MPCA MENS PROVINCIAL IN Provincial Division two teams, Baden Powell and Pines, remain undefeated after three rounds while Mornington and Sorrento are yet to register a win. Baden Powell were responsible for depriving Mornington of a win after their clash on Saturday. Baden Powell won the toss and elected to bat on a sunny afternoon. Openers Luke Long and Taylor Harrison struggled with a six and a duck respectively. The next three in the order steadied the ship with Rhys Elmi (20), Dale Elmi (74) and Travis Kellerman (30) all getting substantial scores. In the end, Baden Powell ran out…
Author: Cameron McCullough
MPCA WOMENS PROVINCIAL SOMERVILLE are on top of the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s 2026/27 womens Provincial Division ladder after a strong win against Mt Eliza on Sunday (18 October). The Eagles girls stormed to a respectable 138 off their 20 overs for the loss of just two wickets. Marlee Black retired after scoring 50 off 44 balls, Sienna Robson scored 37 and Tilly Black 28 off 20 balls, including one six. In response, Mt Eliza just couldn’t match Somerville. The first three batters made it into double figures, but there were a sea of ducks and golden ducks after that;…
MPCA WOMENS PROVINCIAL THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s 2026/27 women’s Provincial Division got their second week of play in on Sunday 11 October. Mt Martha had an easy win over Delacombe Park thanks to a stunning innings by gun Billie Raymond. Raymond retired after notching up 53 runs off 42 balls as she pushed her side to 4/114 in their 20 overs. In response, Delacombe Park struggled with five ducks on the board. Their only shining light was Zara Jolly who managed to get to 17 before being caught by Angela Dunn. Delacombe Park were all out for 34 runs…
MPCA MENS AFTER torrential rain caused the cancellation of all men’s first round games last week, play finally got underway on Saturday (10 October) for the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s 2026/27 mens’ season. PROVINCIAL IN Provincial, Baden Powell, Langwarrin, Pines and Old Peninsula all had wins, putting them at the top of the table. Baden Powell have the top spot after easily accounting for Dromana. Baden Powell batted first and managed to put on an impressive 8/229 in their 40 overs. Opener Luke Long shone for Baden Powell with 67 runs off 87 balls. His innings was only bettered by…
Police have charged a man after a plate of food was thrown at a woman and child at the AFL preliminary final in September. The 34-year-old man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of throw missile. The charges follow a report to police that at the conclusion of the Hawthorn versus Brisbane game on Saturday 19 September, a plate of food was allegedly thrown at a 47-year-old woman and eight-year-old child. The pair weren’t physically injured, and the incident was reported to police the following day. The Seaford man has been charged on summons…