Park Orchards Cricket Club

🏏 It is with great pleasure that the club can announce the return of Cohen Hine for the 2026/27 season.

A former junior and senior player at POCC, Cohen left to play high-level cricket at Fitzroy Doncaster CC, as well as spells with the Victoria U17 team. He returns as a bowler of speed, skill and genuine quality.

Everyone at the club is thrilled to have him back at Dom, where younger brother Miller is already rising through the ranks. Welcome home, Co.

🔥 As part of our 60th anniversary season, the club have teamed up with New Balance to design a stunning retro track jacket featuring our 60th logo. It's on a made-to-order basis and available for all juniors and seniors alike.

Lightweight, breathable and with stitched detailing throughout, it's a special item for all POCC players and supporters. Available online now for a limited time with delivery scheduled for the start of the cricket season.

https://www.poccshop.com/product/60th-anniversary-track-jacket/G2VGNOUAAX4XHRSCP5QW3R6I?cs=true&cst=custom

👀 I'm looking at you, Ben Rudd.

🏏 No matter your age, gender, ability or commitment level, there's a team at Park Orchards Cricket Club for you. With winter nets underway, join the club and ply your trade at our gorgeous ground, Domeney Reserve. You'll like it.

Get in touch or sign up at: https://bit.ly/pocc2627

The club is delighted to welcome back Tom Chalmers for his second stint at POCC, returning from the UK where he's been taking wickets for fun in the GMCL Championship.

Tom was superb for the club in 2023/24, taking 32 wickets at 22, adding pace, control and commitment, attributes he'll be returning with, plus plenty more experience.

Welcome back to Dom for our 60th year, TC - we're thrilled to have you back.

🏏 Registration for the 2026/27 season - POCC's blockbuster 60th - is open for all seniors, juniors and vets, with an early-bird special saving you $100. With only six weeks until outdoor training starts up again, take advantage and get yourself a front row seat for what promises to be a mega year ahead.

Head to https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/park-orchards-cricket-club/cd0e6346/register

🏏 Exciting news: only 10 days until winter nets begin. On 19 July, we kick off preparations for the 2026/27 season at Topline Cricket from 6pm. Sessions will run every Sunday at the same time. All current and new players are welcome. See you there.

POCC would like to extend a very warm welcome to its new senior assistant coach, Andy Peters.

Andy joins us from Heathwood Cricket Club in the RDCA and has previous experience playing premier cricket in Tasmania and at Wantirna South. His experience and knowledge of the game, both on and off the pitch, will be invaluable as the club finalises its structure and growth plans.

Welcome to the Pines, Andy.

We're delighted to welcome back big Joe Newman for his third season at the Pines in 2026/27. Now a permanent fixture here in Melbourne, Joe will bring pace and quality to the attack, as well as some handy runs with the bat. Great to have you back at Dom, Joey.

We're delighted to welcome back Noah Willis for another season at POCC. Fit and raring to go, he will be joining the roster as a senior assistant coach, providing experience and guidance for players of all ages and abilities. Onya Noiah, delighted to have you back at Dom.