8 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The past one hundred and two seasons of the St George DCC has seen only 12 regular wicket keepers ply their craft behind the stumps in 1st Grade at Hurstville Oval and beyond. For those wicket keepers they have kept to some quality bowlers meaning that their game and efficiency behind the stumps has invariably developed.

In that time there have surprisingly been only two keepers, David Moore and Nathan Pilon, who have been selected to represent at a first-class level, albeit fleetingly. During the period eight keepers have kept for long periods. Ernie Laidler (29 seasons ), Ray Tozer (17 seasons) David Moore (10 seasons), Paul Ryan (7 seasons), Nathan Pilon (7 seasons) Kevin Pillay (10 seasons) and recently Jonathan Rose (5 seasons) and Tom Van Tempest (4 seasons).

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2367/keepers-for-the-red-and-whites

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8 months ago

Graham Mackie

Yamba, NSW, Australia

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NSW Media XI v Queensland Media XI – 1987 at the Gabba.

In 1987 I had the good fortune to play in the NSW Media XI v Queensland Media XI cricket game at the Gabba in Brisbane.

The game featured the cream of the journalistic sports world including David Morrow, Gordon Bray, Jim Maxwell, Peter Meares, Phil Wilkins, David Fordham, Jim Tucker, Gerry Collins, Collins as well as Les Johns and many others

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8 months ago

Splinters - The Bench Podcast Podcast

sydney, Australia

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The team at Splinters Triple H are back for their previews of the NSW Men’s Premier Cricket 2024-25 season.

Led by Anthony Caruso and Mat Meers the team share the gains and losses of each NSW Premier Cricket Club and offer their predictions of how each team will perform in 2024-25.

The guest host is Paul Ryan, founder of CricConnect.

Part One includes
· Bankstown
· Blacktown Mounties
· Campbelltown- Camden
· Eastern Suburbs
· Fairfield- Liverpool
· Gordon
· Hawkesbury
· Manly Warringah
· Mosman
· Parramatta

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/854/splinters-the-bench-podcast-podcast/blog/2364/nsw-mens-premier-cricket-2024-25-preview-part-one

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8 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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In the Club’s early seasons, we fielded teams in the “A” and “B” Grade competitions of what was known as the Municipal & Shires competition (now Shires). On 3 February 1968, the “B” Shires team played Ryde at Sutherland Oval in a one-day match. Captain Max Silva won the toss and sent Ryde in to bat. Young tearaway pace bowler Paul McCann was making his debut for the club and had a strong southerly at his back. However, it was the gentle medium pace of Geoff Glover that bamboozled the Ryde batsmen. Hooping his inswingers into the strong breeze, he was nearly unplayable as he took 8-6 off 4.7 overs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2363/15-wickets-in-a-day-and-the-opposition-was-one-man-short

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8 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Randwick Petersham is fortunate to have had so many dedicated and capable founding fathers. Petersham had Sydney Smith (60+ years), Randwick had Os Taylor (60+ years), Petersham-Marrickville had Dudley Seddon (60+) and Jack Ross (55) while Marrickville had Bert Bicknell, who was such a dedicated clubman, he virtually lived for the club in the latter part of his life.

Burbury Herbert “Bert” Bicknell originally played for Petersham joining that club in 1912-13 aged 25. He was principally a lower grade batsman playing in the 2nd and 3rd Grade teams for nine seasons totalling 2,681 runs with a top score of 114 in 1915-16. He made his 1st Grade debut in 1914-15 playing just a handful of games for 112 runs with 35 his best score. In 1920-21 he had his first taste of cricket administration by representing Petersham as a delegate to the NSW Cricket Association.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2362/bert-bicknell-1887-1953

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8 months ago

Ron Woods

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Whilst at training this week, players were asking about the challenges of using many coaches, some parents are very keen for their daughters to peak early, i.e. play first grade in Sydney asap, pressure to make CNSW teams... As we work together to support the growth and development of our young cricketers, I wanted to address an important consideration regarding the use of multiple coaches.

While it’s natural to seek the best possible guidance for your child, having too many coaches can sometimes present challenges.

Different coaches may have varying philosophies and techniques. This can sometimes lead to conflicting advice, which might confuse young players rather than help them develop a clear and consistent approach.

It’s essential for young cricketers to develop their own style and instincts. While learning from various coaches can be beneficial, too much input can hinder the natural development of their unique skills.

A coach’s role goes beyond teaching skills, it’s also about mentorship and building a trusting relationship. Focusing on one or two coaches allows for a deeper connection, enabling the coach to understand your child’s strengths, areas for improvement, and personality better.

Below is State and International players, as coaches we encourage a balanced approach.

The players in the photo are: Phoebe Litchfield, Emma Hughes, Elsa Hunter and Beth Lane... all playing at the high performance end of our game

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8 months ago

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Belmont District Cricket Club First-Grade Winning Side 1985-1986

Back Row: Mark Ham, Russell Neal, Peter Schacht, Steve Hemsworth

Middle Row: Tom Hoppe, Neil Hook, Greg Hook

Front Row: Mark Roskell, Craig Hamilton, Chris Williams, John Gibson, Stephen Clarkson, Bruce Hilliar

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8 months ago

Dennis Hourn

Sydney, Australia

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John, after due consideration, says Dennis you'll be opening on Saturday. You beauty, I think. I can't sleep I'm that excited. Turn up at Jensen Park all decked out ready to plunder the hapless Bankstown attack.

But there's a problem. A big problem. A massive problem. The opening bowlers for Bankstown are Jeffrey Robert Thomson and Len Pascoe nee Durtanovich. All of 15 years old and all fired up. No bouncer rules, no helmets, wafer thin thigh guard and pads that you may as well had the SMH wrapped around your legs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/239/dennis-hourn/blog/2361/my-welcome-to-grade-cricket-ndash-another-len-pascoe-and-jeff-thomson-story

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8 months ago

Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Tom Mullen has played all his NSW Premier Cricket with Sydney Cricket Club. From Green Shield to first grade Tom has plied his trade as a left arm orthodox bowler.

Here we find out more about Tom in our pocket profile

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2360/pocket-profile-tom-mullen-sydney-cricket-club

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8 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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On 27 August 1945, the last of the Allied Prisoners of War who had been marched from their camp in Sandakan to the village of Ranau were brutally murdered by their Japanese captors. This day saw the tragic end to the story of how the POW's at Sandakan, including Gordon cricketer Les Holland, experienced continual privation, hard labour, brutality, appalling living conditions and death.

Leslie Urban Holland moved from Bathurst as a sixteen-year-old in 1934 and lived at 147 Ashley Street, Chatswood. He was the son of Ambrose and Elizabeth Holland. Les was a keen cricketer at school and was looking to develop his skills in the Sydney Grade cricket competition with Gordon.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2359/this-week-in-the-history-of-gordon-cricket-ndash-27-august-1945-ndash-les-holland

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8 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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20 Followers

The Lee family hold a special place in the club’s heart. They all made a huge contribution, but while Terry may be the best known, Helen Lee was the first female cricketer from Manly Warringah to play for Australia.

Check out this fantastic article (publication unknown) on the family from November 1963.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/2358/from-backyard-to-big-time-helen-and-terry-lee

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8 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Manly Warringah 1986-87 Green Shield squad. Finished equal 2nd in the Northern Division with 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. If not for so many Drawn games could have made the finals. Check out a young Shawn Bradstreet!

Team as follows:

Back row: Ian Lamb, Robert Parkinson, Joshua Barnes, Garth Hackshall (co-Captain), Sean Parkinson, Peter Banbury, Adam Tranter

Front Row: David Price, Paul Mulvaney, Steven Lane, Adam Wheeler (co-Captain), Shawn Bradstreet, Joshua Kebby

Absent: Michael Woolley

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8 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Campbell Kean is an exciting young wicketkeeper-batsman for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club who has already captained the AW Green Shield side and played finals cricket in his two seasons at the club.

Last season, Campbell recorded 33 dismissals, including 28 catches, as well as taking 5 dismissals against Randwick Petersham in Round 4.

Campbell also won the Bill Russell Award for his fielding efforts in his first season at Western Suburbs, which is based on an accumulation of points voted by players at the end of each round.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2356/pocket-profile-campbell-kean-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club

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8 months ago

Victorian Premier Cricket

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Victoria Men's Premier Cricket Clubs - player movements, gains and losses for 2024-25

As the 18 Victoria Premier Cricket Clubs start their preseason preparations for the 2024-25 season the rumour mill is in full swing in terms of player movements and clubs gains and losses.

We’ve been in touch with the representatives of each club and here’s what we’ve been able to establish so far.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1249/victorian-premier-cricket/blog/2355/victoria-mens-premier-cricket-clubs-player-movements-gains-and-losses-for-2024-25

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8 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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22 Followers

On 9 October 1999, Matthew Bradley broke the club’s 1st Grade record score of 168, set by Norm O’Neill in the Club’s first 1st Grade match on 2 October 1965. Bradley went on to make the Club’s first double century in 1st Grade, finishing on 212 not out. On the way, he also broke the Club’s record score for all grades of 208, set by Phil Jaques in 2nd Grade in 1997-98.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2354/matthew-bradley-breaks-club-record-score

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8 months ago

Kingsgrove Sports Centre

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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We are delighted to announce the opening of the new Kingsgrove Sports Centre store at 12-16 Nepean Highway, Mentone, Victoria.

We are calling all Victorians to come and visit the store and check out all our new equipment as you prepare for the 2024–25 cricket season.

We had a great opening on Saturday, 24 August, 2024, and really appreciate the cricket community, along with Glenn Maxwell, Sophie Molineux, Will Sutherland, Campbell Kellaway, Matt Short, Marcus Harris, and Sophie Reid, for making the day so special.

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8 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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54 Followers

Blake Macdonald arrived at Hurstville Oval for his first season with the Saints in 2017/18 as a 19 year old from the ACT. Like his batting, anything and everything has happened in the seven seasons since. We’ve been treated to some of the most sublime innings with no shot being off limits.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2353/interview-with-a-champion

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8 months ago

Stockton and Northern Districts Cricket Club

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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1 Followers

Jaymes Thomas joined Stockton & Northern Districts Cricket Club from nearby Raymond Terrace for the 2013-14 season.

The Seagulls were coming off a strong 2012-13 campaign finishing 5th but the 2013-14 season was a tough on with the club finishing at the bottom of the ladder. The recruitment of youngster Thomas proved to be a master stroke.

Not only did the club have an outstanding season in 2014-15 by reaching the Grand Final against Merewether and defeating University outright in the Semi Final but Jaymes Thomas took out the Newcastle District Cricket Association wicketkeeper of the year award with a staggering 49 dismissals to cap off an amazing second season.

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8 months ago

Patrick Manuel

Student

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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How is captaincy and leadership within a team different as you move between grades?

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8 months ago

Lindfield District Cricket Club

Lindfield, Australia

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4 Followers

Lindfield District Cricket Club 2023-24 Second Grade Season Report

Cricket is a demanding sport, and each season only one team can claim the title while the others face the sting of disappointment. The closer you come to winning, the sharper that disappointment can be.

In the 2023-24 season, our 2nd Grade team once again demonstrated exceptional performance, finishing 5th in the regular season and progressing to the semi-finals.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/809/lindfield-district-cricket-club/blog/2345/lindfield-district-cricket-club-2023-24-second-grade-season-report

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