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There is a pattern that repeats itself throughout the history of the Western Suburbs club, in which, first, the club builds itself up into a position of enviable strength - and then it unravels. The unravelling has seldom been as sudden or dramatic as it was in the seasons after 1987. Of the eleven players who performed so well in the frustrating semi-final of March 1987, only one was still in the Wests First Grade side at the start of 1990-91.

There were any number of reasons for the exodus of players, and some were unavoidable. Dirk Wellham, David Gilbert and Scott Hookey all elected to accept offers to play for Tasmania, Chris Killen agreed to appear for South Australia

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Marcus William ‘Marc’ Bosley – A Natural Leader - Parramatta District Cricket Club

Apart from his own bowling prowess, Marc Bosley earned lasting repute within the Parramatta club as one of its most distinguished 1st Grade captains. During the 1930s he captained the team for six years, with the ‘jewel in the crown’ being the winning of the elusive 1st Grade Premiership - the club’s second title in 1932/33 – his leadership was at its pinnacle as he guided a very young and inexperienced Cumberland team to a totally unexpected premiership

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100 Moments of 100 years of St George First Grade Cricket 1931-32 to 1940-41

Here is Part 9 of our 10-part series. We now explore the era coming out of the great depression and prior to World War II featuring 10 more significant moments in 100 years of St George DCC First Grade cricket. An era that sees us cover our First 1st Grade premiership and such names as Bradman and O'Reilly. With thanks to one of our trusty club historians Nathan Anderson.

1. Donald Bradman scores 246 in 205 minutes against Randwick with 25 boundaries and one six

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Only eight days after Wests had claimed the 1914-15 title, Australian forces landed at Gallipoli, bringing home the seriousness of the war. As casualty lists mounted, competitive cricket seemed more and more like an inappropriately frivolous pastime, and cricketers risked facing allegations of "shirking". Increasing numbers of Wests cricketers signed up, and their names began to appear on the casualty lists: John Blacklock, a keen member of the club's City & Suburban team, fell in the vicious fighting at Lone Pine, aged only 21.

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Penrith Cricket Club's first Life Member, 'The Colonel' - Allan Blanche

Allan Blanche, softly spoken, generous and a true gentleman, was one of those champions who preferred the shadows of the background to the blaze of glory, quiet type to whom the game of cricket everywhere is forever indebted.

He came to Penrith at the end of World War 2 from Rockhampton where he worked on the family cattle property. In 1954 he opened a butchery at the top end of High street, later shared with Trevor Wholohan. But he loved nothing more than to be involved in the cricket scene where he first played with Kingswood club and, in 1956, was instrumental in forming the Log Cabin Cricket Club which played in the Australian Hotels Competition.

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Tribute to Wayne Larkins - Sutherland 1st Grade Player #82

It is with sad regret that we advise of the passing of Wayne Larkins, former England player and Sutherland 1st Grade Player #82, at the age of 71 on 28 June after a short illness. Wayne played 7 matches in 1st Grade in 1978-79 and 1979-80, scoring 420 runs at an average of 46.67, with a highest score of 104. He played a significant role in the five matches he played in 1978-79, playing a significant role in our charge to the semi-finals. Unfortunately he had to return to England after the last round, thus missing the semi-final.

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Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club has a deep history and long list of prolific performers. Here, we look at part one of the top-10 run scorers in the club’s history (10-6).

10 – MW Hay, 5067 runs, BWCUCC #594

Matt Hay is a local junior who returned to his junior club straight out of high school. The left-hander was originally known for his power hitting and all-round ability, but soon developed into one of the most consistent and reliable middle order players in Christchurch Premier cricket.

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When the 2025-26 season opens for Randwick Petersham next September, it won’t be the same. It will feel something is missing. And there will be. A familiar face, which has been seen around Petersham and Coogee Ovals since he first stepped out with the old Petersham-Marrickville club 47 years ago. Christopher Edward Sullivan, affectionately known as “Fous”.

An icon of the club, particularly in terms of its social fabric, Chris decided to move house to Gulgong in regional NSW along with his brother Paul. It brought to an end a cricket club contribution as a player, administrator and volunteer which few could emulate.

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Australia had already been at war for a month when the 1914-15 cricket season opened. At first, the war had only a limited impact on the daily lives of most Australians, other than those who had joined up early; it was a distant conflict, and few people thought ti would last for long. Except that a number of players were quick to enlist, cricket carried on more or less as though nothing had happened. There was a Sheffield Shield competition, and each Grade club sent out three teams every Saturday.

Wests had finished fourth in the First Grade premiership in 1913-14, and at Christmas 1914, the club was standing fourth again, trailing North Sydney, Waverley and Gordon.

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Harold ‘HG’ Goodwin – A Man of Action - Parramatta District Cricket Club

Harold Goodwin gave ‘glowing service’ to the Club over a very extensive period both ‘On and Off’ the field – in the lengthy annals of the Parramatta club’s history he is another club devotee whose investment of time and energy played a vital role in keeping the Two – Blues afloat after 182 years and still going strong in the 21st century. HG was forthright of opinion and with a ‘roll the sleeves up and get on with it’ approach he was able balance a number of balls whilst contributing to the clubs operations, this was best typified during the 1960s, when in a hive of industry, he managed a burgeoning Executive Business career in the Pharmaceutical industry with his playing commitments, and at the same time undertook the key administrative role of Parramatta District Cricket Club Honorary Secretary.

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