11 hours ago

Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Photo of the 1999-2000 Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club Limited Overs premiership winning team

Back Row - Keith Davis (Coach), Nigel Cummings (Manager), Troy Rafton, Michael Dann, Justin Poole, Chris Simpson, Scott O'Leary, Robert Smith, David Poole (President)
Front Row - Ryan Broad, Ken Healy, Scott Prestwidge (Captain), Boyd Williams, Ryan Poole, Ian Duncan
Absent: Stuart Law, Adam Dale

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13 hours ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Kye Thornley is a tall, strapping young right-arm fast bowler who possesses that most-sought-after attribute – raw pace. He is a novice young cricketer with a bright future beckoning. In the brief timeframe since his NSW Premier Cricket debut in 2021/22 he has already been a member of a First Grade Belvidere Cup winning team.

Kye’s ascent to date has been quite remarkable. He only made fleeting appearances in Parramatta’s A.W. Green Shield team over two seasons – 2019/20 and 2020/21 – for the sum of 7 runs @ 7.00 and 2 wickets @ 22.67 – figures that provide little indication as to how well he was deemed to rise in the next few seasons.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3854/kye-thornley-ndash-edge-of-pace

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13 hours ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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UTS North Sydney First Grade 2025/26 season wrap.

There are seasons defined by silverware, and seasons defined by something harder to put on an honour board — and 2025/26 was, for the UTS North Sydney First Grade unit, a season of the second kind. We finished tenth of twenty in the Belvidere Cup and bowed out of the Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup at the pool stage, and yet this was a summer rich in individual brilliance, in the blooding of the next generation, and in the kind of fine margins that, had a few fallen our way, would have told a very different story.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3852/uts-north-sydney-first-grade-202526-season-wrap

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14 hours ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Manly Warringah strong showing in the 1943-44 Green Shield season

During the 1943/44 Green Shield competition, Manly delivered a commendable performance, finishing third after an impressive period in which the club had held the Shield for two consecutive seasons. Although unable to secure a third straight title, the team maintained a high standard of play across both batting and bowling.

Manly’s batting unit proved productive throughout the season, compiling a total of 1,208 runs for the loss of 72 wickets, resulting in a team average of 16.77. In comparison, their opponents managed 1,092 runs but lost 109 wickets in the process, averaging just 10.00—an indication of Manly’s effectiveness with the ball.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3844/manly-warringah-strong-showing-in-the-1943-44-green-shield-season

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2 days ago

Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1981-82

Back Row – Peter Monaghan, John Maguire, Mark Gaskell, John Hamill, Carl Rackemann, Ian Martin, Glen Cohen, Ian Kelly, Ian Moore, Ian Gallagher.

Front Row) – Noel Gorman (President), Alan Jones, Wayne Broad, John Bell, Greg Ritchie, Bill Albury, Katie (scorer)

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3 days ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Ross Elliot joined us in 2019-20 as a 23-year-old from Geelong City Cricket Club, moving to the Harbour City to study for a Master of Finance degree at University of NSW. He made his debut with the club in 3rd Grade, scoring 140 runs with his best score 36 from nine matches. He also held six catches receiving a comment from his skipper Ben Stares that he “had the best set of hands that I have ever played with”. He held another nine the following season when he headed the 3rd Grade batting with 232 runs with a top score of 79.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3851/ross-elliot-family-tradition

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3 days ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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10 Followers

Gervys Rignold Hazlitt – A Scholarly Cricketer

Gervys ‘Gerry’ Hazlitt was born on 4th September 1888 at Balmain in Sydney and died 30th October 1915 at Parramatta. Never having a robust constitution, he died of heart disease at the young age of 27 years whilst walking in the grounds of The Kings School where he was employed as a School Master.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3850/gervys-rignold-hazlitt-ndash-a-scholarly-cricketer

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3 days ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Beginning his association with Manly in 1943, Jimmy Burke went on to enjoy an extraordinary career with the club that spanned more than three decades, concluding in 1974. During this time, he amassed 7,404 runs at the remarkable average of 43.81, underlining both his consistency and class as a batter. His tally included 14 centuries, further highlighting his ability to convert strong starts into significant innings.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3845/jimmy-burke-a-distinguished-cricketing-career

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4 days ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Penrith Cricket Club 2017-18 Metropolitan Cup Premiers

By Peter Tracey

To win a competition after using 32 players throughout the season is a testament to the strength of the club's junior base and is a great sign for the club in the years ahead. With the club having a large number of players unavailable at times during the year, the Metro boys never really had the same team two games in a row. Some weeks, the side had 6 or 7 new players in it.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3842/penrith-cricket-club-2017-18-metropolitan-cup-premiers

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4 days ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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44 Followers

Ash Burton is an inspirational cricketer. He has all the attributes to inspire. He is dedicated, loyal, patient, committed, enthusiastic and talented. And apart from all that, he is a real team man who works hard on his game, rolls with the punches and enjoys the successes which inevitably follow.

On Saturday 18 October 2025, in the round 4 match against Mosman at Allan Border Oval, he was in the 1st Grade lineup. It was his 62nd match in 1st Grade and 45th in the principal Belvidere Cup competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3843/ashley-burton-ideal-role-model

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5 days ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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George Cranney was an unassuming and modest man his record of service for the club was peerless – for such a long time he was the heart and soul of the Central Cumberland District Cricket Club.

He made a ‘priceless’ contribution to Cumberland (Parramatta) over a fifty year timeframe.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3841/george-cranney-ndash-fifty-years-of-service

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5 days ago

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

16 Likes
25 Followers

Waverley Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1975-76.

Photo of Waverley Cricket Club 1975-76 first grade premiership winning team that defeated Bankstown District Cricket Club in the final

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/358/waverley-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-1975-76

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6 days ago

Richard Fethers

Newcastle, Australia

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0 Followers

Sydney Cricket Club undefeated Poidevin Gray Premiers 1970-71

Back Row – J. Walker (Secretary), G. Montgomery, L. Richardson, G. Condon, B. Rose, J. Norton, (President)

Front Row – R. Phillips, R. Fethers, J. MacQueen, K. Foster (Captain), G. Olsen, G. Foster, P. Moss (Club Coach)

Absent - C. Fletcher, B. Sawyers, D Pearson, S. McGregor

Photo taken at Jubilee Oval in Glebe

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/671/richard-fethers/blog/3840/sydney-cricket-club-undefeated-poidevin-gray-premiers-1970-71

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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10 Followers

Vishek ‘Vishi’ Chawla – A Passionate Leg-spinner

In 2023/24 Vishi arrived unheralded from the Wenty Leagues Cricket Club to try his fortunes in the NSW Premier Cricket competition with the Parramatta District Cricket Club.

This engaging, enthusiastic cricketer quickly made an impression at Parramatta for his love of the game and his passion for his craft of leg-spin bowling, and the way he has attacked his bowling challenges with spirit and determination.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3838/vishek-lsquovishirsquo-chawla-ndash-a-passionate-leg-spinner

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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33 Followers

Claude Tozer: What might have been

One of the most tragic figures of the First World War period was Dr. Claude Tozer, whose meteoric rise and shocking end became one of cricket's most heartbreaking stories. Born September 27, 1890, Tozer had been a recognised University player before the war, twice heading the First Grade batting aggregate lists with averages above 70.

His path to cricket stardom was interrupted by the Great War, where he served with extraordinary distinction. Enlisting in the Australian Army Medical Corps in May 1915, Tozer quickly rose to the rank of captain

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3836/claude-tozer-what-might-have-been

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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54 Followers

Ten classic St George District Cricket Club pictures from 10 different seasons

Introducing our St George 10 Out Of 10 where we talk you though 10 classic St George pictures from 10 different years. We’ll use our various resources such as our Social Media platforms, Annual Reports, Books or our amazing digital library to find these images and we’ll include commentary or extracts to tell you a little more about these images.
In our first series we look at the first 5 pictures from the 2011-2012 and 2021 seasons

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3837/ten-classic-st-george-district-cricket-club-pictures-from-10-different-seasons

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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93 Followers

Western Suburbs 4th Grade Grand Finalists 2017-18
Western Suburbs v Manly Warringah at Manly Oval 2017-18.

Back (L-R): Dan Mullen, Ben Gorham, Callum Hotham, Lachlan Swan, James Winder, Emmanuel Parmakellis, Albert Brooks, Sam Cullen, Chadd Porter (coach)

Front (L-R): Zain Shamsi, Billy Gaunt (wk), Darren Cox (c), Toby Hynes, Rowan Carthey, Alex Cheung

Full scorecard -

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/3835/western-suburbs-4th-grade-grand-finalists-2017-18

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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22 Followers

Evan Atkins made his first grade debut in 1985 as a wicket keeper and has had a long and distinguished association with cricket in Sydney.

Always a very popular team mate, Evan’s significant and valuable contribution to the game extends to many years without the gloves as an administrator and selector.

Let’s find out more about Evan’s journey in the game

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/237/evan-atkins-keep-the-game-moving-forward

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last week

Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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7 Followers

Russell Wilcoxon - never back down, always move forward

Russell Wilcoxon is the most capped Fairfield Liverpool Cricketer having played over 450 grade games for the club.

He made his first grade debut on 1 October 1998 against Campbelltown Camden to become Fairfield Liverpool player number 83.

Prior to the start of the 2020/21 season Russell as a wicket keeper batsman has taken 625 dismissals and scored 6,816 runs across all grades.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/397/fairfield-liverpool-cricket-club/blog/275/russell-wilcoxon-never-back-down-always-move-forward

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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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25 Followers

Adrian Tucker - hold your nerve

Adrian Tucker made his first class debut for NSW during the 1989/90 season and went on to take 4 wickets in the 1989/90 Sheffield Shield Final won by NSW. Memorably he took the wicket of Allan Border the Australian captain in both innings.

In 17 first class games Adrian took 45 wickets at 40.13 with best figures of 5 for 38.

In NSW Premier Cricket Adrian played for Balmain and Waverley/Eastern Suburbs from 1985 to 2006. He took 424 first grade wickets at 23.54 with best figures of 7 for 64 and took 5 wickets or more on 11 occasions

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/301/adrian-tucker-hold-your-nerve

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