Tony Zappia (Makin, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Medicare) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yesterday, the Pooraka Cricket Club senior team won its third consecutive cricket grand final in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association A1 division competition by very easily defeating Walkerville. In recent years, the club has dominated the competition, having only lost one game in the last three years. Last year, the club also took out premierships in all three of the A, B and C senior grade divisions. Since the club was founded in 1968, it has won 16 A grade premierships, numerous other junior and senior grade premierships, and many individual association-wide cricket awards.

The club's success can largely be attributed to club loyalty from players who have stayed with the club year in, year out and to the club's commitment to junior cricket players. It could also be attributed to the leadership of the club currently coming from President Bill Kirkwood, Secretary Jan Jarrett, Senior Coach Craig Pocock, Captain Matt Rogers, the senior team players themselves, and the loyal band of ex-players and supporters. I expect to see them all again at the upcoming presentation, where I know the celebrations and the camaraderie will continue. My congratulations to all involved for the 2017-18 premiership, and my best wishes to the club for the future seasons.