2 years ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket scores - 15 November 1987

Pictured is John Dyson who scored 117 for Sydney University v Campbelltown

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1418/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-15-november-1987

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2 years ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Neil Maxwell made his first grade debut for Northern District in 1985 and has since gone on an incredible cricket journey.

As an all-rounder Neil played 35 first class and 27 one day cricket games for Victoria and NSW. He played for Australia A against the West Indies and has represented Fiji, the country of his birth on numerous occasions.

Off the field cricket Neil’s contribution to cricket has been extensive. His business, marketing and entrepreneurial skills are very highly regarded in Australia and Internationally and he is currently the Chairman of Sydney Cricket Club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/280/neil-maxwell-never-give-up-you-can-change-the-game

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2 years ago

Valley District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Shane Kabel is the proud owner of Valley District Cricket Club first grade player number 678 having made his debut during the 2008/09 season.

Shane is a one club player having joined Valley as a junior and is a first grade premiership winning player.

Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

Without a doubt Usman Khawaja in the 2013/14 grand final. He came in 3rd ball of the innings and went on to score 130 odd and made it look so easy.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/334/valley-district-cricket-club/blog/736/shane-kabel-back-yourself

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2 years ago

Dean Tuckwell

Travel Agent

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Stroll around the Brisbane bayside suburb of Deagon and you may come across a game of cricket being played at Kirsten Pike Oval, proudly named in honour of Sandgate/Redcliffe’s first women’s test cricketer. Kirsten was an accurate medium pacer who represented her country 37 times achieving great success in One Day Internationals where she took 34 wickets @ 23. A distinguished playing career is just part of her story as she is the first woman to be elected deputy chair of the Queensland Cricket board, fulfilling her fiduciary duties around a busy work life as a partner of major Australian corporate law firm Thomson Geer.

Pike was Queensland Fire player of the year in 2006/07 and toiled hard for 13 seasons finishing her career as Queensland’s all-time leading wicket taker. She was an integral member of the first Queensland team to win a national title, taking most wickets in the 2013/14 T-20 competition. She retired after the final against the ACT citing that there could be no better time and that she was sick of giving free conveyancing advice to her teammates.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/69/dean-tuckwell/blog/207/kirsten-pike-cricket-nuffy

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2 years ago

Sheldon Stackpoole

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Brendan Creevey was a fast bowler who made his first class debut for Queensland in the 1996/97 taking 31 wickets at an average of 30 in 12 games. His best figures for the Bulls was 6 for 70 and his top score with the bat was 52.

He also played 31 one day games for Queensland.

There are some great messages embedded in Brendan’s tale and we appreciate him taking the time to share his journey.

It is true. I was playing indoor cricket in my brother’s team weekly but I did play school cricket through high school. That was my only exposure to Outdoor Cricket. When I joined the workforce I travelled around a bit and being part of an outdoor cricket team involved more of a commitment, so I didn’t really get involved.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/268/sheldon-stackpoole/blog/1416/brendan-creevey-a-different-pathway-to-become-a-bull

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2 years ago

CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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On the 18 August 1934 Don Bradman and Bill Ponsford shared a world record partnership of 451 on the first day of the 5th cricket test between England and Australia at the Oval.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat and Ponsford’s opening partner Bill Brown was out for 10 and the score was 1 for 21.
Bradman joined Ponsford and they took the score to 2 for 472 when Bradman was out late in the day for 244.
At stumps on day one Australia were 2 for 475 with Ponsford not out on 205 and Stan McCabe not out 1.
An interesting note about the test match was the first day was on a Saturday and Sunday was the rest day after just one day’s play and the test resumed on Monday the 20th of August.
On day 2 of the test Ponsford was dismissed for 266 and Australia were bowled out for 701 and went on to win the test convincingly by 562 runs.

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2 years ago

Lyall Gardner

Sydney, Australia

31 Likes
9 Followers

I am saddened to learn about the passing of Sir Michael Parkinson. He was a wonderful commentator and a great friend of cricket, which prompts a treasured memory I have of him. It was during the Test Match in Sydney as part of the Ashes tour by England in 2002-03 when he and his charming wife, Mary, visited the SCG as lunch guests of the NSW Cricket Association and its President, the late Alan Davidson.
I was then a member of the NSW Cricket Board and as such, had responsibility for hosting a table of guests for lunch. Michael and Mary were on my table with Michael and I seated together.
As could be expected, the conversation between us quickly got on to cricket and in particular, the similarities and differences between English County Cricket and Sydney Grade Cricket. It was an engrossing discussion and without us noticing, everyone else had finished their lunch and resumed their seats watching the Test. Our deep “in earnest” discussion continued until we were interrupted two hours later by our table guests returning for afternoon tea! We had missed the whole session! Not to worry as I’m sure we both would have agreed, we solved many of cricket’s problems between lunch and tea of a Test Match! What a memory. What a gentleman. RIP Sir Michael Parkinson.

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2 years ago

Anthony Michaels

Teacher

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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As a young coach I’d like to get some guidance on how I should be advising the fast to medium pace bowlers on where they should be looking as they’re running into bowl?

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2 years ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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56 Followers

Sydney Grade Cricket scores - Round 12, 3 February 1991

Pictured - Sutherland batter Justin Kenny who scored 70 not out in Sutherlands 7 wicket victory over North Sydney

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1415/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-round-12-3-february-1991

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2 years ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket scores - Round 11, 25-27 January 1992

Pictured - Bankstown speedster Wayne Holdsworth who bowled 13 overs, 6 maidens and took 5 wickets for 13 runs against Sutherland in their first innings of 75.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1414/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-round-11-25-27-january-1992

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2 years ago

CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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On this day 17 August 1964 former England test opener Geoff Boycott scored his first test century when he was dismissed for 113 in the 2nd innings of the 5th test at The Oval in the 1964 Ashes series between England and Australia.
In 108 test matches between 1964 and 1982 Geoff Boycott scored 8,114 runs at an average of 47.72 with 22 test centuries and 42 half centuries. His highest test score was 246 not out.
Boycott made his first-class debut in 1962 and in a career spanning 24 years he played an incredible 609 first class matches and scored 48,426 runs at an average of 56.83. He hit 151 centuries and 238 half centuries. His highest first-class score was 261 not out.
Geoff Boycott played his last test match in January 1982 at the age of 41.

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2 years ago

Claremont Nedlands Cricket Club

Perth, Australia

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Craig Ibbitson had a wonderful and unique career with Claremont Nedlands Cricket Club.

A tremendous competitor who took 396 first grade wickets and over 800 wickets in total for the club.

Unique in the sense Craig made hs first grade debut for the club in 1983 as a 19 year old and played his last first grade game for the club at the ripe old age of 46 – and what a wonderful story it was.

Craig Ibbitson was awarded Life Membership of Claremont Nedlands Cricket Club in 2018.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/327/claremont-nedlands-cricket-club/blog/189/craig-ibbitson-its-not-over-till-its-over

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2 years ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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21 Followers

Jason Gallian played grade cricket in Sydney for Manly (playing number 1033) and Mosman before moving to the United Kingdon and playing 259 first class games for Oxford University, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire and Essex.

Jason played 3 Tests for England (Test player 573) making his debut in the 3rd Test against West Indies in 1995 at Birmingham.

In his first class career Jason scored 15,266 runs at an average of 37.50 including 38 centuries and 72 half centuries. He also took 96 wickets at an average of 43.37.

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club is where it all started so let’s find out more about Jason’s journey

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/387/jason-gallian-grasp-the-opportunity

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2 years ago

Lyall Gardner

Sydney, Australia

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RECORD: 284 runs in 1991-92 by Craig McComb (153) / Ross Trewartha (119) for St George, 7-367 declared against Western Suburbs 154 at Hurstville Oval in round 11, 25-27 January 1992.

Chasing Wests’ modest total of 154 after giant fast bowler Phil Alley had taken 5-37, St George was soon in trouble. Against some hostile bowling from Steve Nikitaris and Dan Horsley, both of whom would go on to play first-class cricket for NSW, Wayne Seabrook (7), Geoff Milliken (0) and Brad McNamara (0) were among the early victims. At 5-54, Ross Trewartha joined Craig McComb and over the following 227 minutes, the pair put on a club and Association record of 284 runs to take the match by five wickets. Their performance included 30 boundaries and three sixes.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/227/lyall-gardner/blog/1413/nsw-premier-cricket-the-record-partnerships-from-1893-to-2023-the-sixth-wicket-record

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2 years ago

Luki Soeradinata

Business Development Manager

Singapore, Singapore

45 Likes
2 Followers

For any sports club, maintaining financial stability is key to its success and longevity. This goes beyond just balancing the books. It involves strategic planning that ensures a steady flow of income, efficient allocation of resources, and secure financial reserves. Indeed, the financial health of a sports club is as essential. It is important as the fitness of its players.

Managing a sports club's finances can be quite an intricate task. From player registration fees and sponsorship contracts to equipment costs and facility maintenance, there are numerous financial aspects to consider. Traditional systems, while familiar, can be time-consuming, error-prone, and lack the flexibility required in today's fast-paced environment.

Digital tools definitely are making it easier for clubs to manage their finances. Clubs are realising that using these tools open up new avenues for revenue generation and cost savings. They offer streamlined processes, real-time data access, and provide a more engaging platform for communication. (with members, players, and sponsors).

Digital platforms can play a pivotal role in enhancing communications within a sports club. Regular and effective communication is crucial for maintaining strong relationships between the club, players, sponsors, and supporters. Platforms like email newsletters, social media, and messaging apps can keep all stakeholders informed and engaged. This digital engagement not only fosters a sense of community but also opens up opportunities for advertising and sponsorship, stimulating revenue streams for the club.

When implementing digital solutions, it's crucial to consider the unique needs and capabilities of different club members. For instance, the digital tools used for senior players might differ from those for junior players. The same goes for coaches, who may require separate features for scheduling, player assessment, and communication.

Implementing digital solutions is not a one-time task but an ongoing process. Regularly review is still needed as always.
Remember, good communication isn’t just about speaking; it’s about connecting. To achieve financial stability and growth, your sports club must master both. One thing is for sure, to survive, change needs to happen. Where to start? Know of a free platform? (shhhhh its a secret PLAI is free!)

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2 years ago

Splinters - The Bench Podcast Podcast

sydney, Australia

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1 Followers

It's mid-way through August, which means that all 3 major Cricket NSW Competitions kick off in a matter of weeks.

Triple H Sports, in proud association with Cricket NSW, ISC Sport and CricConnect, are proud to bring you the first of 4 Podcasts to get you set for the Summer of Cricket!

First up is Part 1 of our preview of NSW Men's Premier Cricket with special guest Oliver Davies from Manly Warringah District Cricket Club.

It is going to be a great Summer of Cricket

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/854/splinters-the-bench-podcast-podcast/blog/1412/splinters-nsw-mens-premier-cricket-2023-24-preview-episode-1

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2 years ago

Stuart MacGill

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

35 Likes
6 Followers

Episode 5 - Wickets with Stuart MacGill and Jack Sharp: It’s our Anniversary, Slow Overs - Red Card and Tillie Fever

Stuey MacGill and Sharpy hold the fort for the fifth anniversary of wickets. Yep that’s 5 episodes in a row, without suspension. It’s World Cup fever in Australia right now, so where do we start? Today the guys discuss the pace of the game, or lack of it. Too slow? Red cards are on the … mmm cards. Around the world, in a lot less than 80 days because there isn’t much cricket going on, but we’ll update you on the not so epic matches that are in play. Including an epic scrabble championship in Las Vegas, and we quickly pivot to Tillie Fever which has swept the country.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/988/stuart-macgill/blog/1411/episode-5-wickets-with-stuart-macgill-and-jack-sharp-itrsquos-our-anniversary-slow-overs-red-card-and-tillie-fever

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2 years ago

Cricket NSW

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102 Followers

Sydney Cricket Association awards Graham Chudleigh, Graham Reed and Adam Semple Life Membership

In 2001 the former President of the Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club Noel Laming was awarded Life Membership of the Sydney Cricket Association. Noel was the inaugural Life Member.

In 2023 Sydney Cricket Association recognized 3 more outstanding contributors in awarding umpires Graham Chudleigh (No 35), Graham Reed (No 36) and former outstanding Randwick Petersham allrounder Adam Semple (No 37) Life Membership.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/1410/sydney-cricket-association-awards-graham-chudleigh-graham-reed-and-adam-semple-life-membership

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2 years ago

CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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On the 16 August 2020 former Indian test batting opener Chetan Chauhan passed away at the age of 73.
Chetan Chauhan played 40 tests for India between 1969 and 1981 and was the regular opening partner of Sunil Gavaskar.
Chauhan and Gavaskar shared 10 hundred run opening partnerships in 59 innings.
In Chauhan 68 tests innings he scored 2,084 runs at an average of 31.57 includi9ng 16 half centuries. His highest score was 97.
In July 2020, Chetan Chauhan was admitted to the hospital after testing positive for Covid and died due to complications and multiple organ failure.

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2 years ago

Cricket Unfiltered Podcast

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Cricket Unfiltered - Big Spin with Stuart MacGill

Stuart MacGill joins Menners to go through all the cricket news, the latest Aussie squads, the generational divide and reminisce about his playing career.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/974/cricket-unfiltered-podcast/blog/1409/cricket-unfiltered-big-spin-with-stuart-macgill

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