Victorian Premier Cricket Finals 1996-97

The 1996-97 Victorian Premier Cricket first grade final was played between Northcote Cricket Club and Melbourne University Cricket Club at the Albert Ground.

Northcote defeated Melbourne University by 275 runs on the first innings to win the first-grade premiership

Pictured – Northcote Cricket Club wicket keeper Darren Berry who scored 109 in Northcote’s first innings of 404.

First Grade Premiers – Northcote

Second Grade Premiers – Frankston Peninsula

Third Grade Premiers – Geelong

Fourth Grade Premiers – Melbourne University

Club Championship – Melbourne 

Semi Finals

Finals

Northcote Cricket Club - First Grade Premiers 1966-97

Back Row – Shane Herbert (Scorer), Des King (Assistant Coach), Darren Spence, Travis Gloury, David Beattie, Jesse McInness, Shane Metelmann, Tim O’Sullivan, Shannon Waters, Idris Mohammed (Manager), Dr Chand Jain (President)

Front Row – Ron Brentnall (Secretary), Adam McGinty, Gerard Dowling, Adam Smith, Grant Gardiner (Captain), Mick O’Sullivan (Coach), Darren Berry (Vice Captain), David Saker