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Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club

https://www.ghostscricket.com

Sydney, Australia

Ghosts Cricket is home of the Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club which participates in the Cricket NSW Premier Mens and Womens Competitions.

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Q: Round 6 vs Bankstown (30/11/85 & 1/12/85)
(by Paul Bourke “Bourkey” First Grade Cap No 3.)

Campbelltown made an encouraging entry into the Sydney First Grade Competition in the 1985/6 season. Round 1 saw a solid win (by 81 runs) over another newcomer Hawkesbury, and Round 2 resulted in a draw after Day 2 was washed out. This game was evenly poised against Fairfield who were also in their debut season. Round 3 against the strong Penrith team exposed several deficiencies in our play but rain saved us to escape with a draw. Round 4 against Parramatta really rammed home how far we were off the pace against a solid, competitive side. To lose 7/11 in the last hour of play on a good batting wicket illustrated the lack of depth in our batting line up as we were beaten outright.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/418/campbelltown-camden-district-cricket-club/blog/2143/the-match-that-signalled-the-arrival-of-campbelltown-first-grade-team

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The match that signalled the arrival of Campbelltown First Grade Team

Round 6 vs Bankstown (30/11/85 & 1/12/85)(by Paul Bourke “Bourkey” First Grade Cap No 3.)Campbelltown made an encouraging entry into ...

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Q: Presenting our 1st Grade Captain for the upcoming 2024/25 season: Justin Mosca.

After joining the club last year, Justin quickly made his mark both on and off the field through his leadership and performances.

He brings plenty of cricketing experience and professionalism to the role, and with his endlessly competitive nature we have no doubt he can lead the squad to the next level in the coming season!👻

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Q: The Ghosts are pleased to announce that Mitchell Calder has been appointed as Men's Head Coach heading into the 2024/25 season.
Mitch has been a part of the Ghosts for a number of years now, in both coaching and playing roles. Most recently he has been the Men's Assistant Coach, as well as being part of the PG's and Green Shield coaching teams.
He brings a wealth of coaching experience to the position, including being a current Youth Academy Head Coach within the Cricket NSW Pathways, leading University of Wollongong CC to back-to-back club championships in 16/17 & 17/18, as well as being involved with Ghosts PG's and 1st Grade T20 teams that have made multiple finals appearances.
We are looking forward to Mitch taking on the leading role and continuing to drive the club towards success.

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Q: Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club Limited Overs Premiers 1986-87

Back Row – Tom Shiner, Barry Thebridge, Derek Pringle, John Sullivan, Mark England, Peter O’Reilly
Front Row – Rod Lillis, Jaimie Williams, Paul Bourke (captain), Craig Peck, David Laming, Graham Tink

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Q: Paul Bourke hailed from Dubbo and made his way to Sydney to make his first grade debut for St George at the age of 19.

He has made a tremendous contribution to the game on and off the field. As a left hand batsman he scored 5,791 runs at an average of 27.94 including 4 centuries and 29 half centuries. He coached NSW under age representative teams and was the cricket coach at Newington College for 40 years.

Paul also has the honour of being the first 1st grade captain at Campbelltown Cricket Club to hold a premiership trophy

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/418/campbelltown-camden-district-cricket-club/blog/958/paul-bourke-campbelltown-camden-first-premiership-winning-captain

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Q: The 1986/7 season was Campbelltown’s second in Sydney Grade Cricket. It was also the season that proved to be one the most successful in the Club’s 36 year history. The club finished fourth in the Club Championship, Runners up in Fourth Grade, Runners up in First Grade, Premiers in First Grade Limited Overs Competition and NSW Limited Overs Champions. There were many outstanding performances but the “Fabulous Five” were incredible. All clubs at different times will have a special group of bowlers and this group set a very high standard for the years that followed at Campbelltown.

Who Were the Fabulous Five?

They were the First Grade bowling attack that were unique and brilliant as a group. The players were:

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/418/campbelltown-camden-district-cricket-club/blog/306/campbelltownrsquos-maiden-first-grade-premiership-and-the-ldquofabulous-fiverdquo

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Q: Campbelltown Camden Ghosts Green Shield Squad 1989

Back Row – Matt Doherty, Matt Tink, Benham Todd, Tim Horan (Vice Captain), Simon Rayner (Captain), Glenn Temple, Corey Richards, Jon Lane, Jason Hayward, John Geyer (Coach)
Front Row – Simon Harries, Paul Pratt, Chris Shepherd, Matt Geyer, Steven Doig, Matt Daley, Heath Muller

Courtesy of Steven Doig

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Q: Campbelltown Camden player highlights for Round 4 v UNSW In NSW Men's Premier Cricket

Congratulations to former Premiership winner (not in Sydney Premier Cricket) Pat Richards on his first century for the Ghosts in 5th Grade against UNSW. Pat showed a brilliant display of discipline and power in his innings and proved you can’t buy experience! Congratulations Pat

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/418/campbelltown-camden-district-cricket-club/blog/1678/campbelltown-camden-player-highlights-for-round-4-v-unsw-in-nsw-mens-premier-cricket

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Campbelltown Camden player highlights for Round 4 v UNSW In NSW Men's Premier Cricket

Congratulations to former Premiership winner (not in Sydney Premier Cricket) Pat Richards on his first century for the Ghosts in 5th Grade against UNSW. Pat showed a bri ...

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Paul Bourke - Campbelltown' Camden first premiership winning captain

Paul Bourke hailed from Dubbo and made his way to Sydney to make his first grade debut for St George at the age of 19.He has made a tremendous contribution to the game on and off the field. ...

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Kerry Penfold - respect

Kerry Penfold was a talented left hand opening batsman who made his first grade debut for Campbelltown in 1990Shane Lee on Kerry PenfoldKerry did much mo ...

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Campbelltown Camden Ghosts Green Shield Squad 1989

Courtesy of Steven DoigBack Row – Matt Doherty, Matt Tink, Be ...

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Campbelltown’s Maiden First Grade Premiership and the “Fabulous Five”

By Paul Bourke - First Grade Captain 1986/87The 1986/7 season was Campbelltown’s second in Sydney Grade Cricket. It was also the season that proved to be one the most successful ...

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Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club Limited Overs Premiers 1986-87

Back Row – Tom Shiner, Barry Thebridge, Derek Pringle, John Sullivan, Mark England, Peter O’ReillyFront Row – Rod Lillis, Jaimie Williams, Paul Bourke (captain), Craig Peck, David Lami ...