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Clunes cricketers suspended

Three Clunes cricketers have learned their fate for a serious breach of Maryborough District Cricket Association (MDCA) rules after a marathon process which was determined prior to the weekend’s grand final. The Advertiser understands the...

Michael Thompson
26 Mar 2024
Cricket

Clunes win A reserve thriller

An astonishing A reserve final of twists and turns saw Clunes claim their first premiership since the 2008/09 season thanks to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Talbot. Played at Carisbrook, the Yabbies elected to bat first, having sensed a good...

Michael Thompson
26 Mar 2024
Maryborough Advertiser

Five in a row for Laanecoorie Dunolly with chase of 245 to defeat Clunes in two-day decider

It’s the highest of high fives for Laanecoorie Dunolly, who successfully defied recent history to chase down a target of 244 to defeat Clunes for their fifth successive Maryborough District Cricket Association (MDCA) March premiership. The chase...

Michael Thompson
26 Mar 2024
Cricket

Talbot and Clunes fight for A reserve glory

Talbot and Clunes will meet for the Ken Gibbs Shield to decide the A reserve premiers on Saturday afternoon. It was perhaps fitting that the teams that finished first and second meet in the grand final, however, it’s been a story of two very...

Michael Thompson
22 Mar 2024
Cricket

Laane and Clunes face off for A grade title

The fierce recent rivalry between Laanecoorie Dunolly and Clunes takes another big step throughout the weekend when the two teams meet for the Ron Sinclair Shield in this weekend’s grand final. It’s the second time these two clubs have met in...

Michael Thompson
22 Mar 2024
Cricket

Oddie claims second Ken Gibbs Medal

It was double-delight for Beaufort’s Lachlan Oddie, who became the first two-time recipient of the Ken Gibbs Medal after the medal was renamed in his honour on Wednesday night in a tight count to celebrate the 2023/24 Maryborough District Cricket...

Michael Thompson
22 Mar 2024
Maryborough Advertiser

All change in grand final weekend as Aaron McHoul takes over MDCA presidency from Mark Allen

The Maryborough District Cricket Association (MDCA) will be navigating grand final week with a new executive following the resignation of Mark Allen on Monday night. An extraordinary general meeting was called for Monday night following the...

Michael Thompson
22 Mar 2024
Cricket

Gunn takes nine wickets for Clunes’ big win

It was Ash Gunn’s weekend for Clunes as his career-best nine-wicket haul spearheaded the Magpies to the grand final, where they’ll be seeking their first premiership since 2019. Gunn’s figures of 9/39 completely overwhelmed Colts Phelans at...

Michael Thompson
19 Mar 2024
Cricket

Laane through to grand final with ease with big win over Beaufort

The message is clear from the reigning champions — catch us if you can. Laanecoorie Dunolly had their game wrapped up midway through Saturday’s play, with their semi-final against Beaufort needing just 49 overs to determine a result. Incredibly...

Michael Thompson
19 Mar 2024
Cricket

Talbot progresses to A reserve grand final with big win

Talbot stamped their authority on the A reserve com-petition, and go into Saturday’s final against Clunes after taking a 140-run victory over Natte Yallock. The star of the show was Muzakkir Mohiuddin Mohammed, who put together his best...

Michael Thompson
19 Mar 2024
Cricket

Clunes holds out Maryborough in A reserve thriller

Clunes will be well-represented in Saturday’s Maryborough District Cricket Association grand finals, with their A reserve team winning through thanks to a thrilling 12-run win over Maryborough. Batting first at Princes Park, the Magpies got off to...

Michael Thompson
19 Mar 2024
Maryborough Advertiser

Clunes and Laanecoorie Dunolly to do battle across weekend in MDCA grand final

Laanecoorie Dunolly and Clunes will contest the A grade two-day grand final after taking victories in their semi-final clashes. Laane’s victory was achieved midway through Saturday after-noon’s play as they made comfortable work of Beaufort...

Michael Thompson
19 Mar 2024
Cricket

A reserve finals fire up for 2023/24

There are no second chances for what has been a runaway top four this season in A reserve, with the semi-finals to be played this weekend. Talbot, Clunes, Maryborough and Natte Yallock have made up the top four for a bulk of the season, and they...

Michael Thompson
15 Mar 2024
Cricket

Laane stands in the way of Beaufort fairytale

It’s a story of the reigning champions meeting the fairytale story of the 2023/24 season when Laanecoorie Dunolly face Beaufort over the weekend at True Blue Floors Oval. Laane will be determined to continue their unbeaten run, which has now...

Michael Thompson
15 Mar 2024
Cricket

Clunes and Colts seek grand final spot

Clunes and Colts Phelans have been excellent two-day teams this year, and have been rewarded with a semi-final clash at Bull Millgate Oval. While Clunes have been one of the inform teams all season long, and have always been around the mark, the...

Michael Thompson
15 Mar 2024
Cricket

Cricket stopped due to heat

The weekend’s extreme heat saw all games for the final round of the Maryborough District Cricket Association (MDCA) called off across A grade and A reserve. With temperatures forecast to reach 38 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, the decision was...

Michael Thompson
12 Mar 2024
Cricket

Maryborough under 16s undefeated run ends

Maryborough’s under 16s undefeated run has come to an end in their semi-final, and will miss out on a grand final berth after losing to North Castlemaine/Guildford by 31 runs. Batting first, North Castlemaine/ Guildford were guided well by Max...

Michael Thompson
12 Mar 2024
Maryborough Advertiser

Multiple executive members resign in cricket bombshell with A grade finals on the horizon

An email was sent by Cluff, on behalf of himself, Wagstaff and McHoul to all MDCA clubs at 7 pm on Sunday night, and has been seen by The Maryborough District Advertiser

Michael Thompson
12 Mar 2024
Cricket

Owls and Brook evenly poised going into day two

A fascinating day’s play awaits both Maryborough and Carisbrook, despite it being the final day’s play of the season for both teams. Regardless of whatever happens, there is most likely going to be a first for both teams this season. Should...

Michael Thompson
08 Mar 2024