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Bankstown District Cricket Club

https://www.bankstowncricket.com/

Sydney, Australia

Home of the Bankstown District Cricket Club, proudly sponsored by Bankstown Sports Club. Fielding teams in NSW Premier Grade competitions.

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Q: Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Grand Final team 1975-76

Back Row - Arthur Couper (Scorer), Trevor McDonald, Frank Cicutto, Bob Lamaro, Graeme Pitty, Len Pascoe

Front Row - John Dunn, Tony Radanovic, John McKinnon (Secretary/Manager), Dion Borne (Captain) Bob Vidler, Les Andrews, Ken Thorpe

Interesting to note
Frank Cicutto became the CEO of National Australia Bank
Graeme Pitty - played first class cricket for NSW
Len Pascoe - 14 Tests for Australia
Dion Bourne - Uncle of Steve and Mark Waugh
Bob Vidler - played first class cricket for NSW
Ken Thorpe - father of Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe

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Q: Bankstown District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1974-75

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Q: Bankstown District Cricket Club Watson Shield team 1979

Back Row - Rowan Shawl, David Freedman, Mark Chisolm, Glen Patterson, Jim Olsen, Ian Gill (Coach)

Front Row - Gary Fattore, Glen Ross, Stephen Waugh, Reza Bilimoria

Seated - Mark Waugh, Greg Saunders

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Q: Bankstown District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 2023-24

Back Row - Mitchell Constantinou, Ayden Brown, Ryan Freeman, Joel Brockley, Justin Felsch, Gurinder Hara, Luca Croft

Front Row - Cameron Middleton, Zane Mitchell, Mitch Hinds (Captain), Alex Kouventaris, Riley Kingsell, Tom Cordingley

Bankstown District Cricket Club defeated Western Suburbs District Cricket Club on the first innings by 156 runs.

Match scorecard -

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Gurinder Hara was awarded the Player of the Match. 5 for 28 off 21.3 overs

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Q: Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Grand Final team 1988-89

Back Row – Arthur Couper (Scorer), Wayne Holdsworth, Darren Mitchell, Tim Sullivan, Dean Waugh, Scott Prestwidge, Steve Small

Front Row – David Thompson, Mark Waugh, Steve Waugh, Terry Davies, Steve Smith, Garry Crowfoot, Paul Talbot

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Q: One of the most elegant Bulldogs to grace Memorial Oval was the very, very stylish Steve Smith. He debuted in John Bull’s Premiership winning third grade side at the tender age of 15. Bully attributes the greying of his hair to the frustrating attempts to get the youngster playing sensible cricket.

Steve would inevitably get a start but then throw his dig away after 20 or 30. He dreaded the clatter of the skipper and his spikes thundering down the grandstand at Punchbowl Oval after another dig was thrown away. Smith knew he was about to be the recipient of another blast from the frustrated skipper.

Steve Sydes and Mick Stephenson were part of the planning with Bull at the helm. In desperation Bull asked Stepho to have a word to the wayward youngster. Smith was told to pick up Stepho at Punchbowl station and the pair did indeed have a chat. It was stressed on the youngster that he was harming the team by not carrying on with the job. In most innings Mick said a couple of batsmen inevitably fail and it is up to those who get a start to build a big total.

That day Smith got 48

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/990/steve-barry-smith-a-history-of-bankstown-players

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Q: Grahame Thomas had the honour of being the first Bankstown player to represent Australia in Test cricket. He was a magnificent hooker of the ball, loved the straight drive and was very speedy between the wickets.

Grahame formed a dynamic opening partnership with Bankstown Legend Dion Bourne and together they tore opposing bowlers apart. The scourge of fast bowlers and an absolute delight for spectators. Grahame also teamed with Alan Kelly for a record 246 run stand vs Paddington. Kelly sensibly turned the strike over to the rampaging Thomas who took full advantage.

One fine day at Memorial Oval Dion and Grahame hammered the Cumberland attack which contained a youthful Richie Benaud. Grahame pounded 143 that day and the leggie must have been impressed as years later he said that Thomas had played some of the most brilliant innings he had ever seen.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/1452/grahame-thomas-a-history-of-bankstown-players

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Q: Paul Talbot, affectionately known as ‘Straws’ started playing for Bankstown Cricket Club during the 1973/74 season and spent the next 27 years as a one club player taking 586 wickets at an average of 19.83 in all grades.

Paul is Bankstown first grade cap number 130 and took 263 wickets in first grade at an average of 22.78 from 1978 to 1995. He took 5 or more wickets in an innings on 7 occasions.

1988/89 and 89/90 were very productive seasons for Straws as he got pipped at the last hurdle to come 2nd in the Bill O’Reilly Player of the Year Medal and played NSW 2nd XI cricket

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/950/paul-talbot-donrsquot-give-up-and-enjoy-yourself

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Q: Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Grand Final team 1982-83

Back Row - Les Andrews, Rod Bower, David Thompson, Tim Sullivan, Brett McKirdy, Gary Crowfoot, Trevor McDonald.

Front Row - Mark Wiley, Paul Talbot, Steve Smith, Bob Vidler, Mark Waugh, Arthur Couper (Scorer)

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Q: Congratulations to Tony Clark who will play his 700th Grade Game this weekend when he plays for 4s at Kelso North. Tony debuted in 1981/82 for Sutherland District Cricket Club (this weeks opponents), and has also played for Campbelltown and Blacktown over the past 43 seasons, and is a life member of Sutherland and the SCA.
Tony also took his 1100th grade wicket last season and is set to represent NSW at the Over 50s championship next month having captained Australia at the World Cup last March.

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Q: Simon Keen made his first grade debut for Bankstown Cricket Club during the 2004/05 season and quickly established himself as a talented all-rounder.

In a career spanning 2004 to 2019 Simon scored 6,221 first grade runs at an average of 30.35 and hit 8 centuries and 39 half centuries.

He also played NSW Premier Cricket for Campbelltown Camden and Blacktown and for Carlton in Victoria Premier Cricket

Simon played T20 for NSW, Sydney Thunder, Sydney Sixers and also played first class cricket for Canterbury in New Zealand.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/1665/simon-keen-do-what-you-can

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Simon Keen - do what you can

Simon Keen made his first grade debut for Bankstown Cricket Club during the 2004/05 season and quickly established himself as a talented all-rounder.In a career spanning 2004 to 2019 Simon s ...

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Q: James Allsopp is the proud owner of Bankstown District Cricket Club first grade player number 214 after making his debut as a 16 year old during the 2000/01 cricket season.

A very accomplished and stylish wicket keeper James is the clubs all-time leading keeper with 433 dismissal in his career. He took 395 catches and 38 stumping.

He is a former first grade captain of the club and an instrumental players in a number of first grade premierships winning teams.

After putting the gloves away James continues to make an influential and all important contribution to the game as he is the Executive General Manager of Community Cricket for Cricket Australia.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/339/james-allsopp-effort-and-attitude

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Q: Bankstown District Cricket Club Limited Overs Premiers 1995-96

Back Row – Alan Campbell (Coach), Trent Woodhill, Greg Trevena, Nathan Bracken, Danny Waugh, Scott Grant, Brian Freedman (President)

Middle Row – Eris Dignam (Manager), Mark Waugh, Shane Deitz, Kevin Roberts, Steve Waugh, Marty Klump (Secretary)

Front Row – Wayne Holdsworth, Ken Hall, Steve Small, Dean Waugh (Captain), Brett Elliott, David freedman, Scott Thompson

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Q: Kevin Roberts joined Bankstown District Cricket Club at the age of 21 for the 1993/94 season after spending his junior and early grade career at Gordon District Cricket Club.

It was a brave decision for Kevin to join Bankstown as he'd been at the club since he was 6 years of age and had been on the club committee in the two years before joining the Bulldogs. He also was a valuable member of Gordon DCC 1989/90 and1990/91 first grade premiership winning teams.

His impact with the Bulldogs was immediate as he smashed the clubs first grade batting record scoring 1,160 runs for the season and Bankstown won the first grade premiership. Kevin was the captain of the 1999-2000 Bankstown first grade premiership wining team.

Kevin Roberts played 23 first class games for NSW scoring 1,088 at an average of 27.89 including one century and 8 half centuries

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/225/kevin-roberts-always-remember-the-cleaners-name

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Grahame Thomas: A history of Bankstown Players

Mick’s MusingsGrahame Thomas had the honour of being the first Bankstown player to represent Australia in Test cricket. He was a magnificent hooker of the ball, loved the ...

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Q: David Thompson made his first grade debut for Bankstown during the 1981/82 and is first grade cap number 144.

In 1985/86 David became the inaugural first grade captain of Fairfield Cricket Club where he spent one year and has the honour of Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Club Player of the Year Award named after him.

In first grade David scored 3,336 runs at 24.35 including one century and 21 half centuries. He took 58 wickets with his best figures 5 for 53.

In all grades David scored over 7,000 and continued to play into his 40s and became a tremendous influence and mentor to many younger players.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/646/david-thompson-be-prepared

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Q: Brett Elliott is Bankstown District Cricket Club first grade player number 183 after making his first grade debut at the age of 21 and during an incredibly strong and successful era at Bankstown.

Very much a team-first player Brett was a top-order batsman and a handy off-spin bowler who won multiple premierships with the Bulldogs and went on to win a first grade premiership with the Balmain Tigers.

I’d probably categorise myself as a decent 1st Grade batsman who held my own in some very good company and did okay against some quality opposition over the years. Always put the team first and played wherever picked. Predominantly a top order batsman and generally opened in 1st Grade.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/1329/brett-elliott-team-first

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Brett Elliott - team first

Brett Elliott is Bankstown District Cricket Club first grade player number 183 after making his first grade debut at the age of 21 and during an incredibly strong and successful era at Bankstown. ...

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Q: Stuart Green played for Nepean/Penrith and Bankstown in Sydney Grade Cricket from 1975-76 to 1990-91. In eight seasons with Bankstown, he scored 2744 runs at 24.1 and took 93 wickets at about 24.75 with 46 catches mostly in second grade. With Penrith, Stuart captained both the Green Shield and Poidevin Gray teams.

Stuart is Bankstown first grade player number 152 and Penrith first grade player number 114.

Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?

The ultimate competitor was Geoff Spotswood. I was vice captain to him for years at Bankstown. Geoff took everything he did as a challenge for excellence and often played with the belligerence of a Rugby League front rower - I wonder why?

My best man, Tim Sullivan - a great competitor and highly skilled opening bowler. Always thinking about how to capitalise on the opponents’ weakness. I am sorry for running him out at Manly

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/1242/stuart-green-do-the-best-with-what-youve-got

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Stuart Green - do the best with what you've got

Stuart Green played for Nepean/Penrith and Bankstown in Sydney Grade Cricket from 1975-76 to 1990-91. In eight seasons with Bankstown, he scored 2744 runs at 24.1 and took 93 wickets at about 24.7 ...

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Q: Tim Sullivan joined Bankstown District Cricket Club after making his first grade debut for Penrith at the age of 18.

He is Bankstown’s first grade player number 148 and Penrith’s number 47.

A tall accurate opening bowler with a traditional high action Tim was a valuable member of the incredibly strong Bankstown first grade teams of the 1980s with numerous grand final appearances and a premiership in 1987/88.

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

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/356/bankstown-district-cricket-club/blog/1177/tim-sullivan-you-ought-to-be-a-bowler

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Tim Sullivan - you ought to be a bowler

Tim Sullivan joined Bankstown District Cricket Club after making his first grade debut for Penrith at the age of 18.He is Bankstown’s first grade player number 148 and Penrith’s number 4 ...

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Steve Barry Smith: A history of Bankstown Players

Mick’s MusingsOne of the most elegant Bulldogs to grace Memorial Oval was the very, very stylish Steve Smith. He debuted in John Bull’s Premiership winning th ...

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Paul Talbot - don’t give up and enjoy yourself

Paul Talbot, affectionately known as ‘Straws’ started playing for Bankstown Cricket Club during the 1973/74 season and spent the next 27 years as a one club player taking 586 wickets at an aver ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club Limited Overs Premiers 1995-96

Back Row – Alan Campbell (Coach), Trent Woodhill, Greg Trevena, Nathan Bracken, Danny Waugh, Scott Grant, Brian Freedman (President)Middle Row – Eris Dignam (Manager), Mark Waugh, Shane ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1974-75

Photo of the Bankstown District Cricket Club 1974-75 2nd Grade premiership winning team ...

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Wayne Holdsworth - fast and loyal

Wayne Holdsworth is a Bankstown boy through and through. He played all his Premier/Grade Cricket at Bankstown District Cricket Club debuting in 1986 and took 513 wickets at 21.19. He took 2 ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Grand Final team 1982-83

Back Row - Les Andrews, Rod Bower, David Thompson, Tim Sullivan, Brett McKirdy, Gary Crowfoot, Trevor McDonald.Front Row - Mark Wiley, Paul Talbot, Steve Smith, Bob Vidler, Mark Waugh, Arthu ...

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David Thompson - be prepared

David Thompson made his first grade debut for Bankstown during the 1981/82 and is first grade cap number 144.In 1985/86 David became the inaugural first grade captain of Fairfield Cricket Cl ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club Green Shield Premiers 1999-2000

Photo of the 1999-2000 Bankstown District Cricket Club Green Shield Premiership winning team ...

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Gary Crowfoot - look for the best

Gary Crowfoot involvement in Sydney Grade Cricket dates back to 1977 when he selected to play Green Shield for Bankstown District Cricket Club.He’s been a player, captain, and coach and se ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 2006-07

Photo of the Bankstown District Cricket Club 2006-07 First Grade Premiership winning team that defeated Fairfield Liverpool outright by 6 wickets in the final ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1999 - 2000

Photo of the Bankstown District Cricket Club 1999-2000 first grade premiership winning team after they defeated St George in the final ...

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Bob Vidler - 'Bo'

For a number of months Bob Vidler was experiencing an involuntary twitch in his thumb. He knew something wasn’t quite right and went to seek help to find out what was up.At first he was to ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1994-95

Photo of the 1994-95 Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Premiership winning team ...

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James Allsopp - effort and attitude

James Allsopp is the proud owner of Bankstown District Cricket Club first grade player number 214 after making his debut as a 16 year old during the 2000/01 cricket season.A very accomplishe ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1987-88

Courtesy of David ThompsonBack Row – Larry Holdsworth (Manager), Garry Lovett, Bill York, Paul Talbot, Scott Prestwidge, Darren Mitchell, Troy Crameri, Dean Waugh, David Freedma ...

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Bankstown District Cricket Club First Grade Grand Final team 1975-76

Back Row - Arthur Couper (Scorer), Trevor McDonald, Frank Cicutto, Bob Lamaro, Graeme Pitty, Len PascoeFront Row - John Dunn, Tony Radanovic, John McKinnon (Secretary/Manager), Dion Borne (C ...

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Kevin Roberts - always remember the cleaner's name

Kevin Roberts joined Bankstown District Cricket Club at the age of 21 for the 1993/94 season after spending his junior and early grade career at Gordon District Cricket Club.It was a brave d ...