Gisborne District Cricket Association
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Gisborne, Macedon shine
Gisborne and Macedon were the A-grade scene stealers in the second round of McIntyre Cup cricket on Saturday. At Gardiner Reserve, Romsey looked to be in a strong position after Taylor Stevenson dismissed the prolific scoring Vernon brothers. From 3/57, Matt Barake 72 and Warren Kelly 61 seized the initiative and carried the score to…
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The top cricketers
It was no surprise to see Gisborne cricketers Riley Vernon and Brianna Woodburn take out the top individual awards in the GDCA for 2024-25 season. The 24-year-old Vernon joins his older brother and Dragons’ captain-coach, Jarryd Vernon, as a McIntyre Cup Sullivan Medal winner. And the 25-year-old Woodburn went through the women’s season being dismissed…
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Gisborne Premiers, despite late fright
Powerhouse Gisborne dominated much of the McIntyre Cup grand final against Sunbury United at the weekend, before a sudden burst of three wickets in the space of four runs from Fabian Fernando brought the contest alive. In the semi-final against Romsey, Gisborne captain-coach Jarryd Vernon made a brilliant unbeaten 217 and Matt Barake 81 ……
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Gisborne in box seat
A very professional display this afternoon (Saturday) has put hot favourite Gisborne right on top against Sunbury United in the McIntyre Firsts cricket grand final being played at Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon. Gisborne will resume at 2/38 tomorrow (Sunday) requiring a further 84 runs to earn the premiership. United chose to bat in very overcast…
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Vernon 217 n.o, Woodend crash
What a weekend of McIntyre 1sts semi-finals! Gisborne captain-coach Jarryd Vernon hit a masterly 217 not out on Saturday to virtually put Romsey out of the reckoning. And top team Woodend appeared to be cruising, though very slowly, towards a grand final berth before an inexplicable and monumental batting collapse saw the last eight wickets…
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Final rounds intriguing
Gisborne District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup 1sts semi-finals take place this weekend at Woodend and Gisborne, after the completion of 14 intriguing home and away rounds. And the four season 2024-25 semi-finalists — namely Woodend, Gisborne, Romsey and Sunbury United — can all feel they have a winning chance. It’s the business end of the…
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Umpires on the job
Umpires are part and parcel of cricket and many other sports. On Saturday, Emily Wilkinson, of Macedon, became the first woman to umpire a men’s grand final in the Gisborne District Cricket Association. Emily is pictured, as are Mick Jensen (at left) and Andrew Headberry, who were in charge of the thrilling Jensen 1sts grand…
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Gisborne on run spree
In excess of 400 runs in successive matches has boosted Gisborne’s confidence with McIntyre Cup finals coming up. The Dragons’ tally of 9/409 c.c. from 80 overs against Rupertswood at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday was highlighted by 154 (174 balls — 23 fours and a six) by run machine Riley Vernon. Gisborne welcomed back captain…
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Top teams stand up
Top team Woodend and premiership aspirant Romsey made sure of avoiding upset losses in the second last home and away round of McIntyre 1sts cricket on Saturday. Both stepped up with the bal land in the field to snuff out challenges from Rupertswood and Broadford. Reigning premiers Gisborne made a mammoth 425 as various batters…
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Girls’ cricket premiers
Romsey and Wallan were the winners in Gisborne District Cricket Association’s girls’ grand finals played on Sunday. In the Under 15s, Romsey elected to bat against Wallan and openers Megan Brundell and Ava Walsh put their side well on top early. Brundell scored 37 from just 19 balls, and Walsh retired on 16. Alelia Hodgson…
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Gisborne Green claims shield
The Under 14 Gisborne Green girls claimed the title on the final day of the Wendy Gray Shield tournament at Kyneton on Sunday. Warm and sunny weather saw the Gisborne, Castlemaine and Maryborough Cricket Associations visit Kyneton Showgrounds for the play offs. The unfortunate passing overnight of cricket administrator Rob McIntyre saw the day begin…
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Top teams now under pressure
With GDCA semi-finals not far away, McIntyre 1sts ladder-leader Woodend and premiership hope Romsey find themselves facing tough tests on the second day of their current encounters. The second last round of the season is at the halfway point after a hot and blustery Saturday, and Woodend will be relying on its bowlers to keep…