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3 hours ago

Brett Geeves

Business Development Manager

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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Sledging. It’s lost some of its lustre, yeah? The PC requirements of the modern day has meant comments about rival players being shit blokes gets the media wetting themselves over the wit, class, cunning and hard arsed edge from which the game is currently played.

Give Painey credit, he does make the below list of celebrated verbal heroes, and he does so as an eleven-year-old chump. He’s got it in him, Painey; but this last test match was falsely made out to be played with same ferocity as the Battle of Britain – both the war and the North Melbourne v Carlton game from 1987.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1371/brett-geeves/blog/2752/the-art-of-sledging

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4 hours ago

Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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It gives me great pleasure to announce Jon Webster’s appointment as the new General Manager of SCG Cricket. Jon replaces Steve Thomlinson, who is moving on to pursue other interests, we would like to thank Steve for his stewardship over the past two years.

Jon brings with him a wealth of experience, both professionally and personally, that aligns perfectly with our club’s values and aspirations. I look forward to working together as we continue to achieve great things on and off the field.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2751/jon-webster-appointed-general-manager-of-scg-cricket-and-sydney-cricket-club

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4 hours ago

Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Jackson Purchase is Sydney Cricket Club current fourth grade captain and a player with tremendous leadership skills who is respected by all players and club leadership.

As a player his contributions are always extremely valuable.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2750/pocket-profile-jackson-purchase-sydney-cricket-club

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5 hours ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Jane Maguire Penrith CC First Grade Cap #81 and Ireland International

I’ve played with my local club since the age 6 at The Hills Cricket Club, which is located in a small town called Skerries, in Dublin, Ireland. And to this day I still play and captain our 1s team. I’ve also had the opportunity to play senior cricket here in Penrith for my second year and hopefully not my last!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2749/jane-maguire-penrith-cc-first-grade-cap-81-and-ireland-international

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20 hours ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Defending Champions, UTS North Sydney headed into their PGs clash with Eastern Suburbs at Tunks International having to win to play finals.

Surrey representative Adam Thomas showed why he is such a highly regarded prospect on the County scene, crafting an impressive 69 off 89 and continuing an impressive summer down under.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2747/magic-moment-surreyrsquos-adam-thomas-stands-tall-at-tunks

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20 hours ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Defending Champions, UTS North Sydney headed into their PGs clash with Eastern Suburbs at Tunks International having to win to play finals.

Australian U19s player Addison Sherriff displayed all the traits that saw him earn national selection, compiling an elegant 70 off 74 and helping Norths set a competitive 265-9.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2746/magic-moment-australian-rep-sherriff-guides-norths-into-pgs-finals

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22 hours ago

Terry Psarakis

Accountant

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

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South Tamworth Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1981-82

Back Row - Bill O’Brien, Brian Walsh, Anthony Dwyer, Warwick Browne, Kevin Wales, Tony Condon

Front Row - Terry Browne, Hank MacInnes, Terry Psarakis, John Williams, Harry Browne

Front - Simon Smart (12th )

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1 days ago

South Launceston Cricket Club

Launceston, Australia

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Allister de Winter made his first grade debut for South Launceston Cricket Club at the age of 15.

An extremely talented young all-rounder Allister represented Tasmania in under age cricket and went on to play first class cricket for the state.

Allister is a highly regarded cricket coach having worked with the Australian Cricket team and internationally with Bangladesh

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/712/south-launceston-cricket-club/blog/968/allister-de-winter-make-the-most-of-first-impressions

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1 days ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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There is a certain type of cricketer who is the backbone of a Grade club who turns up every week, plays his heart out and encourages his team mates along the way to do their best at all times. There are several players in this category but when it has continued for 13 seasons it is special.

Dave Monaghan (pictured with mate Lachie Burrows) epitomizes what the Gordon Cricket club stands for which is to strive for excellence, respect your opponents, succeed as a team, and provide leadership with humility. He meets all of these values every time he steps onto the field to represent his club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2742/the-worlds-greatest-fifth-grader-reaches-200-games-for-the-stags

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1 days ago

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Cooper Taylor - Pocket Profile - Belmont District Cricket Club

I started my cricketing journey at Swansea-caves Swansea, I played most of my juniors there until I moved to Lake Macquarie and played 2-3 seasons there winning 1 grand final. I then started my senior cricket at Cardiff for 1 season then transitioned to Belmont where I have remained for the past couple of years.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2744/cooper-taylor-pocket-profile-belmont-district-cricket-club

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2 days ago

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Ella Tilburg - Penrith Cricket Club First Grade Cap 82

I first started playing cricket in 2014 for Blayney Public School and joined my first junior cricket team that same year for Blayney. I played with Blayney throughout my junior years until I was 15, when I moved to Bathurst Rugby Union. I played my last few years of juniors with them as well as seniors. I have since joined Penrith Women’s Cricket club in the 2023/2024 season and have most recently been selected in the Country squad set to compete at the U19 Female National Championships.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2741/ella-tilburg-penrith-cricket-club-first-grade-cap-82

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2 days ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Jim Cattlin has made a significant contribution to the Gordon District Cricket Club on and off the field over many years.

Starting in Gordon juniors and under age cricket Jim progressed through the grades to play first grade cricket for the club. A very competent opening batter Jim and together with former Australian test opener Ian David in 1973-74 shared an opening partnership of 261.

Jim has served as Gordon DCC Club Secretary from 2007 to 2022 and is a very proud life member of the club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2740/jim-cattlin-play-for-the-team

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2 days ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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With the 2025 Ashes series on the horizon, while a 5 nil whitewash may not be on the cards, we can always hope.

The first Australian team to secure a 5 nil whitewash were the 1920/21 Australians, who were matched by the 1913-14 team led by Michael Clarke.

So, who were the 1920/21 Australians who defeated England in 5 Tests in Australia? Probably in a first for any Sydney Grade club, three of them were Gordon players, Charlie Macartney (pictured), Bert Oldfield and Johnny Taylor. The team was also managed by Sydney Smith a former Gordon player and at the time the Secretary of the Club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2738/gordon-cricketers-made-history-in-1921-ashes-whitewash

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4 days ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Steve Smith’s heroics with the bat for Sydney Sixers in the BBL over the last week reminded me that yesterday was 15 years ago to the day that he scored a remarkable century for Sutherland against Mosman in a 50-overs match at Allan Border Oval. He scored 134 not out off 67 balls, with 15 fours and 9 sixes.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2739/steve-smith-scores-remarkable-century-at-allan-border-oval

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4 days ago

Lindisfarne Cricket Club

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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Back Row – Mark Nutting, Allister de Winter, Richard Pears, Stewart Reid, Jamie Cox, Calum Marshall

Front Row – Glenn Hughes (Coach), Mark Atkinson, Richard Allanby (captain), Matthew Allen, Shane Jurgensen, Shane Watson

Absent – Andrew Towns

Photo of the 2000-01 Lindisfarne Cricket Club first grade premiership winning team.

Lindisfarne defeated South Hobart Sandy Bay Cricket Club by 8 wickets.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1267/lindisfarne-cricket-club/blog/2737/lindisfarne-cricket-club-first-grade-premiers-2000-01

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5 days ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The passing of Vic Cristofani on Saturday 11 January brings to a close an 88 year association of the Cristofani family with St George DCC. Vic Cristofani with both St George and Sydney University, and 11 January was day 1 of their 1st grade fixture at Hurstville Oval.

A leg spin bowler and middle order batsman, Vic captained the Green Shield in 1946/47, also playing Poldevin Gray that season. While studying at Sydney University throughout the late 1940s he continued his cricket there, before returning to St George in 1952/53 with his brother Bob to win the first grade Premiership.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2736/vale-vic-cristofani-first-grade-player-no167

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6 days ago

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Belmont District Cricket Club President's Report and 1st Grade Report 88/89

The season of 88/89 was one of relative Indifference for the Belmont Ist grade, side. The failure of the side to reach the semi finals for the first time in a number of years was a great disappointment to both the team and myself. However, is necessary for the side not to become too disappointed at the results and to treat the year as a learning experience for those Involved. As long as something Is learned during a season, even If the results are disappointing, then improvement will follow.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2734/belmont-district-cricket-club-presidents-report-and-1st-grade-report-8889

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last week

Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Adam Bayliss is the proud owner of Penrith Cricket Club first grade player number 222.

Adam’s father Trevor Bayliss is Penrith’s first grade player number 64.

I began playing cricket when I was 7 or 8 for Penrith RSL. After a year or two I moved to Glenmore Park to play the rest of my juniors with a bunch of mates.

Now I play for Penrith CC. I started at Penrith in Green Shield and have played all the way to First Grade. Wouldn’t want to play anywhere else.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2733/adam-bayliss-penrith-cricket-club-first-grade-player-number-222

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last week

Steve Frances

Brisbane, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket 10 January 1975 - 17 January 1975. Nepean v Sutherland

As you can see Nepean were routed by the late Merv Black, who took 7-29 at Howell Oval. Only John Benaud spent time in the centre, scoring 93. Sutherland set up the game to seek outright points, but they ran out of time to bowl out the Panthers

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/207/steve-frances/blog/2731/sydney-grade-cricket-10-january-1975-17-january-1975-nepean-v-sutherland

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Steve Frances

Brisbane, Australia

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The last round before Christmas 1974 was held after overnight rain. The one fay fixture between Sydney and Nepean (now Penrith) was held on a muddy Rushcutters Bay Oval. The Panthers were sent in and scored a meagre 109. Sydney’s Rick McCosker, who had scored 4 first class centuries in his last 4 games for NSW, scored a steady 50 not out.

After the game Rick was advised that he was selected to play his first test the following weekend. Rick (Australia Test player no. 272), who was born at Inverell, shared a celebratory lemon squash with several Panthers keen to have a few beers before the return drive to the West.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/207/steve-frances/blog/2730/sydney-grade-cricket-50-years-ago-1974-75

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