Mersey Valley Cricket Association

Exciting news - the Hobart Hurricanes are pleased to announce registrations are now open for our Devonport Hurricanes Court Smash competition!

A fast-paced, social cricket competition played indoors, for all skill levels. It’s the perfect way to stay active, have fun, and connect with others. The format is simple:
- 5 Players on the court at once
- 45 minute games
- 75 balls per innings (each player bowls 15 balls and faces 15 balls)
- Soft balls are used so there's no protective equipment required
- All equipment provided

Devonport Rec Centre / Youth Centre
Starting Monday 10th August (4-week competition) with game times being 5pm, 5.45pm and 6.30pm
Grab your mates and get involved in a fun, fast-paced and social cricket experience.

One-off registration fee: $36 per player
Simple sign-up process via PlayHQ.

To secure your team’s spot, please complete the EOI form below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zFV0OP3DG0OlpOVhR8Lp2yMiVUizJF5JpZYF8W0GQGhUOElIM0hROVo0NUswTjRNQUlITkUzMVhVMy4u&origin=QRCode

For more information about the program click here :
https://www.hobarthurricanes.com.au/community/court-smash-2025

Any questions please contact Bryce Guy via [email protected]
Clubs are asked to share this opportunity to anyone who might be interested.

Wilmot Cricket Club Turners Beach Cricket Club Don Cricket Club Port Sorell Cricket Club Inspirations Paint Central Coast Cricket Club Sassafras Cricket Club Spreyton Cricket & Community Club Nietta Cricket Club Beulah Cricket Club West Ulverstone Community Sports Club Penguin Cricket Club

Reminder MVCA AGM is on tonight.

7pm at Spreyton Cricket Club.

🏏 MVCA Annual General Meeting – 2026 🏏
The Mersey Valley Annual General Meeting will be held on:
📅 Monday 6 July 2026
🕖 7.00pm @ Spreyton Cricket Clubrooms

Nominations are now open for positions on the MVCA Executive.
The following positions are up for election:
• President
• Vice-President x2
• Secretary
• Treasurer

We encourage anyone interested in contributing to the ongoing development of the MVCA to consider nominating

📣 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!

🏏 🏏 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

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. 🌟

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.

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.

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. 🏏