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Q: Darren Smith plays Over 50s cricket for the Port Jackson Cricket Club and has represented NSW and Australia Over 50s cricket teams.
In 2017 at the NSW Over 50s state championships Darren won the region player of the championships and was selected in the NSW Over 50s team shortly after.
He was a member of Australian Over 50s 2018 World Cup win in Sydney in 2018 and was also in the 2020 Australian Over 50s World Cup squad to play in South Africa where unfortunately the World Cup was cut short due to Covid.
In 2017 at the NSW Over 50s state championships Darren won the region player of the championships and was selected in the NSW Over 50s team shortly after.
He was a member of Australian Over 50s 2018 World Cup win in Sydney in 2018 and was also in the 2020 Australian Over 50s World Cup squad to play in South Africa where unfortunately the World Cup was cut short due to Covid.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/91/darren-smith-make-something-happen
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Q: Veterans Cricket NSW would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Eureka Whittaker Macnaught and CEO Greg Cook for their generous sponsorship support this week for the 2024 Cooper Finlay Cup against Queensland held in Maitland and Port Macquarie this week.
Your contribution played a crucial role in making the carnival was a resounding success, and we are immensely grateful for your partnership.
Not only did Greg and his wife Maria join us for the presentation dinner on Monday night at East Maitland, but they also managed to drop into the grounds and check out the progress of how each game was getting on.
Your commitment to supporting initiatives like ours demonstrates your dedication to fostering sound financial advice for all Veterans cricketers.
On Monday night Greg announced that Eureka Whittaker Macnaught is offering a complimentary $550 financial discovery meeting at no charge for players from the Cooper Finlay Cup.
If you are interested, please reach out to Greg on greg.cook@ewmac.com.au and you can arrange a time regarding a plan for your financial future.
Once again, thank you for your unwavering support and generosity. We are truly honoured to have Eureka Whittaker Macnaught as a valued partner, and we remain committed to making a positive impact with your continued support.
"Make a Plan" and thank Greg for his support.
Eureka Whittaker Macnaught -
Your contribution played a crucial role in making the carnival was a resounding success, and we are immensely grateful for your partnership.
Not only did Greg and his wife Maria join us for the presentation dinner on Monday night at East Maitland, but they also managed to drop into the grounds and check out the progress of how each game was getting on.
Your commitment to supporting initiatives like ours demonstrates your dedication to fostering sound financial advice for all Veterans cricketers.
On Monday night Greg announced that Eureka Whittaker Macnaught is offering a complimentary $550 financial discovery meeting at no charge for players from the Cooper Finlay Cup.
If you are interested, please reach out to Greg on greg.cook@ewmac.com.au and you can arrange a time regarding a plan for your financial future.
Once again, thank you for your unwavering support and generosity. We are truly honoured to have Eureka Whittaker Macnaught as a valued partner, and we remain committed to making a positive impact with your continued support.
"Make a Plan" and thank Greg for his support.
Eureka Whittaker Macnaught -
https://eurekawhittakermacnaught.com.au
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Q: Mark Tranter plays Veterans Cricket for Newcastle and recently was the successful captain of the NSW Over 55s Kangaroos in the National Championships held in New Zealand.
Mark is a Senior Account Manager with O-Tech.
Can you tell us a little more about O-Tech and what the business does?
Since Year 2000 OTECH has been an IT managed services company that provides comprehensive IT support and solutions to other organizations on a proactive and ongoing basis. OTech is hired by our clients to manage their IT infrastructure, systems, and technology needs, allowing the client to focus on their core business activities. These services are provided on a monthly invoice to our customers.
Finally, trust and flexibility will determine how far a relationship between both parties will last. We aim for long term relationships.
Mark is a Senior Account Manager with O-Tech.
Can you tell us a little more about O-Tech and what the business does?
Since Year 2000 OTECH has been an IT managed services company that provides comprehensive IT support and solutions to other organizations on a proactive and ongoing basis. OTech is hired by our clients to manage their IT infrastructure, systems, and technology needs, allowing the client to focus on their core business activities. These services are provided on a monthly invoice to our customers.
Finally, trust and flexibility will determine how far a relationship between both parties will last. We aim for long term relationships.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/1934/mark-tranter-senior-account-manager-at-o-tech
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Mark Tranter plays Veterans Cricket for Newcastle and recently was the successful captain of the NSW Over 55s Kangaroos in the National Championships held in New Zealand.Mark is a Senior Acc ...
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Q: NSW Blues Over 50s Veterans cricket team – Cooper Finlay 2019
Back Row - John Fish, John Stephens, Peter Gerhard, Todd O Keefe, Mark Bury, Phil Melville, Neil Brooks
Front Row - Mark Austin, Paul James, Warwick Hayes (Captain), Michael Hall, Andrew Emery
All our players came from all over state from many different regional areas , All our players do a lot for the game at all levels in their respective regions as coaches, administrators and officials,
Back Row - John Fish, John Stephens, Peter Gerhard, Todd O Keefe, Mark Bury, Phil Melville, Neil Brooks
Front Row - Mark Austin, Paul James, Warwick Hayes (Captain), Michael Hall, Andrew Emery
All our players came from all over state from many different regional areas , All our players do a lot for the game at all levels in their respective regions as coaches, administrators and officials,
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Q: NSW Kookaburras Over 50s Division Four – National Championships in Melbourne 3 December to 7 December 2023
Back Row - Michael Hungerford, Dean Pike, Lucas Parsons, Paul Munro, Morgan Youell, Craig Jenns
Front Row - Shane Broes, Mitchell Sturt, Darren Gladman, Brendon Briedenhann (Captain), Scott Aitchison
4 games – 2 wins, 2 losses
Round 1 v Victoria White – NSW Kookaburras won by 41 runs.
Round 2 v Queensland Droughmasters V – Queensland won by 6 wickets.
Round 3 v South Australia – South Australia won by 5 runs.
Final play off for 5th or 6th position v Western Australia – NSW Kookaburras won by 7 wickets.
Match Scorecards for Division Four -
Back Row - Michael Hungerford, Dean Pike, Lucas Parsons, Paul Munro, Morgan Youell, Craig Jenns
Front Row - Shane Broes, Mitchell Sturt, Darren Gladman, Brendon Briedenhann (Captain), Scott Aitchison
4 games – 2 wins, 2 losses
Round 1 v Victoria White – NSW Kookaburras won by 41 runs.
Round 2 v Queensland Droughmasters V – Queensland won by 6 wickets.
Round 3 v South Australia – South Australia won by 5 runs.
Final play off for 5th or 6th position v Western Australia – NSW Kookaburras won by 7 wickets.
Match Scorecards for Division Four -
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/national-championships-2023-2024-summer-202324/o50-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-4/663086c0/FR%201
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Q: NSW Over 50s Blues - Division One – National Championships in Melbourne 3 December to 7 December 2023
Back Row – Simon Waddington, Mitchell Woods, Scott McIntosh, Steve Mace (Captain), Glenn Giddings, Stephen Wark.
Front Row – Simon Neich, Darren Shaw, Ash Hardy, Tony Clark (Vice Captain), Chris Patterson, Phillip Melville
4 games – 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie.
Round 1 v Western Australia – NSW Blues won by 6 wickets.
Round 2 v ACT – NSW Blues won by 12 runs.
Round 3 v Victoria – Victoria won by 2 wickets with only 2 balls remaining.
Final - Play off for 3rd and 4th v South Australia – match tied.
Check out all the scorecards -
Back Row – Simon Waddington, Mitchell Woods, Scott McIntosh, Steve Mace (Captain), Glenn Giddings, Stephen Wark.
Front Row – Simon Neich, Darren Shaw, Ash Hardy, Tony Clark (Vice Captain), Chris Patterson, Phillip Melville
4 games – 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie.
Round 1 v Western Australia – NSW Blues won by 6 wickets.
Round 2 v ACT – NSW Blues won by 12 runs.
Round 3 v Victoria – Victoria won by 2 wickets with only 2 balls remaining.
Final - Play off for 3rd and 4th v South Australia – match tied.
Check out all the scorecards -
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/national-championships-2023-2024-summer-202324/o50-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-1/07234bb2
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Q: NSW Over 50s Waratahs Division Two National Champions
NSW Over 50s Waratahs defeated Victoria Blue by 4 wickets to win the Division Two Final of the Over 50s National Championships held in Melbourne 3 December to 7 December 2023.
Back Row – Matt Turner, Stephen Jennings, Jason Wilton, Russell Gardner, Darren Thomson, Ian Wood
Front Row – Marlon Meurling, Chris Sargent, Mark Austin (Captain), Matt Lewis, Phil Warren, Neil Barnett
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NSW Over 50s Waratahs defeated Victoria Blue by 4 wickets to win the Division Two Final of the Over 50s National Championships held in Melbourne 3 December to 7 December 2023.
Back Row – Matt Turner, Stephen Jennings, Jason Wilton, Russell Gardner, Darren Thomson, Ian Wood
Front Row – Marlon Meurling, Chris Sargent, Mark Austin (Captain), Matt Lewis, Phil Warren, Neil Barnett
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https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/summer-202324/o50-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-2/game-centre/2faf7fc5
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Q: A Legspinners Diary - NSW Over 55s Kangaroos - Division Two Champions
A magnificent week of cricket & camaraderie at the National O55s Championships, Christchurch NZ, Nov 23-27, 2023. The tournament included 16 teams in two Divisions, with NSW and Qld each sending 3 teams, Victoria, WA, SA and New Zealand two teams each, and one team from each of ACT and Tasmania. Each Division was divided into two Pools of four teams for the initial round-robin format, with the top teams in each pool to play off for the chocolates. I was a member of the triumphant NSW Kangaroos, who came through Pool B undefeated and claimed the Division 2 title by trouncing the highly fancied NSW Waratahs in the final. Yes, yes, I know we were all a squad and “your triumph is my triumph” etc, but we all knew we were in 3rds and they (the 2s) were expecting to put us in our place, so it was pretty sweet!
A magnificent week of cricket & camaraderie at the National O55s Championships, Christchurch NZ, Nov 23-27, 2023. The tournament included 16 teams in two Divisions, with NSW and Qld each sending 3 teams, Victoria, WA, SA and New Zealand two teams each, and one team from each of ACT and Tasmania. Each Division was divided into two Pools of four teams for the initial round-robin format, with the top teams in each pool to play off for the chocolates. I was a member of the triumphant NSW Kangaroos, who came through Pool B undefeated and claimed the Division 2 title by trouncing the highly fancied NSW Waratahs in the final. Yes, yes, I know we were all a squad and “your triumph is my triumph” etc, but we all knew we were in 3rds and they (the 2s) were expecting to put us in our place, so it was pretty sweet!
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/1797/a-legspinners-diary-nsw-over-55s-kangaroos-division-two-champions
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By David CraigA magnificent week of cricket & camaraderie at the National O55s Championships, Christchurch NZ, Nov 23-27, 2023. The tournament included 16 teams in two Divisions, ...
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Q: NSW Over 55s Kangaroos Division Two National Champions
NSW Over 55s Kangaroos defeated NSW Waratahs by 87 runs in the Division Two Final of the Over 55s National Championships held in Christchurch, New Zealand from the 22 to 28 November 2023.
Back Row: Mark Freeman, Grant Ryan, Matt Hardman, John Toohey, Luke Stoodley, Tim Weilandt, Andy Eastcott,
Front Row: Mark Favell, Paul James, David Craig, Mark Tranter (Captain), Stephen Leathley, Greg Hall
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NSW Over 55s Kangaroos defeated NSW Waratahs by 87 runs in the Division Two Final of the Over 55s National Championships held in Christchurch, New Zealand from the 22 to 28 November 2023.
Back Row: Mark Freeman, Grant Ryan, Matt Hardman, John Toohey, Luke Stoodley, Tim Weilandt, Andy Eastcott,
Front Row: Mark Favell, Paul James, David Craig, Mark Tranter (Captain), Stephen Leathley, Greg Hall
Match Scorecard -
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/national-championships-summer-202324/o55-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-2/game-centre/c14ae834
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Q: NSW Over 40s Blues National Champions
NSW Over 40s Blues defeated Queensland by 2 wickets with 2 balls to spare win the Division One Final of the Over 40s National Championships held in Brisbane - November 2023.
Back Row - Tony Wilson (Manager), Kish Nadesan, Ryan Snape, Rob Lavery, Brett Crawford, Matt Daykin, Mark Leard, Raj Beadle
Front Row - Scott Jarvis, David Kelly, Danny Batra (Captain), Greg Hunt, Jeff Hemming, Cos Beadle
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NSW Over 40s Blues defeated Queensland by 2 wickets with 2 balls to spare win the Division One Final of the Over 40s National Championships held in Brisbane - November 2023.
Back Row - Tony Wilson (Manager), Kish Nadesan, Ryan Snape, Rob Lavery, Brett Crawford, Matt Daykin, Mark Leard, Raj Beadle
Front Row - Scott Jarvis, David Kelly, Danny Batra (Captain), Greg Hunt, Jeff Hemming, Cos Beadle
Match Scorecard -
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/national-championships-summer-202324/o40-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-1/game-centre/7c26eb22
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Q: NSW Over 60s Blues National Champions
NSW Over 60s Blues defeated Victoria by 8 wickets in the Division One Final of the Over 60s National Championships held in Perth from the 11 to 16 November 2023.
Back Row - Richard Rowlings, Paul Adams, Alister Little, Stuart Ridge, Chris Cox, Gary Whitaker, Darren Smith
Front Row - Tony Panecasio, Barry Hoy, Matthew Brennan, Geoff Patterson, Peter Jenson (Captain), Peter O'Reily, Rohan Wilson
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NSW Over 60s Blues defeated Victoria by 8 wickets in the Division One Final of the Over 60s National Championships held in Perth from the 11 to 16 November 2023.
Back Row - Richard Rowlings, Paul Adams, Alister Little, Stuart Ridge, Chris Cox, Gary Whitaker, Darren Smith
Front Row - Tony Panecasio, Barry Hoy, Matthew Brennan, Geoff Patterson, Peter Jenson (Captain), Peter O'Reily, Rohan Wilson
Match Scorecard -
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/national-championships-summer-202324/o60-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-1-john-hammer-cup/game-centre/c311dd7e
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Q: NSW Veterans Over 40s cricket teams to play in the National Championships in Brisbane 13-17 November 2023
Congratulations to all NSW Over 40s players who were selected for Nationals Championships in Brisbane 13 to 17 November 2023..
The recent Over 40s State NSW Championships Ballina 2023 provided players with opportunities to push for selection with new faces joining the playing squad.
Thank you to the selection committee who have spent many hours choosing players and communications with them in the last few weeks.
We wish you all the best in Brisbane and look forward to seeing you defend your title.
Congratulations to all NSW Over 40s players who were selected for Nationals Championships in Brisbane 13 to 17 November 2023..
The recent Over 40s State NSW Championships Ballina 2023 provided players with opportunities to push for selection with new faces joining the playing squad.
Thank you to the selection committee who have spent many hours choosing players and communications with them in the last few weeks.
We wish you all the best in Brisbane and look forward to seeing you defend your title.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/1647/nsw-veterans-over-40s-cricket-teams-to-play-in-the-national-championships-in-brisbane-13-17-november-2023
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Congratulations to all NSW Over 40s players who were selected for Nationals Championships in Brisbane 13 to 17 November 2023.. ...
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Q: The NSW Over 55s cricket teams have been announced to compete in the Australian National Championships in Christchurch New Zealand – 22 to 28 November 2023
See lists below.
Congratulations to all players and represent NSW by playing good, hard and fair cricket!!
See lists below.
Congratulations to all players and represent NSW by playing good, hard and fair cricket!!
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/1533/nsw-veterans-over-55s-cricket-teams-to-play-in-the-national-championships-in-christchurch-new-zealand-22-to-28-november-2023
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Q: The NSW Over 50s cricket teams have been announced to compete in the Australian National Championships in Victoria – 3 to 7 December 2023
See lists below. 6 very strong sides in across 4 divisions.
Congratulations to all players and represent NSW by playing good, hard and fair cricket!!
See lists below. 6 very strong sides in across 4 divisions.
Congratulations to all players and represent NSW by playing good, hard and fair cricket!!
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/1532/nsw-veterans-over-50s-cricket-teams-to-play-in-the-national-championships-in-melbourne-3-to-7-december-2023
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The NSW Over 55s cricket teams have been announced to compete in the Australian National Championships in Christchurch New Zealand – 22 ...
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The NSW Over 50s cricket teams have been announced to compete in the Australian National Championships in Victoria – 3 ...
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Q: “I wished I’d been a little more patient”.
These are the words of Matt Lewis who was selected in the Australian Over 50s Cricket team to play at the Over 50s Cricket World Cup in South Africa in March 2020. Sadly for Matt and all participants Covid cut short the World Cup after just 2 games.
Growing up in Chullora, Matt had plenty of sporting talent. He was playing cricket for Bankstown Cricket club in the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition and had been spotted by Rugby League Coach Warren Ryan and his school’s sports master as a talented number 6.
These are the words of Matt Lewis who was selected in the Australian Over 50s Cricket team to play at the Over 50s Cricket World Cup in South Africa in March 2020. Sadly for Matt and all participants Covid cut short the World Cup after just 2 games.
Growing up in Chullora, Matt had plenty of sporting talent. He was playing cricket for Bankstown Cricket club in the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition and had been spotted by Rugby League Coach Warren Ryan and his school’s sports master as a talented number 6.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/nsw-veterans-cricket/blog/1350/matt-lewis-be-patient
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“I wished I’d been a little more patient”.These are the words of Matt Lewis who was selected in the Australian Over 5 ...
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Q: NSW Veterans Cricket Mission Statement - our purpose and goals are clearly articulated, to ensure everyone involved adheres to the spirit in which it was written and are involved for the right reasons.
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Q: An ode to the NSW Possums XII of 2022 (by an interested onlooker)
Gents of the Mighty ‘Possums’ aka the ‘Blue Tongues’, aka ‘National 55’s Champions’... by now the team has said its goodbyes and travelled to different corners of the Great State of New South Wales, as we resume normal programming.
It would be wise to simply reiterate what other team members have stated about what a great week we’ve had playing the game we all love for NSW and bonding as teammates and fighting hard to be crowned Champions. In my experience it’s not a “given” on these tours and in these tournaments to all get along so well. Of course, winning medallions, corflute signs and trophies and the respect of peers outside the group helps. But it’s not everything. What really matters is the trust and comradeship that we all put in each other inside our group – sometimes against better or prior judgement (!!) and being prepared to work for each other through the tough stuff, through the self-doubt, self-loathing (!), the anxiety close games create and to put all that on repeat for 4 x 45 over matches. And all that, notwithstanding sore knees and shoulders, Achilles tendons and other nagging complaints that it’s absolutely natural to be feeling at 55 years +. That is what really matters.
Gents of the Mighty ‘Possums’ aka the ‘Blue Tongues’, aka ‘National 55’s Champions’... by now the team has said its goodbyes and travelled to different corners of the Great State of New South Wales, as we resume normal programming.
It would be wise to simply reiterate what other team members have stated about what a great week we’ve had playing the game we all love for NSW and bonding as teammates and fighting hard to be crowned Champions. In my experience it’s not a “given” on these tours and in these tournaments to all get along so well. Of course, winning medallions, corflute signs and trophies and the respect of peers outside the group helps. But it’s not everything. What really matters is the trust and comradeship that we all put in each other inside our group – sometimes against better or prior judgement (!!) and being prepared to work for each other through the tough stuff, through the self-doubt, self-loathing (!), the anxiety close games create and to put all that on repeat for 4 x 45 over matches. And all that, notwithstanding sore knees and shoulders, Achilles tendons and other nagging complaints that it’s absolutely natural to be feeling at 55 years +. That is what really matters.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/168/veterans-cricket-nsw/blog/1051/an-ode-to-the-nsw-possums-xii-of-2022
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An ode to the NSW Possums XII of 2022 (by an interested onlooker) Gents of the Mighty ‘Possums’ aka the ‘Blue Tongues’, aka ‘National 55 ...
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There’s so much ahead for Veterans Cricket in NSW and it’s only May. Keep in touch with your regional representatives in regard to updates and alerts for winter events. Get your d ...
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Darren Smith plays Over 50s cricket for the Port Jackson Cricket Club and has represented NSW and Australia Over 50s cricket teams.In 2017 at the NSW Over 50s state championships Darren won ...
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Brett James is the proud owner of NSW Over 50s Blues cricket player number 37.After playing grade cricket for Sutherland in ...
