Ben’s big on his role with the Blues
Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser WHENEVER Newtown & Chilwell compile a big innings total, usually there’s no need to check which player has made the biggest contribution. Over recent seasons Ben Neville has been the foundation behind the Blues’ runscoring ability and the curly-haired batting star has been incredibly consistent, hitting nearly 1000 runs over [...]
Read MoreNew coach helps rookie Dee Jai
Courtesy of melbournefc.com.au JAI SHEAHAN, Melbourne’s first selection in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft, says another recent appointee, midfield development coach Aaron Greaves, has already played a big part in his career. Sheahan said his former Geelong Falcons coach had worked closely with him throughout 2011. “Aaron Greaves was my coach, and he was a massive influence on [...]
Read MoreEngland in Geelong
On November 29th, Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club helped host a visit to Geelong by around 30 England Over 60s players and their partners. One of the GCA’s legends, Robert Agg, fulfilled a boyhood dream at the age of 63 of captaining Australia. That was the main game at Kardinia Park against an England side [...]
Read MoreVale Len Reid
The Club was saddened last week to hear of the passing of legendary player of the fifties and Club Captain Len Reid. The last time we had the pleasure of Len’s company was at the Centenary function back in March when by hook or by crook he was going to attend and more importantly stay [...]
Read MoreSecret men’s business saw Hassett dancing
Courtesy of The Weekend Australian THERE is a lot of talk these days about childhood memories being the fountain from which we replenish our unique but depleting adult selves. This generates even more talk about the reliability of memories. What follows is constructed out of irreplaceable, indispensable, unreliable memories, the only corrections being those insisted [...]
Read MoreRevitalised Blues score key victory
NEWTOWN & Chilwell sent a message to the rest of GCA 1 on Saturday with a commanding 45-run victory over rivals St Joseph’s. The revitalised Blues have now made it two victories from as many starts. That is as many wins as they secured in the whole of 2010-11 and they may just dare to [...]
Read MoreFalcons invited to show wares
Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser GEELONG Falcons pair Jai Sheahan and Sam Gordon could be keenly sought after by AFL clubs later this year after being chosen to attend this year’s Draft Combine. Sheahan and Gordon have been named among the group of tall forwards invited to showcase their talents at the draft camp in [...]
Read MoreA WIN FOR THE AGES … AND FOR THE AGED
Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club pulled off one of its most stunning wins of recent times in the tied 20/20 game at Stinton Oval on November 7th. Such that after the tension-filled bowl-off, men (and one woman) of varying vintages had grins like split melons and all rushed to be together in the change rooms. [...]
Read MoreTwo Blues chase long awaited win
Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser By Daniel breen EXCITEMENT abounds at Stinton Oval. Having endured a long time between drinks, Newtown & Chilwell has high hopes this weekend of ending a winless drought that stretches back to January 2009. It was that day that the Two Blues defeated a soon-to-be-relegated Newcomb & District outfit. Tomorrow, [...]
Read MoreMessage From the Pres
Good morning everyone, Well at last the season is here and we made a promising start, getting home in the seconds, thirds and fourths last Saturday against Lara. The firsts, although getting beaten, proved that they are a side with great potential and I’m sure supporters can expect good things from our first XI this [...]
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