MPCA cricket rumours, player moves
The Mornington Peninsula cricket season has just finished but the signings, whispers and player moves are in full swing. Keep up to date with all the behind-the-scenes goings on.
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Heat hot on trail of high-level recruit
Frankston Peninsula has confirmed it is in talks with a contracted state player as it ramps up recruiting for the 2025-26 Victorian Premier Cricket season.
Victory lays down law, Schroen celebrates milestone
TALKING POINTS: Melbourne Victory won’t stand for a repeat of fans’ behaviour in Shepparton, while Marcus Schroen has a match-winning milestone and Nunawading City’s stunning upset.
Historic win for Pines: family bonds lead to premiership glory in MPCA
Seven brothers featured in Pines’ drought-breaking MPCA Provincial premiership, as it was revealed how a dozen cans of beer helped spur the Piners to glory.
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Every in and out across the entire VAFA ahead of 2025
Keep up to date with every in and out across all six divisions of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. See every move here.
‘Capacity to improve’: Swans hopeful after finals exit
Casey South Melbourne coach Will Carr believes there is still scope for improvement at the Swans following a third finals appearance in four seasons. Find out why.
St Kilda breaks flag drought with record score
After 19 long years, and for the 19th time, the famous St Kilda Cricket Club are once again champions of Victorian Premier Cricket after compiling the greatest score a final had seen in over century.
‘Amazing era’: Caulfield claims VSDCA flag
Caulfield claimed another VSDCA premiership after storming home from sixth spot in south-west section, and a bunch of Fielders created their own history — driven by a daring motto.
‘Zinged past my face’: champ to play 400th First XI game in GF
Nick Christides talks about becoming the MPCA’s first 400-game First XI player, his trademark dashing approach to batting and the hurt behind his move from Delacombe Park to Pines.
‘Gave ourselves hope’: How Parkmore returned to Turf 1
Parkmore stared down defeat in both innings of the DDCA Turf 2 decider, yet prevailed courtesy of a risky batting order shake-up.
‘Buy them a beer’: all-rounder wins fifth successive league medal
A country cricket star has clinched a fifth successive league medal — prompting officials to wonder if such a feat has ever been achieved, anywhere.
First XI flags, 32 years apart?’: ex-Aussie Test spinner chases history
Bryce McGain reached the pinnacle of cricket but now he’s on the verge of a unique achievement, a First XI flag at Mornington — 32 years after his last one.
‘Like nothing I’ve seen before’: 300-run stand clinches back-to-back promotions
Read how a remarkable 300-run opening stand delivered Highett West its second SECA promotion in as many years.
Selection masterstroke: Inside Buckley Ridges’ Turf 1 triumph
Has a selection call ever been so vindicated? Buckley Ridges made it back-to-back DDCA Turf 1 premierships against Hallam Kalora Park after reaping the rewards of a bold punt.
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