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MOUNTAINS KARIONG CRICKET CLUB HISTORYMountains District Cricket Club was formed in 1930, entering it's first competitive side in the Gosford District competition in the 1930/31 season. By the 1950's Kulnura & Peats Ridge had formed their own teams. Peats Ridge also competing in the district 1st grade competition. These three clubs combined forces during the 1959/60 season to form the club to be known as Mountains. In 1969, & with only 14 registered players, Mountains applied to Gosford District Association to merge with the Matcham Cricket Club to form Matcham Mountains. This move crossed the Gosford Club's boundaries, but was a means for both fledgling Clubs to survive & nurture the growth of cricket on the Central Coast. Both Clubs played under this structure between 1969 – 1981 enjoying early success with a 1st Grade Premiership in the 1970/71 season. Amongst this combined premiership winning team were 5 Mountains players: - Dick Baxter - Brian Draper - Peter Fremantle - Doug Hart & - a young man by the name of George Lammi A copy of the newspaper reports on the match & team photo are held in our Libary Page. That season Ted Davis and Tony Stone both scored over 300 runs, with George Lammi and Col Easey capturing 121 wickets between them at an average of 7.4. In the mid to late 70's the combined Club enjoyed a purple patch in 2nd Grade. Premierships were won in 1975/76, 1977/78 (when two Matcham/Mountains teams fought out the Final), and 1978/79. Players who had notable performances during this period were George Lammi, Phil Dales, Dennis Allen, Jeff Allen, Gordon Reardon and Peter Watson. Also in 1978/79 the Club entered two teams in 1st Grade to eliminate a bye. The Club's Under 16's won their first Premiership in the middle of these successes in 1976/77. In 1980/81 the Mountains Club again stood alone when the Mountains Kariong Club was reformed to represent the Mountains District. The Club has since won the following senior premierships: - 1988/89 2nd Grade, captained by Stuart Ware - 1997/98 2nd Grade, captained by Stuart Ware - 2005/06 2nd Grade, captained by Vince Nicholls - 2006/07 1st Grade, captained by Ben Riley The Club’s Life Members are: - Neil Cadigan - George Lammi - Greg Nicholls - Ken Pieroz - Mark Ronson - Chris Scott - Brian Starkey - Ian Trethewy - Stuart Ware - Rob Wilcox CURRENT DAY Following on from our successful 2005/6 & 2006/07 seasons which have seen the Club win the 2nd Grade Premiership & then 1st Grade Premiership the Club has high expectations for the coming season. MKCC is a Club on the move and seeks to foster cricket & good sportsmanship at all levels. With the momentum gained by 1st & 2nd premierships in the past 2 years the Club will again be looking to maintain it's standing in local & state cricket family. New players (young & not so young) are always welcome and form an important part of our future. All the latest Club news and developments throughout the season will be posted on this website so stay in touch for news on upcoming cricketing & social events. Please also seek to support our valued sponsors without who’s support our Club could not function. Also, if you utilise their services please ensure they know you are an Eagles supporter/player. Go the Eagles! For more information please do not hesitate to contact: secretary@mkcc.org.au If you believe you can provide any further information or memorabilia regarding the history of Mountains Kariong Cricket Club or any of it's players please contact: secretary@mkcc.org.au |      |
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