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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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The most influential man in the NSW Cricket Association between the two World Wars was Sydney Smith. By the time he turned 40 in 1920 he had held every senior post in the Association except the role of President which he was later to hold for 30 years.

He joined the Petersham club in 1901-02 and immediately assumed the role of Hon Secretary, holding the position for 15 years. When Smith joined it was a 2nd Grade club not being admitted to 1st Grade until 1907-08. It seems that such elevation was achieved largely through the efforts of the energetic and enterprising young Syd.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2506/sydney-smith-obe-1880-1972

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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In April 1905, the NSW Cricket Association promoted the club to the first-grade competition. However, in doing so it was decided that Manly Cricket Club, as it was called at the time, would be combined with Mosman and took a new name - the Middle Harbour Cricket Club. The Association decided, however, that the Club's boundaries would remain within the Municipality of Manly, and that the territory within the adjoining Municipality of Mosman would be neutral territory.

The decision was hotly protested for some years by the Club's committee who felt strongly that as the district was part of the Electorate of Middle Harbour, it should have been included in the Club's boundaries, and that players resident in Mosman should be compelled to play with the new Club.

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Oscar Dance is a young, hard-working leg-spin bowler for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, known for the high level of effort he puts into his bowling at training.

Last season, Oscar was a part of the Western Suburbs AW Green Shield squad which made it through to the quarterfinals. He also made his debut in third grade in Round 15 against Blacktown Mounties, taking 1 for 12 off 4 overs.

Here's our quick pocket profile with Oscar.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2503/pocket-profile-oscar-dance-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Alex Kerkham is an up and coming fast bowler at Penrith Cricket Club.

Alex is in the NSW Under 17 Metropolitan Academy squad and in the first round of the 2024-25 season he made his 2nd grade debut for the Panthers.

Here's our little pocket profile with Alex

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2504/penrith-cricket-club-alex-kerkham

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Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Kim Barrie Q&A

How did you become involved with the club you’re currently associated with?

We came to the club for the 1995/96 season as our friend Adam Taylor asked Scott if he was interested in playing grade cricket again, so we came to Belmont.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1608/belmont-district-cricket-club/blog/2502/kim-barrie-qampa

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Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Nathan Doyle is the first-grade captain of Sydney Cricket Club

Not only is Nathan one of the top batters in the Premier cricket competition but his leadership skills are respected and admired by all.

Nathan is proudly sponsored by Ulysses Cricket.

Please enjoy his cricket journey.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2501/pocket-profile-nathan-doyle-sydney-cricket-club

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Max Robinson is a top order batter who made his first grade debut for Randwick Petersham during the 2023-24 season.

Max is the vice captain of the Randwick Petersham Poidevin Gray under 21 team and in this Q&A he shares his own insights into his cricket and the club.

Meet Max Robinson is proudly sponsored by Mellick Wealth Management

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Q&A interview with the Jet, Quincy Lee Titterton

Biggest Influences

Biggest influences on me: over the past 5 years is Matt Nicholson (former test fast bowler) has probably been the best pace bowling coach I could of asked for.

Stephen O'Keefe the reason I started my cricket journey.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2496/qampa-interview-with-the-jet-quincy-lee-titterton

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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17-year-old leg-spinner Devlin Malone created Sutherland DCC history today (Sat 31 Oct 2015) by taking all 10 wickets in an innings in 2nd Grade. Last Saturday on day one of the match at Glenn McGrath Oval against Sydney University, Devlin took 6-23 off 9.2 overs as Uni were dismissed for 88.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2494/devlin-malone-makes-history

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John Saint

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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My best grade team – John Saint 1986 to 1998

“The People you meet, the players you play with and life time friendships forged”. That’s Gold!

I started my grade cricket career in 1986 with Penrith in the Sydney Grade competition before moving to Sydney University. I moved to Tasmania and played for North Hobart Cricket Club

My team consists of the best who I had the pleasure in playing this great game with at grade level and witness absolute brilliance consistently.

In Batting Order:

1. Todd Pinnington North Hobart CC and wicket keeper

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/771/john-saint/blog/904/my-best-grade-team-ndash-john-saint-1986-to-1998

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Queanbeyan District Cricket Club

Queanbeyan, Australia

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Peter Solway was one of the six inaugural inductees into the Cricket ACT Hall of Fame in 2019.

In 2013, ACT Cricket awarded him Life Membership in recognition of his stellar and highly decorated cricket career.

Peter Solway played first grade cricket for Queanbeyan District Cricket Club and Australian National University Cricket Club, scoring 9,824 runs in 277 games at an average of 41.45, with his highest score being 339. In ACT first grade premier cricket, Peter hit 13 centuries and 65 half centuries.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/343/queanbeyan-district-cricket-club/blog/2481/peter-solway-get-your-head-down-and-watch-the-ball

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Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Tristen McDonald is one of the most respected members of the Sydney Cricket Club Tigers. He is also a marvellous batter and a tremendous leader.

He has had the distinction of making a brilliant double hundred.

I grew up playing for the Woy Woy Sharks until moving to Northern District Cricket Club, after two seasons there I made the move to Sydney Cricket Club and have been there for thirteen seasons.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2480/pocket-profile-tristen-mcdonald-sydney-cricket-club

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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In late March 2022 Richard Holdsworth approached the Club enquiring whether we could host Cricket Ireland again in the lead up to the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. Unlike 2015 this only provided 6 months to plan their 10 day stay. John Stewart immediately enlisted a committee to plan every minute detail to engage sponsors, organise accommodation and transport, ground preparation, advertising, catering, match days, opposition, and catering. Randwick Petersham’s gratitude is extended to Mike Whitney, Jeremy Jastrzab, Peter Devlin, Roy Robinson, Jo Robinson, Damian Sidney, Tom Holland, Chris Sullivan, Dale Hackney and E-Young Khoo, Jay Patel, Jaya Murdita, and Nick Saady assisting all the way from New York for their wonderful dedication to pull off this mammoth and successful undertaking in such a limited timeframe.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2476/ireland-return-to-county-coogee-in-preparation-for-the-icct-20-world-cup-lefand-cricket-week

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St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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St George 2023-24 First XI (Part 2)

Now for the final 6 best moments of the 2023-24 season....
6. Ed Pollock scores fastest Limited Over 1st Grade century

After his first few digs in Australia it became evident that Ed was going to explode with something special. That happened in Rd 10 when Ed pulverised Fairfield-Liverpool for 116 from just 58 balls. We’re going out on a limb in suggesting that this is the fastest century in our white ball 1st grade history. He brought up his century from just 50 balls with a monster pull shot that almost made it back to his hometown in England.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2473/st-george-2023-24-first-xi-part-2

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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A fresh-faced Ollie Sykes arrived in Sydney as a Surrey academy player through the International Cricket Programme with tremendous wraps on his ability to dismantle bowling attacks and single-handedly take the game away from the opposition.

He ended up living up – and surpassing – all of the accolades above during his season of Grade Cricket with the UTS North Sydney Bears and beyond.

“Getting awarded that contract was a dream come true and still hasn’t really sunk in. When I was told, my family stood outside the door, trying to listen to the phone call. I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself, but I believe I can go further now. I have since been told I’m getting a 2-year contract, so hopefully, it’s the start of a long career at Surrey.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/2474/ollie-sykes-made-of-all-the-right-stuff

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Elliot Richtor had a long and successful career in first grade for Gordon District Cricket Club scoring 3,570 runs at an average of 30.51 between 2009 and 2019 and taking 57 wickets with his medium-pace bowling. He scored 787 runs in the 2016-17 season and took 22 wickets at an average of 17.82, resulting in him winning the O’Reilly Medal as NSW Premier Cricket Player of the Year in 2017, sharing the award with team-mate Mason Crane.

Elliot is currently Gordon District Cricket Club Head Coach.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2472/elliot-richtor-be-the-best-you-can-be

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Gordon District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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The Gordon District Cricket Club was officially formed on 12 January 1905 at a public meeting in Willoughby Town Hall. The Mayor of Willoughby Council, (Alderman FC Petrie) was the Chairman and several representatives of the NSW Cricket Association were present. The new club took over the Willoughby District Cricket Club who had operated at Chatswood since 1900 playing in noncompetitive matches within the City and Suburban Cricket Association. This started the ball rolling on preparations for their first match later that year. Eighty seven names were handed in to form the membership list.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2471/this-week-in-the-history-of-gordon-cricket-ndash-september-30-1905

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Elise Noble - Penrith Cricket Club First Grade Cap No 52

Growing up I was surrounded by cricket as my dad and grandpa coached my brother’s team. At a young age I played backyard cricket and transitioned into the U10's Modified competition, playing for Greystanes Cricket Club. At the age of 13 I began playing for Parramatta in the female competition Mollie Dive. I played at Parramatta for 5 years, working my way up to second grade and eventually first grade. In 2019, I moved to Penrith Cricket Club and have been a member of the first grade team ever since.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2470/elise-noble-penrith-cricket-club-first-grade-cap-no-52

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Rehaan Shyamsundar is an extremely skilful leg-spinning all-rounder for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, known for his high level of energy during training and in matches.

During the first round of the 2024/25 season, Rehaan made his debut in 2nd grade against Sutherland at just 15 years of age, taking 2 for 40 off ten overs in a convincing victory.

Here's our player profile with Rehaan.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2469/pocket-profile-rehaan-shyamsundar-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club

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Sydney Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Dylan Powell is one the best up and coming Tigers whose contributions to the club both on and off the field are admired by all at the club

Enjoy his cricket journey

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Dylan Powell is one the best up and coming Tigers whose contributions to the club both on and off the field are admired by all at the club Enjoy his cricket journey https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2468/pocket-profile-dylan-powell-sydney-cricket-club

Dylan Powell is one the best up and coming Tigers whose contributions to the club both on and off the field are admired by all at the club

Enjoy his cricket journey

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/375/sydney-cricket-club/blog/2468/pocket-profile-dylan-powell-sydney-cricket-club