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11 months ago



The 1994-95 Sydney Grade Cricket Final was played between North Sydney Cricket Club and Bansktown District Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.

Bankstown defeated North Sydney outright by 58 runs to win the Belvidere Cup and the 1994-95 first grade premiership

Pictured – Bankstown century maker Scott Grant who won the Benaud Medal for the player of the final

First Grade Premiers – Bankstown
Second Grade Premiers – Hawkesbury
Third Grade Premiers – Sydney University
Fourth Grade Premiers – Sydney University
Fifth Grade Premiers – Hawkesbury

Club Championships - Campbelltown

Women’s First Grade Premiers – Ku-ring-gai

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11 months ago



Xara Jetly is a passionate and accomplished cricketer who is making waves in professional women's cricket. At just 22 years old, Xara has already established herself as a key player for Wellington and has experience playing in the UK to hone her skills further. Known for her extraordinary fielding abilities and unique approach to the game, she aims to revolutionise women's cricket while inspiring younger generations. Xara is a digital marketing professional and an emerging social media influencer dedicated to engaging and inspiring her followers with authentic content.

In this engaging episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis welcomes the dynamic Xara Jetly.

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11 months ago



Shane Watson is Redlands Tigers player no 573, Australian Test Player no 391 and Australia's 44 Test Captain

In November 2020 one of the highest profile Redlands Tigers players of all time announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Before we had Marnus to cheer for on the international stage, we had Watto. And before him you had to look a long way back to find our last Test player.

Shane came to the club (then known as Easts-Redlands) as a fresh faced teenager in the 1997/98 season from Ipswich and immediately made an impression with his hard hitting yet technically correct batting and ability to bowl at good pace.

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11 months ago



BOOK REVIEW: "Jack Fingleton - The Man Who Stood Up To Bradman" by Greg Crowden (Allen & Unwin 2008)
Another cricket title you'll probably have to chase down in your local library (yes, they still exist).
One of the great writers on the game himself, Fingleton is plaid a great compliment by Growden, in writing a superb study of a complex man.
None were ever prouder to wear the Baggy Green and none stood up to both Bodyline and Bradman - both of them juggernaut - more effectively.
Fingleton was a fine writer from humble beginnings, who not only took the bruises handed out by Larwood and Co but refused to bow to Bradman in what was his longest and most bitter battle. Through it all, he retained his sense of both humour and justice but with great balance which still accorded his foes credit where deserved. Growden explains Fingleton's role in the resettlement of Larwood and his family when he emigrated to Australia with the warmth it deserves.
A fabulous read which is a fitting accolade for a fine man.
I gave it 5 stars.

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11 months ago



Gary was a likeable rogue, a bit of a larrikin in every sense of the typically Aussie word. He played rugby league as a youngster, where he was a strong running centre with St Mary’s in the Metropolitan Cup but injury turned him to cricket, where he had come through the junior and senior ranks of the Penrith RSL Club.

He first played for Nepean in 1974/75. He figured in the First Grade Premiership wins of 1978/79 and 1982/83. Team-mates called him ‘The Kid’, which was an affectionate acknowledgement of the probability that he had some boxing skills and enough headstrong bravado that, if he’d been invited into the ring at Sharman’s boxing tent at the Royal Easter Show in years long gone, he’d probably have leapt at it.

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11 months ago



The school holidays are nearly here. Book your place at my upcoming cricket coaching clinics.

Learn new skills. Improve your gameplay. Hang out with other cricket players.
The off season is a great time for cricket players to work on their game technique, correct errors and build on strengths without the pressure of competition.

During the upcoming July school holidays, I will be running off season cricket coaching clinics at Killara Park and North Sydney (scroll down for dates).

These coaching clinics provide young players with the expert guidance required to develop their skills, technique and game awareness, in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Myself and my expert coaches will help players hone their skills, leading to improved muscle memory, by repeating correct movements over and over, so they become automatic.

Clinics are tailored to the experience levels of each player and are open to boys and girls aged 6 - 17 years. Come for just one day, a few days or attend every clinic - the choice is yours.

If you've got any questions, don't hesitate to contact me directly on 0401 382 409 or geoff@cricketcoachingclinics.com.au.

I hope to see you there,
Geoff Spotswood
Level 3 Coach (Cricket Australia)

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11 months ago



Justin Quint joined Randwick Cricket club for the 1991/92 cricket season transferring across from St George Cricket Club after 6 seasons and being St George first grade player 305.

Justin played 4 seasons with Randwick before moving full time to the U.K. He played 44 first grade games for the club and twice won the fielding award as he was considered one of the best fieldsman in Sydney Grade Cricket.

Nicknamed “The Freak” Justin skills and athletic ability in the field would save his team at least 20 runs each time he took the field especially when he was patrolling the point and cover regions.

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11 months ago



Queensland Cricket has unveiled a new-look Elite Cricket structure that will underpin its State teams and deliver stronger links with Premier Cricket.

A Queensland Cricket Academy has been introduced for 2024-25, with an emphasis on providing specialist coaching to players identified as being in contention for future selection at Toyota 2nd XI, Marsh Sheffield Shield, Marsh One Day Cup, women’s T20 and KFC Big Bash League level.

The 12 players selected in the initial male squad intake come from outside the 2024-25 Queensland Bulls contracted player squad and include Brisbane Heat allrounder Jack Wood, Australian Under-19 World Cup batter Tom Campbell, his Wests teammate Steve McGiffin and Valley wicket-keeper Dylan McLachlan (pictured on Bulls debut last season).

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11 months ago



Nasser Hussain became the second professional cricketer to play with Petersham-Marrickville DCC when he joined the club for the 1992-93 season. The success of having David Capel as player/coach the previous season whetted the club’s appetite for a return. Unfortunately, Capel was unavailable. As had been the case in gaining Capel, Wayne Mulherin again contacted his UK friend, Northampton County player Nigel Felton who recommended Nasser Hussain, an Essex professional who had played three Tests for England on a tour of the West Indies in 1990. Nasser accepted the opportunity and joined Petersham-Marrickville as player/coach for the season. Seven years later he would captain England.

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11 months ago



The 1995-96 first grade final was played between Bankstown District Cricket Club and Sutherland District Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.

Sutherland defeated Bankstown by 123 runs on the first innings to win the Belvidere Cup and the 1995-96 first grade premiership

Pictured – Glenn McGrath won the Benaud Medal for player of the match with bowling figures of 5 for 28 and 3 for 72

First Grade Premiers – Sutherland
Second Grade Premiers – Sutherland
Third Grade Premiers – Randwick
Fourth Grade Premiers – Randwick
Fifth Grade Premiers – University of NSW
Club Championship – St George

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