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VCA Newcastle Over 50's 2024 National Championships – first newsletter

We are thrilled to introduce our major sponsor, Eureka Whittaker McNaught and esteemed CEO Greg Cook. Greg's passion for veterans cricket is evident and keep and eye out as he will be actively visiting tournament games and our presentation dinner

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/2290/vca-newcastle-over-50s-2024-national-championships-ndash-first-newsletter

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Luki Soeradinata

Singapore, Singapore

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What kind of club uses PLAI?

Established in 1838, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is among Australia's most prestigious and historic sports organisations. In 1859, it was responsible for creating the original rules for Australian Rules Football, marking a significant contribution to the sport.

The cricket club competes in the Victorian Premier cricket competition in Melbourne and has a long history of success within it. It boasts elite junior boys and girl’s teams, as well as several men’s and women’s teams in various grades. At the same time, the club hosts and runs its own competitive high-level competition, which includes participation from other clubs involved in the Premier league.

The MCC has been at the forefront of hosting significant sporting milestones. This includes the first English cricket team's tour in 1862, the first-ever Test match in 1877, and the inaugural one-day international cricket match in 1971. Beyond these historic achievements, the MCC fosters a dynamic and inclusive community, embracing participants from 12 different sports including baseball, bowls, croquet, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, netball, real tennis, target shooting, squash, and tennis. While the Club engages in a wide array of sports, its core focus continues to be on the effective management and forward-looking development of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, an iconic symbol of Australian sporting heritage.

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Newcastle City Cricket Club

Waratah Mayfield Cricket Club

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Steve Garrett and Bryce Garrett awarded Life Membership of Newcastle City Cricket Club

At Newcastle City Cricket Club 2024 Annual General Meeting, it was put forward that father and son Steve and Bryce Garrett awarded Life Membership.

We are pleased to say that both nomination were unanimously passed.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/921/newcastle-city-cricket-club/blog/2289/steve-garrett-and-bryce-garrett-awarded-life-membership-of-newcastle-city-cricket-club

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1 days ago

Cricket NSW

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Cricket NSW launches ‘Clubs Open for Business’ promotion 2024

After the success of last year’s initiative to inspire cricket clubs across NSW to be open for business early, Cricket NSW organised a promotion for clubs that were open for business in time to leverage the excitement of the T20 World Cup again this year.

Following the promotion thousands of participants have already registered for the 2024/25 Summer season, showing that there is already strong interest from the community to lock in their spot at a club for the season ahead.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/4065196/cricket-nsw-launches-clubs-open-for-business-promotion-2024

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Simon Porter awarded Life Membership at Waratah Mayfield District cricket club

Sunday 21st July 2024, we celebrated and honor Simon Porter, who has been awarded life membership at Waratah Mayfield DCCs AGM.

Simon's remarkable journey spans over three decades of dedicated service and excellence within our cricket community. His commitment to WMDCC is exemplified by his roles as first grade captain, Newcastle representative player, and curator for an impressive 25 years. Simon also works on Number 1 Sportsground and is regarded as one of the Hunter’s finest curators.

Notably, Simon was a key member of the esteemed Team of the 2000s decade, showcasing his exceptional talent and contribution to the sport.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Simon was honored with the prestigious Country Cricket Curator of the Year award this last season, underscoring his expertise and dedication to maintaining top-quality facilities for our club and the broader cricketing community.

As we confer upon him life membership, we express our heartfelt gratitude for Simon's enduring commitment and passion for Waratah Mayfield DCC.

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5 days ago

LBW Trust

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From writing about Bradman to Chappell to Warne, Mike Coward has been Australia’s Cricket scribe through the eras.

The LBW Trust is thrilled to announce its premier Sydney event for the year, "Behind the Mike | Celebrating Mike Coward AM," to be held at the State Library of NSW.

This special evening will honour the illustrious career of Mike Coward, the respected cricket journalist, author, interviewer and co-founder of The LBW Trust, Learning for a Better World.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/951/lbw-trust/blog/2273/the-lbw-trust-hosts-quotbehind-the-mike-celebrating-mike-coward-amquot

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CricConnect Fans

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Vale David Morrow, 1953–2024

David Morrow was a magnificent commentator with a distinguished career in sports media spanning over 50 years.

Many will remember David commentating on cricket on ABC radio. David cherished the Sydney Cricket Ground and took immense pride in his induction into the SCG Media Hall of Fame in 2023.

David, affectionately known as 'thirsty,” was the ABC Radio number one commentator for almost three decades. From 1985 to 1996, David also called Saturday’s rugby league games on ABC Television.

In July 2024, the National Rugby League announced David Morrow's induction into the National Rugby League Hall of Fame, a truly tremendous accolade.

David Morrow covered eight Olympic games and six Commonwealth Games and was one of the most versatile commentators in Australia’s sporting history.

After a battle with brain cancer, David Morrow sadly passed away on July 17, 2024.

RIP David Morrow.

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CricConnect Fans

Northern Territory Cricket

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Cricket clubs foster a sense of belonging and connection. The mateship and support structures we all experience are invaluable, as is our capacity to rally as a community when one of our own needs support.

Karl Hieser, Prahran Cricket Club Melbourne 2nd XI scorer, tragically lost his father (his carer) and his home in a house fire last Sunday night.

Karl, who suffers from cerebral palsy, is the volunteer every cricket club needs and loves with immense admiration.

He commenced scoring Prahran 2nd grade games back in 1992–93 and, for over 30 years, has scored more than 500 games of cricket.

Karl’s invaluable contribution and influence within the Prahran Cricket Club have seen him afforded Life Membership in the club as well as being inducted into the Prahran Cricket Club Hall of Fame.

We’re hoping that in Karl’s time of need, the cricket community can offer our support with a donation, however big or small, to the following Go Fund Me link -
https://gofund.me/5f5e4cb8

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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

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Northern Territory Cricket has today announced former South Australian fast bowler Nick Winter as the organisations new Head of Cricket.

Winter, originally from Canberra, will arrive in the Territory with a professional cricket career spanning nearly 10-years, including 22 Sheffield Shield and 8 One Day Cup matches for the South Australian Redbacks, as well as 8 T20s for the Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes and Northern Districts (New Zealand).

https://www.ntcricket.com.au/news/4056107/nt-cricket-announce-nick-winter-as-head-of-cricket

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Cardiff Boolaroo District Cricket Club

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Vale Alan Wyatt (1935-2024)

The Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, and the wider cricket community, is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Alan Wyatt, a fast bowler who had ten seasons at Wests (1949-1959) and played twenty first class matches for NSW (1956-1959). He died on Thursday, July 11th. aged 89. Alan was a right hand quick yet batted left handed.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2267/vale-alan-wyatt-1935-2024

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

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Bret Kneller – Life Member of Cardiff Boolaroo District Cricket Club

Congratulations Bret “Betsy” Kneller

Last Monday at our 75th Annual General Meeting, Bret Kneller was unanimously elected to receive Life Membership of Cardiff Boolaroo District Cricket Club.

This title is held for our most exceptional members to acknowledge their contribution and service to the club on and off the field. Bret embodies this over many decades as evidenced in his endorsement by Life Member, Mr John Porcheron:

“I am pleased to endorse the nomination of Bret (Betsy) Kneller for Life Membership of Cardiff Boolaroo DCC.

In my time as President of the Club Bret was someone, I could always seek advice from with his broad knowledge of Newcastle cricket & what works & more importantly what what doesn't work.

The Knellers were the mainstays of the CB's in the 2000's - Bret & James both serving as CB president - parents Eric & Halina helping the CB's remain viable & successful. Bret has also served on the CB's general committee for many years.

After a major health setback Bret returned to the field with success & is still piling on runs in 3rd Grade where he also seeks to assist the talented young cricketers in our Club.
Currently sitting third in all time CB runs at over 7,300 as well as being a former seamer with more than 200 wickets Bret's ability speaks for itself in numbers - important in a game like cricket. I couldn't estimate how many matches he has played but it would be a big number.

Off field Bret is legend in CB folklore for the many nights cricket matches at his home "The Ranch" over the years where many unorthodox shots were required on the manicured pitch in his front lawn. He also specialises in trivia running many successful nights for the CB's & penning late late-night poetry over a glass of red or two.

I believe he would be a very worthy addition to the CB Life Member list.

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2 weeks ago

Mornington, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Vale John Pearson

It is with extreme sadness, I report the passing of Life Member no. 26, John Pearson. John passed away in respite care on Monday evening 8 July. The dialysis treatment he had been receiving eventually got too much for his heart. He was 76.

John Pearson played just two seasons, 13 years apart, with Petersham-Marrickville, yet he was one of the most influential members of the club in the 1980s and through to its merger with Randwick in 2001. After beginning his cricket career with Balmain, he joined Petes in 1968-69 but was forced to transfer to the new Sydney club the following season when residential boundaries were changed. Some 12 years later, he was back in Petersham-Marrickville’s colours.

Increasing family and work commitments, however, saw him retire as a player at the end of the 1981-82 season. But he was not lost to the club and later served as Club Coach and Hon Treasurer. He was also a Delegate to the NSWCA and Sydney Cricket Association for 10 years before taking over as President of the club until December 1995.

During his time as President, he provided outstanding leadership when the club was under continual threat for amalgamation or exclusion from the 1st Grade competition. He and Hon Secretary Tim Dein formed a formidable duo in seeing off many such threats. His contribution to the Petersham-Marrickville club was formally recognised in 1996 when he was elected a Life Member. Four years later in the year 2000, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal by the Governor-General.

John Pearson was a very successful Sydney Grade cricketer scoring 5,080 1st Grade runs with four centuries and 23 fifties in a career spanning 13 seasons. All but 46 of those were with the Sydney club. With his lower grade performances, his overall tally exceeds 6,000 runs. He also took close to 100 wickets across all competitions.

John was a great supporter of the merger with Randwick to form Randwick Petersham Cricket. He maintained his involvement as a valued Director of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Foundation and a committee member of the club supporter’s group, known as the Randwick Petersham Cricket Legends Society. He and son Corey are also the joint sponsors of the “Clive Johnston Memorial Award”, an annual presentation to the club’s best under 21 Poidevin-Gray player.
Funeral details will be advised when known.

RIP John Pearson. One of the greats and a club legend in every respect.

Lyall Gardner OAM

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2 weeks ago

Rosebud Cricket Club

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The Rosebud Cricket Club are very excited to announce that AJ King will be joining our club as Assistant Coach.

Coming from Sorrento where he had an outstanding career highlighted by being a member of the Sorrento Team of the 25 years from 1990 to 2015 and also 2010-2020 Team of the Decade.

A former Country Week member of both the MPCA 1sts and 2nds sides AJ has been a prominent Provincial bowler within the MPCA for many years.

AJ coached Tootgarook for two seasons before injuries unfortunately took their toll and his dodgy knees finally packed it in.

AJ will work closely with newly appointed Coach Geoffrey Glaum and we can’t wait to see what these two can bring to our club.

We also welcome Carlie, Harrison and new born Hamish to Shark Park.

Two great Coaching appointments along with some really good recruits makes for an exciting 24/25 season.

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3 weeks ago

Cricket NSW

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The second season of America’s Major League Cricket will kick off early on Saturday morning Sydney time and Cricket NSW partner Washington Freedom will begin their Ricky Ponting era.

As the high performance partners of the Washington Freedom franchise, CNSW will have plenty of skin in the game when the Freedom play their first fixture on Sunday morning (5am AEST, July 7) against MI New York, the team owned by the IPL’s Mumbai Indians.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/4049291/cricket-nsw-and-freedom-in-mlc-title-shot

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3 weeks ago

North West Sydney Hurricanes Cricket Club

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HEAD COACH ANNOUNCEMENT

We are excited to announce Jarryd Gordon as the new head coach of the Hurricanes.

Jarryd was a formidable player in his own right, having played 1st Grade for the Hurricanes. He also played 1st Grade at Blacktown and Sydney grade clubs, and lead the 2nd grade team at Hawkesbury.

Jarryd made the transformation from playing to coaching having coached at Sydney Cricket Club, Blacktown, and Auburn Shires. His diverse coaching experience and deep understanding of the game will undoubtedly benefit our club and pathway as we aim for new heights.

Please join us in welcoming Jarryd to the Hurricanes.

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3 weeks ago

Hawkesbury Cricket Club

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club has the pleasure of announcing their new Director of Cricket and Head Coach - Trent Johnston

Trent (TJ) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience playing international cricket for Ireland at the World Cup . TJ has also played for NSW in the domestic competition and later became NSW's Men's team coach!

The whole club is excited to have such an experienced coach to lead the club in both roles and be able to pass this knowledge onto the playing group!

Exciting times ahead at the Hawks!

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3 weeks ago

St George Cricket Club

Coaches Association HKHDCCA

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Vale John O’Reilly

It is with deep sadness that we record the passing of John O’Reilly, 1st Grade player no. 186.

John was an outstanding all rounder representing the Club from 1957/58 to 1965/66.

In those nine seasons he captured 304 wickets and with Keith Francis was the mainstay of the attack. John also represented NSW on 7 occasions in a career that was interrupted by a work transfer to Canberra.

John attended the Centenary of 1st Grade Dinner in 2022 and appreciated the opportunity to catch up with his former teammates Warren Saunders and Brian Booth. It was Warren who introduced John to his future wife, Patricia, who was Warren’s cousin. John’s son Peter also played with the Club and is 1st Grade player no. 275.

As can be seen from the attached article from CricConnect John had an interesting and very successful life both on and off the field and we extend our sympathies to his family.

John will be laid to rest in a private ceremony next week.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/270/the-st-george-cricket-story-of-john-william-orsquoreilly-the-ldquoother-orsquoreillyrdquo

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Cricket Coach

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

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Connor Hindmarch – new HKHDCCA Head Coach

The Coaches' Association is pleased to announce that Connor Hindmarch, the winner of the HKHDCCA President’s Award for 2023-24, has been appointed as its new Head Coach, replacing the retiring Rod Hokin.

Connor has been an outstanding coach at our school holiday junior cricket clinics, Blowfly Cricket sessions, and RTC / GHC fixtures since 2022-23 (a total of 25 days HKHDCCA service).

He is a local product who has played cricket for WPHCCC - West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club since 2010, as well as representative cricket for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills District Cricket Association. Connor played school cricket in the Pennant Hills HS First XI team from 2015 – 2019. He attended many Coaches' Association school holiday clinics in his youth and won the prestigious Phillip Hughes Medal in January 2015 at MTO, Waitara.

Connor completed the Cricket Australia Representative (Level 2) Accredited Coaching Course in 2023. Since 2019-20, he has successfully coached HK&HDCA representative teams (U/13 Gee Shield in 2023 24). He worked for Cricket NSW / Sydney Sixers as a casual Cricket Program Co-ordinator (school and holiday programs) from 2020 – 2023. He has been a cricket coach (Years 7 – 11) at The King's School, North Parramatta, since 2022-23.

From 2023 onwards, Connor has been the Head Coach of the WPHCCC - West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club Academy, organising pre season Skills Clinics; Schools Programs; developing young male & female coaches in our Club; and conducting a Girls coaching program.

Connor has a great work ethic and is a future Leader within the cricket community. He has been a member of the HKHDCCA General Committee and will now take on an office-bearer role on the Executive Committee.

Connor’s first clinic as the HKHDCCA Head Coach will be our school holiday cricket clinic at MTO, Waitara on 9 – 10 July 2024.

Registrations are filling up rapidly for this clinic (we are about 20 boys & girls short of another ‘sell out’), so please book your child’s spot ASAP to avoid disappointment. The registration link is:
https://www.trybooking.com/CRSVO
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Northern District Cricket Club Sydney

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This is a huge day for Wests Cricket!

We are delighted to announce the signing of Australian representative and current Sydney Sixer player Josh Phillippe!

Josh has recently signed a contract with Cricket NSW, which means he is in the process of migrating from Perth to Sydney. We are delighted that he has decided to play his premier cricket at the Magpies.

His experience at the highest level, professionalism and leadership are all incredibly valuable assets that we believe will have an enormous impact on our playing group and will help us go to the next level.

We are looking forward to giving him a Magpies welcome!

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