about us….
Monash Glen Waverley Cricket Club is one of the oldest cricket clubs in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The junior club is dedicated to developing junior cricketers and is run by volunteers.
Programs run through the club are:
Woolworths Blasters (girls and boys under 5yrs age)
Junior Cricket Teams Girls (aged 5-17yrs)
Junior Cricket Teams Boys (aged 5-17yrs)
Main Ground and Club Rooms
Larpent Reserve, Hammence Street, Glen Waverley, Victoria
the club
The club, was established in 1974 by Robert Maxwell Morrow (OAM), plays our home games at Larpent Reserve, Hammence Street, Glen Waverley.
For the first 43 years we operated as a self-contained club - with at least 4 teams in each grade, meaning that there were friendships an rivalries developed over seasons where the kids got to play against each other 3 or 4 times (+ finals). Games were played in a round-robin format on specialised wickets on a modified rules basis designed to ensure equal and fair participation by ALL players. This ensured that each player batted and bowled in every match.
With the introduction of Cricket Australia's Junior Pathway Program in 2017-2018, the rest of the cricketing world caught up to our way of thinking. With the vast majority of parents wanting to play against other clubs, we "bit the bullet" and entered teams in the Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association's Super 7's, Fast 9's and Under 12's grades. Super 7's and Fast 9's are skills-based grades that have effectively replaced Under 10's & Under 12 C grade competitions. They are a great way for the kids to progress from the Woolworths Junior Blasters Program that we also run each Saturday morning during the season.
We have also partnered with Monash Cricket Club for over 10 years to provide a smooth transition to more competitive grades (Under 12 A grade, right through to Under 17's, senior cricket, and even Veterans cricket).
meet our senior club
FRequently asked questions
What is our philosophy?
To offer a modified rules cricket competition where every player bats and bowls every game.
At the same time we aim to develop their skills in preparation for a long involvement with the sport.
How do we do this?
Every child bats each week – they retire after facing 17 (Super 7's) or 35 (Fast 9's) deliveries.
Every child bowls each week – they bowl one over in turn until the batting team is all out. The bowling order changes each week.
Every child rotates through all positions in the field each week (except wicket keeper, but each child has their turn at wicket keeping)
We have accredited coaches giving on-field coaching throughout each game.
We offer cricket training with accredited coaching on a Wednesday night
What does it cost?
2023/2024 fees are soon to be released
For this you get;
club branded long sleeve white cricket shirt and team hat
on field coaching each game and coaching on Wednesday nights
use of club cricket equipment each week
What do we ask from the parents?
To become involved in your child’s cricket development and have some fun at the same time.
We rely on each child’s parent/guardian to help with the running of the matches. Your commitment is only one role every 3-4 weeks.
Every season we have as many first time parents as we have first time players and we help train you on how to score and umpire.
Most parents who were initially hesitant, find that being involved is actually great fun.
We also need a team manager for each team.
When can I register/other questions?
Registrations will be accepted from early September – send an email to mgwjuniors@gmail.com
Other Questions – send us an email to mgwjuniors@gmail.com and we will reply asap.
We also offer the Woolworths Junior Blasters cricket program for children to learn the cricket basics and a pathway into higher age group and senior cricket through our partnership with Monash Cricket Club.
life members
Greg Morrow 2015
Played in the first season and for 5 seasons all up, committee member 1978-1982, returned to club when his children started playing cricket there, secretary 2009/10, president 2010/11 - 2014/15, then general committee 2015/16
mark whitehand 2006
President 4 years
margaret quigley 2006
Committee member and former Secretary and - Kevin's daughter, she played notably as a batsman
darrah howard 2009
Player and head coach
roger dunkley 2006
Treasurer 9 years + Leve1 1+2 coach 20 years + Milo Have-A-Go Co-ordinator 3 years
ewan mainwaring 2003
Former player and president
peter mc Cluskey 2003
Former president (son played)
christopher briginshaw & matthew Elliot 1997
n 1997 Chris & Matthew Elliott were awarded Life Membership, an honour of which they are both still extremely proud.
Just trawling through the internet and discovered the webpage - great to see the competition is still running strong because so many youngsters got a start here. Just firing off this email to see if you can update your life members page. I also have many of the records within the first 25 years of the club, which Bob had compiled and lent me just before his death. You are quite welcome to have these if you would like some history of the competition.Here is a pic of Matty and I the day we recieved our award (you can use it anyway you like if you have a pictures page)
Chris sent this email on 9 May 2007 "I was involved in the club as a player then coach from 1981 through to 2002
kevin quigley 1990
Former Vice President and still volunteers for canteen each week - Kevin's two sons played about 20 years apart
beverley morrow 1990
Bob's wife, was on the committee as treasurer
robert (Bob) maxwell morrow OAM 1990
(Order of Australia Medal) for services to cricket in Geelong (about 15 years) then Glen Waverley (27 years). Founder & president of Glen Waverley Junior Cricket League Incorporated since formation in 1973. Bob passed away suddenly on 10-11-98, aged 62 from a second heart attack. In every way Bob was the president, secretary, treasurer, statistician, property steward, and cleaner rolled into one. He rarely delegated referring to do it his way. Bob continually sought improvement, peaking at one stage at 500 players, playing 19 matches per week on rolled grass pitches, in twilight & daylight. His dream was to play under lights but tall light towers were expensive and not welcomed by adjoining landowners. Bob shied away from traditional cricket where the best players dominated whilst some players fielded at fine leg every over, in favour of a format where every player bats, bowls and fields in every position, every match. Very unique, and still going after 38 years.
sri gowri sanker 2021
Commitment to the club for a number of years across a number of different roles including team manager, Vice President and committee member