Essendon Baseball Club

To all EBC Members as Addressed
Just an update of what has been happening over the last few months. Other than Covid-19 of course.

After 8 years of pain, we finally have preliminary plans for the Chris Lane field and they look fantastic, I am having fortnightly meetings with council and I am confident that “dirt with turn” prior Xmas. The initial plans look fantastic, I cannot share at this point but once finalised I publish. My vision is to be able to not only play juniors but also women’s baseball and training. As this field will have lights we need to get as much usage as possible. There will be a 2 meter high bronze statue of Chris at the entrance and we hope to hold state and national games on this field. Exciting times ahead.

The synthetic on the main diamond is due to be replaced but there are some immediate dangerous concerns being damage to first and second base. To get another year or 2 out of the main diamond the club has decided, in consultation with council, to put dirt around each base to replicate Altona    These works will happen in the next 3 weeks and will coincide with the first base bullpen works.

Luke has organised a concrete path from rooms to gym to finish that area off and it looks amazing ( well done Luke) we are continually creating the best grass roots facilities in the country for baseball.

We have received 3 grants to the value of 11K all up driven by Ros Gowty which is an amazing effort, we thank Ros for her efforts

The academy is going strong and EBC continues to be the leader in all aspects of the game.

Pre summer season training dates will be released soon and I hope you are all as excited as I am for the summer season

Don’t forget, if you have any injuries, Luke is on site every day and we have the gym and hitting tunnels ready for anyone who wants to start their pre season early

EBC Love to you all, you proud president 

Tony Cornish

7 May 2021

Media release

Giles Returns to Lead Bombers

Record breaking club coach, Peter Giles has committed to lead Essendon Baseball Club for the next two summer seasons.

Inducted as an EBC Life Member in 2019 and founder of the highly acclaimed Academy of Baseball Excellence, Giles will again be joined by fellow Life Members Richard King (Assistant Coach) and Frank Tamburrino (Game Day Advisor).

Taking over from Championship-winning club coach, Russell Spear, who stepped down due to work and family commitments after the incredible 2020/21 Senior League Championship win in March, Giles will reprise the role he played with unprecedented success from 2011 to 2019.

The respected mentor created a winning culture at the club during his previous tenure, evidenced not only by six consecutive Division One Championship wins under his guidance, but also by consistent finals appearances at all levels of the club.

EBC President, Tony Cornish was delighted to announce Giles’ reappointment and the return of King and Tamburrino.

“Peter, Richard and Frank are such an important part of what this club has achieved over the past decade. To have Peter recommit as club coach for at least the next two years allows us to continue the tremendous work of Russell Spear who, in his two years as club coach, helped a talented young playing group make their mark on Victorian baseball,” said Cornish.

“It’s great to have Frank and Richard back in their on-field roles. They bring a lifetime of experience to assist Peter and the players” Cornish added.

In accepting the appointment, Giles was typically understated: “It’s an honour to lead EBC’s senior playing group once again; particularly on the back of a Championship year and finals appearances right across the grades.”

“Incredibly, for the second time I’ve not only inherited an on-field list from Russell that is in great shape and knows how to win, but also a club that continues to be a leader in community sport,” said Giles.

“Having Richard and Frank back in formal roles at the Club is a further boost to the amazing support team that Russell has relied on over the past two years”, said Cornish. “In Pete’s own words, it’s all coming together!”

Enquiries: Tony Cornish – 0411 055 050

Brett is running batting practice on Friday night from 6pm for the 4ths.