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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Mark Preddey made his first grade debut on 17 February 1979 as a young leg spinner.

He’s a Sutherland junior and played all the way through from Green Shield, Poidevin Gray and the grades to be Sutherland first grade cap number 84

Who was the best wicket keeper you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

Alan Campbell and Steve Rixon. Alan was immaculate behind the stumps and ‘Stumper’ as the name suggests could get you a stumping from anywhere! They were both amazing keepers, mentors and team players.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/875/mark-preddey-grateful-leggie

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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In the 6th test of the 1981 Ashes series between Australian and England at The Oval, Dirk Wellham, Australian Test Player 314, scored a century on debut.

Wellham scored 103 in Australia’s 2nd innings.

Since then, 8 Australian test cricketers have scored a century on debut. Can you name the 8?

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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Queensland Cricket has unveiled a groundbreaking endeavour as they set the stage for the inaugural Multinational Challengers Trophy.

This community connecting tournament began over the weekend at 7th Brigade Park in North Brisbane, adding a thrilling dimension to the Queensland Cricket calendar.

The seven -week cricket tournament features four competitive teams hailing from diverse and highly enthusiastic cricketing communities – India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The action-packed matches unfold every Saturday afternoon, displaying the remarkable talents and spirit of these cricket-loving nations.

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/3752844/queensland-cricket-kicks-off-multination-challengers-trophy

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Northern District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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24 Followers

Northern District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 2005-06

Back Row - Arthur Souter (Scorer), Michael Friedrich, John McRae, David Celep, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Bruce, Rob Eddy, Tim McMahon, David Ball, Allan Gear (Coach)

Front Row – Matthew Code, Chris Peebles, Jim Barrett (President), Jonathan Tait (captain), Michael Langford (Secretary), Rob Watts, Evan McCarthy, Iain Beverley

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Western Australian Cricket Association

Perth, Australia

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6 Followers

Western Australian Under 17s Cricket team 2004-05

Back Row - Ali de Winter (Coach), Christopher Calverley, Christopher Hansberry, Hayden Parsons, Christopher Thompson, Benjamin Wright, Shannon Weston, Christopher Wood, Jon DeCelis (Assistant Coach / Manager)
Front Row - Shane Rakich, Brayden Sutton, Hayden Patrizi, Drew Porter (Captain), Matt Johnson (Vice Captain), Corry Verco, Chris Loveridge

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Lindisfarne Cricket Club

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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Lindisfarne Cricket Club 1998-99 Premier Kookaburra Cup team

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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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25 Followers

Michael Maclennan began his grade cricket career in 1990/91 when he joined Waverley/Eastern Suburbs after growing up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney.

In 25 seasons of grade cricket Michael has won three premierships, a Benaud medal for the player of the match in the first grade grand final and was selected as one of the top 50 contenders for the Waverley/Eastern Suburbs team of 125 years

At what age did you make your first grade debut in grade cricket and what can you remember about the game?

I was 21 and it was the last game of the season against Mosman at Waverley Oval. It was memorable as at the end of the first days play Brett Lee bowled an amazingly quick spell and had hit two of our players in the helmet and one had been taken off the field. Greg Matthews was the captain and asked if I wanted to be nightwatchman!!! (Crapping myself) I was “yeah sure”, Mark Patterson stepped in and said no “all good I’ll go into to bat.”

Think I scored about 10 and took a catch.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/401/michael-maclennan-benaud-medal-winner

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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Highly competitive cricket was the byword of the weekend as the KFC Queensland Premier Cricket competiton witnessed some epic second-day performances in the second round of the men's First Grade competitions, while the latest round of Katherine Raymont Shield women's T20 games had some stand-out efforts. CAM VELLACOTT captures the drama.

Ipswich Win A Thriller, Another Match Goes Down To The Wire

The second weekend of the second round of red ball cricket for season 2023/24 did not disappoint. There were a number of tight games, match winning hundreds and strong bowling performances in what was one of the most memorable regular season rounds in recent history.

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/3751842/tight-finishes-in-first-grade

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Who opened the batting for Australia v India in the first test of the 1977-78 series. It was Australia’s first test match after players had been banned for signing with World Series Cricket and Bob Simpson was recalled as the Australian Test captain at the age of 41.

Australian went into the first test with 6 debutants – David Ogilvie, Paul Hibbert, Peter Toohey, Steve Rixon, Tony Mann and Wayne Clark

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Hastings Cricket Club

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Luke Hewitt has played all his junior and seniors cricket with Hastings Cricket Club.

Luke is the clubs current First XI captain and has scored over 5,000 runs and taken in excess of 280 wickets for the club.

Who was your childhood hero?

Ricky Ponting – In his prime he was unstoppable. Anytime you had a bat in your hand or something resembling a bat (often a broomstick) You just wanted to imitate those glorious pull shots and drives.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Jacques Kallis – In the conversation as the GOAT, his record as an all-rounder will be near untouched, especially considering he batted in the top order.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/890/hastings-cricket-club/blog/817/luke-hewitt-be-better-for-longer-than-the-opposition

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Main Ridge Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Jason Albress joined Main Ridge Cricket club in 2002 and has made a tremendous contribution to the club on and off the field. A highly valued team mate who thrived on competition.

Who are the three sports people in the world you’d most like to meet?

Larry Bird, Usain Bolt and Sally Fitzgibbon

Who’s your favourite cricket commentator?

Ian Botham

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1266/main-ridge-cricket-club/blog/1653/jason-albress-play-hard-have-fun

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Andrew King

Real Estate Agent

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Gareth Wyatt has had a decorated career playing in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association.

He is a Life Member of Main Ridge Cricket Club where he hit 14 centuries at an impressive average of 45.49. He was Main Ridge Club Champion player in consecutive seasons from 1998/99 to 2002/03 and again from 2010/11 to 2013/14.

Gareth also played for Mt Eliza CC in the MPCA and represented the MPCA in Victorian Country Cricket league weeks on a number of campaigns.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/900/andrew-king/blog/1652/gareth-wyatt-listen-to-everyone

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Sydney University Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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14 Followers

Sydney University Cricket Club - team of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/260/sydney-university-cricket-club/blog/1649/sydney-university-cricket-club-team-of-the-1960s-1970s-1980s-1990s

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Valley District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Valley District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1984-85

Back Row – Barry Quinn, Peter McPhee, Paul Lewis, Peter Anderson, Garry Moore

Middle Row – R.P Easton (Hon. Secretary), Stuart Law, Brent Henschell, D. Connell, John Welsh, Greg Ritchie, Adrian Coolwell (12th man)

Front Row – U.D Thorne (Chairman), Anthony Brown (Vice Captain), Terry Khan (Captain), Allan Border, N.T McMahon (President)

Insert - Kepler Wessels

4 Test players and a further 10 first class players were on show in the 1984/85 Brisbane First Grade grand final between Valley and Northern Suburbs but it was Valleys big man Paul "Lurch" Lewis who proved the difference taking 5 for 44 in Norths' first innings 199.

Steve Monty and Brett Henschell were the only players to score fifties in a low scoring affair with Valleys ultimately winning by 7 wickets.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/334/valley-district-cricket-club/blog/249/valley-district-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-1984-85

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NSW Veterans Cricket

New South Wales, Australia

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NSW Veterans Over 40s cricket teams to play in the National Championships in Brisbane 13-17 November 2023

Congratulations to all NSW Over 40s players who were selected for Nationals Championships in Brisbane 13 to 17 November 2023..

The recent Over 40s State NSW Championships Ballina 2023 provided players with opportunities to push for selection with new faces joining the playing squad.

Thank you to the selection committee who have spent many hours choosing players and communications with them in the last few weeks.

We wish you all the best in Brisbane and look forward to seeing you defend your title.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/1647/nsw-veterans-over-40s-cricket-teams-to-play-in-the-national-championships-in-brisbane-13-17-november-2023

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Northern District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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Clayton Waters is a self-confessed Northern District ranger through and through.

Debuting for the club in 2004/05 Clayton has played all through the grades with his brand of aggressive keeper/batting and he was very much a staple in 2nd grade for many years during a highly successful era for NDs.

Claytons on field record is immense: 255 matches, 4,958 runs at 24, 280 keeping dismissals, 2nd Grade Premier, 3rd Grade premiership captain, 2 x Club Championship's and 2 x winner of the Bill North Award for Club Person of the Year.

Claytons has also been a massive contributor to the leadership of the club over the years serving as Club Captain from 2016 - 2019, driving NDs social media, leading Pre-Season strength & conditioning programs and Captaining 3rd and 4th grades. His fine captaincy was a big part of 3rd Grade winning the premiership in 2020/21 with a first ever NDCC undefeated season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/182/clayton-waters-watch-the-ball

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket scores - Round 15 1990-91 season - 9 and 16 March 1991

Pictured - Balmain captain Greg Dyer. After 15 rounds Balmain were Minor Premiers with Mosman 2nd, Sutherland 3rd and Gordon 4th.

Going into the last round Balmain. Mosman and Sutherland were all vying for the minor premiership.

Balmain on 64 points, Mosman 62 and Sutherland 60.

All three teams won the last round with Sutherland denying Campbelltown their chance of making the semis as they were on 54 points with Gordon and Sydney University.

Sydney University lost to Randwick and Gordon defeated Fairfield by 2 wickets.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1646/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-round-15-1990-91-season-9-and-16-march-1991

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South Brisbane District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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South Brisbane District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2000-01

Back Row – Baba Sourjah (Coach), Jake Hurst, Tim Sawyer, Andrew Harris, Matthew Lunn, Lance Kahler, Jeff Anning

Middle Row – Michael Sippel, Brett Ambrose, Dale Turner

Front Row – Andy Bichel, Brad Ruddell, Jarrod Bird, Ashley Holznagel

Lance Kahler - Memories
This was a team of mostly country boys who made their way to Brisbane and played together for a number of years, climbing from the bottom of the ladder to the premiership over a five year period. The team was very close on and off the field and was brilliantly led by one of the nicest blokes ever to play the game, the great Brad Ruddell. And of course, who can forget the contribution made by that NSW interloper, Dale Turner. Dale joined Souths for two seasons and helped take us from being a good side to a premiership winning side. Great memories.

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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93 Followers

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club First Grade team 2000-01

Back Row – Steve McClue (Scorer), Andrew Sargeant, Ben Sullivan, Col Barry, Shaun Vose, Michael Clarke, Steve Phillips, Nathan Austin, Jamie Sullivan, Davis Clarke

Front Row – Peter Burkhart, Michael Swan (Captain), Michael Clarke, Adrian McCaffery, Ken Greenway

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Ballina Bears Cricket Club

Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

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Ballina Bears Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2008-09

Back Row - Dave Hutchison (Club President), Geoff Jacobs (Club Secretary), Ben Riley, Nathan Anson, Dane Clarke, Lee Pittavino, Josh Fleming, Dave Eddy, Jack Izzard (Manager)

Front Row - Adam Gordon, Ben Carruthers, Andrew Gordon, Shane Jacobs, Toby Horden, Adam Izzard

Absent: Sam Adams (played the first week, but was away for the 2nd week)

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