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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Ray Hudswell is the very proud owner of Penrith first grade cap number 65 and is a life member and former President of Penrith Cricket Club. Ray has made a life time contribution to the game on and off the field as a player, manager and administrator and simply loves the game of cricket.

He played grade cricket for St George, Cumberland and Penrith and has a great story to share.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2233/ray-hudswell-always-look-on-the-bright-side

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Gary was a likeable rogue, a bit of a larrikin in every sense of the typically Aussie word. He played rugby league as a youngster, where he was a strong running centre with St Mary’s in the Metropolitan Cup but injury turned him to cricket, where he had come through the junior and senior ranks of the Penrith RSL Club.

He first played for Nepean in 1974/75. He figured in the First Grade Premiership wins of 1978/79 and 1982/83. Team-mates called him ‘The Kid’, which was an affectionate acknowledgement of the probability that he had some boxing skills and enough headstrong bravado that, if he’d been invited into the ring at Sharman’s boxing tent at the Royal Easter Show in years long gone, he’d probably have leapt at it.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/400/gary-donlan-touch-opponent

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Geoff Spotswood

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The school holidays are nearly here. Book your place at my upcoming cricket coaching clinics.

Learn new skills. Improve your gameplay. Hang out with other cricket players.
The off season is a great time for cricket players to work on their game technique, correct errors and build on strengths without the pressure of competition.

During the upcoming July school holidays, I will be running off season cricket coaching clinics at Killara Park and North Sydney (scroll down for dates).

These coaching clinics provide young players with the expert guidance required to develop their skills, technique and game awareness, in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Myself and my expert coaches will help players hone their skills, leading to improved muscle memory, by repeating correct movements over and over, so they become automatic.

Clinics are tailored to the experience levels of each player and are open to boys and girls aged 6 - 17 years. Come for just one day, a few days or attend every clinic - the choice is yours.

If you've got any questions, don't hesitate to contact me directly on 0401 382 409 or geoff@cricketcoachingclinics.com.au.

I hope to see you there,
Geoff Spotswood
Level 3 Coach (Cricket Australia)

https://mailchi.mp/832df3bc7361/reminder-dont-miss-our-april-2021-easter-school-holiday-clinics-12704209?e=2b36aa8c9a

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Steve Thomlinson

Teacher

Sydney, Australia

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NSW Schoolboys cricket team - 2005

Back Row – Brett Cranfield (Manager), Nathan Anthes, Nathan Price, William Reed, Christopher Hopper, Ashley Doolan, Steve Thomlinson (Coach)

Front Row – Phillip Hughes, Scott Henry, Lachlan Eldridge, Manjot Singh (Captain), Chris Ridley, Justin Waller, Jason Ryan

Absent – Michael Holmes

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Mark Preddey

Bowral, New South Wales, Australia

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NSW Country and City Schoolboys cricket team - 2014

Interesting to note
The following players have gone on to play first grade NSW Premier Cricket - Jack Preddey, Ben Manenti, James Newton, Tom Burt, Harry Ridgewell and Daniel Nicotra.

Ben Manenti is now playing first class cricket for South Australia

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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43 Followers

Justin Quint joined Randwick Cricket club for the 1991/92 cricket season transferring across from St George Cricket Club after 6 seasons and being St George first grade player 305.

Justin played 4 seasons with Randwick before moving full time to the U.K. He played 44 first grade games for the club and twice won the fielding award as he was considered one of the best fieldsman in Sydney Grade Cricket.

Nicknamed “The Freak” Justin skills and athletic ability in the field would save his team at least 20 runs each time he took the field especially when he was patrolling the point and cover regions.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2232/justin-quint-fail-to-prepare-prepare-to-fail

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Cricket NSW

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102 Followers

CRICKET NSW FOUNDATION - PLAY IT FORWARD

This End of Financial Year, the Cricket NSW Foundation is raising funds to help increase the access to cricket for boys and girls all across NSW, by removing the financial barrier stopping some families from being able to experience our great game. Funds raised will contribute to helping lower the cost of junior cricket registration and equipment costs for those who need it most. If you can help give the gift of cricket for a young boy or girl for next season, please donate to our cause!

https://asf.org.au/projects/new-south-wales-cricket-association/cricket-nsw-foundation-play-it-forward

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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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25 Followers

Queensland Cricket has unveiled a new-look Elite Cricket structure that will underpin its State teams and deliver stronger links with Premier Cricket.

A Queensland Cricket Academy has been introduced for 2024-25, with an emphasis on providing specialist coaching to players identified as being in contention for future selection at Toyota 2nd XI, Marsh Sheffield Shield, Marsh One Day Cup, women’s T20 and KFC Big Bash League level.

The 12 players selected in the initial male squad intake come from outside the 2024-25 Queensland Bulls contracted player squad and include Brisbane Heat allrounder Jack Wood, Australian Under-19 World Cup batter Tom Campbell, his Wests teammate Steve McGiffin and Valley wicket-keeper Dylan McLachlan (pictured on Bulls debut last season).

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/4039599/qc-academy-launched

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Nasser Hussain became the second professional cricketer to play with Petersham-Marrickville DCC when he joined the club for the 1992-93 season. The success of having David Capel as player/coach the previous season whetted the club’s appetite for a return. Unfortunately, Capel was unavailable. As had been the case in gaining Capel, Wayne Mulherin again contacted his UK friend, Northampton County player Nigel Felton who recommended Nasser Hussain, an Essex professional who had played three Tests for England on a tour of the West Indies in 1990. Nasser accepted the opportunity and joined Petersham-Marrickville as player/coach for the season. Seven years later he would captain England.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2231/nasser-hussain

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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56 Followers

The 1995-96 first grade final was played between Bankstown District Cricket Club and Sutherland District Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.

Sutherland defeated Bankstown by 123 runs on the first innings to win the Belvidere Cup and the 1995-96 first grade premiership

Pictured – Glenn McGrath won the Benaud Medal for player of the match with bowling figures of 5 for 28 and 3 for 72

First Grade Premiers – Sutherland
Second Grade Premiers – Sutherland
Third Grade Premiers – Randwick
Fourth Grade Premiers – Randwick
Fifth Grade Premiers – University of NSW
Club Championship – St George

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/2230/sydney-grade-cricket-finals-1995-96

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Tamworth Veterans Cricket

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

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Greg Kellet has travelled the country side playing cricket in North West New South Wales and as part of the Tamworth Veterans community he still loves the travel and playing alongside his mates.

He’s represented NSW in Veterans cricket and is the President of Tamworth Veterans Cricket

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/936/tamworth-veterans-cricket/blog/982/greg-kellett-if-the-ball-theres-to-hit-hit-it

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Photo, scorecard and cap of the 1970-71 Gordon District Cricket Club fourth grade premiership winning team when they defeated St George by 11 runs

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2229/gordon-district-cricket-club-fourth-grade-premiers-1970-71

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1973-74

Back Row - AW Anderson (Honorary Secretary), G Beard, A Frazer, T Lee, J McPherson, P Allum, P Stephenson, J F Hodgson (President).

Front Row - P Harvey, I Howell, M. Pawley (Captain), M Elliot, F Turner.

Photo by - Lynne Spencer

Match scorecard -

https://www.cricconnect.com/question/2237/manly-warringah-defeat-northern-district-by-15-runs-in-the-1973-74-sydney-grade-cricket-first-grade

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Northern Territory Cricket

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

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Northern Territory Cricket welcomes the completion of a purpose-built drop-in wicket nursery at TIO Stadium, with two drop-in wickets currently housed and plans to build a third.

The nursery is a crucial piece of sporting infrastructure built next to the playing surface to allow for the easy creation, preparation and installation of drop-in cricket pitches in and out of TIO Stadium.

The Territory Labour Government has invested $280,000 in the project as NT Cricket continues its push for the return of International Cricket to the Territory for the first time since 2008.

https://www.ntcricket.com.au/news/4026335/tio-stadium-drop-in-wicket-nursery

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Peter Langston

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

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4 Followers

Are there any among you, whether current or past cricketer, who doesn’t pick up an orange and spin a leggie or an offie from hand to hand before eating it?

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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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25 Followers

Kyle Thompson made his first grade debut for Waverley in 1985 as a 17 year old fast medium bowler and right hand batsman.

From 1985 to 2003, despite a stint playing Premier Cricket in Victoria, Kyle took 300 first grade wickets in Sydney Grade Cricket (NSW Premier Cricket) at an average of 24.54 with best figures of 7 for 52 and he took 5 wickets in an innings on 9 occasions. He also scored 3,201 runs at an average of 24.

Kyle was twice named the Bill O’Reilly medallist in Sydney Grade Cricket for being the best cricketer in the competition in 1991/92 and 1992/93. In 1992/93 he shared the honour with Randall Green.

Kyle was the ultimate competitor who thrived when the going got tough and he was recently awarded a tremendous accolade when selected in Waverley/ Eastern Suburbs Team of 125 years. A mighty achievement.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/641/kyle-thompson-believe-and-compete

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Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Clinton Perren progressed through the grades at Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club relatively quickly, from 5th grade to his debut in first grade at the age of 18.

Clinton’s career blossomed through Queensland under age teams and he was a graduate of the 1995 Australian Cricket academy in 1995.

He made his first class debut for Queensland on 27 October 1998 against NSW at Manuka Oval in Canberra and scored 28 in Queensland only innings as they defeated NSW by an innings and 66 runs.

In a tremendous career Clinton played 84 first class and 105 one day games for Queensland.

In first class cricket he scored 4,785 runs at 34.92 including 10 centuries and 23 half centuries and took 80 catches.

In one day cricket he scored 2,919 runs at an average of 35.59 and hit 2 centuries and 21 half centuries and took 21 catches.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/411/northern-suburbs-district-cricket-club/blog/296/clinton-perren-resilient

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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We take opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.

In this “in between balls” we feature 1996/97 premiership winning leg spin bowler Robert Smith who took 50 wickets in the season.

Robert made his first grade debut in 1991 at Waverley (now Easts) before moving to St George and all up he took 254 first grade wickets at an average of 27.24 with best figures of 7 for 82 including 6 x 5 wicket hauls

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/997/st-george-ldquoin-between-ballsrdquo-with-rob-smith

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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St George District Cricket Club First Grade premiers 1996-97.

St George defeated Mosman outright by 7 wickets at Hurstville Oval

The celebrations -

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/909/st-george-district-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-1996-97-the-celebrations

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Crib Point Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Player, Premiership winner, Life Member, President, there’s no more proud member of Crib Point Cricket Club than Ricky Thompson.

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

Hard to split Henry Dolphin and Luke Herrington. Both fantastic Captains and even better players. I wouldn't mind adding Brad Glenn as the best Coach I've played under. A great cricket mind, who really broke the game down to its simplest form. Didn't hurt that he is a ripper fella as well!!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/916/crib-point-cricket-club/blog/868/ricky-thompson-i-wear-my-heart-on-my-sleeve

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