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Sutherland District Cricket Club

https://www.sutherlanddcc.com

Sydney, Australia

Sutherland DCC was founded in 1965 and competes in the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition. Home ground is Glenn McGrath Oval, Caringbah

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Q: Sutherland District Cricket Club (SDCC) is seeking applications for the position of Head Coach.

SDCC is a proud member of the NSW Premier Cricket competition. We are a club with a tremendous history of success since our inclusion into the competition in 1965. A large number of First Class and International cricketers have represented SDCC and we have produced two of the best players ever to have played the game, namely Steven Smith and Glenn McGrath. SDCC is located in the southern suburbs of Sydney and has a strong emphasis on the development of our local juniors.

SDCC is a club on the rise following a period where we have performed below expectations. Applicants need to possess the capacity to build upon the improvement of last season and take the club and its players forward towards winning premierships.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2162/cricket-coach-opportunity-in-nsw-premier-cricket-sutherland-district-cricket-club-head-coach

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Cricket Coach Opportunity in NSW Premier Cricket - Sutherland District Cricket Club Head Coach

Sutherland District Cricket Club (SDCC) is seeking applications for the position of Head Coach.SDCC is a proud member of the NS ...

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Q: Photo of the Sutherland District Cricket Club 1989-90 First Grade team

Back Row - Jake Kenny, Kevin Tuite, Geoff Barron, Glenn McGrath, Darrell Mann, Mark Chapman, Greg Davison

Front Row - Tony Clark, Rod Davison, Paul Bourke, John Dyson (Captain), Phil Weatherall, Greg Horner, Evan Atkins

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Q: The Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual Presentation Night was held at Tradies Gymea Friday night 12 April 2024. The Management Committee decided in March to name the performance awards after some SDCC Club legends.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2126/sutherland-district-cricket-club-2023-24-awards-presentation

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Sutherland District Cricket Club 2023-24 Awards Presentation

The Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual Presentation Night was held at Tradies Gymea Friday night 12 April 2024. The Management Committee decided in March to ...

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Q: Sutherland District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1995-96

Back Row – Matt Bradley, Daniel McLachlan, Evan Atkins, Mark Carroll, Mark Chapman, Tim Brennan, Darren Holley, Linton Ball

Middle Row – Steve Rixon (Coach), Matthew O’Brien, Daniel Godkin, Jason Packer, Geoff Baron, Stuart Clark, Darrell Mann, Kevin Tuite, Barry Davison (Assistant Coach), Julie Coote (Scorer)

Front Row – Jason Holley, Phil Weatherall, Glenn McGrath, Rodney Davison (Captain), Darren Mitchell, Tony Clark, Stuart MacGill

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/155/sutherland-district-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-1995-96

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Q: At the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General Meeting on Sunday 17th July 2022 Nathan Whittingham, Daniel Rixon and Chris Williams were awarded Life Membership of Sutherland District Cricket Club

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2014/nathan-whittingham-daniel-rixon-and-chris-williams-life-members-of-sutherland-district-cricket-club

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Nathan Whittingham, Daniel Rixon and Chris Williams - Life Members of Sutherland District Cricket Club

Nomination of Nathan Whittingham for Life Membership by Mathew DuffNathan Whittingham joined the Club in 2003-04, when he p ...

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Q: Sutherland District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1996-97

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Q: Matthew Bradley - Sutherland District Cricket Club Cap No 172 and Life Member

On 12 July 2015 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General meeting for the 2014-15 season Matthew Bradley was nominated for Life Membership of the club.

Here is Matthew Bradley Nomination for Life Membership as presented by Mathew Duff.

Matthew Bradley joined Sutherland in 1991-92, when he played five matches in AW Green Shield. The following season, he was captain of the AW Green Shield team that won the premiership. He also played a full season of grade cricket, split between 4th and 5th Grades, scoring 558 runs. Combined with his 320 runs in AW Green Shield, his overall season aggregate was 878 runs - at the time, the fourth highest in the Club's history

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1980/matthew-bradley-sutherland-district-cricket-club-cap-no-172-and-life-member

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Matthew Bradley - Sutherland District Cricket Club Cap No 172 and Life Member

On 12 July 2015 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General meeting for the 2014-15 season Matthew Bradley was nominated for Life Membership of the club. ...

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Q: Sutherland District Cricket Club team of the first 50 years

6 March 2015 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club 50th Anniversary dinner Sutherland DCC announced their “Team of the first 50 years.”

From left to right:
Mark Chapman, Steve Smith, Phil Jaques, Steve Rixon, Stuart Clark, Tony Clark, John Dyson, Lisa Griffith (Ted Cottons daughter), Kristen Davidson (Norm O'Neills daughter), Rodney Davison
Absent: Andrew Hilditch, Glenn McGrath

The Sutherland team in batting order announced:
1. John Dyson
2. Andrew Hilditch
3. Norm O’Neill
4. Phil Jaques
5. Steven Smith
6. Rod Davison
7. Steve Rixon – wicket keeper
8. Ted Cotton
9. Mark Chapman
10. Stuart Clark
11. Glenn McGrath
Tony Clark (12th man).

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Q: Matt Bradley is the 3rd highest run scorer in the history of Sutherland Cricket Club. At the completion of the 2022-23 NSW Premier Cricket season Matt had scored 11,525 runs at an average of 31.1 including 18 centuries and 57 half centuries.

Matt made his first grade debut in 1994 and is Sutherland first grade cap number 172. In first grade he scored 6,255 runs at 26.96 and hit 8 centuries and 31 half centuries.

At under age representative cricket Matt captained NSW under 19’s in 199 and was vice captain of the Australian under 19s team in the same year.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1871/matt-bradley-the-best-times

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Matt Bradley - the best times

Matt Bradley is the 3rd highest run scorer in the history of Sutherland Cricket Club. At the completion of the 2022-23 NSW Premier Cricket season Matt had scored 11,525 runs at an average of 31.1 ...

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Q: Mark Chapman made his first grade debut for Sutherland DCC on 19 January 1985 to become player number 128.

As a left arm orthodox spinner Mark took 305 first grade wickets at 26.34 and took 5 wickets or more in an innings on 11 occasions. In all grades for the club he took 428 wickets at 25.4.

Mark is a Life Member of Sutherland DCC and was awarded a tremendous honour in being selected in Sutherland DCC Team of the Half Century – 1965 – 2015.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/487/mark-chapman-always-try-to-change-the-game

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Q: Sutherland District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Premiers 2014-15

Sutherland completed an undefeated season in the Poidevin-Gray Shield with a 61-run win over Northern District

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Q: Vale Alan Griffiths

It is with great regret that we advise that Alan Griffiths, 1st Grade player #40, passed away on 5th December 2023 after a battle with cancer. He was aged 75. Alan played six seasons for the Club, being a foundation player in 1965-66. He played 97 matches between 1965-66 and 1970-71, scoring 3071 runs at an average of 24.2, with four centuries. He also took 69 catches. In first grade, he scored 820 runs in 31 matches at an average of 21.0, with a highest score of 102. His century was scored opening the batting against Bankstown, whose opening bowlers were Jeff Thomson and Len Pascoe! He was a member of the 4th Grade premiership team in 1967-68 and the 1st Grade Rothmans Limited Overs Knockout premiership team in 1969-70. Some comments in annual reports about Alan included:
1965-66 “B” Shires (6th Grade):
“Outstanding features of the season’s play included the aggressive right-handed batting of Alan Griffiths, who scored 392 runs” (including his highest score for the Club of 146no).
1967-68 4th Grade:
“Alan Griffiths’ aggregate of 431 runs was a fitting reward for consistent batting, while his energy and anticipation in the field saved many runs.”
1968-69 3rd Grade:
“Alan Griffiths, who scored a fine century, showed much improved technique and earned promotion.”
1969-70 1st Grade:
“Opener Alan Griffiths showed determination of high order and was a most consistent runmaker in his first season in the major grade. He was also an inspiration in the field with superb exhibitions at times.”
Alan was an outstanding sportsman. He finished his career with SDCC at the age of 22 to pursue his soccer career. He played for Sutherland and then Marconi in the National Soccer League. His three sons, Adam, Joel & Ryan, all played for the Socceroos.
We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Leonie, his sons Adam, Joel & Ryan and daughter Ranae, and their families.

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Q: On 12 July 2015 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General meeting for the 2014/15 season Phil Jaques was nominated for Life Membership of the club

Here is Phil Jaques Nomination for Life Membership as presented by Tom Iceton

NOMINATION OF PHIL JAQUES FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Phil Jaques joined Sutherland from Wollongong in 1996-97, having played for NSW Under 17s the previous season. He was selected in 2nd Grade and was immediately successful, scoring 593 runs at 37.1. He also scored a century in his first season of Poidevin-Gray Shield. He made his 1st Grade debut on 4th October 1997, but struggled early on and was dropped back to 2nds. He showed what he was made of, responding with a score of 208 just before Christmas and that was the last time he was seen in 2nds. Over the next five seasons from 1998-99, his season aggregates in 1st Grade were 788, 775, 548, 717 and 902 (3730 runs at 41.0), as he first reached Sheffield Shield selection for NSW and then established himself as a regular member of the team.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1769/phil-jaques-sutherland-cap-no-178-australian-cap-no-395

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Phil Jaques - Sutherland Cap No 178, Australian Cap No 395

On 12 July 2015 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General meeting for the 2014/15 season Phil Jaques was nominated for Life Membership of the clubHere is Phil Jaques Nomination ...

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Q: Mark Preddey made his first grade debut on 17 February 1979 as a young leg spinner.

He’s a Sutherland junior and played all the way through from Green Shield, Poidevin Gray and the grades to be Sutherland first grade cap number 84

Who was the best wicket keeper you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

Alan Campbell and Steve Rixon. Alan was immaculate behind the stumps and ‘Stumper’ as the name suggests could get you a stumping from anywhere! They were both amazing keepers, mentors and team players.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/875/mark-preddey-grateful-leggie

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Q: Scorecard of the 1987-88 Poidevin Gray final when Sutherland District Cricket Club defeated Western Suburbs District Cricket Club by 45 runs at Mosman Oval

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1589/sutherland-dcc-defeat-western-suburbs-dcc-in-1987-88-poidevin-gray-final

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Sutherland DCC defeat Western Suburbs DCC in 1987-88 Poidevin Gray final

Scorecard of the 1987-88 Poidevin Gray final when Sutherland District Cricket Club defeated Western Suburbs District Cricket Club by 45 runs at Mosman Oval ...

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Q: On 16 July 2017 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General meeting for the 2016/17 season Phil Weatherall was nominated for Life Membership of the club

Here is Phil Weatherall Nomination for Life Membership as presented by Mathew Duff.

NOMINATION OF PHIL WEATHERALL FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Phil Weatherall joined Sutherland in 1981-82, when he played AW Green Shield and a few matches in 4ths and 5ths. The following season, he again played AWG, plus 12 matches in 3rds, 4ths and 5ths. He started 1983-84 in 4ths and moved up to 3rds after two matches. On 7th January 1984, he broke the club record for highest score in all grades (held by Norm O’Neill since the Club’s first match in 1965), scoring 173 not out at North Sydney Oval No.2. He went up to 2nds after this and played the last match of the season in 1st Grade, making his debut on 24th March 1984 – player #122. In all grades, he scored 535 runs at an average of 31.5.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1487/phil-weatherall-sutherland-cap-no-122-and-life-member

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Phil Weatherall - Sutherland Cap No 122 and Life Member

On 16 July 2017 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General meeting for the 2016/17 season Phil Weatherall was nominated for Life Membership of the clubHere is Phil Weatherall Nom ...

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Q: Matthew O’Brien made his first grade debut for Sutherland District Cricket Club on 17 October 1993 to become first grade player number 162 for the club.

In 208 first grade games Matthew scored 6,050 runs at an average of 27.75 and hit 3 hundreds and 37 half centuries.

At the time of publication Matthew is not only the 6th highest first grade run scorer for Sutherland DCC he is also the 6th highest run scorer across all grades for the club. 9,181 runs at 29 with 6 hundreds and 54 half centuries/

Matthew is also a former Sutherland DCC first grade captain.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/298/matthew-obrien-always-want-the-ball-to-come-to-you

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Q: Daniel Rixon became Sutherland first grade cap number 207 when he made his first grade debut on 21 December 2003 at the age of just 17.

In a tremendous career Daniel now holds the wicket keeping record for the most number of dismissals in first grade and the club overall.

In 273 first grade games Daniel took 441 dismissals including 359 catches and 81 stumping’s. For the club he played 339 games and took 498 dismissals, 396 catches and 102 stumping’s.

With the bat in hand he scored 3,576 first grade runs at 20.2 with his highest score 98. For the club he scored 5,873 runs at 25 including 2 centuries and 33 half centuries.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/166/daniel-rixon-set-the-example

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Q: David Niu joined Sutherland Districted Cricket Club from St George and made his first grade debut for the club on 29 September 1984. He is the proud owner of first grade playing number 125.

An all-round cricket with immense talent David had represented NSW Under 16s and 19s. He was a tremendously gifted rugby union and league player and for many years David’s contribution to sport especially in the USA in significant.

Who was the best wicket keeper you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

Andrew Millican was our wicket keeper through all our junior and state age grade teams. We were St George team mates until Green Shield, when David Moore got the nod, and Spike ended up going to Randwick. Both were great glovemen. I think Spike had the edge with the bat and the odd cheeky comment from behind the stumps. Dave went on to play for NSW.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/723/david-niu-be-kind

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Q: Justin Kenny made his first grade debut for Sutherland Cricket Club on 18 December 1982 at just 16 years and 86 days to become first grade cap number 114.

In 271 games for Sutherland Justin scored 8,350 runs across the grades he played in. He scored 6,235 runs in first grade from 1982 to 1999 at an average of 31.48 including 10 centuries and 29 half centuries.

Justin made his first class debut for NSW during the 1988/89 season and played 4 Shield games scoring 173 runs at 30.66 with a highest score of 73.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/222/justin-kenny-never-look-back

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Q: Tim Freeburn made his first grade debut for Sutherland District Cricket Club on 25 September 2004 and the proud owner of first grade playing number 208.

He played grade cricket for Parramatta, Sutherland and Bankstown and is now the co-founder and Managing Director of Sesión Tequila

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

Phil Jaques - there’s not a bloke who worked harder or put in the hours Jaquesy did and still does with his coaching.

Nic Madinson - was one of the most skilful players I got to play with. He’s still going well and will be back in the Australian team this year.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1291/tim-freeburn-sesioacuten

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Tim Freeburn - Sesión

Tim Freeburn made his first grade debut for Sutherland District Cricket Club on 25 September 2004 and the proud owner of first grade playing number 208.He played grade cricket for Parramatta ...

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Q: Sutherland District Cricket Club First Grade Semi Finalists 1978-79

Back Row - Ken Hudson, Graham Warry, Lindsay Joyce, Eugene Nix, Brian O’Dowd (Captain), Fred Trimbrell, Grahame Barry
Front Row - Les Johns, Mark Preddey, Warren Moodie, Mark Ridge, Steve Rixon

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1203/sutherland-district-cricket-club-first-grade-semi-finalists-1978-79

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Sutherland District Cricket Club First Grade Semi Finalists 1978-79

Back Row - Ken Hudson, Graham Warry, Lindsay Joyce, Eugene Nix, Brian O’Dowd (Captain), Fred Trimbrell, Grahame BarryFront Row - Les Johns, Mark Preddey, Warren Moodie, Mark Ridge, Steve R ...

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Q: Mosman defeated Sutherland in the 1985-86 4th Grade final at Kensington Oval, played on Easter Saturday & Easter Monday 1986.

In the lead-up to the final, the late David Fordham (one of the Mosman players who was then working at Channel 10) contacted Sutherland captain Tom Iceton about getting an off-duty Channel 10 cameraman to film the whole match if each team agreed to pay half the cost. He would then edit the footage into a highlights package for all the players in the match.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1164/sutherland-dcc-v-mosman-cc-4th-grade-final-1985-86

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Sutherland DCC v Mosman CC 4th Grade Final 1985 -86

Mosman defeated Sutherland in the 1985-86 4th Grade final at Kensington Oval, played on Easter Saturday & Easter Monday 1986. ...

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Nathan Fitzgerald - always wanted the ball

Nathan Fitzgerald made his first grade debut for Sutherland District Cricket Club on 29 November 2003. Nathan is Sutherland DCC first grade player number 206.A former first grade captain Nat ...

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Sutherland District Cricket Club Limited Overs Premiers 2002-03

Back Row - Nathan Rosser, Matt O’Brien, Jason HolleyMiddle Row - Luke Dudman, Matt Bradley, Phil Jaques, Tony Clark Front Row - Jason Young, Peter Wooden, Shane Duff (Captain), Ada ...

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Mark Preddey - grateful leggie

Mark Preddey made his first grade debut on 17 February 1979 as a young leg spinner.He’s a Sutherland junior and played all the way through from Green Shield, Poidevin Gray and the grades t ...

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David Niu - be kind

David Niu joined Sutherland Districted Cricket Club from St George and made his first grade debut for the club on 29 September 1984. He is the proud owner of first grade playing number 125.A ...

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Mark Chapman - always try to change the game

Mark Chapman made his first grade debut for Sutherland DCC on 19 January 1985 to become player number 128.As a left arm orthodox spinner Mark took 305 first grade wickets at 26.34 and took 5 ...

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Matt Hughston - focus on what you can change

Matt Hughston made his first grade debut for Sutherland District Cricket Club on the 9 November 2002 to become the clubs first grade player number 199.In 203 first grade games and 220 inning ...

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Matthew O'Brien - always want the ball to come to you

Matthew O’Brien made his first grade debut for Sutherland District Cricket Club on 17 October 1993 to become first grade player number 162 for the club.In 208 first grade games Matthew sco ...

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Sutherland District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1996-97

Back row- Andrew Northridge, Scott Manning (12th man), Shane Duff, Chris Lake (13th man), Jason Packer, Phil Jacques, Alex Mann, Darrell MannFront row - Jay Holley, Matthew Bradley, Kevin Tu ...

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Evan Atkins - keep the game moving forward

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 significan ...

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Justin Kenny - never look back

Justin Kenny made his first grade debut for Sutherland Cricket Club on 18 December 1982 at just 16 years and 86 days to become first grade cap number 114.In 271 games for Sutherland Justin s ...

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Sutherland District Cricket Club team of the first 50 years

From left to right:Mark Chapman, Steve Smith, Phil Jaques, Steve Rixon, Stuart Clark, Tony Clark, John Dyson, Lisa Griffith (Ted Cottons daughter), Kristen Davidson (Norm O'Neills daughter), ...

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Daniel Rixon - set the example

Daniel Rixon became Sutherland first grade cap number 207 when he made his first grade debut on 21 December 2003 at the age of just 17.In a tremendous career Daniel now holds the wicket keep ...

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Sutherland District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1995-96

Back Row – Matt Bradley, Daniel McLachlan, Evan Atkins, Mark Carroll, Mark Chapman, Tim Brennan, Darren Holley, Linton BallMiddle Row – Steve Rixon (Coach), Matthew O’Brien, Daniel God ...