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Cricketers Club of NSW

New South Wales, Australia

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Photo of Keith Elloy aged 16 batting for Singapore at the old Hong Kong ground against Hong Kong in 1966. The game was in the old tripartite Interport series (Shanghai is the 3rd Interport team)

This was before he started playing for Cricketers Club of NSW

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Leigh Watts

Sales Manager

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Victoria Under 16 cricket team 1979-80 - Australian National Championships in Melbourne

Back Row – Gordon Frank (Manager), James Mitchell, Andrew Chisholm, Steve Dalgeish, David Groom, Colin Miller, Colin Oxlade, Robert Dean (Coach)
Front Row – Jamie Siddons, Craig Blythe, Ricky Gough, Derryk Scott (Captain), Leigh Watts, Alf Clark, Peter Stylianou

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Craig Bayldon made his first grade debut at the age of 17 for Parramatta District Cricket club on 15 February 1986 against Western Suburbs at Pratten Park.

What a debut it was as Craig skittled Western Suburbs to take 6 for 32 and Western Suburbs were bowled out for 56.

In a career from 1985/86 to 2002/03 Craig Bayldon played for Parramatta and Hawkesbury Cricket Club and took 432 first grade wickets at an average of 26.47. Craig took 5 or more wickets in an innings on 14 occasions.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/467/craig-bayldon-never-give-up

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Carlton Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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Sam Morris - Champion of Carlton Cricket Club

Born – 22 June 1855
Died - 20.September 1931
Played 1885/6 (1st Carlton CC Premiership)
Carlton Cap No. 98
Victorian Cap No. 152
Australian Cap No. 35

On June 22, 1855 Sam Morris was born in Hobart, or Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land as it was then, to West Indian parents who had travelled from Barbados to Tasmania at the time of the gold-rush, and in the hope of a better life. (Van Diemen’s Land was granted self-government and became Tasmania in 1856).

Morris became the first coloured Test cricketer, and the first coloured man to play cricket for Australia following his selection as an opening batsman for the 1884/5 2nd Test match against England at the MCG from January 1-5, 1885

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/398/carlton-cricket-club/blog/351/sam-morris-champion-of-carlton-cricket-club

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Mosman Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Whales chasing more than their tail - Mosman Cricket Club 7 October 2001

Mosman Cricket Club chased a lot of leather on the weekend and in most grades they’ll need to bat way above expectations if they’re to take the points this Saturday.

However, one team brimming with confidence at the moment is the First XI, who completed their third victory of the season in a one-day match against Eastern Suburbs on Sunday.

Leading the charge was skipper Martin Haywood, who celebrated his birthday by guiding his team to victory with an imposing innings of 79 not out.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/340/mosman-cricket-club/blog/1445/whales-chasing-more-than-their-tail-mosman-cricket-club-7-october-2001

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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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The KFC T20 Max competition has already proven a happy hunting ground for Big Bash clubs as it delivers player exposure in a competitive environment. But there are also wider opportunities afoot, with Norths first grader Kendel Fleming taking the role of Player Manager to a new level. CAM VELLACOTT has an in depth look at a Queensland Premier Cricket success story.

Kendel Fleming | A Path of his Own

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/3657644/t20-max-not-just-for-players

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Brendan Lyon

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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One of the best young player/coaches going around!! Terrific cricketer. Even better person. Specialises in batting and pace bowling. Give him a bell if you are after any private coaching in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast!! Highly recommend as a mentor to your young cricketers!!!

Here's a link to contact Chad Soper at playbook.coach -
https://playbook.coach/coaches/2631

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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Queensland Registrations Surge During Play Cricket Week

Participation in cricket grew by over 3700 registrations this play cricket week, that was enabled by more than 80 Community cricket staff-led activations across schools, communities, and clubs. The impact was profound, as these initiatives engaged over 50,000 children, offering them a first-hand experience of the sport's joys.

Play Cricket Week commenced with grandeur at Allan Border Field, as Queensland Cricket hosted a launch party, inclusive of a Bluey Live Interactive Experience, an attraction that drew an impressive crowd.

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/3656814/queensland-registrations-surge-during-play-cricket-week

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The Howie Games Podcast

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Episode 20 - The Howie Games with Ricky Ponting

#TheHowieGames | BIG BASH SPECIAL #3 | Where do you start with Ricky Ponting? 168 tests, 375 ODIs, 71 international 100s, 3 World Cup wins – The cricketer of his generation. But above all Punter is a cheeky, funny, down to earth fella who loves his mates and family. In this episode he talks about his favourite cricketing moments, toughest loses, lessons learnt and much, much more. The man is a legend.

https://www.howiegames.com/podcast/https-hg33-projectboard-com-au-podcast-episode-20-ricky-ponting
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Bruce Wood

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Coaches’ Association Girls Under 17 Cricket Tour to India Expressions of Interest – April 2024.

The Coaches' Association (HKHDCCA), in partnership with Northern District Cricket Club, organises amazing overseas cricket tours, each of which have been highly successful. The joint partnership has conducted four previous Boys U/15 tours to Sri Lanka (2015), West Indies (2017), (northern) India (2019), and (southern) India (2023).

After months of planning and liaison with our experienced travel agents in India, Melsh Sports Tours, we are pleased to confirm that the Coaches’ Association and NDCC will be conducting an Under 17 Girls representative tour to northern India from 13 – 25 April 2024.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/55/bruce-wood/blog/1444/coachesrsquo-association-girls-under-17-cricket-tour-to-india-expressions-of-interest-ndash-april-2024

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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We are pleased to have Craig Glassock as our first Howzat Building Waratah in History for the 2023/24 season.
Craig captained 1st grade for 5 years, starting in 1996/1997 season and continued through to the 2000/01 season. He captained 1st Grade to a premiership in the Limited overs competition in 2000/01 and was a big part of our club in the late 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s.
Craig returned to play 2nd grade in 2001/02 after suffering from a bout of chronic fatigue syndrome. He came back strong and that year in the semi-final at Manly Oval he scored his highest ever grade score of 261 breaking several club records along the way. Unfortunately, a 2nd grade premiership did not eventuate in a tight final battle!

https://manlycricket.com/waratahs-in-history-craig-glassock
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last year

Dustin Gaskell

Managing Director

Brisbane, Australia

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We're excited to unveil the newly completed indoor cricket facility at Radford College, ACT.

A Eight-lane marvel, this facility stands as a testament to modern design and functionality, made even more impressive by the perimeter-fixed, spring-loaded cage net, ensuring a safe and consistent playing environment.

Each lane is covered with a blend of green and beige 10mm synthetic grass, offering players an authentic cricket experience while providing durability for extended use. Unique to this setup, we've integrated vertical winched retractable lane nets, allowing the space to be transformed for multi-court activities seamlessly.

In collaboration with Stewart Architecture, we meticulously designed this state-of-the-art facility. The installation of a rubber shock pad further enhances the quality of the playing surface, while the addition of indoor cricket sight screens in black and white ensures the best visual experience for batsmen.

We invite students, staff, and the broader Radford College community to revel in this cutting-edge facility. Your continued support and passion for the game inspire us to create and innovate.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/691/dustin-gaskell/blog/1443/gabba-unveil-the-new-indoor-cricket-facility-at-radford-college-act

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last year

South Brisbane District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Jarrod Bird made his first grade debut for south Brisbane District Cricket Club during the 1997/98 cricket season to become the clubs first grade player number 556.

He took 148 first grade wickets at an average of 27.15 and was a valuable member of the clubs 2000-01 first grade premiership winning team.

Jarrod involvement in the game continued after his playing days as he was the head curator of Allan Border Oval for 13 years. He contracts to various organisations to support and offer guidance to groundsman at various venues around the country

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/317/south-brisbane-district-cricket-club/blog/186/jarrod-bird-turf-boss

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last year

Leo Bradshaw

Student

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Apart from trying to hit the ball harder how do I get more power in my batting to hit the ball through the field. I’m 17 and wanting to play grade cricket this season.

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Daniel Rixon became Sutherland first grade cap number 207 when he made his first grade debut on 21 December 2003 at the age of just 17.

In a tremendous career Daniel now holds the wicket keeping record for the most number of dismissals in first grade and the club overall.

In 273 first grade games Daniel took 441 dismissals including 359 catches and 81 stumping’s. For the club he played 339 games and took 498 dismissals, 396 catches and 102 stumping’s.

With the bat in hand he scored 3,576 first grade runs at 20.2 with his highest score 98. For the club he scored 5,873 runs at 25 including 2 centuries and 33 half centuries.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/166/daniel-rixon-set-the-example

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Neil Marks

Sydney, Australia

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In November 18 2011, a group of elderly NSW cricketers gathered for lunch to reminisce, as they do every year. It was here that they heard of the passing of Ray ''Flocko'' Flockton, one of NSW cricket's best loved characters.

Flocko had been ill for some time so the news was not unexpected, yet there was no noticeable sadness in the group - only thankfulness that Flocko had come into their lives. A toast was raised and Flocko stories flowed, as did the drinks, for the rest of the afternoon.

Apart from cricket, Flockton was one of Sydney's most recognisable people, for in his working life he was a traffic cop and did point duty on some of the city's most difficult corners. For years, Monday evenings would find Flocko directing traffic outside Rushcutters Bay Stadium for ''fight night''. He knew them all, from the fighters to the pensioners in the bleachers, and even the drivers that he had held up would wave as they went by.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/542/neil-marks/blog/548/ray-flocko-flockton-cricketing-wag-was-a-team-favourite

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UNSW Cricket Club

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Jamie Baker made his first grade debut for UNSW during the 1981/82 season and went on to score 4,180 first grade runs at an average of 31.91 including 7 centuries and 14 half centuries. In all grades at UNSW Jamie scored 5,171 runs.

Jamie moved to Adelaide in 1991 and continued playing Grade/Premier Cricket.

Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?

I really admired the older guys who even after long careers were still striving every ball and had their tricks. Mick O’Sullivan (RIP MoS, such a great bloke and canny flight bowler), Ken Hall, Dave Chardon, Greg Hartshorne and Greg Matthews.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/654/jamie-baker-be-patient-bat-all-day

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Brendan McDonald joined Gordon District Cricket Club for the 2005/06 season after making his first grade debut for UTS North Sydney against Randwick during the 2003/04 season.

A talented leg spinner Brendan took 172 first grade wickets for Gordon with best figures of 6 for 65.

He was more than handy with the bat scoring 1,849 first grade runs with 8 half centuries and a highest score of 98 against Bankstown.

Brendan travelled to Adelaide and played for Woodville in 2010/11 where he tool 24 first grade wickets and then to Hobart the following season to play for Lindisfarne and took 21 wickets.

He returned for one more season at Gordon in 2012/13.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/497/brendan-mcdonald-enjoy-your-team-mates-success

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The Golden Age of Cricket Podcast

London, United Kingdom

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'Tibby' Cotter – Part 2 – Max Bonnell

In Part 2, Max discusses Tibby's prowess as a batsman, his involvement in the infamous 'Big Six' dispute of 1912, his career as a stretcher bearer in the First World War, and the mystery surrounding his death at the Battle of Beersheba in October 1917.

ABOUT MAX BONNELL:
Max is a lawyer and writer from Sydney. He has published around 20 books on sports history and legal topics. He played grade cricket for about 20 years for Western Suburbs and Sydney University, plus a season in the Birmingham League. Max is a life member of the Sydney University Cricket Club and the Sydney Cricket Association. In 2012, Max co-authored (with Andrew Sproul) a biography on today’s subject, titled: Tibby Cotter: Fast Bowler, Larrikin, Anzac.

CREDITS:

Presenter & Producer: Tom Ford

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rxqDGEuhskCq0Z7izdUbd?si=l1B-JB97QRC3Phh6qAaacw

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The Golden Age of Cricket Podcast

London, United Kingdom

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'Tibby' Cotter – Part 1 – Max Bonnell

If cricket fans know one thing about Albert 'Tibby' Cotter, it's likely to be that he was the only Australian Test cricketer to have died in combat during the First World War. But as his biographer Max Bonnell explains, there was much more to the life and career of the Australian fast bowler. In Part 1, Max details Tibby's early life, his rise to international fame, his habit of bowling short-pitched deliveries to the English, and his rather unorthodox bowling action.

ABOUT MAX BONNELL:

Max is a lawyer and writer from Sydney. He has published around 20 books on sports history and legal topics. He played grade cricket for about 20 years for Western Suburbs and Sydney University, plus a season in the Birmingham League. Max is a life member of the Sydney University Cricket Club and the Sydney Cricket Association. In 2012, Max co-authored (with Andrew Sproul) a biography on today’s subject, titled: Tibby Cotter: Fast Bowler, Larrikin, Anzac.

CREDITS:

Presenter & Producer: Tom Ford

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Wuo23FYCpajUlkIbEoqdT?si=HdntSNUVQca47zZjkD2FWg&nd=1

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Apart from trying to hit the ball harder how do I get more power in my batting to hit the ball through the field. I’m 17 and wanting to play grade cricket this season.

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Photo of Keith Elloy aged 16 batting for Singapore at the old Hong Kong ground against Hong Kong in 1966. The game was in the old tripartite Interport series (Shanghai is the 3rd Interport team)

This was before he started playing for Cricketers Club of NSW