vale frank thompson

Frank Thompson - elected as a Life Member of Oakleigh Cricket Club in 1965 passed away last night (Tuesday 6th May 2008).

The funeral is to be held at Le Pines Funeral Parlour, Dandenong Road, Oakleigh at 2.30 p.m. on Friday 9th May.

Frank played with the Club from the mid 1930's and was a member of the 1936/37 2nd Eleven Premiership team captained by Leigh Baker.

In 1937/38 Frank was captain of the 2nd Eleven Premiership team and he set a new VJCA record of 710 runs for the season.

From 1954/55 until 1975/76 Frank played with the Thirty Fivers, a team that was formed as a Club eleven to help keep past players actively involved in the game.

In November 1982 the pavilion at the Jack Edwards Reserve was officially named the Frank Thompson Pavilion in honour of the service that he had given to cricket in Oakleigh.

VALE ron starkey 

Oakleigh Cricket Club Life Member Ron Starkey sadly passed away last week.

Ron was an integral member of the club from it's early inception in the VSDCA competition, being honoured as one of the first Life Members of the club and contributing greatly to the thriving junior program of the 70's after his retirement.

Ron's sons Jeff and Ian also shared distinguished careers in the Purple & Gold.  

 SENIOR COACHING VACANCY 2008/09

Oakleigh Cricket Club seeks a Senior Coach for Season 2008/09.  

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop people;Excellent communication skills;Strong planning and organisation skills; &Strong commitment to driving a high performance culture

val holten inducted into vsdca hall of fame

With a record incomparable to anyone else who has graced the VSDCA in 100 years Val was a natural and worthy selection. We salute Val, a remarkable cricketer, wonderful man and friend of many for being a worthy recipient of this great honour.

The Round 11 clash against long time rivals Malvern was memorable for more than just the two victories with Captain Brian Grace and young gun Kobi Wallis breaking a long standing VSDCA partnership record for the 9th wicket in Third XI matches. Coming together with the score at a precarious 8/90 with the number 11 batsman ill and unable to bat, the two required an unlikely 35 runs to post vicory.

However they had other plans and a mature innings that belied his age of 14 saw Kobi support his Captain who unleashed some fearsome strokes as bowlers continued to attack. Brian was eventually dismissed for 83 leaving Kobi unbeaten on 29 and a partnership of 114.  The previous club record had stood for over 40 years.

VSDCA CEntenary dinner  

The VSDCA celebrated their 100th year in fine style at the MCC Members Dining Room on Thursday 21st, February. With OCC icon Val Holten being awarded inaugural membership to the Hall of Fame and current star all-rounder Barry Ensil being recognised as a Hatch Medallist Oakleigh were well represented on the night.

Much credit should go to the organising committee and special guest Greg Champion and Marty Fields for a magnificent evening. Oakleigh were represented on the night by Life Members Allan Stamps, John Doig, Ian Dudley, Ben Drew, Peter Webb, Peter Newton, Val Holten, Neil Croft and Bill Knott. While current President Trent Shields and Hatch Medallist Barry Ensil were also in attendance. 

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