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Northern District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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Cameron Eve made his first grade cricket debut for Northern District Cricket Club in 1997 as a young 20 year old fast bowler.

In a 14 year career with time also spent at Mosman Cricket Club Cameron took 443 first grade wickets at a very impressive average of 19.41. He took 5 wickets or more in an innings on 17 occasions.

A highly skilled bowler with the Kookaburra in hand he was also very handy with the bat and scored two first grade centuries.

Let’s find out more about Cameron’s journey in the game

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1208/cameron-eve-control-what-you-can-control

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Somerville Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Russell Wilkes has played all his junior and senior cricket with Somerville Cricket Club in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association.

Let’s find out more about Russell’s journey in the game.

What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket?

1st’s flag in 2014/15 and last year’s 3rds, it was great seeing some kids win their first flag.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/954/somerville-cricket-club/blog/1207/russell-wilkes-the-harder-you-work-the-luckier-you-get

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Bruce Adams

Cricket Coach

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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A fantastic match was played on Thursday between Battle CC and the Australian Crusaders and it’s certainly not a misnomer as our opponents today were Battle Cricket Club.
Think Battle of Hastings and 1066 and you’ll understand the rich history of this cricket club.
Australia Crusaders batted first and scored an unremarkable 6 for 232 of 35 overs and Battle although with a few anxious moments cruised past the total with 13 balls to spare.
Cricket is a lifetime game filled with friendships, runs, wickets and golden ducks with everything in between and at times we forget the man officiating, the umpires.
For those in my age era you’ll notice in the photos that the match umpire was no other than John McKinnon.
John is not only a great man, respected by all, he’s the Crusaders official umpire.
John has hung up his playing bat and now tours with the Crusaders as an umpire, but he’s best remembered for his longevity on World of Sports and was Australia’s leading football commentator.
Could there hardly be a better man than McKinnon in cricket? 🏏

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Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket 1980-81 semi finals and final

Sydney Grade Cricket semi finals and finals scorecards for the 1980-81. Pictured is UNSW Captain Mark Ray leading his team off after defeating Northern Districts in the final

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/1204/sydney-grade-cricket-1980-81-semi-finals-and-final

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Sutherland District Cricket Club First Grade Semi Finalists 1978-79

Back Row - Ken Hudson, Graham Warry, Lindsay Joyce, Eugene Nix, Brian O’Dowd (Captain), Fred Trimbrell, Grahame Barry
Front Row - Les Johns, Mark Preddey, Warren Moodie, Mark Ridge, Steve Rixon

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1203/sutherland-district-cricket-club-first-grade-semi-finalists-1978-79

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Troy Martin

Founder

Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

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Troy Martin - My Best Australian T20 XI not to play T20 cricket

If you could pick any player from Australi0a’s rich cricketing history to represent Australia in the up-and-coming men’s T20 World Cup, who would you pick?

The criteria? The player can have represented Australia in other formats, but not T20.

Is there an XI from Australia’s past that could match it with the world’s best male T20 players?

1. Victor Trumper
2. Mark Waugh

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1065/troy-martin/blog/1202/troy-martin-my-best-australian-t20-xi-not-to-play-t20-cricket

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Shane Lee

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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We have all heard the jokes about ‘Little Johnny’. Remember him? The little prick at school that would wind up the teacher, his class mates and ladies in the tuck shop. Most jokes ended up with “Little Johnny” seeing his teacher’s breasts or tricking a girl into an embarrassing position.

When I first moved to the Mosman Cricket Club in 1995, the teams “Little Johnny” came in the form of “Little Chris”, or Christopher Barry Muldoon to be more precise.

Chris captained the first grade team, bowled off spin with perfect shape and was my flat mate for more than four years. The little prick got me into more trouble than the early settlers but his school boy humour still makes me laugh today.

The art of finger spin has always intrigued me. Subtlety and patience are the key ingredient - two words you’ll never read on my CV.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/538/shane-lee/blog/1201/little-chris

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Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Shane Duff - Rugby League, Cricket and Horse Racing

Growing up it was Rugby League in the winter and Cricket in the summer. For a talented halfback, wicket keeper/batsman Shane Duff was creating the opportunities many aspire to.

In the early part of the cricket season in 1990 and at the age of 18 he made his first-grade debut for Sutherland Cricket Club team when their regular keeper Evan Atkins suffered a broken arm. His first dismissal was one to remember as it was an edge from another wicket/batsman, a young Adam Gilchrist playing for Gordon Cricket Club.

Just before Christmas, an opportunity presented itself and Shane had a decision to make. After only a handful of first-grade cricket games, Shane decided to put his keeping gloves back in his kit bag as he’d been signed by the famous St George Rugby League Club. Pre-season training beckoned.

Brian Smith had just signed with St George as coach and Shane simply thought, “I’ve got to give this a go.”

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/1200/shane-duff-rugby-league-cricket-and-horse-racing

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Andrew Knight

Business Advisor

Brisbane, Australia

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Australian Under 19 Cricket Team – England Tour 1983

Back Row – Darrin Ramshaw, Mark England, Tony Dodemaide, Craig McDermott, Sean Henderson, Harley Hammelmann, Andrew Knight, Brett Mulder, Greg Connors
Front Row – Bronco D’Jura, Bob Bitmead (Assistant Manager), Michael Veletta (Captain), George Murray (Manager), Craig Bradley (Vice-Captain), Brad McNamara, Ian Healy

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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St George in between balls with John Bain

We take the opportunity to catch up with some of our esteemed former first grade legends to find out more about them and their time with The Saints.

In this “in between balls” we feature John Bain who is the very proud owner of St George first grade cap number 301.

Also you can find out in which sport John has represented Australia

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/1194/st-george-in-between-balls-with-john-bain

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Darren Berry

Cricket Coach

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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I had the privilege to keep to many fine bowlers during my 15 years behind the stumps for the big V. Here's my top 10 fast bowlers

1. Merv Hughes
2. Paul Reiffel
3. Mathew Inness
4. Damien Fleming

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/978/darren-berry/blog/1192/darren-berry-ndash-the-10-best-victorian-fast-bowlers-i-kept-to

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Adrian Tucker

Business Development Manager

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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In November 1988, 12 souls who braved the inaugural year of the AIS/ACB Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy gathered in Brisbane to mark the 30-year anniversary of what was, for us, and incredible year.

As part of two days of reminiscing we visited the current Centre of Excellence, based in Brisbane. The programmes and facilities for today’s athletes are light years ahead of that experienced by the original 15 of us back in 1988.

The current facility is incredible – lap pool, hot pool, cold pool, recovery room/MASH Unit, nets with pitches designed to replicate different conditions and a state-of-the-art gymnasium – I could go on. My overarching thought when touring the facilities was that they definitely would have helped me become a better athlete, but not necessarily a better cricketer.

Since 1988 there have been 389 athletes move through a programme that has morphed in every way imaginable. We were a squad of 15 who were farmed out to local Adelaide Grade Clubs, this moved to a squad of 24 where they essentially toured and played each other, and the current thinking is that more concentrated groups of elite talent in shorter bursts of high intensity training

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/528/adrian-tucker/blog/1191/so-thatrsquos-what-30-years-feels-like

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Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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Luke Walker joins CV 200 Club - by Simon Draycott, November 2014

With Luke Walker approaching the 200 game milestone in both Premier Cricket and the AFL, he took time to look back in this interview for the FPCC website.

While most people prepared for the 2014 AFL grand final at the local bottle shop, goal umpire Luke Walker was going through his usual routine in anticipation for his 5th consecutive grand final.

"You try to keep the day as normal as possible; you try to get to the game at the same time, wake up at the same time and go through your normal routine."

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/405/frankston-peninsula-cricket-club/blog/1190/luke-walker-joins-cv-200-club-november-2014

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Cricket Victoria

Melbourne, Australia

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Victoria 2nd XI v NSW 2nd XI at North Sydney Oval 1993

Back row: Shaun Williams, Richard Herman, Brad Williams, Ashley Robertson, Laurie Harper, Kyle Malligan.
Seated: Kevin Neville, Ian Harvey, Geoff Allardice (Captain), Matthew Galbraith, Paul Garlick

Match - 29, 30 Nov and 1, 2 Dec 1993 at North Sydney Oval in Sydney

Toss - Victoria won the toss and elected to bat

Result - match drawn

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/534/cricket-victoria/blog/486/victoria-2nd-xi-v-nsw-2nd-xi-at-north-sydney-oval-1993

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Petersham-Marrickville A W Green Shield Premiers 1971-72

Back Row - Brian Hughes (Hon Secretary), Ross Palmer, David Sharpe, Robert Jones, Chris Storey, Steve Ghidini, Steve Brennan, Bill Anderson (Manager)
Front Row - Jack Ross (President), Michael Shaw, Malcolm Goulstone, Graeme Hughes (Captain), Mark Wilmott, Paul Davison, Alf Debnam (Hon Treasure)

Premiership glory! A W Green under 16 team takes the 1971-72 title
In a season where four of the eight rounds were rain affected, the Graeme Hughes-led team managed to win five matches and draw three to go through the A W Green Shield competition undefeated and win the premiership. Wins were recorded over Sutherland, Randwick, Cumberland and Waverley with the defeat of North Sydney in the Grand Final clinching the trophy. Matches against Bankstown, Western Suburbs and St George were all drawn due to wet conditions.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/1189/petersham-marrickville-a-w-green-shield-premiers-1971-72

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Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Chris Titley was a wicket keeper batsman who made his debut for Western Suburbs in 3rd grade in 1998/99 as a 17 year old.

He made a valuable contribution to the club on and off the field and always played the game with good humour.

"Unfortunately I didn’t make Wests 1st grade. I was robbed by 2 blokes who I’ve never spoken too since and intend never to speak to. Cameron McLeod and Anthony Cavanough. I believe Cam was adviser to Rowelly (Greg Rowell) in his Lord Mayor bid at the time so that figures. Cav robbed me of many representative teams along the way as well. "

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/1188/chris-titley-its-about-the-journey

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Asquith Rugby League Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Asquith Rugby League Cricket Club A Grade Premiers 2010-11

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Ken Shelston

Business Advisor

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Shelston's Magpies - My Best Grade team 1974 - 1988

I have enjoyed reading of the teams selected by other correspondents.

So, here is my stab at the best Grade Cricket team from the players I played with during my playing days.

To paint my picture, I only ever played for Western Suburbs in the Sydney Grade competition between 1974 and 1988.

While I was just an average grade cricketer and played through all the grades, I was fortunate to play a few seasons of First Grade alongside some fairly useful players.

So, I think my team would give most of the others mentioned here a fair run for their money.

This is my best Grade team from the players I played with

1. Mark Spicer – Powerful Opener Represented NSW at U/19’s, I still hold the first wicket club record for Third Grade with Spice he gave it away far too young.

2. Scott Hookey – A character…but exciting player when on.

3. Dirk Wellham (c) – played with Dirk from U10s in the park through to Grade. Making runs was habitually easy for him.

4. Brad McNamara – Shared a 50 plus run partnership with Brad on his First-Grade debut.

5. Greg Matthews – Greg will do me for spin and batting 5.

6. Greg Douglas – Explosive talent – would be a BBL sensation these days.

7. Greg Dyer – would make it as a batsman but here as the keeper, another I played junior cricket with.

8. Graham Bush – ACT leggie, impossible to leave out of any team when a drink is on.

9. Phil Kelleard – Trojan for the Pies for many many seasons RIP

10. Dave Gilbert – Came to Wests at the end of my time impossible to leave out

11. John Coyle – After a great career with Petersham Coylie played a couple of seasons with me in 2nds. Dangerous on his day.

12th man – Mike Swan – superb slipper and outfielder

Team Scorer – Mal Gorham – “pencil” say no more RIP er

Team Manager – Eric Francis – a great clubman who looked after Seconds for many years.

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Chris Sabburg

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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My Best Grade team - Chris Sabburg 2008 to 2020

I debuted in Brisbane First Grade Cricket in 2008/2009. I have played with many, many talented grade cricketers and also Queensland and Australian players. I was extremely lucky to play in a golden era for Toombul District Cricket Club from 2008/09-2014/15 where we played many semi and grand finals and winning a couple premierships in two day and white ball cricket. I then moved clubs for a change of scenery after losing the love for the game a bit. I moved across town to Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, where I had family. I had three very successful and happy years at Wests from 2015/16-2017/18 winning a two day premiership in 16/17.

In 2018 I drove over to Perth to chance my hand for a last crack for higher honours and I am currently playing for the University of Western Australia Cricket Club.

Selection Criteria – players selected have played less than 25 First Class, List A and T20 games.

So my team in batting order:

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1059/chris-sabburg/blog/1186/my-best-grade-team-chris-sabburg-2008-to-2020

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Dirk Wellham made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs on 1 March 1975 against the old Sydney Cricket Club at the age of 16. He is the very proud owner of Western Suburbs first grade playing number 454.

Dirk is part of a very select club in having scored a century on his first class debut for NSW and a century on his test debut for Australia.

He made his Test debut for Australia on 27 August 1981 in the 6th Test of the Ashes series against England. England won the toss and sent Australia into bat and Dirk batting at number 6 scored 24 in the first innings and 103 in the 2nd innings. The match was drawn.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/86/dirk-wellham-help-others-perform-well

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