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UNSW Cricket Club in NSW Premier Cricket - A page for past, present and future members. Keep up to date with all the latest results, training news, social events and milestones as our nine teams strive for premiership glory.

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Q: UNSW Cricket Club - A Tribute to Peter Richardson 1943-2009

Although there have already been lengthy and numerous celebrations of Peter Richardson’s life, it is only appropriate that a tribute is now paid in the UNSWCC’s Annual Report. We will never do his life justice, nor his contribution to this club…but may we try. Tim Richo was going to pen a broader and more meaningful preface to the following comments from various Club people who were close to Pete over the years. He wasn’t able to do that in time for the Annual Report so the following is pretty UNSWCC specific – obviously so much more could be said about Pete’s wonderful life that extends so far beyond his magnificent contribution to this Club and its culture.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/2146/unsw-cricket-club-a-tribute-to-peter-richardson-1943-2009

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UNSW Cricket Club - A Tribute to Peter Richardson 1943-2009

Although there have already been lengthy and numerous celebrations of Peter Richardson’s life, it is only appropriate that a tribute is now paid in the UNSWCC’s Annual Report. We will never do ...

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Q: Tom Scoble is the proud owner of UNSW Cricket Club first grade cap number 230 after making his debut during the 2017-18 season. Tom is a left arm seam bowler and right-hand batter and has also captained the club first grade team

Tom hails from Inverell in the North West of NSW and previously played for the NSW Country Under 17s team in the Australian National Championships..

Here’s our pocket profile with Tom Scoble

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/2113/pocket-profile-tom-scoble-university-of-new-south-wales-cricket-club

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Pocket profile - Tom Scoble - University of New South Wales Cricket Club

Tom Scoble is the proud owner of UNSW Cricket Club first grade cap number 230 after making his debut during the 2017-18 season. Tom is a left arm seam bowler and right-hand batter and has also capt ...

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Q: Jim Dixon made his first grade debut for University of NSW in 1979 after moving to Sydney from his home town of Goulburn.

He took 397 first grade wickets at an average of 25.10 and his best figures were 5 for 44. He took 5 wickets in an innings on 11 occasions.

In a grade career with UNSW spanning from 1979 to the 2006/07 season Jim played 402 games taking 561 wickets at 22.98 and scored 7,724 runs at 23.06 including 5 centuries and 37 half centuries.

Jim is affectionately known as Disco

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/2070/jim-dixon-disco

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Jim Dixon - 'Disco'

Jim Dixon made his first grade debut for University of NSW in 1979 after moving to Sydney from his home town of Goulburn.He took 397 first grade wickets at an average of 25.10 and his best f ...

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Q: UNSW Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1976-77

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/108/unsw-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-1976-77

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Q: David Carson made his first grade debut for UNW Cricket Club during the 1994/95 season at the age of 17 and went on to score 6,062 first grade runs for the club at an average of 28.72. He scored 6 centuries and 30 half centuries.

David was the captain of the 2004/05 UNSW first grade limited over premiership winning team and had the honour of being awarded Life Membership on the club in 2012.

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Q: UNSW Cricket Club Green Shield team 2018-19

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Q: Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales has been the breeding ground of many Australian sporting champions and Geoff Lawson is a proud member of the Wagga Wagga sporting cohort.

From concrete pitches and cork balls, Geoff’s love of the game spans many decades and he’s made a tremendous contribution to the game on and off the field.

Geoff Lawson left Wagga Wagga and made his way to the University of NSW where he made his first-grade debut in 1975 and went on to take 215 first grade wickets for UNSW at an average of 17.66.

At 20 years of age in 1977/78 Geoff made his first-class debut for NSW and on 28 November 1980, he became Australian Test Cricketer No 309 when he made his Test debut against New Zealand at the Gabba.

In 46 Tests for Australia, Geoff Lawson took 180 wickets at 30.56 with best figures of 8 for 112. He scored 894 runs with the highest score of 74.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/248/geoff-lawson-in-doubt-bounce-lsquoem

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Q: UNSW Cricket Club last game at Village Green against Parramatta - 9 March 2019

9 March 2019. UNSW V Parramatta - the last game at Village Green

Parramatta - 5 for 350 off 50 overs

UNSW - all out 252 off 35 overs

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Q: Michael Back is UNSW Cricket Club first grade player number 67 having made his first grade debut during the 1985-86 season.

A wicket keeper batter with high energy levels Michael was affectionately known as “Stan” and today Michael is an oncologist (cancer specialist) who manages people affected by brain cancer. We dip our lid Michael.

Can you recall a catch or stumping that still fills you with pride and puts a smile on your face?

Rod Bower had a long history of dominating us with big off-drives. Jungle theorised that he was weaker off his pads so we decided to bowl continuously outside leg stump to the point of annoyance. Eventually after yet another one from seamer Tony Pratt moved two feet outside leg stump he immediately exploded on both bowler and umpire so took the opportunity to throw down the wickets…out stumped. The shouts on the field were only outweighed by the subsequent noise coming from the dressing room.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/986/michael-back-put-a-helmet-on-stan

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Q: Greg Livingstone is UNSW first grade cap number 41 and he made his first grade debut in 1976/77 and over the next 18 years he accumulated 7,628 runs averaging 30.88. He scored 6 centuries and 42 half centuries and his highest score was 201 not out.

In all grades Greg scored 8,952 runs for UNSW at 32.67 including 12 centuries and 51 half centuries

Greg was a member of two UNSW first grade winning premierships and is a very proud Life Member of the club and continues to make a significant contribution.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/107/greg-livingstone-never-ever-give-your-wicket-away

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Q: Jamie Baker made his first grade debut for UNSW during the 1981/82 season and went on to score 4,180 first grade runs at an average of 31.91 including 7 centuries and 14 half centuries. In all grades at UNSW Jamie scored 5,171 runs.

Jamie moved to Adelaide in 1991 and continued playing Grade/Premier Cricket.

Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?

I really admired the older guys who even after long careers were still striving every ball and had their tricks. Mick O’Sullivan (RIP MoS, such a great bloke and canny flight bowler), Ken Hall, Dave Chardon, Greg Hartshorne and Greg Matthews.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/654/jamie-baker-be-patient-bat-all-day

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Q: It was the season before World Series Cricket and there were plenty of legends playing Sydney grade. Andy Roberts, Geoff Boycott, Allan Border, Doug Walters and Rick McCosker played much of the season. Another seven had or would play for Australia, while another 23 had played or would play Shield cricket for NSW.

It is the week Lenny Pascoe gets his call-up for Australia – he has been chosen for the 1977 Ashes tour of England. His great mate, Jeff Thomson, got that call-up five years back, and Lenny has given everything in that period to join him. Bankstown have not won a premiership in his time, and Lenny, great clubman that he is, wants one badly. Bankstown are a tough bunch, captained by Dion Bourne – uncle of Steve and Mark Waugh. Also in their side are Ken and Graham Thorpe – future father and uncle of swimming legend Ian Thorpe – and Steve Small, who is in the early stages of a fine career.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/106/unsw-v-bankstown-1976-77-semi-final-at-the-village-green

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Q: UNSW Cricket Club Poidevin Gray cricket team 1976-77

Back Row – Nigel Perger, Neville Jansson, Dave Meagher, Greg Livingstone, Geoff Kirkwood, Mick Watt, John Carmichael
Front Row – Peter Jourdain, Mick Bryce, Jim Robson (Captain), Geoff Lawson, Steve Howard

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Q: The Saturday Sledge - First Grade Reschs Cup Match UNSW v Bankstown at Bankstown, 9 January 1994

University of NSW batted first, and after 50 overs were 8 for 217. Apart from the aforementioned Norbury, Matthew Phelps compiled 34, Matt Hayward much the same, and David Trafford hit out wantonly at the end for an unbeaten 26, which included two sixes, one of which was over a deep mid off/mid on area guarded by three of the blue and white enemy. Bankstown were all out in the 45th over for 168, a most capacious defeat for a team who lead the regular grade competition by 18 points, and for whom losing is as rare as a dry eye at a performance of Mahler’s “Unrequited”.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/1134/the-saturday-sledge-first-grade-reschs-cup-match-unsw-v-bankstown-at-bankstown-9-january-1994

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The Saturday Sledge - First Grade Reschs Cup Match UNSW v Bankstown at Bankstown, 9 January 1994

Introduction The Saturday Sledge had its beginnings as a typical cricket club newslette ...

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Q: David Jebb - cricket is a great leveller

David Jebb has had quite the cricket journey. He’s made not only a terrific contribution to UNSW Cricket Club but to the game itself.

A player, an administrator, a curator David is a student of the game, its history and to the spirit of cricket. David Jebb was made a Life Member of UNSW Cricket club in 2010.

Let’s find out more about David’s journey in the game.

"The cricket world is rich. Respect and enjoy your little bit of custody and put in where you can."

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/1075/david-jebb-cricket-is-a-great-leveller

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David Jebb - cricket is a great leveller

David Jebb has had quite the cricket journey. He’s made not only a terrific contribution to UNSW Cricket Club but to the game itself.A player, an administrator, a curator David is a studen ...

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Q: UNSW v Bankstown 1976-77 Semi-final at the Village Green

It was the season before World Series Cricket and there were plenty of legends playing Sydney grade. Andy Roberts, Geoff Boycott, Allan Border, Doug Walters and Rick McCosker played much of the season. Another seven had or would play for Australia, while another 23 had played or would play Shield cricket for NSW.

It is the week Lenny Pascoe gets his call-up for Australia – he has been chosen for the 1977 Ashes tour of England. His great mate, Jeff Thomson, got that call-up five years back, and Lenny has given everything in that period to join him. Bankstown have not won a premiership in his time, and Lenny, great clubman that he is, wants one badly. Bankstown are a tough bunch, captained by Dion Bourne – uncle of Steve and Mark Waugh. Also in their side are Ken and Graham Thorpe – future father and uncle of swimming legend Ian Thorpe – and Steve Small, who is in the early stages of a fine career.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/106/unsw-v-bankstown-1976-77-semi-final-at-the-village-green

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Michael Back - put a helmet on Stan

Michael Back is UNSW Cricket Club first grade player number 67 having made his first grade debut during the 1985-86 season.A wicket keeper batter with high energy levels Michael was affectio ...

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Jon Horley - move a toothpick

Jon Horley made his first grade debut for University of New South Wales Cricket Club during the 1991/92 season and is the clubs first grade player number 95.Jon is a former first grade capta ...

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Jamie Baker - be patient, bat all day

Jamie Baker made his first grade debut for UNSW during the 1981/82 season and went on to score 4,180 first grade runs at an average of 31.91 including 7 centuries and 14 half centuries. In all grad ...

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Tony Pratt - fielding can win you cricket games

Tony Pratt made his first grade debut for UNSW Cricket Club in 1985 and in a career spanning 16 seasons Tony scored 5,264 runs for the club at an average of 22.79 including 5 centuries and 21 half ...

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Jim Dixon - 'Disco'

Jim Dixon made his first grade debut for University of NSW in 1979 after moving to Sydney from his home town of Goulburn.He took 397 first grade wickets at an average of 25.10 and his best f ...

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Geoff Lawson - in doubt, bounce ‘em

Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales has been the breeding ground of many Australian sporting champions and Geoff Lawson is a proud member of the Wagga Wagga sporting cohort. ...

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UNSW Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1980-81

Back Row - Asoka Wijeratne, Nigel Perger, Neviile Jansson, Bruce Handley, Geoff Lawson, Steve Campbell, Terry Buddin, Peter Tout, David Lemon.Front Row - Greg Livingstone, Chris Chapman, Ma ...

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David Carson - punt high and follow on

David Carson made his first grade debut for UNW Cricket Club during the 1994/95 season at the age of 17 and went on to score 6,062 first grade runs for the club at an average of 28.72. He scored 6 ...

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UNSW Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1977-78

Back Row - Geoff Kirkwood, Bruce Handley, Greig Robinson, Terry Buddin (c), Ian Smith, Roger MarchFront Row - Peter Tout, Paul Deegan, Neville Jansson, Dick Campbell, Dick Pym. ...

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UNSW Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1976-77

The two captains - Brian Riley (Petersham) and John Rogers (UNSW) at the toss ...

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Greg Livingstone - never ever give your wicket away

Greg Livingstone is UNSW first grade cap number 41 and he made his first grade debut in 1976/77 and over the next 18 years he accumulated 7,628 runs averaging 30.88. He scored 6 centuries and 42 ha ...

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UNSW v Bankstown 1976-77 Semi-final at the Village Green

by John RogersIt was the season before World Series Cricket and there were plenty of legends playing Sydney grade. Andy Roberts, Geoff Boycott, Allan B ...