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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

https://eastscricket.com.au

Sydney, Australia

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club (Waverley)(ESCC) has been a community cricket club since 1894. In that time is has been of service to thousands of families both in the Eastern Suburbs area and beyond.

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Q: Job Opportunity - Head Coach at Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club in NSW Premier Cricket

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Q: Job Opportunity at Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club

ESCC Sydney is seeking a highly motivated and experienced community sports club manager to lead and oversee aspects of the club's cricket administration, operations and commercial partner management.

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Q: Waverley - Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club team of 125 Years

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club celebrated 125 years in the Sydney Grade/NSW Premier Cricket competition at an Anniversary Lunch at Doltone House on 12 March 2020.

The celebration culminated in the announcement of the Waverley/ Eastern Suburbs Team of 125 Years.

As part of the announcement Easts Dolphins shared the 50 contenders up for selection

The criteria for selection is arduous and reflects the community spirit in which the history and foundation of the Waverley/ Eastern Suburbs Cricket Clubs history has been built.

Alan Kippax pictured.

The team – congratulations to all

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1975/waverley-eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-team-of-125-years

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Waverley - Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club team of 125 Years

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club celebrated 125 years in the Sydney Grade/NSW Premier Cricket competition at an Anniversary Lunch at Doltone House on 12 March 2020.The celebration culminated in ...

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Q: On 15th September 1813 thirty-eight-year-old Henrietta Gregory was found guilty in the Old Bailey of forging a one-pound note and was sentenced to transportation and 14 years servitude in the colony. She was just one of 162,000 so dispatched. However, this sentence and subsequent transportation, routine at the time, was to change the course of both Australian men’s and women’s cricket because accompanying Henrietta was her nine-year-old son Edward William Gregory.

Edward William, reported to be somewhat of a cricket tragic, was to marry Mary Ann Smith in 1832 and they had six children, two of whom, Dave, born 15 April 1845 and Ned, 29 May 1839, were to become pioneers of Australian cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1974/the-gregory-family-crickets-first-dynasty

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The Gregory Family - Cricket's First Dynasty

By Dennis HournOn 15th September 1813 thirty-eight-year-old He ...

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Q: Dennis Hourn made his First grade debut for Waverley Cricket Club on 23 March 1968 and the proud owner of First Grade Cap number 409.

Waverley Cricket Club is now known as Easts Cricket Club and Dennis is a Life Member and took 555 wickets for the club over a career spanning 25 years.

Dennis is a storyteller, is passionate about the game of cricket and its traditions and has a keen eye for talent.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/851/dennis-hourn-respect-and-an-eye-for-talent

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Q: Waverley District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1980-81

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Q: The 2003/04 season in NSW Premier Cricket was a remarkable one for the Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club first grade team winning three premierships.

Eastern Suburbs won the One-Day Competition after defeating Sydney University by 4 wickets and then won the State One Day Challenge beating NSW Country’s finest Southern Zone.

The pinnacle of the season was winning the Belvidere Cup and first grade premiership defeating Randwick Petersham in the final by 39 runs.

This last weekend was the 20-year reunion of the Dolphin’s Triple Crown.

From left to right – Peter Lovitt, Justin Dery, Adrian Tucker, James Marshall, Lee Kirk, Nick Berry, Jason Swift, Paul Byrom, Owen Ridge (Scorer), Mark Patterson, Kirk Powell, Kyle Thompson, Michael Maclennan, Josh Holt, Michael O’Connell, John McCallum, Jeff Cook in the front.

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Q: Can you name the three first grade premiership winning Life Members of Eastern Suburbs District Cricket Club?

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Q: Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club First Grade Limited Overs Joint Premiers 2007-08

Back Row - Michael O’Connell (Team Manager), Roger Smith, Steve Warner, Greg Clarence, Michael Maclennan, Tim Murtagh, Sam Robson, Adam Ritchard, Owen Ridge (Team Scorer)

Front Row - Alan Campbell (Club Coach), Nathan Catalano, Aaron O’Brien, Nick Berry (Captain), David Warner, David Richards, Peter Lovitt (President)

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Q: Rare footage of Imran Khan batting for Sydney University against Waverley in November 1984

In Round 6 of the 2023-24 NSW Premier Cricket season Eastern Suburbs will play host to Sydney University at Waverley Oval.

In a trip down memory lane to 1984-85, Waverley Cricket Club (now Eastern Suburbs) played Sydney University in a two-day Saturday, Sunday game on 3 and 4 November 1984.

Saturday, day one, Waverley Cricket Club batted first but all eyes were on NSW international recruit playing for Sydney University Imran Khan.

Below are the scorecards for the game along with the rare footage of Imran Khan batting on the Sunday when Sydney University defeated Waverley by 5 wickets.

In the footage you will see Imran Khan talking to former Cricket NSW CEO the late Bob Radford who we assume was the mastermind to recruit Imran Khan to play Sheffield Shield cricket for NSW.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1740/rare-footage-of-imran-khan-batting-for-sydney-university-against-waverley-in-november-1984

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Rare footage of Imran Khan batting for Sydney University against Waverley in November 1984

In Round 6 of the 2023-24 NSW Premier Cricket season Eastern Suburbs will play host to Sydney University at Waverley Oval.In a trip down memory lane to 1984-85, Waverley Cricket Club (now Ea ...

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Q: In early 1899 the Waverley District Cricket Club played its most important game since its entry into the Sydney grade competition in 1894/95.

The match, against the strong Paddington club, took place on 4 February and 11th February at Waverley Oval. Both clubs boasted test players including Victor Trumper, Monty Noble and Jim “Stumper” Kelly for Paddington and Syd Gregory, Frank Iredale and Sep Carter for the home side. There were also several current first class players in both teams. It was expected to be a match of the highest calibre.

The winner of this match was tipped to go on to win the premiership. Waverley had twice been runner up in the competition and expectations were high this would be the club’s breakthrough season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1729/cricket-legends-sink-waverley-trumpers-innings-launches-career

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Cricket Legends Sink Waverley. Trumper's Innings launches career

By Dennis HournIn early 1899 the Waverley District Cricket Club played its most important game s ...

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Q: Michael Maclennan began his grade cricket career in 1990/91 when he joined Waverley/Eastern Suburbs after growing up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney.

In 25 seasons of grade cricket Michael has won three premierships, a Benaud medal for the player of the match in the first grade grand final and was selected as one of the top 50 contenders for the Waverley/Eastern Suburbs team of 125 years

At what age did you make your first grade debut in grade cricket and what can you remember about the game?

I was 21 and it was the last game of the season against Mosman at Waverley Oval. It was memorable as at the end of the first days play Brett Lee bowled an amazingly quick spell and had hit two of our players in the helmet and one had been taken off the field. Greg Matthews was the captain and asked if I wanted to be nightwatchman!!! (Crapping myself) I was “yeah sure”, Mark Patterson stepped in and said no “all good I’ll go into to bat.”

Think I scored about 10 and took a catch.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/401/michael-maclennan-benaud-medal-winner

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Q: The 2020-21 season marked the 125th anniversary of Eastern Suburbs (Waverley) Cricket Club. It also marked the hundredth year of the famous Eastern Suburbs cricket coaching class.

The coaching class was established by Dr Les Poidevin in the 1921-22 season, the year after Easts won its second 1st grade premiership. The “Flying Doctor”, as he was known, joined the Waverley club at the age of 44 in 1920, scored a century in his first game at the SCG against Paddington. Dr. Poidevin was to go on and lift Waverley Cricket Club out of the doldrums, captaining the first grade to 3 premierships in a row, one of only two clubs to achieve such a feat in the competition’s history. In his second season, due to his agitation, the committee agreed to establish a coaching class, the first of its type in Sydney.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1616/dr-poidevin-and-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-eastern-suburbs-coaching-class

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Dr. Poidevin and the 100th Anniversary of the Eastern Suburbs Coaching Class

By Dennis HournThe 2020-21 season marked the 125th anniversary of Eastern ...

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Q: Christopher Thanos - Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club 5th Grade premiership winning captain 2021-22

In season 2021/22 Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club 5th grade team won the competition for the first time in the clubs 127 year history.

In this Q&A we invited the very proud 5th Grade captain Christopher Thanos to share some insights into the 5th Grades premiership winning season

What made winning the premiership so special?

Seeing the boys being rewarded for all their hard work, given the challenges thrown at everyone this year was pretty special. Seeing past players, volunteers and supporters get around this group and the support from the current group highlights how special this club is and how much this premiership meant to everyone at the club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1595/christopher-thanos-eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-5th-grade-premiership-winning-captain-2021-22

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Christopher Thanos - Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club 5th Grade premiership winning captain 2021-22

In season 2021/22 Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club 5th grade team won the competition for the first time in the clubs 127 year history.In this Q&A we invited the very proud 5th Grade captain C ...

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Q: Lee Kirk made his first grade debut for Waverley Cricket Club during the 1991-92 season. Waverley Cricket Club is now known as Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club,

From 1991 to 2007 Lee scored 5,320 first grade runs at an average of 24.85 and hit 5 centuries and 27 half centuries.

Lee was awarded the tremendous accolade of being nominated in the top 50 players for Waverley/Eastern Suburbs team of 125 years.

Lee Kirk is Waverely/Easts first grade player number 550 and is a very proud Life member of the Club

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/563/lee-kirk-never-took-a-backward-step

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Q: Daniel the Dolphin 🐬

ESCC is delighted to announce that Cricket NSW Sydney Sixers Batsman Daniel Hughes is joining the club.

Daniel is the current holder of the Steve Waugh Medal as NSW Blues Mens Player of the Year & has won the award on two other occasions. He also holds the honour of possessing the second highest average in Australian domestic one-day cricket history at 59.62 & has the most One-Day Centuries in NSW Blues history.

Daniel has previously captained the Sydney Sixers in the BBL, we look forward to him bringing his leadership qualities to the club & helping mentor the next generation of cricketers from the East.

Welcome to the Dolphins, Daniel.

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Q: Photo of the 1976-77 Waverley District Cricket Club (Eastern Suburbs) Green Shield Premiership winning team

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Q: Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club is delighted to announce the publishing of our 2022/23 Annual Report.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1378/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-2022-23-annual-report

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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club 2022-23 Annual Report

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club is delighted to announce the publishing of our 2022/23 Annual Report. ...

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Q: Record Run Chase Sets Up Easts Cricket Record Season

In 2003 the greatest run chase in the history of Premier Cricket was achieved by the Eastern Suburbs (Waverley) Cricket Club and became the launch pad for the club’s most successful first grade season.

The game took place at Waverley Oval on 11 and 18 October against the powerful Western Suburbs Cricket Club led by future Australian test captain, Michael Clarke. Both sides were brimming with talent. The Easts team included three players who were to go on to represent their country with distinction. James Marshall for New Zealand, Brad Haddin for Australia and a 16 year old tyro, David Warner. There were also three other players with first class experience. To add to the international flavour the flamboyant “crooked finger of doom” Billy Bowden, test umpire, officiated.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1347/record-run-chase-sets-up-easts-cricket-record-season

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Record Run Chase Sets Up Easts Cricket Record Season

By Dennis HournIn 2003 the greatest run chase in the history o ...

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Q: Josh Holt made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs as a wicket keeper batter on 26 October 2002.

Josh is Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club first grade player number 597.

Who was the best spinner you had the good fortune to keep to?

Without a doubt Adrian Tucker. He was a freak. Tucks had an incredible ability to not only have wicket taking deliveries but also had the skill to tie down and frustrate batsmen for long periods. He was incredibly accurate.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1339/josh-holt-donrsquot-get-struck-by-lightning

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Josh Holt - don’t get struck by lightning

Josh Holt made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs as a wicket keeper batter on 26 October 2002.Josh is Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club first grade player number 597.Let’s find o ...

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Q: In 128 years of Sydney Premier first grade cricket only two players have scored more than 1000 runs and averaged over 150 in the same season. The first was the immortal Victor Trumper in 1897/98 for Paddington and the other was Geoff Boycott, playing for East’s (Waverley) in 1976/77. And only one player has scored seven centuries in a first grade season, Geoff Boycott, Waverley, 1976/77. Boycott did all this in just 15 innings. His fifteen innings also included two half centuries.

It was a phenomenal season. An exhibition of batting which has not been seen since. In 1976/77 Boycott amassed 1,160 runs at an average of 165.71, an East’s Cricket Club record that still stands today.

But first let’s go back to the beginning.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1311/geoff-boycott-ndash-a-remarkable-season-easts-waverley-1976-77

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Geoff Boycott – A remarkable season Easts (Waverley) 1976-77

By Dennis HournLife Member In 128 years of Sydney Premier first grade cricket only two p ...

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Q: Tony Greig was subsequently approached and sent a telegram by the management committee. The offer was modest financially but did include accommodation and a car. Tony agreed but shortly after was appointed captain of the England team. The club thought this might mean circumstances had changed and arranged a special committee meeting in the back rooms. On the newly installed club telephone committee member Phil O’Sullivan put in an overseas call to Tony. The committee held its breath and as Phil recalls the conversation went something like “Hi Tony, its Phil O’Sullivan, Waverley Cricket”. “Hello Phil good to hear from you”. “Tony first of all congratulations on being selected to captain England, it must be quite a thrill” “Yes it is Phil. I am quite pleased”. “Tony we are a little concerned about how and if you will still be coming to Australia now that you are in another role. Are the terms we sent you still acceptable?” To the relief of the assembled committee Tony replied “Sure Phil, let the boys know all is set here to arrive on 16th September and I am looking forward to a great season”. Tony was true to his word. He had made a commitment and that was that.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1249/tony-greig-tribute-eastern-suburbs-cricket-club

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Tony Greig Tribute - Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club

By Dennis HournIn 2012 the world of cricket lost a true legend, one of the most ...

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Q: Glen Giddings - you can always do better

Glen Giddings made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club on 24 November 1996. Glen is the Eastern Suburbs first grade player number 571.

Easts v Northern District. Running battle between A. Hook and Mark Pratt (skipper and wicket keeper). Pratty did his normal welcome to the crease routine. Hook told Pratty to “relax brother and enjoy what your about to see, as you have the best seat in the house”. Hook smashed us to all parts. Reminding Pratty he had the best seat in the house after every boundary he hit, relentless. Northern District 9 dec -346. The following week, M. Pratt 116no (unusually quiet during his innings) East 7 dec -351 with about an hour of play left. As Pratty walked from the field he took turns pointing his bat at every single Northern District player, giving them advice about how to play the game. A. Hook, got Mark’s special attention.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/973/glen-giddings-you-can-always-do-better

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Q: John Boyd - instrumental on and off the field

Interview - Bob Wilson with John Boyd

John Boyd is a fellow Life Member of Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club, formerly Waverley Cricket.

John had the honour of being named as one of the 50 contenders for Waverley – Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club team of 125 years - a tremendous accolade

I have known John Boyd for a mighty long time and he has been instrumental in guiding young players in Cricket and Rugby both on and off the field both as a player and a coach.

I had a number of questions for John and we appreciate the opportunity to share his journey and significant contribution

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1247/john-boyd-instrumental-on-and-off-the-field

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John Boyd - instrumental on and off the field

Interview - Bob Wilson with John BoydJohn Boyd is a fellow Life member of Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club, formerly Waverley Cricket.John had the honour of being named a ...

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Q: The 2003/04 season was a remarkable one for the Dolphin’s flagship taking out three premierships including the State One Day Challenge beating NSW Country’s finest Southern Zone, and winning the One Day Comp defeating Sydney University by 4 wickets after bowling the Students out for 125.

Syd Uni 125 (Maclennan 3-9, Dery 2-17, Byrom 2-21 Tucker 2-29) def by Easts 6-127 (Berry 29, Patterson 28no, Jeffrey 25)

At the pinnacle of the season Easts encountered local rivals Randwick Petersham Cricket Club at Coogee Oval in the 1st Grade Grand Final. Easts lost the toss and were sent in and found themselves in strife at 5-15 after only 30 minutes of play.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1218/flashback-easts-dolphins-first-grade-take-out-triple-crown-in-200304

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Flashback - Easts Dolphins First Grade take out Triple Crown in 2003/04

The 2003/04 season was a remarkable one for the Dolphin’s flagship taking out three premierships including the State One Day Challenge beating NSW Country’ ...

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Q: Darren Kingdon made his first grade debut for Waverley (now Easts) at the age of 18 in 1987.

He scored 2,420 runs at an average of 41 before moving to Queensland where he played 7 first class games scoring 176 runs with a highest score of 59.

Darren is a former first grade captain of the Dolphins and was one of the 50 nominated contenders for the Waverley/Easts team of 125 years. A tremendous accolade to his contribution to the club.

What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket?

Probably facing Malcolm Marshall off 18 yards on those spitfire turf practice pitches at Waverley Oval is something I won’t forget in a hurry. He’d stand at the top of his run pointing to the top of his head yelling “Deeeeeeekaaay mun”

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1214/darren-kingdon-plan-ahead

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Darren Kingdon - plan ahead

Darren Kingdon made his first grade debut for Waverley (now Easts) at the age of 18 in 1987.He scored 2,420 runs at an average of 41 before moving to Queensland where he played 7 first class ...

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Q: Hanson “Sep” Carter, the Prince of Wicket Keepers

The Eastern Suburbs (Waverley) Cricket Club in its 125 year history has been blessed with many outstanding wicket keepers. Keepers such as Brad Haddin, Peter Nevill, both recent Australian representatives and Ferris Ashton, better known for his football prowess, but who was an outstanding gloveman and the first wicket keeper to make a first grade century for the club. The club’s keeping tradition was to begin with Hanson “Sep” Carter who joined the club in 1897, played continuously for 30 seasons, and was to represent and one time captain Australia with distinction.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1103/hanson-ldquoseprdquo-carter-the-prince-of-wicket-keepers

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Hanson “Sep” Carter, the Prince of Wicket Keepers

By Dennis HournThe Eastern Suburbs (Waverley) Cricket Club in its 125 year history has been blessed with many outstanding wicket keepers. Keepers such as Brad Haddin, Peter ...

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Q: Tremendous image of 2 Test Cricket Captains Tony Greig (England) and Bob Simpson (Australia) exchanging team sheets as captains of their respective grade clubs at Waverley Oval.

Tony Greig captain of Waverley Cricket Club and Bob Simpson captain of Western Suburbs

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Glen Giddings - you can always do better

Glen Giddings made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club on 24 November 1996. Glen is the Eastern Suburbs first grade player number 571.Let’s find out more about Glen’s ...

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Pete Wargent - cricket has shaped the course of my life

Pete Wargent has a strong connection to the game of cricket. The battle between bat and ball, the companionship, the fun, the tradition, Pete like many is a cricket tragic. ...

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Dennis Hourn - respect and an eye for talent

Dennis Hourn made his First grade debut for Waverley Cricket Club on 23 March 1968 and the proud owner of First Grade Cap number 409.Waverley Cricket Club is now known as Easts Cricket Club ...

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Waverley District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1980-81

Photo of the 1980-81 Waverley District Cricket Club (Eastern Suburbs) 2nd Grade premiership winning team ...

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Marcus Atallah - it's important to have a go

Marcus Atallah joined Eastern Suburbs in 2019/20 to become the Dolphins first grade playing number 710 after spending many seasons at UNSW. Marcus made his first grade debut for Uni during the 2013 ...

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Kyle Thompson - believe and compete

Kyle Thompson made his first grade debut for Waverley in 1985 as a 17 year old fast medium bowler and right hand batsman.From 1985 to 2003, despite a stint playing Premier Cricket in Victori ...

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Lee Kirk - never took a backward step

Lee Kirk made his first grade debut for Waverley Cricket Club during the 1991-92 season. Waverley Cricket Club is now known as Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club,From 1991 to 2007 Lee scored 5,320 ...

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Michael Maclennan - Benaud medal winner

Michael Maclennan began his grade cricket career in 1990/91 when he joined Waverley/Eastern Suburbs after growing up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney.In 25 seasons of grade cricket Michael ...

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Waverley Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1975-76

Photo of Waverley Cricket Club 1975-76 first grade premiership winning team that defeated Bankstown District Cricket Club in the finalBack Row � ...

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Eastern Suburbs (Waverley) Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1991-92

Back Row – Paul Riik (Manager), Lee Kirk, Greg Small, David Boden, Peter Lovitt, Greg Matthews, Gordon George (Scorer), Bob Horsell (President)Front Row – Mark Pratt, Kyle Thompson, Mark ...

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Adrian Tucker - hold your nerve

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

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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2003-04

Michael O’Connell (Manager); Adam Ezekiel (12th Man); Kyle Thompson (Coach); Peter Lovitt (Vice President); Kirk Powell; Paul Byrom, Nick Berry, Josh Holt, Adrian Tucker, Will Somerville, Bob ...