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Congratulations to "Roadrunners" Tom Dicker, Josh Davies & John Edwards - Melbourne Aces 2012
With an unsuccessful campaign in the inaugural ABL season behind them, the Melbourne Aces made personnel changes to its roster for the current campaign that it hopes will bring a better finish in 2011/2012. Following the 2011 MWBL season, the Roadrunners were rewarded for their success with the Aces coaching staff adding two further Research Lower Plenty players to the opening series line-up against the Sydney BlueSox. Speaking to coach David Dicker recently, it is obvious that he is very proud that three of his MWBL starting line-up have been given the opportunity to show their wares on the national stage. Josh Davies returns for his second ABL season; the first saw Davies put up some impressive numbers which had him finishing high up in a number of key statistical batting tables. In the opening few series of the ABL, Davies has continued to display his strong defensive skills and will be looking to the upcoming series to continue to improve on his batting numbers. The first of the new additions to the Aces' roster is John Edwards. Having spent most of the MWBL season as back-up pitcher to regular starter Leigh McKay and playing left field, the Aces are looking to Edwards to add more pop in their batting line-up. A highlight so far has been his walk-off homer to left field in game two of the series against the Brisbane Bandits. Melbourne will be hoping for more of this power as their campaign continues. Finally, Tom Dicker joined the roster following an impressive season with Research and a great start to his summer league season with Essendon. Dicker's all-round defensive skills has resulted in him playing both infield and outfield for the Aces so far. Melbourne's coaching staff will be hoping that Dicker's defence and power at the plate will contribute to many Aces victories this year as they press towards success in the finals. In March of this year, David Dicker spoke openly about his desire to put Research Lower Plenty 'on the map' and have people take notice of the talent within the club. With three regular starters in the Aces line-up for 2011/2012, he can be assured that the club is moving in the right direction.
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SENIOR MVP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SENIOR MVP WINNERS 2011
1ST NINE - LEIGH MCKAY
2ND NINE - IAN CROSS
3RD NINE - STEVE HULMES
4TH NINE - THILINA FERNANDO
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