Mersey Valley Cricket Association

29/03/2026

📣 Reminder – MVCA Clubs Meeting 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓
Monday 30th March
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Spreyton Cricket Club
We encourage all clubs to have representation on the night. See you there!

17/03/2026

🏏 🏏 END OF SEASON 2025/26 🏏 🏏

Thanks to all players, coaches, volunteers and umpires for the season. A very successful season which culminated in a great finals series. A big thanks to all clubs that hosted finals and a special mention to Spreyton & Mersey Colts for hosting the Grand Finals. Congratulations to Turners Beach A Grade & B Grade and Port Sorell A Reserve for winning there Grand Finals. Congratulations to Don for winning our T20 competition. We Would also like to thank Cricket Tasmania, Mitch Jones & Joshua Marshall for all their assistance.

A few Highlights listed below
1. Record Sponsorship
Simplot, Hardings Group, Oliver Kelly & Shearwater Resort
2. Great representative match against the BCL
3. Umpires allocated to all 270 matches including two umpires for T20 & finals matches
4. New innovative final 6 series for A reserve
5. Successful T20 series with increased matches this season
6. Exceptional Annual Dinner
7. Two new Life members Michael Ashdown & Shane Clarke
8. Increase payments to our umpires
9. New caps purchased for all our umpires

To finish on there has been various discussions regarding the configuration of our A Grade competition and the executive feels that this years 6 team competition was very successful but we also understand the need for growth and the need to extend the A grade competition to 8 teams for the 2026/27 season. Today both Penguin & Port Sorell have been informed that they would be expected to enter teams into the A grade competition next season.

Thanks for a great season

15/03/2026

𝗔 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧
Congratulations to Turners Beach Cricket Club, crowned the 2025/26 MVCA A Grade Premiers after a dominant performance at Maidstone Park. 🏆👏

Batting first, the Titans wasted no time taking control of the contest. Heath “Guru” Horton delivered a grand final innings for the ages, blasting a remarkable 108 opening the batting, bringing up his century in just 42 balls. His incredible knock set the tone for the innings as Turners Beach piled on an imposing 8/311.

Support came throughout the order with Jakob Morris (58) and Troy Purton (48) also making strong contributions. For Don, Josh Barry was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3 wickets.

Facing a massive run chase, Don needed a fast start, but early wickets quickly halted any hopes of a fairytale comeback. Jakob Morris capped off a superb all-round performance with the ball, claiming 5/36, as Don struggled to build any meaningful partnerships.

Don were eventually bowled out for 78, handing Turners Beach a convincing 233-run victory and the 2025/26 A Grade Premiership.

Heath “Guru” Horton was deservedly named Man of the Match for his breathtaking 108 at the top of the order. 🌟

15/03/2026

𝗕 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧
Congratulations to Turners Beach Cricket Club on claiming the 2025/26 MVCA B Grade Premiership. 🏆👏

Batting first, runs were hard to come by early as the Titans took a patient approach to their innings. David Whiteley led the way with 42, anchoring the innings as Turners Beach built steadily.

With wickets in hand late, the Titans were able to accelerate, with Dwayne Smith providing a handy late boost with 25* not out to help push the total to 5/161.

In reply, Central Coast got off to a strong start, building some early partnerships with Dave Woolley top scoring with 40. At 1/106, the Crows looked well placed to chase down the target before a cluster of wickets and tightening overs brought the pressure back onto the batting side.

Central Coast eventually finished 8/151 from their allotted overs, falling 10 runs short of the target.

The wickets were shared around for Turners Beach, with Lachie Gleeson, David Whiteley and Matthew Hamilton all claiming 2 wickets each.

Despite the loss, Central Coast’s Shane Smith was named Player of the Match, finishing with 30 runs and 2 wickets.

14/03/2026

𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧
Congratulations to Port Sorell Cricket Club on being crowned the 2025/26 MVCA A Reserve Premiers. 👏🏆

Batting first on a fast John Carey Oval, Port Sorell proved tough to dismiss, with Lenny Lawler (60) and Stephen Casey (40) combining for a crucial second wicket partnership to lay the foundation for the innings. Penguin fought hard to pull things back late, taking regular wickets through the back end of the innings to restrict Port Sorell to 8/197 from their 45 overs.

Denzil DeVries was the pick of the Penguin bowlers with 3/38.

In reply, it was all Port Sorell early, with wickets tumbling as Penguin slumped to 6/12 and the game quickly swung firmly in sharks favour. Despite Penguin’s efforts, they were eventually bowled out for 60, with Jake Perkins producing a match-winning spell of 6/21 to be named Man of the Match. 🌟

A dominant performance from Port Sorell on the biggest stage, capping off a terrific season and earning them the premiership honours.

14/03/2026

Due to a dew-covered outfield this morning, the start time for today’s A Grade Grand Final has been pushed back.

Play will now commence at 12:00pm to allow additional time for conditions to improve and ensure player safety.

Thank you to clubs and players for your patience, and best of luck to all teams taking the field this afternoon. 🏏

13/03/2026

MVCA UMPIRE APPOINTMENTS -
Grand Finals Saturday 14th March 2026 - 11am start all games
A Grade Don v Turners Beach @ Maidstone Park - Andrew Clark & Cam Jones
A Reserve Port Sorell v Penguin @ John Carey Oval - Grant & Jason Dawkins
B Grade Turners Beach v Central Coast @ Clark Oval - David Radford & Ray Masters

Any questions please contact Max Brown via 0438 255 353

05/03/2026

MVCA UMPIRE APPOINTMENTS -
Preliminary Finals Saturday 7th March 2026 - 11am start all games

A Grade Turners Beach v Central Coast @ Maidstone Park - Andrew Clark & Cam Jones

A Reserve Wilmot v Penguin @ Turners Beach - Max Brown & Garry Maxwell

B Grade Sassafras v Central Coast @ John Carey Oval - Shane Boon & Chris Nelson-Williams

Any questions please contact Max Brown via 0438 255 353

05/03/2026

AUSTRALIAN CRICKET INFRASTRUCTURE FUND - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Cricket Tasmania and Cricket Australia are partnering to provide clubs, associations, schools, councils and cricket facility managers with the opportunity to apply for funding for cricket facility projects.
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund for 2025/26 is now open and closes at midnight 27 March 2025.

More information can be found via the Cricket Tasmania website via the link below: https://www.crickettas.com.au/community/facilitiesandfunding

If you would like to discuss your application please contact Greater Northern Cricket Manager Josh Marshall via [email protected]

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27/02/2026

Nominations are now open for the Cricket Tasmania Community Cricket Awards. Nominate a worthy volunteer or initiative from your club for one of the three categories by clicking the link below.
- Volunteer of the Year
- Women and Girls Initiative of the Year
- Woolworths Cricket Blast Program of the Year

Link to nominate: https://www.crickettas.com.au/news/4456794/2526-community-cricket-awards-nominations-now-open

Is there someone who goes above an beyond at your local club?

Cricket Tasmania is excited to announce that nominations for this year’s Community Cricket Awards are officially open. These awards recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution of volunteers who help deliver and grow the game across Tasmania.

More info & nominations 👉 https://bit.ly/4azr7ws