11 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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As seasons pass, many young players perform brilliantly in the AW Green Shield competition. It’s a wonderful experience for 14-15 year olds to test their skills against their peers in probably their first seasons with a senior Grade club.

There was one Gordon player, however, whose statistics stand out far beyond those of any other boy who has played in the Green Shield competition.

In 1951-52, Ken Eastwood was playing his fourth year of Green Shield for Gordon

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2762/ken-eastwoods-green-shield-season-to-remember

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11 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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As our Green Shield season recently came to a close, it is appropriate that we share one of the more remarkable scorecards in Penrith's Green Shield history.

In the 1992/93 season, Round 7 of Green Shield, Penrith would take on Mosman at Cook Park (Bill Ball Oval). The two opening bowlers would combine for all ten wickets with Glen Becker taking a remarkable 9/21 off 11.4 overs including 4 maidens.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2763/glen-becker-921-in-green-shield-1993-penrith-cricket-club

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11 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Hamish Porter is a leg-spin bowler who joined Western Suburbs District Cricket Club at the beginning of the 2024/25 season.

So far this season, Hamish has proven to be a valuable member of the Western Suburbs fourth grade side taking 14 wickets at an average of 18.93, including best figures of 3 for 43 off 18.3 overs in a dominant victory against Randwick Petersham.

Aside from his bowling, Hamish is known for his strong fielding skills and the high level of energy he brings to the team during gameday.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2761/pocket-profile-hamish-porter-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club

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11 months ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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It was to be an all-Bear affair in the first fixture, with UTS facing Western Sydney. Strong contributions from the Bears helped UTS chase 92 after bowling WSU out, with Chris taking 3/10 [3], Adam Cavenor 3/20 [4] & 33 runs, Vrushab Kumar 2/16 [4] and Drew Sellers with an unbelievable catch on the boundary.

It was Kaustav’s turn on Day 2 of the tournament, taking 4/8 [3] (including a spell of 4/0), with Finn 1/10 [4] and Vrushab 2/10 [4] chipping in, bowling Southern Cross University out for 37.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2757/from-the-vault-uts-victorious-at-uni-nationals-202122

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11 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Since the inception of Test cricket in 1877, until the 23rd of January 2025, only 469 men and 184 women have had the honour of playing for Australia.

Michael Clarke is one of those fortunate few to wear the baggy green cap, and now he has been inducted into an even more select group as only the 64th member of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2759/western-suburbs-congratulates-michael-clarke-on-being-inducted-into-australian-cricket-hall-of-fame

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11 months ago

Cricket Conversations

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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CricConnect conversation with the new CEO of Cricket Australia Todd Greenberg

Being the Australian cricket captain is often said to be the second most important job in the country, just behind the Prime Minister. Does that make the role of Cricket Australia’s CEO the third?

It’s certainly a position of enormous significance and responsibility, and today we’re thrilled to be joined by the incoming CEO of Cricket Australia, Todd Greenberg.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1684/cricket-conversations/blog/2758/cricconnect-conversation-with-the-new-ceo-of-cricket-australia-todd-greenberg

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11 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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22 Followers

Shane Watson and Jarryd Biviano put on first 300-run partnership in 1st Grade for Sutherland

St.George won the toss and sent Sutherland in to bat. Trent Copeland had captain Chris Williams caught behind off the fourth ball of the match for a duck – 1/1. Shane Watson joined Jarryd Biviano at the crease and they batted for the next 50 overs before Jarryd was dismissed off the first ball of the 51st over with the score on 301

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2755/shane-watson-and-jarryd-biviano-put-on-first-300-run-partnership-in-1st-grade-for-sutherland

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11 months ago

CricConnect Quizzes

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Can you name the Australian Test cricketers who have made their test debut at the SCG since 1980

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1500/cricconnect-quizzes/blog/2756/can-you-name-the-australian-test-cricketers-who-have-made-their-test-debut-at-the-scg-since-1980

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11 months ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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John McMahon Grandstand – Oakes Oval Lismore

The Lismore community gathered to celebrate the legacy of John McMahon, unveiling a grandstand in his honor at the newly refurbished Oakes Oval. A true icon of NSW country cricket, John passed away on 22 January 2024 and the age of 91 and dedicated nearly seven decades to the sport as a player, coach, and administrator. His contributions were recognized with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2008, cementing his status as a legend of the game.

Born in Sydney in 1932, John’s cricketing journey began at the age of nine. A left-arm wrist spinner, he excelled in club cricket for Balmain, took 120 wickets in Poidevin-Gray Shield, and later represented Queensland in Sheffield Shield cricket. After moving to Lismore in the 1950s, John became a cornerstone of Far North Coast cricket, earning life membership in multiple cricketing organizations and captaining representative teams against touring international sides like South Africa and England.

John’s passion also extended to his family, with his sons excelling in first-grade cricket and his daughters representing Queensland in indoor cricket. Through the grandstand named in his honour, his remarkable contributions to cricket and his community will be remembered for generations. John McMahon’s life truly exemplifies a legacy worth celebrating.

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11 months ago

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Belmont District Cricket Club President's Report and 1st Grade Report 1989/90

It Is once again my pleasure to report the actlvitles of the Belmont District Cricket Club for the past season. Whilst many may sit In Judgement on the relatively poor performances of the club In not winning any Senlor grade premierships, I still feel the club has been successful.

We have continued to develop a strong and valuable Junlor club that continues to grow and is providing a very important nursery for years to come.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2753/belmont-district-cricket-club-presidents-report-and-1st-grade-report-198990

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11 months ago

CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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An interesting tidbit.

Kenneth Burn, Australia’s 56th Test cricketer, made his Test debut during the 1890 tour of England.

Though Burn was one of Tasmania's most prolific batsmen at the club level in the 19th century, he was selected as a wicketkeeper for the tour.

In a twist that raised eyebrows, Burn admitted only after boarding the ship to England that he had never kept wickets before—a selection decision later described as farcical.

Despite the controversy, Burn represented Australia in two Test matches during his career.

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11 months ago

Adams Cricket Academy

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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No names, no pack drills……

I’m sure you know who you are.

The academy coaching structure in India is broken.

The Academy structure is failing more than 60% of junior cricketers.

Too many parents are paying money for absolutely nothing.

We’ve had 40% of cricketers turn up for trials who have been paying for academy coaching for 2/3 years and they don’t even have a decent set up.

The boys we’ve seen are “chucking “and their parents have been paying big money to mainly large franchise academies for 3/4 years.. It’s sad and embarrassing watching them bowl and even more embarrassing when their non-cricket parents think they’re doing fine.

Some parents are just not aware that their children are going backwards, not forwards…

It’s nothing short of theft…

If your child was going backwards at school grades in math, science etc., parents would be asking what the teacher and school was doing…

The analogy is the same with cricket… parents do need to ask why their child isn’t improving at cricket… particularly after 1/2/3 years of academy coaching and paying the big fees..

In my opinion it’s the academies who have multiple franchises and or a large number of academies are the biggest culprits…

Think McDonalds or Burger King… … that’s how too many of our kids are being served cricket.

It’s simply a process line of people and cricket…. Do you want pickles, mayonnaise?

Most parents are getting pickled and creamed big time!!!

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11 months ago

CricConnect Quizzes

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Can you name the cricketers who have made their test debut whilst playing first class cricket for Tasmania since 1980

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1500/cricconnect-quizzes/blog/2754/can-you-name-the-cricketers-who-have-made-their-test-debut-whilst-playing-first-class-cricket-for-tasmania-since-1980

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11 months ago

Brett Geeves

Business Development Manager

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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Sledging. It’s lost some of its lustre, yeah? The PC requirements of the modern day has meant comments about rival players being shit blokes gets the media wetting themselves over the wit, class, cunning and hard arsed edge from which the game is currently played.

Give Painey credit, he does make the below list of celebrated verbal heroes, and he does so as an eleven-year-old chump. He’s got it in him, Painey; but this last test match was falsely made out to be played with same ferocity as the Battle of Britain – both the war and the North Melbourne v Carlton game from 1987.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1371/brett-geeves/blog/2752/the-art-of-sledging

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11 months ago

Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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29 Followers

It gives me great pleasure to announce Jon Webster’s appointment as the new General Manager of SCG Cricket. Jon replaces Steve Thomlinson, who is moving on to pursue other interests, we would like to thank Steve for his stewardship over the past two years.

Jon brings with him a wealth of experience, both professionally and personally, that aligns perfectly with our club’s values and aspirations. I look forward to working together as we continue to achieve great things on and off the field.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2751/jon-webster-appointed-general-manager-of-scg-cricket-and-sydney-cricket-club

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11 months ago

Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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29 Followers

Jackson Purchase is Sydney Cricket Club current fourth grade captain and a player with tremendous leadership skills who is respected by all players and club leadership.

As a player his contributions are always extremely valuable.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2750/pocket-profile-jackson-purchase-sydney-cricket-club

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11 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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20 Followers

Jane Maguire Penrith CC First Grade Cap #81 and Ireland International

I’ve played with my local club since the age 6 at The Hills Cricket Club, which is located in a small town called Skerries, in Dublin, Ireland. And to this day I still play and captain our 1s team. I’ve also had the opportunity to play senior cricket here in Penrith for my second year and hopefully not my last!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2749/jane-maguire-penrith-cc-first-grade-cap-81-and-ireland-international

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11 months ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Defending Champions, UTS North Sydney headed into their PGs clash with Eastern Suburbs at Tunks International having to win to play finals.

Surrey representative Adam Thomas showed why he is such a highly regarded prospect on the County scene, crafting an impressive 69 off 89 and continuing an impressive summer down under.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2747/magic-moment-surreyrsquos-adam-thomas-stands-tall-at-tunks

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11 months ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Defending Champions, UTS North Sydney headed into their PGs clash with Eastern Suburbs at Tunks International having to win to play finals.

Australian U19s player Addison Sherriff displayed all the traits that saw him earn national selection, compiling an elegant 70 off 74 and helping Norths set a competitive 265-9.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2746/magic-moment-australian-rep-sherriff-guides-norths-into-pgs-finals

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11 months ago

Lunch with Lee

Founder

Sydney, Australia

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Lunch with Lee - Michael Bevan and Luke Maddison

Shane Lee sits down for a chat with former cricketer Michael Bevan and business marketing guru Luke Maddison. The guys have some big laugh as they discuss hair transplants, being hit by a salmon, room mates on tour, business, marketing and more. Enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UanEFEuBcvSaJl3whjKxN

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