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Cricket Insights

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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CricConnect conversation with Jono Dean and Mark Higgs – why Cricket ACT is a genuine pathway for aspiring cricketers

While Canberra doesn’t have a first-class team, the ACT compete in the Australian 2nd XI competition — a national platform that can open doors for aspiring cricketers. For young players chasing their first-class dreams, ACT Cricket presents a genuine and exciting pathway.

To unpack what that opportunity looks like, we’re joined by Cricket ACT head coach Jonathan Dean and ACT selector Mark Higgs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1684/cricket-conversations/blog/2973/cricconnect-conversation-with-jono-dean-and-mark-higgs-ndash-why-cricket-act-is-a-genuine-pathway-for-aspiring-cricketers

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The Parramatta District Cricket Club foundation member of the inaugural NSW Premier Cricket’s First grade competition in 1893/94 enjoyed a ‘Golden Summer’ in 2024/25, highlighted by the winning of the coveted Club Championship for only the third time. It had been a long frustrating wait for the ‘Two-Blues’ – the previous wins were way back in 1969/70 and 1972/74 – backed by near misses in 2017/18 and 2022/23.

What a season 2024/25 turned out to be, rivalling 1973/74 the greatest seasons the historic club has produced. 2024/25 – Parramatta’s achievements were:

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/2972/a-golden-summer-2024-25-parramatta-district-cricket-club

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Steve Smith had a remarkable season in 2014-15, stretching from the tour of UAE that involved internationals in all three formats against Pakistan in October 2014 to the 2 Test tour of West Indies in June 2015.

In summary, between 5.10.2014 and 14.6.2015, Steve played:

8 Tests, scoring 1226 runs at an average of 102.16, with 5 centuries and 5 half centuries – he won 3 Player of the Match Awards & 1 Player of the Series Award.

20 One Day Internationals, scoring 1072 runs at an average of 71.47, with 4 centuries and 7 half centuries – he won 5 Player of the Match Awards and 2 Player of the Series Awards.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2970/steve-smith-10th-anniversary-of-a-remarkable-season

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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In memory of our fallen heroes and those many members of the founding clubs of Randwick Petersham who served their country in World War I, a wreath was laid at the Coogee Dawn Service on Anzac Day, 25 April 2025. It was warming to note that the club’s tribute was captured by the Channel 9 news that evening, as the picture above displays.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2969/anzac-day-tribute-2025-randwick-petersham-cricket-club

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last year

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Parramatta District Cricket Club - ‘CUMBOS’ in World War 1

At this time of the year (25th April Anzac Day) Australians young and old, across breadth of our Nation, pause and take time out to honour the debt of gratitude we owe the service men and women who fought in a range past Wars to preserve Australia’s freedom and way of life.

The Parramatta District Cricket Club [formerly known as Central Cumberland] looks back with great pride on the patriotism and bravery displayed by many of its young playing members 110 years ago who answered the call of duty and joined the Australian Armed Forces to fight in the ‘Great’ War – the World War 1 conflict that raged from 1914-18 and whose battlefields took a tremendous casualty toll on the participants.

From the viewpoint of the modern player, the atmosphere and prevailing patriotic fervour emanating within the community at the start of World War I, would be extremely hard to appreciate. Australian society in general was still very ardent supporters of England and the King, and it was regarded as the unbridled duty of eligible Australians to enlist and join the great battle for the Empire. The player drain on the Central Cumberland Electorate Cricket Club during the war years was such that it chose to stay affiliated to the NSWCA but suspended entering teams in the competition between seasons 1915/16 and 1917/18, and recommencing in first grade in 1918/19.

The attitude of the Club’s hierarchy was to actively promote and encourage its players to ‘go to war’. This is most vividly illustrated on the first page of the Club’s 1914/15 Annual Report, which evoked the following challenge in bold, full-page print:
PLAY THE GAME

CHANGE
Your
BAT
FOR A
RIFLE!

Play the game - in Khaki.

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last year

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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On the 30th of November 2019, Adam Bayliss would make his First Grade debut against Fairfield-Liverpool at Rosedale Oval.

Adam is presented First Grade Cap #222 by his Dad, Trevor Bayliss, who holds Penrith First Grade Cap #64.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2967/adam-bayliss-1st-grade-debut-penrith-cricket-club

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last year

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Sutherland DCC 5th Grade Premiers 1978-79

Back row: Craig Tomko, Trevor Woods, David Neill, Bob Mills, Robert Archibald, David White.

Front row: Peter Bishell, Kevin Rynne, Ken Lamb (Captain), Alan Lane, David Cosgrove.

The club committee took a gamble at the start of the 1978-79 season in appointing untried captain Ken Lamb to take charge of the 5th Grade team. He ended up guiding them to the premiership. These are extracts from the annual report for 1978-79:

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2966/sutherland-dcc-5th-grade-premiers-1978-79

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The conclusion of the 2019/20 season saw club stalwart Brenton Cherry ‘draw down the curtain’ on a tremendous one-club career that had its roots way back in 2000/01, and ended with him compiling a mountain of runs for Parramatta and being respected as one of the leading batsmen in Sydney’s Premier Grade cricket competition.

Quite a tall man Brenton was a stylish right-handed batsman - who spent most of his playing days as an opener only switching to No.4 in his last couple of seasons – possessing a well organised technique and a fine repertoire of flowing attacking strokes, highlighted by his firm off-drives and ‘signature’ pull shots, and he was also a most competent slips fieldsman.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/2968/brenton-cherry-a-batsman-of-class

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last year

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Another article has been written about the possible future role of Mark O’Neill in Australian cricket with Peter Lalor penning a story in the Australian on Thursday January 10. The story adds a further name to the list of “satisfied customers” with legend Adam Gilchrist rating Mark as “the best one-on-one batting coach I ever came across in my entire career as a professional cricketer”.

That is a big wrap as I am sure Adam would have come across many coaches in his time playing cricket.

Gordon cricketers of course have recognised his skills for some time, not only purely as a batting coach, but as a real student of the game who builds a team spirit through endeavour and expecting performance. There are no half measures in working with Mark.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2965/adam-gilchrist-recognised-coaching-ability-of-mark-orsquoneill

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last year

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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100 Moments in 100 Years of St George First Grade - 2011/12 - 2021/22

One of our clubs great historians, Nathan Anderson helped us celebrate our Centenary of First Grade a few years back by compiling some of the clubs and its players greatest achievements by the decade. Here are some of the highlights between seasons 2011-12 and 2021-22.

1. Greg Hunt records the second highest individual innings in St George DCC first grade, scoring 219 against Hawkesbury. He overtakes Brian Booth and is second only to Bradman. (2011-12)

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2964/100-moments-in-100-years-of-st-george-first-grade-201112-202122

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last year

John Rogers

Melbourne, Australia

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Keith Stackpole - RIP

Greg Chappell would later say that most batsmen if they are honest, do not like facing very fast bowling. Stacky was an exception, he just loved it.

And he loved a run-chase. Ian Chappell was full of praise for two tricky run-chases. In England in 1972, Stackpole smacked an unbeaten 57 in chasing 81. In Guyana with the target 135, Ian Redpath would say; "Straightaway Stacky danced down the pitch to Keith Boyce who was quite sharp, and hoiked it over midwicket for four.” Chappell, with pads on to come in at no.3:” My heart leapt into my throat, watching the big fella smacking the ball all around in the air.”

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/531/john-rogers/blog/2963/keith-stackpole-rip

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last year

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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St George First Grade Cricketer No.156 Vic Michael

Vic was a very promising cricketer who attending the Crown Street School in Surry Hills. He came to St George from the Paddington Club in 1948 with an amazing record as a schoolboy cricketer and a very bright future predicted for him. In 1952 at Drummoyne Oval he broke the PG’s (U21's) record by scoring 210 which included a record breaking 297 run partnership with his lifelong friend Warren Saunders. Both records still stand to this day.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2962/st-george-first-grade-cricketer-no156-vic-michael

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last year

Nelson Bay Cricket Club

Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia

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Phil Everitt - New Life Member Inducted into Nelson Bay Cricket Club

It is with immense pride that Nelson Bay Cricket Club (NBCC) announces our newest Life Member, an honour reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained service to the club. This prestigious recognition is not given lightly, and we are thrilled to name Phil Everitt as our latest Life Member.

Here’s a snapshot of Phil’s remarkable contributions to NBCC:

- Junior Cricket Beginnings: Phil started his journey with Nelson Bay Cricket in the 1984/85 season, playing all his junior cricket with the club.
- Senior Cricket: In the 2019/20 season, Phil joined the senior ranks to play alongside his son, Jack, and continues to do so.
- Junior Committee Involvement: Since 2010, Phil has been a vital part of the Junior Committee, serving as Junior Registrar on the Executive Committee from 2012 to 2017.
- Infrastructure Contributions: Phil played a key role in critical facility upgrades, including the Salamander nets, the construction of Korora Nets, the centre wicket, and the recent purchase of the state-of-the-art Menta Roller at Don Waring Oval.
- Junior Statistics and Awards: For the past 12 years, Phil has meticulously compiled statistics for all junior players and prepared trophies for the Junior Presentation Night.
- Sponsorship: Through his company, Portside Electrical Services, Phil has been a dedicated sponsor of the Junior Club for 15 years.
- Coaching and Mentorship: Phil’s greatest legacy is his 18-year commitment to coaching and mentoring young Makos, starting with Milo Cricket in 2007. From Saturday morning junior teams to supporting the senior squad on Saturday afternoons, Phil has been a constant source of encouragement, enthusiasm, and guidance, shaping the lives of countless young players.

Phil Everitt’s dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on NBCC.

Congratulations, Phil, on this well-deserved honour!

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Cliff Geddes and Fred Easton are the reason why cricketers respect Anzac Day so much

Australian cricketers' special reverence for Anzac Day reflects both personal connections and the deep historical relationship between cricket and military service in Australia:

The shared cultural values such as mateship, resilience, sacrifice for the team, performing under pressure closely mirror the values emphasized in Australian cricket culture. This natural alignment creates a strong affinity between cricketers and the Anzac tradition.

Many Australian cricketers have direct family connections to military service, creating personal investment in Anzac commemorations. These family histories are often shared within team environments, strengthening the collective appreciation.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2961/cliff-geddes-and-fred-easton-are-the-reason-why-cricketers-respect-anzac-day-so-much

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Austin Waugh and Eknoor Singh were new recruits in the 1st Grade team and both turned out to be major successes of the 2024-25 season. The pair shared six of the seven centuries scored by the team, while Waugh had some brilliant spells at the bowling crease. Their form was also recognised by State selectors with each playing Second XI cricket for NSW.

After three seasons with Sutherland, including a gap of four years when he didn’t play, Austin Waugh moved to Coogee Oval. He was well-known to Randwick Petersham supporters, having hit Dan Sams for six off the last over in 2018-19 to win a limited overs match for Sutherland, in front of a huge crowd at Coogee when David Warner, Steve Smith and Shane Watson played.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2960/debutants-star-in-1st-grade

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Jason Holley was a dynamic batsman when he got going!

Extract from NSWCA Annual Report for 1997-98:

Bankstown Oval is now a real “home away from home” for the Sharks, and for Jason Holley in particular. For the third consecutive season, Holley starred in a premiership win at the ground. In 1995/96, he scored 67 in the club’s inaugural First Grade victory. In 1996/97, he took 6/65 in its Second Grade premiership win. And in 1997/98, his match-winning 96 gained him the Benaud Medal, awarded annually to the Player of the First Grade Final.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2959/jason-holley-was-a-dynamic-batsman-when-he-got-going

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Gordon’s highest run scorer in First Grade – Sid Carroll

Sid Carroll lived at 25 Horsley Ave Willoughby and went to school at Marist Brothers High School in North Sydney. According to his war record, which he personally signed, Sid Carroll, was born on June 12, 1921. His war record also shows his name was spelt Sydney Carroll and not Sid.

Apparently early in his cricket career, a scorer decided his name was Sid and for his entire career and life after cricket he was known as Sid. ESPNcricinfo and Wikipedia have his birthdate as 28th November 1922. As Sid enlisted on 14 May 1941, maybe he wanted the AIF to think he was 20 rather than 18 and ½ which required parental approval? This was not uncommon.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2954/gordonrsquos-highest-run-scorer-in-first-grade-ndash-sid-carroll

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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After a nail-biting semi-final win over Bankstown, the UTS North Sydney Women’s Second Grade side returned to their home deck at Tunks Park for Grand Final, ready to take on Parramatta in what would become a commanding display of cricket.

Parramatta won the toss and elected to bat first— much to the Bears’ delight. Familiar with the Tunks surface, the home side knew the pitch would give them something to work with in the first hour. And just three balls into the match, Emily Horstead sent off stump on its way, removing Parramatta’s opener for a golden duck. From there, it was all UTS North Sydney.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2957/uts-north-sydney-womenrsquos-second-grade-back-to-back-champions

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John Rogers

Melbourne, Australia

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Big Shine, David Renneberg - RIP

Dave Renneberg -" Big Shine", as he was known - had the misfortune of being dropped for his one chance to play a test match on his home ground the SCG - and in strange circumstances.

India was making just its second test tour of Australia in 1967-68, and was struggling against the Australian fast bowlers. Big Shine had taken 5/39 in the 2nd innings of the 1st test, and Graham McKenzie would take 7/66 in the next test. McKenzie would be dropped for the final two tests and Big Shine would be dropped for the last in Sydney...

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/531/john-rogers/blog/2958/big-shine-david-renneberg-rip

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last year

Wayne Mulherin

Business Advisor

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to play first grade for 4 Clubs in 3 States during my cricket career plus the one game for NSW.

My First-Grade cricket career spanned from 1976 -77 season with Balmain (now Sydney) where I played for 6 seasons before moving to Petersham Marrickville (now Randwick Petersham) in 1982-83 season. My last year in first grade was 1994-95 season. Due to work commitments I had the opportunity to play a season in Perth with Wanneroo Cricket Club 1984-85 and in Hobart with Sandy Bay Cricket Club 1985-86.

Having played with so many talented players the task of picking my best First Grade side was a challenge that brought back many memories.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/359/wayne-mulherin/blog/2953/my-best-grade-team-wayne-mulherin-1976-1995

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