In what was a successful and enjoyable year for all members, the recent AGM saw a youthful tone brought to a fresh committee.

Outgoing president Peter Bartley is to be congratulated for his work in what was a very busy 2019.

New president Jason Berg has expressed immediate excitement and is ready to dive straight into his new role after many years as club captain.

Luckily for The Mudcrabs, we have retained the services of secretary Bob Harkins, treasurer Kerry Matheson and club handicapper John Fleming - without these three the club would not run anywhere near as smoothly.

Andrew Wyszynski has taken on the role of gear steward; you'll see him each Sunday at the Bullring before anyone else arrives plunging his hands into the pool to set lane ropes and allocate stop watches.

While memberships have steadily risen in recent years, the club is determined to bring in as many new faces as possible to build on the spirit and friendships that have been formed over the past 40 years.

If ever you have family or friends move to town and they would like to meet some new people and become part of the community, you'll always find a mate with the Muddies.

We have a wide-ranging membership from our little youngsters through to our full members aged from 18 to 85+ years.

Get yourself down to the Lakes and Ocean Hotel not just for our raffles but also for our local sporting clubs and support them as much as you can.

2020 will be a super season, keep an eye out as April/May approaches for registration days and Mudcrabs events.

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