4 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Vale Kevin Parmenter - First Grade Player No.230

We regret to announce the passing of St George DCC first grade player number 230 – Kevin Parmenter.

Kevin played his Junior cricket with Hurstville Sports and commenced his grade career with St George starting in 4th Grade in the season of 1967-68. After some success including his first grade century (102 no) Kevin earned a promotion into 3rd Grade.

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4 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Matt Cassar was the fourth Petersham-Marrickville cricketer to play English County Cricket. He played six years with Derbyshire and two with Northamptonshire between 1994 and 2002. He followed in the footsteps of Bill Alley, Ken Grieves and Noel Hughes, all of whom participated in the County Championship for several seasons. Another to have a career in English cricket was Cec Pepper, who left the club in 1946 and played in the Lancashire League for almost 20 years.

Matthew Edward Cassar was born at Sydney on 16 October 1972. He joined Petersham-Marrickville’s under 16 years A W Green Shield team of 1987-88 alongside future club 1st graders Corey Pearson, Matt Whitby and David Kelly

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/3121/matt-cassar

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4 months ago

Richard Stobo

Teacher

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Phil Emery: A Bowler's Tribute to his Keeper

I had the privilege of bowling to some outstanding wicketkeepers over the years – Greg Dyer, Mark Atkinson, David Moore, Paul Ryan, and Adam Gilchrist immediately spring to mind.

Not a bad group by any measure.

But no one matched my longtime teammate, Phil Emery. The reason is simple. Embers knew my game inside out and made me a better player than I would’ve been otherwise.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/624/richard-stobo/blog/3120/phil-emery-a-bowlers-tribute-to-his-keeper

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4 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Dave Evans was a true Gordon legend - Part 1

David John Evans was born at Merewether, a suburb of Newcastle, on 13 December 1919. His family moved to Cobar Street, Willoughby, close to that suburb’s boundary with Artarmon, when he was seven. He had two brothers, Trevor and Basil, and went to Artarmon Primary School.

His father, also David, was a keen cricketer who had played First Grade with the Randwick club. This keenness rubbed off on Dave at an early age and he soon found that there was a backyard in Cooney Road, Artarmon, not far away, which was like a miniature Sydney Cricket Ground

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3118/dave-evans-was-a-true-gordon-legend-part-1

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4 months ago

John Rogers

Melbourne, Australia

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7 Followers

Gordon Rorke - RIP

Gordon Rorke was one of the most significant people ever to have played the game of cricket: he was responsible for a change in a basic rule that had existed since the game began.

For over a hundred years, for a delivery to be legal, a bowler’s back foot had to be placed behind a line level with the stumps. Gordon’s unique bowling action of leaning back in his delivery stride and via his momentum, dragging forward on the toe of his back foot, meant that at the time of delivery his back foot might well be in front of the batting crease

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/531/john-rogers/blog/3119/gordon-rorke-rip

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4 months ago

NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association

Sydney, Australia

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The Board of New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association (NSWCUSA) annually appoints a sub-committee to consider nominations for the NSWCUSA Hall of Fame. The sub-committee then makes a recommendation to the Board.

In 2025 the Hall of Fame sub-committee was unanimous that Life member Ian Thomas be inducted. The Board was equally unanimous in its support of the sub-committee recommendation.

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4 months ago

Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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29 Followers

Burton and Awati Appointed to Spearhead Sydney Cricket Club’s Future

Richard Burton has been appointed as Director of Cricket, responsible for developing, leading and overseeing the club’s Premier Cricket programs, fostering a culture that delivers upon the club’s vision of leading the men’s and women’s club championships and premierships.

Rohan Awati has been appointed as Head Coach – Youth Development, a new role created to focus on identifying and nurturing young local talent within the men’s program and delivering success within the Green Shield and Poidevin-Gray competitions.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/3116/burton-and-awati-appointed-to-spearhead-sydney-cricket-clubrsquos-future

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4 months ago

Luki Soeradinata

Business Development Manager

Singapore, Singapore

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2 Followers

Rural cricket in Australia is facing a crisis—faster than many realize. Across the country, small town clubs are struggling with declining participation, burnt-out volunteers, and deteriorating facilities. As young people move to cities and local engagement wanes, many once-thriving clubs now find themselves on the brink of closure.

However, an overlooked but powerful shift is beginning to change that trajectory.

The Impact of South Asian Migration

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/803/luki-soeradinata/blog/3115/how-south-asian-communities-are-reviving-rural-cricket-in-australia

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4 months ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The 2024/25 season was the eighth in which the Access Grants Bradman Medal was awarded to our First Grade player of the year, thanks to the continued generous support of our longstanding sponsor. Points are awarded in each round based on runs, wickets and fielding dismissals, and totted up to determine the overall positions. The winner at the end of the season takes home $1,000, and there’s $100 on offer for each round.

This year, captain Mac Jenkins went back-to-back after winning the Medal in 2023/24, thanks to his run of bowling form in the early season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3114/uts-north-sydney-access-grants-bradman-medal-202425

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4 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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There is a pattern that repeats itself throughout the history of the Western Suburbs club, in which, first, the club builds itself up into a position of enviable strength - and then it unravels. The unravelling has seldom been as sudden or dramatic as it was in the seasons after 1987. Of the eleven players who performed so well in the frustrating semi-final of March 1987, only one was still in the Wests First Grade side at the start of 1990-91.

There were any number of reasons for the exodus of players, and some were unavoidable. Dirk Wellham, David Gilbert and Scott Hookey all elected to accept offers to play for Tasmania, Chris Killen agreed to appear for South Australia

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/3112/chapter-twenty-four-a-perceived-lack-of-loyalty

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4 months ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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10 Followers

Marcus William ‘Marc’ Bosley – A Natural Leader - Parramatta District Cricket Club

Apart from his own bowling prowess, Marc Bosley earned lasting repute within the Parramatta club as one of its most distinguished 1st Grade captains. During the 1930s he captained the team for six years, with the ‘jewel in the crown’ being the winning of the elusive 1st Grade Premiership - the club’s second title in 1932/33 – his leadership was at its pinnacle as he guided a very young and inexperienced Cumberland team to a totally unexpected premiership

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4 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Matt Farrant is a club legend at Burnside West Christchurch University CC. The fast bowler played 201 games for the club before assisting Head Coach Carl Huyser through the club's most successful period. 'Faz' played with numerous national representatives while leading Burnside's attack, but he will be dominantly remembered for his formidable new ball partnership that stretched over a decade with Scott Inglis.

Below is the one-club man's best BWCUCC XI.

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4 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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22 Followers

Sutherland win consecutive Poidevin-Gray Shield premierships in 1988-89

Back row: Julia Coote (Scorer), Darren Holley, Craig Parsons, Nick Howard, Darrell Mann, Derek Spencer, Nigel Brookes, Trent Woodhill, Tom Iceton (Manager).
Front row: Jonathan Clark, Trent Harvey, Rodney Davison, Tony Clark (Captain), Greg Davison, Mathew Duff.

[Extract from 1988-89 annual report]

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/3109/sutherland-win-consecutive-poidevin-gray-shield-premierships-in-1988-89

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4 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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100 Moments of 100 years of St George First Grade Cricket 1931-32 to 1940-41

Here is Part 9 of our 10-part series. We now explore the era coming out of the great depression and prior to World War II featuring 10 more significant moments in 100 years of St George DCC First Grade cricket. An era that sees us cover our First 1st Grade premiership and such names as Bradman and O'Reilly. With thanks to one of our trusty club historians Nathan Anderson.

1. Donald Bradman scores 246 in 205 minutes against Randwick with 25 boundaries and one six

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4 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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93 Followers

Only eight days after Wests had claimed the 1914-15 title, Australian forces landed at Gallipoli, bringing home the seriousness of the war. As casualty lists mounted, competitive cricket seemed more and more like an inappropriately frivolous pastime, and cricketers risked facing allegations of "shirking". Increasing numbers of Wests cricketers signed up, and their names began to appear on the casualty lists: John Blacklock, a keen member of the club's City & Suburban team, fell in the vicious fighting at Lone Pine, aged only 21.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/3106/wwi-and-western-suburbs-cricket-from-1915-1918

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4 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Following on from Part One of BWCUCC's all-time top run-scorers. Here is the top-five, which includes the current head coach and two BlackCaps reps.

5 – MA Hastings 6005 runs, BWCUCC #407

Hastings is another surname that carries a great legacy around the cricket club. Mark Hastings, son of Brian was a triple threat cricketer, excellent with bat, ball and in the field.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3103/part-ii-bwcucc-top-5-run-scorers-of-all-time

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4 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Penrith Cricket Club's first Life Member, 'The Colonel' - Allan Blanche

Allan Blanche, softly spoken, generous and a true gentleman, was one of those champions who preferred the shadows of the background to the blaze of glory, quiet type to whom the game of cricket everywhere is forever indebted.

He came to Penrith at the end of World War 2 from Rockhampton where he worked on the family cattle property. In 1954 he opened a butchery at the top end of High street, later shared with Trevor Wholohan. But he loved nothing more than to be involved in the cricket scene where he first played with Kingswood club and, in 1956, was instrumental in forming the Log Cabin Cricket Club which played in the Australian Hotels Competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3104/penrith-cricket-clubs-first-life-member-the-colonel-allan-blanche

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4 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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22 Followers

Tribute to Wayne Larkins - Sutherland 1st Grade Player #82

It is with sad regret that we advise of the passing of Wayne Larkins, former England player and Sutherland 1st Grade Player #82, at the age of 71 on 28 June after a short illness. Wayne played 7 matches in 1st Grade in 1978-79 and 1979-80, scoring 420 runs at an average of 46.67, with a highest score of 104. He played a significant role in the five matches he played in 1978-79, playing a significant role in our charge to the semi-finals. Unfortunately he had to return to England after the last round, thus missing the semi-final.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/3105/tribute-to-wayne-larkins-sutherland-1st-grade-player-82

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4 months ago

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

16 Likes
10 Followers

Pocket Profile - Alex Cook - Belmont District Cricket Club

Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?

Marcus Hainsworth. Cussy was an incredibly gifted keeper and an even better bloke. Also, the best captain I ever had the pleasure of playing with.

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4 months ago

Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club has a deep history and long list of prolific performers. Here, we look at part one of the top-10 run scorers in the club’s history (10-6).

10 – MW Hay, 5067 runs, BWCUCC #594

Matt Hay is a local junior who returned to his junior club straight out of high school. The left-hander was originally known for his power hitting and all-round ability, but soon developed into one of the most consistent and reliable middle order players in Christchurch Premier cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3101/part-i-bwcucc-top-10-run-scorers-10-6

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