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11 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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On the weekend of 8-9 February, 2025, a group of former Gordon players got together at Chatswood Oval to celebrate exactly (to the day!!) fifty years since they won the Poidevin-Gray competition.

In 1974-75, Gordon won the Northern Division of the comp.
Names under the 2025 photo:

Back row: Peter Olsen Dick Huey (scorer), Piet Baird, David Meagher

Front row: Steve McDowell, John Dedman (captain), Jim Cattlin (coach), Michael Falk, Jim Cameron, John Crawford.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2800/gordon-1974-75-pgs-reunion

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11 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Steve Smith has now scored 10271 runs in 206 innings, at an average of 56.75. The only player to have averaged more in his first 206 innings is Ricky Ponting (10365 runs at 57.58). The only player to have scored more than 10000 runs with a higher average is Kumar Sangakkara, with 12400 runs at 57.41.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2801/steve-smith-update-batting-and-fielding

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11 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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AW Green Shield success led to my selection in the NSW U/17 team. I was very honoured to play twice, even more in the second year when made captain. In the first year I was the young one, the ‘newbie’ on the block, given the job of short leg—under the lid and in the firing line!—and batting at Nos. 7 or 8, and bowling the odd over. It was an awesome experience, kitted up with Blues gear, boarding the plane to Brisbane, staying together as a team at a local University.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2799/that-winning-feeling-geoff-sullivan

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11 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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A first-class cricket all-rounder, who learnt his early cricket with Petersham-Marrickville, Damien Wright had the distinction of playing a major role in the winning of a Sheffield Shield competition. And while he was born and bred in NSW, his performance was not for his home State but for Tasmania. It was the 2006-07 season, with Tasmania playing NSW at Hobart. After top-scoring with 67 in the first innings, he demolished the NSW middle order in the second, taking a brilliant 5-13 to give Tasmania its first win in the competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2798/damien-wright

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11 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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When Steve Smith held a sharp chance to his left at second slip off Mitchell Starc late in the day yesterday, it was his 197th catch in Tests, going past Ricky Ponting’s previous record of 196 for the most catches by an Australian fieldsman in Test cricket. What is remarkable about this achievement is that Steve set the new record in his 116th Test, whereas Ponting played 168 Tests (taking his 196th catch in his 167th Test).

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2795/steve-smith-breaks-australian-record-for-most-test-catches-by-a-fielder

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11 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Gordon 1974-75 Poidevin-Gray Premiership

The 1974-75 season was very successful for Gordon. They won the Club Championship by a huge margin and all Grade teams reached the semi-finals (only the top four went through to the playoffs in those days). Unfortunately, only one of those sides won their premiership but it was, nevertheless, a wonderful year.

The Poidevin-Gray side also had a great season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2797/gordon-1974-75-poidevin-gray-premiership

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11 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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When you look at the highest runs scorers for Gordon you naturally expect to see famous names like Charlie Macartney, Sid Carroll and Jack Potter and not the man who played his last game for the club in 2022. The one and only Damon Livermore.

Damon retired at the end of the 2016/17 season with a total of 10,049 runs at an average of 30.27. His total runs include 2550 runs in First Grade and the rest mainly in seconds and thirds.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2796/damon-livermore-a-gordon-run-machine

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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 1990/91

It is with much pleasure I write this report. The results of the first grade being, with the exception of the TOM LOCKER CUP, the best that could have been. Our achievements were a complete team effort with everyone contributing to the cause. The willingness & availability of players for all games throughout the season is a tribute to the keeness of this clubs players. It is with this in mind I note the reduction of the CUP competition for next season to accommodate some of our less industrious members of the N.D.C.A.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2794/belmont-district-cricket-club-presidents-report-and-1st-grade-report-199091

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11 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Daniel Dent, more commonly known as 'Tinman' has played over 30 seasons for Penrith. Throughout this time Danny has scored over 7,000 runs and taken over 500 wickets. Riding the highs and lows of grade cricket, Tinman is still playing and giving back to the club with his experience and wisdom to help younger players evolve.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2792/daniel-dent-aka-tinman-penrith-cricket-club

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11 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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This week-end sees St George take on Parramatta in Round 14 of the Belvidere Cup.

After the passing of St George legend Brian Booth in 2023 it was decided that these two great clubs would contest their yearly battle in the Belvidere Cup for a trophy named in honour of two of the clubs greats, Brian Booth (St George) and Doug Walters (Parramatta).

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2793/booth-and-walters-country-boys-who-made-it-in-the-big-time

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11 months ago

CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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On September 24, 1978, Pratten Park, the home of Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, became the stage for a truly special event—the Australian Quadriplegic Charity Cricket Match.

Two star-studded teams took the field: the Bob Simpson XI and the Les Johns XI, featuring a unique mix of Australian Test cricketers and top NSWRL rugby league players.

It was a day where sport transcended competition, bringing together legends from cricket and rugby league to support a great cause.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/56/cricconnect-stories/blog/2790/cricket-charity-and-champions-bob-simpson-xi-v-les-johns-xi-at-pratten-park

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11 months ago

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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David Wrixon - give it 100% and enjoy yourself.

I played all grades at Belmont, my first game in first grade was at Cahill oval, I was 17 years old, Kerry Thompson was the captain, Gary Gilmour was in the side, 2nd week was washed out, I bowled a couple of overs, not really needed.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2789/david-wrixon-give-it-100-and-enjoy-yourself

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11 months ago

John Rogers

Melbourne, Australia

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With courtesy to Bob Watson – son of Billy Watson who played Test Cricket for Australia and was the St George District cricket Club opening batting partner for many years with Warren Saunders.

This raw film (we’re not sure if it’s been published before) was taken on a Jack Chegwyn Cricket Tour to Quirindi in Northern NSW in 1962. The film contains several of NSW cricketers and their wives.

Warren Saunders affectionally known as Mr St George passed away on 1 March 2023 and can be seen in the film batting and then walking to the camera.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/531/john-rogers/blog/557/raw-footage-of-nsw-cricketers-and-warren-saunders-on-a-jack-chegwyn-tour-in-1962

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11 months ago

Henry Vera

Sydney, New South Wales, Hong Kong

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The NSW Under 15 cricket team toured Northern Territory in 1987 to play 3 games in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs.

Back Row – Jeff Evans (team manager in blue shirt), Mark Pacey, Justin Gale, Matthew Rudd, Henry Vera. The rest of the players in the back row were from Northern Territory.

Middle Row – Gavan Twining (Captain), Brett Kirk, Oliver Hodges, Brett Kirby, Brad McKay – then the Northern Territory team

Front Row – Bruce Graham, Matthew Cleary – then the Northern Territory team.

I remember Gary Jones being in the team however he doesn’t seem to be in the photo.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1120/henry-vera/blog/2787/nsw-under-15-cricket-team-toured-northern-territory-in-1987

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11 months ago

Newcastle and Hunter Districts Veterans Cricket Club

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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Stephen Leathley is the proud founder of Newcastle & Hunter Districts Veterans Cricket. Lethal has he is affectionately known is full of energy, loyal and a cricketer who likes to compete, always respectfully.

What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket?

There has been a few with the SCG XI – every time we played on the SCG, playing in the grounds of Windsor Castle and sitting on the balcony of the Lords dressing room chatting with Stuart McGill and having dinner in the Long Room. Watching my mate Shaun Leary score a century at the Broadhalfpenny Down cricket ground where they invented cricket. Going on tours of India and Hong Kong. Playing with some great people. Seriously, can’t choose one.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/774/stephen-leathley-make-the-most-of-it-and-have-a-go

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11 months ago

Lyall Gardner

Sydney, Australia

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A memorable moment in cricket.

It was on the tour of the West Indies in 1973 by a team known as “The Cliffhangers”—named after the leader Joe Cliffe who had befriended many top West Indians when on earlier Old Collegian tours. Champion NSW spinner David Hourn and the Queensland and Tasmanian wicket-keeper batsman, John Bell, also made the tour. The tour coincided with the Australian Test team tour and we played many of the island sides after the Aussies had passed through.

One game we played was a two day match in Antigua on a ground next to the local jail. The relevance of that reference was that the scoreboard attendant was a prisoner anchored by a large ball and chain while an armed guard sat by his side.

The captain of the Antiguan team was a 21 year old who we hadn’t heard of, although we were told he could play a bit. His name was Vivian Richards. We were also advised that another young player would join the side although he was injured and would bowl off a short run. His name was Andy Roberts.

Needless to say, Roberts cleaned us up pretty quickly and we were in the field by mid-afternoon.

Late in the day, Richards strode to the wicket. Soon after, I was re-introduced to the attack despite having not taken a wicket with the new ball. But bowling what were the last two balls of the day, Richards launched into both and they disappeared by some distance over the square-leg boundary fence. I was told that the second one ended up in the local shopping market.

And while that moment had little significance at the time, just a few years down the track it became one of monumental proportion when Viv Richards became an International super-star. For being twice belted out of the park by the great man, I was able to take some (tongue-in-cheek) credit for launching his illustrious career!

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11 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The Western Suburbs side of 1905-06 (pictured above) dominated its rivals in the Sydney First Grade competition and provided the New South Wales side with no fewer than five players in one match.

Back row (left to right): Aub Johnston, George Garnsey, Jim Mackay, William Gregg, J Benn (scorer)

Seated: Laurie Deane, Austin Diamond, George Barbour (captain), Harry Donnan, Jack O'Connor

Front: Ward Prentice, Philip Wallace

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11 months ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Nic Maddinson was the best of the bowlers with 5-95 to become the youngest player in Sydney first grade history to score a century and take five wickets in an innings in the same match, aged 18 years 96 days. The previous record-holder was Shane Lee, who was 19 years 46 days.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2785/nic-maddinsons-outstanding-all-round-performance-in-1st-grade-semi-final

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11 months ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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UTS North Sydney won a thriller against Easts in this year's Albert Cup.

Winning by five runs late on day two it was Harry Gardner who took the wicket, brilliantly caught by Finn Nixon Tomko on the fence. Here is a HOTSHOT of the moment. Images courtesy of Tony Johnston.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2780/hotshot-norths-win-second-grade-thriller-vs-easts

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11 months ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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In the 1982/83 season, Penrith's First Grade were able to bring home the First Grade Premiership back to the club for the second time in the club's history. Penrith would take on Bankstown in the Final at Hurstville Oval, winning the toss and batting first.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2782/first-grade-premiers-1982-83-penrith-cricket-club

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