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Cricket NSW

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The NSW Men’s squad for the 2024/25 summer has been announced and is made up of 20-full contract players and five players on a rookie contract.

A further seven NSW players - Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa - earned Cricket Australia contracts for 2024/25 and form part of the broader Blues group.

As announced last week, leading the list of newcomers to the Blues’ are Australian representative players Nic Maddinson and Josh Philippe.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3962860/blues-squad-confirmed-for-season-202425

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Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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What does club cricket mean to you?

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Armidale District Cricket Association

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A terrific photo of Peter Poggioli, former Mayor of Armidale and captain of St Peters Cricket Club and his former team mates around 2007.. The photo was taken at Peter's residence which just happen to be across the road of St Peters home ground Lambert Park.

Back Row - Brian Coggan, John Henderson, Peter Hutchinson, David Robins, Luke Foster, Keith Coggan

Front Row - Reon Gentle, Peter Poggioli

Courtesy of Kevin Pike

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North Canberra Gungahlin Cricket Club

Canberra, ACT, Australia

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North Canberra First Grade Premiers 1967-68

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Ballina Bears Cricket Club

Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

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Andrew Gordon has played most of his cricket in the country regions of New South Wales.

He did venture into the big smoke of Sydney at the age of 30 for work and played grade cricket for Western Suburbs and is the proud owner of first grade cap 636.

Wherever Andrew has played the teams and clubs have had success which is a measure of his ability and what he brings to the team on and off the field.

Andrew has represented the NSW Imparja Indigenous team and was a key player in the team for over a decade.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/925/ballina-bears-cricket-club/blog/894/andrew-gordon-the-contest-and-mateship

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UNSW Cricket Club

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Tom Scoble is the proud owner of UNSW Cricket Club first grade cap number 230 after making his debut during the 2017-18 season. Tom is a left arm seam bowler and right-hand batter and has also captained the club first grade team

Tom hails from Inverell in the North West of NSW and previously played for the NSW Country Under 17s team in the Australian National Championships..

Here’s our pocket profile with Tom Scoble

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/2113/pocket-profile-tom-scoble-university-of-new-south-wales-cricket-club

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David Dillon

Accountant

Sydney, Australia

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Hi Josh, is 14 years old and he has never had any coaching and hasn’t finished growing. He rips in and has a great follow through. His take off landing is a little unconventional. Josh’s dad and I have been discussing should he try and iron it out or embrace it. We’d be grateful for any guidance.

https://vimeo.com/934449723

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Guyra Cricket Club

Guyra, New South Wales, Australia

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Mitchell Woods has lived most of his life in Guyra, a small country town on the Northern Tablelands of NSW about 520 kilometres north of Sydney.

A sheep and cattle cocky, a bat maker and a fast bowling all-rounder who has played the games consistently for 40 years.

He’s been a representative players in Northern NSW for many years and plays Over 50s cricket for NSW

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1532/guyra-cricket-club/blog/2112/mitchell-woods-cocky-and-a-rams-head

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Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Photo of the Armidale District Cricket Association Under 12 Cricket team that played an Under 12 team from New Zealand at Harris Park in 1978-79

Back Row - Dr Jim Irvine (Manager), Tony Ward, Stephen Perryman, Robert Pollard, Roger Monday, David Acton, Victor Crew, Anthony Marlin, David Watson, Bede Ryan (Manager)

Front Row – Doug Parberry, Michael McShane, Andy Irvine, Paul Ryan, Greg Johnson, David Munday, Andrew Martin, Stephen Thackaway

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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This award is presented to the senior player deemed to have contributed most to the performance of the club.

With 1sts winning the flag it's hard to go past what Kurtis brought to that team with his skill and experience. However for anyone who was lucky enough to witness his amazing century against Parramatta in the Semi Final it was his passion that stood out most and this definitely became a part of the dynamic of the teams wonderful success in 23-24.No doubt it flowed down the grades to the young up and comers.

All up in all 1st Grade fixtures and formats Kurtis scored 908 runs at 69.85

Congratulations and thank you Kurtis Patterson.

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The Golden Age of Cricket Podcast

London, United Kingdom

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This photo has the accompanying description:

"Captain AB Nicholas of the Harrison Line's SS Inanda (left) hands the "Victor Trumper" bat, which has been signed by all touring cricket teams since 1902, to MCC Captain Freddie Calthorpe who is invited to add his signature, circa December 1925."

While I'm happy the description might be wrong (as far as I'm aware Calthorpe only lead one international tour and that was to the Caribbean in 1929-30; he only played a total of 4 Test matches), does anyone have more information about this 'Trumper' bat and the significance behind it?

Check out The Golden Age of Cricket Podcasts -

https://open.spotify.com/show/5SfiBCn7tdi33bGbhbR7te

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Keiran Knight

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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We all have days that we never forget. For me, it was mostly team-related and I treasure being lucky enough to be part of a first-grade premiership in 1998/99 season with the Balmain, (now known as Sydney Cricket Club). A great group of tigers who played for each other.

There is one day that does stand out, personally. It was the day of the official opening of the new grandstand at our home ground, Drummoyne Oval. To celebrate the occasion Balmain put on a big lunch and many dignitaries from Cricket NSW were in attendance.

One the day Balmain were playing St George. One of the great clubs in grade cricket history and a long-standing rivalry. Saints were one of the strongest clubs in the 90s.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/376/keiran-knight/blog/2110/balmain-v-st-george-at-drummoyne-oval-in-2000-01-is-one-day-ill-never-forget

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Country Cricket NSW

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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Stan Gilchrist has made a lifetime contribution to cricket especially across NSW and regional areas.

In 2015 Stan was awarded an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) and recognised by Country Cricket NSW with a Lifetime Coaching Award.

A leg spinner in his playing days Stan represented Northern NSW Emus before moving to Sydney and playing Grade cricket for Paddington, Randwick, Sutherland and University of New South Wales.

Stan played in Sutherland District Cricket Club inaugural first grade game on 25 September 1965 against St George. He is the proud owner of Sutherland DCC first grade player number 5.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/284/country-cricket-nsw/blog/183/stan-gilchrist-be-in-the-moment

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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After reading the interview one of the players in the game, Sutherland’s wicket keeper Shane Duff shared the scorebook of the game and we very much appreciate Shane's permission to share the scorebook.

Shane remembers the game fondly as he took his first dismissal in first grade.

A. Gilchrist stumped Duff bowled Chapman 1

The scorecard makes for fascinating reading.

The game was in November 1990 and it was Round 4 in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition between Sutherland DCC and Gordon CC at the leafy Killara Oval, Gordon’s home ground.

Firstly a piece of real cricketing history, the scorebook…remember the days.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/2109/gordon-v-sutherland-round-4-1990-91-a-piece-of-cricket-history-in-many-ways

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Victorian Premier Cricket

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Dandenong batter Brett Forsyth and Geelong all-rounder Stephanie Townsend have won the Jack Ryder Medal and Una Paisley Medal respectively at the Kookaburra Premier Cricket Awards held at the MCG last Friday.

Townsend’s win makes history for Geelong, as the first Una Paisley medallist for the club in Geelong’s inaugural season in the Women’s Premier XI competition.

Townsend won the Sue Woolcock Award as the best player in the Women’s Premier 2nd XI competition in the previous season

https://www.vicpremiercricket.com.au/post/townsend-and-forsyth-toasted-at-kookaburra-premier-cricket-awards

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CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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A League Cricket Club in the Cheshire League is looking for an overseas batter with first grade experience in Premier Cricket in Australia. It’s late notice, but their contract overseas player has had to withdraw.

The season in Cheshire starts in 2 weeks, so if anyone is interested, they need to be ready to travel and play.

The Cheshire club is willing to pay for return air fares, accommodation, and club kit, and if you score a lot of runs, you could earn an extra quid or two.

The Cheshire League is designated ECB Premier League and has a good standard of cricket. Cheshire is also a good place to live and well connected to the rest of the U.K.

This is a great opportunity for a young first-grade batter.

Please make contact if you're interested, and we can connect them to the club.

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Ken Collin

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Who do I get in touch with to play masters cricket in Port?
Retired from grade cricket 4 years but want to start playing again
Played 1st grade in Auckland until 40 and then 2nds until 52
From Sydney originally,played 2nds at Mosman in mid to late 1980s before moving to NZ
Bowl off spin and bat a bit

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket teams announced in the SMH on 20 September 1982 prior to the start of the season. Pictured Ian Davis who captained Penrith to the first-grade premiership in 1982/83

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/2108/sydney-grade-cricket-teams-20-september-1982

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LBW Trust

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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On April 1st 2023, Jenny Thompson embarked on a remarkable journey with Her World Cricket Tour.

Not only is she playing and writing about women's cricket across the globe, but she's also dedicated to a cause close to her heart: fundraising for The LBW Trust. This incredible journey began in Hong Kong on April 1st, 2023 and since then, Jenny has visited and played cricket in 61 countries. (last update: April 5th, 2024)

But it's not just about cricket; Jenny is using her platform to highlight issues that matter. One such issue is education, and her partnership with CandleAid in Sri Lanka is a testament to this commitment

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/951/lbw-trust/blog/2107/jenny-thompson-her-world-cricket-tour-visits-lbw-education-partner-candleaid

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Given the recent passing of one of our club's great educators, Brian Booth, the importance of this scholarship to the players and members of the St George DCC grows even larger in significance.

This great initiative has been running since 2006-07 and we are extremely proud to announce that this season's recipient is none other than Tom Forrester, one of the most impressive young men within our playing fraternity....

...And how good to have 3rd Grade skipper and grandson of Brian, Nathan Anderson to present this great honour to Tom.

Tom will be undertaking a Bachelor or Nursing with a view to moving into Medicine in the future and the help this scholarship provides will allow Tom to hopefully reach his goals with a little less pressure.

Previous winners include the likes of Damian Bourke, Chris MacDougal, Simon Chu, Andrew Walsh, Peter Francis, Vasi MacMillan and Josh Moors most of whom followed the path, like Brian Booth, into the field of education.

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