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Matt Whitby

Investment Manager

Sydney, Australia

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My best Grade team - Matt Whitby 1990 - 2001

My First Grade career lasted over a decade and covered two clubs – Randwick-Petersham and Western Suburbs.

I have great memories and long-term friendships from both clubs, and regularly catch up with ex-team mates, with many an old story told and reminisced.

Here's my best grade team of players I played with, in batting order:

1. Anthony McQuire (Western Suburbs) - An attacking opening bat that played the cross bat shots as good as anyone. I played at the U-19s National’s for NSW with “Jerry” and he received Player of the Carnival, a year when a 17-year old Ricky Ponting also played.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/885/matt-whitby/blog/801/my-best-grade-team-matt-whitby-1990-2001

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Steve Thomlinson

Teacher

Sydney, Australia

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New South Wales Schools Cricket First XI 2003

Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Patrick Darwen, Tim Laws, John Hastings, Nick Dunford, David Eddy, James Campbell=Bruce (Assistant Manager), Michael Falk (Manager)

Front Row – Sean Dean, Tim Harrington, Ahillen Beadle, Peter Forrest (Captain), Scott Jamieson (Vice-Captain), Stewart Rhodes, Mathew Tilley

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CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Photo of the Australian Country XI when they played New Zealand on 23 January 2002 at Bowral.

New Zealand defeated the Country XI by 249 runs

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/56/cricconnect-fans/blog/1762/australian-country-xi-v-new-zealand-23-january-2002-in-bowral

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Steve Thomlinson

Teacher

Sydney, Australia

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Barker College 2002 South African Cricket Tour Party

Back Row – Oliver Peterson, Josh Ling, Glen Martin, Paul Weaver

Middle Row – Nick Gordon, Craig Knight, Jonothan Davies, William Spring, David Thomlinson, Chris Beadle

Front Row – Steve Thomlinson (Tour Leader), Jack Skinner, Liam Flanagan, Steve McKillop (Captain), Andrew Cowan, Andrew Wheeler, Tim Kotzur (Tour Leader)

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket scores - 1991-92 season - Round 11 - 25 and 27 January 1992

Pictured - Ross Trewartha who scored 119 for St George in their first innings win over Western Suburbs at Hurstville Oval

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1760/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-1991-92-season-round-11-25-and-27-january-1992

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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This was a defining season in the Club’s young history, indeed a magical season! Four major events occurred:

The Club changed its name from Nepean to the ‘Penrith District Cricket Club’;
Penrith Rugby Leagues Club became our Major Sponsor;
Penrith City Council agreed to an Annual Grant of $11,000 to allow the Club to improve and better maintain Howell Oval and Cook Park.
the First grade won the Minor Premiership, then went on to win the Premiership!

It was the first occasion that any sporting team from the Penrith District had won a metropolitan First Grade Premiership in any sport.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/1758/panther-power-penrith-cricket-club-first-premiership-1978-79

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Veterans Cricket Tasmania

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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Neil Grice grew up in Richmond in Tasmania, a town located about 30 kilometres north of Hobart.

He spent most of his cricket journey playing locally before joining Lindisfarne Cricket Club in Tasmania Premier Cricket to play with his sons.

Whilst still playing for Lindisfarne Neil was selected in the Tasmania Over 50s to play in the Over 50 National Championships in Perth in 2019/20.

Neil was selected in the Australia over 50s squad to play New Zealand in Brisbane in August 2021 and continues to play for Tasmania in Veterans cricket

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1322/veterans-cricket-tasmania/blog/1756/neil-grice-surround-yourself-with-good-people

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Craig Dodson

Business Advisor

Melbourne, Australia

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I spent a single season in Sydney Grade cricket with the Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club in 2000/2001. A season that started with much promise and ended with numbing mediocracy. This is my story of trying and failing to achieve relevance.

I lobbed in Sydney in April 2000, from the Country sporting mecca of Wagga Wagga. I knew nothing of the Sydney grade cricket scene, other than the fact that the Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club was a short stroll from my workplace.

I made enquiries with the club secretary via phone and was told that I should fax a copy of my ‘cricketing resume’. What I produced was the best piece of fiction written since Herman Melville penned Moby Dick.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/175/craig-dodson/blog/534/my-single-season-of-mediocrity-in-sydney-grade-cricket

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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St George 1st Grade Player No.213 - Ray Tozer was in May 2021 inducted to the St George DCC Hall Of Fame.

A high quality wicket keeper and handy right handed batsman, Ray debuted for the club in 1961-62 and made his First Grade debut in the season of 1964-65. He would become an integral part of one of the most successful grade teams in the history of the competition. He played eighteen consecutive seasons in First Grade of which he was captain for seven. He played in five finals and won four plus two one day competitions. He went very close to captaining a premiership when the 1978-79 final against Penrith at Howell Oval was washed out.

Over his eighteen First Grade seasons Ray amassed an astonishing 461 dismissals of which there were 393 catches and 68 stumping’s. He also scored 4097 runs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1754/ray-tozer-inducted-into-st-george-dcc-hall-of-fame

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Peter Hutchinson

Armidale, NSW, Australia

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This is the ball I took a hat trick with playing for St Peters Cricket Club against Hillgrove Cricket Club in the Armidale District Cricket association in 1964-65.

I wish I could remember the batsman names, but it was a long time ago

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B3 Cricket

Cricket Coach

Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Born in Nottingham, England Jon Shaw started his cricket journey with Kimberley Institute Cricket Club in Nottinghamshire. He’s played County 2nd XI cricket in England, in regional towns in Victoria, Australia and to his own surprise at the age of 40 is playing some very good cricket for Wynnum Manly District Club in Queensland Premier Cricket. Jon Shaw is Wynnum Manly first grade player number 322

Who was the best wicket keeper you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

Kimberley has two great keepers in the 90’s and 2000’s in Carl Widdowson and Martin Clark. I can’t remember them dropping more than a couple of catches.

The best gloveman I played with was Ismail Dawood at Herefordshire. His handling was so clean and he always knew what to say to the bowlers to fire them up.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/472/b3-cricket/blog/671/jon-shaw-cricket-juices-continue-to-flow

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Redlands Tigers Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Ian Stenhouse grew up in Rockhampton and despite being just over 600 kilometres from Brisbane was identified as a very talented young cricketer. His talent and performances were rewarded with selection in Queensland under age teams from 11 through to the Australian Under 19s at the age of 17.

Cricket took Ian around the world at a very young age and its been quite the journey

Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?

Scott Prestwidge had so much skill. Bat Ball and fielding. He was outstanding. Loved a bit of biff as well!!

Loved having Craig Jesberg in the team as well. All round skill and always up for a fight! Loved the dogs at the Gabba on a Thursday night!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/404/redlands-tigers-cricket-club/blog/363/ian-stenhouse-loved-the-competition

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Robert Radley made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club in October 1992 to become the clubs first grade player number 454.

Robert played his junior cricket on Sydney’s North Shore and played Green Shield Under 16s for Gordon before progressing through the grade ranks. He still holds the record for having the highest average in a season in 3rd Grade when he averaged 90 during the 1990-91 season.

In the 1999-2000 season Robert scored 609 runs in the season, 280 is 1st grade and 329 in 2nd grade.

Robert also played first grade cricket for Mosman before returning to Gordon at the end of his career.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/906/robert-radley-straight-drives-along-the-carpet

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Brett Kelly is the proud owner of Western Suburbs District Cricket Club first grade cap number 561.

He is also the proud Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of ASX Listed Chartered Accountancy Group Kelly+Partners.

BK: “Cricket is a wonderful metaphor for life and preparation for doing whatever you choose to do well. It requires you to play as part of a team, be long term in terms of your thinking by planning ahead, deliver a personal performance and most particularly take responsibility for your actions”

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/165/brett-kelly-plan-to-win

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Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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2001-02 Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club First Grade Premiership winning team that defeated Melbourne University by 8 wickets in the grand final

Back Row – Ashley Williams, James Renkin, Darren McNees, Chris Street, Lloyd Mash, Chris Reidy

Front Row – Jarrod Travaglia, Rob Bartlett, Simon Helmot (Coach), Brendon Joyce (Captain), David Plumpton, Robert Sacristani

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket scores - 1991-92 season - Round 10 - 11 and 18 January 1992

Pictured - Graeme Hughes who scored 117 for Petersham against Bankstown at Petersham Oval

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1750/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-1991-92-season-round-10-11-and-18-january-1992

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Neil Evans became UTS North Sydney first grade cap number 508 when he made his first grade debut against Petersham Marrickville back in 1987/88.

Neil is a well-known sports media presenter having worked for Fox Sports, Radio 2GB, Centrebet and is now primarily involved in Horse Racing.

An avid all-rounder sports fan, Neil loves the masterful art of cricket, especially when the players are in whites.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/1746/neil-evans-tomorrowrsquos-another-day

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Gold Coast District Cricket Club

Gold Coast, Australia

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Photo of the 1993-94 Gold Coast District Cricket Club first grade team

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CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Bestselling cricket author and historian Roland Perry shines a light on the game’s biggest players and dramas through the ages in Great Australian Cricket Achievers and Characters.

The Inspiration for Scott Boland

Exactly 150 years after Charles Lawrence and his Aboriginal team toured England, Scott Boland, who had been plying his bowling for a few years with Victoria, discovered his family link to the Gulidjan tribe near Colac in Victoria’s Western District. His maternal grandfather was Aboriginal and had been adopted into a white family.

Boland and his brother Nick made their way to the tiny town of Harrow, from where they were driven fifteen minutes away to a bush water-hole area where the star of that 1868 tour, Johnny Mullagh, had spent much time in his final days. A large, hollowed-out tree is where he is said to have sought shade on his visits there. Mullagh’s reputation among locals, and those who know his story, places him at the top of legendary Indigenous Australian sportspeople. The trip meant much to the Boland brothers, whose pride in their recently discovered heritage and culture was growing.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/56/cricconnect-fans/blog/1742/the-inspiration-for-scott-boland-great-achievers-and-characters-in-australian-cricket

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South Australia Cricket Association

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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South Australian Under 17 cricket team 1999-2000

Back Row – Matthew Weeks, John Corbett, Shaun Tait, Matthew Burr

Middle Row – Callum Ferguson, Matthew Wake, Damien Gawler (Physiotherapist), Dylan Thomson, Tom Plant

Front Row – Cameron Borges, Peter Muggleton (Coach), Chris Delaney (Vice-Captain), Mark Cosgrove (captain), Steven Crook, Dean Sayers (Assistant Coach/Manager), Tim Angel

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