CRICKET
CLV
By LIAM DURKIN
Banksy’s gettin’ wickets.
Fonz is clearin’ pickets.
Choco’s just the best we’ve ever seen.
BREAKING out into song seems most appropriate at Mirboo North Cricket Club, which is now just about the most picturesque on the local circuit.
The ground, situated at the bottom of an embankment, has a brand new picket fence running along the eastern side.
The fence adds to the country charm of the venue, with the huge embankment on the opposite side left untouched to retain its unique aesthetic.
There is also a practical element, with balls hit toward the bushland now having something to stop them.
The fence has been a community undertaking, with donations exceeding $35,000 to see it come to fruition.
Club members and past players have helped with the installation.
Through the ‘Pitch in for a Picket’ initiative, people have the opportunity to purchase a white picket to help form part of the fence line.
With a turf wicket, bowling green outfield and electronic scoreboard, the new picket fence complements the ground greatly.
Prime viewing is also available at Mirboo North, with players and cars able to look directly below onto the field of play.
Batsmen always have extra incentive to score runs at Mirboo North we well. The walk back up the hill can be especially demoralising following an early dismissal (speaking from personal experience).
Pitch in for a Picket is still taking donations.
Donors purchasing a fence panel will be recognised with a silver plaque engraved with their name, business or group on the picket.
To donate, visit: https://pitchinforapicket.com.au/
Were any Mirboo players robbed of getting a mention in the song lyrics?
Maybe Speedy, Damo, Ubby, Smity, Jed, Steve Rogers, Snelly, Wisey et al.
It’s still not the most famous song ever sung up there though.
