By David Nagel
Pakenham Cricket Club (PCC) inducted its two newest life members as its recent 2024/25 presentation night with Dom Paynter and Sam Webster the latest additions to the exclusive honour roll at Toomuc Reserve.
PCC President Phil Anning was full of praise for both inductees, beginning with Paynter who has given 25 years of service to the club.
“Dom has been a stalwart of the club for a long period of time; starting his junior career with us and has continued to be a great clubman,” Anning said.
“He played for a year or two at Endeavour Hills, but we when we began the process of rebuilding the club under Ben Maroney, Dom was one of the first people to put his hand up and come back.
“He’s a two-time premiership captain-coach of the club, in 2010/11 in District, and 2015/16 in Premier; and is a great mentor for so many young blokes.
“It was a very deserving honour for Dom.”
Webster has been at the club for more than 30 years and is held in high-esteem for his ongoing service at all levels.
“Sam is one that flies under the radar and does things that a lot of people don’t notice except for people that are behind the scenes at the club,” Anning said.
“He’s been a junior coach, a first XI premiership player, a committee member, and he’s always there to help out and do the things that need doing.
“He’s been involved with the club for over 30 years and the Webster family is synonymous with the club.
“Through his father Chris, his uncle Rod, his cousin Scott, and now the next generation is coming through with his sons both playing cricket.
“It’s well-deserved recognition for he’s done for our club over 30 years of service.”
• DOMINIC PAYNTER
25 years of service
7 seasons as First XI captain – longest in club history
3 seasons as club coach
150+ First XI matches
2010/11 Premiership captain
2015/16 Premiership captain/coach
5 x First XI centuries – high score 172
3 x First XI 5 wicket hauls – best 5/16
Country Week captain multiple times
• SAM WEBSTER
30 years of service
2 x premiership player
6 centuries
Junior coach multiple times
10+ years on committee
A Grade bowling aggregate
Held club record high score 211
