Foundation
A Legacy of Unity and Triumph Since 1982
Buckley Park Cricket Club was formed in 1982 following a merger between Moonee Ponds Uniting and Teachers’ Cricket Clubs, with Graham Muir as the inaugural president.
Buckley Park CC combined the club colours of the two merged clubs – Green, Yellow and Blue and its name of Buckley Park Cricket Club – named primarily because the home ground was to be Buckley Park.
In 2021/22, The Buckley Park Cricket Club celebrated its 40th Anniversary throughout the season, and ultimately held its 40th Anniversary celebration evening at the Moonee Valley Racecourse.
The club has won a total of 4 junior and 26 senior premierships in its history.
Premierships
2000-01
1st XI
Luscombe Shield
2001-02
3rd XI
C Grade
2003-04
3rd XI
C Grade
2004-05
2nd XI
Stringer Shield
2005-06
2nd XI
Stringer Shield
2005-06
3rd XI
Muir Shield
2006-07
1st XI
NWCA T-20
2009-10
3rd XI
Barron Shield
2010-11
1st XI
Luscombe Gibbs One Day Final
2011-12
1st XI
Luscombe Gibbs One Day Final
2012-13
4th XI
Knight Shield
2013-14
4th XI
Moss Shield
2014-15
3rd XI
Seipolt Shield
2015-16
1st XI
Luscombe Gray Nichols One Day
2015-16
2nd XI
Stringer Shield
2016-17
2nd XI
Kyte Shield
2017-18
1st XI
Luscombe Gray Nichols One Day
2017-18
2nd XI
Seipolt Shield
2017-18
4th XI
Moss Shield
2018-19
4th XI
Clint McKay Shield
2019-20
1st XI
NWMCA T20 Shield
2019-20
2nd XI
Stringer Shield
2019-20
3rd XI
Seipolt Shield
2021-22
1st XI
NWMCA T20 Shield
2022-23
1st XI
Luscombe Shield
2022-23
3rd XI
Cathy Moloney Shield
1992-93
Juniors
Under 16D
2004-05
Juniors
Under 14F
2006-07
Juniors
Under 14F
2012-13
Juniors
Under 16C
STATS
Standout Statistics and Historical Highlights
Buckley Park Cricket Club has a storied history filled with remarkable achievements that highlight the talent and dedication of its players. These milestones reflect the club’s commitment to excellence and the enduring impact its members have had on the local cricket community. John “Horse” Barmby is honoured through the naming of the Buckley Park Cricket Club, Club Champion Shield.
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HAll of fame:
- Ray Finn
- Barrie Clissold
- Anthony Haseloff
- Paul Mills
- Dean Erdman
- Wes Telford
- John Markham
- Mark McPherson
Honour Board
Life Members
- John Barmby*
- Ray Bridger
- Matthew Brown
- Alan Canning*
- Barrie Clissold
- Darren Dye
- Dean Erdman
- Ray Finn
- Andrew Finn
- Jason Gordon
- Jim Grant*
- Harry Greaves*
- Lyn Greaves
- Anthony Haseloff
- Alf Hopkins*
- Ian Hunter
- Lachlan Hunter
- Eric Kettle*
- Paul McDonald
- Brian Moloney
- Michael Moloney
- John Morrison*
- Graham Muir
- Kevin O'Brien*
- Colin Peake
- John Pianta
- Neil Rogers
- Ian Ross
- Peter T. Ryan
- Graham Smith*
- Syd Smith*
- Phil Stevens
- A. Wrigley*
A few dates of note:
- 1982/83 BPCC played its first season in the EBKCA, entering 2 sides.
- 1992/93 The Under 16 Team won the club’s first Premiership in 1992-93.
- 2000/01 The first senior premiership was won. Our first XI Luscombe Shield side, captained by Dean Erdman, defeated Craigieburn 9/231 – 192.
- 2001 Cameron Wilson holds the best bowling figures in the clubs history with 9/26 off 18 overs, vs Westmeadows in D Grade (nb – the last batsmen was absent, denying Cameron a chance to get all 10 wickets)
- 2004 Team of the 40-year member Gavin Delaney achieved 8 dismissals (6 catches and 2 stumpings) against Taylors Lakes in A Grade Luscombe Shield – a club record in the field.
- 2009 The club moved into its current rooms.
- 2013 Mark McPherson and Leigh O’Mara had an unbroken opening partnership 333 – still a club record.
- 2015 The following awards were named in honour of people who have made a significant contribution to the club:
- Barrie Clissold – Best Club Person
- Graham Muir – 1st XI Bowling
- Ray Finn – 2nd XI MVP
- Ian Hunter – Senior Fielding
- 2015 The Hall of Fame was adopted recognising on field excellence.
- 2015 Harry’s Bar was opened in recognition of Harry Greaves.
- 2015 Ray Finn and Barrie Clissold played their 400th club senior games.
- 2016/17 Club record team score of 5/622 – A Grade Luscombe Shield vs Aberfeldie St Johns.
- 2019 Justin Baker amassed 212* vs Preston Druids in the A Grade Luscombe Shield opener to the season – a club record score.
- 2021/22 The club celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala event at Moonee Valley racecourse.
- 2021/22 Ray Finn became the first player to play 500 games for the club
- 2022/23 First XI Luscombe Shield side won its 2nd A Grade premiership. Captained by Elliot Massina, BPCC amassed 9/357, defeating Gladstone Park 225.
- 2023/24 Anthony Haseloff became the first player to score 10,000 runs for the club.