Essendon Cricket Club is very pleased to confirm the extension of Ben Fletcher’s role as Senior Coach, for a further 3 seasons.   Club President Simon Tobin (left) with Head Coach Ben Fletcher (right) Ben has been instrumental in developing the club’s culture and young playing list, having lost several senior players two seasons ago.   The club is more than satisfied Ben’s energy, experience and organisational skills will continue to benefit our young players, and the club’s

1 st  XI: ECC 221 def by FCDC 8-222 It was a frustrating day for the 1 st  XI ultimately going down by two wickets in a thrilling game at Schramms Reserve. Resuming with Fitzroy at 2/30 the Bombers made early in roads with the fast bowling cartel of Noman Safder, Lachie Busk and Nick McGuane destroying the Lion’s top order and having the Lions under pressure at 6/79. From there though the Lions rallied through current Victorian player Sam Elliot and others, the Lion’s regroup