Hawks primed for openers

WITH the local football season over, it means cricket for the Monbulk Hawks is not far away.
The committee has worked hard over the winter to prepare what is shaping up as another exciting season ahead.
Four senior teams have been entered into the Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association.
The club has welcomed back former premiership star Chris Coen and junior sensation Brodie Emmett, who has honed his skills at district club Ringwood for the past three seasons.
The club will again be coached by Shane Cosstick and assisted by Aaron Powell.
With an influx of other local players and last year’s Under 17s team all pushing up into the seniors, all four senior teams will be competitive this season after a good pre-season.
The 1st XI take on Eildon Park at home in round one on Saturday 10 October.
The junior teams are also looking strong, with record registrations at this stage of the season.
The club has entered teams in Under 10s, 11s, 12s (two teams), 14s and 16s.
Last week, the club held their annual ‘Stuart Lever Junior Development Clinic’ at Lilydale Saxon Sports.
This was well attended, and all the kids there received their new playing shirts for the season.
The Monbulk Cricket Club’s successful Milo in2Cricket program will also be back with registration day on Friday 16 October, 5.30pm at Monbulk Cricket clubrooms.
Off the field, the Monbulk Cricket Club will continue to be a big part of the Monbulk community, running events such as the Monbulk Fun Run, Jane McGrath Pink Stumps Day, trivia nights and past players days.
For more details, visit the club’s website.
Go Hawks in season 2015-’16.