NINETEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires Association PO Box 3333 Redfern NSW 2016 www.sscua.com

SYDNEY SHIRES CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SEASON 2019–20 On 19 March 2020, in the week leading into the Semi-finals for Shires 1st to 5th 2014–15 Grades plus the Chappelow Cup, the Sydney Cricket Association announced that Quarter Finals Warringah* / Roseville all matches for the remainder of the season be abandoned due to the escalating P Mooney / R Mathews issues involved in the Covid-19 pandemic. This decision was taken based on Georges River* / Lindfield Government advice and subsequent restrictions on gatherings of crowds in public. A Raymond / I Tabrett 2019–2020 As a result, the Sydney Cricket Association awarded the Premiership in each grade Burwood* / Epping to the Minor Premiers at the completion of the Preliminary Rounds. S Blomfield / G Taylor Semifinal Warringah* / Epping PremiershipsFrank Gray Shield 1st Grade 5th Grade Pictured is Kanebridge Oval S Blomfield / A Raymond 16 February 2020 Auburn Balmain South Sydney on 01.02.2020 – First Grade Georges River* / Burwood North West Sydney v Warringah Bexley Oval G Taylor / I Tabrett 2nd Grade Chappelow Cup Ian Bowman & Michael Dunn Grand Final Warringah / Georges River* Lindfield 6/247 Temperature reached 47˚ Auburn Macquarie University S Blomfield / G Taylor (50 overs) Play called at 10:00am 2015–16 defeated 3rd Grade Stumps called at 7:37pm Day 2 washed out Semifinals Epping* / Balmain Sth Sydney Georges River 6/242 Strathfield S Blomfield / G Wheeler (50 overs) Georges River* / Lindfield 4th Grade R Maloney / A Raymond Simon Dodwell Strathfield Grand Final Georges River* / Epping Anthony Raymond S Blomfield / A Raymond 2016–17 Semifinals Lindfield / Georges River* S Blomfield / A Raymond MP Sth Districts* / Epping C Finnemore / D Burton Grand Final MP Sth Districts / Georges River* S Blomfield / A Raymond 2017–18 Semifinals Burwood* / Lindfield S Blomfield / S Dodwell Warringah* / Strathfield C Finnemore / A Raymond Grand Final Burwood / Warringah* S Dodwell / A Raymond 2018–19 Semifinals Georges River* / Warringah S Blomfield / S Dodwell Epping / Burwood* A Raymond / I Tabrett Grand Final Georges River* / Burwood S Dodwell / A Raymond 2019–20 Semifinals Georges River* / Warringah S Dodwell / Anthony Raymond Lindfield* / NW Sydney S Blomfield / G Wheeler Grand Final Georges River / Lindfield* S Dodwell / A Raymond

CRICKET NSW NINETEENTH ANNUAL REPORT

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SYDNEY SHIRES CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SEASON 2019–20 Office PRESIDENT 2016–Present David Goodman Bearers 2013–2016 Mark Hughes 2008–2013 Peter Friend 2005–2008 George Richards 2004–2005 John Moore 2003–2004 Bruce Parfett 2001–2003 Peter Turner SECRETARY 2001–Present Stephen Blomfield TREASURER 2014–Present Trevor Schokman 2010–2014 Michael Wheeler 2001–2010 Gordon Smith MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2 Back row left to right Ken Buckland, Patrick Smellie Glen Hanshaw, Rick Crocono Cameron Duff Front row left to right Trevor Schokman, Stephen Clements, David Goodman, Stephen Blomfield LIFE MEMBERS Ian Bowman, Stephen Blomfield Trevor Schokman, Gordon Smith (George Richards absent)

Front cover: Anthony Raymond – Frank Gray Grand Final. Back Cover: Cameron Duff – First Grade Qualifying Final 65 Brady, Steve* 138 Davies, Reece 211 Cotter, Mark 66 Hammond, Brett* 139 Hamilton, Ian* 212 Elloy, Keith 67 Hinks, Andrew* 140 McAndrew, Bob* 213 Lulka, Adrian 68 Roche, Glenn* 141 George, Cherian* 214 Maxwell, Stephen 69 Thomson, Ian 142 Baxter, Brett* 215 Overland, Tim Members 70 Tribolet, Brett 143 Conway, Michael 216 Sant, Shalil* PAST & PRESENT 71 Bharadwaj, Vijay* 144 Singham, Mano* 72 Cocks, Graeme* 145 Clements, Stephen 217 Thorpe, Jason* 73 Dobbin, Patrick* 146 Bergman, Tony 218 Khan, Zafar* 1 Turner, Peter 74 Hasty, Jon* 147 Clover, Stewart* 219 Panse, Kushal 2 Beesley, Graham* 75 Luke, William** 148 Vella, Aaron 220 Basappa, Bharat 3 Blomfield, StephenLM 76 Maloney, Rob 149 Brown, Robert* 221 Dodwell, Simon 4 Carroll, Phil* 77 Marquet, Jonathan* 150 Hameed, Asad* 222 Evans, Shane* 5 Donnellan, Tom* 78 Narayanan, Vishy* 151 Bell, Grahame 223 Kirkness, John 6 Friend, Peter* 79 Pardy, Bill* 152 Decosta, Kaysee 224 Ahmed, Afsar 7 Guha, Ronnie* 80 Ponsford, Derek 153 Davies, Keith 225 Gavin, David* 8 Hanshaw, Glen 81 Street, Gary* 154 Martin, Dean* 9 Haviland, Chris* 82 Hughes, Mark 155 Chakraborty, Bidhan* 226 Mullane, Peter 10 Hickey, Dave* 83 Mathews, Rupert 156 Saha, Subrata* 227 Pryde, Ian 11 Holland, Ivan 84 Ritchie, Matt** 157 Debnath, Neil* 228 Fagan, Dave 12 ayaweera, Jay* 85 Jones, Colin* 158 McCarty, David* 229 Doughty, Ken 13 Jegathesan, Jeriam* 86 Romeo, Joe* 159 Jaensch, Ron* 230 McTegg, Michael 14 Kearney, Chris** 87 Superina, Dean* 160 Steindler, Andrew 231 Abubakr, Irfan 15 Keierleber, David* 88 Parker, Graham* 161 York, Paul* 232 Evans, Mick 16 Luckman, Terry * 89 Mooney, Peter 162 Barnes, John 233 Tregeagle, Richard 17 MacGillivray, Bruce** 90 Chambiras, Paul** 163 Tabrett, Ian 234 Srinivasakannan, Sundar 18 Owen, Alan* 91 Coleman, Paul* 164 Dunford, Clive* 235 Yasin, Sohail 19 Parfett, Bruce * 92 Treloar, Ben 165 Hunter, Kim 20 Pepper, Glenn* 93 Gupte, Vinayak* 166 Riley, Gerard 236 Sims, Matthew* 21 Quaken, Keith* 94 Kingsford-Smith, Tony* 167 Oppenheim, Dennis 237 White, Garry 22 Rajogopolan, Ragoo* 95 Nyers, Peter* 168 Pointer, Martyn* 238 Searles, Gary 23 Ralston, Tim* 96 Charlesworth, Adrian* 169 Sowter, Michael* 239 Christopher, Grant 24 Roberts, Michael 97 Goodger, Darren 170 Ryan, Tim* 240 Reid, Glen* 25 Sammy, Rajan* 98 Watson, Arthur 171 Burke, John* 241 Shankar, Arun 26 Shiner, Tom * 99 Campbell, Neil* 172 Fonseka, Jude 242 Cartwright, Graeme* 27 Smith, GordonLM 100 Stiller, Wesley* 173 du Plessis, Berend 243 Sharkey, Vin 28 Starks, Steve 101 Smellie, Patrick 174 Fairlie, Simon 244 Taylor, Chris N* 29 Taylor, Geoff* 102 Moody, Andrew* 175 Hossain, Bayazed* 30 Thorpe, Ken* 103 Tunks, Greg* 176 Prabhakar, Yatin* 245 Izard, Daniel 31 Wentzel, Karl* 104 Parker, Trevor 177 Rahman, Ashafur* 246 Ganguly, Saurabh 32 Yeend, Stuart* 105 Hood, Philip* 178 Turmanis, Juris 247 Jayakody, Dhanushka 33 Buckland, Ken 106 Dowling, Jason* 179 Turner, Michael* 248 Patel, Hitesh* 34 DeSilva, Kapila* 107 Harvey, John* 180 Stubbings, Glen* 249 Iyer, Yegnesh 35 Dhandapani, Khadhir* 108 Apter, Jamie* 181 Brady, Jason* 250 Smith, David 36 Gale, Andrew* 109 Alliston, Bill* 182 White, Graeme* 251 Vyse, Warwick 37 Gandevia, Robin* 110 Ward, Malcom 183 Newsom, Ian 252 Ottaviano, Joe 38 Goodman, David 111 Clift, Paul 184 Scott, Ross 253 Sibtain, Syed* 39 Iyer, Malli* 112 Rowsell, Adam* 185 Moore, Wayne* 40 Johnston, Patrick* 113 Yousef, Salman* 186 McGinn, Cameron 254 Arok, Stephen* 41 Moore, John* 114 McLean, Scott* 187 Crocono, Rick 255 Leahy, Kevin 42 Richards, GeorgeLM 115 Wheeler, Geoff 188 Raymond, Anthony 256 Ford, Noel 43 Rush, Gary* 116 Wheeler, Mike 189 Duff, Cameron 257 Hansell, John* 44 Rutherford, Neil* 117 Williams, Chris 190 Kenneally, Trevor* 258 van den Nieuwenhof, Tony 45 Shellens, Jim 118 Breakspear, Brian 191 Hendricks, Bill 259 Bristow, Bradley 3 46 Whitehouse, Bruce 119 Khale, Shailesh 192 DeCelis, Brian 260 Haider, Meekail 47 Younan, Daniel* 120 Whyte, Craig* 193 Burton, Daniel * 261 Solanki, Sachin 48 Byrne, Laurie* 121 Deacon, Lachlan* 194 Kotak, Kamlesh* 262 Carew, Ian 49 Christen, Richard 122 Campbell, Malcolm* 195 Banodkar, Mahesh 263 Khan, Maqsood 50 Garlick, Peter* 123 Smith, Cameron* 196 Baker, Andrew* 51 Green, Alan* 124 Calvert, Scott* 197 Damodaran, Rajesh* 264 Islam, Rafiqul 52 Harrison, Spencer 125 Arora, Sunil* 198 Dunn, Michael 265 Marsh, Paul 53 Knowles, Warren* 126 Robertson, Bob* 199 Chegwidden, Les 266 Jha, Ashutosh 54 McKinnon, Jeff* 127 Raghavendra, Venkatesh* 200 Syed, Mirwais* 55 Mulligan, Luke* 128 Lardner, Craig* 201 Lees, Craig LM = Life Member 56 Murphy, Steve 129 Madan, Ajit 202 Pardesi, Brijesh* * = no longer a member 57 Osseweyer, Brett* 130 Cordner, Geoff* 203 Finnemore, Clay ** = joined & resigned from 58 Ridge, Owen* 131 Shield, Bob 204 Stewart, Nigel* the Association more than 59 Schokman, TrevorLM 132 Wood, Stuart 205 Srinivasan, Pawan* once 60 Scott, Wesley* 133 Ramakrishnan, Keeran 206 Pillai, Ananthan 61 Tasker, Peter* 134 Napper, Peter* 207 Pryde, Scott This list has been compiled in 62 Taylor, Chris 135 Rees, Martin* 208 Alexander, Isaac* the order members have joined 63 Bird, Tony* 136 Paxton, Homer 209 Boorer, Matt the Association 64 Bowman, IanLM 137 Davies, Adam* 210 Carter, Charlie This becomes the fourth time Stephen has won this award with the last time dating back to season 2013–14. Umpire Stephen now in his 19th season as an SSCUA member had a strong summer on field which saw him appointed of the YearStephen Blomfield to one of the First Grade Qualifying Finals before the season was sadly cut short with the advent of the Corona Simon Dodwell 2018–19 Virus issue. Stephen is one of the Simon Dodwell 2017–18 Association's founding members having started with the SSCUA in its inaugural Anthony Raymond 2016–17 2001–02 season. In that time he has Anthony Raymond 2015–16 umpired a record 488 matches in Shires Cricket and will next season be looking Anthony Raymond 2014–15 to reach the 500 game milestone. Stephen Blomfield 2013–14 Stephen's captains’ marks tallied up to an average score of 91.8 out of 100 with the overall Association average mark being 78.2 out of 100. At season’s end Stephen's Stephen Blomfield 2012–13 mark of 91.8 has narrowly beaten his nearest rival who finished the season on 91.6 Darren Goodger 2011–12 out of 100, with third place tallying 91.4 out of 100. Brett Tribolet 2010–11 Congratulations to Stephen on winning his fourth umpire of the year award. Peter Mooney 2009–10 Chris Taylor 2008–09 Bruce Whitehouse 2007–08 Chris Taylor 2006–07 Chris Taylor 2005–06 Masters’ & Stephen Blomfield 2004–05 Classics’ John Moore 2003–04 UMPIRE OF THEIan YEAR Pryde Bruce Parfett 2002–03 Saurabh Ganguly 2018–19 Bruce Parfett 2001–02 Michael Wheeler 2017–18 Stephen Blomfield is the winner Ken Buckland 2016–17 of the Shires Umpire of the Year Ken Buckland 2015–16 award for season 2019–20 in a Tony Bergman 2014–15 tightly contested race that saw three members all finish very Ian Pryde is the winner of the 2019/20 Umpire of the Year - Masters close to each other after the and Classics Cricket Competitions tallying of all captains’ marks The criteria to win this award is that a member must have at least 10 captains were completed. assessments (ie have umpired at least five matches) in the Masters and Classics competitions during the season. The winner is the member with the highest season average mark from those assessments. 4 Ian has just completed his third full season with the SSCUA. Besides his contribution to Masters and Classics cricket his performances on field was rewarded in Shires Round 5 where Ian was elevated to his debut in Shires First Grade. From there he had an excellent season and was potentially in line for an appointment to one of the six Shires Grand Finals, however, the sudden truncation of the season with two weeks to go due to the Corona Virus cut short any potential for officiating one of those Grand Finals. No doubt Ian will be in contention again next season. In Masters and Classics Cricket Ian stood in a total of six matches accruing a total of 12 captains’ assessments while scoring a very high mark of 90.6 out of 100. Captains commented that Ian understood the game and the needs of the players, they say he reads match situations well while not wanting to get too involved. Well done Ian on topping the averages within the Masters and Classics cricket community. Your contribution to these competitions is greatly appreciated by those who play these mature aged competitions. Ross joined the SSCUA in August 2013 and has just completed his seventh season with the Association. A regular contributor to both Saturday and Sunday cricket Ross has during the last Most Improved seven seasons officiated a total of 79 UMPIRE OF THE YEARRoss Scott Shires matches as well as an additional 25 matches in the Masters and Classics Michael Conway 2018–19 competition. Michael Dunn 2017–18 This season Ross received some good assessments from team captains seeing Les Chegwidden 2016–17 his season assessment average mark in Andrew Steindler 2015–16 season 2019–20 improve by 16.71%. Another member had a slightly higher Ivan Holland 2014–15 percentage improvement but that Stephen Clements 2013–14 person was disqualified from this award as one of the other criteria to win is that you must attend at least one Association Kim Hunter 2012–13 meeting during the season. Congratulations to Ross on winning this award and we hope to see Ross back next season to improve even further. Rupert Mathews 2011–12 Ian Bowman 2010–11 Greg Tunks 2009–10 David Goodman 2008–09 Richard Christen 2007–08 Trevor Schokman 2006–07 Rookie Chris Kearney 2005–06 UMPIRE OF THE YEAR Geoff Taylor 2004–05

Ross Scott is the winner of Maqsood Khan the 2019–20 Most Improved Vin Sharkey 2018–19 Umpire of the Year. Ian Pryde 2017–18 Tim Overland 2016–17 Maqsood Khan is the winner of Clay Finnemore 2015–16 the 2019–20 Rookie Umpire of Daniel Burton 2014–15 the Year. Anthony Raymond 2013–14 Maqsood joined the Association in August 2019 after having played for Glen Stubbings 2012–13 many seasons at Auburn Cricket Club. Ian Tabrett 2011–12 He was enthusiastic about continuing in the game of cricket acknowledging that Aaron Vella 2010–11 his playing days were mostly behind him and was keen to start up his umpiring Scott Calvert 2009–10 career. 5 Season 2019–20 saw Maqsood umpire a total of eight matches in Shires cricket all being in Third or Fourth Grade and he scored a solid captains assessment mark across the eight matches he officiated. Family commitments precluded Maqsood from umpiring all 13 rounds but I feel confident that with the experience he gained this season that he will be looking to stand in more games next summer to try and climb the ranks. According to peer assessments Maqsood showed a good aptitude for umpiring, has a solid understanding of the game and performed well when assessed by his more experienced peers. We look forward to Maqsood’s ongoing participation next season. With continued improvement and experience gained I feel confident that he could quickly find himself in Second Grade and from there it is up Maqsood to strive to get even better. Well done Maqsood on your first season of umpiring. May this be the start of many more successful seasons to come. Tantallon Oval. January 11, 2020 Spencer Harrison – 300 Games

6 I value my membership of SSCUA and CNSW YOUTH believe members are serviced to an CHAMPIONSHIPS exceptional standard. I try to attend two meetings per year and am always One of the highlights of the season NSW State heartened by the wonderful spirit that was the introduction of the CNSW exists in the SSCUA along with the desire Youth Championships. Two staff were Umpires’ of members to improve their game. employed to manage the day to day operations. Jess McMahon was the It is During the season we were pleased to Report Youth Championships Officer and offer appointments to Simon Dodwell a pleasure to Stephen Blomfield was hired to facilitate and Sachin Solanki. Simon umpired a provide this State Umpiring the umpire appointments. Both did an WBBL trial fixture between Sydney Sixers outstanding job, ensuring the Youth Manager report for the annual and Sydney Thunder at Waverley Oval Championships were a great success. report of Sydney Shires Cricket while Sachin umpired a Premier Cricket Jess and Stephen were a credit to first grade match between Parramatta Umpires’ Association. CNSW. They worked as part of the and Randwick Petersham at Old Kings. Congratulations to the SSCUA Competitions Team managed by SSCUA We offer thanks to all active umpires on the quality of umpiring and member, Bruce Whitehouse, which sits in the SSCUA for your commitment. in the Cricket Performance Department. the quantity of matches covered May the upcoming 20th anniversary To all members of SSCUA who officiated across the 2019-20 season. season be one of genuine celebration. in Youth Championships in season The Association has come such a long 2019-20 we offer a sincere vote of The SSCUA goes from strength way and is truly respected by the Shires thanks. Your commitment to the to strength: cricket community. The members are the competitions, along with Stephen’s heart and soul of the organisation. - under the leadership of David dedication to the appointment Goodman and the management Our Premier Cricket umpires performed process, saw 100% of matches have strongly across the season. Information committee two umpires. Excellent coverage in pertaining to captains’ assessments on the inaugural season of this exciting - due to commitment and hard the performance of umpires is shared concept, and very much appreciated work from Stephen Blomfield for your interest: by players, coaches, administrators and who is an outstanding Secretary parents. Having two qualified umpires officiating youth representative cricket and Appointments Officer NSW PREMIER CRICKET CAPTAINS’ ASSESSMENTS adds so much to the experience for - because of a dedicated and all involved. Your involvement was capable active membership who Captains’ assessments appreciated and assisted CNSW achieve its strategic objective, we do hope you 2012–13 to 2018–19 are passionate about umpiring enjoyed the experience. cricket and serving the Shires Marks are out of 5. Match Average Only Stephen Blomfield made 1,380 competition PANEL umpire appointments to the Youth Darren Goodger Championships, a most impressive piece 1 2 3 4 of work. State Umpiring Manager 2012-13 3.57 3.55 3.51 3.72 PREMIER CRICKET 2013-14 3.64 3.82 3.65 3.58 UMPIRE OBSERVER TEAM 2014-15 3.96 3.90 3.76 3.91 Our Premier Cricket umpire observers 2015-16 4.00 4.03 3.82 3.94 have done a wonderful job. Congratulations and thank you to Laurie 2016-17 4.08 3.93 4.05 3.93 Borg, Graham Chudleigh, Errol Cranney, 2017-18 4.15 4.35 4.11 3.95 Bob Davis, Rupert Mathews and Graham Reed. Rupert Mathews was an excellent 7 2018-19 4.53 4.26 4.05 4.03 addition to the panel. Bob Davis does an outstanding job Captains’ assessments across the coordinating the Observer Team, panels—2019–20 keeping the team updated on progress Marks are out of 5 regarding targets and strategy.

PANEL DECISION DECISIVENESS MANAGEMENT / CONCENTRATION ATTITUDE MATCH MAKING COMMUNICATION AVERAGE 1 4.38 4.46 4.57 4.57 4.67 4.53 2 4.37 4.52 4.56 4.55 4.68 4.54 3 3.68 3.89 3.91 3.91 4.08 3.89 4 3.85 4.00 4.03 4.06 4.31 4.03

These marks highlight our umpires serving cricket to a very good standard. They are commended for their performance and possessing a coachable attitude, along with their loyalty to Premier Cricket competitions. ICC WOMEN’S Marc Nickl T20 WORLD CUP National Premier T20—Adelaide NSW State University v Sydney, Karen Rolton Oval Claire Polosak was the only Australian (Adelaide) Umpires’ umpire appointed to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Kedar Oza National Indigenous Cricket The quality of the Claire had an excellent World Cup, Report continued Championships (Men’s)—New South information provided by all performing strongly throughout which Wales v Queensland, Traeger Park (Alice observers is high. This has assisted in saw her appointed to umpire the Springs) improving the umpiring standard to a England v India semi-final at the SCG, point where umpires are delivering what which unfortunately was abandoned Troy Penman the game expects. The content of the due to wet weather without a ball being WNCL—New South Wales v Western reports from all observers is excellent, bowled. Australia, North Sydney Oval highlighting umpires’ strengths and areas for improvement. Our observers Claire’s on field appointments in the Claire Polosak preliminary rounds were: do an excellent job providing thought- WBBL—Brisbane Heat v Adelaide provoking, individual and detailed Thailand v West Indies—WACA Ground Strikers, Allan Border Field (Brisbane) feedback aimed at assisting umpires Pakistan v West Indies—Manuka Oval to achieve their goals and to aid the Claire Polosak improvement of umpiring standards. England v West Indies—Spotless Stadium Assessment drives behaviour and helps Pakistan v Thailand—Spotless Stadium raise the bar. CA NATIONAL NSW STATE FINALS 2019–20 UMPIRE PANEL We are very proud of all NSWCUSA There were seven umpires on the State members appointed to umpire national Panel in 2019-20: finals in 2019-20, 18 appointments in Berend du Plessis, Andrew Hamilton, all: Roberto Howard, Keiran Knight, Gerard Abood Bede Sajowitz Marc Nickl, Sharad Patel, Bede Sajowitz One Day Domestic Cup—Queensland National Premier T20—Adelaide All received opportunities to umpire in v Western Australia, Allan Border Field University v Sydney, Karen Rolton Oval CA programs. (Brisbane) (Adelaide) BBL—Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars Neil Smith CONTRACTED SCG UMPIRE PANELS Australian Country Cricket Vince Calabro Championships (Women’s)—East Asia CNSW has nine contracted umpires: U15 Male—Victoria Country v Pacific v South Australia, Harristown Elite Panel of ICC Umpires Queensland, Eastern Oval (Ballarat) Park (Toowoomba) Rodney Tucker Graeme Glazebrook Ben Treloar International Panel of ICC Umpires Australian Country Cricket WBBL—Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Gerard Abood, Paul Wilson Championships (Men’s)—Victoria Strikers, Allan Border Field (Brisbane) v Western Australia,Heritage Oval WNCL—New South Wales v Western (Toowoomba) Australia, North Sydney Oval Andrew Tony Wilds Hamilton Women’s T20 International Series— U18 Female Australia v India, Citipower Centre (T20)—ACT/ (Melbourne) 8 NSW Country Paul Wilson v Queensland, Gerard Abood Blundstone BBL—Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, Arena (Hobart) SCG International Panel of U18 Female (One Day)—ACT/NSW ICC Development Umpires Country v Queensland, UTAS Stadium OTHER Claire Polosak (Launceston) HIGHLIGHTS CA National Panel Roberto Howard Paul Wilson making his Test debut and receiving the CA Umpire Award for the Gerard Abood, Greg Davidson, U17 Male—New South Wales Metro third consecutive year. Tony Wilds, Paul Wilson v Western Australia, Ray Mitchell Oval CA Supplementary Panel (Mackay) Greg Davidson standing in two first-class matches in India as part of the annual Simon Lightbody, Troy Penman, Kumar Jeyakkumar umpire exchange between BCCI and Claire Polosak, Ben Treloar Australian Country Cricket Cricket Australia. New South Wales umpires account for Championships (Women’s)—East Asia Adrian Tham making his first-class 44% of the CA contracted umpire lists. Pacific v South Australia, Harristown Park (Toowoomba) scoring debut. Greg Davidson CHALLENGES The 2019-20 cricket season saw issues with heavy rainfall, drought, extreme heat, air quality and then COVID-19. It made for a disjointed season and was disappointing to lose the Premier Cricket finals series due to the pandemic without a ball being bowled. A sensible decision made by CNSW to direct that the competitions be abandoned, supported by the Sydney Cricket Association Committee of Management. Cricket will be played in season 2020-21 and we are busy scenario planning, preparing and budgeting for this. In the meantime, stay safe and Ben Treloar making his List A umpiring connected with your family, friends and debut. fellow members. 100% of Premier Cricket and Shires STRENGTH matches having two umpires appointed. There is the strength of the wind that Continued umpire exchanges with sways the mighty oak, and there is the Cricket Tasmania and the WACA, and strength of the oak that withstands the the introduction of an umpire exchange power of the wind. with the SACA. These are fantastic opportunities and experiences for our There is the strength of the locomotive umpires. that pulls the heavy train across the bridge, and there is the strength of the Umpiring milestones: Tommy Ang (200 bridge that holds up the weight of the matches), Tony Bergman (150), Stephen train. Blomfield (350), Richard Christen (200), Rick Crocono (100), John Darcy One is active strength, the other is (250), Cameron Duff (100), Darren passive strength. Foster (150), Ivan Holland (250), Mark One is the power to keep going, the Hughes (200), Dean Martin (100), Derek other is the power to keep still. Ponsford (150), Steve Starks (200), One is the strength by which we Andrew Steindler (150), Brett Tribolet overcome, the other is the strength by (100), Michael Wheeler (150), Bruce which we endure. Whitehouse (150), Stuart Wood (150). Dr Harold Phillips The launch of an online learning package on the Laws of Cricket, a new way of training prospective cricket umpires. Ben Treloar did an outstanding job with resource development and delivery of the course. Presentations by State Panel umpires at each monthly OGM. NSWCUSA 9 MANAGEMENT TEAM We can very proud of the work carried out by the NSWCUSA Management Team in serving match officials across New South Wales in 2019-20. Troy Penman is commended for his excellent management of an exceptional team in his first year as Executive Officer. The work of the SSCUA Executive It has been a season of change for Committee, under the leadership of NSWCUSA. A restructure at Cricket President David Goodman, is applauded. NSW saw the secondment of Darren Acting with the best interests of Goodger to the role of Senior Manager, New South Wales members at heart they do a most Cricket NSW. The secondment took professional job. Committed and Darren away from the day to day Cricket Umpires hardworking they give their time as running of NSWCUSA whilst remaining volunteers to ensure the administration the State Umpiring Manager for NSW. & Scorers and management of SSCUA is first-rate. The match officials’ team at Cricket The Committee has the full support of NSW; AssociationThe Sydney Shires the NSWCUSA Board and Management. Congratulations on a job well done in Administrator: Bede Sajowitz Cricket Umpires’ Association 2019-20. Education Officer: Ben Treloar (SSCUA) has enjoyed a wonderful Season 2019-20 will long be Umpire Educator/Female Umpire season. I commend the remembered for the unique events Engagement: Claire Polosak contribution of all members to that players and match officials State Umpiring Manager: the Shires Competition and thank were required to manage and work Darren Goodger you for your efforts in the middle. through. We saw the implementation of a number of policies across many Executive Officer: Troy Penman Your service to Shires cricket is competitions to deal with the ever- Bede Sajowitz was promoted to the appreciated by the players, clubs changing world. role of Administrator on October 19, and Sydney Cricket Association A helmet policy was introduced for this was recognition for his hard work, (SCA). Sydney Cricket Association matches and conscientiousness and dedication to Country Cricket NSW Representative the Association. The new role has seen This season saw the need for fixtures. The Air Quality Policy was him move into managing some of the a standby list to be established introduced to manage the smoke haze Association’s big-ticket items. Bede for Sydney Shires umpires, and the SCA Extreme Heat Policy was has had an outstanding year, working remarkable to think of how far well and truly tested on 1 February. tirelessly to promote the Association through social media channels and the Association has come since We thank the SCA Committee of provide exceptional service to the it commenced and the numbers Management (CoM) for their assistance membership. that are now able to officiate across the season. Following the events of 1 February, the Committee sought Ben Treloar commenced with the each weekend. The dedication of feedback from the Association on how Association on November 22. Ben’s the membership is there to see they can improve their policy to ensure focus is purely on member education. and may it long continue to grow the wellbeing of all involved. We thank An initiative that commenced in October as a result of the excellent work that and prosper. them for their consideration and look forward to the adjustments that we the Exam Committee were doing for Thank you for the opportunity know will be made ahead of season each Ordinary General Meeting and to provide this report from 2020-21. a desire to provide further education to all members was monthly Laws of NSWCUSA in the annual report Thank you to Stephen Blomfield for Cricket questions. These questions are of Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires’ his commitment in ensuring that all to help members and affiliates with Association. NSW Premier Cricket and Sydney Shires their development. Each month Laws of Cricket matches were covered by Cricket questions are provided with the Troy Penman two umpires throughout the season. answers provided the following week. Executive Officer, NSWCUSA Stephen does an excellent job as SSCUA Secretary / Appointments Officer. It was Ben Treloar pleasing to see Stephen appointed to the role of Youth Pathways Umpires 10 Appointments Officer at Cricket NSW for season 2019-20. His work looking after pathway matches and efficiency in appointing umpires to 528 matches was appreciated by all. Whilst the season was cut short due to COVID-19 congratulations are offered to all SSCUA members who were selected to officiate in finals series matches that were played over the weekend of 14-15 March. Simon Dodwell and Anthony Raymond are congratulated on being appointed to umpire the Frank Gray Shield Final. Ben has also developed our Level 2 Laws The fixture will be remembered for the UMPIRE of Cricket courses into an online product extreme weather conditions that were MILESTONES that can be undertaken by prospective experienced. Day 1 saw play commence members via zoom. This has allowed at 9am and finish after 6pm, play was Congratulations to the following NSWCUSA to be a leader in online suspended during the day under the umpires who reached milestones during training and take advantage of people Extreme Heat Policy. Day 2 on the other the 2019-20 season – being unable to partake in winter sports hand saw no play due to constant rain 350 matches during isolation. and a wet wicket. Captains praised Stephen Blomfield Sachin for accurate judgement and Claire Polosak in her role as Umpire 250 matches effective match management and Educator / Female Engagement has John Darcy, Ivan Holland done an outstanding job in facilitating communication throughout the testing 200 matches 24 Level 1 courses across the state. conditions. Tommy Ang, Richard Christen, These courses provide the basic All SSCUA members are welcome to Mark Hughes, Steve Starks umpiring information to prospective umpire a match in NSW Premier Cricket members and the flow-on effect to the in season 2020-21. Please don’t hesitate 150 matches NSWCUSA Level 2 course is substantial. to ask if you would like to take up Tony Bergman, Darren Foster, People attend the Level 2 course with a the opportunity. It will broaden your Derek Ponsford, Andrew Steindler, considerable level of knowledge which experience and present you with a new, Michael Wheeler, Bruce Whitehouse, holds them in good stead for the more and hopefully enjoyable challenge. Stuart Wood advanced course. The overall result is We were very pleased to offer members 100 matches more members for NSWCUSA. from NSWCUSA country affiliates the Rick Crocono, Dean Martin, Through Claire’s excellent work we opportunity to umpire in NSW Premier Brett Tribolet currently have nine female umpires Cricket. We thank the following umpires All are commended for their loyal service officiating in NSW Men’s Premier Cricket for accepting appointments in 2019-20: to umpiring in SCA competitions over on a regular basis accounting for 152 Alan Bonney (Central North), Ken many years. Thank you to Stephen appointments. Across the state in Brooks (Riverina), Dennis Chaplin Blomfield for an outstanding job in season 2019-20 there were 286 female (Riverina), Gary Crombie (Central North recording and maintaining the match umpire appointments an increase of / Newcastle), John De Lyall (Western), statistics for all SCA umpires. 38% on season 2018-19. Steve Eccles (Central North), Jeff Egan The Association offers congratulations Darren Goodger is thanked for his (Riverina), Barry Ferguson (Greater to umpires Mitchell Claydon, Jeff Egan, guidance and assistance throughout Illawarra), Ian Furner (Greater Illawarra), Ian Furner, Brenton Harrison, Rod season 2019-20. Whilst stepping Tony Hackett (Riverina), Murray Le Lievre Porter, Sachin Solanki, Diana Venter and away from the day to day running (Riverina), Brenton Harrison (Riverina), Andrew Yarad, each of whom made of NSWCUSA the success of the Ross McKim (Newcastle), Glenn Pepper their first-grade debut. Association is always at the forefront of (Western), Phil Rainger (North Coast), his thinking. His work as State Umpiring Doug Sandry (Western), Peter Singh SCORER Manager continues to lead the way (Western), Neil Smith (Riverina), Andrew MILESTONES in Australia and it’s no mistake as to Still (Greater Illawarra), Matt Whitty why NSW is well represented at Cricket (Riverina). The following scorers were appointed to the Cricket NSW Representative Scorer Australia National Carnivals and in the In all, we had 195 umpires stand in NSW Panel for season 2019–20: umpiring pathway. Premier Cricket this season. Christine Bennison, Toni Lorraine, Darren NSWCUSA membership stands at 1,320 The umpires appointed to the various Mattison, Geoff Rogers, Robyn Sanday, with 45 affiliated associations. Because NSW Premier Cricket finals were: of training courses facilitated across the Harpreet Singh, Adrian Tham, Kay State we were able to accredit more First Grade Limited Overs Wilcoxon, Sue Woodhouse, Ian Wright. than 138 new umpires, an outstanding Sydney University v Randwick Petersham result. The training team can be well at University 1—Roberto Howard and Season highlights Tony Wilds. Premiers Sydney University pleased with this result. Laurie Borg and Test Match Australia v New Zealand Darren Goodger are thanked for their Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup SCG: Toni Lorraine and Darren Mattison 11 continued effort in leading the way with Sydney v Hawkesbury at Drummoyne Women’s World Cup Semifinals SCG: training of prospective members. We Oval—Troy Penman and Ben Treloar. Christine Bennison and Darren Mattison constantly need new umpires coming Premiers Sydney Big Bash League Final Sydney Sixers v into the ranks to ensure a strong Poidevin-Gray Shield Melbourne Star SCG Christine Bennison officiating future for SCA competitions. UTS North Sydney v Fairfield-Liverpool and Ian Wright We were pleased to welcome Sachin at North Sydney Oval—Sharad Patel Solanki to umpire in NSW Premier and Bede Sajowitz. Premiers Fairfield- Women’s National Cricket League Final Cricket in 2019-20. He officiated the Liverpool North Sydney Oval Toni Lorraine and Kay Wilcoxon round 12 first grade fixture between AW Green Shield Parramatta and Randwick Petersham at Eastern Suburbs v St George at Waverley Adrian Tham is congratulated on Old Kings Oval. Oval – Kedar Oza and Rod Porter. deservedly making his first-class debut Premiers Eastern Suburbs NSW v Western Australia Appreciation is extended to the Directors of the NSWCUSA Board for their guidance, advice and support. New South Wales They act with the best interests of NSWCUSA at the forefront of their Cricket Umpires thinking. The Directors are supportive & Scorers of the Management Team and their endeavours to develop and improve the Association Association. With this being my first continued ANNUAL season in the role, I have appreciated DINNER AND the leadership and counsel of Mark AWARDS PRESENTATION Hughes as Board Chair. Through these tough economic times NSWCUSA With COVID-19 restrictions preventing remains in a sound financial position, the Association from hosting its Annual we thank Laurie Borg for his prudent Dinner and Awards Presentation management of the Association’s scheduled for April 18, Award winners finances. and specific milestones were recognised via email commencing on Tuesday April Congratulations to the SSCUA on a 21 and concluding on Friday April 24. successful 2019-20 season. It is an excellent Association and members Alan Marshall Medal are serviced and supported to a high Rookie Umpire of the Year standard by a hard-working team of Mohit Uppal volunteers, with Stephen Blomfield the Malcolm Gorham Scorers’ Award driving force behind the standards that Sarah Berman are set and maintained. UTS North Sydney Cricket Club As we look ahead to the upcoming NSW Premier Cricket season, we remain unsure of how much Panel 4 Umpire of the Year cricket will be played and under what Elizabeth O’Dwyer circumstances, but there will be cricket NSW Premier Cricket and we will be able to continue to do Panel 3 Umpire of the Year what we love. I wish all members every Geoff Garland and success, whatever that entails for you, Julian Humphrey (joint) and much enjoyment in 2020-21 and beyond. Let the countdown begin. NSW Premier Cricket Panel 2 Umpire of the Year “The secret of success in life is for a Mitchell Claydon person to be ready for their opportunity when it comes”. NSW Premier Cricket Benjamin Disraeli. Panel 1 Umpire of the Year Darren Goodger Kevin Pye Medal Country Umpire of the Year Graeme Glazebrook (Western) Ted Wykes Medal Affiliated Association Award David Cullen Illawarra Cricket Umpires Association George Borwick Memorial Award 12 Ben Treloar Due to COVID-19 and government restrictions the date of the NSWCUSA AGM is yet to be determined. Members will be advised when a date has been finalised. The 2018–19 Umpire of the Year, Simon Dodwell with Mark Hughes, Chairman, NSWCUSA

The 2018–19 Masters/ Classics Umpire of the Year, Saurabh Ganguly with Mark Hughes

December 14, round 7 and Patrick Smellie notches up 200 games. Strathfield v Lindfield. First grade

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Sean Mantle, The 2018–19 Rookie Competition Manager, Umpire of the Year, Sydney Shires Cricket Vin Sharkey with attended the 2019 Mark Hughes Annual General Meeting at Redfern After the weekend of the Qualifying SHIRES COMPETITION Finals were played Cricket NSW, with SUB-COMMITTEE support from the Sydney Cricket Association and the Shires Competition The 2019–20 Sydney Shires Competition Sydney Shires Sub-committee, decided to cancel the Sub-Committee consists of - John Cricket remainder of the Semi-final and Grand Biviano, Chairman (Roseville CC), The 2019–20 Final series, resulting in the Premiership Anthony Boorer, Deputy Chairman (Epping CC), Greg Cook (Lindfield cricket season was extremely titles being awarded to the Minor Premiers in First to Fifth Grades as well CC), Daryl Chappelow (Strathfield CC), challenging for players, as The Chappelow Cup. This decision Anthony Clarke (Burwood Briars CC), administrators, volunteers and was made easier by the fact that the and Mike Wood (Auburn CC) umpires. Extreme heat, air Minor Premiers across all six of the quality issues, torrential rain, the grades won their respective Qualifying Final fixtures. introduction of the helmet policy and the coronavirus all had an I empathise with clubs, players and umpires who missed the opportunity impact on the season. to compete for titles and participate in I want to commend the the remaining scheduled finals matches. Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires A disappointing way for the season to finish but ultimately the correct decision Association for their efforts was made for health and safety reasons. through these challenging I would like to acknowledge and times. You deserve recognition congratulate SSCUA members who in ensuring each and every passed significant career milestones in round was officiated at a 2019–20 which are detailed elsewhere professional level and provided in this report. an environment for players On behalf of the Shires sub-committee and players I would like to thank all to perform at their best. The SSCUA members on their performance clubs are fortunate to have you this season, your involvement adds to participating every round, across the competition and overall enjoyment every grade. both on and off the field. Despite the odd on-field incident and some poor John Biviano (right) player behaviour from time to time, Chairman, Sydney Shires Sub Committee all the players and clubs appreciate the time, effort and passion of your members and respect their knowledge of the laws of cricket and the competition playing conditions. I wish to extend my thanks to David Goodman (President), Stephen Blomfield (Secretary) and the SSCUA executive for the successful administration of your Association. Finally, I want to wish you all a safe and healthy off-season and all the best to all match officials and their families. I look 14 forward to catching up with you next season to celebrate your Association’s 20th anniversary in season 2020–21. Stephen Blomfield at Weldon Oval. Round 8 Michael Wheeler, John Kirkness at Airey Park. Round 3

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Brett Tribolet, Sachin Solanki at Anthony Raymond at Ron Routley Oval. George Parry Oval. First grade QF Round 13 This year, while there were no new Laws The Frank Gray Shield Final coming from Lord’s, it was all about – went ahead as planned on new and revised Playing Conditions: 16th February 2020 at Bexley Oval Helmet Policy; Concussion Substitute with umpires Simon Dodwell and President’s Policy; Extreme Heat Policy; Replacement Anthony Raymond officiating. In an Report Players; Visibility and Air Quality. More exciting match, Lindfield defeated the For those active than ever, our game was required to defending champions, Georges River, adapt quickly with the times. As we by just five runs. members in our 120 member approached the end of the season, Our congratulations also go to Association, this was undoubtedly there were no more handshakes or team Burwood Briars Cricket Club, who an unprecedented and, at times, huddles and most importantly, umpires claimed the Dave Tribolet Club frustrating season. A season that had to bring their own water bottle for Championship trophy for 2019–20. use at drinks intervals and their own had every impediment thrown This was their 8th consecutive Club food. Cricket, of course, is the only sport at it. With NSW in drought, we Championship and 23rd overall – clearly where meals are a key part of the Laws, the most successful club in Shires Club had matches affected by extreme with Law 11 setting out the lunch, tea Championship history. heat, then by bushfires, with and drinks intervals. matches affected by visibility and Once again, we managed 100% umpire SPIRIT OF air quality. If that wasn’t enough, coverage in all Shires fixtures. My sincere CRICKET thanks Troy Penman and Bede Sajowitz we had heavy rains affecting The Shires Spirit of Cricket Award is at NSWCUSA for their support in especially important to our umpires, some of our later rounds allowing the Shires Competition access being awarded as a result of the marks including the complete washout to surplus umpires from Premier Cricket which we give teams after each match, of both Frank Gray Shield Semi- to cover the gaps, we sometimes had, in across all the grades in our competition. lower grade matches. And once again, finals and then, most notably, There is no doubt that as umpires, we managed to supply one umpire to there is greater pleasure in our match during the Shires Qualifying Finals every game in the Sunday Masters, experience when a team’s performance on March 14–15, our matches Classics and Vintage competitions. were rain affected. Then the is conducted within the Spirit of FINALS Cricket. We are therefore delighted to spread of Covid-19 was the congratulate Warringah Cricket Club as final nail in our season’s coffin, Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, all the recipient of this award for 2019–20. succumbing less than two weeks Shires Competition and the Chappelow before the Grand Finals. Cup matches were cancelled two weeks MASTERS’, CLASSICS’ & prior to the end of the season. While VINTAGE COMPETITIONS David Goodman it was disappointing to end the season SSCUA President on this note, our Association supports I mentioned earlier that our Association Cricket NSW and the Sydney Cricket provides umpires to the Masters, Association in placing the welfare of Classics and Vintage competitions. all our Umpires, as well as the players Congratulations to those three and volunteers, as a main priority. competitions’ winners: As a result, it was decided to award Masters – Auburn Cricket Club Premiership titles to the Minor Premiers Classics – Sri Lanka Lions Cricket Club in each grade. It should be noted that in all grades the Minor Premiers Vintage – Georges River Cricket Club advanced to the Semi-final stage of the competition as the number one ranked NSW YOUTH side after the Qualifying Finals. CHAMPIONSHIPS As a result of this decision, the following The inaugural Cricket NSW Youth 16 Premiership winners were determined: Championships were held October Shires First Grade through December, marking an The RB Clark Cup – Auburn CC important and historic structural reform to junior pathways throughout the Shires Second Grade State. The Youth Championships unify The SJ Mayne Trophy – Auburn CC the 29 Junior, 25 Metropolitan and Shires Third Grade four Regional Associations, within the The JB Hollander Cup – Strathfield CC NSW Districts Cricket Association. The Shires Fourth Grade Competition’s team was lead by SSCUA The Harry Culbert Trophy – Strathfield CC Member Bruce Whitehouse, Jessica McMahon (program manager) and Shires Fifth Grade included our Association’s Secretary The Tim Creer Cup – Balmain and Life Member, Stephen Blomfield, South Sydney CC who managed the umpires for these The Chappelow Cup – Macquarie important fixtures. They did a fantastic University CC job bringing the Youth Championships to reality and providing a wonderful opportunity for a large number of our Association’s umpires to experience MILESTONES for seven seasons, so it is rewarding Representative Cricket. A total of 49 to show that even “old hands” with SSCUA members participated in the We also celebrated a number of experience can still make significant tournament across the ten playing member milestone in season 2019–20: improvement to their performance. Sundays and this was invaluable in 300 Games - Spencer Harrison Congratulations to Ross on winning this achieving the goal of 100% umpire award. I hope this inspires, not just you, 250 Games - Peter Mooney coverage with 122 umpires needing to but other senior members to continually be sourced each Sunday during round 200 Games - Patrick Smellie, strive to improve our performance. Michael Wheeler matches. Ian Pryde won the Umpire of the Year 150 Games - Kim Hunter, – Masters and Classics Cricket. Ian has OUR Derek Ponsford just completed his third full season with EXECUTIVE 100 Games - Stuart Wood the SSCUA and you may recall he won our Rookie Umpire of the Year Award I would like to thank all our Executive 50 Games - Stephen Starks, in his first season, 2017–18. Clearly he Committee, who have met regularly Tim Overland over the course of a difficult season is deservedly putting his stamp on our All of these members were awarded an and are now learning to use video- Association Awards. Well done Ian on Association Polo Shirt with the number conferencing so that we can continue to topping the averages within the Masters of games milestone sewn under our “meet” during these times of isolation. and Classics cricket community. Association emblem. They give freely of their time, supporting AWARDS Shires Cricket and the interests of our AWARDS The staff at the Sydney Cricket Association’s membership. They are Association do much to ensure We also congratulate our 2019–20 Stephen Blomfield, Ken Buckland, the success of the Sydney Shires award winners: Stephen Clements, Rick Crocono, competition. In that Cameron Duff, Glen Hanshaw, Trevor Stephen Blomfield won our Association regard, I would give Schokman and Patrick Smellie. Umpire of the Year Award. Stephen special mention and Our Association Secretary Stephen won this award for the fourth time, thanks to Competition Blomfield continues to provide SSCUA just pipping out Anthony Raymond and Manager Sean Mantle and members with excellent support off the Simon Dodwell who have kept an iron Competition Secretary field of play with our Shires handbook grip on this award the past few seasons. Bruce Whitehouse as well to assist with the SCA playing conditions In a tightly contested race, these three as Roy Formica at Cricket as well as those for Masters, Classics members all finished very close to each NSW. We are most grateful and Vintage competitions, late start other after the tallying of all captain’s for their support and the tables, and other useful information for marks was completed. Stephen last won grant that the SCA gives first season umpires such as field craft this award six years ago. A founding to us each season. I would and technique assistance. He ensures member of the SSCUA, Stephen is of also like to thank the SCA that all the match appointments are course a stalwart of the Association off Code of Conduct Commissioner, filled satisfactorily, results and reporting the field as our untiring secretary. It is John McGruther and his team. therefore especially gratifying to see that are completed correctly and statistics Finally, acknowledgement his efforts to continually improve his maintained. His preparation for our and thanks are due to umpiring skills have been rewarded with Committee and Members’ General Troy Penman and Bede our premier trophy. Meetings is always most thorough. Sajowitz who work Our Treasurer, Trevor Schokman, is Maqsood Khan was our Rookie Umpire tirelessly for NSWCUSA diligent and has done much to ensure of the Year. Maqsood has proved to from the offices of Cricket NSW and not our finances are in order and remain be a keen and competent umpire forgetting the support our Association sound, providing us with budgets, throughout his first season. Having also receives from Darren Goodger. It is actuals and forecasts at regular intervals. umpired Masqood in past seasons when greatly appreciated. he was captaining Auburn’s Fourth Thank you. To all who umpired in Shires cricket in Grade, and noted his enjoyment of the At our mid-season members meetings, 2019–20, once again a big thank you! game, it is great to see him succeeding 17 we invite guest speakers. Darren Next year sees the 20th Anniversary at officiating in the game he so clearly Goodger, State Umpire Manager at of the Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires loves. It is very satisfying to see cricketers Cricket NSW, spoke to the membership Association. I look forward to all our making the transition to umpiring and at our December meeting on a range members backing up for next season finding that they can derive enjoyment of topics such as player management, and enjoying another successful season while gaining a different perspective conflict resolution and dealing with of umpiring in the Shires competition. on our game. I look forward to seeing issues that result in code of conduct Let us hope and pray that it is one that a lot more of Masqood as he continues reporting. In February, Shannon Lane, goes smoothly. umpiring next season. who had a long and successful career in Our Association’s 19th Annual General Ross Scott won our Most Improved both Premier Cricket and Shires Cricket, Meeting is scheduled to be held at Club Umpire of the Year. He has had a spoke on his experiences as a player and Redfern on Wednesday 5 August 2020 very successful year showing great a captain and about what he thought at 7pm. I hope to see all our members at improvement in his Captain’s match makes a good umpire and what captains this year’s meeting. look for when dealing with umpires. scores. I look forward to this continuing in 2020–21 when I would anticipate seeing Ross umpire in our Finals Series. Ross has been umpiring with the SSCUA Rupert Mathews and Berend du Plessis

John Kirkness at Airey Park. Round 3 AROUND THE OVALS

Michael Wheeler and Peter Mooney

Tim Overland with Mike Wheeler Stuart Wood. and Ian Bowman. Round 12 at Round 7 at North Weldon Oval Epping Oval

Rupert Mathews with Rick Crocono

Simon Dodwell and Garry White Round 1. 18 Frank Gray at North Epping Oval

Ian Tabrett with Tony Bergman Andrew Steindler with Kim Hunter at Weldon Oval. Round 4 Round 5 at Lindfield Oval SO MANY Stephen Blomfield (Secretary) and Trevor DIFFERENT Schokman (Treasurer) were re-elected unopposed for their nineteenth and CHALLENGES sixth terms respectively. David Goodman Secretary’s Not only did we all have to deal with was re-elected unopposed for his fourth Report the pandemic, but through the season term as Association President with we had a range of new challenges Stephen Clements being re-elected What a season we all including bushfires that caused matches unopposed as the Vice President. had. The adventure was to be affected with too much smoke in Ken Buckland, Rick Crocono, Cameron the air, dust storms that had a similar far from normal with a range of Duff, Glen Hanshaw and Patrick Smellie effect, and then there were, of course, were re-elected onto the management challenges that culminated in a the days where we had high to extreme committee which meant no changes thoroughly disappointing and temperatures. This resulted in the from the previous 2018–19 season. frustrating end to the season that Sydney Cricket Association having to go The number elected to the Executive back to the drawing board to redesign was sadly cut short by two weeks Committee was once again a total of the Extreme Heat Policy. due to the escalating Coronavirus nine, the maximum number allowable Then there were additional new policies under the Constitution. pandemic. we all had to get our heads around: Mark Hughes, Sean Mantle and John It is with much pleasure that the concussion policy, the replacement Biviano all spoke to the meeting about I present this my nineteenth player policy, the compulsory helmet their various roles and provided updates policy. Each certainly kept us on our toes Secretary’s Report for the to the membership on issues that were during what turned out to be a rather relevant to the upcoming season. Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires complex summer of cricket for us to Association – Season 2019–20. officiate. MASTERS, Stephen Blomfield Then to end it all, the Coronavirus CLASSICS & SSCUA Secretary truncated the season at the time of VINTAGE CRICKET year all players and officials really look forward to. However, what is most Season 2019–20 was the eighth important is that we all recognise the consecutive summer where our fact that cricket is just a game. For many Association supplied umpires to of us cricket forms an important part of the Masters, Classics and Vintage our lives. But all this must be secondary competitions. The season saw us to our ongoing wellbeing to ensure comfortably appoint an umpire to all that you, your family and everybody in matches across each of these Sunday the community stays healthy and not competitions. This is a significant become a victim of this insidious virus. achievement, particularly on certain The following report is a summary of Sundays, where our members also what was a highly unusual season in the needed to be appointed to Sunday summer of 2019–20. matches in Frank Gray Shield, NSW Youth Championships as well as Shires THE SSCUA 5th Grade and Chappelow Cup. 18TH ANNUAL During the course of the season a GENERAL MEETING total 179 appointments were allocated which was covered by 43 members. This As is now custom, the first meeting of total was down on last season due to the 2019–20 season was the holding of a number of washed-out rounds and the Association’s 18th Annual General the season ending two weeks early Meeting on the first Wednesday of due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It is August, that date this year being 7 quite pleasing to see a large number 19 August 2019. A record total of 55 of our active members engaging in members (out of a total membership these competitions. I hope to see more of 121 at the time) attended on the members get involved next season evening. Guests on the night were especially since umpiring in Masters, Sean Mantle from Cricket NSW and Classics and Vintage matches next John Biviano being the Chairman of the summer will attract points towards the Shires Competition Sub-Committee. new George Richards Member of the SSCUA member Mark Hughes was Year award. also in attendance and addressed the meeting in his capacity as Chair of the Congratulations to Ian Pryde on Board, NSWCUSA. winning the Umpire of the Year in these competitions. Ian received lots of positive feedback from team captains about his umpiring across the six Masters, Classics and Vintage matches he umpired during the season. A more comprehensive description of this award can be found on page four of this annual report. The final round of the competition After much discussion the Sydney was played on 15 March just before Cricket Association approved the Secretary’s all competitions had to cancel further naming of this competition to be The matches due to Coronavirus. The day Chappelow Cup in recognition of Daryl Umpire match saw only three of the seven matches Chappelow from the Strathfield Cricket Report continuedfees for Masters, Classics played with the remaining four washed Club who has been the driving force and Vintage fixtures remained at out. After the completion of the 11 behind that club since its inception in $160 for the second season in a row rounds Sri Lanka Lions were declared 1982. which saw each team having to pay half Premiers finishing on 377 points to win Both Fifth Grade and The Chappelow of the required fee to the umpire on the Classics Competition for a third Cup remained in their regular format match day. Whilst a review of the match consecutive season. The win was quite of 40 over-a-side matches with fixtures fee is scheduled for August 2020 I think narrow with second placed Georges scheduled on Saturdays where possible. it’s likely given the current economic River finishing just a few points adrift However due to lack of available climate that we may need to defer any on 365 points. The Mosman Club were Saturday venues only 48 of 264 fixtures increase discussions by an additional 12 across both competitions saw matches also nearby finishing on a total of 360 months. scheduled on Saturdays, with the points. Whilst an increase in 2020–21 seems remaining 216 played on Sundays. unlikely I would like to think that all The Vintage Competition for players Shires Fifth Grade was a 13 team members continue to strongly support over the age of 60 was played by 8 competition with Warringah being the the Masters, Classics and Vintage teams in a structured format for the only club not participating. Chappelow competitions. Receiving $160 for a first time. Previously matches for the Cup was a 12 team competition with day of cricket with mature players who over 60s were planned randomly and clubs allowed to field multiple teams rarely misbehave is still a good day out there was no formal competition ladder. where player numbers permitted. This in anybody’s language. It would be great Matches were played on the same meant a total of 12 matches were to see more of our members umpire in Sundays as Masters Cricket, although scheduled each weekend with one these competitions in 2020–21 – the not every Masters Sunday as less rounds umpire appointed to each fixture. environment these matches is played in were required to allow each team to These extra opportunities gave more is excellent, and the players genuinely play each other once. of our members a chance to pick up appreciate the umpires. an additional $150 each weekend with At the end of the Preliminary rounds each club in each match having to pay The Masters, Classics and Vintage Georges River Cricket Club were 50% of the umpire fee. I know many committee once again approved a grant declared Premiers finishing on 210 of our members who enjoy umpiring to our Association in the amount of points. They were followed by $2,850 which represents a $75 levy on on both days each weekend were Southern Highlands (205 points) and each of the 38 teams that played across thankful for the fact that we had more Lindfield (171 points). Unfortunately, these competitions during the season. opportunities to allocate around the the competition suffered with a lot of This grant compensates our Association membership. washed out fixtures with a total of 11 with the large amount of administration During the season a total of 52 matches seeing no play occur. time that is spent on organising umpires members participated in at least one for these competitions. Thanks are We look forward to our Association’s Shires 5th Grade or Chappelow Cup extended to the Masters, Classics and continued involvement in these mature fixture, most of these being Sunday Vintage Management Committee led age competitions. It is important that appointments. This was an increase by Stirling Hamman for making funds those persons that continue to play into from 43 the previous season. I am really available to us. their senior years should be afforded pleased with this number as it shows The Masters Competition for players the same rights that other competitions the membership really got behind the over the age of 40 had 16 teams again sometimes take for granted. That of competition during the season and this season. With one round to go there course is the supply of neutral match that everybody was willing to share the were three teams that could still win this officials to oversee all games of cricket. workload. Thank you everybody. 20 first past the post competition, those If you weren’t involved as an umpire in Captain’s assessment feedback was also clubs being Auburn, who were running 2019–20 then please give it a go next excellent with the average score across first on 369 points, Mosman-Collaroy, season. a total of 474 assessments coming in 2nd on 356 points, as well as Warringah at a very respectable 80.2%. Moving who were 3rd on the ladder on 355 SHIRES FIFTH GRADE & forward into season 2020–21 I am points. Unfortunately the final round THE CHAPPELOW CUP hopeful that these sort of numbers can was abandoned due to Coronavirus be maintained as well as my hope that seeing the ladder positions unchanged. Season 2019–20 saw a major restructure more members get involved with these Auburn Cricket Club was then declared occur regarding the Tim Creer Cup. competitions. Instead of it being a stand-alone the Premiers for a third season in row. At the completion of the 22 one day The Classics Competition for players competition, the Shires Clubs decided rounds of Shires 5th Grade and The over the age of 50 was played by 14 to formally incorporate it into the Shires Chappelow Cup the competition went teams which was a reduction of two competition and give it the title of into Finals Series where the Sydney compared to the previous season. This Shires 5th Grade with Tim Creer’s name Cricket Association sought the services reduction was due to Ashfield Old Boys to remain on the competition trophy. of two umpires per game instead of moving to the over 60’s competition and This opened the door for a rebranding one, and also covered the cost of the the Kenthurst club who were unable to of what was previously known as the umpire appointments rather than the field a team in 2019–20. second division of the Tim Creer Cup. clubs having to pay. My thanks to Sean Mantle, Competition The below graph shows total Manager, as well as Bruce Whitehouse, number of members each Secretary of the Sydney Cricket season since the inception Association, for their support of these of this Association back in competitions as well as the funding in 2001–02. their budget to pay for the umpires in Of our current 120 members the Finals Series. Our members greatly as at 29 March 2020, a total appreciated the work and support of 41 members managed received from both Sean and Bruce. to umpire in 10 matches or I would hope that all active members more in the main Saturday are looking forward in season 2020–21 competition during the 13 to once again getting behind the preliminary rounds. This Darren Goodger (left) umpired his 269th 5th Grade and Chappelow Cup compared to a figure of 39 last season. game in Premier 1st Grade on 30.11.20 competitions. Members wishing to be This increase continues an upward trend moving to 3rd place in total matches competitive for the George Richard showing our members are committing umpired in the top grade of Premier Member of the Year award should be to more Saturday rounds of cricket Cricket. Darren’s partner in this match looking to umpire in these competitions each season so we do not have to was Rod Porter to gain valuable additional bonus points rely as heavily on filling gaps in our Darren clearly is the benchmark in towards this award. appointments from the overflow list of Premier Cricket for others to emulate MEMBERSHIP umpires in Premier Cricket. and the fact that he was assessed by My thanks are extended to those captains during the season with a As at 29 March 2020, which members who made a commitment to perfect 100% score in every match he represented the last scheduled playing umpire the majority of rounds in 2019– umpired speaks volumes for his ability date of the 2019–20 cricket season, we 20. Your enthusiasm to make a positive as a match official within the cricket had taken on board a total of 11 new contribution does not go unnoticed. community. Well done Darren on such members during the season. The total an outstanding achievement. The breakdown of our membership membership count at this time was 120 and what categories they fall into is Further congratulations are extended to which is the same as twelve months SSCUA member Ben Treloar who won earlier. The loss of 11 members offset by summarised as follows. Of our current 120 members, 29 were inactive from the prestigious George Borwick Award the addition of 11 new members whilst for the fourth time in season 2019–20. disappointing on the surface wasn’t umpiring in SCA controlled matches this season, a decrease of one compared For those not aware, the Borwick award a poor result by any means. Of the is presented to a NSWCUSA member to season 2018–19. Of the remaining 11 members that left the Association, who participates in Premier Cricket 91 members who did partake in SCA only one (Mano Singham) had made and is deemed to be “the member controlled matches, 60 devoted full time a contribution in excess of 15 career who in the opinion of the Board of umpiring to Shires Cricket on Saturdays, matches to the SSCUA. Directors best exemplifies the spirit of an increase of one compared to 59 the The Association has been tracking that contribution by his or her efforts season before. upwards with its membership for quite both on and off the field during the a few years (see below graph). The fact A further 18 umpired between one and season.” It’s really pleasing to see Ben, we had a blip this year but still managed six Shires matches during the season who started off as a player, and then not to go backwards should be viewed (these classified as part time members), as an umpire in Shires Cricket, go on to as a positive. As I write this report in and the remaining 13 devoted Premier Cricket and further progress to mid June 2020, I can confirm we have themselves as full time umpires in a paid umpiring contract with Cricket already had two new members join us Sydney Premier Cricket. On the topic of Australia on its national supplementary for 2020–21. By the time we get to next Premier Cricket, we congratulate SSCUA umpire panel. Congratulations on season’s start, hopefully there will be member Darren Goodger who at the winning the Borwick for the fourth time quite a few additional new members end of the season has once again won Ben. We all look forward to seeing you to report on to get our membership the Umpire of the Year in the Premier umpiring first class cricket in the not too growth heading upwards again. Cricket 1st Grade panel. distant future. 21

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Report continuedCONGRATULATIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Despite the fact that the Finals Series was cut short at the completion of the Qualifying Finals due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Sydney Cricket Association made the sensible decision to award the Premierships to the Minor Premiers in each grade. Of note is that the Minor Premiers in all six grades won their respective Qualifying Finals making the decision to award Premierships to the Minor Premiers quite an easy one. Congratulations are extended to the Bexley Oval, the home of The committee was pleased with the following clubs: Georges River Cricket Club high number of members seeking First Grade Premiers Auburn Bexley Oval won the Ground of the Year an appointment in the Finals Series Second Grade Premiers Auburn with Trent Malley the head groundsman and the selections that took place were therefore quite challenging for Third Grade Premiers Strathfield winning this award for the fourth time the committee. Whilst the selection Fourth Grade Premiers Strathfield with the last being in season 2016–17. Bexley Oval won the award with an process at that meeting was drafted Fifth Grade Premiers Balmain outstanding season average mark of for all three weekends of the Finals South Sydney 8.57 out of 10. Runners up in this Series this unfortunately saw only the Chappelow Cup Premiers award were Burwood’s Rothwell Park appointments for the Qualifying Finals Macquarie Uni (8.39), Lane Cove’s Tantallon Oval (8.10) published to the membership following Of course, we did get one Grand Final and rounding out the top four was Cricket NSW’s decision to abandon played in February with the completion Strathfield’s Airey Park (8.02). At the the Semi and Grand Final matches due of the Frank Gray Shield. In one of the bottom of the table Mount Pritchard to the escalating Coronavirus issue at highest scoring Frank Gray Shield Grand Southern Districts Cricket Club’s the time. Finals in history, Lindfield narrowly Greenway Park finished on 5.43 and Congratulations to all members defeated Georges River at Bexley Oval. Lindfield Cricket Club’s home ground appointed to Qualifying Finals in season Congratulations to Simon Dodwell and at Lindfield Oval finished on just 5.42 2019–20. We hope that all members Anthony Raymond on being appointed out of 10. will be looking forward to next season as the match officials for this game. A In what was at times a fairly close run and to be involved in Finals as I would more comprehensive match report on race, Burwood Briars Cricket Club have anticipate both umpires and players this game appears elsewhere in this once again prevailed to take out the alike from season 2019–20 will certainly annual report. Dave Tribolet Club Championship Trophy be treating season 2020–21 as having a The Spirit of Cricket Award was won by for the eighth season in succession. certain amount of unfinished business Warringah Cricket Club for the seventh They were challenged at times by a to attend to. time in the 17 seasons that this award number of other clubs but had a strong has existed since its introduction in post Christmas performance to top AWARDS AND season 2003/04. Warringah won this the table finishing on a total of 1,229 MILESTONES award with a club average score of points. Auburn Cricket Club who at 22 7.737 out of 10 which was measured stages during the season led the Club The winners of the four major awards across Shires First to Fifth Grades as well Championship had a few hiccups in the for season 2019–20 were Stephen as Frank Gray Shield. Epping Cricket last few rounds and ended up finishing Blomfield who won the Umpire of the Club (7.676), North West Sydney Cricket 66 points back on 1,163 points. Year Award, Ross Scott who won the Club (7.667) and Burwood Cricket Club Warringah Cricket Club finished third on Most Improved Umpire of the Year (7.597) were all very close to pipping 1,099 points and fourth place was taken Award, Maqsood Khan who took Warringah for the award. The scoring out by the George’s River Club finishing out the Rookie Umpire of the Year system saw a range of just 0.685 on 964 points. Ironically the top four Award, and Ian Pryde who won the between first and last place on the Spirit clubs finished in the exact same order as Umpire of the Year (Masters & Classics of Cricket table with Auburn Cricket the previous season. Across the 14 clubs Cricket) award. All four winners will Club finishing at the bottom of the table the average score for the season was be presented their respective perpetual with a respectable club score of 7.052 728.6 and the lowest scoring club was trophies at our Annual General Meeting out of 10. The competition average Pennant Hills who finished the season which is currently scheduled to be was 7.392 which showed a marked on just 158 points. held at Club Redfern on Wednesday improvement on the competition The Executive Committee met on 4 5 August 2020. A full report on each average in the previous season being March 2020 to choose umpires for member and the award they won is 7.193. In summary, player behaviour in this season’s Finals Series including the detailed on pages four and five of this 2019–20 seems to be on the improve. allocations to the Grand Finals. Annual Report. During the course of the season a available to umpire on both Saturdays Spencer’s 300 game achievement. Well number of members passed significant and Sundays, has a high attendance done Spencer, we hope you continue milestones which were acknowledged rate at SSCUA meetings and has the to enjoy your umpiring for a few more with the awarding of each members greatest respect of his peers as well seasons to come. respective career games polo shirt. as the players and clubs within the Their names are acknowledged in the competitions we appoint umpires to. UMPIRE President’s report on page 17. This is never more evident than by the ASSESSMENTS fact that I received a number of requests Further congratulations are extended The tenth season of the online umpire to Ian Pryde and Sachin Solanki both from a few Shires clubs requesting if they could host Spencer’s 300th game – assessment facility provided via the of whom made their debut in Shires now that’s respect. “MyCricket” website once again First Grade in season 2019–20. Ian was gave the Association a quick and In his career with the SSCUA Spencer promoted in Round 5, and Sachin in easy method to track the progress of has umpired at the highest level Round 9 with both of these members our members according to the team making a positive impression with team standing in 74 matches in First Grade captains. and also umpiring a number of David Goodman presented Ian Pryde Premiership deciders being selected to The Executive Committee conducted with a commemorative medal for his 1st officiate the Third Grade Grand Final in a meeting on 4 March 2020 to select Grade debut at the November meeting 2006–07 as well as three Fourth Grade Finals Series umpires and it was once Grand Finals in again noted that the nominal pecking 2005–06, 2007– order for the umpire appointments to 08 and again in the Shires Finals Series as suggested by 2012–13. the majority of the Executive Committee was very close to the ranking of our In recent seasons members by the team captains. Spencer has selflessly dropped A percentage of our members down to lower don’t always believe in the captain’s grades where he assessment criteria. My comment helps and assists to those members is this—Yes, one our newer and captain’s mark standing alone does not less experienced equate to anything of significance—But members. His when you add up and average out a knowledge and large number of assessments across the experienced majority of the season then you have a gained over a strong and reliable source of data that long umpiring tells you how an umpire is performing. career certainly has helped with the Your committee has great faith in this captains during the season in the top ongoing training and development of grade. Both members were presented system and will continue using this as our newer umpires. with a medallion commemorating this one of our trusted methods to track the achievement at the Association meeting Besides the 300 matches umpired in progress of our umpires. that was held in November (for Ian) and Shires Cricket, Spencer has also made It was obviously disappointing to have in February (for Sachin). We hope all a significant contribution to Masters the season cut two weeks short seeing members yet to reach First Grade will and Classics cricket where he holds the the Semifinals and Grand Finals not take inspiration from members like Ian record for the most number of games played due to the escalating Coronavirus and Sachin and strive to make it to the umpired in these competitions currently issue. This meant that the umpire top grade next season. having stood in 116 of these Sunday appointments for those two weekends fixtures. These extra matches show that of cricket were not published. As a CELEBRATING 300 GAMES Spencer has stood in well over 400 result, the committee determined it was – SPENCER HARRISON appointments made by this Association. not appropriate given the circumstances There is a designated photo section to announce what games members 23 Congratulations to SSCUA member in this Annual Report that celebrates were likely to have been appointed to Spencer Harrison upon reaching his Peter Mooney partners Spencer for his for those two weekends of cricket that 300th match during season 2019–20. 300th game at Tantallon Oval did not go ahead. Spencer joined the Association on 1 August 2003 and has just completed his 17th season as an umpire. This is all the more remarkable as I vividly recall meeting Spencer for the first time and he made a comment to me that he was looking forward to contributing “for a few seasons”. Well here we are 17 years later and Spencer is still going strong. By reaching 300 games Spencer becomes just the third SSCUA member to pass this outstanding milestone. He has been a loyal and committed member to our Association, is always 30

Code of Conduct Reports Secretary’s 25 Since SSCUA Inception 2001–02

Report continuedThe introduction 20 of Shires Fifth Grade as an officially sanctioned Shires competition in season 2019–20 meant that our 15 umpires were being assessed by an increased number of team captains. As 10 a result, the number of reports received this season saw a significant increase 5 compared to the previous 2018–19 season. In total, season 2019–20 saw 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1,880 umpire assessments captured in 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 the “My Cricket” system across a total our on field umpiring. It shows as a Thanks are also extended to those of 123 people who officiated in at least group we are committed to umpiring to members that supported the Code of one Shires matches in the summer of the best of our ability for the betterment Conduct and did not let matters of poor 2019–20. This total of 1,880 received of the Shires competition. I hopefully behaviour go unchecked. It is important assessments compared to 1,677 look forward to another increase in to nip such issues in the bud when they assessments in the previous season the overall percentage mark in season happen because if you let it go then where Fifth Grade (previously The Tim 2020–21 - wouldn’t it be great to be the player thinks it is OK, and then Creer Cup) did not count. able to get above the 80% mark! Any continues to behave the same way in members wishing to see all of their future matches. This then causes stress captains’ marks for the season need only for your fellow SSCUA colleagues that send an email to shireumpires@iprimus. have to deal with such issues later in the season. com.au - Please allow up to five business days for a response. SEASON PLAYER BEHAVIOUR / ANALYSIS CODE OF CONDUCT Season 2019–20 once again saw SSCUA members in conjunction with our In total, there were 17 Code of Conduct support network from Premier Cricket Reports across Shires 1st to 5th Grade manage to achieve 100% umpire cricket this season. This was a pleasing coverage in all matches across all grades. decrease from the 25 reports recorded It’s now been six seasons in a row with in 2018–19 and this season’s count 100% coverage and you can effectively of 17 is the lowest number of reports call it seven in a row if you want to count since 2011–12. In addition, there were the 98% coverage in season 2013–14. Michael McTegg in the new umpires another three reports in The Chappelow For those not aware, umpire coverage room at Bark Huts Reserve Cup. However these are not included in prior to season 2013–14 was in the low Of the 123 umpires who stood in Shires the official figure, with Chappelow Cup 80% range which effectively meant Cricket in season 2019–20 a total of not being deemed part of the Shires no umpires at all being allocated to 85 were members of this Association competition. As well as the 17 reports our fourth grade competition. We owe and the remaining 38 were NSWCUSA in Shires Cricket there were also an much appreciation to our colleagues members from Premier Cricket who additional 18 reports in Premier Cricket from Premier Cricket who willingly agree assisted us during the season. The bringing the total number of reports to stand in Shires Cricket to assist us in average captains’ assessment mark of in SCA Cricket to 35 - a significant ensuring that all 28 Shires matches each 24 all umpires in Shires Cricket this season decrease of 19 compared to the 54 Saturday are allocated two umpires in came in at 78.2 out of 100 representing reports registered in season 2018–19. every game of every round. Without an increase of 1.8% compared to last The Association wishes to offer our umpires in matches the integrity of the season’s average of 76.4 out of 100. thanks to the Code of Conduct game suffers. Each season for quite a few years now I have been pleased to report that the Commissioner John McGruther and In the last few seasons, the number Association’s average mark is going up his assistants for their work in season of Shires appointments on Saturdays as follows (out of 100): 2019–20. John and his team provide officiated by members of this the required support for our members Association has been on the increase. 2013–14 = 73.4 2017–18 = 76.0 when a judiciary hearing has to be held, This reduces our reliance on spare umpires from Premier Cricket assisting 2014–15 = 73.4 2018–19 = 76.4 and they ensure that our members are treated with respect at such hearings. us to fill the gaps we have in the lower 2015–16 = 74.6 2019–20 = 78.2 Having said that, it was noted that grades of Shires Cricket each round. 2016–17 = 75.2 not one of the 17 reports in Shires Last season I was pleased to report Cricket last season was referred to a full our total coverage of Saturday As your secretary I am very proud of judiciary hearing with all reports ending appointments had increased from the above statistics. Our Association up with warning letters issued, or early 77.6% in season 2017–18 to 88.6% continues to improve each season with guilty pleas accepted. in season 2018–19. In last season’s annual report I expressed my hope that knock during a game. With doctors not What will certainly transpire from in season 2019–20 we could increase being allocated to matches it was left these events is that the Sydney Cricket that figure to above 90%. It therefore to umpires to determine if a concussion Association is going to take a serious gives me great satisfaction to report substitute was allowable under this look at the Extreme Heat Policy and that in season 2019–20 members of policy. To our knowledge the policy make changes to ensure players and this Association covered 685 out of 754 did not have to be implemented in any match officials alike will have processes Saturday appointments in Shires 1st match during the season. in place that will ensure the health and to 5th Grades during the preliminary First Grade Replacement Player well being of participants is paramount. rounds of the season. This represents a Policy (Two Day Cricket) – In an The thanks of this Association goes figure of 90.8%, a very impressive figure attempt to have the best players in the out to NSWCUSA Executive Officer overall. These improving numbers reflect competition playing more often, the Troy Penman who conducted an across our growing membership as well as a Shires sub-committee introduced a rule the board survey of members who heightened commitment from all of our that allowed a team—only in First Grade umpired on this day and took all the active members to being available for fixtures—to nominate 12 players with received feedback to the Sydney Cricket more Saturday rounds than has been the one of the 12 playing on day one and Association to ensure that appropriate case in the past. A medium to long term the other on day two. This policy was changes next season will be put in place. goal for the Association should be to get utilised regularly throughout the season, NSW Youth Championships as close to 100% coverage in Saturday however some clubs did use it in ways cricket each week to show we can be that appeared to breach the spirit of the One of the most exciting innovations self sufficient and not always have to arrangement. These circumstances were in season 2019–20 was the manner rely on seeking help from outside of our brought to the attention of Sean Mantle in which Cricket NSW took over membership. the competition manager. the running of the District Cricket Association’s representative under age During the season our best served Helmet Policy – The requirement competitions. These competitions which round of cricket occurred in Round 8 by 30 November 2019, mandating it ranged from Under 12s to Under 16s which was the one day game straight compulsory for players to wear a helmet were played in a ten Sunday window after the Christmas break. In that round when batting, and wicket keepers to from season start in late September up we filled all 57 available appointments wear a helmet, when standing up to to the Grand Finals that were played in across Shires 1st to 5th Grades from the stumps, certainly caused some mid December. our own membership. Our least served annoyance with a range of players round occurred in mid November during the season. It was a bumpy Ken Buckland with the Parramatta during the two day match in round 5 ride in the weeks after the legislated Watson Shield captain where we filled 49 out of 58 available deadline with many players’ names appointments thus requiring help from being reported to the Sydney Cricket Premier Cricket to cover the remaining Association for failing to wear a helmet nine vacancies. Across the preliminary when stipulated. Post Christmas the rounds the average number of members issue did however start to settle down available each Saturday was 51.8, as everybody began to get used to this an increase of 2.1 compared to the new safety requirement. previous season’s tally of 49.7 available members per Saturday. Poor Air Quality Policy – The introduction of a poor air quality policy, Special mention and thanks is made to combat the NSW bushfires excessive to Troy Penman for his help in making smoke in the air, caused considerable umpires available to us in rounds where angst for our members. The tools we did not have enough members to fill provided to umpires via a government all of our appointments. It goes without phone app showing air quality readings saying that the support we get from in regions of Sydney proved to be NSWCUSA makes a huge difference problematic with readings lagging a in ensuring that all Shires games, in number of hours behind “real time” all grades, in all rounds, have umpires and in many cases the ground you were I was fortunate enough to gain 25 allocated to them. Thank you Troy, umpiring at had no nearby location in part time employment with Cricket your help and cooperation is greatly the app. Hopefully these issues can be NSW joining Bruce Whitehouse and appreciated by all our members. resolved for future seasons. Jess McMahon into the team that would oversee the running of these Extreme Heat Policy – The events IN OTHER NEWS competitions with myself given the task that occurred on Saturday 1 February THIS SEASON… of building a relationship with umpires 2020 were trying and extreme with from all over Sydney to ensure that temperatures across Sydney ranging Lots and Lots of Changes every game in these competitions was from the low 40’s to as high as 47 allocated two umpires. At times the Season 2019–20 was not a run of the degrees in the western suburbs. What mill summer of cricket by any stretch occurred on this day exposed a number task was daunting with as many as 61 of the imagination. A range of changes of unsatisfactory elements with the matches needing 122 umpires on most occurred and a number of new policies Sydney Cricket Association’s heat policy. of the ten Sundays of play. introduced that saw the way we umpire To those members that officiated on What I was extremely proud of was the game change quite dramatically. this day, I want to thank you for your the number of SSCUA members that Concussion Policy – Umpires now had commitment and courage to ensure embraced these competitions and the ability to allow a replacement player as much cricket as possible could be put their hand up to nominate to be in the event of a player suffering a head played. appointed. Many of our members who Each member’s new cap also had their SSCUA Member Meetings membership number embroidered on Season 2019–20 saw the Association the side and the general feedback was Secretary’s conduct five meetings in total, the first that the new cap was very well received. of those being the Annual General The funding of the cap was partially are not normally Meeting held on 7 August 2019 Report continued covered by a NSW State Government regular Sunday umpires where a record AGM attendance of 55 grant we received to offset the costs decided to jump on board and support members showed up on the evening. the Championships, recognising how on our uniform. That grant is now fully The pre season meeting in September important this project was to Cricket expended. saw the limit of our meeting room at NSW. In total 199 umpires officiated in Umpire Match Payments Club Redfern stretched to capacity with the NSW Youth Championships during the season of which 49 of these were Umpire match fees for Shires cricket a strong attendance of 67 members on SSCUA members. I think this was a were once again increased more or less the night. At this meeting two changes great result and I am very proud of all along the lines of inflation. Saturday to the Association’s constitution were our members who contributed to the competition preliminary round matches passed. The first saw the deadline date NSW Youth Championships inaugural saw the daily umpire fee increased for payment of membership renewals season. from $140 to $145 while the match changed to the date of the Annual General Meeting each year. The other Special mention and congratulations fee for Sunday Frank Gray Shield change was a tidy up of the Association are offered to SSCUA members Ken limited over games, as well as Shires awards seeing outdated information Buckland and Arthur Watson who Competition finals series matches saw updated to reflect that we now award gained an appointment to one of the an increase from $150 to $155. Thanks members with a polo shirt each Grand Finals in these competitions. Ken are extended to the SCA for agreeing time they pass a match milestone in oversaw the Under 16 Watson Shield to the increases for all matches in increments of 50 games at a time. decider, and Arthur was appointed to the competition which are required the Under 15 Margaret Pedan Shield. to ensure we retain all our members The November meeting saw 48 in officiating in SCA fixtures. attendance, a meeting in which Rupert Mathews with Arthur Watson Executive Committee Members, Fund Raising Raffle Cameron Duff and Rick Crocono, The Association once again conducted a provided the membership with a walk fund raising raffle sponsored by Cricket through of a list of known errors that Australia that saw three new Toyota our members had created on field cars listed as the first three prizes. The during the season to date. This proved raffle was run a little differently this to be a valuable learning session for time seeing physical paper raffle books those that attended. scrapped in favour of an online raffle. The December meeting had an The digital raffle proved quite successful attendance of 50 on a night where for the Association with 71 (out of 120) SSCUA member Darren Goodger members making a contribution by provided a presentation to members purchasing as little as five tickets worth on a range of topics including match $25 to as much as 20 tickets worth management and code of conduct $100. Our overall result saw us sell 608 I look forward to next season and reporting. As always, Darren’s digital tickets raising a total of $3,040 would hope that even more of our presentations are outstanding and for the Association coffers. members want to get involved in packed full of information for our these competitions. There are great While I am not aware of any of our members to learn from. advantages in nominating. You get members winning a prize, the funds The final meeting for the season to umpire at venues you may not raised from this raffle greatly assists held in February saw guest speaker have been to before, you get to the Association with its day to day Shannon Lane speak to an attendance 26 meet and officiate with umpires from operations and will also offset the of 54 members. Shannon, a recently outside of our Association and you purchase of a significant giveaway to retired player who had for many years play a significant part in supporting all members in season 2020–21 to captained teams in both Premier and what Cricket NSW considers to be an celebrate our 20th anniversary. To those Shires cricket, provided our members important youth pathway program 49 members that chose not to support with an insight on how captains view within Sydney. our fund raising efforts via this raffle match officials going about their work. I would like to say how disappointing SSCUA Membership Cap this is. If every member chipped in Throughout the season your committee Normally the Association likes to try and and supported the raffle, even in had discussions about a percentage give all our members a free giveaway a small way, then your Association of members who seem to rarely or each season and the summer of 2019– would be in a better position to offer never attend our Association meetings 20 was no exception. Following the all members additional benefits. Next and therefore miss out on valuable introduction of the Association’s aqua season the purchase of raffle tickets learning and development sessions. polo shirt in 2018–19, season 2019–20 will be rewarded with points allocations The committee feels that those who saw us upgrade our Association cap, towards our new “Member of the Year” miss meetings are often the ones that with the old grey cap made redundant award in season 2020–21. I hope this make critical errors on field with playing in favour of a new black cap that will incentify all members next season to conditions and other umpiring protocols better contrasted with the aqua polo. make a contribution to the raffle. that are discussed at meetings. To address these issues your committee by Ian in preparing the annual report as Biviano (Chairman) and his team who will be introducing a meeting adherence well as a range of other projects is one form the Shires Competition sub- policy that all members will be advised that we cannot put too high a value committee. This committee does a lot of about closer to the start of the 2020–21 on. Thanks Ian once again for your the work behind the scenes that holds season. It is also advised that the new commitment to the Association. the competition together. Thank you “Member of the Year” award starting in Thanks are also extended to those “Biv” and your team, we look forward 2020–21 will allow members to accrue who make a contribution to this to working with you all again during our as many as 16 points (out of 100) annual report with the photos that 20th anniversary, next season. for those that choose to attend every are seen throughout this document. I would also like to offer my thanks and meeting during the season. The criteria Both Margaret Tabrett from Warringah gratitude to the umpiring team that for this award showing how members Cricket Club and Ben Churcher from works at Cricket NSW in a season that can accrue points was sent to everyone Georges River Cricket Club are both saw some restructure. Darren Goodger via email in April 2020. significant contributors in regards to moved into a new role but retained what you see throughout this report. the State Director of Umpiring position THANK YOU’S Thanks also to SSCUA member and Troy Penman took over the reigns AND CONCLUSION Cameron Duff who takes photos at as Executive Officer. Ben Treloar was To conclude, I would like to thank our Association meetings as well as a new addition in the office taking a number of others that make a SSCUA member Keeran Ramakrishnan on the Education and Training Officer contribution to the game of cricket and who assisted the Association taking responsibilities and Bede Sajowitz and assist the day to day running of our pictures at Spencer Harrison’s 300th Claire Polosak continued in their existing Association - match in early January. A final mention roles. Our Association gets amazing to Rupert Mathews who also took some support from these people and we, First, my thanks to our Executive photos during the season at various as an affiliate Association, are so very Committee. David Goodman our venues where he was performing thankful for the time and effort that is President in his fourth year in the role, match observer duties. Without the put into assisting our members during was of great assistance to me during contributions of these people who take the course of the season. As most of the season and became my sounding photos, this annual report would be a you would know I work closely with board on many occasions when we as very plain document, so thank you to all Troy Penman to ensure that we jointly a committee had some more difficult that made a contribution. cooperate with each other to ensure decisions to make. that all matches across Premier Cricket Mike Wheeler with Stephen Blomfield Our Treasurer Trevor Schokman, in his as well as Shires Cricket are covered at Weldon Oval. First grade round 8 sixth season with the finances, has had with two umpires for each and every another tremendous year leading us day of play. Without Troy’s support to another net increase in our bank we wouldn’t be able to have 100% balance when the financial year ended coverage in Shires. So thank you, in on 30 April 2020. This increase places particular, to Troy for your efforts. They us in a solid position as we approach a are appreciated by all SSCUA members, Covid-19 year that may cause us some as well as the clubs and players involved fiscal challenges in season 2020–21. in the Shires competition. Well done Trevor, thank you for your It is important that we also acknowledge efforts, they are very much appreciated. and give thanks for the support we get To the rest of our committee - Ken from our parent body via the board of Buckland, Stephen Clements, Rick directors. Thank you to Chairman Mark Crocono, Cameron Duff, Glen Hanshaw Hughes who, in his second season as and Patrick Smellie. I wish to offer my chairman, did a great job leading the thanks for your commitment to the Association from the front. It continues Association’s Executive Committee. to be very satisfying to have an ex Shires We had some robust meetings and all player, who then moved on to start an of you came to the party with ideas umpiring career in Shires to now be 27 and opinions to ensure every issue we leading the State Umpiring Association discussed was for the benefit of the Thanks also to Roy Formica, Sean as chairman of the board. Thank you membership. Mantle and Bruce Whitehouse at the also to all of the other members on Thanks to Stephen Murphy and Ian Sydney Cricket Association for all the NSWCUSA Board who support the Bowman who both do work for the the work they do to make sure the SSCUA each season. The support we Association in the background. Stephen Shires competition is enjoyable for all get from the board is always greatly runs the Association website where he its participants. The amount of work appreciated. hosts it on his server without charge. done in the administration of the A reminder to all members that the The website has been hosted on his competitions is enormous, something Association will be holding its 19th site for nearly 15 years and provides that I witnessed first-hand during the Annual General Meeting on the evening members with everything they need season when I worked alongside them of Wednesday 5 August 2020 at our to know about the Association. Ian of in my new role at Cricket NSW. We also usual meeting place that being Club course needs no introduction. We all can thank and show gratitude to the Sydney Redfern (aka Redfern RSL). If government see for ourselves the outstanding work Cricket Association for the generous restrictions are still in place and the that Ian puts into producing this world annual grant we receive to assist with meeting is not possible on 5 August class annual report that you are reading the support of our own Association’s 2020 then we have a fall back option right now. The time and effort put in administration. My thanks also to John of Wednesday 9 September 2020. Simon Dodwell with John Biviano, Chairman, Sydney Secretary’s Shires Sub-committee. 2018–19 First Grade Grand Final, Frank Gray Shield Report continuedI finally want to thank all of you, the members. It’s been an unusual season for sure, but we have all once again achieved quite a lot. Umpire performances on field are still improving, code of conduct reports were significantly down, and lots of exciting cricket was played. Your patience and willingness to implement a raft of new playing condition policies was appreciated by your committee, as well as the competition governing bodies. I continue to be impressed at so many of you and your enduring commitment to Cameron McGinn Cameron Groff 2018–19 Duff Wheeler the game of cricket that we love and are Tim Creer Cup 2018–19 2018–19 charged with officiating. And it is thanks (B Div) Third Fourth to each and every umpire who makes Grand Final Grade Grade such an important contribution to our Grand Grand Association when you take to the field Final Final every Saturday and Sunday in weather conditions that at times were extremely challenging. So thank you for being a member and thank you for what you do for the game. The SSCUA was founded in August 2001. Next season will be this Association’s 20th and it is an anniversary we will all rejoice in celebrating. Your committee has some AGM AWARDS exciting ideas which will be rolled out Mike Wheeler as the season progresses and I hope you Peter Mooney Tim 2018–19 will all be keen to get involved. 2018–19 Overland Second Tim Creer 2018–19 Grade Due to Covid-19 community winter Cup Third Grand sports are not allowed to start playing (A Div) Grade Final until 1 July 2020. Information has Grand Grand recently been supplied that a deal was Final Final struck between Cricket NSW and the CEO’s of the Sydney winter codes to vacate all venues by Sunday 11 October 2020. With winter codes this year playing into October this will inevitably mean a late start to our season. As it currently stands the Sydney Cricket Association is targeting a start date of 28 31 October 2020 for Shires Cricket – this is not yet locked in but is the most Andrew Scott Pryde likely scenario at this stage. When we do Steindler 2018–19 start, I trust you will all have an exciting 2018–19 Tim Creer season of umpiring and I look forward Fourth Cup to speaking to you all throughout our Grade (B Div) 20th anniversary. Grand Grand Stephen Blomfield Final Final Les Chegwidden 2018–19 Tim Creer Cup (A Div) Grand Final In connection with the two grants we The committee also approved the received under the NSW Government cost of printing the SSCUA Umpires sports program we had a balance handbook. Many thanks are extended of $845.00 on 1st May 2019. This to our Secretary Stephen Blomfield as Treasurer’s money has been spent on training well as Life Member Ian Bowman for & development and new member preparing the comprehensive Annual Report welcome kits leaving a nil balance. Report and the Umpires Handbook. Year ended In February 2020 the extremely The Association continues to provide 30th April 2020. infectious COVID-19 disease hit our secretarial services and umpire shores prompting our governments to appointments for the Masters, Classics The financial year commenced take firm and unprecedented actions and Vintage cricket competitions. This on 1st May 2019 with a solid to curb the spread of this viscous season, in addition to the Shires Fifth balance of $6,756.00, a virus. These actions have crippled our grade (previously referred to as the economy and indications are that it Tim Creer cup), secretarial services and $2,069.00 increase from the could jeopardise our income for the appointment of umpires were provided previous season. 2020–2021 season thereby weakening for the inaugural Chappelow Cup Going into the 2019–2020 our financial position. Income from competition. But unlike the Masters/ the Sydney Cricket Association Grant, Classics/Vintage competitions no season your committee decided Cricket NSW Toyota sponsored Raffle levies were received for servicing the that we should budget for a sales and levies from the Masters/ Chappelow Cup competition. further surplus so the Association Classics/Vintage competitions could be The additional secretarial services would have sufficient cash significantly less than those received in to cover the new Chappelow Cup the 2019–2020 season. In saying this, security to fund our 20th Competition has further increased the however, we are in a good financial anniversary celebrations in season workload of the Honorary Secretary. position to manage some loss of income However, the committee will be 2020–21. I wish to report that from these sources. recommending that there be no this goal has been achieved Yet again we are fortunate and grateful change in the Honorariums for the and the final balance as at 1st to the Sydney Cricket Association in Secretary. The committee will also be May 2020 was $8,305.00, a continuing to provide financial and recommending that there be no change 23% increase. This increase was other support to our Association. Thank to the Honorariums for the compiler you very much to the SCA’s Secretary of the Associations Annual Report and predominantly from membership Bruce Whitehouse for your efforts in the Umpires Handbook; and for the registrations fees that were securing much needed funding for our operator of the Association’s website. subsidised by Government sports Association in the form of an annual I wish to take this opportunity to extend grants that the Secretary had grant currently standing at $4,153.00. my warm thanks to our tireless secretary successfully applied for. Our Secretary has applied for further Stephen Blomfield for his superb and government sports grants but alas meticulous secretarial services during Trevor Schokman we recently received notification that this and past seasons. The Association SSCUA Treasurer the applications are being held in is indeed fortunate to have this abeyance. In view of the Governments’ competent, dedicated and diligent humongous spending in the last three person in the role of Honorary Secretary. months in dealing with the COVID-19 I wish to also thank our President David pandemic we do not expect to receive Goodman for his wisdom in presiding the government sports grants we over our Association. were seeking. This means that it will As is our custom, the Association’s not be possible to subsidise members’ financial report, balance statement and registration fees for the 2020–2021 list of assets for the year ended 30 April season. 2020 will be supplied to members as I wish to extend my thanks to all a separate insert to the Association’s 29 members who participated in the Nineteenth Annual Report. Cricket NSW Toyota Sponsored Raffle. We received $3,043 from ticket sales. Season 2019–20 saw your committee approve funding of beverages and door prizes for members attending Association meetings. As in previous years the committee approved the necessary funds to cover the cost of producing the glossy SSUCA’s Nineteenth Annual Report for the 2019–2020 season. During the season we continued with above, was fully the process used in previous seasons committed to the whereby all members umpiring a game cause by making New with a first year umpire were asked himself available for to complete a written survey on the an appointment to all performance of that new member. 13 Saturday Rounds Members These written reports add value to of Shires Cricket Season 2019–20 the assessment process of our rookie seeing Ian appointed saw the Association umpires and there is no doubt that all of to 2nd and 3rd Grade acquire the services of nine new those new umpires would have gained fixtures throughout members. Further to this we had valuable feedback via this procedure we the season. Season’s have in place. an additional two ex-members end saw Ian also appointed to a Shires 4th Grade Qualifying Final, and to top who had previously held SSCUA Following is a summary of each of our nine new umpires that started umpiring that all off he had a 100% attendance membership and rejoined us in the Shires Competition during season at meetings for the season. I look for the 2019–20 season. Of the 2019–20. The Association thanks each forward to Ian continuing his umpiring nine new members to join our of these members for choosing to with us next season and making more positive contributions towards the Association a total of four of umpire in the Shires Competition and we hope all are looking forward to running of our competitions. these new members already had returning in 2020–21 as well as many extensive umpiring experience more seasons to come. MEEKAIL HAIDER across previous seasons in other Meekail Haider was one of our rookie cricket competitions. BRADLEY BRISTOW umpires and at age 17 was quite Bradley Bristow come to our Association comfortably our youngest member already having umpired 63 matches in in season 2019–20. In total Meekail New members, that were new to Premier Cricket and joined us looking umpired just nine of the 13 rounds umpiring, received mentoring support for a new challenge. He was one of our during the season but also managed during the season. This was the 12th most committed members being one to umpire some Sunday Cricket being season that this Association has of a small group to have made himself appointed to two matches in the NSW supplied such a program where we available for all 13 Preliminary rounds of Youth Championships. dedicated specific time and resources our Saturday competition. Umpiring mainly in into overseeing the experience that As well as this Bradley 3rd and 4th Grade our first year rookie umpires had with made a positive Meekail got some the SSCUA. Mentoring resources contribution to positive feedback were supplied only to those new our Sunday Cricket from the more members that were deemed either where he officiated senior umpires he new to umpiring or those with limited in a total of seven stood with and will experience. Youth Championship certainly improve with All of our nine new members made a fixtures as well as a more experience. solid contribution to the running of the couple of Chappelow Some room for 2019–20 season which saw us once Cup matches. Bradley improvement would again having a reduced reliance of the moved up and down be meeting attendance with only one need to have appointments covered by the grades during the season spending out of five SSCUA meetings during the surplus umpires from Premier Cricket. time in 2nds, 3rds and 4ths. He also season seeing Meekail in attendance. had a good track record with meeting With only five of our nine new members attendances missing just one of the five RAFIQUL ISLAM needing specialised mentoring in their meetings held during the season. He rookie season of umpiring any form Rafiqual Islam was another of our first had a very solid season in his first as of cricket, the role of mentoring those year rookies joining the Association 30 an SSCUA member and I look forward five fell exclusively to the Association after his recent move to Sydney. Rafiqul to Bradley umpiring with us again in Secretary, Stephen Blomfield. The five showed a great deal of enthusiasm season 2020–21 new rookie umpires in question received about joining our Association and regular phone calls during the season IAN CAREW showed a great deal of commitment and were provided the opportunity by making himself available for all 13 to talk through their debut season Ian Carew’s situation was similar to Saturday Preliminary rounds of the experiences. All in all, it is pleasing to Bradley above. Ian had already spent season. He was also report that all of our new umpires got a number of years in Premier Cricket heavily involved in through their debut season well and having officiated 68 games by the the Sunday Youth will look to improve even further as end of 2018–19. For season 2019–20 Championships they transition in to their second season Ian chose to make the transition to being allocated to of umpiring in the upcoming 2020–21 Saturday Shires Cricket looking for more seven rounds in this season. opportunities while at the same time competition. continuing his involvement with Sydney During the season Women’s Cricket on Sundays. Rafiqul started in Ian did a great job in his debut season Shires 4th Grade and with the SSCUA, and like Bradley after receiving some positive feedback moved into 3rd Grade season means you miss out on into the top grade - across the season he umpired equally invaluable learning and development mid season. Further across these two grades. sessions. rewards also came to Sachin when He also showed great commitment Congratulations to Maqsood on having he received an to the Association by having a 100% a successful first season as an umpire. appointment to a attendance rate at members meetings. There is certainly talent there with Shires 1st Grade I am confident that Rafiqal will have an Maqsood. Hopefully this should see him Qualifying Final. even better season in 2020–21. Well pushing for higher honours in season He was on track done on your debut season. 2020–21 to umpire a Grand PAUL MARSH Final with us in his ASHUTOSH JHA debut season…alas Covid-19 had other Ashutosh Jha joined the Association Paul Marsh joined the Association after ideas causing the Grand Finals to be shortly after the start of the season and having spent a year in Premier Cricket cancelled. Congratulations to Sachin is another of our first year rookies. He in 2014 and more recently having on his debut season with the SSCUA. started umpiring with us in Round 4 and umpired in the local Fairfield Liverpool We look forward to Sachin returning was available for an appointment for district competitions. Paul came to in 2020–21 as I am sure he feels like the following Rounds 5 to 13. He was Shires looking for more structured he has unfinished business given the also appointed to a total of five Youth cricket where he could umpire with a cancellation of Grand Finals back in Championship matches during the first buddy rather than having to umpire March. half of the season. solo which is a common aspect of umpiring local district cricket. During TONY VAN DEN Ashutosh umpired a the season Paul contributed to 11 out of NIEUWENHOF total of 10 Saturday 13 Saturday Shires rounds, two Sunday Shires matches 5th Grade matches, three Sunday Youth Tony Van Den Nieuwenhof was our all of these being Championship fixtures as well as an fifth and final rookie umpire for the in 4th Grade. He additional five Sunday Chappelow Cup season joining the Association in June received some matches. 2019. Tony also has a direct link to the positive feedback Shires competition with his son Ben Paul spent the season from his umpiring having recently played 1st Grade for doing a mix of 2nd, partners and will Burwood Briars Cricket Club. Tony had 3rd and 4th grade no doubt look to a bit of a disjointed season starting up games showing improve on this next in Round 1 but heading off overseas that his previous season. Another pleasing aspect with mid season before returning in February. umpiring experience Ashutosh was his 100% attendance In total he umpired eight out of the 13 was an asset to rate at members meetings, a sign that Saturday rounds mixed between 3rd the Association. he was committed to the learning and and 4th Grade matches. He also got Unfortunately Paul development aspect of umpiring. some invaluable experience in the Youth only attended one Championships early in the season out of five meetings standing in a total of six games. Tony MAQSOOD KHAN during the season thus missing out attended all meetings of the Association on a range of valuable learning and Maqsood Khan is another of our while not away overseas. rookie umpires who has direct links to development sessions. I look forward the Shires competition being a player to seeing Paul back in season 2020–21 Tony had an at Auburn Cricket Club. In total he officiating as many games as possible. enjoyable season as umpired eight out of the 13 Saturday Congratulations on your first season he learned the art rounds mixed between 3rd and 4th with the SSCUA. of umpiring where he also received lots Grades, and he impressed many of the of good feedback more senior umpires he stood with. His SACHIN SOLANKI from those more captains marks were at times impressive Sachin Solanki joined the Association senior umpires that 31 and in the end analysis he finished with after having umpired a significant he officiated with. the highest average captain’s mark of amount of high level cricket in the He had solid captains the season compared to all of the other United Arab Emirates (Dubai). In total marks during the first year rookie umpires. he was available for 12 out of the 13 season and was a strong contender for Congratulations to Maqsood who Saturday rounds of cricket during the the Rookie Umpire of the Year. With therefore wins the Rookie Umpire of the season and was also keen to contribute this initial season of umpiring behind Year award—please to Sunday cricket where he participated him I trust that 2020–21 will be an even refer to page five of in six Youth Championship matches, more enjoyable year of cricket for Tony this annual report two matches in the Chappelow Cup and as he moves into his second season of for a more detailed a further two in the Masters/Classics match officiating with our Association. summary of this competition. During the season he had I am confident there are some good award. One aspect for a 100% attendance rate at SSCUA moments to come in the not too distant Maqsood to improve meetings. future for Tony. on next season is It was a pleasure to have Sachin join the meeting attendance. Association as he immediately made Attending only one an impact in Shires 2nd Grade before meeting during the earning a rightly deserved promotion Derek Ponsford. Steve Starks. Patrick Smellie. Peter Mooney. 150 games 50 games 200 games 250 games

David Goodman with Ashutosh Jha. Brad Bristow. Spencer Harrison. New member New member 300 games number 266 number 259

Keith Davies. Grahame Bell. A 10 year A 10 year member member

Andrew Ian Steindler. Tabrett. A 10 year A 10 year member member

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RECOGNITION Brian Stuart Wood. Dennis Oppenheim. Breakspear. 100 games 50 games Kim Hunter. 100 150 games games SHIRES 1ST GRADE The surprise packet for the season was THE RB CLARK CUP clearly Balmain South Sydney who had failed to win a match in the previous Minor Premiers and season. Congratulations are extended to their captain Tahmid Islam who topped 2019–20 Season Competition Winner the bowling in 1st Grade taking a Review – Auburn CC whopping 63 wickets at just 10.87 runs The advent of The season commenced with Mount per dismissal. An outstanding effort. Coronavirus in Australia, Pritchard Southern Districts being the Round 12 First Grade. starting in February 2020, and defending Premiers having won the Ian Pryde at Airey Park the escalating issues that came RB Clark Cup in the previous three with this pandemic saw the seasons. It was clear from Round 1 that the 2019–20 premiership was up Government take action in March for grabs with a large number of the 2020 that eventually saw the Mounties lads from the previous season Sydney Cricket Association having having decided not to continue with to take the drastic decision to the club. Two of the better players from abandon the last two weekends that team, Brad Maguire and Brenton Wright, had also made the move to play of the season. at Burwood Briars. By Christmas time This decision was made in the the defending Premiers were all but out best interests of the cricket of contention lagging behind on the competition ladder on just 16 points. community and had the full At the Christmas break Auburn were support of this Association’s on top of the ladder having won all Executive Committee. seven matches without having played Normally each year, this is the any of the stronger teams on the ladder. Post Christmas the crunch game section of the Annual Report leading into the finals was the round 12 At the other end of the table Pennant that supplies a match summary match seeing 1st versus 2nd with the Hills took the wooden spoon failing to on each of our Grand Finals. undefeated Auburn side playing Lane win a match during the season with Fortunately the Frank Gray Final Cove. In this game Auburn prevailed Lindfield and North West Sydney also with an outright win to all but cement at the rear of the table, this being was contested in mid February their place at the top of the table. compounded by the fact that both lost 2020 and a full report is included. competition points during the season for At the end of the preliminary rounds breaching the seasonal cap in regards to In lieu of no Grand Finals being Auburn had completed the season slow over rate penalties. played in 1st to 5th Grade as undefeated on 72 points. They were well as the Chappelow Cup followed by Lane Cove (62), Burwood Qualifying Final First Grade. this section will provide a brief (60), Warringah (47), Georges River Cameron Duff and Anthony Raymond at Tantallon Oval summary of the season for each (44) and Balmain South Sydney (38). of these grades.

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Special mention to Strathfield captain Post Christmas there were two defining Simon Dodwell, Sachin Solanki Paul Donovan who topped the matches that would shape the season. at Ron Routley Oval. competition batting stats scoring an Auburn and Lane Cove met in Round Qualifying final. First grade amazing 951 runs at an average of 12 in a first versus second fixture. Lane Auburn Cricket Club were declared 118.88 with a record breaking six Cove came out on top to keep their premiers for season 2019–20 having centuries during the season from just unbeaten record intact which pushed played a total of 14 matches (11 wins, 11 visits to the crease. This is even more Auburn back to third place with one 2 losses, 1 draw). This was the clubs remarkable in that Strathfield were well game remaining. In Round 13 Auburn first premiership in Second Grade since down the table finishing the season in played fourth placed Warringah and 2009/10 and it is just the third time the 10th position. came from a near impossible position club has won the SJ Mayne Trophy since Qualifying Final Results to, not only win on first innings, but joining the competition in 1951. to then win outright in the last hour of Auburn 206 defeated the match on day two. This unexpected SHIRES 3RD GRADE Balmain South Sydney 158 ten points catapulted Auburn to the THE JB HOLLANDER CUP Lane Cove 8/100 defeated Minor Premiership which ended up Georges River 99 being a hugely important moment Minor Premiers and Burwood 7/89 defeated given the Covid-19 issues that were to Competition Winner Warringah 54 transpire in the weeks ahead. At the – Strathfield CC Auburn Cricket Club were declared completion of the preliminary rounds The season commenced with Strathfield premiers for season 2019–20 having Auburn had completed the season with being the defending Premiers having played a total of 14 matches and 70 points from its 13 matches followed won the competition in 2018/19 in a remaining undefeated (12 wins and by Burwood (68), Lane Cove (66), dour drawn affair with Burwood. Right 2 draws). This was the clubs first Warringah (51), Georges River (45) and from the start of the season Strathfield premiership in the top grade since Roseville (43). At the other end of the set the tone winning their first six games 1989/90 and it is the sixth time the club table Pennant Hills took the wooden has won the RB Cup since joining the including three thumping outright spoon failing to win a match during the competition in 1951. victories. These early season points season with Balmain South Sydney only would prove crucial with Strathfield SHIRES 2ND GRADE winning one match. earning points in only two of the THE SJ MAYNE TROPHY Georges River captain, Ben Saunders, six round matches played after the Christmas break. 34 had a great season with the bat Minor Premiers and accumulating the highest number of Qualifying Final Third Grade. Competition Winner runs in the competition - a total of Peter Mooney and Patrick Smellie – Auburn CC 655 runs in 15 innings at an average at Airey Park of 50.38 including three centuries. The The season commenced with Burwood being the defending Premiers having best bowler in the competition was won the SJ Mayne Trophy the previous Auburn’s Najeeb Azzimi who took 41 season in a nail biting one wicket win wickets at 9.61 runs per dismissal with a against Auburn. Right from the start best of 7 for 54. of the season it was obvious that the two grand finalists from 2018–19 were Qualifying Final Results going to be right up there in contention Auburn 263 defeated again. By Christmas time there were still Roseville 237 two undefeated teams with Auburn and Warringah 187 defeated Lane Cove both sitting on 40 points. Lane Cove 169 The defending Premiers (Burwood) were also in the race sitting on 38 points with Burwood 1/128 defeated two losses. Georges River 127 Post Christmas second placed Auburn Qualifying Final Results Qualifying Final Results and third placed Burwood played an Strathfield 6/159 drew with Strathfield 224 defeated exciting 142 run a side tie in Round 8 Georges River (did not bat) Auburn 47 giving Strathfield a bit more breathing room at the top of the table. Round Burwood 235 defeated Burwood 231 defeated 11 saw Burwood and Strathfield play Auburn 73 Georges River 115 a close match that ended up in a draw Warringah 3/176 defeated Warringah 8/414 drew with with rain washing out the second day North West Sydney 173 Mt Pritchard Sth Districts (did not bat) and Auburn’s hopes of finishing in the Strathfield Cricket Club were declared top three faded quickly, as the wheels Premiers for season 2019–20 having fell off, seeing them failing to earn any played a total of 14 matches (8 wins, 2 points from their last five preliminary losses, 4 draws). They go back to back round matches. At the completion having won the competition in 2018/19 of the preliminary rounds Strathfield and it is the fourth time the club has had completed the season with 61 won the JB Hollander Cup since joining points from its 13 matches followed by the competition in 1982. Burwood (57), Warringah (55), North West Sydney (50), Auburn (44) and SHIRES 4TH GRADE Georges River (36). At the other end of the table Balmain South Sydney took the THE HARRY CULBERT wooden spoon failing to win a match TROPHY during the season with Macquarie Uni not far behind only winning one match Minor Premiers and themselves. Competition Winner Qualifying Final Third Grade. – Strathfield CC Ian Bowman and Kim Hunter The season commenced with Burwood at St Lukes Oval being the defending Premiers having Qualifying Final Fourth Grade. won the competition across the previous Michael Dunn and Ian Carew five seasons with Strathfield having at Bark Huts Reserve been runners up in 2018/19. The Strathfield Cricket Club were declared defending Premiers as well as Strathfield Premiers for season 2019–20 having and Warringah were the front runners played a total of 14 matches (12 wins, throughout the whole season with each 1 loss, 1 draw). This was the clubs of these three teams all winding up the first premiership in Fourth Grade since first half of the season with one loss 1994/95 and it is just the third time the each. The rest of the pack struggled all club has won the Harry Culbert Trophy season to keep up with the “big three” since joining the competition in 1982. and in the end there was a significant gap on the competition ladder SHIRES 5TH GRADE separating the top sides with the others. THE TIM CREER CUP Post Christmas saw the “big three” continue their winning ways with all Minor Premiers and three not losing a match in the six Competition Winner preliminary rounds in the second half – Balmain South Sydney of the season. Therefore an exciting finals series was set up with a final After 25 years of being played as competition ladder that looked like a standalone competition with no this - Strathfield (80), Burwood (75), administrative support from the Sydney In an interesting Qualifying Final fixture Warringah (70), Mt Pritchard Southern Cricket Association, the Tim Creer Cup 35 that due to rain only had a half days Districts (63), Georges River (57) and officially came under the umbrella of play on the Saturday, Strathfield who Auburn (43). At the other end of the the Sydney Cricket Association and was only needed to draw to advance to the table Pennant Hills earned the wooden rebranded to become the official Shires Semifinal managed to block their way spoon winning just one match for the 5th Grade competition. through 112 overs in scoring just 159 season - this becoming the 3rd wooden No major changes to the format of the runs for the loss of six wickets and thus spoon across the top four grades earned competition - it remained a 40 over shutting their opponents out of the by the Pennant Hills club in 2019–20. a side competition, played across 22 game who conceded the match at tea The highest scorer in Fourth Grade rounds with the majority of matches time on the Sunday. for the season saw Warringah player played on Sundays. This allowed some The highest scorer in Third Grade for Harrison Kantor-Smith total 419 runs of the clubs to enter a team that played the season saw Auburn player Marlon in 9 innings at an average of 52.38 together and did not engage in the Meurling total 528 runs in 13 innings including two centuries. In the bowling process of promotion and relegation at an average of 48 including one department Strathfield’s Abhishek as is the case with player selections in century. On the bowling side of things Nahar topped the stats with 44 wickets Shires 1st to 4th grades. By season’s Strathfield’s Kartikey Trivedi took the at an amazing average of just 6 runs end it seemed that each of the teams honours by taking 42 wickets at 12.5 per dismissal including best figures of that made the top six were stand per dismissal with a best of 6 for 32. 7 for 22. alone sides that fitted this description. THE CHAPPELOW CUP Qualifying Final Results Each of the Qualifying Finals were Minor Premiers and rain affected with no play possible in 2019–20 Season Competition Winner one match and the game being cut Review continued – Macquarie University short in the other games during the The competition was also matches first innings. All matches were The inaugural season of The Chappelow set up so that no club could enter a drawn with Macquarie Uni, Balmain Cup was introduced to replace what second side in 5th Grade but instead South Sydney Knights and Mt Pritchard was in season 2018/19 the second had to enter multiple sides in the lower Southern Districts Gold deemed to have division of the Tim Creer Cup. Clubs ranked Chappelow Cup. It was also won the match being the higher ranked can enter multiple teams into this very positive to see that 13 of the 14 side on the ladder. clubs entered a 5th Grade side into the competition where they have enough Mt Pritchard Southern Districts Gold competition with Warringah being the players to do so. The same playing 3/66 drew with only hold out. conditions exist for this competition as is the case in Shires 5th Grade with the Balmain South Sydney Phoenix At season’s end the stand alone sides majority of matches played on Sundays. (did not bat) had pulled away significantly from some Burwood Gold 1/82 drew with of the other clubs. Across the 22 rounds As is the case with Shires 5th Grade, Macquarie Uni (did not bat) a high number of competition points some of the clubs entered a team had been accrued with the top six that were stand alone rather than Balmain South Sydney Knights drew looking like this - Balmain South Sydney engaging in promotion and relegation Auburn Green (No Play) in regards to player selections. This (109), Georges River (102), Mt Pritchard Macquarie Uni were declared Premiers caused a somewhat lop sided feel to the Southern Districts (96), Strathfield for season 2019–20 having played a competition with some teams having (86), Roseville (85) and Macquarie Uni total of 23 matches (15 wins, 4 losses players with a skill level that could see (72). At the bottom of the table Lane and 4 draws). The club becomes the them competing at a much higher level. Cove and Lindfield both managed two inaugural winner of the Chappelow wins across the 22 Preliminary rounds. At season’s end the majority of the Cup. Of note is that three teams also lost teams in the top six appeared to competition points for breaching their be primarily stand alone sides. The seasonal cap in regards to slow over final ladder places looked like this - rates Macquarie Uni (104), Balmain South The highest scorer in Fifth Grade for the Sydney Knights (96), Mt Pritchard season saw Georges River captain Wade Southern Districts Gold (87), Balmain Butler score 528 runs at 56.08 with a South Sydney Phoenix (77), Auburn top score of 128. The best bowler for Green (74), and Burwood Gold (67). the season came from the North West At the bottom of the table Ryde Hunters Sydney club with Siva Majji taking 31 Hill were clear wooden spooners with wickets at 13.58. His best figures were just seven competition points and were 5 for 15. the only team in the competition to lose competition points for breaching Qualifying Final Results their seasonal cap in regards to slow over rates. Each of the Qualifying Finals were rain affected with no play possible in The highest scorer in Chappelow Cup the second half the day. All matches for the season was from Balmain South were drawn with Balmain South Sydney with Bagath Singh accumulating Sydney, Georges River and Mt Pritchard 630 runs at an average of 42 across Southern Districts deemed to have won 17 innings with a top score of 133. the match being the higher ranked side The best bowler Suranga Juliyangedon on the ladder. from Auburn cricket club took 39 36 wickets at 11.87 per dismissal with a Balmain South Sydney 3/95 drew with best of 5 for 43. Macquarie Uni (did not bat) Mt Pritchard Sth Districts 4/82 drew with Strathfield (did not bat) Roseville 3/103 drew with Georges River (did not bat) Balmain South Sydney were declared Premiers for season 2019–20 having played a total of 23 matches (16 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws). The club becomes the inaugural winner of the Shires 5th Grade competition. Frank Gray Shield Bexley Oval 16th February 2020 Lindfield 6/247 (50 overs) defeated Georges River 6/242 (50 overs) by 5 runs Simon Dodwell Anthony Raymond The 2019–2020 Frank Gray Shield Grand Final featured the 2018–2019 Premier Georges River and Lindfield who last played a Frank Gray Both teams came into this match as the Thomas Martyn carried his bat final in 2010–2011. The semi- top ranked clubs in the two divisions of for 89 not out the competition. Georges River in the finals, the Sunday before, Georges River captain, Pat Kennedy, western zone were undefeated in their opened the bowling with Luke Byron at were both washed out due to preliminary round games accruing 40 the other end. Both bowled well to deny competition points across six wins, all of unprecedented levels of rain with Lindfield early scoring opportunities. which were comprehensive “floggings” Luke Byron snared the first wicket of Sydney seeing over 180mm. of the opposition. To highlight their Sam Tapner, caught behind for a score dominance, in the western zone they of 4 off his 13 deliveries. Lindfield scored over 230 on four occasions are now 1 for 5. Pommie import Ben including a massive 8/344 batting first Bhabra scores fairly consistently before against Southern Districts, and on the he is dismissed LBW for 16 off his 25 other two occasions (bowling first) they deliveries. Lindfield have not made the dismissed the opposition for under 100. most of the 10 power play overs and For Lindfield, the path to the top of have scored a relatively modest 2 for 31. the northern zone was not as easy as Lindfield captain, Josh Trewin is next it was for Georges River. Lindfield won in to bat and makes his intent clear by five games and lost one (against Lane dispensing his first few deliveries to the Cove) and finished on 33 points. Their boundary with relative ease. Opening five wins however were all comfortable batsman Thomas Martyn and Josh which included a demolishing of Trewin have very different styles. Pennant Hills in round seven bowling them out for just 19. Simon Dodwell The venue for the final 37 was Georges River’s home ground, the picturesque Bexley Oval. As has become customary before the toss the umpires together spoke to both groups of players congratulating them on their achievement this season and reminding them that this was a showpiece of the Shires competition. At the toss Lindfield captain Josh Trewin called correctly and elected to bat. Trewin off the bowling of Julian Chan. Georges River are 2 for 74 with 35 overs left in their innings. From this point Frank Gray Shield onwards Georges River start to lose Thomas is their way and the run rate dries up. The Final continuedplaying a typical opening lads seem to stop playing freely and the batsman’s innings – leaving the attacking flair that is associated with the good balls and waiting for the bad. home side’s batting starts to disappear. Josh on the other hand is aiming to hit Ben Saunders and Michael Labb slowly anything and everything. edge closer to the required total before After a long period of time without a Ben Saunders is caught behind by Jono wicket Josh Trewin is the next batsman Bolt off Josh Trewin. Georges River are to depart, caught by Curtis Cheney at now 3 for 102 with a lot of work to do slip off the bowling of spinner, Michael Lindfield are now 3 for 193 with 7 overs off the remaining 27 overs. Labb for 92 off the 107 deliveries he left in their innings. Andrew Jerogin faced. A potentially match winning makes a cameo appearance for 10 off partnership of 164 runs. his 18 deliveries, caught by Mitchell Anthony Raymond Betts off the bowling of Pat Kennedy. Lindfield progressing to 236 with only 10 balls remaining in the innings. James White contributes 4 off 5 deliveries before he is Brandon Labb is next to the crease, dismissed, joining identical twin brother Michael. bowled by Both are using the same brand of bat, Luke Byron both have a black sweat band on their and then Julian wrist and both are wearing the same Chan manages colour helmet—what a nightmare for to contribute the scorers. Not so, thankfully Brandon a potentially has a red band of tape on his helmet valuable 5 off his so both brothers are credited their 2 deliveries to appropriate runs. Could this be the end the innings. partnership to get Georges River over At the end of the the line? The answer is no, as less than 50 overs opening three overs later Michael Labb is caught batsman Thomas for 18 by Josh Trewin off the bowling Martyn has of Ben Bhabra. Georges River now 4 carried his bat for 113 in the 26th over and batting for 89 with resources are starting to run out. Lindfield having Lindfield do not give Georges River an set Georges River opportunity to get familiar with the a target of 248 bowling, they make frequent changes, to win. Lindfield swapping bowlers from ends and never go into the allowing Georges River time to settle. 38 lunch break full of confidence Alejandro Salgueira doesn’t trouble the having batted the 50 overs and also scorers too much as he is dismissed for putting on their highest innings total 2 only 2 overs later. Georges River are of the season. Their total of 6 for 247 now in a precarious position of 5 for is also the highest total, batting first, in 118 off 28 overs with a seemingly near a Frank Gray Final since 1995. Georges impossible mountain to climb of 130 River have it all to do as they now have runs off 132 balls with half the team to chase down the largest score to win back in the shed. the Frank Gray Shield in the history of Brandon Labb and Riley Orr then put the competition, which began in 1987. on a charge and put Georges River in a Lindfield open their bowling attack positive position, needing 50 runs off the with import paceman Ben Bhabra, final 5 overs. Could it be a new record who manages to snag the wicket of high run chase in a Frank Gray final? Jarrod Mazurkiewicz caught behind With 13 balls remaining Brandon for 2. Curtis Cheney and Ben Saunders Labb is dismissed for 43, caught by press the score on to 74 inside 15 overs Thomas Martyn off the bowling of Ben before Curtis Cheney is caught by Josh Bhabra. Georges River now 6 for 209. The equation is 39 off 13 balls. Luke Byron and Riley Orr smash their way through 12 deliveries and unbelievably it comes down to a six being needed off the final delivery to give Georges River a come from behind win. Julian Chan steams in and delivers, Luke Byron swings and misses and the ball goes through to the keeper. Lindfield win the Frank Gray Shield for the first time in 23 years, last raising the trophy back in February 1997. Onto the presentations and John Biviano, Shires Sub-committee Chairman, thanked Georges River for hosting and congratulated both teams on a fantastic season. John asked Georges River captain Pat Kennedy to say a few words before asking After an extensive discussion by the Lindfield captain Joshua Trewin to umpires, Lindfield captain Joshua say a few words. Joshua was unable Trewin was awarded the David Gilbert to speak, apparently suffering from Medal for Player of the Final for his dehydration, so Lindfield President quick fire 92 runs with the bat and Greg Cook took to the microphone his contribution with the ball, where and thanked Georges River, the he took 1 for 13 off 5 overs. A special umpires and the spectators for a their thanks to Georges River from both support. John Biviano finally presented umpires for hosting the match and Lindfield with the Frank Gray Shield. creating a great atmosphere on the day At top Simon Dodwell and Anthony and thanks to all SSCUA members who Raymond congratulate the Player of made an appearance at the ground to the Final, Joshua Trewin support the on field umpires. Left. Joshua Trewin with The Frank Gray Shield, Greg Cook with the microphone

39 Kim Hunter. Round 5 at Lindfield Oval Ian Bowman. Round 11 at Kanebridge Oval

Round 3 of Frank Gray Stephen Blomfield for Ivan Holand and with Stuart Wood Tony Bergman

Andrew Steindler. Round 5 Cameron McGinn with Simon Dodwell. at Lindfield Oval Round 6 at Weldon Oval

Ian Pryde (left} travelled to Port Macquarie in February 2020 AROUND THE OVALS to umpire in the NSW Over 70s state championships

Michael Wheeler takes the new ball from Tristan Rajah. Round 7 at North Epping Sydney Shires Bushfire

Charity MatchSunday 23 February 2020 Kanebridge Oval Scott Pryde and Brett Tribolet On Sunday, 23 February 2020, With LBWs all but obliterated, the two Dan Lenehan, Brett Tribolet, Scott Pryde, a group of the most talented teams able to bat 12 and a flat pitch, Andrew Donovan and John Biviano it was always destined to be a high- cricketers in Shires made their Sam Wotton of Strathfield and Mark scoring affair, and it was Paul Donovan way to Kanebridge Oval for a Bursa of Auburn, who made 17, then who won the toss for the Thunder side, came together and put on an important bushfire relief charity game. electing to bat first. The game began 41 for the eighth wicket, with Wotton A 4pm start and 30 overs per under overcast skies, with Lane Cove’s going on to be 39 not out, ensuring the side meant the lights would be Joe Scarcella taking the first over and Thunder could finish on the competitive promptly overstepping, leading to a switched on and a fun evening total of 8/198 from 30, with Rippington free hit on the first ball, to the laughter finishing strongly wth the ball, taking of cricket was ahead, with the of his teammates. 1/28 from 5. 14 Shires clubs divided into two Donovan and Ashan Ul-Haq of the host An extended break between innings conferences (Sixers and Thunder, club got things away to a fast start for the raffle and dinner meant the as they are in the Frank Gray for the Thunder against Scarcella and lights were taking over by the time play Shield) and teams of 12 picked Epping’s Englishman Sam Rippington, resumed, but it looked for some time who bowled excellently early on. With like the chase would be a walk in the on merit to play the game. Scarcella going the journey, it was park for the northern conference. over to Macquarie University spinner With Pennant Hills’ Cosikan Beadle and Danish Ahmed to weave some magic, Warringah’s Hamish Ferguson at the and it was his pressure which allowed crease, the score advanced at a rapid Rippington to get rid of Ul-haq as the pace, before Beadle was run out for 32, run rate fell following the fast start. leaving the men in Magenta on 1 for 69 Wickets then flowed for the Thunder, in the 12th, still well on track to chase with Donovan disappearing shortly the total down. With Jalil and Bursa afterwards for 21, before Balmain struggling with the ball early, it was skipper Tahmid Islam was run out. over to Karl Stuart to swing it around Cameos from Rishi Patel (24), Jack corners, and spinners Wright and Islam Thomas (12) and Nasir Jalil (21) kept to play the controlling role as they things moving for the Thunder, but attempted to slow the run chase down. when Burwood’s Brenton Wright was As the lights took over, Ferguson ended bowled by Scarcella for 9, the score read up on 49, while Lane Cove’s Greg Hunt 7 for 112 and it was pressure on, with also scored 46. The ball was passed back skipper Daniel Lenehan (2/32) and Lane to the man of the match Jalil though, Cove’s Greg Hunt (2/6) the pick of the who tore through the middle order, 41 bowlers through the middle overs. removing Ferguson, Hunt, Matt Gubbay Sydney Shires Bushfire Charity and David Brady Match continuedto end up with 4/32 from 6, leaving the Sixers 5 for 123 and needing 76 from 9 overs. The northern conference side weren’t going down without a fight as Lindfield’s Frank Gray Shield winner, Benjamin Bhabra launched a quickfire 24, joined by Hamish Dodds and Daniel Lenehan as Bursa and Stuart attempted to close out the game for the Thunder. Strathfield’s Sam Wotton was forced to bowl a pressure over at the back end, but only went for six when the Sixers needed well north of ten runs per over, and eventually, Bursa closed out the game, with Lenehan attempting to hit 12 off the final 2 balls, but having to settle for a four on the second last thanks to some outstanding fielding on the long on boundary. In the end, it was an incredibly tight six-run win for the Thunder on an outstanding evening of cricket. There are genuine hopes this will become an annual event within the Shires community, with an All-Stars match for charity seen as a way to bring everyone together. Everyone present enjoyed the high standard of cricket on display, as well as the chance to mingle with players who would normally be on opposing teams, while the relaxed, yet serious nature of the contest, created an outstanding game of cricket. A massive thanks to SSCUA umpires Simon Dodwell, Clay Finnemore, Rick Crocono and Ian Pryde, who made the effort to come along and spectate the game, as well as to the North West Sydney Club for hosting on short notice, and to Sean Mantle and the Shires sub- 42 committee for setting the game up and ensuring the teams had classy green and magenta playing kits. 43

STATISTICS Match

AppointmentsSEASON 2019–20 SHIRES FRANKCRICKET GRAYPREMIER SHIELDSEASON CRICKET TOTAL SHIRES FRANKCRICKET GRAYPREMIER SHIELDSEASON CRICKET TOTAL SHIRES FRANKCRICKET GRAYPREMIER SHIELDSEASON CRICKET TOTAL

Abubakr, Irfan 4 0 0 4 Izard, Daniel 1 0 0 1 Thomson, Ian 0 0 0 0 Ahmed, Asfar 0 0 0 0 Jayakody, Dhanushka 1 0 0 1 Tregeagle, Richard 0 0 0 0 Banodkar, Mahesh 10 0 0 10 Jha, Ashutosh 10 0 0 10 Treloar, Ben 0 0 11 11 Barnes, John 5 0 0 5 Khale, Shailesh 0 0 0 0 Tribolet, Brett 11 1 0 12 Basappa, Bharat 0 0 0 0 Khan, Maqsood 8 0 0 8 Turmanis, Juris 0 0 0 0 Bell, Grahame 13 0 0 13 Kirkness, John 8 4 0 12 Turner, Peter 0 0 0 0 Bergman, Tony 15 2 0 17 Leahy, Kevin 5 0 0 5 van den Nieuwenhof, Tony 8 0 0 8 Blomfield, Stephen 21 4 0 25 Lees, Craig 0 0 0 0 Vella, Aaron 0 0 0 0 Boorer, Matt 0 0 0 0 Lulka, Adrian 8 0 0 8 Vyse, Warwick 19 0 0 19 Bowman, Ian 17 3 0 20 Madan, Ajit 7 0 0 7 Ward, Malcolm 4 0 0 4 Breakspear, Brian 12 0 0 12 Maloney, Rob 0 0 0 0 Watson, Arthur 0 0 13 13 Bristow, Bradley 14 0 0 14 Marsh, Paul 13 0 0 13 Wheeler, Geoff 15 5 0 20 Buckland, Ken 3 0 15 18 Mathews, Rupert 0 0 0 0 Wheeler, Mike 15 4 0 19 Carew, Ian 14 0 0 14 Maxwell, Stephen 13 0 0 13 White, Garry 8 1 0 9 Carter, Charlie 0 0 0 0 McGinn, Cameron 9 2 0 11 Whitehouse, Bruce 1 1 11 13 Chegwidden, Les 19 0 0 19 McTegg, Michael 7 0 0 7 Williams, Chris 0 0 0 0 Christen, Richard 6 0 0 6 Mooney, Peter 21 4 0 25 Wood, Stuart 16 2 0 18 Christopher, Grant 13 0 0 13 Mullane, Peter 11 0 0 11 Yasin, Sohail 0 0 0 0 Clements, Stephen 9 0 0 9 Murphy, Steve 0 0 0 0 Clift, Paul 0 1 0 1 Newsom, Ian 3 0 0 3 Conway, Michael 9 0 0 9 Oppenheim, Dennis 7 0 0 7 Cotter, Mark 5 0 0 5 Ottaviano, Joe 10 2 0 12 Crocono, Rick 2 3 14 19 Overland, Tim 13 0 0 13 Davies, Keith 3 0 0 3 Panse, Kushal 0 0 0 0 Davies, Reece 0 0 0 0 Parker, Trevor 17 0 0 17 DeCelis, Brian 13 0 0 13 Paxton, Homer 17 0 0 17 Decosta, Kaysee 0 0 0 0 Pillai, Ananthan 7 0 0 7 Dodwell, Simon 14 8 0 22 Ponsford, Derek 6 0 0 6 Doughty, Ken 0 0 0 0 Pryde, Ian 16 3 0 19 du Plessis, Berend 0 0 12 12 Pryde, Scott 17 2 0 19 Duff, Cameron 15 3 0 18 Ramakrishnan, Keeran 0 0 0 0 Dunn, Michael 12 1 0 13 Raymond, Anthony 9 6 0 15 Elloy, Keith 11 0 0 11 Richards, George 0 0 0 0 Evans, Mick 0 0 0 0 Riley, Gerard 0 0 0 0 Fagan, Dave 0 0 0 0 Roberts, Michael 15 0 0 15 44 Fairlie, Simon 2 1 0 3 Schokman, Trevor 12 1 0 13 Finnemore, Clay 1 1 15 17 Scott, Ross 16 0 0 16 Fonseka, Jude 0 0 0 0 Searles, Gary 9 0 0 9 Ford, Noel 1 0 14 15 Shankar, Arun 11 0 0 11 Ganguly, Saurabh 4 3 0 7 Sharkey, Vin 9 0 0 9 Goodger, Darren 0 0 15 15 Shellens, Jim 0 0 0 0 Goodman, David 13 2 0 15 Shield, Bob 1 0 12 13 Haider, Meekail 9 0 0 9 Smellie, Patrick 18 3 0 21 Hanshaw, Glen 0 0 0 0 Smith, Gordon 10 1 0 11 Harrison, Spencer 12 0 0 12 Smith, David 5 0 0 5 Hendricks, Bill 0 0 0 0 Solanki, Sachin 15 1 1 17 Holland, Ivan 15 2 0 17 Srinavasakannan, Sundar 7 0 0 7 Hughes, Mark 2 1 10 13 Starks, Steve 0 3 15 18 Hunter, Kim 14 3 0 17 Steindler, Andrew 13 0 0 13 Islam, Rafiqul 13 0 0 13 Tabrett, Ian 13 5 0 18 Iyer, Yegnesh 8 0 0 8 Taylor, Chris 4 1 12 17 Career Match

AppointmentsAS AT 2019–20 SHIRES FRANKCRICKET GRAYPREMIER SHIELDSEASON CRICKET TOTAL SHIRES FRANKCRICKET GRAYPREMIER SHIELDSEASON CRICKET TOTAL SHIRES FRANKCRICKET GRAYPREMIER SHIELDSEASON CRICKET TOTAL

Abubakr, Irfan 4 0 0 4 Izard, Daniel 15 0 4 19 Thomson, Ian 30 0 0 30 Ahmed, Asfar 20 0 3 23 Jayakody, Dhanushka 19 0 14 33 Tregeagle, Richard 15 1 0 16 Banodkar, Mahesh 65 0 2 67 Jha, Ashutosh 10 0 0 10 Treloar, Ben 11 11 217 239 Barnes, John 55 4 340 399 Khale, Shailesh 32 2 0 34 Tribolet, Brett 103 10 2 115 Basappa, Bharat 15 0 0 15 Khan, Maqsood 8 0 0 8 Turmanis, Juris 20 0 126 146 Bell, Grahame 69 0 51 120 Kirkness, John 29 5 0 34 Turner, Peter 11 0 17 28 Bergman, Tony 157 30 1 188 Leahy, Kevin 32 0 217 249 van den Nieuwenhof, Tony 8 0 0 8 Blomfield, Stephen 346 142 13 501 Lees, Craig 12 2 57 71 Vella, Aaron 42 25 44 111 Boorer, Matt 3 0 0 3 Lulka, Adrian 20 0 0 20 Vyse, Warwick 38 0 83 121 Bowman, Ian 191 45 0 236 Madan, Ajit 72 1 0 73 Ward, Malcolm 107 4 0 111 Breakspear, Brian 117 1 13 131 Maloney, Rob 49 6 61 116 Watson, Arthur 21 2 771 794 Bristow, Bradley 37 0 40 77 Marsh, Paul 16 0 16 32 Wheeler, Geoff 185 45 3 233 Buckland, Ken 72 48 247 367 Mathews, Rupert 193 70 7 270 Wheeler, Mike 156 50 1 207 Carew, Ian 22 0 60 82 Maxwell, Stephen 46 0 0 46 White, Garry 23 1 0 24 Carter, Charlie 5 0 0 5 McGinn, Cameron 27 14 84 125 Whitehouse, Bruce 93 34 64 191 Chegwidden, Les 90 0 0 90 McTegg, Michael 19 0 0 19 Williams, Chris 21 0 1 22 Christen, Richard 145 14 59 218 Mooney, Peter 230 43 243 516 Wood, Stuart 91 12 62 165 Christopher, Grant 37 0 0 37 Mullane, Peter 23 0 0 23 Yasin, Sohail 2 0 0 2 Clements, Stephen 114 4 0 118 Murphy, Steve 10 0 12 22 Clift, Paul 10 29 0 39 Newsom, Ian 45 2 35 82 Note. NSWCUSA match milestone Conway, Michael 109 2 2 113 Oppenheim, Dennis 59 0 0 59 achievements as listed on pages 9 and 11 Cotter, Mark 21 1 0 22 Ottaviano, Joe 24 2 28 54 of this report will vary to those records kept by this Association. Whilst all SSCUA records Crocono, Rick 52 13 58 123 Overland, Tim 55 0 0 55 include appointments to the Frank Gray Shield, Davies, Keith 70 0 0 70 Panse, Kushal 11 0 0 11 NSWCUSA does not include this competition Davies, Reece 15 0 1 16 Parker, Trevor 173 16 0 189 in its statistical records, as is also the case for DeCelis, Brian 82 4 0 86 Paxton, Homer 91 0 0 91 matches umpired in Poidevin Gray or AW Green Decosta, Kaysee 6 0 0 6 Pillai, Ananthan 19 0 0 19 Shield fixtures in Sydney Premier cricket. This Dodwell, Simon 68 23 1 92 Ponsford, Derek 155 0 0 155 footnote is supplied for clarity where confusion Doughty, Ken 17 0 0 17 Pryde, Ian 44 5 0 49 may occur regarding statistics in this report that du Plessis, Berend 12 0 105 117 Pryde, Scott 69 8 0 77 may vary from one section to another. Duff, Cameron 54 17 52 123 Ramakrishnan, Keeran 49 2 70 121 Dunn, Michael 77 1 0 78 Raymond, Anthony 89 31 8 128 Elloy, Keith 39 0 0 39 Richards, George 111 25 149 285 Evans, Mick 18 0 0 18 Riley, Gerard 69 17 44 130 Fagan, Dave 0 0 0 0 Roberts, Michael 153 14 80 247 Fairlie, Simon 28 9 0 37 Schokman, Trevor 212 13 3 228 45 Finnemore, Clay 53 14 31 98 Scott, Ross 77 0 2 79 Fonseka, Jude 29 0 0 29 Searles, Gary 25 0 0 25 Ford, Noel 12 0 45 57 Shankar, Arun 28 0 0 28 Ganguly, Saurabh 18 3 9 30 Sharkey, Vin 20 0 5 25 Goodger, Darren 19 13 349 381 Shellens, Jim 184 75 36 295 Goodman, David 114 25 0 139 Shield, Bob 72 16 92 180 Haider, Meekail 9 0 0 9 Smellie, Patrick 188 25 1 214 Hanshaw, Glen 62 11 0 73 Smith, Gordon 221 67 3 291 Harrison, Spencer 263 42 2 307 Smith, David 10 0 0 10 Hendricks, Bill 6 8 326 340 Solanki, Sachin 15 1 1 17 Holland, Ivan 253 78 1 332 Srinavasakannan, Sundar 24 0 0 24 Hughes, Mark 62 16 148 226 Starks, Steve 37 14 166 217 Hunter, Kim 132 26 0 158 Steindler, Andrew 125 1 31 157 Islam, Rafiqul 13 0 0 13 Tabrett, Ian 131 52 2 185 Iyer, Yegnesh 19 0 0 19 Taylor, Chris 148 59 70 277 50+ Career Appointments SHIRES - AS AT 2019–20 FIRST GRADESECONDTHIRD GRADE GRADEFOURTH FIFTHGRADE GRADESUB TOTALFRANK GRAYCAREER FIRST GRADESECONDTHIRD GRADE GRADEFOURTH FIFTHGRADE GRADESUB TOTALFRANK GRAYCAREER GAMES GAMES Blomfield, Stephen 237 58 24 20 7 346 142 488 Pryde, Scott 17 36 7 2 7 69 8 77 Holland, Ivan 92 95 41 17 8 253 78 331 Scott, Ross 0 38 27 3 9 77 0 77 Harrison, Spencer 74 95 56 29 9 263 42 305 Hanshaw, Glen 32 17 9 3 1 62 11 73 Smith, Gordon 24 87 66 35 9 221 67 288 Madan, Ajit 0 7 45 18 2 72 1 73 Mooney, Peter 145 37 32 5 11 230 43 273 Duff, Cameron 25 17 6 5 1 54 17 71 Mathews, Rupert 105 46 24 14 4 193 70 263 Davies, Keith 0 30 34 4 2 70 0 70 Shellens, Jim 107 33 17 21 6 184 75 259 Bell, Grahame 3 36 20 7 3 69 0 69 Friend, Peter 165 19 16 1 1 202 52 254 Ralston, Tim 53 11 3 1 0 68 0 68 Bowman, Ian 62 80 21 18 10 191 45 236 Vella, Aaron 18 11 9 4 0 42 25 67 Wheeler, Geoff 114 36 24 9 2 185 45 230 Finnemore, Clay 30 16 5 0 2 53 14 67 Schokman, Trevor 53 74 56 23 6 212 13 225 Donnellan, Tom 36 26 1 0 0 63 2 65 Smellie, Patrick 99 52 23 9 5 188 25 213 Osseweyer, Brett 33 7 2 2 1 45 20 65 Taylor, Geoff 85 50 13 10 3 161 49 210 Banodkar, Mahesh 0 5 31 28 1 65 0 65 Taylor, Chris 118 14 9 3 4 148 59 207 Crocono, Rick 14 19 11 4 4 52 13 65 Wheeler, Michael 81 50 16 5 4 156 50 206 Moore, Wayne 17 24 8 5 0 54 10 64 Kearney, Chris 30 16 1 2 1 50 12 62 Parker, Trevor 5 30 92 32 14 173 16 189 Campbell, Neil 0 8 32 20 0 60 0 60 Bergman, Tony 34 80 23 15 5 157 30 187 Barnes, John 22 22 8 3 0 55 4 59 Tabrett, Ian 64 36 25 3 3 131 52 183 Oppenheim, Dennis 0 4 25 24 6 59 0 59 Roberts, Michael 30 49 53 13 8 153 14 167 Thorpe, Ken 40 13 0 0 0 53 5 58 Christen, Richard 3 33 68 37 4 145 14 159 Maloney, Rob 26 13 4 2 4 49 6 55 Hunter, Kim 65 39 19 4 5 132 26 158 Overland, Tim 22 20 9 4 0 55 0 55 Ponsford, Derek 53 77 15 7 3 155 0 155 Roche, Glenn 15 6 5 4 1 31 21 52 Kingsford-Smith, Tony 46 31 17 16 2 112 38 150 Ramakrishnan, Keeran 8 22 11 7 1 49 2 51 Goodman, David 32 60 10 8 4 114 25 139 Starks, Stephen 18 12 2 4 1 37 14 51 Richards, George 44 38 20 8 1 111 25 136 Whitehouse, Bruce 33 29 12 15 4 93 34 127 Mike Wheeler’s 200th game. Steindler, Andrew 50 37 25 10 3 125 1 126 Frank Gray round 6 at Weldon Oval Buckland, Ken 27 10 12 17 6 72 48 120 Raymond, Anthony 69 17 1 2 0 89 31 120 Breakspear, Brian 24 38 41 11 3 117 1 118 Clements, Stephen 20 55 23 11 5 114 4 118 Shiner, Tom 50 39 2 3 0 94 19 113 Tribolet, Brett 73 15 11 3 1 103 10 113 Ward, Malcolm 43 40 17 3 4 107 4 111 Conway, Michael 0 25 64 15 5 109 2 111 46 Green, Alan 85 16 7 1 0 109 1 110 Wood, Stuart 28 34 18 7 4 91 12 103 Quaken, Keith 71 25 4 0 0 100 0 100 Gandevia, Robin 40 8 4 1 5 58 42 100 Singham, Mano 0 4 63 28 0 95 0 95 Paxton, Homer 0 5 36 45 5 91 0 91 Dodwell, Simon 53 10 4 1 0 68 23 91 Chegwidden, Les 16 39 21 5 9 90 0 90 Shield, Bob 29 20 15 4 4 72 16 88 Riley, Gerard 32 20 12 5 0 69 17 86 DeCelis, Brian 32 30 12 4 4 82 4 86 Moore, John 49 16 1 3 0 69 14 83 Parfett, Bruce 50 2 2 4 0 58 25 83 Hughes, Mark 45 6 2 7 2 62 16 78 Dunn, Michael 15 29 25 2 6 77 1 78 ChappelowCAREER MATCHES Cup CareerAS AT 2019–20 Finals AS AT 2019–20

QUALIFYINGGRAND & QUALIFYING FINALS GRAND & CAREER FINALS SEMI-FINALS SEMI-FINALS FINALS

SATURDAY FRANK THIS SEASONPREVIOUSCAREER SEASONS MATCHES THIS SEASONPREVIOUSCAREER SEASONS MATCHES THIS SEASONPREVIOUSCAREER SEASONS MATCHES SHIRES GRAY Blomfield, Stephen 37 18 29 7 91 Abubakr, Irfan 6 8 14 Islam, Rafiqul 0 0 0 Solanki, Sachin 2 0 2 Taylor, Chris 18 9 8 5 40 Ahmed, Asfar 0 0 0 Iyer, Jegnesh 0 0 0 Srinavasakannan, Friend, Peter 23 10 6 1 40 Banodkar, Mahesh 0 0 0 Izard, Daniel 1 6 7 Sundar 0 0 0 Mooney, Peter 28 8 2 1 39 Barnes, John 0 0 0 Jayakody, Starks, Steve 0 0 0 Shellens, Jim 19 5 11 1 36 Basappa, Bharat 0 0 0 Dhanushka 0 1 1 Steindler, Andrew 0 1 1 Harrison, Spencer 23 4 4 0 31 Bell, Grahame 0 6 6 Jha, Ashutosh 0 0 0 Tabrett, Ian 0 0 0 Wheeler, Geoff 19 8 3 0 30 Bergman, Tony 3 6 9 Khale, Shailesh 0 0 0 Taylor, Chris 0 5 5 Raymond, Anthony 11 6 7 5 29 Blomfield, Stephen 5 13 18 Khan, Maqsood 0 0 0 Thomson, Ian 0 0 0 Mathews, Rupert 23 3 2 0 28 Boorer, Matt 0 0 0 Kirkness, John 0 0 0 Tregeagle, Richard 0 0 0 Taylor, Geoff 18 3 5 1 27 Bowman, Ian 3 6 9 Leahy, Kevin 0 0 0 Treloar, Ben 0 0 0 Smith, Gordon 18 2 5 1 26 Breakspear, Brian 0 0 0 Lees, Craig 0 0 0 Tribolet, Brett 0 0 0 Wheeler, Mike 13 6 7 0 26 Bristow, Bradley 2 1 3 Lulka, Adrian 1 7 8 Turmanis, Juris 0 0 0 Holland, Ivan 22 0 4 0 26 Buckland, Ken 3 14 17 Madan, Ajit 0 0 0 Turner, Peter 0 0 0 Tabrett, Ian 12 4 7 0 23 Carew, Ian 0 0 0 Maloney, Rob 0 0 0 van den Nieuwenhof, Whitehouse, Bruce 10 4 7 0 21 Carter, Charlie 0 0 0 Marsh, Paul 5 0 5 Tony 0 0 0 Bowman, Ian 18 0 0 0 18 Chegwidden, Les 7 10 17 Mathews, Rupert 0 8 8 Vella, Aaron 0 0 0 Parfett, Bruce 8 3 3 3 17 Christen, Richard 0 0 0 Maxwell, Stephen 3 9 12 Vyse, Warwick 7 7 14 Smellie, Patrick 16 0 0 0 16 Christopher, Grant 5 11 16 McGinn, Cameron 2 4 6 Ward, Malcolm 0 0 0 Dodwell, Simon 7 3 3 3 16 Clements, Stephen 2 0 2 McTegg, Michael 0 0 0 Watson, Arthur 0 0 0 Tribolet, Brett 10 4 1 0 15 Clift, Paul 0 0 0 Mooney, Peter 1 10 11 Wheeler, Geoff 3 8 11 Bergman, Tony 15 0 0 0 15 Conway, Michael 1 6 7 Mullane, Peter 2 1 3 Wheeler, Mike 2 3 5 Gandevia, Robin 6 2 4 2 14 Cotter, Mark 1 4 5 Murphy, Steve 0 0 0 White, Garry 0 0 0 Kingsford-Smith, Tony 9 2 2 1 14 Crocono, Rick 5 11 16 Newsom, Ian 7 13 20 Whitehouse, Bruce 0 3 3 Green, Alan 10 4 0 0 14 Davies, Keith 1 6 7 Oppenheim, Dennis 1 5 6 Williams, Chris 0 0 0 Moore, John 9 4 1 0 14 Davies, Reece 0 0 0 Ottaviano, Joe 3 0 3 Wood, Stuart 0 2 2 Osseweyer, Brett 6 2 3 2 13 DeCelis, Brian 0 2 2 Overland, Tim 0 0 0 Yasin, Sohail 0 0 0 Richards, George 11 0 1 1 13 Decosta, Kaysee 0 0 0 Panse, Kushal 0 0 0 Buckland, Ken 8 1 2 1 12 Dodwell, Simon 0 7 7 Parker, Trevor 4 17 21 Note. Matches listed as Hughes, Mark 9 2 1 0 12 Doughty, Ken 0 0 0 Paxton, Homer 8 13 21 “Previous Season” in the Chappelow Cup also include Hunter, Kim 12 0 0 0 12 du Plessis, Berend 0 0 0 Pillai, Ananthan 0 0 0 Tim Creer Cup round games Ponsford, Derek 0 3 3 Vella, Aaron 6 2 3 0 11 Duff, Cameron 2 10 12 for all seasons prior to Schokman, Trevor 11 0 0 0 11 Dunn, Michael 4 8 12 Pryde, Ian 4 8 12 2019–20. Riley, Gerard 7 2 1 0 10 Elloy, Keith 1 2 3 Pryde, Scott 5 4 9 Finnemore, Clay 6 2 2 0 10 Evans, Mick 0 0 0 Ramakrishnan, 47 Steindler, Andrew 7 3 0 0 10 Fagan, Dave 0 0 0 Keeran 0 0 0 Fairlie, Simon 0 5 5 Raymond, Anthony 0 4 4 Finnemore, Clay 0 2 2 Richards, George 0 0 0 Fonseka, Jude 0 0 0 Riley, Gerard 0 2 2 Ford, Noel 1 5 6 Roberts, Michael 2 13 15 Ganguly, Saurabh 0 5 5 Schokman, Trevor 1 1 2 Goodger, Darren 0 0 0 Scott, Ross 4 7 11 Goodman, David 0 0 0 Searles, Gary 2 0 2 Haider, Meekail 0 0 0 Shankar, Arun 0 0 0 Hanshaw, Glen 0 0 0 Sharkey, Vin 1 0 1 Harrison, Spencer 0 5 5 Shellens, Jim 0 0 0 Hendricks, Bill 0 0 0 Shield, Bob 0 0 0 Holland, Ivan 3 13 16 Smellie, Patrick 6 10 16 Hughes, Mark 0 0 0 Smith, Gordon 0 2 2 Hunter, Kim 2 1 3 Smith, David 3 2 5 Masters, Classics & Vintage APPOINTMENTS - 2019–20

THIS SEASONPREVIOUSCAREER SEASONS MATCHES THIS SEASONPREVIOUSCAREER SEASONS MATCHES THIS SEASONPREVIOUSCAREER SEASONS MATCHES

Abubakr, Irfan 0 2 2 Islam, Rafiqul 0 0 0 Solanki, Sachin 2 0 2 Ahmed, Asfar 0 0 0 Iyer, Yegnesh 0 0 0 Srinavasakannan, Banodkar, Mahesh 0 0 0 Izard, Daniel 1 8 9 Sundar 0 0 0 Barnes, John 1 15 16 Jayakody, Starks, Steve 0 0 0 Basappa, Bharat 0 0 0 Dhanushka 0 0 0 Steindler, Andrew 0 1 1 Bell, Grahame 0 0 0 Jha, Ashutosh 0 0 0 Tabrett, Ian 0 4 4 Bergman, Tony 4 62 66 Khale, Shailesh 0 0 0 Taylor, Chris 5 17 22 Blomfield, Stephen 1 24 25 Khan, Maqsood 0 0 0 Thomson, Ian 0 0 0 Boorer, Matt 0 0 0 Kirkness, John 0 0 0 Tregeagle, Richard 0 0 0 Bowman, Ian 4 8 12 Leahy, Kevin 0 0 0 Treloar, Ben 0 0 0 Breakspear, Brian 2 0 2 Lees, Craig 0 13 13 Tribolet, Brett 0 0 0 Bristow, Bradley 0 0 0 Lulka, Adrian 1 7 8 Turmanis, Juris 7 70 77 Buckland, Ken 3 47 50 Madan, Ajit 0 0 0 Turner, Peter 0 0 0 Carew, Ian 0 0 0 Maloney, Rob 0 0 0 van den Nieuwenhof, Carter, Charlie 0 0 0 Marsh, Paul 0 0 0 Tony 4 0 4 Chegwidden, Les 5 26 31 Mathews, Rupert 0 39 39 Vella, Aaron 0 1 1 Christen, Richard 0 6 6 Maxwell, Stephen 2 13 15 Vyse, Warwick 0 0 0 Christopher, Grant 8 9 17 McGinn, Cameron 0 14 14 Ward, Malcolm 0 0 0 Clements, Stephen 0 0 0 McTegg, Michael 0 0 0 Watson, Arthur 0 0 0 Clift, Paul 0 6 6 Mooney, Peter 5 12 17 Wheeler, Geoff 5 14 19 Conway, Michael 4 20 24 Mullane, Peter 8 11 19 Wheeler, Mike 4 38 42 Cotter, Mark 0 3 3 Murphy, Steve 0 0 0 White, Garry 0 0 0 Crocono, Rick 4 22 26 Newsom, Ian 8 15 23 Whitehouse, Bruce 0 1 1 Davies, Keith 0 7 7 Oppenheim, Dennis 9 87 96 Williams, Chris 0 0 0 Davies, Reece 0 0 0 Ottaviano, Joe 0 0 0 Wood, Stuart 0 15 15 DeCelis, Brian 9 30 39 Overland, Tim 0 2 2 Yasin, Sohail 0 0 0 Decosta, Kaysee 0 0 0 Panse, Kushal 0 0 0 Dodwell, Simon 6 13 19 Parker, Trevor 5 82 87 Doughty, Ken 0 1 1 Paxton, Homer 0 0 0 du Plessis, Berend 0 0 0 Pillai, Ananthan 0 0 0 Duff, Cameron 2 24 26 Ponsford, Derek 1 0 1 Dunn, Michael 2 8 10 Pryde, Ian 6 10 16 Elloy, Keith 0 1 1 Pryde, Scott 2 5 7 48 Evans, Mick 0 0 0 Ramakrishnan, Fagan, Dave 0 0 0 Keeran 0 0 0 Fairlie, Simon 0 16 16 Raymond, Anthony 0 1 1 Finnemore, Clay 0 5 5 Richards, George 0 0 0 Fonseka, Jude 0 0 0 Riley, Gerard 0 13 13 Ford, Noel 1 1 2 Roberts, Michael 9 26 35 Ganguly, Saurabh 3 6 9 Schokman, Trevor 2 3 5 Goodger, Darren 0 0 0 Scott, Ross 3 22 25 Goodman, David 0 1 1 Searles, Gary 0 0 0 Haider, Meekail 0 0 0 Shankar, Arun 0 0 0 Hanshaw, Glen 0 0 0 Sharkey, Vin 0 0 0 Harrison, Spencer 15 101 116 Shellens, Jim 0 17 17 Hendricks, Bill 0 0 0 Shield, Bob 2 18 20 Holland, Ivan 2 19 21 Smellie, Patrick 7 40 47 Hughes, Mark 0 0 0 Smith, Gordon 1 3 4 Hunter, Kim 2 26 28 Smith, David 2 1 3 Meeting Attendances ALL CURRENT MEMBERS

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Abubakr, Irfan 0 1 14 7.14 Islam, Rafiqul 4 4 4 100.00 Srinivasakannan, Ahmed, Afsar 0 1 15 6.67 Iyer, Yegnesh 4 6 8 66.67 Sundar 0 1 13 7.69 Banodkar, Mahesh 3 19 25 76.00 Izard, Daniel 1 4 9 75.00 Starks, Steve 1 15 66 22.73 Barnes, John 2 8 15 53.33 Jayakody, Dhanushka 0 1 8 33.33 Steindler, Andrew 4 13 38 34.21 Basappa, Bharat 0 3 17 17.65 Jha, Ashutosh 3 3 3 100.00 Tabrett, Ian 3 30 39 76.92 Bell, Grahame 5 21 34 61.76 Khale, Shailesh 0 11 48 22.92 Taylor, Chris 3 20 65 30.77 Bergman, Tony 5 37 41 90.24 Khan, Maqsood 1 1 4 25.00 Thomson, Ian 0 5 63 7.94 Blomfield, Stephen 5 63 66 95.45 Kirkness, John 1 2 17 11.76 Tregeagle, Richard 0 2 14 14.29 Boorer, Matt 0 1 18 5.56 Leahy, Kevin 0 0 8 0.00 Treloar, Ben 0 0 14 0.00 Bowman, Ian 3 39 59 66.10 Lees, Craig 0 5 24 20.83 Tribolet, Brett 4 21 63 33.33 Breakspear, Brian 3 21 48 43.75 Lulka, Adrian 2 5 18 27.78 Turmanis, Juris 0 4 33 12.12 Bristow, Bradley 4 4 5 80.00 Madan, Ajit 1 19 45 42.22 Turner, Peter 0 5 40 12.50 Buckland, Kenneth 5 47 65 72.31 Maloney, Rob 0 6 55 10.91 van den Nieuwenhof, Carew, Ian 4 4 4 100.00 Marsh, Paul 1 1 4 25.00 Tony 4 4 5 80.00 Carter, Charlie 0 2 17 11.76 Mathews, Rupert 4 53 55 96.36 Vella, Aaron 0 14 41 34.15 Chegwidden, Les 4 23 25 92.00 Maxwell, Stephen 5 15 18 83.33 Vyse, Warwick 5 8 8 100.00 Christen, Richard 0 20 59 33.90 McGinn, Cameron 4 11 29 37.93 Ward, Malcolm 3 30 47 63.83 Christopher, Grant 0 5 14 35.71 McTegg, Michael 5 12 14 85.71 Watson, Arthur 2 24 52 46.15 Clements, Stephen 3 29 42 69.05 Mooney, Peter 5 47 55 85.45 Wheeler, Geoff 5 39 48 81.25 Clift, Paul 1 25 48 52.08 Mullane, Peter 2 2 14 14.29 Wheeler, Michael 2 26 39 66.67 Conway, Michael 1 23 40 57.50 Murphy, Stephen 0 6 63 9.52 White, Garry 3 8 14 57.14 Cotter, Mark 0 5 18 27.78 Newsom, Ian 3 16 32 50.00 Whitehouse, Bruce 1 8 62 12.90 Crocono, Rick 5 29 29 100.00 Oppenheim, Dennis 5 29 36 80.56 Williams, Chris 0 5 39 12.82 Davies, Keith 1 12 40 30.00 Ottaviano, Joe 4 6 8 75.00 Wood, Stuart 5 22 44 50.00 Davies, Reece 0 2 43 4.65 Overland, Tim 4 11 18 61.11 Yasin, Sohail 0 1 13 7.69 DeCelis, Brian 3 11 25 44.00 Panse, Kushal 0 5 17 29.41 Decosta, Kaysee 0 1 40 2.50 Parker, Trevor 4 46 49 93.88 Note. Meetings held in season 2002–03 Dodwell, Simon 4 16 17 94.12 Paxton, Homer 4 19 44 43.18 and 2003–04 are not included in these statistics. The meetings of minutes held in Doughty, Ken 0 5 14 35.71 Pillai, Ananthan 3 7 21 33.33 these two seasons were accidentally du Plessis, Berend 0 3 33 9.09 Ponsford, Derek 1 24 58 41.38 destroyed in August 2004. Duff, Cameron 5 23 29 79.31 Pryde, Ian 5 14 14 100.00 Dunn, Michael 3 13 25 52.00 Pryde, Scott 4 16 19 84.21 Elloy, Keith 1 6 14 42.86 Ramarkrishnan, Evans, Mick 0 2 14 14.29 Keeran 0 7 45 15.56 49 Fagan, Dave 0 1 14 7.14 Raymond, Anthony 2 23 29 79.31 Fairlie, Simon 1 14 33 42.42 Richards, George 0 44 65 67.69 Finnemore, Clay 5 22 26 84.62 Riley, Gerard 0 22 36 61.11 Fonseka, Jude 0 3 33 9.09 Roberts, Michael 4 56 66 84.85 Ford, Noel 3 5 7 100.00 Schokman, Trevor 5 60 63 95.24 Ganguly, Saurabh 3 6 9 75.00 Scott, Ross 4 25 29 86.21 Goodger, Darren 2 21 53 39.62 Searles, Gary 1 5 14 35.71 Goodman, David 5 30 64 46.88 Shankar, Arun 4 7 10 70.00 Haider, Meekail 1 1 5 20.00 Sharkey, Vin 3 7 9 77.78 Hanshaw, Glen 4 37 66 56.06 Shellens, Jim 0 32 64 50.00 Harrison, Spencer 5 53 63 84.13 Shield, Bob 2 25 47 53.19 Hendricks, Bill 0 1 28 3.57 Smellie, Patrick 4 44 52 84.62 Holland, Ivan 5 59 66 89.39 Smith, Gordon 3 45 66 68.18 Hughes, Mark 2 42 55 76.36 Smith, David 1 1 8 12.50 Hunter, Kim 5 35 36 97.22 Solanki, Sachin 4 4 5 80.00 2004–05 2009–10 Quarter Finals Strathfield / Pennant Hills* Quarter Finals Strathfield* / Epping C Taylor / J Moore P Friend / C Taylor South Sydney / Auburn* Auburn / NW Sydney* Finals Series P Friend / B Osseweyer P Mooney / G Wheeler Warringah* / Burwood Warringah / South Sydney* S Blomfield / A Hinks S Blomfield / B Tribolet Appointments Home teams Semifinals Warringah / Strathfield* Semifinals Strathfield* / Auburn SYDNEY SHIRES CRICKETare shown first. S Blomfield / P Friend C Taylor / B Tribolet * Refers to the winning team, or higher Auburn / Pennant Hills* South Sydney* / NW Sydney placed team if match was drawn. J Moore / A Green P Friend / P Mooney † Refers to an umpire who at the time of Final Strathfield* / Pennant Hills Final Strathfield / South Sydney* appointment was a non SSCUA member used J Moore / A Green C Taylor / P Mooney to cover a shortfall of members to cover all appointments. 2005–06 2010–11 Quarter Finals South Sydney* / Auburn Quarter Final Strathfield* / Roseville C Taylor / B Osseweyer S Blomfield / M Wheeler Warringah / Burwood* Burwood* / NW Sydney FIRST GRADE S Blomfield / P Friend C Taylor / P Mooney 2001–02 Lane Cove* / Pennant Hills Lane Cove* / Auburn Quarter Finals South Sydney* / Pennant Hills A Green / N Wennerbom† B Tribolet / P Friend S Blomfield / K Wentzel Semifinals South Sydney* / Warringah Semifinals Strathfield* / Auburn Lindfield* / Burwood A Green / C Taylor P Mooney / P Friend B Parfett / S Starks Lane Cove / Burwood* Burwood* / Lane Cove Warringah / Epping* S Blomfield / B Osseweyer S Blomfield / B Tribolet S Yeend / T Ralston Final South Sydney / Burwood* Final Strathfield* / Burwood Semifinals South Sydney* / Epping A Green / C Taylor P Mooney / B Tribolet S Blomfield / K Wentzel 2006–07 2011–12 Lindfield* / Warringah Quarter Finals Pennant Hills* / Auburn Quarter Final Lane Cove* / Epping B Parfett / S Yeend S Harrison / C Taylor S Blomfield / P Mooney Final Lindfield* / South Sydney South Sydney* / Burwood Burwood* / Macquarie Uni B Parfett / S Yeend S Blomfield / P Friend B Tribolet / M Wheeler 2002–03 Lane Cove / Strathfield* Auburn* / Strathfield Quarter Finals Strathfield* / Warringah J Moore / P Mooney D Goodger / C Taylor † G Rush / P Kite Semifinals Pennant Hills* / Lane Cove Semifinals Lane Cove* / Strathfield Auburn* / Pennant Hills S Blomfield / P Friend C Taylor / B Tribolet J Moore / G Pepper South Sydney* / Strathfield Burwood* / Auburn Burwood / South Sydney* J Moore / C Taylor S Blomfield / D Goodger B Parfett / S Blomfield Final Pennant Hills / South Sydney* Grand Final Lane Cove* / Burwood Semifinals Strathfield* / Burwood C Taylor / P Friend D Goodger / C Taylor S Blomfield / B Parfett 2007–08 2012–13 Auburn* / South Sydney Quarter Finals South Sydney* / Strathfield Quarter Final Burwood* / Roseville J Moore / G Pepper M Hughes / A Green P Friend / M Wheeler Final Strathfield* / Auburn Pennant Hills / Auburn* Lane Cove / Lindfield* J Moore / B Parfett T Kingsford-Smith / P Mooney A Vella / C Taylor 2003–04 Macquarie Uni / Epping* Auburn / Epping* Quarter Finals Strathfield* / Burwood S Blomfield / B Whitehouse S Blomfield / I Tabrett J Moore / S Blomfield Semifinals South Sydney / Pennant Hills* Semifinals Burwood* / Lane Cove Auburn / South Sydney* P Mooney / P Friend P Friend / C Taylor 50 B Parfett / A Green Epping* / Auburn Epping* / Lindfield Pennant Hills* / Lindfield S Blomfield / B Whitehouse S Blomfield / A Vella R Gandevia / P Friend Final Pennant Hills* / Epping Grand Final Burwood* / Epping Semifinals Strathfield* / Auburn S Blomfield / P Friend S Blomfield / C Taylor J Moore / B Parfett 2008–09 2013–14 Pennant Hills / South Sydney* Quarter Finals Pennant Hills* / NW Sydney Quarter Final Macquarie Uni / Burwood* S Blomfield / P Friend M Hughes / T Kingsford-Smith I Tabrett / M Wheeler Final Strathfield* / South Sydney South Sydney* / Epping Warringah* / Epping J Moore / B Parfett S Blomfield / P Friend S Blomfield / M Ward Strathfield* / Lindfield Roseville / NW Sydney* A Green / C Taylor P Mooney / B Whitehouse Semifinals Pennant Hills* / Lindfield Semifinals Warringah* / Macquarie Uni M Hughes / S Blomfield P Mooney / M Wheeler South Sydney* / Strathfield NW Sydney / Burwood* C Taylor / P Friend B Whitehouse / S Blomfield Final Pennant Hills / South Sydney* Grand Final Warringah / Burwood* C Taylor / P Friend S Blomfield / B Whitehouse 2014–15 2018–19 2004–05 Quarter Finals Georges River* / Lindfield Qualifying MP Sth Districts* / Lindfield Quarter Finals Burwood / Lane Cove* S Blomfield / A Raymond Finals S Blomfield / C Duff G Taylor / P Tate† Burwood / Macquarie Uni* Auburn* / Georges River Holroyd Hills* / Strathfield D Burton / G Taylor A Monaghan / T Overland I Holland / G Smith MP-Southern Dist / Warringah* / Burwood South Sydney* / Lindfield NW Sydney* S Dodwell / M Wheeler R Gandevia / J Shellens G Riley / I Tabrett Semifinals MP Sth Districts* / Burwood Semifinals Holroyd Hills* / Burwood Semifinals Georges River / Burwood* S Blomfield / S Dodwell A Hinks / B Osseweyer S Blomfield / A Raymond Auburn / Warringah* South Sydney* / Lane Cove NW Sydney* / Macquarie Uni C Duff / M Wheeler C Taylor / R Gandevia Grand Final MP Sth Districts* / Warringah D Burton / G Taylor Final Holroyd Hills* / South Sydney S Dodwell / A Raymond Grand Final NW Sydney / Burwood* S Blomfield / P Friend S Blomfield / A Raymond 2019–20 2005–06 Qualifying Auburn* / Bal Sth Sydney 2015-16 Quarter Finals Burwood / Auburn* Finals S Blomfield / B Tribolet Quarter Finals MP-Southern Dist* / G Roche / B Davis† Pennant Hills Lane Cove* / Georges River C Duff / A Raymond (A) / South Sydney* / Holroyd Hills B Tribolet / A Steindler S Harrison / G Taylor Burwood / Strathfield* M Hughes (B)** Burwood* / Warringah Lane Cove* / Warringah S Blomfield / B Whitehouse (A) J Shellens / T Bird B du Plessis (B)** S Dodwell / S Solanki Semifinals South Sydney* / Burwood **Due to illness A Raymond was replaced by Georges River* / Warringah G Roche / P Friend A Raymond / G Wheeler M Hughes on day two. Lane Cove* / Auburn In the 2019–20 season, semifinals and finals Semifinals MP-Southern Dist / Burwood* S Harrison / T Bird A Raymond / M Hughes were abandoned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Final Lane Cove* / South Sydney Georges River / Strathfield* S Blomfield / B Osseweyer S Blomfield / B Tribolet Grand Final Strathfield* / Burwood SECOND GRADE 2006–07 A Raymond / B Tribolet 2001–02 Quarter Finals Burwood* / South Sydney K Buckland / C Kearney 2016–17 Quarter Finals South Sydney / Blacktown* P Friend / B Leader† Warringah* / Auburn Qualifying NW Sydney* / Lane Cove J Shellens / G Smith Finals C Finnemore / G Wheeler Burwood* / Holroyd Hills D Keierleber / P Kite† NW Sydney* / Lindfield MP Sth Districts* / Burwood G Hanshaw / I Holland D Burton / M Hughes Pennant Hills / Warringah* I Holland / T Shiner Semifinals Burwood* / Lindfield Georges River* / Strathfield Semifinals Burwood* / South Sydney G Hanshaw / S Harrison S Blomfield / A Raymond T Shiner / T Ralston Warringah* / NW Sydney Semifinals NW Sydney* / Strathfield Warringah* / Blacktown J Shellens / P Mooney S Blomfield / C Finnemore S Starks / P Friend Final Burwood* / Warringah MP Sth Districts* / Final Burwood / Warringah* S Blomfield / J Moore Georges River S Blomfield / K Wentzel M Hughes / A Raymond 2007–08 Grand Final NW Sydney / MP Sth Districts* 2002–03 Quarter Finals Auburn / Lindfield* A Raymond / S Blomfield Quarter Finals Burwood* / Roseville R Mathews / J Shellens G Richards / A Gale Lane Cove* / Burwood 2017–18 Strathfield* / Warringah G Smith / A Charlesworth Qualifying Burwood* / Auburn G Smith / G Taylor Roseville* / Pennant Hills Finals S Dodwell / C Finnemore South Sydney* / Holroyd Hills S Harrison / C Jones MP Sth Districts* / † K Buckland / P Mooney Semifinals Lane Cove* / Auburn Georges River Semifinals Burwood* / Holroyd Hills A Green / T Kingsford-Smith A Raymond / C Lees 51 G Taylor / A Gale Roseville* / Lindfield Lane Cove* / Strathfield Strathfield / South Sydney* M Hughes / J Shellens S Blomfield / M Hughes † G Rush / N Carson Final Lane Cove / Roseville* Semifinals Burwood* / Strathfield Final Burwood* / South Sydney B Whitehouse / P Mooney S Blomfield / A Raymond S Blomfield / G Pepper MP Sth Districts* / Lane Cove 2008–09 2003–04 S Dodwell / C Finnemore Quarter Finals Lindfield* / Strathfield Quarter Finals Burwood* / Lane Cove P Mooney / T Schokman Grand Final Burwood / MP Sth Districts* G Smith / B Osseweyer S Dodwell / A Raymond Pennant Hills* / Georges River Warringah* / Epping G Taylor / J Shellens **Due to illness B Whitehouse was replaced by C Taylor / J Shellens Auburn / Burwood* B du Plessis on day two Pennant Hills* / South Sydney G Smith / D Goodman G Taylor / J McKinnon Semifinals Lindfield / Auburn* Semifinals Burwood* / South Sydney T Kingsford-Smith / J Shellens J McKinnon / A Green Warringah* / Pennant Hills Pennant Hills / Burwood* R Gandevia / C Taylor B Whitehouse / A Green Final Burwood / Warringah* Final Burwood* / Auburn S Blomfield / P Friend S Blomfield / M Hughes 2012–13 2016–17 Quarter Final Epping* / Pennant Hills Qualifyingl Warringah* / NW Sydney G Taylor / G Wheeler Finals S Dodwell / A Steindler Finals Series Lane Cove* / Roseville Burwood* / Lindfield Appointments S Harrison / R Mathews P Mooney / S Pryde continued Home teams Burwood* / Warringah Epping* / Balmain Sth Sydney are shown first. P Mooney / G Stubbings L Chegwidden / I Tabrett Semifinals Epping / Burwood* Semifinals Warringah* / * Refers to the winning team, or higher S Harrison / I Tabrett Balmain Sth Sydney placed team if match was drawn. Lane Cove* / Warringah D Burton / S Dodwell † Refers to an umpire who at the time of G Wheeler / M Wheeler Burwood* / Epping appointment was a non SSCUA member used I Tabrett / G Wheeler to cover a shortfall of members to cover all Grand Final Lane Cove / Burwood* A Vella / M Wheeler Grand Final Warringah / Burwood * appointments. 2013–14 D Burton / C Finnemore Quarter Finals Burwood* / MP-Southern Dist 2017–18 2009–10 R Mathews / G Riley Qualifying Burwood* / Georges River Quarter Finals Auburn* / Macquarie Uni Warringah* / Roseville Finals K Hunter / A Steindler G Smith / G Taylor P Friend / A Raymond Epping* / Lindfield NW Sydney / Warringah* Auburn* / Epping P Mooney / G Wheeler M Wheeler / J Shellens K Hunter / P Smellie Warringah* / Auburn Burwood* / Lane Cove Semifinals Burwood* / Epping R Mathews / P Smellie K Ramakrishnan / R Maloney P Friend / I Tabrett Semifinals Burwood* / Auburn Semifinals Auburn* / NW Sydney Warringah* / Auburn K Hunter / R Mathews S Blomfield / B Breakspear A Raymond / R Mathews Epping / Warringah* Burwood* / Warringah Grand Final Burwood* / Warringah P Mooney / G Wheeler K Ramakrishnan / G Wheeler P Mooney / M Wheeler Grand Final Burwood / Warringah* Final Auburn* / Burwood S Blomfield / C Finnemore S Blomfield / B Tribolet 2014–15 Quarter Finals Burwood* / Lane Cove 2018–19 2010–11 R Mathews / R Damodaran Qualifying Auburn* / Epping Quarter Finals NW Sydney* / Lane Cove Warringah* / Lindfield Finals G Wheeler / S Pryde S Harrison / D Martin K Hunter / M Roberts Burwood* / Roseville Strathfield* / Auburn Georges River* / NW Sydney P Mooney / L Chegwidden J Shellens / G Wheeler P Mooney / G Wheeler Lane Cove / Georges River* Warringah* / Burwood Semifinals Burwood* / NW Sydney C McGinn / S Wood S Wood / K Ramakrishnan R Mathews / G Wheeler Semifinals Auburn* / Lane Cove Semifinals NW Sydney* / Burwood Warringah* / Georges River S Pryde / A Steindler C Taylor / G Wheeler G Riley / I Tabrett Burwood* / Georges River Strathfield* / Warringah Grand Final Burwood / Warringah* T Overland / G Wheeler J Shellens / M Wheeler D Burton / G Taylor Grand Final Auburn / Burwood* Final NW Sydney / Strathfield* S Blomfield / M Wheeler S Blomfield / P Friend 2015–16 Quarter Finals Warringah / Georges River* 2019–20 2011–12 K Hunter / M Roberts Qualifying Auburn* / Roseville Quarter Finals Strathfield* / Epping MP-Southern Dist* / Finals G Wheeler / S Pryde I Tabrett / G Wheeler Macquarie Uni Burwood* / Georges River Lane Cove / Auburn* P Mooney / R Crocono I Tabrett / D Goodman G Smith / R Mathews Epping / Burwood* Lane Cove / Warringah* Burwood / Warringah* C Finnemore / R Matthews T Overland / I Pryde P Friend / A Vella Semifinals MP-Southern Dist / Warringah* 52 Semifinals Strathfield* / Lane Cove In the 2019–20 season, semifinals and finals R Mathews / G Wheeler P Mooney / R Mathews were abandoned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Burwood* / Georges River Warringah* / Auburn A Steindler / P Mooney M Wheeler / A Vella Grand Final Burwood / Warringah* Grand Final Strathfield / Warringah* S Blomfield / B Whitehouse S Blomfield / B Tribolet THIRD GRADE 2005–06 2010–11 Quarter Finals Auburn* / Strathfield Quarter Finals Warringah* / NW Sydney 2001–02 G Smith / N Carson† B Baxter / T Schokman Quarter Finals Warringah* / Cant/Bexley Burwood / Macquarie Uni* Auburn* / Roseville † G Pepper / L Buckingham K Buckland / K Leahy† I Bowman / M Ward Auburn / Strathfield* Warringah* / South Sydney Burwood* / Strathfield † † B Goddard / L Kain G Richards / D Ponsford B Shield / A Vella Burwood / South Sydney* Semifinals Auburn / Burwood* Semifinals Warringah* / Strathfield † C Kearney / G Chudleigh J Shellens / G Richards S Harrison / A Vella Semifinals Warringah / Auburn* Warringah* / Macquarie Uni Auburn / Burwood* † G Pepper / L Borg G Taylor / K Buckland S Wood / D Martin South Sydney / Strathfield* Final Warringah / Burwood* Final Warringah / Burwood* † I Holland / T Kingsford-Smith G Roche / P Friend C Taylor / M Wheeler Final Strathfield / Auburn* 2006–07 2011–12 P Friend / S Starks Quarter Finals Burwood* / Auburn Quarter Finals Auburn* / Strathfield 2002–03 C Jones / T Schokman S Harrison / M Ward Quarter Finals South Sydney* / Warringah South Sydney / Macquarie Uni* Burwood* / Warringah † K Dhandapani / D Tyson R Christen / P Coleman B Shield / I Bowman Macquarie Uni / Lindfield* NW Sydney / Lane Cove* Lane Cove* / NW Sydney † R Gandevia / C King G Richards / P Chambiras J Shellens / S Wood Burwood* / Strathfield Semifinals Burwood* / South Sydney Semifinals Auburn / NW Sydney* † I Holland / B Lalor G Smith / I Holland P Friend / I Tabrett Semifinals South Sydney* / Macquarie Uni Lane Cove* / Macquarie Uni Burwood* / Lane Cove T Shiner / I Holland K Buckland / C Jones G Smith / G Wheeler Burwood / Lindfield* Final Burwood* / Lane Cove Grand Final Burwood* / NW Sydney † G Richards / H Owen S Harrison / G Hanshaw P Mooney / M Wheeler Final South Sydney* / Lindfield 2007–08 2012–13 G Taylor / G Rush Quarter Finals Pennant Hills* / Roseville Quarter Finals Burwood* / Lindfield 2003–04 P Coleman / R Christen G Riley / B Shield Quarter Finals Auburn / Macquarie Uni* Burwood / Macquarie Uni* Strathfield* / Georges River † I Holland / N Carson G Richards / I Holland M Ward / T Bergman South Sydney / Burwood* Warringah* / NW Sydney NW Sydney / Warringah* † † D Timbs / B Wylie T Schokman / P Smellie K Hunter / S Wood Holroyd Hills / Warringah* Semifinals Pennant Hills* / Burwood Semifinals Burwood* / NW Sydney † T Schokman/T Kingsford-Smith S Harrison / R Mathews R Mathews / G Riley Semifinals Warringah / Auburn* Warringah* / Macquarie Uni Strathfield* / Warringah G Taylor / B Osseweyer G Smith / C Jones P Mooney / G Taylor Burwood* / Macquarie Uni Final Pennant Hills / Warringah* Grand Final Burwood* / Strathfield G Smith / J Shellens M Hughes / J Shellens G Wheeler / I Tabrett Final Burwood* / Auburn 2008–09 2013–14 A Green / R Gandevia Quarter Finals Auburn* / NW Sydney Quarter Finals Macquarie Uni* / Strathfield 2004–05 I Holland / D Ponsford G Taylor / C Duff Quarter Finals Burwood* / Strathfield Georges River / Lane Cove* Burwood / Epping* † T Bird / D Tyson R Mathews / T Parker S Harrison / I Newsom Roseville / Macquarie Uni* Burwood / Warringah* NW Sydney* / Warringah T Schokman / G Richards M Wheeler / R Gandevia S Clements / T Bergman Warringah / South Sydney* Semifinals Auburn / Georges River* Semifinals Macquarie Uni* / Burwood I Thomson / B Hammond G Smith / G Taylor S Harrison / K Hunter 53 Semifinals Burwood* / Roseville Warringah / Lane Cove* NW Sydney / Epping* G Smith / J Shellens D Goodman / P Mooney G Riley / P Smellie South Sydney* / Macquarie Uni Final Lane Cove / Georges River* Grand Final Macquarie Uni* / Epping G Taylor / I Holland T Kingsford-Smith / A Green I Tabrett / P Friend Final Burwood* / South Sydney 2009–10 2014–15 A Hinks / C Taylor Quarter Finals Auburn* / Lindfield Quarter Finals Burwood* / NW Sydney S Wood / I Bowman S Harrison / R Crocono NW Sydney* / Lane Cove Georges River / Strathfield* S Harrison / T Schokman I Bowman / W Moore Burwood* / Georges River Warringah / Macquarie Uni* T Kingsford-Smith / R Mathews P Smellie / T Bergman Semifinals Auburn* / Georges River Semifinals Burwood* / Georges River G Smith / J Shellens S Harrison / P Mooney NW Sydney* / Burwood Macquarie Uni / Strathfield* M Wheeler / G Taylor K Hunter / P Smellie Final Auburn* / NW Sydney Grand Final Burwood / Strathfield* B Breakspear / G Wheeler G Riley / I Tabrett 2018–19 2004–05 Qualifying Burwood / Strathfield* Quarter Finals Holroyd Hills / Sth Districts* Finals K Hunter / M Dunn C Weir† / L Kain† Finals Series Georges River* / Epping Burwood* / Roseville Appointments I Pryde / P Smellie G Roche / T Kingsford-Smith† continued Home teams NW Sydney* / Warringah South Sydney* / Warringah are shown first. R Mathews / S Ganguly B Whitehouse / S Starks Semifinals Georges River / Burwood* Semifinals Burwood / Holroyd Hills* * Refers to the winning team, or higher C McGinn / P Mooney B Parfett / N Wennerbom† placed team if match was drawn. NW Sydney / Strathfield* South Sydney* / Sth Districts † Refers to an umpire who at the time of L Chegwidden / R Mathews G Richards / B Hammond appointment was a non SSCUA member used to cover a shortfall of members to cover all Grand Final Strathfield* / Burwood Final South Sydney* / Holroyd Hills C Duff / T Overland R Gandevia / B Osseweyer appointments. 2019–20 2005–06 2015–16 Qualifying Strathfield* / Georges River Quarter Finals Burwood* / Roseville † Quarter Finals Burwood / Epping* Finals P Smellie / P Mooney G Street / B Cheetham I Bowman / M Dunn Burwood* / Auburn Macquarie Uni* / Pennant Hills † Macquarie Uni* / Georges River I Bowman / K Hunter T Schokman / K Ramakrishnan I Tabrett / W Moore Warringah* / NW Sydney Warringah* / Auburn † Warringah / NW Sydney* S Wood / C Mcginn W Luke / C Weir W Luke / P Smellie In the 2019–20 season, semifinals and finals Semifinals Burwood* / Auburn † Semifinals Macquarie Uni / Burwood* were abandoned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. G Street / J Barnes M Roberts / R Crocono Macquarie Uni* / Warringah NW Sydney / Epping* I Holland / B Parfett C Finnemore / K Hunter FOURTH GRADE Final Burwood / Macquarie Uni* S Harrison / T Bird Grand Final Epping / Burwood* 2001–02 A Steindler / G Wheeler Quarter Finals South Sydney* / Roseville 2006–07 2016–17 R Rajogopolan / A Green† Quarter Finals Macquarie Uni* / Pennant Hills † Qualifying Auburn / Strathfield* Warringah* / Epping I Thomson / B Davis Finals S Clements / D Goodman M Jones† / G Callaway† Burwood* / Auburn † Burwood / Georges River* Blacktown* / Holroyd Hills I Bowman / T Kershaw R Mathews / P Smellie N Wennebom† / C King† South Sydney* / Roseville † Warringah* / Epping Semifinals South Sydney* / Holroyd Hills D Goodman / D Lenzo T Bergman / R Scott C Kearney / R Rajogopolan Semifinals Macquarie Uni* / Roseville Semifinals Warringah* / Auburn Warringah / Blacktown* P Coleman / G Richards L Chegwidden / P Mooney M Beaumont† / N Carson† Burwood / South Sydney* † Georges River* / Strathfield Final South Sydney / Blacktown* R Christen / B Cheetham T Bergman / S Pryde T Shiner / T Ralston Final Macquarie Uni / South Sydney* J Shellens / K Buckland Grand Final Warringah* / Georges River 2002–03 S Dodwell / G Wheeler Quarter Finals South Sydney* / Auburn 2007–08 J Shellens / P Hooper† Quarter Finals Macquarie Uni* / NW Sydney G Roche / I Bowman 2017–18 Warringah* / Georges River D Goodman / B Wylie† Auburn / Lane Cove* Qualifying Georges River* / Auburn G Tunks / G Verco† Finals T Overland / S Pryde Burwood* / Lane Cove M Verran† / K Leahy† Lindfield / Georges River* Burwood* / Warringah R Davis† /K Ramakrishnan† L Chegwidden / S Clements Semifinals South Sydney* / Lane Cove G Smith / L Buckingham† Semifinals Macquarie Uni* / Auburn Epping* / Strathfield A Charlesworth / G Richards 54 M Dunn / T Bergman Warringah* / Burwood K Buckland / Georges River / Lane Cove* Semifinals Georges River* / Strathfield T Kingsford-Smith† P Coleman / I Holland T Overland / D Nichols† Final South Sydney* / Warringah Final Macquarie Uni* / Lane Cove Burwood / Epping* G Smith / A Gale S Harrison/T Kingsford-Smith M Dunn / P Smellie Grand Final Georges River* / Epping 2003–04 2008–09 P Mooney / G Wheeler Quarter Finals South Sydney* / Auburn Quarter Finals Macquarie Uni / Georges River* C Weir† / P Honeywill† I Bowman / B Breakspear Burwood* / Macquarie Uni Burwood* / Warringah S Harrison / G Redman† B Tribolet / R Christen Warringah* / Roseville Auburn / Lindfield* E Nicholas† / K Leahy† K Buckland / S McLean Semifinals South Sydney* / Roseville Semifinals Burwood* / Macquarie Uni I Holland / G Richards K Buckland / R Mathews Burwood* / Warringah Lindfield* / Georges River B Whitehouse / S Harrison I Holland / T Parker Final South Sydney* / Burwood Final Burwood* / Lindfield G Smith / C Taylor J Shellens / B Whitehouse 2009–10 2014–15 2018–19 Quarter Finals Macquarie Uni* / Georges River Quarter Finals Georges River* / NW Sydney Qualifying Warringah* / Auburn J Moore / I Holland A Steindler / S Fairlie Finals T Bergman / M Roberts Warringah / NW Sydney* Burwood / Warringah* Burwood* / Epping B Shield / T Parker T Schokman / A Baker D Izard / S Clements Auburn / Burwood* Auburn / Epping* Bal Sth Sydney* / Strathfield L Deacon / R Christen I Holland / B De Celis I Bowman / A Shankar Semifinals Macquarie Uni* / Warringah Semifinals Georges River / Burwood* Semifinals Warringah / Strathfield* S Harrison / I Bowman I Bowman / W Moore S Wood / P Smellie Burwood / NW Sydney* Epping / Warringah* Burwood* / T Parker / R Mathews T Bergman / R Crocono Balmain Sth Sydney Final Macquarie Uni / NW Sydney* Grand Final Warringah / Burwood* R Crocono / K Hunter J Shellens / M Wheeler R Mathews / G Wheeler Grand Final Burwood* / Strathfield 2010–11 2015–16 A Steindler / G Wheeler Quarter Finals Warringah* / NW Sydney Quarter Finals Burwood* / Epping 2019–20 R Jaensch / I Holland I Holland / T Schokman Qualifying Strathfield* / Auburn Macquarie Uni* / Lane Cove Warringah / Strathfield* Finals I Carew / M Dunn T Parker / S Arora J Barnes / T Bergman Burwood* / Georges River Strathfield* / Burwood Georges River / S Clements / W Vyse R Christen / R Mathews MP-Southern Dist* Warringah* / MP S/Districts Semifinals Warringah* / Burwood B de Celis / S Harrison L Chegwidden / T Bergman I Holland / K Ramakrishnan Semifinals Burwood* / Warringah In the 2019–20 season, semifinals and finals Macquarie Uni* / Strathfield W Luke / I Bowman were abandoned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I Bowman / B Baxter MP-Southern Dist* / Strathfield Final Warringah / Macquarie Uni* P Smellie / W Moore J Shellens / G Wheeler Grand Final Burwood* / MP-Southern Dist FIFTH GRADE R Mathews / P Mooney 2011–12 2019–20 Quarter Finals Strathfield / Lane Cove* 2016–17 Qualifying Balmain South Sydney* / T Schokman / P Smellie Qualifying Burwood* / Epping Finals Macquarie Uni NW Sydney / Macquarie Uni* Finals S Harrison / J Thorpe R Scott / A Pillai R Christen / T Bergman Strathfield* / Lindfield Georges River* / Roseville Epping* / Burwood I Bowman / N Ford† S Harrison / K Elloy T Parker / G Riley Warringah* / Georges River MP Sth Districts* / Strathfield Semifinals Epping* / Strathfield T Overland / M Roberts G Searles / I Holland S Harrison / S Wood Semifinals Burwood* / Georges River In the 2019–20 season, semifinals and finals Macquarie Uni / Lane Cove* S Clements / P Smellie were abandoned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. J Shellens / T Bergman Strathfield* / Warringah Grand Final Epping / Lane Cove* D Goodman / R Mathews A Vella / R Mathews Grand Final Burwood* / Strathfield 2012–13 I Tabrett / P Mooney Quarter Final s Burwood* / Pennant Hills 2017–18 B Whitehouse / P Smellie Qualifying Georges River* / Lindfield Warringah / NW Sydney* Finals K Elloy / I Bowman D Ponsford / M Roberts Burwood* / Auburn Strathfield / Georges River* I Pryde / B de Celis G Smith / I Holland Warringah / Strathfield* Semifinals Burwood* / Warringah D Goodman / M Roberts B Whitehouse / B Shield Semifinals Georges River* / Warringah 55 Georges River* / NW Sydney D Goodman / S Pryde T Bergman / M Ward Burwood* / Strathfield Grand Final Georges River* / Burwood S Clements / T Bergman S Harrison / G Taylor Grand Final Georges River / Burwood* 2013–14 M Dunn / A Steindler Quarter Finals NW Sydney* / Lindfield I Bowman / W Moore Burwood* / Warringah D Ponsford / A Steindler Epping / Georges River* R Crocono / D Abbey† Semifinals NW Sydney / Epping* C Duff / T Bergman Burwood / Georges River* G Taylor / I Bowman Grand Final Georges River* / Epping A Raymond / G Riley 2004–05 2009–10 Quarter Finals Lane Cove* / Burwood Quarter Finals NW Sydney / Lindfield* J Shellens / I Holland S Blomfield / G Wheeler Finals Series Warringah* / Pennant Hills Auburn / Macquarie Uni* Appointments S Harrison / G Richards M Wheeler / G Smith Auburn* / Macquarie Uni Strathfield* / Roseville continued S Blomfield / B Osseweyer T Kingsford-Smith / J Shellens Home teams Semifinals Lane Cove* / Macquarie Uni Semifinals Strathfield* / NW Sydney are shown first. G Taylor / B Whitehouse C Taylor / P Friend * Refers to the winning team, or higher placed Warringah* / Auburn Macquarie Uni* / Lindfield team if match was drawn. R Gandevia / A Hinks S Blomfield / J Shellens † Refers to an umpire who at the time of Final Lane Cove / Warringah* Final Strathfield* / Macquarie Uni appointment was a non SSCUA member used R Gandevia / B Osseweyer C Taylor / P Friend to cover a shortfall of members to cover all appointments. 2005–06 2010–11 Quarter Finals Lane Cove* / Macquarie Uni Quarter Finals Warringah* / South Sydney J Shellens / S Blomfield J Shellens / M Wheeler FRANK GRAY SHIELD Warringah* / Strathfield NW Sydney / Lindfield* S Harrison / B Osseweyer S Blomfield / P Clift 2001–02 Burwood* / Epping Strathfield* / Epping Quarter Finals Burwood* / Roseville G Roche / I Holland P Friend / C Taylor K Wentzel / C Kearney Semifinals Lane Cove / Burwood* Semifinals Warringah* / NW Sydney Strathfield* / Blacktown B Osseweyer / G Roche M Wheeler / C Taylor T Shiner / G Taylor Warringah / Epping* Strathfield / Lindfield* Warringah* / Pennant Hills S Blomfield / G Taylor S Blomfield / P Friend G Beasley / K Thorpe Final Epping* / Burwood Final Warringah* / Lindfield Semifinals Burwood* / Pennant Hills B Osseweyer / G Roche S Blomfield / C Taylor S Blomfield / G Beasley 2006–07 2011–12 Strathfield* / Warringah B Parfett / K Wentzel Quarter Finals Lane Cove* / Strathfield Quarter Finals Sth Districts / Strathfield* J Shellens / I Holland S Blomfield / A Vella Final Strathfield* / Burwood B Parfett / S Yeend Macquarie Uni / Auburn* Warringah* / Burwood S Harrison / P Coleman D Goodger / C Taylor 2002–03 Sth Districts / Georges River* NW Sydney* / Auburn Quarter Finals Lane Cove* / Holroyd Hills S Blomfield / R Gandevia P Friend / M Wheeler K Wentzel / K Buckland Semifinals Lane Cove* / Macquarie Uni Semifinals Warringah* / Sth Districts Pennant Hills* / Sth Districts G Smith / K Buckland C Taylor / M Wheeler B Parfett / K Dhandapani Georges River / Auburn* NW Sydney* / Strathfield Burwood* / Auburn S Blomfield / J Shellens S Blomfield / D Goodger B Whitehouse / G Rush Final Lane Cove* / Auburn Grand Final Warringah* / NW Sydney Semifinals Lane Cove* / Auburn G Smith / K Buckland D Goodger / C Taylor G Taylor / R Gandevia 2007–08 2012–13 Pennant Hills / Burwood* T Shiner / G Smith Quarter Finals Warringah / Roseville* Quarter Finals Lindfield* / Strathfield S Harrison / P Coleman S Blomfield / M Wheeler Final Lane Cove / Burwood* B Parfett / G Richards Sth Districts / Auburn* NW Sydney / Epping* B Whitehouse / I Holland P Friend / I Tabrett 2003–04 Georges River* / Strathfield Warringah* / Sth Districts Quarter Finals Lane Cove* / Epping S Blomfield / M Hughes A Vella / B Tribolet J Shellens / J Moore Semifinals Georges River / Warringah* Semifinals Lindfield / NW Sydney* Sth Districts / Auburn* T Kingsford-Smith / J Shellens C Taylor / I Tabrett 56 B Whitehouse / G Rush Auburn* / Roseville Warringah* / Epping Georges River / Burwood* S Blomfield / B Whitehouse S Blomfield / A Vella G Smith / R Gandevia Final Warringah* / Auburn Grand Final Warringah* / NW Sydney Semifinals Lane Cove* / Sth Districts T Kingsford-Smith / J Shellens S Blomfield / C Taylor S Blomfield / R Gandevia 2008–09 2013–14 Burwood* / Auburn B Parfett / B Whitehouse Quarter Finals Strathfield* / Epping Quarter Finals Warringah* / Macquarie Uni S Blomfield / G Smith P Friend / R Mathews Final Lane Cove / Burwood* B Parfett / R Gandevia Auburn* / Warringah Georges River* / Burwood P Friend / J Shellens G Riley / I Tabrett Burwood* / Sth Districts Epping* / NW Sydney T Parker / C Taylor S Blomfield / M Wheeler Semifinals Strathfield* / Sth Districts Semifinals Warringah* / NW Sydney S Blomfield / B Whitehouse P Mooney / B Whitehouse Auburn* / Burwood Georges River* / Epping J Shellens / C Taylor S Blomfield / I Tabrett Final Strathfield* / Auburn Grand Final Warringah* / Georges River S Blomfield / C Taylor S Blomfield / P Mooney On 19 March 2020, in the week leading into the Semi-finals for Shires 1st to 5th 2014–15 Grades plus the Chappelow Cup, the Sydney Cricket Association announced that Quarter Finals Warringah* / Roseville all matches for the remainder of the season be abandoned due to the escalating P Mooney / R Mathews issues involved in the Covid-19 pandemic. This decision was taken based on Georges River* / Lindfield Government advice and subsequent restrictions on gatherings of crowds in public. A Raymond / I Tabrett 2019–2020 As a result, the Sydney Cricket Association awarded the Premiership in each grade Burwood* / Epping to the Minor Premiers at the completion of the Preliminary Rounds. S Blomfield / G Taylor Semifinal Warringah* / Epping PremiershipsFrank Gray Shield 1st Grade 5th Grade Pictured is Kanebridge Oval S Blomfield / A Raymond 16 February 2020 Auburn Balmain South Sydney on 01.02.2020 – First Grade Georges River* / Burwood North West Sydney v Warringah Bexley Oval G Taylor / I Tabrett 2nd Grade Chappelow Cup Ian Bowman & Michael Dunn Grand Final Warringah / Georges River* Lindfield 6/247 Temperature reached 47˚ Auburn Macquarie University S Blomfield / G Taylor (50 overs) Play called at 10:00am 2015–16 defeated 3rd Grade Stumps called at 7:37pm Day 2 washed out Semifinals Epping* / Balmain Sth Sydney Georges River 6/242 Strathfield S Blomfield / G Wheeler (50 overs) Georges River* / Lindfield 4th Grade R Maloney / A Raymond Simon Dodwell Strathfield Grand Final Georges River* / Epping Anthony Raymond S Blomfield / A Raymond 2016–17 Semifinals Lindfield / Georges River* S Blomfield / A Raymond MP Sth Districts* / Epping C Finnemore / D Burton Grand Final MP Sth Districts / Georges River* S Blomfield / A Raymond 2017–18 Semifinals Burwood* / Lindfield S Blomfield / S Dodwell Warringah* / Strathfield C Finnemore / A Raymond Grand Final Burwood / Warringah* S Dodwell / A Raymond 2018–19 Semifinals Georges River* / Warringah S Blomfield / S Dodwell Epping / Burwood* A Raymond / I Tabrett Grand Final Georges River* / Burwood S Dodwell / A Raymond 2019–20 Semifinals Georges River* / Warringah S Dodwell / Anthony Raymond Lindfield* / NW Sydney S Blomfield / G Wheeler Grand Final Georges River / Lindfield* S Dodwell / A Raymond

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