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Cricket Australia Award
Four Victorian Premier Clubs Recognised for Premier Club Accreditation Scheme results
It is most pleasing that Footscray Cricket Club has again been awarded the best Premier Cricket Club in the country by Cricket Australia. The assessment and award has been running for two season and the Footscray Cricket Club have won it on both occasions.
There were 97 Premier Clubs covering all states and territories in Australia who participated in the assessment. The criteria included:-
coaching, performance, player development, playing and training facilities, culture, junior development, community engagement, volunteers, governance, administration finances, promotion,
communication, and fund raising.
There are so many dedicated volunteers and supporters who have all played their part in this fantastic achievement.
Chairman’s Lunch
Set the date aside for our annual Chairman’s Lunch; Friday 17th November.
Our special guest speaker for this year Allan Border.
Vale Jim Mann
It is with great sadness and regret that we advise of the passing of Jim Mann.
Jim as you know was a Legend of our Club in every sense of the word. He was inducted into our inaugural Hall of Fame two years ago and immediately elevated to Legend Status.
His contribution to the Footscray Cricket Club has been monumental.
Our sympathies go out to Nancy, Barry and Jeff.
What a wonderful friend and Bulldog cricket person.
Please read the below tribute from Ken Stone.
Jim Mann tribute by Ken Stone
The connection between Jim Mann and Footscray Cricket Club began when Jim was about 20 years old in 1948/1949. He applied for a clearance to the Dogs from South Melbourne as it was closer to home and his chances of playing 1st X1 were better.
Fast forward to 1958/59 – Jim was 30 by this stage, and … Read More »
