60Th Anniversary Book
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1959-1960 TO 2018-2019 60th Anniversary Book ENGADINE DRAGONS CRICKET CLUB 1959 – 2018 60 YEARS OF CRICKET ENGADINE DRAGONS CRICKET CLUB Inc. 2 FOREWORD This journal highlights the achievements, records and history of a suburban Cricket Club over the past 60 years. Whilst previous literature has concentrated on the following: History of the club Players and their achievements Naming of the Best Junior and Senior Teams and the 50th Anniversary Gala This edition has highlighted the volunteers and their families that have been the driving force and contributors since the inception of the Engadine Dragons Cricket Club. History and tradition has been a normal occurrence within the cricket community however in the past decade, cricket has adapted its playing conditions in line with players and community expectations and in this vain we have seen the emergence or adaption in the following areas A shorter and faster version of cricket has seen the emergence of the 20/20 game. Whilst it did not cause the same controversy as the World Series Cricket (1977), it has created further interest in cricket for players and spectators especially amongst the younger age group. Cricket Australia recommended changes in playing conditions to increase player participation in our junior ranks. Whilst it is the early stages, reduction in hours of play, bowler’s restrictions and batsman paired to a number of overs has forced changes to club and representative cricket alike. This strategy is to be reviewed overtime to see if desired player retention or player development is achieved. The wider acceptance and coverage of Women in sport at the elite level. Engadine Dragons have supported women in our junior teams, which have allowed them to follow their sporting endeavours. We are a proud and successful club that will continue to provide a platform for all to enjoy their sport and develop long-term friendships. Our successes have come in many forms and we are especially chuffed that our players continue to represent at all levels of our game. I hope that you enjoy the tales and information contained in this book. Our sincere gratitude to our Life Member Ian Latham for compiling this chapter in our history. Steve Jones Life Member 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & AUTHOR’S NOTES The contents of this publication reflect the efforts of our players, coaches, managers, committee members and families that have all contributed to 60 years of Engadine Dragons Cricket. Much of the early details contained in this work were derived from the book’s “History of Engadine Dragons Cricket Club” written by Harry Robbins to celebrate the Club’s 40th Anniversary and ten years later “50 Years of Cricket” written by Russ Waddell and Ian Latham. All other information was sourced from the Engadine Dragons Cricket Club, Sutherland Shire Cricket Association and Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket Association Annual Reports and from other available online resources. All details are correct as of the conclusion of the 2018/19 season. I would like to thank Life Member Steve Jones for writing the foreword and Gerry Dwarshuis for proof reading this book. Finally, although I strived to faithfully record the correct details contained in this book I apologise in advance for any misspelt or incorrect names and omissions. Ian Latham Life Member 4 OUR SPONSORS 5 THE CONTENTS Table of Contents FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................. 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & AUTHOR’S NOTES .......................................................................................... 4 OUR SPONSORS ....................................................................................................................................... 5 THE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 6 THE BEGINNINGS .................................................................................................................................. 10 THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING 1960 – PRESIDENTS REPORT ................................................................. 12 THE PEOPLE WHO FORGED OUR CLUB ................................................................................................. 17 Barry McManus (senior) ................................................................................................................... 17 Harry Robbins.................................................................................................................................... 18 Families & Individuals – 1959 to 2019 .............................................................................................. 19 HISTORY IN REVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 33 OFFICE BEARERS .................................................................................................................................... 47 LIFE MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................................................................. 51 CLUB PLAYING SERVICE ......................................................................................................................... 52 Consecutive Playing Service ........................................................................................................... 52 Broken Playing Service ................................................................................................................... 52 CLUB COACHING SERVICE ..................................................................................................................... 53 PLAYER & TEAM NUMBERS ................................................................................................................... 53 JUNIOR PREMIERSHIP TEAMS ............................................................................................................... 55 SENIOR PREMIERSHIP TEAMS ............................................................................................................... 56 CLUB RECORDS ...................................................................................................................................... 57 CURRENT JUNIOR RECORDS .................................................................................................................. 57 Junior Batting Records – 2018/19 Onwards ................................................................................. 57 Junior Bowling Records – 2018/19 Onwards ............................................................................... 57 Junior Wicket Keeping Records – 2018/19 Onwards .................................................................. 58 SENIOR RECORDS .................................................................................................................................. 58 Senior Batting Records ................................................................................................................... 58 Senior Bowling Records .................................................................................................................. 58 Senior Wicket Keeping Records ..................................................................................................... 59 ARCHIVED JUNIOR RECORDS ................................................................................................................ 59 Archived Junior Batting Records – 1991/92 to 2017/18 ............................................................ 59 Archived Junior Bowling Records – 1991/92 to 2017/18 ........................................................... 59 Archive Wicket Keeping Records – 1991/92 to 2017/18 ............................................................ 60 6 Archived Junior Batting Records – 1959/60 to 1990/91 ............................................................ 60 Archived Junior Bowling Records – 1959/60 to 1990/91 ........................................................... 60 Archived Junior Wicket Keeping Records – 1959/60 to 1990/91 .............................................. 61 CENTURY MAKERS ................................................................................................................................. 61 HAT TRICKS ............................................................................................................................................ 65 OUTSTANDING BOWLING PERFORMANCES ......................................................................................... 67 ARCHIVED MAJOR CLUB AWARD WINNERS ......................................................................................... 69 Senior Club Champion – “The Les Johnson Trophy” ..................................................................... 69 Junior Club Champion – “The Joe Weymouth Trophy”................................................................. 69 Outstanding Junior in Men’s Cricket – “EDCC Trophy” ................................................................ 70 Club Sportsman of the Year – “The Ron Dudman Trophy” .......................................................... 70 Top Boys Club Batsman – “The Peter Schiller Trophy” ................................................................ 70 Top Boys Club Bowler – “The Peter Schiller Trophy” .................................................................. 70 Top Under Sixteen Batsman – “The Ken Johnson Trophy”