2 years ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Steve Liggins was a tall fast bowler who played Sydney Grade Cricket for Gordon District Cricket Club and Northern District Cricket Club.

Steve made his first grade debut at Northern District in 1983/84 before moving down the Pacific Highway to Gordon and being a valuable team member of Gordon’s 1990-91 first grade premiership winning team.

Who was the best captain you had the good fortune to play with?

I think perhaps Ross Turner at Northern District. He was great at tactics, great at handling his bowlers and great at managing players. I suspect most people who played with Ross would probably say the same.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/172/stephen-liggins-you-canrsquot-get-wickets-if-you-are-not-bowling

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2 years ago

Dean Tuckwell

Travel Agent

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Joe Dawes - don’t spend your life looking over your shoulder as you will never move forward

There is a lot of debate these days about the merit of selecting players more on their junior pedigree rather than on weight of performance. No one could ever accuse Joe Dawes of getting an armchair ride. He didn’t even play grade cricket until he was 21 and he forced his way into a very strong Queensland fast bowling attack by taking a mountain of grade wickets. In all he took 257 first grade wickets for Valleys at an average of 15.

I first encountered Joe when he was toiling away for Sandgate/Redcliffe on a flat wicket at Deagon – he must have been about 22 and I would describe him as a very accurate, very medium, medium pacer. Within 3 years he transformed himself into a world class fast bowler through sheer will and hard work.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/69/dean-tuckwell/blog/1257/joe-dawes-donrsquot-spend-your-life-looking-over-your-shoulder-as-you-will-never-move-forward

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2 years ago

Tony Goodfellow

Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

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It’s probably a little-known fact, outside the ACT, that West Indian great Gordon Greenidge, who was still playing Tests at the time, played First Grade cricket in Canberra.

It was the 89-90 season and my old club Northern Suburbs had just amalgamated with City-Daramalan to form Canberra North-Daramalan. The amalgamation came about as some of the older inner-city club’s Junior resources had started to fall.

This combining of clubs also put at risk the deal City-Daramalan had put together, through several major sponsors, to secure Greenidge’s services for playing and coaching young cricketers.

The Canberra Times reported at the time “The deal is believed to involve about $30,000 plus car for October to February, when Greenidge has to return to the West Indies to qualify for the 1990 tour of England”. This obviously was a significant amount for the time.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/212/tony-goodfellow/blog/1256/when-gordon-greenidge-played-first-grade-cricket-in-canberra

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2 years ago

Valley District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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On the 20th and 27th February 1999 Valley District Cricket Club First Grade team played Beenleigh Logan Cricket Club in Round 11 of the Brisbane Grade Cricket Competition.

The game is known as JH Dawes 10 wickets.

Despite being bowled out for 189 Valley won the game by an innings and 95 runs.

Former Queensland fast bowler Joe Dawes match figures for Valley – 25.1 overs, 11 maidens, 16 wickets, 33 runs.

Dawes 2nd innings bowling – 16.4 overs, 8 maidens, 10 wickets, 18 runs.

An incredible game of cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/334/valley-district-cricket-club/blog/1255/joe-dawes-10-wickets-the-scorecard

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2 years ago

Andrew Kelleher

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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My best grade team - Andrew Kelleher 1982 to 1993

I played Grade Cricket for North Sydney and Balmain (now Sydney CC) between 1982 and 1993, then I moved to Lane Cove Shires. My First Grade debut was in 1985 and I played with great players far more talented than me. When I got asked to name my best Grade team I thought of many great players, but I have tried to pick the ones that were great teammates and I have factored in fielding as a factor cause I remember many a victory where fielding made the difference. So here we go….

1. Vernon Kringas – North Sydney

Vince was the ultimate competitor who scored runs when it was difficult. He was the opposite of a fair weather cricketer and hands down the best fielder I ever played with.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/581/andrew-kelleher/blog/1254/my-best-grade-team-andrew-kelleher-1982-to-1993

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2 years ago

Andrew King

Real Estate Agent

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Adrian Mack - keep it simple

Adrian Mack has played all his cricket on the Peninsula. He’s played for Pines Cricket Club in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association and coached Pines, Langwarrin and Baxter Cricket Club.

He is also a very proud of being first grade player number 9 for Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club when they entered the District Cricket (now Victoria Premier Cricket) competition in 1993/94.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/900/andrew-king/blog/1253/adrian-mack-keep-it-simple

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2 years ago

Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Hawkesbury’s prolific run scorer to return home for the next 3 season’s as 1st Grade Captain
Hawkesbury Cricket Club is excited to announce the return of Dale McKay for the next 3 seasons and will lead our 1st Grade squad.
Dale is a local junior who played all his grade cricket for the Hawkesbury apart from last season.
Dale will bring back to the club a wealth of knowledge and a skillset that will help our young up and coming players both on and off the field in his dual role as 1st Grade Captain and one of 2 batting coaches at the club for the coming season which will enable Dale to share knowledge throughout the club and not just within his team.
Dale boasts impressive career statistics with the Hawks to date:
Games Played – 298
Leading Run Scorer of All Time for 1st Grade for the Hawks – 7000+ runs
2nd Leading Run Scorer of All Time for all Grades for the Hawks – 9000+ runs
We welcome back Dale to the Hawks, and we all look forward to an exciting season ahead for the Hawks!
#ktfh

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2 years ago

St Kilda Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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St Kilda Cricket Club are excited to announce the signing of wicket keeper batter Jet Liebke for the upcoming season and beyond. Joining us from Northern Suburbs Cricket Club in QLD, welcome to the Saints Jet!

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2 years ago

Len Pascoe

Business Owner

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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NSW Sheffield Shield Cricket team v South Australia in 1975- 76

Back Row - David Hourn, Stuart Webster, David Colley, Ross Collins, Rick McCosker, Len Pascoe, Alan Turner
Front Row - Gary Gilmore, Kerry O’Keeffe, Peter Toohey, Doug Walters, Steve Rixon, Brain Hazel (Manager)

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2 years ago

Andrew Millican

Teacher

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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My best grade team - Andrew Millican 1984 to 2003

I’ve picked a One-Day side as it made it easier to fit another player or two into the squad.

This was not an easy task after just shy of two decades (1984 to 2003) in 1’s and having had the pleasure of playing with some phenomenal cricketers. I’ve done my best and hope I haven’t offended anyone.

1. Richard (Chewy) Chee Quee

Good front man for Six and Out but I preferred his batting. Quality top order NSW player who had the ability to change a game in a few overs. Took on Wayne Daniels (West Indies) at 16 and scored a great 50no in the second dig. I remember him hooking him into the front of the stand at Coogee. His disdain for spinners was a character trait that never subsided.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/184/andrew-millican/blog/1252/my-best-grade-team-andrew-millican-1984-to-2003

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2 years ago

Andrew Millican

Teacher

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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NSW Under 16 cricket team 1981-82

Back Row – Ted Cotton (Coach), Andrew Millican, David Niu, Bruce Minnett, Steve Funnell, Steve Zantides, Jeff Maher Graham Errington (coach)
Front Row – Kevin Tuite, Rick Foley, Gavin Robertson, Nick Geale, Glenn Breusch, Greg Doyle (Captain), Ross Hobden.

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2 years ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Back to Sunday 31st March and it’s 8.00am and Whooly arrives at Bankstown Oval for what is the last day of the NSW Premier Cricket Season, the Grand Final.

Michael Wholohan had been Penrith’s Club Coach since 2003 and their First Grade team had not won the Belvedere Cup (Premiership) since 1982-83, some 36 years.

The NSW Premier Cricket Grand Final is played over 3 days.

For the first two days, Penrith and Sydney University had played tough cricket. Sydney University had been bowled out for 207 and at the end of day 2, Penrith had just passed their score but had lost 9 wickets.

With 90 overs still to play, the final was still in the balance and the game of cricket has a funny way of playing tricks on players’ minds.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/1251/run-whooly-run

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2 years ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Vale Betty Davidson

Everyone connected with the Western Suburbs District Cricket Club is saddened by the loss of one our nearest and dearest, Betty Davidson, who passed away peacefully on Saturday 1 July 2023.

The late Alan Davidson AM MBE and Betty were married for seventy years.

Such a formidable combination, with Betty at Alan’s side as they organised functions and Alan conducted his duties as President of Cricket NSW over a period of 33 years.

Prior to that, during Alan’s illustrious cricket career, Betty was the rock their family was built on as Alan toured the world.

Always bright and cheerful, Betty Davidson made an impression on all she met. We’re all better people for knowing her.

She was a good judge of horse flesh, carefully scanning the form and almost inevitably seeing her $1- selections get home each Saturday.

Rest in a well-deserved peace, Betty Davidson.

You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

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2 years ago

Lennox Mugumira

Cricket Coach

Bugembe, Eastern Region,, Uganda

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A photo of me taken in 2020 teaching kids how to grip a ball.

Little did I know that I would later start an initiative to support, mentor and reach out to kids using the game of Cricket years later..

Since then, I have got a chance to share my ideas and my leadership skills have improved tremendously .

I have now learnt that giving weighs more than receiving.

Remember " It is easy to make strong children than repair broken"

@Cricket2Nurture
# Lessons learnt for a lifetime.
#We Engage Equip and Empower
#Join to our cause.

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2 years ago

Joe Ryan

Newcastle, Australia

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Do you recognise this ground from Sydney Grade Cricket and do you have a memorable moment you'd like to share from playing or watching a game at the ground?

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2 years ago

South Brisbane District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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South Brisbane District Cricket Club 4th Grade Minor Premiers 1983-84

Back Row – G. Webster, D. Hart, P. Bateman
Middle Row – R. Peatfield, M. Waterfield, G. Miers (Chairman of Selectors), P. Bertram, S. Williams
Front Row – B. Wright (Secretary), V. Schumacher (Vice-Captain), I. Kaskill (Captain), P. Surti, M. Eustaughffe (President)
Absent – W. Quinnell, M. Murphy

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2 years ago

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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Tony Greig was subsequently approached and sent a telegram by the management committee. The offer was modest financially but did include accommodation and a car. Tony agreed but shortly after was appointed captain of the England team. The club thought this might mean circumstances had changed and arranged a special committee meeting in the back rooms. On the newly installed club telephone committee member Phil O’Sullivan put in an overseas call to Tony. The committee held its breath and as Phil recalls the conversation went something like “Hi Tony, its Phil O’Sullivan, Waverley Cricket”. “Hello Phil good to hear from you”. “Tony first of all congratulations on being selected to captain England, it must be quite a thrill” “Yes it is Phil. I am quite pleased”. “Tony we are a little concerned about how and if you will still be coming to Australia now that you are in another role. Are the terms we sent you still acceptable?” To the relief of the assembled committee Tony replied “Sure Phil, let the boys know all is set here to arrive on 16th September and I am looking forward to a great season”. Tony was true to his word. He had made a commitment and that was that.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1249/tony-greig-tribute-eastern-suburbs-cricket-club

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2 years ago

Northcote Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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In 1965-66 Northcote Cricket Club played Essendon Cricket Club in the Victoria Cricket Association Grand Final.

Batting first Essendon declared their innings at a mammoth 9 for 514.

Northcote who hadn’t won a premiership since 1911-12 had a monumental task in front of them when their Australian Test opener Bill Lawry was reported to have said to his team mates “you get half the runs and I’ll get the rest.”

After 8 and half hours, 454 balls and 32 boundaries Bill Lawry walked off the field with 282 unbeaten runs beside his name as Northcote Cricket Club scored 3 for 515 and their first premiership in 54 years.

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2 years ago

Bradman Museum

Bowral, New South Wales, Australia

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Australian Women's Test Cricket team 1934-35

Back Row – (Umpire unknown), Nell McLarty, Lorna Kettles, Margaret Peden (Captain), Amy Hudson, Barbara Peden, (umpire unknown).
Front Row - Hazel Pritchard, Esther Shevill, Kath Smith, Rene Shevill, Joyce Brewer, Anne Palmer.
Absent; Peggy Antonio, Ruth Preddey (Manager).

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2 years ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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513 Followers

In season 1999-2000 my good fortune was elevated when Scott Thompson decided to leave Bankstown and join St George. I’d been at St George since 1994/95 and when Thommo joined the Dragons I was the lucky first grade captain.

When Thommo joined St George he’d already played first class cricket for NSW and won 4 premierships with Bankstown.

Fast bowler, dynamic batsman, athlete, competitive, professional and a winner. Thommo influence over young cricketers and people such as Graeme Rummans, Nathan Pilon, Brett Van Diensen, Nathan Catalano, James Turner, Chadd Porter, Peter Wooden, Brendan Hill, Paul Pratt, Jon Shaw, Hamish Solomons and many others can never be understated. The boys absolutely loved him, so did I.

In Thommo's first season with St George, we won the 1999/2000 Limited Overs competition. We unfortunately lost the Belvedere Cup Final against Bankstown in the same however we went one better the following season when we defeated Waverley (Eastern Suburbs) to be the 2000/01 Premiers.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/62/scott-thompson-inspirational

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