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Four Gordon First Grade cricketers who were playing at the time the song was written were included in the second verse and repeated throughout that first season as the ‘star’ players of the day. Over the years those names changed on a match by match basis based on the performance of the players in those teams.
Gordon District Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Four Gordon First Grade cricketers who were playing at the time the song was written were included in the second verse and repeated throughout that first season as the ‘star’ players of the day. Over the years those names changed on a match by match basis based on the performance of the players in those teams.
The verse written for the first season included the line: “There’s Roley and Hedley, Brother L and PJ”. Those nicknames in fact were for Dick Guy (Roley), Brian Taber (Hedley), Lloyd Wilson (Brother L) and Peter Johnson (PJ).
Sadly, the Club has received the news this week that Peter Johnson passed away on 27th March 2025 in Brisbane where he has lived for many years.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2934/the-gordon-song-and-farewell-to-peter-johnson
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Two Waratahs Premierships occurred on the 1st of April.
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)
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Armidale, Australia
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Two Waratahs Premierships occurred on the 1st of April.
In 1990, Waratahs won its final 1st grade Premiership, when rain washed out their game against Ex Services. The dominant side all season, it was a fitting result.
In 2001, 3rd grade were minor and major premiers when Michael Truswell made his third century for the season in the Final victory against Easts.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2081/finals-on-this-day-1st-april
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3 days ago
Defending a modest total of 136, Belmont were going into Day 2 at No. 1 Sportsground behind the game with a strong Charlestown team starting the day at 2-77. Only requiring 60 runs, teenage sensation Jamie Heath once again underlined his outstanding potential by spear heading what was described as a "down and out " Belmont attack to a dramatic win.
Belmont District Cricket Club
Newcastle, Australia
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Defending a modest total of 136, Belmont were going into Day 2 at No. 1 Sportsground behind the game with a strong Charlestown team starting the day at 2-77. Only requiring 60 runs, teenage sensation Jamie Heath once again underlined his outstanding potential by spear heading what was described as a "down and out " Belmont attack to a dramatic win.
Jamie Heath aged just 17 at the time tore through the Charlestown spine to secure an unlikely 9 run win for a gutsy Belmont side.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2933/jamie-heath-teenage-sensation-inspires-belmont-to-unlikely-victory
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3 days ago
Western Suburbs 1903-04 First Grade Premiers
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Western Suburbs 1903-04 First Grade Premiers
Standing (left to right): PW Docker, L Kemmis, T Hogue, R Shute, JRM Mackay, AH Brown, WJT Finneran, J Searle.
Seated: GL Garnsey, L Deane, GP Barbour (captain), A Diamond, H Donnan.
Front: EP Barbour (scorer).
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Adam Zampa captains Sutherland to Poidevin-Gray Shield premiership in 2011-12
Sutherland District Cricket Club
Sylvania, Australia
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Adam Zampa captains Sutherland to Poidevin-Gray Shield premiership in 2011-12
This is the Poidevin-Gray Shield team report from the 2011-12 Annual Report
For the fourth time, Sutherland are Premiers in the Poidevin-Gray Shield competition. In what turned out to be a stellar series for the boys, we started off rather sluggishly with a loss to Campbelltown. The first three matches of the competition were T20 games, with the last four being traditional 50 over matches. As we are seeing, T20 matches are real toss of the coin affairs and can go either way, so it was important we played well in these first three matches to give us a chance to be in the race come the longer games.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2931/adam-zampa-captains-sutherland-to-poidevin-gray-shield-premiership-in-2011-12
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3 days ago
At the recent Newcastle District Cricket Association awards luncheon, 2 members of our Wednesday night Women's T20 Cup side claimed awards for their outstanding seasons at both a representative and club level.
Belmont District Cricket Club
Newcastle, Australia
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At the recent Newcastle District Cricket Association awards luncheon, 2 members of our Wednesday night Women's T20 Cup side claimed awards for their outstanding seasons at both a representative and club level.
Molly Dare (Total: 59 Matches, 783 runs @ Avg of 19.10 HS 94 and 23 wickets @ 21.48 Club: Matches, 135 runs @ 22.5) took home the award for Young Female Player of the Year.
Sophie Clune (Total: 712 Runs @30.96 HS 49 and 18 wickets @ 9.06 Club: 189 runs @ 63 and 6 wickets 14) won the Sally Griffiths Medal.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2927/belmont-district-cricket-club-award-winners
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3 days ago
In Episode 43 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with rising cricket star Hugh Weibgen, fresh off his breakout Big Bash campaign, to talk backyard beginnings, captaining Australia U19s, and learning fast under stadium lights.
Chris Titley
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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In Episode 43 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with rising cricket star Hugh Weibgen, fresh off his breakout Big Bash campaign, to talk backyard beginnings, captaining Australia U19s, and learning fast under stadium lights.
Hugh shares what it was like to open the batting with David Warner, debut in front of 48,000 screaming fans, and get subbed into a game after a freak injury.
He reflects on the under-15 heartbreak that lit a fire in him, how he’s chasing his Queensland Bulls debut, and the personal scoreboard moment that changed everything.
From elite routines to mastering reverse sweeps with help from Sam Billings, Hugh’s journey is full of humility, hunger, and a deep love for the game—plus a few cheeky pickleball sessions on the side.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1736/chris-titley/blog/2929/hugh-weibgen-on-batting-with-warner-big-bash-chaos-and-bouncing-back-from-setbacks
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In Episode 41 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Josh Brown—the humble Queenslander turned Big Bash star—who went from indoor cricket comps and subbies 250s to smashing 60 off 23 at the Gabba on New Year’s Day.
Chris Titley
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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In Episode 41 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Josh Brown—the humble Queenslander turned Big Bash star—who went from indoor cricket comps and subbies 250s to smashing 60 off 23 at the Gabba on New Year’s Day.
Josh opens up about his rapid rise, being called up by the Heat, and how indoor cricket, gym sessions, and a contact lens prescription helped launch his pro career. He shares the nerves of debuting in front of 55,000, what it’s like to build your own bats at Cooper, and why dropping a catch in a final (to 55k groans) is still one of the wildest memories of his career.
He also talks fishing, toy car collecting, being mistaken for a quiet guy, and the mindset shift that helped him stop chasing the perfect innings—and start owning his role.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1736/chris-titley/blog/2928/josh-brown-on-backyard-cricket-big-bash-chaos-and-the-art-of-staying-true
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3 days ago
Pocket Profile - Jarrod Baxter - Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club
Newcastle, Australia
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Pocket Profile - Jarrod Baxter - Belmont District Cricket Club
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket
Started at Hornsby Cricket Club and moved to Normanhurst Warrawee. Then was inbetween Grade and Shires for Northern Districts and Pennant Hills. Moved to Belmont before playing for St George last season. I also played rep cricket for HKHDCA.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2926/pocket-profile-jarrod-baxter-belmont-district-cricket-club
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3 days ago
From this distance, Ted Rogers' vision for the management of the new club might seem excessively egocentric. But without his drive and enthusiasm, the club would never have been created. Rogers, a 26 year-old solicitor employed by the Department of Justice, had no particular credentials as a cricketer - it isn't even clear where he had played the game before he founded the Burwood club. He was a left- arm, medium-paced bowler, who approached the crease with a curious, bouncy run that earned him the nickname "The Rock Wallaby". His ability may have been limited, but what he certainly had was immense energy and enthusiasm for the game.
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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From this distance, Ted Rogers' vision for the management of the new club might seem excessively egocentric. But without his drive and enthusiasm, the club would never have been created. Rogers, a 26 year-old solicitor employed by the Department of Justice, had no particular credentials as a cricketer - it isn't even clear where he had played the game before he founded the Burwood club. He was a left- arm, medium-paced bowler, who approached the crease with a curious, bouncy run that earned him the nickname "The Rock Wallaby". His ability may have been limited, but what he certainly had was immense energy and enthusiasm for the game.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2921/the-rock-wallaby-a-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-story
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David Murphy first came to our attention after he scored a quickfire century for NSW Country Under 17s in a trial match against City Under 17s at Bradman Oval, Bowral in December 2005. As a result of that innings, he was selected in the NSW Under 17 team to play in the Australian Championships in January 2006. Among his teammates in the NSW squad were Phillip Hughes and Steve Smith. In the Australian Championships, he had two century opening partnerships with Hughes. The first was 102 in 51 minutes against Northern Territory at Petersham Oval, of which David contributed 64 off 37 balls (2 sixes & 9 fours). In the next match against Queensland at Mona Park, Auburn, David was again the first out – this time for 82 off 47 balls
Sutherland District Cricket Club
Sylvania, Australia
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David Murphy first came to our attention after he scored a quickfire century for NSW Country Under 17s in a trial match against City Under 17s at Bradman Oval, Bowral in December 2005. As a result of that innings, he was selected in the NSW Under 17 team to play in the Australian Championships in January 2006. Among his teammates in the NSW squad were Phillip Hughes and Steve Smith. In the Australian Championships, he had two century opening partnerships with Hughes. The first was 102 in 51 minutes against Northern Territory at Petersham Oval, of which David contributed 64 off 37 balls (2 sixes & 9 fours). In the next match against Queensland at Mona Park, Auburn, David was again the first out – this time for 82 off 47 balls
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2924/david-murphy-was-a-dynamic-opening-batsman
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And so it was necessary to rebuild the First Grade team, but Wests still had an undeniably great cricketer around whom to build it - Bob Simpson. Already captain of Australia, Simpson's stature as an international cricketer was further boosted in 1964, when his monumental 311 against England at Old Trafford set him on the way to a new record for the most Test match runs scored in a calendar year. He led Australia on tours to the West Indies and South Africa and, in 1965-66, retained the Ashes at home. And, when there was time for club cricket, he kept on scoring runs with the same relentless efficiency he displayed in first-class matches. His average for Wests, batting on pitches that were often underprepared and were always uncovered, was over 61
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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And so it was necessary to rebuild the First Grade team, but Wests still had an undeniably great cricketer around whom to build it - Bob Simpson. Already captain of Australia, Simpson's stature as an international cricketer was further boosted in 1964, when his monumental 311 against England at Old Trafford set him on the way to a new record for the most Test match runs scored in a calendar year. He led Australia on tours to the West Indies and South Africa and, in 1965-66, retained the Ashes at home. And, when there was time for club cricket, he kept on scoring runs with the same relentless efficiency he displayed in first-class matches. His average for Wests, batting on pitches that were often underprepared and were always uncovered, was over 61
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2920/simmo-a-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-story
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4 days ago
Saturday 14th December 2019 was a day to remember at Old Kings Oval in the 1st Grade match v. Mosman (rd.8), Parramatta’s left-handed run machines, skipper and NSW rep Nick Bertus and the irrepressible young opener Tim Ward turned on a batting display of the foremost quality combining watchful defence with handsome stroke-play to amass a hefty 292 runs 2nd wicket partnership that piloted the two-blues to a massive team total of 2 – 409 (decl)
Parramatta District Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Saturday 14th December 2019 was a day to remember at Old Kings Oval in the 1st Grade match v. Mosman (rd.8), Parramatta’s left-handed run machines, skipper and NSW rep Nick Bertus and the irrepressible young opener Tim Ward turned on a batting display of the foremost quality combining watchful defence with handsome stroke-play to amass a hefty 292 runs 2nd wicket partnership that piloted the two-blues to a massive team total of 2 – 409 (decl)
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/2923/the-dynamic-duo-tim-ward-and-nick-bertus
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4 days ago
Pocket Profile - Josh McTavish - Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club
Newcastle, Australia
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Pocket Profile - Josh McTavish - Belmont District Cricket Club
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket.
Played my juniors for Merewether Tigers before making the transition into senior cricket filling in for my dad's Kotara Hornets, moving to play full time at Merewether and moving to Belmont about 3 years ago
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2918/pocket-profile-josh-mctavish-belmont-district-cricket-club
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4 days ago
Earlier this year work was completed on the new upgrades to Barton Fields featuring new amenities and fields featuring a new turf square and baseball diamond.
Belmont District Cricket Club
Newcastle, Australia
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Earlier this year work was completed on the new upgrades to Barton Fields featuring new amenities and fields featuring a new turf square and baseball diamond.
This is the first of a multi-stage process where all the fields in the complex will be upgraded in what is the beginning of a very exciting era of Cricket, Football and Baseball in the Belmont and wider Lake Macquarie area.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2917/belmont-district-cricket-club-barton-amenities-and-field-upgrades
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4 days ago
Jaiden Gray is a stylish top-to-middle order batsman for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club.
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Jaiden Gray is a stylish top-to-middle order batsman for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club.
Jaiden had several stellar performances throughout the 2024/25 season, most notably his debut hundred for Western Suburbs in second-grade victory against Mosman in Round 6.
Overall, Jaiden accumulated 572 runs at an average of 33.65 throughout the 2024/25 season.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2919/pocket-profile-jaiden-gray-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club
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4 days ago
Western Suburbs 4th Grade Grand Finalists 2017-18
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Western Suburbs 4th Grade Grand Finalists 2017-18
Back (L-R): Dan Mullen, Ben Gorham, Callum Hotham, Lachlan Swan, James Winder, Emmanuel Parmakellis, Albert Brooks, Sam Cullen, Chadd Porter (coach)
Front (L-R): Zain Shamsi, Billy Gaunt (wk), Darren Cox (c), Toby Hynes, Rowan Carthy, Alex Cheung
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