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David Colley

Sydney, Australia

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David Colley – my best captain

The best captained I played with was Barry Knight at Mosman Cricket Club. Barry has become one of the most respected coaches in Sydney, but he also played 29 tests for England and was the first grade captain at Mosman in the 1970s.

He was a great player, understood the game, in every way, was able to read opposition players and was extremely competitive.

He had terrific player empathy and knew exactly when to make bowling changes and led from the front. He knew how to motivate me and some days that took some doing.

He always went quietly about his business.

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Sunshine Coast Cricket Association

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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In July 2020 Sunshine Coast Cricket Association announced their fourth team of the decade after choosing a side where players needed to have played at least four seasons on the Sunshine Coast during the period 2010 to 2020.

The SCCA Team of the Decade (2010-2020) in batting order is:

1. Rod Gibbs

2. Adam Thornton

3. Steve Ledger

4. Glen Batticciotto (pictured)

5. Josh Brady

6. Andrew Schablon

7. Jeremy Schultz

8. Luke Schmelzkopf – wicket keeper

9. Matt Anderson

10. Matt Parkinson

11. Shane Newton.

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Jarrod Bird

TradesPerson

Brisbane, Australia

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Jarrod Bird – my best captain

The best captain I played with was Brad Ruddell at South Brisbane District Cricket Club.

Brad learned how to get inside my head and make me focus on what our team needed. As an angry fast bowler, I could be a bit loose at times but he taught me to direct my anger and focus on what the team needed.

He also trusted me and when I told him my plan for a particular batsman, he would set fields to support that plan and always congratulate me when my plan resulted in a dismissal.

Brad always led from the front and always set a good example for all team mates. He was supportive and authoritative when he needed to be. He backed everyone in the team because we had all earned our stripes to be given a chance to play first grade cricket in Brisbane.

Humility was his second-best trait. He never had an ego and when he performed as an individual, he would find a way to include the whole team as part of his success. He is a model human being and someone I will always hold a place in my heart for.

2000/2001 season he led us to a Grand Final Victory by instilling the belief in us all that we could win. We entered the semi-finals in 4th spot and played the minor premiers who were chasing their fourth consecutive premiership. We all played to a plan and beat them convincingly with a great all round effort from everyone.

We played University of Queensland in the final at Allan Border Field. They had Martin Love, Geoff Foley, Michael Kasprowicz and other Qld shield players.

What we accomplished in this final is still one of the proudest moments I have ever experienced in cricket.

The reason we beat this team was because of the ethos that our skipper instilled in is. We won because of the strength of the team and not any one individual. Literally one of the best experiences I have ever had on a cricket field.

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Smiley Toohey

Teacher

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

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Damian Toohey – my best captain.

John Colwell from Dubbo captained our Western Zone team to a NSW Country final in 1994/95.

John was a brave cricketer, backed himself and his players above all else and had the ability to make you feel you could get the job done. He was a smart cricketer and wanted his teams to play aggressive cricket.

He would've loved batting in T20's and that is exactly what he brought to the 50 over game. That season he was incredible with the bat, and we bowled second in all three games, with his bowling changes and field placements working perfectly to get the result we required. Two wins and a loss on the third day but a carnival win on quotient.

Going into the final the Western Zone committee wanted to bring back two players who had made themselves unavailable for the preliminary competition. John stood his ground for an unchanged line up. We lost the final but we did it with the team that got us there. That is representative cricket in the country, Western Zone style!

Great Western cricketer and even better bloke.

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Peter Clifford

Insurance Manager

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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In the 1980s New South Wales used to stay at the Hilton Hotel in Melbourne during Sheffield Shield games against Victoria.

The Hilton Hotel is only walking distance to the MCG and being from Sydney we just needed to navigate the tram tracks that we weren’t obviously used to.

It was only my second game so I decided to walk back with Steve Rixon and another player so I could get to know them better.

This particular afternoon we were all knackered as we chased leather all days in the field

We walked across the tram tracks and halfway across Rixon yelled out “watch out (other players name) get off the tracks as you will be electrocuted “.

The other player responded “Don’t worry Stumper I’ve got rubber soled shoes on “.

Unfortunately he wasn’t joking and we pissed ourselves laughing!

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Barry Everingham

Teacher

Forster, NSW, Australia

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Wright College First XI Cricket team 1978 – University of New England

Back Row – Paul Perfrement, Bruce Hayes, Lindsay Paul, Barry O’Loughlin, Peter Baillie, Geoff Newling, Mike O’Reilly

Front Row – John O’Shea, John McFayden, Barry Everingham, John Burge, Bruce Richards, Bruce Henderson

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Shane Lee

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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"Roll on with your head held high" - The first line to the Living End song 'Roll on' and a moment in Simon Cook's life he’d rather forget.

Simon Hewitt Cook the former Victorian and NSW fast bowler, made his Test debut against New Zealand in 1997 taking an amazing seven wickets for the match as Glenn McGrath’s replacement. What followed next is beyond belief!

Simon known to his mates as ‘Cooky' is a product of the Mornington Peninsula - Crib Point to be exact. And is probably the most laid back person ever to slowly walk the face of this earth. He is so laconic that it is often hard to know if he is asleep or awake sometimes.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/538/shane-lee/blog/889/cooky-you-just-electrocuted-me

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Brad Murphy

Cricket Coach

Brisbane, Australia

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Damien Mackenzie was a fast bowler originally from Easts - Redlands who played for Australia in Under 19s alongside his great mate Nathan Hauritz. He played 5 First Class and 10 one day games for the Queensland Bulls. A very sharp right arm quick and powerful striker of the ball with a First Grade century to his name, his career was dogged by injury – significantly major knee and elbow surgeries curtailing his playing career, hence we never saw the best of him at the next level however across his 5 matches for Queensland he had the very creditable average of 23 with the ball.

He debuted for the Tigers whilst still in year 12 at Iona College and was also a decent rugby union footballer. In my first season as captain-coach of Redlands in 1998/99 we had the great fortune to have Macca along with a host of other fantastic young cricketers in Shane Watson, Matt Petrie, Danny Payne, Ryan Poole and Wes Aspeling so it augured well for the club into the future. Add to those young blokes Jimmy Maher, Matt Hayward, Paul Hutchison, Paul Stenhouse, Craig Stone and Steve Hood it is little wonder we grabbed the “One Day” title that season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/173/brad-murphy/blog/848/damien-mackenzie-bowl-fast-hit-long

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South Brisbane District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Lance Kahler made his first grade debut for South Brisbane District Cricket Club during the 1995/96 to become the club first grade player number 542.

Lance scored 5,713 runs for the club at an average of 38.09 and was the first grade captain from 2005 to 2007.

At the age of just 20 Lance made his first class debut for Queensland playing two games in 1997/98.

Lance also played first grade cricket in Sydney for Randwick Petersham

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/317/south-brisbane-district-cricket-club/blog/443/lance-kahler-stay-true

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Mark Bury

Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

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Mark Bury – my best captain.

The best captain I played with was Tom Spencer at Manly Warringah District Cricket Club in Sydney.

Tom supported me no end as a bowler and had great faith in me. He instilled a lot of self-confidence in me and in return I did my very best to deliver for him and the team.

He gave us all a role and knew how to work his bowlers to help the team win.

I remember a great victory over St George when he knew before I did, I’d had enough in my first spell and said he needed me to come back for a 2nd spell to give ourselves a greater chance to win the game.

I learned so much about captaincy from Tom. The importance of communication, the roles players play and also the need to have a plan irrespective of whether your batting or bowling.

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Southern District Cricket Club Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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At the completion of the 2022-23 cricket season Jason Riley has played 492 games for Southern District Cricket Club and scored 12,664 runs, including 11 centuries and 56 half centuries..

Jason is a Life Member of the Club

Tell us briefly about your cricketing journey?

Started my cricket at Reynella Cricket Club then progressed to Southern District in 1986 to current day. I also played an English Summer in the UK (West Yorkshire League) in 1997.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1383/southern-district-cricket-club-adelaide/blog/1856/jason-riley-know-your-own-game

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Todd Greenberg grade cricket career started in the 1987/88 season for Randwick Cricket Club and in 9 seasons from 5th grade to first grade Todd scored 3,627 runs at an average of 30.23 and hit 7 hundreds and 14 half centuries.

He made his first grade debut in Round 6 of the 1992/93 season and scored 652 runs in first grade in 31 innings including two centuries.

Todd is a proud member of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club legends society and is now the CEO of Australian Cricketers Association

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/834/todd-greenberg-pressure-is-a-privilege

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Once Upon a Time in the Ashes

London, United Kingdom

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Episode 5 of Once Upon a Time in the Ashes features Pat Pocock of Surrey and Engand. It's a tale of riots, abandoned tours and severed toes. Pat's one Ashes Test was in 1968 at Old Trafford but his Test career spanned 27 years. He is our most capped One Ashes Test Wonder - appearing in 25 Test matches in total.

https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0t9U6vYUuobuLLvZsdEvUf?utm_source=generator

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In The Cordon Cricket Podcast

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Insight into running the Melbourne Stars with GM - Blair Crouch

Running a BBL club is not an easy thing to do. There is so much involved with a club behind the scenes and in the day-to-day operations of a club. Blair Crouch does exactly that for the Melbourne Stars in the Weber WBBL and BBL competitions.
Blair talks us through the challenges of list management and salary cap management, as well as the impacts of various rule changes on the BBL. He also tells us what to expect from Glenn Maxwell and the Melbourne Stars in BBL13.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1213/in-the-cordon-cricket-podcast/blog/1855/insight-into-running-the-melbourne-stars-with-gm-blair-crouch

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In The Cordon Cricket Podcast

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Deandra Dottin is a female cricketer from Barbados and has been a force in the women's game for a number of years. She made her debut for the West Indies at only 17 years of age. She had to make the difficult choice between athletics and cricket at a young age. After playing for her country for many years, Deandra now plays on the T20 circuit. Deandra is fighting for her fellow female cricketers to receive better pay for the high-quality entertainment they provide.

Thanks to Macron Sports Hub Adelaide for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Big shout out to Rory and the team at PodBooth for filming and editing the episode.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1213/in-the-cordon-cricket-podcast/blog/1854/deandra-dottin-athletics-in-barbados-to-t20-powerhouse

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Troy Bosden

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Bill York, was the most underrated spinner to play 1st grade cricket in Sydney and was an exceptional leader for the Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Club.
Nothing ever fazed Poppy….enjoyed every game under the man, it was never dull.
TB

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Andre Burger

Cricket Coach

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Hitting balls only in practice, while beneficial for honing technical batting skills, may not fully prepare a batter for performing under pressure. While technical skills are fundamental, they need to be complemented with mental, cognitive, and vision skills for a player to be well-rounded and successful in the dynamic and varied contexts of cricket.

1. Limited Adaptability: A player with excellent technical skills but lacking in cognitive and mental aspects may struggle to adapt to varying game conditions and situations.

2. Poor Decision-Making: Cricket involves quick decision-making, like choosing the right shot or ball, or making tactical field placements. Without strong cognitive skills, a player might repeatedly make poor choices, diminishing the effectiveness of their technical prowess.

3. Struggle Under Pressure: High-pressure situations are common in cricket, such as a close run chase or defending a low total. Players who have not developed mental toughness might falter in these scenarios, unable to perform to their technical potential.

4. Difficulty in Long Formats: In formats like Test cricket, mental endurance and focus are as important as technical skill. Players who haven’t developed these aspects might find it challenging to maintain concentration and consistency over prolonged periods.

5. Over-Reliance on Technique: There's a risk of becoming too mechanical or predictable. Opponents can easily strategize against a player who is technically sound but lacks the unpredictability that comes with strategic thinking and situational awareness.

6. Difficulty in Self-Improvement: Without cognitive and mental skills, players might find it hard to critically analyse their performance, learn from mistakes, and make necessary adjustments. This can hinder their growth and development as a cricketer.

7. Reduced Longevity in the Sport: Players who rely solely on technical skills might have a shorter peak period. As physical abilities decline with age, it’s often the mental and cognitive aspects that help experienced players maintain high-performance levels.

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Mark Van Epen

Gosford, NSW, Australia

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Mark Van Epen – my best captain

The best captain I played under was Keith Stimson at Balmain.

He was captain of the 3rd grade team at around 50 years of age. He played many years of first grade as a successful left hand bat and captained the 1st grade team for a number of seasons leading them to the 1st grade premiership in 1967/68. His oozed experience on the field and in the dressing shed.

He was always calm and read the game well, knowing when to attack, when to defend and when to try something different. He had the respect of the players through example and knew how to get the best out of his players.

Keith’s two best leadership qualities were reading the situation of the game and man management.

One specific example of his leadership was in a game against Uni of NSW in which we had 6 overs to get 55 runs to win outright. I wasn’t confident we could do it, but Keith was always positive and looking for a way to win.

I was an opening batsman and Keith batted 6. Keith said, “Mark you and I are opening, and we are going to get these runs”. After 5 and half overs we got the runs at 0-56, I was 5 not out and Keith was 51 not out.

Keith was a life member of the Balmain District Cricket Club and the new Sydney Cricket Club. He passed away in 2018, aged 92.

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Queensland Country Cricket

Townsville, Australia

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The Queensland Men’s and Women’s Country team have been selected to play in the Toyota Australian Country Championships in Newcastle, NSW In January 2024.

Teams from NSW, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland will play at grounds in the Newcastle area.

The men’s competition commences on Wednesday 3rd January and the Women’s competition on Thursday 4th January with both finishing on Wednesday 10th January.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/339/queensland-country-cricket/blog/1853/the-queensland-country-mens-and-womens-cricket-teams-to-play-in-the-australian-country-championships-in-january-2024-have-been-announced

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Joe Maiorana

Sydney, Australia

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Born in Gujarat, India, Hanif Mohammad - the original Little Master- was a batsman with yogic powers of concentration.
Hanif authored the longest ever Test innings in the history of Test cricket - a marathon 970-minute 337 for Pakistan against West Indies at Bridgetown, wherein he compiled century stands with four different players including his brother, Wazir. The hot steak continued as he made 499 for Karachi versus Bahawalpur before being ironically run-out whilst attempting the 500th run, the very next year in 1959. The record stood tall as the highest first-class individual score until Brain Lara eclipsed it in 1994. He also held the unique distinction of making a ton against all his Test opponents in 'away' conditions, which highlighted his adaptive abilities.
Interestingly, Hanif was ambidextrous with the ball and also served as an occasional keeper. Following his retirement, he ran the Pakistan International Airlines colts scheme before taking up the position of Pakistan's batting consultant in 2002.
Many other members of Hanif's family were also cricketers: his brothers Mushtaq, Sadiq and Wazir all played Tests for Pakistan, as did his son Shoaib. Another brother Raees was once twelfth man for Pakistan, and four nephews had first-class careers. His mother Ameer Bee was a national badminton champion in pre-independence British India.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013. He had been undergoing treatment for lung cancer in Karachi's Aga Khan Hospital. He passed away on 11th August 2016 at age 81.
In 2018, a Google Doodle was created to celebrate his 84th Birthday.
Hanif's triple-century against the West Indies team in 1957/58 made him a legend in the cricketing world. He was one of the original inductees into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Pride of Performance Award in 1959 by the Government of Pakistan
Hanif Mohammad was born on this day 21 December in 1934

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Nothing ever fazed Poppy….enjoyed every game under the man, it was never dull.
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