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Hawkesbury Cricket Club
https://www.hawkscricket.com.au
Sydney, Australia
Hawkesbury Cricket Club is a member of the Sydney Cricket Association and a proud participant in the Sydney Premier Cricket competition. From humble beginnings in 1985/1986 the Hawks have firmly established their place on the Sydney Premier cricket landscape.
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Q: Merilyn Fowler (née Earle) is considered cricket royalty at Hawkesbury Cricket Club.
For over 25 years, Merilyn served as a scorer for the club, and her dedication was recognized with Life Membership in 2000.
In 2018, the NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (NSWCUSA) acknowledged Merilyn’s outstanding contributions by awarding her Life Membership—the first scorer ever to receive this honor. This recognition was well-deserved, as Merilyn was a driving force behind the inclusion of scorers in the NSWCUSA and has been instrumental in pioneering scorer development and training throughout her remarkable career.
For over 25 years, Merilyn served as a scorer for the club, and her dedication was recognized with Life Membership in 2000.
In 2018, the NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (NSWCUSA) acknowledged Merilyn’s outstanding contributions by awarding her Life Membership—the first scorer ever to receive this honor. This recognition was well-deserved, as Merilyn was a driving force behind the inclusion of scorers in the NSWCUSA and has been instrumental in pioneering scorer development and training throughout her remarkable career.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2665/merilyn-fowler-neacutee-earle-test-cricket-wins-by-a-country-mile
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Merilyn Fowler (née Earle) is considered cricket royalty at Hawkesbury Cricket Club.For over 25 years, Merilyn served as a scorer for the club, and her dedication was recognized with Life M ...
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Q: Mark Collison played NSW Premier Cricket for Western Suburbs, Parramatta and Hawkesbury cricket Clubs. As a wicket keeper batter, he played first grade at Parramatta and Hawkesbury and played many years in the Sydney Shires competition.
Let’s find out more about Mark’s journey in the game.
Let’s find out more about Mark’s journey in the game.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2313/mark-collison-play-the-v
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Mark Collison played NSW Premier Cricket for Western Suburbs, Parramatta and Hawkesbury cricket Clubs. As a wicket keeper batter, he played first grade at Parramatta and Hawkesbury and played many ...
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Q: Neil Eldridge - Life Member of Hawkesbury Cricket Club
Hawkesbury Cricket Club has been blessed with several long term scorers in its 40 year history. Merilyn Fowler (née Earle) was our first great scorer. The daughter of the Hawks first great man Owen Earle, Merilyn scored for the Hawks 1st grade side for 25 years, from the inaugural season 1985 until 2010. She also achieved many representative honours at all levels, culminating in a Test Match at Lords.
Joan Lalor was the club’s next scoring legend. Joan began scoring her son Kevin’s games in 1993, before going on to score for all Hawks lower grades for the next 27 years until finally calling time in 2019.
Merilyn and Joan are two of our most worthy Life Members. Their contributions to the Club will live long.
When Merilyn retired, the Hawks were uncertain that she could be replaced. Little did everyone know that player Lachlan Eldridge’s dad Neil had quietly coveted the position, waiting for the opportunity when Merilyn finished up. Neil jumped at the opening and has made the position his for the last 15 years. As well as his scoring prowess, Neil has gained a reputation for his entertaining and amusing card tricks. Any new scorer or player to come to Bensons Lane is a potential addition to Neil’s long list of card-trick pupils. Many a new “victim” has been put through Neil’s repertoire.
A retired secondary PE teacher, Neil also enjoys competing in lawn bowls competitions and local poker tournaments.
In recognition of his wonderful contribution to the Club over many years, Neil was recently inducted as the 20th Life Member of Hawkesbury Cricket Club.
Our collective thanks to Neil for all his efforts and commitment to the Club. We all look forward to having you “on deck” for many more years to come.
Hawkesbury Cricket Club has been blessed with several long term scorers in its 40 year history. Merilyn Fowler (née Earle) was our first great scorer. The daughter of the Hawks first great man Owen Earle, Merilyn scored for the Hawks 1st grade side for 25 years, from the inaugural season 1985 until 2010. She also achieved many representative honours at all levels, culminating in a Test Match at Lords.
Joan Lalor was the club’s next scoring legend. Joan began scoring her son Kevin’s games in 1993, before going on to score for all Hawks lower grades for the next 27 years until finally calling time in 2019.
Merilyn and Joan are two of our most worthy Life Members. Their contributions to the Club will live long.
When Merilyn retired, the Hawks were uncertain that she could be replaced. Little did everyone know that player Lachlan Eldridge’s dad Neil had quietly coveted the position, waiting for the opportunity when Merilyn finished up. Neil jumped at the opening and has made the position his for the last 15 years. As well as his scoring prowess, Neil has gained a reputation for his entertaining and amusing card tricks. Any new scorer or player to come to Bensons Lane is a potential addition to Neil’s long list of card-trick pupils. Many a new “victim” has been put through Neil’s repertoire.
A retired secondary PE teacher, Neil also enjoys competing in lawn bowls competitions and local poker tournaments.
In recognition of his wonderful contribution to the Club over many years, Neil was recently inducted as the 20th Life Member of Hawkesbury Cricket Club.
Our collective thanks to Neil for all his efforts and commitment to the Club. We all look forward to having you “on deck” for many more years to come.
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Q: Terry Jacobs came to the Hawkesbury Cricket Club in its second season 1986/87 age 23, as a strong, right arm pace bowler. He took 40 wickets in Third Grade in season 1986/87 and was instrumental in that side reaching the Final. This wicket tally remained the Club record for 3rd Grade until 2015. He went on to play several seasons of 1st Grade before captaining 2nd Grade and then 3rd Grade up until 1995.
Terry then retired from playing and devoted himself to Committee work, being awarded Clubman of the Year in 2002. A few weeks later he was then elected President of the Club and held this position for a record 8 consecutive years, during which time he was also usually Chairman of Selectors.
In 2008 Terry was awarded a Life Membership for his outstanding service and contribution to the Club over more than 20 consecutive years.
Terry then retired from playing and devoted himself to Committee work, being awarded Clubman of the Year in 2002. A few weeks later he was then elected President of the Club and held this position for a record 8 consecutive years, during which time he was also usually Chairman of Selectors.
In 2008 Terry was awarded a Life Membership for his outstanding service and contribution to the Club over more than 20 consecutive years.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2295/terry-jacobs-leave-nothing-to-chance
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Terry Jacobs came to the Hawkesbury Cricket Club in its second season 1986/87 age 23, as a strong, right arm pace bowler. He took 40 wickets in Third Grade in season 1986/87 and was instrumental in ...
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Q: Hawkesbury Cricket Club win the 2019-2020 T20 Thunder Conference Final v Bankstown at Bankstown Oval
Hawkesbury 8-143 won on the last ball of the game chasing Bankstown 8-142 off their 20 overs
Back Row: Jas Cheema, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Scott Baldwin, Dale McKay, Bilal Qureshi, Ryan Mizzi (Wicket Keeper), Pat Moore, Chuck Matthews (Assistant Coach)
Front Row: Bailey Thompson, Austin Philip, Mohammad Shinwari, Peter Forrest (Captain), Hameed Kherkhah.
Match scorecard -
Hawkesbury 8-143 won on the last ball of the game chasing Bankstown 8-142 off their 20 overs
Back Row: Jas Cheema, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Scott Baldwin, Dale McKay, Bilal Qureshi, Ryan Mizzi (Wicket Keeper), Pat Moore, Chuck Matthews (Assistant Coach)
Front Row: Bailey Thompson, Austin Philip, Mohammad Shinwari, Peter Forrest (Captain), Hameed Kherkhah.
Match scorecard -
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Q: The Hawkesbury Cricket Club honored Hugh McKay with a Life Membership in 2013.
Hugh is Hawkesbury Cricket Club first grade player number 29. He was an inaugural committee member when Hawkesbury entered the Sydney Grade Cricket competition in 1985–86 and still sits on the club's committee.
Hugh served as President of the Club in 2014–15, has been the club coach and grounds coordinator, and still plays for Hawkesbury Over 50s cricket team.
Hugh is Hawkesbury Cricket Club first grade player number 29. He was an inaugural committee member when Hawkesbury entered the Sydney Grade Cricket competition in 1985–86 and still sits on the club's committee.
Hugh served as President of the Club in 2014–15, has been the club coach and grounds coordinator, and still plays for Hawkesbury Over 50s cricket team.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2281/hugh-mckay-never-assume
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The Hawkesbury Cricket Club honored Hugh McKay with a Life Membership in 2013.Hugh is Hawkesbury Cricket Club first grade player number 29. He was an inaugural committee member when Hawkesbu ...
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Q: Dale McKay is Hawkesbury Cricket Club current first grade captain and made his debut for the club in 2008-09.
Dale has scored over 7,000 first grade runs in NSW Premier Cricket and is looking forward to a successful and rewarding season for the club in 2024-25 season.
Here’s our pocket profile with Dale McKay
Dale has scored over 7,000 first grade runs in NSW Premier Cricket and is looking forward to a successful and rewarding season for the club in 2024-25 season.
Here’s our pocket profile with Dale McKay
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2272/pocket-profile-dale-mckay-ndash-hawkesbury-cricket-club
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Dale McKay is Hawkesbury Cricket Club current first grade captain and made his debut for the club in 2008-09. Dale has scored over 7,000 first grade runs in NSW Premier Cricket and is looki ...
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Q: Hawkesbury Cricket Club was very excited to recently announce Trent Johnston as the club's Director of Cricket and Head Coach.
Trent is a high performance coach and former international cricketer, and everyone at Hawkesbury is heading into the 2024–25 season with an extra spring in their step.
Trent Johnston played all his junior cricket in the Illawarra region before beginning his journey in NSW Premier Cricket with Campbelltown-Camden, North Sydney, and Mosman Cricket Clubs.
In 10 seasons of NSW Premier Cricket, Trent took 349 wickets at an average of 20.50, with the best figures of 6 for 17.
Trent made his first class debut for NSW against Tasmania in March 1999, when he opened the bowling with former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee. He played five first class games for NSW.
Trent is a high performance coach and former international cricketer, and everyone at Hawkesbury is heading into the 2024–25 season with an extra spring in their step.
Trent Johnston played all his junior cricket in the Illawarra region before beginning his journey in NSW Premier Cricket with Campbelltown-Camden, North Sydney, and Mosman Cricket Clubs.
In 10 seasons of NSW Premier Cricket, Trent took 349 wickets at an average of 20.50, with the best figures of 6 for 17.
Trent made his first class debut for NSW against Tasmania in March 1999, when he opened the bowling with former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee. He played five first class games for NSW.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2255/trent-johnston-train-hard-play-easy
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Hawkesbury Cricket Club was very excited to recently announce Trent Johnston as the club's Director of Cricket and Head Coach.Trent is a high performance coach and former international crick ...
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Q: Hawkesbury Cricket Club has the pleasure of announcing their new Director of Cricket and Head Coach - Trent Johnston
Trent (TJ) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience playing international cricket for Ireland at the World Cup . TJ has also played for NSW in the domestic competition and later became NSW's Men's team coach!
The whole club is excited to have such an experienced coach to lead the club in both roles and be able to pass this knowledge onto the playing group!
Exciting times ahead at the Hawks!
Trent (TJ) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience playing international cricket for Ireland at the World Cup . TJ has also played for NSW in the domestic competition and later became NSW's Men's team coach!
The whole club is excited to have such an experienced coach to lead the club in both roles and be able to pass this knowledge onto the playing group!
Exciting times ahead at the Hawks!
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Q: Shane Mott made his first grade debut for Hawkesbury in 2002 and in a career spanning through to 2017 he took 369 first grade wickets at an average of 22.85 and took 5 wickets or more in an innings on 15 occasions.
Such was Shane’s outstanding efforts and service to the Hawkesbury Cricket Club, the clubs annual award for the most number of wickets in a season across all grades (1-5) is recognised in his honour - Shane Mott Most Wickets Trophy.
Such was Shane’s outstanding efforts and service to the Hawkesbury Cricket Club, the clubs annual award for the most number of wickets in a season across all grades (1-5) is recognised in his honour - Shane Mott Most Wickets Trophy.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/406/shane-mott-you-gotta-have-fun
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Q: Bilal Qureshi joined Hawkesbury Cricket Club at the start of the 2019/20 after playing for a number of clubs in NSW Premier Cricket.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Making my first-class debut in Pakistan (2014), and a very close second was when I scored 208 not out in NSW Premier Cricket for Blacktown in 2nd Grade against Gordon a few seasons ago, and then my first T20 hundred in the US Open (Miami) in 2018.
Bilal has played first class cricket in Pakistan as a top order batsman.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Making my first-class debut in Pakistan (2014), and a very close second was when I scored 208 not out in NSW Premier Cricket for Blacktown in 2nd Grade against Gordon a few seasons ago, and then my first T20 hundred in the US Open (Miami) in 2018.
Bilal has played first class cricket in Pakistan as a top order batsman.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/2144/bilal-qureshi-what-you-seek-is-seeking-you
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Bilal Qureshi joined Hawkesbury Cricket Club at the start of the 2019/20 after playing for a number of clubs in NSW Premier Cricket.What’s been your most memorable momen ...
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Q: Congratulations Dale Mckay on reaching your 300th game for Hawkesbury Cricket Club.
From a young boy dreaming of big things, to playing first grade and achieving higher cricketing honors you should be really proud to hit this milestone.
We wish you all the best tomorrow in becoming the 8th player to reach 300 games . KTFH 🦅🦅🦅
From a young boy dreaming of big things, to playing first grade and achieving higher cricketing honors you should be really proud to hit this milestone.
We wish you all the best tomorrow in becoming the 8th player to reach 300 games . KTFH 🦅🦅🦅
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Q: Wayne Holt is Hawkesbury Cricket Club first grade player number 19 having made his debut at the age of 21.
For Hawkesbury Wayne scored 1,141 runs at an average of 25.93 including one century and 6 half centuries.
In Wayne’s NSW Premier Grade Cricket career playing for Penrith, Hawkesbury and Campbelltown across Green Shield, Poidevin Gray, First and lower grades Wayne scored 3,601 runs with 4 centuries and 21 half centuries.
Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?
Steve Small. A very competitive cricketer, with an abundance of skill to go with it. He trained hard, but also loved the teams he played for.
Steve Waugh. Always focussed and determined. Took fitness and preparation very seriously, and always looked to improve on his abundant natural talent.
For Hawkesbury Wayne scored 1,141 runs at an average of 25.93 including one century and 6 half centuries.
In Wayne’s NSW Premier Grade Cricket career playing for Penrith, Hawkesbury and Campbelltown across Green Shield, Poidevin Gray, First and lower grades Wayne scored 3,601 runs with 4 centuries and 21 half centuries.
Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?
Steve Small. A very competitive cricketer, with an abundance of skill to go with it. He trained hard, but also loved the teams he played for.
Steve Waugh. Always focussed and determined. Took fitness and preparation very seriously, and always looked to improve on his abundant natural talent.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/805/wayne-holt-always-play-with-the-right-spirit
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Q: Tom Decent made his first grade debut for Hawkesbury Cricket Club during the 2010/11 season as a 17 year old wicket keeping batsman.
In the season prior to making his first grade debut Tom had the good fortune of playing in the NSW Under 17 team with future Australian Test players Pat Cummins and Kurtis Patterson.
Tom retired from cricket at the age of 23 to concentrate on a journalism career where you can now find him on the other side of the boundary writing about cricket and other sports.
In the season prior to making his first grade debut Tom had the good fortune of playing in the NSW Under 17 team with future Australian Test players Pat Cummins and Kurtis Patterson.
Tom retired from cricket at the age of 23 to concentrate on a journalism career where you can now find him on the other side of the boundary writing about cricket and other sports.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/672/tom-decent-loved-the-heat-of-the-battle
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Q: Craig Bayldon made his first grade debut at the age of 17 for Parramatta District Cricket club on 15 February 1986 against Western Suburbs at Pratten Park.
What a debut it was as Craig skittled Western Suburbs to take 6 for 32 and Western Suburbs were bowled out for 56.
In a career from 1985/86 to 2002/03 Craig Bayldon played for Parramatta and Hawkesbury Cricket Club and took 432 first grade wickets at an average of 26.47. Craig took 5 or more wickets in an innings on 14 occasions.
What a debut it was as Craig skittled Western Suburbs to take 6 for 32 and Western Suburbs were bowled out for 56.
In a career from 1985/86 to 2002/03 Craig Bayldon played for Parramatta and Hawkesbury Cricket Club and took 432 first grade wickets at an average of 26.47. Craig took 5 or more wickets in an innings on 14 occasions.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/467/craig-bayldon-never-give-up
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Q: Hawkesbury’s prolific run scorer to return home for the next 3 season’s as 1st Grade Captain
Hawkesbury Cricket Club is excited to announce the return of Dale McKay for the next 3 seasons and will lead our 1st Grade squad.
Dale is a local junior who played all his grade cricket for the Hawkesbury apart from last season.
Dale will bring back to the club a wealth of knowledge and a skillset that will help our young up and coming players both on and off the field in his dual role as 1st Grade Captain and one of 2 batting coaches at the club for the coming season which will enable Dale to share knowledge throughout the club and not just within his team.
Dale boasts impressive career statistics with the Hawks to date:
Games Played – 298
Leading Run Scorer of All Time for 1st Grade for the Hawks – 7000+ runs
2nd Leading Run Scorer of All Time for all Grades for the Hawks – 9000+ runs
We welcome back Dale to the Hawks, and we all look forward to an exciting season ahead for the Hawks!
#ktfh
Hawkesbury Cricket Club is excited to announce the return of Dale McKay for the next 3 seasons and will lead our 1st Grade squad.
Dale is a local junior who played all his grade cricket for the Hawkesbury apart from last season.
Dale will bring back to the club a wealth of knowledge and a skillset that will help our young up and coming players both on and off the field in his dual role as 1st Grade Captain and one of 2 batting coaches at the club for the coming season which will enable Dale to share knowledge throughout the club and not just within his team.
Dale boasts impressive career statistics with the Hawks to date:
Games Played – 298
Leading Run Scorer of All Time for 1st Grade for the Hawks – 7000+ runs
2nd Leading Run Scorer of All Time for all Grades for the Hawks – 9000+ runs
We welcome back Dale to the Hawks, and we all look forward to an exciting season ahead for the Hawks!
#ktfh
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Q: Stephen O'Keefe to return to Hawkesbury.
Hawkesbury Cricket Club is pleased to announce Stephen O'Keefe (SOK) will be returning to play for the club this season. SOK will be playing and will also have a mentoring role across the entire club. We wish him well for the upcoming season
Hawkesbury Cricket Club is pleased to announce Stephen O'Keefe (SOK) will be returning to play for the club this season. SOK will be playing and will also have a mentoring role across the entire club. We wish him well for the upcoming season
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Wayne Holt is Hawkesbury Cricket Club first grade player number 19 having made his debut at the age of 21.For Hawkesbury Wayne scored 1,141 runs at an average of 25.93 including one century ...
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Tom Decent made his first grade debut for Hawkesbury Cricket Club during the 2010/11 season as a 17 year old wicket keeping batsman.In the season prior to making his first grade debut Tom ha ...
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In 1984, looking to expand the Sydney Grade cricket competition, the NSW Cricket Association offered Blacktown a position, which they declined. NSWCA then seconded former State player and Riverston ...
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Craig Bayldon made his first grade debut at the age of 17 for Parramatta District Cricket club on 15 February 1986 against Western Suburbs at Pratten Park.What a debut it was as Craig skittl ...
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Scott Baldwin made his first grade for Hawkesbury on 12 January 2019 against Manly at the picturesque Manly Oval. It was a great day for Hawkesbury as they won by 8 wickets on the one day game. ...
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Shane Mott made his first grade debut for Hawkesbury in 2002 and in a career spanning through to 2017 he took 369 first grade wickets at an average of 22.85 and took 5 w ...
