The Swoop Newsletter - Round 5 2026/27
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Well what a round it has been, washouts, cancelled games and finally some points for the ones.
Bobby Capstick hasn't made the team, but was heard doing Karaoke in his pre-match address "Can you make some runs, Fernando?" and the V-Man delivered.
Viman Fernando made a classy, clever 97 to join the list of close calls in the lower grades.
Opening partner is Jobe Fraser who made his first big boy 50 a week after wearing some clothes by Cat Woman for Halloween.
At number 3 is Praj with a pacy 77 made at nearly a run a ball.
His partner was more subdued, almost languid in b who batted for a long time for his 66no.
The Beef can bat 5, seeing he took 5 for as a surging Northcote was cut down in their tracks. What made it more eventful is that the big man got all of his wickets unassisted, which was probably lucky as the 2's have been known for some fumble fingers this season.
Akka broke the duck for half centuries with 61 in the cancelled game against Northcote including some big hits and a 43 run partnership with Will Walker.
At seven, eight and nine are the all-rounders. Pratham Patel gets in with 66, some wickets and a run out on day 2 (woops the run out was his team-mate on 97!)
Daniel Walker with 83 and Max Burn who made 43 in the cancelled game and then went nuclear with three quick wickets in Saturday's slaying of the dragons.
With the game on the line and Northcote needing four runs to win in the last over with heaps of wickets in hand the ball was thrown to Jakey Pietz who promptly took 2 wickets and was part of a run out to stop the home team in their tracks.
At 11 is Josh Nevett with 4 for to get the ball rolling in the ones.
Finally 12th man this week is Will Walker. 12 runs 2 for 1 in week one, then getting his 400th club wicket on day 2.
This round sees 1-4 sides play Dandenong at home and away and the Under 18s play at University on Sunday 22nd at the Jack Lyndon oval.
A Word from The Bush Balladeer - Don McQueen - Life Member
I thought I should convey a few thoughts of my observance of the Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club.
Firstly, I would like to say that I think it is a very good Club that is managed by an enthusiastic group of volunteers.
This has always been the same and has enjoyed success over many years of community service.
Because at the end of the day we are really an amateur community resource providing a local sporting environment for young men and girls.
I don’t watch every week but attend the Sportsground when I can and enjoy watching the play and catching up with a few past players who retain a strong interest in the club’s progress
I joined the club in 1959 together with a group of 17year old youths who all commenced under the watchful eye of one former RAAF pilot Alan Barr in the club thirds and fourths with most graduating later to the senior teams bringing much success to the club
Alan like several other leaders at that time were all ex servicemen who had been through some hard times and relished the chance to continue their playing life after hostilities ceased.
They provided great leadership both with cricket and life.
And I see the same similarities today with the young players in their development years.
The importance of stable experienced leadership cannot be overstated.
I also see the same type of player we have at the club as was the case all those years ago, most recruited locally from the abundance of excellent schools that have quality coaching and of course through our wonderful Junior section, which must receive every support possible from the senior players and management.
Over one hundred young players all from nearby postcodes provide the numbers each year, year after year.
My best friends today come from that group who commenced cricket at Camberwell in 1959 and we catch up frequently and also with our past players quarterly lunches.
Cricket at Camberwell has provided a rich sense of belonging for local young men since 1864 and I have no doubt will continue to do so for many years to come.
Our club is a players club and always has been a players club.
Nurture it and work to making it a better club for having you part of it.
I wish the club well for the ensuing season and in the future.
Don McQueen. Life Member
New Sponsor Announcement
We are pleased to announce a new sponsor in Hedgeworth Building company, who are commercial builders and project managers. www.hedgeworth.com.au
We look forward to them joining the Camberwell Magpies family
MEMBERSHIP 2026/27
Our principal partners, McQueen financial group, are looking for an Accountant to join them in their growing Melbourne accounting team. As they head into their eighth year as the club's platinum sponsor, the Camberwell Magpies community was the first place approached. With current players already part of the McQueen team, CMCC can vouch for McQueen as an outstanding workplace.
Contact Charlie Schilling at cschilling@mcqueengroup.com.au for more information
Welcome to Jack's Q&A Corner brought to you by Chargrill Charlies! This week, I sat down with another new player to the club, he's brought style, bling and lots of runs but can he handle the furnace that is Q&A Corner? Lets find out as I chat with, Kamal "Cash Money" Singh!
1. Your name has been pronounced as Ka-marl, Kar-mel and even Ka-mala (courtesy of Frankston in a Donald Trump accent), can you please confirm the correct pronunciation of your name? Kamal: Yeah I think there have been 5 or more pronunciations of my name so far. The correct one is Ka-marl.
I'm trying to get ahead of the game here so we don't have to do more kindergarten level spelling classes at preso night like last year with Proc-op-i-ou. Anyway, thankyou for this clarification, hopefully the coaches read this and stop calling you Carmel lol!
2. You play winter cricket hence why you're in mid season form already, do you have nothing better to do over that period? Kamal: Why mate? Winter cricket is amazing. My winter usually involves hitting balls, uni, eating, gyming and sleeping.
Just a man who loves hitting balls anytime of year, I like it! Following what Simon O'Donnell said at season launch, keeping life simple! And it's definitely working so far!
3. You've been given the nickname "Cash Money" by some of us for the lavish, luxurious lifestyle you flaunt. Tell us what it's like to be amongst Melbourne's rich and famous? Kamal: I think I heard Griff say it first, I didn’t know what it meant and I still didn’t know what it meant until you just said it. I don’t mind the label, there’s still a long way to go to be amongst the most famous hehe.
Yes a quick trip to your instagram or facebook and suddenly I'm swept into a series of Mercedes Benz, tight jeans and bling bling bling......we need a bit of x factor so perhaps you can put the bowlers off with all that bling shining in their eyes!
4. It's rumoured that you bowl right arm 'fast' and not spin as posted last week, how fast have you been clocked at? Kamal: Yeah bro it’s right arm “meds” and the fasted I got clocked at was 119.
The disclaimer here is that on the training whiteboard Kamal is put down as "wanger" as a bowler, so he doesn't actually bowl fast, he uses his robo sidearm but I'll be the first to tell you how handy having some right arm meds are. Take me back to COVID when I was bowling death overs.........dark dark times
5. If I come over for dinner, what are you cooking for me? Kamal: Depends on your mood mate, would have pasta, chicken curry and a steak all ready for you.
Three options, lucky me! Must be all that cash money allowing you to have many options available at the one time. Maybe you have a private chef! That would be a first on Q&A but I am concerned with the lack of detail here, am I getting just plain boiled pasta and just a steak? I guess we'll never know!
Thankyou to Kamal for playing! Stay tuned to see who's next on Q&A Corner!
If you have any nominations or questions you want asked to someone, feel free to send us an email at admin@camberwellmagpies.com.au
Welcome to Tones Trivia brought to you this week by Physioworks Health Group!
Last weeks question: In 2015, Simon Hill and Jake Martin set the record second wicket partnership of 307 runs for the club! Who is the only player in that team still currently playing at the club?
Answer: D) Will Walker - that's right, Bill is the last remaining player from that famous game where Northcote ended up chasing the huge total set!
Stay tuned to next rounds newsletter for more trivia!
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