About Me
Northern District Cricket Club Sydney
http://www.northerndistrictcricket.com.au
Sydney, Australia
Northern District Cricket Club (NDCC) has an outstanding reputation and history going back to the 1925/26 season and has a long history of providing a supportive development pathway for junior players through to grade cricket ... and beyond. The scenic Mark Taylor Oval (formerly Waitara Oval) has been the home ground of since the club's establishment in 1925. The Club Logo is that of a mighty blue gum tree that stood for many decades immediately beside the ground and all NDCC teams proudly wear the 'tag' of the ND Rangers.
Partner Sponsors
My Activity
question
Q: In the main, there was not a lot of sledging in my era of cricket. Yet don’t ever believe those that say “there was no sledging in the old days.” Indeed when I was playing first grade as a baby-faced youngster I promise you, boys and girls, I was given my share. As the opposition captain crowded his team around me remarks between fieldsmen were the norm. “Hullo, we’ve got an escapee from kindergarten here!” And “Do you wear a box inside your nappy, little boy?”
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2518/harpos-tales-quotsledgingquot-stories-from-the-late-great-neil-marks-an-absolute-ndcc-legend
blog post
In the main, there was not a lot of sledging in my era of cricket. Yet don’t ever believe those that sa ...
question
Q: Northern District Cricket Club 3rd Grade Premiers 2021-22
Back Row – Anthony Bartlett, Jordan Fullagar, Matt Taylor, Nick Cheadle, Neil Kimberley, Mark Bolger (Scorer)
Front Row – Yash Patel, Will Coffey, Dan Stickland, (Captain), Will McFadden, Mitch Crayn, Jayden Camp
Northern District v Bankstown
Northern District - 7 for 250 off 50 overs
Bankstown - all out 198 off 44.1 overs
Match scorecard -
Back Row – Anthony Bartlett, Jordan Fullagar, Matt Taylor, Nick Cheadle, Neil Kimberley, Mark Bolger (Scorer)
Front Row – Yash Patel, Will Coffey, Dan Stickland, (Captain), Will McFadden, Mitch Crayn, Jayden Camp
Northern District v Bankstown
Northern District - 7 for 250 off 50 overs
Bankstown - all out 198 off 44.1 overs
Match scorecard -
https://shorturl.at/8OzQZ
question
Q: Northern District Cricket Club is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Phillips as the Women’s First Grade Coach and Women’s Head Coach for Season 2024/25.
Michael takes over the role of Women’s First Grade Coach from Daniel Drew who has decided to step-down from the role to focus on his work with the Australian Men’s Blind Cricket Team and his other priorities outside of cricket! The club is very thankful for the amazing service he has provided to the club over the last 3 years and wish him all the very best for the future.
Michael has been involved in the game as a player, administrator, and coach for over 30 years. In season 2023/24 he coached our Women’s Second Grade Team.
He has a Level 2 Representative Coaching Accreditation and has overseen the Cricket NSW Zone Academy program on the Central Coast for the past 2 years, which saw the Central Coast win both the U16s and U19s Country Championships for the first time.
Michael is a great administrator and communicator and has a strong focus on investing in the players to create a culture of mutual support, teamwork, and performance.
As well as looking after the First Grade team, Michael will also oversee the Coaching Program for the entire Women’s program, working closely with all the team coaches to create uniformity across the grades.
We congratulate Michael on this appointment and look forward to season 2024/25!
Michael takes over the role of Women’s First Grade Coach from Daniel Drew who has decided to step-down from the role to focus on his work with the Australian Men’s Blind Cricket Team and his other priorities outside of cricket! The club is very thankful for the amazing service he has provided to the club over the last 3 years and wish him all the very best for the future.
Michael has been involved in the game as a player, administrator, and coach for over 30 years. In season 2023/24 he coached our Women’s Second Grade Team.
He has a Level 2 Representative Coaching Accreditation and has overseen the Cricket NSW Zone Academy program on the Central Coast for the past 2 years, which saw the Central Coast win both the U16s and U19s Country Championships for the first time.
Michael is a great administrator and communicator and has a strong focus on investing in the players to create a culture of mutual support, teamwork, and performance.
As well as looking after the First Grade team, Michael will also oversee the Coaching Program for the entire Women’s program, working closely with all the team coaches to create uniformity across the grades.
We congratulate Michael on this appointment and look forward to season 2024/25!
question
Q: Brad Patterson made his first grade debut for Northern District at the age of 21 in 1981. He was a very proud member of the Northern District first grade premiership winning teams in 1985/86 and 1986/87.
A tall elegant batsman who actually made his first grade debut opening the bowling.
Brad’s cricketing journey has also taken him to places not many get to experience. He’s the very proud dad of Australian Test Cricketer No 457, Kurtis Patterson.
A tall elegant batsman who actually made his first grade debut opening the bowling.
Brad’s cricketing journey has also taken him to places not many get to experience. He’s the very proud dad of Australian Test Cricketer No 457, Kurtis Patterson.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2202/brad-patterson-camaraderie-and-competitiveness
blog post
Brad Patterson made his first grade debut for Northern District at the age of 21 in 1981. He was a very proud member of the Northern District first grade premiership winning teams in 1985/86 and 19 ...
question
Q: Northern District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1986-87
Back Row – David Brookes (Manager), Neil Maxwell, Michael Coote, Peter Vilimaa, Stephen Whitfield, Bruce Mills, Ross Collins (Coach)
Middle Row – Mark Taylor, Peter Taylor, Austen Hughes (President), Ross turner (captain), Bill Woods (Scorer), Ian Moore, Neil Howlett
Front Row – Angus Farncomb, Randal Green, Brad Patterson, Timothy Ebbeck
Back Row – David Brookes (Manager), Neil Maxwell, Michael Coote, Peter Vilimaa, Stephen Whitfield, Bruce Mills, Ross Collins (Coach)
Middle Row – Mark Taylor, Peter Taylor, Austen Hughes (President), Ross turner (captain), Bill Woods (Scorer), Ian Moore, Neil Howlett
Front Row – Angus Farncomb, Randal Green, Brad Patterson, Timothy Ebbeck
question
Q: Northern District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1985-86
Back Row – Peter Dernikovic (Coach), Brad Patterson, Neil Howlett, Stephen Whitfield, Michael Coote, Peter Vilimaa, Neil Maxwell, David Brookes (Manager)
Front Row – Paul Grimble, Angus Farncomb, Timothy Ebbeck, Bill Woods (Scorer), Ross Turner (captain), Austen Hughes (President), Ian Moore, Randal Green
Insert Left – Peter Taylor
Insert Right – Mark Taylor
Back Row – Peter Dernikovic (Coach), Brad Patterson, Neil Howlett, Stephen Whitfield, Michael Coote, Peter Vilimaa, Neil Maxwell, David Brookes (Manager)
Front Row – Paul Grimble, Angus Farncomb, Timothy Ebbeck, Bill Woods (Scorer), Ross Turner (captain), Austen Hughes (President), Ian Moore, Randal Green
Insert Left – Peter Taylor
Insert Right – Mark Taylor
question
Q: Ian Moore is the proud owner of Northern District Cricket Club first grade cap number 281. A highly talented opening batsman who formed a tremendous partnership with Neil Howlett in the 1980s when Northern District won two first grade premierships in 1985/86 and 1986/87.
A journeyman, a winner. Ian is a multiple premiership wining player in Sydney, Brisbane and Albury.
He played an instrumental role on the developing of World Series Cricket and has a number of great stories to share. Let’s find out more about Ian’s journey in the game
A journeyman, a winner. Ian is a multiple premiership wining player in Sydney, Brisbane and Albury.
He played an instrumental role on the developing of World Series Cricket and has a number of great stories to share. Let’s find out more about Ian’s journey in the game
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/750/ian-moore-you-canrsquot-make-runs-in-the-pavilion
question
Q: Northern District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 2005-06
Back Row - Arthur Souter (Scorer), Michael Friedrich, John McRae, David Celep, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Bruce, Rob Eddy, Tim McMahon, David Ball, Allan Gear (Coach)
Front Row – Matthew Code, Chris Peebles, Jim Barrett (President), Jonathan Tait (captain), Michael Langford (Secretary), Rob Watts, Evan McCarthy, Iain Beverley
Back Row - Arthur Souter (Scorer), Michael Friedrich, John McRae, David Celep, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Bruce, Rob Eddy, Tim McMahon, David Ball, Allan Gear (Coach)
Front Row – Matthew Code, Chris Peebles, Jim Barrett (President), Jonathan Tait (captain), Michael Langford (Secretary), Rob Watts, Evan McCarthy, Iain Beverley
question
Q: Clayton Waters is a self-confessed Northern District ranger through and through.
Debuting for the club in 2004/05 Clayton has played all through the grades with his brand of aggressive keeper/batting and he was very much a staple in 2nd grade for many years during a highly successful era for NDs.
Claytons on field record is immense: 255 matches, 4,958 runs at 24, 280 keeping dismissals, 2nd Grade Premier, 3rd Grade premiership captain, 2 x Club Championship's and 2 x winner of the Bill North Award for Club Person of the Year.
Claytons has also been a massive contributor to the leadership of the club over the years serving as Club Captain from 2016 - 2019, driving NDs social media, leading Pre-Season strength & conditioning programs and Captaining 3rd and 4th grades. His fine captaincy was a big part of 3rd Grade winning the premiership in 2020/21 with a first ever NDCC undefeated season.
Debuting for the club in 2004/05 Clayton has played all through the grades with his brand of aggressive keeper/batting and he was very much a staple in 2nd grade for many years during a highly successful era for NDs.
Claytons on field record is immense: 255 matches, 4,958 runs at 24, 280 keeping dismissals, 2nd Grade Premier, 3rd Grade premiership captain, 2 x Club Championship's and 2 x winner of the Bill North Award for Club Person of the Year.
Claytons has also been a massive contributor to the leadership of the club over the years serving as Club Captain from 2016 - 2019, driving NDs social media, leading Pre-Season strength & conditioning programs and Captaining 3rd and 4th grades. His fine captaincy was a big part of 3rd Grade winning the premiership in 2020/21 with a first ever NDCC undefeated season.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/182/clayton-waters-watch-the-ball
question
Q: Jack Cincotta is Northern District Cricket Club first grade player number 454 after making his debut against Gordon on 15 February 2020 at Chatswood Oval.
In 2022-23 Jack had a terrific season taking 41 wickets at 14.83.
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
It's come later on in my career, but Dave Lowery always provided me with support, and he has always been someone I could freely bounce ideas off.
In 2022-23 Jack had a terrific season taking 41 wickets at 14.83.
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
It's come later on in my career, but Dave Lowery always provided me with support, and he has always been someone I could freely bounce ideas off.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1543/pocket-profile-jack-cincotta-northern-district-cricket-club-sydney
blog post
Jack Cincotta is Northern District Cricket Club first grade player number 454 after making his debut against Gordon on 15 February 2020 at Chatswood Oval.In 2022-23 Jack had a terrific seaso ...
question
Q: Tim Ebbeck was a wicket keeper who made his first grade debut for Northern District Cricket Club in 1979/80 at the age of 19.
For 11 seasons Tim was the first grade wicket keeper and he was as they say about keepers “the drummer in the band” through one of the club’s most successful eras when they won back to back premierships in 1985/86 and 1986/87.
He finished playing at the age of 30 and has carved out a very successful career in business.
Tim has made an enormous contribution to the club both on and off the field so let’s find out about Tim’s journey in the game.
For 11 seasons Tim was the first grade wicket keeper and he was as they say about keepers “the drummer in the band” through one of the club’s most successful eras when they won back to back premierships in 1985/86 and 1986/87.
He finished playing at the age of 30 and has carved out a very successful career in business.
Tim has made an enormous contribution to the club both on and off the field so let’s find out about Tim’s journey in the game.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/258/tim-ebbeck-play-hard-play-fair-be-respected
question
Q: Ross Turner made his first grade debut for Northern District Cricket Club on 20 November 1976 against Sutherland DCC at Caringbah Oval to become NDs first grade player 259.
In a first grade career spanning 1976 to 1993 Ross scored 5,302 runs at an average of 29.45 including 3 centuries and 29 half centuries.
Ross was the captain of Northern District for many years and regarded as one of the most astute and inspiring leaders not only by his team and club but across the Sydney Grade Cricket.competition.
Ross has made an incredible contribution to the game. He's a multiple premiership winning captain but since retiring as a player Ross coaching and administration contribution around the world has and continues to be tremendously influential.
In a first grade career spanning 1976 to 1993 Ross scored 5,302 runs at an average of 29.45 including 3 centuries and 29 half centuries.
Ross was the captain of Northern District for many years and regarded as one of the most astute and inspiring leaders not only by his team and club but across the Sydney Grade Cricket.competition.
Ross has made an incredible contribution to the game. He's a multiple premiership winning captain but since retiring as a player Ross coaching and administration contribution around the world has and continues to be tremendously influential.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/158/ross-turner-keep-an-open-mind
question
Q: 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
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
blog post
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 C ...
question
Q: Michael Coote made his first grade debut for Northern District in 1977 at the age of 19 and what a venue is was for a young debutant.
A very popular team mate who enjoyed premiership success with one of the strongest teams of the 1980s in Sydney grade Cricket
Let’s find out more about Michael’s journey in the game
A very popular team mate who enjoyed premiership success with one of the strongest teams of the 1980s in Sydney grade Cricket
Let’s find out more about Michael’s journey in the game
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/298/northern-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1091/michael-coote-always-back-yourself
blog post
Brad Patterson on Michael CooteEvery team has a heartbeat and Cootey was ours at NDs. Always positive, invariably took the early wicket, just a great team man and had ...
question
Q: Northern District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1962-63
Back Row - Lynn Marks, Mark Hope, Bill Jocelyn, Ross Taylor, John Phillips.
Front Row - John Blazey, Jim Mathers, Jim Burke (Captain), Neil Marks, Graham Southwell
Back Row - Lynn Marks, Mark Hope, Bill Jocelyn, Ross Taylor, John Phillips.
Front Row - John Blazey, Jim Mathers, Jim Burke (Captain), Neil Marks, Graham Southwell
blog post
Denis Lynch made his first grade debut for Northern District Cricket Club on 6 March 1971 against Randwick at Coogee Oval. Denis is Northern District first grade player number 236.As a wicke ...
question
Q: Hugh Chilvers was a leg spin bowler who played for Northern District in the Sydney Grade competition from 1925 to 1952. Chilvers is Northern District Cricket Club first grade player number 17 having made his first grade debut on 21 November 1925 against Glebe at Jubilee Oval
Chilvers remains the leading wicket taker in the history of Sydney Grade Cricket taking 1,153 wickets at an incredible average of 15.99 and had best figures of 9 for 46.
In what is truly remarkable Hugh Chilvers took 5 or more wickets in an innings on 105 occasions, one more than the great Bill O’Reilly.
Hugh Chilvers and Ken Gulliver from Mosman Cricket Club are the only two bowlers who have taken more than 1,000 first grade wickets in Sydney First Grade Cricket, Gulliver took 1,029 wickets.
Born Hugh Cecil Chilvers in Hertfordshire England in 1902 Chilvers moved to Australia at a young age and made his first grade debut for Northern District at the age of 23.
In 1929 Chilvers made his first class debut for NSW and in 34 first class games he took 151 wickets at 26.39 and his best figures were 6 for 62. He took 5 or more wickets in 11 innings and also took 10 wickets or more in 3 matches.
With such bowling performances it would seem quite unfortunate that Hugh Chilvers was never selected to play for Australia. It’s believed Bill O’Reilly rated Chilvers as the best spin bowler never to play for Australia.
From “Australian Cricket: The Game and the Players” by Jack Pollard (1982)
He strongly challenged for a position in the 1934 and 1938 Australian teams that visited England. In 1935, when the Australian Board found itself unable to accept India's request to send a team, Frank Tarrant organised an unofficial team to play in India while Australia's Test side toured South Africa. Chilvers was among the players Tarrant invited, but the Board refused to allow Chilvers to tour India on the grounds that he might be wanted by his State. Famous cricket writer Ray Robinson commented, "The sight of Chilvers continuing to play for Northern Districts until he was 56 should have been an annual reproach to officials who denied this honest toiler his only chance for a trip abroad. In my opinion officialdom has shown no poorer spirit in the past 20 years".
Hugh Chilvers was elected Life Member of Northern District Cricket Club on 12 July 1939. He died 1 December 1994 aged 92
Chilvers remains the leading wicket taker in the history of Sydney Grade Cricket taking 1,153 wickets at an incredible average of 15.99 and had best figures of 9 for 46.
In what is truly remarkable Hugh Chilvers took 5 or more wickets in an innings on 105 occasions, one more than the great Bill O’Reilly.
Hugh Chilvers and Ken Gulliver from Mosman Cricket Club are the only two bowlers who have taken more than 1,000 first grade wickets in Sydney First Grade Cricket, Gulliver took 1,029 wickets.
Born Hugh Cecil Chilvers in Hertfordshire England in 1902 Chilvers moved to Australia at a young age and made his first grade debut for Northern District at the age of 23.
In 1929 Chilvers made his first class debut for NSW and in 34 first class games he took 151 wickets at 26.39 and his best figures were 6 for 62. He took 5 or more wickets in 11 innings and also took 10 wickets or more in 3 matches.
With such bowling performances it would seem quite unfortunate that Hugh Chilvers was never selected to play for Australia. It’s believed Bill O’Reilly rated Chilvers as the best spin bowler never to play for Australia.
From “Australian Cricket: The Game and the Players” by Jack Pollard (1982)
He strongly challenged for a position in the 1934 and 1938 Australian teams that visited England. In 1935, when the Australian Board found itself unable to accept India's request to send a team, Frank Tarrant organised an unofficial team to play in India while Australia's Test side toured South Africa. Chilvers was among the players Tarrant invited, but the Board refused to allow Chilvers to tour India on the grounds that he might be wanted by his State. Famous cricket writer Ray Robinson commented, "The sight of Chilvers continuing to play for Northern Districts until he was 56 should have been an annual reproach to officials who denied this honest toiler his only chance for a trip abroad. In my opinion officialdom has shown no poorer spirit in the past 20 years".
Hugh Chilvers was elected Life Member of Northern District Cricket Club on 12 July 1939. He died 1 December 1994 aged 92
blog post
Hugh Chilvers was a leg spin bowler who played for Northern District in the Sydney Grade competition from 1925 to 1952. Chilvers is Northern District Cricket Club first grade player number 17 havin ...
blog post
Ian Moore is the proud owner of Northern District Cricket Club first grade cap number 281. A highly talented opening batsman who formed a tremendous partnership with Neil Howlett in the 1980s when ...
blog post
Ross Pawson joined Northern District Cricket Club for the 2015/16 season and at the start of the 2022/23 season Ross has played 83 first grade games for Rangers and taken 125 wickets at an average ...
blog post
Clinton Witt joined Northern District Cricket Club at the age of 13 in 1992 and on the 17 July 2014 he was proudly awarded Life Membership of the club.Throughout the grades Clinton scored 10 ...
blog post
Brett Penprase began his grade cricket career with Northern District in 1991/92 and made a tremendous contribution to the club over the next 22 seasons. ...
blog post
Photo of the 1970-71 Northern District Cricket Club Green Shield team who were Runners up to Sutherland District Cricket Club in the Final at SCG No 2 ...
blog post
Tim Ebbeck was a wicket keeper who made his first grade debut for Northern District Cricket Club in 1979/80 at the age of 19.For 11 seasons Tim was the first grade wicket keeper and he was a ...
blog post
Clayton Waters is a self-confessed Northern District ranger through and through.Debuting for the club in 2004/05 Clayton has played all through the grades with his brand of aggressive keeper ...
blog post
Back Row – David Brookes (Manager), Neil Maxwell, Michael Coote, Peter Vilimaa, Stephen Whitfield, Bruce Mills, Ross Collins (Coach)Middle Row – Mark Taylor, Peter Taylor, Austen Hughes ...
blog post
Back Row – Peter Dernikovic (Coach), Brad Patterson, Neil Howlett, Stephen Whitfield, Michael Coote, Peter Vilimaa, Neil Maxwell, David Brookes (Manager)Front Row – Paul Grimble, Angus F ...
blog post
Ross Turner made his first grade debut for Northern District Cricket Club on 20 November 1976 against Sutherland DCC at Caringbah Oval to become NDs first grade player 259. ...
