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Tim McMahon was a product of the highly regarded Kings Langley junior club. The tall right-hander was a batsman with talent to burn. A knock-about-bloke who enjoyed a bet, a beer and either a cricket bat or racing form guide in his hand. Many observers felt that with a more disciplined focus, he would have ascended to first-class cricket – he did in fact play for the NSW 2nd eleven.

Either opening or in the middle-order he had the ability to tear bowling attacks apart, through the sheer power and aggression of his entertaining stroke play. A batsman with the ability to warrant a place in the Parramatta (Cumberland) teams of any era.

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BWCUCC History Series: Amalgamation and War Years

In the early decades of the 20th century, world events shaped Christchurch cricket as much as local rivalries. The two World Wars and the Great Depression took a heavy toll on clubs at Hagley Park, but they also forged a determination to endure.

Club historians note that in the 1900s, merging teams in the wake of “depressions and World Wars” was considered “paramount to maintaining the standard of local cricket”. In practice, this meant smaller clubs had to combine resources if they wanted to field full teams and keep competition alive at Hagley.

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The very sad news of the passing of Peter Wayte, at only 73, grounds one in the reason why we play this great game. It’s not the individual achievements or even the team successes that remain with clarity, it’s the people you experience and with great luck, get to know.
Waytie was one of the seminal characters of Armidale cricket and one of the original White Knights. A fierce competitor, he had a dry, laconic wit that could cut through any situation and when he got on that bloody guitar on Sunday bus trips … well the results were legendary.
He started playing in the top grade, barely in double figures and batting at 11, with the strongest of the Ex Services sides of the early seventies and would be the mainstay of the club for the next twenty years. There are probably as main yarns about him as there are any bush cricketer.
Often the larrikin behaves so to cover a shortness in skill. Not Waytie. He could play.
Well I remember, early in my years playing in Armidale, a mate with ambitions to build a 1st grade career, coming on to bowl at Lambert Park with PJ Wayte new to the crease. He slid one through his defences, hitting him on the inside of the back knee and flooring Waytie.
“Ooooo mate,” says the batsmen with a grimace, “you shouldn’t have done that!”
My mate’s confusion at the reason for the warning was clarified in his next over when he was dispatched for three fours and one monstrous six which hit the very top of the towering silky oaks which rimmed the boundary.
“Can’t run,” Pete explained.
Recent years haven’t treated him well but regardless of him slipping away from knowing who we were, we’ll never forget him. A terrific bloke. An icon.

A LEGEND’S FIRE
Another legend leaves.
Another hole opens up in the sky.
Another flame in the fire of who I am,
flickers as if in farewell
and then just stops,
running to hide unnoticed
among the embers.

but … on the embers will glow
every time we draw breath across them
to tell his stories.
Existence runs to a short schedule
but life’s legends need only a curious breath
to reach the incandescence of their glory.

Smile as you tell his stories
Laugh with friends
Cry when you need
Be grateful you were there
Warmed your cold moments at his fire
Watch no coals wither
blow those embers with each tale.

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World’s First-Ever Drop-In H3 Hybrid Cricket Wicket Installed at Canada Super60 Event in BC Place.

Vancouver, BC — A groundbreaking milestone in cricket surface technology was unveiled at the prestigious Canada Super60 cricket event held beneath the renowned undercover dome of BC Place. For the first time in history, the latest H3 Hybrid cricket wicket—a world-first drop-in system developed by Gabba Sports—was installed and used in a live competitive environment.

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The 2017/18 season marked a significant milestone for the Manly Cricket Club, as it fielded an underage women’s team for the first time. Entering the Under 17 Brewer Shield competition, the team was young and largely inexperienced yet showed tremendous promise throughout the season.

Despite securing only one victory, the team remained competitive in every match, laying a strong foundation for what has since become a highly successful women’s program within the NSW Premier Cricket competition.

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Reflections on Playing at Chatswood Oval - Jim Cattlin

Jim Cattlin – First Grade opening bat in the 1960s and 1970s.

Ian Davis joined Gordon in the 1973-74 season. In his first match he and Marshall Rosen had an opening partnership of 193. The next week Ian and I opened and partnered for 261 – Davis 170, Cattlin 88. Ian timed the ball so well and hit it so hard the umpire and I at the bowler’s end took several steps back to avoid being hit by his drives. I was happy for him to have the strike.

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What happened to Jack Pratten?

When 20 year old left hander Harjas Singh recently scored an extraordinary 314 from 141 balls in a 1st Grade limited overs game, he hit 35 sixes, many of them out of the ground at Western Suburbs' home ground, Pratten Park. I knew the name, "Pratten." I also had a feeling that JE Pratten, another left hander, had played just one season for Sydney University Cricket Club. So, I went in search of JE Pratten. What happened to him?

Why was Grade Cricket played on a Monday in 1921?

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Justin Cox was an outstanding contributor to the Manly Cricket Club, known for his talent, versatility, and unwavering commitment. In many ways, "Coxy" was a victim of his own ability during his early years, as his all-round skill set made him an invaluable utility player across multiple roles.

Making his debut in the 2000/01 season, Coxy quickly became a captain’s dream — capable of batting anywhere from positions 1 to 7, delivering heavy medium-pace bowling, and serving as a highly reliable wicketkeeper. He truly was a man for all seasons.

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The 2005/06 season was a landmark year for the Manly Cricket Club. Not only did the club enjoy significant on-field success, but it also witnessed the early rise of a generational talent in Steve Smith - albeit in Sutherland colours.

The season began with an impressive run of form, as Manly secured four wins from five matches against Sutherland. Highlights included Merchant’s maiden first-grade century for Manly, and a young Steve Smith scoring 97 for Sutherland in a third-grade clash. Despite Smith’s efforts, Manly, the reigning champions, emerged victorious.

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BWCUCC is celebrating a significant boost to its operations ahead of the 2025/26 season, thanks to a generous donation of 40 second hand iPads from the Christchurch City Council through their Computers to the Community Scheme. This timely contribution means that all Saturday morning and afternoon grade teams now have access to iPads for live scoring their matches on PlayHQ, enhancing the game-day experience for players, coaches, and supporters.

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