their sporting lives with jobs better on-field. No one can perform at MOU and other cricket collective bargaining
and education. their peak when the pressures of Year 12, agreements and to approve the use of player
full time work, university exams or family attributes in team-based licensed products
‘’Women’s cricket in Australia has undergone
commitments are not managed effectively. and trading cards.
ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010 9
Scott Walter voted JOHNNIE
WALKER ACA Player of the
Month for October
Queensland Bull and promising Best figures in the longer form of the game
left-arm fast bowler Scott Walter included 6 for 141 in his side’s draw against
Western Australia and 5 for 91 against
was named the JOHNNIE WALKER Tasmania. In a standout performance, Walter
ACA Player of the Month for took 4 for 34 in Queensland’s opening Ford
Ranger Cup match for the season, helping his
October - the first award for the side take home the points.
2009/10 season. Walter commented on the news of his win.
Walter received 29% of votes, narrowly “The start of this season has been all that I
beating Victorian Brad Hodge with 28% and could have asked for,” Walter said.
fellow Queenslander Lee Carseldine in third “To get an opportunity to contribute to
place with 11% of the vote. some Queensland wins has been great and I
Having only played one Shield game last am really honoured to be recognised by the
season, the 20 year-old enjoyed a strong playing group from around Australia,” he
start to the season taking 13 wickets in three said.
Shield appearances and five wickets in three
Ford Ranger Cup matches.
Scott Walter charging in during
a Sheffield Shield match at the
GABBA (Above)
George Bailey plays a cut shot
George Bailey named the
in the Ford Ranger Cup (Below)
JOHNNIE WALKER ACA Player
of the Month for November
Tasmanian captain George During the month of November alone, Bailey
Bailey was the JOHNNIE WALKER scored a total of 38.67 MVP points and
accumulated 206 Shield runs at an average
ACA Player of the Month for of 51.50. Bailey also dominated in the Ford
November. Ranger Cup competition with 179 runs from
three matches.
On the back of several standout Bailey commented on the news of his win.
performances in both the Sheffield Shield
and Ford Ranger Cup, Bailey received 26% “I feel lucky to have won the award this
of votes. South Australian Cameron Borgas month - it is always great to be recognised by
was second with 22% of votes and Western my peers,” Bailey said.
Warrior Wesley Robinson rounded out the “It’s good to get some runs on the board
top three with 14%. and hopefully I can continue to do so for the
remainder of the season,” he said.
Exclusively sponsored by JOHNNIE WALKER, the Player of the Month is voted
for by all contracted Cricket Australia, State and Rookie players. The award is
presented for the six months of the domestic cricket season from October to
March and recognises the achievements of the best performed player in the
Sheffield Shield, Ford Ranger Cup and KFC Big Bash competitions.
10 ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010Beau Casson
Membership
Update
The ACA is proud to boast that 100%
of the current playing groups, male
and female, Cricket Australia and State
contracted, are ACA members.
The ACA also has over 500 past player
members who enjoy the privileges of
membership.
It is at this level that the ACA is presently Past Player Membership Benefits
focusing much attention. In rough terms,
only just over half of all past players are
ACA members. The major reason from • Skin cancer checks – Held annually, The ACA has also secured exclusive
our vantage point is that past players have this fifteen minute check could help arrangements with the following companies
slipped out of contact with the cricket save your life. who all provide substantial discounts to our
fraternity, with their contact details no • Member functions – Held annually at members:
longer current. an international game in each State the - Callaway (golf equipment)
ACA membership retention is rarely the functions give members the opportunity - Oakley (sunglasses and clothing)
issue in the past player group, with 95% to catch up with old friends in a fantastic
- Choice Hotels
of past players (from the recent past player setting. Remaining membership functions
- Flight Centre
survey) believing that the ACA cares about in the 2009/10 season include:
its past players. Just 3.5% of our past player - Foxtel
- Sydney – Sunday 24/1 (ODI versus
membership would consider not renewing Pakistan) - 3 Mobile
their membership at some point in the future. - Perth – Sunday 31/1 (ODI versus - Pacific Internet
So how can we best do this? We have Pakistan) - Jim Bradley Speedball
launched a membership campaign, with the - Brisbane – Sunday 14/2 (ODI versus - Melbourne Business Golf Group
assistance of State Associations, aimed at West Indies) - Automotive Fleet Management
engaging past players with the sport through • Access to Career and Welfare Program
ACA membership. – Access to counselling services and
Through the generous support of many of financial services, as well as the Player The ACA is also proud to announce new
our past playing members, we are aiming Hardship Fund arrangements with the following companies:
to target and recruit past players to ACA • Access to the Australian Cricket Members are entitled to
membership, and engage them with the Superannuation Plan – Low ongoing 10% off any purchase,
sport. Early results are encouraging but it will management fee, no contribution fee, either on-line or by phone,
be a long process. administered by AMP from the following
Should you wish to help with this project • Club Lifestyle Program – Members have companies...
please contact Peter Roach at the ACA. access to discounts on a wide range of • Roses Only
The game stands to benefit greatly if past products and services, including: • Hampers Only
players are recruited to ACA membership. - Groceries • Fruit Only
Presently, 67% of current ACA past player - Clothing
members are still involved with the sport in - Health and beauty
some capacity, be it coaching, administration, - Sport and fitness
umpiring or volunteering. Locating lapsed - Cinemas
member could see an infusion of additional Members are entitled
- Theme parks to 20% off the
people to cricket’s support network.
- Travel purchase price for
- Audio visual any online order
Just 1% of our past player from the following
- Car hire
membership does not company:
• Digi Frame
believe an ACA membership
is good value for money.
For details on how to access any of these
As a reminder to members, benefits, please visit www.auscricket.com.au
the major benefits of and log on to the Members section, or speak to
Peter Roach or Sharn Best in the ACA office
membership are listed below. on 03 9698 7200.
ACA ONSIDE JANUARY 2010 11ACA joins the
Facebook world
The ACA has launched its own Facebook profile under
the name ‘Howzat ACA’. This profile is currently for ACA
members only however it may be extended to the general
public at a later date.
Contacts
Chief Executive officer
Paul Marsh
The profile has been created to generate • Images from ACA events pmarsh@auscricket.com.au
awareness of ACA activities, news and • Masters Footage (playing and vox pops)
developments amongst our membership • Media Releases Legal Counsel
and provide yet another way to Michael Abrahams
• Most Valuable Player (MVP) updates
communicate with our members in a mabrahams@auscricket.com.au
• Player interviews
timely fashion.
Updates and information shared includes:
• Promotion of membership benefits Manager events &
• Web stories commercial services
• ACA Masters scorecards
If you are not already a friend of ‘Howzat Sarah Mitchell
• Player milestones
ACA’, we encourage you to add us to smitchell@auscricket.com.au
• Footy tipping (recruitment and results)
your friends and join us for some friendly
• General player reminders (squad banter on the wall. Manager Communications
meetings, Education and Training Grant
applications, membership, survey’s,
& Special Projects
Tarryn Paten
Johnnie Walker Player of the Month etc)
tpaten@auscricket.com.au
• Information videos from ACA staff
Manager Cricket
Operations & Membership
Peter Roach
Members of the ACA Masters proach@auscricket.com.au
Darren Lehmann, Andy Bichel,
Greg Matthews and Ian Healy National Career & Welfare
Manager
Ben Smith
bsmith@auscricket.com.au
OfficE Manager
Gabrielle Bortoli
gbortoli@auscricket.com.au
Administration Support
Officer
Sharn Best
sbest@auscricket.com.au
Administration Assistant
Keira Wills
admin@auscricket.com.au
Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc.
Level 1, 2 Ross Place
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Phone: 03 9698 7200
Fax: 03 9698 7299
Web: www.auscricket.com.au
Upcoming ACA Masters Tours Email: info@auscricket.com.au
Imparja Cup, Alice Springs – 7-8 February Photos courtesy of Getty Images
Orange/Shellharbour – 4-8 March
Warnambool/Horsham – 25-29 March
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