Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 7:00pm, Queen's Park Sporting Complex

Attendance

Present (21): Adam O'Connor, Madeleine O'Connor, Devon Royce, Ian Simpson, Steph Wynd, Kira Grace, Zac Stokes, Levi Ainsworth, Tom Levick, David Barnes, Sally Hooper, Mark Ainsworth, Don Royce OAM, Rima Patel, Adrian Windt, Graeme Chisholm, Steve Abram, Jorden Lewis, Aidan Grace, Mark Turnley, Jordan White

Apologies (14): Rohan Wardle, Warwick Hadfield OAM, Neville Crane, Matt Suvoltos, Charlie Windt, Zaiden Ainsworth, Tony Jeffries, Greg Wells, Gavan Clark, Ian Hastie, Jack Royce, Jack Gordon, Stuart Day, Anthony Devlin

Minutes of the 2025 AGM (30 July 2025) were adopted without business arising.

Correspondence

Inward correspondence from the Geelong Cricket Association noted the club's affiliation letter is in process, an upcoming GCA committee meeting, and results of a GCA survey (no tactical cricket, two international players, and substitute players all recorded for the First XI). No outward correspondence.

President's report

Devon Royce reflected on the 2025/26 season, acknowledging the Committee, volunteers and wider club community, with progress noted across the club's financial position, junior and women's programs, website and communications, sponsorship and grants, venue operations and volunteer involvement.

Special thanks were given to:

• Adam O'Connor and David Millar, both stepping down from the committee

• Rima Patel, for her work on sponsorship and grants

• Adam O'Connor and Kristina Ainsworth, for their contribution to the kitchen and bar

• Kira Grace, Maddy O'Connor and Tahnee Beardsell, for their contribution to the women's program

Treasurer's report

Mark Ainsworth reported a strong financial result for 2025/26:

• Net profit of $58,003 on revenue of $214,252

• Revenue up $39,662 on the previous year; operating expenses down $14,152

• Net cash position of $71,727 at year end

• Approximately $23,600 secured toward the proposed overhead net project

Planned investment was also noted in the nets, a junior roll-out pitch, and an additional FrogBox system. Mark Ainsworth's financial management and contribution to the club were formally acknowledged.

2026/27 committee

General business

Club patrons: Paul Anderson and Graeme Chisholm were endorsed as club patrons for the 2026/27 season. No life member election this year.

Other matters

Cricket net upgrade. Around $23,600 has been secured toward the proposed overhead net upgrade at KFC Oval, estimated to cost approximately $28,475, aimed at improving safety in the practice facilities.

N Force Development Group. A new development program for players aged 15–25 launches for 2026/27. Darren Fleet returns to the club to lead it, working alongside head coach Chris Williams and director of cricket Adrian Windt.

Platypus Society. A new past players and coterie group, the Platypus Society, will launch for season 2026/27, led by Brett Bentley.

Playing leadership. Tyson Windus takes over as First XI captain for 2026/27; Lachie Sperling moves into a specialised batting coaching role.

Junior committee. A stand-alone junior committee will be developed for 2026/27, following David Miller stepping down as junior coordinator.

Meeting closed 7:55pm.