The Centenary Roar | Issue #10

Sarah Radlow
Oct 29
3 min read

Into the thick of it...

The season is in full swing, and there’s plenty to celebrate across the club! From strong early performances on the field to great energy around the pavilion, it’s been a fantastic start to the summer for the maroon and gold.

Our senior, women’s, and junior teams are all finding their rhythm, with plenty of highlights already and more to come as we move through the early rounds.

Settle in and catch up on all the latest results, player spotlights, and upcoming events in this edition of The Centenary Roar. Let’s keep the momentum going, Units!

A great start to the season for new cricketers

There’s plenty to smile about across our junior program, with improvement right through the age groups and even more new recruits joining the maroon and gold this season! The growth in numbers and enthusiasm around Centenary Park has been fantastic to see.

Our U12C side has kicked off the year strongly, notching up a few impressive wins and showing great teamwork and development each week. Meanwhile, our Blasters program continues to grow, with plenty of young Lions learning the game and having fun out in the middle.

A big thank you to our coaches, parents, and volunteers who make junior cricket possible — your efforts are helping build the next generation of Bentleigh Uniting cricketers!

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The fifths are back on the track!

It’s been an exciting start to the season for our senior men, with a fifth team added to the lineup — a fantastic reflection of the club’s growth and depth. The energy around the rooms has been buzzing, and there’s been a great mix of results across all grades to kick off the year.

We’re thrilled to welcome back club favourites Hugo Ferdinand and Brad Dolman, whose experience and enthusiasm have been a huge boost for the group.

A real highlight this season has been seeing junior players make their senior debuts, with Archer Jane, James Norsworthy, Bodhi Duke, and Ethan Jowett all stepping up to represent the maroon and gold at senior level. Their performances and attitude show that the future is bright for Bentleigh Uniting.

Here’s to keeping the momentum going as the season unfolds — go Units!

Time to build momentum...

It’s been a stop–start beginning to the season for our senior women, with weather interruptions, bye rounds, and public holidays limiting game time through October. As a result, the 1XI will head into November having played only one match, while the 2XI have recorded one win and one loss to start their campaign.

The 1XI made the most of their lone outing, producing a convincing away victory over Richmond, showing plenty of promise for the rounds ahead.

We’re also pleased to announce some exciting leadership appointments — Sarah Burke will captain the 2XI, with Kiara Jane stepping in as Vice-Captain. Both bring great energy, leadership, and commitment to the women’s program as it continues to grow in its second season.

Here’s hoping for some clearer skies and more cricket as we move into November!

Trivia Night – Friday 29 November, 7:00 PM

Get ready, Units — Trivia Night is back! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 29, as we turn the clubrooms into a battleground of brains and banter.

Grab your mates, form a team, and test your knowledge across a mix of sport, pop culture, and some very “Unit-themed” questions. There’ll be great prizes up for grabs, a raffle, and of course, the bar will be open all night!

Whether you’re a trivia tragic or just in it for the laughs, it’s guaranteed to be one of the best nights of the season.🕖 7:00 PM start | 📍 Julie Cooper Pavilion, Centenary Park

Don’t miss out — get your team together and join us for a great night of fun, competition, and community spirit. Go Units! 🦁

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