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Newcastle and Hunter Districts Veterans Cricket Club

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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Q: VCA Newcastle Over 50's 2024 National Championships – first newsletter

We are thrilled to introduce our major sponsor, Eureka Whittaker McNaught and esteemed CEO Greg Cook. Greg's passion for veterans cricket is evident and keep and eye out as he will be actively visiting tournament games and our presentation dinner

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/2290/vca-newcastle-over-50s-2024-national-championships-ndash-first-newsletter

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VCA Newcastle Over 50's 2024 National Championships – first newsletter

We are thrilled to introduce our major sponsor, Eureka Whittaker McNaught and esteemed CEO Greg Cook. Greg's passion for veter ...

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Q: Tony Bransdon plays Over 50s Cricket for Newcastle and Hunter Districts Cricket Club.

A hard hitting batsman and medium pace bowler with many tricks after years of experience playing Shires Cricket in Sydney and first grade cricket in Newcastle with Merewether.

Tony now lives in on the Mid North Coast of NSW and apart from playing Veterans Cricket he really enjoys helping the younger players come through the grades at Beechwood Cricket Club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/1380/tony-bransdon-be-the-one-who-changes-the-game

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Tony Bransdon - be the one who changes the game

Tony Bransdon plays Over 50s Cricket for Newcastle and Hunter Districts Cricket Club.A hard hitting batsman and medium pace bowler with many tricks after years of experience playing Shires C ...

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Q: Greg Thrift was born and bred in the Hunter Valley of NSW, Singleton in fact.
He has a great passion and love of Cricket and continues to play and contribute in many ways.

I have a basic theory developed from Doug Walters’s book I read years ago. If it looks like it’s got runs on it, don't waste time blocking it, you've done the work, put into practice.

For example one Sunday morning playing John Bull Shield against Upper Hunter my captain Gordon Whatham told me to play myself in and there's a hundred out there today if you want it. The first ball went over long on for six, I didn't get a ton, I got 97

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/1289/greg-thrift-see-ball-hit-ball

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Greg Thrift - see ball, hit ball

Greg Thrift was born and bred in the Hunter Valley of NSW, Singleton in fact.He has a great passion and love of Cricket and continues to play and contribute in many ways.He’s played ...

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Q: Darren Thomson made his debut for the Newcastle and Hunter Veterans’ cricket team at the NSW Over 50s Championships on the Central Coast in February 2021 and made an immediate impact with his high action and economical bowling.

Playing for Hunter against Newcastle in the final of the Northern NSW Stirling and Dawn Hamman Cup, Thomson in a man of the match performance took 4 for 15 off 8 over to secure victory for his team.

In March 2023 Darren was selected in the NSW Over 50s Blues cricket team and is the very proud owner of NSW Over 50s Blues Cap Number 52.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/1263/darren-thomson-dont-make-things-complicated

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Darren Thomson - don't make things complicated

Darren Thomson made his debut for the Newcastle and Hunter Veterans’ cricket team at the NSW Over 50s Championships on the Central Coast in February 2021 and made an immediate impact with his hig ...

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Q: Chris Bettany opens the batting and bowls tidy spin for the Newcastle & Hunter District Veterans cricket team.

Having recently moved to Newcastle from Victoria Chris pedigree in the game is very evident in his skills, leadership, and team camaraderie.

What was your highest score in senior cricket?

I got 146 for Kew CC (UK). Batted first that day. But my favourite inning was 140 not out for Caulfield Grammarians Old Boys against Sacred Heart Cricket Club. Chasing 270 opened up and carried my bat.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/1220/chris-bettany-treat-people-how-you-want-to-be-treated

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Chris Bettany - treat people how you want to be treated

Chris Bettany opens the batting and bowls tidy spin for the Newcastle & Hunter District Veterans cricket team.Having recently moved to Newcastle from Victoria Chris pedigree in the game is v ...

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Q: From South Africa via Northern Ireland to Australia Brendon Briedenhann’s journey is full of stories and experiences.

Brendo thrives in the competitive battle but is a gentleman on and off the field. He’s a much loved team mate so let’s find out a little more about his journey.

I was born in the Lowveld town of Nelspruit (now Mbombela) South Africa. My parents were tobacco farmers and my mum was involved in the travel industry. My parents separated when I was 12 so Mum, my youngest brother and I moved into town and later to Durban and then Johannesburg.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/835/newcastle-and-hunter-districts-veterans-cricket-club/blog/1179/brendon-briedenhann-nothing-is-mahala

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Brendon Briedenhann - nothing is mahala

From South Africa via Northern Ireland to Australia Brendon Briedenhann’s journey is full of stories and experiences.Brendo thrives in the competitive battle but is a gentleman on and off ...

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Stephen Leathley - make the most of it and have a go

Stephen Leathley is the proud founder of Newcastle & Hunter Districts Veterans Cricket. Lethal has he is affectionately known is full of energy, loyal and a cricketer who likes to compete, always r ...

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