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Ian Davis played with Gordon from the 1973-74 season until 1976-77. After two games for Gordon he was selected for New South Wales and five first-class games later, Australia. There was a tour to New Zealand in 1973-74 and the Australian tour to England in 1977. He scored 1065 runs at 35.50 and held the First Grade opening record at Gordon with James Cattlin, Cattlin (88) and Davis (170) of 261.

I arrived at Gordon in an unusual way. In fact my time at Gordon was the most enjoyable of my Grade career where I played for six clubs

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3420/ian-davis-test-cap-266-gordon-district-cricket-club

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Penrith Cricket Club

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Only a few years back, we named our top 50 players from our 50 years. Today, we look at #50, Jordan Silk, who is First Grade Cap #177.

Jordan Silk debuted for Penrith in 2006/07 and made his First Grade debut in 2008/09 as a 16-year-old, scoring 126 on debut against Blacktown and becoming, at the time, the youngest person to score a century on First Grade Debut.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3417/throwback-to-our-top-50-50-jordan-silk

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St George Cricket Club

Gordon District Cricket Club

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Just over a week ago we celebrated the 99th anniversary of one of the most significant innings in the history of our club and cricket in general.

27 November is a significant day for Australian, NSW and most importantly St George cricket. It was on that date in 1926, that a young Don Bradman made his debut for St George. Walking to the crease with the score at 4/104, I’m certain no one in the crowd could have imagined the impact this young man would have on, not only that match, but cricket itself.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3419/27-november-1926-don-bradmans-st-george-debut

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3 weeks ago

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Michael Falk reflects on Playing at Chatswood Oval

Michael Falk has had a lifelong cricket association with the Gordon DCC. He played First Grade, opening the batting for a period, and scored 3263 runs at 21.47 in all grades. He has served on the committee of the club and is a regular at Gordon matches. He holds a record that will take some beating. He played First Grade for the club in 1969 and has played in every decade to date with the senior club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3410/michael-falk-reflects-on-playing-at-chatswood-oval

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3 weeks ago

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Hay Becomes First New Zealand Wicketkeeper to Finish an ODI on 99*

On 2 April 2025 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, BWCUCC junior and First Grade #606 Mitchell Hay finished unbeaten on 99. Becoming the first New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter to end an ODI innings on 99 not out. He is only the third wicketkeeper in ODI history to do so, after Andy Flower in 1999 and Swapnil Patil in 2014.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3407/hay-becomes-first-new-zealand-wicketkeeper-to-finish-an-odi-on-99

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The North West Premiers have opened the 2025/26 summer in stunning fashion, winning all seven of their fixtures to date. The squad has steadily built over the past four seasons since entering the Premier competition, and their rise is now fuelled by elite work ethic, strong team culture, and a willingness to adapt to the modern game.

These efforts were highlighted by Izzy Sharp earning her WHITE FERNS debut — becoming the club’s first women’s international. With increasing domestic experience across the group, the side is now asserting genuine dominance on the competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3402/north-west-premiers-make-hot-start

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Greg Hill: A Manly-Warringah Waratahs Stalwart

Few players have left as lasting a legacy at the Manly-Warringah District Cricket Club as Greg Hill. Representing the club from 1972 to 1996, Greg’s contribution both on and off the field has earned him a revered place in the club’s rich history, culminating in Life Membership — a testament to his service, leadership, and enduring impact.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3397/greg-hill-a-manly-warringah-waratahs-stalwart

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My Best XI: Steve McKean

Steve McKean (War Machine) played 66 First Grade games for BWCUCC after moving to Christchurch from Australia, where here represented Wynumm Manly.

Steve was a massive part of Burnside's fabric across a 15 year period, playing in the Premiers, Championship and Masters sides and blowing the roof off the clubrooms when his band was invited up for a gig.

Here is War Machine's greatest XI.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3403/my-best-xi-steve-mckean

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3 weeks ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

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By the early 1970s, Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club found itself on the cusp of something brave. The long, 67-year stint at Hagley Park – all those windy Saturdays, all those familiar walks past the old pavilion – came to an end in 1972–73 when the West Christchurch/University side folded into the emerging Burnside club.

Burnside became a working bee. Volunteer tradies, parents, players – half the suburb, really – rolled up their sleeves and set about transforming a modest changing shed into a proper pavilion of brick and timber.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3401/bwcucc-history-series-burnside-park-becomes-home

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A talent lost: Ronald Lockrey

Ronald Lockrey started at North Sydney High School in 1935 and graduated in 1938. While in his last year at school he was chosen in the very first A.W. Green Shield team for Gordon in the 1937-38 season.

Gordon had four wins (two outright) and one loss during the season and one of the leading bowlers for Gordon Ron Lockrey (10 at 7.40).

It was after leaving school that his cricket career started in earnest with nine games in the Fourth Grade team after Christmas where his ability as a batsman started to shine when he scored 418 runs in nine innings with four not outs and an average of 83.10. This included a score of 105. The next season (1939-40) was also productive, with 288 runs in Fourth grade and another century and 227 runs in Third grade, totalling 515 runs for the season. What a talent!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3406/a-talent-lost-ronald-lockrey

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3 weeks ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

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Paul Brenner, alongside his father Bob, who served as the club’s long-standing secretary, was an integral part of the Manly Cricket Club throughout the 1990s and into the mid-2000s.

A talented local junior and accomplished top-order batsman, Paul represented the club with distinction across all grades. He amassed 5,625 runs at a commendable average of 27.1, including nine centuries.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3395/paul-brenner-a-lasting-legacy

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Parramatta District Cricket Club

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Edgar Lloyd Waddy – An Accomplished Batsman

E.L. ‘Gar’ Waddy is a name that holds a place of honour in the annals of the Parramatta District Cricket Club – without doubt he was one of the finest attacking batsmen to ever ‘don his pads’ for the club and one of its most enduring and respected personalities. Two of his siblings, both ordained Anglican Ministers - Rev. Percy ‘Stacy’ Waddy and Rev. Ernest ‘Mick’ Waddy also represented Central Cumberland in First grade and like ‘Gar’ played at first-class level.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3409/edgar-lloyd-waddy-ndash-an-accomplished-batsman

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Mark Ward set a wonderful example of determination and perseverance to all ‘would-be’ grade cricketers. He tried out for Parramatta for four seasons before he finally ‘cracked it’ and went onto record a glowing career with the club on the playing fields, in coaching, and in administration over a prolonged period of years. His commitment to Parramatta was recognised when he was awarded the honour of Life Membership in 2011.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3408/mark-c-ldquoninjarsquo-ward-ndash-the-wholehearted-tryer

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St George Cricket Club

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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St George DCC In Between Balls with Tom Vane Tempest.

Another great example of a fine St George cricketer on and off the field is our premiership winning First Grade Wicketkeeper. Let's find out a little more and go in between balls with Tom Vane Tempest...

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3405/st-george-dcc-in-between-balls-with-tom-vane-tempest

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Anushka Dongre has been a long-standing member of our women’s side, representing the Bears during her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Technology Sydney. After a short hiatus, she has returned to the club while continuing with her Masters in Physiotherapy.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3399/anushka-dongre-humility-and-patience

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Paul Hoffman’s cricketing journey was a truly global one, with Manly playing a key role in his early career.

He represented the club during the early to mid-1990s, concluding his stint in the 1995/96 season.

During this time, Paul established an outstanding record, claiming 108 wickets at an impressive average of 19.76 — the majority of which came in First Grade.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3396/paul-hoffman-a-unique-cricketing-journey

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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The Manly Bowling Club has long been a favourite venue for the Manly Cricket Club’s annual Christmas celebrations.

Traditionally, the evening features a few well-earned drinks in recognition of early-season victories, a classic pub-style dinner, and a few relaxed ends of barefoot bowls—often followed by a spirited exploration of Manly’s nightlife.

The 2006/07 Christmas Party followed this familiar and much-loved format, with one notable exception: the surprise attendance of none other than Test cricket legend Brian Lara.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/3393/brian-lara-comes-to-town

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In 1984-85, North Sydney won its sixth Second Grade Premiership, having already won the Poidevin-Gray Shield in the same season. We go back 40 years to reminisce about that side's successes, in the words of captain Brian McMahon in the 1985 Annual Report.

You cannot be more successful than being convincing Minor Premiers, followed by being convincing Premiers and Winners. North Sydney Second Grade achieved this in season 1984-85.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3387/flashback-the-bears-win-the-1984-85-second-grade-premiership

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Saturday’s fixture against Lancaster Park marks a special moment for Tim Seeto, who reaches his 15th 2-Day game and officially earns his baggy cap.

Since joining us from Christ’s College at the beginning of 2023, Tim has made a massive impact both on and off the field. In just 15 matches, he has been behind the stumps for some of our greatest moments in whites and is already a three-time 2-Day Championship winner – an incredible achievement in such a short span.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1832/burnside-west-christchurch-university-cricket-club/blog/3389/tim-seeto-cap-presentation

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