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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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St George 1st Grade Player No.213 - Ray Tozer was in May 2021 inducted to the St George DCC Hall Of Fame.

A high quality wicket keeper and handy right handed batsman, Ray debuted for the club in 1961-62 and made his First Grade debut in the season of 1964-65. He would become an integral part of one of the most successful grade teams in the history of the competition. He played eighteen consecutive seasons in First Grade of which he was captain for seven. He played in five finals and won four plus two one day competitions. He went very close to captaining a premiership when the 1978-79 final against Penrith at Howell Oval was washed out.

Over his eighteen First Grade seasons Ray amassed an astonishing 461 dismissals of which there were 393 catches and 68 stumping’s. He also scored 4097 runs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1754/ray-tozer-inducted-into-st-george-dcc-hall-of-fame

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Peter Hutchinson

Armidale, NSW, Australia

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This is the ball I took a hat trick with playing for St Peters Cricket Club against Hillgrove Cricket Club in the Armidale District Cricket association in 1964-65.

I wish I could remember the batsman names, but it was a long time ago

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B3 Cricket

Cricket Coach

Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Born in Nottingham, England Jon Shaw started his cricket journey with Kimberley Institute Cricket Club in Nottinghamshire. He’s played County 2nd XI cricket in England, in regional towns in Victoria, Australia and to his own surprise at the age of 40 is playing some very good cricket for Wynnum Manly District Club in Queensland Premier Cricket. Jon Shaw is Wynnum Manly first grade player number 322

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

Kimberley has two great keepers in the 90’s and 2000’s in Carl Widdowson and Martin Clark. I can’t remember them dropping more than a couple of catches.

The best gloveman I played with was Ismail Dawood at Herefordshire. His handling was so clean and he always knew what to say to the bowlers to fire them up.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/472/b3-cricket/blog/671/jon-shaw-cricket-juices-continue-to-flow

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Cricket NSW

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102 Followers

Congratulations to all players selected in our Metropolitan & Country squads, set to compete at the U19 Male National Championships in Albury, NSW, from November 30 until December 7, 2023

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/1753/cricket-nsw-announce-the-nsw-under-19-metropolitan-and-country-squads-for-the-australian-male-national-championships-in-albury

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Redlands Tigers Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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4 Followers

Ian Stenhouse grew up in Rockhampton and despite being just over 600 kilometres from Brisbane was identified as a very talented young cricketer. His talent and performances were rewarded with selection in Queensland under age teams from 11 through to the Australian Under 19s at the age of 17.

Cricket took Ian around the world at a very young age and its been quite the journey

Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?

Scott Prestwidge had so much skill. Bat Ball and fielding. He was outstanding. Loved a bit of biff as well!!

Loved having Craig Jesberg in the team as well. All round skill and always up for a fight! Loved the dogs at the Gabba on a Thursday night!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/404/redlands-tigers-cricket-club/blog/363/ian-stenhouse-loved-the-competition

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Robert Radley made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club in October 1992 to become the clubs first grade player number 454.

Robert played his junior cricket on Sydney’s North Shore and played Green Shield Under 16s for Gordon before progressing through the grade ranks. He still holds the record for having the highest average in a season in 3rd Grade when he averaged 90 during the 1990-91 season.

In the 1999-2000 season Robert scored 609 runs in the season, 280 is 1st grade and 329 in 2nd grade.

Robert also played first grade cricket for Mosman before returning to Gordon at the end of his career.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/906/robert-radley-straight-drives-along-the-carpet

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Veterans Cricket Australia

Brisbane, Australia

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Australian Squad for the Over60s Cricket World Cup in Chennai, India – February 18 to March 4, 2024 has been announced. Congratulations to those selected.

Peter Jensen - NSW - Captain
Peter Judd - SA - Vice Captain
Bill Blair - Victoria - Tour Selector
Sam Davis - WA
Phil Jackson - Victoria
Richard Johnson - QLD
Bob McGhee - QLD
Claude Orlando - Tasmania
Peter O'Reilly - NSW
Tony Panecasio - NSW
Geoff Patterson - NSW
Graeme Pavey - Victoria
Stuart Ridge - NSW
Darren Smith - NSW
Andrew Walsh - QLD
Andrew Watson - QLD
David Wenham - SA
Bruce Worthington - QLD

Also congratulations to the follow who will be joining to support the team in Chennai.
David Head - Team Manager
Roger Bryce - Official Scorer
Gary Zealand - Team Physio

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Cricket NSW

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102 Followers

Week 9 – ‘The Opening Spell’

A tale of young and old, a story of bat versus ball, a record-breaking partnership and kit reveal above it all!

First ball – Bulldogs bite first against Sharks!

Daniel Solway opened the batting for Bankstown in their first-grade battle against Sutherland at Glenn McGrath Oval. Some 257 deliveries later, Solway’s innings came to an end, having accumulated 149 runs (13 fours, 1 six). He became the second player to pass the 500-run mark for the season and reached 8,000 first-grade runs in the innings. Solway sits at 8,050 first-grade runs at an average of 44.23 and has now achieved 24 centuries in the top division of NSW Premier Cricket.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3790984/week-9-the-opening-spell

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Cricket NSW

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102 Followers

Cricket NSW is celebrating Women and Girls Week from November 20-26, and the state’s Central Coast has more reason to feel joyous than just for a week.

It was eight years in the making, but Cricket NSW’s (CNSW) and Central Coast Cricket Association’s (CCCA) bid to have female only teams in every club at all community-based levels of the game has finally been a success.

Central Coast is fast turning out to be NSW’s female cricket hub. This year, during Women & Girls Week, Cricket NSW will celebrate stories of success for seven days, bringing forth extraordinary stories of ordinary women and girls who have thrived on and off the cricket field because of their love of the sport.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3790173/central-coast-leads-the-way-with-women-girls-teams-in-every-club

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Peter Procopis

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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A hearty congratulations to Captain Pat and his World Champion One Day side! Of course, Captain Pat also leads the current World Test Champions too. Not bad...not bad at all for a new age bloke with a few political views and a penchant for Aristotle-style Coaches as opposed to Aussie Alphas.
Okay, so I'm being a bit cheeky on this post, provoking a few of my grizzled, old Grade Cricket toughie comrades. You know, the Steve Waugh crew; my mob who reckon Langer was hard done by and that modern players are a bit precious and sometimes even petulant.
The irony of course of me stirring the pot this way is that I was an avowed Stephen Rodger acolyte; an avid admirer of his hard, old-school ways. But you grow older don't you, and you reflect. So, my cricket brothers, here are some scoring opportunities. Who's keen to play a few shots? C'mon, we're not the leaving "No Runnn" types, are we?
Half volley 1- the Australian pathway system is imperfect but producing good results. We win World Championships.
Half volley 2- the load management, training phasing and overall coaching of our bowlers was superb. How else did they peak so perfectly? The loading and resting and MRI scanning is working.
Half volley 3- you don't have to be as Hayden refers to them 'an Australian Great' to be a successful Head Coach of an Australian side.
Half tracker 1- the “new age' overall workload management of players that aims at keeping them mentally healthy and connected to their loved ones and communities seems to be working.
Half tracker 2- the Australian selection panel is doing a very, very good job.
Half tracker 3- the large contingent of support staff seem to be minimising injuries, maximising playing time and providing excellent environments for the players to excel in.
Anyone that saw my 2-over first grade bowling career one Sunny afternoon at Old Kings against Paramatta circa 2000 will recognise the deliveries above. Let's see if I do better than 1-17 this time. Play a few shots, lads and lasses.

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Brett Kelly is the proud owner of Western Suburbs District Cricket Club first grade cap number 561.

He is also the proud Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of ASX Listed Chartered Accountancy Group Kelly+Partners.

BK: “Cricket is a wonderful metaphor for life and preparation for doing whatever you choose to do well. It requires you to play as part of a team, be long term in terms of your thinking by planning ahead, deliver a personal performance and most particularly take responsibility for your actions”

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/165/brett-kelly-plan-to-win

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last year

Michael Blatherwick

Managing Director

Hucknall, United Kingdom

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In business the worse place to come in a deal (or tournament in the case of this analogy) is second. All the effort, hope and cost to be told you’ve just missed out, is soul destroying!

That’s why it’s best to qualify out or in with factors you know differentiate you from the competition.

In this regard, well done the England team for making an early call and qualifying out. 😉

Seriously, India will be hurting this morning, and it will take a while. However, they lost to an incredible Aussie team with strength in all departments and a brilliant game plan.

They set the tone with exceptional fielding and commitment to the plans even when India got off to a flyer.

That final partnership was fascinating to watch, especially the contrast in styles between Labuschane and Head. Some great lessons for young players on how to bat as a partnership and manage chasing down a score.

I reckon if these two teams played each other 10 times, it would be 5 each. It just happened to be Australia’s day. That’s cricket and business. Sometimes you just need a few things to go your way and stick to your plans to get the trophy. 🏆

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Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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2001-02 Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club First Grade Premiership winning team that defeated Melbourne University by 8 wickets in the grand final

Back Row – Ashley Williams, James Renkin, Darren McNees, Chris Street, Lloyd Mash, Chris Reidy

Front Row – Jarrod Travaglia, Rob Bartlett, Simon Helmot (Coach), Brendon Joyce (Captain), David Plumpton, Robert Sacristani

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket scores - 1991-92 season - Round 10 - 11 and 18 January 1992

Pictured - Graeme Hughes who scored 117 for Petersham against Bankstown at Petersham Oval

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1750/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-1991-92-season-round-10-11-and-18-january-1992

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NSW Veterans Cricket

New South Wales, Australia

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51 Followers

NSW Over 60s Blues National Champions

NSW Over 60s Blues defeated Victoria by 8 wickets in the Division One Final of the Over 60s National Championships held in Perth from the 11 to 16 November 2023.

Back Row - Richard Rowlings, Paul Adams, Alister Little, Stuart Ridge, Chris Cox, Gary Whitaker, Darren Smith
Front Row - Tony Panecasio, Barry Hoy, Matthew Brennan, Geoff Patterson, Peter Jenson (Captain), Peter O'Reily, Rohan Wilson

Match Scorecard -

https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/national-championships-summer-202324/o60-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-1-john-hammer-cup/game-centre/c311dd7e

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James Psarakis

HR Manager

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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I.T Job Opportunities and a little cricket

🏆🏆 AUSTRALIA ARE CHAMPS AGAIN 🏆🏆

Happy Monday everyone, I've never been more excited to wake up Monday morning as it turns out my prediction of a few months back that Australian would beat India in the final has aged quite well.
A hell of a tournament from both teams but as I said in my post a few months back, India haven't handled the pressure in big moments over the past decade or so and this was no different. Over 130,000 people in attendance, millions of people watching with all eyes on them maybe got the better of them I feel. Mind you, the Aussies played outstanding cricket I thought. Stuck to their game plans throughout and backed the process they had in place.

I don't like saying I told you so... but in this case I think I can, right? 🤔🤣

On another note, I am working a few roles as we head into the holiday season:
💻Senior Backend - Node/TypeScript/GCP - Melbourne bases
💻Engineering Lead - Ruby on Rails/Node/TypeScript/React/AWS - Melbourne or Sydney
💻Test Lead - Transformation project on an internal system - Sydney based

If you're interested in any of these please reach out for a chat.

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Cricket Australia Community

Melbourne, Australia

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21 Followers

CHAMPIONS! 🏆

So proud of our INCREDIBLE team! 🇦🇺

#CWC23

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Cricket NSW

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102 Followers

The cricket family and wider community is saddened by the passing overnight of former Cricket NSW chairman and Life Member Dr Gorur ‘Harry’ Harinath OAM.

Dr Harinath came to Australia from Hyderabad in 1971 and began work at the Mercy Hospital in Tasmania with barely a dollar to his name, before forging a highly successful medical career and making a seismic contribution to cricket.

After a year in the Apple Isle, Harinath built a friendship with former Pakistani batsman Sadiq Mohammad and was recruited to play for his cricket team, thus beginning a five-decade long connection to the game in this country.

In 1977, Dr Harinath joined Balmain Cricket Club (now Sydney Cricket Club) as their team doctor at the invitation of then Australian Cricket Board chairman Fred Bennett. It wasn’t long before Dr Harinath's passion and administrative skills led to him to the club’s presidency - a role he held for more than 30 years.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/1748/vale-dr-gorur-lsquoharryrsquo-harinath-oam

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Neil Evans became UTS North Sydney first grade cap number 508 when he made his first grade debut against Petersham Marrickville back in 1987/88.

Neil is a well-known sports media presenter having worked for Fox Sports, Radio 2GB, Centrebet and is now primarily involved in Horse Racing.

An avid all-rounder sports fan, Neil loves the masterful art of cricket, especially when the players are in whites.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/1746/neil-evans-tomorrowrsquos-another-day

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Prahran Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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Vale Patrick Hugh Smith OAM

It is with sadness that we report the sudden passing of former club captain and Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Smith on 12 November 2023 at the age of 71.

Born on January 20, 1952, Pat will be remembered for his outstanding career as one of Australia’s greatest sports journalists. Winner of three Walkley Awards, he was a former football, cricket and athletics writer and columnist for The Sun, and sports editor for The Age and The Australian newspapers in a career spanning almost 50 years.

He was also a longtime contributor to 1116 SEN where he worked alongside Richmond icon Kevin Bartlett for two decades.

Smith’s Walkley Awards came in 1997, 2002 and 2004 when he was recognised for his sharp commentary and cold analysis.

He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021 for his services to print media as a journalist.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/441/prahran-cricket-club/blog/1744/vale-patrick-hugh-smith-oam

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