VALE PETER FLACK

Peter Flack passed away last week aged 85. One of cricket’s great personalities, Flacky spent a lifetime giving back to the game he loved.

His service to community cricket has few peers. In a 27 year playing, coaching and administrative career at Coburg Sub-District CC his contribution to the club was recognised with life membership.

Retiring due to ill health, he took on the job of assistant secretary of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association for 20 years in charge of the Under 15 Craig Shield competition again acknowledged with life membership.

Despite kidney failure requiring dialysis treatment 3 times a week, hearing about veterans cricket he made a comeback to the game at age 69. A tight bowler and more than handy batsman, his form with the Australian Cricket Society was rewarded with selection in the inaugural Australian Over 70s ODI team in 2011 (Cap No: 7) that defeated England at Rupertswood - the birthplace of the Ashes.   

As a born again cricketer, Peter Flack represented Victoria at Veterans Championships all around Australia and embarked on 2 Ashes tours and most recently to Samoa.

A long time club delegate, Cricket Victoria recently acknowledged his service to cricket with their 50 years service award during the Boxing Day Test.  

A character on and off the field, we will miss his irreverant humour, comradeship and enduring friendship all in the spirit of cricket.

Celebrate the life of Peter Flack

Sunday 8th June, 2025 

3.00pm - 6.00pm

Telfer Reserve, Bundoora