Sacred Heart Trophy Cabinet
1999/2000 - MCA C Grade Premiers
2005/2006 - MCA C Grade Premiers
2014/2015 - MCA D Grade Premiers
2015/2016 - MCA C Grade Premiers
During the season, games between the
Hearters and various counterparts are in contest for not only
competition points, but an array of shields, plates, cups, and other
trinkets.
The season of 05/06 saw the instigation
of 'Operation Snatchback' by the right honorable President Stabbin', to
address the matter of our depleted stocks of silverware in the rooms. The result was a veritable pillage of booty from hapless opponents boarded by the Pirates of Panache, Sacred Heart.
Listings not in order of acquisition
The AB Shield
The
Anthony Burnell Shield is the prize for the winning side when SHCC
plays South Yarra Cricket Club. Anthony Burnell was the Captain of SYCC C
Grade when he was tragically killed in a single motor vehicle accident
in 2000. The shield was created as a mark of respect to AB and the
Yarra's, for whom the Hearters have tremendous respect. The shield
was on offer on two occasions this season, firstly in C Grade, who
snatched it from the Como Park treasury in round 9, and defended by the A
Grade side in round 13.
The Friendship Shield (aka The Pumper O'Neil Memorial Shield)
This
shield is vied for every game between SHCC and our FP contemporaries,
Gunbower United CC. The Gunner's have been our favorite opposition for
many years with several memorable games between us in our short history.
This season saw the shield up for grabs in the very first round,
however, we were poleaxed. We didn't meet again until the very last game
of the season, the Grand Final, and if you're unaware what happened in
that game, it should be obvious by the fact that we now house the
Friendship Shield.
The Knight Shield (aka The Hate Plate)
This
charming piece of plastic-ware is awarded to the winner of the new mid
week 20/20 game between our friends, The Gunners. The inaugural match
was played shortly after the Christmas break on a balmy Wednesday
evening, and, well, we thrashed 'em! The writing on the plate has since
eroded as it was probably used to hold some snags from the GreggoBurner,
or used to water the dogs at some stage or other.
The HeartBurn Cup
This
little gem, sponsored by Quickeze (not really) is another new advent in
the 20/20 cricketing realm, and played for against our other good MCA
mates, Burnley CC. This year was the inaugural match, again played on a
balmy Wednesday evening, and guess what? We thrashed 'em! Thanks to a
Herculean knock by possibly the biggest hitting batsmen in the MCA, Paul
'Big Ships' Graham. Something in the vicinity of 54 runs off 18 or 19
deliveries. A splendid evening ensued and some of the Burners put in
efforts sustaining til the wee hours. Club caps were exchanged, along
with plaudits for respective clubs, and thanks to Pebbles, we now have
the real deal hanging in our rooms. Magnanimous gesture.
The Mayors Shield
The
Mayors Shield is the hotly contested prize between SHCC and those
matting mates, Emerald Hill CC. Played this year on Albert Park 1,
against the backdrop of the Gay Pride March, the Hearters fielded a
spirited, yet undermanned side to play a top loaded EHCC side. It's
always a truly fun day when these matches are played, but this year, the
prize eluded us. It's the only one we didn't win back. Operation:
Snatchback is not yet complete lads.
The Lane - Evans Memorial Trophy
The
nomenclature of this particular prize is somewhat baffling. It's named
after Mark Lane, a former Coles-Myer player and captain, who became a
Hearter for a season or two, then went back to Coles-Myer, and our
Flounder, Jason 'Evo' Evans. What is not exactly right about it is that
memorial trophies are usually named after folks that have passed on and
gone to the great pavilion in the sky, yet, to the chagrin
of some, neither are departed (although Evo went close in Chittagong).
Either way, we haven't played Coles-Myer for a good 4-5 seasons now, so
this curious relic sits atop fridge, and holds mostly 5c pieces and odd
keys.
The MCA C Grade Premiership Shield
The prize of prizes, the carrot every club donkey is braying for, epitome of cricketing success. Only
the third time this shield has adorned our walls in our 18 season
history. The first was in our debut year (it says so on the plaque) when
a script only Hollywood producers could dream of working became reality
for the 1st year players. The night of the GF win '99, this shield was
used for not only bragging rites, but served as a lovely platform to
imbibe various illicit substances from. This season, the C Grade
charges, lead by Lord Cherry, made efficient work of a rapidly decaying
Gunners side to hoist this beauty aloft. So far between drinks, and my,
how we drank!
more to follow