Andrew Prentice
Just recently, Andrew Prentice was out shooting near Seymour when he was accidentally shot. Andrew, though shaken, is set to make a recovery, however only time can tell the full extent of his injuries and his recovery.
Andrew was flown to Box Hill hospital where they removed 2 shot gun pellets, one from his thigh, the other hip/coccyx region, both missing main arteries, but still doing damage.
We wish Andrew a full recovery and the club support and also to the Prentice family.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
The club’s AGM is next Wednesday 2nd May at Gordon Barnard Reserve pavilion from 7pm.
Please download the agenda and nomination form – all positions are considered vacant.
If you wish to add any other general business, please reply email president Matthew Knott. We will endeavour to have the executive reports on the website before the night if you have any questions, if not they will also be available on the night.
Melbourne Weekly Article
A great article has been written by Stephen McKenzie for the Melbourne weekly, in part which highlights both the fight Panther Vice President Paul Campain has been through throughout the season just gone, as well as the efforts made by the club to lend a helping hand to Paul, especially the tireless work of NBCCC Life Member David Wood. We are delighted to hear that Paul is now in remission.
2011/12 Presentation Night
The club hosted it’s first presentation night in the new clubrooms on Saturday 31st March. The night was a success with excellent numbers in attendance, up on last year meaning we are onto a winner having in our club rooms at a great price. Thank you to all that assisted on the night including bar staff and catering; we have learnt a lot in running functions and I believe we are almost at the point of running perfect functions in the rooms. I should also thank all that turned up, I am sure we all had a great night. Cheers.
Congratulations to the winners of awards:
Life Membership: Mathew Blackman & Cameron Dickson
Best Clubperson: Cerise Clark & Julian Kerr-Lawley
Club Champion: Julian Georgiou
Best 1st XI: Simon Datson & Matt Gurney
LOC Champion: Craig Miles
Under 21 medal: Haydn Blackman
Twenty20 medal: Anthony Schaepman
Batting Awards:
1st XI: Simon Datson
2nd XI: Matt Knott
3rd XI: Julian Georgiou
Bowling Awards:
1st XI: Marcus Hyde
2nd XI: Haydn Blackman
3rd XI: Dave Eva
4th XI: Craig Miles
Captains Awards:
1st XI: Dale Rogers
2nd XI: Mark McNamara
3rd XI: Jason Kerr
4th XI: Steve Knott
Club Sponsorship
Now that the club can have official sponsors on shirts and advertising boards, we are looking at anyone interested. We are still in early stages working out packages, but some ideas are shirt sponsor whereby cover the cost of shirts, get advertising logo and website on shirt, our website, around rooms and ground. If anyone knows of any interest, please let a member of the committee know asap so we can get the ball rolling.
Professional player
With the resignation of Brendan McArdle as coach over the past 4 seasons, we are looking at the option of a professional player, in particular a batsmen. The role is yet to be confirmed with the new committee, however before we advertise if anyone knows of an interested batsmen please contact a member of the committee. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brendan.
The club would like to thank all those that have contributed to the past season(s), in particular those that filled roles and have resigned from their position:
Coach: Brendan McArdle
Chairman of Selectors: David Jans
Club Captain: Simon Datson
Grades Gazzette: Final 2011/12 Edition
The tenth edition of the Grades Gazzette for 2011/12 is now available.
Grades Gazzette 2011 – Edition 10
End of Season Trip 2012
The EOS trip has been organised and details are available by clicking here.
Indoor cricket
I have been running a indoor cricket side for 3 years and after the success of us having 2 sides last winter I’m looking to do it again this season. We play at Box Hill indoor. Any Panther of any skill level is welcome to play, games are mainly Wednesday or Thursday nights with the occasional Sunday. Games take less than hour. It’s short sharp and a lot of fun. Great way to improve your skills over winter. If at all interested either e-mail me at markmcnamara5@gmail.com or speak to me at the club.
Mark McNamara
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New Sponsor
The Panthers have signed up with Bendigo Bank to be a sponsor for the upcoming season. We look forward to working with Bendigo Bank this and upcoming seasons. Go to our Club Supporters page for the link to their website. Bendigo Bank donates money to the club for every Panther that signs up an account, so if you are looking for a new bank account, consider the Bendigo Bank.
Good Sports Accreditation
North Balwyn Combined is now a Level 2 accredited Good Sports Club. Find out more about Good Sports here.
Club History:
The club with the help of Simon Datson is currently looking at consolidating all the stats from the 92/93 merger in time for our 20th season celebration. If you have any scorebooks, please contact the club at president@thepanthers.com.au to organise a drop off or pick up of scorebooks.
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