About Me
Steve Thomlinson
TeacherSydney, Australia
Proud owner of Balmain, now Sydney Cricket Club first grade cap number 404 and also played for the old Sydney Cricket Club and Western Suburbs
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Q: My Best Grade team – Steve Thomlinson 1974-1990
From 1974 to 1990 I had the good fortune of playing Sydney Grade Cricket for the former Sydney Cricket Club, Western Suburbs and Balmain Cricket Club.
So many great players I played with over my 199 games. Here’s my best grade team:
1. Graham Lloyd - Balmain
2. Trevor Boyd - Sydney
3. Trevor Bayliss – NSW Cricket Association XI (Captain)
4. Darren Tucker – Balmain
5. Rod Tucker - Balmain
6. Greg Matthew – Western Suburbs
7. Greg Dyer - Sydney and Western Suburbs
8. David Gilbert - Sydney and Western Suburbs
9. Andrew Jones – Western Suburbs
10. Richard Stobo – NSW Cricket Association XI
11. Mark Denny – Sydney Cricket Club
From 1974 to 1990 I had the good fortune of playing Sydney Grade Cricket for the former Sydney Cricket Club, Western Suburbs and Balmain Cricket Club.
So many great players I played with over my 199 games. Here’s my best grade team:
1. Graham Lloyd - Balmain
2. Trevor Boyd - Sydney
3. Trevor Bayliss – NSW Cricket Association XI (Captain)
4. Darren Tucker – Balmain
5. Rod Tucker - Balmain
6. Greg Matthew – Western Suburbs
7. Greg Dyer - Sydney and Western Suburbs
8. David Gilbert - Sydney and Western Suburbs
9. Andrew Jones – Western Suburbs
10. Richard Stobo – NSW Cricket Association XI
11. Mark Denny – Sydney Cricket Club
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Q: NSW Schoolboys cricket team - 2005
Back Row – Brett Cranfield (Manager), Nathan Anthes, Nathan Price, William Reed, Christopher Hopper, Ashley Doolan, Steve Thomlinson (Coach)
Front Row – Phillip Hughes, Scott Henry, Lachlan Eldridge, Manjot Singh (Captain), Chris Ridley, Justin Waller, Jason Ryan
Absent – Michael Holmes
Back Row – Brett Cranfield (Manager), Nathan Anthes, Nathan Price, William Reed, Christopher Hopper, Ashley Doolan, Steve Thomlinson (Coach)
Front Row – Phillip Hughes, Scott Henry, Lachlan Eldridge, Manjot Singh (Captain), Chris Ridley, Justin Waller, Jason Ryan
Absent – Michael Holmes
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Q: Sydney Cricket Association - 3rd Grade - Round 10 1979-80
Sydney Cricket Club v Mosman Cricket Club at Rawson Oval on 10 and 17 January 1980
Sydney Cricket Club won by 4 wickets
Sydney Cricket Club v Mosman Cricket Club at Rawson Oval on 10 and 17 January 1980
Sydney Cricket Club won by 4 wickets
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Q: The 2024 Sydney Cricket club reunion - a marvellous catch up at the Harts Pub in the Rocks in Sydney
Peter Kalina, Paul Kalina, John Nilan, Austin Morey, Neil Lewis, Owen Ridge, Ron Moroney, Ian Fisher, Gary Olsen, Steve Thomlinson, Arthur Jubb, Nigel Waterlow
Peter Kalina, Paul Kalina, John Nilan, Austin Morey, Neil Lewis, Owen Ridge, Ron Moroney, Ian Fisher, Gary Olsen, Steve Thomlinson, Arthur Jubb, Nigel Waterlow
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Q: This is the cap I was wearing when I scored 178 not out for the old Sydney Cricket Club against Mosman at Rawson Oval in October 1984.
After the first day’s play we were 9 for 299 and had faced 99 overs.
Back then if a team hadn’t been bowled out they had to face 100 overs so it meant we had to bat for one over on the 2nd day. I got a single off the first ball and Mark Denny blocked out the over before we declared.
My 178 not out was especially pleasing as Paul Jarvis (England opening bowler) was playing for Mosman.
After the first day’s play we were 9 for 299 and had faced 99 overs.
Back then if a team hadn’t been bowled out they had to face 100 overs so it meant we had to bat for one over on the 2nd day. I got a single off the first ball and Mark Denny blocked out the over before we declared.
My 178 not out was especially pleasing as Paul Jarvis (England opening bowler) was playing for Mosman.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/318/steve-thomlinson/blog/514/my-178-cap-sydney-cricket-club-v-mosman-in-october-1984
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Q: The Aussie fielding cap was a gift from one of my best mates and Best Man at our wedding Dave Gilbert. Played a lot of cricket with and against Dave and this cap is one of my treasured possessions.
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Q: The 1977 Sydney Cricket Club Ball. Photo courtesy of John Ramsey. Some fine looking gentleman in the group.
Gilbert Flood, Ian Merritt, John Pearson, Gary Olsen, John Ramsey, Peter Mericovic, Greg Price, Rick McCosker, Trevor Boyd, Jeff McQueen
Gilbert Flood, Ian Merritt, John Pearson, Gary Olsen, John Ramsey, Peter Mericovic, Greg Price, Rick McCosker, Trevor Boyd, Jeff McQueen
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Q: The scorecards for the Sydney Grade Cricket game between Sydney Cricket Club and Gordon District Cricket Club in February 1985. Sydney won by 5 runs
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/318/steve-thomlinson/blog/2003/february-1985-sydney-cricket-club-v-gordon-district-cricket-club
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The scorecards for the Sydney Grade Cricket game between Sydney Cricket Club and Gordon District Cricket Club in February 1985. Sydney won by 5 runs ...
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Q: Antipodeans Tour of England 1997
Back Row – Mr. Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Graham Meredith, Michael Baker, Aaron O’Brien, David Robertson, Michael Cant, Shayne Brabin, Tosh Szatow, Daniel Jameson, Mr. Barry Cassidy (Manager)
Front Row – Duncan Betts, Matt Rennick, Angelo Giallusi, Mathew Delany, Jeff Hemming (Captain), Tom Kierath, Justin Gilbert, Andrew James
The Antipodeans Sports tour offer privately funded sporting tours across a variety of sports and countries. I was fortunate to take two tours, this one to England and another to South Africa.
Back Row – Mr. Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Graham Meredith, Michael Baker, Aaron O’Brien, David Robertson, Michael Cant, Shayne Brabin, Tosh Szatow, Daniel Jameson, Mr. Barry Cassidy (Manager)
Front Row – Duncan Betts, Matt Rennick, Angelo Giallusi, Mathew Delany, Jeff Hemming (Captain), Tom Kierath, Justin Gilbert, Andrew James
The Antipodeans Sports tour offer privately funded sporting tours across a variety of sports and countries. I was fortunate to take two tours, this one to England and another to South Africa.
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Q: NSW Schoolboys cricket team - 2007
Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Adam Turrell, Mitchell Cook, Kaine Harmsworth, Max McNamara, Brendan Scott, Brett Cranfield (Manager)
Front Row – Robert Edwards, Nick Cheadle, Jake Mitchell, Ryan Medley (Captain), Harry Evans, Nick Carruthers, Steve Colley
Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Adam Turrell, Mitchell Cook, Kaine Harmsworth, Max McNamara, Brendan Scott, Brett Cranfield (Manager)
Front Row – Robert Edwards, Nick Cheadle, Jake Mitchell, Ryan Medley (Captain), Harry Evans, Nick Carruthers, Steve Colley
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Q: New South Wales Schools Cricket First XI 2003
Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Patrick Darwen, Tim Laws, John Hastings, Nick Dunford, David Eddy, James Campbell=Bruce (Assistant Manager), Michael Falk (Manager)
Front Row – Sean Dean, Tim Harrington, Ahillen Beadle, Peter Forrest (Captain), Scott Jamieson (Vice-Captain), Stewart Rhodes, Mathew Tilley
Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Patrick Darwen, Tim Laws, John Hastings, Nick Dunford, David Eddy, James Campbell=Bruce (Assistant Manager), Michael Falk (Manager)
Front Row – Sean Dean, Tim Harrington, Ahillen Beadle, Peter Forrest (Captain), Scott Jamieson (Vice-Captain), Stewart Rhodes, Mathew Tilley
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Q: Barker College 2002 South African Cricket Tour Party
Back Row – Oliver Peterson, Josh Ling, Glen Martin, Paul Weaver
Middle Row – Nick Gordon, Craig Knight, Jonothan Davies, William Spring, David Thomlinson, Chris Beadle
Front Row – Steve Thomlinson (Tour Leader), Jack Skinner, Liam Flanagan, Steve McKillop (Captain), Andrew Cowan, Andrew Wheeler, Tim Kotzur (Tour Leader)
Back Row – Oliver Peterson, Josh Ling, Glen Martin, Paul Weaver
Middle Row – Nick Gordon, Craig Knight, Jonothan Davies, William Spring, David Thomlinson, Chris Beadle
Front Row – Steve Thomlinson (Tour Leader), Jack Skinner, Liam Flanagan, Steve McKillop (Captain), Andrew Cowan, Andrew Wheeler, Tim Kotzur (Tour Leader)
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Q: Carey stumps Bairstow and the Spirit of Cricket
In almost every game of cricket at any level around the world, you will see a wicket keeper standing back to the fast and medium pace bowlers. At some stage during an innings, the wicket keeper will take the ball the batter either let's go or misses and, in the same motion under arm it back towards the stumps in the hope the batter is out of their crease.
It's been happening since the game began and every wicket keeper, including all our favourite test keepers, have done it at some stage.
Why now, when Alex Carey, in the same motion, does it in a test match for Australia against England and Jonny Bairstow strangely walks out of his crease and is run out are some people so upset and screaming from the rooftops?
In almost every game of cricket at any level around the world, you will see a wicket keeper standing back to the fast and medium pace bowlers. At some stage during an innings, the wicket keeper will take the ball the batter either let's go or misses and, in the same motion under arm it back towards the stumps in the hope the batter is out of their crease.
It's been happening since the game began and every wicket keeper, including all our favourite test keepers, have done it at some stage.
Why now, when Alex Carey, in the same motion, does it in a test match for Australia against England and Jonny Bairstow strangely walks out of his crease and is run out are some people so upset and screaming from the rooftops?
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/1241/carey-stumps-bairstow-and-the-spirit-of-cricket
A: The onus is on the batsman to maintain their ground at all times whilst the ball is live. It’s out, end of story.
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Q: Mosman defeated Sutherland in the 1985-86 4th Grade final at Kensington Oval, played on Easter Saturday & Easter Monday 1986.
In the lead-up to the final, the late David Fordham (one of the Mosman players who was then working at Channel 10) contacted Sutherland captain Tom Iceton about getting an off-duty Channel 10 cameraman to film the whole match if each team agreed to pay half the cost. He would then edit the footage into a highlights package for all the players in the match.
In the lead-up to the final, the late David Fordham (one of the Mosman players who was then working at Channel 10) contacted Sutherland captain Tom Iceton about getting an off-duty Channel 10 cameraman to film the whole match if each team agreed to pay half the cost. He would then edit the footage into a highlights package for all the players in the match.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1164/sutherland-dcc-v-mosman-cc-4th-grade-final-1985-86
A: Absolutely tremendous
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Q: NSW Under 19 team that played in the 1997-98 National Championships in Melbourne
Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Manager), Anthony Clarke Bruce, Peter Holland, Glen Aitken, Peter Wooden, Tim Johnson, Kym Beazleigh, Michael Knight, Trevor Bayliss (Coach)
Front Row – Nathan Catalano, Daniel Godkin, Wesley Caine, Darren Wotherspoon, Dean Burke, Chris Hickman, Sean McKiernan
Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Manager), Anthony Clarke Bruce, Peter Holland, Glen Aitken, Peter Wooden, Tim Johnson, Kym Beazleigh, Michael Knight, Trevor Bayliss (Coach)
Front Row – Nathan Catalano, Daniel Godkin, Wesley Caine, Darren Wotherspoon, Dean Burke, Chris Hickman, Sean McKiernan
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Q: Barker College Staff Cricket team - 2006
Back Row - Chris Burnett, Andrew Payne, Jason Bourke (Manager) Steve Thomlinson, John O’Neil-Fuller, Ian Wood , David Thomlinson
Front Row - Iain Beverly , Mark Dunn, Matt Macoustra, Neil Harrison, John Farncourt
Back Row - Chris Burnett, Andrew Payne, Jason Bourke (Manager) Steve Thomlinson, John O’Neil-Fuller, Ian Wood , David Thomlinson
Front Row - Iain Beverly , Mark Dunn, Matt Macoustra, Neil Harrison, John Farncourt
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Q: Col Thomlinson was a brilliant cricketer, but to me he was more than that. He was my Dad, a teacher, a family man, a friend and a team-mate. He showed me the importance of resilience, determination and friendship. Qualities that I’ve strived to pass onto future generations of cricketers.
The legacy of cricket in the Thomlinson family runs deep, suffice to say it’s in our blood. Dad was born in Hobart in 1923. His father Harold, known as ‘Tommy’, was a local Ashfield cricketer. Tommy’s father, Charles, also played club cricket in Hobart, while his uncle, Arthur, famously played a first-class match versus England, scoring 45.
Dad played his cricket in his early days with Western Suburbs and was a member of the 3rd grade premiership winning team. His stint at Wests was cut short by Fred Bennett who asked Dad to try his luck at the Balmain Tigers. The switch to Tiger Town was met with immediate success. Dad took a remarkable 25 wickets in his first six matches with a best performance of 6-39 v Manly, which quickly got him promoted to 2nds where he was a member of the Premiership winning team.
The following season saw Dad gain selection in First grade. His success was mixed, with highs and lows, like any sporting career. As much as the wickets came so did the no-balls. For the first time in his career, he was called for throwing. Sadly for Dad, it was only in First grade that his action was deemed unsatisfactory.
Dad went on to be the leading wicket taker in 2nd grade for over 5 seasons. His top performance was 9-55 v Cumberland. He also took 8 wickets innings on another 6 occasions. He put the throwing controversy aside, and just enjoyed playing his cricket with his mates. His total haul of wickets at Balmain was just shy of 400.
With my career at Balmain underway as a nervous 14 year old, Dad decided we too should have a season together. The joy of walking out to open the batting together and taking a catch off his bowling nervously under a high ball at mid-off, will live with me for all my days. He finished with the tremendous figures of 5-22 in which was his last match.
Dad’s sporting life was amazing. His stories of playing against Sid Barnes, Neil Harvey, to watching Don Bradman and the body line series were incredible.
Even more important were the lessons he passed down: That family, mate-ship and team-work are solid foundations for life. As I reflect on Dads career I marvel on how it has enriched our lives.
Well played Dad, your legacy lives on.
The legacy of cricket in the Thomlinson family runs deep, suffice to say it’s in our blood. Dad was born in Hobart in 1923. His father Harold, known as ‘Tommy’, was a local Ashfield cricketer. Tommy’s father, Charles, also played club cricket in Hobart, while his uncle, Arthur, famously played a first-class match versus England, scoring 45.
Dad played his cricket in his early days with Western Suburbs and was a member of the 3rd grade premiership winning team. His stint at Wests was cut short by Fred Bennett who asked Dad to try his luck at the Balmain Tigers. The switch to Tiger Town was met with immediate success. Dad took a remarkable 25 wickets in his first six matches with a best performance of 6-39 v Manly, which quickly got him promoted to 2nds where he was a member of the Premiership winning team.
The following season saw Dad gain selection in First grade. His success was mixed, with highs and lows, like any sporting career. As much as the wickets came so did the no-balls. For the first time in his career, he was called for throwing. Sadly for Dad, it was only in First grade that his action was deemed unsatisfactory.
Dad went on to be the leading wicket taker in 2nd grade for over 5 seasons. His top performance was 9-55 v Cumberland. He also took 8 wickets innings on another 6 occasions. He put the throwing controversy aside, and just enjoyed playing his cricket with his mates. His total haul of wickets at Balmain was just shy of 400.
With my career at Balmain underway as a nervous 14 year old, Dad decided we too should have a season together. The joy of walking out to open the batting together and taking a catch off his bowling nervously under a high ball at mid-off, will live with me for all my days. He finished with the tremendous figures of 5-22 in which was his last match.
Dad’s sporting life was amazing. His stories of playing against Sid Barnes, Neil Harvey, to watching Don Bradman and the body line series were incredible.
Even more important were the lessons he passed down: That family, mate-ship and team-work are solid foundations for life. As I reflect on Dads career I marvel on how it has enriched our lives.
Well played Dad, your legacy lives on.
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Back Row – Oliver Peterson, Josh Ling, Glen Martin, Paul WeaverMiddle Row – Nick Gordon, Craig Knight, Jonothan Davies, William Spring, David Thomlinson, Chris BeadleFront Row – ...
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Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Wayne Schofield, Marcus Bohman, David Wilson, Mark Owens, Phil Brincat, Kurt Thessman, Mick Haire (Coach)Front Row - Steve Morgan, Murray Knight, Noel ...
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Back Row – Steven Hunt, Peter Forrest, Jim Day, James PrydeMiddle Row – Daniel Tartak, James McBeath, Michael Cosentinu, Mark Smith, Ben Garratt, Tim SparkeFront Row – Steve Tho ...
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Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Adam Turrell, Mitchell Cook, Kaine Harmsworth, Max McNamara, Brendan Scott, Brett Cranfield (Manager)Front Row – Robert Edwards, Nick Cheadle, Jake M ...
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Q: On this day 7 March 2004, The Waugh brothers represented New South Wales for the final time, retiring with 50,907 first-class runs, 160 centuries and 457 wickets between them and in total 296 Test matches
A: And to think I bowled Steve Waugh out for a duck
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Back Row – Steve Thomlinson (Coach), Patrick Darwen, Tim Laws, John Hastings, Nick Dunford, David Eddy, James Campbell=Bruce (Assistant Manager), Michael Falk (Manager)Front Row – Sean D ...
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Sydney v Mosman - Day One 6 October 1984This is the c ...
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Q: I’m new to umpiring and have become quite fascinated about the psychology of the different guards’ batters choose when they come out to bat.
Batters ask for middle stump, leg stump, middle to leg, one leg, leg stump to off stump and other variations. Can I ask what you choose and the reason why?
Batters ask for middle stump, leg stump, middle to leg, one leg, leg stump to off stump and other variations. Can I ask what you choose and the reason why?
A: Always leg stump
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Back Row – Brett Cranfield (Manager), Nathan Anthes, Nathan Price, William Reed, Christopher Hopper, Ashley Doolan, Steve Thomlinson (Coach)Front Row – Phillip Hughes, Scott Henry, Lachl ...
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Steve Thomlinson, Denis Hinds, Warren Craig, Gary Olsen, Garry BaldwinOn Saturday 17 March 1985 Sydney Cricket Club defeated Sutherland Dist ...
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NSW Under 19 team that played in the 1995-96 National Championships in AdelaideFront Row – Mark Owens, Brett Van Deinsen, Nathan Bracken, Jami ...
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NSW Under 19 team that played in the 1997-98 National Championships in MelbourneBack Row – Steve Thomlinson (Manager), Anthony Clarke Bruce, P ...
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Col Thomlinson was a brilliant cricketer, but to me he was more than that. He was my Dad, a teacher, a family man, a friend and a team-mate. He showed me the importance of resilience, determination ...
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NSW Under 19 team that played in the 1993-94 National Championships in Geelong and MelbourneBack row - Robert Smith, Ben Rennie, Garry Sheen ...
