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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Peter Burkhart is the highest run scorer in the history of Western Suburbs District Cricket Club.

In total Peter scored 10,512 runs for the club, of which 8,850 were scored in First Grade at an average of 31.83 and 12 centuries.

Peter is the proud owner of Western Suburbs First Grade cap number 532 and a Life Member of the club

Peter was also regarded as one of the best fieldsman in Sydney Grade Cricket. So good was his fielding it prompted former Australian Cricket captain Michael Clarke to say “he’s one of the best fieldsman I’ve ever played with”

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1815/peter-burkhart-singles-singles-singles
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UNSW Cricket Club
UNSW Cricket Club
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Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales has been the breeding ground of many Australian sporting champions and Geoff Lawson is a proud member of the Wagga Wagga sporting cohort.

From concrete pitches and cork balls, Geoff’s love of the game spans many decades and he’s made a tremendous contribution to the game on and off the field.

Geoff Lawson left Wagga Wagga and made his way to the University of NSW where he made his first-grade debut in 1975 and went on to take 215 first grade wickets for UNSW at an average of 17.66.

At 20 years of age in 1977/78 Geoff made his first-class debut for NSW and on 28 November 1980, he became Australian Test Cricketer No 309 when he made his Test debut against New Zealand at the Gabba.

In 46 Tests for Australia, Geoff Lawson took 180 wickets at 30.56 with best figures of 8 for 112. He scored 894 runs with the highest score of 74.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/230/unsw-cricket-club/blog/248/geoff-lawson-in-doubt-bounce-lsquoem
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Queensland Veterans Cricket
Queensland Veterans Cricket
Brisbane, Australia
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Queensland Over 50s Division One National Champions

Queensland Over 50s defeated Victoria by 11 runs to win the Division One Grand Final of the Over 50s National Championships held in Melbourne 3 December to 7 December 2023.

Back Row – Mark Horswill (Manager and Scorer), Simon Milton, Chris Lanagan, John Short, Jason Simmons, Damien Meek, Chris Holding (Vice Captain) Craig Trindall

Front Row – Ashley Sippel, Andrew Kratzmann, Clint Keble (Captain) Mark Kratzmann, Shane Riley

Grand Final Scorecard -
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Armidale District Cricket Association
Armidale District Cricket Association
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St Peters Cricket Club Armidale 1959-2000

The early history of the Club is yet to be researched as there is evidence that the Club played, as an Anglican Church team in Armidale, in the early 1900’s. The church association continued in the latter half of the century. The Rev Colin Wellard and Verger, Walter Gerken as a benefactor contributing ten pounds, were instrumental in supporting the club's re-emergence after a meeting instigated by Peter Poggioli in the Cathedral vestry following a pre summer Sunday service. In acknowledgement of the sensitivity of the arrangement the first "unofficial" commercial sponsor of the club was Cyril Fitzgerald, licensee of Tattersalls Hotel.

In 1959, St Peters competed in the B Grade of the New England Cricket Association (later Armidale) and in 1960 nominated to play A Reserve, as the second grade competition was then called. Peter Poggioli, later mayor of Armidale, was the team captain in the inaugural years and was succeeded as team leader by Peter Hutchinson.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/237/armidale-district-cricket-association/blog/216/st-peters-cricket-club-armidale-1959-2000
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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club
Randwick Petersham Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Randwick District Cricket Club 3rd Grade Minor Premiers and Finalists 1977-78

Youth overcomes experience; 3rd Grade lose Grand Final in surprise result.

It was felt that 3rd Grade was the most likely of all the grades to take out the premiership. Ending as minor premiers and with a team comprising nine players with 1st Grade experience, they were expected to have too many guns for the young Western Suburbs team in the Grand Final, especially having beaten them in the preliminary rounds. Not to be, with the inexperienced Wests running out convincing winners.

Minor premiers

Captained by the experienced 33 year old, John Johnson, who was returning to the club after a gap of four years due to family illness, the side had two outright victories among its 10 wins. It won the last six matches to take the minor premiership by a clear margin, with eight points to spare over Wests.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/1808/randwick-district-cricket-club-3rd-grade-minor-premiers-and-finalists-1977-78
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Andrew Gode
Andrew Gode
Business Owner
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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My Best Grade team - Andrew Gode 2007 to 2020

I made my debut for Valley District Cricket Club in 2007 and over the years have played with some fantastic players.

With some down time I thought I reflect on who would make my best team. It was also a bit of fun and brought back some great memories.

Here’s my best Valley team from players I played with, in batting order:

1. Nick Kruger

My first captain at Valley. Brutal opening batsman who punished bowlers throughout the competition before moving to Tasmania where he ended up being part of a Sheffield Shield winning team. Rather sizeable cranium as well

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1360/andrew-gode/blog/1806/my-best-grade-team-andrew-gode-2007-to-2020
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Mark O'Neill
Mark O'Neill
Cricket Coach
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Craig Simmons retired from cricket on Saturday 2 December 2023
To say he has been a fabulous player is an understatement.
Craig is the best player I have coached that was never picked for Australia simply because very short, minded administrators would not afford him the opportunity that they sometimes gift to players of far less performance or talent in first class cricket.
However, that short sighted response by two associations never dimmed his enthusiasm for the game and as a result his energies were directed to his beloved Rockingham Mandurah and Gordon in the Sydney premier league whereby the way he holds the record for the most runs in a season.
I remember watching his first BBL hundred from my lounge room and jumping up and down screaming with joy, I was so happy for him.
His performances for the Mariners are legendary including taking the side to a first-grade premiership which by the way was a far cry from when the club was rebooted
In the lead up to the Rockingham first 1st grade season I was asked who should open the batting first game. I was adamant that the first player picked at the top of the order would be Craig.
Needless to say, there was a bit of sniggering going on until they watched him bat in the first net session. All of a sudden everyone knew he could play.
To Paul Simmons and Sue Simmons you have been so supportive of your son and have ridden the ups and downs with him over a very long career. You should be very proud of the person he has become.
Congratulations Craig Simmons on your retirement.
It’s time to have a rest.
Mark

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