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ANNUAL REPORT
12-13
Contents
Front Cover: Retired greats Ricky Ponting, Lisa Sthalekar & Michael Hussey
President’s Report 3
Chief Executive’s Report
6
ACA Office Bearers, Staff and Advisory Board
8
Strategic Plan Update
10
Cricket Operations
12
Membership15
Professional Development Program
18
Commercial26
Communications32
Acknowledgements 36
Player Milestones
38
ACA Masters Statistics and Scorecards
40
Financial Statements
44
Southern Stars
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Australian Cricketers’ Association Annual Report 2012-13
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
This report records the end of another active and successful year for
your ACA. The following pages provide a summary of the broad range
Greg Dyer
of activities undertaken and some significant outcomes achieved on behalf of
members. It would be remiss, however, before we get to all that, not to comment on
the broader landscape within which the ACA works and to record some views on
where I believe cricket is currently positioned.
At international level, cricket is in some trouble, as a
combination of financial incapacity, geopolitical
issues and years without proper focus on game
development in several countries have seen the
quality of a number of Test status nations
significantly diminished. The ICC seems not to
acknowledge these trends and in any event is largely
powerless to address them, with the self interest of
powerful representative members effectively ruling
out any concerted effort to do so. The next five years
will likely determine whether or not we have a truly
global sport at Test level to hand down to future
generations.
Domestically, the place of the Sheffield Shield in
a packed summer schedule remains the primary
compromise out of the three format program.
The quality of that competition as well as the
grade/district cricket scene which, in combination,
traditionally produced the playing strength here in
Australia has greatly diminished over the last decade.
Anecdotally, the average age of first grade cricketers
across the country now sits around 22, with the
inevitable consequence that the overall quality and
competitiveness of those competitions is significantly
reduced.
We have now been on the wrong end of the last
four out of five Ashes series, with the loss of a
number of ‘once in a lifetime’ players still being
keenly felt.
Brisbane Heat
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Aaron Finch & George Bailey
Undeniably, changes are required in the game at
both domestic and international levels and there
now needs to be a sense of urgency applied to
defining and executing that change process.
Whilst all this has been happening, your ACA has
been busy doing what it needs to do and, in my
view, doing it well. Almost all of the important
objectives we set ourselves for the year were
achieved, with only the production of a crucial ‘State
of the Game Report’ remaining as work in progress
at 30 June this year. Otherwise, we met our
membership number targets, our financial goals
were achieved and crucially, programs for the
benefit of our members arising from the MOU
defined 2015 World Cup revenue share have been
designed, developed and agreed with Cricket
Australia. Those programs are now being rolled out
and the initial staff appointments required as the
first step are well underway.
In relation to the ACA’s State of the Game Report,
finalisation has been delayed intentionally, so as to
ensure that input can be received from as many
people as possible and with a view to making the
report far-reaching in its perspective, unassailable in
its conclusions and as practical as possible in terms
of the recommendations that it makes for future
change. The report will be finalised before the end
of the year and we aim to use the document as the
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basis for communication and collaboration with
Cricket Australia’s Board and senior management on
what the ACA believes are the key issues and how
they might be addressed. Contributions, views and
reactions have been sought from around the country
and the participation of members is of huge benefit
and is greatly appreciated.
More generally, the ACA has been seeking a closer
working relationship with CA at both strategic and
operational levels. We want to engage in practical
ways with administrators as they make decisions
about the game’s future, presenting the views of
members as the foundation of those discussions.
There is agreement from both sides that this is an
important initiative and tentative steps in that
direction have already been taken. I would like to
acknowledge and thank Wally Edwards (CA
Chairman) and James Sutherland (CA CEO) for their
willingness and openness in this respect.
One area where I think the ACA can achieve
improvement as an organisation over the coming
year is in the level of engagement with past players
who have either let their ACA membership lapse or
who, for whatever reason, have chosen never to join
our organisation. The coming year will see the ACA
redouble its efforts to contact these players and
provide compelling reasons for them to join us as we
move ahead.
Brad Hodge & Nicole Bolton
There are many people who have contributed to the
ACA in various ways over the last twelve months.
Congratulations to all the players, coaches and
teams who achieved success in the past season.
Commercially we’ve continued to receive great
support from a number of organisations. These are
detailed elsewhere in this report but I’d like to
particularly thank Choice Hotels Australasia and
Deutche Bank on behalf of our members.
We are incredibly well served by our hardworking
ACA staff in the office in Melbourne and my thanks
go again to each of them for the effort they’ve put
in this year. Resources are limited, but the output is
significant.
Likewise, thank you to our Executive reps and State
Delegates who give their time and energy to
represent their members diligently and well.
In summary, your ACA has great plans for the
further development and rollout of programs which
will be of increasing benefit to our members. In an
environment where the game seeks to chart a
course between the often conflicting goals of
commercial success and the maintenance of
traditional development pathways, our organisation
is well placed to participate. Your ongoing support
and feedback will be greatly appreciated.
It is also important that the contribution this year of
our CEO, Paul Marsh, be recognised. Paul has done
a great job on behalf of members here in Australia
but has also recently stepped up into the Executive
Chairman role at FICA, following the resignation of
Tim May during the year. At a challenging time for
the international game and with FICA’s place in
world cricket being questioned by some powerful
ICC member countries, Paul has managed these
dual responsibilities seamlessly. His efforts are to be
applauded.
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Chief Executive’s Report
2012-13 was a year of consolidation and growth for the ACA with
focus on the delivery of new programs, a fantastic new deal for our
female players, the finalisation of a new Strategic Plan, another record
membership year, the re-structuring of the Professional Development Program
and continued profitability of the business.
CRICKET OPERATIONS
After a series of short-term MOUs with CA, last
year’s locking in of a new five-year agreement
allowed the ACA to focus its energies in different
directions this year.
During the year the ACA finalised a breakthrough
pay agreement with CA for our current female
players. The new deal is an exciting one with
Australian players now amongst the best paid team
female athletes in the country and State players no
longer being out of pocket for the enormous
commitment they make to the game.
This new deal is the first major step towards
professionalising the women’s game in Australia and
we are excited about the direction it is taking.
As mentioned in the President’s report, the ACA has
been busily preparing its ‘State of the Game Report’.
This is a complex but very important piece of work
that captures the players’ views of where our game
is at and what we can do to make it better. Thank
you to all members for your contribution to this
report and we look forward to sharing the outcomes
with you.
An outcome of last year’s MOU negotiations was the
introduction of cricket’s Player Agent Accreditation
Scheme to be run by the ACA. The scheme was
developed and launched during the year and 30
agents are now accredited. Pleasingly more than
90% of current male players are represented by
accredited agents which is an unprecedented
number for a new scheme such as this.
Non or late payment of player wages by overseas
T20 teams continues to be an issue that the ACA is
devoting much time and resources to resolving.
Again in 2012-13 we had issues in India, Bangladesh
and Sri Lanka and the lack of respect for players’
contractual rights in these competitions is becoming
increasingly frustrating for all.
There were various other important operational
issues during the year including a significantly
increased focus in integrity related issues, security,
scheduling, playing conditions and general collective
and individual issue management.
Paul Marsh
MEMBERSHIP
2012-13 saw the ACA grow its membership base
yet again, ending the year with a record 1,067
members including 100% of current male and
female players as members.
Life Membership grew by 14% with numbers now
at 538.
Thanks to all our members for their terrific ongoing
support.
During the year we welcomed past female first-class
players to those who are eligible to be ACA
members. We now have all four groups of players
(ie past and present, male and female) as members,
which allows the ACA to be truly representative of
all players.
After negotiating a 26% share of CA’s profits from
the 2015 World Cup to go to a program for our past
player members, we have been busily putting the
program together in readiness for a December 2013
launch. This program will deliver tangible benefits
and services to all past players and we are thrilled to
be able to provide something as meaningful as this
to this group of members.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
In partnership with CA and the States, the
Professional Development Program continues to
deliver outstanding outcomes for players and the
game. This year a total of $1.44 million was
allocated to provide a comprehensive suite of
services to male and female players.
There were many outcomes achieved during the
year. In my view the major outcome was the
re-structuring of the program to ensure all States
will have full-time Player Development Managers
moving forward and that these roles will have a dual
reporting line to the ACA and the respective State.
This re-structure will ensure greater resourcing of the
program, and greater accountability.
Member engagement in the program continues to
grow with increased take-up of key programs and
services including education and training grants, the
Beyond the Boundary work placement program, and
our many health and wellbeing services.
We also signed off on a very important research
project with Macquarie University to investigate
what the impact of being a professional cricketer
has on a player’s personal wellbeing as well as their
ability to maintain a balanced life outside of cricket.
This will inform much of the work we do in the
future.
During the year we assisted another two members
through our Player Hardship Fund and this fund
continues to play a significant role in the lives of
those members who are most in need.
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COMMERCIAL
The ACA’s commercial activities continue to centre
around the ACA Masters program, our All Star
Awards, our Golf Day in partnership with Deutsche
Bank and the Allan Border Medal in partnership
with CA.
The ACA Masters program continues to develop
grassroots cricket and take the game and its elite
players to the communities, particularly in regional
Australia. The players involved in this program were
fantastic once again and I thank all who have been
involved and encourage as many members as
possible who haven’t been involved previously to do
so this year.
The All Star Awards recognise the best performed
domestic players and this extended to our female
players in 2012-13.
Our annual Golf Day in partnership with Deutsche
Bank was another superb event and importantly is
the source of funding for our Player Hardship Fund.
The funds raised from this event allow us to
continue to provide this critical service to our
members and their families.
The Allan Border Medal was another high quality
event that recognised our best players of the year
and appropriately celebrated another year of cricket
in Australia.
Many thanks to our commercial partners in
Deutsche Bank, Choice Hotels Australasia, Qantas
and Complete Sports Marketing for their ongoing
support.
COMMUNICATIONS
During the year we conducted our fourth annual
brand research study with the results showing that
the ACA continues to be the most well-known
Australian player association; that there is high
recognition of what we do and who we represent;
and that the ACA has a positive image profile, with
the majority of people viewing us as professional,
passionate, strong and united.
We continued to grow our social media
presence and introduced the ‘ACA
Players Club’ during the year as a
platform for amateur
cricketers to engage with
the ACA and our
professional playing
members.
The quantity and quality
of our content is
continually increasing,
as is the number of
members who are
engaging with us
to provide the
content.
We are
in the
process of
developing
a new website
that will
significantly improve
our communications
capabilities and offering.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
The ACA returned an operating surplus of
$309,688. This is a healthy increase on our results
from 2011-12 and can be predominantly attributed
to additional funding, increased donations to the
Player Hardship Fund for the year, along with savings
in expenditure throughout the organisation. We continue to work hard to ensure the financial
stability of the ACA and with net assets of
$2,320,697 we are in a solid financial position.
We also completed a new Strategic Plan for the
business that will conclude at the end of 2015. The
new plan simplifies the outcomes we are trying to
achieve into four measurable targets which will
allow ACA Management to remain focussed on
what’s most important and the ACA members to
keep us accountable to those measures.
CRICKET AUSTRALIA AND STATE ASSOCIATIONS
As reported in the President’s article, we continue to
seek a closer working relationship with CA. In our
view Australian cricket has never needed a closer
working relationship between the two organisations
than it does now and we are encouraged by the
progress made this year.
It is important that we acknowledge the outcome
achieved by CA in their new media rights deal with
Channels 9 and 10. Both are significant deals that
will provide all in Australian cricket, including the
players, with financial security for the coming years.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The ACA staff continue to serve our members with
strength and passion. To my team of Graham
Manou, Ben Smith, Michael Abrahams, Sarah
Mitchell, Eivion Bowen, Gabby Bortoli, Liam
Coventry-Poole and Lauren Duver – congratulations
and thank you for your contribution to the ACA
during the year.
Thanks also to Peter Roach and Mel Grocke, who
left us during the year, for their service to our
organisation.
The current ACA Executive continues to lead the
ACA with distinction. To President Greg Dyer and
Executive members George Bailey, Michael Hussey,
Simon Katich, Neil Maxwell, Marcus North and Lisa
Sthalekar - many thanks for your support and
leadership.
Former ACA and FICA Chief Executive Tim May,
resigned from his role with FICA during the year.
There has been no greater influence on my career
than Tim and I firmly believe he is the most
influential person in the area of player rights and
representation in the history of the game. He will be
sorely missed by all players and player associations
and I’m sure all members will join with me in
acknowledging Tim’s outstanding career.
There have been many other contributors to the
ACA and in no particular order I’d like to thank
Chum Darvall, Vic Jokovic and Kimberley Thomas
(Deutsche Bank), Trent Fraser and Aileen Cobern
(Choice Hotels Australasia), Rick and Jason Sleeman
(Complete Sports Marketing), Angus Porter, Tony
Irish, Heath Mills, Michael Hall, Ken de Alwis and
Debabrata Paul (other cricket Player Associations),
Daniel Kowalski, Matt Finnis, Greg Harris, Brendan
Schwab, David Garnsey and John-Paul Blandthorn
(other Australian sporting Player Associations) and
Michael Scales (BDO).
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ACA Office Bearers,
Staff and Advisory Board
EXECUTIVE
Greg Dyer – President
George Bailey
Mike Hussey
Simon Katich
Neil Maxwell
Marcus North
Lisa Sthalekar
WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE
Linsey Da Costa
Jodie Fields
Shelley Nitschke
Clea Smith
Lisa Sthalekar
Jenny Wallace
Sara Hungerford
MALE DELEGATES
Moises Henriques
Ben Rohrer
Chris Hartley
Luke Feldman
Callum Ferguson
Dan Christian
Ed Cowan
Alex Doolan
Tim Paine
Andrew McDonald
Alex Keath
Adam Voges
Mitchell Marsh
FEMALE DELEGATES
Charlotte Anneveld
Rene Farrell
Alex Blackwell
ACA STAFF
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Marsh
Manager Cricket Operations & Membership
Graham Manou
Legal Counsel
Michael Abrahams
National Professional Development & Wellbeing
Manager
Ben Smith
Manager Events & Commercial Services
Sarah Mitchell
Communications Manager
Eivion Bowen
Office Manager / Executive Assistant
Gabrielle Bortoli
Digital Communications Coordinator
Liam Coventry-Poole
Administration Assistant
Lauren Duver
ACA ADVISORY BOARD
The ACA Advisory Board was established in 2006 to
provide management with strategic advice across a
broad range of critical business areas and is made up
of the following individuals:
Name
Chris Baldwin
Braham Dabscheck
Sir Rod Eddington
Anthony Jackson
Alan Jones
Alyssa Healy
Fran Whittaker
Tony O’Reilly
Selena Tainton
David Pyne
Alicia Dean
Angela Moritz
Linsey Da Costa
Erin Burns
Jess Cameron
Meg Lanning
Kate Burns
Melissa Holmes
Emily Hessell
Sara Hungerford
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Martin Raftery
Peter Tatham
Position/Organisation
Freelance Security
Consultant
Senior Fellow, Faculty of
Law, Melbourne University
Chairman Australia & NZ,
JP Morgan, Victorian Major
Events
Director, Dominion Private
Clients (Accounting)
Media Personality,
Channel 9 and Radio 2GB
Partner, Kennedys (Law)
Physiologist, Australian
Institute of Sport
Professional Sports Physician,
Workcover Board Member
President of the Career
Industry Council of Australia
Tasmanian Tigers & SA Scorpions
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ACA Strategic Plan Update
The ACA has developed a new Strategic Plan which runs for the period of 2013-2015.
The plan builds on the achievements of the ACA over the past 16 years, and focuses
on delivering programs and services to all members as well as strengthening the ACA
business and profile. An overview of the plan is outlined below.
ACA STRATEGIC PLAN 2013-15
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Vision
Champion of the players - current, past and future
Pillars
1. Members
2. Member Satisfaction
3. Financial
4. Brand
Performance Targets 2013-2015
1,300
85%
Revenue - $3.75m
Profit - $100K pa
75%
Performance Targets 2012-13
1,063
83%
Revenue - $3.3m
Profit - $100K
73%
Performance Actual 2012-13
1,067
81%
The ‘Member Satisfaction’ rating is determined by
assessing the level of satisfaction our four
membership groups (current male players, current
female players, past male players and past female
players) have in the job being performed by the ACA
across the following areas:
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Game and Community
Member Services
Member Representation
Communications;
Organisation
Key Focus for that year
The target of 85% is representative of high
satisfaction rather than simply satisfaction.
The ‘Brand’ rating is determined by assessing the
views of our four membership groups as well as the
general public as to the performance of the ACA
brand across a range of brand metrics developed by
independent consultants Gemba.
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Revenue - $3.29m
Profit - $310K
70%
The philosophy behind this plan is that the ACA is
first and foremost a member service organisation
and as such, member satisfaction is at the heart of
everything we do. To ensure we have highly satisfied
members, we need to do our job very well and to do
this we need to be well resourced with skilled and
passionate staff. Constant growth in our
membership numbers is a key indicator of
satisfaction. It’s also important that we have a strong
brand so that we can contribute meaningfully to the
development of the game.
In terms of performance over the past year, the
results have been encouraging on the whole. We are
slightly ahead of targets in some areas, on track in
others and within striking distance of the remainder.
The strategic framework we have implemented has
us well placed to achieve our goals by the end of
2015.
Gurinder Sandhu
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Cricket Operations
WOMEN’S CRICKET
21 May 2013 saw a landmark moment in women’s
cricket with CA approving a restructure of the
contract system with a move from a three-tier
payment retainer system to a squad ranking system.
The top player retainer increased substantially from
$15,000 to $52,000 and the minimum retainer
increased from $5,000 to $25,000.
The player tour payments also increased from $100
to $250 per day. With 85 tour days within the next
year, players have the potential to earn more than
$20,000 in tour payment earnings on top of their
contract retainer payments.
With the restructuring of the contract system,
Australia’s top female cricketers have the potential
to earn approximately $70,000 - $80,000 in the
next 12 months.
Additionally, CA will provide each State and the ACT
with $100,000 a year to help fund minimum
standards for female cricketers contracted to play in
our national competitions.
The ACA has been instrumental in driving changes
made to women’s cricket and contract conditions,
and part of this development has seen the ACA,
along with CA, develop a standard CA and State
playing contract.
ACA PLAYER AGENT ACCREDITATION SCHEME
The ACA Player Agent Accreditation Scheme was
launched in October 2012.
Under the new MOU, CA, State Associations and
BBL Teams have agreed that (with only limited
exceptions), they will only deal with agents who
have been accredited under the Scheme in
discussions for playing contracts or CA Marketing
Contracts.
The Scheme is operated by the ACA and overseen
by an Accreditation Board, consisting of two ACA
nominees, one CA nominee and two nominees
agreed between CA and the ACA.
The current members of the Accreditation Board are:
Graham Manou – Chairman
(ACA Cricket Operations & Membership)
Michael Abrahams – (ACA Legal Counsel)
Iain Roy – (CA Senior Legal Counsel)
Shaun Graf – (CV General Manager Cricket) and
John McMullan – (Independent Lawyer)
The Accredited Agents also elect three
of their members each year to form
the Accredited Agents Representative
Committee.
Ricky Ponting
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OVERSEAS CRICKET
The fourth Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20)
event took place in South Africa in October 2012
with two domestic Teams from Australia amongst
the ten competing teams.
A strong Sydney Sixers team emerged the winners
of the tournament, defeating the Highveld Lions of
South Africa in the final, while the Perth Scorchers
did not progress past the group stage.
The ACA became involved in the months after the
event as an unreasonable amount of time elapsed
before the paying of prizemoney to players, and
States, by the CLT20.
It is not the only competition in which this is a
problem. Players in each of the Indian Premier
League, Bangladesh Premier League and Sri Lankan
Premier League have all raised issues with the
non-payment of playing fees with the ACA and
FICA. The ACA and FICA have been active in chasing
these non-payments.
There is a real appetite amongst our elite players to
play in domestic Twenty20 competitions. They
enable our players to compete regularly against the
best in the world in different environments, and
generally at times of the year when there are no
home domestic commitments.
Whilst it is true that the legal responsibility for
payment rests largely with the individual franchises
within these competitions, it is unsatisfactory that
the home boards can profit from a tournament but
at the same time not be diligent in ensuring that
those that are the product and the labour – the
players – are paid by agreed dates.
As a consequence, sadly some players are now
actively avoiding certain tournaments.
BIG BASH LEAGUE
2012-13 saw the second instalment of the Big Bash
League, with the Brisbane Heat the eventual winners
defeating the Perth Scorchers.
Some 26 domestic players played for a team outside
their home State in last season’s BBL, with many of
those players securing multiple-year contracts due to
the current MOU.
The ability to now secure players long-term provides
an opportunity for teams to invest in them, and for
players to invest in the teams and their fans.
The long-term deals have driven discussion between
CA, ACA and BBL teams about the possibility of the
introduction of a player trade system. Ensuring
players receive a fair outcome from the potential
trade deals will be important from the ACA
perspective as these discussions continue.
SECURITY
The ACA continued to be involved with assessing
the security arrangements for all overseas tours by
the Australian teams.
This is a significant issue for the ACA, with players
relying heavily on receiving the information and
protection to which they are entitled.
With two important tours, one to the UK and one to
the subcontinent, security is an issue that will not go
away and players continue to rely on the ACA for
independent and accurate advice. We continue to
be as uncompromising and diligent as ever in
ensuring the safety and security of our members.
PLAYING CONDITIONS
The ACA continues to be a key stakeholder in
reviewing both international and domestic playing
conditions through its role on the Cricket Australia
Playing Conditions Committee. The Committee is
responsible for providing recommendations to the
CA Board and/or the ICC Cricket Committee for
consideration.
The major issues tackled this year were again moves
to introduce a substitute player into first-class cricket
and scheduling, in particular the over-prioritisation
of Twenty20.
The issue of a substitute being introduced in
first-class cricket is an emerging one. While
endorsement at the ICC level is required to allow it
to occur at a domestic level (to ensure that matches
retain their first-class status) the issue is gathering
momentum.
Aligning the domestic schedule with the
international schedule to best prepare our players
for success at international cricket is an issue the
ACA believes need to improve. The ACA believes
the over-prioritisation of the Big Bash League does
not prepare our players for the international
schedule, as well as compromising certain teams
and forms of the game.
The ACA will continue (with the support of member
feedback) to work towards producing a schedule
that best prepares players for international cricket
without compromising all forms of the game.
Lisa Sthalekar
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PLAYER ISSUES
Advocacy is one of the ACA’s key pillars. Acting as
an issues management resource for current players,
the ACA tackles a large volume of issues.
CA PLAYER ISSUES
Injury 18%
Contract 28%
The ACA saw a slight rise in numbers of players
seeking ACA assistance in 2012-13 than it did in
2011-12.
Codes and Policies 11%
The rise can be attributed to the growing number of
issues that players are having with receiving money
from overseas Twenty20 competitions, and the
growing role that the ACA is playing in the
negotiation of female State contracts, at this stage
with the individual States.
Other 23%
The ACA only records an issue once, but individually
records the number of players it affects. This was the
case this year when the ACA dealt with many issues
that affected the team or a squad – CLT20
prizemoney and taxation, the chasing of prizemoney
for overseas Twenty20 competitions and Women’s
State Contracts.
Commercial 20%
STATE MALE ISSUES
Injury 11%
Contract 45%
Commercial 4%
Other 32%
WOMEN’S PLAYERS ISSUES
Number of Male Players
139
Injury 0%
Number of Female Players
Number of Issues
113
184
Contract 64%
Commercial 0%
Other 22%
Erin Burns
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MEMBERSHIP
TOTAL MEMBERS
The ACA’s overall membership now stands at 1,067;
another improvement following last year’s rise to
1,013.
This year saw a resolution passed by ACA Members
to allow female past players to become full
members of the ACA. This is a membership group
we hope to see significant growth in over the
coming years as we work hard with the State
Associations to locate players.
The ACA continues to enjoy a fantastic working
relationship with State Associations in helping us
keep track of past players. If permission has been
granted by the ACA member, the member’s personal
information is shared with their State Association/s,
with the Associations in turn assisting the ACA with
locating past players who are not members.
This will be an ongoing process that we hope will
allow both parties to more effectively communicate
with past players going forward.
LIFE MEMBERS
The ACA is proud to report that an additional 66
members took out Life Membership in 2012-13.
This takes the number of ACA Life Members to 538,
a pleasing increase on the 2011-12 total of 472.
PLAYER MEMBERSHIP
The ACA is again pleased to report that each current
male and female squad member around Australia
signed as a full member in 2012-13.
Having 100% membership is pivotal to our
membership and our operations, and we thank the
players - male and female - for their continued and
unconditional support.
This unanimous support is never taken for granted
by ACA management and the larger membership
should be encouraged by the solidarity of the
playing group to support the direction of their
Association.
MEMBER BENEFITS
One of the aims of the ACA is to provide benefits of
real value to members of all ages.
Significant energy and time is spent attempting to
grow this aspect of our offering to members.
In 2012–13 the ACA had the support of the
following companies as its preferred suppliers:
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BUPA
Qantas Club
Claude Sebastian (includes Brett Lee by Barclays)
AMP / Certainty Financial
Callaway Golf
Choice Hotels
Free entry to State matches
Kookaburra
Harvey Norman
Oakley
Swisse
Lifestyle is an external organisation that continually
updates its offers to members, with benefits
covering almost every possible consumer category.
MEMBER FUNCTIONS
Some terrific attendances were again seen at the
member functions staged in each State during
2012-13. Held in conjunction with the State
Associations, six days of Test cricket were scheduled
across six States to witness Australia take on the
South Africans in three Tests for the battle of the
number one Test ranking, then tackle the Sri
Lankans in a further three Test matches.
In what was one of the toughest and tightest series
seen in some time, South Africa would eventually
manage to come out on top. It did, however,
provide our members in Brisbane, Adelaide and
Perth with some enthralling cricket.
The Australians would fare much better against the
Sri Lankans with a three-nil whitewash. Our Hobart,
Melbourne and Sydney members were entertained
by some dominant displays by a team that some
considered to resemble a changing of the guard.
The ACA thanks the State Associations for their
continued support of these functions. Their ongoing
assistance allows the ACA to bring players together
from all eras in a fantastic social environment whilst
watching some great cricket.
KERRY PACKER AWARD
The Kerry Packer Award was established in 2006 to
recognise outstanding contributors to the ACA and
its membership.
The Award named after Kerry Packer as a result of
the ACA deeming him to be the most significant
contributor to the Players’ cause in Australian cricket
history. Recipients are afforded Honorary Life
Membership of the ACA.
Long-time executive member Michael Hussey was
recognised at the 2012 AGM for his outstanding
service to the ACA. Michael has served on the
executive for eleven years, of which seven have been
while representing Australia on the international
stage.
The Kerry Packer Award is open to all members and
non-members who are deemed to have served the
ACA in an outstanding capacity.
The list of Kerry Packer Award recipients now
includes:
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Tim May & Chum Darvall
Ian Healy
Matthew Hayden
Greg Mail
Paul Marsh
Darren Lehmann
Michael Hussey
The Club Lifestyle Rewards Program continued to be
available to members in 2012-13. This program is
offered to members at the ACA’s expense. Club
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ACA LIFE MEMBERS
The ACA would like to acknowledge the dedication
and contribution of our Life Members.
Abbott, Sean
Bosisto, William
Chappell, Ian
Davis, Liam
Finch, Aaron
Hazlewood, Josh
Adcock, Nathan
Bower, Rod
Charlesworth, Ric
Davis, Paul
Fleming, Damien
Head, Travis
Adlam, Warwick
Boyce, Cameron
Davison, John
Floros, Jason
Heal, Aaron
Ahmed, Fawad
Boyd, David
Chee Quee,
Richard
Dawes, Joe
Forrest, Peter
Healy, Ian
Alderman, Terry
Bracken, Nathan
Christian, Daniel
Dawson, David
Forsyth, Brett
Hendricks, Mike
Day, Matthew
Francis, Cameron
Andrews, Wayne
Bradstreet,
Shawn
Chyer, Darren
Clark, Anthony
Frost, Allan R.
Henriques,
Moises
Angel, Jo
Bragg, Murray
Clark, Stuart
de Winter,
Allister
Gale, Matthew
Henry, Scott
Armstrong, Tim
Branston, Simon
Clarke, David
Deitz, Shane
Gallash, Ian
Heron, Clint
Arnberger, Jason
Brayshaw, Ian
Clarke, Michael
Delaney, Michael
Atkinson, Mark N.
Cleary, Mark
Delmont, Andy
Gannon,
Cameron
Herrick, Jayde
Brayshaw, James
Gannon, Sam
Higgins,
Benjamin
Allanby, Harry
Auty, Clinton
Bright, Ray
Clingeleffer, Sean
Denton, Gerard
Aylett, Allen
Brinsley, Tom
Cockley, Burt
Gartrell, Kevin
Higgs, Jim
Bailey, Alfred
Broad, David
Gartrell, Robert
Higgs, Mark
Bailey, Cullen
Broad, Ryan
Coleman,
Jackson
Di Venuto,
Michael
Dighton, Michael
Geeves, Brett
Hilfenhaus, Ben
Bailey, George
Broad, Wayne
Colgan, Greg
Dixon, Matt
George, Peter
Hill, Michael W.
Baker, Dennis
Brown, Jake
Conway, Harry
Docking, Trevor
Gilchrist, Adam
Hill, Wayne
Baker, Robert
Buchanan, Liam
Cook, Simon
Dodemaide, Tony
Gillespie, Jason
Hills, Dene
Bancroft,
Cameron
Buchanan,
Meyrick
Cooke, Colin J.
Doherty, Xavier
Gillies, Shawn
Hodge, Brad
Cooley, Troy
Donnelly, Jason
Gilmour, Steve
Hogan, Michael
Bandy, David
Buchanan,
Michael
Cooper, Lew
Doolan, Alex
Goggin, Peter
Hogg, Brad
Cooper, Tom
Doran, Daniel
Goodman, Gary
Hogg, Rodney
Buchanan,
Nicholas
Copeland, Trent
Doran, Luke
Hohns, Trevor
Corling,
Grahame
Dorey, Brett
Goodwin,
Murray
Doropoulos,
Theo
Griffith, Adam
Hook, Ben
Guest, Colin
Hopes, James
Dougall, Ben
Gulbis, Evan
Hughes, Merv
Dowling, Gerard
Haberfield, Jake
Hughes, Phillip
Haddin, Brad
Hume, Lauren
Hale, David J.
Humphreys, John
Barsby, Corey
Bartlett, Rob
Batticciotto, Glen
Bayliss, Trevor
Beaton, Tom
Buckle, Bill
Beer, Michael
Burns, Daniel
Behrendorff,
Jason
Coulter-Nile,
Nathan
Burns, Joe
Courtney, Nick
Burns, Kate
Cowan, Edward
Downton,
Andrew
Bennett, Murray
Butterworth,
Luke
Cowper, Bob
Drew, Brendan
Callen, Ian
Cox, Jamie
Dudgeon, Keith
Handscomb,
Peter
Hussey, David
Benneworth,
Tony
Cox, Peter
Duffield, Ryan
Hansberry, Chris
Coyle, Tim
Dunk, Ben
Inness, Mathew
Hansen, Lea
Cranmer, Michael
Duval, Chris
Inverarity, John
Harburn, Colin
Crawford, Aaron
Edmondson, Ben
Ipson, Bradley
Harper, Laurie
Creevey, Brendan
Edwards, Wally
Irvine, Jock T.
Harris, Daniel
Crosthwaite,
Adam
Eime, Andrew
Irvine, Wade
Harris, Marcus
Elliott, Matthew
Jackson, Paul
Elliott, Sarah
James, Andrew
Carseldine, Lee
Crosthwaite,
James
Harris, Ryan
Harrity, Mark
Jaques, Philip
Carters, Ryan
Cruickshank, Tim
Emery, Phil
Harrop, Brett
Jewell, Nick
Cullen, Daniel
Hartley, Chris
Blair, Greg
Cartwright,
Hilton
Ervine, Sean
Farrell, Michael
Harvey, Ian
Johnson, Michael
A.
Blewett, Greg
Cary, Sean
Cutting, Ben
Farrell, Rene
Harvey, Kade
Johnson, Mitchell
Cassell, Jerry
Dale, Adam
Farrell, Steve
Harwood, Shane
Faulkner, James
Hastings, John
Johnston,
Matthew
Favell, Alan
Hauritz, Nathan
Johnston, Trent
Fekete, Andrew
Hayden,
Matthew
Jones, Brady
Feldman, Luke
Ferguson, Callum
Hayne, Greg
Benaud, Richie
Berry, Darren
Betsey, Matthew
Bevan, Michael
Bichel, Andy
Bills, Nicholas
Binch, Briana
Bird, Aaron
Bird, Jackson
Birt, Travis
Blizzard, Aiden
Blizzard, Phil
Cameron, Ben
Cameron, Mark
Campbell, Greg
Campbell, Ryan
Capes, Peter
Carey, Alex
Carlson, Phil
Cosgrove, Mark
Cummins, Patrick
Cassell, Robert
Boland, Scott
Darling, Rick
Casson, Beau
Bollinger, Doug
Darvall, Chum
Cazzulino, Steve
Davies, Chris
Chappell, Greg
Davies, Joel
Borgas, Cameron
Borgas, Jason
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Holland, Jon
Buckingham,
Danny
Hussey, Michael
Julian, Brendon
Polkinghorne,
Adam
Sandhu,
Gurinder
Tremain, Chris
Pomersbach,
Luke
Saunders,
Warren
Triffitt, Tom
Ponting, Ricky
Sayers, Chadd
Porter, Drew
Seccombe, Wade
Prestwidge, Scott
Sellers, Rex
Price, Julia
Serjeant, Craig
Prindiville, Kevin
Shade, Eric
van der Gugten,
Timm
Prindiville, Terry
Sheahan, Paul
Villani, Elyse
Pulford, Kate
Shelton, Jason
Vimpani, Graeme
Putland, Gary
Shepard, David
Voges, Adam
Quiney, Robert
Sheridan, Will
Wade, Matthew
Rainbird, Sam
Siddle, Peter
Walsh, Mark
Raphael, Samuel
Simonds, Marc
Walter, Scott
Reardon, Nathan
Simpson, Chris
Warner, David
Reid, Bruce
Sincock, Andrew
Wasley, Mark
Reid, Stan
Skewes, Ken
Wates, Darren
Reid, Steven
Slater, Michael
Watson, Graeme
Nielsen, Tim
Richards, Corey
Smith, Clea
Watson, Shane
Mash, Lloyd
Nikitaras, Steve
Smith, Daniel
Waugh, Mark
Massey, Rick
Nobes, Paul
Richardson,
Geoffrey
Smith, Jack
Noffke, Ashley
Richardson, Kane
Waugh, Russell
Massie, Bob
Smith, James
Rimmington,
Nathan
Waugh, Stephen
Smith, Jeremy
Weeks, Matthew
Smith, Steven
Wellham, Dirk
Spalding, Earl
Wells, Jon
Starc, Mitchell
White, Cameron
Stevens, Lachlan
Whiteman, Sam
Stevens, Nick
Stobo, Richard
Whiteside,
Warren
Stoinis, Marcus
Whitney, Michael
Stray, Tom
Wigney, Brad
Swain, Brett
Swart, Michael
Williams,
Cameron
Swift, Jason
Williams, Worrin
Symonds,
Andrew
Wilson, Paul
Tait, Shaun
Wise, Allan
Targett, Ben
Wolfe, Malcolm
Taylor, Mick
Worrall, Daniel
Thompson, Kerry
Wrigglesworth,
Ian
Kasprowicz,
Michael
Maddinson,
Nicolas
Michael, Con
Katich, Simon
Magoffin, Steven
Moir, Bruce
Keath, Alex
Maguire, John
Molinari, Patrick
Keen, Simon
Maher, Adam
Moller, Greg
Kelly, Peter
Maher, Jimmy
Moody, Tom
Kelly, Trent
Mail, Greg
Moore, David
Kemp, Alex
Malone, Mick
Morse, Eric
Kent, Martin
Mancell, Peter
Moss, Jonathan
Kerr, Rob
Mangan, Josh
Mott, Matthew
Kershler,
Anthony J.
Mann, Anthony
Manou, Graham
Khawaja, Usman
Marsh, Daniel
King, Peter
Marsh, Geoff
Kingston, Hamish
Marsh, Mitchell
Klinger, Michael
Marsh, Paul
Knowles, Brad
Marsh, Rod
Krejza, Jason
Marsh, Shaun
Kremerskothen,
Scott
Martin, Hugh
Kruger, Nick
Lambert, Grant
Lang, Timothy
Langer, Justin
Lanning, Anna
Martyn, Damien
Matthews, Chris
Moffat, Tom
Mulder, Bret
Mulherin, Wayne
Nannes, Dirk
Nash, Brendan
Neill, Bruce
Neser, Michael
Nevill, Peter
Nicholson,
Matthew
North, Marcus
Matthews,
Christina
O’Brien, Aaron
Laughlin, Ben
Matthews,
Graham
O’Keefe, Stephen
Law, Stuart
Matthews, Greg
Lawson, Geoff
O’Shannassy,
Robert
Maxwell, Glenn
Le Loux, Ryan
Opie, Elliot
Maxwell, Neil
Lee, Brett
Packman, James
May, Ashton
Lehmann, Darren
Scott
Paine, Tim
May, Tim
Paris, Joel
Mayne, Laurie
Parker, Geoff
McDermott,
Alister
Parkinson, Sam
Lanning,
Meghann
Lewis, Michael
Lillie, Dennis
Lindsay, Grant
Lockyear, Rhett
McDermott,
Craig
O’Halloran, Dale
Patterson, Kurtis
Ritchie, Greg
Rixon, Steve
Roach, Peter
Roberts, Kevin
Roberts, Simon
Robertson, David
Robertson, Gavin
Robinson,
Andrew
Robinson, Wesley
Rofe, Paul
Pattinson, Darren
Rogers,
Christopher
Pattinson, James
Rogers, Sandy
Ludeman, Tim
McDonald,
Andrew
Lynn, Chris
McGain, Bryce
Paulsen, Steven
Lyon, Nathan
McGhee, Bob
Peake, Clinton
Rosen, Marshall
Macdonald, Tim
McGrath, Glenn
Peirson, James
Ross, Alex
MacGill, Stuart
McKay, Clint
Perren, Clinton
Ross, Graeme
MacGill, Terry
McKenzie,
Graham
Phelps, Matthew
Philipson, Craig
Rummans,
Graeme
McLauchlan,
Daniel
Phillips, Ray
Russell, Steve
Rutherford, John
McNees, Darren
Phillips, Wayne B.
Plain, Denise
Saker, David
Plant, Tom
Salpietro, Daniel
Love, Martin
Mack, Chris
MacKenzie,
Damien
Macleay, Ken
McPhee, Peter
Mennie, Joe
Paulsen, Bob
Rohrer, Ben
Ronchi, Luke
Thomson, Ken
Trethewey, Peter
Trimble, Glenn
Tubb, Shannon
Tucker, Adrian
Turner, Ashton
Winter, Nicholas
Thornely,
Dominic
Wright, Damien
Thornton, Tom
Yallop, Graham
Thorp, Callum
Zadow, Rob
Tietjens, Carl
Zammit, Liam
Topp, Michael
Zampa, Adam
Towers, Luke
Zesers, Andrew
Yagmich, Dennis
Townsend, Wade
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Professional Development
Program
The Australian Cricketers’ Association, in conjunction with Cricket Australia,
continues to be committed to the development of its athletes on and off the field.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
›› Wellbeing Counselling
›› Financial Education
›› Health Screening
- Skin Cancer Check
- Eye Testing
- Bone Density Testing
›› Post Career Medical Assistance
›› Health and Wellbeing
Workshops
›› Player Hardship Fund
CAREER
›› Induction Camp
›› Career Services
›› Employment Assistance
›› ‘Beyond the Boundary’
›› Outplacement Program
›› Exit Interviews
The Professional Development Program has three
pillars; Health and Wellbeing, Career, and Education
and Training. The objective of the program is to
create healthy, capable players with balanced lives
who are equipped for success on and off the field
and who can sustain their quality of life once they
leave the sport. The vision is for the program to be
seen by cricket stakeholders as fundamental to
individual and team success.
This year a total of $1.44 million was allocated to
provide a comprehensive suite of services to male
and female players. Fifty per cent of the PDP funding
is sourced from the Player Payment Pool and fifty per
cent from Cricket Australia.
2012-2013 Highlights:
Health and Wellbeing
›› An exciting research project with Macquarie
University investigating what the impact of being a
professional cricketer has on the player’s personal
wellbeing as well as the ability to maintain a
balanced life outside of cricket.
›› 25% increase in the number of confidential
counselling consultations funded by the Professional
Development Program. This significant increase
means that members are becoming increasingly
aware and most importantly, confident, in accessing
this important health and wellbeing benefit.
›› A total of 635 health checks provided to past and
present members; 325 skin cancer checks, 183 bone
density screens and 127 vision tests.
›› Importantly 37 members were referred on for
further treatment after their skin cancer checks.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
›› Education Guidance
›› Education and Training Grants
›› Elite Athlete Friendly University
Network
›› Literacy and Numeracy
›› Skill Development Workshops
›› Mentoring Programs
- Leadership
- Small Business
Career
›› 21 male and female players participated in the
Beyond the Boundary work placement program.
A number went on to receive ongoing employment
from their host employer on a casual basis. The
program provides a vital link for players to gain
valuable work experience outside of cricket. ›› This year 21 male players were delisted, however,
pleasingly 92% transitioned into some form of paid
employment.
›› 5 of the 21 delisted players participated in an
outplacement program to assist with their transition.
Education and Training
›› A total of 219 grants provided to male and female
players; this is up from 183 last year.
›› 109 grants provided to male players, a 33% increase
on last year.
›› 60% of all grants provided to male and female
players are for tertiary level qualifications or higher.
›› The Education and Training grants have been a
significant attraction and retention benefit for
female players.
›› Strong support from Rookie players.
›› This year 58% of players that transitioned out of the
game are either currently completing a qualification
or qualified. All had benefited from the Education
and Training grants provided by the Professional
Development Program.
›› Continued commitment to screening the literacy
and numeracy capabilities of newly contract players.
Those detected with learning difficulties were
given the opportunity to participate in one-on-one
development programs.
Player Hardship Fund
›› Assisted 2 members
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Joe Burns
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Health and Wellbeing Services
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››
››
››
››
››
››
››
››
››
››
Depression, stress or anxiety
Isolation
Conflict
Anger Management
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Family violence
Relationship Counselling
Communication issues
Loss and grief counselling
Adjusting to life transitions, retirement and injury
Gambling
Financial counselling
ACA
Members elected to access support in the following
areas this year:
VIC
The program paid for 62 consultations with
Relationships Australia in this financial year on
behalf of members. An additional 55 consultations
were supported by the program for members with
specialist welfare counselling needs from outside the
Relationships Australia network. This is a total of
117 consultations - a 25% increase on last year.
SA
NSW
TAS
WA
MCG
Skin Checks
4/03/2013
5/03/2013
75
Bone Density
Screening
4/03/2013
5/03/2013
73
Skin Checks
1/03/2013
5/03/2013
73
Bone Density
Screening
1/03/2013
5/03/2013
72
Blundstone
Arena
Skin Checks
15/02/2013
42
Bone Density
Screening
15/02/2013
38
Adelaide
Oval
Skin Checks
28/02/2013
1/03/2013
73
Vision
Screening
28/02/2013
1/03/2013
71
Skin Checks
12/02/2013
13/02/2013
12/02/2013
13/02/2013
62
Cricket
NSW
WACA
Ground
Vision
Screening
A total of $30,692 was paid for professional
counselling services to members.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
The ACA works with both Cygnet Advisory (rookie
players) and BDO to provide financial education
services to our members, with the following
provided to players:
›› Each rookie and newly contracted player received a
group education program at the Induction Camp.
›› One-on-one consultation for rookie or newly
contracted players. 23 individual sessions were
conducted this year. ›› Financial ‘Health Checks’ for current contracted,
retired and delisted players - 13 contracted players
had a one-on-one financial health check session.
›› Review of assets and liabilities as part of applications
for assistance through the Player Hardship Fund.
BDO worked with five members in financial
hardship.
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Attendance
*Please note that QLD held their health checks in
August 2013. Results will be reported in next year’s
annual report.
Date
WELFARE COUNSELLING
The ACA continued to work with Relationships
Australia and other specialist counsellors to provide
confidential welfare counselling services to our
membership and their immediate families.
Below are the number of members screened and
services offered in each state in the last financial
year.
Activity
›› Welfare counselling
›› Financial services
›› Health checks (skin cancer, eye testing and bone
density)
›› Special assistance funding
›› Research
HEALTH CHECKS (SKIN CANCER, VISION AND BONE
DENSITY SCREENING)
Each year the ACA provides a health screening day
in each state for current and past players. Skin
cancer checks are offered annually, while vision and
bone density screenings are offered bi-annually.
Location
The PDP provides comprehensive health and
wellbeing services to members, including:
Activity
Attendance
Skin Checks
325
Bone Density Screening
183
Vision Testing
Total
127
635
56
SUMMARY OF RESULTS – VISION TESTING
Participants
127
Distance Visual
Acuity
Near Visual Acuity
Oculomotor/
Binocular
Coordination
Colour Vision
Normal
123
Normal
124
Normal
126
Normal
125
Referred
4
Explanation of areas tested
The ability to see distance objects clearly.
The ability to see near objects (40-70cn) clearly.
3. Oculomotor/Binocular Co-Ordination
The ability of the eyes to work as a team, problems
in this area may lead to blurred vision, double vision
and frequently losing the place going from printed
material to the screen
4. Colour Vision
The ability of the employee to identify the
discriminate visual information on the basis of
colour. There is no cure for colour vision defects but
identification can lead to modification of how visual
information is presented on the screen for the
employee.
A failure in this area does not usually warrant further
referral.
SUMMARY OF RESULTS – SKIN CHECKS
Site
Referred to seek
further advice
Melbourne
10
Sydney
13
Adelaide
6
Perth
4
Hobart
TOTAL
4
37
35-45 Yrs
46 + Yrs
Low Risk 54% male / 20% male / 13% male /
74% female 11% female 6% female
1% male /
3% female
-
Low Risk Group
5% male /
6% female
-
Medium Risk Group
The QUS assessment shows a reading that is below
normal range and therefore risk of fracture due to
minimal trauma may be slightly increased.
High Risk Group
The QUS assessment shows a reading that is well
below normal range and therefore risk of fracture
due to minimal trauma is increased.
Many of these risks are modifiable and lifestyle
adjustments can greatly reduce the likelihood of age
related bone deterioration.
RESEARCH – MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY (SUSTAINING
ELITE PERFORMANCE)
The ACA has identified a need to begin researching
the role of a professional cricketer and the impact it
has on personal wellbeing and a balanced lifestyle
outside of cricket. Of particular interest, we are keen
to learn more about the impact on work-life balance
and social networks, how players bounce back after
facing challenges, how they handle being in the
spotlight and how they can sustain peak
performance throughout their career.
The research commenced in April 2012 and over this
one year pilot project, the ACA has collaborated
closely with Macquarie University to:
SUMMARY OF RESULTS – BONE DENSITY
SCREENING
Medium
Risk
High
Risk
Referred
2
The risk of fracturing bones due to minimal trauma
is low at this stage.
2. Near Visual Acuity
Up to
34 Yrs
Referred
1
QUS (Quantitative Ultrasound) results are
represented by three risk categories
1. Distance Visual Acuity
Risk
Group
Referred
3
5% male /
0% female
2% male /
0% female
›› Work intensively with Australian cricketers to
identify their key concerns about emotional health,
wellbeing, resilience and stress, and needs for
support;
›› Finalise and implement an innovative, mixed method
research design, which integrates sports science,
personality psychology, and philosophy of mind.
›› Produce and publish high quality pilot data on the
nature, variety, and costs of the forms of emotion
regulation involved in successful performance.
›› Establish the detailed plans and funding strategies
for further longitudinal studies to the mutual benefit
of all partners.
›› Total sample Population 183 people: Males 152/
Females 31
›› The sample groups were combined to increase the
statistical significance of the results
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Career Transition
The PDP has developed a number of career
transition services that are aimed at helping elite
cricketers. The services focus on helping players
establish their playing career, balance their cricket
with other influences and ultimately assist them
when the time comes to transition out of the game
and into a new career.
INDUCTION CAMP
On 18 and 19 September 2012 the ACA and Cricket
Australia jointly hosted the ninth annual Induction
Camp for Rookie and newly contracted players.
The camp has a strong focus on preparing players
for the challenges and opportunities confronting a
professional cricketer. A strong focus of this year’s
camp was to educate players on the importance of
having a balanced approach to their cricket. Players
were encouraged to not only focus on their cricket
but make sure they paid to attention to their
personal development away from the game.
Players were able to hear and interact with experts
on the following subject matters:
›› Anti-Corruption
›› Anti-Doping Policy and Illicit Substances Policy
›› Code of Behaviour (Spirit of Cricket, AntiHarassment Policy, Racial and Religious Vilification)
›› Decision making
›› Developing a presence in the media
›› Financial awareness
›› Social media and reputation management
›› Literacy and numeracy
›› Gambling
›› Respect and responsibility for women
›› ‘My first year as a professional cricketer’ (Alex Keath)
›› ‘Life as professional player’ (James Pattinson)
The Camp was well supported by all of the States,
with 25 players attending the two day program.
CAREER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
The PDP continues to provide each State with
$10,000 to assist with the cost of providing
specialist career, education and wellbeing services to
our players. The flexibility of the funding enabled
the Player Development Managers in each State to
identify the player’s needs and align them with the
services outlined below.
Sarah Aley, Zaidee’s CEO Allan Turner & Scott Boland
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States allocated their funding in the following areas:
›› Career assessment
›› Assessment of aptitudes and abilities (psychometric
testing)
›› Assistance identifying potential vocational and
education courses
›› Interview skills
›› Job search skills
›› Business mentoring
›› Mindfulness activities such as meditation and yoga
›› Public Speaking
›› Numeracy and literacy tutorial support
›› Cooking skills
›› Financial awareness
›› Behavioural education – decision making, alcohol,
respect and responsibility for women
Past Player Career Advice
This year the ACA assisted 13 past players with
career transition service and assistance included:
›› Resume development
›› Interview technique
›› Job placement assistance
BEYOND THE BOUNDARY
The Beyond the Boundary program focuses on
providing cricketers with work experience
opportunities in a range of different environments
outside the sport. The program provides the
following types of outcomes for players:
›› Insight and understanding of potential career
pathways
›› Experience in areas where the player might be
studying
›› Much-needed experience on their resume when
transitioning from the game
Management has continued to engage Infront
Sports to co-ordinate player placements and
necessary insurances. The program is in its third
year and participation continues to be very strong.
The following table outline those players that
participated in the program.
No.
State Player
Host Company
Type of Placement
1
NSW
Sarah Aley
SCG Fitness Centre
Sport: Personal training, gym management
2
QLD
Dee Kimmince
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
Public Service: Fire fighting
3
SA
Peter George
O’Connors
Engineering: Mechanical services
4
SA
Kane Richardson
5AA, DMG Radio
Media: Radio
5
SA
Jakarra Hill
Uni SA
Education: Physical Education, NZ Camp
6
TAS
Jason Krejza
St John’s Hospital, Calvary Health
Health: Nursing
7
TAS
Matt Day
Tassal
Science: Fish breeding programs
8
TAS
Corinne Hall
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
Public Service: Fire fighting
9
TAS
Brendan Drew
Healthy Business Performance Group Health: Corporate health consulting
10
VIC
Darren Pattinson
Meadow Park Stud
Greyhound training and racing
11
VIC
Sarah Aley
Australian Cricketers’ Association
Marketing: Sports Marketing
12
VIC
Brendan Drew
Leading Teams
Education: Leadership development
13
VIC
Scott Boland
St Bede’s School
Education: Teaching
14
VIC
Brett Forsyth
St Bede’s School
Education: Teaching
15
WA
Bhavi Devchand
Hockey Australia
Health: Strength, conditioning, rehab
16
WA
Cameron Bancroft
Aspire Fitness
Sport: Fitness Training
17
WA
Tim Armstrong
Treasury Wine Estates
Sales/Operations: Wine industry
18
WA
Matt Dixon
Claremont Football Club
Sport: Sports Science
19
WA
Ryan Duffield
D’Orsogna
Manufacturing: Operations
20
21
WA
WA
Joel Paris
Chloe Piparo
Aspire Fitness
WAIS
Sport: Personal training
Sport: Sports Science
RETIRED AND DELISTED PLAYERS
The ACA’s National Professional Development
Manager caught up with 19 out of the 20 retired or
delisted players from the 2012-2013 season to
conduct a formal exit interview. During the exit
interview, players were provided with the career
transition booklet ‘Taking the Next Step’. The
booklet outlines all the vital information and services
that are available to players to assist with their
transition out of the game.
The exit interview also provides the following
important information:
›› Early identification of any transitional problems that
the player may experience as they exit the game;
›› Matching of career and wellbeing services with
player’s needs to assist with transition;
›› Feedback on how States managed player’s
retirement/delistment;
›› Feedback to supply to States on how the process
can be improved;
›› Recommendations from players on additional
services that can be provided.
Mitchell Johnson & Marcus North, Jeremy Smith, Corinee Hall & Delissa Kimmince
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Education and Training
ELITE ATHLETE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY NETWORK
(EAFU)
The ACA continues to be a member of the EAFU.
The network has been established to identify and
promote universities who have responded to the
specific needs of elite athletes, essentially assisting
elite athletes to undertake sporting opportunities
whilst pursuing and achieving academic excellence.
The EAFU has provided assistance to our members in
the following areas this year:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS 2012-2013
The Education and Training grants continue to grow
in popularity amongst male and female players. The
total amount of funding provided for Education and
Training grants was $369, 238. Program highlights:
›› A total of 219 grants provided to male and female
players, this is up from 183 last year.
›› 109 grants provided to male players, an 33%
increase on last year.
›› 60% of all grants provided to male and female
players are for tertiary level qualifications or higher.
›› The Education and Training grants have been a
significant attraction and retention benefit for
female players.
›› Strong support from rookie players.
›› Rescheduling/flexible delivery of exams due to game
commitments;
›› Assisting players transferring interstate with
continuation of their studies;
›› A single point of contact for members at their
university as opposed to dealing with individual
lecturers.
The tables below outline the specific allocation of
grants by State to male and female players for the
last financial year.
Male
QLD
Semester 2, 2012
9
10 13 11
Semester 1, 2013
9
2
Masters
0
BA
13
Diploma
Professional
Qualification
WA
9
14 66
9
9
6
8
43
1
2
1
0
0
4
6
14
8
8
14 63
0
3
1
1
0
2
7
1
1
2
3
2
1
10
TAFE (Cert 3 & 4)
1
0
2
3
3
0
9
Short Course
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Other
3
1
1
3
2
5
15
Total
SA
VIC
TAS
NSW
State
Total
Male
Women
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ACT
NSW
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
State
Semester 2, 2012
8
9
6
6
5
6
13 53
Semester 1, 2013
8
10
8
9
6
7
6
57
Masters
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
8
BA
4
11
4
10
8
6
12 55
Advanced Diploma
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Diploma
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
4
Professional
Qualification
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
TAFE (Cert 3 & 4)
2
4
2
0
0
1
0
9
Short Course
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
High School
2
1
3
1
1
1
7
16
Other
4
1
0
1
0
1
0
7
BUSINESS BUILDERS PROGRAM
The Business Builders program is aimed at helping
players move into the world of business ownership
with confidence by working with a business mentor.
Ten players participated in the program’s second
year and were offered a series of hands-on modules
tailored to individual circumstances. Business
Builders provided the support and advice to help
those participating to make well-informed decisions,
and navigate the sometimes choppy waters of
building their business ‘empire’.
LITERACY AND NUMERACY PROGRAM
The Professional Development Program for the first
time screened all newly contracted male and female
players for literacy and numeracy. The ACA
recognises that not everyone entering the system of
professional cricket has the same level of language,
literacy and numeracy. If players are to remain
competitive in this high pressure environment where
every minute detail can mean the difference
between winning and losing, then it’s imperative
that a player’s language, literacy and numeracy skills
are not preventing them from delivering their best
performances on the field.
Players that were identified with learning and
development difficulties were given the opportunity
to have one-on-one tutorial assistance.
All contracted players have been offered
developmental assistance in this area.
Australian Cricketers’ Associationn Annual Report 2012-13
Player Hardship Fund
The ACA Player Hardship Fund continues to be a
source of support for members and their families in
times of genuine hardship.
This year the Player Hardship Fund provided direct
assistance to two members totalling $23,140.
Assistance provided to members included:
›› Financial grants
›› Financial loans
›› Health benefits
All Player Hardship Fund assistance is provided on a
confidential basis.
PLAYER HARDSHIP FUND FINANCES
Funds available for assistance to members as at 30
June 2013 is $494,794
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FUND
The ACA provided special assistance funding to six
members totalling $6,200. Assistance was provided
in the area of financial hardship.
POST CAREER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
The ACA provided Post Career Medical Assistance to
one recently delisted player totalling $2,075.
Dirk Nannes
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Commercial
In 2012-13 the ACA were again supported by Qantas, Sports Marketing Australia and
continued our fantastic long-standing partnerships with Deutsche Bank and Choice
Hotels Australasia. The ACA also partnered with BUPA to deliver an event, further
extending our relationship with them and theirs with cricket generally.
ACA Masters
in2CRICKET
Participation
Sportsman’s
Night
attendance
Funds raised
for local
cricket
GAME DEVELOPMENT
2000
1500
1500
2000
300
250
400
350
150
200
140
120
$4,500
$7,500
$5,000
$5,500
2500
1500
11,000
500
400
2,200
The ACA Masters program was developed following
an agreement with the current State and Australian
playing group to use part of the players’ allocated
game development funding to create an ongoing
regional focused community cricket program. The
ACA Masters program is formatted to maximise the
interest and connection with cricket followers
including current and future participants, placing an
emphasis on the skill development of primary school
aged children, recognising future talent and
engaging the community.
Launched in March 2008, the ACA has utilised its
major asset, its membership base, to create a
successful program. There has been tremendous
interest for, and in, the ACA Masters Program
activities and through its members the ACA has
achieved significant results.
Three successful five day regional tours took place in
2012-13. A major outcome from each tour was the
positive legacy left in each region as a result. Each
tour created enormous local publicity and provided
the regions with personal experiences and memories
from the many activities undertaken.
ACA Masters
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Renmark
Murray Bridge
Narromine
Mudgee/
Gulgong
Shepparton *
Bass Coast *
Total
Crowd
Estimate
The ACA Masters program continues to develop
grassroots cricket and take the goodwill of the game
to the communities, particularly in regional Australia.
The players are at the heart of this program and we
thank all who have been involved.
Tour
Location
ACA Masters
100 $2,000
150 $2,750
860 $27,250
* free entry events
The ACA Masters and the Queensland Bulls Masters
have a partnership to deliver the Masters program in
Queensland. The ACA Masters also had teams
represented at the Imparja Cup in Alice Springs, and
the International Defence Cricket Challenge in
Canberra.
Youth Scholarships
Former State
player
Former Australian/
International
player
Player
Current player
Player Participation in 2012-2013
As part of the ACA Masters program, the ACA used
the tours to identify local talent. A total of six
$1,000 scholarships were awarded to talented
young players in each of the regions visited to
support their future cricketing endeavours.
The scholarship recipients are also aligned with an
ACA Masters player who acts as a mentor for 12
months.
Alderman, Terry
x
Renmark
Morgan Smith
Angel, Jo
x
Murray Bridge
Annie O’Neil
Narromine
Lachlan Reid
Anneveld, Charlotte
x
Bichel, Andy
x
Mudgee/Gulgong
Ryan Kurtz
Blewett, Greg
x
Shepparton
Bass Coast
Tyler Larkin
Eli Richards
Blizzard, Aiden
x
Borgas, Cameron
x
Bright, Ray
Cricket Clinics
x
Capes, Peter
x
Carseldine, Lee
x
Chee Quee, Richard
Cockley, Burt
x
x
Cullen, Dan
x
Davison, John
x
Dighton, Michael
Drew, Brendan
x
Elliott, Sarah
In February the ACA Masters made the trip to Alice
Springs to be part of the Imparja Cup.
x
x
Emery, Phil
x
Goodwin, Murray
x
Hansen, Lea
x
Hogg, Rodney
x
Holdsworth, Wayne
x
Johnson, Ben
For the second year in a row the ACA Masters were
convincingly beaten by the Imparja Cup
representative team, a testament of the talent pool
of cricketers with Indigenous heritage.
x
Lavendar, Mark
Lehmann, Darren
In 2012-2013 in2CRICKET clinics were delivered to
over 2,000 children across regional Australia. The
ACA would like to thank the State Associations for
their assistance in delivering these clinics.
Indigenous Program
x
Elliott, Matthew
A major focus of the Masters program is the
in2CRICKET clinics. These clinics are delivered to
primary school aged students and incorporate basic
cricket skills sessions and access to player
autographs.
x
x
Love, Martin
x
Maher, Jimmy
x
Matthews, Greg
x
McDermott, Craig
x
Moody, Tom
x
Mott, Matthew
x
Nielsen, Tim
x
Nitschke, Shelley
x
Phillips, Wayne
x
Price, Julia
x
Richards, Corey
x
Rolton, Karen
x
Sleep, Peter
Veletta, Mike
x
x
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ACA All*Stars Program
ACA All*Star Awards
The ACA developed the All*Star Awards to
recognise the achievements of the best performed
players in the Interstate Four-Day, Interstate One-Day
and Big Bash League competitions. In season
2012-13 the All*Star program was extended to
acknowledge the performances of our domestic
female players. The awards now recognise the best
performing female players in the WT20 and WNCL
competitions. The All*Star awards provide a means
of celebrating and promoting State cricket.
The All*Star teams for all competitions are voted on
by all contracted Cricket Australia, State and Rookie
players. The teams are voted on in batting order and
are made up of the best performed players in each
respective form of the game.
In addition to All*Star selection, players also
compete for the ACA Player of the Month award.
ACA Players of the Month
October 2012
Men
Women
Moises Henriques
Nicole Bolton
November 2012 Gary Putland
Meg Lanning
December 2013 Aaron Finch
Erin Burns
January 2013
Shaun Marsh
Alex Blackwell
February 2013
March 2013
Ricky Ponting
Gurinder Sandhu
This award is presented monthly across the period of
the domestic cricket season.
ACA All*Star Teams
The ACA All*Star Teams for the 2012-13 domestic
cricket season were announced at the State Cricket
Awards on 20 March at Bellerive Oval.
Players could not vote for members
of their own squad and eligibility
for each team was restricted
to players who had
played a minimum
of five games in
the respective
competitions.
Gary Putland & Aaron Finch
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ACA 4-Day Series All*Star Team of the Year
1.
Chris Rogers (VIC)
2.
Phillip Hughes (SA)
3.
Alex Doolan (TAS)
4.
Ricky Ponting (TAS) CAPTAIN
5.
Callum Ferguson (SA)
6.
Moises Henriques (NSW)
7.
Brad Haddin (NSW) VICE CAPTAIN
8.
Ashton Agar (WA)
9.
Luke Butterworth (TAS)
10.
Chadd Sayers (SA)
11.
Jackson Bird (TAS)
12.
Mark Cosgrove (TAS)
ACA One-Day All*Star Team of the Year
1.
Aaron Finch (VIC) CAPTAIN
2.
Phillip Hughes (SA)
3.
Callum Ferguson (SA)
4.
David Hussey (VIC)
5.
Steve Smith (NSW)
6.
Brad Haddin (NSW)
7.
James Faulkner (TAS)
8.
Johan Botha (SA) VICE CAPTAIN
9.
Nathan Coulter-Nile (WA)
10.
John Hastings (VIC)
11.
Kane Richardson (SA)
12.
Gurinder Sandhu (NSW)
ACA Big Bash League All*Star Team of the Year
ACA WT20 All*Star Team of the Year
1.
Shaun Marsh (PERTH SCORCHERS)
1.
Meg Lanning (VIC)
2.
Aaron Finch (MELBOURNE RENEGADES) C
2.
Leah Poulton (NSW)
3.
Brad Hodge (MELBOURNE STARS)
3.
Alex Blackwell (NSW) CAPTAIN
4.
Ricky Ponting (HOBART HURRICANES)
4.
Erin Burns (TAS)
5.
Ben Rohrer (MELBOURNE RENEGADES)
5.
Jodie Fields (QLD) VICE CAPTAIN
6.
Adam Voges (PERTH SCORCHERS) VC
6.
Lisa Sthalekar (NSW)
7.
Tim Paine (HOBART HURRICANES)
7.
Lauren Ebsary (SA)
8.
James Faulkner (MELBOURNE STARS)
8.
Sarah Coyte (NSW)
9.
Ben Laughlin (HOBART HURRICANES)
9.
Brianna Binch (VIC)
10.
Lasith Malinga (MELBOURNE STARS)
10.
Sarah Aley (NSW)
11.
Muttiah Muralitharan (MELBOURNE
RENEGADES)
Dirk Nannes (SYDNEY THUNDER)
11.
Molly Strano (VIC)
12.
Jess Cameron (VIC)
12.
ACA WNCL All*Star Team of the Year
1.
Meg Lanning (VIC)
2.
Nicole Bolton (WA)
3.
Alex Blackwell (NSW) CAPTAIN
4.
Jess Cameron (VIC)
5.
Jodie Fields (QLD) VICE CAPTAIN
6.
Lisa Sthalekar (NSW)
7.
Lauren Ebsary (SA)
8.
Erin Osborne (NSW)
9.
Jude Coleman (QLD)
10.
Jemma Barsby (QLD)
11.
Holly Ferling (QLD)
12.
Elyse Villani (VIC)
Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jemma Barsby & Meg Lanning
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Michael Clarke, Glenn McGrath & Jess Cameron
Events
ALLAN BORDER MEDAL
The 2013 Allan Border Medal was held at
Melbourne’s Crown Palladium on 4 February.
Michael Clarke was awarded the 2013 Allan Border
Medal for the fourth time. Clarke won the medal in
2005, 2009 (when he tied with Ricky Ponting) and
2012 after polling 198 votes to finish ahead of
Michael Hussey and Shane Watson on 165 votes
each.
Clarke also won the Test Player of the Year award.
Clint McKay was crowned One-Day International
Player of the Year, narrowly ahead of George Bailey
and David Warner. Shane Watson again took out the
Twenty20 Player of the Year award.
Jess Cameron took out the Belinda Clark Award for
the first time, polling 41 votes to narrowly edge out
Meg Lanning on 36 votes. Phillip Hughes was
named Domestic Player of the Year. Joe Burns
capped off an outstanding season in being named
the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year.
Wayne Phillips
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HALL OF FAME
Glenn McGrath and Charlie Turner’s careers were
celebrated with inductions into the prestigious
Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame comprises of the
following players:
Inducted 1996
Fred Spofforth, John Blackham,
Victor Trumper, Clarrie Grimmett,
Bill Ponsford, Sir Donald Bradman,
Bill O’Reilly, Keith Miller, Ray
Lindwall and Dennis Lillee
Inducted 2000
Warwick Armstrong, Neil Harvey
and Allan Border
Inducted 2001
Bill Woodfull and Arthur Morris
Inducted 2002
Stan McCabe and Greg Chappell
Inducted 2003
Lindsay Hassett and Ian Chappell
Inducted 2004
Hugh Trumble and Alan Davidson
Inducted 2005
Clement Hill and Rod Marsh
Inducted 2006
Monty Noble and Bob Simpson
Inducted 2007
Charles Macartney and Richie
Benaud
Inducted 2008
George Giffen and Ian Healy
Inducted 2009
Stephen Waugh
Inducted 2010
William Lawry and Graham
McKenzie
Inducted 2011
Mark Taylor and Doug Walters
Inducted 2012
Shane Warne
Inducted 2013
Glenn McGrath and Charlie Turner
Shane Watson, Clint McKay & Phillip Hughes
ALLAN BORDER MEDAL HONOUR BOARD
Year /
Award
Allan Border
Medallist
Test Player of
the Year
ODI Player of
the Year
2000
Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath
Shane Warne
2001
Stephen Waugh
Colin Miller
Glenn McGrath
2002
Matthew Hayden Matthew Hayden Ricky Ponting
Twenty20
Player of the
Year
Domestic
Player of the
Year
Bradman
Belinda Clark
Young
Award
Cricketer of the
Year
Darren Lehmann
Brett Lee
Darren Lehmann
Nathan Bracken
Darren Lehmann
Shane Watson
Karen Rolton
2003
Adam Gilchrist
Ricky Ponting
Adam Gilchrist
Martin Love
Nathan Hauritz
Karen Rolton
2004
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting
Adam Gilchrist
Simon Katich
Shaun Tait
Cathryn
Fitzpatrick
2005
Michael Clarke
Damien Martyn
Andrew
Symonds
Andy Bichel
Mark Cosgrove
Karen Rolton
2006
Ricky Ponting
Shane Warne
Michael Hussey
Phil Jaques
Dan Cullen
Karen Rolton
2007
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting
Chris Rogers
Ben Hilfenhaus
Lisa Sthalekar
2008
Brett Lee
Brett Lee
Matthew Hayden
Ashley Noffke
Luke Pomersbach Lisa Sthalekar
2009
Ricky Ponting &
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke
Nathan Bracken
Michael Klinger
Phillip Hughes
Shelley Nitschke
2010
Shane Watson
Simon Katich
Shane Watson
Michael Klinger
John Hastings
Shelley Nitschke
2011
Shane Watson
Shane Watson
Shane Watson
David Hussey
Usman Khawaja
Trent Copeland
Shelley Nitschke
2012
2013
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke
Shane Watson
Clint McKay
Shane Watson
Shane Watson
Bobby Quiney
Phillip Hughes
David Warner
Joe Burns
Shelley Nitschke
Jess Cameron
DEUTSCHE BANK GOLF DAY
Supporting the Player Hardship Fund
The golf day is our major annual fundraiser for the
Player Hardship Fund, which was established to
assist past and present players in times of genuine
hardship.
Thanks to the generosity of the players significant
funds continue to be raised, which will go a long
way to supporting the ongoing work of the ACA in
this area.
The ACA and its members thank Deutsche Bank for
their long serving support of the ACA and the Player
Hardship Fund.
Licensing
Under the terms of the MOU, Cricket Australia has
the right and ability to license products using player
attributes. In return the players receive a share of the
royalties applied under the license agreement upon
sale of the products. The ACA plays a pivotal role in
approving and facilitating the arrangements in place
between CA and the players.
The ACA received console game royalties on behalf
of players amounting to $42,000 under the
arrangements in place within the MOU. This
particular clause sets out that player royalties be
paid to the ACA for its benefit in lieu of higher
membership dues.
Player Agency
The ACA Player Agency again provided valuable
opportunities for members to work in the public
speaking, corporate entertainment and club
entertainment arenas. With continued support from
our members and the growth of our commercial
business, the ACA Player Agency hopes to
continually grow the income generating
opportunities for ACA members.
Additional Player Income
The ACA was able to direct approximately $117,000
in income generation opportunities to ACA
members through its various commercial activities
during the year.
Licensing returns in 2012-2013 delivered $289,810
in royalties to players. This compares to $178,466
and $412,916 in the preceding two years.
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Communications
The ACA’s Communications department has generated considerable growth over the
past year, particularly through our digital and social media presence.
We continue to communicate with members
in a variety of ways including:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Website - www.auscricket.com.au
Onside newsletter
Monthly Member Emails
Member surveys
Member Handbook
Annual Report
Digital/Social Media (Facebook, twitter,
YouTube, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest)
Highlights for the year included:
›› Twitter following increased from 4,800 to 13,200 in
past year
›› Website visits up from 35,474 to 68,160
›› Page views increased from 78,349 to 140,517
›› Volume of website articles up from 237 to 700
›› Significant increase in Facebook Likes
›› Instagram and You Tube channel established
›› Volume of videos increased from 48 to 113
ACA PLAYERS’ CLUB
The ACA Players’ Club was established to bring our
professional cricketers closer to those that play our
great game in the many clubs, schools, parks and
even beaches around Australia.
The ACA Players' Club has been designed to engage
all amateur cricketers on all aspects of the game,
giving them privileged and unique information and
experiences, and a feeling of being part of the
‘team’ of all Australian cricketers.
The vision for the ACA is to become the official
voice for all cricketers - amateur and professional,
past and present - providing a platform that delivers
recognition, information, two-way dialogue,
inspiration, engagement and reward.
Importantly, the ACA Players’ Club is also about
hearing the voice of the amateur cricketer on issues
and concerns they may have from the grassroots all
the way up to the international game.
CHARITY PARTNERSHIP
The ACA adopted Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation as
an official charity partner.
Zaidee’s Rainbow Shoelaces are Australia’s national
symbol for organ and tissue donation awareness.
Australian players donned the laces in the first of the
Commonwealth Bank Series ODIs against Sri Lanka
at the MCG, the first time in which the laces have
been worn at international level.
Players in the Big Bash League, WT20 and ACA
Masters also wore the laces. This is the first time in
which players across multiple matches have worn
the laces in the same period and they played a key
role supporting the charity’s national awareness
campaign.
Australia is a world leader in successful transplant
outcomes, however, our donation rate – whilst
improving - is one of the worst in the western
world. Primarily this is because more than 40% of
Australians don’t know or aren’t sure of the
donation wishes of their loved ones.
Zaidee’s strives to inspire discussion to help lift
donation rates and their partnership with the ACA,
driven by CEO Allan Turner, has made a positive
impact with coverage during broadcasts very
positive, as was support from players. Coloured bat
grips are set to be introduced in 2013-14.
James Pattinson, Aaron Finch, Adam Voges, Aiden
Blizzard are Zaidee’s Ambassadors.
Allan Turner & John Hastings, Luke Pomersbach
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AUSTRALIAN ATHLETES ALLIANCE
ACTIVITIES REPORT 2012-13
The AAA is the peak body of Australia’s nine major
players’ associations who together represent more
than 3,000 of Australia’s elite athletes. The AAA
exists to advance matters of common concern to all
athletes and to promote best practice in athlete
representation and wellbeing.
Integrity has been the dominant focus of the
activities of the AAA in 2012-13. This follows the
unprecedented attention on integrity in sport
generated by the release of the Australian Crime
Commission (ACC) report ‘Organised Crime and
Drugs in Sport Report’, the Australian Football
League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL)
‘supplements scandals’ and more recently the
alleged match fixing in the Victorian Premier League.
The AAA responded quickly to the ACC report,
issuing a clear media statement and appearing in a
number of media forums. The message was that the
AAA and its members remain ready, willing and able
to work with all relevant bodies to tackle the global
threats confronting sport including the distribution
and administration of performance enhancing and
illicit drugs to elite athletes, match fixing and any
relationship between the two.
The AAA expressed deep concern with the findings
that organised crime is involved in Australian sport
and that some coaches, sport scientists and support
staff of elite athletes may have orchestrated or
condoned the use of prohibited substances and
methods of administration. The AAA also made
clear of its abhorrence at the finding in the ACC
report that, in some instances, athletes have
inadvertently become scientific guinea pigs. The
AAA expects, and will continue to ensure that those
responsible for threatening the health and careers of
players in this way be held to the highest standards
of the law.
Briefings were arranged between the AAA, the
Minister for Sport, the heads of the ACC, the
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency (ASADA) and
the Department of Regional Australia, Local
Government, Arts and Sport shortly after the ACC
report was released.
Whilst relations between the AAA and the Minister
for Sport’s office were professional and amiable, the
AAA was disappointed when the Government
released a Bill to amend the ASADA Act in March
2013, proposing greater investigate powers to
ASADA and removing an individual’s right not to
self-incriminate. Despite extended discussions and
strong input from the AAA, the Bill did not reflect
the AAA’s preferred policy position which is to
emphasise education rather than focus on penalties.
As the Bill was then passed to a Senate Committee,
the AAA developed a detailed submission and
appeared before the Committee Hearing in
Canberra on 1 March 2013. The AAA also had
dialogue with the Greens Senator Richard Di Natale
who ultimately picked up some of the AAA concerns
about the Bill and the Bill was passed with
amendments on 27 June 2013.
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It is absolutely critical that the AAA continues to
liaise closely with all sides of politics, the anti-doping
agency and senior bureaucrats to ensure the voice
of athletes is heard. In this respect, the AAA has
developed a comprehensive integrity policy titled:
Defeating the Threats to the Integrity of Australian
Sport – An Effective Policy Framework of Athlete
Engagement. This emphasises the AAA’s
determination to address present and ongoing
threats to the integrity of sport through a policy
framework that:
›› promotes the ethical health of sport
›› prevents cheating (as opposed to simply setting out
to catch cheats)
›› sees the athletes themselves as the cornerstone of
the solution
›› transforms the culture of Australian sport to
withstand all threats to its integrity and
›› is effective.
A copy of Defeating the Threats to the Integrity of
Australian Sport – An Effective Policy Framework of
Athlete Engagement has been provided to the new
Minister for Sport and the AAA will be actively
pursuing the Government for support of this
important policy in the year ahead.
The AAA also made a submission to the Senate
Committee on the Practice of Sport Science in
Australia and appeared before the Committee at a
hearing on 12 June 2013. The Committee’s report
was released in late July and is now awaiting the
new Government’s response. The AAA will continue
to monitor this matter. The AAA has also
commenced engagement with the ACTU on
occupational health and safety best practices. It is
essential that athletes are provided with safe
workplaces.
Looking forward to 2013-14, the AAA has
committed to documenting a comprehensive policy
platform, which will clearly enunciate the key
priorities of its members. The platform will become
the raison d’etre of the AAA and will guide its
discussions with Government and sporting
controlling bodies. The following areas have been
prioritised in terms of the construction of the policy
platform:
›› Governance
›› Integrity
›› Medical Standards/ Treatment and Occupational
Health and Safety
›› Player Development and Wellbeing/ Retirement
›› Injury Compensation and
›› Player and Workplace Relations.
It is anticipated the first part of the policy platform
will be formally adopted at a major conference of
members including key athletes. At this event, the
AAA will also be ‘relaunched’ to show the close
working relationship that exists between Australia’s
elite athletes and the players’ associations they
belong to.
FICA ACHIEVEMENTS / ACTIVITIES 2012-13
The Federation of International Cricketers’
Associations (FICA) was established in 1998 to
represent the interests of all national players’
associations which protect the interests of
professional cricketers throughout the world.
Its members associations presently are as follows:
Australian Cricketers’ Association, Professional
Cricketers Association (England), New Zealand
Cricket Players Association, South African Cricketers
Association, Sri Lankan Cricketers Association, West
Indies Players Association and the Cricketers Welfare
Association of Bangladesh.
LEADERSHIP CHANGE
FICA President Jimmy Adams announced a new
leadership structure in June following the
resignation of CEO Tim May.
FICA Executive member Paul Marsh was appointed
Executive Chairman, with Ian Smith announced as
Chief Operating Officer.
Adams paid tribute to May.
ICC CRICKET COMMITTEE
There was considerable controversy over the election
process used to vote on the Players’ Representative
on the ICC’s Cricket Committee.
Following an initial vote by the captains of the nine
Test-playing nations, FICA’s then- CEO Tim May was
re-elected before these players were ordered to
submit a re-vote. This time the votes came out in
favour of Laxman Sivaramakrishnan.
FICA subsequently asked the ICC to refer the matter
to its own ethics officer for scrutiny and
investigation. When the ICC failed to do so, FICA
referred the matter directly. The outcome of any
investigation is yet to be determined.
PLAYER BEHAVIOUR POLICIES
FICA made submissions to WADA and ICC relating
to the redrafting of the WADA Code.
Submissions were also made to ICC regarding
changes to the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and the
Player and Match Officials Area Minimum Standards.
“Tim May’s contribution to FICA and cricketers
worldwide has been enormous and in many respects
he is irreplaceable,” he said.
“Our game continues to throw up issues of great
complexity, and strong player representation
through FICA and the individual player associations
has never been more important. FICA is committed
to continuing Tim’s wonderful legacy by ensuring
that the voices of the players always be heard.”
FICA continues to represent the collective players’
positions on many varied cricket issues. An overview
of these is outlined below.
PRE-TOUR VISITS AND SECURITY ASSESSMENTS
These activities included the following events:
›› ICC World T20
›› Indian Premier League
›› Champions League
DOMESTIC T20 ISSUES
FICA arranged for ongoing legal advice to players
regarding the recovery of player payments from
terminated franchises and those franchises which
had delayed payments.
This involved multiple players across a number of
teams in a number of competitions.
Advice was also provided to players about the Sri
Lanka Premier League. After all eight franchises
failed to pay the tournament fee and the bank
guarantees for player payments, the 2013
tournament was cancelled. The franchises had
breached two payment deadlines and forced the
postponement of the player draft.
FICA advised players not to nominate for the 2013
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) until all
outstanding payments had been made to players
that competed in the previous year’s competition.
FICA also negotiated with representatives of the
Caribbean Premier League to produce an acceptable
Letter of Agreement offered to foreign players.
Steve Smith
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Acknowledgements
ORGANISATIONS
Adelaide Strikers
Australian Athletes
Alliance
International
Defence Cricket
Challenge
JLT Insurance
AFL Players’
Association
Kookaburra
Anytime Fitness
Maguire Media
Australian Netball
Players’ Association
Melbourne
Renegades
Australian
Swimmers’
Association
Melbourne Stars
Lee Hecht Harrison
Middletons
INDIVIDUALS
Steve Alessio
Melissa Heron
Laura Sigal
Katie Holley
Ian Smith
Donna Anderson
Tony Irish
Penny Stevens
Tess Anderson
Anthony Jackson
James Sutherland
Penny Archer
Ken Jacobs
Peter Tatham
Jason Bakker
Vic Jokovich
Kimberley Thomas
Chris Baldwin
David Johnston
David Thompson
Kate Banozic
Alan Jones
Dominic Thornely
Stephanie Beltrame
Andrew Jones
Pam Toohey
Matthew Betsey
Erin Kelsey
Rosemary Towner
John-Paul
Blandthorn
Emma Kenward
Mark Vergano
Lynne Kilgour
Cheryl Williams
Dean Kino
Gail Wilson
Daniel Kowalski
Ross Xenos
Andrew Larratt
Hay Lam Yau
Stuart Mack
Peter Young
Brisbane Heat
New Zealand
Cricket Players’
Association
BUPA
Oakley
Keith Bradshaw
Callaway Golf
Perth Scorchers
Carla Brayn
Peter Jones Special
Events
Craig Brooks
Professional
Cricketers’
Association
Sean Cary
BDO
Canon
Certainty Financial
Channel 9
Choice Hotels
Australasia
Claude Sebastian
Club Lifestyle
Sports Marketing
Australia
Cricket Australia
Cricketers Welfare
Association of
Bangladesh
Cricket ACT
Cricket New South
Wales
Cricket Tasmania
Cricket Victoria
Crown Melbourne
Deutsche Bank
Qantas
Queensland Cricket
Professional
Footballers’
Association
Andrew Blucher
Belinda Clark
Aileen Cobern
Clint Cooper
Jamie Cox
Jessica Curley
Braham Dabscheck
Chum Darvall
Relationships
Australia
Bruce Davis
Rugby League
Ken de Alwis
Rugby Union
Graham Dixon
(dec)
Ryan Commercial
Lawyers
Tony Dodemaide
South African
Cricketers’
Association
Craig Dowling
Andrew Dawson
Mark Devitt
Gavin Dovey
Andrew Dykes
South Australian
Cricket Association
John Dyson
SportsLawyer
Wally Edwards
Heather Elgin
Corporate Traveller
Sri Lankan
Cricketers’
Association
EI Corporate
Swisse
Carlton & United
Breweries
Sydney Sixers
FOXTEL
SportsLawyer
FOX SPORTS
United Health
Group
Dominion Private
Clients Federation
of International
Cricketers’
Associations
Gallaghers
Australia
Sydney Thunder
Sir Rod Eddington
Matt Finnis
Shawn Flegler
Trent Fraser
Bill Gannon
David Garnsey
David Gilbert
Anne Gowlett
UNI Sport Pro
Shaun Graf
Gameplan
Education
Western Australian
Cricket Association
Michael Hall
Harvey Norman
West Indies Players’
Association
Daniel Harris
Whitestone
Enterprises
Greg Harris
Hobart Hurricanes
Infront Sports
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John Harnden
Emma Harris
Jimmy Maher
Ravi Malhotra
Christina Matthews
Jeremy Masters
Neil Maxwell
Tim May
Mike McKenna
John McMullen
Andrew McRitchie
Heath Mills
Tom Moffat
Bernard Moran
Tony O’Reilly
Ben Oliver
Terry Oliver
Elaine Parish
Dr Justin Paoloni
Debabrata Paul
Angus Porter
David Pyne
Philip Pope
Ian Prendergast
Neale Price
Martin Raftery
Simone Roberts
Ben Robertson
Iain Roy
Paul Ryan
Michael Scales
Brendan Schwab
Tracey Scott
Todd Shand
Paul Sheahan
Bernie Shinners
Gerard Sholly
Peter Siddle & NSW Breakers
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Player Milestones
DOMESTIC 4 DAY
INTERNATIONAL TESTS
R Ponting
M Clarke
M Hussey
Runs
13378
7656
6235
M Johnson
Wickets
205
C Rogers
9000 Runs
9101
M Hussey
8000 Runs
8000
R Ponting
6000 Runs
6377
M Cosgrove
G Bailey
M Klinger
5000 Runs
5480
5128
5038
C Hartley
4000 Runs
4076
D Hussey
B Haddin
3000 Runs
3178
3089
P Hughes
R Quiney
3000 Runs
3961
3223
C Rogers
J Hopes
2000 Runs
2226
2005
L Butterworth
L Davis
T Paine
2000 Runs
2318
2147
2142
P Hughes
1000 Runs
1317
D Christian
B Laughlin
J Krejza
J Haberfield
J Hastings
50 Wickets
54
53
53
52
51
M Henriques
N Maddinson
J Faulkner
N Hauritz
M Harris
B Cutting
1000 Runs
1350
1330
1252
1116
1008
1048
B Hilfenhaus
L Butterworth
J Hopes
200 Wickets
224
203
200
R Harris
150 Wickets
156
M Hogan
J Faulkner
T Copeland
B Cutting
C McKay
P Siddle
N Hauritz
100 Wickets
127
125
121
116
112
106
103
C White
A Voges
M Hussey
100 Catches
112
110
104
INTERNATIONAL T20
1000 Runs
1024
S Watson
DOMESTIC ONE DAY
D Hussey
C Hartley
Catches
50
Dismissals
105
DOMESTIC T20
B Hodge
S Marsh
A Finch
T Birt
A Voges
D Harris
1000 Runs
1553
1321
1058
1031
1030
1009
D Hussey
25 Catches
26
Name
T Paine
C Hartley
B Haddin
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Catches
107
Dismissals
110
408
300
WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL ONE DAY
MEN’S PARTNERSHIPS
J Fields
1000 Runs
1083
International T20
Highest Australian 1st wicket partnership
S Watson & D Warner – 133 (Aus Vs Ind) Colombo
J Fields
50 Catches
53
International T20
Highest Australian 4th wicket partnership
D Warner & A Voges – 84 (Aus Vs SL) Homebush
WOMEN’S T20
Name
A Blackwell
500 Runs
827
L Sthalekar
769
J Cameron
753
M Lanning
692
WOMEN’S WNCL
International T20
N Coulter-Nile & C McKay – 23 (Aus V WI) Brisbane
International ODI
Highest Australian 1at wicket partnership
A Finch & S Marsh – 246 (Aus Vs Sco) Edinburgh
Domestic T20 Highest 8th wicket partnership
R Carters & C Tremain – 56 runs
(Sydney Thunder Vs Melbourne Renegades)
A Blackwell
3000 Runs
3426
L Poulton
2000 runs
2182
R Haynes
2171
J Fields
2074
E Villani
1000 runs
1076
M Lanning
1019
WNCL Highest 8th wicket partnership
K Short & D Kimmince – 103 (Qld Vs NSW) Brisbane
L Sthalekar 50 Catches
52
Domestic T20 Highest 1st wicket partnership
M Lanning & E Villani – 123 (Vic Vs SA) Camberwell
WOMEN’S T20 DOMESTIC
L Poulton
M Lanning
A Blackwell
1000 Runs
1356
1190
1103
E Burns
E Villani
J Jonassen
S Hungerford
C Ryan
E Thompson
L Sthalekar
J Fields
N Bolton
500 runs
730
714
635
522
553
569
587
609
632
WOMEN’S PARTNERSHIPS
International – One Day
J Fields & E Osborne – 80 (Aus Vs NZ) Sydney
International – T20
Highest Australian 3rd wicket partnership
J Cameron & L Sthalekar – 67 (Aus V Pak) Galle
E McIntyre & B Binch – 49 (Vic Vs Tas) Hobart
A Parkin & S Moylan – 27 (Act Vs NSW) Blacktown
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Most matches for Australia
R Ponting – 168
Most 100s for Australia
R Ponting – 41
Highest Australian Test scorer of all time
R Ponting – 13378
(Source: Ric Finlay, Tastats)
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ACA Masters
Statistics and Scorecards
ACA Masters 6-145
v Renmark Invitational XI 4-142
ACA Masters won by 3 runs
Batting: ACA Masters
B
M Goodwin
b J Bentley
16
W Holdsworth
B D Lindner
0
D Cullen
c Z Gallo b J Bentley
14
B Johnson
Not out
59
M Elliott
Run out
0
M Mott
c C Jackson b Z Gallo
9
TJ Nielsen
c L Fitzsimmons b D Lindner
43
S Nitschke
Not out
1
Extras
(b 1, w 2)
3
Total
(6 wickets; 20.0 overs)
145
Fall of Wicket: - W Holdsworth, D Cullen, M Goodwin,
M Elliott, M Mott, T Neilson
Bowling: Renmark
Invitational XI
O
R
W
D Lindner
4.0
39
2
L Fitzsimmons
4.0
41
0
J Bentley
4.0
16
2
Z Gallo
S Reilly
4.0
4.0
17
30
1
0
Batting: Renmark Invitational XI
Murray Goodwin, Greg Matthews & Wayne Holdsworth
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K Taylor
c M Goodwin b S Nitschke
33
D Reynolds
c T Neilsen b M Elliott
53
A Jackson
c T Alderman b S Nitschke
1
M Smith
c M Goodwin b G Matthews 7
J Albrecht
Not out
33
J Bentley
Not out
8
Extras
(lb 2, w 5)
7
Total
Fall of Wicket:
142
Bowling: ACA Masters
O
R
W
C McDermott
2.0
6
0
B Johnson
2.0
20
0
W Holdsworth
1.0
4
0
D Cullen
4.0
38
0
P Sleep
2.0
24
0
S Nitschke
4.0
18
2
M Elliott
G Matthews
2.0
3.0
19
24
1
1
ACA Masters 138-8
v Murray Bridge Invitational XI 107-9
ACA Masters 174-7
v Narromine XI 162-8
R
R
M Elliott
c M Stapleton b D Krollig
29
W Holdsworth
b J Richardson
0
M Goodwin
b A Zimm
0
B Johnson
lbw b J McCutcheon
60
CJ Borgas
c P Baxter b D Krollig
27
M Goodwin
c K Bock b J Richardson
62
K Rolton
c P Baxter b M Stapleton
12
JM Davison
b J Short
10
B Johnson
st b M Crosser
10
M Mott
c L Simpson b B Barker
17
M Mott
c b N Norman
36
A Bichel
c J McCutcheon b J Short
1
TJ Nielsen
c D Krollig b N Norman
14
P Sleep
not out
6
S Nitschke
c b H Webb
6
J Angel
c & b B Barker
0
Extras
(w 3, lb 1)
4
Extras
(w 12, nb 3, lb 3)
18
Total
138
Fall of Wicket: M Elliott, M Goodwin, CJ Borgas,
K Rolton, B Johnson, M Mott, TJ Nielsen, S Nitschke
Total
174
Fall of Wicket: W Holdsworth, B Johnson, JM Davison,
M Goodwin, A Bichel, M Mott, J Angel
Bowling: Murray Bridge
Invitational XI
O
R
W
Bowling: Narromine XI
O
R
W
A Zimm
3.0
17
1
J Richardson
4.0
24
2
N Norman
3.0
24
2
A Barratt
3.0
48
0
H Webb
3.0
15
1
R Richardson
3.0
22
0
D Krollig
2.0
19
2
J McCutcheon
4.0
28
1
A O’Niell
2.0
8
0
G Kerr
1.0
19
0
M Crosser
2.0
15
0
J Short
B Barker
4.0
1.0
22
8
2
2
M Stapleton
2.0
18
1
P Baxter
B Trendon
2.0
1.0
10
12
0
0
Batting: Narromine XI
R
B Perry
b W Holdsworth
26
J McCutcheon
st T Bakac b P Sleep
38
B Barker
c JM Davison b W Holdsworth
0
K Bock
c M Goodwin b JM Davison
15
L Simpson
c W Holdsworth b JM Davison
13
J Short
b A Bichel
34
G Kerr
c M Mott b G Matthews
4
L Reid
c A Bichel b G Matthews
4
R Richardson
not out
3
J Richardson
not out
2
Extras
(w 18, nb 3, b 1, lb 1)
23
Batting: Murray Bridge Invitational XI
R
L Hocking
c W Phillips b C McDermott
17
B Trendon
c b B Johnson
9
P Baxter
c W Phillips b B Johnson
0
D Krollig
c G Matthews b M Elliott
25
R Allswager
b T Alderman
4
R Bozen
c G Matthews b M Elliott
9
A Zimm
c b S Nitschke
2
H Webb
not out
16
N Norman
c b CJ Borgas
2
A O’Niell
c b CJ Borgas
11
M Crosser
not out
6
Total
162
Fall of Wicket: B Perry, B Barker, K Bock, L Simpson,
J McCutcheon, G Kerr, L Reid, J Short
Extras
(w 4, b 2)
6
O
R
W
C McDermott
2.0
21
0
J Angel
2.0
16
0
A Bichel
2.1
18
1
W Holdsworth
2.0
14
2
JM Davison
4.0
23
2
P Sleep
4.0
44
1
G Matthews
S Munro
3.0
0.5
19
5
2
0
Total
107
Fall of Wicket: - L Hocking, B Trendon, P Baxter,
D Krollig, R Allswager, R Bozen, A Zimm, N Norman,
A O’Niell
O
R
W
B Johnson
3.0
13
2
C McDermott
3.0
19
1
P Sleep
2.0
9
0
T Alderman
2.0
16
1
M Elliott
2.0
10
2
S Nitschke
2.0
7
1
G Matthews
CJ Borgas
2.0
2.0
13
19
0
2
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ACA Masters 159-7
v 2MG/Real FM Gulgong-Mudgee,
Invitational XI 133-6
ACA Masters 129-7 v
Cricket Shepparton 130-5
Cricket Shepparton won by 5 wickets
R
JM Davison
b M Smith
17
C McDermott
run out (G Parker)
9
M Goodwin
b P Doherty
52
B Johnson
c D Seis b A Nash
28
M Mott
c M Jarvis b R Kurtz
9
A Bichel
not out
34
P Sleep
st S Fredericks† b R Kurtz
1
W Holdsworth
b M Smith
3
J Angel
not out
1
Extras
(w 2, b 1, lb 2)
5
Total
159
Fall of Wicket: C McDermott, JM Davison, B Johnson,
M Mott, M Goodwin, P Sleep, W Holdsworth
Bowling: 2MG/Real FM
Gulgong-Mudgee
Invitational XI
O
R
M Jarvis
3.0
21
M Smith
4.0
A Nash
W
R
AC Blizzard
c b R Lau
61
M Dighton
c K Mueller b H Sirett
5
M Elliott
b R Yze
1
JM Davison
c b H Sirett
0
J Maher
b M Cullen
39
T Moody
not out
7
W Holdsworth
b R Lau
1
P Sleep
c R Yze b R Lau
5
C McDermott
not out
0
Extras
(w 5, b 5)
10
Total
129
Did Not Bat: T Alderman , G Matthews
Fall of Wicket: M Dighton, M Elliot, JM Davison,
AC Blizzard, J Maher, W Holdsworth, P Sleep
Bowling: Cricket Shepparton O
R
W
T Kelly
2.0
19
0
0
H Sirett
3.0
15
2
37
1
R Yze
3.0
9
1
3.0
33
1
N Breslin
2.0
14
0
M Gorrie*
3.0
25
0
H Irvine
2.0
13
0
R Kurtz
P Doherty
4.0
3.0
19
21
2
1
Tyler Larkin
2.0
11
0
B Mueller
2.0
16
0
Batting: 2MG/Real FM Gulgong-Mudgee
Invitational XI
R
R Lau
M Cullen
3.0
1.0
23
5
3
1
M Gorrie*
c D Lane b J Angel
2
S Fredericks†
c B Johnson b A Bichel
13
A Honeysett
c B Johnson b P Sleep
4
S Bromley
c M Goodwin b JM Davison
44
D Seis
c M Goodwin b G Matthews 26
R Kurtz
c JM Davison b G Matthews
24
G Parker
not out
9
D Hollow
not out
9
Extras
(w 2)
2
Total
133
Fall of Wicket: M Gorrie*, S Fredericks†, A Honeysett, S
Bromley, D Seis, R Kurtz
Batting: Cricket Shepparton
R
C Irvine
c M Elliot b G Matthews
72
N Breslin
c b W Holdsworth
3
Tyler Larkin
b AC Blizzard
6
G Saracino
c J Maher b P Sleep
28
R Lau
not out
3
R Yze
st J Maher b M Elliott
8
K Mueller
not out
2
Extras
(w 2, b 3, lb 3)
8
Total
130
Did Not Bat: M Cullen , B Mueller , H Sirett , T Kelly
Fall of Wicket: N Breslin,Tyler Larkin, C Irvine, R Yze,
G Saracino
O
R
W
J Angel
2.0
9
1
B Johnson
3.0
5
0
O
R
W
T Alderman
1.0
4
0
C McDermott
4.0
8
0
3.0
16
1
A Bichel
1.0
2
1
W Holdsworth
P Sleep
4.0
22
1
M Dighton
1.0
14
0
0
T Alderman
1.0
14
0
3.5
28
1
W Holdsworth
2.0
22
JM Davison
2.0
21
1
P Sleep
M Mott
2.0
19
0
AC Blizzard
3.0
27
1
2
0
G Matthews
1.0
9
1
T Moody
M Elliott
1.0
1.0
8
4
0
1
G Matthews
M Thompson
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2.0
1.0
20
9
ACA Masters 105 v Bass Coast, 88
R
M Elliott
st W Taberner b D Williams
44
M Dighton
b C Wilson
2
T Moody
st W Taberner b M Johnson
20
B Drew
c T Hornsby b D Williams
4
J Maher
c J Glen b D Williams
0
W Holdsworth
c W Taberner b D Williams
1
JM Davison
st W Taberner b R Thomas
1
P Sleep
not out
13
C McDermott
c C Wilson b R Thomas
9
T Alderman
b R Thomas
0
G Matthews*
c R Thomas b C Wilson
5
Extras
(w 6)
6
Total
105
Did Not Bat: RM Hogg
Fall of Wicket: M Dighton, T Moody, B Drew, M Elliott,
W Holdsworth, JM Davison, J Maher, McDermott,
T Alderman, G Matthews
Bowling: Bass Coast
O
R
W
B Foon
2.0
13
0
C Wilson
3.4
7
2
G Britt
2.0
22
0
M Johnson
2.0
13
1
D Clark*
3.0
13
0
R Birkett
1.0
13
0
D Williams
R Thomas
3.0
3.0
16
8
4
3
Batting: Bass Coast
R
E Richards
b JM Davison
25
W Taberner
c J Maher b M Elliott
12
G Britt
c M Dighton b M Elliott
0
D Clark*
b JM Davison
0
R Thomas
b P Sleep
15
M Johnson
c JM Davison b P Sleep
11
T Hornsby
st J Maher b T Moody
12
J Glen
st J Maher b P Sleep
0
R Birkett
not out
7
B Foon
lbw b T Moody
0
D Williams
b T Moody
0
Extras
(w 3, lb 3)
6
Total
88
Andy Bichel & John Davison
Did Not Bat: C Wilson
Fall of Wicket: W Taberner, G Britt, D Clark,
E Richards, M Johnson, R Thomas, J Glen, T Hornsby,
B Foon, D Williams
O
R
W
T Alderman
2.0
5
0
C McDermott
2.0
12
0
JM Davison
4.0
18
2
M Elliott
4.0
15
2
T Moody
P Sleep
3.5
3.0
19
16
3
3
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Financial Statements
Jodie Fields
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
2013
2012
$
$
INCOME
Member subscriptions
CA grant – Core funding
CA grant –Professional Development Program
53,918
46,591
1,345,675
1,281,595
903,000
860,000
Kerry Packer Foundation Grant
60,000
60,000
Interest
77,429
111,171
Game development funding
301,788
274,083
Sundry income from fundraising activities
555,512
472,774
7,200
6,000
3,304,522
3,112,214
Reimbursement for rental and office outgoings
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Accommodation
(6,571)
(3,917)
Accounting
(12,000)
(11,500)
Audit & review services
(28,413)
(12,150)
(2,072)
(1,853)
(12,830)
(8,317)
Bank charges
Computer expenses
Conferences
(36,698)
(34,687)
(314,973)
(323,211)
Depreciation and amortisation
(21,538)
(25,299)
Donations
(19,190)
(49,204)
Consultants fees
Doubtful debts
-
(11,000)
(369,238)
(377,242)
(1,111,852)
(1,101,496)
(178,337)
(273,248)
Fringe benefits tax
(50,572)
(40,061)
Game development
(301,788)
(274,083)
Induction expenses
(29,646)
(31,898)
Insurance
(14,055)
(11,328)
Interest expense
(1,760)
(1,680)
Legal
(6,184)
(7,040)
(425)
(255)
Newsletter and annual report
(40,443)
(38,382)
Postage, printing & stationery
(17,778)
(18,796)
(138,450)
(132,983)
Education & training grants
Employee related expenditure (i)
Events
Marketing
Rent
Recruitment
(225)
(355)
State reunion
(23,596)
(22,534)
Sundry
(83,260)
(77,121)
Telephone
(29,759)
(25,430)
Training
(16,250)
(15,716)
Travel
(93,132)
(89,338)
Website, Brand & Digital expenses
(27,670)
(15,372)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(2,988,705)
(3,035,496)
OPERATING SURPLUS
315,817
76,718
(6,129)
-
309,688
76,718
OTHER OPERATING EXPENDITURE
Loss on disposal of assets
NET OPERATING SURPLUS
Other Comprehensive Income
-
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR
309,688
(i) Employee related expense includes all aspects of employees’ remuneration packages and on-costs.
The related fringe benefits tax is shown separately.
76,718
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE
2013
2012
$
$
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
3, 10
2,560,637
2,415,555
Trade and other receivables
4
427,072
228,174
Prepayments
5
86,222
92,914
3,073,931
2,736,643
72,067
95,034
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Plant and equipment
6
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
72,067
95,034
3,145,998
2,831,677
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
7
584,073
589,435
Provisions
8
183,893
154,137
767,966
743,572
57,335
77,096
57,335
77,096
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions
8
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
825,301
820,668
NET ASSETS
2,320,697
2,011,009
RETAINED SURPLUSES
2,320,697
2,011,009
2013
2012
$
$
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NOTE
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Members subscriptions
Grants and subsidies received
Interest and other items of a similar nature
Other income
Payments to suppliers and employees
Net cash flows from operating activities
10
53,918
46,591
2,610,463
2,475,678
80,949
114,532
363,814
743,396
(2,959,362)
(3,091,864)
149,782
288,333
(5,518)
(3,543)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of plant and equipment
Receipts on disposal of asset
818
-
Net cash flows used in investing activities
(4,700)
(3,543)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
145,082
284,790
2,415,555
2,130,765
2,560,637
2,415,555
2013
2012
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
3
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Total equity at the beginning of the year
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
Total equity at the end of the year
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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$
$
2,011,009
1,934,291
309,688
76,718
2,320,697
2,011,009
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The financial report of Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. (‘ACA’, ‘the Association’) for the year ended 30 June 2013
was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Committee on 16 September 2013.
Australian Cricketers’ Association is a not for profit association that is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation
Act (SA) 1985 and domiciled in Australia.
The registered office of the Association is:
Level 1
2 Ross Place
South Melbourne, Victoria 3205.
The ACA is the collective and representative body of past and present first class cricketers in Australia. The principal
activities of the Association during the year were to provide benefits and services to its membership, safeguard the rights
of members, provide and improve the welfare of members and to promote the sport of cricket.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial report is a special purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting interpretations, other mandatory professional reporting requirements and
the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act (SA) 1985 that have a material effect with the exception of the
disclosure requirements of:
AASB 7: Financial Instruments: Disclosures;
AASB 117: Leases;
AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures;
AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Presentation; and
AASB 1004: Contributions
The financial report is prepared on a historical cost basis and presented in Australian dollars.
(b) Statement of compliance
The Association is considered to be a not for profit entity and has prepared the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements regarding not for profit entities as contained in Australian Accounting Standards.
New accounting standards and interpretations which have been issued but are not yet effective are not expected to
have any material impact on the financial reporting of the Association in the future.
(c) Income recognition
(i) Fundraising income
Fundraising income is recognised by ACA upon receipt.
(ii) Grant income
Grant income is recognised upon the ACA obtaining control of the contribution or the right to receive the contribution
under the funding agreement.
(iii) Membership income
Membership income is recognised upon the ACA having the right to the entitlement. Life membership revenue is
recognised on receipt.
(iv) Interest income
Interest income is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial
assets.
(d) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash in the Statement of Financial Position comprises cash at bank and short-term, highly liquid investments that are
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as
defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
(e) Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables, which generally have 30 day terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an
allowance for any uncollectible amounts.
An allowance for doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that ACA will not be able to collect the debts.
Bad debts are written off when identified.
(f) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the
ACA prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the ACA becomes obliged to make future
payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. These amounts are unsecured and are normally settled
within 30 days of recognition.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(g) Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is calculated on a Diminishing Value basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
Make good asset
Plant and equipment
Leasehold Improvements
2013
2012
5 years
5 years
3 to 10 years
3 to 10 years
5 years
5 years
(h) Loans receivables
Loans receivables are non-derivate financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are de-recognised or impaired.
(i) Provisions (excluding employee benefits)
Provisions are recognised when the association has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of past events,
when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation
when a reliable estimate can be made of the amount or the obligation.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects
the risks specific to the liability.
When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.
(j) Employee benefits
Provision is made for employee benefits accumulated as a result of employees rendering services up to the reporting
date. These benefits include wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave.
Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits expected to be settled
within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at their nominal amounts based on remuneration rates which
are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. All other employee benefit liabilities are measured at the present
value of future cash outflows to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. In
determining the present value of future cash outflows, the market yield as at the reporting date on national government
bonds, which have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related liability, are used.
(k) Income tax
The Association is exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997).
(l) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred
is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of assets or
expenses. Receivables and Payables in the Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive of GST.
3. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
NOTE
2013
2012
$
$
Cash at bank
Operations account
1,823,167
1,672,334
Professional Development account
124,056
177,307
Player hardship account
419,667
442,056
Player hardship trust account
75,127
-
Youth Development account
118,620
123,858
2,560,637
2,415,555
286,686
26,348
Total cash and cash equivalents
10
4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables
Rental deposits
31,543
31,543
108,843
181,283
-
(11,000)
427,072
228,174
Other prepayments
86,222
92,914
Total prepayments
86,222
92,914
Other receivables
Provision for doubtful debts
Total trade and other receivables
5. PREPAYMENTS
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6. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Make good
asset
Plant and
equipment
Leasehold
Improvements
Total
At 30 June 2013
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and
amortisation
32,364
136,049
63,620
232,033
(25,352)
(97,606)
(37,008)
(159,966)
7,012
38,443
26,612
72,067
13,485
48,284
33,265
95,034
Total plant and equipment
Net carrying amount at 1 July 2012
Additions
-
5,518
-
5,518
Disposals
-
(6,947)
-
(6,947)
(6,473)
(8,412)
(6,653)
(21,538)
7,012
38,443
26,612
72,067
Depreciation charge for the year
Net carrying amount at 30 June 2013
7. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
2013
2012
$
$
Trade payables and accruals
315,782
306,586
Deferred income
156,746
200,533
Tax liabilities - GST
61,433
29,644
Payroll liabilities
50,112
52,672
584,073
589,435
Trade and other payables
8. PROVISIONS
As at 1 July 2012
Arising
Discount unwind
Annual
Leave
Long Service
Leave
$
$
Make good
Total
$
$
102,822
91,356
37,055
231,233
61,303
11,817
-
73,120
-
-
1,760
1,760
(64,885)
-
-
(64,885)
At 30 June 2013
99,240
103,173
38,815
241,228
Current 2013
99,240
84,653
-
183,893
-
18,520
38,815
57,335
99,240
103,173
38,815
241,228
154,137
Utilised
Non-Current 2013
Current 2012
Non-Current 2012
102,822
51,315
-
-
40,041
37,055
77,096
102,822
91,356
37,055
231,233
9. FUNDING OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
The ACA receives funding revenue both for its ongoing operations and for specific programs. The specific programs for
which the ACA is responsible are as follows:
-----
Professional Development: funding is received from Cricket Australia (“CA”) and the Player Payment Pool to assist
the CA, State and Rookie contracted players and other ACA members prepare for life after cricket.
Youth Development Fund: the monies received for the Youth Development Fund are to be used for the express
purposes of providing scholarship and training programs.
Player Hardship Fund: the monies received from fundraising activities for the Player Hardship fund are to be used for
the express purpose of providing support to ACA members and their families in times of genuine hardship.
Player Hardship Gift Fund: the trustee for this fund was endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian
Taxation Office and as such donations received are to be distributed in accordance with the guidelines as set out in
the Trust Deed.
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9. FUNDING OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
$
Total
$
Player
Hardship Gift
Fund
$
Player
Hardship
Fund
$
Youth
Development
Fund
$
Professional
Development
$
Operating
The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the ACA’s ongoing operations and specific
programs for the year ended 30 June 2013:
Income
Members subscriptions
53,918
-
-
-
-
53,918
1,345,675
-
-
-
-
1,345,675
CA Grant – Professional Development
-
903,000
-
-
-
903,000
Kerry Packer Foundation Grant
-
60,000
-
-
-
60,000
CA Grant – Core funding
Interest
55,249
5,749
3,562
12,264
605
77,429
Game Development Funding
301,788
-
-
-
-
301,788
Sundry income from fund raising activities
388,919
-
-
88,318
78,275
555,512
7,200
-
-
-
-
7,200
2,152,749
968,749
3,562
100,582
78,880
3,304,522
(5,048)
(1,523)
-
-
-
(6,571)
(2,000)
(10,000)
-
-
-
(12,000)
(25,913)
(2,500)
-
-
-
(28,413)
Reimbursement from rental
Total Income
Expenditure
Accommodation
Accounting
Audit and review services
Bank Charges
(2,072)
-
-
-
-
(2,072)
Computer expenses
(10,330)
(2,500)
-
-
-
(12,830)
Conferences
(28,272)
(8,426)
-
-
-
(36,698)
Consultants fees
(20,246)
(294,727)
-
-
-
(314,973)
(21,538)
-
-
-
-
(21,538)
(2,299)
(4,700)
-
(8,438)
(3,753)
(19,190)
-
(369,238)
-
-
-
(369,238)
Employee remuneration
(984,507)
(127,345)
-
-
-
(1,111,852)
Events
(101,406)
-
-
(76,931)
-
(178,337)
Fringe benefits tax
(43,342)
(7,230)
-
-
-
(50,572)
Game development
(293,788)
-
(8,000)
-
-
(301,788)
Induction expenses
-
(29,646)
-
-
-
(29,646)
Donations
Education and training grants
Insurance
(14,055)
-
-
-
-
(14,055)
Interest expense
(1,760)
-
-
-
-
(1,760)
Legal
(6,184)
-
-
-
-
(6,184)
(425)
-
-
-
-
(425)
(40,443)
Marketing
Newsletter and annual report
(40,443)
-
-
-
-
Postage, printing & stationery
(13,778)
(4,000)
-
-
-
(17,778)
(138,450)
-
-
-
-
(138,450)
Rent
Recruitment
(225)
-
-
-
-
(225)
State reunion
(23,596)
-
-
-
-
(23,596)
Sundry
(62,744)
(18,936)
-
(1,580)
-
(83,260)
Telephone
(22,102)
(7,657)
-
-
-
(29,759)
(16,250)
Training
(6,653)
(9,597)
-
-
-
Travel
(81,377)
(11,755)
-
-
-
Website, Brand & Digital expenses
(27,670)
-
-
-
(93,132)
(27,670)
Total expenditure
(1,980,223)
(909,780)
(8,000)
(86,949)
(3,753)
(2,988,705)
Operating surplus
172,526
58,969
(4,438)
13,633
75,127
315,817
Net Profit/(Loss)
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-
(6,129)
-
-
-
-
(6,129)
166,397
58,969
(4,438)
13,633
75,127
309,688
2013
2012
$
$
10. NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in banks and
deposits at call. Cash at end of the financial period as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related
items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents
2,560,637
2,415,555
b) Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to operating surplus
Operating surplus
Adjustment for non-cash expense items:
309,688
76,718
21,538
25,299
Make-good discount unwinding
1,760
1,680
6,129
-
(198,898)
264,623
(Increase)/ Decrease in trade and other receivables
Decrease/(Increase) in prepayments
Decrease in trade and other payables
Increase in provisions
Net cash from operating activities
6,692
(27,549)
(5,362)
(75,439)
8,235
23,001
149,782
288,333
13,000
12,150
11. AUDITORS REMUNERATION
Amounts received or due and receivable for:
Audit of the financial report
Other services - Player hardship fund
3,325
7,668
16,325
19,818
12. CRICKET AUSTRALIA (“CA”) GRANTS
The funding received from CA is made pursuant to the terms of various agreements, including the Memorandum of
Understanding between CA and ACA.
13. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
Non-cancellable operating lease relating to rental of premises are payable as follows:
Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five years
149,986
144,393
23,205
173,191
173,191
317,584
14. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The monies received from CA in respect of the Professional Development Fund are to be used for the express purpose of
meeting the terms of the agreements governing the grants, including the Memorandum of Understanding. To this extent
a contingent liability exists reflecting the requirement for these funds to be utilised to assist the CA, State and Rookie
contracted players and other ACA members prepare for life after cricket.
The monies received for the Players Hardship Fund are to be used for the express purposes of providing financial support
to ACA members and their families. The monies received for the Youth Development Fund are to be used for the express
purposes of providing scholarship and training programs. To this extent a contingent liability also exists for both the PHF
and the YDF reflecting the requirements for these funds to be utilised for specific purposes.
Bank guarantees in relation to the premises lease are in place as at 30 June 2013 amounting to $31,543 (2012 $31,543).
15. PLAYER HARDSHIP FUND DONATIONS
A new trust entitled “The Australian Cricketers’ Association Player Hardship Fund” (the New Fund) was established
pursuant to a Trust Deed dated 26 July 2011, with Australian Cricketers’ Association Player Hardship Fund Pty Ltd ABN
97 443 607 582 (the Trustee) (a wholly owned subsidiary of ACA) as trustee. Current share capital of the New Fund is 10
Ordinary Shares valued at $10 wholly owned by the Australian Cricketers’ Association Incorporated.
The trustee for the New Fund was endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office from 26
July 2011. Where previously, ACA had directed that donations be made to the pre-existing Player Hardship Fund held by
ACA, following the establishment of the New Fund, ACA advised that donations should be directed to the New Fund.
Accordingly, a donation of $40,000 is pledged to the New Fund. This amount is receivable by the New Fund in the year
ended 30 June 2014 and accordingly is not recorded in these accounts.
16. EVENTS AFTER BALANCE DATE
There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this financial statement any
transaction or event of a material nature that would require amendment to or disclosure in the financial statements for
the year ended 30 June 2013.
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STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
In the opinion of the Executive Board the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto:
1. (a) present fairly the financial position of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc as at 30 June 2013
and the results of the Association for the year ended on that date; and
(b) have been prepared and presented in accordance with Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting
Interpretations, other mandatory professional requirements and the requirements of the Associations
Incorporation Act (SA) 1985.
2. The Executive Board has reasonable grounds to believe that the Association will be able to pay its debts as and
when they fall due.
This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Board and is signed for and on behalf of the
Board of Management by:
______________________________________________________________________________
G.DYER
L.STHALEKAR
16 September 2013
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
In accordance with Section 35 (5) of the Associations Incorporations Act (SA) 1985, the Executive Board of the
Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. hereby states that during the financial year to which the accounts relate:
1. (a) no officer of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc;
(b) no firm of which an officer is a member; and
(c) no body corporate in which the officer has a substantial interest;
has received or become entitled to receive a benefit as a result of a contract between the officer, firm or body
corporate and the Association except for the following:
The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. received remuneration in the year ended
30 June 2013.
The level of remuneration has been approved by the Executive Committee.
2. No officer of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Inc. has received directly or indirectly from the Association any
payment or other benefit of pecuniary value.
Signed in accordance with the resolution of the Executive Board.
______________________________________________________________________________
G.DYER
16 September 201310
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L.STHALEKAR
Tel: +61 3 9603 1700
Fax: +61 3 9602 3870
www.bdo.com.au
Level 14, 140 William St
Melbourne VIC 3000
GPO Box 5099 Melbourne VIC 3001
Australia
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the members of Australian Cricketers’ Association
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report of
Australian Cricketers’ Association, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June
2013, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity
and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the statement by the Executive Board.
Executive Board’s Responsibility for the Financial Report
The Executive Board is responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair
view and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 2 to the financial report is
appropriate to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985 and is
appropriate to meet the needs of the members.
The Executive Board’s responsibility also includes such internal control as the directors determine is
necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We have
conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that
we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Association’s
preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Association’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we followed applicable independence requirements of Australian professional
ethical pronouncements.
BDO East Coast Partnership ABN 83 236 985 726 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO (Australia) Ltd
ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO East Coast Partnership and BDO (Australia) Ltd are members of BDO International
Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms.
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Qualification
As is common for organisations of this type, it is not practical for the Association to maintain an
effective system of internal control over sundry income until its initial entry in the accounting records.
Accordingly, as the evidence available to us regarding sundry income was limited, our audit procedures
have been restricted to the amounts of sundry income recorded in the financial statements. We are
therefore unable to express an opinion whether the sundry income of the Association is complete.
Qualified Audit Opinion
In our opinion, except for the effects on the financial report of the matter referred to in the
qualification paragraph, if any, the financial report of Australian Cricketers’ Association is in
accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985, including:
(a)
giving a true and fair view of the Association’s financial position as at 30 June 2013 and of its
performance for the year ended on that date; and
(b)
complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 2, and the
Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985.
Basis of Accounting
Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 to the financial report, which describes
the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the
directors’ financial reporting responsibilities under the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985. As a
result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.
BDO East Coast Partnership
James Mooney
Partner
Melbourne, 16 September 2013
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