Moorabbin Park Cricket Club Life Members

Les Hall

J. Pollock

R. Wilkins

Charlie Pay

Keith Hall

D. Hansford

Don Wilkins

Ron Sharp

Ian Hutchison

A brilliant sportsman admired by both teammates and opponents. Joining the club in 1958 he went on to becomeMoorabbin Park's most decorated player over 26 years, playing in excess of 300 games and playing U/16 cricket andsenior cricket simultaneously. Ian was on the executive committee for many years specialising on the social side ofthings in the early days. Ian’s on field achievements were impressive, he won many awards and accolades during his time at the club including being named in the Team of Century (1941-2000) just to name one.

A. Simpson

Neil Imlach

Ray Oldham

Frank Williams

Ian Mountford

Ron Paternoster Jnr

R. Lindsell

John McIntyre

John was a good medium pace bowler taking over 240 wickets. John was also a handy batsman whoachieved 200 game status. John was at the club for 16 years and was part of the general committeewith a special interest in social activities. John was also a member of the Team of the Century (1941-2000). A fine competitor whose statistics speak for themselves.

David Box

David played 150 games during his 14 years at the club, making 835 runs and taking 282 wickets with his best bowling being 6/32 – which included a hat trick. David held the role of Treasurer along with other various committee roles showing a ‘special interest’ in the social aspect at the club. After most games David could be found on top of the bar entertaining the crowd by reading scores and achievements that had occurred during the day.

Peter Hanlon

Peter played over 300 games between 1958/59 and 1984/85, making 2371 with a highest score of 101against Beaumaris. Peter took in excess of 600 wickets and won bowling averages on 4 occasions. Peterwas awarded the Roy Paxino Trophy in 1978/79 for the best player in the VTCA and the inaugural 1st XIChampion in 1980/81. Peter was a former President of the club who was held in fine esteem.

Peter Ellis

Ian Wyatt

Ian was a long term MPCC participant of some 20 years. He was a dedicated clubman carrying out manyexecutive and general committee roles including President for 4 years, Secretary for 1 year andTreasurer for 4 years. Ian was also a large player in Dane Road receiving many upgrades, including thecurrent clubrooms. Ian’s statistics and history sheet depicts Ian as a great batter, bowler andpremiership player. It’s no surprise why the MPCC Best Clubman award was named in honour of Ian.

Ross Wood

David Lewis

Harry Chadwick

Richard Lloyd

Known affectionately as “Lloydy”, Richard played 220 games over his many years at the club (1977/78 to 2016/17). Being very capable with both bat and ball Richard compiled over 4000 runs and over 40wickets. Richard won the 2nd XI batting and bowling awards in 1994/95 and has a highest score of 88runs. Richard held various committee roles through his time at MPCC including secretary in 1992/93 season. Richard has also been proud to see his son Nick follow in his footsteps and come through MPCCas an outstanding young cricketer.

Michael Neale

Colin Turnbull

Derek Jennison

Anthony Tressider

Anthony (known to most as Tres) made a massive contribution to the Club on and off the field overmany decades and was a founding committee member of the Bayside CC. Anthony is second on thegames played record at MPCC with 380, and passed the 400 mark with Bayside. He commenced playingin 1983/84, a multiple 1st XI premiership player with a great record in big games. A punishing top orderbat and excellent off spin bowler.

Shane Hesline

Shane played 315 games for MPCC from 1987/88 to 2016/17 as well as some Veterans games for theBayside Cricket Club. One of the best bats to have played for the club making 7772 runs, he hit 34 – 50sand 6 centuries with a highest score of 153no and backed this up with some solid wicket keepingperformances. Multiple 1st XI premiership player as well as a multiple 1st XI Hanlon award winner. Shane was an outstanding contributor to the club off the field as a mentor who coached the clubssenior teams for 2 seasons (2008/09 and 2009/2010), he was an extremely active committee membertaking on various roles most notably sponsorship, recruitment and fundraising through social activities.

Ross Phillipson

Bruce Wood

Ross Foenander

Ross became the youngest Moorabbin Park life member when he was inducted at just age 29. Ross has held numerous roles at MPCC including club manager and social manager, and most notably has been the longstanding curator. In 1994 when the local councils were re-structured, Ross became the de-facto curator at Dane Road, a role he has held for most years since. After a few years away from the role Ross was one of the life members to return to the newly formed Bayside, and picked up where he left off as the Dane Road curator, and also the Turner Road curator.

David McGeorge

Mrs Clare Somerton

Clare was a long term supporter and volunteer at the MPCC, Treasurer at the Club for 6 seasons and involved at committee level and as a volunteer and supporter for many more seasons. Clare assisted in many different ways around the club from the Canteen on game days to also helping out with Juniorgames. Clare won the Ian Wyatt Best Clubman award in 1989/90 and again in 2009/10. Clare was alwayswilling to assist with club commitments including taking her kids Michael, Ashley and Jessie to many junior games throughout the years.

Richard Miller

Richard was at the club for 15 years and during that time he held a committee role for many years including President for 2 years. Richard played over 150 games with the club, coached junior teams,recruited other players and was a MPCC 100 metre gift winner in 1971. A gentleman who led byexample and was held in high esteem by all at the club.

Geoff Harvey

Richard Baron

Simon Brookhouse

Simon “Brooky” Brookhouse played over 200 games for MPCC and Bayside as a hard hitting middleorder batsman and an astute captain. Simon has had various committee roles around the club, perhapsthough his greatest contribution to the Club was as President for 10 seasons from 2003/04 to2012/13. He was also the inaugural President of Bayside Cricket Club through their first 3 seasons. A tireless and profound contributor to the club on and off the field Simon won the 3rd XI bowling averagein 2005/06 and also played in many Veterans games swashbuckling the ball around the park.

Ray Lovitt

Ray was at the club for 21 years, he was President for 1 year and held various committee roles includinghelping to organise various social gatherings. Ray was even known to hold various functions at his ownhome. What a brave man to do that! Ray played in excess of 250 games, was a Premiership player (1st Turf 1972/1973) and has the great honour of making 200 not out in one innings and also a couple of 100’s accredited to him. Ray was a great clubman, he had a cheerful disposition and was great person to have around the club.

Paul Sugden

Paul has currently played over 150 games for the club over his 18 year career. Paul started off his cricketat the club as a medium pace bowler and an opening batsmen in the 1st XI. More recently he hasbecome a middle order finisher and a crafty off spin bowler. Paul has always played a big part at the club off field. An exceptional clubman who has had various roles on the committee including President, Treasurer and Secretary.

Malcolm Somerton

Malcolm “Sommo” Somerton played over 200 games for MPCC and was awarded the Ian Wyatt Best Clubman award in 1987/88. Malcolm’s off-field contributions to the club were also vast at MPCC, he was a long serving member forover 39 seasons from 1973. Participating on the executive committee as well as other committee roles over many years, Malcolm also had 2 stints as President from 1990-1992 and 2013-2015. Malcolm also spent time coachingJunior sides throughout his time at the club including one to a premiership. Malcolm was also a great sponsor of theclub for many years through his own business Uptune Automotive.

Ms Tania Somerton

Tania grew up right next to the Dane Rd ground (house was where the current Carpark is). Tania’s playing career atMPCC started in 2003, where Tania played 4 seasons (2 as Captain/Coach). Tania’s affinity with Dane Rd, saw herscore 3 Centuries at the ground (100no, 101, & 109). Off field - Tania was always helping out, wherever possible this included helping Mal run the Bar (which meant always stocking the fridges) so all players and supporters were well hydrated. Tania ended up taking on the Bar Manager role, which included providing Thursday Night Dinners and also making sure there was afternoon tea every Saturday (for the 1st & 2nd XI Teams). Her work & dedication both on & off the field over many many years saw her rightly be honoured with Life Membership in 2018.