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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Sutherland DCC 1995-96 1st Grade Finals Series

A happy group after the Belvidere Cup presentation:

Back row: Harry Peters (Deputy President), Tom Iceton (Committeeman), Stuart MacGill, Geoff Barron, Darren Mitchell, Jason Holley, Darrell Mann, Glenn McGrath, Barry Davison (Ass’t Coach), David Givney (Secretary), Julia Coote (Scorer), Steve Rixon (Coach).

Front row: Daniel Godkin, Stuart Clark, Linton Ball, Rodney Davison, Matthew O’Brien, Phil Weatherall, Tony Clark.

(From SDCC 1st Grade team report by Rodney Davison in annual report)

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/3070/sutherland-dcc-1995-96-1st-grade-finals-series

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club celebrates 40 years in NSW Premier Cricket

First Grade team 1985-86

Back Row - Darryl Cooper (Team Coach), Ray Berry, Malcolm Frost, Ken Gunderson, Malcolm Cobcroft (Captain), Ian Alchin, Barry Coad.

Front Row - Steve Maraga, Robert (Sam) Demattia, Michael Puzny, Stephen Cross, Gary Donlan.

Welcome to the Hawkesbury Cricket Club Presentation Night for season 2025/26 – 10 May 2025

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/3069/hawkesbury-cricket-club-celebrates-40-years-in-nsw-premier-cricket

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Patrick Pisani

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Ontario v Australia at Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club – 25 May 1975

Some people think the next two games of the Australian visit to Toronto were anti-climactic. That view is not accurate at all. For the players on the Ontario Team on Sunday, and then the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club Team on Monday, these were the greatest of opportunities, a chance of a lifetime, days to remember always.

The preamble to second game, after Eastern Canada ‘s dramatic victory over the Australian national team on Saturday, was imbued with tension.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1829/patrick-pisani/blog/3068/ontario-v-australia-at-toronto-cricket-skating-and-curling-club-ndash-25-may-1975

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last year

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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David Keast is a life member of the Belmont District Cricket Club. David is a club legend who continues to put immense time into the club both on and off the field.

What was the highest grade you played, and can you remember how you performed in your first game in that grade?

1st grade Belmont DCC – only remember being overwhelmed at playing with the likes of Steve Clarkson, Allan Sharp & Greg Charlton. Played a couple of Rep games for Newcastle with the like of Murray Christie & Steve Mace & co

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/3067/david-keast-do-it-to-the-best-of-your-ability

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The Bravest Innings - John Shattock

I was fortunate enough to see many great innings in my time in Grade cricket. However the one that stands out as far as courage is concerned was played by a Gordon batsman who played very little First Grade and, indeed, not nearly enough Grade cricket.

John Shattock had played for Gordon for a couple of years, starting in the lower grades. A workman-like opening batsman, in 1970-71 he set 5th Grade Aggregate record (which still stands!). He moved up the grades and in 1972, he was chosen to play his first 1st Grade game (my first game in the top grade as well). It was a quiet introduction with John scoring a handful not out against Mosman with the second day being completely washed out.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3063/the-bravest-innings-john-shattock

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The Little Master - The Fabian Heaton story

When Fabian Heaton took a regulation catch off Northern District no. 10 in the 5th Grade match at Storey Park on 4 November 2023, it was just another to add to his imposing tally of 211 catches in a career wicketkeeping record of 246 dismissals. But there were two important features of that particular snare. Firstly, it was his last as a wicketkeeper and secondly, he did it in his 60th year!

Fabian had been playing with Randwick / Randwick Petersham since 2000-01. He was most impressive in his first season with 341 runs and 18 lower grade dismissals, earning the Phil Tresidder Encouragement Award after being described as “another of the exciting young players to emerge in the club”. He was 36.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3064/the-little-master-the-fabian-heaton-story

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Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Alex Grabham is a long-standing member of Belmont District Cricket Club and a current member of the committee/2nd grade Captain.

Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket, and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket?

Belmont Cricket Club junior, still playing for Belmont.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/3061/pocket-profile-alex-grabham-belmont-district-cricket-club

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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100 Moments of 100 years of St George First Grade Cricket 1951-52 to 1960-61

We now explore the decade mainly covering the 50's in Part 7 of our 10 part series featuring 100 significant moments in 100 years of St George DCC First Grade cricket.

1. Arthur Morris becomes the second St George DCC player to score a double century in first grade. He scores an unbeaten 201 against North Sydney. (1951-52)

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3062/100-moments-of-100-years-of-st-george-first-grade-cricket-1951-52-to-1960-61

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last year

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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The 2024/25 season was another dominant one for the BWCUCC Premier Men. The first block of red ball cricket saw two large wins over Saint Albans & Sydenham and weather effected draws against Riccarton & Heathcote.

New Zealand u19’s captain, Oscar Jackson’s 143* against Riccarton the most notable performance from this block. This strong start opened up a lead at the top of the 2-Day Championship heading into the white ball section of the summer.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3060/2024-25-season-in-review-burnsides-three-peat

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Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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The Whisper Behind a Roar: David Trist

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club and the entire cricket community lost one life’s great characters in David Trist in late May; a terrific ambassador for the sport and the man with his fingerprints all over New Zealand's maiden ICC Trophy.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3059/the-whisper-behind-a-roar-david-trist

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Taran Finemore First Grade Cap #193 - Penrith Cricket Club

Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?

I played a lot with Tim Cummins in my early years; he’d have to be up there. I also played a few games of cricket with a baby-faced Tyran Liddiard as well who has gone on to become one of the best going around currently, but he was still a young’un learning his craft when I played with him. It’s a tough one, but I’ll give this one to Tim, who is also still playing well for Sydney University. I do sometimes miss hearing him tell the outfielders to get their throws up

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3057/taran-finemore-first-grade-cap-193-penrith-cricket-club

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Bob Thomas - From Wade Park, Orange to Chatswood Oval: An Unexpected Call Up

Having played two seasons for Sutherland, employment led me to the North Shore, Gordon Cricket Club and Chatswood Oval. The team was captained by the venerable Dick Guy, who demanded his high expectations be met each and every game. Behind the stumps was the Australian wicketkeeper, Brian Taber, a champion player and an even better bloke. I used to field in the covers, and survey the field, almost pinching myself how wonderful it was to be part of such a competitive team.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3058/bob-thomas-from-wade-park-orange-to-chatswood-oval-an-unexpected-call-up

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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At the 127th North Sydney District Cricket Club Annual General Meeting in 2020, Tony Johnson was unanimously voted to be the club’s 45th Life Member.

Tony’s association with the Bears began when his son, David (first grade cap 573), joined the Green Shield side. Tony took up the scorebook for the club, and was a constant in the scorer’s box until he stepped down after the 2012/13 season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3056/tony-johnson-north-sydneys-45th-life-member

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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It was a long time coming but in May 1973 the Nepean District Cricket Association received an invitation to join the NSW Cricket Association Sydney Grade Competition. The wheels has been in motion since 1966. True, it was a frustratingly long process but because Nepean was a member of the Hawkesbury Cricket Council, which was a Country Council affiliated to the NSWCA through Country Cricket, and Nepean's application had to be submitted through the HCC, there was much discussion, many letters and follow-up meetings.

The, in 1972 the NSWCA sub-committee was commissioned by the Executive Committee to review, a) the system of residential qualifications, b) boundaries of the Sydney Grade Clubs, c) inclusions of the peripheral Country Councils - Hawkesbury, Illawarra, Hunter Valley and the Newcastle DCA - in the Sydney grade competitions.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3055/penrith-were-in-penrith-cricket-club

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Nick Watkins' First Grade double ton

In the previous round at NSO vs Easts, Nick Watkins had made 166* in a draw with the Bears needing 11 runs before bad light halted play.

In Round 6 vs Campbelltown-Camden, Watkins then peeled off 202 off 293 balls with 27 fours and 2 sixes

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3054/from-the-vault-nick-watkins-first-grade-double-ton

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Gordon’s long term bowling stalwart Adair Durie finally succumbed to a persistent knee injury and retired at the end of the 2013/14 season.

The Gordon club received the news in an emotive email from Adair that thanked all those involved in his career and promised to stay in touch and hopefully remain involved in the club in the future.

Many players when they retire can look back on their career and pick out a performance or two that really stand out. I doubt there are many, however, who can say they bowled 35 overs unchanged (except for the tea break) and took 8 for 56 in a premiership final.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3050/adair-durie-a-great-bowler-and-a-special-character

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Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Word has filtered through that Cricket NSW Baggy Blue Player No 639, David Freedman, has wrapped up his time with Cricket NSW.

Known to most simply as Freddy, Fred, or the Gangster, David’s been part of the Cricket NSW fabric since 1991 — as a player, coach, selector, and development manager. It’s been a mighty innings.

One of his former teammates put it thoughtfully:

“If David Freedman bumped into any NSW U17, U19, Colts or First-Class player from the last 25 years

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/3051/david-freedman-ndash-take-a-bow-freddy

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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William Affleck – The Steadfast Opener

Will Affleck spent his junior cricketing days playing within the Parramatta District under the watchful eyes of his dad John, a former 1st grade batsman with PDCC. But his entry into NSW Premier Cricket took a different path and Will spent several seasons undertaking a somewhat nomadic journey developing his game at a variety of clubs – North Sydney, Mosman, Western Suburbs, and Randwick-Petersham – before joining Parramatta as a mature player in 2014/15.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3049/william-affleck-ndash-the-steadfast-opener

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Patrick Pisani

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When Canada Defeated Australia - Chappell, Lillee, Marsh and Co in 1975.

The Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club were very happy and fortunate to host the Australian National Cricket team for three games on their beautiful grounds in May 1975. The weather was ideal, the anticipation was high and, in the end, the event was the greatest episode in Canadian cricket in the decade of the seventies.

We all know the results of the first match when Australia met the Eastern Canada representative team. It made news worldwide.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1829/patrick-pisani/blog/3048/when-canada-defeated-australia-chappell-lillee-marsh-and-co-in-1975

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Rupert Coogan, in all probability, was the best left-hand orthodox spinner to represent the Parramatta Club. He was a remarkably consistent wicket-taker during his term with the club. The second member of the ‘elite brigade’ who had captured over 300 wickets in 1st grade whilst adorned in the club’s traditional two-blue colours (Leslie Pye was the first).

His career span with Parramatta, then known as Central Cumberland, ranged from 1909/10 to 1924/25.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3047/rupert-c-coogan-ndash-a-spin-bowler-of-substance

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