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Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club
Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club 2nd Grade win the Royce McCormack Cup 2020-21

Back Row - Liam Wilson, Lachlan Taylor, Jacob Hill, Irfan Ali, Olivier Koehn

Front Row – Rob Hill, Josh Brackenbury (Captain), Jono Twomey (Man of the Match), Alex Taylor, Blake Morley, Toby Chillingworth


Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club 2nd Grade win the Royce McCormack Cup 2020-21

Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club first piece of silverware for the 2020-21 was won by the clubs 2nd grade team going undefeated in the one-day competition.

After finishing on top through the pool rounds, the boys earnt a home Grand Final hosting Charlestown at Waratah Oval.

Charlestown won the toss and had a bat. We didn't have to wait long for the first action, with Irfan Ali picking up wickets in consecutive balls to have them 2/0 in the third over. Robert Hill then picked up the 3rd wicket, bowling a tight opening spell to put the pressure on.

Jono Twomey (4/10 off came on first change and was near unplayable, with his spell having Charlestown reeling at 7/37 halfway through their innings. Charlestown had a bit of a fightback for the 8th wicket with Winpenny (29) pushing the total up, with Jacob Hill (2/19) cleaning up the tail after a strong spell to have them all out for 80.

Olivier Koehn (40*) and Toby Chillingworth got us off to a fantastic start in the chase, and skipper Josh Brackenbury (36* off 28) got it finished quickly. A 9 wicket win with 19 overs to spare sums up a dominant performance from the Tahs.

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Sydney Cricket Club
Sydney Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Andrew Jones was a strong and highly skilled left arm fast bowler who climbed through the grades at Balmain very quickly and made his first grade debut for Balmain in 1981 at just 17 years of age.

Andrew led the Balmain attack until he retired in 1997 after taking 449 first grade wickets at an average of 19.17. His best figures in first grade was 7 for 45 and he took 5 wickets in an innings on 20 occasions.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/242/andrew-jones-strong-and-quick
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Blacktown Mounties Cricket Club
Blacktown Mounties Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Dan Jackson is Blacktown Mounties first grade player number 63 after making his debut against Hawkesbury on 12 December 2009.

In all grades for Blacktown Dan has scored 1,224 runs at an average of 28.47 including 2 centuries and 5 half centuries.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1220/blacktown-mounties-cricket-club/blog/2278/dan-jackson-show-the-makers-name
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Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club
Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Simon Porter awarded Life Membership at Waratah Mayfield District cricket club

Sunday 21st July 2024, we celebrated and honor Simon Porter, who has been awarded life membership at Waratah Mayfield DCCs AGM.

Simon's remarkable journey spans over three decades of dedicated service and excellence within our cricket community. His commitment to WMDCC is exemplified by his roles as first grade captain, Newcastle representative player, and curator for an impressive 25 years. Simon also works on Number 1 Sportsground and is regarded as one of the Hunter’s finest curators.

Notably, Simon was a key member of the esteemed Team of the 2000s decade, showcasing his exceptional talent and contribution to the sport.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Simon was honored with the prestigious Country Cricket Curator of the Year award this last season, underscoring his expertise and dedication to maintaining top-quality facilities for our club and the broader cricketing community.

As we confer upon him life membership, we express our heartfelt gratitude for Simon's enduring commitment and passion for Waratah Mayfield DCC.

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St George Cricket Club
St George Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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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 Serra

Front Row - Rod Krause, Andrew Pandelis, Declan Hart, Dean Cassar

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/254/st-george-cricket-club-4th-grade-premiers-2018-19
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South Brisbane District Cricket Club
South Brisbane District Cricket Club
Brisbane, Australia
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Charles B Barstow – South Brisbane First Grade Player Number 87

Charles B Barstow came from the Etons Juniors in 1905, and in his two first seasons with the club took 164 wickets. His 86 wickets in 1906/07 is still the greatest number taken by any bowler for the club in one season. Charles played for Souths from 1905-1911 when he transferred to Toombul under the Electorate residential rules.

Barstow was unlucky, in that he mainly played for Queensland before it entered the Sheffield Shield and was considered too old to play for Australia. On his day, he was reputed as being unplayable in club cricket.

In 1909/10 he took 10/34 against Oxley and also had Toombul at 8/1 at one stage against Toombul. He won 16 grade premierships with various clubs. His first class record was 78 wickets at 28.2.

Barstow died in 1935 at only 52 years of age.

Charles B Barstow – Qld Team (Image State Library of Qld)

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Veterans Cricket Australia
Veterans Cricket Australia
Brisbane, Australia
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Australian v Pakistan Over 50s Cricket World cup Final. Wednesday 5 December 2018 at Drummoyne Oval

As hoped, this was a classic final between the world's best over-50s cricketing nations. Both sides had cruised through the round robin stages unbeaten and their scheduled Round 5 clash had been cancelled due to bad weather, so there was no history between them. Australia had relied heavily on their top 6 - particularly their top 3, including captain Peter Solway, who was averaging over 100 before today - and a fit pace attack. Pakistan also had strength at the top of the order, plus a number of canny spinners.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/889/veterans-cricket-australia/blog/2277/flashback-2018-over-50s-cricket-world-cup-final-australia-vs-pakistan
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Crib Point Cricket Club
Crib Point Cricket Club
Mornington, Victoria, Australia
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Crib Point Cricket Club has played a significant role in the life of Brad Watson.

Brad played juniors and seniors with Crib Point and he’s also moved into the coaching ranks with other clubs as well.

An aggressive opening batsman Brad was selected in Crib Point Cricket Club team of the decade 2008-18.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/916/crib-point-cricket-club/blog/886/brad-watson-take-the-game-on
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Sutherland District Cricket Club
Sutherland District Cricket Club
Sylvania, Australia
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The third player to achieve scoring a century and taking five wickets in an innings in the same match was Sutherland’s Ted Cotton, in the Round 13 versus Western Suburbs at Caringbah Oval on 7th & 14th February 1970, finishing the match aged 40 years & 190 days. It was a match that was significant for more than just Ted’s all-round performance – in the Wests innings on day two, former Australian captain Bob Simpson made the highest score ever made at Caringbah/Glenn McGrath Oval.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2276/ted-cotton-ndash-one-of-sydney-first-gradersquos-finest-all-rounders
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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club
Manly Warringah District Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club – 5th Grade premiers 2010-11

Standing: Louie Anderson, Ash Virdi, Jarrod Rawlings, Mitchell Pugh, Toby Poole, Tom Kaye, Ryan Farrell, Dave Farrell
Kneeling: James Boyer, Matt Butcher, Cameron Ashe, James Ritchie

In 2010/11 the club won its first ever 5th grade Premiership. Led by the inspirational Dave Farrell, it was a fantastic outright victory against Minor Premiers Eastern Suburbs, but not before a few heart palpitations.

After bowling out Easts or 111 thanks to 3 wickets each to Matt Butcher and Ash Virdi, the Tahs then pilled on 274 runs thanks to half centuries to James Boyer (60) and James Ritchie (52*), as well as 48 from Jarrod Rawlings. Victory seemed secured.

However, Easts came out swinging, hitting 7 for 300, setting us 140 runs to win or 38 overs to bat it out. And bat it out we did….. but only just, finishing the 38 overs on 7 or 108, James Ritchie against standing out with 28*.

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Tom Scollay
Tom Scollay
Cricket Coach
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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A couple of weeks ago marked a significant milestone for Cricket Mentoring as we stepped onto the field for our first ever competitive matches.

In early May, I got a message from the father of a boy from Sydney who had been affected by a fraudulent cricket tour operator. The father was desperate to get some cricket for the boys whose upcoming tournament had been cancelled leaving them devastated.

7 weeks and a lot of work later, we were competing in Northern Territory Cricket's Junior Strike League tournament in Darwin.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/468/tom-scollay/blog/2274/cricket-mentoring-enters-first-ever-tournament-northern-territory-crickets-junior-strike-league
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LBW Trust
LBW Trust
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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From writing about Bradman to Chappell to Warne, Mike Coward has been Australia’s Cricket scribe through the eras.

The LBW Trust is thrilled to announce its premier Sydney event for the year, "Behind the Mike | Celebrating Mike Coward AM," to be held at the State Library of NSW.

This special evening will honour the illustrious career of Mike Coward, the respected cricket journalist, author, interviewer and co-founder of The LBW Trust, Learning for a Better World.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/951/lbw-trust/blog/2273/the-lbw-trust-hosts-quotbehind-the-mike-celebrating-mike-coward-amquot
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CricConnect Fans
CricConnect Fans
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Vale David Morrow, 1953–2024

David Morrow was a magnificent commentator with a distinguished career in sports media spanning over 50 years.

Many will remember David commentating on cricket on ABC radio. David cherished the Sydney Cricket Ground and took immense pride in his induction into the SCG Media Hall of Fame in 2023.

David, affectionately known as 'thirsty,” was the ABC Radio number one commentator for almost three decades. From 1985 to 1996, David also called Saturday’s rugby league games on ABC Television.

In July 2024, the National Rugby League announced David Morrow's induction into the National Rugby League Hall of Fame, a truly tremendous accolade.

David Morrow covered eight Olympic games and six Commonwealth Games and was one of the most versatile commentators in Australia’s sporting history.

After a battle with brain cancer, David Morrow sadly passed away on July 17, 2024.

RIP David Morrow.

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club
Hawkesbury Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Dale McKay is Hawkesbury Cricket Club current first grade captain and made his debut for the club in 2008-09.

Dale has scored over 7,000 first grade runs in NSW Premier Cricket and is looking forward to a successful and rewarding season for the club in 2024-25 season.

Here’s our pocket profile with Dale McKay

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2272/pocket-profile-dale-mckay-ndash-hawkesbury-cricket-club
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CricConnect Fans
CricConnect Fans
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cricket clubs foster a sense of belonging and connection. The mateship and support structures we all experience are invaluable, as is our capacity to rally as a community when one of our own needs support.

Karl Hieser, Prahran Cricket Club Melbourne 2nd XI scorer, tragically lost his father (his carer) and his home in a house fire last Sunday night.

Karl, who suffers from cerebral palsy, is the volunteer every cricket club needs and loves with immense admiration.

He commenced scoring Prahran 2nd grade games back in 1992–93 and, for over 30 years, has scored more than 500 games of cricket.

Karl’s invaluable contribution and influence within the Prahran Cricket Club have seen him afforded Life Membership in the club as well as being inducted into the Prahran Cricket Club Hall of Fame.

We’re hoping that in Karl’s time of need, the cricket community can offer our support with a donation, however big or small, to the following Go Fund Me link -
https://gofund.me/5f5e4cb8
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Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
Founder
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Rod Tucker made his first class debut and played one game for NSW in 1986/87 before moving to Tasmania in 1988 and establishing himself as a fine all-round first class cricketer.

All up Rod played 103 first class games scoring 5,076 runs at an average of 36.25 including 7 centuries and 28 half centuries. With the ball he took 123 wickets at an average of 41.80.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/635/rod-tucker-never-stop-learning-never-stop-evolving
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Northern Territory Cricket
Northern Territory Cricket
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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Northern Territory Cricket has today announced former South Australian fast bowler Nick Winter as the organisations new Head of Cricket.

Winter, originally from Canberra, will arrive in the Territory with a professional cricket career spanning nearly 10-years, including 22 Sheffield Shield and 8 One Day Cup matches for the South Australian Redbacks, as well as 8 T20s for the Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes and Northern Districts (New Zealand).

https://www.ntcricket.com.au/news/4056107/nt-cricket-announce-nick-winter-as-head-of-cricket
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