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Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers1947-48

STANDING: C Harrison (Hon Secretary), J Minter, S Lewis, R Lowing, S Carroll, J Potter, B Sheidow, AH. J. Bales (President)

SITTING: K Ryan, R Giddey, J Pettiford, J.C. Lush (Captain), D Mendl (Vice Captain), G Sheppard, W Wilson

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Gordon District Cricket Club

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Mithula Venkatesh Penrith Cricket Club Women's Cricketer of the Year 2025/26

I began my cricket journey when I was 11 with Rouse Hill Rams and got the opportunity to play with Hornsby Mollie Dive (U13) representative cricket in my first year. I progressed to playing in the mixed (boys and girls) competition with Hills Barbarians and played Mollie Dive (U13), Margaret Peden (U15) and Brewer Shield (U18) for Parramatta.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3826/mithula-venkatesh-penrith-cricket-club-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-202526

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Career Report: Cameron Eccles - Gordon District Cricket Club

Cameron Eccles enjoyed a distinguished 12-season career with the Stags, establishing himself as a foundational top-order batsman and a widely respected clubman. Joining the club's Academy as an 18-year-old, Eccles steadily rose through the ranks to become a mainstay of Gordon's First Grade side. He retired from Grade cricket at the conclusion of the 2019/20 season, leaving an indelible mark on the club's history books and culture.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3824/career-report-cameron-eccles-gordon-district-cricket-club

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St George Cricket Club

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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Jeremy Bray – St George 1st Grade Player No. 337 inducted into the Irish Cricket Writers Hall of Fame.

In 1996-97 Jeremy broke a 25 year record held by the great Warren Saunders (1024 runs in 1971-72) for the most runs in a First Grade season when he scored 1061 in a single season. This included two scores of 159 including the now legendary 159* in the 2nd innings of the Grand Final against Mosman at Hurstville Oval to bring home an unforgettable premiership.

Jeremy then made the huge decision to move to Ireland where he launched a wonderful cricketing career and was recently included in the Irish Cricket Writers Hall Of Fame.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3823/jeremy-bray-ndash-st-george-1st-grade-player-no-337-inducted-int-the-irish-cricket-writers-hall-of-fame

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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North Sydney v Mosman in 2022

We’ve dug another match report out of the vault with Sarah Berman documenting a classic win for the Bears, over Mosman in Round 3 of 2022/23, inspired by James Campbell with the ball, and Jimmy Greenslade, James Rew and Robbie Aitken with the bat.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3821/from-the-vault-the-bears-beat-the-whales-in-a-see-sawing-contest-in-2022

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

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When the Bears faced off against St George last November, Jamieson Hedges had a dream start to the match, dismissing NSW stars Blake Nikitaras and Kurtis Patterson in his first 10 deliveries, to leave the Dragons reeling at 2/15. He then added a third a few overs later, but St George showed their depth and class to recover and eventually win the game.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3820/magic-moment-jamieson-hedges-dismisses-nikataras-and-patterson-inside-2-overs

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Sorrento Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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Bobby Wilson is a highly skilled cricketer and one of the great competitors on the Mornington Peninsula. He’s a premiership winning player and has represented Victorian Country on numerous occasions.

Bobby was also selected and played for the Australian Country Cricket team

Let’s find out more about Bobby’s journey and insights.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/743/sorrento-cricket-club/blog/689/bobby-wilson-competitor

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Sorrento Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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Corey Harris played all his junior cricket with Sorrento Cricket Club and apart from a few seasons he’s done so the same in senior cricket.

An opening batsman who’s represented Victoria Country is also a multiple premiership winner.

Let’s find out more about Corey’s journey in the game

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/743/sorrento-cricket-club/blog/761/corey-harris-all-about-team-success

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Gary Mathew RIP :1958-2026

Gary Mathew was one of the real successes in the Randwick 1st Grade premiership teams of the early 1980s. In the 1981-82 side he was second only to Peter Clifford with 548 in the number of runs scored while in 1983-84 he was at the top of the list with 594 including two centuries. That was the third successive season he had passed the 500 runs mark in 1st Grade–a rare feat. Gary’s talents were recognised by NSW selectors and that season he was included in the State Squad.

Gary passed away at Barraba, NSW, on 28 May 2026 after a long illness. He was 67.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3822/gary-mathew-rip-1958-2026

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Penrith Cricket Club 2017-18 Poidevin-Gray Shield Premiers

Back row L to R - Ryan Fletcher, Conner New, Andrew Hazard, Ryan Hackney, Raajdeep Singh, Adam Burton

Front Row L to R - Trent Weir, Brent Atherton, Tyran Liddiard, Cameron Weir (Captain), Jake Wholohan, Tom Sargeant

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3819/penrith-cricket-club-2017-18-poidevin-gray-shield-premiers

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

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Penrith Cricket Club 2018-19 First Grade Belvidere Cup Premiers

Back row L to R - Johnny Di Bartolo, Jarrod Lee, Michael Collins, Tom Sargeant, Brent Williams, Luke Hodges, Ryan Fletcher, Michael Wholohan, Kaine Balgowan, Glen Liddiard

Front Row L to R - Trent Weir, Henry Railz, Ryan Hackney, Ryan Smith (Captain), Tyran Liddiard, Cameron Weir, Brent Atherton, Ryan Gibson

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3818/penrith-cricket-club-2018-19-first-grade-belvidere-cup-premiers

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

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Manly Warringah DCC 2011/12 Club Championship

In 2011/12 Manly won the club championship after winning 4 out of 5 grades against Mosman in a tense final Saturday. In the end Manly were only 20 points ahead of Sydney Uni (one 3rd grade win), while Sutherland were also within striking distance going into the last round.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3804/manly-warringah-dcc-201112-club-championship

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Cumberland District Cricket Club – 3rd grade Premiers 1972-73 (now Parramatta).

Back Row – J. Dwyer, G. Storey, M. Perry, R. Hebden, I. Gibbs, Mrs. P. Dwyer (Scorer)

Middle Row – L. Stokoe, M. Sargent, D. Wall, M. Haire, A. Turrell

Front Row – C. Sinclair, G. Alderson, M. Wood, M. Watt

Insert – A. Tully

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Queensland Cricket

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Queensland Under 19 cricket team that played in the 1990-91 Australian National Championships in Sydney

Back Row – Jeff Thomas, Chris Holding, Wade Seccombe, Shawn Flegler.

Middle Row – Basil Wright (Manager), Andrew Lossberg, Michael Kasprowicz, Tom Garde, Gavin Maslen, Ian Seib (Coach).

Front Row – John Stafford, Andrew Harris, Matthew Fraser (captain), Matthew Hayden, Matthew Du Payne.

Queensland lost the final against South Australia.

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Aleena Syed is an aggressive opening batter and leg spin bowler for Penrith Cricket Club.

Do you have a favourite quote?

‘I didn't want to be a survivor. I wanted to be a conqueror.’ — Sir Viv Richards

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3816/aleena-syed-penrith-cricket-club

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St George Cricket Club

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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Socks and Superstitions - Tales from the Centenary of St George DCC Book

What was your lucky item of clothing or equipment?

Not for a moment did Norm O'Neill consider himself superstitious. At sixteen he was much too rational and preoccupied with thoughts of earning a spot in the formidably strong First Grade team, which won the premiership in 1952-53.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3817/socks-and-superstitions-tales-from-the-centenary-of-st-george-dcc-book

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

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UTS North Sydney's 2025-26 Clubpeople of the Year
At the UTS North Sydney Presentation Night last month, the annual Young Clubperson of the Year and Clubperson of the Year awards were presented to James Edwards and Conor Hingerty, two exemplary young men who make the club a better place.
James Edwards was presented with his award by Georgia Lafford, Elite Athlete Program (EAP) Coordinator at UTS Sport, fitting as he is an EAP himself.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3815/uts-north-sydneys-2025-26-clubpeople-of-the-year

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Gordon District Cricket Club

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Manly Warringah First Grade Runners-up 1974/75

While the 1973/74 First Grade premiership under Mick Pawley remains a celebrated chapter in Manly Cricket Club’s history, it is less widely recognised that the club came within one match of securing back-to-back titles the following season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3806/manly-warringah-first-grade-runners-up-197475

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Four Gordon Legends: The 1920-21 Ashes Heroes

With Australia leading England 3-0 after the Adelaide Test in December 2025, supporters and commentators began speculating about another 5-0 series whitewash. While England's victory in Melbourne ended those hopes, it brought to mind the first time Australia achieved a 5-0 series victory—in 1920-21—a triumph that featured four Gordon District Cricket Club players: Charlie Macartney, Charlie Kelleway, Johnny Taylor, and Bert Oldfield.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3814/four-gordon-legends-the-1920-21-ashes-heroes

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