GDCC Annual Report 2011-12 - Gordon District Cricket Club

Gordon District
Cricket Club
Annual Report
Season 2011-12
The Gordon District Cricket Club
would like to sincerely thank our sponsors
for the 2011-12 season
Gordon District Cricket Club 5th Grade SCA Premiers 2011-12
Back Row (left to right) Tom Carruthers, Tom Bangs, Matt Todd, Tristan Cooper,
Andrew Crosland, Dave Monaghan, Reagan Klemt (inset)
Front Row (left to right) Saahil Turki, Carl Kinghorne, Tom Cockburn (Capt.)
Dan Richtor, Max Newman
Gordon District Cricket Club Colts - Metropolitan Cup Premiers 2011-12
Back Row (left to right) Ben Armstrong, Deva Nirthankumaran, David Leiboff, Jason
Leiboff, Dan Stickland, Tim van Zuylen,
Front Row (left to right), Mark Fonseka, Iqbal Ahmed, Dave Millar (Capt.),
Andrew Coleman, Adam Aarons
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INDEX
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Office Bearers 2011-12
Life Members, Associate Members
Senior Playing Members
Junior Members
President’s Report
Report of the General Committee & Hon. Treasurer’s Report
 Administration
 Cricket
 Facilities
 Communications
 Academy
 General
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6
7
8
8
10
14
14
15
16
17
18
19
Team Reports
First Grade Report
Second Grade Report
Third Grade Report
Fourth Grade Report
Fifth Grade Report
Sixth Grade (Colts) Report
Poidevin-Gray Report
A.W. Green Shield Report
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27
32
38
42
48
59
61
Gordon District Junior Cricket Club
65
in2Cricket
68
Other Men’s Club Items
Player of the Year
Presentations
Appreciations
Donors, Sponsors, Capital Grants
Congratulations
71
72
73
75
75
Statistics
Career Records of Current Grade Players
Club Records
Batting & Bowling by Grade
Aggregates
Partnerships
Scores of 200 or More
500 Runs or More in a Season
50 or More wickets in a season
Wicket Keeping – Most Dismissals
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76
79
80
82
86
87
92
94
Other Items
Century & Ten Wickets in a Match
Ten Wickets in an Innings
Highest First XI Score
Highest Individual Score
Representative Players
Office Bearers
95
96
98
Financial Reports
Statement of Income & Expenditure
Balance Sheet
Auditors Report to the Members
Statement by the Committee
99
100
101
102
Gordon District Cricket Club – Women’s Division
Season Highlights & Sponsors
Office Bearers 2011-12
Register of Members 2011-12
Representative Players
President’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
First Grade Report
Second Grade Report
Third Grade Report
Brewer Shield Report
St Gordon Shield Juniors
St Gordon Cup Juniors
Club Player of the Year
SCAWC Awards
Women’s Club Trophies
SCAWC Club Championship Trophy
103
104
107
108
109
110
114
117
119
124
131
136
143
145
146
147
148
149
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GORDON DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB INC.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING of the GORDON DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB INC. will be
held at the ORCHARD TAVERN, 455 Victoria St, Chatswood, on WEDNESDAY
18th JULY, 2012, at 6.45 p.m. You are cordially invited to be present.
BUSINESS
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To receive the Report of the General Committee and the Hon.
Treasurer's Financial Statement.
To receive and consider the Committee's Statement as required by
the Association's Incorporation Act, 1984.
To elect the Office Bearers and General Committee of the Club.
To transact any other business brought forward in conformity with
the Rules of the Club.
R.J.W. Cattlin
Hon Secretary
16/4 Lamont Street
Wollstonecraft 2065
Ph: 9437 5658
NOMINATIONS
PATRONS
Mayor of Ku-ring-gai
Mayor of Willoughby
Mr. Ian C. Carroll OAM
President
A.J. Falk
Honorary Secretary
R.J.W. Cattlin
Assistant Hon. Secretary
M. Kelly
Honorary Treasurer
I. Packman
Delegates to Sydney C.A.
M. Rosen & A.J. Falk
Delegate to N.S.W.C.A.
M. Rosen
Honorary Auditor
P. Cronin
General Committee
Mark Newman, M. Carmichael, M. Michael, D. Millar, P. Stephenson.
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OFFICE BEARERS 2011 - 2012
PATRONS
Mayor of Willoughby, Mayor of Ku-Ring-Gai, Mr I.C. Carroll OAM
PRESIDENT
A. J. Falk
SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENTS
M. Rosen & P. Stephenson
HON. SECRETARY
R.J.W. Cattlin
ASST. HON. SEC.
M. Kelly
DELEGATE TO N.S.W.C.A.
M. Rosen
HON TREASURER
I. Packman
DELEGATES TO S.C.A.
M. Rosen & A. Falk
HONORARY AUDITOR
P. Cronin
GENERAL COMMITTEE
M. Beverley, M. Carmichael, M.J. Michael, D. Millar, P. Stephenson.
Co-Opted: I. Beverley/ B Garratt (Players),
VICE PRESIDENTS
M. Aldridge
K. Anthonisz
E.J. Baker
B. Bell
C. Berenger
M. Berman
S. Buono
J. Cameron
B. Cant
R.J.W. Cattlin
J. Cosgrove
V.C. Davis
P. Davison
B. Dawson
W. Dellow
B. Eastment
G. Elkan
S.B. Elliott
G. Esdaile
Mrs M. Evans
A.J. Falk
M.N. Falk
A. Farrar
E. Ferris AM
E. Fisher
J. Folkard
T. Gatty
P. Goudge, Snr
A. Gray
I. Gray
R.H. Guy
W. Havercroft
W. Hendricks
G. Hendricks
G. Hickman
J. Horsfield
P. Horwitz
E. Howitt, Snr
R. Jones
S. Kavanagh
G. King
G. Mackie
K.D. McDonald
A. McElroy
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D. McMillan
J. Morrison
J. Orton
A. Poole
M. Rosen
P. Rowley-Bates
G. Schwartzkoff
H.B. Taber
H.W. Tebbutt
A. Templeman
R. Thomas
Barry Thompson
Brian Thompson
J. Todd
D. Tutton
A. Walsh
A. Wilson
L. Wilson
LIFE MEMBERS
E.J. Baker
* R. Barnes
C. Berenger
* R.C.M. Boyce
* D.A. Campbell
* S. Carroll
* C. Coltman
* H. Crow
P. Davison
* P.W. Dive
P.A. Emery
* D. Evans
A.J. Falk
M.N. Falk
R.H. Guy
* C.A. Harris, OAM
* P.C. Harrison
* T.J. Hartigan
G. Hickman
* A.H. Hinton
P. Horwitz
* F.A. Ireland
* W.E. Jackson
* C.E. Kelleway
G.B.V. King
* R. Lowing
* C.G. Macartney
K.D. McDonald
* F. Matthews
J.C. Morrison
* W.A. Murray
* W.A. Oldfield, MBE
* J. Prowse
* W.R. Renshaw
* G.A. Richardson
M.F. Rosen
* J.B. Shea
* B.C. Sheidow
* C. Stevens
* S. Smith, CBE
H.B. Taber
H.W. Tebbutt
* S.E. Trumper
A.N. Wilson
* deceased
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
M. Beverley
M. Carmichael
J. Cattlin
M. Kelly
M Lush
G. Meredith
M. Michael
F Munro
I. Packman
P Sproules
R Werner
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SENIOR PLAYING MEMBERS
Aarons, Adam
Ahmed, Iqbal
Allchurch, Richard
Armstrong, Ben
Avendano, Justin
Bangs, Charlie
Bangs, Tom
Beverley, Ian
Beverley, Tom
Bombas, Reece
Bromwich, Clem
Campbell, James
Carmichael, Henry
Carruthers, Tom
Chapman, Andrew
Cockburn, Tom
Coleman, Andrew
Colley, Jack
Colley, Kris
Colley, Steve
Cooper, Tristan
Crawford, Alex
Crosland, Andrew
Cubbage, Adam
Dalrymple, Michael
Dedman, James
Dietz, Paul
Dowsley, Nick
Durie, Adair
Eccles, Cameron
Edgar, Corbin
Effeney, Patrick
Evans, Harry
Fleming, Adam
Fonseka, Mark
Garratt, Ben
Gooch, Tom
Ham, Luke
Heaney, Scott
Higgins, Ian
Howitt, Edward
Jackson, Alex
Kennedy, James
Kidd, James
Kinghorn, Carl
Kleem, Mitchell
Leiboff, David
Leiboff, Jason
Lewis, Greg
Liddle, Jordan
Lin, Shayne
Lindsay, Blair
Lines, Alex
Livermore, Damon
Mart, Sam
Millar, David
Monaghan, David
Newman, Max
Nirthanakumaran, Deva
Packman, James
Partridge, James
Perry, Michael
Retallick, Chris
Richtor, Dan
Richtor, Elliot
Rosen, Brett
Roughley, Kurt
Sadler, Beau
Selby, Hugh
Sherman, Anthony
Sinclair, Hugh
Skilbeck, Jack
Smith, Daniel
Soper, Chad
Stephenson, Julian
Sweeney, Will
Tait, Tjaard
Thornborough, Craig
Todd, Matthew
Turki, Saahil
Turner, Harry
Weston, Logan
Woodford, Paul
Van Zuylen, Tim
JUNIOR MEMBERS
ADAMS
ANNAKIN
ANSTED
ARNDT
AUSTINE
AVRAMEDES
BARRETT
BEST
BETTS
BHATLA
BIBB
BIBB
BIHARA
BLACK
BLACKFORD
Michael
Daniel
Emerson
Tyler
Kendall
Nicholas
Matthew
Lachlan
Rowan
Aryan
Archie
Charlie
James
Harrison
Leon
BRAYSHAW
BREMNER
BROWN
BROWN
BUCKNELL
BUCKNELL
BUCKNELL
BURGESS-TATE
CADWALLADER
CALMAN
CALOV
CAMBITZI
CAMERON
CAMERON
CAMERON
CARAH
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Thomas
Geordie
Aston
Thomas
Charlie
Jack
Tom
Oscar
Charlie
Nate
William
Euan
Ben
Harrison
Oliver
Luke
CARAH
CARMICHAEL
CASEY
CASEY
CHAPMAN
CHITTY
CHITTY
CLARKE
CLARKE
CLIFT
COCKS
COLGAN
COLLINS
CONDE
CONLON
CONOPLIA
Matt
Alexander
Aidan
Genevieve
Harry
Angus
Rory
Dan
Oliver
Conor
Reeve
Joe
William
Rohan
Sean
Jack
COX
COYLE
CRAWFORD
CROWLEY
CUMMINS
DAINTON
DASHPUTRE
DAVIES
DEAN
DENYER
DiCIANO
DiCIANO
DICKEY
DOW
DOW
DOWLING
DOWLING
DUCKWORTH
DUCZMAL
EARLAM
EATOUGH
FIELDING
FLICK
FIRTH
FORTI
FRANCIS
FRITH
FRYAR
GAN
GAN
GARRETT
GEE
GIBSON
GOHL
GRAHAM
GRAY
GREEN
GREEN
GYLES
HALEY
HALL
HAM
HAM
HAM
HAMPSON
HAMPSON
HARROP
HERBERT
HILTON
Charlie
William
Flynn
Damon
Aidan
Matthew
Mangesh
Christopher
Kieran
Frank
Julian
Matthew
Angus
James
Liam
Ben
Nicholas
Sam
Harry
Andrew
Iewin
Zachary
Billy
Ben
Matthew
James
Callum
Ned
Alexander
Cecilia
Matthew
Cameron
Harry
Jack
Hunter
Liam
Hugh
Justin
William
Leo
Daniel
Jim
Jonathan
Luke
Thomas
Will
Ned
Timothy
Sam
HINTON
HOGAN
HOLMES
HOWARD
HOUSTONE
HUNT
HUNT
IRVINE
IRVING
IRVING
JAMES
JEFFRIES
KOIKE
KORUGA
LAYTON
LEAVER
LEVY
LORDING
LUDOWYCK
MANOHARAN
MART
MARTIN
MARTIN
MASON
MASON
McCABE
McGOWAN
McLAY
McMANUS
McCOUBREY
McGURK
MILLER
MILLER
MILLER
MOORE
MURALIDHAR
NANAYAKKARA
NASH
NEWMAN
NORTH
O’DONNELL
O’DONNELL
O’LOUGHLIN
OXENHAM
OWENS
PARTRIDGE
PASCOE
PATERSON
PEI
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Cameron
Ryan
Sam
Henry
John
Liam
Jordan
Alexander
Jack
Lachlan
Nathan
Luc
Yuki
Jonathan
Harrison
Tom
Angus
Matthew
Ryan
Jason
Samual
Chris
Scott
Brae
Finn
Jarrod
Thomas
Finlay
Logan
Charlie
Hugo
Daniel
James
Reagan
Nicholas
Pranar
Bevin
Andrew
Jay
Mac
Jake
Mitchell
Max
Douglas
Andrew
Alex
Bradley
Alec
Zhi
PERRY
PERRY
PIN
PLATT
POCOCK
POSSI
PRASAD
PRICE
PRINCE
PURCELL
PURCELL
QUEALY
REES
RICHARDS
RIDDLE
RIZK
ROOST
SANTONE
SANTONE
SHELDON
SIOKOS
SIOKOS
SLACK
SLADE
SMITH
STANTON
STAVENS
STOBO
STRUK
STUBBS-RACE
SU
SUTTOR
TAYLOR
THOMAS
TOEPFER
TRESSOS
VANDERMARK
VARJAVANDI
VAUGHAN
VEALE
VERHOEVEN
WALLACE
WALLACE
WATSON
WEBBER
WOODS
WRIGHT
WRUCK
ZHOU
Jason
Timothy
Lachlan
Oscar
Joshua
Mark
Rajeev
Ethan
Finn
Harry
Max
Seamus
Harrison
Tom
Oliver
Joshua
Aidan
Andrew
Dylan
David
Alister
Joseph
Thomas
Thomas
Henry
Oscar
Cameron
Charlie
Tashi
Timothy
Raymond
James
Nicholas
Max
Charlie
Nicholas
Edward
Matt
Alex
Jake
Gus
Charlie
Harry
Alexander
Tim
Hugh
Tom
Harry
Zhiran
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Andrew Falk
The 2011-2102 Season for the Club was one of opportunities, some gained and too many
lost. I was recently reminded of an old cricket administrator’s “catch phrase” which was
“A lost opportunity is like an arrow spent”. If the players had accepted their
opportunities, the description of the season could easily have been upgraded from a
“good” to a “great”.
1st Grade started the season exceptionally well beating Sydney University, Sydney and
Easts in the first few rounds but how much easier would it have been and how much
stronger would the momentum have been had they capitalised on the opportunities
provided? And, in these early matches, those opportunities came in the form of catches.
In two matches, opposing batmen, having been dropped more than once before reaching
10, each went on to make scores in excess of 150.
Another example came later in the season when 3rd Grade had an opportunity to go into
the last of the preliminary rounds on top of the table. The players did all the hard work to
make Killara Oval fit for play on a day when almost every lower grade match was
abandoned but they dropped several catches and allowed Mosman to sneak past our total
of 215, nine wickets down, after a 10th wicket partnership of 37. It is so much easier to
play Finals Series cricket in a wet season from 1st or 2nd spot on the ladder. (This was
confirmed at Glenn McGrath Oval a couple of weeks later).
Please don’t get me wrong. It was a pretty “good” season. 5th in the Club Championship
(after finishing 4th last year) is definitely consistent. 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Colts
and Green Shield all made their respective Finals Series. Premierships in 5th Grade and
Colts were excellent. I just had a feeling that we were “marking time” this season but
maybe this is because I am getting old and impatient.
Again this season, we proved beyond any doubt that we are not good at the T20 form of
the game. In fact, that is an understatement! I would venture to say that almost every win
we have had in T20 cricket over the past four years has been a fluke and most losses have
been thrashings. Unfortunately T20 cricket is part of the landscape and is here to stay
and, although coaches and administrators are now realising that it cannot be used to
“develop” young cricketers, the Club needs to become more competitive. After all, T20
matches count towards the Club Championship. (Incidentally, it would appear that the
SCA experiment of playing lower-grade T20 matches has been proven to have failed and,
with luck, will not be included in next season’s program.)
1st Grade didn’t quite make it to the Finals Series again this year. However, we have a
talented young team and, assuming we can keep the same group together, with Mark
O’Neill’s guidance as Coach, they will be a force to be reckoned with in a year or so. As
is the case with most Sydney clubs, we desperately need the services of a 1st Grade spin
bowler. However, each of the other “skills” is well covered in this team and Sparky’s call
for “patience” is probably a wise one. We did miss the “go-to man” Dylan Connell on
occasions last year but our young pace attack is learning by the day and could be the best
in town over coming years.
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2nd Grade, after a brilliant previous season when they reached the Grand Final, were a bit
“patchy” with their performances this year. However, they were robbed of any
opportunity to play semi-finals cricket when not one ball was bowled in their Preliminary
Final against the ultimate Premiers, Sydney University, at the neutral Coogee Oval.
Having said that, they would have needed to have played very well to overcome the
students, most of whom boast lengthy 1st Grade careers.
Enough said about 3rd Grade (refer “lost opportunities” above) except that I need to
highlight the exceptional career of the Captain, Ed Howitt Jnr. “Hoppa’s” achievement
this season of 500 Grade wickets and 5000 Grade runs puts him on a short list of
luminaries in the game at Gordon as well as in Sydney Grade cricket. And, on top of this,
he’s a pretty fair Club Coach too!
4th Grade’s performances were inconsistent and on far too many occasions (the most
notable against Sutherland), “clutched defeat from the jaws of certain victory”.
5th Grade were brilliant. They had the leading wicket-taker in the competition, the
leading batsman and the leading wicketkeeper. Apart from hitting a minor speed-bump in
their Preliminary Final, they powered forward to the Grand Final and comprehensively
beat Sydney University outright before lunch on the second day to secure the David
Sherwood Cup (colloquially known simply as “Dave” shortly after the official
presentation). Matthew Todd’s 20-year Grade experience was a fantastic influence on
this young side. Sure, Toddy gets grumpy when catches are dropped off his bowling –
who doesn’t? However, his leg spin bowling was simply too good for 5th Grade and his
combination with young wicket-keeper, Max Newman, was outstanding.
Colts (6th Grade) were also outstanding, winning the Metropolitan Cup, AGAIN!
Another credit for captain, Dave Millar who, despite tempting the gods by going missing
for several weeks during the season (something about a “wedding”??), was able to stand
on the winner’s podium holding aloft the major silverware yet again. Great Clubman,
Iqbal Ahmed, made several outstanding performances with his leg-spin bowling during
the season to contribute to this team’s premiership.
Off the field, Jim Cattlin did another mountain of work until his back gave out on him
before Christmas. For those who may not have noticed (!), this season was a very wet
season. The requirement to drag covers on and off wicket squares on weekdays was
paramount in order to maximise the possibility of play. For the first half of the season,
Jim took on much of this responsibility by himself – until he broke down.
Very fortunately, long-term Committeeman and “worker” around the Club, Michael
Michael, stepped into the breach and, with some assistance from several other “retired”
or “semi-retired” gentlemen did a magnificent job through until the end of the season.
(Incidentally, in addition to mid-week wicket covering, tasks included stocking of
fridges/canteens at three grounds every week, repairs to wicket covers, end of season
stock-take of gear, assistance at the Annual Golf Day and Dinner and being “ground
manager” at Chatswood Oval on weekends.) Fortunately, Jim returned to “light duties”
late in the season but Michael’s contribution during an extremely wet season, cannot be
undervalued. Every player at the Club should be appreciative of the work done “behind
the scenes” by both of these gentlemen.
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For the second year the Club’s major fund-raising activity was the Annual Golf Day and
Dinner, held at the Killara Golf Club. Again 100 golfers enjoyed the magnificent
facilities at Killara and 150 people at the dinner were entertained by Professional Golfer
Paul Gow, Comedian Vince Sorrenti and, this year by a new, home-grown, comedy act
made up of former Gordon &/or NSW &/or Test cricketers Richard Stobo, Matt
Nicholson and Phil Emery. Very amusing! Unfortunately missing from the comedy
troupe was compatriot, and practical joker Mark O’Neill. Senior VP, Paul Stephenson,
and his helpers again did a magnificent job in organising this event which has now
become a vital component in our fundraising calendar.
I will take this opportunity to sincerely thank Paul Stephenson for his continued
commitment to the Club. His organisation of the Golf Day is brilliant while his
“supervision” of the Club’s website (with great input and assistance from Dave Millar
and, this year, Tom Cockburn) including production of the “Weekend Wrap” after every
playing day, keeps the site current and vibrant. (Around Anzac Day each year, Paul
publishes articles on the website which include detailed information about former
Gordon cricketers who served in WWI or WWII. These are outstanding historical pieces
and should not be missed.) Late in the season, Paul was obviously missing his
involvement in the Club’s Academy and he volunteered to be Academy Director next
season.
Following his well-deserved election as a Life Member of the Club at last year’s AGM
(after he eventually finished his acceptance speech!), Tony Wilson continued to make a
huge contribution to the Club throughout the season in a variety of roles. He was also
available for a majority of the mid-week covers-dragging activities.
Another worker who generally slips under the radar with regards to the amount of work
he does is Michael Falk. This year, as well as being a regular contributor to the coaching
panel at most training sessions, he continued as a Green Shield Selector, was Junior
Academy Coordinator and, just to ensure that he had something to do on weekends, he
also took on one of the positions as an independent Club Selector. Definitely an
undervalued contributor to the “playing” side of the Club, I am more than confident that
there will continue to be plenty of (unpaid) work for him as he heads towards retirement
after a long teaching career.
To the various team managers and scorers including Mike Beverley (1st Grade), Ed
Howitt Snr (3rd Grade), Rob Carruthers (PG’s), Derek Borg (Green Shield) and Dick
Huey (2nd Grade during the season and then the victorious 5th Grade Finals) - thank you
all. It is a pleasure to turn up to a Gordon match knowing that, at least off the field, things
are under control.
One of the thankless responsibilities of a Grade club is the setting up of home grounds
prior to play. This includes removal of wicket covers from the wicket square to allow
ground staff to complete their preparation, unlocking pavilions and setting up of
scoreboards and scoring tables, checking kitchens, umpires’ rooms and players’ change
rooms in preparation of welcoming our visitors and various other jobs. Because they start
their work early on each day and are gone by the time the players arrive, the volunteers
who perform these tasks remain pretty-much “phantoms”. They therefore never receive
their due recognition or gratitude. Jim Cattlin and/or Michael Michael tended to
coordinate and seldom missed these playing-day activities but the likes of Sam Buono
and Steve Lowing need special mention. During a wet season, the job of removing
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wicket covers without a “cast of thousands” is physically extremely onerous and this was
the cause of Jim Cattlin’s severe back injury. However, this is an essential pre-match
task. If anyone knows of a better way of doing it, please advise us urgently!
Ian Packman has been trying to get out of the job as Club Treasurer for as long as he has
held the position. The problem is that he and his wife Gilly now have things so much
under control that it is nearly impossible to contemplate them not continuing for years to
come. However, I am recently sensing a more serious tone to Packers’ voice (perhaps it
is the “little voice” from his partner in the job) and I suspect the time is approaching
when he will call it quits. One way or the other, the quality of the reports and the
accounting services provided to the Club – all voluntarily – are beyond all expectation.
Thank you Ian and Gilly. (PS: Anyone interested in the Treasurer’s job, please contact
Ian.)
Our Cricket Subcommittee (led by some very experienced Grade cricketers including
Geoff Hickman, Mark Carmichael, Michael Falk, Tony Wilson and Marshall Rosen) has,
over the past few years, put together one of the very best Coaching “Panels” available to
any Grade Club in Australia. How many clubs, anywhere, can boast the likes of Ed
Howitt (as Head Coach), Mark O’Neill (renowned worldwide as one of the best batting
coaches available), Bruce Edgar (the former NZ Test and One-Day player and Level 3
Coach), Matt Nicholson, Richard Stobo, Michael Falk, Level-3 accredited Peter Horwitz
and several others? A pretty fair line-up and yet further proof that, at Gordon, we
continue to spend all our resources on attempting to develop our players through
providing the best quality of coaching rather than attempting to poach (paid) players
from other Clubs in vain attempts to win premiership trophies.
I mentioned Geoff Hickman in the previous paragraph. Hicko’s ongoing contribution
both personally and through his business, Hickman and Ritchard Financial Planning,
does not receive the recognition it deserves. Geoff keeps a watchful eye over the
Academy he created some twelve years ago, he heads the Cricket Subcommittee, he has
been a Club Selector (former Chairman) for many years and he combines the knowledge
and experience of a successful 1st Grade cricketer with highly organised business skills to
make him an extremely valuable Club asset. Geoff’s business also provides sponsorship
funds and donates monthly “Player-of-the Round” awards.
Above I have attempted to highlight and acknowledge the contributions made by our
group of volunteers, people who donate their time so generously. Many of these also
assist by providing sponsorship funds to assist with the ever-increasing costs associated
with running a modern-day Grade cricket club.
Over the past two seasons, the Club has started to forge a relationship with the Orchard
Tavern at Chatswood. This hotel’s generosity in providing us with meeting rooms,
function areas, an extremely pleasant environment for after-match activities and
sponsorship funding, will hopefully continue for many years into the future.
In addition to “The Orchard”, we are extremely appreciative of the generosity of all those
individuals and organisations who contributed during the past season especially
Mortgageport, Peter Horwitz and the Horwitz Group, Riboni Constructions, Hickman &
Ritchard Financial Planning, Cricket NSW, Cricket Australia and, of course, our two
most “major” sponsors, Willoughby and Ku-ring-gai Councils.
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REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE AND
HONORARY TREASURER'S STATEMENT
Jim Cattlin, Hon. Secretary
The General Committee has much pleasure in submitting for the members' consideration
and adoption, the One Hundred and Seventh Annual Report and Balance Sheet. As in
previous years, this report is in the format that various sub-committees report to the
General Committee.
ADMINISTRATION
Finance
Ian Packman again fulfilled the role as the Club’s Honorary Treasurer, with the
assistance of his wife, Gilly, and thanks go to both for their diligent work and reporting.
A second very successful Golf Day and Dinner was held in February and funds from this
event greatly assisted our ability to show a small profit at the end of the year.
SCA and NSWCA
Marshall Rosen and Andrew Falk have been the Club’s delegates to the Sydney Cricket
Association for the past twelve years. Marshall is also a Director of the NSW Cricket
Association and a State Selector while Andrew remains a member of the SCA’s
Committee of Management and is currently serving as its Deputy Chairman.
Jessica Henry, the long-serving President of the GDCC Women’s Division, was again
Chairperson of the SCA’s Women’s Competition Committee.
Women’s Division
Congratulations to the whole club for coming 2nd in Club Championship.
Juniors
The Junior Club fielded 14 teams this past season, four less than the previous season. Our
thanks go to the Junior Committee and all the parents and coaches in the Junior Club for
their efforts and a job well done. A summary from the Junior teams appears later in this
report.
In2Cricket
The program really returned to previous high standard under the care and coordination of
Mark Ham. Numbers rose to 31 by midway through the season. Our thanks to Mark and
his loyal helpers for running this vital grass roots introduction to cricket for local
youngsters.
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CRICKET
The Cricket Sub-committee, chaired by Geoff Hickman, was responsible for selections
and running our senior teams, player recruitment and retention and the provision of
appropriate coaching to all Grades and to the Academy.
Selections
Selections for all teams were made by a four-member independent selection Committee
comprised of Mark Carmichael (Chairman), Tony Wilson, Geoff Hickman and Michael
Falk, with input from the Grade captains. Thanks to these gentlemen for their tireless,
and sometimes onerous, task of selecting teams.
The following are the final positions (at the end of regular fixtures) of the various grades
in the Sydney Cricket Association competition and their contribution to the Club
Championship:
Place
Ch’shipPoints
This Season
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Poidevin Gray
Green Shield
10th
5th
5th
9th
1st
13th
5th
(8th)
(2nd)
(8th)
(3rd)
(3rd)
(15th)
(3rd)
312
325
232
141
136
48
90
Club Championship
5th
(4th)
1284
Ch’ship Points
Last Season
(348)
(315)
(172)
(171)
(140)
(32)
(90)
(1268)
(20010/2011 positions and points in parentheses)
Coaching and Practices
Ed Howitt Jnr worked tirelessly as Club Coach. Pre-season practices and fitness sessions
were held at the Institute of Sport at Narrabeen during August and then the turf nets at
Chatswood Oval during September. These were supplemented with several fitness
sessions led by Tim Packman during the pre-season.
Mark O’Neill was contracted as 1st, 2nd Grade and Poidevin-Gray Coach. This included
attendance at mid-week training sessions and also at 1st Grade matches. The Club is very
fortunate to have the services of an excellent and well respected coach in Mark. Every
player who was instructed by Mark benefitted from his technical knowledge and
experience. Bruce Edgar continued as Green Shield coach with excellent success. Ed
Howitt and Michael Falk assisted with Green Shield practices.
Indoor sessions were arranged pre-season as well as during the season when inclement
weather occurred. These were well attended and featured guest coaches assisting players.
Thanks to Tony Wilson for booking and arranging these sessions.
Our thanks go to Ed Howitt (Snr & Jnr), Michael Falk, Julian Stephenson and others who
assisted the Club at regular practice sessions.
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Team Management
Mike Beverley again managed the First Grade Team with dedication and humour. His
versatility was demonstrated by not only filling in on the field but participation in the
pre-game warm up, recovering “lost” balls and tending to the particular needs of players.
We were fortunate to gain the services of Graham Corderoy as 1st Grade scorer, as well
as our ever reliable President when Graham was not available.
Dick Huey took over scoring duties for Second Grade and Fifth Grade for the Finals.
Ed Howitt (Snr) again performed the dual responsibility as Manager and Scorer of Third
Grade and Colts for the Finals.
Thanks also to Michael, Kate and Mel who, with Dick Huey, when he wasn’t scoring in
the book, assisted with Chatswood Oval scoreboard.
Geoff Hickman and /or Michael Falk found their way to Killara around tea time for most
home 4th Grade games and the players appreciated their assistance.
The Club acknowledges and greatly appreciates the contribution made by these, and
other, dedicated members to team management, scoring and afternoon tea-making tasks
on match days.
FACILITIES - GROUNDS
Chatswood Oval
35 of the maximum of 36 playing days were allocated to Men’s and Women’s matches at
Chatswood plus Qualifying Final, Semi Final and Final games. Unfortunately the killing
of the rye grass earlier than usual didn’t pay off as rain and cool weather delayed the
couch cover until the New Year. Finally the good cover came in March however the
continued use of the ground by casual soccer players wearing sprigged boots caused
some bare patches and impacted the surface.
The fine wickets throughout the season were a tribute to groundsman Glenn Paull and his
assistants and the Club extends our hearty thanks. Practice wickets were generally very
good however the restriction to three nets rather than four during the season meant that it
was difficult for players to get individual corrective coaching and extended batting time
to improve form.
Through the energy and expertise of Paul Stephenson we were able to fulfil the wishes
expressed by the players of putting cricket photos around part of Trumper Pavilion and
the home change room. We are now able to proudly show part of the rich history of the
Club and past and present players.
Bert Oldfield Oval (Killara Park)
Between the Club, Women’s Division and Green Shield the full number of available new
prepared wickets available were used.
The square had plenty of grass and played very well this season under the care of Tim
Pittilo, the new groundsman. The new high plastic fence kept dogs and people off the
square for most of the time. The outfield looked the best it has for several years
following the abundant rain we had. However the continued designation of the Oval as
an “off leash dog park” is an increasing concern. The constant abuse by dogs and walkers
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in all weather degrades the oval surface and is a health concern, particularly for parents
of younger players.
Beauchamp Park
Beauchamp Park square developed an excellent covering of grass early in the season
which was maintained throughout. This resulted in very good strips for our lower grades
to play on. Our thanks to Matt Kong for his efforts. The temporary fence was again used
to prevent dogs damaging the square, particularly during midweek rainy days, as the
ground continued to be designated as an “off leash dog park” by Council.
The efforts of players and a small number of volunteers laying and removing covers was
greatly appreciated at our three home grounds.
COMMUNICATIONS
Website
The Gordon District Cricket Club Website (www.gordoncricket.com) commenced
operations in 2002 and this season celebrated its 10th anniversary as the most established
and read website in Australian Club cricket. The site led the way for Sydney clubs and
now many clubs are seeing the light and developing excellent communication systems.
For the start of the 2011-12 season the website went through a major upgrade with a
change of the “back end” of the site as well as a design change to fit a new software
introduced by our original web developer Jeff Perlman from Business Online Matter
(BOM) Pty. Ltd.
While the main banner and look and feel remained similar to the old site, more emphasis
was placed on providing additional communication tools for the Juniors and the Women’s
Clubs and establishing volunteers at these clubs to update the various stories, photos and
sponsors. This has now meant the site is being used by all facets of the Gordon District
Cricket Club and is enjoyed by all boys, girls, men and women playing cricket in our
district.
Some of the enhancements included:
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The set-up of a fully functioning merchandising section of the website with the
ability to purchase all of the Club’s clothing via a secure payment site and delivery to
anywhere in Sydney within 48 hours. This came about through a contract with Vestio
Pty. Ltd. who provided the back end software and warehouse to manage orders and
deliveries. This process took a lot of pressure off the clothing committee volunteers.
New senior club registration and expression of interest forms with links to the SCA.
A new panel of “related news” that automatically brings in stories that are stored
within the same section of the website
Introductory information / 'expression of interest' forms for the Junior club to arouse
interest and satisfy curiosity in the lead up to the season
Registration of junior players on-line including payment of subs.
Registration and sub payment for of In2cricket junior players
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Photo galleries of past matches, highlighting the teaming and fun aspects of the game
for the prospective parents
By making the registration process available across the internet, it casts a much wider net
and has the potential to attract a greater level of junior participation.
There is no doubt the online process relieved some of the burden that is felt by the
dedicated volunteers at the start of the Junior’s season, and the online registration, of
interest to the parents, attracted a greater number of volunteers to assist with running the
club.
The Women’s Club also took up the challenge of keeping their website up to date and
provided an increased level of communication to their players. This was also important
within the Club as they look to increase and strengthen their pool of players through the
Gordon District.
The webmaster would like to thank the Assistant Webmaster, Dave Millar, for his
excellent work during the season in doing all of the back end work, with the various
forms etc., while keeping the Match reports up to date and always being available to
prepare and publish stories within the site. Also thanks go to Michael Falk for his
contributions to the “webmaster’s wrap” each week which greatly assisted in its timely
production, also Tony Wilson for his photographs and constant review of the site and,
very importantly, to all of the readers who inspire the web team to new heights each year.
Both Michael and Tony were a big help this year as the job of covering every game for
the Webmaster’s Wrap is a constant challenge.
Near the end of the season we introduced a weekly Podcast by Ian Higgins that provided
an audio summary of the upcoming round and all of the important club news. This new
segment was well received by members and the club thanks Ian for his work and David
Millar in setting it up on the site. I am sure we will hear more from Ian in the coming
season and hopefully upgrade it to a video podcast.
Our links to Facebook and Twitter have also proved very successful with many web
photos ending up on Facebook sites and players getting score updates via Twitter. We
hope to extend that more next season.
Our sponsors again received good coverage from the website with Hickman and Ritchard
Financial Planning providing general sponsorship as well as Players’ of the Month and
Year competitions. Other sponsors included Mortgageport, Riboni Constructions, BOM
Pty. Ltd, Activate Cricket Centre, Century 21 Cordeau Marshall, ProActive Image, The
Orchard and EchoHill Wineries.
The site has a number of database measurement features which enable the webmaster to
monitor usage, interest in stories, visits from other countries as well as Australia, and
links to sponsor sites. During the 2011-12 season the website averaged over 12,000 visits
per month. There is a constant following of readers from many parts of the world, both
cricketing and non-cricketing nations, including in Asia. Comments are also regularly
received from players of other Sydney clubs who check the site to read the reviews of
their matches with Gordon.
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The website team will continue to provide the highest level of communication possible to
our players and supporters and welcome any suggestions to keep us at the forefront of
cricket websites.
Paul Stephenson
ACADEMY
In 2000 “The Academy”, the brainchild of Geoff Hickman, became a reality. He realized
that it was essential to provide high quality development opportunities for the young,
talented players within the club. With this in mind the Academy was established. It
sought to develop not only the skills of the young players, but to educate them on the
values of the game and to build on a culture of playing “hard but fair”, and within the
spirit of the game. After twelve years the dream has and continues to be a great success.
Development can only occur if the players are provided with access to knowledgeable
coaches. During the season there was a range of highly respected coaches including Mark
O’Neil, Bruce Edgar, Matt Nicholson Richard Stobo, Steve Smith, David Freedman and
John Skilbeck, all of whom have played first class cricket. The insights and subtle
analysis provided by these coaches is invaluable and is why the Academy is proving such
a success.
The Academy is structured so as to accommodate the needs of Under 16, Under 19 and
Under 21 players. The Under 16 Section was under the direction of Michael Falk , with
the AW Green Shield team being coached by Bruce Edgar. The Under 19 group
supported by Tony Wilson, were able to play a trial game against the Shore School with
a number of these players being given opportunities in the Club’s lower grade sides
during the school holiday period.
For the Under 21’s the initiative begun in 2010, of holding an intensive two day live in
camp at the Narrabeen NSW Institute of Sport was continued. Over two days the players
were given intensive skill based sessions and fitness testing as well as lectures on
nutrition and cricket preparation. This provided the ideal start to the season for these
players.
Over the life of the Academy many members have represented Gordon at a First Grade
level. This year Dan Smith and Scott Heaney joined that group, taking the number to 32.
As well I am delighted to report that Harry Evans (NSW 2nd XI), James Kennedy (NSW
2nd XI and NSW Under 23 Futures League) and Steve Colley (NSW Under 23 Futures
League) were selected in those teams during 2011/12.
Looking ahead the Academy continues to evolve with a new tier catering for some
talented under 13/14 year olds being added in 2012/13, a sign that the Club continues to
look to the future.
In closing I would like to thank all associated with the Academy. In particular I thank Mr
Peter Horwitz for his generous and continued financial support and mentoring assistance
with the Academy, without Peters’ support we would not be able to do what we do.
Mark Carmichael
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GENERAL
The General Committee met on 7 occasions and attendances were as follows:
A. Falk
7
M. Rosen
5
M Beverley
1
J. Cattlin
7
D. Millar
6
M. Kelly
3
P. Stephenson 5
M. Carmichael 3
I. Packman
5
M. Michael 5
Iain Beverley (0) and Ben Garratt (2) represented the Social Committee and Players.
Thanks
Again the Club is indebted to many people for their assistance and hard work throughout
the season.
Where would cricket clubs be without mothers to help? Gilly Packman, Jo Beverley,
Kerrie Lewis and Agnes Smith were always there to provide afternoon tea at First Grade
home games. Also Sally Sweeney regularly provided tea for Second Grade games at
Chatswood. It all seems easy but it requires time, effort and commitment. Several parents
also assisted at home Colts and Green Shield games. Thank you all.
A huge “thank you” to Michael Michael, Sam Buono and Steve Lowing for helping put
down and remove covers at our three grounds on game days. There are many other things
which these gents did to make the grounds and equipment ready for play and the players
are indebted to them.
The Club thanks Mark Ham for running the in2Cricket program at Beauchamp Park.
Mark’s organizational and coaching skills were instrumental in increasing the
participation of this vital Club program. Also thanks to those who assisted him on
Saturday mornings. More players are needed to help out during the season.
Thanks very much to Geoff Hickman for managing the Cricket Committee, the U21
Academy, selections and assisting with statistics for this report.
A big thank you to Paul Stephenson for continuing to look after the website (ably
assisted by Dave Millar and Tom Cockburn). Also thanks to Tony Wilson and Michael
Falk for assisting with the “weekend wrap” of match updates, as well as photos, in a
timely way. Many supporters now keep up to date with progress of teams through the
website.
Finally my thanks again to Andy Falk for giving me the benefit of his experience in
administering the Club to a successful season.
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FIRST GRADE REPORT
James Packman
Going into the new season there was optimism that the team would hopefully produce
some positive and consistent cricket after coming home strongly post-Christmas in the
previous year. The core of the side had formed over the last couple of seasons and a
sense of belonging had developed, to a degree. We added a number of feet to the average
height of the side with Scott Heaney joining us and the big quick had a solid season and
will show improvement next season and beyond, one to watch. Cam Eccles also rejoined
the top side after a super 2010-11 season in 2nd grade breaking records and almost taking
home the title. Mark O’Neill (Sparky) was back to keep the troops working hard and
bringing the best out of everyone at training and on game day. The objective for the year
was to compete at every opportunity and overall finish in a similar position as the
previous year if not better. However we finished 10 points out of the top 6, and mid table,
which was a little disappointing given the previous season and the majority of the side
being the same. The “two year” grand plan has been set out by the coach, everyone
knows it so this coming season we need to be contesting finals. That is what it is all
about at the end of the day. We will go into 2012/2013 with the same level of ability yet
with more experience!
A number of good performances during the year meant rewards came to Steve Colley,
Reece Bombas, James Kennedy and Harry Evans in the form of NSW 2nd XI selection. In
addition, James Kennedy and Daniel Smith were included in the “train-on” squad for the
Sydney Thunder in the inaugural Big Bash competition and gained experience in training
with the likes of Chris Gayle and David Warner. There will be more names added to the
list of representatives provided the guys keep the foot down and perform consistently.
The opportunities are there it is about grabbing them when they are presented.
The season commenced well winning more than losing and taking some good scalps
early, including the eventual premiers, Sydney Uni, in Round 1. The year seemed to be
affected by rain more than ever before, which meant training became difficult and
wickets on Saturdays more conducive to bowling. Missing Round 7 didn’t help when all
other grades found a result, unfortunately vandals removed the covers and the game was
washed out. Then to make matters worse the rematch scheduled on Australia Day at
Penrith was also a wash out.
Our lack of ability to perform in T20 cricket has been detrimental to our position on the
ladder. However there are no excuses as we simply have to play smarter cricket in this
format or make selections to win games with players more suited to it.
The introduction of a court session after each round was well received and whilst
discussing the content of such meetings should end up in a fine itself, what I can say is
that court will be back bigger and better next year. Indiscretions off the field will be
captured and relevant punishments will be carried out!
Thank you’s
The season wouldn’t function without the hard work of our support, namely President
Andrew Falk, Secretary Jim Cattlin, selector and all-rounder Tony Wilson. These guys
along with many others provide the behind the scenes efforts which allow the 11 players
to simply go out and play cricket on the weekend. We also have a covers crew who were
called upon many times last year to assist ground staff in putting down and taking off
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covers due to the high propensity of rain! Michael Michael, Tids and co. were often on
covers duty during the week which was much appreciated by all grades. Thanks for your
efforts.
The Teas at Chatswood seem to get better and better, new helpers learning their trade
from past preparers whilst bringing their own individual flair. Contributions this year
were from tea coordinator Jo Beverley and Agnes Smith, Kerry Lewis, Sue Evans &
Gilly Packman. Stellar performances from you ladies. The boys really appreciate the
effort that goes into getting tea on the table each week (rating 10/10).
We are also very lucky to have a full time coach, who provides the best batting coaching
in Australia! Mark has been working with the team over the past couple of seasons and
will no doubt be looking forward to carrying his ambition through over the next 2
seasons. He will however be in demand and if we are lucky enough to keep his services
then the team will continue to thrive under his advice.
Game day runs smoothly and we need to pay particular thanks to the Team Manager,
Mike Beverley. Nicknamed the “Ger” he provides energy and enthusiasm to the team
each weekend. Mike has also been known to give motivational speeches, such as the prematch words of wisdom at Pratten Park, to aid his son Iain who was captaining that day. I
know how much Iain likes having his dad around and being able to drive him to the game
and then debrief on the way home. Thanks a lot Bev and we will see you next season we
hope!
Our scorebook was taken over this year by Graham Corderoy who gave his time
generously in between overseas holidays. We appreciate the commitment Graham in
particular having the team sheet ready each week in time for the toss. If you are making
yourself available again next year we would love to have you back. For the times
Graham wasn’t available for selection, we thank Andrew Falk for stepping into the void
and doing a great service on top of his many other commitments.
Season Ratings
Cam Eccles: A solid season for Cam without going on to make it a really good year. He
has genuine ability and can dominate an attack when in full flight. I look forward to
seeing him progress next year to a 700+ run season and continue to add to the spirit and
humour of the team. Quite a bit of work to do with the ball if he is to be considered even
as a part timer!
7/10
Greg Lewis: Greg had a more consistent year with bat and gave us a number of solid
starts at the top of the order. I imagine he would have liked to convert a number of those
to big scores and when he does he will be regarded around opposition clubs as the one
they have to dislodge early. Should Greg take his offies seriously and practise them
religiously he will be considered a genuine spinner for the team and a ‘go to’ man for
wickets and pressure! 7.5/10
Reece Bombas: It was billed as his breakthrough year and it seemed as though things
were looking good for Reece as he managed a very mature 143 against St George early
on in the season. Unfortunately not a lot followed. However to his credit he continued to
put in at training and give himself every opportunity. A number of habits are improving,
such as making the effort to get to each session and not making lame excuses. Next year
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Reece, you just never know where things may lead or what you are going to post on
Facebook.
6/10
Harry Evans: Young Harold had a good season, topping the aggregates and averages for
the team and the Club. What was an interesting revelation was the bowling potential
Harry displayed during the year. After displacing Reece as the part-time medium pacer,
he managed to perform an important role and produced 67 overs this year – albeit with
the worst run-up seen in grade cricket history. Harry is a great competitor and no doubt
will be even stronger next season and will be pushing for higher honours along with a
number of his teammates.
8.5/10
Steve Colley: Steve like Reece started the season strong batting at number 3, in fact
scoring a hundred in the first game. He probably could have finished the season there on
a high. However he continued to work at refining his game and when moved to number 5
in the order managed to add some confidence to his batting. Steve has plenty of talent
and plenty of time to make his mark on the game. A great move to come and live in
Chatswood (with his new girlfriend) and let’s hope that it pays off next season. 6/10
James Packman: Captained the season for the 3rd year and by performance was a little
disappointing finishing lower on the table than the previous year. He will be looking for
an improved season with the bat, particularly aiming for some match winning
performances. Won the award for most sixes hit in the season and first player to take 5
catches in an innings at 1st slip (had to find something). Will be looking to stay fit and
uninjured in 2012-13 in possibly his last season or two! 5/10
Daniel Smith: Dan had an indifferent season and would probably admit he didn’t go up a
level from the previous year. He started the season still feeling the effects of a shoulder
injury and when he got back to somewhere near full strength was a different bowler.
Most of his wickets came in the second half of the season. If he wants to consider himself
as being an all-rounder (definitely has ability) he will need to take control of his batting
and make the most of every opportunity with bat in hand. Games can be won on the back
of his strike potential (e.g. the Sydney Uni game) and patience (Blacktown game). A
valuable asset to the side and will look to have a big season next season. 6.5/10
Iain Beverley: The engine room gloved them well this year. He also provided invaluable
support as Vice-Captain of the side, many a time providing the “what not to do next”
tactics, such as bring Colley on!!! Bev will be looking to just go out and bat next season,
not overcomplicating things and more than likely bring back the sweep. He always
provides superb energy at training and on game day and we will be looking forward to
having that again next year. It could be a huge year for the ‘great man’ with some
exciting announcements in his personal life very much on the cards. 7/10
Elliot Richtor: Els only played the dozen games this season as he struck injury and poor
timing upon his return. He did play an important role in the shorter form of the game,
bowling a number of the later overs in the game. Els also made a number of valuable
contributions with the bat notably against Sydney Uni and Hawkesbury. He also scored a
classy hundred in Second grade to finish the season on a high. Next year we will be
looking for Elliot to be making solid contributions each week. 6.5/10
Chad Soper: Well what a comeback to the top grade for Chad! After surgery and most of
the season in 2nd grade Chad was selected to play the last 8 matches, in which he took 18
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wickets. A solid contributor with the ball he ended up opening the bowling! Chad can
also play a vital role with the bat down the order and does possess strike power. It will be
good to see his confidence grow in this area. It is great to see him back at full fitness.
7.5/10
James Kennedy: James had a very good season but unfortunately, due to his ‘stick-like’
physique, injured his left hind wing (foot) and was ruled out for the remainder of the
season. It couldn’t have come at a worse time for Mantos as he was in the mix for
representative honours. It does mean he will need to be wary of how much he is bowling
during the week – until he gets stronger! That being said he led the attack nicely this
year and will be eager to be standing at the top of his mark next season ready to win
games for us again. Surprisingly, JK can also bat (be it ugly at times) and we will look to
him for some strong performances from down the order next year.
8/10
Scott Heaney: Scott enjoyed his first season with Gordon and fitted in beautifully with
the way we go about things. He didn’t stop talking all year which was great and the guys
really appreciated his humour. We will be looking forward to watching this guy develop
into a fierce, intimidating quick, in years to come. 6.5/10
FIRST GRADE
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
H. Evans
G. Lewis
C. Eccles
J. Packman
S. Colley
R. Bombas
D. Smith
C. Soper
I. Beverley
J. Kennedy
E. Richtor
S. Heaney
Mtch
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18
18
15
19
19
19
8
19
15
12
19
Inn
18
17
17
13
17
18
14
5
13
7
11
8
N.O.
1
1
0
Runs
13
7
4
N.O.
4
2
1
0
0
1
3
2
2
3
3
6
H.S.
124
110*
122*
72
123
143
64*
30*
54
25
26
9*
Runs
664
525
485
373
422
386
246
65
166
60
106
26
Avge
47.43
35.00
30.31
28.69
24.82
22.71
22.36
21.67
15.09
15.00
13.25
13.00
ALSO BATTED
Player
J. Stephenson
J. Campbell
H. Carmichael
Inn
1
1
1
Player
K. Roughley
B. Garratt
B. Lindsay
Inn
1
1
1
N.O.
1
0
0
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
R. Bombas
H. Evans
S. Colley
C. Eccles
Scores
143, 69*
124, 96, 75*, 59
123, 62
122*, 76, 70
Player
G. Lewis
J. Packman
D. Smith
I. Beverley
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Scores
110*, 78*, 62
72, 65, 64, 50
64*, 61
54
Runs
2
2
0
BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
4th
6th
4th
5th
4th
2nd
5th
5th
2nd
5th
8th
8th
4th
2nd
1st
3rd
1st
3rd
8th
6th
3rd
4th
3rd
4th
Runs
213
129
115
100 *
95
93
90
85
76
75
68
68
64
62
61
61
60
60
55 *
55
54 *
54
53
50
Batsmen
Reece Bombas* - Harry Evans
James Packman - Daniel Smith*
Harry Evans* - Steve Colley
Greg Lewis* - Harry Evans*
Cameron Eccles* - Reece Bombas
Greg Lewis* - Reece Bombas
Steve Colley - Harry Evans*
Reece Bombas - Harry Evans*
Greg Lewis* - Harry Evans
C. Eccles* - J. Packman
Elliot Richtor - Daniel Smith*
Iain Beverley* - Chad Soper
Cameron Eccles* - Steve Colley
Cameron Eccles* - Steve Colley
Greg Lewis* - Cameron Eccles
Reece Bombas* - Harry Evans
Greg Lewis - Steve Colley*
Steve Colley* - James Packman
Harry Evans* - Daniel Smith*
Iain Beverley - James Packman*
Greg Lewis* - Harry Evans*
James Packman - Reece Bombas*
Greg Lewis* - Harry Evans
Greg Lewis - Steve Colley*
Opponent
St George
Blacktown
Randwick Petersham
Sydney
Hawkesbury
Mosman
Sydney University
Eastern Suburbs
Sutherland
Hawkesbury
Sydney University
Parramatta
Parramatta
Eastern Suburbs
Campbelltown-Camden
Campbelltown-Camden
Manly-Warringah
Sydney University
Fairfield-Liverpool
Bankstown
Mosman
Eastern Suburbs
Northern District
Bankstown
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
K. Roughley
J. Stephenson
C. Soper
H. Evans
J. Kennedy
S. Heaney
D. Smith
G. Lewis
E. Richtor
O
11
32.4
72.5
67
175.3
210.3
192.2
97
123.2
M
1
11
11
11
34
41
20
12
22
R
94
63
313
206
664
783
828
387
480
W
8
5
18
9
29
26
27
11
10
Aver
11.75
12.60
17.39
22.89
22.90
30.12
30.67
35.18
48.00
Best
4/30
4/18
5/21
3/25
5/73
3/51
4/61
3/47
2/48
ALSO BOWLED
S. Colley
J. Campbell
H. Carmichael
2/39
2/52
1/16
C. Eccles
B. Garratt
R. Bombas
25
0/7
0/48
0/57
R/O
8.55
1.93
4.30
3.07
3.78
3.72
4.31
3.99
3.89
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
C. Soper
J. Kennedy
J. Stephenson
Figures
5/21, 5/44
5/73, 4/55, 4/59, 4/92
4/18
Player
K. Roughley
D. Smith
Figures
4/30
4/61
Player
S. Heaney
G. Lewis
D. Smith
Catches
6
6
6
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
I. Beverley
Catches
25
Stumpings
3
MOST CATCHES
Player
S. Colley
J. Packman
H. Evans
Catches
17
11
10
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SECOND GRADE REPORT
Ben Garratt
There is something to be said for all eleven of last season’s Grand-Finalists returning to
Chatswood for another tilt at the Albert Cup. The sense of unfinished business from the
prior season’s finale was undoubtedly a powerful lure, but more significantly, the return
of the full complement reflects the camaraderie amongst these ranks and the level of
enjoyment shared in each other’s company on and off the pitch.
The 2011-12 fixtures card ran an extensive 16 matches long. However rain, along with
the expansion of T20 in lower grade cricket, made the season a stop-start affair and
hindered the development and maintenance of any real momentum. It has to be
questioned whether the resultant season of seven 2-dayers, seven 1-dayers and two T20s
is the ideal preparation for a finals series of gruelling two- and three-day matches. At any
rate, the challenge was certainly laid down to Grade players to adapt to all three formats
to succeed, a task accomplished to varying degrees as evidenced by the reduced
individual season aggregates across the competition.
That being said, the Stags adapted better than most to the modern fixtures make-up. In
the wash-up, however, our unfinished business was unable to be resolved in a season
bookended by a first up outright loss and a Qualifying Final wash-out, both against
eventual Premiers Sydney University. In between these respective troughs, the B-graders
demonstrated their continued maturity as an outfit, employing much improved match
awareness and nous to better deal with critical moments, and subsequently produced
fewer heart attack inducing efforts than seasons past.
At their best, the Seconds demonstrated that they could match it with anyone in the
traditional format, registering four wins, two losses (incl. an outright) and one dominant
wash-out draw. After being brought crashing back to reality in the first round, the side
displayed new found composure and a will to compete over the distance in subsequent
rounds. With the blade, the highlights came in the form of three game changing stands,
each with a centurion at centre stage:



Richtor (105) and Garratt – 194 vs. Mosman
Avendano (134) and Richtor – 125 vs. Parramatta
Lindsay (146*) and Garratt – 105 vs. Eastern Suburbs
Each of these partnerships is evidence of just how much influence two players can have
on a match when they combine to put their hands up for the team. In each case, patience
and the building of an innings was key, with power and expansive stroke play only
unleashed once the ascendancy was secured. These innings, along with Liddle’s
dominant 75* chasing outright points against Bankstown, are the season’s standouts, and
provide a benchmark for each protagonist and team mate for future seasons.
With leather in hand, there was a sense of business as usual with stalwarts Durie and
Campbell consistently making inroads at the top of the innings, best evidenced by their
bundling out of Bankstown, taking 5/13 and 4/47 respectively. This pair was ably
supported predominantly by Roughley (5/65 vs. Sydney University; 4/68 vs. Parramatta)
and Soper (4/44 vs. Eastern Suburbs), with further effective cameos offered by Richtor’s
wobblers, Avendano’s pre-injury wristies (4/45 vs. Eastern Suburbs), Garratt’s swingers
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and Lindsay’s door knobs. Each of the trundlers owes a debt of gratitude to gloveman
Thornborough who again excelled behind the stumps in pouching 19 catches and four
stumpings, not to mention countless bumps, bruises and broken fingers incurred putting
his body on the line for the team’s cause by standing up to the stumps. He also shares
credit with his effective cordon of Liddle (14 catches), Avendano (eight catches) and
Lindsay (eight catches) who kept the flingers content once an edge was induced.
The shortened versions of the game proved very profitable for the Stags, registering
seven wins (six 50-over; one T20) against two losses (one 50-over; one T20). It was
during this phase of the season that the side uncovered the collective fight and character
needed to match it with opponents at the top of the ladder and most pleasingly this
translated into wins in the two day arena.
The limited over performances were characterised by par scores with the blade paired
with a strong resolve to extend the worth of every run in the field. While we lacked a
centurion, there was no shortage of contributors with the willow, with the impetus often
provided at the top of the order by solid returns from:



Rosen – 59 vs. Western Suburbs; 72 vs. Penrith; 66 vs. Randwick-Petersham
Lindsay – 66 vs. Sutherland; 31* vs. Hawkesbury T20; 30 vs. Northern Districts
T20
Liddle – 53 vs. Western Suburbs; 48* vs. Hawkesbury T20
A further highlight came in the form of Weston’s heroics to get us home against
Campbelltown-Camden which will long be remembered and is sure to be the first of
many match winning innings for the GDCC.
In the field, the Seconds consistently choked out opponents through aggressive,
disciplined bowling that built more pressure than was often able to be endured. These
sessions were arguably the most enjoyable of the season, with eleven players sustaining a
high level of intensity for extended periods. At the heart of this effort, the side’s seam
bowlers made the most of conditions to lead the pack:



Garratt – 3/64 vs. Penrith; 6/28 vs. Blacktown; 3/12 vs. Campbelltown-Camden
(incl. hat-trick); 3/35 vs. North Sydney; 6/13 vs. Hawkesbury T20
Durie – 3/42 vs. Penrith; 3/22 vs. Campbelltown-Camden
Campbell – 3/18 vs. Sutherland; 3/13 vs. Campbelltown-Camden
Lindsay (3/30 vs. Randwick-Petersham; 2/13 vs. Northern Districts T20) also proved
more than a worthy foil for the seamers and his T20 pairing with spin twin Ed Howitt
(2/15 vs. Northern Districts) was a feature.
The wash-up from the completion of the round matches saw the Stags qualify for the post
season for the second consecutive year – itself a worthy feat – this time in fifth position.
Drawn to face Sydney University, the side looked forward to the opportunity to make a
better account of themselves than in their opening round encounter. This opportunity,
however, failed to materialise and the season’s hopes were dashed, as the Seconds bowed
out of the competition at the only ground (Coogee Oval) where not a single ball was
bowled on both days, yet another post-season experience to file under unfinished
business. Bring on September.
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As a side we are extremely grateful to our band of volunteers and supporters for their
assistance in running a smooth Saturday. Central to this were scorer extraordinaire Dick
Huey, Chatswood chiefs Andy Falk, Jim Cattlin and Co. and our sizable entourage of
parents and partners who had nowhere better to be than pitch side each weekend.
Congratulations also to our Premiership winning 5th Grade and Colts sides – savour every
moment – we look forward to seeing you and the Chatswood faithful again next season
in our quest for more Cups.
Get fah you bah!
SECOND GRADE
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
B. Lindsay
B. Rosen
E. Richtor
J. Liddle
J. Avendano
B. Garratt
C. Soper
L. Weston
K. Roughley
I. Higgins
J. Campbell
H. Turner
C. Thornborough
A. Durie
Mtch
14
9
5
16
10
15
7
16
13
5
14
5
14
15
Inn
17
10
5
18
11
15
7
17
11
7
12
7
12
11
N.O.
1
0
0
0
1
Runs
81
36
14
12
10
N.O.
3
0
0
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
8
0
0
4
H.S.
146*
72
105
75*
134
83
29*
37
41*
56
18
34
24
19
Runs
568
376
185
519
306
384
100
294
137
89
54
84
96
48
Avge
40.57
37.60
37.00
32.44
30.60
27.43
20.00
19.60
15.22
14.83
13.50
12.00
8.00
6.86
ALSO BATTED
Player
H. Carmichael
N. Dowsley
J. Stephenson
W. Sweeney
P. Effeney
Inn
4
1
1
2
1
Player
J. Kidd
T. Beverley
C. Eccles
E. Howitt
Inn
1
2
1
1
N.O.
1
0
0
0
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
B. Lindsay
J. Avendano
E. Richtor
B. Garratt
Scores
146*, 66, 63
134
105
83, 79, 70*, 58
Player
J. Liddle
B. Rosen
I. Higgins
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Scores
75*, 56, 53
72, 69, 66, 59
56
Runs
9
5
0
0
BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
5th
4th
5th
3rd
1st
3rd
8th
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
4th
7th
1st
1st
4th
4th
1st
2nd
5th
2nd
3rd
5th
9th
Runs
194
125
105
97
83
81
81
79
73
70
66
66
64
64
63 *
62
59
56
56
55
55
53
52 *
51
50 *
50
Batsmen
Elliot Richtor - Ben Garratt*
Justin Avendano - Elliot Richtor*
Blair Lindsay* - Ben Garratt
Blair Lindsay - Justin Avendano*
Jordan Liddle* - Brett Rosen
Brett Rosen - Ben Garratt*
Ian Higgins - Kurt Roughley*
Blair Lindsay* - Brett Rosen
Jordan Liddle - Blair Lindsay*
Jordan Liddle - Brett Rosen*
Jordan Liddle* - Blair Lindsay
Jordan Liddle - Ben Garratt*
Brett Rosen - Blair Lindsay*
Blair Lindsay* - Ben Garratt
Blair Lindsay* - Chad Soper*
Logan Weston - Jordan Liddle*
Jordan Liddle - Brett Rosen*
Blair Lindsay* - Logan Weston
Ben Garratt* - Harry Turner
Jordan Liddle* - Justin Avendano
Brett Rosen* - Blair Lindsay
J. Avendano – L. Weston*
Jordan Liddle* - Blair Lindsay*
Blair Lindsay - Ben Garratt*
Ben Garratt* - Ian Higgins*
K. Roughley* - J. Campbell
Opponent
Mosman
Parramatta
Eastern Suburbs
Parramatta
Bankstown
Penrith
Sydney University
North Sydney
Blacktown
Randwick Petersham
Sydney
Sydney
Parramatta
Sutherland
Eastern Suburbs
Western Suburbs
Parramatta
Eastern Suburbs
St George
Hawkesbury
Randwick Petersham
Randwick Petersham
Hawkesbury
St George
Sydney
Bankstown
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
B. Garratt
J. Campbell
J. Avendano
A. Durie
B. Lindsay
E. Richtor
C. Soper
K. Roughley
O
97
153.1
24.5
158.3
47
51.2
45.5
108
M
7
34
3
30
2
9
3
17
R
411
455
93
554
181
159
248
488
W
31
26
5
28
8
6
9
16
Aver
13.26
17.50
18.60
19.79
22.63
26.50
27.56
30.50
Best
6/13
4/47
4/45
5/13
3/30
2/17
4/44
5/65
ALSO BOWLED
E. Howitt
J. Kidd
J. Stephenson
H. Carmichael
3/48
1/41
1/57
1/68
W. Sweeney
H. Turner
P. Effeney
30
1/120
0/3
0/45
R/O
4.24
2.97
3.74
3.50
3.85
3.10
5.41
4.52
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
B. Garratt
A. Durie
K. Roughley
Figures
6/13, 6/28 & hat-trick
5/13
5/65, 4/68
Player
C. Soper
J. Avendano
J. Campbell
Figures
4/44
4/45
4/47
Player
L. Weston
K. Roughley
B. Garratt
Catches
7
7
5
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
C. Thornborough
Catches
19
Stumpings
4
MOST CATCHES
Player
J. Liddle
B. Lindsay
J. Avendano
Catches
14
8
8
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THIRD GRADE REPORT
Ed Howitt (Jnr)
When you make the finals, it is my belief you have had a pretty successful year. To be in
the Top 6, out of 20 clubs, is an extremely good effort and an achievement all players
who played 3rd grade this season should be proud of. The season saw wet weather play a
factor in many games and many wickets we played on were a little dicey early in the day.
However, we managed to adapt to the various conditions presented before us and
finished 5th on the table. If we had won one of our last two games (including the game
where we had Mosman 9 down with 33 to get) we would have finished Minor Premiers.
Unfortunately, a rain affected semifinal at Caringbah, together with a disastrous batting
display, saw the thirsty 3rds’ campaign come to a shuddering halt.
The reality of our position was that although we finished 5th, we did not beat one of the
teams in the Top 6 (we lost to 4 of them) and were beaten comprehensively by
Sutherland (premiers) in both the Round 5 game and Qualifying Final. This is by no
means meant to put a dampener on what was a really good season, highlighted by 10
victories and the usual banter both on and off the field.
The following player critiques are based on those who played 6 games or more in 3rd
Grade this season:
Batsmen
Damon Livermore
He continued to provide excellent support to myself both on and off the field on game
day. Unfortunately, he was unable to regularly train this season and consistency with his
batting may be a reflection of this. However, he did score the most runs in our team quite
comfortably and more often than not looked in complete control while at the crease. Reg
found himself (by choice) batting at no. 3 this season and I suggest this move will see
him rack up some big scores next season. Reg continues to possess a safe pair of hands
and his sole game as captain saw an emphatic win in our 20/20 with Northern Districts.
Kris Colley
Kris was in and out of the team this season and never consolidated his spot in the side
with "pick me" runs. He batted at various positions in the order and this lack of stability
may not have helped him. However, I am a firm believer you should be able to score runs
wherever you bat. Kris shows potential but really needs to convert potential into
performance and consolidate his spot in 3rd grade in any batting position. He continues
to work hard at training and I am sure this ethic will mean he scores plenty of runs in 3rd
Grade, and potentially higher, next season
Ian Higgins
Ian was a pleasant addition to the side (at times) and showed in a few innings his ability
with the willow. A much better player when he looks to play straight (when required)
particularly on the leg side. An absolute stand out fieldsman, he provided great energy
and enthusiasm. A highlight for Ian was undoubtedly bowling and taking his first wicket
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for Gordon and a highlight for his team mates was him missing out on a hundred (99) v
Parramatta.
Harry Turner
Harry was primarily a batsmen coming into this season, but can now be classified as an
all-rounder. His batting was excellent at times but a big score eluded him this season.
Harry, like Kris, was shuffled around the order and found himself opening the innings in
quite a few games. His medium pace bowling really came to the fore when the ball was
thrown to him and he will be utilised much more in the coming seasons.
Clem Bromwich
Clem joined us mid-season and although he did not contribute run wise as he would have
hoped, there were signs he has some obvious class. A more than capable fielder, so long
as he remains switched on. He is a handy bowler who may be used as either a medium
pacer or offie. Hopefully a good preseason will allow him to fulfill his potential and put
performances on the board and push for higher grades.
Nick Dowsley
Dowse managed half a season before a freakish foot injury saw his season come to an
end. Dowse showed his undoubted ability in limited appearances for 3rd grade and I
hope we see him back fit and firing next season.
Wicketkeeper
Tom Beverley
Bevo was our rock behind the stumps and finished with the second most dismissals in the
3rd Grade competition. Tom continues to be one of the hardest trainers at the club in
order to improve his game and this will hold him in good stead for the future. He is a
capable batsman who found some form toward the end of the season with some
important innings, particularly when setting up our victory against Parra and top scoring
against minor premiers Mosman.
All-Rounders
Henry Carmichael
Henry only played a handful of games in 3rd Grade but clearly demonstrated his ability
with both bat and ball. Henry hits a long ball and his medium pacers are more than
handy. Next season I would really like to see his bowling develop, using more of his
strength and bowling outside his comfort zone.
Adam Cubbage
Cubby found himself in 3rd grade after some strong performances in 4th grade.
Unfortunately Cubby probably didn't get the opportunities he would have liked and
therefore a haul of wickets and or runs did not eventuate.
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Cubby has the ability to really spin the ball, but probably needs a little more consistency
in order to perform in higher grades. He is a more than handy bat who is not far off
success in 3rd grade or higher.
Tjaard Tait
Taity showed his value to the side this year with both bat and ball. He provided valuable
stability in the middle order and his teasing offies proved a great success. He also
demonstrated his ability to take the attack to opposition bowlers when required, which
seemed to shock many a player and official. Unfortunately, punctuality continues to be a
problem and I was glad to hear it is not just an issue when turning up to cricket.
Bowlers
James Kidd
James bowled some exceptional spells this season and showed enough to suggest he may
move higher. However, he needs to be consistent and ensure he always maintains the
rhythm he needs to bowl at his best. When he gets it right, he bowls some unplayable
deliveries and can be a genuine wicket taker. James tends to wander off at times in the
field but last season saw a vast improvement.
Pat Effeney
Pat's season was a little stop start and he never quite managed to get the same rhythm he
has had in previous seasons. Pat is a very good bowler, with both a new and old ball, and
one who always asks questions of batsmen's technique. Pat's real strength is his
competitiveness and he always wants the ball in his hands. Unfortunately he will miss
most of next season but will be an asset to the club on his return.
Will Sweeney
Sweens started the season in 2's and was probably on the cusp of 1st grade after his
performances the previous season. Unfortunately, his form did not continue and he found
himself with half of the Knox Old Boys in 3rd grade.
Sweens also had problems with injuries and desire and I hope he can get back to the form
we know he can produce with both bat and ball. Will has the ability to be classed as an
allrounder, but needs to score more runs which I know he is capable of doing.
Charlie Bangs
After a successful previous season, Charlie started in 3's and showed his ability to move
the ball away from the right hander with the new ball.
At times, Charlie did not make players play enough early on and next season I would like
to see him challenge opposition batsmen and give the ball a chance to move in the air and
off the seam by bowling fuller. Charlie is not a noted a batsmen, but did provide his
standard cameo with a scintillating knock against Parramatta.
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Beau Sadler
Like Sweens, found himself in 3's at the start of the season and struggled to reach the
same level as the previous season. Lack of confidence really affected Beau's performance
this season and a back injury didn't help.
Another to look out for next season if he is fit and gets that positive vibe back about
playing. Beau has the ability to be a genuine all-rounder if he applies himself, gets the
enjoyment back and is not too hard on himself when circumstances go against him.
Many thanks to Ed Howitt (Snr) for his role as scorer and manager. You were the source
of great amusement and enthusiasm during the season and my loud outbursts from the
field of play reminding you to signal seemed to occur less frequently this season. I would
also like to take this opportunity to thank the various committees who ensure we play the
game without worry, together with the unsung band of helpers who work so tirelessly
behind the scenes. I would like to name you, but I don't want to miss anyone. I would
also like to acknowledge the coaches who we were lucky enough to have at our disposal
last season and from whom we all gained some knowledge and tips on ways to improve
our game.
Congratulations to our 5th & 6th grade sides for providing the club with some much
deserved silverware. Special mention also to our 2nd grade side, which bounced back
from last year’s disappointment to make the finals, and also to our Green Shield team
who also experienced finals cricket.
Next season brings new hope and expectation. Hopefully we all learn from our mistakes
and ensure we turn up next season looking to improve and ensure GDCC remains one of
the premier clubs in Sydney grade cricket.
THIRD GRADE
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
H. Carmichael
B. Rosen
N. Dowsley
H. Turner
D. Livermore
E. Howitt
T. Tait
I. Higgins
T. Beverley
B. Sadler
C. Bromwich
K. Colley
A. Cubbage
J. Kidd
W. Sweeney
Mtch
6
5
7
10
17
15
14
12
15
6
6
8
9
14
9
Inn
6
5
6
10
17
14
12
11
10
5
5
8
7
7
8
N.O.
2
0
0
1
2
3
3
1
4
0
0
0
2
3
0
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H.S.
63
61
85
72
92
68
58*
99
46
38
34
41
24*
14
25
Runs
180
188
222
314
440
304
244
242
132
68
65
94
58
37
39
Avge
45.00
37.60
37.00
34.89
29.33
27.64
27.11
24.20
22.00
13.60
13.00
11.75
11.60
9.25
4.88
ALSO BATTED
Player
J. Avendano
C. Soper
A. Fleming
C. Bangs
P. de l'Epine
A. Lines
L. Weston
Inn
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
N.O.
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Runs
63
52
38
25
25
24
18
Player
C. Retallick
C. Thornborough
M. Perry
A. Sherman
J. Stephenson
P. Effeney
J. Colley
Inn
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
N.O.
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
I. Higgins
D. Livermore
N. Dowsley
H. Turner
E. Howitt
Scores
99, 58
92, 88, 68, 58*
85, 62
72, 65, 61
68
Player
J. Avendano
H. Carmichael
B. Rosen
T. Tait
C. Soper
Scores
63
63, 59*
61
58*, 52*
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BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
1st
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
3rd
5th
3rd
3rd
7th
3rd
1st
6th
7th
8th
1st
5th
2nd
9th
2nd
8th
Runs
112
109
107
102
92
86
83
79
79
72
67
65
65
63 *
61
60
59
57
53
52
51
Batsmen
Justin Avendano - Harry Turner*
D. Livermore – N. Dowsley*
Ed Howitt - Damon Livermore*
H. Turner – D. Livermore*
Brett Rosen* - Nick Dowsley
Harry Turner - Ian Higgins*
Tjaard Tait - Henry Carmichael*
Nick Dowsley - Tjaard Tait*
Nick Dowsley* - Tjaard Tait
Ian Higgins* - Thomas Beverley
Damon Livermore - Ian Higgins*
Ed Howitt - Harry Turner*
Pascal de l'Epine - Chad Soper*
Tjaard Tait* - Thomas Beverley*
Henry Carmichael* - Beau Sadler
Kris Colley - Damon Livermore*
Tjaard Tait - Adam Cubbage*
H. Turner – D. Livermore*
Ian Higgins - Alex Lines*
Kris Colley - Damon Livermore*
Will Sweeney - Ed Howitt*
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Opponent
Northern District
Sydney University
Campbelltown-Camden
Randwick Petersham
Sydney
Bankstown
Eastern Suburbs
Sydney University
St George
Parramatta
Randwick Petersham
Randwick Petersham
Sydney
Bankstown
North Sydney
Sydney University
Penrith
Hawkesbury
Parramatta
Mosman
St George
Runs
13
10
9
4
3
2
2
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
A. Fleming
J. Stephenson
E. Howitt
H. Turner
A. Cubbage
T. Tait
C. Bangs
P. Effeney
J. Kidd
W. Sweeney
B. Sadler
O
18
35.1
199.2
33.3
39.5
95.3
78
52.1
117
53
71
M
2
4
62
8
3
18
18
11
16
5
15
R
64
105
445
145
194
281
200
145
462
208
221
W
6
9
35
11
10
13
9
6
18
5
5
Aver
10.67
11.67
12.71
13.18
19.40
21.62
22.22
24.17
25.67
41.60
44.20
Best
3/10
3/8
4/26
4/25
4/28
3/17
3/38
2/18
5/49
1/17
3/47
ALSO BOWLED
D. Livermore
H. Carmichael
P. de l'Epine
I. Higgins
T. Stobo
3/11
3/155
2/56
1/8
1/21
C. Soper
B. Rosen
C. Bromwich
N. Dowsley
A. Lines
1/86
0/4
0/8
0/26
0/65
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
J. Kidd
H. Turner
Figures
5/49, 4/28
4/25
Player
E. Howitt
A. Cubbage
Figures
4/26, 4/27, 4/55, 4/77
4/28
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
T. Beverley
C. Thornborough
B. Rosen
Catches
22
2
1
Stumpings
5
0
1
MOST CATCHES
Player
D. Livermore
H. Turner
Catches
11
8
Player
T. Tait
37
Catches
6
R/O
3.56
2.99
2.23
4.33
4.87
2.94
2.56
2.78
3.95
3.92
3.11
FOURTH GRADE REPORT
Shayne Lin
After a grand final appearance in season 2010/11 with a young inexperienced side I was
full of optimism as well as expectation for the 2011/12 season. The biggest positive at the
start of the season was player retention with 99% of the club returning for an assault on
the Club Championship. I honestly felt at the start of the season that in all my seasons
with the Stags this was our best chance of winning the Championship.
The preseason was a good one and we went through our usual paces with net sessions
and then game practice all feeling pretty good for Round 1. We faced a strong Sydney
Uni first up and quickly realised we were certainly stronger in the bowling department
rolling the eventual minor premiers for 120 only to be bowled out in the dark and rain for
100. The first four rounds followed this trend but we managed to get wins on the board.
However, from then until Christmas was a disaster! Injuries, schoolies and poor
performances cost us dearly with four straight losses leading into the break and not a lot
of positives to write home about.
We sat mid table at the half way point in the season and put in some strong performances
in January. It was a credit to the side - as we all know winning or losing becomes habit and it was a brilliant effort to fight back after four losses. The season then tapered off,
with a couple of losses, a couple of wins, a draw and some poor weather. Unfortunately,
there is very little to report on in such an up and down season.
One aspect of the Fourth Grade side that needs to be mentioned is the great attitude of the
team and no better example was the horrid Rd 12 Sat/Sun weekend against Bankstown.
In our innings we scored 250 in 50 overs on a wet track, with a brilliant 95 by Tom
Carruthers. Bankstown came out to bat with 120 overs on a now flat track, tiny ground
and only managed 8/220. We fought hard with Alex Lines and Charlie Bangs bowling 70
overs between them but we only managed a draw. This truly was a sad day for cricket
when we went from what I thought was a team game to a couple of selfish individuals
playing for nothing but their own satisfaction of how averages look at the end of a
season.
The Fourth graders were often criticised for our aggressive and, yes sometimes, reckless
batting, which is something we need to improve upon. However, it is a true credit to
these young guys who play positive cricket and put the team first and this attitude is what
I prefer to report on rather than the average win/loss ratio for the season.
A couple of highlights come to mind. Chasing a difficult but not impossible 120 from 8
overs to win outright in typical fashion we gave it a shot. Andrew Crosland coming off
about 17 ducks in a row came out to bat and swung for the fences with no care for his
own wicket. A wet day against Campbelltown when our season was on the line - it was
pouring all day and Mike “Chilli” Perry had the radar out every five minutes with
updates of when we could go on. Against Parramatta, Cubby was getting bombed for
sixes but to his credit he kept tossing it up knowing we need wickets to keep our season
alive. He ended up rolling the bottom half of the Parra batting order. These are just a few
examples. The guys this season and every season really put in for the side and all
displayed the unselfishness that is needed to be a successful team.
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I should probably mention a few individual performances. All our bowlers took one or
more five wicket hauls including James Kidd, Charlie Bangs, Alex Lines, Julian
Stephenson and Pat Effeney. Notables with the bat were Tom Carruthers, Jack Colley,
Anthony Sherman, Chris Retallick and Adam Cubbage each with an innings over 70.
Overall for the club it was a good year finishing high up in the Club Championship and
each team putting in strong performances. Big Congratulations to 5th grade and the Colts
on winning their competitions. I look forward to coming back next year and turning
attitude into results. Fourth Grade has always been a front foot first positive side and
while a few areas needed to be reined in a little it is this positive team feeling that will
see us go a long way next season.
Bring on the new season!
FOURTH GRADE
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
J. Colley
A. Cubbage
C. Retallick
M. Kleem
T. Carruthers
K. Colley
S. Lin
A. Sherman
M. Dalrymple
M. Perry
A. Chapman
A. Jackson
A. Lines
C. Bangs
A. Crosland
T. Gooch
Mtch
8
7
13
12
5
8
16
13
5
11
9
11
10
6
6
9
Inn
8
6
12
12
5
9
16
14
5
11
8
9
7
5
7
6
N.O.
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
Runs
40
23
19
17
13
13
8
N.O.
1
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
4
0
3
1
0
H.S.
84
71
71*
56
95
46*
65
83
42
46
29
9
14
8
19*
10
Runs
243
163
267
260
105
145
306
269
71
149
78
41
46
12
29
22
Avge
34.71
32.60
26.70
21.67
21.00
20.71
20.40
19.21
14.20
13.55
11.14
8.20
6.57
6.00
4.83
3.67
ALSO BATTED
Player
J. Stephenson
P. Effeney
B. Sadler
C. Bromwich
A. Fleming
J. Kidd
B. Armstrong
Inn
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
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Player
T. Tait
P. Woodford
M. Newman
I. Ahmed
T. Bangs
C. Stobo
Inn
1
1
1
1
1
1
N.O.
1
0
0
0
0
0
Runs
6
4
1
0
0
0
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
T. Carruthers
J. Colley
A. Sherman
A. Cubbage
Scores
95
84, 58*
83, 52
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Player
C. Retallick
S. Lin
M. Kleem
Scores
71*, 52*, 52
65
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BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
7th
4th
6th
4th
3rd
5th
10th
3rd
2nd
8th
Runs
157
125
109
69
68
68
57
56
52
51
Batsmen
Anthony Sherman* - Adam Cubbage
Jack Colley - Christopher Retallick*
Kris Colley* - Shayne Lin
J. Stephenson – C. Retallick*
Anthony Sherman - Kris Colley*
C. Retallick* - A. Cubbage
Christopher Retallick* - Tom Gooch
M. Perry – C. Retallick*
Mitchell Kleem - Michael Perry*
Shayne Lin - Adam Fleming*
Opponent
Sydney
Parramatta
Eastern Suburbs
St George
Hawkesbury
Mosman
Blacktown
Mosman
Mosman
Penrith
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
J. Stephenson
A. Fleming
A. Lines
P. Effeney
J. Kidd
C. Bangs
A. Cubbage
T. Gooch
M. Perry
B. Sadler
A. Jackson
O
33
47
142.2
73.5
40
75.3
97
91
49.4
36
82
M
10
15
37
13
7
22
11
15
12
2
12
R
63
93
336
182
138
222
278
315
176
120
314
W
11
9
29
15
11
14
16
18
9
5
7
Aver
5.73
10.33
11.59
12.13
12.55
15.86
17.38
17.50
19.56
24.00
44.86
Best
6/16
4/24
7/19
5/19
6/33
5/35
3/11
3/36
4/30
3/18
2/28
ALSO BOWLED
A. Sherman
B. Armstrong
T. Tait
C. Stobo
T. Carruthers
A. Crosland
3/48
2/29
2/29
2/30
2/83
1/13
A. Chapman
D. Nirthanakumaran
T. Bangs
I. Ahmed
M. Dalrymple
40
1/103
0/8
0/10
0/12
0/49
R/O
1.91
1.98
2.36
2.47
3.45
2.94
2.87
3.46
3.54
3.33
3.83
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
A. Lines
J. Stephenson
J. Kidd
P. Effeney
Figures
7/19, 4/9
6/16, 5/47
6/33 & hat trick, 4/48
5/19
Player
C. Bangs
A. Lines
A. Fleming
M. Perry
Figures
5/35
5/36
4/24
4/30
Player
C. Retallick
J. Colley
Catches
6
5
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
S. Lin
Catches
29
Stumpings
4
MOST CATCHES
Player
A. Sherman
A. Cubbage
M. Perry
Catches
11
9
8
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FIFTH GRADE REPORT
Tom Cockburn
The Gordon Fifth grade side had a stellar season in 2011-12, winning the minor
premiership in the last competition round, and subsequently taking out the Grand Final
against Sydney University to be premiers. Although there were a few new faces in the
team, a core group of experienced players were back for this year to seek revenge from
the previous season. The increasing talent, especially in the lower grades, helped Fifth
Grade field a strong, competitive team every round, with a number of Colts players more
than pulling their weight when called upon.
After a washout in Round 1 vs. Sydney University we played Sydney for a draw. While
the team managed to score 8 dec. for 205, we were not able to bowl out the Sydney
batsmen, and were left wondering what could have been. Positives however came from
this game, with newcomer Michael Perry contributing 65 runs with the bat, and the old
head, Matt Todd, taking 4/67.
Round 3 saw the Stags beat Eastern Suburbs outright by 10 wickets. It was the
performance with the ball that won us this game. From the start of the season we aimed
to play with patience, the bowlers bowling consistent lines in the off-stump channel.
Backed up with aggressive fielding, the plan was to strangle the batting team and build
pressure. This was the first game where this plan came to fruition, which resulted in
Michael Perry taking 5/16 as Easts were bowled out for 71. After a declaration of 7-181,
the Easts bats survived long enough to make us bat again and chase 23, a mere formality
with Perry continuing his form and smashing 21 of the runs.
The next round we were back home at Beauchamp Park against St George. Although
undefeated, we only had 1 win from 3 games at this point and knew this would be a true
test and a good indicator of how the team could perform. Batting first, Tom Carruthers
hit a magnificent 111 which took the Stags total to 228 and St George were bowled out
for 132, with Dave Monaghan and Matt Todd each taking 3 wickets. We started to gain
faith in the style of cricket we were playing, and it was evident that we could beat good
opposition by building pressure.
Round 5 resulted in another win, beating Sutherland in the first one-day match of the
season. While our bowling plans stayed the same, we tweaked our batting to firstly make
sure we batted out the full 50 overs, as well as having wickets in hand for the last 10
overs. With wickets in hand at the 40 over mark we were regularly able to take a score
from 150 to well over 200. This allowed us to not only post a more than competitive
total, but also take momentum into field. Five scores over 20 contributed to the total of 8234 and Sutherland was bowled out for 168 with Matt Todd taking 4-29.
Rounds 6 and 7 saw more strong wins, highlighted by two of the more mature players,
who performed excellently the whole season. David Monaghan hit 90* vs. Western
Suburbs and then a week later 67 in the win against Penrith. Matt Todd, who had the ball
on a string all season, took 4-14 against Wests and 3-27 in Round 7.
Round 8 saw a few changes, with Captain Tom Cockburn going overseas, so Matt Todd
took the reins in what would be the first T20 match for the season. Gordon made 9-147
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against Northern Districts with our keeper Max Newman smashing 55 in partnership with
Dan Richtor. Toddy obliged again with the ball, taking 3-21, while Richtor took 2-7 and
Tom Gooch 2-10 in ND’s total of 9-91 off their 20 overs. Returning from the Christmas
break saw the second T20 when Gordon chased Hawkesbury’s 135 to win by 1 wicket.
The star again was Toddy with 3-21 off his 4 overs. Solid batting performances from the
young Reagan Klempt (30*) and younger Jack Colley (36) helped chase down the total.
Round 10 was the fourth 50 over match back at Beauchamp Park after playing the T20s
at Killara. A dominant batting performance ensued, based around the plan of having
wickets in hand for the final 10 overs. On the way to 7-235, Carruthers made 70*,
Newman 46 and the youngest member of the team Saahil Turki contributing 40.
Blacktown were bowled for 142, Toddy contributing with a measly 6-31.
Round 11 against Campbelltown-Camden was the first loss of the season. Bowled out in
the 41st over for 154, we saw the consequences of not sticking to our plans. A positive in
the game was Colts player Ben Armstrong taking 4-23. Ben is a talented young player
who will no doubt aspire for higher grades in the coming seasons. We were back in the
winners’ group for Round 12 with a 7 wicket victory over Bankstown. Newman hit 58,
while Monaghan took 3-29. Some inspirational captaincy from Toddy saw Carl
Kinghorne, with the ball in hand, taking 2-9.
In the captain’s return match, Gordon were defeated by Randwick-Petersham in a game
which we would rather forget. It was the kick in the backside that the players needed,
with the ‘business end’ of the season looming. After a dominant bowling display (Todd
4-14 from 10), bowling Randy-Petes out for 99, we were embarrassingly bowled out for
our only total that did not make three figures, 85. There was a slight arrogance coming
through the team, and this loss helped to fire up the Staggies by bring them back down to
reality. Round 14 at Mona Park 3 against Parramatta saw Andrew Crosland amongst the
runs with 37. Although we only made 159, at the end of play Parramatta were 5-36, with
Cockburn’s sublime off spin snaring a wicket on the last ball of the day. The player of
the match was no doubt Matt Todd, who snared 6-52 when bowling out Parra for 127.
To Max Newman’s disappointment, the second day of our round 15 match against
Mosman was rained out. Max was all over the Mosman bowlers on the first day, scoring
105 in the Stags 201. He continued his form going into the final round match against
North Sydney at the picturesque Tunks Park. Combining with Cockburn (49) he scored
35, as Gordon reached 216. It was Tom Carruthers’ day with the ball in hand, bowling
with beautiful shape and the right line and length to take 4-16. Toddy couldn’t let him
take all the poles and had 3-16. With North Sydney bowled out for 87, Gordon took a
bonus point in the win. The 7 points saw them end in equal first with Sutherland.
However, a superior quotient handed Gordon the minor premiership.
Finals:
The Qualifying Final gave the Gordon players the opportunity to play on Gordon’s 1st
grade ground, Chatswood Oval. Randy-Petes were the opposition again, and we were
seeking revenge from the round 13 loss. Gordon was sent in on a soft wicket, and lost
wickets consistently throughout the innings. The only batters to provide any resistance
were Newman (60) who combined with Crosland (32) on our way to 168. We knew that
we would have to bowl tight and field exceptionally well. With the pitch drying out on
the Sunday, it was clear that R-P would take their time in their attempt to score the runs.
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Although we bowled well, we were unable to take the final wicket. Luckily, having
finished first on the table we knew we would get a second chance, and would have to fix
our game in order to be competitive against Sutherland.
The Semi-Final against Sutherland was played at Blacktown International Sports Centre.
Although a decent drive from the leafy North Shore, it was worth it being able to play at
a ground where the NSW 2nd XI play and the 3rd Grade final was eventually played. The
facilities were great, and the pitch a “pearler.” After being 2-17, Tom Carruthers and
Andrew Crosland had important partnerships with Max Newman, who eventually scored
45. The game was very much in the balance, and Sutherland may have thought they had a
chance to dismiss us for less than 150. However, our middle order contributed (Richtor
28, Kinghorne 26) and our tail wagged! Dave Monaghan, batting 9, went in with the
score at 150, starting slowly before accelerating once our no.11, Matt Todd, came to the
crease. We all knew that Toddy can send a ball far on his day, and luckily for the Stags it
was one of those days. David (79) and Matt (40) quickly took the score to 297, a massive
total to chase in 5th grade that would require a disciplined run chase. Sutherland’s
openers batted confidently and at 1-90 we knew that wickets were needed. Sticking to
our plans, we kept building pressure and made it increasingly hard to score runs. This
paid off, with wickets falling consistently until Sutherland were dismissed for 179.
Toddy was again a star with the ball, snaring 4-23 off 13 overs. It was great momentum
to carry into the final knowing our batting had been the weaker side of our game all
season.
The Grand Final against Sydney University was played at the University No. 1 Oval,
another great moment for a 5th grade side that rarely gets to play on wickets of such a
high calibre. The pitch was the best some of us had seen and, although it looked great for
batting, it was Gordon’s bowling in the first innings that saw us on top early on the first
day. Tom Bangs fought back from his disappointing semi-final and bowled the best I
have seen him bowl in 5 years. He took 5-21 off 12 overs, including 6 maidens, to leave
the Students’ innings in ruins. They were eventually bowled out for 109. Although we
did not expect to be batting after lunch on the first day, morale was high and we were up
for the task. At 0-43 all was going well. However, quick wickets saw the Stags at 451.The task of rebuilding fell to Cooper (31), Carruthers (43) and Klemt (35), who was
called up for the match. With Monaghan’s 30* we were bowled out for the competitive
total of 224.
Returning the next morning with Uni one wicket down it was the other opening bowler’s
turn to take some wickets. Dave Monaghan won the Man of the Match medal with his
second innings bowling performance, taking 5-8 off 11 overs, including 6 maidens. The
rest of the wickets were shared as Uni were bowled out for 92.
It was the ultimate performance for the 5th grade side - to win the Grand Final outright
only having to bat once. In a testament to the depth of the club, Reagan Klemt was able to
replace the unavailable Max Newman and bat superbly, while for once all the wickets
weren’t left to be taken by Matt Todd.
Many thanks must go to those in the Gordon Committee, especially the selector for 5th
grade, Geoff Hickman. In my first year of captaining at Gordon, Geoff found a great
medium between providing great advice and leaving me to ‘run the show’. His help was
instrumental in winning the premiership. Thanks also go to Tony Wilson for his support
at the games and organizing behind the scenes, Jim Cattlin and his help around the
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grounds, Ed Howitt Jnr, the Club Coach, and the rest of the Committee. Finally, big
thanks to Dick Huey who scored during the finals series.
Congratulations must go to three players in particular. Max Newman finished as the
highest run scorer in the 5th Grade competition with 545 runs at 36.33, and was the best
keeper we saw in the competition. He will no doubt be playing higher grades next year.
Dave Monaghan was the 3rd highest run scorer in the competition (batting 8 and 9)
scoring 427 runs at 38.83 and taking 26 wickets. He also won Man of the Match in the
Grand Final. Finally, Matt Todd who had the ball on a string all season and took a record
breaking 59 wickets at 8.2. His variety of deliveries regularly confused those facing him,
and as a captain it was reassuring knowing that throwing him the ball would usually
result in a wicket or more.
Through the season it was an absolute pleasure to captain the side. The team had an
exceptional record, with 13 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw and two matches washed out. More
importantly, every game was played in the right spirit and the enjoyment level (except
for maybe 3 matches) was always high. A massive “shout” out must go to Matt Todd,
whose inclusion in the team made my job incredibly easy. Toddy is good enough to be
playing a higher grade but the fact that he wanted to stay down and play with the rest of
the boys is a testament to his character and love of the game. He was a huge help
throughout the season and although I was relatively inexperienced, he supported all my
decisions and gave helpful advice. It was also an honour to play with the rest of team.
Although a young team, there was a high level of competence and maturity that made it a
joy knowing that the weekends would be spent with such a close group of mates.
I hope you all come and play again next season! For those who have aspirations in the
higher grades, I wish you the best of luck. For the rest who are staying for the title
defence, let’s continue where we finished and make 2012-13 as enjoyable as 2011-12.
FIFTH GRADE
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
D. Monaghan
M. Newman
T. Carruthers
S. Turki
A. Crosland
M. Todd
C. Edgar
T. Cockburn
T. Cooper
D. Richtor
C. Kinghorne
T. Bangs
B. Armstrong
Mtch
17
16
11
16
9
18
7
13
19
14
11
11
6
Inn
16
16
11
17
8
14
6
12
17
14
12
8
5
45
N.O.
5
1
1
3
0
5
0
0
0
1
0
4
1
H.S.
90*
105
111
41
37
40*
31
49
36
28
30
17*
12
Runs
427
545
318
248
138
152
95
189
246
171
137
33
30
Avge
38.82
36.33
31.80
17.71
17.25
16.89
15.83
15.75
14.47
13.15
11.42
8.25
7.50
ALSO BATTED
Player
M. Perry
R. Klemt
J. Colley
A. Coleman
A. Chapman
A. Jackson
J. Hand
T. Beverley
C. Bangs
Inn
3
3
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
N.O.
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Runs
112
90
49
17
13
12
11
10
8
Player
T. Gooch
D. Stickland
C. Stobo
A. Lines
M. Fonseka
J. Skilbeck
A. Fleming
D. Leiboff
J. Partridge
Inn
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
N.O.
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Runs
7
7
7
5
4
2
0
0
0
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
T. Carruthers
M. Newman
Scores
111, 70*
105, 60, 58, 55
Player
D. Monaghan
M. Perry
Scores
90*, 79, 67
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BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
5th
4th
2nd
7th
4th
10th
2nd
6th
5th
7th
10th
8th
1st
3rd
1st
5th
1st
4th
Runs
111
87
83
83
81
80
76
76
68
68
62 *
61
60
58
56
56
52
50
Batsmen
Thomas Carruthers* - Tristan Cooper
Michael Perry - Tristan Cooper*
Tom Cockburn* - Max Newman
Max Newman - David Monaghan*
Max Newman - Thomas Carruthers*
David Monaghan - Matt Todd*
Carl Kinghorne - Max Newman*
Max Newman - David Monaghan*
Thomas Carruthers* - Tristan Cooper
David Monaghan* - Carl Kinghorne
David Monaghan* - Thomas Bangs*
Carl Kinghorne - David Monaghan*
Saahil Turki* - Corbin Edgar
Saahil Turki* - Max Newman
Corbin Edgar* - Jack Colley
Max Newman* - Tristan Cooper
Corbin Edgar - Saahil Turki*
Max Newman* - David Monaghan
Opponent
St George
Sydney
North Sydney
Mosman
Blacktown
Sutherland (SF)
Bankstown
Western Suburbs
Sydney University (GF)
Penrith
Western Suburbs
Sutherland (SF)
Blacktown
Eastern Suburbs
Hawkesbury
Randwick Petersham (QF)
Campbelltown-Camden
Northern District
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
M. Perry
M. Todd
T. Gooch
B. Armstrong
D. Monaghan
T. Carruthers
T. Cooper
T. Bangs
O
25.5
210.5
27
36
145.5
47.1
21
113.4
M
2
18
5
6
17
11
19
11
R
59
485
75
102
355
186
77
298
46
W
9
59
7
8
26
13
5
19
Aver
6.56
8.22
10.71
12.75
13.65
14.31
15.40
15.68
Best
5/16
6/31
2/3
4/23
5/8
4/19
2/19
5/21
R/O
2.28
2.30
2.78
2.83
2.43
3.94
3.67
2.62
A. Crosland
D. Richtor
35.1
49
9
14
83
174
5
6
16.60
29.00
2/28
2/7
C. Bangs
A. Jackson
A. Fleming
J. Hand
C. Stobo
D. Leiboff
1/62
1/63
0/23
0/29
0/34
0/42
ALSO BOWLED
C. Edgar
D. Stickland
C. Kinghorne
A. Lines
T. Cockburn
D. Nirthankumaran
4/61
3/55
2/9
2/17
2/22
2/52
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
M. Todd
D. Monaghan
M. Perry
Figures
6/31, 6/52, 4/14, 4/14, 4/23, 4/29, 4/67
5/8
5/16
Player
T. Bangs
T. Carruthers
B. Armstrong
Figures
5/21
4/19
4/23
Player
D. Richtor
T. Carruthers
Catches
7
7
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
M. Newman
C. Kinghorne
Catches
13
3
Stumpings
8
0
MOST CATCHES
Player
T. Cooper
S. Turki
M. Todd
Catches
9
8
7
47
2.36
3.55
SIXTH GRADE (COLTS) REPORT
David Millar
As the Gordon community, including the victorious 5th Grade side, watched the Colts
knock off the final 60 runs for victory against Penrith at Chatswood Oval, they witnessed
the boys claim back-to-back premierships. A fantastic effort from all involved!
Last year it was my pleasure to write about an undefeated premiership, and whilst we
weren’t able to replicate that performance, this season contained so many highlights and
saw many new players begin their careers at Gordon.
It is no surprise that Gordon has had another successful year in the Club Championship.
With a continued influx of young talent to the club, many players have been spurred on
by the healthy competition for places in the Grade sides and have performed strongly this
year. Therefore, it was understandable that 5th Grade performed so well over the season
and claimed their Grade Premiership as well.
This year’s competition comprised 12 teams, from the Grade clubs in Sydney, and
followed a similar format to the Grade competition, playing 16 rounds, qualifying finals,
semi-finals and then a grand final, before we secured the silverware for another year.
We lost a couple of games in the early part of the season, including a forfeit, which
meant we were playing catch up in the second half of the season. With the weather often
influencing the outcomes, and a couple of draws where we could have picked up
maximum points, we were one point off finishing the season as minor premiers. Sydney
University fell at the first hurdle and so we assumed top spot going into the semi-finals
and then on to the Grand Final at Chatswood Oval.
The rest of this report looks at each game and focuses on the key moments that made our
season what it was, before looking at the individual performances by the core squad of
Colts players that represented the Stags in 2011/12.
Round 1 – Sydney 35 (24.2) defeated by Gordon 1/36 (7.2)
Heading down to the picturesque Birchgrove Oval was a pleasant way to start the season.
Although there were a couple of new faces, the Colts team had many familiar players
from last year's premiership side. Winning the toss, we sent Sydney in to bat, as they
were short a couple of players. An inspired initial spell from Dave Monaghan (3/8),
followed by Tom Bangs (4/7) restricted them to just 35 after Matt Todd ran out the final
batsman. It took only 7.2 overs for Andrew Coleman (25*) to knock off the runs. Our
season was underway, with 2 bonus points.
Round 2 – Gordon 259 defeated by Blacktown 9/262
Our first home game for 2011/12 was against a strong Warriors side. After winning the
toss and batting, our innings never got going until Carl Kinghorne (81) and Dave Millar
(54*) put together an 8th wicket partnership to lift the team to a respectable total. We
knew we’d need to bowl well but Blacktown frustrated our opening bowlers and it wasn’t
until Danuka Rathnayake (4/41) and Hugh Selby (2/32) were brought into the attack that
we began to make inroads. However, a combination of dropped catches and big hits saw
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the 10th wicket partnership put on over 60 to get the Warriors home. Not a great start to
defending our premiership.
Round 3 – Gordon 7/304 dec. defeated Parramatta 159 & 77 outright
Round 3 saw Gordon take on Parramatta at home. Things got off to a bit of a shaky start
before Coleman (44) and Iqbal Ahmed (40) brought the team to 5/123. Fill-in Teshan
Weragama contributed a valuable 45, but it was the partnership of the two Leiboff boys
that set Gordon up for the win. Dave scored a beautiful unbeaten 100 and Jason a very
secure unbeaten 30, before the declaration at 7/304. The bowlers all chipped in and
Parramatta fell for 159 in the first innings leaving the Colts approximately 50 overs to
chase the outright. This was duly claimed - Parramatta all out for 77 in the second
innings, with Adam Aarons taking 6/19 for the match and the pick of the bowlers.
Round 4 – Sydney University 9/243 dec. defeated Gordon 84 & 5/123
Round 4 saw one of those ups and downs that cricket often offers. After an outright win
the week before, Gordon found themselves fighting to stave off an outright loss against
Sydney University at St Pauls. The deck didn’t offer much help on the second day and
Gordon fell for 84 in the first innings, chasing 9/243 declared. The second innings was a
better effort and Gordon closed the day at 5/123 led by Paul Woodford (55*). Best
bowlers were Bangs with 3/39 and Ahmed with 3/72.
Round 5 – Randwick-Petersham Green defeated Gordon on forfeit
Unfortunately due to the unavailability of players in higher grades, Gordon was unable to
field a Colts side in this round against Randwick-Petersham.
Round 6 – Gordon 7/311 (50) defeated Western Suburbs 123 (38.3)
Round 6 saw a return to the one day format against Wests at home. Gordon batted first,
after winning the toss, and closed their innings at 7/311 led by Coleman (118), Tim Van
Zuylen (64) and Ahmed (49). Wests were unable to put up a fight and in the end were all
out for 123 in the 39th over with the wickets shared evenly: 7 bowlers each picking up
one wicket plus 3 run outs. This was the first of three times that Gordon would play
Wests in the season (including once in the finals) and set the tone for the two later
encounters.
Round 7 – Gordon 9/189 (50) defeated Penrith 162 (47)
Round 7 saw Gordon in a one day match at home to Penrith. Gordon batted first and the
batsmen were restricted to 9/189 off the 50 overs. Youngster Reagan Klemt showed the
Gordon boys just how good a batsman he will be with a commanding 48. Reagan was
ably supported by Dave Leiboff (39) and Aarons (27). Despite a low score, Gordon’s
total proved too much for Penrith who were bowled out for 162 in the 47th over, Aarons
continuing his great form with the ball to claim 3/21, supported by Deva
Nirthanakumaran (2/25) and Iqbal Ahmed (2/44).
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Round 8 – Gordon 4/350 (50) defeated Mosman 195 (47.5)
We were again at home for a one dayer. This time however it was against a very young
Mosman side (the team comprised predominantly their Green Shield line up). The young
team offered no real resistance and it was great to watch 17 year old Reagan Klemt play
an amazing innings of an unbeaten 168. He was joined at the death by fellow 17 year old
Ben Leighton (51 no) and the two of them put on 146 in under 15 overs before the
innings closed at 4/350. Mosman showed no real attempt to chase the total and in the end
were all out for 195 in the 48th over with Dan Stickland and Ben Armstrong the pick of
the bowlers, taking 3/20 and 2/32 respectively.
Round 9 – UNSW 184 (50) defeated by Gordon 211 (46.5)
A revamped, and much smaller, David Phillips South, was the venue for our postChristmas encounter against UNSW. After a strong start, led by Kinghorne (57), the team
lost 6/25 to find themselves at 8/141 and with plenty of work to do. Dave Leiboff (36)
and Millar (30*) helped the team limp through to 211, before Leiboff claimed an early
wicket to put UNSW on the back foot. A partnership developed and it wasn’t until
Aarons (4/36) and Leighton (2/35) were returned to the attack that the Stags went
through the UNSW middle order and tail.
Round 10 – Blacktown 118 (45.5) defeated by Gordon 2/119 (24.5)
Heading out to Whalan for a rematch against the Warriors, we saw most of the previous
game’s opposition playing next door in the 4th Grade fixture! Batting first, a much
weaker Blacktown side failed to get going, with Bangs (4/15) and Aarons (2/13) the chief
destroyers. Mark Fonseka (54*) and James Partridge (32) brought us home with a wet
sail to get 2 bonus points.
Round 11 – Gordon draw with North Sydney
After winning the toss, the heavens opened up and after a few hours of poker and roast
chicken sandwiches, the match was abandoned.
Round 12 – Randwick-Petersham Gold 100 (40.2) defeated by Gordon 7/104 (21)
In an attempt to get more bonus points, we sent Randwick-Petersham in to bat first on a
good track. Leiboff and Stickland bowled well, but it wasn’t until Millar (3/23),
Nirthanakumaran (3/11) and Ahmed (2/2) tightened the screws that we thought we’d
done enough to ensure a solid victory. Whilst the final outcome would lead one to
believe the victory was an emphatic one, we lost wickets regularly along the way and it
was only when Brendan Gray (24) took the game by the scruff of the neck that we really
got on top.
Round 13 – Gordon 5/109 (26) defeated Sydney 191 (38.2) on run rate
Again the weather played a part in this match and we must acknowledge the enthusiasm
with which the Sydney players competed in the game after the torrential rain.
Remembering the earlier victory, we sent Sydney in and were quickly on top. However, a
fill in player for Sydney, who had played First Class cricket in India, tore our bowling
apart in the middle overs. Ahmed (6/57) was able to take wickets at regular intervals to
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eventually restrict them to 191. Fonseka (42) played a fantastic opener’s knock, keeping
the score ticking over whilst Saahil Turki (30*) played a sensible innings. When
combined, these two players got us over the line, with a couple of big hits by Aarons at
the end.
Round 14 – Gordon 2/165 (25.2) defeated Western Suburbs 164 (50)
Looking at the competition ladder we knew that we needed a couple of big wins to try to
edge out Sydney University from top spot. Consequently we sent Western Suburbs in
with Nirthanakumaran (1/20) and Dave Monaghan (3/30) leading the charge. Wickets
were otherwise shared, but special mention must go to Michael Falk (2/17) and Ahmed
(1/23), who both bowled beautifully in tandem for their full allotment of 10 overs. It was
an absolute pleasure to watch. The same could be said for Coleman (90) as he went in
search of the 2 bonus points on offer. He and van Zuylen (42) were ruthless with
anything that was short, full or wide. With two runs to get and one ball left in the 25th
over, Coleman tried for a massive hit, only to be caught in the deep. It would have been
fitting for him to be there at the end.
Round 15 – Randwick-Petersham Green 132 drew with Gordon 0/73
In what could have been our chance to secure 10 points, the weather gods turned against
us and we ended up with nothing. They won the toss and Stickland (4/11) and Ahmed
(3/55) were the pick of the bowlers. However, everyone bowled beautifully and
economically, including when they put on a solid middle order partnership to get
themselves out of some early trouble. Millar had a day out in the field, bagging 4 catches
in the slips - such was the control of the bowlers. Fonseka (33*) and van Zuylen (30*)
took to the attack in the dying stages of the first day. Unfortunately, as the rain poured
the following Saturday, we could only look back at what could have been.
Round 16 – Gordon 9/169 (50) defeated Parramatta 119 (35.1)
In a less than inspiring performance with the bat, a partnership between Coleman (29)
and Kinghorne (32) was looking dangerous before Coleman was run out and the innings
almost petered out. Ahmed (5/32) and Edgar (2/8) helped the Stags out of a tight spot and
came through bowling Parramatta out for 50 runs less than our score and picking up a
bonus point, leaving us just one point behind Sydney University.
Qualifying Final – Gordon 4/195 defeated Western Suburbs (191)
What ended up a comprehensive victory to the Stags was a lot closer in practice.
Winning the toss, we sent Western Suburbs in to bat. Leiboff (2/47) and
Nirthanakumaran (2/56) did the lion’s share of the bowling with them both picking up
vital top order wickets, including their dangerous skipper. Ahmed’s (2/27) good control
brought about a couple of wickets and some sharp fielding all around the ground brought
us 3 more. When it came time to bat, Fonseka and Coleman were dismissed early and it
wasn’t until van Zuylen (109*) and Kinghorne (33) began to look comfortable at the
crease that the rest of the side started to relax. In a powerful display of batting, van
Zuylen looked formidable as he dispatched balls to all parts of the ground and led the
side off the ground and into the semi-finals.
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Semi Final – Gordon 297 defeated Sydney University 145
Following the qualifying final, the news spread that North Sydney had defeated Sydney
University and we were now the number one side left in the finals race. This meant we
played Sydney University at Chatswood Oval and whilst the result looked lopsided, as it
did in the qualifying final, at the end of Day 1, it was anyone’s game. Fonseka (23) and
Coleman (22) threw away starts until James Dedman (80) and Dave Leiboff (22) steadied
the ship before and after the luncheon interval. Ahmed (19) was unfortunately run out
before Jason Leiboff (33) and Millar (49) combined to see the side through to the second
new ball. With a bit of extra movement, Jason was undone by a lethal inswinger, before
Millar was caught trying to put some extra runs on the board. Stickland (16) and
Nirthanakumaran (10*) put on another vital 30 runs to frustrate the Sydney University
side and keep them out in the field for another 45 minutes. Whilst we couldn’t break
through in the 8 overs left in the day, Sydney University took the opportunity to wipe 30
runs from the total in the fading light.
After a rev up from Jim Cattlin before the start of day 2, it was a wide short ball from
Nirthanakumaran (3/14) that picked up a wicket with his second ball. Whilst fortuitous,
there was nothing lucky with the second one, just two balls later, yorking their number 3
batsmen and putting them right on the back foot. Dave Leiboff (3/34) then came to the
party and between the two of them had Sydney University at 6/69. Following this, the
batsmen looked to put some respectability into the scorecard by grinding out the next 50
runs over the following two and a half hours. Ahmed (3/32) eventually broke through,
which then became a couple more and closure to the innings and a progression into the
Grand Final.
Grand Final – Gordon 164 and 1/64 defeated Penrith 97 and 130
Another Grand Final for the Colts, at Chatswood, against a side we had a fantastic battle
against under David Gray a few moons before. Penrith won the toss and it wasn’t long
before our bowlers put them on the back foot. Leiboff bowled nine fantastic overs
conceding just 3 runs for his 2 wickets and setting the tone for the day. Stickland (3/8)
continued where Leiboff finished off and, with wickets from Aarons and Millar, we had
Penrith reeling at 8/67. Whilst we continued to apply the pressure, Penrith composed
themselves and added another 30 runs before Ahmed (3/29) finished off the tail.
We knew that Penrith was a bowling side and we braced ourselves for the inevitable
assault from their openers. Fonseka, Coleman and van Zuylen went early and it was left
to Dave Leiboff (69) and Ben Armstrong (15) to resurrect the situation. Armstrong,
Ahmed and Aarons then fell in quick succession and left us teetering at 6/72. This
brought Jason Leiboff (17) to the crease and the brothers got us across the line in the first
innings. Dave Leiboff continued into the second day, with the assistance of the lower
order, and helped put us in a strong position in his Man of the Match performance.
Bowling a second time, we needed to balance aggression with defence, knowing Penrith
would need to overcome a 65 run deficit, set a target and bowl us out again to win the
Metropolitan Cup. Three early wickets to Nirthanakumaran (3/31) buoyed us with
enthusiasm. However, Penrith rallied and played an attractive style of attacking cricket to
take them to 3/100 at the tea break. It was after that break that the wheels began to fall
off. Ahmed (4/30) picked up one shortly after the break and then two run outs, a direct
hit to Millar lying on the ground and a simple one to Armstrong from short mid-wicket,
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plus a wicket to Aarons (1/8) and the stage was set for Ahmed to take the final 3. We left
the ground filled with anticipation of closing out the match with all of 5th Grade and the
club officials looking on.
Van Zuylen played his natural game and after 4 overs we were 27 without loss, chasing
64. This was the dream start to a tricky little total. Unfortunately van Zuylen (26) fell at
this point but Fonseka (19*) and Coleman (19*) were able to knuckle down and see us
home to victory within 10 short overs. A fantastic way to chase down those runs and a
satisfying result!!
It was a great couple of days that reflected the performance of the side throughout the
year and a thoroughly deserved victory for the Colts team. With the trophy safely secured
for a second time in as many seasons, and many memories that will last a lifetime, the
Colts celebrated their successful season well into the night alongside the 5th Grade
premiers.
Similar to previous years, our players stood tall when it counted. We were fortunate with
a few coin tosses, but each time I sent the opposition in, the bowlers did their job and
demolished the top order quickly and applied a stranglehold over the rest of the batsmen.
Our catching in front of the wicket was nigh on faultless and Andrew Coleman’s efforts
behind the stumps were fantastic.
A massive thank should go to our Beauchamp groundsman, Matt, for his fabulous work
under Glenn. The Beauchamp track was always in stunning condition and the outfield
was maintained remarkably throughout the season.
This is also an opportunity to formally thank Jim Cattlin for all of his help throughout the
season. It made a big difference having someone at the ground there to help ensure that
the Gordon District Cricket Club continued to warmly welcome and remain hospitable
towards their opponents throughout the season. I would like to extend the thanks of the
team to the selectors Mark, Geoff, Mick and Tony. Managing the Colts team from week
to week was difficult, especially considering the number of unavailable players and the
changes in the higher grades, as well as all of the ineligible players during the finals.
Their efforts were tireless and they deserve much of the credit for continually finding
players to ensure the team performed strongly each round. Andrew Falk continues to be a
rock throughout the season for the entire club and it would be remiss of me not thank him
profusely for his assistance.
Throughout the season there were over 35 players who donned the creams and took the
field for the Colts and I would like to thank them all for their invaluable contributions
throughout the entire season. Special thanks must go to all those players who filled in for
us to ensure the Colts remained competitive without the regular allotment of players.
We had a fantastic team atmosphere throughout the season and the following is a brief
outline of the contributions of the core squad of players:
Mark Fonseka
Providing invaluable assistance to his skipper, Mark’s contributions were not limited to
those with the bat. Mark continued to score runs when it counted and, although he didn’t
have a brilliant season with the bat, it was very pleasing on a personal note to have Mark
at the crease when the winning runs were scored in the Grand Final. Although I’m sure
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he would have liked to have scored more runs and had the opportunity to play in the
higher grades, all of the boys loved having him around to keep things lively.
Tim van Zuylen
Coming back from a season in England we were hoping for big things from “VuVu” and
he didn’t disappoint with his big hitting, aggressive attitude to batting and success. There
were many moments when the rest of the team just sat back and marvelled at what he
could do with the willow. Although he had a slow start he came into form at the business
end of the season. A brilliant hundred in the Qualifying Final followed by a rapid 26 in
the second innings of the Grand Final delivered us out of a couple of potentially
precarious positions. With a greater maturity in his shot selection at the beginning of his
innings, I look forward to celebrating Tim’s successes in 2012/13 and in many seasons to
come.
Andrew Coleman
Filling in as skipper for most of the first half of the season, Andrew presided over some
big wins and led from the front with a century against Western Suburbs before a
blistering 90 against them later in the season. Like Mark, I’m sure that “Elton” would
have loved some more runs by the end of the season. A big pre-season in 2012/13 should
help this as work commitments will continue to mean it will be hard for him to get
regular practice during the season. 21 dismissals behind the stumps, as well as a wicket
and catch in the field proved his all-round qualities. It was fabulous having such a
reliable keeper in Colts.
Ben Armstrong
Coming back to the side after a successful crack at the HSC, Ben’s performances were
neither as strong nor consistent as last season. I’m looking forward to the day when it all
comes together with his batting and he scores a big century in 2012/13. This season Ben
took wickets up the grades but was often too good to find the edge of our opposition
batsmen. Whilst I’m sure that his contributions with bat and ball were not as great as he
would like his fielding continued to be impeccable and 14 catches and 4 run outs
contributed to the successes of the team. This should never be underestimated or
overlooked.
Dave Leiboff
Following a man of the match performance in last year’s Grand Final, Dave backed it up
again with a similar performance in this year’s decider. What a fantastic effort! Dave’s
batting, always strong, came to the fore this season, with 100* against Parramatta and
then 69 in the Grand Final. As for his bowling, the consistency throughout the season
saw him take a wicket in every game except two, saving his best performances for each
of the finals games, capping it off with 2/3 from 9 overs early in the Grand Final. Dave is
a great competitor and a fantastic clubman and the GDCC is a far better place for having
him around. I look forward to many more years playing alongside Dave.
Iqbal Ahmed
After a year in hiatus, Iqbal return to GDCC ready to apply his craft against unsuspecting
batsmen. Unsurprisingly he experienced a slow start to the season but came home with
the wettest sail of the competition, taking 27 wickets during February and March. This
included a brilliant spell against Sydney (6/57), Parramatta (5/32) and against Penrith in
the Grand Final (3/29 and 4/30). His batting was the opposite, with almost all of his runs
coming before Christmas. 12 catches, some off his own bowling, and plenty of
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suggestions and help for his captain meant that Iqbal was perhaps the player of the year
and perhaps the entire competition. Congratulations, mate.
Adam Aarons
Coming back after Christmas I was blown away by the transformation in Adam’s
bowling. Thanks to the hard work of the club coach, Ed Howitt Jnr, a re-modelled
bowling action led to over 20 wickets in the season. What’s more, when he wasn’t taking
wickets, he was keeping an end tight and applying pressure for his teammates at the other
end. I was so pleased to see the development in his game. It would be great to see this
same consistency in his batting during 2012/13.
Jason Leiboff
Jason played up until Christmas, being at the crease when his brother made 100 against
Parramatta and making some handy contributions with the ball. An injured shoulder kept
him out of many of the rounds after Christmas but he was rushed back for the Semi Final
and Grand Final where he made an important 33 and 17, as well as taking a wicket and a
couple of catches. It was a great performance which, together with his brother, provided
the Leiboff clan of onlookers, and his skipper, with immense pleasure and gratification.
Hopefully 2012/13 will be one of full fitness and success for Jason.
Carl Kinghorne
Whilst Carl ended up playing in the 5th Grade premiership side, he made some significant
contributions to our side; 81 against Blacktown and 57 against UNSW were both
constructed when the side needed them the most. It would be remiss of me not to
mention the work he did behind the stumps when Andrew Coleman was unavailable. A
tidy, natural keeper, who kept wicket in the 5th Grade premiership, his 4 catches included
some absolute gems. A larrikin within the side, nothing made me happier than hearing he
was brought on to bowl in a 5th Grade game and took two opposition wickets. Plenty of
work in the off-season will see Carl move on to bigger and better things in 2012/13, with
more consistent batting and some big scores in store.
Dan Stickland
In his first season at the club, Dan has fitted in perfectly at the Stags. 14 wickets at 13
meant that opposition rarely had a chance to get settled before being sent on their way. In
the first couple of games that I captained Dan, he was frustrated by his lack of success
with the ball. He was doing everything right and I was happy with his job. I encouraged
him to enjoy the successes of his teammates because that is what is going to deliver you
the most joy out on the field. Soon after, he picked up 4 wickets against RandwickPetersham and another 3 against Penrith in the final and we were right in there
celebrating with him. It would be remiss of me not to mention Dan’s batting. 16 and 11
in the semi-final and final helped to maintain the pressure on the opposition and push the
games out of their reach, when a cheap wicket would have let them back in. Dan is a
good cricketer and great team mate. I hope Dan will be around the club for many years to
come and I look forward to his performances with the ball and contributions with the bat.
Deva Nirthanakumaran
With more wickets (22) than runs (18), it would be easy to pigeonhole Deva but before I
discuss his bowling, I’d like to dwell on his batting for a little bit. Hardly called on
throughout the season, Deva batted 6 times for 4 not outs, a run out and only once was he
dismissed by a bowler. His contributions with Dan in the Semi Final and Final are not to
be underestimated. Perhaps in 2012/13, I’ll have to slide myself further down the order.
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Anyhow, back to the bowling. I think that Deva would agree that his first half of the
season wasn’t fantastic and it was only towards the end of the season that he began to get
that murderous angle and movement back into his bowling. Amongst his 8 finals wickets
were two in the first over of the second day against the minor premiers, Sydney
University, which ripped their heart out and swung the game in our favour. He was most
certainly a great asset to our side
Dave Millar
Out for most of the first half of the season, I inherited a team that needed to perform
consistently in the second half to retain our silverware. Having a bit of luck with the coin,
the bowlers often had first chance to display their wares on some green pitches
throughout a wet season. As such, I didn’t need to bat very often in 2011/12. Coming in
down the order, there were a couple of not outs that helped the side out of some tight
spots and then another score in the Semi Final. A lean performance with the ball, with
only 8 wickets, but 14 catches and a handful of run outs led to enjoyment in the field.
However, to be honest, it was an absolute pleasure to play with such a great bunch of
guys. It was a privilege to be captain of a premiership winning side – going back-toback!
Once again I would like to thank all of the players, – including those who played the odd
game to help out – the officials and selectors, the supportive parents and the other players
within this brilliant club. Your commitment, interest and involvement with the Colts
made this season all the more memorable.
UP GORDON, GET FAH YOU BAH!
SIXTH GRADE – COLTS
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
D. Millar
D. Leiboff
C. Kinghorne
T. Van Zuylen
A. Coleman
M. Fonseka
J. Leiboff
I. Ahmed
D. Nirthanakumaran
A. Aarons
Mtch
11
14
6
12
16
14
9
16
14
14
Inn
5
10
5
14
17
16
5
15
6
10
N.O.
3
3
0
3
2
3
1
2
4
2
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H.S.
54*
100*
81
109*
118
54*
33
49
10*
27
Runs
152
314
212
326
430
365
82
229
18
69
Avge
76.00
44.86
42.40
29.64
28.67
28.08
20.50
17.62
9.00
8.63
ALSO BATTED
Player
R. Klemt
J. Dedman
P. Woodford
B. Leighton
T. Warragamba
J. Partridge
B. Armstrong
S. Turki
J. Hand
D. Stickland
D. Rathnayake
Inn
2
2
3
2
1
4
3
1
4
3
1
N.O.
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
Runs
216
103
61
51
45
40
35
30
27
27
25
Player
B. Gray
S. Mart
T. Bangs
H. Selby
D. Thomson
R. All church
C. Jackson
C. Edgar
J. Ham
Z. Middendorf
L. Borg
Inn
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
N.O.
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Runs
24
22
19
14
14
13
7
4
2
2
1
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
R. Klemt
A. Coleman
T. Van Zuylen
D. Leiboff
C. Kinghorne
Scores
168*
118, 90
109*, 64
100*, 69
81, 57
Player
J. Dedman
P. Woodford
D. Millar
M. Fonseka
B. Leighton
Scores
80
55*
54*
54*
51*
BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
5th
3rd
1st
1st
8th
8th
7th
4th
8th
1st
1st
4th
4th
2nd
9th
3rd
3rd
3rd
Runs
146 *
119
105
104
97 *
97
84
78
74
73 *
70
61
60
59
59
58
57
53
Batsmen
Reagan Klemt* - Benjamin Leighton*
T. Van Zuylen* - C. Kinghorne
T. Van Zuylen – A. Coleman*
Mark Fonseka* - James Partridge
David Leiboff* - Jason Leiboff*
Carl Kinghorne - David Millar*
David Leiboff* - Teshan Weragama
Reagan Klemt* - Iqbal Ahmed
Jason Leiboff - David Millar*
M. Fonseka* - T. Van Zuylen*
Mark Fonseka - Saahil Turki*
James Dedman* - David Leiboff
Andrew Coleman - Iqbal Ahmed*
Carl Kinghorne* - Andrew Coleman
David Leiboff - David Millar*
Andrew Coleman - Reagan Klemt*
Timothy Van Zuylen* - Reagan Klemt
Andrew Coleman - Hugh Selby*
Opponent
Mosman
Western Suburbs (QF)
Western Suburbs
Blacktown
Parramatta
Blacktown
Parramatta
Mosman
Sydney University (SF)
Randwick Petersham Green
Balmain Inner Sydney Tigers
Sydney University (SF)
Parramatta
UNSW
UNSW
Mosman
Penrith
Western Suburbs
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
D. Mongahan
T. Bangs
D. Stickland
O
14
62
67.1
M
2
21
15
R
38
141
127
57
W
6
14
11
Aver
6.33
10.07
11.55
Best
3/8
4/7
4/11
R/O
2.71
2.27
1.89
A. Aarons
I. Ahmed
D. Nirthanakumaran
D. Leiboff
D. Millar
J. Leiboff
97
162.1
141
148.4
76.5
39.3
13
25
30
35
18
3
284
568
386
372
196
165
21
38
20
19
8
5
13.52
14.95
19.30
19.58
24.50
33.00
4/12
6/57
3/11
3/34
3/23
1/11
A. Coleman
J. Skilbeck
R. Allchurch
R. Klemt
J. Hand
C. Kinghorne
M. Fonseka
T. Van Zuylen
L. Borg
1/5
1/12
1/17
1/28
1/28
0/3
0/10
0/10
0/32
ALSO BOWLED
D. Rathnayake
C. Edgar
T. Weragama
M. Falk
H. Selby
S. Kasthuriarachchi
B. Leighton
B. Armstrong
P. Woodford
M. Todd
4/41
2/8
2/9
2/17
2/35
2/36
2/50
2/110
1/0
1/4
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
I. Ahmed
T. Bangs
D. Stickland
Figures
6/57, 5/32, 4/30
4/7, 4/15
4/11
Player
A. Aarons
D. Rathnayake
Figures
4/12, 4/36
4/41
Player
T. Van Zuylen
J. Leiboff
A. Aarons
Catches
7
6
5
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
A. Coleman
C. Kinghorne
Catches
17
4
Stumpings
4
0
MOST CATCHES
Player
D. Millar
B. Armstrong
I. Ahmed
Catches
14
12
11
58
2.93
3.50
2.74
2.50
2.55
4.18
POIDEVIN GRAY SHIELD REPORT
Steve Colley
In what was considered a disappointing season for a very talented Under 21 PG’s team
there was a lot of promise shown throughout the season, in particular towards the end.
With a welcome addition to a few new recruits Scott Heany, Max Newman, Logan
Weston, Alex Jackson, and return of Chad Soper, a very strong team on paper was put
together.
The boys started slowly with the 20/20 format up first, winning none of the first three,
which resulted in us already severely behind the eight ball in the competition. We didn’t
really grasp the concept of 20/20 and looked forward to the 50 0ver format.
In this format the team was a lot more successful winning the last three games in a row
convincingly thus showing the potential that this very talented team possessed. We
played as a team and were able to apply pressure right throughout the innings not letting
the opposition get away from us in the field. This had been a problem in the twenty
twenty’s and the first 50 over game against Parramatta.
The batting group was led by Justin Avendano scoring 254 runs at an average of 64 and
he was the reason for a lot of the team’s success in the back half of the season.
The bowling group welcomed the return of Chad Soper who found some exceptional
form throughout the season and crucial in the wins this team had, as a result he was able
to work his way back into the First Grade team where he continued this success. Alex
Jackson, the find of the season, solved our spinner problem by bowling accurately and
consistently asking questions of the batsmen, he picked up key wickets and stopped the
flow of runs.
I am very excited for this team next season as they have an incredible amount of talent
and started to click on and off the field as time progressed.
POIDEVIN GRAY SHIELD
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
J. Avendano
H. Carmichael
S. Colley
K. Colley
L. Weston
J. Liddle
D. Smith
M. Newman
C. Soper
Mtch
5
7
7
7
7
3
7
7
7
Inn
5
5
6
6
6
3
5
3
4
N.O.
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
59
H.S.
126*
30
69
39
26*
29
22
6
3*
Runs
254
112
171
131
88
42
54
16
11
Avge
63.50
37.33
28.50
21.83
17.60
14.00
10.80
8.00
5.50
ALSO BATTED
Player
T. Carruthers
C. Bromwich
Inn
2
1
N.O.
1
0
Runs
20
16
Player
S. Heaney
J. Kidd
Inn
2
2
N.O.
2
0
Runs
2
0
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
J. Avendano
Scores
126*, 85
Player
S. Colley
Scores
69
BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
3rd
1st
5th
2nd
3rd
2nd
Runs
107 *
96
76
74
70
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Batsmen
J. Avendano* - L. Weston*
Kris Colley - Steve Colley*
Justin Avendano - Logan Weston*
Steve Colley - Justin Avendano*
Jordan Liddle - Justin Avendano*
Kris Colley* - Henry Carmichael
Opponent
Sydney
Bankstown
Parramatta
Sydney
Parramatta
Manly-Warringah
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
C. Soper
J. Kidd
D. Smith
A. Jackson
H. Carmichael
O
44.4
16
47
40
38.2
M
4
1
5
3
2
R
239
88
223
163
201
W
14
5
9
5
6
Aver
17.07
17.60
24.78
32.60
33.50
Best
5/40
2/29
2/29
2/51
2/31
ALSO BOWLED
S. Colley
S. Heaney
T. Carruthers
2/100
2/201
1/18
K. Colley
J. Avendano
0/16
0/38
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
C. Soper
Figures
5/40
Player
Figures
Player
H. Carmichael
Catches
4
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
M. Newman
Catches
6
Stumpings
1
MOST CATCHES
Player
L. Weston
Catches
4
60
R/O
5.35
5.50
4.74
4.08
5.24
A.W. GREEN SHIELD
Derek Borg – Manager
The season got off to an excellent start with coach Bruce Edgar returning, along with
four players from the 2010/11 team – Chris Spratt, Connor Jackson, Jack Colley and
captain, Lachlan Borg. With James Partridge and Saahil Turki also playing in their
second year of Green Shield, expectations were high.
We kicked off the season with a home game against Sydney and after they posted a
respectable 9/204, we knew we wouldn’t have it all our own way. In this game, the attack
unearthed a new leader, in underage tearaway Sean Campbell (3/19 off 9). James
Partridge also signalled he was going to be a more than handy all round prospect at his
new club, taking 2/24 off 10. In what was an extremely professional chase, the boys
passed Sydney’s score, 7 wickets down, with nearly 5 overs to spare. Jack Colley (46),
Connor Jackson (34) and Chris Spratt (31) all made valuable contributions.
On to round two and another home game, this time against Mosman on a sticky wicket.
Captain Borg maintained his perfect record, losing the toss and Mosman had no
hesitation sending us in. The total of 145 off 47 overs (Borg 25, Turki 24, Jackson 22)
was probably better than it looked, but Mosman were to have the better conditions to bat
in. Another clinical performance in the field, led by wicket keeper Max Papworth, saw us
roll Mosman for just 92 in 43 overs (Campbell 2/12 off 10, Will Calov 2/17 off 6 and
Lachlan Mactier 2/10 off 6).
Round 3 and we had to travel – to Fairfield-Liverpool, with conditions making any play
at all look doubtful. We were fortunate that Rosedale Oval has such incredible drainage
and managed to get a 36 over per side game in, when many were washed out. Borg
finally called correctly and put Fairfield-Liverpool into bat, on what was an incredibly
good wicket given all the rain that was about. Fairfield-Liverpool batted rather
circumspectly, getting to 8/139 off their allotment. The outfield was slow, and the
boundaries long though, so we had a fight on our hands. Campbell again led the way with
3 wickets and was ably supported by Rohan Siva, Partridge and Mactier who took 1
each. A couple of critical run-outs (Colley and Partridge) were also important. Connor
Jackson was amongst the runs, but not the kind which were going to help us secure a
win, and had to sit out the batting innings. Some excellent bowling from FairfieldLiverpool made the chase extremely uncomfortable, with none of our bats looking
comfortable until Harry Middlebrook (26) and Max Papworth (10) combined to put the
pressure back on the opposition with some aggressive running and intelligent hitting.
Unfortunately, we fell 8 runs short of the target, 8 wickets down. Our first loss of the
season, but we were far from disgraced.
Off to Bankstown next round, where rain threatened again. The skipper pulled up lame
before the match and was unable to bowl, but Campbell, Middlebrook and Calov all
stood up, taking 3 wickets each and dismissing Bankstown for 149 off 50 overs. Connor
Jackson was promoted to open the batting, reunited with his partner at the top of the
order from last season, Chris Spratt, and they were in a hurry to get home. The opening
partnership of 122 (Jackson 53 not out off 72 and Spratt 76 off 65) ensured we passed
Bankstown in the 26th over, just one wicket down - an excellent tonic for the loss against
Fairfield!
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Back home to Killara against UNSW, who were undefeated at that stage and looking the
goods. We won the toss and elected to have a bat. Excellent partnerships of 61 between
Colley (54) and Borg (100) and 98 between Papworth (35) and Borg, took us to a
competitive total of 8/248 off our 60 overs. UNSW came out and showed their quality,
by putting on a 100 run opening stand at about 5 an over, and we were in trouble.
Middlebrook finally got the breakthrough after the tea break, but we were still under the
pump. Under doctor’s instructions not to bowl, and weary from his excellent innings, the
skipper decided it was time to bring himself on. In a spell that turned the match, he took
3/12 off 6 overs, including the prize wicket of UNSW captain Tom Jagot. UNSW
panicked and went from 3/170 to all out for 231 on the 57th over. Middlebrook (2),
Partridge, Calov and Siva all took pressure wickets, ably supported by some brilliant and
committed fielding. This was one to remember and the song was finally sung with gusto!
Fronting up two days later against Manly, was always going to be tough, physically and
emotionally and Manly’s results to date belied their true ability. We won the toss and
batted, but only managed 175 on a good track (Partridge 49, Spratt 39, Papworth 23).
Despite some tight bowling (Middlebrook 2/28, Borg 1/24 and Campbell 1/26), the total
was never going to be enough, and Manly passed us 4 down in the 51st over. The injury
toll mounted in this game, with Middlebrook and Campbell also feeling the effects of
gruelling cricket schedules.
The final round promised much and delivered.........and some! We ventured to
Parramatta, with both sides needing a win to advance to the qualifying finals. Parramatta
won the toss and batted on an absolute belter. With Borg unable to bowl, and Campbell
only bowling 1 over before succumbing to injury, it had the potential to be a long day.
Harry Middlebrook again stepped up, despite carrying shin splints, leading the attack
with 4/31 and was ably supported by Will Calov who took 2/37. Our bowling depth was
truly tested, 9 players taking their turn to have a crack, and Parramatta’s innings was
mercifully closed at 8/268. The first two wickets combined for partnerships of 76 and 72
respectively, to put us in the game. Spratt (49), Jackson (54) and Colley (41) all batted
well, but we still had a lot of work to do and we continued to lose wickets at regular
intervals. Until the man they call the closer, Max Papworth strode to the crease. Max’s 23
not out was as good an innings as you will see to chase down a score, guiding Gordon to
victory with the tail, 9 wickets down, on the final ball of the day and catapulting us into
the finals in 5th place.
UNSW again, this time at Village Green. The day got off to an excellent start, winning
the toss and Will Calov tearing through UNSW’s top order. Unfortunately, exhausted and
injured, we let UNSW out of jail, allowing them to go from 8/138 to all out 233 off their
60 overs. All the bowlers toiled manfully, 4 wickets to Calov and 3 to Partridge the
highlights. It was more than we had hoped to chase, but we were still in it. However,
regular wickets again hurt us and we finished up all out for 168 (Borg 32, Jordan Farrell
30, Siva 20 not out).
This signalled the end of a fine season, with lots of highlights and a team that built a
reputation in the Green Shield competition as one that played good, tough cricket, while
always upholding the traditions and spirit of the game - a fact commented on by several
opposition team officials.
Huge thanks go out to coach Bruce Edgar, who once again, captured the imagination and
respect of the players. His knowledge of the game and commitment to play in the right
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spirit, are second to none, and that shone through clearly in the way the boys carried
themselves. Corbin Edgar’s experience and cricket knowledge added yet another string to
Bruce’s coaching bow this season and the boys loved having him around.
To the Gordon committee members in Michael Falk, Andy Falk, Paul Stephenson and
Tony Wilson, thank you so much for all your support. You are the heart and soul of a
great club.
A. W. GREEN SHIELD
BATTING AVERAGES
Player
L. Borg
C. Spratt
C. Jackson
J. Colley
R. Siva
M. Papworth
S. Turki
J. Farrell
J. Partridge
H. Middlebrook
S. Campbell
Mtch
8
8
8
8
7
8
7
5
8
7
8
Inn
7
8
7
8
4
6
7
4
7
6
7
N.O.
2
Runs
4
N.O.
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
2
1
H.S.
100
76
54
54
20*
35
30
30
49
26
21
Runs
224
243
181
197
53
115
116
68
103
49
49
Avge
32.00
30.38
30.17
28.14
26.50
23.00
19.33
17.00
14.71
12.25
8.17
ALSO BATTED
Player
W. Calov
Inn
2
Player
L. Mactier
Inn
2
N.O.
1
BEST BATTING PERFORMANCES
Player
L. Borg
C. Spratt
Scores
100
76
Player
J. Colley
C. Jackson
Scores
54
54, 53*
BEST PARTNERSHIPS
Wkt
1st
4th
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
Runs
122
98
76
72
61
58
Batsmen
Connor Jackson* - Chris Spratt
Lachlan Borg* - Max Papworth
Chris Spratt - Connor Jackson*
Connor Jackson* - Jack Colley
Jack Colley - Lachlan Borg*
Saahil Turki - Jack Colley*
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Opponent
Bankstown
UNSW
Parramatta
Parramatta
UNSW
Sydney
Runs
3
BOWLING AVERAGES
Player
S. Campbell
H. Middlebrook
L. Borg
W. Calov
J. Partridge
L. Mactier
R. Siva
O
64
57
51
58.1
55
42.1
54
M
17
6
7
8
10
4
11
R
151
197
128
232
197
170
198
W
13
11
7
12
8
4
4
Aver
11.62
17.91
18.29
19.33
24.63
42.50
49.50
Best
3/19
4/31
3/12
4/56
3/50
2/10
1/20
ALSO BOWLED
J. Farrell
S. Turki
C. Jackson
2/55
0/14
0/20
C. Spratt
J. Colley
0/30
0/33
Player
W. Calov
Figures
4/56
Player
R. Siva
Catches
6
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES
Player
H. Middlebrook
Figures
4/31
WICKET-KEEPING
Player
M. Papworth
Catches
13
Stumpings
1
MOST CATCHES
Player
C. Spratt
Catches
7
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R/O
2.36
3.46
2.51
3.99
3.58
4.03
3.67
GORDON DISTRICT
JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB
_____________________________________________________ Steve Bibb-Convenor
It was another very successful and rewarding season for all players as the Gordon Junior
Cricket Club underwent many changes and introduced some exciting initiatives.
Success came in many forms this season. In terms of pure results, there were two
championship winning Gordon Junior teams. The U16/17 Reds completed a successful
season in which they dominated the opposition by winning the competition.
The U14/15 Blacks also powered to victory to cap another very strong season.
Considering we do not grade players, this is a great achievement for Gordon Juniors.
The other successes came off the field with many new and exciting initiatives put in
place to unite the club, encourage player numbers and ensure everyone has fun learning
and playing cricket for Gordon Juniors. These changes will lay the foundations for the
club into the future.
Our inaugural Back to Cricket Day launched the season. Hundreds of players,
managers, coaches and parents attended to collect shirts, caps and kits at Beauchamp
Oval at Chatswood. Impromptu games of cricket broke out and everyone enjoyed a
sausage sizzle. This was the club coming together for the first time to mark an
encouraging start to the season. Thanks to Kingsgrove Sports, we also gave away a $150
gift voucher and 20 $10 gift voucher to lucky players.
This season also saw our kits upgraded for the first time in a number of years. Teams
were given extra training equipment including baseball mitts and target stumps.
Gordon Juniors also launched a club song thanks to the musical skills of our in2cricket
co-ordinator, Mark Ham. Set to Waltzing Matilda the words contain a simple message:
We play for Gordon
We play for Gordon
We play for fun under Australia's southern sun
Every ball, every run
We'll do our best 'til we are done
We play for Gordon
And we play for fun!
The song and details are on the Gordon Juniors website.
Another major step forward this season came with the outstanding website. Many teams
made the most of the site posting match reports and photos making Gordon Juniors by far
the best website in the NSJCA competition. Each week, an Around the Grounds report
brought players up to date on the achievements of all Gordon Junior teams. Other general
news and information can also be found on the site. Our thanks must go to David Millar
and the Senior club for their hard work and to Estelle Conoplia for taking the role of
dedicated webmaster.
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Registrations were also online for the first time as we took a major step forward into the
digital age.
Improving the standard of our parent coaches is one of our major goals. We are lucky to
have the dedicated Mark Ham working with our coaches and other keen parents. This
season we ran a Coach the Coaches session where Mark took coaches through drills to
use with their teams. Next season we will increase the level of training and support to our
coaches.
The Senior club, thanks to Ed Howitt, provided extra coaching for our teams. The
coaching emphasis is on the younger groups as we look to build the Junior Club from the
U9s up. Our enormous thanks go to James Kennedy, who coached the U9 Blues, and
Cam Eccles, who coached the U9 Whites as well as helping other Junior teams. Harry
Evans also helped out. The players and parents are extremely grateful for the support.
With such rich resources on hand, we will continue to push ahead with this extra
coaching next season.
This season there were 14 Gordon Junior teams - down on a high of 18 teams last season.
With numbers expected to fall away in the older age groups, the committee decided to
rebuild from the younger age groups at the start of the season. A targeted recruitment
drive paid dividends and we saw the number of Under 9 teams jump from one last season
to four excellent teams this season. It’s hoped this big increase will be repeated again
next season setting the club on a long path of sustained growth in player numbers.
The season ended on a fantastic high with the introduction of a revamped Presentation
Day. More than 350 players, siblings and parents turned up for a big afternoon of fun,
presentation and prizes. Mark Ham and parents ran catching and longest hit competitions
while our friends at Chatswood Junior Rugby put on the sausage sizzle. A bat signed by
all 22 member of the NSW cricket team was raffled and won in the sunshine. The
highlight was the announcement of the winners of the two major awards. We’re very
pleased to say the Mall Hall Award for player of the season went to Ben Dowling from
the Under 10 Reds. Ben scored 170 runs – with seven retired not out - to finish third on
the aggregate for the Under 10 competition.
The Clyde Coltman Award for outstanding achievement went to Jason Manoharan,
from Under 14 Blue, who averaged 137 with the bat and passed 1,000 runs and 50
wickets as a Gordon Junior.
Another major initiative this season was to recognise players who have played 50 and
100 games for Gordon Juniors. An on-line Honour Board lists these players. The
following players received a special plaque at Presentation Day for passing 100 games
for Gordon Juniors:
 Harrison Black
 Nick Avramides
 Daniel Annakin
 Tim Herbert
 James Suttor
 Matt Forti
 Dylan Santone
 Alexander Gan
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


Alexander Irvine
Tom Richards
Aidan Casey
Mitch O’Donnell
Thanks to the Senior club including Jim Cattlin, Andy Falk, Ian Packman, Ed Howitt and
Paul Stephenson for all their support of the Junior Club.
Finally, the following people should be recognised for the behind the scenes work on the
Junior committee:
Bryan Dean – Assistant Convener
Mark Ham – in2Cricket co-ordinator and coach
Scott Hinton – NSJCA representative
Andrew Chitty – training ground co-ordinator
Pip Oxenham – clothing co-ordinator
Raj Prasad, Judy Cotton and Andrew Dainton – registrars
We look forward to another bumper season in 2012/13.
Premiership teams
U14/15 Black Team Premiers – names L to R (12)
Max Purcell, Matt Dainton, Mitch O’Donnell, Harry Wallace, Harry Purcell, Jake Veale,
Max Thomas, James Suttor, Dylan Santone, Tom Leaver, Nick Taylor, Dan Clarke,
(absent - Tim Webber)
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U 16/17 Red Champions – names L to R (13)
Murray Black (Manager), Matt Varjavandi (Captain), Harrison Black, Matt Lording, Will
Calov, Nick Avramedies, Tim Herbert, Daniel Anakin, David Sheldon, Jono Hain, Ryan
Ludowyke, Matt Forti, Gus Verhoeven, Frank Denyer
In2Cricket
___________________________________________________Mark Ham, Co-ordinator
Gordon in2Cricket had a successful and resurgent 2011-12 season with numbers up an
enormous 150% on last year. This took our participant numbers to 75 in total, so it was
all hands on deck to make the program work. Thanks to the enthusiastic and dedicated
team of coaches and parents, we were able to provide a wonderful first cricketing
experience for players and families. These future Gordon representatives, coaches and
parents worked together to produce a fun, safe and educational environment.
Like all good innings, it was vital that the reinvigorated program got off to a solid start.
This was provided by both the Junior, Women’s and Senior Club’s enthusiasm for the
program. With this synergy in place it was up to us to get the runs on the board.
The Juniors website provided an user friendly way to recruit and enroll kids into the
program. Credit must go to Dave Millar for his patience and professionalism in his role.
His worth cannot be underestimated and I personally thank him for not treating me like
the techno-idiot that I truly am.
Steve Bibb and the Junior committee provided the framework and ethos on which to
build the culture of the program. Pinnacle amongst these ideals, was the fact that cricket
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is about enjoyment first, with a main goal to instill a lifelong love of cricket for players
and their families.
Other ‘physical’ changes included the recording of the Juniors club song
“We Play For Gordon
And We Play For Fun”
Set to the tune of Waltzing Matilda, complete with backing from The Royal Australian
Navy Band. The in2Cricket kids and parents would sing this at the end of each session
with great gusto. It is a great way to end each session on a high and re-enforce that
cricket is all about fun with your mates!
In purely numbers terms our breakdown of participants was as follows
 7 x 4 year olds
 20 x 5 year olds
 32 x 6 year olds
 15 x 7 year olds
 1 x 9 year old
Of these numbers teams were broken down into 8 teams with a maximum of 10 in each
team. Teams were grouped in like ages and schools where possible.
Most pleasing was the ‘bottom line’ of 75 players from a massive 27 schools and
kindergartens within the area.
Whilst referring to teams, another innovation was the naming of the teams after Gordon
and NSW current and past stars. The Gordon connection was made through teams
Emery, Nicholson and Packman. NSW teams were Clarke, Watson, Warner, Lee and
Haddin. The naming of the teams this way is another way to instill in the kids that there
is a pathway for their cricketing dreams and that Gordon will be a big part of it if they
wish.
I would like to acknowledge the assistance of Brent Adams from Cricket NSW who
assisted with recruiting and targeting local schools on our behalf. Gordon Juniors also
assisted in a strong recruiting campaign.
In terms of this year’s numbers, it bodes well for recruiting for both the junior club and
the In2cricket program in 12-13. Projected numbers for in2Cricket in season 2012-13 are
120. With an increase in support from Cricket NSW and targeting our pool of 27 schools,
this number should be achieved.
One aspect of the program that will be addressed was the lack of girls participating.
Cricket NSW has been very strong in supporting girls in cricket and we will be spending
more time and resources on increasing the interest of local girls in our sport.
This point provides a great segue for the two marvelous Gordon Women’s Club members
who were my senior coaches every weekend - Kirsten Levy and Felicity Trinh. Through
Jessica Henry’s encouragement and organizational skills, she was able to secure Felicity
and Kirsten’s services on a weekly basis. Jess also attended the first week to help out and
we cannot thank her, and the Women’s Club enough for the support given.
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Despite the fact that Kirsten and Felicity had their own Women’s grade matches to attend
on Saturdays, they were always available. Not only were they reliable and punctual, both
ladies showed exceptional coaching and leadership skills throughout the entire season.
The girls were ably supported by a group of equally talented instructors from the Gordon
Junior Club - Alex and Cecilia Gan, Luke and Jim Ham. All these young players gave up
a sleep-in to help the kid’s be there best every week. The program could not have worked
without their input.
It would be remiss of me not to public thanks and acknowledge the fine work of the
previous coordinator Michael Berman for his experience and passion over many years.
Fortunately Michael was on hand to assist me with advice and tips that were invaluable
to me in my maiden season in the in2Cricket cauldron.
Gordon Senior club, through did try to assist with players. One first year Gordon player,
Michael Perry, did assist a couple of times but the pressure of getting to grade matches
makes using players from the senior club nearly impossible.
Most pleasing on the coaching side was the fantastic parents that stepped in to coach the
kids. These parents were nothing short of amazing! Without their direct input the
program would not have worked and we, as a club, must, and do thank them
wholeheartedly. Furthermore, these enthusiastic parents will form the core of our future
Junior Coaches, ensuring the Junior club not only recruits good players but great coaches
too.
With this in mind, I have instigated a subsidy program to assist coaches attain their Level
1 coaching qualifications. Those who have flagged their interest will attend courses over
the off season.
In closing, the future for the program looks bright. It is my intention to focus on key
recruiting areas - girls and the local Asian community - for the season 2012-13 season. I
plan too to widen the base of Junior Coaches used over the course of the season.
Finally I would like to thank the GDCC committee for having the faith in me to run the
program and providing the support when and where needed. Most importantly I would
like to acknowledge Steve Bibb for his outstanding support and leadership of the Junior
Club.
By providing a strong link and sense of ‘belonging’ to our club at such a young age will
make the Gordon Club a force to be reckoned with for many, many seasons.
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G.D.C.C. PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1976/77
1977/78
1978/79
1979/80
1980/81
1981/82
1982/83
1983/84
1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88
1988/89
1989/90
1990/91
1991/92
1992/93
1993/94
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Marshall Rosen
1994/95
David Fenton
1995/96
Allan Poole
1996/97
Graham King
1997/98
David Bennett
1998/99
Andrew Hunter
1999/00
Rowan McGregor
2000/01
Martin Reynolds
2001/02
Peter Murphy
2002/03
Simon Rorke
2003/04
Phil Emery
2004/05
Phil Emery
2005/06
Andrew Martyr
2006/07
Glenn Hendricks
2007/08
Steve Milne
2008/09
Luke Mason
2009/10
Mal Hall
2010/11
Matt Kelly
2011/12
Ross Toohey
Kurt Morrison
Ed Howitt Jnr
Rhys Soper
James Packman
Rob Radley
Ed Zelma
Matt Michael
Chris Fryar
Shayne Lin
James Packman
Ed Zelma
Craig Simmons
Brendan McDonald
Matthew Nicholson
Nick Dowsley
Ed Howitt Jnr
Matthew Todd
PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS
TOP SIX 2011/2012
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Matt Todd
Ed Howitt
Ben Garratt
Adam Cubbage
Harry Evans
Iqbal Ahmed
Matt Todd, Player of the Year 2011/12
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1158
1122
1079
921
911
869
PRESENTATIONS 2011-12 SEASON
Award
Description
Winner/Player
Victor Trumper
Player of the Year
Matthew Todd
Charles Macartney
1st Grade Performances
Harry Evans
W.A. “Bert” Oldfield
Lower Grade Performances
David Monaghan
Dick Guy
Under 21 Performances
Jordan Liddle
Phil Emery
Green Shield Performances
Lachlan Borg
Clyde Coltman
Junior Performances
Jason Manoharan (U14 Blue)
Mal Hall
Junior Cricketer of the Year
Ben Dowling (U10 Red)
Brian Taber
All Round Performances
Max Newman
Charles Harris
Clubman of the Year
David Leiboff
Special Awards
Club Record – 5th Grade Most Wickets (59)
and Bowling Average 8.22
Matthew Todd
500 Wickets All Grades – 527
Ed Howitt
1st Grade 4th wicket Partnership Record
213 – Reece Bombas (143*) & Harry Evans (124)
5th Grade 10th wicket Partnership Record
80 – David Monaghan (79) & Matthew Todd (40*)
Hat trick – 2nd Grade
Hat trick – 4th Grade
Ben Garratt
James Kidd
5 catches in 1 innings - 1st Grade
James Packman
Batting Award (600 runs 1st Grade, 500 runs lower grades)
664 – 1st grade
568 – 2nd Grade
564 – 2nd/3rd Grades
545 – 5th Grade
519 – 2nd Grade
Harry Evans
Blair Lindsay
Brett Rosen
Max Newman
Jordan Liddle
Bowling Award (40 wickets 1st Grade, 35 wickets lower grades)
38 wickets – 3rd grade
38 wickets – 6th Grade
Ed Howitt
Iqbal Ahmed
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APPRECIATIONS
To our major Sponsors – Peter Horwitz (the Horwitz Group), Hickman & Ritchard,
Mortgageport, The Orchard Tavern, Riboni Constructions and Business Online Matters
(BOM).
To our other Sponsors – Century 21 Cordeaux Marshall, Activate Cricket Centre, Echo Hill
Wines, Hardware & Systems Sales Pty Limited, Drakco Insurance Brokers Pty. Ltd., APC
Logistics Pty. Ltd, Elliot House, PropertyLink Pty. Ltd., Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, QC
Communications, ProActive Image and Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre.
To the Councillors and Officers of the Willoughby City Council and the Ku-ring-gai
Municipal Council for their cooperation and assistance during the season.
To our Honorary Auditor, Peter Cronin
To Graham King for providing the Career Statistics in this report and for his continuing
work on the Club history.
To the Managers and Coaches of the Gordon Junior Teams.
To David Gilbert, Ian Field, Roy Formica and the staff of Cricket N.S.W.
To Richard Cook and the Management Committee of the Sydney Cricket Association.
To Paul Stephenson, David Millar and Tom Cockburn for continuing to develop, update and
operate the Club’s world-renowned website.
To our First Grade Manager, Mike Beverley.
To our Second Grade Scorer, Dick Huey.
To the Third Grade Scorer and Manager, Ed Howitt (Snr).
To all those who helped with afternoon teas throughout the season including the Packman’s,
the Beverley’s, the Roughley’s, the Poole’s, Sally Sweeney, Kerrie Lewis & Agnes Smith
To Club Coach Ed Howitt Jnr, with assistance from Michael Falk, Batting Coaches Mark
O’Neill, Bruce Edgar
To Sam Buono and Ed Howitt (Snr) for their work as Practice Coordinators.
To the Green Shield Coach, Bruce Edgar and Manager Derek Borg
To the Poidevin Gray Manager Iain Beverley.
To the groundsmen – Glenn Paull (Chatswood Oval), Matt Kong (Beauchamp Park) and
Tim Pittilo (Killara Park.)
To all those who have contributed to this report.
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DONORS
Mike Beverley
Sam Buono
Bryan Dawson
John Dedman
Mrs. Marjorie Evans
Ernie Ferris AM JP
Bill Havercroft
Geoff Hickman
Michael Kennedy
Keith McDonald
Don McMillan
Peter Rowley Bates
SPONSORS
Peter Horwitz (The Horwitz Group)
Hickman & Ritchard Financial Services
Riboni Constructions Pty Limited
Mortgageport
The Orchard Tavern
Hardware & Systems Sales Pty Limited
Activate Cricket Centre
Business Online Matters (BOM)
ProActive Image
Century 21 Cordeau Marshall
Advanced Community Management
EchoHill Wines
APC Logistics Pty. Ltd.
Drakco Insurance Brokers Pty. Ltd.
Elliot House
PropertyLink
Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
QC Communications
Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre
CAPITAL GRANTS
Cricket NSW
Cricket Australia
Australian Sports Foundation
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Geoff Schwartzkoff
Alan Templeman
Wen Trading – Karl
Wentzel
Tony Wilson
CONGRATULATIONS
To the following Clubs for their Premiership honours in 2011/2012 :-
GRADE COMPETITION
Club Championship
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
1st Grade Limited Overs Competition
1st Grade 20/20 Comp.
Poidevin-Gray Shield
A.W. Green Shield
Manly-Warringah District CC
Sydney University CC
Sydney University CC
Sutherland CC
Sutherland CC
Randwick Petersham CC
Randwick Petersham CC
Sutherland CC
St George CC
SHIRES COMPETITION
Club Championship
1st Grade Shires
2nd Grade Shires
3rd Grade Shires
4th Grade Shires
Frank Gray Shield
Strathfield CC
Lane Cove CC
Warringah CC
Burwood Briars CC
Lane Cove CC
Warringah CC
WOMEN'S COMPETITION
Club Championship
1st Grade LO
1st Grade T20
2nd Grade LO
2nd Grade T20
3rd Grade LO
3rd Grade T20
Brewer Shield LO
Brewer Shield LO
St George-Sutherland CC
Bankstown Sports CC
Bankstown Sports CC/Universities CC
St George-Sutherland CC
St G-Suth/Camp’town-Camden CC
St George-Sutherland CC
St George-Sutherland CC
Penrith CC
Penrith CC/Sydney CC
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CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT GRADE PLAYERS
BATTING (Minimum of 1,000 Runs in All Grades)
(Inc L/O & 20/20 Stats)
FIRST GRADE
No. of
Seasons Comp
Played
Inns
Iqbal Ahmed
Justin Avendano
Iain Beverley
Reece Bombas
Steve Colley
Adam Cubbage
Nick Dowsley
Cameron Eccles
Harry Evans
Ben Garratt
Ian Higgins
Ed Howitt
Mitchell Kleem
Greg Lewis
Jordan Liddle
Shayne Lin
Blair Lindsay
Damon Livermore
James Packman
Brett Rosen
Dan Richtor
Elliot Richtor
Anthony Shermam
Julian Stephenson
Tjaard Tait
Matt Todd
Harry Turner
13
5
5
8
6
7
7
5
6
9
8
22
10
2
4
9
5
18
16
13
9
7
18
9
4
16
5
ALL GRADES
1
72
87
55
51
38
24
28
33
21
97
210
34
22
47
42
47
-
76
Runs
Avge
Comp
Inns
Runs
Avge
2
1465
2285
1270
1215
1236
444
536
1024
351
2309
6152
565
352
702
505
530
-
2.00
20.35
26.26
23.09
23.82
32.53
18.50
19.14
31.03
16.71
23.80
29.30
16.62
16.00
14.94
12.02
11.28
-
122
71
72
132
98
65
70
80
81
136
96
235
158
33
55
98
85
266
264
165
84
87
251
74
47
152
53
2374
1637
1465
3701
2815
1453
2124
2437
2760
3912
2343
5719
4634
1024
1410
2384
2349
8031
7755
3787
1728
2752
6350
1044
1316
1701
1527
19.46
23.06
20.38
28.04
28.72
22.35
30.34
30.46
34.07
28.76
24.41
24.34
29.33
31.03
25.64
24.33
27.64
30.19
29.38
22.95
20.57
31.63
25.30
14.11
28.00
11.19
28.81
CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT METROPOLITAN CUP
PLAYERS
BATTING (Minimum of 1,000 Runs in Grade & Metro Cup)
GRADE TEAMS
Iqbal Ahmed
Andrew Coleman
Mark Fonseka
David Millar
Hugh Selby
GRADE & METRO
CUP TEAMS
No. of
Seasons
Played
Inns
Runs
Avge
Inns
Runs
Avge
13
3
4
9
10
122
30
28
28
53
2374
620
608
702
902
19.46
20.67
21.71
25.07
17.02
135
45
47
52
78
2603
1050
1168
1470
1482
19.28
23.33
24.85
28.27
19.00
CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT GRADE PLAYERS
(Cont’d)
BOWLING (MINIMUM OF 58 WICKETS IN ALL GRADES)
(INC L/O &20/20 STATS)
FIRST GRADE
Number
of
Seasons
Played
Justin Avendano
Charlie Bangs
James Campbell
Adam Cubbage
Adair Durie
Patrick Effeney
Ben Garratt
Ed Howitt
James Kennedy
Elliot Richtor
Anthony Sherman
Chad Soper
Julian Stephenson
Will Sweeney
Tjaard Tait
Matt Todd
5
4
6
7
8
5
9
22
8
7
18
4
9
10
4
16
ALL GRADES
Wickets
Runs
Avge
Wkts
Runs
Avge
11
31
10
35
87
30
0
28
96
88
440
877
471
1357
2278
976
6
632
2995
2935
40.00
28.29
47.10
38.77
26.18
32.53
84
90
168
121
256
120
64
527
162
78
95
80
193
146
58
432
1783
1652
2977
3082
5032
2161
1234
11815
4051
2376
2046
2185
4913
3627
1249
10404
22.33
18.36
17.72
25.47
19.66
18.01
19.28
22.42
25.01
30.46
21.54
27.31
25.46
24.84
21.53
24.08
77
22.57
31.20
33.35
CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT METROPOLITAN CUP
PLAYERS
(Cont’d)
BOWLING (MINIMUM OF 60 WICKETS IN GRADE & METRO CUP)
FIRST GRADE
Number
of
Seasons
Played
Iqbal Ahmed
David Millar
Deva
Nirthanakumarara
13
9
3
GRADE & METRO
CUP TEAMS
Wickets
Runs
Avge
Wkts
Runs
Avge
174
43
42
4953
1056
785
28.47
24.56
18.69
212
113
62
5521
2152
1171
26.04
19.04
18.89
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CLUB RECORDS
Aggregate and Average Records for a Season (Minimum of 300 runs and 30 wickets)
FIRST GRADE
Batting:
Batting:
Bowling:
Bowling:
Aggregate:
Average:
Most Wickets:
Average:
C. Simmons
C.J. Tozer (491)
R. Guy
C. Kelleway (41)
958
122.75
71
9.65
2007-08
1920-21
1967-68
1927-28
734
107.00
125
7.63
2010-11
2006-07
1942-43
1942-43
774
90.00
78
5.97
2006-07
1990-91
1922-23
1946-47
645
70.50
85
7.18
1974-75
1974-75
1957-58
1959-60
663
88.00
59
8.22
1970-71
1969-70
2011-12
2011-12
SECOND GRADE
Batting:
Batting:
Bowling:
Bowling:
Aggregate:
Average:
Most Wickets:
Average:
C. Eccles
B. Rasool (535)
J. Prowse
J. Prowse (125)
THIRD GRADE
Batting:
Batting:
Bowling:
Bowling:
Aggregate:
Average:
Most Wickets:
Average:
M. Kelly
R. Radley (360)
R. Ellsmore
K. Ryan (33)
FOURTH GRADE
Batting:
Batting:
Bowling:
Bowling:
Aggregate:
Average:
Most Wickets:
Average:
W. Dellow
W. Quigley (423)
C. Alderdice
G. Elkan (55)
FIFTH GRADE
Batting:
Batting:
Bowling:
Bowling:
Aggregate:
Average:
Most Wickets:
Average:
J. Shattock
S. Blockley (352)
M. Todd
M. Todd (59)
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CLUB AGGREGATE RECORDS
Completed
Career
Innings
BATTING – FIRST GRADE – over 3,000 runs
1.
S.J. Carroll
1939-66
320
2.
C.G. Macartney
1905-34
166
3.
J. Potter
1936-60
229
4.
J. Packman
1996-12
210
5.
M. Rosen
1965-80
157
6.
F. Fordham
1925-45
181
7.
M. Cant
1987-97
154
8.
W.A. Murray
1963-77
164
9.
P. Emery
1982-99
153
10.
H.B. Taber
1956-78
162
11.
K.Morrison
1993-04
178
12.
R. Boyce
1913-36
116
13.
Brian Thompson
1958-76
152
14.
C.E. Kelleway
1922-34
75
15.
M. Falk
1972-86
150
16.
J.G. Lush
1940-49
98
Completed
Career
Innings
BATTING – ALL GRADES – over 5,000 runs
1.
R.E. Lowing
1940-82
407
2.
S.J. Carroll
1939-67
327
3.
B.C. Sheidow
1932-67
314
4.
D. Livermore
1992-12
266
5.
C.G. Macartney
1905-34
166
6.
F. Fordham
1922-45
256
7.
J. Packman
1996-12
264
8.
J. Potter
1934-61
274
9.
C. Ashton
1943-73
333
10.
S.C. Trumper
1909-43
277
11.
M. Rosen
1960-80
194
12.
C. Berenger
1975-01
292
13.
H. Watts
1914-43
265
14.
A. Sherman
1993-12
250
15.
J. Quigley
1941-68
231
16.
M. Cant
1987-02
179
17.
J.B. Shea
1932-52
251
18.
J.C. Morrison
1949-70
265
19.
Brian Thompson
1957-77
249
20.
E. Howitt
1989-12
235
21.
G.B.V. King
1949-82
342
22.
M. Falk
1969-10
240
23.
M. Kelly
1989-11
175
24.
W.A. Murray
1963-89
206
25.
J. Baker
1956-81
261
26.
H. Crow
1941-61
262
80
Runs
Average
11,314
7,984
6,211
6,152
5,662
5,528
5,284
4,715
4,684
4,137
3,646
3,502
3,452
3,441
3,242
3,119
35.36
48.10
27.12
29.30
36.06
30.54
34.31
28.75
30.61
25.54
20.48
30.19
22.71
45.88
21.61
31.83
Runs
Average
12,681
11,686
8,387
8,031
7,984
7,833
7,755
7,362
7,323
6,943
6,754
6,747
6,629
6,350
6,394
6,208
5,896
5,800
5,784
5,719
5,645
5,489
5,452
5,443
5,387
5,344
31.16
35.74
26.71
30.19
48.10
30.60
29.38
26.87
21.99
25.06
34.81
23.11
25.02
25.30
27.68
34.68
23.49
21.89
23.23
24.34
16.51
22.87
31.15
26.42
20.64
20.40
27.
K.D. McDonald
1950-67
208
BOWLING - FIRST GRADE - over 200 wickets
Career
Wickets
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
R. Guy
C.G. Macartney
R. Giddey
J.N. Campbell
R. Stobo
P. Antman
B. Shortland
L.C. Hynes
D. Connell
K.Morrison
Barry Thompson
J. Todd
M.J. Nicholson
B. Bell
Percy Dive
Wally Wilson
C.E. Kelleway
1957-75
1905-34
1946-60
1925-38
1983-94
1973-85
1906-20
1934-46
2000-11
1992-04
1966-76
1968-78
1992-09
1950-63
1915-25
1932-48
1922-34
742
569
452
400
385
347
325
300
294
275
265
252
228
227
224
223
220
BOWLING - ALL GRADES -over 300 wickets
Career
Wickets
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
G.B.V. King
J. Prowse
R. Guy
C. Alderdice
A. Poole
C.G. Macartney
R.M. Stobo
C. Ashton
P.G. Bovey
E. Howitt
R. Giddey
A. McElroy
M. Todd
J.N. Campbell
G. Elkan
P. Antman
A. Walsh
K.Morrison
L.C. Hynes
D. Connell
A. Wilson
C. McMurray
B. Shortland
P. Murphy
G. Hickman
W. Hendricks
1949-82
1926-51
1953-76
1940-73
1969-91
1905-34
1981-10
1943-73
1955-77
1989-12
1946-60
1971-86
1992-12
1924-38
1957-77
1972-85
1964-80
1989-04
1929-46
2000-11
1961-74
1968-77
1906-20
1981-97
1981-96
1981-99
1,121
1,105
955
872
575
569
566
535
530
527
469
452
432
415
402
397
389
375
370
360
347
336
335
321
320
319
81
5,000
24.04
Runs
Average
12,364
8,266
9,451
8,516
8,217
7,297
7,318
5,602
7,274
8,185
5,700
5,793
4,009
5,032
4,478
4,300
4,151
16.66
14.53
20.91
21.29
21.34
21.03
22.52
18.67
24.74
29.76
21.51
22.99
17.58
22.17
19.99
19.28
18.87
Runs
Average
16,222
14,726
15,796
13,051
10,526
8,266
11,260
8,606
7,598
11,815
9,690
7,521
10,404
8,835
5,792
8,188
6,350
10,647
7,014
8,870
7,235
4,876
7,517
6,208
7,233
6,091
14.46
13.33
16.54
14.97
18.31
14.53
19.89
16.09
14.34
22.42
20.66
16.64
24.08
21.29
14.41
20.62
16.32
28.39
18.96
24.64
20.85
14.51
22.44
19.34
22.60
19.09
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
B. Eastment
Barry Thompson
R. Ellsmore
Syd Smith
J. Todd
G. Schwartzkoff
S. Kavanagh
1948-64
1961-76
1911-27
1916-26
1968-79
1955-77
1970-93
315
315
310
307
302
301
300
5,884
6,683
4,790
3,861
6,688
6,195
5,401
18.68
21.22
15.45
12.58
22.15
20.58
18.00
PARTNERSHIP RECORDS
PARTNERSHIPS OVER 200
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Runs
Wicket
Grade
Season
326*
284
279
273*
268
263
263*
261
259
256
253
244
244
243
239
236
235*
231
230
227
226
224
220
218*
218
217*
216
213
208
206*
206
204
204
204
203
203
202
3rd
2nd
3rd
6th
3rd
1st
2nd
1st
1st
5th
1st
3rd
2nd
2nd
1st
4th
4th
3rd
3rd
1st
4th
3rd
5th
7th
5th
7th
3rd
4th
4th
3rd
2nd
3rd
3rd
4th
8th
2nd
1st
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
4
2
1
3
4
2
2
4
2
4
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
5
5
2
1
1
3
1
2
4
1986-87
2009-10
1934-35
1989-90
1998-99
1921-22
1990-91
1973-74
1962-63
2000-01
1945-46
1977-78
2006-07
1925-26
1976-77
2010-11
2005-06
2001-02
2003-04
2006-07
2005-06
1935-36
1922-23
1919-20
1925-26
2003-04
1986-87
2011-12
2008-09
2006-07
1948-49
1920-21
1929-30
2010-11
1913-14
1964-65
1984-85
82
M. O’Neill – P. Emery
S. Colley – H. Evans
F. Cummins – F. Fordham
S. Day – K. Roberts
G. Tullia – N. Cutler
Joe Taylor – A.G. Moyes
M. Cant – P. Emery
J. Cattlin – I. Davis
J. Bendon – D. Lewarne
J. Packman – E. Howitt
J. Quigley – B. Sheidow
D. Quigley – P. Smith
B. Rasool – S. Hinton
N. Phillips – C. Macartney
C. Berenger – M. Berman
K. Colley – A. Crosland
R. Hokin – D. Livermore
G. Lipshitz – A. Sherman
N. Barrett – M. Makepeace
B. Rasool – D. Livermore
J. Cashman – J.O’Neill-Fuller
N. Carr – F. Leonard
R. Boyce – G. Chapman
E.A. Dwyer – A. Diamond
N. Phillips – E. Frendin
R. Campbell – S. Lin
M. O’Neill – P. Emery
R Bombas – H Evans
K. Colley – H. Carmichael
S. Sajdeh – B. Marvell
J. Quigley – J. Shea
Joe Taylor – C. Hosking
C. Macartney – W. Vaughan
H. Turner – T. Tait
C. Macartney – G.E. Jordan
J. Cattlin – H. Tebbutt
G. Death – C. Gray
38
39
202
202
5th
5th
2
2
1988-89
2006-07
P. Gregson – K. Roberts
J. Cashman – M. Michael
PARTNERSHIP RECORDS FOR EACH WICKET
*Denotes unbroken Partnership
ALL GRADES
Runs
263
284
326*
236
256
273*
218
203
136+
101
Gd
1
2
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
4
Wicket
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Season
1921-22
2009-10
1986-87
2010-11
2000-01
1989-90
1919-20
1913-14
1932-33
1997-98
Joe Taylor – A.G. Moyes
S. Colley – H. Evans
M. O’Neill – P. Emery
K. Colley – A. Crosland
J. Packman – E. Howitt
S. Day – K. Roberts
E.A. Dwyer – A. Diamond
C. Macartney – G.E. Jordan
C. Brown – K. Frazer
T. Packman – B. Hutchinson
FIRST GRADE
Runs
263
263*
326*
213
220
273*
218*
203
136
90
Wickets
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Season
1921-22
1990-91
1986-87
2011-12
1922-23
1989-90
1919-20
1913-14
1932-33
1964-65
Joe Taylor – A.G. Moyes
M. Cant – P. Emery
M. O’Neill – P. Emery
R Bombas – H Evans
G. Chapman – R. Boyce
S. Day – K. Roberts
E.A. Dwyer – A. Diamond
C. Macartney – G.E. Jordan
C. Brown – K. Frazer
P. Johnson – G. Forsaith
SECOND GRADE
Runs
253
284
268
235*
256
168
145
163
117
94
Wickets
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Season
1945-46
2009-10
1998-99
2005-06
2000-01
1951-52
1990-91
1961-62
1967-68
2002-03
J. Quigley – B. Sheidow
S. Colley - H. Evans
G. Tullia – N. Cutler
R. Hokin – D. Livermore
J. Packman – E. Howitt
R. Lowing – K. McDonald
M. Danckert – S. Hutton
J. Haines – B.McKinnon
J. Cattlin – C. Leadle
A.Boorer – A.Parry-Okeden
83
THIRD GRADE
239
180
187
204
181
167
191
162
95
89
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
1976-77
2005-06
2003-04
2010-11
2008-09
1960-61
1955-56
2005-06
1940-41
1949-50
C. Berenger – M. Berman
J. Waller – D. Goldsmith
N. Barrett – J. Cashman
H. Turner – T. Tait
D. Livermore – H. Angus
J. Morrison – C. Stevens
B. King – G. Steward
J. Hosking – M. Wiese
H. Butters – K. Sheahan
J. Pelquest – S. Anson
FOURTH GRADE
259
181
244*
236
175
155
217*
138
103
101
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
1962-63
1970-71
1977-78
2010-11
1959-60
1982-83
2003-04
1968-69
1999-00
1997-98
J. Bendon – D. Lewarne
R. Hawtree – S. Kavanagh
D. Quigley – P. Smith
K. Colley – A. Crosland
E. Ferris – G. Schwartzkoff
S. Kavanagh – D. Laundry
R. Campbell – S. Lin
R. Ireland – J. Hailes
S. Selva – T. Hopkins
B. Hutchinson - T. Packman
FIFTH GRADE
Runs
158
145
206*
208
185
136
138*
134
74
80
Wickets
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Season
1985-86
1983-84
2006-07
2008-09
1990-91
1993-94
1999-00
1992-93
2004-05
2011-12
S. Roberts – D. Shepherd
R. Haron – R. Norton
S. Sajdeh – B. Marvel
K. Colley – H. Carmichael
C. Berenger – A. Swan
M. Hall – G. Carroll
N. Barrett – A. Edington
M. Hall – C. Rosen
S. Brand – A. Fry
D. Monaghan – M. Todd
84
POIDEVIN-GRAY SHIELD
Runs
215
233
151
136
126
97
86
129
85
52
Wickets
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Season
1935-36
2008-09
1991-92
2003-04
1995-96
2004-05
1967-68
2007-08
1960-61
1987-88
J. Shea – R. Collins
S. Colley – R. Bombas
A. Gilchrist – P. McLean
M. Makepeace – J. Cashman
J. Moss – P. Crocker
J. Cashman – S. Hinton
P. Horwitz – R. Ireland
N. Cheadle – W. Sweeney
P. Johnson – G. Elkan
M. Taber – S. Hutton
AW GREEN SHIELD
Runs
241
165
187
158
143
129
105
79
73
50
Wickets
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Season
2008-09
2007-08
1959-60
1955-56
1951-52
1951-52
1948-49
1999-00
2002-03
1966-67
J. Liddle – J. Avendano
T. Lamont – A. Shaw
P. Johnson – J. Haines
F. Munro – G. Schwartzkoff
K. Eastwood – G. Doherty
K. Eastwood – S. Everett
K. Leggett – K. Eastwood
A. Quinliven – J. Benson
W. Sweeney – P. Crawford
A. Falk – D. Fellows
85
SCORES OF 200 OR MORE
FIRST GRADE
C.G. Macartney
C.G. Macartney
A.G. Moyes
C.J. Tozer
227
224*
218
211
1913-14
1906-07
1921-22
1920-21
N.E. Phillips
J.G. Lush
M.D. O’Neill
202
201*
200*
1925-26
1947-48
1986-87
201*
200
200*
2006-07
1958-59
2001-02
210
1918-19
201*
1936-37
212*
2007-08
SECOND GRADE
B. Rasool
J. Packman
W. Dunn
W. Gerdes
236*
204
203*
201*
2006-07
2000-01
1915-16
1925-26
B. Rasool
J. Quigley
A. Sherman
THIRD GRADE
A.E. Carroll
C. Diamond
228*
225
1906-07
1938-39
F. Matthews
JUNIOR GRADE
H. Davis
206
1933-34
J. Lawrence
AW GREEN SHIELD
K. Eastwood
320
1951-52
T. Lamont
86
500 RUNS OR MORE IN A SEASON
FIRST GRADE
C.G. Macartney
F.A. Iredale
V. Trumper
F.A. Iredale
C.G. Macartney
V. Trumper
C.G. Macartney
C.W. Hosking
R.C.M. Boyce
C. Kelleway
N.E. Phillips
N.E. Phillips
J.M. Taylor
R.C.M. Boyce
J.M. Taylor
F Fordham
F. Fordham
F. Fordham
F. Cummins
B. Robinson
S. Carroll
C. Solomon
J.G. Lush
S. Carroll
C. Solomon
F. Fordham
C. Solomon
J. Potter
J.G. Lush
J. Minter
S. Carroll
J. Potter
S. Carroll
S. Carroll
K. Eastwood
S. Carroll
S. Carroll
J. Potter
S. Carroll
R.N. Harvey
S. Carroll
B. Dawson
W. Murray
W. Murray
B. Taber
P. Johnson
L. Wilson
B. Thompson
W. Murray
M. Rosen
J. Cosgrove
M. Rosen
672
547
518
525
715
504
824
501
682
653
544
594
779
534
572
611
696
589
674
597
618
822
775
662
717
534
569
502
501
721
723
587
562
690
577
637
724
505
607
572
629
501
520
584
514
602
552
501
659
641
635
623
1906-07
1906-07
1909-10
1910-11
1913-14
1913-14
1914-15
1920-21
1922-23
1923-24
1924-25
1925-26
1929-30
1929-30
1930-31
1932-33
1933-34
1934-35
1935-36
1938-39
1940-41
1941-42
1941-42
1941-42
1942-43
1942-43
1943-44
1946-47
1946-47
1947-48
1948-49
1948-49
1949-50
1950-51
1953-54
1954-55
1955-56
1956-57
1957-58
1958-59
1960-61
1963-64
1966-67
1967-68
1967-68
1968-69
1968-69
1968-69
1969-70
1970-71
1970-71
1971-72
W. Murray
M. Rosen
B. Thomas
M. Rosen
J. Cattlin
M. Rosen
C. Drake
M. Rosen
M. Falk
P. Romaines
R. McGregor
G. Evans
P. Emery
M. O’Neill
M. O’Neill
M. Cant
K. Roberts
M. Cant
M. Cant
A. Gilchrist
M. Cant
M. O’Neill
G. Hayne
M. Cant
G. Hayne
P. McLean
M. Cant
G. Hayne
R. Toohey
R. Soper
M. O’Rourke
M. O’Rourke
R. Tucker
J. Packman
C. Fryar
J. Packman
D. Livermore
J. Packman
C. Simmons
J. Packman
M. Michael
C. Simmons
J. Packman
C. Simmons
J. Packman
R. Hokin
J. Packman
R. Bombas
B. Casson
R. Bombas
H. Evans
G. Lewis
87
560
503
636
592
591
556
536
814
546
665
573
669
579
538
602
511
625
512
612
518
756
618
630
576
750
547
666
689
559
751
636
516
564
562
772
730
682
710
711
586
502
864
772
958
565
547
671
507
559
614
664
525
1971-72
1973-74
1974-75
1974-75
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1980-81
1982-83
1982-83
1984-85
1986-87
1986-87
1987-88
1987-88
1989-90
1989-90
1990-91
1990-91
1991-92
1991-92
1992-93
1992-93
1993-94
1993-94
1994-95
1994-95
1994-95
1997-98
1997-98
1998-99
2001-02
2001-02
2002-03
2002-03
2002-03
2004-05
2005-06
2005-06
2005-06
2006-07
2006-07
2007-08
2007-08
2007-08
2008-09
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2011-12
SECOND GRADE
F. Brand
B. Brodie
R. Rodgers
W. Baker
R. Loder
G. Thomas
R.C.M. Boyce
J. Shea
R. Lowing
J. Shea
J. Quigley
R. Lowing
J. Cattlin
D. Gray
S. McDowell
715
630
524
503
571
598
572
633
598
533
525
509
512
545
503
1916-17
1918-19
1918-19
1923-24
1924-25
1926-27
1926-27
1941-42
1941-42
1948-49
1957-58
1957-58
1968-69
1979-80
1979-80
J. Calder
R. Radley
G. Tullia
A. Sherman
B. Rasool
B. Garratt
S. Colley
B. Garratt
H. Evans
B. Lindsay
H. Evans
C. Eccles
J. Avendano
B. Lindsay
J. Liddle
628
556
508
604
535
518
614
513
502
500
623
734
504
568
519
1984-85
1992-93
1993-94
2001-02
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2008-09
2008-09
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2010-11
2011-12
2011-12
515
509
583
511
559
553
566
559
774
586
567
515
692
543
1970-71
1971-72
1979-80
1991-92
2000-01
2001-02
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2008-09
2008-09
637
559
561
2003-04
2006-07
2010-11
THIRD GRADE
A.E. Carroll
F. Matthews
A. Osborne
S. Butcher
R.C. Cooney
B. Smith
L. Lynch
F. Tranor
K.D. McDonald
K.D. McDonald
R. Lowing
R. Lowing
R. Lowing
R. Lowing
577
630
556
621
549
540
530
581
538
525
509
694
606
654
R. Lowing
R. Lowing
C. Peiffer
M. Kelly
M. Cant
D. Goldsmith
M. Kelly
M. Kelly
M. Kelly
J. Hosking
B. Garratt
A. Sherman
B. Rosen
D. Livermore
1906-07
1918-19
1918-19
1923-24
1926-27
1944-45
1944-45
1945-46
1954-55
1957-58
1963-64
1966-67
1968-69
1969-70
FOURTH GRADE
C. Ashton
W. Dellow
W. Snowden
514
645
510
1968-69
1974-75
1986-87
M. Reynolds
M. Kleem
M. Kleem
FIFTH GRADE
J. Shattock
A. Barnes
663
546
1970-71
1978-79
A. Barnes
M. Newman
SHIRE TEAMS
88
507
545
1981-82
2011-12
D.A. Dorhauer
G. Lee
512
508
1926-27
1926-27
H. Crow
515
1945-46
COLTS TEAM
A. Brown
C. Reynolds
H. Davies
L. Lawrence
H. Davies
C. Roy
C. Roy
C. Roy
D. Medcalf
D. Evans
B. Fulford
A. Brown
L. Lynch
A. Brown
H. Hedstrom
565
502
803
674
536
753
626
718
562
500
611
608
531
644
649
C. Ashton
W. Downes
E. LeCouteur
R. Chadwick
A. Pye
J. Horsfield
R. Lowing
M. Reynolds
F. Duncan
A. Peterson
A. Lauder
C. Purcell
H. Rorke
1932-33
1932-33
1933-34
1936-37
1936-37
1937-38
1938-39
1939-40
1939-40
1941-42
1942-43
1942-43
1943-44
1944-45
1945-46
645
521
521
703
580
541
517
700
630
529
506
516
512
1951-52
1952-53
1956-57
1964-65
1971-72
1971-72
1977-78
1983-84
1983-84
1985-86
1985-86
1990-91
1990-91
CITY and SUBURBAN TEAMS (VETS TEAMS)
C. Mayo
R. Rodgers
825
955
1913-14
1923-24
R. Rodgers
R. Ellsmore
O.S. Smith
R. Rodgers
R. Rodgers
R. Rodgers
R. Rodgers
W. Gerdes
R. Rodgers
R. Rodgers
J. McDowell
R. McDowell
847
527
733
610
817
1013
587
517
569
578
573
682
1924-25
1924-25
1925-26
1925-26
1926-27
1927-28
1930-31
1930-31
1931-32
1932-33
1933-34
1934-35
N. Cunningham
575
1934-35
B. McDowell
R. McDowell
B. McDowell
K. McDowell
J. McDowell
B. Smith
B. Smith
B. McDowell
B. Smith
R. McDowell
R. Hutchison
C. Coltman
C. Coltman
T. Gatty
J. Quigley
J. Quigley
89
650
665
535
530
508
505
553
552
795
631
515
642
596
507
980
601
1935-36
1937-38
1937-38
1937-38
1937-38
1937-38
1938-39
1938-39
1939-40
1939-40
1948-49
1954-55
1955-56
1958-59
1964-65
1965-66
VARIOUS GRADES
1ST G
H. Massey
W. Baker
W. Gerdes
B. Watson
W. Gerdes
W. Vaughan
S. Trumper
S. Trumper
N. Smith
B. Sheidow
J. Shea
C. Diamond
S. Carroll
R. Lockrey
F. Fordham
F. Tranor
R. Lowing
B. Sheidow
B. Ferguson
B. Ferguson
C. Ashton
R. Lowing
A. Scott
R. Lowing
K. McDonald
E. Ferris
J. Pym
J. Cattlin
J. Shattock
C. Drake
L. Blackman
D. Quigley
B. Hayward
C. Drake
S. McDowell
W. Quigley
G. Corben
J. Pym
C. Berenger
R. McGregor
S. Rorke
P. Rowley-Bates
M. Kelly
M. Danckert
N. Berman
P. Gregson
403
345
394
296
146
39
467
23
175
534
212
51
263
381
230
156
38
2ND G
166
503
119
179
143
326
364
476
46
498
112
78
46
35
163
467
303
322
296
276
285
509
26
512
153
272
351
183
306
78
573
181
399
87
7
231
461
78
154
132
382
3RD G
378
215
4TH G
276
247
393
143
227
115
288
581
190
281
420
525
92
334
438
195
299
363
204
142
477
148
176
26
162
121
65
93
425
423
412
129
465
470
67
473
143
61
472
90
366
5TH G TOTAL
544
718
522
524
537
622
510
515
523
513
521
505
511
515
580
616
565
518
584
585
677
506
705
665
551
530
529
550
600
539
502
655
598
582
577
166
689
537
539
619
727
597
563
120
590
540
509
533
Season
1913-14
1923-24
1923-24
1925-26
1926-27
1928-29
1929-30
1932-33
1936-37
1937-38
1937-38
1938-39
1939-40
1939-40
1942-43
1945-46
1946-47
1946-47
1947-48
1951-52
1953-54
1953-54
1953-54
1957-58
1957-58
1957-58
1965-66
1968-69
1971-72
1973-74
1973-74
1974-75
1974-75
1974-75
1974-75
1974-75
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1982-83
1985-86
1989-90
1990-91
1990-91
1990-91
1991-92
1ST G
M. Kelly
R. Radley
M. Kelly
G. Tullia
E. Zelma
J. Moss
M. O’Rourke
T. Conde
M. Rayner
M. O’Rourke
D. Falk
W. Charlton
J. Packman
R. Radley
A. Sherman
G. Carroll
M. Cant
A. Sherman
M. Michael
M. Reynolds
D. Goldsmith
M. Rayner
D. Goldsmith
J. Cronin
M. Makepeace
J. Cashman
S. Lin
R. Hokin
D. Livermore
J. O’Neill-Fuller
M. Kleem
J. Cashman
R. Hokin
B. Rasool
A. Sherman
M. Kleem
B. Garratt
S. Hinton
K. Jones
R. Hokin
E. Richtor
B. Garratt
B. Rosen
C. Eccles
S. Colley
D. Livermore
B. Garratt
R. Kenner
8
76
43
378
364
192
597
251
280
214
87
15
287
48
6
272
431
385
49
152
116
294
188
57
458
6
93
2ND G
108
556
428
508
337
232
147
209
427
3RD G
511
4TH G
223
291
13
295
37
181
329
230
142
15
604
152
17
217
160
318
328
108
241
70
478
365
535
25
250
335
37
518
8
100
614
148
376
316
83
273
559
421
191
553
458
436
183
231
362
18
146
264
476
328
145
515
49
567
101
559
143
381
453
10
692
105
19
543
92
26
250
513
91
5TH G TOTAL
619
564
504
551
560
610
511
500
619
610
546
501
557
609
527
502
574
619
573
553
570
504
618
502
653
114
609
79
555
600
539
626
543
527
517
651
616
608
592
544
524
523
500
575
700
663
639
635
606
281
557
Season
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1995-96
1995-96
1996-97
1996-97
1997-98
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
1999-00
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2001-02
2001-02
2001-02
2001-02
2002-03
2002-03
2003-04
2003-04
2003-04
2004-05
2004-05
2005-06
2005-06
2005-06
2005-06
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2008-09
2008-09
2008-09
2008-09
2008-09
H. Evans
H. Evans
N. Dowsley
D. Livermore
S. Colley
M. Kleem
B. Lindsay
J. Avendano
B Rosen
M. Newman
1ST G
39
103
371
2ND G
502
623
18
418
189
3RD G
485
150
124
291
2
4TH G
269
504
376
321
188
1
5TH G TOTAL
541
726
102
605
568
560
56
501
560
506
564
545
546
Season
2008-09
2009-10
2009-10
2009-10
2009-10
2009-10
2010-11
2010-11
2011-12
2011-12
PLAYERS WHO HAVE TAKEN 50 OR MORE
WICKETS IN ONE SEASON
FIRST GRADE
C.G. Macartney
B. Shortland
P.W. Dive
B. Shortland
S.C. Freeman
A.C. Lawrie
P.W. Dive
J.N. Campbell
J.N. Campbell
W. Wilson
R. Giddey
D. McDonald
51
51
56
53
51
58
54
55
55
55
50
55
1910-11
1912-13
1915-16
1917-18
1918-19
1922-23
1923-24
1930-31
1932-33
1943-44
1949-50
1958-59
R. Guy
R. Guy
R. Guy
R. Guy
R. Guy
R. Guy
R. Guy
Barry Thompson
A. Hunter
R. Stobo
56
67
57
71
55
57
52
51
51
64
1961-62
1964-65
1966-67
1967-68
1968-69
1970-71
1971-72
1974-75
1981-82
1990-91
51
61
53
125
74
52
66
50
60
1940-41
1941-42
1941-42
1942-43
1944-45
1945-46
1946-47
1948-49
1974-75
56
78
62
65
1921-22
1922-23
1923-24
1924-25
SECOND GRADE
F. Brand
S. Clarke
H.F. Watson
S. Fuller
S. Francis
T. Stenning
T. Stenning
R. Anderson
J. Prowse
J. Prowse
66
54
52
51
80
50
64
50
50
52
J. Prowse
H. Crow
J. Prowse
J. Prowse
J. Prowse
J. Prowse
J. Prowse
J. Prowse
A. Poole
1917-18
1918-19
1918-19
1922-23
1923-24
1925-26
1926-27
1932-33
1933-34
1935-36
THIRD GRADE
H.J. Emms
G.R. Dettman
L. Parkin
W.T. Forster
68
52
65
73
C.M. Geddes
R. Ellsmore
S. Smith Jnr
S. Smith Jnr
1910-11
1910-11
1914-15
1920-21
92
P. Bates
J. Minogue
K. Anderson
D. Duncan
J. Sutherland
B. Lobb
D. Cochrane
50
60
50
50
58
62
58
1926-27
C. Ashton
1929-30
C. Alderdice
1929-30
J. Ogden
1941-42
G. King
1942-43
G. King
1943-44
G. King
1944-45
FOURTH GRADE
54
50
59
63
61
64
1952-53
1959-60
1965-66
1966-67
1970-71
1971-72
R. Guy
C. Alderdice
W. McDonald
C. Alderdice
G. Elkan
G. King
K. Jones
60
84
57
77
55
55
53
1954-55
C. Ashton
P. Bovey
1957-58
1957-58
P. Bovey
A. Walsh
1958-59
1959-60
G. King
1961-62
G. King
1964-65
FIFTH GRADE
50
50
50
50
53
51
1966-67
1971-72
1973-74
1974-75
1979-80
1981-82
A. Adair
S. Kavanagh
51
57
1969-70
1973-74
59
2011-12
52
50
63
50
50
1937-38
1946-47
1947-48
1968-69
1968-69
J. Clarke
56
54
1928-29
B. Lobb
58
68
1930-31
B. Lobb
51
86
1936-37
B. Lobb
50
71
1936-37
W. Havercroft
50
55
1937-38
W. Havercroft
53
50
1937-38
H. Strath
56
72
1939-40
R. Wildes
53
66
1941-42
G. Sadler
57
58
1943-44
B. Peden
52
53
1943-44
A. Kemeny
51
54
1949-50
G. Sadler
50
57
1951-52
51
1951-52
CITY and SUBURBAN TEAM (VETS TEAMS)
1952-53
1959-60
1960-61
1961-62
1961-62
1962-63
1966-67
1974-75
1982-83
1982-83
1984-85
1986-87
M. Todd
SHIRE TEAMS
J.N. Campbell
A.M. Sargeant
E. Harding
D. Cochrane
D. Cochrane
51
50
54
84
84
1924-25
1932-33
1933-34
1934-35
1936-37
R. Murray
B. Lobb
B. Lobb
P. Bovey
A. Walsh
COLTS TEAM
D. Cochrane
K. Oldry
G. Wilson
R. Carroll
S. McPherson
R. Carroll
B. Lobb
D. Evans
J. McGrath
J. Roarty
A. Martin
A. Martin
J. Clarke
G. Gerdes
S.M. Clarke
W. Langley
R. Ellsmore
R. Ellsmore
R. Ellsmore
R. Rodgers
54
71
64
59
74
54
50
1913-14
1914-15
1918-19
1924-25
1925-26
1926-27
1927-28
G.R. Dettmann
L. Debus
R. Rodgers
L. Debus
H. Poll
L. Debus
B. McDowell
93
64
73
59
75
57
61
67
1929-30
1930-31
1932-33
1933-34
1933-34
1934-35
1935-36
J. McDowell
B. Smith
J. McDowell
B. Smith
62
56
51
61
1935-36
H. Barnby
1937-38
T. Gatty
1937-38
T. Gatty
1938-39
VARIOUS GRADES
1ST G
T.W. Forster
R. Ellsmore
T. Stenning
P. Bates
J. Prowse
R. Anderson
J. Prowse
G. Thame
J. Godwin
G. Thame
H. Crow
C. Alderdice
G. Wearne
C. Alderdice
R. Werner
B. Eastment
C. Alderdice
M. Goodridge
F. Ward
B. Eastment
A. Wilson
J. Todd
A. McElroy
G. Mackie
C. McMurray
G. King
G. Elkan
C. Peiffer
G. King
H. Chapman
D. Fenton
A. Hunter
A. Poole
A. Durie
2ND G
3RD G
7
34
50
2
18
50
50
7
35
49
61
48
31
46
16
4
18
5
3
16
9
14
8
39
17
25
1
37
15
44
1
26
29
10
4TH G
5TH G
Season
53
50
54
52
53
55
68
55
50
54
64
60
54
57
53
55
52
50
51
55
52
58
51
50
50
55
50
55
51
51
53
67
52
52
1918-19
1923-24
1925-26
1926-27
1927-28
1932-33
1933-34
1935-36
1936-37
1939-40
1941-42
1946-47
1947-48
1948-49
1950-51
1952-53
1953-54
1953-54
1956-57
1959-60
1963-64
1968-69
1971-72
1971-72
1971-72
1973-75
1973-74
1974-75
1974-75
1974-75
1977-78
1981-82
1981-82
2010-11
48
15
12
23
27
3
35
25
24
9
37
49
6
45
5
30
42
26
33
18
44
1
37
9
8
33
36
18
1939-40
1964-65
1967-68
TOT
50
35
5
41
17
51
3
7
60
65
60
16
49
45
WICKET-KEEPING - MOST DISMISSALS
FIRST GRADE
I. Beverley
Stumped 13
Caught 34
Total 47
2008-09
Total 53
1974-75
OTHER GRADES
G. Verco
Stumped 9
Caught 44
94
PLAYERS WHO HAVE SCORED A CENTURY
AND TAKEN 10 WKTS IN A MATCH
D. Tutton
112 Runs
5/38 and 6/46
5th Grade
1967-68
PLAYERS WHO HAVE
TAKEN 10 WKTS IN AN INNINGS
T.W. Forster
D. Horsfield
T. Gatty
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
City & Suburban
10/18
10/26
10/54
1920-21
1962-63
1969-70
OTHER ITEMS
HIGHEST SCORE 1ST XI
7 for 571 in 220 minutes
v
University
1941-42
HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORE
K. Eastwood
320
A.W. Green Shield XI
95
1951-52
GORDON’S REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS
IN TEST MATCHES
While a Gordon Member
After Playing for Gordon Before Playing with Gordon
Charlie Macartney
Ken Eastwood
Frank Iredale
Vic Trumper (*)
Matt Nicholson
Morrie Sievers
Johnny Taylor
Adam Gilchrist
Sid Barnes
Charles Kelleway (*)
Barry Knight (**)
Bert Oldfield (*)
Graeme Watson
Ray Robinson
Scott Styris (***)
Neil Harvey (*)
Daniel Flynn (***)
Brian Taber
Ian Davis
Trevor Chappell
Phil Emery
Beau Casson
*
Also a Test Representative before becoming a member of Gordon
**
Played Test cricket for England
***
Played Test cricket for New Zealand
IN FIRST CLASS MATCHES
While a Member of Gordon
Charlie Macartney
Norval Campbell
Brian Taber
Robert Hickson (*)
Norman Fox
Marshall Rosen
Tom Hartigan
Harold McQuirk
Ian Davis
Vic Trumper (*)
Bert Watson
Graeme Watson (*)
Bert Shortland
Ray Robinson
Trevor Chappell (*)
Claude Tozer (*)
LC (Bob) Hynes
Mark O’Neill (*)
Johnny Taylor (*)
Sid Carroll
Phil Emery
Charles Kelleway (*)
JG (Ginty) Lush
Richard Stobo
Bert Oldfield (*)
Jack Pettiford
Matt Nicholson (*)
Norbert Phillips (*)
Sid Barnes (*)
James Packman
Percy Dive
Neil Harvey (*)
Craig Simmons (*)
George Chapman
Dick Guy
Beau Casson (*)
*
Also a first-class representative before becoming a member of Gordon
After Playing for Gordon
Harry Savage
Ray Boyce
Roy Loder
Fred Edwards
Tom Parsonage
Ken Eastwood
Ron Harvey
Tony Steele
Stuart Webster
Allen Anderson
Michael Cox
Russell McCool
John Davison
Kevin Roberts
96
Adam Gilchrist
Greg Hayne
Jon Moss
Will Smith
Josh Poysden
Before Playing for Gordon
Frank Iredale
EA (Chappie) Dwyer
Gother Clarke
Percival Penman
Gordon Black
AG (Johnnie) Moyes
Keith McPhillamy
Douglas Reid
EL (Gar) Waddy
G.A. (Goldie) Thomas
Frank Devenish-Meares
Frank Cummins
Dan Gee
Sam Everett
Harold Cranney
Ben Salmon
GS (Jimmy) Down
Cyril Solomon
John Flynn
Morrie Sievers
Austin Diamond
Jim Minter
Joe Taylor
Bill Englefield
*
For England
**
For New Zealand
***
For English County Teams
Peter Trethewey
Geoff Forsaith
Barry Knight (*)
Ross Collins
Paul Romaines (***)
Dean Cosker (*)
Anurag Singh (***)
Alun Evans (*)
Rod Tucker
Scott Styris (**)
Daniel Flynn (**)
MEMBERS WHO HAVE PLAYED IN NEW SOUTH WALES SECOND
XI
or COLTS (FUTURES LEAGUE)
Hynes, L.C.
Kennedy, J.
Knight, A.
Lush, J.G.
McCool, R.
McDonald, B
McLean, P.
Munro, F.
Murray, W.A.
Nicholson, M.
O’Neill, M.D.
Cox, M.
Davison, J
Dive, P.
Eastment, B.
Eastwood, K.
Emery, P.
Evans, G.
Evans, H.
Fisher, J.
Gilchrist, A.
Guy, R.
Adlam, W
Andrews, B.F.
Antman, P.
Bell, B.
Bombas, R.
Bray, J.
Campbell, J.N.
Cant, M.
Carroll, S.
Casson, B
Colley, S.
O’Rourke, M.
Packman, J
Roberts, K.
Robinson, R.H.
Rosen, M.
Simmons, C
Soper, R
Stobo, R.
Taber, H.B.
Thomas, R.
Vaughan, W.
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT CRICKET ACADEMY
GRADUATES
1991 - Adlam, W.
1992 - Gilchrist, A.
1992 - Roberts, K.
1993 - Davison, J.
1995 - Nicholson, M.
1996 - Nicholson, M.
MEMBERS WHO HAVE REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA IN
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH
CRICKET
Adlam, W.
Gilchrist, A.
Roberts, K.
MANAGER, AUSTRALIAN XI
1921 - S. Smith
1926 – S. Smith
97
Nicholson, M.
OFFICE BEARERS
SEASON
1905-06
1906-09
1909-10
1910-15
1915-16
YEARS
1
3
1
5
1
PRESIDENT
R. Black
R. Black
R. Black
R. Black
R. Black
SECRETARY
R. Hickson
T. Hartigan
T. Hartigan
T. Hartigan
T. Hartigan
(D. Campbell
1916-17
1
R. Black
1917-21
1921-22
1922-25
1925-26
4
1
3
1
R. Black
R. Black
R. Black
R. Black
1926-27
1927-28
1
1
R. Black
R. Black
1928-30
1930-35
1935-40
1940-47
1947-51
1951-55
1955-56
1956-60
1960-66
1966-68
1968-69
2
5
5
7
4
4
1
4
6
2
1
1969-70
1970-77
1977-78
1978-82
1982-83
1
7
1
4
1
R. Gordon
R. Gordon
F. Petrie
J. Bales
J. Bales
J. Bales
L. Evans
L. Evans
P. Harrison
P. Harrison
(P. Harrison
(H. Crow
H. Crow
H. Crow
R. Guy
R. Guy
B.C. Sheidow
1983-86
1986-88
1988-89
3
2
1
B.C. Sheidow
W.A. Murray
W.A. Murray
1989-90
1
W.A. Murray
1990-92
1992-96
1996-00
2000-03
2003-05
2005-07
2007-12
2
4
4
3
2
2
5
P. Davison
P. Davison
B. Strang
I.C. Carroll
I.C. Carroll
I.C. Carroll
A.J. Falk
(S. Smith
S. Smith
S. Smith
W. Gerdes
(W. Gerdes
(A. Moyes
A. Moyes
(A. Moyes
(K. Dorhauer
K. Dorhauer
P. Harrison
P. Harrison
P. Harrison
P. Harrison
P. Harrison
G. King
B. Sheidow
B. Sheidow
B. Sheidow
B. Sheidow
B. Sheidow
B. Sheidow
L. Wilson
J. Baker
(G. Mackie
(W.A. Murray
W.A. Murray
A. K. Poole
(A.K. Poole
(W.A. Murray
(J. Cameron
(G. Hickman
G. Hickman
W. Hendricks
W. Hendricks
A.J. Falk
A.J. Falk
A.J. Falk
R.J.W. Cattlin
98
TREASURER
E. Brooks
E. Brooks
T. Butler
W. Renshaw
(W. Renshaw
(F. Grace
G. Martin
G. Martin
P. Dive
S. Smith
(S. Smith
(H. Hinton
H. Hinton
H. Hinton
H. Hinton
H. Hinton
H. Hinton
H. Hinton
W. Govers
R. Barnes
R. Barnes
R. Barnes
R. Barnes
J. Horsfield
L. Wilson
L. Wilson
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. McDonald
K. Crocker
K. Crocker
J. Edington
I. Packman
I. Packman
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2012
2010/2011
$
2011/2012
$
21,795
620
46,823
8,594
14,327
13,800
15,000
47,385
(394)
19,808
1,282
2,625
INCOME:
Subscriptions
Subscriptions Associate Members
Sponsorships & Donations
Cost Recovery Ground Hire & Web Site
General Grant - Sydney Cricket Assoc.
Coaching Grant - NSW Cricket Assoc.
Development Grant - Cricket Australia
Junior Development Subscriptions & Other Income
Profit (Loss) from Juniors Social Functions
Profit (Loss) from Social Functions
Profit from GDCC Golf Day Function
Profit from 100 Club
Sale of Club Merchandise
Catering & Sundry Income
190,165
Total INCOME
26,073
784
39,510
7,449
14,332
14,490
13,000
47,477
666
180
19,611
4,300
0
4,768
192,604
EXPENDITURE:
43,710
14,022
10,611
4,482
38,701
31,969
2,351
528
16,667
4,468
1,490
3,578
2,527
3,780
3,000
Coaching Expenses
Cricket Academy Expenses
Cricket Material
Depreciation on Plant & Equipment
Ground Hiring Charges
Junior Development Expenses
Player of the Round
Postage, Phone, Merchant Fees & Charges
Printing
Shorts, Shirts & Caps
Spirit of Cricket Promotion
SCA Premiers Annual Dinner
Sundry Expenses
Trophies
Web Site Expenses
Donation to Starlight Foundation (Q’land Flood Appeal)
42,000
14,030
8,295
5,107
33,576
50,299
2,950
3,930
1,328
9,286
5,215
859
2,219
477
4,957
3,000
181,884
Total EXPENDITURE
8,281
95
OPERATING SURPLUS FOR YEAR
Bank & Other Interest
4,976
140
8,376
TOTAL SURPLUS FOR YEAR
5,116
187,628
69,328
ACCUMULATED FUNDS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
77,704
77,704
ACCUMULATED FUNDS AT END OF YEAR
82,820
99
GORDON DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB INC.
2010/2011
$
77,704
77,704
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MAY 2011
Accumulated Funds
Total Funds
2011/2012
$
82,800
82,800
Represented by:
36,030
16,075
300
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank - General Account
Debtors
Key Deposits
53,920
10,520
300
19,954
Stock - Club Merchandise
At Cost as per Stocktake 31st May 2012
18,661
72,359
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
83,403
10,419
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Plant & Equipment at Written Down Value
13,893
10,419
TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS
13,893
82,778
TOTAL ASSETS
97,296
5,074
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors & Accruals
14,476
5,074
TOTAL LIABILITIES
14,476
77,704
TOTAL NET ASSETS
82,820
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Auditor’s Report to the Members of the
GORDON DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB INC.
To the Members,
Gordon District Cricket Club Inc.
Scope
I have audited the financial report of the Gordon District Cricket Club Inc. for the year ended 31st
May 2012 as set out on pages 1 to 2. The Gordon District Cricket Club’s committee is
responsible for the financial report. I have conducted an independent audit of the financial report
to express an opinion on it to the members.
My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide
reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. My procedures
included examination of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial
report, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These
procedures were undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects, the
financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards, other mandatory
professional reporting requirements in Australia, the Associations Incorporation Act (NSW) and
the association's constitution. This is done so I can present a view that is consistent with my
understanding of the Gordon District Cricket Club Inc. financial position, the results of its
operations and its cash flows.
Qualification
Receipts from donations and other fundraising activities are a significant source of revenue for the
Gordon Cricket Club Inc. The Gordon District Cricket Club Inc. has determined that it is
impractical to establish control over the collection of donations and other fundraising activity
revenue prior to entry in its financial records. Accordingly, as the evidence available to me about
revenue from these sources was limited, my audit procedures for donations and other fundraising
activity revenue had to be restricted to the amounts recorded in the financial records. Therefore I
am unable to express an opinion on whether donations and other fundraising activity revenue
obtained by the Gordon District Cricket Club Inc. are complete.
The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.
Audit opinion
In my opinion (except for the effects on the financial report of such adjustments, if any, as might
have been required had the limitation on our audit procedures referred to in the qualification
paragraph not existed), the financial report presents fairly in accordance with applicable
Accounting Standards, other mandatory professional reporting requirements, the Associations
Incorporation Act (NSW) and the association's constitution the financial position of Gordon
District Cricket Club Inc. as at 31st May 2012, and the results of its operations and cash flows for
the year then ended.
Peter E Cronin
Chartered Accountant
Sydney
21st June, 2012
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GORDON DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB INC.
STATEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE
In the opinion of the Members of the Committee:
(a) the accompanying Income and Expenditure Statement is drawn up so as to give a true and
fair view of the results of the Club for the year ended 31st May 2012;
(b) the accompanying Balance Sheet is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the Club as at 31st May 2012; and
(c ) at the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the
Club will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Committee
A J Falk
R J W Cattlin
Dated at Sydney this 25th day of June 2012.
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Gordon District Cricket Club,
Women’s Division
ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Sydney Cricket Association,
Women’s Competition
Club Championship – 2nd!
Twenty20 – Semi Finalists
Brewer Shield
Twenty20 - Runners-up
3rd Grade
Limited Overs – Semi-Finalists
1st,2nd Grade & Brewer Shield
Limited Overs Minor Premiers & Runners-Up
3rd Grade
Northern Sydney Girls Cricket Association
St Gordon Shield Team – Semi-Finalists
St Gordon Cup Team – Semi-Finalists
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Major Sponsor
www.chatswoodrsl.com
446 Victoria Ave & 1 Thomas St Chatswood
Membership from just $5.50 for one year!
Thank you for your ongoing
outstanding support
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Thank you also to
Buy all of your cricket and soccer gear at
Kingsgrove Sports
“North Shore” Store
481 Pacific Highway, Artarmon
(Underneath Barbeques Galore)
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OFFICE BEARERS
EXECUTIVE
PRESIDENT
Jessica Henry
DEPUTY PRESIDENT
Nicky Paterson
TREASURER
Lisa Chan
SECRETARY
Emma Doutreband
SUB COMMITTEES
SCA DELEGATE
Creon Cambitzi
NSGCA DELEGATE
Bryce Thompson
ARCHIVES
Jessica Henry
GROUNDS
Michael Sherwood
PUBLICITY
Jessica Davidson
POSITIONS HELD IN OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
SCA
Cricket NSW
Jessica Henry
Chair, Women’s SubCommittee
Jessica Henry Women’s Committee
U/18 Team Manager
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REGISTER OF MEMBERS
PATRON
Lisa Sthalekar
VICE PRESIDENTS
Anne & Rudi Anneveld
Ian Carroll
Ken & Sylvia Clark
Stirling Hamman
Edward Howitt Snr.
David Lawson
Keith Maclaine
Bernard & Louisa Perry
Gerry Richards
Robin Chan
Steven Bird
Creon Cambitzi
Jim Cattlin
Andrew Falk
Stephen Heath
Edward Howitt Jnr.
Alan Patrick
Glenn Shaw
Rhonda Smyth
Bryce Thompson
Grace Chan
John Trinh
LIFE MEMBERS
Denise Anderson
Marilyn Brown
Jessica Henry
Jodie Davis
Geraldine Rieper
Karen Hill
Erica Sainsbury
Bronwyn Calver
Angela O’Neil
Christine Corbett
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Audrey Annetts
Neville Annetts*
Dr. Haren Sthalekar
(* Deceased)
FINANCIAL MEMBERS
Allana Benson
Maddie Bing
Emma Bradwell
Lauren Cambitzi
Mathilda Carmichael
Lisa Chan
Edwina Chappel
Annelie Chapple
Heidi Cheadle
Annika Clayton
Erin Coggins
Noni Cole
Annabel Flitcroft
Alice Forbes
Sehhaj Grewal
Amitoj Grewal
Emma Griffin
Lauren Hamman
Tracy Hancock
Eleanor Harper
Helen Hathaway
Ellen Hawkes
Shannon Heath
Saskia Horley
Alice Dalgleish
Jessica Davidson
Kristen Dorsch
Emma Doutreband
Melissa Fisher
Rebecca Hudson
Hannah Jakrot
Jessica Kaye
Victoria King
Joanna Lawson
Kirsten Levy
Emily Leys
Alexandra Lukins
Keely Mackenzie
Jessie Maclaine
Shivani Meta
Jocelyn Morgan
Naomi Nel
Katie O'Sullivan
Nicky Paterson
Hannah Perry
Emma Pope
Aranee
Ramachandran
Elizabeth Richards
Annabel Rigby
Annette Rigby
Victoria Saville
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Nicole Shaw
Alyce Sherwood
Emma Sherwood
Emma Spencer
Sophie Spencer
Lisa Sthalekar
Emma Thompson
Phoebe Thompson
Gemma Thornton
Felicity Trinh
Hannah Trollip
Carly Ussher
Serena Vinzenz
Lucy Walburn
Jane Warrilow
Kristy Williams
REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS
AUSTRALIA (Southern Stars)
Lisa Sthalekar
AUSTRALIA U23 (Shooting Stars)
Hannah Trollip
NEW SOUTH WALES
Lisa Sthalekar
Hannah Trollip
NEW SOUTH WALES 2ND XI
Hannah Trollip (Captain)
Heidie Cheadle
Emily Leys
TASMANIA
Emma Thompson
NEW SOUTH WALES U18
Hannah Trollip (Captain)
Mathilda Carmichael
ACT U18
Victoria King
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
And here ends our 30th Season! What a history! Our 30 seasons have yielded:
 25 Premierships (1st grade – 9, 2nd - 5, 3rd – 2, 4th – 3, 5th – 1, Brewer – 2, Juniors – 3)
 Sydney Cricket Association Club Championships – 7 (last won in 1996/97. Time for
another!)
 8 Club Presidents (yours truly leading the way at 16.... and apparently counting!)
 9 Australian players – Karen Price, Denise Annetts, Sally Griffiths, Sally Moffat,
Bronwyn Calver, Lisa Sthalekar, Alex Blackwell, Kris Britt, and Shannon Cunneen.
 Around 600 players have donned the MIGHTY RED cap
We’ve also had players represent Australian Youth (now Shooting Stars) NSW at all levels,
ACT, Tasmania, South Australia, Ireland, Holland and even the West Indies!
I have fond memories of our most successful season in 2003-04 when we achieved
premierships in 1st, 2nd, 4th Grade and juniors. If I recall correctly Brewers also made the final
and lost on the last ball of the match by which time 1st and 2nd Grade had finished their
matches. We had multiple players on mobiles listening to a ball-by-ball commentary from
Brewer Shield. Exciting stuff! These days we would simply post updates on our Facebook
page!
Over the 27 seasons I have been involved, management of the club has evolved somewhat
thanks to the wonders of technology.
 Handwritten and posted results have been replaced by entry into MyCricket
 The annual report from laborious word processing or typing to wonderful Microsoft
Office then shared electronically. No more down on hands and knees manually collating
and stapling pages together.
 Photos can be shared electronically
 Stories and news can be shared on Facebook and our website
 Registration is online
 Teams are filled up via SMS, FB and email rather than having to sit on the phone all
night trying to catch players at home on the land line!
 Fees can be paid electronically!
 Culottes and long socks have been replaced by the more practical long pants
 Off-white gear has been replaced by our distinctive coloured clothes
Pretty much the only things that haven’t changed are players going out to have fun and do their
best, we rely on volunteers to run the club, and finally, the Mighty Red Cap...... although even
that has moved from the old woollen baggy to the more practical (and cheaper!) baseball cap!
Now that I have shown my age let’s move on to “now”!
We once again achieved enormous success in 2011-12. Although we haven’t added to the
premiership list we did achieve a fantastic second place in the Sydney Club Championship.
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This is testament to our all-round ability and the fact we operate as a true Club rather than as
individual teams with players frequently moving between teams.
Every single team made the finals series. Wow! 3rd Grade flew the flag in both the T20 and
Limited Over finals. Although we finished in the “runner-up” column and definitely didn’t play
at our best in the limited over final it was a top effort. Well done to ALL teams for such a
successful season.
Congratulations and thank you to the Leadership Team of Hannah Trollip, Emma Doutreband,
Nicky Paterson, Emma Sherwood, Jessie Maclaine and Eleanor Harper for leading the way as
Captains of their respective teams. Captaining a team is not an easy job that comes with offfield responsibilities as well.
Major Sponsor
I’ve said it all before and I’ll say it again, as an amateur sporting club we rely on the generosity
of partners such as Chatswood RSL Club to keep us “in the black”. Cricket is an expensive
sport and the exceptionally generous support of the RSL Club makes it possible for us to
maintain player fees at a reasonable rate while still ensuring we have all the gear and access to
good facilities. A match ball alone for 1st Grade now costs over $60 (hence me being paranoid
over the balls ladies!!! They are gold!). In addition to the very significant financial support, we
have access to Club facilities for our meetings, AGM and function nights. We’ve consumed
lots of schnitzel after training and the odd liquid refreshment after matches.
We have also enjoyed the support of CEO Tony Snowsill, President Barry Fisher, Director
Peggy Wilton, and Operations Manager Andrew Hoschke has provided huge support and
always with a smile.
The RSL plays a huge part in our ongoing success and our ability to provide a full pathway
from juniors through to 1st Grade.
Sponsors
Thank you to Harry Solomons, Julie Muir and Blake Tolmie from Kingsgrove Sports. We
definitely enjoy having a store on our doorstep in Artarmon! Your assistance with equipment
and clothing is appreciated.
Stephen Heath, S.R. Heath Accounting funded Player of the Week vouchers for 1st and 2nd
Grade - very well received.
Rhonda Smyth, Business Marketing Plus hosted and maintained access to our online
registration application.
Filling the Representative Ranks
As always the Reds made their mark in the Rep ranks from Junior DCA Mollie Dive and Peden
Shields through to NSW and Australia!
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Earlier in the report you will have seen the full list. Special congrats to Hannah Trollip who
debuted for the Australian Shooting Stars on their tour to NZ.
Some Highlights
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Hannah and Lisa scoring centuries in the same match in compiling a record partnership
Nicky’s maiden century (I missed it but apparently it was good!)
The emergence of a number of talented young players such as Saskia Horley, Annabel
Flitcroft, Annika Clayton and Eleanor Harper to name a few
Brewer’s demolishing the opposition within an hour of the match commencing and
before El Prez could take any video (I’m sure it would have made great footage!)
What I recall most is the genuine and spontaneous entertainment and enjoyment of the season.
Batters heading out without bats, trying to put helmets on while forgetting to take their cap off
(no names!), freakish catches, significant sledging.... always of ourselves (much more fun!) and
never the opposition! We also consumed 1,000’s of jelly snakes... the staple of any true
cricketer’s diet!
3rd Grade even adopted our own “Gordon Granny”. “Norma” and “Two’s” grandma Cath
hardly missed a game and cheered us on in her own match shirt and club jacket. We’ll win a
premiership for you next season Cath!
One thing we rarely saw was sunshine! How wet was it?! Very frustrating at times and we
unfortunately became experts in dealing with sodden, smelly and muddy pitch covers.
The Volunteers
You’ve heard it from me before, this Mighty Club doesn’t run itself. We have an army of
wonderful volunteers who help us out daily. Thank you doesn’t really cover it. Nonetheless
THANK YOU to:
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Bryce Thompson – The man behind the NSGCA Junior Comp and our St Gordon
Junior Teams. This season he added “Brewer Rescue Man” to his repertoire by ensuring
there were always juniors on hand to supplement Brewers.
Lisa “Jackie” Chan – Mdm Treasurer who also assisted in any other way possible
whenever we needed it. Could be found around a cricket field cheering teams on
whether she was playing or not!
Nicky “Noodle” Paterson – Deputy President who not only assisted but provided
plenty of entertainment along the way!
Emma Doutreband – Stepped in at the last minute to fill our vacant secretary role
Anton Cole – Manager extraordinaire of Brewer Shield. I always looked forward to the
weekly motivational emails that also contained pitch and weather reports!
Keith Maclaine – Brewer Coach frequently spotted pacing the boundary!
Ian Chappel – Scorer and general supporter of 3rd Grade
Edwina “Eddie” Chappel – enormous contributor to the NSGCA Comp
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Steven Bird – Coached and supported the St Gordon Cup Team despite not having a
daughter in the team
Emma “Norma” Sherwood and Jane “Dopey/ Jano/ Bobsie” Warrilow for doing a
fantastic job with the website. We definitely unearthed editorial talent here!
Michael “Mick” Sherwood for jumping into the Grounds Convenor role and managing
engagement with the local councils
Jess “Davo” Davidson – Publicity Officer (hope to see you on the field more next
season Davo.... we missed you!)
Kelvin King, Luana King, Liz Trollip, Liz Swinburn, and Glenn Shaw for
assistance to our youngest-ever 1st Grade team
Peter Bradwell, Nathan Horley, Wendy MacDonnell, Sean O’Sullivan and Mike
Spencer for assistance to the Brewers
Phi Walburn and Simon Rigby for assistance to the Shield Team
Andy Falk, and Jim Cattlin from the Men’s Club. Congrats on your 5th Grade
Premiership!
Kate Evans and Ian Field from the Sydney Cricket Association
Glenn Shaw deservedly received the “Volunteer of the Year” award after six seasons of
scoring, coaching and general assistance. He has also spent countless hours sopping wet pitches
and shifting very ugly covers!
Another success of the 2011-12 season was unearthing a great new Club Coach in the form of
former NSW player Mechelle Hare. Mechelle did a great job and our training attendances,
when not washed out, were very strong. The Coach was even coerced onto the field by 1st
Grade during peak representative time. I’m told she proved a great boundary sweeper and
avoided having to bat or bowl! Afterwards she was heard to whisper “now I really am a
Mighty Red” and we hope to have her with us for many seasons to come!
Thanks everyone for your tremendous support. Thank you to our sponsors, spectators,
volunteers and most importantly our players for making the Mighty Reds such a great Club!
30 seasons down.... here’s to a CENTURY of seasons! Bring on 2012-13!
Go the Mighty Reds!
Jessica Henry
President
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
The end of yet another exciting but frustrating season of cricket has come. Some fantastic
cricket played by the mighty Reds in the T20 competition was unfortunately interrupted by
rain. This unfortunately saw the T20 Semi-Final weekend being washed out for Brewer which
was disappointing. There was a silver lining with all grades reaching the Semi Finals in their
limited over competitions. Unfortunately we were all pipped at the posted and no teams were
able to go on and win their respective titles. Despite the disappointing end to our fairy-tail Semi
Final qualifications this year’s commitment at training and throughout the year was rewarded
with Gordon finishing 2nd in the Club Championship!
A huge thank you must be extended to Cricket New South Wales (CNSW) for holding another
very successful Bash for Cash weekend. This was held at the Raby ovals on the opening round
of the 1st Grade T20 competition. This day gave all clubs the opportunity to raise funds for their
clubs and help promote women’s cricket. Our 1st grade team raised $440 for Gordon with
twenty two 4’s hit. Well done girls!
Not only were we able to raise money, we were able to donate funds to the McGrath
Foundation. Our brilliant 3rd Grade team led from the front and held their own Pink Stumps
day. With the enthusiastic attitudes we were able to donate $100 and help raise awareness for
such a wonderful cause and a disease that affects 1 in 9 Australian women.
Our junior girls where again in the great hands of Bryce Thompson. Bryce, with some handy
help from Felicity Trinh and Emma Doutreband, saw the girl’s skills and love for the game
develop in leaps and bounds! The combined Gordon and St Ives Clubs joined forces this season
with West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club allowing the girls to play 20 overs of
competitive cricket, rotating bowlers, batters and wicketkeeper every few overs. The future is
looking bright as Bryce has again worked tirelessly developing the girl’s skills and talent.
Our Brewer Shield team saw a young team take the park this year with a large core of players
moving up into Second Grade. The young team was up for the challenge as they finished third
overall in the T20 and Limited overs competitions. These fantastic results wouldn’t have been
possible without the gallant efforts of super-coach Keith Maclaine and super-manager/dad
Anton Cole. Thank you must also be extended to all the girls and parents who made this
possible!
A larger number of our Junior and Brewer Shield players were selected in the following CNSW
Academy (formerly Emerging Breakers) Squads:
 U/13’s Pip Carey (St Ives)
 U/14’s Saskia Horley, Phoebe Thompson
 U/15’s Eleanor Harper, Jessica Howards
 U/16’s Annika Clayton, Noni Cole, Victoria Saville
Special congratulations must be extended to Saskia Horley as she was moved up from the
U/13’s squad to the U/14’s! Well done Saskia!
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Third grade was again lead by Emma Sherwood. Emma tackled this season head on with her
side. They performed well to only be pipped at the post by the competitive St George side in
both the T20 and Limited Overs finals. Well done girls!
Second grade was led by Nicky Paterson who was back and fighting fit following a knee
injury. The team played some gutsy cricket and fought their way through to the Semi-Finals in
the T20 and Limited overs competitions. With Nicky and Bec’s exceptional performances with
the bat and the fast and furious bowling from Flick Trinh and Lauren Cambitzi, Second
grade was a force to be reckoned with and made their mark on the competition. Thank you to
all the girls who worked tirelessly every weekend to ensure that all teams took the park on club
days following rain and to helpers Creon Cambitzi and John Trinh.
Hannah Trollip has once again shown everyone that she is the future of women’s cricket. Her
maturity as a player, combined with her leadership skills were tested this season, as we fielded
the youngest First Grade team in the Sydney Women’s Competition this season with an average
age of just 20 years. First grade worked together this season, taking down some big teams to
make their way to the Limited Overs Semi-Final only to be taken down by Bankstown. A
gallant effort wasn’t quite enough but as acting Captain, I was very proud to wear the red hat as
every girl put in a huge effort.
A big thank you must be extended to Liz and Jonathan Trollip, Liz Swinburn and The King
Family for their scoring and assistance during the season. Without the continued support and
encouragement from Glenn and Gina Shaw, and Stephen Heath this season wouldn’t have been
as successful as it was. Thank you all!
Congratulations to Hannah Trollip for being selected in the Shooting Stars U/23 Australian
Team, as well as being selected by CNSW to play for two months in the New Zealand National
League competition.
Congratulations to the following girls in First Grade who were selected in the following
representative teams:
 NSW U/18’s Hannah Trollip and Mathilda Carmichael
 NSW 2nd XI Hannah Trollip, Emily Leys and Heidie Cheadle
 NSW Breakers Squad Lisa Sthalekar and Hannah Trollip
 Southern Stars Lisa Sthalekar
Further congratulations must be extended to Lisa Sthalekar who was named joint winner of the
Belinda Clark Medal after her fantastic season with the New South Wales Breakers team. She
has also been ranked by ICC as the number one bowler in One Day Internationals. Well done
Lisa!!
Chatswood RSL’s sponsorship and support is invaluable. In 2011-12 we received $10,000 in
sponsorship. Thank you to CEO Tony Snowsill and his Board for continuing to support our
great Club.
Harry Solomons, CEO Kingsgrove Sports, is a major supporter of women’s cricket and we
thank him and his team at their North Shore Store, including Blake Tolmie.
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Acknowledgements:
I would like to extend a huge thank you the following volunteers for contributing to another
fantastic season:
 Club President Jess Henry, without her commitment our club would fail to exist.
 Treasurer and Social Committee Lisa Chan: ensuring that our club functions are
awesome and balancing the books!
 Grounds Convener Michael Sherwood: without your work we wouldn’t have parks to
play!
 Webmasters Emma Sherwood & Jane Warrilow: keeping our website informative and
up to date!
Thank you to club coach Michelle Hare for your enthusiastic and informative training
sessions.
Thank you to GDCC President Andy Falk for your support this season and also to Secretary
Jim Cattlin for coordinating training, covers and grounds.
Thank you to Ian Field and Kate Evans from Cricket Operations, CNSW, for ensuring we have
a well-managed and competitive women’s competition year after year.
And last but definitely not least, a massive thank you to all the members of our club; players,
parents and supporters. Without every one of you, we would be able to call ourselves the
Mighty Reds.
Emma Doutreband
Secretary
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TREASURER’S REPORT
BANK RECONCILIATION
Cash Book Balance
28/05/2011
Surplus
$24,324.62
Year to Date
Book Balance $1,982.81
28/05/2011
$26,307.43
Bank Statement Balance $28,276.23
Add O/S Deposits
$‐ STOCK oN HAND
Size
14 XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL OS
Qty
Unit Cost Stock Value
Item
Caps
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
6 $
25
$
150
Match Shirts - Standard
0
0
1
2
9
0
0
0
12 $
45
$
540
Training Shirts - Standard
0
0
4
8
3
5
1
0
21 $
20
$
420
Match Pants
0
1
4
6
4
5
1
0
20 $
45
$
900
Jackets - Standard
8
7
9
5
3
5
0
0
30 $
25
$
750
Shorts
0
0
0
1
8
0
0
0
9 $
20
$
180
8
10
12
14
16
Match Shirts - Women
0
5
7
10
0
2
4
2
25 $
45
$
1,125
Training Shirts - Women
0
0
1
9
8
8
1
0
27 $
20
$
540
Size
18 K12
Balls - Red King
25 $
31
$
764
Balls - Zenith
20 $
16
$
313
Balls - Special Test
16 $
38
$
605
Practice Balls
12 $
20
$
235
Kooka 4 Piece Match
Kooka 4 Piece Training
Incrediball
Total Stock Value
5 $
68
$
340
12 $
22
$
262
7 $
10
$
69
$
7,191
97
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PROFIT & LOSS
For the Period 29/5/11 to 25/5/12
INCOME:
Subscriptions
CA Grants
Sponsors' Donations
Bank Interest & Other Interest
Uniforms
Fundraising
Social Functions/ Catering
Sundry
GST
Total Income
EXPENDITURE:
Advertising & Publicity
Cricket Material
Social Functions/ Catering
Ground Hiring Charges
Scholarships
Fundraising
Postage, Telephone, Duties, Printing etc.
Website Maintenance
Uniforms
Bank Fees
Coaching
Trophies
Donations
Sundry
GST
Total Expenditure
$10,818.13
$5,800.00
$10,043.20
$2.65
$2,277.30
$1,131.81
$345.44
$440.00
$2,120.05
$32,978.58
$$6,761.19
$3,315.13
$7,694.69
$1,000.00
$156.82
$254.54
$1,611.55
$2,087.73
$13.00
$3,559.10
$811.30
$972.73
$561.20
$2,196.79
$30,995.77
Surplus ( Deficit )
$1,982.81
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FIRST GRADE
Back Row: Shannon Heath, Nicole Shaw, Emma Doutreband (VC), Lisa Sthalekar
Front: Hannah Trollip (C), Emma Thompson, Heidie Cheadle, Jo Lawson, Emily Leys, Mathilda Carmichael
Absent: Kristy Williams, Victoria King, Maddie Bing, Lauren Hamman, Hannah Perry
This season has been one of improvement for our team. After a slow start to the season, we
gained significant momentum after the Christmas break. We placed ourselves in a position
where we could make the Twenty20 semi-finals with a win in the last round (that was
ultimately washed out), and made the 50 over semi-finals. However, beyond the results, we
have improved our competitiveness as a team, and there have been more glimpses as to the
kind of cricket that we are capable of producing.
When we started hitting our straps in the middle of the season, it was due to a real team
performance. Everyone contributed one way or another to the success of the team. This
resulted in some impressive team performances, most notably beating a strong St GeorgeSutherland by 1 run, with many players out and our finals chances resting on the result.
Throughout the season there have also been some stand out individual performances. These
include:
50 overs:
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Lisa Sthalekar’s 126 against Universities, enabling us to get to a score of 329, chasing
a monumental 349.
Hannah Perry posting 57 in her comeback match.
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An outstanding partnership between Emma Doutreband and Lisa Sthalekar of 101
against eventual premiers Bankstown, taking us from 6/73 to 7/174, allowing us to
post a competitive score of 212.
Emma Doutreband’s 3/6 against Universities.
Mathilda Carmichael’s batting form towards the end of the season, with scores of 56,
46 and 39 in her last three 50 over games, including the semifinal.
Twenty20:
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EmilyLeys68notoutagainstSydney.
Heidi Cheadle 68 not out against St George-Sutherland.
Emma Doutreband 3/15 against Sydney.
Jo Lawson 2/10 against Sydney, and many valuable contributions with both bat and
ball.
Whilst these may be the individual highlights, one of the reasons that these are possible is due
to the ‘unsung heroes’. These are people that play their part week-in, week-out, and are the
cornerstone of any success that we have. People like Shannon Heath and Nicole Shaw are
great examples of this; they play crucial roles, often unheralded but certainly not unnoticed.
The 2011/12 First Grade Team:
 Hannah Trollip
 Emma Doutreband
 Maddie Bing
 Mathilda Carmichael
 Heidi Cheadle
 Lauren Hamman
 Shannon Heath
 Victoria King
 Jo Lawson
 Emily Leys
 Hannah Perry
 Lisa Sthalekar
 Nicole Shaw
 Emma Thompson
 Kristy Williams
We would also like to acknowledge the people that stepped up to play for us throughout the
season when we had people unavailable. We really appreciate your contribution.
On that note of thanks, we would like to acknowledge the work of Mechelle Hare as club
coach, who has assisted us at training. We also thank Jess, Nicky and Lisa Chan for the
tremendous work that they put into the club and first grade team that enables us to put a
competitive team on the park each week.
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Once again, thanks to the parents and friends who came to support us, particularly Kelvin and
Luana King, and the 2 Liz’s, Trollip and Swinburn, who have scored for us this season.
I would like to say a big thank you to Emma Doutreband, who, on top of having a great
season, is the ultimate team player and did a fantastic job as captain for the games that I was
away.
Finally and most importantly, thanks to the team. It is often stated that for a team to be
successful, they have to enjoy each other’s company and have fun. If that were to be
completely true, then we would be premiers! However there is no doubt that our team spirit is
one of the main reasons for our improvement this season, and if we can continue to develop as
a team and work hard at our cricket skills, then we can progress to the next level and become
one of the leading teams in the competition.
Go the Mighty Reds!
Hannah Trollip
First Grade Captain
STATISTICS FOR FIRST GRADE - SEASON 2011/12
Batting
Bing, Madelaine
Carmichael, Mathilda
Chan, Lisa
Cheadle, Heidie
Doutreband, Emma
Hamman, Lauren
Heath, Shannon
King, Victoria
Lawson, Joanna
Leys, Emily
Paterson, Nicky J
Perry, Hannah
Shaw, Nicole
Sthalekar, Lisa
Thompson, Emma
Trollip, Hannah
Williams, Kristy
Mch Inn Agg NO
6
3
9
2
11
10 203
0
2
1
4
1
15
15 239
1
14
10
87
3
10
9
53
1
13
12
95
4
10
5
5
4
15
12
58
4
15
14 261
1
1
1
0
0
7
6 212
1
14
7
12
2
9
7 415
0
2
2
64
0
11
10 396
0
8
6
46
3
121
50
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
HS
6*
56
4*
67*
40
14
28*
3*
23*
68*
0
40*
6
126
35
141
19
Avg C
9.00 1
20.30 2
N/A
1
17.07 1
12.43 7
6.63 2
11.88 4
5.00 4
7.25 1
20.08 4
0.00 0
42.40 0
2.40 1
59.29 3
32.00 1
39.60 6
15.33 2
Wk
C
St
3
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STATISTICS FOR FIRST GRADE - SEASON 2011/12
Player
Mch
Cambitzi, Lauren
Carmichael, Mathilda
Cole, Noni
Doutreband, Emma
Hamman, Lauren
Heath, Shannon
King, Victoria
Lawson, Joanna
Leys, Emily
Perry, Hannah
Shaw, Nicole
Sthalekar, Lisa
Sthalekar, Lisa
Thompson, Emma
Trinh, Felicity
Williams, Kristy
Wkts Mdns Runs 5i
3
1
0
1
11
7
2
258
1
0
0
6
14
4
298
17
10
3
0
92
6
0
0
14
10
4
0
114
15
7
2
203
15
11
3
377
7
4
1
124
14
3
0
215
4
2
0
28
9
7
3
156
2
1
0
63
2
0
0
20
8
5
6
127
Avg
Best Overs
0
1.00 1/1
1
0
36.86 3/51
43
0 N/A
n/a
1
0
62
17.53 3/6
0
30.67 1/0
12.3
0 N/A
0/14
1.2
0
28.50 2/19
16
0
29.00 2/10
36
0
34.27 2/12
62.1
0
31.00 2/31
27
0
71.67 1/11
31.1
0
14 2/18 5
0
22.29 2/18
43.1
0
63.00 1/28
6
0 N/A
0/6
3
0
25.40 2/20
28.1
AWARD WINNERS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Lisa Sthalekar
BATTING
Aggregate &
Average
Lisa Sthalekar (415 runs @ 59.29)
BOWLING
Aggregate &
Average
Emma Doutreband 17 wkts @ 17.53
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FIRST GRADE PLAYER OF THEYEAR 2011/12
Player
Points
Sthalekar, Lisa
665
Trollip, Hannah
586
Leys, Emily
561
Doutreband, Emma
447
Cheadle, Heidie
409
Carmichael, Mathilda
363
Perry, Hannah
322
Lawson, Joanna
178
Heath, Shannon
155
Williams, Kristy
151
Hamman, Lauren
128
King, Victoria
125
Thompson, Emma
94
Shaw, Nicole
72
Bing, Madelaine
24
Chan, Lisa
19
Cambitzi, Lauren
15
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SECOND GRADE
Back: Mel Fisher (with Sharlotte!), Ellen Hawkes, Annelie Chapple, Keely Mackenzie
Middle: Gemma Thornton, Felicity Trinh, Emma Sherwood
Front: Bec Hudson (VC), Lana Benson, Lauren Cambitzi, Nicky Paterson (C), Victoria King
Absent: Alice Dalgleish
With a total of 3215 runs scored, 196 wickets snared, 66 catches taken, 11 run outs, 9
stumping’s and 4 washouts (could have been 6 had we not spent hours diligently ensuring the
grounds were playable) - season 2011-12 has come to an end.
We finished 4th in the T20 format and a fantastic 2nd in the 50 Over competition losing to
Campbelltown-Camden in the Semi-Final. We enjoyed a wonderful season with many
highlights, and along the way we had an incredible amount of fun. Sledging was common,
although it was never aimed at the opposition! One was certainly reminded (over and over
again) should a catch have been dropped……..The team gelled from day one and our level of
team spirit and camaraderie was unparalleled.
Season highlights included:
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Bec Hudson – My second in command who provided invaluable support. Bec kept
wicket taking 6 catches and 2 stumping’s. Bec was also our opening bat and the main
contributor to our run tally. Bec has deservedly won the SCAWC Player of the Year as
well as the Batting Aggregate Award. Bec scored 487 runs (avg 40.6) this season – an
absolutely amazing feat – scoring 262 runs (avg 52.4, HS 60, R3 vs Bankstown) in T20
and 225 runs (avg 32.1, HS 54*, R7 vs Bankstown) in 50 Overs.
Gemma ‘Chip’ Thornton – Our second opener, joining Gordon this season. Gem scored
an impressive 201 runs this season with a HS of 58 in 50 Overs (R5 vs Sydney) and 34*
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in T20 (R11 vs CC). Gem also took 5 catches and never remembered to bring a water
bottle!
Ellen ‘Birdie’ Hawkes – My 3rd in command when Bec was away. Ellen also joined
Gordon this season. Ellen scored 138 runs this season with a HS of 70 vs Sydney, R5
(50 Overs). Ellen also took 3 catches and was very helpful in reminding me how to
catch.
Lauren ‘Lozza/Twiggy’ Cambitzi – Loz is a genuine all-rounder who has grown from
strength to strength with the bat this season. Loz top scored with 38* (R5 vs Sydney),
took 4 wickets with best figures of 1/3 (R5 vs Sydney) as well as taking 3 catches.
Allana ‘Lana’ Benson – Our opening pace bowler who took 16 wickets this season – 8
apiece for both T20 (economy 5.4, best figures of 3/20, R14 vs ND’s) and 50 Overs
(economy 3.0, best figures of 3/23, R7 vs Bankstown).
Mel ‘Sushi’ Fisher – Complemented Lana as the second opener and who was the only
bowler to request a solitary fielder on the on-side! Mel took 13 wickets this season but
was unlucky not to snare more. Her figures include – T20: 1 wicket with a best of 1/8 vs
ND’s (R14, economy 5.3) and 50 Overs: 12 wickets with a best of 2/9 vs Sydney (R5,
economy 2.6). Mel also took 6 catches and was entertaining with the bat.
Felicity ‘Flick’ Trinh – Whether opening the bowling or coming in at 1st drop, Flick was
sure to confuse the opposition with her swing and excellent length. Season highlights
include: T20, 5 wickets (economy of 6.6) with best figures of 2/16 (R15 vs Bankstown)
and 50 Overs, 12 wickets (economy of 1.6) with best figures of 3/1 (R18 vs Sydney).
Flick was responsible for ensuring we did our 3-2-1 GORDON!! and wanted to get the
award for the most team spirit (her own words…..). Flick came second in SCAWC
Bowling Aggregate and also took 3 catches.
Alice ‘Ricky’ Dalgleish – Also known as Ballet Alice (Pirouette is a fielding position),
Alice swapped her spikes for dance shoes halfway through the season after gaining a
role in Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical. Alice was our spinner who played 9 games before
heading off to Broadway (well, the concourse in Chatswood). Alice had best figures of
2/29 vs St.George (T20, R12) and 3/10 vs CC (50 Overs, R2).
Carly ‘Carlos’ Ussher – Only played a few games in 2nd Grade but was always
entertaining, especially her use of band aids…..Carly was handy with both bat and ball
taking 2/23 vs St-George (T20, R12) and 1/0 vs ND’s (50 Overs, R17).
Keely ‘Keels’ Mackenzie – Another player who couldn’t play the whole season but who
made an impact when she did play taking season best figures of 2/40 (T20, R4 vs ND’s)
and 4/2 (50 Overs, R17 vs ND’s).
Shannon ‘Shanno’ Heath – Last year’s 2nd Grade captain who has deservedly been
promoted to 1st Grade. Shanno helped us out a number of times this season scoring an
impressive 62* vs CC (50 Overs, R2) after coming back from a knee reconstruction and
34* vs St-George (T20, R12). Being an all-rounder Shanno shone with the ball taking
3/15 vs CC (T20, R11). Shanno also took 2 catches and had 1 run out.
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Nic ‘Coley’ Shaw – A 1st Grade player who willingly helped out when needed and who
showed her experience taking 10 wickets in only a handful of games. Coley had season
best figures of 2/8 vs Bankstown (T20, R15) and 3/19 vs Bankstown (50 Overs, R20).
Although Coley also contributed with the bat it is her laugh (giggle) that is priceless.
Victoria ‘Stumpy’ King – A lover of Crocs (just try to take them off her!) but a fantastic
player who also helped us out. Stumpy had season best figures of 2/2 vs Bankstown
(T20, R15) and 3/4 vs Sydney (50 Overs, R18). Stumpy also took 5 catches – one was a
screamer at short midwicket despite having a bleeding nose! Stumpy requested a
mention in the report so here goes – “I would like to take this opportunity to mention
Stumpy…..”.
Emma ‘Normie’ Sherwood – “CLEARLY THE BEST PLAYER THAT I HAVE EVER
HAD THE PLEASURE TO WATCH OR PLAY WITH” – her words, not mine! Our
3rd Grade captain who bats with style and finesse scoring 44 vs ND’s (50 Overs, R10)
and 80 vs Sydney (T20, R13). Normie laments her ball placement after Jackie Chan
(sub-fielding) took a catch preventing Normie from reaching a milestone. Another allrounder, Normie also took 2/12 vs St-George (T20, R1) as well 2 catches.
Tracy ‘Hankers’ Hancock – Always economical, Hankers took 3/15 vs Bankstown in
R7 (50 Overs, with an economy of 2.0).
Lisa ‘Jackie’ Chan – Always bubbly and smiling, Jackie is a fantastic Club person.
Although playing most of her games in 3rd Grade, Jackie also starred for us with season
best figures of 3/21 vs Sydney (T20, R13) and 2/3 vs Sydney (50 Overs, R5). Jackie
also took 4 catches, well, 5 if you include Normie’s……
Hannah ‘HP’ Perry – Another player with a wealth of experience who helped us out. HP
took 2/7 vs Bankstown in R7 (50 Overs).
I would like to thank Jess ‘Fingers’ Henry, Jess ‘Davo’ Davidson, Jessie Maclaine, Jess,
er, Maddie Bing, Annelie ‘GHA/Anns’ Chapple, Kirsten ‘Spud’ Levy, Alyce
Sherwood, Kristen Dorsch, Liz ‘Viv’ Richards, Addie Chappel, Annika Clayton and
Noni Cole for your invaluable contributions this season.
On a personal note – I was happy to score my first century this season with 106* vs
Sydney (50 Overs, R5). I also scored 65 in T20 vs ND’s (R4). Despite some sledging I
also managed to hold onto 9 catches (no stats on how many were dropped!).
This season would not have been made possible without the following fantastic individuals (in
no particular order):
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John Trinh and Creon Cambitzi: Our scorers, helpers with covers, scoreboards, drinks,
warming up etc. Their help was invaluable and certainly made my job a lot easier.
El Prez, Jess Henry: Jess organised the teams every week ensuring we had full teams to
take the park. Jess has once again deservedly won the Club Woman of the Year
accolade for her tireless and selfless work running our fantastic Club.
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Annelie: Our Super super-sopperer who got down and dirty ensuring we got on the park
when the odds were against playing.
What’s his name…..Noni’s Dad…..Anton Cole: Despite having his own Brewer team to
worry about and manage, Anton was always available to help with covers, especially on
the eve of our semi-final with storm clouds looming.
Umpires and SCAWC Sub-Committee: Without you all we wouldn’t have such a
successful competition – Thank you.
Andy Falk and Jim Cattlin: President and Secretary of GDCC – thank you for your
support of our Club.
Mechelle Hare: New to our Club this season as Head Coach, we have all gained so
much from Mechelle’s knowledge and experience.
Jackie Chan and Emma Doutreband: Treasurer and Secretary – Thank you for doing
such a fantastic job behind the scenes in running our Club so well.
Parents and supporters: Thank you for your cheers from the side and for driving your
little darlings around.
To my team - I have thoroughly enjoyed being your captain this season. We have certainly had
many laughs along the way. As you know, I firmly believe in the use of all ‘f-words’ – fun,
fantastic, fabulous, freakish (as in catch), frogs (as in red lollies), fair (as in everyone deserves a
fair go) and four (more runs on the board). And of course, I couldn’t have made it through this
season………without you….! (cue the music…….).
3-2-1 GORDON……..!!!!!
Nicky Paterson, Captain
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STATISTICS FOR SECOND GRADE - SEASON 2011/12
Batting
Benson, Allana
Bing, Madelaine
Cambitzi, Lauren
Chan, Lisa
Chapple, Annelie
Davidson, Jessica
Fisher, Melissa
Hancock, Tracy
Hawkes, Ellen
Heath, Shannon
Henry, Jessica A
Hudson, Rebecca
King, Victoria
Levy, Kirsten
Mackenzie, Keely
Maclaine, Jessie
Paterson, Nicky J
Perry, Hannah
Shaw, Nicole
Sherwood, Emma
Thornton, Gemma
Trinh, Felicity
Ussher, Carly
Clayton, Annika
Wk Wk
Mch Inn Agg NO
50 100
HS Avg C C
S
16
9
38
3
0
0 16* 6.33 2
3
3
20
0
0
0
16 6.67
1
14
10 111
2
0
0 38* 13.88 3
6
1
0
0
0
0
0 0.00 4
5
2
22
1
0
0 18* 22.00 1
2
2
9
0
0
0
6 4.50 3
18
8
33
4
0
0 12*
8.25 6
2
1
4
0
0
0
4 4.00 1
15
11 160
1
1
0
70 16.00 3
8
8 138
3
1
0 62* 27.60 2
2
2
18
0
0
0
16 9.00 0
16
16 487
4
5
0
60 40.58 0
6
2
4
4
10
2
0
0
4 5.00 5
1
1
16
0
0
0
16 16.00 1
6
3
8
1
0
0
4 4.00 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0 0.00 0
17
15 368
3
2
1 106* 30.67 9
3
3
46
0
0
0
27 15.33 3
9
7
48
3
0
0 16* 12.00 1
8
8 251
1
1
0
80 35.86 2
15
15 201
2
1
0
58 15.46 5
16
3
4
2
0
0
2* 4.00 3
7
4
24
2
0
0
8* 12.00 1
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
1
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STATISTICS FOR SECOND GRADE - SEASON 2011/12
Bowling
Benson, Allana
Cambitzi, Lauren
Chan, Lisa
Clayton, Annika
Cole, Noni
Dalgleish, Alice
Fisher, Melissa
Hancock, Tracy
Heath, Shannon
King, Victoria
Levy, Kirsten
Mackenzie, Keely
Perry, Hannah
Perry, Hannah
Saville, Victoria
Shaw, Nicole
Sherwood, Alyce
Sherwood, Emma
Thornton, Gemma
Trinh, Felicity
Ussher, Carly
Mch Wkts Mdns Runs 5i
Avg
16
16
9
272
0
17.00
14
4
3
139
0
34.75
8
11
2
77
0
7.00
1
1
0
17
0
17.00
1
0
0
20
0 N/A
9
10
1
124
0
12.40
18
13
9
308
0
23.69
2
4
4
28
0
7.00
8
4
0
24
0
6.00
6
13
8
81
0
6.23
2
1
0
19
0
19.00
6
8
1
90
0
11.25
1
2
3
27
0
13.50
3
3
3
64
0
21.33
1
0
0
8
0 N/A
9
10
8
112
0
11.20
1
1
0
20
0
20.00
5
3
1
16
0
5.33
8
0
0
3
0 N/A
16
13
209
0
12.29
17
7
5
2
116
0
23.20
AWARD WINNERS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Rebecca Hudson
BATTING
Aggregate &
Average
BOWLING
Aggregate
Average
Rebecca Hudson 487 runs @ 40.58
Felicity Trinh 17 wkts @ 12.29
Victoria King (13 wkts @ 6.23)
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Best Overs
3/20
69
1/3
35.4
3/21
18.4
1/17
2
0/20
3
3/10
25
2/9
88.3
3/15
14
3/15
8
3/4
37.5
1/19
2
4/2
19.4
2/27
10
2/27
15
0/8
3
3/19
41
1/20
4
2/12
5
0/3
1
3/1
77.2
2/23
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SECOND GRADE PLAYER OF THEYEAR 2011/12
Player
Points
Hudson, Rebecca
732
Paterson, Nicky J
603
Sherwood, Emma
351
Fisher, Melissa
318
Benson, Allana
308
Trinh, Felicity
304
Thornton, Gemma
301
King, Victoria
280
Heath, Shannon
253
Hawkes, Ellen
230
Chan, Lisa
225
Cambitzi, Lauren
216
Shaw, Nicole
213
Mackenzie, Keely
141
Perry, Hannah
136
Ussher, Carly
114
Hancock, Tracy
79
Davidson, Jessica
54
Levy, Kirsten
46
Chapple, Annelie
37
Bing, Madelaine
35
Clayton, Annika
30
Henry, Jessica A
18
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THIRD GRADE
Back: Jane Warrilow, Edwina Chappel, Annette Rigby, Lisa Chan, Alyce Sherwood, Liz Richards (VC), Erin
Coggins
Front: Kristen Dorsch, Tracy Hancock (VC), Emma Sherwood (C), Jess Henry, Kirsten Levy
What a thoroughly enjoyable and successful season for third grade. We had a couple of new
Gordon players don their bright red caps to join the returning third grade team. What a
combination we proved to be, reaching the grand finals of both the Twenty20 and limited over
competitions. Although we fell just one game short in both formats, being dual grand finalists
is a great achievement that the girls can be very proud of. More importantly, third grade played
with great team camaraderie this season. The girls were always supporting one another,
encouraging from the sidelines even if things didn’t always go according to plan. Our
commitment in the field was second to none. Umpires often commented on our excellent team
spirit and congratulated us on the way that we conducted ourselves within the spirit of the
game.
Third grade team this year consisted of:
 Emma “Norma” Sherwood (c)
 Tracy “Hankers” Hancock (vc)
 Liz “Viv” Richards (vc)
 Lisa “Jackie” Chan
 Edwina “Eddie” Chappel
 Erin “Coggsy” Coggins
 Kristen “Kris” Dorsch
 Jess “Fingers” Henry
 Kirsten “Spud” Levy
 Annette “Riggers” Rigby
 Alyce “Two” Sherwood
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I would like to extend a huge “Thank you” to the players who didn’t play every game, but
whose contributions were still invaluable to third grade’s success. Lauren Cambitzi, Annelie
Chapple, Annika Clayton, Noni Cole, Jess Davidson, Helen Hathaway, Ellen Hawkes, Jessie
Maclaine, Aranee Ramachandran and Carly Ussher gave up various Saturday afternoons
lending us their skills. Thanks girls!
Eddie Chappel was of great assistance this year in terms of cricket admin work. No sooner had
the first game of the season started that Eddie volunteered to look after the season’s worth of
admin tasks that are required post-game. The team and I owe a huge thank you to Eddie for
doing a great job by making sure that our achievements on the field were reflected accurately
off the field. Proving quite a duo, it was Eddie’s dad Ian who regularly volunteered to score. It
is a facet of the game that, honestly, I sometimes forgot about! Ian would quietly and
unassumingly pick up scorebook duty. Thanks Ian. Also thanks to Erin Coggins, Liz Richards
and Kirsten Levy who scored for us in Ian’s absence.
I would like to acknowledge and thank the Executive Committee for their tireless work behind
the scenes. A huge amount of effort is required to keep such a well-established and successful
club functioning. From managing equipment and coordinating ground hire, to running
preseason schedules and putting on presentation nights, the volunteers who make up the
committee do a wonderful job. Their work allows us players to simply turn up and play the
game we love. A special thank you must also be given to Club President and legend Jess
Henry. Without her efforts, Gordon Women’s would not be able to enjoy the success that it
does.
Congratulations to First, Second and Brewer Shield teams on their respective successful
seasons. What a great club performance to have all teams reach the finals stage of the
competition. The success of all our teams suggests that something big is building for Gordon.
Watch out for the Mighty Reds in 2012/13!
On a final note, I would just like to say thanks to all the players, parents, grandparents and
supporters who turned out on a Saturday afternoon. You all made captaining this team so
enjoyable. See you next season!
Go the Mighty Reds!
Emma Sherwood
Third Grade Captain
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STATISTICS FOR THIRDGRADE - SEASON 2011/12
Batting
Cambitzi, Lauren
Chan, Lisa
Chan, Lisa
Chappel, Edwina
Chapple, Annelie
Clayton, Annika
Coggins, Erin
Cole, Noni
Davidson, Jessica
Dorsch, Kristen
Hancock, Tracy
Hathaway, Helen
Hawkes, Ellen
Henry, Jessica A
Levy, Kirsten
Maclaine, Jessie
Ramachandran,
Aranee
Richards, Elizabeth
Rigby, Annette
Sherwood, Alyce
Sherwood, Emma
Ussher, Carly
Warrilow, Jane
Mch Inn Agg NO
1
1
7
0
4
2
5
0
10
5
6
1
12
7
20
3
5
5
66
2
6
6
23
3
12
7
57
1
4
2
11
1
2
1
9
0
14
14 145
1
14
14 274
6
4
1
11
0
3
3
95
2
13
9 117
1
14
9 122
0
1
1
8
1
3
14
9
10
15
7
13
1
7
3
10
15
5
9
9
29
1
116
366
35
105
0
3
1
3
7
2
4
133
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
HS
7
5
5
17
31*
15
41
11.1
9
31*
50*
11
50*
44
30
8*
Wk Wk
C C
S
7 1
2.5
1.50 1
5.00 0
22.00 1
7.67 3
9.50 1
11.00 1
9.00 2
11.15 11
34.25 2
11.00 0
95.00 1
14.63 2
13.56 2
5
0.00 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
12*
1
30*
40*
18
31*
9.00
7.25
0.50
16.57
45.75
11.67
21.00
Avg
0
1
0
3
7
3
1
5
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STATISTICS FOR THIRDGRADE - SEASON 2011/12
Bowling
Cambitzi, Lauren
Chan, Lisa
Chappel, Edwina
Clayton, Annika
Coggins, Erin
Cole, Noni
Davidson, Jessica
Dorsch, Kristen
Hancock, Tracy
Hathaway, Helen
Henry, Jessica A
Levy, Kirsten
Maclaine, Jessie
Richards, Elizabeth
Sherwood, Alyce
Sherwood, Emma
Ussher, Carly
Warrilow, Jane
Mch Wkts Mdns Runs 5i
Avg
1
0
0
5
0 N/A
10
13
5
102
0
7.85
8
1
1
85
0
85.00
6
6
5
60
0
10.00
12
14
3
128
0
9.14
4
4
1
32
0
8.00
3
1
1
52
0
52.00
14
15
6
162
0
10.80
14
19
85
0
17
5.00
4
0
0
20
0 N/A
8
0
0
22
0 N/A
6
3
1
39
0
13.00
1
0
0
1
0 N/A
7
0
0
11
0 N/A
10
2
2
49
0
24.50
15
8
5
86
0
10.75
7
5
5
101
0
20.20
13
13
8
123
0
9.46
Best Overs
0/5
2
4/2
38.4
1/15
16
2/2
22
3/7
33.5
2/10
13
1/16
10
2/1
46
4/14
50.4
0/9
3
0/1
2.3
2/5
10
0/1
1
0/1
4
1/1
16
2/1
28
2/3
23
3/1
42.4
AWARD WINNERS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Tracy Hancock
BATTING
Aggregate & Average:Emma Sherwood (366 runs @ 45.75)
BOWLING
Aggregate & AverageTracy Hancock (17 wkts @ 5.00)
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THIRD GRADE PLAYER OF THEYEAR 2011/12
Player
Points
Hancock, Tracy
609
Sherwood, Emma
591
Dorsch, Kristen
535
Warrilow, Jane
315
Coggins, Erin
282
Levy, Kirsten
272
Chan, Lisa
216
Sherwood, Alyce
191
Richards, Elizabeth
179
Clayton, Annika
158
Ussher, Carly
155
Henry, Jessica A
147
Hawkes, Ellen
135
Cole, Noni
86
Chapple, Annelie
81
Davidson, Jessica
54
Chappel, Edwina
35
Cambitzi, Lauren
22
Hathaway, Helen
Ramachandran,
Aranee
11
Maclaine, Jessie
8
Rigby, Annette
1
9
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BREWER SHIELD
Back: Annika Clayton, Naomi Nel, Phoebe Thompson, Victoria Saville, Eleanor Harper, Emma Bradwell
Front: Annabel Flitcroft, Noni Cole, Jessie Maclaine (C), Saskia Horley, Katie O’Sullivan
The SCA ran two competitions within Brewer Shield, with T20 and limited overs (40 overs a
side) fixtures running concurrently through the season for the 9 teams. We played each
opposing team once in each format, making 16 scheduled matches for the season. This not
only provided variety, but also gave the Gordon girls two trophies to aim for. It was all-in-all a
very successful year, with Gordon finishing in 3rd place on both tables, thus establishing our
credentials in both formats. It was however a tragedy that the weather robbed us of a chance to
contest for a championship, with the semi-finals of both competitions washed out. We had
some memorable victories and some tightly fought losses but to finish ahead of 6 other teams in
each format was a credit to the competiveness and the cricket talent in this side.
This was all the more impressive given our meagre squad of 11 players, only three of whom
had played Brewer shield regularly the previous year. The low numbers forced us to constantly
bring junior players up to fill shortages. This required a lot of chasing each week by Anton
(Manager) and Bryce (junior coach) to ensure we could take the field with a competitive outfit.
On the positive side, we were able to expose 6 of our talented junior girls to the Brewer shield
environment and turf wickets. This will pay dividends next season as this experience is
invaluable for girls making the transition to senior cricket.
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Socially we had a happy and harmonious group of young ladies who enjoyed each other’s
company and supported each other whenever the going got a little tough. It was a joy to listen
to the on-field banter and watch the celebrations after wickets were taken.
Team highlights
There were several Team highlights worth mentioning for which the girls should be particularly
proud:
 Our first victory against Northern Districts in three seasons, during the T20 tripleheader at Chatswood Oval in Round 4
 Chasing a run rate victory during the rain-affected match at Bankstown when our
innings was reduced to 24 overs.
 The double bonus point victories against Sydney and Blacktown in the latter stages of
the 40-over competition, which helped propel us into semi-final position
Individual highlights
There were also some exciting individual player highlights worth a special mention:
 Annabel and Noni dismantling Blacktown for 18 runs in the last competition round –
taking 5 and 4 wickets respectively during an incredible opening spell when 8 of the 9
wickets were clean bowled and the other was LBW.
 Jessie almost single-handedly took the Sydney batting line up apart in Round 6 at
Blacktown International Sports Park, taking 4 wickets plus 3 catches, when they were
rolled for 56.
 Annabel and Saskia’s 62 cumulative runs versus Northern Districts in the Round 2 40over fixture was the highest 5th wicket partnership in the competition this season.
 Annika’s 4 wickets for 6 off just three overs in the T20 match against ND’s in Round 4
 Saskia’s 4 wickets for 4 off 7 overs (4 maidens), against Campbelltown-Camden in
Round 1
 Tori walked to the wicket with one ball remaining and four runs needed to win the
Round 9 T20 clash with St George. She delivered with a mighty slog through square
leg, much to the jubilation of her team mates and spectators.
 Jess Howard was the first player from the West Ryde Rovers club to play for Gordon
(against Bankstown in Round 4). She showed us how easy it could be, taking 3 wickets
for 9 runs off six overs.
Strange/Funny Moments

We at first appeared to have successfully run down Universities 99 runs in the T20
match at Beauchamp in Round 8. However after pulling the stumps; leaving the pitch
and allowing 30+ dogs and soccer players onto the ground, the Umpires realised our
batter had not left the wicket after being given out on the penultimate ball. Persuaded to
replay the last ball (to avoid an awkward protest) a gallant Sophie Spencer was run out
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on the replay to end the match in a 99 run tie. (This was the strangest finish to a match
I’ve ever experienced and I partly blame myself for the mix-up.)
The cricketing gods were smiling at us on the 11th March. We started the day in 6th
position, but after a double bonus point victory against Blacktown and some fortuitous
results in the other matches, we leap-frogged three teams to secure 3rd position on the
table by the end of the day and just in time for the semis. The washed-out semi the
following week confirmed the gods were only toying with us.
The best facilities we encountered were at the Blacktown International Sports Park in
Round 6 against Sydney. The girls revelled in the expansive change rooms, airconditioned scoring room, clean toilets, and well-appointed practise nets. Unfortunately
we were so distracted by the comfortable conditions and the demolition of our
opposition that we failed to notice Annika’s little brother smothering the pristine tactical
white board in the change room with permanent marker. Oops – sorry about that!
(Mystery of life #37: Why do people ever leave permanent markers near white
boards?!?)
Player profiles
Emma Bradwell – held down the wicket-keepers role all season (except during a holiday break
in December). Emma continues to improve her skills behind the stumps and took the highest
number of catches (6) for a keeper in the competition. She was also a very useful middle order
batter – her 21 against Campbelltown-Camden in Round 2 a highlight.
Annika Clayton - was the team motivator and could often be heard encouraging the girls with
her enthusiastic chants, regardless of how far she might have been from the wicket. Annika is a
talented player and Emerging Breaker. She regularly opened the bowling with her fast
outswingers and often filled in for 3rd grade, where she also took wickets. Annika’s tally for the
season was 18 wickets and 127 runs in 18 matches across Brewer Shield, 3rd & 2nd grade.
Credit also goes to mother, Karina and father, Michael for getting Annika to all those matches.
Noni Cole - played 20 matches this season (the only player in the Club to play in all four
grades) and applies good skill to all cricket disciplines. Noni is the ultimate team player. We
relied on her to frequently open the batting for Brewer (which she did competently and without
complaint). However she probably had more success with her bowling and finished the season
strongly, taking a total of 18 wickets across the grades & 6 catches – the highlight being her 4
wickets for 8 runs in the last round against Parra-Blacktown. Noni has exceptional fielding
skills, plus took on wicket-keeping duties when Emma was away.
Annabel Flitcroft – we were very grateful Annabel chose Gordon for her first season of
women’s cricket. She’s a talented player in all facets of the game. She opened the bowling for
Brewer and held down the important No. 3 batting role. She was the quiet achiever in the side
and improved steadily through the season, finishing the summer strongly with both bat and ball.
Annabel completed the season with 103 runs, 13 wickets plus 3 catches. Her 5 wickets for 4
runs (all clean bowled) against Blacktown was the best bowling performance by any girl in
Brewer this season.
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Saskia Horley - only turned 12 during the season, but played the game well beyond her years.
‘Choppy’ is an emerging talent and clearly has a successful cricket career ahead of her. She
was 6th on the Competitions list of run scorers in the limited overs competition, scoring a total
165 runs at an average of 27.5 (with 5 not outs). She proved very versatile with bat in hand. I
could use her to open in T20 matches or hold down the important middle order position in the
40-over games. Her off-spin bowling was also greatly relied upon in the longer format – with
her 4 wickets for 4 runs from 7 overs against Campbelltown-Camden a stand-out.
Jessica Kaye’s talent was sorely missed in the latter half of the season, when she succumbed to
ongoing injury after some promising cameo innings in the earlier T20 fixtures.
Jessie Maclaine – was the team captain and did a wonderful job in that role, by making sure
the girls were prepared, organised and encouraged at all times. It was a pleasure coaching this
Team when I had such a competent captain. Jess took on her familiar opening batting role in
the 40-over matches, which she did confidently while amassing 124 runs for the season. She
also excelled in the field & with the ball, taking 14 wickets for Brewer plus 7 catches.
Naomi Nel – is a delightful young lady and a genuine fan of the game - yet hadn’t played
cricket before this season. Despite limited opportunities, Naomi improved greatly over the
course of the summer and I was particularly impressed with the progress of her ground fielding.
Naomi contributed more than she probably realised to the team harmony and social
environment and we were all thrilled when she scored her first run and took the first wickets of
her cricket career.
Katie O’Sullivan – came from the junior ranks but decided early to be a permanent member of
the Brewer squad. She was already playing at a good standard for this competition but
improved markedly during the season, despite the limited opportunities. Her bowling was
deceptive and batting sound on all occasions, highlighted by a tenacious 23 against Bankstown
in the rain-affected run chase in Round 4. Well done Katie.
Victoria Saville – was the team’s pinch hitter and secret weapon whenever fast runs were
required. Tori’s not one to let a bad ball get past her and could strike with good timing and
venom. Her best moment was the last-ball four to steal the match from St George in the T20
Round 9 and a swift 25 (off 18 balls) against Universities in the 40-over Round 7. Tori’s season
stats were 75 runs at 10.7, plus she took 5 wickets with her medium fast in-swingers.
Emma Spencer – was a delight to have in the team this season and a versatile cricketer. Emma
juggled several other activities including the start of her HSC year, but still managed to play 11
matches for Gordon. Emma partnered Jessie several times in the 40-over opening batting role
and played a couple of really good innings. Her signature match was against CampbelltownCamden in Round 1 where she scored 18, took 2 wickets and threw a run-out.
Many thanks also to Phoebe Thompson, Eleanor Harper, Lucy Walburn, Serena Vinzenz,
Sophie Spencer and Jess Howard who assisted us during the Season and contributed
significantly to our success.
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Special thanks
We had a terrific parent group this year, many of whom juggled their daughter’s varied other
sporting commitments to make sure they fronted up on Sunday afternoons for cricket. Without
their commitment and support we could not have sustained a healthy and happy cricket
environment for our daughters.
I’d like to take this opportunity to single out some parents for special mention:
Anton Cole – took on the role as team manager and despite not having any particular
experience for the role, proved to be exceptional. Anton kept us well informed at all times,
supported with most of the team logistics and importantly chased hard all season to make sure
we got to the ground and were ready to play with the maximum number of players available on
the day. He was one of the best team manager’s I’ve experienced in cricket.
Bryce Thompson – we were most fortunate to have Bryce working his communications magic
to ensure we had a full team on the park most weeks. Through his efforts we were able to
expose 6 talented junior players to the Brewer Shield competition. I also came to rely on him
for warm-up drills and general advice on the multiple occasions that Phoebe was picked in the
side. Thank you Bryce.
Peter Bradwell, Nathan Horley, Wendy MacDonnell, Sean O’Sullivan and Mike Spencer
for your help with scoring, ground preparation, pitch cover folding and an assortment of other
duties during the year.
In summary, thanks to Jess Henry and the Club Committee for your support, enjoy the Winter
and hope to see you all return for more cricket next season.
Go the Mighty Reds!
Keith Maclaine
Coach
Anton Cole
Manager
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STATISTICS FOR BREWER SHIELD - SEASON 2011/12
Batting
Bradwell, Emma
Clayton, Annika
Cole, Noni
Flitcroft, Annabel
Harper, Eleanor
Horley, Saskia
Kaye, Jessica
Maclaine, Jessie
Margalit, Thea
Nel, Naomi
O'Sullivan, Katie
Saville, Victoria
Spencer, Emma
Spencer, Sophie
Thompson, Phoebe
Vinzenz, Serena
Walburn, Lucy
Bowling
Clayton, Annika
Cole, Noni
Flitcroft, Annabel
Harper, Eleanor
Horley, Saskia
Howard, Jessica
Maclaine, Jessie
Margalit, Thea
Nel, Naomi
O'Sullivan, Katie
Saville, Victoria
Spencer, Emma
Spencer, Sophie
Thompson, Phoebe
Vinzenz, Serena
Walburn, Lucy
Mch Inn Agg NO
12
7
42
1
13
9 104
1
15
10
65
1
12
9 103
1
5
2
4
0
14
11 165
5
8
5
22
1
15
13 116
5
1
1
2
0
14
7
2
1
15
8
49
1
13
9
75
2
12
8
53
0
2
2
0
1
5
2
13
0
2
2
0
0
2
2
5
0
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
HS
21
21
18
44
3
33
9
22
2
1
23
25
18
0
9
0
3
Mch Wkts Mdns Runs 5i
Avg
13
11
3
127
0
11.55
15
5
153
0
10.93
14
12
13
7
97
1
7.46
7
5
1
58
0
11.60
14
8
9
96
0
12.00
1
3
1
9
0
3.00
15
7
184
0
13.14
14
1
0
0
6
0
14
2
0
54
0
27.00
15
5
2
73
0
14.60
13
5
4
147
0
29.40
12
4
0
71
0
17.75
2
0
0
16
0 N/A
10
3
0
44
0
14.67
2
2
0
24
0
12.00
3
1
0
43
0
43.00
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Wk Wk
Avg C C
S
7.00 1
5
0
13.00 0
7.22 5
12.88 2
1
2.00 0
27.50 1
5.50 0
14.50 7
2.00 0
0.33 0
7.00 2
10.71 2
6.63 2
0.00 0
6.50 1
0.00 0
2.50 0
Best Overs
4/6
37.4
4/8
51.5
38.3
5/4
2/20
18
4/4
34
3/9
6
4/16
49.4
0/6
3
1/15
5.5
2/9
22
2/22
33.4
2/10
17.2
0/4
4
2/17
12.2
2/10
7
1/15
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BREWER SHIELD PLAYER OF THEYEAR 2011/12
Player
Points
Maclaine, Jessie
431
Cole, Noni
350
Flitcroft, Annabel
343
Horley, Saskia
300
Clayton, Annika
269
Saville, Victoria
180
O'Sullivan, Katie
154
Spencer, Emma
143
Bradwell, Emma
132
Harper, Eleanor
79
Thompson, Phoebe
73
Howard, Jessica
45
Nel, Naomi
32
Vinzenz, Serena
30
Kaye, Jessica
22
Walburn, Lucy
20
Margalit, Thea
2
AWARD WINNERS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jessie Maclaine
BATTING
Aggregate &
Average
BOWLING
Aggregate (equ)
Average
Saskia Horley (165 runs @ 27.50)
Noni Cole (14 wkts @ 10.93
Jessie Maclaine (14 wkts @ 13.14)
Annabel Flitcroft (13 wkts @ 7.46)
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ST GORDON SHIELD JUNIORS
We had nine girls return from the previous season and we welcomed three new to Gordon
players, Annabel, Eleanor and Lucy. After a few games, Katie O’Sullivan moved up to Brewer
Shield full time and Ruby Taylor dropped out.
We moved up a grade to the Shield competition and started slowly against last year’s premiers
(who have 3 girls in Year 12!); however we steadily improved, eventually finding our mojo,
using aggressive field placements to put pressure on the opposing batters. We caught well, with
4 of the top 6 fielders in the competition in terms of catches taken. Pressure became our mantra
and we finally cracked a win against Castle Hill RSL. It turned out to be the first game win for
a number of the girls.
All the girls contributed to the team, bowling equal overs and where possible retiring early so
everyone could get a bat. We finished the season with 4 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses and 3 byes.
We came third, making the semi-finals, which unfortunately were washed out. The team always
played competitive cricket, with good spirit and enjoyed themselves.
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Jacqui Cary; 5 [email protected], 1 [email protected]
Pip Cary; 80 [email protected], 4 [email protected], 5 catches
Eleanor Harper; 150 runs@25, HS 53*, 10 [email protected], 3 catches, 1 ro
Hannah Jakrot; 10 [email protected], 2 [email protected]
Jocelyn Morgan; 11 [email protected], 5 [email protected]
Katie O’Sullivan; 30 [email protected], 1 [email protected], 1 ro
Annabel Rigby; 26 [email protected], 1 [email protected], 1 catch
Sophie Spencer; 100 [email protected], 6 [email protected], 4 catches
Ruby Taylor; 8 runs
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Phoebe Thompson; 106 [email protected], 5 [email protected], 2 catches, 1 ro
Serena Vinzenz; 61 [email protected], 2 [email protected], 1 catch
Lucy Walburn; 115 [email protected], 3 [email protected], 4 catches, 2 ro
My thanks go to Phil Walburn for managing us so well and taking photos. Thanks also to all
the parents who scored including Ed, Kate and Phil. Thanks to David for helping with throw
downs collecting cones and running training when I was not available. A big thanks you to
Simon Rigby who umpired most games and to Ed for umpiring as well. Thanks to all parents
who helped with drills, cones, pitch clearing and driving other team members to/from training
and games.
A special thank you to Eleanor who captained the team very well. She always showed
consideration for her teammates and lead the team from the front.
Finally I’d like to thank the club as a whole, who are so supportive of the juniors, especially at
training. Thanks also to Jess for her continued commitment to the juniors. I’d also like to thank
Mechelle for her willingness to answer my coaching questions.
Bryce Thompson
Coach
Junior Coordinator
AWARD WINNERS
COACH’S AWARD
Sophie Spencer (100 runs, 6 wkts, 4 catches)
BATTING
Eleanor Harper (150 runs @ 25.00)
BOWLING
Eleanor Harper (10 wkts @ 6.70)
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ST GORDON CUP JUNIORS
We had nine girls in the Cup (Incrediball) Competition. Unfortunately, only West Pennant Hills
Cherrybrook had an opposing team, so it was hard to have a competition per se. Pre-Christmas,
the girls played pairs cricket and worked on their skills. Post-Christmas, we changed to play
more T20 game format cricket and a test match series was arranged with St Gordon being the
runners-up.
The team comprised;
 Yvonne Harrison
 Alexandra Lukins
 Amitoj Grewal
 Sehhaj Grewal
 Emma Griffin
 Shivani Mehta
 Emma Pope
 Lucinda Smith
 Prudence Smith
My thanks go to Steven Bird from St Ives JCC for coaching the girls, even without a daughter
playing. Thanks to Emma and Felicity for coaching pre-Christmas. Thanks also to all the
parents who lugged the kit around and generally helped organise the team.
I trust the girls enjoyed their cricket. I am hopeful other clubs can form a few more team and
increase their player numbers next season.
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CLUB PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2011/12
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade and Brewer Shield)
Player
Points Player
Sherwood, Emma
942
Ussher, Carly
269
Hudson, Rebecca
732
Cambitzi, Lauren
253
Hancock, Tracy
688
Sherwood, Alyce
191
Sthalekar, Lisa
665
Saville, Victoria
180
Paterson, Nicky J
603
Richards, Elizabeth
179
Trollip, Hannah
586
Lawson, Joanna
178
Leys, Emily
561
Henry, Jessica A
165
Dorsch, Kristen
535
O'Sullivan, Katie
154
Chan, Lisa
460
Williams, Kristy
151
Perry, Hannah
458
Spencer, Emma
143
Clayton, Annika
457
Mackenzie, Keely
141
Doutreband, Emma
447
Bradwell, Emma
132
Maclaine, Jessie
439
Hamman, Lauren
128
Cole, Noni
436
Chapple, Annelie
118
Cheadle, Heidie
409
Davidson, Jessica
108
Heath, Shannon
408
Thompson, Emma
94
King, Victoria
405
Harper, Eleanor
79
Hawkes, Ellen
365
Thompson, Phoebe
73
Carmichael, Mathilda
363
Bing, Madelaine
59
Flitcroft, Annabel
343
Howard, Jessica
45
Fisher, Melissa
318
Chappel, Edwina
35
Levy, Kirsten
318
Nel, Naomi
32
Warrilow, Jane
315
Vinzenz, Serena
30
Benson, Allana
308
Kaye, Jessica
22
Trinh, Felicity
304
Walburn, Lucy
20
Thornton, Gemma
301
Hathaway, Helen
11
Horley, Saskia
300
Ramachandran, Aranee
9
Shaw, Nicole
285
Margalit, Thea
2
Coggins, Erin
282
Rigby, Annette
1
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Points
SCAWC AWARDS
2nd Grade
Player of the Year:
Rebecca Hudson
Batting Aggregate:
Rebecca Hudson
Bowling Average:
Victoria King
3rd Grade
Player of the Year:
Tracy Hancock
Batting Aggregate:
Emma Sherwood
Bowling Average:
Tracy Hancock
Brewer Shield
Wicket keeping Dismissals (equal)
Emma Bradwell
TROPHIES
PERPETUAL TROPHIES
Club Player of the Year – to be decided by statistical records of the season’s performances by
each individual player, including all performances by an individual regardless of the grade in
which the performance was attained.
Club Woman of the Year – One vote to each member of the club. It is envisaged that this
award will go to the person who has done the most for the club over the past season through
assistance in club administration, assistance offered to other club members to help them in their
cricket careers, a person who displays club loyalty and who supports club social functions.
Player performance, though it should be considered, is not to be rated above the forementioned.
Volunteer of the Year (introduced 2007/2008) – awarded to a non-player who the Club
Executive Committee feel has made the biggest contribution to the Club over the past season.
Most Promising Player – to a young member of the club the Executive believes shows the
most promising future; the current season’s performances and representative honours compared
to the previous season are to be taken into consideration.
Encouragement Award – to the person judged by the Executive to be the most improved
player. All aspects of their game are to be considered, and current season’s form compared to
the previous season is to be taken into account.
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NON-PERPETUAL TROPHIES
To be awarded in each grade:
Most Promising Player
1 – batting average
2 – batting aggregate
3 – bowling average
4 – bowling aggregate
5 – Player of the Year
6 – Player’s player (judged by each team)
1982/83
Encouragement Award
N/A
1983/84
1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88
1988/89
1989/90
1990/91
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1991/92
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
Not awarded
Angela O'Neil
Taryn Keir
Martha Winch
Michelle Reid
Genevieve Whitlam
1997/98
1998/99
1999/2000
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
Player of the Year
Jo Fitzsimmons
Volunteer of Year
N/A
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Hilary
Coolican
Karen Price
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
Not awarded
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Megan Payne
Elanore Drynan
Therese Pares
Donna Little
Jessica
Henry
Vicki Selden
Denise Annetts
Sue Heard
Geraldine Rieper
Chris Corbett
Therese Pares
Robyn Culey
Lisa Sthalekar
Bronwyn Calver
Jane Warrilow
Debbie Collins
Debbie Collins
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Charlotte Anneveld
Narissa Dolbel
Susan Daniel
Kate Blackwell
Krystle Clark
Hilary Stiel
Susan Daniel
Frances Dickson
Vicki Heydon
Melissa O'Brien
Ellie Bradshaw
Jane Warrilow
Chris Corbett
N/A
Jessica Henry
Jessica Henry
Cathie Elsworth
Jennie Baldwin
Robyn Culey
Bronwyn Calver
Melissa O'Brien
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Tegan Clarke
Hannah Perry
Neha Sharma
Alex Vaughan
Stephanie Lum
Therese Pares
Donna Little
Amy Buttsworth
Bronwyn Calver
N/A
N/A
Alex Julien
Siobhan Luczak
Anna Reid
Jess Lamb
Donna Little
Bronwyn Calver
N/A
Lauren Hamman
Kate Griffith
Lia Fayle
Angela Lennard
Kristy Williams
Donna Little
Shannon Heath
N/A
Shannon Heath
Sarah Frost
Melissa Penn
Rachel Lodge
Donna Little
Charlotte Anneveld
N/A
Mathilda Carmichael
Rebecca Hudson
Erin Coggins
Rachel Lodge
Nicky Paterson
Bronwyn Calver
Creon Cambitzi
Hannah Trollip
Emma Doutreband
Nicole Shaw
Ramya Rajkumar
Nicky Paterson
Emma Sherwood
Keith Maclaine
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Club Woman
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
Hannah Trollip
Elizabeth Howell
Felicity Trinh
Stephanie Hickman
Elizabeth Richards
Ellen Dobrijevic
Jessica Henry
Emma Sherwood
Gerry Richards
Emily Leys
Joanna Lawson
Allana Benson
Erin Coggins
Lauren Cambitzi
Lisa Chan
Hannah Trollip
Bryce Thompson
Heidie Cheadle
Victoria King
Gemma Thornton
Kirsten Levy
Annika Clayton
Jessica Henry
Emma Sherwood
Glenn Shaw
ANN MITCHELL SCAWC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88
1988/89
1989/90
1990/91
1991/92
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
GORDON
BALMAIN
GORDON
CAMPBELLTOWN
GORDON
UNITED
UNITED
UNITED
MARRICKVILLE UNITED
GORDON
GORDON
GORDON
GORDON
BALMAIN
BALMAIN
BALMAIN
BALMAIN
UTS BALMAIN
UTS BALMAIN
UTS BALMAIN
ST GEORGE-SUTHERLAND
ST GEORGE-SUTHERLAND
2006/07
ST GEORGE-SUTHERLAND
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
BANKSTOWN
BANKSTOWN
ST GEORGE-SUTHERLAND
ST GEORGE-SUTHERLAND
ST GEORGE SUTHERLAND
GO THE MIGHTY REDS!
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