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About Me

Jim Dixon

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Life Member UNSW Cricket Club - played grade cricket from 1979 to 2007

My Activity

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Q: Queensland Cricket team - Southern Tour 1938-39

Back Row - R. Rogers, W. Tallon, J. Ellis, C. Christ, P. Dixon, M. Guttormsen, D. Hansen
Front Row - T. Allan, W. Brown (Vice Captain), J. Holdsworth (Manger), D. Tallon (Vice Captain), G. Baker
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Q: My best grade team - Jim Dixon 1979 to 2007

I have been charged with the almost impossible task of naming the best XI (in my opinion) that I have played with at UNSW Cricket Club .

To provide some relevant context I started my career during a golden era of cricket at UNSW.

However, the middle to later part of my career saw the 1st Grade side drop to the middle-bottom part of the competition ladder. That demise can be explained by many factors….unfortunately the fact that I became more “in-charge” as we performed more poorly may be a none-too-complimentary reflection of my leadership skills. In any event I have made that observation as the team I have selected has, accordingly, been dominated by players from the earlier part of my 1st grade career when we were undoubtedly stronger.

I was also grappling with whether or not I should include our Test Representatives given that their inclusion would seem to be a “no-brainer” anyway. I have decided to include them…mainly as it seemed to give me an easier task in selecting a more balanced team.

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I have been charged with the almost impossible task of naming the best XI (in my opinion) that I have played with at UNSW Cricket Club .To provide some relevant context I started my career d ...