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10 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Michael Swan made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs on 23 November 1986 against Fairfield. He’s the proud owner of Wests first grade cap number 518.

In 181 first grade games Michael scored 4,462 runs with a highest score of 120 not out against Petersham. He took 136 catches.

In all grades Michael scored 6,848 runs and took 194 catches.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/217/michael-swan-aim-to-be-better

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10 months ago

Geoff Doyle

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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For the Dozen or so who witnessed it late on a Saturday afternoon in December 2019, I am sure no one will ever forget the moment that they witness a new leg-spinning sensation.

With Everton’s B Grade hopes of an outright victory slipping away in their game against Coorparoo in Queensland Sub Districts Cricket, the overs running out, and the clouds starting to build. It was desperation stakes for the stand-in skipper Mills Jr.

He surveyed the outfield looking for that inspired bowling choice, the one that would get the boys back into the game and hopefully victory.

Maybe Jackson Mcarthur can land a few leggies. Jackson - next over from the clubhouse end.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1602/geoff-doyle/blog/2247/bowled-jackson

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10 months ago

Cricket NSW

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Brad McNamara, Phil Emery and Geoff Lawson share their favourite moments with NSW Blues

Brad McNamara - Allrounder

Brad McNamara made his first class debut for NSW in 1989/90 and played 59 first class games and 47 one day games for NSW. In first class cricket McNamara scored 2,195 runs at an average of 27.78 with two centuries and took 116 wickets at 26.82 with best figures of 6 for 43

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/2246/brad-mcnamara-phil-emery-and-geoff-lawson-share-their-favourite-moments-with-nsw-blues

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11 months ago

Victorian Premier Cricket

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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The 1993-94 Victorian Premier Cricket final was played between Melbourne Cricket Club and Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club at the Junction Oval.

Fitzroy Doncaster defeated Melbourne by 8 wickets to win the 1993-94 first grade premiership

Pictured – Fitzroy Doncaster batter Leigh Watts who scored 131 not out in the final

First Grade Premiers – Fitzroy Doncaster
Second Grade Premiers – Northcote
Third Grade Premiers – Geelong
Fourth Grade Premiers – Melbourne

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1249/victorian-premier-cricket?posttype=Blog&postid=2245

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11 months ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket Semi Finals and Final 1990-91

Pictured – Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers. Gordon defeated Mosman Cricket Club by 18 runs

Premiers
First Grade - Gordon District Cricket Club
2nd Grade - North Sydney Cricket Club
3rd Grade - Randwick Cricket Club
4th Grade - Gordon District Cricket Club
5th Grade - Randwick Cricket Club

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1648/sydney-grade-cricket-semi-finals-and-final-1990-91

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11 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Manly Cricket Club 1975-76 2nd Grade Grand Final team

Our Ian Bird Photography Humpday HisTAHry takes us back to the 1975/76 season when 2nd grade, captained by Tom Purcell for the 1st half of the season and Ian Howell for the second half, streaked the Minor Premiership field to finish on 80 points.

Unfortunately after easily winning our semi final against Sutherland we came up short against North Sydney in the final. But what a season. 58 wickets to Brian Kinsey, 44 to Ken Nichol, 539 runs to Howell himself, 396 to a young Sam Mesite... the list goes on.

Standing – Ken Nichol, Bob Rickey, Frank Turner, Robert Green, Ian Howell (Captain), Mark Byers, Greg Hill, Brian Kinsey, Jeff McPherson, Rolf Kinsey (scorer)

Front row – Grant Mairs, Sam Mesite, Jim Stewart

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11 months ago

Newcastle City Cricket Club

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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Newcastle City District Cricket Club Minor and Major Premiers 1975-76

Back Row – Alison Rogers (Club Patron), Ross Chapman, Kerry Ross, Terry Collins, Colin Rogers, Roy Watson, Duncan Glassock, Dave Robertson (team scorer)
Front Row – Colin Stone, Robert Wilkinson (Vice-Captain), Greg Russell (Captain), David Fordham, Warren Terry (Wicket Keeper)

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11 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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On the 18 March 1922, Edward William ‘Ted’ Adams scored St George DCC’s first Century in First Grade Cricket. Adams, who had played for a NSW Colts XII in a match against the MCC in 1920, demonstrated his experience in a thrilling innings after a top order collapse. Chasing Mosman’s 8 for 409, St George were in deep trouble at 6 for 76 and 8 for 107, when Adams combined with Syd Francis. The pair put on a 150 run partnership which came to a close with 45 minutes left in the day when Francis was run out trying to help Adams to his century.

Stranded on 99 with only one batsman remaining, Adams was joined by Lawrence Fox who was dismissed for a duck, but not before Adams was able to reach the coveted century. Finishing on 104 not out, Adams had helped St George to a much more respectable total of 263 although the match was still lost.

In what can only be seen as quite the coincidence, St George will take on Mosman 100 years and 1 day since this fine example of the famous St George fighting spirit. Tomorrow’s match also marks a return to two-day cricket for our First graders.

Thank you to Nathan Anderson for this interesting piece as we continue to celebrate our Centenary of First Grade Cricket.

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11 months ago

Nick Geale

Sydney, Australia

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Bankstown District Cricket Club 2nd Grade 1984/85

Back Row – Ken Ferris, Mark Grant, Geoff Spotswood, Shane Cusack, Tim Sullivan, Greg Swanson

Front Row – Stuart Green, Andrew Divall, Paul Talbot, Nick Geale, David Freedman, Peter Vidler

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11 months ago

Nick Geale

Sydney, Australia

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Northern District Cricket Association Under 14 Harold Moore Shield team 1979 -80

Back Row - Andrew Hemmings, Ian Matthews, Gavin Robertson, Andrew Hughes, Rick Foley, Peter Lloyd

Front Row - Nick Geale, John Webber, Neil Ainsworth, John Cheeseman, Eric Williams, Troy Bosden

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11 months ago

Bob Wilson

Forster, New South Wales, Australia

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I have known David “Cracker “Hourn since I played AW Green Shield for Waverley as a 14 year old and also while scoring for 1st Grade at the same age which was a wonderful experience both on and off the field.

In 44 first class games for New South Wales Cracker took 164 wickets at an average of 28.71 with best figures of 9 for 77. He took 5 wickets in an innings on 11 occasions and two 10 wickets match hauls.

In Sydney Grade Cricket Cracker took 655 wickets at an average of 19.39 from 1967 to 1992 and on 42 occasions he took 5 or more wickets in an innings.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/980/bob-wilson/blog/2244/david-hourn-quotcrackerquot

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11 months ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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In the 50 years of Petersham-Marrickville, Paul Stepto produced the greatest bowling figures in 1st Grade and for the club, when he took 9-71 off 21 overs against Fairfield at Fairfield Oval in 1990-91. It was just the third round of the season and only the third game Stepto had played with Petes, having joined after five seasons in 1st Grade with St George. It was an amazing performance as he had the first nine wickets. Warren Pepper spoilt the “clean sweep” chance when he had the last man caught by Paul Clarke. Despite the paceman’s brilliant performance, the match was lost outright when Petes collapsed in the second innings after leading on the first. Stepto took 1-53 in the second innings to give him match figures of 10-124.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2243/paul-stepto

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11 months ago

UNSW Cricket Club

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David Carson made his first grade debut for UNW Cricket Club during the 1994/95 season at the age of 17 and went on to score 6,062 first grade runs for the club at an average of 28.72. He scored 6 centuries and 30 half centuries.

David was the captain of the 2004/05 UNSW first grade limited over premiership winning team and had the honour of being awarded Life Membership on the club in 2012.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/154/david-carson-punt-high-and-follow-on

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11 months ago

Cricket NSW

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In January 2007 Cricket NSW Honorary Research Librarian Colin Clowes launched his book, “150 Years of NSW First Class Cricket. A Chronology.”

As part of the book launch Colin Clowes also selected his NSW team of the 150 years.

NSW made their first-class debut against Victoria at the MCG in 1856 and they won by 3 wickets and up until their 150th year have gone on to win the Sheffield Shield/Pura Cup on 44 occasions. The most successful first-class cricket team in Australia.

The quality of the team is undoubted as is the quality of the players who missed selection.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/2240/nsw-cricket-team-of-150-years

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11 months ago

CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Australian Under 19 cricket team v New Zealand Under 19 cricket team at Waitara Oval - 24 March 1996

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11 months ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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In the 1992-93 Sydney Grade Cricket first grade final Northern District Cricket Club played Manly Warringah District Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.

Northern Districted defeated Manly outright by 30 runs to win the Belvidere Cup and first grade premiership.

Pictured – Northern District Cricket Club first grade premiership winning captain Randal Green

First Grade Premiers – Northern District
Second Grade Premiers – Penrith
Third Grade Premiers – Randwick
Fourth Grade Premiers - Randwick
Fifth Grade Premiers – Campbelltown

Club Champions - Randwick

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/2239/sydney-grade-cricket-finals-1992-93

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11 months ago

Victorian Premier Cricket

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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The 1994-95 Victorian Premier Cricket final was played between Collingwood Cricket Club and Melbourne Cricket Club at the Junction Oval.

Melbourne defeated Collingwood by 7 wickets to win the 1995-96 first grade premiership

Pictured – former Australian and Victorian batter Dean Jones who scored 123 not out and steered Melbourne to the premiership.

First Grade Premiers – Melbourne
Second Grade Premiers – St Kilda
Third Grade Premiers – Melbourne University
Fourth Grade Premiers – Geelong

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1249/victorian-premier-cricket/blog/2238/victorian-premier-cricket-finals-1994-95

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11 months ago

NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The 1994-95 Sydney Grade Cricket Final was played between North Sydney Cricket Club and Bansktown District Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.

Bankstown defeated North Sydney outright by 58 runs to win the Belvidere Cup and the 1994-95 first grade premiership

Pictured – Bankstown century maker Scott Grant who won the Benaud Medal for the player of the final

First Grade Premiers – Bankstown
Second Grade Premiers – Hawkesbury
Third Grade Premiers – Sydney University
Fourth Grade Premiers – Sydney University
Fifth Grade Premiers – Hawkesbury

Club Championships - Campbelltown

Women’s First Grade Premiers – Ku-ring-gai

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/2237/sydney-grade-cricket-finals-1994-95

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11 months ago

Redlands Tigers Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Shane Watson is Redlands Tigers player no 573, Australian Test Player no 391 and Australia's 44 Test Captain

In November 2020 one of the highest profile Redlands Tigers players of all time announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Before we had Marnus to cheer for on the international stage, we had Watto. And before him you had to look a long way back to find our last Test player.

Shane came to the club (then known as Easts-Redlands) as a fresh faced teenager in the 1997/98 season from Ipswich and immediately made an impression with his hard hitting yet technically correct batting and ability to bowl at good pace.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/404/redlands-tigers-cricket-club/blog/2235/shane-watson-redlands-tigers-player-no-573

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11 months ago

Peter Langston

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

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BOOK REVIEW: "Jack Fingleton - The Man Who Stood Up To Bradman" by Greg Crowden (Allen & Unwin 2008)
Another cricket title you'll probably have to chase down in your local library (yes, they still exist).
One of the great writers on the game himself, Fingleton is plaid a great compliment by Growden, in writing a superb study of a complex man.
None were ever prouder to wear the Baggy Green and none stood up to both Bodyline and Bradman - both of them juggernaut - more effectively.
Fingleton was a fine writer from humble beginnings, who not only took the bruises handed out by Larwood and Co but refused to bow to Bradman in what was his longest and most bitter battle. Through it all, he retained his sense of both humour and justice but with great balance which still accorded his foes credit where deserved. Growden explains Fingleton's role in the resettlement of Larwood and his family when he emigrated to Australia with the warmth it deserves.
A fabulous read which is a fitting accolade for a fine man.
I gave it 5 stars.

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