DANIEL PARKINSON APPOINTED WOMEN'S HEAD COACH
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Daniel Parkinson as the Head Coach of our Premier Women’s Program.
Dan joined the True Blues last season as Senior Assistant Coach, specialising in fast bowling, and Head of our U18 Male Program. Prior to that he spent 13 seasons playing with Murrumbeena Cricket Club, including three seasons as Senior Head Coach. He has extensive experience in private coaching and a passion and commitment to developing young players.
Born and raised in North Yorkshire, Dan studied physical education at Leeds Metropolitan University before migrating to Australia in November 2012. Since then, he has completed a Masters in Teaching at Deakin University and now works as a primary school teacher.
Dan brings a fresh high energy approach to the women’s program and “is very excited for the opportunity to work with such a talented group”.
We look forward to his involvement and leadership over the season ahead.
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🏅 Congratulations to Nigel Parsons — inducted as our 95th Life Member at our recent Awards Night!
Nigel joined the Executive in 2017, became our 13th President in 2018, and after eight outstanding years will step down at the next AGM.
Under his leadership we navigated COVID, the Toorak Park redevelopment, celebrated our first Men’s Club Championship and won the 2020/21 Men’s 1st XI premiership — our first in 37 years.
Thank you, Nigel. We’re proud to welcome you as a True Blues Life Member.
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🏆 Congratulations to the winners of the Junior Pathway Awards for 2025/26.
GRIMMETT CLUB RISING STAR
Player of the Tournament
🔹 Mikayla Collins - Women's Premier U18
🔹 Sash Yuvaraj - Men's Premier U18
JUNIOR PATHWAY
Player of the Tournament
🔹 Samar Singh - U16 WJ Dowling Shield
🔹 Bella Bowles - U15 Marg Jennings Cup
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🏆 Congratulations to the winners of the Men's and Women's Fourth Eleven awards for 2025/26.
MEN
🔹 Lucas Pike - Batting Average
🔹 Liam McGain - Bowling Average
🔹 Rex Macalister - Fielding
WOMEN
🔹 Anushka Mehta - Batting Average
🔹 Sharvi Bellur - Bowling Average
🔹 Isla Clayton - Fielding
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🏆 Congratulations to the winners of the Men's and Women's Third Eleven awards for 2025/26.
MEN
🔹 Nathan Munasinghe - Batting Average
🔹 Liam McGain - Bowling Average
🔹 Jesse vaan Rooyen - Fielding
WOMEN
🔹 Riva Guliya - Batting Average
🔹 Dakota Edmonds - Bowling Average
🔹 Frances Davis - Fielding
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🏆 Congratulations to the winners of Women's Second Eleven awards for 2025/26:
🔹 Cate Filippone - Bowling Average
🔹 Ellen Williams - Batting Average
🔹 Anna Burgon - Fielding Award
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🏆 Congratulations to the winners of Men's Second Eleven awards for 2025/26:
🔹 Damon Malcolm - Batting Average
🔹 James Boyce - Bowling Average
🔹 Oliver Willett - Fielding Award
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🏆 Congratulations to the winners of our Women’s First Eleven awards for 2025/26:
🔹 Lucy Page - Karen Brown Trophy: Bowling Average
🔹 Sansiree Plant - Ando Aparo Trophy: Batting Average
🔹 Elizabeth Cormack - Fielding Award
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🏆 Congratulations to the winners of our Men's First Eleven awards for 2025/26:
🔹 Alex Turner - Dav Whatmore Trophy: Batting Average
🔹 Matt Wilcox - Bryce McGain Trophy: Bowling Average
🔹 Max Delaney - Stan Stephens Trophy: Fielding
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🥇 Congratulations to Ellen Williams who has become back-to-back winner of the Julie Calvert Medal as our 2025/26 Women's Club Champion.
Ellen claimed the medal with 717 points from her 647 runs, 2 wickets and 7 catches.
In second place was Olivia Henry (676 pts) with Alice Noakes (646 pts).
Lucy Page (592) and Merinda Hale (589) were not far behind. 🥇👏
🥇Congratulations to Lachlan Bangs who has been awarded the DWN Jukes Medal as our Men's Club Champion for 2025/26.
Lachie claimed the medal with 862 points from his 627 runs, 13 wickets and 7 catches, achieved during the home and away season.
In second place was Damon Malcolm (784 pts) with Shenuka De Silva third (634 pts).
Paul Walter (629) and Cameron Hemp (621) were not far behind. 🥇👏
VACANCY FOR WOMEN'S HEAD COACH
We are seeking applicants for the position of Women's Head Coach.
👆Visit the link in our profile to download the position description.
Applications close 5:00 PM, Thursday, 30th April 2026.
