Balldale cricket reunion

Team members 2008/09, 10/11 and premiership teams, from left, Doug Lavis, Phil Barber, Jordan Wilson, Roger Wilson, Mick Linklater; in front, Pat Mitchell, Wal Morris.
1986/87 premiership team. From left, Greg Wilson, Tim Richardson, Keith Mills, Jeff Lavis, Roger Wilson, Don Mills, Graeme Wilson.
Among the hard-working ladies at Balldale Cricket Club were, from left, Mrs Wilson, Janine Mills, Gillian Anderson and Gwen Mills.

“A great afternoon was had by all, reminiscing, sharing stories and catching up with mates.”

That’s how Pat Mitchell summed up Balldale Cricket Club’s reunion on the club’s 70-year history last Saturday.

After a proud history which included many premierships, Balldale cricket sadly ceased in 2018 due to lack of players.

Past presidents: From left; Rod Wilson, Keith Mills, Graeme Wilson, Peter Richardson, Andrew Mitchell and Graeme Boyd.

“Alan Wilson reflected on winning a grand final with his son Roger in 1981, then Roger winning a Grand final with his son, Alan’s grandson Damien, in 2011 – thirty 30 years to the day apart,” reunion chief organiser Pat said.

“It was great to see old team-mates and club members back together.”