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3 months ago
Gordon District Cricket Club
Gordon District Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Sunday 22 September 2024 is the first round of the Poidevin Gray Competition for 2024. This is a very important competition for the club and in recent seasons we have performed very well with a joint premiership in 2021.

The Poidevin Gray competition started in 1926 under the guidance of two senior Waverley (now Eastern Suburbs) Cricket Club administrators Dr. Leslie Poidevin and Frank Gray.

Playing in the Gordon Poidevin Gray (PG) team is always seen as an important steppingstone in the careers of our young cricketers, but who in our history can we nominate as our best performing PG’s representative? Is it a close call or is there a standout?

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2439/this-week-in-the-history-of-gordon-cricket-ndash-22nd-september-2024
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3 months ago
Gordon District Cricket Club
Gordon District Cricket Club
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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A group of Sydney cricketers, led by Test batsmen Jim Burke from Manly and Norm O’Neill from St. George, decided that Grade teams could also play on Sundays, and they launched, with the help of the tobacco company Rothmans, a limited-overs knockout tournament.

With the lack of availability of many of the grade club grounds on a Sunday, it was left to the clubs to find a ground and with Manly Oval available Gordon were invited to play the first one day match against Manly at the Oval on 3 December 1967.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2437/this-week-in-history-of-gordon-district-cricket-club-ndash-september-21-2024
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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club
UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Kayla Robson, wicketkeeper for our women’s second-grade premiership winning side, has not only excelled on the field but has also demonstrated incredible resilience and determination off it. Last season Kayla’s game developed in more ways than just her performance on the pitch, facing the setback of various injuries, adapting to a new role amongst a skilled group of women and the growth of her game awareness, Kayla was a key piece to the success of our Women’s Second Grade side. We’re excited to delve into Kayla's story and hear first-hand how she has managed to balance the highs of her sporting career so far with the trials she has faced.

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Penrith Cricket Club
Penrith Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Rebecca Goodhew (Cady) - From the Country to Premiership Keeper to Coaching

My cricketing journey has been quite unique. I joined the Western Academy at a young age and consistently played above my age group throughout the NSW pathway, which required me to grow up quickly. At 15, I began travelling to participate in the Sydney Premier grade competition, initially playing for Bankstown and later for Campbelltown and Sydney.

During my adolescence, I was diagnosed with epilepsy, which was linked to stress and mental illness. This condition significantly impacted me between the ages of 15 and 18, ultimately leading to my decision to step down from the Under 18 NSW team, not only as a player but also as captain. Following this, I took a break from cricket for many years to focus on my mental health and manage my epilepsy.

When I was ready to return to the game, I briefly played for Sutherland before finding a permanent home with Penrith, where I finished my career and I now coach with a wonderful club and coaching group.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2432/rebecca-goodhew-cady-from-the-country-to-premiership-keeper-to-coaching
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St George Cricket Club
St George Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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The most recognised name in cricket is that of Don Bradman. Those who know a bit of cricket folklore are aware that when he was deciding to come to Sydney to further his playing career, he chose St George, because the Club agreed to cover the cost of his weekly train fare from Bowral. Those with a little more knowledge would know that one of the key negotiators was the Club’s Secretary, Frank Cush, who also provided accommodation in his home for Bradman for five years. Norman Cush, Frank’s son, was asked to vacate his room for the country boy. They remained close for the remainder of their lives.

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Sutherland District Cricket Club
Sutherland District Cricket Club
Sylvania, Australia
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In late 2007, the Australian Rugby League and National Rugby League commissioned 130 experts to select the 100 best rugby league players in the game's 100-year history in Australia. The list was released in February 2008 to commemorate the game’s centenary. Among the 100 players was Les Johns.

Les was also a very well-performed batsman in Sydney first grade cricket over a 21-year career. He played for Bankstown-Canterbury (2 seasons 1965-66 to 1966-67), Petersham-Marrickville (5 seasons 1970-71 to 1974-75), Sutherland (7 seasons 1975-76 to 1979-80 + 1984-85 to 1985-86) and St.George (3 seasons 1980-81 to 1982-83)

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2422/les-johns-australian-rugby-league-great-was-a-more-than-handy-cricketer
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Penrith Cricket Club
Penrith Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Ron Halse is cap number 41 for the Penrith First Grade team and is a part of the furniture at Penrith Cricket Club. He was a member of the club's inaugural First Grade Premiership team and in the many years since has contributed enormously to the success of the club. He has captained and mentored lower grade teams, been on the committee as the President and Cricket Manager and in recent years has been the Chairman of Selectors. The club owes a debt of gratitude for the support he has provided. We get to know him a little better below.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/2419/ronnie-halse-member-of-penriths-first-ever-first-grade-premiership
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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Western Suburbs has always had an uneasy relationship with Grade cricket's other junior competition, the Poidevin-Gray Shield. Established in 1926-27 for players under the age of 21, this competition was originally intended as a means of feeding cricketers from junior associations into Grade clubs. At that time, few Grade clubs were able to fill an under-21 team from the ranks of their own members, but that position changed over the years, and so did the character of the competition. It is now a unique opportunity for players from different grades to play together, so that a typical Poidevin-Gray team will include cricketers who play in every Grade from Firsts to Fifths.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2418/tales-from-western-suburbs-poidevin-gray-shield
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3 months ago
Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club
Newcastle, Australia
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Tony Bristow- Turn up and play

Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket?

I started playing at 8 with Kotara Juniors and also at Charlestown District Cricket Club at 8. My dad was captain of 5th grade and I used to fill in. Fine leg to fine leg. Played at Charlestown until I was 26. Had one season in between at Belmont around 87-88. Went to England as a pro for Kenilworth Wardens in 1990 to play in the Birmingham league. I also had stints at Knowle & Dorridge, Leamington Spa and mainly Coventry & North Warwickshire. I played Minor Counties for Bedfordshire while also representing Warwickshire, Worcestershire and England at over 50’s.

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3 months ago
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The AW Green Shield is named for a President of Western Suburbs, "Abbie" Green. Apart from cricket, Green's abiding interest was Barnado's Homes, the orphanage charity, so a cricket competition for boys under the age of 16 is an apt memorial to him. Originally, the competition had been played for a trophy known as the "Cush Herford Shield", but after Green's death, the trophy was named for him.

The Green Shield competition has always been both an obligation and an opportunity. It is part of the way in which a Grade club fulfils its obligation to develop junior cricket in the district it represents - but it is also a precious opportunity to attract gifted young players as recruits. Since 1935, most of Wests' outstanding homegrown players have emerged through the Green Shield team.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2401/tales-from-western-suburbs-aw-green-shield
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St George Cricket Club
St George Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Flying into Kingsford Smith Airport for some people can be somewhat daunting. We have a St George cricketer to thank for the well laid out runways. With knowledge of aeronautics, our cricketer has ensured that over the past eighty years planes have landed on the north south or the east west runway correctly. This was due to the location of the runways, consideration of possible varying climatic conditions and their construction. The design, and responsibility was that of the former St George cricketer, Harold Fraser.

That same name is also familiar to those cricketers in Sydney who have played at Harold Fraser Oval, Carss Park. It was named in honour of the service provided by Fraser to the St George community on 25th August 1979.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2400/harold-fraser-serviceman-cricketer-and-aeronautical-engineer
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