Devon Meadows Cricket Club
Jordan CRUGNALE (Bass) (09:54): All Star Girls they most certainly are – what an energising, enthralling and little bit tense Monday it was at Devon Meadows Cricket Club back in March. It was an absolute delight to meet these magnificent and very inspiring girls who love cricket. It was the under-14s grand final. They played at Officer Cricket Club, and a big-shout out to them too. I was thrilled to be part of the pre-game chat, bat toss and cheer squad at the boundary line. Spectacular fielding, focused bowling and strategic batting – it was on. Surrounded by family, friends and kids, so many donning their Panthers shirts, everyone was loud and super encouraging. It all started two seasons ago when Luke Martin’s daughter wanted to play. He got active, got a team together and put his hand up to coach. A big thankyou to him, the over-the-top dedicated committee, volunteers extraordinaire, coaches, families, sponsors and supporters. Before the final, president Mick Floyd said: ‘We’re proud of the girls. It’s been a joy to see their continued improvement and the fun they have each and every week. Regardless of the result on the field, they’re winners in our eyes.’ They sure are. A big ‘Yay’ to our 2023 premiers: captain Ella, Jasmine – who rushed back from camp to play – Indiana, Shanyah, Ella, Addison, Hope, Bella and Alisha, who was named Player of the Match and went on to also receive the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association Player of the Year. Well done, keep striving for great heights and have fun.