11 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1973-74

Back Row - AW Anderson (Honorary Secretary), G Beard, A Frazer, T Lee, J McPherson, P Allum, P Stephenson, J F Hodgson (President).

Front Row - P Harvey, I Howell, M. Pawley (Captain), M Elliot, F Turner.

Photo by - Lynne Spencer

Match scorecard -

https://www.cricconnect.com/question/2237/manly-warringah-defeat-northern-district-by-15-runs-in-the-1973-74-sydney-grade-cricket-first-grade

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11 months ago

Northern Territory Cricket

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

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Northern Territory Cricket welcomes the completion of a purpose-built drop-in wicket nursery at TIO Stadium, with two drop-in wickets currently housed and plans to build a third.

The nursery is a crucial piece of sporting infrastructure built next to the playing surface to allow for the easy creation, preparation and installation of drop-in cricket pitches in and out of TIO Stadium.

The Territory Labour Government has invested $280,000 in the project as NT Cricket continues its push for the return of International Cricket to the Territory for the first time since 2008.

https://www.ntcricket.com.au/news/4026335/tio-stadium-drop-in-wicket-nursery

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11 months ago

Peter Langston

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

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Are there any among you, whether current or past cricketer, who doesn’t pick up an orange and spin a leggie or an offie from hand to hand before eating it?

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11 months ago

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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25 Followers

Kyle Thompson made his first grade debut for Waverley in 1985 as a 17 year old fast medium bowler and right hand batsman.

From 1985 to 2003, despite a stint playing Premier Cricket in Victoria, Kyle took 300 first grade wickets in Sydney Grade Cricket (NSW Premier Cricket) at an average of 24.54 with best figures of 7 for 52 and he took 5 wickets in an innings on 9 occasions. He also scored 3,201 runs at an average of 24.

Kyle was twice named the Bill O’Reilly medallist in Sydney Grade Cricket for being the best cricketer in the competition in 1991/92 and 1992/93. In 1992/93 he shared the honour with Randall Green.

Kyle was the ultimate competitor who thrived when the going got tough and he was recently awarded a tremendous accolade when selected in Waverley/ Eastern Suburbs Team of 125 years. A mighty achievement.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/641/kyle-thompson-believe-and-compete

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11 months ago

Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Clinton Perren progressed through the grades at Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club relatively quickly, from 5th grade to his debut in first grade at the age of 18.

Clinton’s career blossomed through Queensland under age teams and he was a graduate of the 1995 Australian Cricket academy in 1995.

He made his first class debut for Queensland on 27 October 1998 against NSW at Manuka Oval in Canberra and scored 28 in Queensland only innings as they defeated NSW by an innings and 66 runs.

In a tremendous career Clinton played 84 first class and 105 one day games for Queensland.

In first class cricket he scored 4,785 runs at 34.92 including 10 centuries and 23 half centuries and took 80 catches.

In one day cricket he scored 2,919 runs at an average of 35.59 and hit 2 centuries and 21 half centuries and took 21 catches.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/411/northern-suburbs-district-cricket-club/blog/296/clinton-perren-resilient

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11 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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We take opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.

In this “in between balls” we feature 1996/97 premiership winning leg spin bowler Robert Smith who took 50 wickets in the season.

Robert made his first grade debut in 1991 at Waverley (now Easts) before moving to St George and all up he took 254 first grade wickets at an average of 27.24 with best figures of 7 for 82 including 6 x 5 wicket hauls

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/997/st-george-ldquoin-between-ballsrdquo-with-rob-smith

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11 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade premiers 1996-97.

St George defeated Mosman outright by 7 wickets at Hurstville Oval

The celebrations -

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/909/st-george-district-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-1996-97-the-celebrations

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11 months ago

Crib Point Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Player, Premiership winner, Life Member, President, there’s no more proud member of Crib Point Cricket Club than Ricky Thompson.

Who was the best captain you had the good fortune to play with?

Hard to split Henry Dolphin and Luke Herrington. Both fantastic Captains and even better players. I wouldn't mind adding Brad Glenn as the best Coach I've played under. A great cricket mind, who really broke the game down to its simplest form. Didn't hurt that he is a ripper fella as well!!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/916/crib-point-cricket-club/blog/868/ricky-thompson-i-wear-my-heart-on-my-sleeve

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11 months ago

Bankstown District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Bankstown District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1974-75

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11 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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43 Followers

Clive Johnston 1925-91

An examination of the history of any successful sporting club or association will generally identity a handful of people whose dedicated contribution over an extended period, was an important ingredient in its success. In terms of the Petersham / Petersham-Marrickville District Cricket Club, Clive Johnston was such a person.

With the start of World War II in 1939-40, the 14 year old Petersham-born Clive William Johnston ventured to the local Petersham Oval to attend the Saturday morning coaching classes. Despite his tender years, he showed enough batting talent and enthusiasm to attract the selector’s attention and he made his Sydney Grade debut that season in Petersham’s 3rd Grade team.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2228/clive-johnston-1925-91

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11 months ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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513 Followers

Simon Taufel was a fast bowler coming through the Sydney Grade Cricket ranks when a back injury curtailed his playing ambitions and he went on to become cricket umpire.

74 Tests, 174 One Day Internationals, 34 T20 Internationals and was voted the number one umpire in International Cricket for 5 consecutive years.

It’s been quite a journey filled with wonderful experiences and a few lows.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/2227/simon-taufel-work-hard-be-humble-be-yourself

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11 months ago

Langwarrin Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Mitch Bromley played the majority of his junior and senior cricket with Langwarrin Cricket Club. He started out in the Under 11s and progressing through to the clubs Peninsula Firsts team.

What was your highest score in senior cricket?

When I was younger I was lucky enough to get 203 not out in the 4s against Tootgarook

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1588/langwarrin-cricket-club/blog/2226/mitch-bromley-loved-to-take-the-game-on

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11 months ago

Langwarrin Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Matt Prosser is a loyal and passionate servant of the Langwarrin Cricket Club.

He’s played all his junior and senior cricket at the club apart from a couple of games with Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club in Victoria Premier Cricket. He played two first grade games in 2020/21.

Matt was named in the Victorian Country Cricket league team of the year for 2020/21.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1588/langwarrin-cricket-club/blog/2225/matt-prosser-loyal-and-passion

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11 months ago

Flinders Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Mark Maddock is a decorated cricketer within the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association.

Mark has won numerous individuals awards and is a multiple premiership winning player and captain. He is also a Life member of Flinders Cricket Club

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1246/flinders-cricket-club/blog/2224/mark-maddock-listen-to-whats-important

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11 months ago

Somerville Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Chris Lanting has played all his junior and senior cricket in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association and for Somerville Cricket Club.

Chris has now graduated to Over 50s cricket and also thoroughly enjoys playing.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/954/somerville-cricket-club/blog/977/chris-lanting-enjoy-every-moment

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11 months ago

Victorian Premier Cricket

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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The 1996-97 Victorian Premier Cricket first grade final was played between Northcote Cricket Club and Melbourne University Cricket Club at the Albert Ground.

Northcote defeated Melbourne University by 275 runs on the first innings to win the first-grade premiership

Pictured – Northcote Cricket Club wicket keeper Darren Berry who scored 109 in Northcote’s first innings of 404.

First Grade Premiers – Northcote
Second Grade Premiers – Frankston Peninsula
Third Grade Premiers – Geelong
Fourth Grade Premiers – Melbourne University

Club Championship – Melbourne

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1249/victorian-premier-cricket/blog/2223/victorian-premier-cricket-finals-1996-97

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11 months ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket Club gradings for the 1997-98 season

Pictured – Former NSW and Fairfield Liverpool allrounder Grant Lambert who won the Bill O’Reilly medal for the best and fairest first grade player in 1997-98.

First Grade Captain of the year – Gavan Twining (Parramatta)

Ground of the Year
First Grade – Bankstown Oval
Lower Grades – Jensen Park

Sydney Morning Herald Club of the Year – North Sydney

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/2222/sydney-grade-cricket-club-gradings-for-the-1997-98-season

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11 months ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Jason Young played all his junior cricket in Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of NSW.

A prodigious young batter with enormous talent and a thirst for runs and it wasn’t long before Jason sparked the interest of NSW underage selectors and Sydney talent scouts.

Jason played 3 seasons of Green Shield for Balmain and after leaving school he joined the St George District Cricket Club. He made his Sydney Grade Cricket first grade debut at St George and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 317.

A successful Under 19 National Championships saw Jason moved to Adelaide with the Australian Cricket Academy and he played Adelaide Grade Cricket for Prospect Cricket Club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/588/jason-young-you-only-need-to-hit-it-to-the-fence

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11 months ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The 1997-98 first grade final was played between North Sydney Cricket Club and Sutherland District Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.
Sutherland defeated North Sydney by 43 runs on the first innings to win the Belvidere Cup and the 1997-98 first grade premiership
Pictured – Sutherland District Cricket Club first grade premiership winning captain Jason Young with long term Sutherland DCC sponsor Harry Peters.
Benaud Medal for the player of the final was awarded to Jason Holley

First Grade Premiers – Sutherland
Second Grade Premiers – Bankstown
Third Grade Premiers – Sydney University
Fourth Grade Premiers – Randwick
Fifth Grade Premiers – Randwick
Club Championship – Sutherland

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/2221/sydney-grade-cricket-finals-1997-98

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11 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Vale Stan Beal

It is my very sad duty to advise that Stan Beal, one of the club’s most popular and respected members, passed away in Prince of Wales Hospital, last night 12 June after a short illness. He was 73.

Stan joined the old Randwick club as 2nd Grade scorer in 1986-87 at the suggestion of workmate and former 1st Grade skipper, Gary Bensley. The following season he progressed to score for the 1st Grade side while undertaking the role of Publicity Officer. Within a year, he had added Practice Captain to his busy schedule. That was the beginning of a multitude of roles he would go on to perform for the club over a period of 37 years.

Despite battling health issues throughout his life, Stan was a tireless worker who may best be described as the ultimate volunteer. He was also CEO and Assistant CEO for Randwick, Operations Manager, committee member, Chairman of Selectors, delegate to the local junior council, manager and scorer of the Poidevin-Gray team. For Randwick Petersham he was Practice Captain and 2nd Grade scorer for many years, 1st Grade scorer on occasions while providing voluntary assistance whenever help was needed.

Apart from his documented activities, Stan’s assistance in providing accommodation for players, finding them jobs and generally acting as mentor and friend to many, cannot be measured in any material way. The huge number of “thank-you’s” directed to Stan in the end-of-season reports of captains in the club annual reports over the years, is testimony to the assistance he provided and the esteem in which he was held.

At the Annual General Meeting in 2019, President Mike Whitney made a special award to Stan, acknowledging a contribution to the club and cricket, well beyond what may be expected by the most devoted of volunteers.

Stan Beal was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Funeral details will be advised when available.

RIP Stan Beal.

Lyall Gardner

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