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Q: St George v Western Suburbs 1971 - 72 First Grade Semi Final

Runners-up in the minor premiership, St George played Wests in the semi-final at Hurstville Oval. The verdict: “Best game seen at Hurstville since the days of Bradman and O’Reilly”

St George lost in a thriller.

If he had to bow out on a losing note, Warren Saunders could not have asked for a game that highlighted more his mantra of attacking cricket. With Warren at the helm, St George staged a sensational run-chase that almost brought off the impossible.

Wests chose to bat first in ideal conditions and started well, but rain caused a delay of almost two hours, turning the pitch into a nightmare. Wests were bundled out for 104, but Saints did worse, routed for just 63. Wests dug in late on the first evening and into the second day, and right on tea were dismissed for 191, setting St George 233 to win in 30 overs. This was made even more difficult by the astute captaincy of former Test skipper Bob Simpson.

As the chase began, the ground began to fill. Many knew this would be the last hurrah of the retiring Saunders and opening partner Billy Watson, and the 5,000 spectators weren’t disappointed. At drinks after 15 overs, the pair had posted a 100 partnership with the most marvellous batting against Gilmour and Rhodes. Both were dismissed shortly after, and with Brian Booth and John Rogers smashing 58 in the next half hour, the target looked very gettable. Then came disaster. First Booth and then Rogers in successive balls were caught on the mid wicket fence, followed by John Wilson run out off the very next ball. Still St George batted on and when the final ball was bowled, were just three runs short.

Wests went on to win the final handsomely to become premiers. For saints, it was again a matter of “so near, yet so far”. However the quality of the game had left a sense of exhilaration, a wonderful finale to the career of Warren Saunders.

This story was originally published in the book written by John Rogers titled “Mr St George” - Warren Saunders and the culture of success he inspired.

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St George v Western Suburbs 1971 - 72 First Grade Semi Final

Runners-up in the minor premiership, St George played Wests in the semi-final at Hurstville Oval. The verdict: “Best game seen at Hurstville since the days of Bradman and O’Reilly”St G ...

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Q: When Charlie Crispo and Allen Cooper walked onto Hurstville Oval on 27 September 1919, the warm greeting they received from the crowd was not simply for the beginning of a cricket match. The “Diggers”, led by Wally Louden, were an XI made up of members and ex-members of the St George DCC who had been on active service during the First World War. At 4pm, play was adjourned for the unveiling of the St George DCC roll of honour. The roll contained the names of members of the club who had served their country in the terrible conflict. Not all of them had returned home. The honour roll has since been lost, however, efforts are now being made by the club to produce an honour roll to commemorate the service of these men, as well as those who served in other conflicts whilst playing with the club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2133/st-george-district-cricket-club-and-the-first-world-war

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St George District Cricket Club and The First World War

When Charlie Crispo and Allen Cooper walked onto Hurstville Oval on 27 September 1919, the warm greeting they received from the crowd was not simply for the beginning of a cricket match. The “Dig ...

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Q: Take a seat and get comfortable folks!!

This is Blake Macdonald and this was his season....

Award for most runs Grades 1 to 3 - 952 runs (Belvidere Cup)
2nd Highest Ever Runs in STGDCC 1st Grade Season (All Formats) - 1266
NSW Premier Cricket Team Of The Year
NSW Premier Cricket Equal Most 1st Grade Centuries - 5
NSW Premier Cricket Equal Most 1st Grade Half Centuries - 7
Highest Ever St George Limited Overs Score - 182
Most Boundaries in the NSW Premier Cricket Season - 181
Most Sixes in the NSW Premier Cricket - 54
Most Sixes in an Innings - 14
1st Grade Premiership

Congrats and thank you Blake. Absolutely legendary!!!

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Q: In all formats in 1st Grade this talented gloveman finished with 45 catches and 7 stumpings (52 dismissals). More importantly, in order to win a premiership your custodian must set a high standard in all departments.

Major congrats to our man Tom Vane Tempest on a superb season with some very satisfying results.

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Q: This award is presented to the senior player deemed to have contributed most to the performance of the club.

With 1sts winning the flag it's hard to go past what Kurtis brought to that team with his skill and experience. However for anyone who was lucky enough to witness his amazing century against Parramatta in the Semi Final it was his passion that stood out most and this definitely became a part of the dynamic of the teams wonderful success in 23-24.No doubt it flowed down the grades to the young up and comers.

All up in all 1st Grade fixtures and formats Kurtis scored 908 runs at 69.85

Congratulations and thank you Kurtis Patterson.

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Q: Given the recent passing of one of our club's great educators, Brian Booth, the importance of this scholarship to the players and members of the St George DCC grows even larger in significance.

This great initiative has been running since 2006-07 and we are extremely proud to announce that this season's recipient is none other than Tom Forrester, one of the most impressive young men within our playing fraternity....

...And how good to have 3rd Grade skipper and grandson of Brian, Nathan Anderson to present this great honour to Tom.

Tom will be undertaking a Bachelor or Nursing with a view to moving into Medicine in the future and the help this scholarship provides will allow Tom to hopefully reach his goals with a little less pressure.

Previous winners include the likes of Damian Bourke, Chris MacDougal, Simon Chu, Andrew Walsh, Peter Francis, Vasi MacMillan and Josh Moors most of whom followed the path, like Brian Booth, into the field of education.

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Q: Another unbelievable season for the great man - Steve Wark

- Takes out the EW Adams for the 2nd time but the 1st time since 96-97
- Takes 41 wickets - the most for any player in the club
- Takes 5 x 5+ wicket hauls

8-16 Vs Manly Warringah
5-18 Vs Randwick Petersham
5-43 Vs Sutherland
5-29 Vs Cambelltown
5-17 Vs Hawkesbury

- Moves to 881 club wickets for St George (2nd Highest all time)
- Most importantly he captains and mentors our players with great success.

Thank you Steve Wark

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Q: His story just gets better and better...

Our boy Vansh Jani from England had a somewhat modest start to his Aussie summer scoring 91 runs at 22.75 over 4 games. He managed to score a game in 3's where he impressed and started to find his groove. In 3's he eventually scored 401 runs at 50 and even picked up 7 wickets. Towards the end of the season he scored a promotion to 2's and this is where he really took off. In 4 digs he scored 56, 146, 148 and 34. 384 runs at 96.

With Ed Pollock returning to England Vansh became St George 1st Grade player No.477 and in the Semi Final finished with 59 not out in his debut innings batting with Kurtis Patterson.

A week later he scored a premiership ring in 1st Grade and finished with 70 runs at 70 from his two 1st grade digs.

All up he finished with 946 runs and 8 wickets which was enough to win the prestigious Kerry O'Keeffe Medal for the St George DCC Player of the Year.

Unfortunately Vansh has left to return home to England but not before he left an indelible mark on our club and we were glad we could provide him with some opportunities to improve his cricket and live the Australian dream for a short while.

Congrats Vansh on a sensational season

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Q: St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2023-24.

Back Row - Tom Vane Tempest, Luke Bartier, Vansh Jani, Peter Francis, Dayle Carew, Blake Nikitaras, Rafael MacMillan, Nick Warren (Coach)

Front Row - Kurtis Patterson, Tom Mackenzie, Jono Craig-Dobson, Nick Stapleton (Captain) Blake Macdonald, Matt Rodgers, Josh Moors

St George District Cricket Club defeated Manly Warringah District Cricket Club by 9 wickets.

Jono Craig-Dobson was awarded the Benaud Medal for Player of the Match – 3 for 31 in Manly’s first innings followed up by scoring a very important 36 not out in St George’s first innings and then took 6 for 51 in Manly’s 2nd innings.

Match scorecard -

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St George District Cricket Club 2nd Grade premiers 2002-03

Courtesy of St George 2nd Grade captain David ThompsonBack Row – Stewart McCabe, ...

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Q: One of the great joys of my life is spending time with an old mentor and great friend Warren Saunders.

Warren is a former NSW Shield Cricketer and patron and legend of the St George Cricket Club in Sydney. He’s also a great storyteller.

I could sit with Warren for hours and just listen. It’s fun and invariably his yarns turn to an Australian cricketing legend and someone to this day, he remains in awe of, Keith Miller.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/471/warren-saunders-a-debut-to-treasure

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Q: To celebrate the Centenary of First Grade Cricket for St George DCC in 2020-21 we took the opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.

In this “in between balls” we feature Justin Gale who made his first grade debut for St George in 1991 before moving to Melbourne 3 years later to play 160 first grade games for St Kilda and winning two premierships.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2051/st-george-ldquoin-between-ballsrdquo-with-justin-gale

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St George “in between balls” with Justin Gale

To celebrate the Centenary of First Grade Cricket for St George DCC in 2020-21 we took the opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them a ...

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Q: Stumps - summary of St George District Cricket Club for Round 16 of the 2023-24 NSW Premier Cricket season

St George 3/290 (M Rodgers 96, K Patterson 64no, B Macdonald 56, N Stapleton 41no, E Pollock 32) Defeated Hawkesbury 6 (dec) 288 (R Macmillan 3/104, L Bartier 2/44, J Moors 1/59)

After the previous loss, the team were keen for a solid effort leading into the finals. We welcomed back Raf Macmillan and Blake Macdonald but were resting Jonathan Craig-Dobson and of course Blake Nikitaras was in the NSW Team. We definitely were going into this game a little down on fire power but having 3 spinners certainly was an asset on what was a real road of a pitch.

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Q: Stumps - summary of St George District Cricket Club from round 14 and 15 of the 2023-24 NSW Premier Cricket season

St George DCC Annual Charity Walk for Medical Research A Tribute to Warren Saunders OAM

On Saturday 2 March 2024 St George District Cricket Club will conduct its Annual Charity Walk to help raise awareness and much needed funds for the St George and Sutherland Medical Research Foundation. This is the 11th year the Club has chosen SSMRF as their Charity Partner and I will again lead the Walk. This is your Club’s way of giving back to our local community while also supporting a very worthwhile organisation.

The Annual Walk will now also serve as a tribute to our former Patron, Warren Saunders OAM, who sadly passed away on 1 March 2023, almost a year to the day of this year’s Walk. Warren was a wonderful supporter of so many local organisations and always a generous contributor to this Annual SSMRF fundraiser.

Please consider making a donation to the St George DCC Charity Walk as we raise funds to support medical research projects in our local St George and Sutherland Hospitals.

https://shorturl.at/bJRX9

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Q: Nick Stapleton is St George Cricket Club first grade player number 424 and the current first grade captain.

Joining the Dragons from Randwick Petersham for the 2015/16 season Nick Stapleton has carved out a tremendous contribution to the club so far.

He has won the Kerry O’Keeffe Medal for the Club Player of the Year in 4 consecutive seasons and for the 2020/21 season Nick was the joint winner of the Bill O’Reilly Medal along with UTS North Sydney Tom Jagot for the best and fairest in the NSW Premier Cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/169/nick-stapleton-its-an-honour

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Q: Part 4 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1951-52 to 1960-61

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century.

When the club entered the first-grade competition in 1921-22, few could have predicted the success and prestige that would accompany it in the ensuing century. As the club celebrates its centenary of first grade across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons there is an opportunity to celebrate many of the outstanding performances and moments that have occurred.

With this in view, it was decided to compile a list of 100 moments in 100 years.

Here's Part 4

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1992/part-4-the-history-of-st-george-district-cricket-club-1951-52-to-1960-61

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Part 4 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1951-52 to 1960-61

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century. When the club entered the first grade competition in 1921-22, few could have predicted the succes ...

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Q: Chris MacDougal is a former St George District Cricket Club first grade captain. Chris is the clubs first grade player number 409 and was a member of the 2012/13 first grade premiership winning team skippered by Kevin Pillay.

Chris was also the captain of the St George DCC premiership winning Poidevin Gray team in 2007/08

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/606/st-george-ldquoin-between-ballsrdquo-with-chris-macdougal

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Q: Nathan Pilon made his first class debut for New South Wales in the 2000/01 cricket season before moving to Melbourne and making his debut for the Victoria Sheffield Shield team in February 2006.

Pilon played 10 first class games taking 42 catches and 1 stumping and scored 338 runs at 19.88 with his highest score being 78.

In Sydney, Nathan Pilon playing for St George took 218 dismissals, 183 catches and 35 stumpings and scored 3,899 runs at an average of 33.

Playing for Carlton CC in Melbourne Pilon holds the clubs wicket keeping record with 278 dismissals, 247 catches and 31 stumpings. With the bat he scored 7,107 runs at an average of 36.63.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/418/nathan-pilon-st-george-district-cricket-club-wicket-keeper-of-the-century

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Q: Stumps - summary of St George District Cricket Club from round 11 and 12 of the 2023-24 NSW Premier Cricket season

ROUNDS 11 & 12
FIRST GRADE (Belvidere Cup & Limited Overs Cup) Rd 11
St George Defeated UNSW by 139 runs
St George 5/365 (B Macdonald 182, N Stapleton 62, E Pollock 53, L Bartier 27no, M Rodgers 23, K Patterson 15) defeated UNSW 226 (J Craig-Dobson 3-33, N Stapleton 3-53, L Bartier 2-26)

First game after the 2-week Xmas/New Year break, and we welcomed 1st Grade Player 276 – Dayle Carew. It was a pleasure personally to see Dayle reach this milestone, knowing him and his family for a long time. Dayle certainly earned this chance with some outstanding bowling performances in the lower grades, starting the season in 4’s and working his way to 1’s in just 11 games. It is true reward for his dedication to his own game.

After being sent in by the UNSW Captain, it didn’t take long for our openers Matt and Ed to take control of the UNSW bowling! Ed continued where he left off before Xmas, smashing runs off the second over. Matt also was effective as they started to plunder the bowling scoring an opening partnership of 76 off 66 deliveries until Ed finally missed one and was bowled. Matt followed soon after trying to continue the run assault holing out to point. Blake Macdonald was joined by Kurtis as they started to steady the ship a little, starting slowly and ensuring we reached a respectable target. Losing Kurtis after a drink break saw Captain Stapo join BMac and they started to take advantage of the weakening UNSW bowling. They went blow for blow in their 151-run partnership off 127 balls, as we quickly re-established a commanding dominance with our total.

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Q: Part 3 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1941-42 to 1950-51

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century.

When the club entered the first-grade competition in 1921-22, few could have predicted the success and prestige that would accompany it in the ensuing century. As the club celebrates its centenary of first grade across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons there is an opportunity to celebrate many of the outstanding performances and moments that have occurred.

With this in view, it was decided to compile a list of 100 moments in 100 years.

Here's Part 3

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1969/part-3-the-history-of-st-george-district-cricket-club-1941-42-to-1950-51

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Part 3 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1941-42 to 1950-51

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century.When the ...

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Q: St George District Cricket Club Green Shield Premiers 1972-73

Back Row - E Johnson (Hon.Sec.), D.Jones, B.Fitch, G.Wilkin, D.Yates, J.Perferment, C.Luff, B.Booth (President)

Front Row - C.Kirkwood, B.Gordon, G.Tosi, M.Bennett (Captain), M.Sinclair, W.Jarman, B.Corbett, P.Cripps

Inset R.Hudswell (Manager)

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Q: St George DCC First Grade Player No.48 Albert "Mick" Scanes

Mick Scanes was born on the 6th of August 1900 in Erskineville and died on the 1st of November, 1969.

He played 10 First Class games for NSW between 1921-22 and 1927-28 scoring 434 runs at 25.52 with a highest score of 94.

Originally representing Petersham he started playing for St George after marrying and moving to Arncliffe in 1926. For St George he scored 2026 runs at 27.0 with 4 Centuries.

He was also considered a fine outfielder who had the honour of playing some of his cricket alongside Sir Donald Bradman (Saints player No.49) and on occasion was recorded as outscoring Bradman in some thrilling partnerships.

Outside of cricket Scanes worked as a pastry chef / cake decorator.

Do you have further information on this cricketer?

As we celebrate our Centenary of 1st Grade cricket we would dearly love to hear from former players and their relatives to record and share more about their interesting careers on or even off the field.

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Q: At St George District Cricket Club in September 2022 Centenary of First Grade Dinner, one of the greats of our club Jon Jobson was inducted into the St George DCC Hall Of Fame. Unfortunately, Jon was unable to attend the function but team mate and friend Paul Bourke accepted the honour on his behalf.

Here is what Paul had to say on Jon Jobson

Jon Jobson, known as Jobbo, joined St George at the beginning of the 1974/75 season. He was a 17 year old Taree schoolboy and was immediately selected in First Grade as Cap Number 251. His first three innings of duck, duck, and 7 meant he was almost known as “007 Jobbo”.

By the time he retired from First Grade Jon had scored 5950 runs at over 30 to be the sixth highest First Grade run scorer for the Club.

His maiden century occurred during a 211 run partnership with Brian Booth vs Nth Sydney when scored Brian scored his 23rd century. Jon’s top score of 194 not out was against a pretty good Waverley attack led by Tony Greig and David Hourn, and only ended when rain washed out play about an hour before stumps.

Jon was a very determined top order bat and a forceful stroke player. He often thrived under pressure situations.

Jon was named in the Teams of the Decade for both the 1970s and 1980s, and captained teams to Premierships in PGs and First Grade. He also coached the Green Shield team to two Premierships and winners of the State Challenge.

Furthermore, he gave over 20 years of outstanding service as President then CEO of the Club.

Jobbo has a made a huge contribution to St George over many years and richly deserves this recognition in the Hall of Fame.

He now lives in Tasmania and unfortunately was not able to attend tonight. I recently spoke to Jon, who is greatly honoured to receive this award, as the Hall of Fame includes so many outstanding players.

As his friend and former teammate, I am very pleased to accept this award on his behalf.

Paul Bourke Cap No 246.

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Q: St George District Cricket Club 2nd Grade premiers 2002-03

Back Row – Stewart McCabe, Moises Henriques, Steven Green, Tim Lang, Pat Rosser, Anthony O’Sullivan, Tim Laws, Chadd Porter, Hamish Solomons, Murray Bennett (President)

Front Row – Jon Dean, Steve Wark, Dean Burke, David Thompson (Captain), Kevin Pillay, Ed Zelma, Chris Johnstone

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1924/st-george-district-cricket-club-2nd-grade-premiers-2002-03

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St George District Cricket Club 2nd Grade premiers 2002-03

Courtesy of St George 2nd Grade captain David ThompsonBack Row – Stewart McCabe, Moises Hen ...

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Q: The legendary cricket exploits of W. J. “Tiger” O’Reilly are very well known. Club records show, that Bill took an amazing 766 wickets at an average of 8.7 runs in his years playing first grade cricket for St George.

Those same records show that another O’Reilly - John William (St George Player No 186) and no relation to Tiger Bill – played 9 successful seasons with St. George. At the end of his time with St George in 1965-66, this “Other O’Reilly” ranked among the club’s top wicket-takers after Bill, having taken 304 wickets at an average of 18.4.

In 7 of his 9 seasons at St George, John took out the club’s aggregate and/or average bowling honours. John was among the leading Sydney First Grade wicket takers in many of these years being the top wicket taker in 1958-59 and 1962-63.

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Q: As a 19 year-old already pinpointed as a future rugby league great, Reg Gasnier made his first grade cricket debut in October 1958 batting No 5 and scoring 59 against Waverley.

An outstanding junior cricketer as well as rugby league player, Gasnier debuted as one of the replacements for NSW players O’Neill, Booth, Watson and Saunders. He played only one other match.

Within a year of his cricket debut, Reg’s football career had gone from second grade at the St George Dragons all the way to the Test side and a starting role in the 1959 tour of Great Britain.

“Puff and Magic Dragon”, as he was known, was forced to abandon his very promising cricket career, but is remembered with fondness at the St George club

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Q: Roy Gray - St George DCC First Grade Player No. 94

In the scheme of things Rev. Canon Roy Gray just might be one of the more important cricketers to represent St George DCC. We all know the impact that Brian Booth has had on our club over his magnificent life. What many of us would not know is that Brian considers Roy Gray to be one the most influential figures in his life.

Roy Gray, a hard hitting batsman started playing for St George in 1935 in the Poidevin Gray side. In First Grade he played 88 innings scoring 1881 runs at an average of 24.1 with one century. He also averaged 85.2 with 3 centuries in Second Grade. After retirement Roy retained a lifelong interest in Cricket generally especially St George DCC as well as Church Cricket.

He played a most significant part in the development of The NSW Church Cricket Inc. and was Deputy President 1968-69; President 1969-88; Vice-President 1989-98; Patron 1993-2001 and is also a Life Member of the Association.

Outside of cricket Roy Gray was an evangelist and pastor with the Anglican Church. He entered the ministry after active service with the Australian Army in Papua New Guinea during World War II. He became a Deacon in 1947 and was honorary chaplain to the NSW Police for 13 years. He served at many different churches including St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Cronulla and St George’s Anglican Church, Hurstville. Brian Booth became a Christian through Roy’s ministry and eventually went on to give the Eulogy at Canon Gray’s funeral in 2001. Rev. Canon Roy Gray was 84 when he passed away on the 28th of June 2001.

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Q: From the Vault by Kevin Greene

Brian Booth made the first of his twenty-nine appearances for Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester, in the 4th Test of the 1961 Ashes tour. While that game in itself, particularly the effort of Richie Benaud, is worth reporting, the article below, written by Phil Tresidder, throws new light on the activities of our esteemed former Patron.

Apparently, Brian was not only adept at snaffling catches, he also could turn his hand to bails. These bails are now, appropriately, on display in the Booth Saunders Pavilion, as the attached photo highlights.

The article and the photo, both refer to A L (Les) Blackshaw who was the driving force behind the formation of St George DCC. The new Pavilion at Hurstville Oval will be named in his honour, a fitting tribute to a man who literally built the Oval. No doubt that is why Brian was so keen to ensure this significant memento of his Test debut went not to himself, but rather to Blackshaw. Brian as we know was always thinking of others.

The Tresidder newspaper piece was provided by Ronald Cardwell from his personal collection, the bails are on permanent display at Hurstville Oval.

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Who pinched the bails after Australia defeated England at old Trafford in 1961

From the Vault by Kevin GreeneBrian Booth made the first of his twenty-nine appearances for Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester, in the 4th Test of the 1961 Ashes tour. While th ...

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Q: In this “in between balls” St George District Cricket Club feature Nick Shurmer who made his first grade debut for the Dragons on 23 January 2021 against Western Suburbs. Nick is St George’s first grade player number 456.

What year you were born and where?

1991 Bathurst

Can you remember your first game of cricket?

Can’t remember the exact game but it was for Rugby Union Cricket Club probably playing at Learmonth Park or Police Paddock

Tell us briefly about your cricketing journey?

Standard country kids cricket life. Juniors Saturday morning, Seniors Saturday afternoon, Representative cricket Sunday. Outside of School cricket. I’ve only really had 3 clubs. Rugby Union in Juniors, City Colts in Seniors then St George.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/586/st-george-in-between-balls-with-nick-shurmer

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Q: St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Premiers 1991-92

Back Row - Sean Godwin, Marc Koenig, Luke Hodgson, Gary Jones, Mark O’Connell, Jeff Cook (Captain), Justin Gale, James Turner, Glen Cleary, Peter Jackson (Coach)
Front Row - Brad McKay, Terry Jackson, Chadd Porter, Brett Davidson, Richie Phillips

In the final played at Campbelltown on 9 March 1992 St George defeated Western Suburbs by 2 wickets

Match Scorecard -

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1800/st-george-district-cricket-club-poidevin-gray-premiers-1991-92

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St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Premiers 1991-92

Back Row - Sean Godwin, Marc Koenig, Luke Hodgson, Gary Jones, Mark O’Connell, Jeff Cook (Captain), Justin Gale, James Turner, Glen Cleary, Peter Jackson (Coach)Front Row - Brad McKay, Ter ...

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Q: St George Cricket Club Limited Overs Premiers 1999 - 2000

Insert top left – Brad McNamara

Insert top right – Steve Wark

Back Row – Murray Bennett (President), Nathan Pilon, Brett Van Deinsen, Peter Wooden, Brendan Hill, David Johnson, Phil Stelzer (Scorer)

Front Row – Scott Thompson, Graeme Rummans, Paul Ryan (Captain), Nathan Catalano, Chadd Porter, James Turner

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1786/st-george-cricket-club-limited-overs-premiers-1999-2000

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St George Cricket Club Limited Overs Premiers 1999 - 2000

Insert top left – Brad McNamaraInsert top right – Steve WarkBack Row – Murray Bennett (President), Nathan Pilon, Brett Van Deinsen, Peter Wooden, Brendan Hill, David Johnson, Ph ...

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Q: St George 1st Grade Player No.213 - Ray Tozer was in May 2021 inducted to the St George DCC Hall Of Fame.

A high quality wicket keeper and handy right handed batsman, Ray debuted for the club in 1961-62 and made his First Grade debut in the season of 1964-65. He would become an integral part of one of the most successful grade teams in the history of the competition. He played eighteen consecutive seasons in First Grade of which he was captain for seven. He played in five finals and won four plus two one day competitions. He went very close to captaining a premiership when the 1978-79 final against Penrith at Howell Oval was washed out.

Over his eighteen First Grade seasons Ray amassed an astonishing 461 dismissals of which there were 393 catches and 68 stumping’s. He also scored 4097 runs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1754/ray-tozer-inducted-into-st-george-dcc-hall-of-fame

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Ray Tozer inducted into St George DCC Hall Of Fame

St George 1st Grade Player No.213 - Ray Tozer was in May 2021 inducted to the St George DCC Hall Of Fame.A high quality wicket keeper and handy right handed batsman, Ray debuted for the club ...

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Q: St George team mates congratulate Kerry O'Keeffe on his Australian Test selection

Back Row - Jack Wilson, David Paul, Ray Tozer
Front Row - Brian Booth, Kerry O'Keeffe, Warren Saunders

Kerry O'Keeffe was selected to make his Test debut for Australia in the 5th Test of the 1970/71 Ashes series between Australia and England. The 5th Test was played at the MCG in Melbourne and Kerry became Australia Test Cap No. 253. Earlier in the season Kerry had taken 6 for 69 and scored 55 not out playing for NSW against England

5th Test - Australia V England - MCG Melbourne
Toss - Australia won the toss and elected to bat
Result - Match drawn

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1728/st-george-team-mates-congratulate-kerry-okeeffe-on-his-australian-test-selection

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St George team mates congratulate Kerry O'Keeffe on his Australian Test selection

Back Row - Jack Wilson, David Paul, Ray TozerFront Row - Brian Booth, Kerry O'Keeffe, Warren SaundersKerry O'Keeffe was selected to make his Test debut for Australia in the ...

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Q: Local Junior Goes Large!!

From all of your friends at St George DCC a massive shoutout to our boy Moises Henriques on such a wonderful achievement. Only the 5th NSW Cricketer to play 100 Shield matches. In that time Moey has scored 5561 runs including a HS of 265 and taken 90 wickets with a best of 5-17.

Super stuff Moey!

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Q: St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2008-09

Back Row - Daniel Magin, Warwick Hayes, Peter Wooden, Trent Copeland, Moises Henriques, Stewart McCabe, Liam Zammit
Front Row - Steve Cazzulino, Kevin Pillay, Graeme Rummans (captain), Phillip Wells, Stephen Green

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Q: Murray Bennett bowls Viv Richards in the 5th Test Australia v West Indies 1984-85

https://vimeo.com/395357008?share=copy

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Q: Murray Bennett bowls Viv Richards in the 5th Test Australia v West Indies 1984-85

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Q: Kerry O’Keeffe’s celebrity status as “Skull”, the Australian leg-spinner turned radio commentator, does not always do justice to his amazing teenage bowling performances for St George.

By the time he turned 20, Kerry would have 200 first grade wickets if playing for NSW had not caused him to miss so many grade games. In his first season of first grade, 1966-67, when he was 16 turning 17, he took 33 wickets at 18. Everyone was amazed, including the legendary Neil Harvey who faced Kerry’s first over in first grade, and after play he told Captain Warren Saunders he found it hard to believe a 16 year old could bowl leg spin that well. In the following two seasons, he took 65 and 74 wickets, including 5-29 in the 68-69 final. Then in limited appearances over the next two tears of the premiership hat-trick, he took 30 wickets in each at an average of 12, and also 29 at 16 in the last season of the Saunders era.

Yes, many teenage batsman do well in Sydney grade cricket, and occasionally pace bowlers but teenage leg spinners? Kerry was indeed a prodigy. Statisticians at Cricket NSW can find no other bowler – pace or spin – who has taken so many wickets by the age of 20.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/145/kerry-okeeffe-boy-wonder

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Q: St George District Cricket Club First Grade premiers 1960-61

Inserts at top left to right - George Barter, Norm O'Neill, Brian Booth.

Back Row, left to right - Len Joyner, Billy Watson, Keith Francis, Don Hinks, Ray Flockton, Viv Michael, Billy Salmon, John O'Reilly.

Front Row, left to right - Frank Cush (President), Don Harkness, Les Edwards, Warren Saunders (captain), Don Buchanan, Grant LeHuray, Don Crew, AL Blackshaw (Patron).

1960-61 Grand Final between St George and Mosman at the SCG

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/347/st-george-district-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-1960-61

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Q: On Saturday 17 September 2022 St George District Cricket Club celebrated their “Centenary of First Grade”

During the day St George First Grade hosted a NSW XI at Hurstville Oval.

Batting first NSW scored 238 and after losing two early wickets St George seemed to be cruising to victory with Blake Nikitaras scoring a century and Moises Henriques finishing with 91 not out.

However a big batting collapse saw the game go to the wire with St George scoring the winning runs at the death 9 wickets down.

During the lunch break the club unveiled a section of the boundary pickets where plaques commemorate all 467 first grade representatives in the clubs 100 years of 1st Grade.

Former Australian Test cricketer Murray Bennett and former St George District Cricket Club President proudly displays his First Grade Player No 247

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1584/st-george-district-cricket-club-centenary-of-first-grade-celebrations

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St George District Cricket Club - Centenary of First Grade Celebrations

On Saturday 17 September 2022 St George District Cricket Club celebrated their “Centenary of First Grade”During the day St George First Grade hosted a NSW XI at Hurstville Oval.Ba ...

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Q: St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Golden Run 2003 to 2008 – Premiership 4

An interesting factor in this particular campaign was a change in captaincy after 4 rounds from Phil Wells to Chris MacDougal. This was to allow Phil to focus on his game as one the competitions leading all-rounders.

The team won 6 out of their 7 competition games before defeating Penrith in the Semi Final.

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St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Golden Run 2003 to 2008 – Premiership 4

Back Row - Hamish Solomons (Coach) Steve Cazzulino, Moises Henriques, David Williams, Michael Holmes, Brendon Small, Jack Fitzgerald, Ray Davies (Manager)Front Row - Michael Radnidge, Matthe ...

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Q: St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Golden Run 2003 to 2008 – Premiership 3

Trent Copeland for the 2nd consecutive season was the captain and had also in this time morphed into one of the team’s leading pace bowlers (but that’s another story entirely). A very dominant series for the team going through undefeated. They convincingly knocked over Sydney University in the Semi Final by 9 wickets.

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St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Golden Run 2003 to 2008 – Premiership 3

Back Row - Gary Crowfoot (Coach), Chris Bennett, Matthew Faulkner, Brendon Small, Michael Holmes, Steven Cazzulino, Ray Davies (Manager)Front Row - Luke Armstrong, Damian Bourke, Sean Dean, ...

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Q: The St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray team from 2003/04 to 2007/8 won 4 premierships in these 5 seasons whilst placing 4th in the middle season of 2005-06

Let’s take a little trip back and look at some of the teams, the players and their campaigns.

Premiership 2 – 2004/05

This campaign was led by Jono Dean and the team managed to win 6 from 7 round games. St George then accounted for Randwick Petersham in the Semi Final at Hurstville Oval to progress to the Final. Interestingly, Trent Copeland was the teams Wicket Keeper for the 2nd season in a row.

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St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Golden Run 2003 to 2008 - Premiership 2

Back Row - Murray Bennett Coach/Manager), Josh Anderson, Anthony Brooks, Josh Emerton, Trent Copeland, Michael Holmes, Steven Cazzulino, Ray Davies (Coach/Manager)Front Row - Mitchell Brown, ...

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Q: After many years of much promise with little results to show the St George District Cricket Club enjoyed an uncanny period of success in its numerous “PG’s” Under 21 competition campaigns between seasons 03/04 to 07/08. The club took out an unprecedented 4 premierships in these 5 seasons whilst placing 4th in the middle season of 2005-06. Keeping in mind the NSW Premier Cricket Competition consists of 20 clubs. Premierships are tough to come by.

Let’s take a little trip back and look at some of the teams, the players and their campaigns.

Premiership 1 – 2003/04

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St George District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Golden Run 2003 to 2008 – Premiership 1

Back Row - Matthew Hoggett, Ray Davies (Manager), Jono Dean, Brendon Ford, Preeth John, Gary Crowfoot (Coach)Middle Row - Jon Shaw, Steven Cazzulino, Trent Copeland, Tim LawsFront Row ...

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Q: St George District Cricket Club Captains for 2023 - 24

Back soon from a season in Ireland with Pembroke Cricket Club will be Nick Stapleton who will once again lead our 1st Grade side.

Nick has had some incredible performances whilst in Ireland including that amazing 8-8 back in May. Since then he's peeled off a few centuries including 119 (121 balls) in July and 153 (103 balls) which also including a whopping 18 x 4's and 6 x 6's.

In 1st Grade for St George Nick has now scored 4690 runs and taken 205 wickets making him one of the most successful allrounders in St George history.

We look forward to having him back at Hurstville.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1466/st-george-district-cricket-club-captains-for-2023-24

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St George District Cricket Club Captains for 2023 - 24

Back soon from a season in Ireland with Pembroke Cricket Club will be Nick Stapleton who will once again lead our 1st Grade side.Nick has had some incredible performances whilst in Ireland i ...

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Q: Ray Davies - A genuine all-rounder

Big, strong, barrel-chested, Ray Davies slipped seamlessly into the role of leg-spinning all-rounder left by the retiring Vic Cristofani. Ray loved to thump the ball when batting, fielded athletically and enthusiastically, and was always a happy presence in the dressing room.

He took 19 wickets in 1969-70, his first full season, 26 in the second and 36 in Warren Saunders’ last year. Mostly he bowled in a support role, reaping the benefits of quality bowlers around him.

Bereft of Saunders, Watson, O’Keeffe, Leslie and Osborne in the next summer (1972-73), Ray struggled. Hopes he would become the No 1 spinner who could both attack and bowl tightly were not fulfilled. And in a sense it didn’t look right when the burly Ray tweaked his leggies delicately. Towards the end of the net sessions he would revert to bowling pace, and had batsman ducking and weaving. Eventually he was tried as a pace bowler in the firsts and proved much more effective with a haul of 6-56 an excellent effort. For the next 10 years he bowled pace in first grade and finished with 245 first grade wickets and 451 in all grades for the club.

Ray loved St George and has stayed involved as a long-term chairman of selectors, a link with pat players, and the doer of good things around the club. In particular his mentor/caring role with Rod Luckman over 30 years does him enormous credit.

The story was originally published in John Rogers book 'Mr St George' - Warren Saunders and the culture he inspired

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Q: Photo, scorecard and team celebrations in St George District Cricket Club First Grade 7 wicket premiership winning grand final over Mosman in 1996/97

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Q: The St George District Cricket Club in Sydney boasts an incredible history in terms of club achievements and the cricketing legends who have graced Hurstville Oval.

In 2011 the club proudly announced the following players in the St George team of the century

1. Arthur Morris
2. Les Favell
3.Donald Bradman

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/143/st-george-district-cricket-club-team-of-the-century

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Q: St George “in between balls” with Damian Bourke

We take the opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.

In this “in between balls” we feature Damian Bourke who midway through the 2015-16 seasons had scored an amazing 528 runs in 1st Grade and had only been dismissed once. Yes that’s right he was averaging 528 in First Grade

Greatest St George influence?

I have two. As a younger player Gary Crowfoot because he motivated everyone and instilled in me and the club a strong work ethic. Second would be Gavan Twining. In my later years, he was a mentor, sounding board and always gave me confidence in my abilities.

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St George “in between balls” with Damian Bourke

We take the opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.In this “in between balls” we feature ...

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Q: St George “in between balls” with Jeremy Bray

We take this opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.

Its the charismatic Jeremy Bray, a true cricketing journeyman who went from winning a premiership with St George to playing in the 2007 Cricket World Cup for Ireland

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Q: Part 2 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1931-32 to 1940-41

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century.

When the club entered the first-grade competition in 1921-22, few could have predicted the success and prestige that would accompany it in the ensuing century. As the club celebrates its centenary of first grade across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons there is an opportunity to celebrate many of the outstanding performances and moments that have occurred.

With this in view, it was decided to compile a list of 100 moments in 100 years.

Here's Part 2

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Part 2 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1931-32 to 1940-41

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century.When the club entered the first-grade competition in 1921-22, few could have predicted the ...

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Q: St George’s Wicket Taking Machine Calls Time – Trent Copeland, Life Member No.59

Trent finished with 410 First Class wickets. Six for Australia and 344 for NSW in the Sheffield Shield which sees him finish 12th on the all-time list of Australian bowlers and 3rd for NSW behind Geoff Lawson and Greg Matthews. Let’s not dismiss his all-round abilities. Copeland was good enough to score a shield century, 106 vs Tasmania in Hobart. He finished with 2163 First Class runs, as well as 111 catches.

For now though, family life beckons and I think we could all attest to being richer for having crossed paths with this highly competitive and multi skilled cricketer from Bathurst. Thanks for the memories “Copes” ….. and the premierships.

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St George’s Wicket Taking Machine Calls Time – Trent Copeland, Life Member No.59

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Q: Part 1 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1921-22 to 1930-31

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century.

When the club entered the first-grade competition in 1921-22, few could have predicted the success and prestige that would accompany it in the ensuing century. As the club celebrates its centenary of first grade across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons there is an opportunity to celebrate many of the outstanding performances and moments that have occurred.

With this in view, it was decided to compile a list of 100 moments in 100 years.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1306/part-1-the-history-of-st-george-district-cricket-club-1921-22-to-1930-31

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Part 1 - The history of St George District Cricket Club 1921-22 to 1930-31

The St George District Cricket Club boasts a proud history which has now extended beyond a century.When the club entered the first-grade competition in 1921-22, few could have predicted the ...

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Q: Jim Dayhew is a very proud former player of St George District Cricket Club. With strong family ties with the club we wanted to find out more about Jim’s passion and insights into the game.

My greatest thrill was to play a few seasons with St George DCC in my mid-20s. I was an eager and lighting medium pace opening bowler, who could do a bit in the right conditions. I played in the lower grades and was a mentor to the Greenies, where I was a coach. I’ve coached ever since in the schools where I’ve taught and set up a couple of Academies.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1293/jim-dayhew-always-family

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Jim Dayhew - always family

Jim Dayhew is a very proud former player of St George District Cricket Club. With strong family ties with the club we wanted to find out more about Jim’s passion and insights into the game. ...

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Q: St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1984-85

Back Row - Trevor McDonald, Mark Osborne, David Roberts, Geoff Milliken, Wayne Turnbull

Middle Row - Trevor Osborne (Secretary), Gary Mulcahy, Steve Bernard, Warren Saunders (President), Brett McKirdy, Wayne Seabrook, Brian Corbett (Manager)

Front Row – Ray Gonella, Graham Smith, Richard Done, Jon Jobson (Captain), Murray Bennett, Paul Bourke, David Moore

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Q: The scorecard of Sir Donald Bradman highest score for St George District Cricket Club - 246 v Randwick in October 1931

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Q: St George in between balls with John Bain

We take the opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.

In this “in between balls” we feature John Bain who is the very proud owner of St George first grade cap number 301.

Also you can find out in which sport John has represented Australia

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St George in between balls with John Bain

We take the opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.In this “in between balls” we feature ...

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Q: The remarkable cricket career of St George's Ernie Laidler

“He was immaculately groomed, he never had a hair out of place. His playing whites were always cleaner than others, he cleaned his gloves, his pads… he was immaculate in everything he did.”

These are the words of St George Cricket Club Patron Warren Saunders when describing First Grade player No. 63, Ernie Laidler.

Ernie was a wicket keeper and made his first grade debut in 1928-29.

In what became a remarkable career he remained the clubs first choice keeper for the next 30 years when at the age of 47 and after the 1957-58 season, he put his keeping gloves in his kit bag for the last time.

“I rated him very highly, he was outstanding and every bit as good if not better than Bert Oldfield.”

The kind words were spoken of Ernie by the great Bill “Tiger” O’Reilly.

Tiger O’Reilly was a team mate of Ernie’s and formed a wonderful partnership as O’Reilly mesmerised batsman at all levels. O’Reilly forms part of a select group of 12 men who were selected in the Australian men’s Team of the Century.

Sadly, Ernie never got to wear a baggy green or the baggy blue of NSW. Despite the Tiger O’Reilly’s personal opinion, NSW selectors were set on Oldfield until 1938 and then Ron Saggers who toured with Bradman’s 1948 invincibles to England.

In 1942-43 Ernie was selected for a NSWCA team to play the Australian Services team and in subsequent years became a NSW State selector.

For St George he captained the first grade team for 8 seasons and sits above all of the clubs wicket keepers with 557 first grade dismissals including 320 catches and an astonishing 237 stumping’s, many of whom would’ve come from the bowling of Tiger O’Reilly.

He also scored 2859 runs including a highest score of 100 not out.

Loyalty, stability and integrity were characteristics Ernie also displayed outside cricket as he worked as a Life Insurance Agent for AMP for over 25 years.

Whilst we reminisce Ernie’s career, there is a wonderful historical piece to the story from the clubs perspective, as the club’s 2nd grade keeper George Barter, was Ernie’s understudy for over 20 years.

George was determined to play first grade and his dedication and loyalty was rewarded when he made his debut after Ernie retired, at the age of 43.

Remarkable, we salute First Grade player No.63

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Q: Brett Patman - keep smiling and have fun

Brett Patman was a talent leg spinner who made his first grade debut for St George District Cricket Club at the age of 18 in 1981. Brett is the club first grade playing number 279.

At the beginning of 1982 Brett was selected in the Australian Under 19 team to play Pakistan and in a team captained by future Test batsman Mike Veletta.

In the First Test Brett put in a fine all-round performance despite Australia loss by 8 wickets. He scored 40 and 26 and took 4 for 11 off 10 overs in Pakistans under 19s first innings.

Brett played first grade cricket in Sydney and Brisbane so let’s find out more about Brett’s journey in the game.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1142/brett-patman-keep-smiling-and-have-fun

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Brett Patman - keep smiling and have fun

Brett Patman was a talent leg spinner who made his first grade debut for St George District Cricket Club at the age of 18 in 1981. Brett is the club first grade playing number 279.At the beg ...

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Q: Murray Bennett is Australia’s Test Cricketer 327 and played 3 Tests and took 6 wickets as a left arm off spinner.

His first class career spanned from 1982/83 to 1987/1988 where he played 67 first class games and took 157 wickets at an average of 30.92. His best figures were 6 for 32 and he took 5 wickets in an innings on 5 occasions.

In Sydney Grade Cricket Murray played from 1973 to 1992 and took 485 wickets at an average of 17.62 and scored 3,973 runs at an average of 24.07.

Murray was a NSW State Selector for many years and a former President of his beloved St George Cricket Club. He’s a Life Member of St George and was selected in the St George Team of the Century in 2011.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/533/murray-bennett-viv-and-that-ball

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Q: John Rogers - Living the dream

For seven seasons that included four premierships, John Rogers batted at No 4 for St George so that every innings he was going to join either Warren Saunders, Billy Watson or Brian Booth. “And if I outlasted them, in would come Jack Wilson.“ he says, still in some wonderment.

“They were so good to bat with, each so different. Warren played with the broadest bat, mostly off the back foot, Billy would finesse shots all around the wicket and was a beautiful cutter, while Brian always looked so unhurried and so elegant while creaming the attack.

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John Rogers - Living the dream

For seven seasons that included four premierships, John Rogers batted at No 4 for St George so that every innings he was going to join either Warren Saunders, Billy Wats ...

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Q: Details for the Funeral of Brian Booth MBE
Live Streaming -

https://www.youtube.com/live/Ur6bgb-1gfY?feature=share

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St George “in between balls” with Rob Smith

We take opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.In this “in between balls” we feature 1996 ...

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Vale Brian Booth

A deep pall of sadness has been cast across St George DCC with the news that our Patron, Brian Booth MBE, has passed away. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Judy, four daughters and their ...

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1952-53

70 years ago, this amazing team took out the 1st Grade Premiership. Led by the legendary Ernie Laidler putting his 22 years of 1st grade experience to good use. The side only used 14 players ...

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Norm O'Neill - cricket colossus

In the last half of the 1950s and into the 60s, Norm O’Neill was up there with Australia’s top sports superstars. He was the most charismatic cricketer of his day and the game’s biggest crowd ...

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1996-97 - the celebrations

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Tim Curran - proud St George Cap No 258

Tim Curran was a tall left arm fast bowler who burst into Sydney Grade Cricket at the age of 23 from Newcastle.In his 2 season with St George Tim captured 97 wickets at the incredible averag ...

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St George District Cricket Club Third Grade Premiers 2005-06

Back Row - Tom Sangster (WK), Tim Rees, Trent Copeland, Jake Wilson (12th), Damian Bourke, Anthony BrooksFront Row - Joe Camarsh, Steve Wark, James Turner, Hamish Solomons (Captain), Rod Kra ...

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Nathan Catalano - believe in yourself

Nathan Catalano made his first grade debut for St George as a 17 year old in 1997. He scored 6,925 first grade runs for St George and his 2nd club Eastern Suburbs at an average of 33.61. He scored ...

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Murray Bennett bowls Viv Richards in the 5th Test Australia v West Indies 1984-85

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St George District Cricket Club 5th Grade Premiers 1972-73

Back Row – E Johnson (Hon.Sec.), S. Farrar, R.McCucheon, C.Larkin, D.Yates, A.Matchett, C.Lowrie, R.Bush, B.Booth (President) ...

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St George District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1986/87

Back row – Warren Saunders, Matt Hayes, Gary Mulcahy, Justin Quint, Brendan Pavey (scorer), Peter Nicholson, Ross Hobden, Mark Gardner, John Russell (secretary)Front row – Craig McComb, ...

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Ross Trewartha - turn up and enjoy the game

Ross Trewartha started playing grade cricket with St George in 1983 at the age of 19. In 2020 Ross is still playing albeit a couple of games a year in the lower grades for Manly.He played 11 ...

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St George Cricket - 1990's team of the decade

In 2011 St George District Cricket Club announced their ...

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6 April 2003 - 20 years ago St George wins the 2002-03 2nd Grade Premiership

20 years ago, to the day Str George District Cricket Club 2nd Grade team played out one of the clubs most thrilling Grand Final wins after losing on 1st Innings.It was the steppin ...

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Jack Wilson – what a talent

These days umpires are donning helmets, so hard and fast are batsman driving the ball straight back with those he bats. When John “Jack” Wilson was batting in the last 1960’s, non-striking ba ...

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St George “in between balls” with Chris MacDougal

Chris MacDougal is a former St George District Cricket Club first grade captain. Chris is the clubs first grade player number 409 and was a member of the 2012/13 first grad ...

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St George in between balls with Nick Shurmer

In this “in between balls” St George District Cricket Club feature Nick Shurmer who made his first grade debut for the Dragons on 23 January 2021 against Western Suburbs. Nick is St George’s ...

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Steve Cazzulino - a champion

Interview with Hamish Solomons ...

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Tributes to Warren Saunders

The loss of Warren Saunders is perhaps the heaviest felt since that of Les Blackshaw many years ago. Whilst Blackshaw essentially built Hurstville Oval with his own two hands, Warren Saunders built ...

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St George “in between balls” with Jeremy Bray

We take this opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.Its the charismatic Jeremy Bray, a true c ...

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Murray Bennett - Viv and that ball

Murray Bennett is Australia’s Test Cricketer 327 and played 3 Tests and took 6 wickets as a left arm off spinner.His first class career spanned from 1982/83 to 1987/1988 where he played 67 ...

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Warren Saunders - a debut to treasure

By John RogersOne of the great joys of my life is spending time with an old mentor and great friend Warren Saunders.Warren is a former NSW Shield Cricketer and patron and l ...

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Vale Warren Saunders

It could just be the saddest day in St George District Cricket Clubs' history.It is a very sad day as we record the passing of Warren Saunders OAM. To his children, Jenny, Sally, Margaret an ...

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Nathan Pilon - St George District Cricket Club Wicket Keeper of the Century

Nathan Pilon made his first class debut for New South Wales in the 2000/01 cricket season before moving to Melbourne and making his debut for the Victoria Sheffield Shield team in February 2006. ...

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Vale John Martin

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of John Martin. St George DCC, its players and members extend to his wife Nancy and their three sons and families our heartfelt condolences at ...

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St George Cricket - 2000's team of the decade

In 2011 St George District Cricket Club announced their ...

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade premiers 1960-61

Inserts at top left to right - George Barter, Norm O'Neill, Brian Booth.Back Row, left to right - Len Joyner, Billy Watson, Keith Francis, Don Hinks, Ray Flockton, Viv Michael, Billy Salmon, ...

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2000-01

Back Row – Murray Bennett (President), Stuart MacGill, Brett Van Diensen, Jon Shaw, Peter Wooden, James Turner, Graeme Rummans, Phil Stelzer (Scorer)Front Row – Brian Booth (Patron), Sco ...

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The St George Cricket Story of John William O’Reilly - The “Other O’Reilly”

The legendary cricket exploits of W. J. “Tiger” O’Reilly are very well known. Club records show, that Bill took an amazing 766 wickets at an average of 8.7 runs in his years playing first gra ...

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St George Cricket Club 4th Grade Premiers 2018-19

Back Row – Peter Jackson (Coach), Jarrod Brown, Steve Wark, Tom Kennedy, Vasi MacMillan, Ethan Jamieson, Alan Pandelis (Scorer)Middle Row - Blake Newport, Josh Vella, Eric SerraFron ...

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1984-85

Back Row - Trevor McDonald, Mark Osborne, David Roberts, Geoff Milliken, Wayne TurnbullMiddle Row - Trevor Osborne (Secretary), Gary Mulcahy, Steve Bernard, Warren Saunders (President), Bret ...

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Graeme Rummans - winner

There is no greater compliment to a sport person than when team mates say “they’re someone who everyone wants to play with.”Graeme Rummans is the epitome of such a sports person. ...

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Nick Stapleton - it's an honour

Nick Stapleton is St George Cricket Club first grade player number 424 and the current first grade captain.Joining the Dragons from Randwick Petersham for the 2015/16 season Nick Stapleton h ...

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2008-09

Back Row - Daniel Magin, Warwick Hayes, Peter Wooden, Trent Copeland, Moises Henriques, Stewart McCabe, Liam ZammitFront Row - Steve Cazzulino, Kevin Pillay, Graeme Rummans (captain), Philli ...

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Kerry O'Keeffe - Boy wonder

Kerry O’Keeffe’s celebrity status as “Skull”, the Australian leg-spinner turned radio commentator, does not always do justice to his amazing teenage bowling performances for St George. ...

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The remarkable cricket career of St George's Ernie Laidler

“He was immaculately groomed, he never had a hair out of place. His playing whites were always cleaner than others, he cleaned his gloves, his pads… he was ...

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St George District Cricket Club - team of the century

The St George District Cricket Club in Sydney boasts an incredible history in terms of club achievements and the cricketing legends who have graced Hurstville ...