Season Update
We’re now a month into the 2026/27 season, and what a way to start! With more than 300 players, NACC is proudly fielding two Senior Men’s teams, one Senior Women’s team, three Veterans teams and 10 junior teams. Our Woolworths Cricket Blast program is also going strong, with more than 40 participants joining in each week.
A huge thank you to our coordinators, coaches and team managers for the countless hours that go into organising teams, running training sessions and managing games, equipment and grounds. With the Pitcher Park renovation works adding a few extra challenges to training this season, we’re particularly grateful for everyone’s help, patience and flexibility in ensuring things continue to run smoothly and safely. Your efforts are very much appreciated!
Senior Women:
After two rounds the Women have had a pleasingly start to joining the hardball competition, with a commendable loss first round and a terrific win round 2 including a 50no from Beth.
Senior Men:
1st XI (Sat): After three rounds and a thrilling win against West Ivanhoe in Round 2 the 1st XI are settling in well. Finn led the way with an unbeaten 91, while Seb claimed a brilliant six-wicket haul in the same match.
2nd XI (Sun): Our Sunday one-day Turf team had a sensational win on Sunday and head into Round 5 with 1 win and 2 losses. Two career-best innings were the highlights: 94 from Seb and 77 from Tim!
Vets:
Vets Red: Top of the ladder with two wins from two games in their new Div 2 spot. Dan meeting mandatory retirement in Round 1 and Chris with two 3fers.
Vets Black: One win and a tied match! Will, Gormo and Andy H have all batted through to retirement, and newest Vet, Darren C with a 4fer on the weekend!
Vets White: Panthers and Whites unite in the o50s section this season. Chris T recorded back-to-back retirements, with Andrew S also reaching retirement in Round 2.
Juniors:
U16Red: Sitting comfortably on the ladder with a win and a tie over the first two rounds.
U16White: A flying start with two wins from two!
U16Black: Two losses have not deprived our u16blacks of a great spirit and lots of promising performances.
U14Red: A decent start for this largely bottom age team, with a very comfortable win and a loss. U14s batted their first innings on a turf wicket last Friday (likely first experience for most players). Despite some small scores, the players defended their wickets determinedly whilst learning the nuances of a turf pitch.
U12s (Red and Whites): Having both landed in the same fixture we started the year with a North Alphington Derby at one of our temporary homes for the season TW Blake. This cohort has a terrific positive ‘team vibe’ and we look forward to seeing them grow and develop through the season.
U9-10s – Red, White, Black and Blue: If you ever want to see what organised chaos looks like head down to the nets on Friday afternoons to watch our amazing coaches, TMs and parent volunteers wrangle and develop 40 7-9 year olds cricket journeys! Our youngest cohort bring plenty of fun and energy! There’s lots to learn when starting club cricket, and they’re embracing every challenge. A big thank you also to West Ivanhoe and their coaches and volunteers for embracing our merged team concept with such terrific spirit.
