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9 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

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Armidale, Australia

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Waratahs most successful day in ADCA cricket, with five Premierships and and two Runners-Up, but when you are runners-up to your own club, does it really count as a loss? Seven Finals and two semis on the is day - 29th March - in Waratahs history.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2074/on-this-day-29th-march

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9 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

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Armidale, Australia

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Two up, two down in Waratahs Finals played on this day 28th March. Tim Bindley (pictured) won the Beau Richardson Trophy for his role in the 4th grade Final of 1982.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2073/on-this-day-28th-march

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9 months ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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On Saturday 14th February 2022 in a NSW Premier Cricket 1st grade 50 over match against the Blacktown Mounties, Luke Dempsey took centre stage and lived up to his nickname of the ‘Big Ticket.’ Chasing Blacktown’s total of 9/189 his Parramatta team was ‘teetering on the brink’ at 3/54 when he took to the crease to join captain Nick Bertus in a rescue mission. The robust, bearded Dempsey then proceeded to ‘unleash the monster’ pulverising the defenceless Blacktown bowling attack

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/2912/destructive-luke-lsquodemorsquo-dempsey-parramatta-district-cricket-club

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9 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Pat Crawford was Petersham-Marrickville’s first Test cricketer. He was selected to play for Australia in the Second Test at Lord’s while on the 1956 Ashes Tour of England. Although Jack Moroney was the first from the club to actually play Test Cricket when he lined up against West Indies in Melbourne in December 1951, he was originally selected while a member of Marrickville.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2911/pat-crawford-1933-2009

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9 months ago

Cricket NSW

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Decorated former NSW Men’s Team captain Moises Henriques has announced his retirement from first class cricket after 110 matches for the Blues.

Born in Portugal, Henriques made his Sheffield Shield debut in October 2006 against South Australia and made his final Shield appearance as captain against Queensland in a drawn match last November. NSW won the Shield three times during his period in the squad.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/2910/henriques-calls-time-on-first-class-career

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9 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

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Armidale, Australia

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A semi that could have been won as A grade squandered good match positions repeatedly on this day in 1960 v Uralla. Brian Roberts took 5-75 and Hugh Ferris (pictured) opened and top scored.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2068/on-this-day-27th-march

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9 months ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The Parramatta District Cricket Club (then known as Parramatta and Central Cumberland Electorate Cricket Club) was one of the eight foundation clubs of the NSWCA Electorate Competition (now NSW Premier Cricket) on the 7th of October 1893 – the other clubs were East Sydney, Glebe, Manly, Paddington, Sydney University, Redfern and Canterbury.

Over the passage of time from those early days of grade cricket through to the modern era of the 21st century ‘Family Connections’ have played a large part in the Parramatta Cricket Story.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/2909/parramatta-district-cricket-club-ndash-family-connections

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9 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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On January 25th 2002, Dale Turner debuted for NSW against Victoria in the Pura Cup (previously playing for QLD). In the Victorian side, it also included Penrith First Grade Cap #102 Jason Arnberger.

As pictured above, Turner is pictured wearing his Baggy Blue with Penrith's all-time leading wicket taker and fellow spinner, Paul Thomas. Turner would record scores of 5 & 2, while returning figures of 0/66 & 0/25. Although in the 2001/02 First Grade season, he would score 331 runs at 41.38 and take 33 wickets at 15.03

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2907/dale-turner-nsw-debut-penrith-cricket-club

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9 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The senior member of Randwick Petersham Cricket’s supporters’ group “The Legends”, Ken White brought up a century on Wednesday 19 March 2025. It wasn’t a “ton” of runs however, but a century of years. He turned 100 years of age, celebrating the occasion with his son Alan and family in Perth, Western Australia, where he moved in 2004.

Making the 100 milestone is not surprising, as Ken was one of those determined and never-say-die cricketers in his playing days with Petersham / Petersham-Marrickville, a club he joined 77 years ago.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2908/a-century-for-ken-white

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9 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

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Armidale, Australia

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Two remarkable Premiership victories on this day.
In 1972, A grade won comprehensively against Unicorns and put to bed the bogey which had seen them lose four out of the previous five Finals and a wait of 19 years since their previous Premiership. For once, the batting fired and then one of Waratahs strongest ever bowling attacks - Tom Cooke, Terry Mackenzie, Brian Joyce and John Donnelly - easily accounted for the University men.
In 1995, 4th grade rolled Norths reasonably cheaply after the same side had blitzed them in the semi. Joe Cairns took a career best 7-48. Waratahs were in trouble in reply until wicketkeeper Scott Murphy came out and thrashed the bowling, making the best century made in any Waratahs Final.

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9 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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In the 1983-84 season, Sutherland’s 5th Grade team scored the most dominant victory in the Club’s history at Tonkin Oval on 19 & 26 October 1983. After being sent in to bat on day one by Uni of NSW B, Sutherland were in early trouble at 4/61 after 73 minutes. Number 3 batsman Greg Horner was joined by AW Green Shield player Ben Connell and they steadied things with a partnership of 96 in 83 minutes, before Ben was dismissed for 37. This brought wicketkeeper Anthony Quinn to the crease. What ensued was a 90-minute blitzkrieg as Greg and Anthony put the Uni attack to the sword!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2906/most-dominant-victory-in-sutherland-club-history

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9 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

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Armidale, Australia

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The Tahs Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship for 2025. This esteemed scholarship is awarded to a young cricketer – boy or girl – aged 16 years or younger, who is participating in competitions governed by the Armidale District Cricket Association (ADCA).
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2904/the-ian-campbell-scholarship

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9 months ago

Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club’s 40-Year Anniversary Celebration – A Night for All Hawks!

Calling All Hawks – Past, Present & Future!

Join us as we celebrate 40 incredible years of Hawkesbury Cricket Club – a journey filled with unforgettable moments, legendary players, and a proud community spirit!

This year, we have even more reason to celebrate – our maiden First Grade finals qualification! Let’s come together to honour the people, milestones, and performances that have shaped our club from its humble beginnings to where we stand today.

When - Saturday, 10th May 2025
Where - Windsor Function Centre – the very venue of our inaugural presentation night!

For the first time since our debut season, we’re returning to where it all began, paying tribute to our roots while embracing the exciting future ahead.

Get Your Crew Together!

Round up your family, friends, and old teammates, book a table of 10, and get ready for a night filled with nostalgia, laughter, and Hawkie pride!

Come and help us "Kiss The Hawk" in true Hawkesbury style!

#Hawks40Years #KissTheHawk #HawkesburyCricket

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9 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

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Armidale, Australia

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Two bold Premiership victories in 1974 and 1984.
In 1974, A-Res grade won on the back of a MOM performance by the veteran John Russell, who bamboozled a Hillgrove with future stars Peter Schaefer and Gavin Morgan in their ranks. Russell had match figures of 10-69, including a match defining 6-33 in Hillgrove's first innings. In 1984 Waratahs beat Easts in an epic 1st grade Final, despite losing skipper and opening bowler Wes Davis on the eve of the game. After a strong opening stand, Tony Marquardt cut Waratahs down. In reply, Steve Reading, making only his second appearance in 1sts for the season, quickly removed the top three and then Joe Harrison spun a web around the rest for a remarkable win. Centrals outgunned 2nds in their Final.
The top three grades played Semis in 1990. 1sts bowled brilliantly but only just fell over the line against Hillgrove, but both lower grades surrendered against Easts. Jeremy Roach (6-41 - pictured) kept 2nds in the game until the batsmen threw it away and 3rds were demolished by Williams of Easts.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2066/on-this-day-25th-march

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9 months ago

Cricket Conversations

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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It’s Grand Final time in NSW Premier Cricket, and the Parramatta District Cricket Club is making a serious statement.

After an outstanding season that saw the club crowned Club Champions, Parramatta has three teams competing in Grand Finals this weekend.

First Grade will take on Fairfield Liverpool in a three-day showdown at Cricket Central, starting Friday, March 28.
Third Grade hosts St George in a two-day final at Old Kings, beginning Saturday, March 29.
Fifth Grade also faces St George, kicking off their two-day decider at Bankstown Oval on Saturday.

To preview Parramatta’s massive Grand Final weekend across First, Third, and Fifth Grade, we’re joined by First Grade captain Nick Bertus.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1684/cricket-conversations/blog/2903/cricconnect-conversation-paramatta-district-cricket-club-first-grade-captain-nick-bertus-previews-the-first-grade-grand-final-against-fairfield-liverpool

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9 months ago

Cricket Conversations

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The NSW Premier Cricket First Grade Grand Final is set to begin on Friday, March 28, 2025—a three-day showdown between Parramatta and Fairfield Liverpool at Cricket Central in Sydney

In this conversation, we’re joined by Fairfield Liverpool head coach Michael Wholohan to discuss their road to the final, the key moments that defined their season, and what to expect from the grand final match.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1684/cricket-conversations/blog/2902/cricconnect-conversation-fairfield-liverpool-head-coach-michael-wholohan-previews-the-first-grade-final-against-parramatta

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9 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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A cassette in our collection contains brief remarks from Don Bradman, in which he selected his best St George Cricket Club XI from all the cricketers he had seen playing for the club. He said: “Alan Fairfax and I became the club’s first international representatives in 1928. In the ensuing years many fine players gravitated through the St. George ranks; and I have taken the liberty of choosing a St George team which I would be happy to captain and challenge the best that could be chosen from any other club in Australia.

Here is my side in batting order: Arthur Morris, Les Favell, myself at first wicket, Norman O’Neill, Brian Booth, all-rounder Alan Fairfax, to keep wicket Ernie Laidler, to open the bowling Ray Lindwall and Harry Theak, and then the spinners Frank Ward and Bill O’Reilly, the greatest of them all. I am aware that Ernie Laidler and Harry Theak did not represent their country, but both were good enough to have done so. That is a beautifully balanced and attractive side.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2901/bradmans-best-st-george-xi-featuring-details-on-harry-theak

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9 months ago

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)

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Armidale, Australia

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Some heroic deeds were performed on this day - 23rd March - for Waratahs, despite all of the games being losses. Two Finals were lost when 1st grade (1974 & 1991) were raging hot favourites. In 1996, 2nds and 5ths lost their Preliminary Finals, after battling into and through the semis. 1985 produced two epic matches in the top two grades. Ist grade were facing a hiding after four Easts players made half centuries in getting 6-301. The openers made a good start, adding 70, but four wickets fell for 28 before Roger Sattler stood tall and led a sterling fight back that eventually fell 26 runs short. It was a carbon copy in 2nds, Uralla making 286 on the Saturday and Waratahs collapsing to 5-71 before Merv Philp, Peter Langston and Graham Patterson batted them back into the game. In the end, an illegal catch and a bowler with a damaged back ended their valour just 7 runs short.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2065/on-this-day-24th-march

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9 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Matt Wright is a left arm orthodox bowler and the proud owner of Gordon District Cricket Club first grade cap number 595.

Let’s find out more about Matt’s journey in the game so far.

Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?

This is easy, no one has seen as much of my game as my dad. The poor guy has born the brunt of my obsession and sidearmed to me on Easter, Christmas Day, his birthday, and a million days in between.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2900/pocket-profile-matt-wright-gordon-district-cricket-club

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9 months ago

Chris Titley

Director

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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In Episode 26 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley sits down with rising fast-bowling star Marcus Bean to talk about his whirlwind Big Bash debut, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, and his dream of wearing the baggy green.

Marcus shares the moment he got the call-up for the Hobart Hurricanes, how it felt to bowl his first ball at the Gabba (which went very, very wide), and why getting a wicket on his second delivery made it all feel real.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1736/chris-titley/blog/2899/marcus-bean-on-big-bash-debuts-backyard-cricket-and-bowling-rockets

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Two up, two down in Waratahs Finals played on this day 28th March. Tim Bindley (pictured) won the Beau Richardson Trophy for his role in the 4th grade Final of 1982.
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Two up, two down in Waratahs Finals played on this day 28th March. Tim Bindley (pictured) won the Beau Richardson Trophy for his role in the 4th grade Final of 1982.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2073/on-this-day-28th-march

A semi that could have been won as A grade squandered good match positions repeatedly on this day in 1960 v Uralla. Brian Roberts took 5-75 and Hugh Ferris (pictured) opened and top scored.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2068/on-this-day-27th-march