History

History of the Club

Deepdene Uniting Cricket Club was established in 1945 directly after World War II.

It was originally known as Deepdene Methodist Cricket Club and was connected to the Church in Nungerner St Balwyn. It changed to Deepdene Uniting Cricket Club in 1977.

Originally our Home Ground was Macleay Park, where the Netball courts now stand.

Premiership Flags

Premiership Flag 1953-54

The club played in its first Grand Final in 1948, but unfortunately lost after leading on the 1st Innings. Our first Premiership wasn’t until 1953/54 Season in ‘A’ Grade. The club now has 17 senior flags, including 4 for the 1st XI.

Deeners 1st XI, Macgibbon Shield Premiers 2005/06

Grade Opposition Ground Captain
1953/54 A (1st X1) William Clarke
1979/80 C2 (2nd X1) Hislop Park Peter Still
1982/83 B2 (2nd X1) Myrtle Park John Franklin
1982/83 C3 (3rd X1) John Campbell
1982/83 D2 (4th X1) Rob Lee
1991/92 D1 (3rd X1) Ian Metcalfe
1992/93 C3 (3rd X1) Ian Metcalfe
1993/94 B1 (1st X1) Trinity Sports Ground Neill Hocking
1995/96 C1 (2nd X1) Trinity Sports Ground Ian Metcalfe
1998/99 C1 (2nd X1) Trinity Sports Ground John Franklin
2000/01 B1 Blue (2nd X1) Melbourne Deaf Ferndale Park John Franklin
2002/03 A Blue (2nd X1) Heathmont Highfield Park Chris Anderson
2000/01 C Gold (3rd X1) East Malvern RSL Rhys Chapman
2004/05 A Gold (2nd X1) Heathmont Bapt Ferndale Park Craig Burnham
2005/06 MacGibbon (1st X1) Burwood Ferndale Park Mike Leeds
2009/10 MacGibbon (1st X1) Wyclif Victoria Road Reserve Shaun Lorenzini
2009/10 B2 (3rd X1) Blackburn Nth Utd Howard Dawson Reserve Craig Burnham

Club History Presentation

Club President John Franklin produced this presentation for the 2009/10 Deenlow Award night:

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Deenlow Award winners can be found on the Deenlow page.