Reece Hodge; From Manly Cricket to the Wallabies

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club | February 01, 2026

Reece Hodge began his sporting journey in cricket, playing junior cricket for Harbord and Peninsula before progressing through the representative age groups. His early talent was evident as he became a key member of the Manly Green Shield side that reached the Grand Final in the 2009/10 season, alongside future Manly Waratah players including Rawlings, Beatty, Daly, Webber, Badyari, Marshall, Kaye, Farrell and S. Alexander.

During that 2009/10 Green Shield campaign, Hodge delivered outstanding all-round performances, scoring 119 runs at an average of 39 and claiming 18 wickets at an impressive average of 11. His standout bowling performance came against Campbelltown, where he recorded figures of 5/24.

In the 2010/11 season, Hodge commenced the year in 5th Grade before progressing rapidly to 3rd Grade. He was named 12th man in the premiership-winning side under captain Craig Little and finished the season with 28 wickets to his name. The following season (2011/12) saw Hodge play the entire year in 3rd Grade, where he took a further 12 wickets and contributed to the club’s championship success.

Following his cricket career, Hodge shifted his focus fully to rugby union. He went on to play 1st Grade for the Manly Marlins, before establishing an outstanding professional career that has included over 100 Super Rugby matches for the Melbourne Rebels and 63 Test appearances for the Wallabies. He is currently continuing his professional rugby career in France.