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Gordon District Cricket Club
Gordon District Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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There is a certain type of cricketer who is the backbone of a Grade club who turns up every week, plays his heart out and encourages his team mates along the way to do their best at all times. There are several players in this category but when it has continued for 13 seasons it is special.

Dave Monaghan (pictured with mate Lachie Burrows) epitomizes what the Gordon Cricket club stands for which is to strive for excellence, respect your opponents, succeed as a team, and provide leadership with humility. He meets all of these values every time he steps onto the field to represent his club.

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Penrith Cricket Club
Penrith Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Ella Tilburg - Penrith Cricket Club First Grade Cap 82

I first started playing cricket in 2014 for Blayney Public School and joined my first junior cricket team that same year for Blayney. I played with Blayney throughout my junior years until I was 15, when I moved to Bathurst Rugby Union. I played my last few years of juniors with them as well as seniors. I have since joined Penrith Women’s Cricket club in the 2023/2024 season and have most recently been selected in the Country squad set to compete at the U19 Female National Championships.

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Gordon District Cricket Club
Gordon District Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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With the 2025 Ashes series on the horizon, while a 5 nil whitewash may not be on the cards, we can always hope.

The first Australian team to secure a 5 nil whitewash were the 1920/21 Australians, who were matched by the 1913-14 team led by Michael Clarke.

So, who were the 1920/21 Australians who defeated England in 5 Tests in Australia? Probably in a first for any Sydney Grade club, three of them were Gordon players, Charlie Macartney (pictured), Bert Oldfield and Johnny Taylor. The team was also managed by Sydney Smith a former Gordon player and at the time the Secretary of the Club.

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St George Cricket Club
St George Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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The passing of Vic Cristofani on Saturday 11 January brings to a close an 88 year association of the Cristofani family with St George DCC. Vic Cristofani with both St George and Sydney University, and 11 January was day 1 of their 1st grade fixture at Hurstville Oval.

A leg spin bowler and middle order batsman, Vic captained the Green Shield in 1946/47, also playing Poldevin Gray that season. While studying at Sydney University throughout the late 1940s he continued his cricket there, before returning to St George in 1952/53 with his brother Bob to win the first grade Premiership.

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Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club
Newcastle, Australia
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Belmont District Cricket Club President's Report and 1st Grade Report 88/89

The season of 88/89 was one of relative Indifference for the Belmont Ist grade, side. The failure of the side to reach the semi finals for the first time in a number of years was a great disappointment to both the team and myself. However, is necessary for the side not to become too disappointed at the results and to treat the year as a learning experience for those Involved. As long as something Is learned during a season, even If the results are disappointing, then improvement will follow.

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Steve Frances
Steve Frances
Brisbane, Australia
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The last round before Christmas 1974 was held after overnight rain. The one fay fixture between Sydney and Nepean (now Penrith) was held on a muddy Rushcutters Bay Oval. The Panthers were sent in and scored a meagre 109. Sydney’s Rick McCosker, who had scored 4 first class centuries in his last 4 games for NSW, scored a steady 50 not out.

After the game Rick was advised that he was selected to play his first test the following weekend. Rick (Australia Test player no. 272), who was born at Inverell, shared a celebratory lemon squash with several Panthers keen to have a few beers before the return drive to the West.

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club
Manly Warringah District Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Craig Glassock joined the Manly Warringah District Cricket Club as a local junior in 1988 as a very promising wicket keeper batsman. He is Manly Warringah player number 1099.

It didn’t take long before Craig's talent and performances saw him move up the grades and he made his first grade debut at the age of 17 in 1991.

Playing for Manly Craig scored 5,428 runs at an average of 31.20 including 6 centuries and 26 half centuries. On the 2nd November 1994 Craig made his first class debut for NSW against Victoria at the MCG.

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club
Randwick Petersham Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Rodney Stafford will never forget his first over in 1st Grade for Randwick Petersham. It was season 2003-04 and the 23-year-old right-arm leg-spinner was called into the attack to bowl against one of Australia’s greatest batsmen, Mark Waugh, who was in full flight. And while Waugh went on to a century for his club Bankstown at Bankstown Oval that day, the occasion will also be remembered as the launching of Rod Stafford as one of the club’s best performed all-rounders.

Being tested by Waugh didn’t dampen his confidence and just three games later, Rodney was the toast of the team, setting up a great win with 6-85 against UTS Balmain.

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Shane Lee
Shane Lee
Founder
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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With perspiration pouring from his forehead and a shirt lathered in deodorant and sweat, he walks off the ground, bat in hand and with a face more tanned than Julio Iglesias. One would expect a man with clothes this wet to have just scored 150 in Madras in 40-degree heat. But no, its pre-season at NSW cricket, mid-winter and the man is Steve Stumpa Rixon, the COACH.
Stumpa is the only person I have ever met that could sweat in the shower. A product of his commitment to practice as both a player and a coach. In my opinion, the greatest coach I ever played under. Direct, focused, well planned and a panache for finding key moments in any match and rallying the troops to execute on said opportunity.
I will never forget the day he pulled me aside as a senior player and asked me to room with Rodney ‘Horse’ Davidson’. Horse was a talented left-hander with interesting social skills. Stumpa thought I could bring the best out of him and the team would be rewarded as Horse continued to pile on the runs. The combination had immediate success as he started to make runs consistently, the only issue being is I found my new roommate using my toothbrush one morning. “For .... sake Horse, that’s my toothbrush.” “Sorry mate, I forgot mine,” Horse said.
“Stumpa, I can’t do this mate,” Stumpa replied with his typical laugh followed by a deadpan response. “I'll buy you a new one, we need his runs!”
That evening we had a team dinner. Rodney ‘Horse’ Davidson settled right next to Stumpa at the head of the table with a smile from ear to ear and his clean fangs shining. Those who have dined with Stumpa know he will not start his meal until everyone has received theirs. I have seen him wait for half an hour on one occasion. Even when asked to start by others, he will refuse. As Murphy’s law would suggest, Stumpa’s meal arrived that night before the rest of the team. He sat patiently and only occasionally looking down lovingly at his 400g ribeye on the bone, chips and pepper sauce. To my amazement, my little left-hander ‘Protege of Etiquette’ Rodney started to steal a few chips from Stumpa's plate while waiting for his meal to arrive.
After the third chip was about to be removed, Stumpa picked up his fork and stabbed our opening bat in the back of his hand. “Ouch,” Horse screamed as his hand quickly moved off Stumpa’s plate. “Don’t touch my food” our coach said with sweat starting to bead on his furrowed brow.
Come on Stumpa I’ll buy you some new chips. We need his runs!

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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It was with great sadness that we previously announced the passing of Jim Hadley, Western Suburbs First Grade player #504, on 26 December 2025.

Jim’s cricketing journey included playing for Mosman Cricket Club before joining Western Suburbs. In recent years, he was a passionate and active member of the NSW Veterans Cricket community, leaving a lasting impact on all who played alongside him.

To honour Jim’s life and legacy, a tribute and wake will be held:

Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Venue: The Pier (Rooftop Bar), Coogee Legion Club, Arden Street, Coogee
Time: From 5:00 PM onward

This is an open gathering, and you are welcome to arrive at any time after 5:00 PM to celebrate Jim’s remarkable life.

Please note that attendees will need to cover the cost of their own food and drinks.

For those traveling by public transport, the Coogee Legion Club is conveniently serviced by buses to the City, Central Station, Bondi Junction, and Sydney’s Inner West, making it accessible for everyone.

To assist the Coogee Legion Club in preparing for the event, we kindly ask that you RSVP by texting Joe Scarcella at 0419 220 168 with the message:
“Yes – Jim Hadley Wake.”

Let’s come together to honour Jim’s memory and celebrate the life of a cherished teammate, mentor, and friend.

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