Bob Simpson RIP: hard but fair, always for the game

I was lucky to be chosen in two Tooheys Cup games in two different regions of NSW state—firstly in the Far West Competition and secondly in the Far North Coast Region.

I don’t have to remind everyone of the enormous contribution Bob Simpson made to Australian cricket but will just dwell on the impact he made on NSW Country Cricket.

Bob and Steve Rixon were pioneers in the cricket coaching of many junior players in NSW country, but one of their greatest attributes was the playing of these matches in the bush involving current Test and Shield cricketers,

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