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Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Jace Lawson is a dedicated cricketer for Belmont District Cricket Club. Jace played for Belmont for 3 decades and is a life member of the club. Jace captained the Belmont District Cricket Club Under-23 team during the 1999–2000 season, leading them to victory in the competition, and foreshadowed a long career in the first-grade competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/3077/snapshot-of-a-belmont-district-cricket-club-legend-jace-lawson

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Ray Hall was a relative late-comer to Petersham-Marrickville, joining the club just prior to his 28th birthday. He had previously played with Cumberland and Auburn Shires. A tall, lanky right-hander he had the build for a fast bowler but his skill was in the delivery of off-spin, where his height gave him the benefit of extra bounce. And despite his late arrival on the scene with Petes, when he retired 11 years later at age 40, he did so with the impressive record of 324 wickets across three grades. He was no slouch with the bat either, as his 1,914 runs confirms.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3082/ray-hall

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Sutherland DCC 5th Grade Premiers 1986-87

Back row: Trent Woodhill, Jim Atkins, Derek Spencer, Col Christie, Craig Parsons, Matthew Brennan, Darren Holley, Chris O’Hara.
Front row: Robert Tully, Ted Behl, Craig Holden, Mick Jones (Captain), Kevin Rynne, Jeff Smith, Mathew Duff.

[Extract from 5th Grade team report in 1986-87 Annual Report]

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/3080/sutherland-dcc-5th-grade-premiers-1986-87

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Lou Benaud - The Teacher - Parramatta District Cricket Club

Louis Richard Benaud was born at Coraki, Northern NSW on 28th February 1904 and died at North Parramatta on the 8th of January 1994.

Lou achieved the persona of a cricketing sage within the Central Cumberland club. Quiet and gentlemanly, he deeply cared about the ethics and traditions of the game he loved and endeavoured to play and coach with the ‘Spirit of cricket’ in mind. His knowledge and philosophies on the game are probably best illustrated by the way they contributed to the development of his sons Richie and John - both dynamic attacking cricketers – both representing Australia in Test cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3081/lou-benaud-the-teacher-parramatta-district-cricket-club

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Robbie Aitken - a truly dedicated servant of the game

In March this year, Cricket NSW announced the inaugural winners of its Distinguished Service Awards, honouring 43 volunteers who have made significant contributions to cricket for more than 25 years. One of the 43, and indeed the first on the alphabetical list, was our own Robbie Aitken. In Robbie's case, the award recognises well over 30 years as a player, coach of our women's teams, and advocate of the game amongst everyone he crosses paths with. We are so fortunate that Robbie is a Bear, and congratulate him on this immensely well-deserved award.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3079/robbie-aitken-a-truly-dedicated-servant-of-the-game

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Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Pocket Profile - Kael Keast - Belmont District Cricket Club

Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?

I’m fortunate to have some great players supporting me, such as my dad (Dave Keast), Dave Wrixon and Tony Bristow.

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Richard Stobo - Richard Stobo - Memories of that Grand Old Stand – Part 1

The Trumper Pavilion holds great memories for me, including my first game in First Grade in November 1983, against North Sydney. I had turned 18 only a few months before and found myself for the first time in the same changing room as such great Gordon players as Trevor Chappell, Phil Antman, Michael Falk and Rowan McGregor, among others.

I distinctly recall the atmosphere of that day; it was clear as soon as I walked through the gates behind the stand that First Grade was different. I had been fortunate to play in Wacka’s Third Grade premiership side the previous season and understood the pressure of finals. However, there was something very grown-up about First Grade.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3078/richard-stobo-richard-stobo-memories-of-that-grand-old-stand-ndash-part-1

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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When Tunks Park was announced as the Lower Grades Ground of the Year at the recent Sydney Cricket Association 2024-25 Premiers’ Dinner, there can’t have been anyone in the room who was surprised - because, in a 25-year career, Bernie Vince, the legendary curator of Tunks, has won the award no fewer than 20 times!

Bernie started with North Sydney Council in 2000 at Bon Andrews, where he picked up three Lower Grades Ground of the Year awards, before moving to Tunks after the 2003-04 season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3075/bernie-vince-quotthey-should-just-name-the-award-after-himquot

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Geoff Davies First Grade Cap 4 - Penrith Cricket Club

He only played three seasons with Nepean, but in that time took a remarkable 140 wickets at 14.74 and hit 1614 runs at 31.03. If there's any justice in the grade game, his season haul of 61 wickets in 1973/74 will never be surpassed. His strike rate that summer was a phenomenal wicket every 28 balls!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3074/geoff-davies-first-grade-cap-4-penrith-cricket-club

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Denis Hinds - A Cricketing Life

Randwick has quite a history with left-arm spinners. Bill Ellison, an over-the-wrist spin bowler who played for 37 years in taking 1,072 wickets across all competitions, heads the list followed by the orthodox-style Trevor Jay who took 950 overall, including 709 in 1st Grade. Then there was the orthodox Denis Hinds, who completed his career with an astonishing 1,059 wickets, 739 of which were with Randwick and Randwick Petersham. It was a brilliant career by a dedicated player and a great contributor to the game.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3073/denis-hinds-a-cricketing-life

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Caringbah Oval set the scene for Penrith’s inaugural match in the Sydney Grade competition, but the welcome was anything but warm.

Three months before the season began, the newly appointed Penrith team launched a recruitment drive to ensure a strong showing. Former First-Class players John Benaud and Geoff Davies assessed the playing group and determined that experience was needed. As a result, several seasoned cricketers joined the ranks: Tony Carroll (North Sydney), David Nicholls (Wests), Ian Forrester (Randwick) and Phil Dingle (Petersham). Local talent also bolstered the squad, including Bob Morris, Colin Hall, John Morphett, Ron Hall, and Greg Gavin, all of whom had representative experience at the Hawkesbury Cricket Council level.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3071/the-first-dance-penrith-cricket-club

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Anthony Sams is the greatest wicketkeeper / batter to have played Sydney 1st Grade Cricket. He completed the 2024-25 season with a playing career record of 556 wicketkeeper dismissals and 9,229 runs, of which 546 and 8,620 respectively, were achieved with Randwick Petersham. No other player has completed more wicketkeeping dismissals since the Sydney 1st Grade competition commenced in 1893-94–131 years ago.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3072/greatest-of-all-time-anthony-sams-wicketkeeper-batter-extraordinaire

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Sutherland DCC 1995-96 1st Grade Finals Series

A happy group after the Belvidere Cup presentation:

Back row: Harry Peters (Deputy President), Tom Iceton (Committeeman), Stuart MacGill, Geoff Barron, Darren Mitchell, Jason Holley, Darrell Mann, Glenn McGrath, Barry Davison (Ass’t Coach), David Givney (Secretary), Julia Coote (Scorer), Steve Rixon (Coach).

Front row: Daniel Godkin, Stuart Clark, Linton Ball, Rodney Davison, Matthew O’Brien, Phil Weatherall, Tony Clark.

(From SDCC 1st Grade team report by Rodney Davison in annual report)

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/3070/sutherland-dcc-1995-96-1st-grade-finals-series

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club celebrates 40 years in NSW Premier Cricket

First Grade team 1985-86

Back Row - Darryl Cooper (Team Coach), Ray Berry, Malcolm Frost, Ken Gunderson, Malcolm Cobcroft (Captain), Ian Alchin, Barry Coad.

Front Row - Steve Maraga, Robert (Sam) Demattia, Michael Puzny, Stephen Cross, Gary Donlan.

Welcome to the Hawkesbury Cricket Club Presentation Night for season 2025/26 – 10 May 2025

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/3069/hawkesbury-cricket-club-celebrates-40-years-in-nsw-premier-cricket

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Patrick Pisani

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Ontario v Australia at Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club – 25 May 1975

Some people think the next two games of the Australian visit to Toronto were anti-climactic. That view is not accurate at all. For the players on the Ontario Team on Sunday, and then the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club Team on Monday, these were the greatest of opportunities, a chance of a lifetime, days to remember always.

The preamble to second game, after Eastern Canada ‘s dramatic victory over the Australian national team on Saturday, was imbued with tension.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1829/patrick-pisani/blog/3068/ontario-v-australia-at-toronto-cricket-skating-and-curling-club-ndash-25-may-1975

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Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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David Keast is a life member of the Belmont District Cricket Club. David is a club legend who continues to put immense time into the club both on and off the field.

What was the highest grade you played, and can you remember how you performed in your first game in that grade?

1st grade Belmont DCC – only remember being overwhelmed at playing with the likes of Steve Clarkson, Allan Sharp & Greg Charlton. Played a couple of Rep games for Newcastle with the like of Murray Christie & Steve Mace & co

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/3067/david-keast-do-it-to-the-best-of-your-ability

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Vale John Kenny

It is with great regret that we advise of the sad passing of John Kenny, father of former players Gavin & Justin, on Wednesday 11 June after a battle with dementia. John played 18 matches for the Club, taking 49 wickets at an average of 15.0 with his left-arm medium pacers, including a memorable season in 1982-83 when he captained 4th Grade.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/3065/vale-john-kenny

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The Bravest Innings - John Shattock

I was fortunate enough to see many great innings in my time in Grade cricket. However the one that stands out as far as courage is concerned was played by a Gordon batsman who played very little First Grade and, indeed, not nearly enough Grade cricket.

John Shattock had played for Gordon for a couple of years, starting in the lower grades. A workman-like opening batsman, in 1970-71 he set 5th Grade Aggregate record (which still stands!). He moved up the grades and in 1972, he was chosen to play his first 1st Grade game (my first game in the top grade as well). It was a quiet introduction with John scoring a handful not out against Mosman with the second day being completely washed out.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3063/the-bravest-innings-john-shattock

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The Little Master - The Fabian Heaton story

When Fabian Heaton took a regulation catch off Northern District no. 10 in the 5th Grade match at Storey Park on 4 November 2023, it was just another to add to his imposing tally of 211 catches in a career wicketkeeping record of 246 dismissals. But there were two important features of that particular snare. Firstly, it was his last as a wicketkeeper and secondly, he did it in his 60th year!

Fabian had been playing with Randwick / Randwick Petersham since 2000-01. He was most impressive in his first season with 341 runs and 18 lower grade dismissals, earning the Phil Tresidder Encouragement Award after being described as “another of the exciting young players to emerge in the club”. He was 36.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3064/the-little-master-the-fabian-heaton-story

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Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Alex Grabham is a long-standing member of Belmont District Cricket Club and a current member of the committee/2nd grade Captain.

Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket, and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket?

Belmont Cricket Club junior, still playing for Belmont.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/3061/pocket-profile-alex-grabham-belmont-district-cricket-club

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