Oct 17, 20263rd XIThe Essendon side lose out to Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI away from homeOn Saturday, our Essendon 3rd XI lost to Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI with lessons to take away. With the bat, we made 6/290; Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI made…
Oct 17, 20264th XIEssendon men unable to stop Frankston Peninsula 4th XI on a tough SaturdayIn Kookaburra Men's Premier action, our Essendon 4th XI were second best against Frankston Peninsula 4th XI in one to put behind us. Our totals were 10/150,…
Oct 17, 20261st XIEssendon 1st XI come up short against Frankston Peninsula 1st XIDespite a solid effort, our Essendon 1st XI were downed by Frankston Peninsula 1st XI on a day to learn from. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI's innings ended at…
Oct 17, 20262nd XIEssendon account for Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI at homeIt was a good day out for our Essendon 2nd XI, who came out on top against Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier. Over the course of the match…
Oct 10, 20263rd XIOur side defeat Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI by three wickets on SaturdayOur Essendon 3rd XI were on song as they registered a victory over Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI away from home. Batting first, Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI posted…
Oct 10, 20264th XIOur side second best to Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XIOur Essendon 4th XI had to settle for a loss as they were unable to get the better of Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI in one to put behind us. Batting first, the…
Oct 10, 20261st XIEssendon XI defeat Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI at Greenvale Reserve - Oval # 1Saturday belonged to our Essendon 1st XI, who secured a win against Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI with a stylish team effort. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI's innings…
Oct 10, 20262nd XIOur side go down to Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI on home soilIt was one to learn from for our Essendon 2nd XI, who lost to Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI. Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI's innings ended at 8/327, ours at 10/325.…
Oct 3, 20263rd XITeam news: Essendon 3rd XI against Melbourne 3rd XI in Kookaburra Men's PremierJust to let everyone know, the game between our Essendon 3rd XI and Melbourne 3rd XI at Beaumaris Secondary College - South Oval did not go ahead.
Oct 3, 20264th XIMatch news: Essendon 4th XI and Melbourne 4th XI on SaturdayFor the record, our side's clash with Melbourne 4th XI has been called off.
Oct 3, 20261st XIClub news: Melbourne 1st XI v Essendon 1st XI at Albert GroundUnluckily, our match with Melbourne 1st XI has been cancelled.
Oct 3, 20262nd XIEssendon update: Essendon 2nd XI vs Melbourne 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's PremierFixture update: our match with Melbourne 2nd XI was not played. Fingers crossed for a full game next time.
Jun 30, 2026Notice of Annual General MeetingDear All Members, Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting for 2026 will be held AT 6:00pm, Monday the 3rd of August, 2026 at Maribyrnong College,…
May 5, 2026Shane Eaton - Funeral DetailsThe Essendon Cricket Club is saddened to announce the funeral details of Shane Eaton. The funeral will be held on Wednesday the 6th of May at the Tobin…
Mar 10, 2026Mick Mitchell Award & Presentation NightThe Mick Mitchell Award and Senior Presentation Night for Season 2025/26 will be held Saturday the 18th of April at the Essendon Bowls Club (50 Raleigh Street,…
Mar 10, 20263rd XI Finals Round 1 - Report3RD XI Elimination Final FDCC 231 & 0/71 def ECC 172 It was a disappointing end to what has been a great season for the young 3rd XI going down in a seesawing…
Mar 7, 20263rd XIThe Essendon side fall to Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI despite Zachary Beniwal's 45It was a tough day out for our Essendon 3rd XI, who were beaten by Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI on Saturday at Schramms Reserve - Oval #2. Over the course of the…
Mar 5, 2026Ben Fletcher Re-signs as Head CoachEssendon Cricket Club is very pleased to confirm the extension of Ben Fletcher’s role as Senior Coach, for a further 3 seasons. Ben has been instrumental in…
Mar 3, 2026Round 17 Day Two Report1st XI: ECC 221 def by FCDC 8-222 It was a frustrating day for the 1st XI ultimately going down by two wickets in a thrilling game at Schramms Reserve.…
Feb 23, 2026Vale Ian 'Squizzy' TaylorThe club has been saddened to hear about the death of past player , Ian ‘Squizzy’ Taylor, during the week. Squizzy was a genuine fast bowling all rounder who…
Feb 23, 2026Round 17: Day One ReportThe Bombers put in a good show against Fitzroy-Doncaster on Saturday with all 4 XIs in strong positions at stumps on Day One. 1st XI: ECC 221 LEAD FDCC 2-30 by…
Feb 21, 20263rd XIEssendon 3rd XI lose out to Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI on a tough SaturdayIn Kookaburra Men's Premier, our Essendon 3rd XI went down to Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI away from home. We posted 7/183, while Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI made…
Feb 21, 20264th XIEssendon 4th XI go down against Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI at home on SaturdayIt just wasn't our day: our Essendon 4th XI lost out to Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI at Oval #1 West. Across the match we made 10/209, with Fitzroy Doncaster 4th…
Feb 21, 20261st XIEssendon lose out to Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI despite Ikroop Dhanoa's 75There was no joy for our Essendon 1st XI, who were bettered by Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI with lessons to take away. Our totals were 221, against Fitzroy…
Feb 21, 20262nd XIOur Essendon 2nd XI beat Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI behind Liam Tobin's 123On Saturday, our Essendon 2nd XI got the better of Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI on the back of Liam Tobin's century. Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI's innings ended at…
Feb 18, 2026Round 16 Day Two ReportRound 16 Day Two Reports It was a frustrating day for The Bombers as the 1sts, 2nds and 4ths all went down. The 3rd XI recorded a strong win. 1st XI ECC 172…
Feb 9, 2026Round 16: Day One ReportRound 16: Day 1 Report It was a competitive day’s cricket across all four grades! 1st XI: ECC 172 v Footscray 0/7 It was an interesting day’s cricket at Windy…
Feb 7, 20263rd XIThe Essendon side notch a win over Footscray 3rd XI at home on SaturdayThere was plenty to celebrate as our Essendon 3rd XI got up against Footscray 3rd XI with a polished team effort. In terms of totals, it was Essendon 3rd XI…
Feb 7, 20264th XIThe Essendon 4th XI lose out to Footscray 4th XI despite Samin Shafquat's 100Saturday didn't go our way, as our Essendon 4th XI came off second best against Footscray 4th XI in a disappointing result. Our totals were 10/252, against…
Feb 7, 20261st XIOur side undone by Footscray 1st XI despite a fine knock from Joshua TrembearthIt wasn't to be for our Essendon 1st XI, who were denied by Footscray 1st XI on a day to learn from. With the bat, we made 172; Footscray 1st XI made 6/174.…
Feb 7, 20262nd XIEssendon side go down to Footscray 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier clashOn Saturday at Mervyn G Hughes Oval, our Essendon 2nd XI lost out to Footscray 2nd XI on a frustrating day. The scorecard reads Essendon 2nd XI 10/279,…
Feb 2, 2026Round 15: Day Two ReportA day that started with much optimism ended disappointingly with the 1sts, 2nds and 3rds all going down to the Northcote Dragons. On a positive note the 4 th…
Jan 27, 2026Round 15: Day 1 ReportIt was a good day for the Bombers as the boys took on Northcote Dragons in 4 x Red Ball Two Day Fixtures. See wrap up below! 1sts NCC 8-357 Losing the toss and…
Jan 24, 20261st XITravelling Essendon 1st XI can't get past Northcote 1st XI on SaturdayThe Essendon 1st XI had to give best to Northcote 1st XI on a tough day. Northcote 1st XI made 8/357, and we made 252. Harry Duke posted a stylish hundred,…
Jan 24, 20262nd XIThe Essendon 2nd XI denied by Northcote 2nd XI despite Arin Mishra's four for 35Our Essendon 2nd XI were undone by Northcote 2nd XI at home. In terms of totals, it was Essendon 2nd XI 10/130 and Northcote 2nd XI 10/176 and 2/29. Liam Tobin…
Jan 24, 20263rd XIOur side bow to Northcote 3rd XIIt wasn't to be for our Essendon 3rd XI, who went down to Northcote 3rd XI despite Jackson Martin's 81. Northcote 3rd XI's innings ended at 9/315, ours at…
Jan 24, 20264th XIEssendon have the measure of Northcote 4th XI on home soilOur Essendon 4th XI were in fine form and proved too strong for Northcote 4th XI at Oval #1 West in Kookaburra Men's Premier. The scorecard reads Essendon 4th…
Jan 20, 2026Vale Ross WhitfordThe Essendon Cricket Club is sad to inform our members of the tragic passing of former player Ross Whitford just prior to the New Year. Ross was integral…
Jan 20, 2026Round 14 Match ReportsIt was a big weekend of cricket against Melbourne University with action a plenty. 1st XI MUCC 8-385 drew ECC 9-356 It was a high scoring thriller at Windy…
Jan 17, 20263rd XIEssendon men undone by Melbourne University 3rd XI despite Vihanga Fernando's 40Our Essendon 3rd XI had to settle for a loss as they were bettered by Melbourne University 3rd XI on Saturday at Oval #1 West. Essendon 3rd XI 10/118,…
Jan 17, 20264th XIEssendon XI too good for Melbourne University 4th XI away on SaturdayIt was a satisfying day for our Essendon 4th XI, who notched a win over Melbourne University 4th XI with a performance to be proud of. Melbourne University 4th…
Jan 17, 20261st XIEssendon side lose to Melbourne University 1st XI despite Connor Poulton's 82Despite a solid effort, our Essendon 1st XI went down against Melbourne University 1st XI at Essendon Cricket Ground. Melbourne University 1st XI's innings…
Jan 17, 20262nd XIEssendon 2nd XI go under to Melbourne University 2nd XI on SaturdayAt University Main Oval, our Essendon 2nd XI fell to Melbourne University 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier. Our totals were 10/135 and 5/159, against…
Jan 14, 2026Cricket Australia U17 National Championships RepresentativesCongratulations to ECC players Simrth Gill, Jackson Martin and Luay Miraz who all represented Vic Metro at last weeks U17 National Championships in Brisbane.…
Jan 12, 2026Round 13 Match ReportsIt was a tough day for the Bombers losing in all 4 grades against Richmond CC. 1st XI RCC 7-239 def ECC 216 The Bombers took a detoured route out to Central…
Jan 11, 20264th XIOur Essendon 4th XI fall short against Richmond 4th XIOn Sunday, our Essendon 4th XI came up short against Richmond 4th XI in a disappointing result. With the bat first up, we compiled 10/121 from 32.2 overs.…
Jan 10, 20263rd XIOur side lose to Richmond 3rd XI despite a spirited defenceOur Essendon 3rd XI were unable to get the better of Richmond 3rd XI in a tight finish. After batting first, we finished on 9/181 from 45 overs. Leading the…
Jan 10, 20261st XIEssendon men fall short against Richmond 1st XI as Richmond 1st XI defend 239In Kookaburra Men's Premier, our Essendon 1st XI were held off by Richmond 1st XI on Saturday. Batting first, Richmond 1st XI posted 7/239 from 50 overs. Dan…
Jan 10, 20262nd XIEssendon 2nd XI go down against Richmond 2nd XI at home on SaturdayIt was a tough day out for our Essendon 2nd XI, who fell to Richmond 2nd XI at Essendon Cricket Ground. Essendon 2nd XI 10/217, Richmond 2nd XI 4/303 was the…
Dec 22, 20251sts & 2nds Go Down, 3rds and 4ths Record Strong WinsIt was a mixed bag for The Bombers against Carlton on Saturday with 2 losses and 2 wins. 1st XI: CCC 9-285 def ECC 169 Bowling first at Windy Hill The Bombers…
Dec 20, 20253rd XIOur side account for Carlton 3rd XI by two wickets at Oval #1 WestIn Kookaburra Men's Premier action, our Essendon 3rd XI saw off Carlton 3rd XI in a polished team performance. We kept Carlton 3rd XI to 9/210 from 45 overs.…
Dec 20, 20254th XIEssendon down Carlton 4th XI on a superb SaturdayOur Essendon 4th XI had plenty to celebrate after they came away winners against Carlton 4th XI for a cracking result. Scores: Essendon 4th XI 10/172, Carlton…
Dec 20, 20251st XIEssendon side come unstuck against Carlton 1st XI at Essendon Cricket GroundIt wasn't to be for our Essendon 1st XI, who came off second best against Carlton 1st XI at home. Carlton 1st XI's innings closed at 9/285 from 50 overs. The…
Dec 20, 20252nd XIEssendon men bow to Carlton 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's PremierAt Princes Park - Turf Oval 1, our Essendon 2nd XI lost out to Carlton 2nd XI with lessons to take away. First up, we made 10/134 from 41.1 overs. Jarrod…
Dec 16, 2025Rounds 10 & 11 Match ReportsRound 10 & 11 It was a disappointing day for The Bombers with the 1sts and 2nds going down in all 4 fixtures on the day. The 3rds and 4ths recorded strong…
Dec 13, 20251st XIOur side go down to Geelong 1st XI despite Noman Safdar's three for 14Playing at home, our Essendon 1st XI were unable to get the better of Geelong 1st XI at Essendon Cricket Ground in Kookaburra Men's Premier. We batted first…
Dec 13, 20252nd XIEssendon men undone by Geelong 2nd XI away on SaturdayIn Kookaburra Men's Premier action, our Essendon 2nd XI were unable to get the better of Geelong 2nd XI in a tough outing. The scorecard reads Essendon 2nd XI…
Dec 13, 20253rd XIOur side put away Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI as Vanshjot Sandhu hits 66On the road, our Essendon 3rd XI overcame Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI on Saturday in Kookaburra Men's Premier. We kept Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI to 2/122 from 20…
Dec 13, 20251st XIOur side fall to Camberwell Magpies 1st XI despite a fine knock from Harry DukeIt just wasn't our day: our Essendon 1st XI fell to Camberwell Magpies 1st XI on Saturday in Kookaburra Men's Premier. We finished on 3/167, with Camberwell…
Dec 13, 20252nd XIEssendon 2nd XI go down against Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI on the roadOn Saturday, our Essendon 2nd XI went down to Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI on a day that didn't go our way. We made 10/140, while Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI made…
Dec 13, 20254th XIEssendon 4th XI account for Camberwell Magpies 4th XI with four wickets in handOur Essendon 4th XI were in fine form and overcame Camberwell Magpies 4th XI by four wickets. Camberwell Magpies 4th XI's innings closed at 8/102 from 20…
Dec 8, 2025Rounds 8 & 9: More Wins for The BombersMatch Reports Rounds 8 & 9 More Wins for The Bombers! It was another great weekend for The Bombers with the 1sts, 2nds and 3rds all recording strong wins. The…
Dec 6, 20251st XIEssendon 1st XI too good for Dandenong 1st XI by five wickets on SaturdayThere were smiles all round after our Essendon 1st XI emerged victorious against Dandenong 1st XI at Essendon Cricket Ground. Batting first, Dandenong 1st XI…
Dec 6, 20252nd XIEssendon 2nd XI roll Dandenong 2nd XI at Ian Johnson Oval on SaturdayOur Essendon 2nd XI were in fine form and recorded a win over Dandenong 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier. Batting first, Dandenong 2nd XI posted 4/130 from…
Dec 6, 20253rd XIEssendon 3rd XI knock over St Kilda 3rd XI on home soilIt was a cracking day for our Essendon 3rd XI, who got the win against St Kilda 3rd XI on Saturday. St Kilda 3rd XI batted first and reached 8/132 from 20…
Dec 6, 20251st XIGame update: Essendon 1st XI's clash with St Kilda 1st XI on Saturday at homeFrustratingly, our Essendon 1st XI's clash with St Kilda 1st XI had to be abandoned without a result.
Dec 6, 20252nd XIFixture alert: Our fixture against St Kilda 2nd XI at Harry Trott OvalUnfortunately, our side's clash with St Kilda 2nd XI finished up abandoned.
Nov 30, 2025Rounds 6 & 7 Match Reports: A Good Weekend for The BombersRound 6 & 7 Wrap Up It was a great weekend for the Bombers across both Saturday and Sunday. 1st XI Round 6: 1st XI ECC 8-171 (Trembearth 80) def RCC 147 After…
Nov 29, 20254th XINo result: Ringwood 4th XI v Essendon on SaturdayOur Essendon 4th XI's Kookaburra Men's Premier fixture against Ringwood 4th XI had to be abandoned. Keep an eye on the club schedule for our next game.
Nov 29, 20252nd XIAbandoned: Essendon and Ringwood 2nd XI at Jubilee Park No. 1 - Russell LucasClub update: our side's clash with Ringwood 2nd XI was abandoned.
Nov 24, 2025Round 5 Match ReportsIt was a tough day for The Bombers as the 1sts, 2nds and 3rds all went down. The 4th XI recorded their first win of the season. 1st XI ECC 8-225 def by KHCC…
Nov 22, 20253rd XIEssendon side lose out to Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI by five wicketsOur Essendon 3rd XI had to settle for a loss as they were undone by Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI in one to put behind us. Our innings closed at 9/201 from 45…
Nov 22, 20254th XIThe Essendon side too good for Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI away on SaturdayIn Kookaburra Men's Premier, our Essendon 4th XI got up against Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI with Hady Hegazy leading the way. Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI set the…
Nov 22, 20251st XIOur side undone by Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI on home soilIn Kookaburra Men's Premier action, our Essendon 1st XI came up short against Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI on Saturday at Essendon Cricket Ground. Batting first,…
Nov 22, 20252nd XIEssendon XI go down to Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's PremierIt was a day to regroup for our Essendon 2nd XI, who fell short against Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI in a tough outing. Our innings closed at 7/262 from 50 overs.…
Nov 18, 2025Round 4 Match ReportsAn exciting weekend of One Day cricket, see the recap below, 1st XI ECC 8-209 def by PCC 4-210 It was a day of what ifs for the 1sts in a competitive display…
Nov 16, 20254th XIEssendon side undone by Prahran 4th XI on SundayDespite a solid effort, our Essendon 4th XI were denied by Prahran 4th XI on a frustrating day. The scorecard reads Essendon 4th XI 10/146, Prahran 4th XI…
Nov 15, 20253rd XIEssendon men get past Prahran 3rd XI by four wicketsThere were smiles all round after our Essendon 3rd XI secured a win against Prahran 3rd XI with a performance to be proud of. Prahran 3rd XI set the target,…
Nov 15, 20251st XIEssendon men come up short against Prahran 1st XI away on SaturdayThe Essendon 1st XI lost their match against Prahran 1st XI in one to put behind us. With the bat first up, we compiled 8/209 from 50 overs. Connor Poulton…
Nov 15, 20252nd XIEssendon men brush aside Prahran 2nd XI with Simrth Singh Gill to the foreIn Kookaburra Men's Premier, our Essendon 2nd XI emerged victorious against Prahran 2nd XI on Saturday at Oval #1 West. After batting first, we finished on…
Nov 9, 2025Round 4 Day One: Rain Wins the DayNot a ball was bowled on Saturday as heavy rain fell across Melbourne. The Bombers were put through their paces in an intense indoor session and will now look…
Nov 7, 2025Three Bomber's selected in 2025/26 Victoria Metro U17 SquadThe squad will play in the upcoming national championships. The Essendon Cricket Club is proud to announce the selection of Simrth Gill, Jackson Martin and…
Nov 5, 2025Round 3 Match Reports: Day 2 ReportRound 3, Day Two Match Reports 1st XI FCC 264 def ECC 88 & 2/92 It was a disappointing day for the 1st XI being bowled out for a disappointing 88 in replay to…
Oct 25, 20253rd XIThe Essendon 3rd XI prevail over Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI on home soilThere was plenty to celebrate as our Essendon 3rd XI recorded a win over Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI to collect a well-earned victory. Across the match we made…
Oct 25, 20254th XIEssendon XI taken down by Frankston Peninsula 4th XI in Kookaburra Men's PremierDespite some good moments, our Essendon 4th XI went under to Frankston Peninsula 4th XI in a disappointing result. With the bat, we made 10/122 and 6/97;…
Oct 25, 20251st XIEssendon men go down to Frankston Peninsula 1st XI on Saturday at AH Butler OvalIt was a disappointing outing for our Essendon 1st XI, who came up short against Frankston Peninsula 1st XI. We posted 88 and 2/92, while Frankston Peninsula…
Oct 25, 20252nd XIOur side fall to Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier actionDespite a solid effort, our Essendon 2nd XI were beaten by Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI on a day that didn't go our way. Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI made 10/420,…
Oct 11, 20253rd XIEssendon men put away Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI away on SaturdayThere was plenty to celebrate as our Essendon 3rd XI recorded a win over Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI in a good team performance. Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI's…
Oct 11, 20254th XIEssendon side can't get past Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI on a tough SaturdayOur Essendon 4th XI came unstuck as they were unable to get the better of Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI on a tough day. Over the course of the match we totalled…
Oct 11, 20251st XIEssendon men account for Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI as Muhammad Arsalan hits 150In Kookaburra Men's Premier action, our Essendon 1st XI got past Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI with a performance to be proud of. Over the course of the match we…
Oct 11, 20252nd XIEssendon XI chalk up a win over Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI on SaturdayThere was plenty to celebrate as our Essendon 2nd XI were too good for Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI for back-to-back wins. We posted 6/292, while Greenvale…
Oct 4, 20253rd XIEssendon fall short against Melbourne 3rd XI away from homeIt was a day to regroup for our Essendon 3rd XI, who were bested by Melbourne 3rd XI at Beaumaris Secondary College - South Oval. Our innings closed at 10/119…
Oct 4, 20254th XIEssendon XI go under to Melbourne 4th XI in Kookaburra Men's PremierOur Essendon 4th XI came unstuck as they went under to Melbourne 4th XI. Essendon 4th XI 9/167, Melbourne 4th XI 5/304 was the final tally. James Francis…
Oct 4, 20251st XIEssendon fall short against Melbourne 1st XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier clashIt wasn't to be for our Essendon 1st XI, who were beaten by Melbourne 1st XI on a day to learn from. First up, we made 9/262 from 50 overs. Joshua Trembearth…
Oct 4, 20252nd XIOur side too good for Melbourne 2nd XI behind Nicholas Markovski's 62There was plenty to celebrate as our Essendon 2nd XI saw off Melbourne 2nd XI by five wickets at Beaumaris Secondary College - North Oval. Our bowlers…
