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6 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Jarrod Rawlings: A Breakout 2014-15 Season Marked by Consistency and Class

The 2014–15 season proved to be a defining campaign for emerging talent Jarrod Rawlings, whose performances across multiple grades showcased both his reliability and his capacity for match-winning brilliance. Across 20 innings, Rawlings accumulated an impressive 664 runs at an average of 37, a return highlighted by two centuries, two half-centuries, and a season-best innings of 169 not out.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3426/jarrod-rawlings-a-breakout-2014-15-season-marked-by-consistency-and-class

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6 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Natasha Martin, Penrith First Grade Cap #73

What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?

I enjoy the social aspect of it. I love playing out on the field with the girls and our training sessions in the week. Cricket has truly provided some of my best friendships over the years. Also, I love the contest when playing out in the middle – the challenge between the teams is amazing. And I love chatting about absolute nonsense!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3437/natasha-martin-penrith-first-grade-cap-73

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6 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Gordon District Cricket Club - 2003-4 A.W. GREEN SHIELD REPORT

We knew we were in for a dramatic season when, after seemingly winning the first match at Campbelltown (amidst great excitement as 1st Grade scored their maiden victory on the adjoining ground), the match was belatedly declared a tie on appeal some weeks later!

Undaunted, the team pressed on to cut a swathe through the rest of the competition to be unbeaten after the seven (7) preliminary rounds.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3439/gordon-district-cricket-club-2003-4-aw-green-shield-report

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6 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

Founder

Armidale, Australia

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Waratahs CC of Armidale - now The Tahs - has a proud history … a proud, extremely well documented history. Its statistical record would be the envy of many a cricket club playing at the highest levels in Australia’s largest cities, let alone a club from a rural town in the New England region of NSW.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3434/our-record

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6 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Ben King's Outstanding 2005-06 Season: A Clubman and a Class Performer

The 2005–06 season stands as one of the most memorable in Ben King’s cricketing journey, defined not only by his on-field excellence but also by his remarkable contribution to the club’s culture. Fittingly recognised as Clubman of the Year for his incredible work with the club website and media, King delivered a campaign that blended leadership, consistency, and sheer batting brilliance.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3425/ben-kings-outstanding-2005-06-season-a-clubman-and-a-class-performer

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6 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Ben Treloar: A Versatile All-Rounder Who Found His Path in Umpiring

Arriving from the Shires competition, Ben made an immediate impression during his lone season with the Manly club in 2006–07. Though his stay was brief, his contributions were felt across multiple grades, showcasing both his batting ability and his skill as a leg-spin bowler.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3427/ben-treloar-a-versatile-all-rounder-who-found-his-path-in-umpiring

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6 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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The Pride of Burnside Roars: BWCUCC Celebrates Historic Test Trio

The Lion on the crest of the Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club (BWCUCC) has never roared louder, following the selection of Mitch Hay for the Black Caps Test side to play the West Indies at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, starting on the 10th of December 2025.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3431/the-pride-of-burnside-roars-bwcucc-celebrates-historic-test-trio

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7 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Ian Davis played with Gordon from the 1973-74 season until 1976-77. After two games for Gordon he was selected for New South Wales and five first-class games later, Australia. There was a tour to New Zealand in 1973-74 and the Australian tour to England in 1977. He scored 1065 runs at 35.50 and held the First Grade opening record at Gordon with James Cattlin, Cattlin (88) and Davis (170) of 261.

I arrived at Gordon in an unusual way. In fact my time at Gordon was the most enjoyable of my Grade career where I played for six clubs

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3420/ian-davis-test-cap-266-gordon-district-cricket-club

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7 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Only a few years back, we named our top 50 players from our 50 years. Today, we look at #50, Jordan Silk, who is First Grade Cap #177.

Jordan Silk debuted for Penrith in 2006/07 and made his First Grade debut in 2008/09 as a 16-year-old, scoring 126 on debut against Blacktown and becoming, at the time, the youngest person to score a century on First Grade Debut.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3417/throwback-to-our-top-50-50-jordan-silk

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7 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Just over a week ago we celebrated the 99th anniversary of one of the most significant innings in the history of our club and cricket in general.

27 November is a significant day for Australian, NSW and most importantly St George cricket. It was on that date in 1926, that a young Don Bradman made his debut for St George. Walking to the crease with the score at 4/104, I’m certain no one in the crowd could have imagined the impact this young man would have on, not only that match, but cricket itself.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3419/27-november-1926-don-bradmans-st-george-debut

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7 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Michael Falk reflects on Playing at Chatswood Oval

Michael Falk has had a lifelong cricket association with the Gordon DCC. He played First Grade, opening the batting for a period, and scored 3263 runs at 21.47 in all grades. He has served on the committee of the club and is a regular at Gordon matches. He holds a record that will take some beating. He played First Grade for the club in 1969 and has played in every decade to date with the senior club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3410/michael-falk-reflects-on-playing-at-chatswood-oval

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7 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Hay Becomes First New Zealand Wicketkeeper to Finish an ODI on 99*

On 2 April 2025 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, BWCUCC junior and First Grade #606 Mitchell Hay finished unbeaten on 99. Becoming the first New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter to end an ODI innings on 99 not out. He is only the third wicketkeeper in ODI history to do so, after Andy Flower in 1999 and Swapnil Patil in 2014.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3407/hay-becomes-first-new-zealand-wicketkeeper-to-finish-an-odi-on-99

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7 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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The North West Premiers have opened the 2025/26 summer in stunning fashion, winning all seven of their fixtures to date. The squad has steadily built over the past four seasons since entering the Premier competition, and their rise is now fuelled by elite work ethic, strong team culture, and a willingness to adapt to the modern game.

These efforts were highlighted by Izzy Sharp earning her WHITE FERNS debut — becoming the club’s first women’s international. With increasing domestic experience across the group, the side is now asserting genuine dominance on the competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3402/north-west-premiers-make-hot-start

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7 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Greg Hill: A Manly-Warringah Waratahs Stalwart

Few players have left as lasting a legacy at the Manly-Warringah District Cricket Club as Greg Hill. Representing the club from 1972 to 1996, Greg’s contribution both on and off the field has earned him a revered place in the club’s rich history, culminating in Life Membership — a testament to his service, leadership, and enduring impact.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3397/greg-hill-a-manly-warringah-waratahs-stalwart

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7 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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My Best XI: Steve McKean

Steve McKean (War Machine) played 66 First Grade games for BWCUCC after moving to Christchurch from Australia, where here represented Wynumm Manly.

Steve was a massive part of Burnside's fabric across a 15 year period, playing in the Premiers, Championship and Masters sides and blowing the roof off the clubrooms when his band was invited up for a gig.

Here is War Machine's greatest XI.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3403/my-best-xi-steve-mckean

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7 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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By the early 1970s, Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club found itself on the cusp of something brave. The long, 67-year stint at Hagley Park – all those windy Saturdays, all those familiar walks past the old pavilion – came to an end in 1972–73 when the West Christchurch/University side folded into the emerging Burnside club.

Burnside became a working bee. Volunteer tradies, parents, players – half the suburb, really – rolled up their sleeves and set about transforming a modest changing shed into a proper pavilion of brick and timber.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3401/bwcucc-history-series-burnside-park-becomes-home

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7 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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A talent lost: Ronald Lockrey

Ronald Lockrey started at North Sydney High School in 1935 and graduated in 1938. While in his last year at school he was chosen in the very first A.W. Green Shield team for Gordon in the 1937-38 season.

Gordon had four wins (two outright) and one loss during the season and one of the leading bowlers for Gordon Ron Lockrey (10 at 7.40).

It was after leaving school that his cricket career started in earnest with nine games in the Fourth Grade team after Christmas where his ability as a batsman started to shine when he scored 418 runs in nine innings with four not outs and an average of 83.10. This included a score of 105. The next season (1939-40) was also productive, with 288 runs in Fourth grade and another century and 227 runs in Third grade, totalling 515 runs for the season. What a talent!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3406/a-talent-lost-ronald-lockrey

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7 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Paul Brenner, alongside his father Bob, who served as the club’s long-standing secretary, was an integral part of the Manly Cricket Club throughout the 1990s and into the mid-2000s.

A talented local junior and accomplished top-order batsman, Paul represented the club with distinction across all grades. He amassed 5,625 runs at a commendable average of 27.1, including nine centuries.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3395/paul-brenner-a-lasting-legacy

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7 months ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Edgar Lloyd Waddy – An Accomplished Batsman

E.L. ‘Gar’ Waddy is a name that holds a place of honour in the annals of the Parramatta District Cricket Club – without doubt he was one of the finest attacking batsmen to ever ‘don his pads’ for the club and one of its most enduring and respected personalities. Two of his siblings, both ordained Anglican Ministers - Rev. Percy ‘Stacy’ Waddy and Rev. Ernest ‘Mick’ Waddy also represented Central Cumberland in First grade and like ‘Gar’ played at first-class level.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3409/edgar-lloyd-waddy-ndash-an-accomplished-batsman

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7 months ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Mark Ward set a wonderful example of determination and perseverance to all ‘would-be’ grade cricketers. He tried out for Parramatta for four seasons before he finally ‘cracked it’ and went onto record a glowing career with the club on the playing fields, in coaching, and in administration over a prolonged period of years. His commitment to Parramatta was recognised when he was awarded the honour of Life Membership in 2011.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3408/mark-c-ldquoninjarsquo-ward-ndash-the-wholehearted-tryer

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