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Greg Dyer were the highlights of Balmain's innings. University was cruising at 0 for 82 from 14 overs, with Ridley (10 fours in 67 minutes) middling everything. Every other finished the job on the second day, claiming his first five haul in grade batsman made a start without building a long innings, and 30 runs were needed from 10 , while Ridley held an extraordinary catch, the highlight of a good fielding overs when Bonnell joined Smith. Smith hit anything loose - especially short - to the display. Set 202 in 22 overs, Sutherland chased and lost , but the ninth wicket fence, but when the last began six runs were still required. Smith missed the pair stood firm for eight overs to deny us full points. Two wins: away from the foot first ball, pulled the next for two, and smashed the third over mid-wicket for 4 to of the ladder. complete a remarkable victory and a very cool-headed performance.

Round 6 - Sydney University 4 for 157 (K Pitty 36, J Docker 32 , J Robinson 27 Round 12 - Sydney University 9 for 238 (N Ridley 105, K Pitty 29, J Hollebone 25, R not out) beat Hawkesbury 155 (T Murphy 3-56, M Bonnell 2-36, J Hill 2-37). Hawkesbury Kelly 22 not out) beat Randwick 164 (H Smith 5-77, M Bonnell 3-38). Ridley's maiden - the eventual minor premiers - were unbeaten and in second place. University had set up a comfortable victory, our ninth in succession, keeping us in the Bonnell and Murphy as the pace spearheads. Moon and Cameron making their debuts. But competition lead by two points. Ridley hammered 16 runs from the third over of the day, it was scarcely a contest. Hawkesbury limped to 6 for 71 from 37 overs, all bowled by and in 146 minutes hit two 6s and 13 fours. He punished anything short, but also worked Murphy and Bonnell. Hill applied pressure with another artful spell,and Ridley hit the the ball around the field when necessary - a sign of increasing skill and cofidence. stumps twice (the second a spectacular flat throw from the boundary) to earn run-outs. Useful contributions from Pitty, Hollebone and Kelly resulted in a solid total and when Coming together at 3 for 54, Pitty and Docker steadied the innings, and Robinson helped Graham Turner knocked the top off Randwick's reply, the game had become one-sided. us to reach the target with 12 overs to spare, striking the ball cleanly and often. Hayden Smith administered the last rites in another excellent, 21 over spell, claiming Three wins; in the pack. a memorable wicket with a well-directed flipper.

Round 7 - Sydney University 8 dec 232 (O Young 94, K Pitty 88) beat Mosman 179 (G Round 13 - Sydney University v St George - no play. Turner 5-27, M Bonnell 3-36). The Rawson pitch was lively early, and the score was 4 This non-result was costly. Although Bankstown (two points behind us) did not play for 61 when Young and Pitty set about breaking the fourth grade record for a fifth either, Hawkesbury's win allowed them to draw level with us on points, and slightly wicket partnership. Young (14 fours in minutes) and the phenomenally consistent Pitty ahead on quotient. Without playing, we had slipped from first on the table to second. (6 fours in minutes) added 162 in 146 minutes (44 overs) despite a very slow outfield. The only consolation was that it was now mathematically impossible for us to miss the Bonnell and Turner each grabbed a wicket before stumps, and carried on the next day to semi-finals. reduce Mosman to 7 for 59. An eighth wicket stand of 115 ended hopes of an outright result, but when Cheever ended the partnership. Turner wrapped up the tail and Round 14 - Sydney University 1 for 106 (N Ridley 67 not out, R Kelly 22 not out) drew thoroughly deserved his excellent figures on a pitch that gave him little assistance. with Manly 164 (R Kelly 4-30, B Wood 2-25, M Bonnell 2-30). Four successive wins: closing ^.n on the four. A very satisfying first day: Manly managed 164 and University replied with 1 for 106. Round 8 - Sydney University 5 for 158 (N Ridley 66 not out, K Pitty 47) beat Petersham Ben Wood hit the off stump in his first over in Fourth Grade, and Richard Kelly claimed 157 (Rajendra 4-24, Kelly 3-16, Hill 2-42). In a match reduced to one day by rain, Ron wickets with his bad balls due to the pressure he applied with the good ones. Nick Rajendra's excellent spell of seam cut through Petersham's top order after an Ridley hammered 14 runs from the second over of the day, taking his tally past 500 runs opening stand of 61. Rajendra's off-stump line and awkward movement earned the first for the season. At the end of day one we had reached 1 for 106, Ridley unbeaten on 67 four wickets; Kelly bowled his leg breaks well and his wrong 'un even better, and Pitty and only 20 runs short of the Fourth Grade record for the club. But there was a grim held four of the seven chances hit to him. A target of 158 in 70 overs looked simple inevitability about the rain that washed away the second day's play. We now required until two wickets fell for 23 but Ridley and Pitty added 90 to settle the outcome. a big victory in the final round to take the minor premiership - if we lost the last Ridley's innings was a tribute to his determination as he batted himself into form, match we could drop to the precarious third place. occupying the crease for 50 overs. Five successive wins: equal second, four points off the lead. Round 15 - Sydney University 8 for 125 (J Docker 48, J Platt 43) beat Gordon 124 (M O'Sullivan 4-7, B Wood 2-26, H Smith 2-39). Again the first day's play was lost to Round 9 - Sydney University 6 for 220 (M Evans 77, O Young 42, J Docker 28, N Ridley rain, meaning that we had lost four of our last five Saturdays. Thankfully, Bankstown 23, J Hill 19 not out) beat North Sydney 7 dec 218 (M Bonnell 4-85, R Kelly 3-45). and Hawkesbury, our rivals for the minor premiership, were also washed out. When play North Sydney reached 1 for 96 before Bonnell and Kelly wrecked the middle order, six began, Gordon crawled to 124 from 68 overs. Wood made an early break, Platt held four wickets falling for 29 runs. Hard hitting by the lower order enabled North Sydney to good catches, and Mick O'Sullivan, helping us out because of our injury problems, turned declare at 7 for 218, setting University 3.91 runs an over to win. Ridley made his in a vintage display of flight and deception. Our reply began dreadfully: 5 for 19. intentions plain by hitting the third ball of the day for 6, and Evans held the innings But despite the pressure and some unnecessary and unfortunate sledging, Platt and Docker together with an excellent 77, scored in 142 minutes with a 6 and four 4s. Young (two turned the game with a stand of 71 and Docker and Smith sealed the result. Hawkesbury 6s) and Docker (28 from 26 balls) lifted the tempo, and 21 runs were needed from six also won, so we finished equal first on 60 points, but second on quotient. overs when Hill settled the issue by blasting a six and two 4s. Six successive wins: outright first, two points ahead of Bankstown and six points ahead of a pack. The Semi-final. Our effort first was disappointing - six of the top seven reached 25, but the highest was Ridley's 41. Ridley and Round 10 - Sydney University 3 dec 140 (N Ridley 81, A Terentis 41) beat Northern Terentis (a memorable six over third man) gave us an early advantage, District 137 (H Smith 6-42, G Turner 4-30). University won first innings points on the opening day, due to excellent bowling by Hayden Smith (on debut) and Graham Turner and taking 57 from the first twelve overs. Pitty and Young added 53 for the a positive opening stand. Turner's fast outswingers and Smith's leg-spin variations third wicket, Docker and Platt 51 for the sixth. But despite a very slow triggered a collapse from 2 for 90 to all out 137. 32 overs remained in the first day, outfield, 209 seemed too small a score against a strong Bankstown side. and Ridley and Terentis peeled 11 runs from the first over, maintaining a run rate of Hollebone and Wood made such good use of the new ball that Bankstown lost over four an over in a stand of 136 that occupied 117 minutes and 30 overs. Ridley hit 2 for 5. Ridley's throw in the final over of the day hit the top of the a 6 and 11 fours in 121 minutes in an innings that turned out to be absolutely vital as the second day was washed out. Seven wins in succession. stumps from side on to run out Bankstown's , sent Bankstown to stumps at 4 for 63. Hollebone, Bonnell and Smith worked through the Round 11 - Sydney University 9 for 209 (N Ridley 62, H Smith 32 not out, A Terentis innings and despite some anxious moments the 45 run victory set up the 25, R Kelly 23, J Docker 21) beat Balmain 7 for 208 (H Smith 3-37, M Bonnell 3-79). final against University of NSW. Good bowling by Hayden Smith and Nick Ridley's pinpoint throw from the fence to run out

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to surrender wickets lightly. More runs were clearly needed on day two, and they came in a determined and disciplined stand of 71 between Oliver Sydney University Young (who batted for 226 minutes) and Jim Docker (187 minutes). Then Jamie Hollebone (a massive pulled 6 over the pavilion) and Hayden Smith N Ridley b Magee 41 c Piper b Thorpe 28 (three cuts to the fence) lifted the tempo and pushed the total to 291 A Terentis b Shiels 25 c Magee b Thorpe 25 - the first time all season we had reached 250 and, I believe, the R Kelly b Magee 0 c Crossan b Thorpe 16 K Pitty c Magee b Skinner 32 not out 20 highest score recorded by this club in a Fourth Grade final. It took us O Young c Piper b Skinner 29 not out 14 177.1 overs, very slow going. But it was exactly what was needed to shut J Platt c and b Magee 29 the Wales out of the game, and every batsman showed impressive J Docker b Thorpe 33 J Hollebone b Thorpe 0 discipline. H Smith run out 4 B Wood b Skinner 6 The Wales needed 292 in 54 overs, and Hollebone wrecked the top order M Bonnell not out 0 with an excellent opening spell, including the vital wicket of James Sundries 10 11 Robson. At 3-50, the match seemed safe but Schirmer and, particularly, Total 209 3-114 Hackney, added a furious 125 runs in only 55 minutes. 3 for 175, 117 needed from 25 overs, seven wickets standing, and the assembled Third Skinner 16.1-3-71-3 8-1-43-0 Thorpe 20-4-34-1 17-1-50-3 Grade winners were quiet for the first time all afternoon. But the Shiels 10-3-20-1 8-4-8-0 captain applied the brake, and reaped the rewards as the batsmen kept Magee 13-1-43-3 7-2-9-0 hitting out. Smith's direct hit and Wood's calm work at cover earned Kelly 14-4-28-0 run-outs and when Wood gathered a neat catch at deep backward square, we Martin 3-0-14-0 had the Reid Cup (which was immediately used as a drinking vessel, later taken for a lap of No.l oval by several nude cup-bearers). Let us admit Bankstown-Canterbury now that the way we won the final wasn't pretty - but we were up against N Buckland Ibw b Hollebone 0 a very good side, and there's nothing in the rules that says it has to N Thomas c Platt b Wood 4 A Martin c Ridley b Hollebone 38 be pretty. B Thorpe c Platt b Wood 17 University of NSW K Ferris run out (Ridley) 6 Sydney University C Kelly c Platt b Bonnell 22 28 P Urquhart c Terentis b Hollebone 16 P Crossan c Terentis b Smith 33 A Terentis Ibw Lupton N Ridley c Morson b Culhane 23 Z Zavos c Young b Hollebone 15 D Magee c Hollebone b Bonnell 0 B Schirmer st Pitty b Bonnell 64 P Shiels b Hollebone 24 R Kelly run out (Robson) 31 2 J Robson b Hollebone 9 L Piper c and b Smith 10 K Pitty c Paine b Schirmir 64 G Hackney Ibw b Bonnell 75 S Skinner not out 8 J Platt c Morson b Lupton J Docker c Hackney b Culhane 27 S Mohideen c and b Bonnell 14 Sundries 2 J Lupton not out 1 Total 164 O Young c Culhane b Paine 42 J Hollebone c Morson b Lupton 30 M Paine run out (Wood) 4 M Morson c Platt b Bonnell 1 Hollebone 15.5-2-44-3 H Smith not out 20 B Wood run out 0 D Culhane run out (Smith) 2 Wood 19-4-50-2 10 Bonne11 M Bonnell b Culhane 0 M Gregg c Wood b Smith 18-7-21-2 Sundries 16 Smith 18-3-47-2 Sundries 24 Total 291 Total 227 The Final - I have no doubt that the competition's two best sides met Culhane 30.1-5-76-3 J Hollebone 13-1-87-3 in the final at Caringbah - the edge that we had was that, as the higher Lupton 38-16-59-3 B Wood 9-1-37-0 Robson 44-26-38-0 M Bonnell 13-2-43-4 placed team, we needed only to draw to take the title. Given that, it 9.5-0-46-1 was a surprise to be sent in by UNSW captain Mike Gregg on a flat, hard Schirmer 16-6-25-1 H Smith M Gregg 31-14-38-0 Caringbah track. Nick Ridley and Andrew Terentis opened with a stand of M Paine 12-3-29-1 41, with Terentis in particular looking ominously solid until he was P Urquhart l-l-O-O dismissed by the first ball that really beat him. At 3 for 59, we were G Hackney 5-0-16-0 in serious trouble, but the innings was rebuilt by Jamie Platt and Richard Kelly. In 60 painstaking overs they added 95 for the fourth The Players. - Nick Ridley enjoyed a phenomenal season. He began in excellent form, wicket. Platt's innings showcased his ability to play through the suffered a slump that included a pair against Sutherland, and recovered his confidence to such an extent that he set a new club record for the most runs in Fourth Grade, on-side, and Kelly's effort in maintaining concentration for 224 minutes besides top-scoring on his debut in Thirds. His positive approach to opening the was invaluable. Both fell within four runs, and Oliver Young and Jim innings demoralised and bewildered opening bowlers who were unaccustomed to having three Docker batted through the last hour and a half. At stumps, we were 5 for or four boundaries hit in the first over of the day. He has broadened his range of 190 from 123 overs - slow, certainly, but UNSW had bowled accurately to strokes to include a formidable pull and a strong drive, but is also learning to work defensive fields for much of the day and our batsman were determined not the ball around, a necessary skill in the higher grades. His fielding was consistently superb - a real wicket-taking weapon - and his approach to the game cannot be faulted.

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He thoroughly deserved his success, which should continue in higher grades next season. One aspect of his technique needs work: as he rises through the grades, he will need to get further forward in defence. He defended so rarely this season that it didn't really Ben Wood joined the side late in the season, but fitted in easily and showed a very matter. useful ability to break through with the new ball. He generally bowls a good line, produces an occasional ball that is quite fast, and appears capable of developing greater pace. Ben has a good deal of promise, though to succeed in higher grades he Andrew Terentis did not score as heavily as he would have liked, but a scintillating century at Parramatta and excellent 56 against Sutherland showed how much ability he will need to learn to do a little more with the ball once the shine has gone. He has has. Being asked to keep wicket - a role he performed effectively, though he did not excellent hands in the field. relish it - may have hampered his progress, as opening the innings after keeping wicket Jamie Hollebone had an outstanding season in Firsts and Seconds, cut short by his back placed a strain on his concentration. He punished any opening bowler who tried to bowl injury. He should be congratulated on the enthusiasm and club spirit he showed in short and, even when he did not score heavily himself, played a vital role for the team by forming a very effective opening combination with Ridley. He was an important volunteering to play Fourths as a batsman. A handy innings against Randwick contributor to team morale - the clearest proof of which was the fact that his demonstrated his potential with the bat, and when he was able to resume bowling he added team-mates always seemed to enjoy his success. a vital extra dimension to our attack. He produced a fine all-round effort in the final, and has a very promising career ahead of him in the higher grades. Oliver Young always appeared to be a class or two better than his opponents. He has too Jamie Platt was another late arrival who made his presence felt. When he finally much talent to play Fourth Grade and would not have spent so long in this grade last manages to play a full season, he should make an impact in the top grades. His innings season but for a remarkable run of injuries and illnesses and, to some extent, the in the final emphasised his quality and undoubtedly was the key to our success. Apart success of the batsmen in Thirds. His effortless on-drive is a sure sign of his talent, from his batting, he is an excellent fieldsman who gave invaluable support to our faster and he often got out - or so it seemed - only because the bowling had ceased to bowlers by holding three catches against slip both against Gordon and in the semi-final. challenge him. His team-mates admired his ability, enjoyed his company, and are still talking about a freakish slip catch at Randwick. Next season it would be interesting to see what he can do to Second Grade bowlers. Graham Turner made a very promising start in grade cricket. At times he was restricted by injuries to his back and ankle, but at his best he bowled big outswingers at a very Keith Pitty. It would not have surprised some people in the club if Keith had not lively pace - qualities which suggest a bright future in higher company. His played this season. After three lean years, Keith was graded in Fifths, a difficult determination and skill won the respect of the team and "The Horse" earned the season's decision for a former successful First Grader to accept. Keith's response to the most successful nickname. It was disappointing that injury cost him the opportunity to disappointment was to grit his teeth, practice hard, prize his wicket and take it out play in the finals. on the bowlers. His form early in the season was remarkably consistent and he passed 500 runs for the first time in his career. He has proved that he is still a highly Jason Hill made a greater contribution to the team than his figures suggest. He hit the ball cleanly, only to be fired out (or run out) when a big score appeared itraninent. He valuable grade cricketer, with many good seasons left in him. He was a constant source of assistance to me in the field. has excellent hands in the field. And he bowled several accurate, cunning spells of off-spin. His job with South Sydney Rugby League Club cut short his season, leaving a gap in the team that was never really filled. I hope he can fit some more games in next Jim Docker continued his development into a very promising batsman. His strength and concentration appeared to have improved this year, and his two early season centuries season. (one in Fifths) proved that he had rediscovered the ability to play lengthy innings. A very good on-side player, excellent fieldsman and great team man. His batting in As usual, a number of players passed through, going up, down or nowhere in particular. Terry Murphy did all that was asked, playing a vital, matchwinning role against Poidevin Gray was a good indication of his ability to play in higher grades. Hawkesbury. Only the presence of another ageing medium pacer prevented him from playing regularly. Michael Evans played a high class innings against North Sydney to win a is a gifted cricketer who often seemed to lack faith in his own ability. Richard Kelly tight game. In two appearances, Jamie Mitchell demonstrated the pace, bounce and sheer Perhaps this was due to the limited opportunities he received early in the season. He knack for taking wickets that made his first season of grade cricket such a success. is a neat, compact batsman who is particularly strong on the on-side, and a very useful Ron Rajendra bowled a devastating spell against Petersham, brought his girlfriend to the leg spinner. He knows that he still bowls too many loose deliveries; but he also sent games, and was the only player whose nickname was as widely adopted as "The Horse". down several well-controlled spells and his wrong 'un - which turns sharply - is too Andrew Dawson began the season anxious to prove that he was not a wicket-keeper who good for most lower grade players. Richard has been with the club for some time now, batted low in the order, but a middle order batsman who was better than Fourth Grade. and next season it would be good to see his talent translate into the consistent, high Three innings of quality proved his point, as did his form in Thirds. Andrew Macintosh quality performance that is within his reach. He shares botanical interests with Oliver Young and Jim Docker. started the season very well, bowling neatly and batting with more common sense and discipline than his demeanour at other times might suggest. He missed two games with pre-exam panic and never quite recovered his momentum, but he should persevere as he Hayden Smith has as much potential as any young player in the club. On his grade debut showed enough to indicate that he is able to succeed with bat and ball at this level at he took 6-42, and he followed up with several other outstanding spells of leg spin. He least. It took Dan Cheever a long time to find touch with the ball, but he usually bowls with good control, has a dangerous flipper and a wrong 'un that turns enough tobeat the bat. The best things about him are a sound temperament and a taste for hard contributed something - an important wicket, a stubborn innings, or good work in the field. Phil Logan had, in many respects, a miserable season. Nothing went right and work - it is impossible to stop him bowling in the nets, and far from easy to get the he found himself in Sixth Grade. The manner in which he accepted that demotion was a ball out of his hand in the middle. He should not play as low as Fourth Grade again. lesson to all club members and his dedication and loyal service to the club were He played one match winning innings and fielded well but would have been worth his place rewarded when he became only the sixth player to score 5000 runs for the club. Andrew even if he could do neither. However - he must learn to be patient and bowl tight when Rowe played the first three games before returning to Fifths, but really has the ability things do not go his way - at present he tends to strive to bowl too many unplayable to do better. He usually lost his wicket playing an extravagant attacking shot - when balls in this situation and can lose control. He is spending the off-season working on his game in England and India. those shots connect they are worth watching, but perhaps there is a lesson there. James Robinson remains a valuable batsman, good catcher and excellent team man.

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BATTING INN NO HS RUNS AVE CTS 8 J PLATT 4 0 64 162 40.5 FOURTH GRADE - REID CUP WINNERS 1994-95 (CONT’D) 9 N RIDLEY 18 2 105 642 40.1 3 O YOUNG 13 4 94 350 38.9 3 +2 STMP A DAWSON 4 0 72 147 36.8 2 H SMITH 5 3 32 * 67 33.5 32.8 10 +2 STMP Finally, thanks are due to many people for their assistance during the K PITTY 14 2 88 393 4 season. As Chairman of Selectors, Mick O'Sullivan was a regular source J DOCKER 12 1 101 309 28.1 A MACINTOSH 4 2 24 * 48 24.0 2 of support and helpful - sometimes firm - advice. Damon Ridley's support 16 A TERENTIS 16 0 101 375 23.4 was always appreciated and John Grimble was of great assistance in our 17.6 3 R KELLY 9 2 31 123 preparation for the finals. Daniel Cheever and Wally Reid shouldered a 2 J HILL 9 2 37 107 15.3 significant burden in the administration of the club, and Greg Harris and 1 J HOLLEBONE 5 0 30 72 14.4 his Sports Union staff continue to be essential to the club's 5 D CHEEVER 4 0 22 41 10.3 5 development. We particularly appreciated the support of Greg and Sports M BONNELL 8 3 8 25 5.0 Union President Bruce Ross at finals time. Finally, congratulations to Jcunes Dunlop and his Third Grade team for a magnificent premiership win also batted and for their tremendous support in the closing stages of the final. A CHAMBERLAIN 2-0-7 -9-1 M EVANS 1^77-77-1 J ROBINSON 2-1-27*-31-2 4-2-13*-13-3 BWOOD 3-0-6-6-3 Max Bonne 11 L AHERN 2-0-27-27-3 G TURNER 2-2-14*-16-0 PLOGAN 2-0-3 -3-1 D MOON 1-0- 12- 12-0 J MITCHELL B COLLINGE 2-1-0*-0-0 A ROWE 3-0-18-30-0 G MCKENZIE 1-1- 6*- 6-0 1-1- 4*-4-0 T MURPHY 1-1-0*-0-0 A BACHELARD 2 - 0 - 6- 10-0 R RAJENDRA M O'SULLIVAN DNB S CAMERON DNB

AVE BIB BOWLING OVRS MDNS WTKS RUNS 13.4 3-16 R KELLY 41 6 10 134 14.0 3-27 J MITCHELL 37 10 8 112 16.1 6-42 H SMITH 106 14 20 322 16.5 5-27 G TURNER 128 32 20 329 16.7 5-43 M BONNELL 294 101 42 703 3-44 J HOLLEBONE 35 8 7 133 19.0 23.0 2-25 B WOOD 57 16 6 138 34.0 2-37 J HILL 70 13 7 238

also bowled G MCKENZIE 19-4-1-58 T MURPHY 29-8-4-72 A MACINTOSH 32-3-5-108 A BACHELARD 25-3-1-84 R RAJENDRA 35-9-4-84 D CHEEVER 42-7-2-142 A CHAMBERLAIN 27-4-0-76 M O'SULLIVAN 9-5-4-7 BCOLLINGE 11-3-1-28

BEST PARTNERSHIPS VS NTHN DIST 1ST WTK 136 N RIDLEY & A TERENTIS 2NDWTK 48 N RIDLEY & R KELLY VS MANLY VS RANDWICK 3RD WTK 94 N RIDLEY &K PITTY VS UNSW (FINAL) 4TH WTK 95 R KELLY &J PLATT VS MOSMAN (4TH GRADE RECORD) 5TH WTK 162 K PITTY & 0 YOUNG VS GORDON 6TH WTK 72 J DOCKER &J PLATT VS SUTHERLAND 7TH WTK 59 J DOCKER & D CHEEVER VS UNSW (FINAL) 8THWTK 33 J HOLLEBONE & H SMITH VS BALMAIN 9TH WTK 24 H SMITH & M BONNELL VS RANDWICK 10TH WTK 19 R KELLY & G TURNER

FOURTH GRADE PREMIERS Back: J, Docker, H. Smith, B. Wood, J . Platt, G. Turner, 0. Young, R. Kelly Front: A. Terentis, K. Pitty, M. Bonnell (c), J. Hollebone, N. Ridley.

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PREAMBLE Wests, Round 2

After wanting a captaincy so much, I expected that the answers would Highlights of the game - Jim Docker's masterful 105 but also the Ahern quickly come to mind - as soon as the questions presented themselves. return catch which in hindsight not only saved the game but probably was This notion was quickly dispelled as soon as I saw the first wicket upon the one incident that turned it in our favour. which I had to make a decision if we won the toss. We had played UNSW the previous week in a trial. We knew of course that they would be Final score S.U.C.C. 8 for 302 defeated Wests 276 stronger than the side we had beaten by 100 runs in a limited over fixture but still the previous easy win made me consider putting them in. Best and Fairest Points - Docker 3, Turner 2, Ahern 1 Panic quickly set in as the wickets didn't fall, but having surrounded myself with plenty of experienced players I soon found the groove. Campbelltown, Round 3 During the year I kept a detailed diary of events. An abridged version forms my 1994-5 report. Other than possibly Asquith there is no ground further away for SUCC than Raby Road. It has the potential to be a grave yard. 44 of the 60 Uni NSW, Round 1 registered players in the Campbelltown Club are eligible for Poidevin Gray selection and 6 of the first grade side to play SUCC this game Highlights of our time in the field. Robbo almost having his hair parted Poidevin Gray players. Two of their 5th grade team were 14 years old. at 2nd slip as a Turner quicker one induced the cover drive (without appropriate foot movement). To give him his due slips were standing up Highlights of day 1 - the partnership of Pitty and Ahern, a masterful because the bounce was so poor. But, as they say, 'it's in the book'. display of bludgeoning the ball to all points of the ground. Rohan had enough time to yell "yours" to almost every other member of the team before accepting his and bowled. James Rodgers accepted a Highlights of day 2 - the aggression and pace of Jamie Mitchell and the very hot caught and bowled. Graham Turner chipped in for two well fielding of Dan Cheever who effected a run out from the boundary deserved wickets at the end of the innings after bowling very straight (although the ball hit the only stump not to have a bail on it at the and very quickly in his 11 overs and performing a run out from mid time) wicket. This was a direct hit from which the batsman did not even look at the , he just kept running towards the pavilion. Lowlights - the fielding, surely we can't field that badly again. We won't if the captain has anything to do with it. Mr Divall will have them Lowlights - David Moon managing to pop his shoulder whilst attempting to working overtime this Thursday. They will not forget the day easily. field in the gully and the captain suggesting he should chase the resultant misfield. Final score S.U.C.C. 9 for 358 drew Campbelltown 9 for 318

Legends made - C Delamotte, their left handed opener, after facing three Best and Fairest Points - Pitty 3, Mitchell 2, Ahern 1 balls from the opposing captain (the first of which was a wide which didn't even look like landing on the prepared Parramatta, Round 4 area) padded up to the wrongun and was comprehensively bowled. I'm sure 3rds who were playing on the adjacent Highlights - for the captain mesmerising the batsman with leg break and field wondered what happened when the "jubilant appeal" wrongun alike, Fitzsimmons managed to pick the wrongun that counted and went up. whipped the bails off to record a stumping. At the end of the day he was heard to utter that he was picking about 70% of the deliveries. - G Robinson (opposing captain) who politely and very correctly defended another leg-spinning grenade from the Lowlights - Luke Ahern showing the type of commitment present day captain, which bounced at least three times on its way to captains demand and thankfully in this team to date gets, throws himself the batsman, back along the pitch to the bowler. at a ball in the gully and stops it with his forehead and is dealt a nasty gash to the eyebrow area. The opposing captain after having been Final score S.U.C.C. 272 defeated U.N.S.W.C.C. 202 and 4 for 72 asked to provide a substitute fielder quietly asked his players all of whom declined and would not be budged. (Thankfully Andy Wiles wandered Best and Fairest Points - Pitty 1, Moon 1, Ahern 1, Turner 1, Rodgers 1, past and helped us out and got to play in a winning side for that day.) R Wilson 1

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Final score S.U.C.C. 8 for 216 defeated Parramatta 153 fifth grade century - one down two to go. Also of note was the grit and determination shown by Macca in staying with the captain scoring just 18 Best and Fairest Points - Banks 3, Murphy 2, Wilson M 1 runs in a partnership which ultimately won the game. Macca also managed to bowl a over consisting of 6 full tosses and finished with 1 for 2 from Sutherland, Round 5 the over.

Highlights - the batting of Robbo in the second innings, after being sent Lowlights - none really - except we still put down 2 catches. in with instructions to dig in at 4 for 73 cut a swathe through the bowling that was most memorable. Final score S.U.C.C. 5 for 185 defeated Petersham 144

Lowlights - the inability of the team to hold catches. Best and Fairest Points - Banks 3, Murphy 2, Rodgers 1

Final score S.U.C.C. 126 and 6 for 177 defeated by Sutherland 8 for 127 North Sydney, Round 9 and 7 for 147 on first innings Highlights - the tension at the end of the batting part of the game and Best and Fairest Points - Robinson 3, Banks 2, Wilson M 1 seeing the players knuckle down to the task and get it done efficiently without a great deal of fuss. Moreover the calmness that pervades the team at the moment is contrasted by the captain's madness but no matter what "innovative" things he tries on his charges they appear able to rise Hawkesbuzy, Round 6 to the occasion.

Highlights - Test Match (Mark Wilson) taking the game on in the forwards Lowlights - the verbal tirade afforded the captain as a response to the - three times dropping the shoulder into the opening bowler who persisted failings of the North Sydney team - their inability to score guickly in standing between him and the safety of the bowlers end. after a good start and to dislodge us after taking early wickets.

Lowlights - the team's inability (yet again) to hold catches. Final score S.U.C.C. 8 for 125 defeated North Sydney 122

Final score S.U.C.C. 183 defeated by Hawkesbury 6 for 241 Best and Fairest Points - Murphy 3, Wood 2, Banks 1

Best and Fairest Points - M Wilson 3, Mason 2, Woods 1 Northern Districts, Round 10

Mosman, Round 7 Highlights - being able to go out to bat and carve a selection of shots and not allowing the bowlers to settle down. It has always been my Highlights - Ben Woods (another of the sixth grade stars) bowling with thought that the first ball of a bowler's spell can dictate the way he venom and fire - the selectors should listen to Ger' at the start of the bowls all day. Belt it for four and it will a) make him tighten up the season - although it is good I suppose for these guys to work their way next one (possibly dropping it short) or b) concentrate too hard and up. Mitchell - 30 wickets for the season already and now in thirds, serve you another pie. Either way you get a chance to increase the score Turner also in thirds after starting in fifths, and now Woods, all easily. Reflexes play a huge part in it obviously, you have to be ready turning in excellent performances eclipsing the efforts of many for the bowler who can get into you early but if it is in the slot give established grade cricketers. it the lot.

Lowlights - the inability of the opposition. Lowlights - the rain.

Final score S.U.C.C. 2 for 101 and 4 for 147 defeated Mosman 93 and 147 Final score S.U.C.C. 8 for 252 drew with Northern Districts outright Best and Fairest Points - Banks 3, M Wilson 2, Cheever 1 Best and Fairest Points - Woods 3, M Wilson 2, Robinson 1 Balmain, Round 11 Petersham, Round 8 Highlights - Rowe back to form?? and the Wood Duck smashing the bowlers Highlights - most certainly the captains maiden fifth grade century. One to all points of the ground. Secondly the opposition captain happy to of the goals for the year along with the premiership and 750 runs was a play in the rain even though they effectively had nothing to play for.

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Lowlights - the umpires not turning up but it did not detract from the Manly, Round 14 gcune. Highlights - Taking another bag of 5 wickets but the analysis could have Final score S.U.C.C. 5 for 201 defeated Balmain 102 and 3 for 91 been much more flattering.

Best and Fairest Points - Murphy 3, Wood 2, Rowe 1 Lowlights - a stunning collapse late in the day and again the umpiring in this game left no confidence. One would hope that the rot - both dummy Randwick, Round 12 spitting and poor fielding - was a "get it out of your system" pre semi finals. If we don't field any better in the last game of the season such All through the season we had watched the scores of Randwick as they is the closeness on the ladder of the top sides we may be the ones racked up 3 outright wins in the first four rounds and knew that this missing out. would be a crunch match for us. A loss would see us back with the pack after emerging a clear third. A win would see us draw level and we would Final score S.U.C.C. 5 for 35 drew with Manly 265 actually be ahead on quotient. Best and Fairest Points - Banks 3, Cheever 2, Eastcott 1 The first innings of Randwick was an anticlimax after the captain won the toss and sent them in. Dr Death blew away the first opener with the first Gordon, Round 15 ball of the day. After 13 balls both bowlers and Mr R Out had wickets after 9 overs they were 6 for 19 including two run outs. When the end Highlights - Finishing the season proper on a winning note and seeing an came they had 54. Murphy finished with 2 for 31 Wood 3 for 13 Bland 2 for old war horse like Terry Murphy take 500 wickets (not to mention the 2 and the captain 1 for 1 from 3 overs (the run being a wide). little song and dance that went with it)

Highlights - The crushing first innings defeat - effectively by six Lowlights - with nothing to play for this game could have finished wickets to a side that are supposed to be our equals. For the first time Gordon's season on a high, if they had done what the St George skipper in the season I am convinced we can win the whole damn thing. What I must had done earlier in the season it could have been set up for a very do as captain is to ensure that we take all the preliminary opportunities different finish and a possible outright win for them. Having said that to allow ourselves the option of letting the weather not matter. we were in a position of strength and he had more to lose.

Lowlights - not being able to keep the intensity up once the game was Final score S.U.C.C. 3 for 118 defeated Gordon 109 and 5 for 82 on first won. innings.

Final score S.U.C.C. 113 defeated Randwick 54 and 5 for 166 Best and Fairest Points - Murphy 3, Walker 2, Banks 1

Best and Fairest Points - Wood 3, M Wilson 2, Murphy 1 Semi Final vs Randwick

St George, Round 13 In the rounds we had met and they had capitulated for 54 but then we had Dr Death and it was on our home turf. Now because of quotients (rather Highlights - The sporting declaration of the St George captain that set than the number of games won) we were playing on their turf. an otherwise dreary game into an exciting finish that almost ended in an outright for him. There should be more incentive for teams to set targets In my mind there was only one thing to do and that was if we won the toss and make outright wins. to send them in and try and control the game from there. In many eyes this was a mistake and many who have seen the score sheet would agree. Lowlights - the umpiring in this game left no confidence in these two Even in hindsight I would not have changed my decision given that at the officials - bring back Tony Morgan. After the bowler's end umpire gave end of the first day they could so easily have been 7 down for about 300 a negative decision to an appeal the square leg umpire then made a had a few chances not been grassed (where have we heard that before) and decision on a catch. I have some concerns about what umpiring we might then we would have been a show. get in the semifinals. History shows that Randwick scored 6 declared for 515, batting for almost Final score S.U.C.C. 6 for 163 and 9 for 84 defeated St George 132 and 10 hours and we replied with 2 for 112. The grim details - they batted 5 for 145 for 184 overs with two of them making tons - 181 (boring us for 509 minutes) and the other 127 (scored somewhat quicker at 264 minutes) Best and Fairest Points - Banks 3, McIntosh 2, Dawson 1 respectively. Murphy bowled 25 overs without success the skipper bowled

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32 overs capturing 2 for 85 and all other players bowled. Yes all 11 this category would be Jamie Mitchell and Ben Wood. These two guys need players bowled at least 6 overs each without one player being expensive. to be nurtured by the club and players like them need to be plucked from Everything was tried from reverse swing to donkey drops. The McIntosh 6th grade as soon as possible before they lose interest. sledging was merciless and relentless from the first ball being the only lightener in an otherwise sombre atmosphere. Even the umpires were happy The quote of the year has to go to Mark Wilson who intimated that he to hear his banter on this occasion. might "flat bat the spinners" after attempting his dab cut numerous times into a cordon of 4 behind point fieldsmen without success. Having had Highlights - Finally getting Hodgkinson out for 181 - caught at midwicket that dig at him, this guy also changed his game to suit the captain with off Wilson's bowling. little regard for his personal success.

Lowlights - Rowe running the skipper out in sight of the all time grade If determination was able to be measured I am sure Gerry Fitzsimmons aggregate, the only thing left to strive for once we were allowed to bat. would rate highly, although perhaps not as blessed with athletic prowess or heaped with cricketing talents as some others, it is players like Ger Final score S.U.C.C. 2 for 112 drew with Randwick 6 for 515 who week in and week out work on their games to improve.

SUMMARY The 'Glass Houses' Award would go to Terry Murphy As with all older players, the mind says one thing and the body says another or just Hawkesbury beat Randwick in the grand final. The season finished on a low doesn't respond at all. Terry needs to temper his own annoyance with note but unlike our 1st and 2nd grade and the other clubs in our grade other peoples ineptitude (not saying he should accept it by any means), we had made the semi finals and in my first year as captain. After the with his attention to the nuances of the game that he is reguired to sledging I have copped during the year I wonder if I will be asked again, perform, especially fielding. Having said all that he has now taken 501 To finish this little tome there are a couple players/incidents that grade wickets (and is now known as the Levi's Man) and is always around occurred during the year that I would like to reflect upon: when the covers need putting on, rain hail or shine, without thought of how many times he has done it before or which grade is to play on the Player reflections (in the form of "tongue in cheek" awards): ground next. A lot of other club members should take a leaf from his book when it comes to club/team loyalty. The player with the most holes in the foot must be Scott Cameron - here is a guy with a more than modicum of talent but who needs to get his The discovery award would go to Andrew Rowe who seemed to turn the corner priorities right. Decide now before next year starts Scott: Are you on country tour this year and although has a long way to go to realising going to be a cricketer or a socialite. his full potential managed to play his own game concentrating on his abilities not attempting to copy others and although the total seasons The player most likely to succeed amongst the younger players I have seen figures may not have shown it his second half split would I am sure show this year would go to Dan Cheever - player with the intensity of myself a remarkable improvement for the first half of the year. but who needs to relax a little more in order to get over those nervous first balls. Once this happens and he settles down he can bowl the sort of deliveries that will not only contain as a good off spinner should but My First Year as Captain in Retrospect will also get wickets. Some would say that 5th grade has been a Jeff Banks showcase. Some did The player whose style of cricket I have the most problems with is Andrew sledge (somewhat mercilessly) that I bowled "quick", medium pace and McIntosh - although only just. Andrew is a player with modest batting legspin, batted in the middle order, opened the batting, batted in the ambitions who in the Petersham game gutsed it out with the skipper at a lower order, kept wickets and umpired, not to mention inviting sides to time when we were teetering. However he persists in sledging the bat first on many occasions (including the first round - I remember the opposition mercilessly and continually from the time we get into the club newsletter's attack on my decision - even though on the adjacent field. Thankfully some players (particularly Andrew Rowe) saw the error ground Jim Dunlop had done exactly the same thing for what I expect were of those ways and knuckled down to the real job at hand - scoring runs similar reasons and was heralded as a tactical genius) ~ but guilty as and fielding aggressively - that's how you intimidate other teams - being charged. better than them - not by continual mouthing off. In my mind I feel I did not play as well as I could this year. If you The player with the greatest raw talent would probably go to the space look at the record books I had a reasonable year as far as records are cadet Jim Docker. The one time I got to see him bat this year he was concerned, I scored over 600 runs for the year but at an average of more flawless, he went on to score a second ton added to his first in the game than 5 less than my University career average and bringing it to almost 2300 at 38.22 and took 39 wickets at an average of just a little under I saw and still only managed to go as high as 4th grade. Runners up in

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BATTING INN NO HS RUNS AVE CTS FIFTH GRADE REPORT (CONT’D) J ROBINSON 11 3 82 * 349 43.6 7 J BANKS 19 1 102 * 617 34.3 8 M WILSON 12 4 65 259 32.4 7 18 (comparison not required with previous seasons). As noted before I D MOON 6 0 45 193 32.2 2 4 0 62 117 29.3 3 only achieved one of the goals I set out to this year (a 5th grade ton - B WOOD A ROWE 13 2 54 * 266 24.2 2 and copped a sledge about that too!!) and got to within one game of a C GRANGER 6 2 51 * 79 19.8 1 premiership and 150 runs of the aggregate I personally set myself. L AHERN 8 0 81 156 19.5 3 T MURPHY 7 3 33 * 68 17.0 2 I look at the score book for the last game of the season and ponder what R WILSON 6 0 29 97 16.2 4 we should have done, if anything, differently. The answer was the same C WALKER 6 0 53 96 16.0 2 as it was for every other game that we came close to winning outright or D DAWSON 4 0 35 48 12.0 1 lost during the season - if we took all the chances on offer then.,.. We D CHEEVER 7 2 27 ‘ 60 12.0 2 would have won at Sutherland, we may very well have given Hawkesbury a run for their money and even without them we could have put a hell of a also batted lot more pressure on Randwick in the semi final. Not that I can blame any one else, I dropped at least 6 catches during the year including one on K PITTY 3-0-97-132-0 G FITZSIMMONS 6-2-22M0-12c3s PLOGAN 3-0-7-16-0 the final, but the attendance at training and the lack of intensity J DOCKER 1-0-105-105-1 A MACINTOSH 8-3-18M6-6 KMASON 1-0-6-6-1 possibly reflected in the personally embarrassing farce that Andy Divall A PHILUPS 3-1- 34- 66-1 G MCKENZIE 6-3-6*-19-1 CPELLY 1-0-5-5-0 encountered when he came to assist us in warm up for the final, heralded A EASTCOTT 3-1-38- 49-5 A HAMILTON 7 -3 -6 -7 -2 J MITCHELL 1-0-4-4-0 our slender grip on reality. C ANDREWS 2-0- 31- 33-1 R BOSWELL 2-0-11-20-0 J RODGERS 1-1.1 *-1-3 S CAMERON 1-0-19-19-1 G TURNER 2-1-14M4-1 You would back Pakistan in a one off encounter for the big prize like the last World Cup final because of the great talent in Imran, Salim, Akram etc versus the well practiced Englishmen. In that case the team of stars BOWLING OVRS MDNS WTKS RUNS AVE could lift themselves for the game that mattered and beat a star team. Likewise it seemed that our side felt that talent was enough. It usually T MURPHY 164 49 24 345 14.4 isn't unless honed into a unit which is alert and attentive to the needs M WILSON 116 34 16 246 15.4 of the team. J RODGERS 94 34 11 170 15.5 B WOOD 84 19 13 220 16.9 Talent abounds at University, so the lower grade teauns are always a force J BANKS 203 53 39 693 17.8 to be reckoned with. However the mentality of the players needs to G TURNER 40 11 6 120 20.0 25.5 become attuned to the exercise of playing cricket to the best of their G MCKENZIE 53 15 6 153 343 34.3 collective abilities rather than just expecting to win. During the year A MACINTOSH 108 15 10 20 7 256 36.6 a comparison was made to the 1988 premiership 5th grade s_de under Pat D CHEEVER 85 Rodgers which included names like Terry Murphy, Rohan Wilson, James also bowled Robinson & Jeff Banks and how that team went onto the field expecting to win. That was right, but what wasn't said is that the side knew each J MITCHELL 7-76 J ROBINSON 4-144 C PELLY 2-68 other's abilities through training together, not once a month (this year A HAMILTON 7-99 R WILSON 4-185 C WALKER 1-55 we were lucky to have trained together as a side more than a handful of K MASON 4-31 L AHERN 1-120 G FITZSIMMONS 0-48 times), but regularly twice a week and socialised together and knew that A EASTCOTT 4-55 D DAWSON 3-65 A ROWE 0-59 every time we went on the field you could count on everyone giving 110% for the team through concentration on their own facets of the game. BEST PARTNERSHIPS Cricket is a game of simple skills and the team that performs the skills better wins. 1ST WTK 44 A PHILUPS & K PITTY VS UNSW 2ND WTK 76 D MOON & K PITTY VS CAMPBELLTOWN Jeff Banks 3RD WTK 153 L AHERN & K PITTY VS CAMPBELLTOWN 4TH WTK 50 M WILSON & A ROWE VS NORTHERN DIST 5TH WTK 95 B WOOD & C GRANGER VS BALMAIN 6TH WTK 124 * J BANKS & A MACINTOSH VS PETERSHAM 7TH WTK 37 * J ROBINSON & M WILSON VS SUTHERLAND 8TH WTK 49 M WILSON & B WOOD VS HAWKESBURY 9TH WTK 41 * D CHEEVER & G FITZSIMMONS VS NORTHERN DIST 10THWTK 13 . S CAMERON & J RODGERS VS UNSW

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Sixth grade once again competed in the Gordon District A grade competition and for the second consecutive year reached the semi finals, Scott Clarke is a player who didn't play a lot of cricket this season but where we were defeated by the strong St Leo's Old Boys team. looked good when he did play. A full season next year should consolidate his place as a batsman in a higher grade then 6th grade. The same can From my point of view, despite the fact that we reached the semi finals, be said for Kris Mason who played well after taking part in Uni's the season was a rather disappointing one. The main reason for this Poidevin Gray Shield Ccimpaign. outlook was due to the extreme lack of cricket. After 3 December there were only three complete weekends of cricket played before the semi final Whilst I captained the side after reluctantly taking over from Gerard which was played on 18 March. The reasons for this state of affairs were Fitzsimmons for the greater part of the season I would also like to of course the weather, which affects 6th grade more then other grades due express my thanks to Gerard, Mick Farrow, Phil Logan and Siegy Krauss who to the fact that there are no covered wickets, a playing schedule which also captained the side and to all players who took the field at some takes a longer break over Christmas than the SCA takes and which has no time during the season. playing days on public holidays, and a disappointing forfeit by the Gordon club which is one of three grade clubs which competes in this David Dawson competition. It is my belief that 6th grade is an important part of University cricket in that it provides a stage for players to perform and ensures that the strength of 4th and 5th grades remain high. Unfortunately this function was not fulfilled in the latter half of the season.

On a brighter note, fast bowlers James Mitchell, Ben Wood, Terry Murphy and Andrew Hamilton all started the season in 6th grade and went on to play important roles in the hugely successful seasons enjoyed by 3rds, 4ths and 5ths.

Siegy Krauss had a very successful debut season for the club and was one player who was badly affected by the lack of cricket as well as the large number of games which were played over 40 overs per side, thus restricting him to ten over spells. The highlight of Siegy's season was his ten wicket match haul against North Sydney on a flat Tunks Park wicket. I am sure that Siegy can continue his good work in higher grades next season.

Jason Komadina played in every game of the season and could always be relied upon to make a contribution to the teams success. Jason fielded exceedingly well throughout the year and held some very good catches. Both his batting and bowling shows a lot of potential, if Jason puts in a little more work on his game and toughens up the mental side of his batting I am sure that his statistics will go through the roof.

Congratulations to Phil Logan who scored his 5000th run for the club during the game against Maccabi. Phil can be very proud of his milestone achievement in becoming only the sixth player in the long histo^ of the club to score 5000 runs. Although this season was not one of Phil's best I am sure he will bounce back next season and continue on the long path towards Crommo's record. Ray Boswell and Christian Andrews batted well throughout the season and always ensured the team reached a competitive total whilst Chris Granger played well on occasions in a turbulent season A. W iles, B. Spencer, C. Pelly, N. Ridley, K. Pitty, & W, Knight off the field which saw him mugged in Newtown, appear with the most Enjoy the winning feeling. "interesting" haircut of the season and then finally announce his retirement from the game.

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S CLARKE 4 3 42 ‘ 120 120.0 1 POIDEVIN-GRAY REPORT R BOSWELL 7 1 65 236 39.3 0 K MASON 4 1 34 98 32.7 0 C ANDREWS 7 0 62 215 30.7 6 From last season seven of the players were returning to the Poidevin-Gray J KOMADINA 11 0 73 236 21.5 7 competition with the others making up the side full of potential and more P LOGAN 6 1 32 106 21.2 2 importantly cricket know-how. We entered this season with confidence and C GRANGER 9 0 56 164 18.2 2 the hope that it would be a year to remember under the guidance of our A PHILLIPS 4 0 22 55 13.8 1 new coach, Andy Divall. D MOON 4 0 39 51 12.8 1 D DAWSON 9 1 29 82 10.3 3 ROUND 1 V PARRAMATTA 27/11/94 S KRAUSS 7 2 12 ’ 42 8.4 1 A BAGGOT 4 2 4 7 3.5 1 We travelled to Merrylands to find a very under-prepared pitch. Having R HAMMOND 6 0 7 18 3.0 2 won the toss and deciding to bat it looked to be a terrible decision as we fell to 7-83 and all out for 106 after 49 overs. Chris Williams (30) also batted and Chris Pelly (23) offered the only real resistance to a Parramatta attack that was accurate yet placid. However, over the break between S CAMERON 3-1-24-40-3C1S T MURPHY 1-1-33*-33-2 G FITZSIMMONS 1-1-12*-12-4 innings our very healthy coach made us believe that with our attack and S COLLINS 3-0-15-17-1 A McGEE 1-1-22*-22-1 J PURTELL 2-1-4*-8-1 the ever worsening pitch that our total was defendable. T HARDING 1-0-24-24-0 R WILSON 1-1-19M9-0 M SMITH 1-0-4-4-2 J KIRRANE 1-0-23-23-0 O HARVEY 1-1-15*-15-0 N RIDLEY 1-0-4-4-0 This was certainly proven at the end of the day with Sydney Uni bowling A HAMILTON 2-0- 5-10-1 S COSTAIN 1-1-11*-11-0 R EGERTON 1-0-2-2-1 out Parramatta for 95. It was much closer than it should have been G McKENZIE 1-0- 6- 6-1 BWOOD 2-2-7*-10-2 though, with Parramatta at one stage 5-15. All the bowlers that were used bowled a very good line allowing the pitch to do the work with BOWLING OVRS WTKS RUNS AVE B/B special mention given to Chris Pelly with his best spell of the season 12-8-4-14. S KRAUSS 92 21 241 11.5 8-44 D DAWSON 29 13 157 12.1 3-27 Sydney Uni 106 (Williams 30, Pelly 23) defeated Parramatta 95 (Pelly 4- A HAMILTON 52 12 195 16.3 4-27 14, Hollebone 2-20) G McKENZIE 39 7 132 18.9 3-27 T MURPHY 34 6 136 22.7 2-11 ROUND 2 V NORTHERN DISTRICTS 11/12/94 B WOOD 47 6 137 22.8 2-36 J KOMADINA 42 5 187 37.4 3-36 The pitch the morning of the game was wet and so it was decided that if we won the toss we would bowl. As it turned out this is what happened and at the end of a very disappointing bowling performance, where an ND's batsman scored a blistering 124, they finished with 209. Our bowling was also bowled off line and short on a pitch that was rain affected.

S COLLINS 5-61 S CLARKE 1-77 M WILSON 2-2 When it came our turn to bat we only needed 3.5 an over throughout the J MITCHELL 4-27 C ANDREWS 1-94 0 HARVEY 1-25 60 overs. However with the loss of early wickets and a falling behind K MASON 3-63 R BOSWELL 0-34 DMOON 0-3 in the run rate the target became too great. The only positive aspect M FARROW 2-25 G DEAN 0-36 J CAMPBELL 0-9 of our run chase was the fight that Jamie and Ronnie Rajendra displayed R WILSON 2-11 B COLLINGE 0-49 A McGEE 0-10 in their 55 run partnership.

BEST PARTNERSHIPS Northern Districts 209 (Pelly 3-51, Sharp 2-36) defeated Sydney Uni 183 (Elbourne 40, Hollebone 34) 1ST WTK 94 C GRANGER & S CLARKE VS WANDERERS 2ND WTK 62 K MASON & D MOON VS GORDON VETS ROUND 3 V GORDON 18/12/94 3RD WTK 67 P LOGAN & R BOSWELL VS GORDON VETS 4TH WTK 109 J KOMADINA & R BOSWELL VS GORDON VETS Once again Sydney Uni won the toss and decided to bat, however fell to 5TH WTK 72 C GRANGER & D DAWSON VS OLD SYDNEIANS be 4-64 in the 22nd over against a very competitive Gordon bowling 6TH WTK 60 J KIRRANE & S CLARKE VS GORDON VETS attack. Uni recovered in the middle stages with Adam Elbourne (who seemed to be struggling in the 20 degree heat), Ronnie Rajendra and a very purposeful Jim Docker resurrecting the innings to enable Uni to post a very respectable score of 186.

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Uni'S bowling started off very well with Chris Williams and Pelly ROUND 6 V PENRITH 15/1/95 claiming two vital early wickets. Despite this, due to some costly mistakes in the field and off line bowling, Gordon were able to reach the Out of the top six batsman for Penrith four of their players had first total with 3 wickets in hand. Kris Mason should be mentioned for his grade experience. Our task was made a lot tougher with a serious injury spell of 12-5-1-37 which certainly kept the pressure on the Gordon run to Jamie Hollebone and a groin strain to Angus Sharp. chasers. Having lost the toss we found ourselves bowling and rather successfully Gordon 7-187 (Pelly 2-52, Mason 1-37) defeated Sydney Uni 186 (Docker 45, at that. We managed to have Penrith 5-52 with their first graders Elbourne 29) playing like millionaires without any money in the bank. Despite this great start, Penrith still managed 213 assisted mainly by a very good hundred and our fielding and bowling in the final overs which let us ROUND 4 V BALMAIN 31/12/94 down. Angus Sharp picked up his best figures for the season 12-3-5-41 and was assisted by Kris Mason who indicated that his bowling was really While other members of the cricket club were preparing to celebrate the improving at a rapid rate to trouble all batsmen at any level. coming of the New Year the club's Poidevin-Gray players were preparing for a game against a very strong Balmain batting side. As it turned out, Once against a mixture of bad running between wickets and rash shots cost for the first time in the competition, we lost the toss and found us the game, despite Ronnie Rajendra's determined half century. ourselves in the field with what looked to be only 10 players (this was due to a worrying absence of a very trustworthy Jim Docker). Penrith 8-213 (Sharp 5-41, Mason 2-37) defeated Sydney uni 153 (Rajendra 55, Elbourne 38) After 60 overs and a very solid bowling and fielding performance Balmain were restricted to 206. Bowlers of note were Sharp and Hollebone who ROUND 7 V HAWKESBURY 22/1/95 each collected 3 wickets as well as good spells from Williams and Mason. Adam Elbourne showed, not only in this game his team mates and the Having won three and lost three and having a slight chance of making the opposition just how good his close to the wicket fielding is with two semis we ventured out to Benson's Lane for the last game of the season. direct hit runouts. We won the toss and sent Hawkesbury in on a wet deck where we were able Although 206 was not a huge amount of runs, our recent form with the bat to get early wickets (they were 5-48 after 20 overs). Despite this, and made it a very tense afternoon. Our openers, for the first time, got us very similar to Penrith, Hawkesbury were able to post a total that would away to a great start with the first wicket falling at 70 (Nick Ridley challenge our batsmen thanks to one of their players scoring a century 45). From here though we managed to find ourselves 5-104 (which meant to save his side. Our fielding was very disappointing, especially we needed 103 runs from 21 overs with the ever reliable Rajendra and the dropped catches (the centurian was dropped on 0 and 10). frail Jim Docker at the crease). Despite some very worrying moments (Docker popping his shoulder) the two of them showed the rest of the team The pitch in the afternoon was fast and true and at 3-98 with 30 overs how to go about a run chase under pressure. They also showed us the to go we should have cruised home. This was not to be with William value of big partnerships. We won with 3 balls to spare. Knight, who had held the innings together, being run out again for 58. With our wickets falling and Hawkesbury's fielding remaining tight Ronnie Sydney Uni 5-208 (Docker 79*, Rajendra 37*) defeated Balmain 9-20 (Sharp Rajendra attempted yet again to get us home. With 5 runs needed off the 3-28, Hollebone 3-44) last over Rajendra unfortunately was dismissed and so both sides had to settle for a tie.

ROUND 5 V MOSMAN 8/1/95 Sydney Uni 9-190 (Knight 58, Rajendra 35) tied with Hawkesbury 7-190 (Sharp 3-38, Pelly 2-43) Coming up against a weak Mosman outfit it was decided by the team's hierarchy that if the toss was won we would bowl and try and 'roll' the opposition. After 44 overs Mosman, as we had hoped, were all out for 72 with Chris Pelly and Chris Williams the best of the bowlers. With two The season for the twelve who played was very enjoyable, however in the wickets down we reached the total with the minimum of fuss. back of our minds we knew the season could have been a lot more successful. The acquisition of Adam Elbourne, William Knight and Ronnie Sydney Uni 2-74 (Ridley 32*, Docker 21*) defeated Mosman 72 (Williams 3- Rajendra for the club will only make it stronger in the years to come. 13, Pelly 3-15)

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POIDEVIN-GRAY REPORT (CONT’D) J DOCKER 6 2 79 * 156 39.0 3 R RAJENDRA 6 1 55 186 37.2 0 N RIDLEY 6 1 45 115 23.0 1 A ELBOURNE 6 0 40 130 21.7 3 C PELLY 4 0 27 75 18.8 0 I would like to thank Andy Divall for his guidance and knowledge of the K MASON 4 1 16 * 46 15.3 0 game as well as thanking Mick O'Sullivan for substituting for Andy one C WILLIAMS 7 0 38 99 14.1 4 week. Furthermore, we would like to thank Mr Tomko for his scoring at W KNIGHT 7 0 58 97 13.9 3 every game and his continued enthusiasm. Lastly, thanks should also go J HOLLEBONE 4 0 34 48 12.0 1 to the parents, especially the Rajendras and Elbournes for their tireless B SPENCER 5 2 10 17 5.7 0 support. L HARTMAN 5 2 7 11 3.7 13 ■+ 3 STMPS Angus Sharp A SHARP 5 0 5 15 3.0 0 A MACINTOSH 1 1 11 * 11 - 0

BOWLING OVRS MDNS WTKS RUNS AVE B/B

A SHARP 67 20 16 180 11.3 5-41 C PELLY 59 15 14 203 14.5 4-14 J HOLLEBONE 55 17 7 127 18.1 3-44 C WILLIAMS 55 14 6 144 24.0 3-13 B SPENCER 58 15 5 197 39.4 2-12 K MASON 56 19 3 146 48.7 2-37 R RAJENDRA 34 4 1 111 111.0 1-13 A MACINTOSH 1 0 0 24 - 0-24

Room POIDEVIN- GRAY ( 1993/94) BATTING INN NO HS RUNS AVE CTS

A SHARP 6 1 94 * 164 32.8 4 H RENSHAW 3 0 83 98 32.7 1 C WILLIAMS 7 0 113 219 31.3 6 J HOLLEBONE 6 2 40 116 29.0 1 M EVANS 7 0 60 186 26.6 2 B HILL 7 1 83 * 157 26.2 2 C PELLY 4 0 46 93 23.3 0 J DOCKER 1 18 • 22 22.0 0 A WILES 4 0 37 76 19.0 2 N RIDLEY 4 2 15 • 34 17.0 3 J BURT 7 1 34 96 16.0 5 A ROWE 1 0 6 6 6.0 0 L HARTMAN 4 0 10 23 5.8 3 +5 STMPS C WALKER 1 0 4 4 4.0 1 D CHEEVER 2 2 10 * 12 - 0 T SCULLARD D N B 2 +2 STMPS

BOWLING OVRS MDNS WTKS RUNS AVE B/B

C WILLIAMS 13 1 4 71 17.8 3-49 M EVANS 25 1 5 92 18.4 3-34 B HILL 74 14 12 224 18.7 4-40 D CHEEVER 11 1 2 38 19.0 2-38 A SHARP 79 17 9 218 24.2 2-14 C PELLY 60 4 9 228 25.3 5-41 James Dunlop receives the Mitchell Cup from David Hourn. J HOLLEBONE 80 17 9 244 27.1 3-35 H RENSHAW 36 11 1 86 86.0 1-47 A WILES 16 0 1 93 93.0 1- 2

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The great lessons of life tend to be learned early: don't sleep in the And, despite 8 losses in 9 geimes between Mid-November and early February, subway, don't lick the spoon in the chemistry lab, don't drive in the the team finished with a 10-10 record, including wins in the last 5 games same lane as a Volvo and don't give the wicket-keeping gloves to Andrew in a row. Before anyone labels the 1994-95 season 'the best of times and Bell. The last one is important because the Oxford scholar was back this the worst of times', it should also be borne in mind that the games season and his appearance did nothing to suggest that he would be keen against Old Sydneyans and Paddington were lost in the last over after the to patrol the cover boundary. team had amassed 162 and 158 respectively. Add the fact that Scots Old Boys successfully chased 90 after being 9 for 66 and that the Vets failed Despite that, „he Vets began the season with great expectations, hoping to better I Zingari's 111 after reaching 7 for 100 and it can be seen to build on the advances of the last summer's campaign. In fact, while that the tally could easily have been 14-6. Paul Hennessy chose to leave his bleak house in Erskineville mid-season to marry in Canada and while Tom Nevell's creams continued to look John Findlay's form continues to disappoint and he has been sent to Dickensian, 1994-95 truly was a tale of two batsmen. Lahore in the off-season to improve his consistency, not to talk to Imran Khan about his recent decision, as was originally reported. John has Last seasons' best batsman, Michael Pain, repeated the dose this season, often been called too small, too slow and too cocky, but if criticism had compiling 349 runs at 38.78, including scores of 44 (Mosman), 43 not out any real power to harm, the skunk would be extinct by now. (Briars) and 59 (Old Sydneyans), all before Christmas. Michael's aggressive approach, particularly to back-foot play, has made him a much Amidst all this excitement and progress, a black cloud hovered. Where feared cricketer in the C and S and the backbone of the side. According was the Secretary? Cyril Latimer made one appearance in October, not to Michael: 'My only regret is that I can't sit in the stands and watch troubling the scorer and not claiming a wicket, a strike-rate consistent myself bat'. with previous years, and then was not seen again. Rumours persisted that the Great Man had joined the Super League, but further investigations by Former Oxfordshire star, Tim Lester, joined the ranks and impressed Michael Arnold & Associates revealed that he had in fact joint the Stupor immediately with his crisp shot-making, his athletic fielding and his League, indeed that he had been appointed its patron. guick understanding of the conundrum that is Dennis Meintjes. In a summer when English highlights were difficult to find, Tim's 67 against The Secretary's absenteeism is not healthy: the 10 wins were nothing but Old Knoxonians, 48 against Scots Old Boys and 88 not out against I a thin veneer over a season where Dennis Meintjes captained the side more Zingari were as exciting as they were instrumental in the team winning than once, David Barrow played in winning teams and David Garnsey bowled all 3 of those games. Tim's teaching commitments restricted his and took a wicket. Clearly desperate steps are reguired but Latimer has appearances but it was a happy captain who found him on field, not least apparently turned down a more recent offer of $700,000.00 to play fine because of his appalling sense of direction. leg for Caringbah Sports. A guick whip around of the Vets raised $110.00 for the "Bring Back Cyril' fund, until it was revealed that this was Other batting perfoirmances of note were scarce: Mark Smith scored an simply the Old Cranbrookians match fees which David Fox had forgotten to influential 56 against Briars, Chris Fox notched 44 not out in a losing bank. cause against Qantas, John Quoyle registered 50 against Paddington and the unfairly praised A Bell crafted 47 not out against Parrcimatta. More Talking of Foxy, the personification of Vet virtuosity had another find amazing was Meintjes' 50 against I Zingari at Camden, an innings which season, capturing 14 wickets at 25.43, averaging 20.5 with the bat, and, destroyed the spirit of the opposition and featured many shots not found most surprisingly, holding on to 4 catches. He is apparently still in any of the books I have, and I have a lot of books. unable to sleep because of the bruising suffered while stopping a regulation skyer at Dooralong with his sternum but, after last year's Greg Cooney topped the list of wicket-takers with 18, less than both he brush with the law, this discomfort is small potatoes. and Chris McRae took last season, but reflecting more the way the bowlers shared the wickets this season than any drop in standard by the ever- So there it was, another bold showing in the increasingly competitive reliable Greg. Nonetheless, 5 individual analyses stand out: John C & S. On the other hand, we still speak more regularly to Ian Wilson's Moore's 4-32 against Qantas while all other bowlers were despatched secretary than to the man himself, Jim Mackie tragically rarely comes out regularly to the pickets, Stephen Clarke's 4-12 against Scots Old Boys, of hibernation to vest his acerbic wit, Chris McRae lately has been so Simon Abel's bewildering 5-20 against I Zingari, Rob Wilson's wedded to his work that at this very moment DNA checks are being carried demoralising 6-20 against AMP and Chris Fox's match-winning 6-24 against out on his children and David Nevell's is now 10 times the primary Club in the season-ender. After his 5 wicket haul, Abel was his batting average. heard to say: 'If I'd have known I was going to take 5 today, I would have had a haircut'.

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BATTING High Paul Hennessy returned to to organise another successful Annual Name Innings Not Outs Agg Score Ave Catches Dinner in May where the secretary was at last spotted, if only to discuss further the subject of organ-size and penetration. Apart from Pain and Lester, T. 6 2 257 88* 64.25 1 Cooney, awards were presented to Stephen Clarke (Best Fieldsman), Chris Pain, M. 12 3 349 59 38.78 3 Fox (Best All-Rounder), Ian Wilson (Best Primary), Cyril Latimer (Most Fox, C. 7 2 104 44* 20.80 3 Fox, D. 5 3 41 14* 20.50 4 Irresponsible Act), David Fox (Best Catch) and Dennis Meintjes (One Bell, A. 7 2 102 47* 20.40 1 Australia Award), while Tom Nevell claimed that the onset of senility and Wilson, I. 6 2 76 27* 19.00 3ct/2st his consequent hardness of hearing had only served to enhance his Quoyle, J. 5 0 74 50 14.80 0 enjoyment of the night. Findlay, J. 5 1 58 28 14.50 2 Meintjes, D. 13 3 115 50 11.50 3 Greenlees, W. 7 2 49 24* 9.80 2 Thanks again to the convenors, the Club, to Greg Harris and the Sports Barrow, D. 8 0 74 30 9.25 1 Union for their support which, as always is both necessary and integral to our continued well-being and success, and to the City and Suburban Also Batted Cricket Association, in particular to its Secretary, Jack Pace. Gatzmelski, S. 1 0 63 63 63.00 0 David Garnesy Bagget, A. 3 1 93 63* 46.50 0 Dennis, C. 1 0 35 35 35.00 0 Smith, M. 4 1 85 56 28.33 0 Clarke, S. 4 1 50 26 16.67 0 Garnsey, D. 4 1 50 29* 16.67 Ict/lst Sommerville, P 1 0 14 14 14.00 0 McRae, C. 3 2 9 4 9.00 2 Heather, A. 3 0 26 17 8.67 0 Gill, C. 2 0 16 14 8.00 2 Wenderoth, J. 1 0 8 8 8.00 0 Room Hennessy, S. 4 0 32 20 8.00 1 Mackie, J. 3 0 22 14 7.33 Ict/lst Abel, S. 3 0 21 14 7.00 0 Cooney, P. 1 0 7 7 7.00 0 Nevell, D. 4 1 21 17 7.00 2 Watson, D. 1 0 6 6 6.00 0 Moore, J . 4 0 23 9 5.75 0

* denotes not out

BOWLING

Name Overs Maidens Runs Wckts Best Figures Average Moore, J . 11 2 54 5 4 for 32 10.80 Wilson, R. 50 10 142 11 6 for 20 12.91 McRae, C . 56 13 133 10 3 for 31 13.30 Clarke, S. 54 11 167 12 4 for 12 13.92 Cooney, G. 111..3 24 365 18 3 for 33 20.28 Fox, C. 82 12 300 14 6 for 24 21.43 Fox, D . 98 13 356 14 3 for 21 25.43 Lester, T. 26 2 97 3 2 for 45 32.33 Quoyle, J. 13 3 67 2 2 for 36 33.50 Findlay, J. 19 2 71 2 2 for 32 35.50 Collins, S. 14 2 54 1 1 for 35 54.00 Meintjes, D. 20 1 112 2 1 for 6 56.00 Nevell, D. 16 3 70 1 1 for 21 70.00

Also Bowled Gatzmelski, S 1 1 0 1 1 for 0 0.00 Max Bonnell receives the Reid Cup from David Hourn. Abel, S. 8 1 20 5 5 for 20 4.00 Greenlees, W. 9 0 23 2 2 for 18 11.50 Woods, B. 8 1 23 1 1 for 23 23.00

Sydney University Cricket Club 79 78 Sy^iney University Cricket Club 1994-95 Annual Report 1994-95 Annual Report SYDNEY UNI V MELB UNI At Melbourne Uni No 1 Oval INTERVARSITY MATCH SYDNEY UNI v ADELAIDE UNI Melbourne Uni - 1st Innings INTERVARSITY At Sydney Uni D.Wood C.Williams b.Pelly 42 SYDNEY UNI - 1st lnnln£* D.Hodgson c.Knightb.Pelly 10 W KNIGHT Ibw bWallwork ...... 104 DLast c & b.HIII 16 CDOWEe Singh bWallwotV ...... 3 D.Dery c.Hartman b.HIII 15 CWILUAMScWallvmrkbRosewame ...... 6 D.Schofield c.Hartman b.Pelly 11 D MCINTOSH cRosewamebMarkson ...... 17 J.Hassan c.Cheever b.Pelly 0 0 YOUNG Ibw bMarkson ...... 3 ...... 40 The 1994/5 Intervarsity Programme was quite extensive consisting of MHiggins c.Knight b.Cheever 5 J DOCKER c Church b Turnbull C PELLY c Markson bD Lowe .. 12 traditional three day matches against both Adelaide and Melbourne and the M.Ramage c.Elboume b.Pelly 10 J DUNLOP c Turnbull b D Lowe ...2 C.Cook lbwb.Pelly 0 J MITCHELL c and b Si ...... 67 Australian Universities Championship which was held in Armidale in early L.Du(ly b.Hill 31 B SPENCER e Church b ...... 31 December. SUCC achieved first place at the championships remaining J.Hamilton notout 1 B WOOD not out ...0 Sundries 18 Sundries ...... 23 undefeated over the week of competition. This was followed by convincing Total...... 308 outright defeats of Adelaide, whom we hosted in Sydney, and of Melbourne TOTAL 159 Bowling: S Rosewame 12-4-42-1, R Wallwork Bowling; A.Sharp 5-2-10-0 B.Spencer 90-28-2. S Singh 6.40-27-2. T Markson 18-7-57-2. whom we beat on home turf. This impressive list of results is a 10-2-21-0 C.Pelly 16-3-32-6 B.Wood M Church 10-2-180, J Turnbull 24-4-73-1, D Lowe reflection of the strength and talent of young undergraduates in the club 7-1-32-0 B.HHI 8.4-4-16-3 D.Cheever 100-50-2. 13-3-35-1 Batting time: 315 mins. Overs: 89.4. at the moment. This too, goes a long way in explaining our success in Overs: 59.4 ADELAIDE UNI - 1st Innings Sydney Uni - 1st Innings S SINGH b Spencer 52 the SCA competition this year as the undergraduates are our most M CHURCH b Wood . 1 W.Knight b.Ramage 9 S ROSEWARNE c Dowe b Spencer . 8 important and traditional source. C.Willlatns c.Dety b.Higgins 41 T MARKSON b Spencer . 2 A.EIboume c.HamiKon b.Ramage 0 C CLARKE b P elly...... 0 OMacintosh c.Hamilton b.Ramage 29 T KIDMAN b Pelly 6 The highlight of Intervarsity, most would agree, is the opportunity to A.Wiies b.Ouffy 38 A JOLLY c Mitchell b Spencer ...... 2 tour. For cricket tours, particularly I.V., to be successful there needs B.Hill lbwb.Dery 15 J TURNBULL c and b Mitchell ...... 0 P LOWE Ibw b Pelly...... 23 to be full commitment both off and on the field, but along with this a B.Spencer not out 26 D LOWE not out ...... 15 L.Hartman Ibw b.Ramage 10 Sundries ...... 17 clear separation. If I.V. is to continue as a cherished fixture there C.Pelly c.Hamilton b.Dery 0 Total ...... 126 needs to be an awareness that the game and the opposition is to be B.Wood c.Hassan b.Ramage 28 Bowling: B Wood 100-27-1, J Ounlop 7-2420, C respected. You cannot take the previous night's revelry on to the field D.Cheever c.Last b.Cook 8 Pelly 1 1 .^ 2 4 4 . B Spencer 9-5-104, J Mitchell Sundries 6 4-1-5-1, D McIntosh 2-1-50. Batting time: 176 mlns. Overs: 43.4. irrespective of your dominance of the opposition. TOTAL 210 SYDNEY UNI - 2nd Innings Bowling; J.Dery 18-6-44-1 J.Hamitton C PELLY c Turnbull b Rosewame ...... 9 11-3-20-0 C.Cook2.3-1-6-1 M.Ramage CDOWEcRosewamebTumbull...... 54 Some tips for the Melbourne holidaymaker - places to go: The Carousel, 1M -79-5 LDuffy 8-3-29-1 M.Higgins '0 MCINTOSH st Dwyer b Turnbull ...... 80 The Tunnel, Naughtons, Trinity College lawns and gardens, deep backward 4-0-28-1 C WILLIAMS CD Lowe bSiiigh ...... 18 square. Avoid like the plague: Whitley College, The Casino, American Overs: 62.3 0 YOUNG b Rosewame ...... 34 Melbourne Uni - 2nd Innings J DOCKER b Rosewame ...... 28 J DUNLOP notout ...... 41 exchange students, Pelly and Sharp after dark, silly mid-on. M.Higgins c.HIII b.Spencer 4 W KNIGHT c Turnbull bP Lowe . 22 D.Hodgsoi c.Knight b.Pelly 31 B WOOD c Rosewame b Claike .. 1 P.Reid cMadntosh b.Hill SI Sundries 7 Thank you to Wally Reid for organisational expertise and liaison with the D.Wood Ibw b.Cheever 19 Bght wickets dec) for ...... 294 Sports Union and to Daniel Cheever for looking after us all in the J.Dery b.Hill 12 Bowling; S Rosewame 16-364-3, R Wallwork 21 4-1-220, JTumbull 1 8 4 -^ 2 , T Markson 30160, absence of our mothers. D.Last c.Knight b.Wood P Lowe 40-22-1, S Singh T048-1, D Lowe 30240, c.Wood b.Hill 44 M Churcti 100-350, C Oatke 0.30-2-1. LDuffy c.Wood b.Hill 7 Batting time: 282 mins. Over*: 65.3. The score cards from the Intervarsity matches are presented below. J.Hassan Ibw b.Hill 13 ADEUIDE UNI - 2nd Innings M.Ramage b.Pelly 12 P LOWE Ibw bDuntop ...... 43 C.Cook notout 5 M CHURCH c Dowe b Dunlop...... 32 Andrew Wiles Sundries 46 S ROSEWARNE c Williams b Dunlop ...... 63 T MARKSON c McIntosh b Dunlop ...... 84 TOTAL 265 S SINGH b Dunlop ...... 20 Bowling; B.Hill 2 3 ^55-5 L.Hartman T KIDMAN b Wood ...... 30 1-0-7-0 B.Wood 11-0-32-1 B.Spencer A DWYER c Spencer bDuntop ...... 50 3-0-7-1 C.Williams 14-1-50-0 C.Pelly C CLARKE c Docker b Cheever — ...... 35 11.4-2-38-2 D.Cheever 8-1-24-1 W.Knight J TURNBULL run o u t ...... 0 10-1-25-0 DMadmosh 1-0-3-0 R WALLWORK b Dunlop ...... 2 Overs: 82.4 D LOWE not out ...... 0 Sydney Uni ■. 2nd Innings Sundries ...... -2 1 24 Total ...... 380 C.WtHiams run out Bowling; J Mitchell 110470, C Pel^ 70-390, B B.Spencer Ibw b.Dery 1 Spencer 10-2420, J Dunlop 30.2-7-122-7, B Wood WKnight bDeiy 11 10043-1, D McIntosh 40-250, C Dowe 3-1-160, J A.EIboume c.Dety b.Cook 36 Docker 1-0-70, D Cheever 50-20-1. DMadntosh Ibw b.Ramage 5 Batting Hme: 301 mins. Overs: 81.2. C.Pelly notout 54 Sydney University won bv 92 runs. A.Wiles Ibw b.Ramage 9 B.Hill notout 66 Sundries 20 TOTAL 6 wickets for 206 Bowling; J.Dery 11-1-52-2 J.Hamilton 4-1-13-0 MRamage 22-2-59-2 C.Cook 14-2-38-1 L.Duffy 2-0-21-0 M.Schofield 2-0-14-0 M.Higgins 1.3-0-14-0 Overs; 56.3 Sydney Uni won by 4 wickeU

Fifth Grade semi final action - SUCC's Dan Cheever Bowling.

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Our Players Social Programme

A Sharp (c), A Wiles, B Hill, D Macintosh, J Dunlop, W Knight, C The New England Hotel was the home base and was a good spot. Despite Williams, R Rajendra, G Fitzsimmons, C Pelly, G Turner, C Dowe. this there was concern that there was not really enough to do after dark in a quiet country town. SUCC were not only successful on the field but Results were easy victors in the IV Skulling, the other prestigious event of the week. Team: C Pelly, C Dowe, A Wiles, B Hill, J Dunlop, A Sharp. SUCC had resounding success at the championships remaining undefeated over the four qualifying games. As the only undefeated team SUCC were There is concern that the championships do not consistently attract all awarded the championship over the Australian College of Physical the major universities. One way of achieving this would be for one of Education when the final was washed out on Friday 9 December. Incidently the major universities to host the games in a capital city. The SUCC and SUCC had defeated ACPE in the opening round of the championship. the SUSU could look to host the AUCC in Sydney in the near future. This would raise the standard of competing sides and be looked upon favourably Organisation by the NSWCA as far as development is concerned.

Pre-tournament liaison between UNESU Chris Folgate and SUCC ran smoothly Scorecards due to the work of Wally Reid and yours truly. The team arrived at varying times on the evening of 4 December following the Reschs Cup SUCC 8-262 (D Macintosh 81, C Williams 63, W Knight 38) defeated ACPE victory over Waverley. 9-215 (C Pelly 2-25, R Rajendra 2-43, G Turner 2-48).

SUCC 7-407 (B Hill 106, A Wiles 70, C Dowe 65, W Knight 51, R Rajendra 51, C Pelly 37) defeated RMIT 7-206 (A Sharp 5-28, G Turner 1-33). The side travelled to Armidale by car, 4 vehicles in all, the only travelling expense being petrol. SUCC 248 (D Macintosh 111, A Wiles 29) defeated Charles Sturt University 72 (G Turner 5-7, A Sharp 3-19). The managers meeting on 4 December was attended by A Wiles (manager) and A Sharp (skipper). Although all present would agree that our presence SUCC 3-188 (C Pelly 60, B Hill 50 no, A Wiles 40 no) defeated Queensland was felt we were unable to gain the necessary support to deter the demand University of Technology 7—186 (C Pelly 1—22, G Turner 1—23, B Hill 1— for the increase in entry fee of $100.00. 24). Because of the involvement of 10 sides organisers encountered difficulty with the draw and a revised draw was proposed that attempted to match the CAU Representative Selection: D Macintosh, B Hill, A Sharp. stronger teams.

The playing conditions were excellent, pitches well prepared and the AUCC Best Batsman: D Macintosh cricket was enjoyed. It was felt by some members of the side that SUCC, as the premier side, should have been given greater preference in the opportunity to play on the major ovals before day 4. AUCC Best Bowler; A Sharp Value for money was not received from the social levy of $70.00 per player. The final dinner was disappointing and at no stage were drinks provided after geunes. Lunch and drinks during the games were adequate and the accommodation was fine at St Alberts College ($22/night).

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-V- VS COWRA; Uni 219 (Elbourne 73, Young 35) Cowra 147 (Kelly 3-16, Bryant 3-31) THE CRICKET CLUB OF INDIA Young 218 (J Banks 2-16, Bryant 1-43) Uni 191 (C Dowe 47, Young 36, Kelly 36)

No 1 Oval - llth-12th January 1995 VS COOTA; Uni 214 ( J Banks 67, Rowe 60) Coota 185 (Young 1-13, Wood 1-13)

Sydney Uni's finest continued the tradition of its annual pilgrimage to the South West NSW to play against the boys from Cowra (Tuesday), Young (Wednesday day nighter) and Cootamundra (Thursday). CCI 6-246 (J Sampat 95, V Samant 51, V Hussain 48no, A Sharp 3-41, H Smith 2-52) defeated Sydney University 245 (A Wiles 66, D Butchart 35, The Cowra Hotel played host to some badly dressed so called cricketers R Rajendra 34, W Knight 32, D Patel 4-65, S Toshnival 3-29, M Khandwalla (notably the Banks boys). The juke box took a hammering, Farrow 2-63). particularly pleased that Frente was still on from last year. The Eagle boys provided a veritable feast which was washed down with copious The CCI toured Australia in 1995 for the eighth time and this was the amounts of beer. fifth occasion that University had hosted this historic club. The CCI achieved our total by tea on the second day due to patient and diligent Game day versus Cowra (A Dowe and D Banks 12th and 13th men). Elbourne batting on their part and some fine slow bowling from Patel, in stars with the bat and impresses with the gloves replacing J Banks who particular. Our innings featured many batsmen who got starts but could together with Rich "The Pie King" Kelly, served up a wide variety of not capitalise. pies. Ollie Young wins shot of the day and Rich Bryant bowls well (but goes home and incurs the appropriate fine). Elbourne aided in his The tourists thoroughly enjoyed our hospitality and we were honoured to celebrations by Dowe and Watkins and returns to the Bryant's to paint entertain them once again. James Dunlop carried much of the organisation their bath, (fined accordingly). Dowie and Ollie sample some of the and performed his responsibilities with admirable attention to detail. local talent. D Banks beaten by Dowie's "new friend" in boat races and is fined heavily. Cam redeems himself by anchoring the side to numerous Our team contained six of the players who eventually triumphed in the victories. Premiership sides. The experience gained in this two day game against a high standard opposition was invaluable. Our players ranged in Powerade becomes a popular cure. All morning to recover before the day- experience from Hayden Smith, who played his first match for the Club and nighter versus Young. Ollie wins gold. BBQ at Bryants. J Banks (fined who went on to contribute significantly to 4th Grade's Premiership, to again for an appalling kit), displays his horsie, peg leg and dive bombs. James Rodgers, aged 41, who had played against the 1974 CCI tourists. Bryant fined by Farrow for no potato salad.

At the conclusion of the two day game, both sides agreed to a 25 over Game versus Young (Wood and Dawson carry the drinks). Young 25 overs games. This time, fortunes were reversed. University slammed its way followed by Uni 25 overs then dinner. Return for final 20 overs per to 7-213 and CCI replied with 149. Duncan Macintosh hit 54 in 7 overs; side. Young made 1-115 and Uni 2-105 before dinner. Farrow finally Ronnie Rajendra scored 17 from one over. Our fielding featured some takes a wicket. Bryant drops 3 catches in front of his home crowd quite remarkable outfield catches which made up for the crucial chances (expensive evening). D Banks sledged severely for his efforts with the we had put down in the main game. Hayden Smith bowled impressively again gloves and also pays dearly. Young make a further 103 for 218 aggregate. to take 3-31 while slow bowlers Rodgers and Tomko also utilised the C Dowe and Ollie (who wins shot of the match for a second day in a row), wearing pitch! continue the good work until their dismissals cause a capitulation. Elbourne, Rowe and J Banks fall victim to a Freeman hat-trick (all SUCC 7-213 ( D Macintosh 54, R Rajendra 31, J Dunlop 23) defeated CCI 9- bowled). Farrow goes 2 balls later as Uni lose 4-0. Kelly fights on but 149 (H Smith 3-31, J Rodgers 2-23, C Tomko 2-29). the task is too great. A Dowe and Bryant embarrass the hat-trick victims with some marvellous (and a little unorthodox) shot making. Uni all out 27 short. Late finish means only a few beers at a local before returning to the hotel with beers and bundy in hand. Two Rottweilers offer a nice reception before we adjourn to Dawso's room for late night drinks and a JFR.

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1 Office B earers 2 NSWCA and SCA Honours SYDNEY UNIVERSITY COUNTRY TOUR 1995 (CONT’D) P atro n (instituted in 1939) Life Members NSWCA A.B.S. White 1939-1944 Sir J. Carruthers 1927 R.JA. Massie 1944-1946 (President NSWCA 1908-14) Dr T. Clouston 1946-1962 C. Sinclair 1927 Capt. J.C. Morris 1962-1975 R.Teece 1927 Sir Hermann Black 1975-1990 T.W. Garrett 1936 display of Karate. Dawso renamed Bruce Lee. The Wood man takes a D rW J. Mackie 1990- R.B. Minnett 1936 hammering but begs for more. Farrow asked for a letter of apology for T.R.McKibbin 1936 his remarks to fellow patrons. Hangovers soothed by another dose of P resident (from 1891 only) JM . Taylor 1936 Powerade. Sponsorship demanded for next tour. HAI. Faithful 1891-1909 R.C.M. Boyce 1943 F.D. Kent 1909-1920 S.G. Webb 1944 NM. Gregg 1920-1921 R JA . Massie 1944 Game versus Coota. Farrow takes rest day. J Banks gets lost and is J.B. Lane 1921-1926 H.V. Evatt 1951 subsequently fined. Uni bat first. J Banks makes 67 off 50 balls of 91 A.I. Blue 1926-1927 J.O. Stenmark 1956 stand with Rowe. Watkins fails to pass 10 for the third time. D Banks A.B.S. White 1927-1928 A.B. Crompton 1983 R JA . Massie 1928-1929 (Chairman NSW Board 1988-) slogs but fails to impress and goes cheaply. Uni makes respectable 214. S.G. Webb 1929-1944 Coota's chase slowed by tight bowling from "Balsa" Wood and an unlucky J.O. Stenmark 1944-1956 Vice Presidents NSWCA Dawson. Uni win and erase last year's flogging. Retire to the Albion J.C. Morris 1956-1962 E. Barton 1882-1885 then drinks at the Olympic. Fines total $161.00, not surprisingly J F.F. Munro 1962-1965 HM. Faithful 1890-1895 W J. Mackie 1965-1973 R. Teece 1890-1895,1897-1898 Banks tops the tally with $26.00, A Dowe least at $5.00 including fine G J. Scahill 1973-1976 (Hon. Sec. NSWCA 1868-1870) for driving a Peugeot. J Banks shouts tequila slammers after hitting WA. South 1976-1978 Sir J. Carruthers 1895-1907 Royal Flush. Dawso reaquaints himself with an old frien'^o Rowe wins A.B. Crompton 1978- H.V. Evatt 1935-1955 R JA . Massie 1939-1946 darts, C Dowe wins arm wrestling. D Banks gets the k. c off at the Life M embers (instituted in 1970) Olympic. "Pene" Bryant lives up to his nickname and does likewise to the S.G. Webb (deceased 1976) 1971 Honorary T reasurer NSWCA amusement of a local barmaid. (Must have been a cold evening). Watkins J.C. Morris (deceased 1976) 1971 HM. Stephen 1904-1907 and Co fancy their chances and follow locals to a party. Come home empty W J. Mackie 1974 handed. G J. Scahm 1977 Australian Cricket Board Delegates F.E. McElhone (deceased 1981) 1978 C. Sinclair 1909-1912 A.B. Crompton 1983 S.G. Webb 1955-1972 Snecial thanks must go to Robbo and Mia for their organisation and also A.B. Crompton 1980- tj the country connections for the parts they played. See you next year. (Chairman 1992-) Andrew Rowe Country Committee R.C.M. Boyce 1921-1922

Grade Coounittee (SCA Committee of Management 1986- ) J.B. Lane 1913-1914 A.B. Cronitpoi 1973-1979 M.F. S e w ^ 1979-1982 J.F. Rodgers 1985-1993 (Deputy Chairman 1989-1993)

H onorary Secretary (from 1891 only) H.H. Terry 1891-1894 J. Clemenger 1919-1920 L. Seward 1940-1941 P. Jeffrey 1961-1963 J.P. Strickland 1894-1896 HJ^. deBurgh 1920-1921 H.B. Todhunter 1940-1942 E. LeCouteur 1963-1965 W.D. Cargill 1896-1898 C.H. Lawes 1921-1922 E J. Halliday 1941-1942 P.Cross 1965-1966 W.H. Gregson 1898-1899 J.H. Mould 1922-1923 G.S. Smith 1942-1944 P.H. Scanlan 1966-1968 W.B. Dight 1899-1900 A.D. Mayes 1923-1925 K-Dan 1944-1945 R. Alexander 1968-1969 J.W. Woodbum 1900-1902 W.G. Wilson 1925-1926 D. Howell 1945-1946 R. Mesley 1968-1969 L Foulsham 1969-1970 E.F.Waddy 1902-1903 H.V. Single 1926-1927 JM.. Coppleson 1945-1946 1969-1970 1903-1904 A.R. Cumming Thom 1946-1948 D. Armati F.C. Rogers C. Cay 1927-1928 A. Crompton 1970-1973 1904-1905 1948-1949 J.S. Harris J.E.P. Hogg 1928-1929 B.R. Handley A. Falk 1973-1974 W.F. Matthews 1905-1907 G.C. Hogg 1929-1930 D. Dickins 1948-1950 D. Ridley 1974-1977 G.D. Macintosh 1907-1909 A.L. Cohen 1930-1931 DA. deCarvalho 1950-1951, M.Sewell 1977-1980 O.B. Williams 1909-1910 J. Hellmrich 1931-1932 1952-1953 J. Rodgers 1980-1984 L C. Terrey 1910-1911 R A £, Rogers 1932-1933 D.R. Cristofani 1951-1952 S. Quartermain 1984-1985 C J. Tozer 1911-1914 (fJTFSi 1933-1934 P.HaU 1953-1955 P. Glenday 1985-1988 C.G. Prescott 1914-1915 LBTFleming 1934-1935 C. Pearson 1955-1956 M.BonneU 1988-1989 H.V. Evatt 1915-1916 T. Glasheen 1935-1936 P. Whiteley 1956-1957 P. Rodgers 1989-1991 R. Bardsley 1916-1917 JA . Meillon 1936-1937 J. Peden 1957-1959 M. Bonnell 1991-1992 L.C. Donovan 1917-1918 H.J. Delohery 1937-1938 J. Blazey 1959-1960 M. Evans 1992-1994 J. Bogle 1918-1919 J.F. Connelly 1938-1940 C. Roberts 1960-1961 D. Cheever 1994- 7 N.I. • 1994-95 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 87 3rd and 4 th GRADE PREMIERS Jubilation after the Finals.

86 Sydney University Cricket Club 1994-95 Aimual Report All G r a d e s First Class Representatives 60 University Players who have played First Class Cricket in Australia: Club CbampionshipK Runners up; 1962-1963,1963-1964

Club P artn ersh ip Records: 1st Class Career Matches Runs Ave Wkts Ave 1st wkt 267 J. Quoyle & R. Thompson 5th grade vs Mosman 1991-1992 R.C. Allen 1878-1888 17 382 12.3 2 58.5 2nd wkt 232 H.O. Rock & JJ^l. Taylor 1st grade vs North Sydney 1923-1924 E.P. Barbour 1908-1925 28 1577 46.4 10 47.5 3rd wkt 291 J.M. Taylor & J.V. Gamer 1st grade vs Waverley 1923-1924 R. Bardsley 1920-1926 11 410 31.5 —_ 4th wkt 229 J.V. Gamer & O.E. Nothling 1st grade vs Manly 1923-1924 L.C. Best 1914-1915 1 31 31.0 .. .. 5th wkt 307 R.C.M. Boyce & L.C. Donovan 1st grade vs Cum ^rland 1919-1920 M.H. Blaxland* 1903-1924 11 495 30.9 4 22.8 6th wkt 185 D. Baffsky & R. McEvilly 3rd grade vs Balmain 1991-1992 J. Bogle 1918-1921 16 911 45.6 3 10.7 7th wkt 150* B.W. Collins & R.J. Thomas 2nd grade vs Gordon 1976-1977 R.C.M. Boyce 1921-1922 2 126 31.5 - 8th wkt 179 H.H. Massie & A.D. Watson 1st grade vs Petersham 1909-1910 T. Boyd* 1966-1970 4 107 15.3 - 9th wkt 153 S. Ruff & P.V. James 2nd grade vs North Sydney 1968-1969 C.R. Campling 1922-1923 3 49 9.8 1 146.0 10th wkt 154 A.L Blue & W.D. Cargill 1st grade vs Cumberland 1898-1899 G.R.C. Clarke 1899-1902 7 140 12.7 28 31.2 J.C. Coates 1867-1880 13 158 7.9 76 11.6 Highest Intervaraity Partnerships: BA. Ojoper 1928-1930 2 35 17.5 2 44.0 1st wkt 249 WA. Shortland & H.CJ^. Delohery vs Melbourne 1898 J. Cope 1958-1959 - 12th Man only 3rd wkt 294 C J. Tozer & F.M. Farrar vs Melbourne 1913 D.R. Cristofani* / ) 1941-1947 18 749 26.8 48 32.9 4- 4th wkt 239 E.F.Waddy&R.F. Harvey vs Melbourne 1905 J. Dyson ^ 1975-1989 9935 40.2 2 33.0 9th wkt 232 F.E. McElhone & C.V. Single vs Melbourne 1910 HJkl. Faithful 1870-1875 2 32 8.0 4 14.8 F.M. Farrar, Snr 1914-1915 2 62 20.7 2 19.5 Most runs in a season: J. Bogle 1090 (ave. 83.8) 1st grade 1918-1919 A.D. Fisher 1903-1908 3 94 18.8 6 39.3 Highest average; L.O.S. Poidevin 103.7 (311 runs) 1st grade 1896-1897 G. L Gamsey* 1904-1907 18 319 14.5 80 22.3 Most wickets in a season: J. Baird 78 (ave. 10.8) 1975-1976 T.W. G arrett 1876-1898 160 3673 16.2 445 18.8 (Cpt NSW 19 games) (14 in 1st grade, 40 in 2nd grade, 24 in P.G.) E. (Jordon* 1981-1983 246 20.5 74 17.9 Highest Individual Score: JJH. Taylor 253 (vs Waverley) 1st grade 1923-1924 G.H. Gordon 1866-1868 2 51 17.0 - - Best Bowling in an innings: P Garrett 10-36 (vs Mosman) 2nd grade 1988-1989 R.E. (lostelow 1920-1925 3 49 9.8 (6cts, Istp) Most Fielding Dismissals in N itl. Gregg 1912-1915 3 116 29.0 0 - a season: A. Crompton 46 (39 cts, 7 stp) 1st grade 1973-1974 D.W. Hanlin 1948-1950 3 46 11.5 8 23.8 Most Fielding Dismissals in I. WUson 7 (3 cts, 4 stp) 1st grade (vs UNSW) 1980-1981 G.C. Hogg 1928-1929 1 26 26.0 - - an Innings: S. McKay 7 (7 cts) 3rd grade (vs Wests) 1986-1987 J.E.P. Hogg (NSW & Qld) 1926-1932 9 427 28.5 ~ (Cpt Qld 5 games A. Shaw 7 (4 cte, 3 stp) 2nd grade (vs Parra) 1987-1988 NSW 1 game) L.C. Hynes* 1935-1939 17 436 17.4 48 28.3 T.H. Iceton 1877-1878 1 1 1.0 0 ~ Double Centurie Most Wickets in an Innings: Im ran Khan 1969-1992 17614 36.9 1287 22.3 t- JJH. Taylor 253 vs Waverley 1st grade 1923-1924 P. Garrett 10-36 vs Mosman 2nd grade 1988-1989 S.P. Jones (NSW & Qld) 1880-1909 5193 21.1 55 33.5 A.D. Forbes 221 vs Randwick 3rd grade 1909-1910 C. Alderdice 10-63 vs St George 2nd grade 1939-1940 J. Kinloch 1858-1862 3 5 1.3 12 11.2 C J. Tozer 221 vs Redfera 2nd grade 1910-1911 O j;. Nothling 9-15 vs Marrickville 1st grade 1925-1926 J.B. Lane 1907-1913 3 51 10.2 (let, 4stp) J.V. Gamer 209 vs Manly 1st grade 1923-1924 A. Baigent 9-17 vs Gordon 5th grade 1980-1981 C.H. Lawes 1924-1925 1 1 0.5 2 64.5 W.H. Gregson 207 vs Waverley 1st grade 1900-1901 R. Hudson 9-25 vs Glebe 2nd grade 1943-1944 F.E. McElhone 1910-1912 7 385 38.5 - - P. Hamblin 205* vs Gordon 2nd grade 1986-1987 M. O'Sullivan 9-25 vs Randwick 2nd grade 1971-1972 RJA . Massie 1910-1914 16 199 10.5 99 18.4 R. Tumer 201* vs Marrickville 2nd grade 1935-1936 R. Wilkinson 9-37 vs Gordon 5th grade 1977-1978 A.D. Mayes (NSW & Qld) 1924-1928 10 297 19.8 21 44.4 A. Low 201* vs St George 2nd grade 1958-1959 S. Ruff 9 vs Randwick 3rd grade 1968-1969 T.R. McKibbin 1894-1899 57 683 10.0 319 19.7 A.W. Ross 201 vs Manly 1st grade 1926-1927 S. Grant 9 1 vs Uni of NSW 2nd grade 1974-1975 R.B. M innett 1906-1915 55 2203 28.9 86 25.0 D. Camey 9-44 vs Manly 3rd grade 1951-1952 O.E. Nothling (NSW & Qld) 1922-1930 21 882 24.5 36 41.1 Most Wickets in a M atch: D. Hanlin 9-51 vs Petersham 1st grade 1947-1948 K J. O'Keeffe* j 1968-1980 169 4169 26.1 476 28.1 (Cpt NSW 1 game) ^ C.IJ4. McRae 14-45 vs Petersham 3rd grade 1973-1974 R. Harrison 9-52 vs Randwick 4th grade 1984-1985 T.G. Parsonage 1932-1933 1 9 4.5 0 - W J. Matthews 14-75 vs Randwick 2nd grade 1907-1908 D. McDonald 9-55 vs D. Rowers 7th grade 1975-1976 M.B. Pawley 1969-1974 11 153 11.7 20 37.4 R. Hewlett 14-84 vs Gordon 5th grade 1977-1978 R. Hewlett 9-56 vs Cumberland 5th grade 1977-1978 A.P. Penman 1904-1906 5 45 15.0 18 21.9 J. Farrar 14-106 vs Mosman 2nd grade 1912-1913 H.C. Delohery 9-64 vs North Sydney 1st grade 1898-1899 L.O.S. Poidevin 1895-1908 149 7022 32.9 46 41.9 P. Dillon 13-54 vs Balmain 4th grade 1979-1980 S.G. Webb 9-78 vs Waverley 2nd grade 1922-1923 R J. Pope 1884-1902 20 318 12.2 0 - S.G. Webb 13-70 vs Glebe 2nd grade 1922-1923 T. Powell 1872-1885 15 335 15.2 1 40.0 R JA . Massie 13-80 vs Sydney 1st grade 1913-1914 Century on Debut in Grade Cricket H.O. Rock 1924-1926 6 758 94.8 - ~ J l i . Taylor 141* vs Randwick 1st grade 1922-1923 323 35.9 10.0 N.W. Broughton 13-95 vs Paddington 2nd grade 1913-1914 B Jil. Salmon* 1924-1932 5 1 B.Hill 118 vs Balmain 2nd grade 1991-1992 2 138 34.5 0 - R JA . Massie 13-96 vs N. Sydney 1st g^ade 1913-1914 C.V. Single 1912-1913 D. Townsend 101 vs Balmain 2nd grade 1991-1992 7 12.9 24 31.1 T.W. Garrett 13-? vs Canterbury 1st grade 1893-1894 W J. Stack 1909-1913 142 D. Baffsky 124* vs Balmain 3rd grade 1991-1992 6274 1 53.0 R. Harrison 13-103 vs Randwick 4th grade 1984-1985 JM . Taylor 1913-1927 135 33.4 R.C. Teece 1872-1873 1 0 - ~ - Longest gap between appearances in Grade Cricket ^OCC ^ 1977-1978 4 78 9.8 (13 cts) Longest Careers K.W. Thompson* A.B.S. White 40 years 1901 to 1941 - Yecov Seasons C J. Tozer 1910-1921 7 514 46.8 H. Anderson 25 years 1966 to 1991 5 37 7.4 18 25.1 M. O'Sullivan 1968-1995 26(did not play 1992-1993) E. Trennery 1919-1921 1902-1922 55 2326 28.4 0 - J. Rodgers 1972-1095 33 lA E.F. Waddy A. Crompton 1961-1983 22 A.B.S. White 1905-1909 4 291 48.5 - - 87 4 37.5 C. McRae 1971-1989 18 J.R. Wood 1887-1888 2 29.0 6 60.2 T. Jenkins 1974-1990 „ , 16 S.FJkI. Yeates* (Qld) 1933-1934 3 46 11.5 P. Logan 1978-19»e (did not play 1980-1981) • Not while playing with University T. Murphy 1978-1995 16 (did not play 1993-1994)

1994-95 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 89 88 Sydney University Cricket Club 1994-95 Annual Report University Players who liave Piayed Test Criclcet ^B est & Fairest Competition (1st P lac^ Dr. L'Estrange '1974-1975 I. Wolfe (Most Valuable Undergraduate Lower Grader); 1975-1976 J. Goncalves 1978-1979 S. Quartermain Tasts Runs Ave Wkts Ave 1976-1977 B. Collins 1979-1980 A. Shaw R.C.AUen (vs England 1887) 1 44 22.0 1977-1978 1980-1981 S. Dight J. Dyson (vs India 1977-81, vs NZ 1980-81 1978-1979 S. Quartermain 1981-1982 P. Healey vs England 1981-83, vs W I1981-85) 30 1369 26.6 1979-1980 P. DUlon 1982-1983 P. Somerville T.W. Garrett (vs England 1876-87) 19 339 12.6 36 26.9 1980-1981 D. Simpson 1983-1984 R. Newton Imran Khan (for Pakistan 1971-92) 88 3785 38.2 362 22.8 1981-1982 T. Murphy 1984-1985 I. Smith S.P. Jones (V8 England 1881-87) . r a 12 432 21.6 6 18.7 1982-1983 A. Little, J. Hay 1985-1986 T. Howard T.R. McKibbin (vs England 1894-97) 5 88 14.7 17 29.2 1983-1984 J. Grimble 1986-1987 M. Charrett B.B. Mionett (vs England 1911-12, vs S. Mriet 1912) 9 391 26.1 11 26.4 1984-1985 J. May 1987-1988 M. Smith O JI. liot^ng (vs England 1928-29) ^ 1 52 26.0 0 V 1985-1986 D. Quoyle 1988-1989 R. Lange K J. OlfiSeffe (vs England 1970-77, vs WI 1972-73, 1986-1987 M. Charrett 1989-1990 T. Clarsen vs Pak. 1972-77, vs NZ 1973-77) 24 644 25.8 53 38.1 1987-1988 G. Cooper 1990-1991 M. Bland L.O.S. Poidevin (vs England 1901-02) 12th Man Only 1988-1989 M. Farrow 1991-1992 M. Evans R J. Pope (vs England 1884) 1 3 1.5 .. 1989-1990 J. ElUs 1992-1993 A. Rowe Di^. Smith (E n^and vs WI 1986) 2 80 20.0 -- 1990-1991 G. Lennon 1993-1994 J. Dunlop JM. Taylor (vs England 1920-26, vs SA 1921) 20 997 35.6 45.0 1 1991-1992 D. Baffsky 1994-1995 C. WiUiams, W. Knight & N. Ridley C.r. 1992-1993 M. Bland 1 One Day Internationals 1993-1994 J. Saint Ray Eastcott Memorial (Club All Rounders): 1994-1995 J. Saint 1991-1992 T. Murphy M atches Runs Ave Wkts Ave 1992-1993 J. Saint Brian Hickey (Poidevin-Gray): J. Dyson 1980-1983 29 755 32.8 .. 1993-1994 J. Saint ^ KJ.O-Ka^ 1977 2 16 16.0 2 39.5 1983-1984 St. J. Frawley 1994-1995 J. Banks DJM. Smith 1990 1 10 ... 1984-1985 St. J. Frawley Imran Khan 1974-1992 174 3709 33.4 182 26.6 1985-1986 St. J. Frawley U;. Fisher (Most Valuable 1st Grader): 1986-1987 R. Oldham 1979-1980 M. O'SulUvan First Class Cricket Overseas 1987-1988 J. Hennessy 1980-1981 D. Grattan-Smith 1988-1989 S. Gray 1981-1982 D. Ridley 1989-1990 A. Smith 1982-1983 W. Searles 1st Class Runs Ave Wkts Ave 1990-1991 S. Gray, M. Bland 1983-1984 J. Grimble •C-- ^ ( « ’) CarMT 1991-1992 A. Smith 1984-1985 M. Perry K.R. Brown Middlesex 1984-94^ 7423 35.3 5 32.4 1992-1993 D. Macintosh 1985-1986 D. Quoyle JD .C a rr Middlesex, Oxford Uni 1983-94 9014 39.1 68 32.4 1993-1994 B.Hill 1986-1987 D. Grattan-Smith N.G. Ducker Aust XI vs Philadelphia 1912 15 7.5 .. 1994-1995 R. Rajendra 1987-1988 J. Grimble J.P. Durack Oxford Uni 1980 10.5 . 136 0 1988-1989 J. Grimble K. St J. Emery Hampshire 1982-83 45 3.8 88 25.4 State Bank Award (Undergraduates only) 1989-1990 J. Grimble S.P. Hughes Middlesex, Nth Transvaal, Durham 1980-93 1775 11.4 466 32.5 1989-1990 S. Gray 1990-1991 J. Grimble R J.L ee 1972-74 951 Oxford Uni 21.6 29 37.3 1990-1991 D. McCredie 1991-1992 A. Ridley G.B.T. LoveU Oxford Uni (Capt 1992) 1991-93 1061 32.2 1 141.C 1991-1992 A. Ridley 1992-1993 J. Grimble M.G. L'Estrange Oxford Uni 1977-79 521 15.3 18 catches 1992-1993 G. Everest 1993-1994 J. Saint A.C. Ridley Oxford Uni 1994- 65 21.7 -- 1993-1994 R. Wiles 1994-1995 J. Saint P.G. (Paul) Roebuck Cambridge Uni, Gloucestershire 1983-88 711 27.3 6 44.8 1994-1995 J. Dunlop & A. Wiles Dilil. Smith Surrey, Worcestershire England 1973-94 15265 36.2 30 52.6 B.H. Travers Oxford Uni 1946-48 718 25.6 48 30.2 All Time Best Performances (All Grades) G J. Toogood Oxford Uni 1982-89 1403 26.7 26 45.5 Bowlers (min 260 wickets) W.C. Wilkinson Middlesex 1881 143 35.8 7 11.5 Batsmen (min 3600 runs) Years Played Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Years Played Wkts Runs Ave Club Troptiy Winners A Crompton 1961-1983 339 42 156 6102 20.5 M. O'SulUvan 1968-1995 781 15728 20.1 T Jenkins 1974-1990 240 24 121 * 5778 26.8 J. Rodgers 1972-1995^ 563 9470 16.8 Captain John Morris Memorial Trophy. Eric McEIhone Fielding Trophy: (1st grade only, since 1973-74) A. Shaw 1979-1994 240 26 180 5294 24.7 C. McRae 1971-1989 545 9177 16.8 1975-1976 DJD. Ridley 1955-1956 E. Stockdale 1975-1976 G. Harper P. Logan 1978-199Jr' 214 16 122 5087 25.5 T. Murphy 1978-1995 501 8634 17.2 1976-1977 J. Baird 1956-1957 E. Stockdale 1976-1977 M. Thompson C. Tomko 1980-1995^ 226 21 103 • 5053 24.6 G.Pike 1969-1984 420 8601 20.5 1977-1978 M.F. Sewell 1957-1958 K. Williamson 1977-1978 M. Thompson G. Cooper 1977-1994 211 29 148 5015 27.6 J. Grimble 1982-1994 399 8796 22.0 1978-1979 J.F. Rodgers 1958-1959 A. Low 1978-1979 B. WUcock K. Pitty 1980-1996^ 223 15 159 4593 22.1 M. Farrow 1983-1995- 368 7030 19.1 1979-1980 P. Gannon 1959-1960 A. Low 1979-1980 M. LeLievre I. Fisher 1960-1978 159 19 136 4479 32.0 C. Elder 1975-1989 364 7801 21.4 1980-1981 J.F. Rodgers 1960-1961 A. Low 1980-1981 I. Wilson J. Everett 1954-1967 193 19 147 * 4416 25.4 D.Fox 1957-1986 356 6618 18.6 1981-1982 M.J. Counsel 1961-1962 A. Low 1981-1982 C. Tomko 1960-1974 204 28 128 4349 24.7 P. James 1967-1977 333 7277 21.9 1982-1983 J.F. Rodgers E. LeCouter 1962-1963 D.Fox 1982-1983 A. Shaw R. Storey 1963-1976 191 30 107 • 4343 27.0 P. Armitage 1973-1986 321 6482 20.2 1983-1984 M. O’SulUvan 1963-1964 G. Cole 1983-1984 C. Tomko 192 16 125 4334 24.6 R. Cotton 1964-1972 310 4909 15.8 1984-1985 S. Quartermain P. MacKay 1971-1986 1964-1965 G.Cole 1984-1985 D. Quoyle 210 10 113 4325 21.6 A. Baigent 1971-1981 297 5174 17.4 1985-1986 K P itty B. ColUns 1967-1982 1965-1966 G. Dawson 1985-1986 D.Quoyle 123 * 4161 20.4 A. Jakes 1964-1973 295 3311 11.2 1986-1987 P.J. Rodgers I. Foulsham 1963-1976 217 13 1966-1967 R. Thomas 1986-1987 C. Tomko 145 22 205 * 4066 33.1 S. Glenday 1976-1986 291 5726 19.7 1987-1988 P.J. Rodgers P. Hamblin 1982-1991 1967-1968 R. Mesley 1987-1988 E. Atkins 192 26 134 * 3982 24.0 J. White 1974-1983 287 4332 15.1 1988-1989 J. Banks K. ShefTield 1947-1961 1968-1969 C. McLeod 1988-1989 G. LoveU 161 3899 44.3 W. Stack 1905-1915 280 5338 19.1 1989-1990 E.B. LeCouteur H.Rock 1919-1926 95 7 1969-1970 R. Mesley 1989-1990 G. Lennon 96 3794 23.9 A. Little 1979-1993 279 5963 21.4 1990-1991 J.F. Rodgers I. McCristal 1948-1966 199 40 1970-1971 P. James 1990-1991 A. Ridley 3664 21.7 S. Quartermain 1978-1985 266 5165 19.4 1991-1992 T. Murphy R. Crittenden 1982-1994 186 17 113 1971-1972 P. James 1991-1992 A. Shaw 3597 15.5 J. Baird 1972-1979 263 4872 18.5 1992-1993 A. Ridley P. Gannon 1969-1982 258 26 81 1972-1973 P. Mackay 1992-1993 R. Bennison D. Hanlin 1946-1952 258 3883 15.1 1993-1994 M .B onnell& M Wilson 1973-1974 A. Crompton 1993-1994 R. Wiles B. Druery 1967-1979 257 3443 13.4 1994-1995 J . Dunlop 1974-1975 A. Manzie 1994-1995 C. Tomko M. Pawley 1962-1968 253 4948 19.6

Sydney University Cricket Club 90 Sydney University Cricket Club 1994-95 Annual Report 1994-95 Annual Report 91 60 W ickets in a I / e I h , u U ; ^ c a ,-^^j2_c i^ o'i^^|«^Gra^e^Records^^ 69 R J A y M A ^ 1913-1914 56 P. J. McSharry 1901-1902* 65 P .W .J h o ^ 1973-1974 56 W J. Stack 1912-1913 Premiers: 1898-1899 [2nd grade Competition - A.B.S. White (Capt)]; 1901-1902 [2nd grade Competition - H.M. Stephen (Capt)]; 64 S. Smith 1945-1946 56 W. Searles 1982-1983 1909-1910 (J.B. Lane); 1911-1912 (J.B. Lane); 1913-1914 (C J. Tozer). 61 A.O. Blue 1900-1901* 51 P.V. James 1971-1972 61 E. Trennery 1919-1920 50 W J. Stack 1911-1912 Runners Up: 1912-1913 (J.B. U ne); 1923-1924 (JJH. Taylor); 1924-1925 (JM . Taylor); 1929-1930 (J.E.P. Hogg). 60 S. Smith 1943-1944 50 P.V. James 1969-1970 59 S. Smith 1942-1943 50 M. O'Sullivan 1977-1978 Semi Finalists: 1956-1957 (K. Sheffield) Encouragement Award: 1971-1972 (LE. Fisher) 59 J. Grimble 1983-1984 • University 1st Grade playing in 2nd Grade Competition Most runs in a season: J. Bogle 1090 (ave 83.8) 1918-1919 Highest average: L.S. Poidevin 103.7 (311 runs) 1896-1897 Highest Team Totals; Most wickets in a season: R JA. Massie 69 (ave 10.4) 1913-1914 For 512 (vsGoidon) 1914-1915 Best average: R JA. Massie 10.4 (69 wkts) 1913-1914 Against; 3 decl 585 (vs Petersham) 1915-1916 7-571 (vs Gordon) 1941-1942 Highest individual score: J.M. Taylor 253 (vs Waverley) 1923-1924 Best bowling in an innings: O.E. Nothing 9-15 (vs Marrickville) 1925-1926 Lowest Team Totals; Best bowing in a match: R JA. Massie 13-80 (vs Sydney) 1913-1914 For; 44 (vs Balmain) 1946-1947 33 (vs St George) 1898-1899 Best aU round performance: ' J.V. Gamer 766 runs (ave 54.7) yi (vs Western Subuibs) 1942-1943 37 (vs Gordon) 1973-1974 41 wkts (ave 19.8) 1923-1924 Against; 22 (vs Cumberland) 1912-1913 Most dismissals in a season (kaaping) A.B. Crompton 46 (39 ct, 7 stps) 1973-1974 ( J.Madgwick 1965-1966 36 (21cts, 15 stps) Most Centuries in 1st Grade: Most dismissals in an inninn L Wilson 7 (3 cts, 4 stps) vs UNSW 1980-1981 ( Ur) 11 E.P. Barbour 181 (vs Gordon 1914-1915); 153 (vs Sydney) 1910-1911); 143 (vs Redfem 1912-1913); 152(vsGoidon 1913-1914); 135* (vs Burwocd 1912-1913); 135 (vs Gleve 1913-1914); 123* (vs Petersham 1910-1911); 120 (vs Sydney 1912-1913); 117 (vs Redfem H ipest Partnerships: 1911-1912); 109 (vs Glebe 1911-1912); 103 (vs North Sydney 1914-1915). 1st wkt 212 E.F. Waddy & F.C. Rogers vs Cumberland 1904-1905 2nd wkt 232 H.O. Rock & J Jkl. Taylor vs North Sydney 1923-1924 Note; In successive innings in 1913 Eric Baibour scored 120, 31*. 135*. 143,87,99. 3rd wkt 291 JM . Taylor & J.V. Gamer vs Waverley 1923-1924 4th wkt 229 J. V. Gamer & O. E. NothUng vs Manly 1923-1924 H .O . R o ck 161 (vs Glebe 1922-1923); 154 (vs Randwick 1924-1925); 150(vs North Sydney 1923-1924); 144 (vs Petersham 1924-1925); 133 5th wkt 307 R.C.M. Boyce & L.C. Donovan vs Cumterland 1919-1920 (vs Balmain 1925-1926); 132 (vs Western Subuibs 1924-1925); 126 (vs North Sydney 1919-1920); 117 (vs Marrickville 1921- 6th wkt 144 JM . Taylor & R. Stanley vs Glebe 1924-1925 1922). 7th wkt 140 R.B. Minnett & C J. Tozer vs Paddington 1910-1911 8th wkt 179 H.H. Massie &A.D. Watson vs Petersham 1909-1910 I.E. Fisher 136(vsSutheiiand 1976-1977); 120 (vs St George 1972-1973); 119* (vs Randwick 1973-1974); 109 (vs Sydney 1971-1972); 107 9th wkt 97 P. Molloy & J. Newman vs Northem District 1946-1947 (vs Cumberland 1970-1971); 100* (vs Northem District 1974-1975); 100 (vs Petersham 1970-1971); 100 (vs Cumberiand 1969- 10th wkt 154 A.L Blue & W.D. Caigill vs Cumberland 1898-1899 1970); 100 (vs Nth Sydney 1970-1971). 253 (vs W aveiley 1923-1924); 141* (vs Randwick 1922-1923); 123 (vs Northem District 1925-1926); 118 (vs North Sydney 1923- Three Successive Centuries: J.M. Taylor 1924); 115 (vs Glebe 1924-1925); 110 (vs Peteniham 1923-1924); 104 (vs Western Subuibs 1923-1924). HJrf. Stephen 1899-1900 149 (vs Redfem), 135 (vs Waverley), 123 (vs N th Sydney) J ill. Taylor 1923-1924 104 (vs Western Suburbs), 253 (vs Waverley), 110 (vs Petersham)

Century on Debut in 1st Grade: JJiI. Taylor 1922-1923 141 n.o.(vs Randwick) G.C. Hogg 1926-1927 125 n.o. (vs Cumberland) First Grade Career Records , ( t r s < P Century Opening Partnership in Each Innings: R. Bardsley 1915-1916 102 & 100 (vs Middle Harbour) Batsmen (min 2500 runs) (min 150 wkts) and E.F. Rofe Years Played Irms N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Years Played Wkts Runs Ave L Fisher 1969-1978 155 19 136 4406 32.4 M. O'Sullivan 1969-1994 622 13105 21.1 n A. Crompton 1961-1980 238 30 109 4064 19.5 J. Grimble 1982-1994 367 8352 22.8 V 3 - ^ 1 ' j ; 600 Runs in a Season: 1^1. H.Rock 1919-1926 95 7 161 3899 44.3 P. James 1968-1977 293 6555 22.4 1980-1995 163 16 103 * 3224 21.9 W. Stack 1905-1915 269 5103 19.0 1090 J. Bogle 1918-1919 613 H.O. Rock 1921-1922 537 LE. Fisher 1974-1975 C. Tomko 7 3086 59.3 S. Smith 1941-1946 241 4386 18.2 961 JAI. Taylor 1923-1924 606 J. Erby 1964-1965 533 E.P. Barbour 1910-1911 E. Barbour 1909-1915 59 181 1951-1956 96 28 139 2991 44.0 M.Pawley 1962-1969 231 4358 18.9 851 I j :. Fisher 1970-1971 604 R. Bardsley 1920-1921 533 H.O. Rock 1920-1921 A. Alderson 1930-1937 110 11 124 2974 30.0 G.Pike 1971-1980 229 4352 19.0 842 C J. Tozer 1913-1914 599 J. Saint 1993-1994 ^528 O.E. Nothling 1923-1924 J. Hellmirch 146 22 121 * 2919 23.5 R. Minnett 1906-1915 211 3687 17.5 800 J. Hellmrich 1930-1931 599 ' T. Parsonage 1930-1931 529 WA. South 1938-1939 K. ShefTield 1941-1961 1982-1984 170 14 93 2897 18.6 D. Hanlin 1946-1952 197 3176 16.1 778 E.P. Barbour 1912-1913 596 BtDwyer 1946-1947 527 R. Shand 1966-1967 J. Grimble 1924-1930 77 7 150 2894 41.3 J. Gamer 1920-1926 186 3567 19.2 766 J.V. G am er 1923-1924 577 N.G.jFalk 1934-1935 524 T.W. G arrett 1894-1895 J.Hogg D. 1980-1987 104 5 89 2893 29.2 C. Elder 1975-1989 181 4618 25.5 713 LE. Fisher 1971-1972 570 ItO .R ock 1919-1920 523 F. Leventhal 1941-1942 Grattan-Smith 1914-1922 85 10 112 2677 35.7 R. Massie 1910-1914 166 2289 13.8 713 H.O. Rock 1922-1923 546 C J. Tozer 1910-1911 519 J. Dyson 1983-1984 R. Bardsley A. Shaw 1981-1992 125 14 127 2677 24.1 0. Nothling 1921-1926 158 2399 15.2 694 WJI. Gregson 1900-1901* 564 M. Perry 1982-1983 516 A. Crompton 1968-1969 1975-1986 108 22 116 * 2627 30.5 W. Armstrong 1959-1969 154 4021 26.1 673 J j;.P. Hogg 1929-1930 556 E J . Waddy 1904-1905 514 JJH. Taylor 1922-1923 M. Perry L. Best 1914-1921 107 13 169 * 2593 27.1 665 WA. South 1941-1942 555 E.P. Barbour 1914-1915 514 A. Alderson 1961-1962 W. South 1937-1943 115 13 106 2561 25.1 662 M. Perry 1984-1985 555 A.W. Ross 1926-1927 514 P. Hamblin 1990-1991 G. Hogg 1926-1933 85 7 145 2539 32.6 656 H.O. Rock 1924-1925 552 E.C. Heden 1901-1902* 513 D. Grattan-Smith 1986-1987 653 J. Saint 1994-1995 550 D. Scott-Orr 1956-1957 511 H.H. Massie 1909-1910 643 E.P. Barbour 1911-1912 550 A. Ridley 1992-1993 511 D. Grattan-Smith 1980-1981 638 J.E J>. Hogg 1926-1927 548 E.P. Barbour 1913-1914 510 J. Cope 1958-1959 631 A. Alderson 1951-1952 548 J.E.P. Hogg 1927-1928 508 H.M. Stephen 1899-1900 625 A. Alderson 1952-1953 547 R. Bardsley 1915-1916 506 J.E.P. Hogg 1925-1926 ^624 R.C.M. Boyce 1919-1920 547 H.O. Rock 1923-1924 505 D. Grattan-Smith 1984-1985 620 T.W. Garrett 1888-1889 544 A. Ridley 1991-1992 504 JM . Taylor 1924-1925 617 A.B.S. White 1898-1899* 539 LE. Fisher 1975-1976 *'503 J.C. Best 1915-1916 * University 1st Grade playing in 2nd Grade Competition 502 E.Rofe 1923-1924 501 D.D. Ridley 1981-1982 - ^ ■ Q r r t o m

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SCO runs in a season: Most Cmturics in 2nd Grade: 60 wickets in a season: R. (Gotten 1966-1967 576 C. Williams 1994-1995 5 R.C.M. Boyce 145* (1912-1913>, 124 (1912-1913); 106 (1910-1911); 102 (1910-1911). 54 52 S. Dight 1980-1981 555 W. Knight 1994-1995 C. McRae 1973-1974 528 V. Golden 1939-1940 4 J. Everett 147* (1963-1964; 102 (1960-1961); 101* (1954-1955); 100(1964-1965). 50

4 B.W. Collins 113 (1973-1974); 104 (1968-1969); 103 (1972-1973); 101* (1976-1977).

3 A. Low 201* (1958-1959); 184(1963-1964); 104(1959-1960).

3 D. Townsend 156(1991-1992); 124* (1991-1992) - the only instance of 3 centuries in the same season.

1994-95 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 94 Sydney Vniuersiiy Cricket Club 1994-95 Aimual Report 95 /^ihec. rUAA^ /'l CSL^f-eJLl ^ . Fourth Grade Records r. 2 77 -ys" uJf ' c L t H A-v i P u - Q J U Fifth Grade Records 'iA^n U/^Ltvk /I auttj A.^cLkjUi A Ja Jro^ M6r^iz. PrM ni«rK 1976-77 (B. Druery - Capt); 1980-81 (P. Gannon); 1988-89 (P. SomerviUe); 1994-1995 (M. Bonnell). (University entered the the NSWCA Fifth Grade Competition in 1969-1970. From 1974-1975 until 1984-1985, 2 teams were fielded. From jtlbnoe P rem iers: 1980-81 (P. Gannon); 1988-89 (P. Somerville). 1985-1986 one team was fielded).

Sem i F inaliats: 1963-64 (F. Hampshire); 1971-72 (A. Punch); 1974-78 (B. Druery); 1977-78 (P. Gannon); 1979-80 (P. Gannon); 1986-87 P rem iers: 1980-81 (D. Morgan - Capt.); 1981-82 (L.Deverall); 1987-88 (P.Rodgers); 1988-89 (P.Rodgers) (J. Rodgers). M inor P rem iers: 1980-81 (Undefeated- D. Morgan); 1987-88 (P. Rodgers). Most runs in a season: N. Ridley 624 (ave 40.1) 1994-1995 Highest average: R. Scamps 119.0 (238 runs) 1965-1966 Sem i F in a lists: 1974-75 (J. MaUcki); 1977-78 (J. Malicki); 1994-95 (J. Banks). Most wickets in a season: A. Jakes 76 (ave 9.8) 1969-1970 Best average: A. Smythe 3.6 (16 wkU) 1950-1951 Most runs in a season: J. Banks 617 (ave 34.3) 1994-1995 Highest individual score: P. Hamblin 163 n.o. (vs Macquarie Uni) 1982-1983 Highest average: G. Gulliver 213.0 (213 runs) 1969-1970 Best bowling in an innings: R. Harrison 9-52 (vs Randwick) 1984-1985 Most wickets in a season: R. Howlett 57 (ave 10.6) 1977-1978 Best bowling in a match: P. Dillon 13-54 (vs Balmain) 1979-1980 Best average: J. Malicki 8.4 (20 wkts) 1976-1977 Most dismissals in a season A. WaUis 29 (24 cts, 5 stps) 1980-1981 Highest individual score: M. Blackler 165 (vs Sutherland) 1978-1979 (wicketkeeping) Best bowling in an innings: A. Baigent 9-17 (vs Gordon) 1980-1981 Best all round performances in a season: R. Green 297 runs (ave 37.1) 1992-1993 Best bowling in a match: R. Howlett 14-84 (vs Gordon) 1977-1978 20 wkts (ave 19.1) Most dismissals in a season G. MacAuley 27 (27 cts) 1971-1972 T. Murphy 216 runs (ave 24.0) 1979-1980 (wicketkeeping) 35 wkts (ave 15.9) Best all round performance^ in a season: J. Banks 617 runs (ave 34.3) 1994-1995 39 wkts (ave 17.7) A Highest Partnerships: Highest Partnerships: 1st wkt 179 K. Pitty & G. Erby vs Northern District 1990-1991 1st wkt 257 J. Quoyle St R. Thompson vs Mosman 1991-1992 2ndwkt 191 R. Mangan & I. Tabrett vs Mosman 1972-1973 2nd wkt 187 N. Ridley & C. Granger vs Petersham 1993-1994 191 P. Mackay & P. Logan vs Waverley 1982-1983 3rd wkt 157 R. Denton & D. Tierney vs Northern District A 1981-1982 3rd wkt 136* P. Hamblin & D. Goonesena vs Macquarie Uni 1982-1983 4th wkt 118 D. Morgan & A. Hoop vs Northern District B 1977-1978 4th wkt 204 D. Loxton & J. Robinson vs Waverley 1989-1990 5th wkt 150 A. Holden & J. Ryap vs Balmain A 1983-1984 5th wkt 162 K Pitty & 0. Young vs Mosman 1994-1995 6th wkt 174 M. Lynch & P. ^reen woo^ vs Uni of NSW 1977-1978 •V' 6th wkt 160 G. Parker & M. Wood vs St George 1983-1984 7th wkt 124 J. Banks & P. (Jregg— " vs Campbelltown 1987-1988 7th wkt 102 L. Schwartzkoff & M. Wilson vs Cumberland 1976-1977 8th wkt 160* T. Murphy & R. Wilson vs Balmain 1991-1992 8th wkt 99 P. Jeffrey & A. Clarke vs North Sydney 1961-1962 9th wkt 77 S. Frances & M. Palmer vs Western Suburbs 1983-1984 9th wkt 108 R. Scamps & D. Cohen vs Cumberland 1965-1966 10th wkt 73 R. DeCarvalho & P. Rodgers vs Fairfield B 1984-1985 10th wkt 86 T. Driscoll & S. D i^ t vs Northern District 1983-1984 Most Centuries in 4th Grade: 2 J. E m m ett 101* (1973-1974); 122 (1981-1982) Most Centuries In 4th Grade: 2 M . S e w e ll 109 (1984-1985); 104* (1984-1985) 3 P. L o g a n 115 (1981-1982); 122 (1982-1983); 114 (1982-1983). 2 S . D u n can 102 (1985-1986); 107 (1986-1987) 2 J. Q u o y le 100 (1986-1987); 140(1991-1992) R . S cam p s 131 (1963-1964); 126‘ (1965-1966). 2 A . R o w e 101* (1992-1993); IfiJM l993-1994) 2 C . G ra n g e r 101* (1992-1993^1^* 0993-1994) P. M ack ay 100* (1975-1976); 125 (1982-1983). W h * J. H u rst 122* (1987-1988); 116* (1987-1988).

J. B anks 109‘ (1987-1988); 124 (1989-1990).

K .P itty 159 (1982-1983); 109 (1990-1991). 60 wickets in a season: 600 ru n s in a season: 76 A. Jakes 1969-1970 642 N. Ridley 1994-1995 60 wickets in a season: 600 runs in a season: 65 A. Jakes 1971-1972 565 J. Watts 1975-1976 57 R. Howlett 1977-1978 617 J. Banks 1994-1995 59 P. D ilbn 1979-1980 564 P. Mackay 1982-1983 52 S. White 1979-1980

96 Sydney University Cricket Club 1994-95 Annual Report 1994-95 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 97 Poidevin-Gray Records Veterans Grade Records

R u n n ers Up: 1959-1960 (M. Ives - Capt); 1986-1987 (G. LoveU); 1990-1991 (S. Gray) (City and Suburban Competition)

Most runs in a season; D. Walkhom 361 (ave 72.2) 1938-1939 Most runs in a season: H. H. Massie 943 (ave 36.3) 1925-1926 Highest average: F. Farrar 88.7 (266 runs) 1939-1940 Highest average: J. Everett 240.0 (480 runs) 1972-1973 Most wickets in a season: J. Jeffrey 33 (ave 11.2) 1938-1939 Most wickets in a season: RJA. Massie 85 (ave 9.7) 1922-1923 Best average: R.Lee 5.5 (12 wkts) 1969-1970 Best average: F.S. Tange 5.7 (17 wkts) 1902-1903 Highest individual score: D. Walkhom 175* vs North Sydney 1938-1939 Highest individual score: A.B.S.White 175 1922-1923 Best bowling in an innings: G. Keighran 8-41 vs Bankstown 1973-1974 Most dismissals in a season J. Atkins 18 (15cts, 3stps) 1990-1991 Best all round performances in a season: P.S.Jones 594 runs (ave 31.2) 1903-1904 (wicketkeeping) 52 wkts (ave 13.5) Best all round performances in a R.Lee 291 runs (ave 58.2) 1969-1970 12 wkts (ave 5.5)

Highest Partnerahips: 500 Runs in a season 1st wkt 178 W. Ward & D. Walkhom vs North Sydney 1938-1939 2nd wkt 181 F. Farrar & R. Clarke vs Randwick 1939-1940 943 H.H.Massie 1925-26 578 KJ. O-K^ 1986-87 3rd wkt 144 R. Lopez & A. Smith vs Balmain 1990-1991 816 F.CJlogers 1929-30 571 J. M ackie 1961-62 4th wkt 118 D. Clarke &P. Blazie vs St. George 1962-1963 767 F .C Jio g e rs 1925-26 554 LBell 1953-54 5th wkt 124 T. Je n k in s ^ ^ . Sinclair vs North Sydney 1975-1976 758 I.G .M a A a y 1925-26 541 H. H. Massie 1924-25 6th wkt 111* G. Maddocks & A. McMinn vs Sydney 1975-1976 725 F . C R ^ r s 1930-31 539 A.B.S. White 1922-23 7th wkt 105 T. Buddin & G. Pike vs Sydney 1969-1970 724 H.H.MaSsie 1930-31 529 1.0. Mackay 1929-30 8th wkt 45 M. Hawker & S. Quartermain vs Randwick 1979-1980 6 96 H.H. Massie 1929-30 528 F.C. Rogers 1932-33 9th wkt 91 S. Woodhouse & I. McMinn vs Northern Districts 1971-1972 688 A.B.S. White 1925-26 528 A.B.S. White 1912-13 10th wkt 41 C. Pelly & D. Cheever vs (Jordon 1993-1994 687 F.C. Rogers 1931-31 527 A.B.S. White 1930-31 658 R. Harvey 1933-34 521 A.B.S. White 1910-11 6 5 6 J.B L an e 1922-23 515 P.S. Jones 1904-05 Centuries (21) 651 A.B.S. White 1927-28 515 F.C. Rogers 1912-13 638 KJ. O'Keeffe 1987-88 514 H.H. Massie 1922-23 175* D.Walkhom 1938-39 606 H.H. Massie 1927-28 509 K J . O T C . ^ 1990-91 4- 165 F.Fanar 1939-40 598 F.C. Rogers 1927-28 507 G.P. Barbour 1906-07 132 R.CUik 1939-40 594 P.S. Jones 1903-04 5 00 F.C. Rogers 1924-25 132 D.Walkhom 1939-40 589 F.C. Rogers 1934-35 127 C.Desamaulds 1952-53 101* C. Pearson 1954-55 100 A.C»ih 1957-58 100* F.Munro 1959-60 40 wickets in a season: 104 D.Claike l% 2 -6 3 85 R J. Massie 1922-23 103 P.Scanlan 1964-65 52 P.S. Jones 1903-04 130 R.Lee l% 9 - 7 0 47 A.L Blue 1912-13 116* R-Lee 1970-71 44 G.C. Willcocks 1936-37 103 EHealey 1970-71 43 A.L Blue 1902-03 108 C.Hood 1972-73 42 H.P. Purves 1906-07 100 T.Jenkins 1974-75 42 G.C. WiUcccks 1934-35 113* T.Jenkins 1975-76 42 C.King 1948-49 113 P.HamUin 1982-83 41 A.B.S. White 1932-33 113 J.Wilkinson 1984-85 40 C. Latimer 1987-88 109 S.Gray 1988-89 116 R. Lopez 1990-91 113 C. Williams 1993-94

Sydney University Cricket Club 98 Sydney University Cricket Club 1994-95 Annual Report 1994-95 Annual Report 99 Lower Grade Records

CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT PLAYERS (Balmain IDrummoyne, City & Suburban, Muncipial & Shire Catholic Competition - Gordon A Grade)

P rem iers: 1973-74 (6th Grade) (J. Malicki - Capt); 1979-80 (8th Grade) (M. Best - Capt); 1986-87 (6th Grade) (R. deCarvalho - Capt); 1987-88 (E. deCarvalho - Capt). YEAR INN NO HS RUNS AVE WTKS RUNS AVE

R u n n ers Up: 1990-1991 (6th Grade) (J. Conomos - Capt); 1993-94 (6th Grade) (G. Fitzsimmons). L AHERN 1993 16 3 81 402 30.9 7 292 41.7 C ANDREWS 1994 9 0 62 248 27.6 1 94 94.0 Semi F in alists: 1985-86 (7th Grade) (M. Groves - Capt); 1989-90 (6th Grade) (T. Clarsen - Capt); 1994-95 (6th Grade) (D. Dawson). A BACHELARD 1989 20 3 49 179 10.5 33 930 28.2 A BAGGOT 1994 4 2 4 7 3.5 Most runs in a season: W . Higgs 442 (ave 34.0) 1990-1991 (6th) J BANKS 1987 66 6 124 Zi93 38.2 103 1974 19.2 Highest average: R. Egerton 68.0 (272 runs) 1986-1987 (6th) R BENNISON 1992 45 13 58 609 19.0 Most wickets in a season: T. Saul 45 (ave 12.2) 1980-1981 (6th B) M BONNELL 1987 65 28 47 366 9.9 195 3822 19.6 Best average: R. Burkett 6.3 (23 wkts) 1970-1971 (6th) R BOSWELL 1991 37 2 91 805 23.0 4 141 35.3 Highest individual score: A. Rose 148 (vs Pennant Hills) 1986-67 (6th) R BRYANT 1993 18 3 17 100 6.7 49 1346 27.5 Best bowling in an innings: D. McDonald 9-55 (vs D. Rowers) 1975-1976 (7th) D BUTCHART 1990 71 7 112 1658 25.9 7 258 36.9 Most dismissals in a season: W. Nelson 16 (13 cts, 3 stps) 1970-1971 (6th) S CAMERON 1994 4 1 24 59 19.7 (wicketkeeping) A CHAMBERLAIN 1994 2 0 7 9 4.5 0 76 - Most catches in a season: P. Hill 16 1983-1984 (6th B) D CHEEVER 1991 37 15 35 * 341 15.5 48 1372 28.6 (fieldsman) 8 CLARK 1994 4 3 42 * 120 120.0 1 77 77.0 B COLLINGE 1993 8 3 13 31 6.2 20 467 23.4 1994 3 0 15 17 5.7 5 61 12.2 Highest Partnerships: S COLLINS COSTAIN 1994 1 1 11 * 11 1st wkt 185 J. Chen & M. Caisley vs Waverley 1989-1990 (6th) DAWSON 1989 31 5 102 * 916 35.2 2nd wkt 187 G. Cluff & P. Waddell vs Burwood 1987-1988 (6th) DAWSON 1991 43 6 107 909 24.6 19 439 23.1 3rd wkt 145* S. Ingui & D. Morgan vs Ashfield 1984-1985 (6th A) 1994 D N B 0 36 4th wkt 135* T. Clarsen & I. Colley vs Waverley 1989-1990 (6th) DEAN 139 676 32.2 5th wkt 116 A. Dawson & L. Ahem vs Wanderers 1993-1994 (6th) DIVALL 1994 23 2 105 889 31.8 0 6th wkt 95 P. Gannon & J. Femon vs Ashfield 1981-1982 (6th A) DOCKER 1993 35 7 123 1326 27.6 13 347 26.7 7th wkt 92 R. Chadwick & K. Pulley vs Tarban Ck 1987-1988 (7th) DOWE 1991 51 3 1165 23.3 64 1322 20.7 8th wkt 121 D. Dawson & G. Juul vs Bradfield 1992-1993 (6th) DUNLOP 1990 57 7 109 9th wkt 69 M. Caisley &V. Cook EASTCOTT 1985 79 10 96 2135 30.9 35 788 22.5 vs Wentworthville 1986-1987 (6th) 149 13.5 10th wkt 91 L. Barker & G. Bouloux vs Marrickville 1989-1990 (6th) EGERTON 1982 13 1 138 487 40.6 11 ELBOURNE 1994 20 0 142 730 36.5 M EVANS 1989 82 6 120 1978 26.0 19 453 23.8 CeiitDrics(32): M FARROW 1983 106 31 52 1017 13.6 368 7030 19.1 121* C. Smoker 6«h 1969-1970 114 B. Janson 1 9 82-1983 G FITZSIMMONS 1991 31 7 36 ' 291 12.1 4 180 45.0 133 D . D w y e r 6th 1970-1971 102 J.Wahher 1982-1983 GORDON 1991 67 6 111 ’ 1708 28.0 41 846 20.6 123 G. Waterford D 117* U B o n 6 th 1973-1974 19 8 3 -1 9 8 4 1992 37 4 116 ' 830 25.2 0 15 103* D . M organ C GRANGER 103* L. Muggleton 7 th 1974-1975 1 9 8 4-1985 1987 76 6 144 2164 30.9 4 119 29.8 110 M. Nelson P GRAY 104* R -L u ff 7th 1975-1976 19 8 5-1986 1988 140 11 109 3211 24.9 6 67 11.2 138 R . E g erto n S GRAY 136* P. Gray 7th 1976-1977 1986-1987 75 27 99 * 853 17.8 135 4150 30.7 148 A . R o se 1986-1987 P GRIMBLE 1989 109 R. Wilkinson 8th 1976-1977 9 3 6 17 2.8 19 294 15.5 115 C . B U ck 1986-1987 A HAMILTON 1994 102* J. UebeU 8th 1976-1977 1994 6 0 7 18 3.0 100* J. Hurst 1986-1987 R HAMMOND 111* G . M cN «U y 8th 1978-1979 T HARDING 1994 1 0 24 24 24.0 103* T. George gth 139 M . C aisley 1 9 8 7-1988 1978-1979 L HARTMAN 1991 21 5 60 161 10.1 ICO D . T ie m e y 8th 1979-1980 114 G .Q u f f 1987-1988 - 25 25.0 103 J. Osborne O HARVEY 1994 1 1 15 * 15 1 120 M. CoUess 6 th B 1980-1981 1987-1988 98 2669 27.2 100 M. Caisley B HILL 1990 74 14 118 1108 18.5 136 R. Egeitoci 6 th B 1982-1983 19 8 7-1988 236 33.7 128 M. Caisley J HILL 1994 9 2 37 107 15.3 7 198 9 -1 9 9 0 81 1791 22.1 108 T. Clarsen 1 9 89-1990 J HOLLEBONE 1993 32 8 40 337 14.0 43 1208 28.1 102 J. Platt 1991-1992 R KELLY 1990 42 7 68 754 21.5 101* A.Mihalj J KIRRANE 1994 1 0 23 23 23.0 1 9 91-1992 84 42.0 107 D . D aw son 1 9 9 3-1994 W KNIGHT 1994 25 1 78 690 28.8 2 107* A . D aw son 1 9 9 3-1994 KOMADINA 1994 11 0 73 236 21.5 5 187 37.4 KRAUSS 1994 7 2 12 * 42 8.4 21 241 11.5 LENNON 1985 95 14 150 2300 28.4 149 29.8 Balmain-Dnimmoyne 1969-1974 1 team LOGAN 1978 214 16 122 5057 25.5 2 81 40.5 1973-1985 2 teams LOVELL 1985 117 7 168 2549 23.2 2 79 39.5 1985-1988, 1989-1991 1 team MACINTOSH 1993 21 10 24 186 16.9 35 800 22.9 City and Suburban 1985-1986 1 team MACINTOSH 1991 65 10 119 1717 31.2 35 1196 34.2 Municipal and Shire 1986-1988 1 team K MASON 1994 9 2 34 150 21.4 10 240 24.0 Catholic Competition 1988-1992 1 team 1994 1 1 22 * 22 - 0 10 - Gordon A Grade 1992-1995 1 team A McGEE G McKENZIE 1993 14 5 25 86 9.6 33 809 24.5 J MITCHELL 1994 11 5 29 * 138 23,0 50 768 15.4 D MOON 1993 21 0 65 637 30.3 0 3 - T MURPHY 1978 196 58 101 * 2273 16.5 501 8634 17.2 R NICHOLLS 1994 2 2 2 * 2 - 6 214 35.7 M O’SULLIVAN 1968 289 135 38 2278 14.8 781 15728 20.1 C PELLY 1992 35 6 61 634 21.9 94 1747 18.6 A PHILLIPS 1994 7 1 34 101 16.8 K PITTY 1980 223 15 159 4593 22.1 3 157 52.3 J PLATT 1991 24 3 72 698 33.2 0 0 -

1 0 0 Sydney University Cricket Club 1994-95 Annual Report 2ND GRACe CAREER RECORDS CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT PLAYERS YEARS INN NO HS RUNS AVE YEARS WTKS RUNS AVE

G COOPER 1978«2 134 23 148 3454 31.1 C McRAE 1972«7 220 3851 17.5 YEAR INN NO HS RUNS AVE WTKS RUNS AVE E LE COUTEUR 1960/74 140 17 128 3372 27.4 C ELDER 1975/90 179 3068 17.1

J PURTELL 1994 2 1 4 ' 8 8.0 J EVERETT 1954/66 72 8 147 * 2640 41.3 N BROUGHTON 1908/12 169 2414 14.3 R RAJENDRA 1994 18 5 55 303 23.3 17 427 25.1 A RIDLEY 1981 118 12 135 3291 31.0 2 18 9.0 1 FOULSHAM 1965/76 120 6 123 * 2377 20.9 1 WOLFE 1967/76 166 3475 20.9 N RIDLEY 1992 56 9 105 1539 32.7 1 17 17.0 J ROBINSON 1982 122 17 111 2657 25.3 72 1763 24.5 T JENKINS 1982S3 81 8 117 2041 28.0 S GLENDAY 1976«6 163 3220 19.8 J RODGERS 1972 205 128 26 549 7.1 563 9470 16.8 B COLUNS 1967/79 89 5 104 2027 24.1 P WVNN 1978/86 132 2276 17.2 A ROWE 1992 45 7 107 1110 29.2 0 87 J SAINT 1989 109 8 173 2801 27.7 180 4305 23.9 J JAMES 1906/12 73 5 119 2056 30.2 N FINDLAY 1969/74 124 2202 17.8 A SHARP 1992 52 5 94 750 16.0 94 2675 28.5 H SMITH 1994 5 3 32 67 33.5 20 322 16.1 T DODD 1957/67 84 7 101 1975 25.6 J EVERETT 1954^6 117 1800 15.4 M SMITH 1994 1 0 4 4 4.0 R STOREY 1964/76 74 12 107 * 1918 30.9 R WOODRELD 1953/58 104 2339 22.5 B SPENCER 1994 16 8 18 68 8.5 39 847 21.7 A TERENTIS 1988 45 3 101 1045 24.9 0 1 A CROMPTON 1961/83 97 11 156 1872 21.8 R GRAY 1939/49 101 1733 17.2 C TOMKO 1980 226 21 103 5053 24.6 16 535 33.4 14 G TURNER 1994 6 3 27 9.0 26 449 17.3 3RD GRADE CAREER RECORDS M TURNER 1990 39 10 53 381 13.1 C WALKER 1992 18 1 89 442 26.0 1 55 55.0 R THOMAS 1966/77 107 9 132 2031 20.7 J RODGERS 1972«4 250 4160 16.6 T WATKINS 1989 74 7 150 1771 26.4 0 24 A WILES 1991 56 18 92 1163 30.6 77 1761 22.9 R RICHARDS 1949/63 118 9 91 1869 17.1 C McRAE 1971/89 191 2672 14.0 1991 6 85 1464 R WILES 77 20.6 39 1177 30.2 1971/86 93 7 90 1711 19.9 S QUARTERMAIN 1978/85 169 3321 19.7 C WILLIAMS 1992 49 1 113 1179 24.6 22 504 22.9 M WILSON 1975 170 21 103 3423 23.0 228 4456 19.5 A SHAW 1979^4 59 6 96 1685 31.8 M FARROW 1986/95 168 3111 18.5 R WILSON 1980 118 26 61 1720 18.7 209 4803 23.0 B WOOD 1994 9 2 62 133 19.0 25 495 19.8 G PARKER 1973/86 71 8 106 * 1493 23.7 D COTTON 1965/72 ISO 2453 16.4 221 A YATES 1994 14 1 43 17.0 19 626 32.9 75 9 104 * 1459 22.1 A LITTLE 1980/93 116 2213 19.1 O YOUNG 1990 28 4 94 617 25.7 P LOGAN 1981/94 D CLARKE 1959/64 47 9 132 1277 33.6 A TALBOT 1935/38 109 2178 20.0

R CRITTENDEN 1983/94 70 7 80 1124 17.8 R RICHARDS 1949/63 108 1607 14.9

K PITTY 1980/94 68 2 104 1081 16.4 S WHITE 1980/85 106 2208 20.8

J QUOYLE 1980/84 50 1 67 1077 22.0

4TH GRADE CAREER RECORDS

1971/86 77 6 125 1726 24.3 A JAKES 1965/72 199 1935 9.7 ' — ' K PITTY 1982^5 57 5 I K 1625 31.3 J LAMBLE 1950«8 146 2563 17.6

J WATTS 1968/79 57 13 108 * 1495 34.0 T MURPHY 1978«5 145 2692 18.6

P LOGAN 1981/95 62 5 122 1437 25.2 J RODGERS 1972«4 134 2377 17.7

C THOMPSON 1961/69 74 10 75 1332 20.8 M FARROW 1984/89 133 2644 19.9

R SCAMPS 1961/66 36 5 131 1062 34.3 A BAiGENT 1971/78 108 2159 20.0

C SMOKER 1970/77 54 7 68 * 1051 22.4 M BONNELL 1989«5 98 1820 18.6

R GREEN 1978/93 54 4 155 1036 20.7 S WHITE 1978/85 82 1205 14.7

P SOMERVILLE 1982/89 54 5 94 1026 20.9 D ROBINSON 1965/70 82 1493 18.2

5TH GRADE CAREER RECORDS

D MORGAN 1975«5 105 8 116 2061 21.2 T MURPHY 1978«5 277 4177 15.1

P GANNON 1970/78 129 8 81 1956 16.2 J WHITE 1974/83 238 3580 15.0

J BANKS 1987/95 41 3 102 • 1353 35.6 R WILSON 1980/95 118 2428 20.6

T MURPHY 1978«5 103 26 101 * 1318 17.1 J HOLGATE 1972/77 106 1303 12.3

M DICKENS 1978/85 85 11 68 1105 14.9 0 RANSOM 1974/79 104 1440 13.8

P LOGAN 1978^5 32 1 115 1064 34.3 G NELSON 1970«3 94 1449 15.4

MCAISLEY 1984/91 62 3 95 1063 18.0 J MALCKI 1973/79 91 1452 16.0

Keith Pitty - 15 years between Premierships. OBITUARIES 1994-95 OBITUARIES 1994-95 (CONT’D)

David Anthony DE CARVALHO, born December 1930 died on 20th September 1994 The Club extends its sympathy to the friends and relatives of the aged 63 years. following former club players who passed away during the last year. One of the more prominent figures in Sydney cricket, David de Carvalho, died just after the season commenced, following a long illness.

The Honourable Sir Nigel Herbert BOWEN, A.C., K.B.E. born on 26th May The bare details of his cricket career are worth recording. 1911 died on 27th September 1994 aged 83 years. David followed his brother, Fernao ('Sonny') from St Ignatius' College Sir Nigel Bowen, a former Federal Attorney General, Minister for Foreign (where he had been Dux) to Sydney University and was to exert a most Affairs and Chief Justice of the Federal Court played cricket for Sydney positive influence in the Sydney University Cricket Club during his University from 1928-29 until 1933-34. He scored 1402 runs in all Grades career which lasted from 1948 until 1957. During that time, David was at an average of 20. As a stylish middle order batsman, educated at The Honorary Secretary for two seasons, was awarded his University Blue in King's School, his greatest success came in 2nd and 3rd Grades. He 1955, had been elected as a Vice President of the Club every year since headed the 3rd Grade averages in his first season and scored his only 1955 and was a member of the Foundation. He began in 4th Grade in 1948- century (102 not out) in 2nd Grade in 1929-30. This innings lead to his 49 and ended in 1st Grade in 1956-57. He batted in various positions in selection in 1st Grade for the final match of that season where he the order but his elegant and technically correct style enabled him to carried his good form into the top grade with a belligerent 49 not out. open the batting with some success as well as keeping wicket. In 1st His 1st Grade career ended after a series of failures during the next Grade, he scored 711 runs at 19.2. Significantly, his most successful season which realised a further 24 runs only in 7 innings. He was, season occurred in 1956-57 when he scored 310 at 23.8 and took 22 thereafter, a member of the Club's Selection Committee. dismissals. University were semi-finalists in 1st Grade during that season - the last occasion that a University 1st Grade side has reached The Sydney Morning Herald's obituary (28th September 1994) commented: such exalted heights.

"...After practising as a Solicitor for two years, he was admitted to the Joining Paddington C.C. after his graduation in 1957, he gave sterling NSW Bar in 1936, but his legal career was interrupted by World War II. service to that Club as a player and administrator until Paddington's He joined the Army and served with the Second AIF, reaching the rank of disappearance from Grade cricket at the end of the 1964-65 season following the merger between Paddington and Glebe to form the Sydney Captain. Club. David was a member of Paddington's management committee, a Club In 1946 Bowen was appointed editor of the 'Australian Law Journal' a post selector, Honorary Secretary for three seasons and captain of 1st Grade he filled with distinction until 1958. He became a Queen's Counsel in in 1962-73. For Paddington, he scored 1957 runs at 19.0. Ironically his NSW in 1953 and in Victoria in 1954. He was president of the NSW Bar most productive season was his last in Grade cricket. In 1964-65, at the Council, 1959-61, and vice president of the Law Council of Australia, age of 34, he opened the batting in 1st Grade and scored 441 runs. 1957-60. . ." He helped form the Australian Old Collegians of which he was a lifetime 'Cricket Cocktail', an account of the first AOC He succeeded Sir Garfield Barwick as Liberal MP for Parramatta in 1964, supporter and wrote was appointed Attorney-General in 1966 and Minister for Foreign Affairs World Tour in 1959. in 1971. In 1973, after the defeat of the Coalition, he failed to win After Paddington's demise, David turned out every season for the the leadership of the Liberal Party from Billy Snedden by only one vote. Paddington Vets. His nephew. Drew, played for Sydney University, as did three of his sons, Richard, Mark and Paul. Richard captained the Club's He was subsequently the first Chief Justice of the Federal Court in 1976. Sir Nigel's first wife, Eileen, died in 1983. He is survived by his 6th Grade Premiership sides in 1986-87 and 1987-88. second wife, Ermyn, and three daughters from his first marriage. The Club offers deepest sympathies to David's wife, Joan, and to his six children. JFR Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave 1st Grade (1929-31) 8 3 49* 73 14.6 1 11 11.0 All Grades (1928-34) 80 10 102* 1402 20.0 6 185 30.8

JFR

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The following obituary, written by a long-time associate, John Hunt (who De Carvalho maintained his enthusiastic interest in sport after leaving also played for the Club during the 1950's), is reproduced from 'The university. For more than 35 years he was a member of the Paddington Australian' of 13th October 1994. Cricket Club and was club captain for many years when it was a member of the City and Suburban Cricket Association. In 1992 he was elected David de Carvalho believed in fair play - both in business and on the president of the association, a post he held until shortly before his sporting field - so when he was elected a councillor of the Law Society death. He was also a member of the Australian Old Collegians Association of NSW he worked tirelessly to overcome what he saw as overcharging by and was a member of its inaugural tour in 1959. At the time of his death some members of his profession. he was the association's president. For some 40 years he was a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground Tennis Club and was an active player until During his years on the council he was a vigorous champion of the recently. campaign to improve professional standards and behaviour. He wanted to achieve a balance between the material rewards to which solicitors were A devout Catholic, De Carvalho was a member of the advisory board for St entitled and the public service expected of them. He believed that some Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, from 1974 to 1987 and was a member of the overcharging by the profession occurred and he did his best to halt it. organising committee for the Australian Catholic University Foundation.

De Carvalho, who died at his Darling Point home after a long illness, was He maintained a lifetime interest in the affairs of St Ignatius College prominent in Sydney both as solicitor and sportsman. Born in Kowloon in and the Jesuit fathers. For more than 40 years he was a member of the 1930, he was educated in Sydney at St Aloysius and St Ignatius Colleges, school's Old Boys Union, holding during that time virtually all offices matriculating as dux of St Ignatius and the winner of the Cooper including those of secretary and president. He became a life vic- Scholarship for classics and a University Exhibition. president more than 15 years ago. An enthusiastic worker for the Australian Jesuit Mission in India, he was also a member of his parish In 1949 he commenced studies at Sydney University, graduating with council. honours in arts and law. While at the university he kept up his keen interest in sport. He was a university blue in cricket and tennis. A For his services to the law and the community he was this year made a competent wicketkeeper and batsman, he was a member of the university member of the Order of Australia and was to have been invested at cricket team which was runner-up to Glebe in the 1956-57 first-grade Government House on September 22. His health deteriorated markedly in competition. the week preceding the ceremony and a few hours before his death the Governor, Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair visited him at his home where he In 1953 De Carvalho became a clerk articled to the Sydney legal firm of made the investiture. J.J. Carroll, Cecil O'Dea and Co (now Carroll and O'Dea) and spent the whole of his professional career there. He was admitted as a solicitor Possessed of a card index-like and acutely analytical brain, which he in 1956 and became a partner in the firm - tragically, on the day his brought to bear on any problem, he also had a wonderful sense of humour. father was buried. His ability to relate to people from all walks of life was well He was a highly skilled and respected practitioner in the area of recognised. Involvement was the keynote of De Carvalho's association landlord and tenant law and industrial law and was acknowledged as one with any activity in which he was interested, be it professional, of Sydney's experts on all forms of conveyancing. He was particularly sporting or social. prominent as a solicitor in the affairs of the Portuguese community in NSW. He served his first term as a councillor of the Law Society of NSW He is survived by his wife Joan, formerly a scriptwriter for the ABC in 1983 and was re-elected in 1986 and 1989, topping the poll easily each program Play School and now a travel agent, and by a daughter and five time. sons.

He held various offices at the society before being elected its president It was appropriate that his requiem mass was celebrated at a church in 1990. He was for some five years a member of the society's executive opposite North Sydney Oval. committee, a long-time member of its various conveyancing committees and John Hunt was still a committee member at the time of his death.

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Athol Stanley DAVIS, died 27th December 1994, aged 21 years.

The Club was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Athol Davis at such a tragically early age. Athol played only two seasons for the Always an enthusiast, John captained 3rd Grade in 1978-79 in typically Club but earned respect for his talent as a correct and punishing batsman flamboyant and inventive style. He was a valued committeeman and and outstanding slip fieldsman. A former captain of cricket at The Scots selector. College, he performed well in 4th Grade and there is no doubt that he had the ability to progress further. It was a refreshing experience to play with the Club at the same time as John Emmett. He was an ideal Club man who deserved his many successes. More important was the fact that Athol's team mates invariably enjoyed his company and the guiet sincerity and unselfish attitude he brought to The Club offers its deepest sympathy to John's wife, Denise, and to their each game in which he played. We offer sympathies to Athol's family, three children, Sharyn, Michael and Stephen. especially to his parents, Athol Stanley Davis Senior and Margaret Louden Clark, and to his sister, Annabel. JFR. Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave

(1992-1994) 15 4 73* 438 39.8 1 17 17.0

MTB

News of the deaths of Peter Hall and R A C (Dick) Rogers came as this John Michael EMMETT, died (accidently) on 28th December 1994, aged 44 report was being prepared for printing. Brief details follow, but full years. and appropriate obituaries will appear in the 1995-96 Annual Report.

John Emmett was tragically electrocuted when the mast of his catamaran touched overhead power lines as he was sailing on the Minnamurra River Peter B Hall died in May 1995, aged 64. He played first grade for the during the Christmas holidays. His wife, Denise, was also injured in the Club from 1953 until 1958, scoring 1527 runs at 21.8 in first grade. His accident. best season was in 1956-57 when his 411 runs was instrumental in the team reaching the semi-finals, and for a time he captained the team. He was John, a punishing left hand batsman, who usually opened the innings, awarded his Blue for cricket in 1954, and had been a Vice-President of first played for the club in 1969-70 and continued until his final season the Club since 1957. in 1981-82. In a career that was interrupted by injuries, he scored 2408 runs at 18.9 and hit two centuries, both in 5th Grade (101 not out vs In his professional life Peter Hall distinguished himself, being perhaps Balmain in 1973-74 and 122 vs Bankstown in 1981-82). John was also an best-known as the man largely responsible for completing the Sydney Opera athletic fieldsman with quick reflexes close to the wicket. He often House after Mr Joern Utzon left the project amid controversy. Peter Hall stood in as a competent wicket keeper. led the team planning and overseeing the finishing of the building from 1966. He played in two University Premiership sides. In 1976-77, during his most successful season, he contributed significantly to Bruce Druery's The Club's sympathies are extended to Peter's widow. Penny and their five 4th Grade Premiership. His 476 runs at 31.7 were often made at a furious children. pace. Against Petersham, he and Peter Mackay put on 90 in the first 11 JFR. overs and his thumping 79 in the Final was a tenacious forthright knock [A fuller obituary will appear in the 1995-96 report] which set up University's victory over Mosman.

In 1980-81, he rejoined the Club at the request of the then 5th Grade captain, David Morgan, and was rewarded with another Premiership during a memorable season when the Club won 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade. In 5th Grade, John's experience was decisive. His pugnacious batting was invaluable in the finals and his catching in close contributed markedly to the team's 166 wickets throughout the season.

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Sid LOGAN, died December 1994, aged 77 years.

Mr Logan, father of Phil, current Club player and stalwart, died after Roy Leo Patrick TURNER, O.A.M., died 4th January 1995, aged 79 years. an illness. He had been a loyal follower of the Club throughout Phil's career. The Club extends its sympathies to the Logan family, especially Roy played for University for two seasons between 1935 and 1937. it was to Phil and his mother Thelma. in 2nd Grade that he made his lasting contribution for this Club. In his first season, he scored 503 runs in 2nd Grade, as well as picking up 13 MTB cheap wickets. This 201 not out against Marrickville one of only nine double centuries in the Club's history and was, at the time, the first Rodney NOBLE, died on 16th February 1995, aged 73 years. scored by a Club batsman in 2nd Grade for 25 years. His University 1st Grade career was less distinguished but at the end of the 1936-37 season, Mr Noble's father, M.A. (Monty) Noble, captained the Australian Test side he joined North Sydney, the Club whom he served for almost 60 years. He from 1903 until 1909 and was a most influential figure in Australian was Club President and held various administrative posts as a Delegate cricket. to the NSWCA which was acknowledged in 1964 when he was elected as a Life Member of the Association and, later, when he was awarded the Order of Rodney Noble played for Sydney University after graduating from Sydney Australia Medal. Grammar from 1939 until 1944, playing in 2nd Grade until his promotion to 1st Grade for the final match of 1940-41. A compact left handed He was a forthright, far-sighted and clear thinking administrator who batsman, he scored 553 runs in 1st Grade at an average of 19.8. His most left a positive mark on the game. productive season was his last (1943-44) when his dogged 74 not out against Glebe was instrumental in University's victory. He served as A varied sporting career also included a season in University's 1st Grade Honorary Treasurer during 1941-42. Later he played District Cricket for Rugby League team when University participated in the Premiership. Melbourne and St Kilda. The Club salutes Roy Turner's contribution to the game and offers Mr Noble joined the RAAF in 1943, qualifying as a pilot, after completing condolences to Roy's two children, six grandchildren and to the North his degree in aeronautical engineering. He worked on several important Sydney Club. Air Force projects, including the Neptune reconnaissance aircraft, the C-130 Hercules and the F/A-18 strike aircraft. On retirement from the RAAF, he had reached the rank of air vice-marshal. Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave He was President of the Royal Aeronautical Society of Australia, Australian manager of Rockwell International Electronics and Chairman of 1st Grade (1935-37) 12 0 50 192 16.0 2 16 8.0 the Institution of Engineers. All Grades (1935-37) 36 2 201* 818 24.0 25 458 18.3

He was buried with military honours, from Duntroon. JFR. JFR

R A C ('Dick') Rogers, whose family association with Sydney University CC stretches in an unbroken line back to 1902 when his father F C (Cecil) Rogers first played first grade, died in April 1995. He played for the Club from 1931 until 1937 scoring 1244 runs (including 784 in 50 appearances in first grade) and taking 50 wickets. He was Honorary Secretary in 1932-33 (30 years after his father held the position); was awarded his Blue for cricket in 1936, had been a Vice-President of the Club for 52 years at the time of his death, and was a life-member of the Club's Foundation. As an architect, he was a most respected and highly regarded professional man, and as a friend to all, he was considerate and thoughful.

The Club's sympathies are expressed to his widow, Helen.

[A fuller obituary will appear in the 1995-96 report] JFR

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This Annual Report was produced with the generous assistance of Alfred J Morgan & Son, solicitors. The firm’s principal, David Morgan, is a former stalwart player and continuing supporter of the Club. The careful reader of this report will also notice that David was the captain of an undefeated premiership team some time ago. His generous provision of fax, phones, computers and laser printer in his office allowed this report’s production to go forward conveniently and relatively expeditiously for those involved.

David’s practice is at Level 5, 84 Pitt Street, Sydney, Telephone 232 7144.

James Rodgers planned, co-ordinated and coerced the various contributors, and edited their works, as well as researching and writing obituaries.

Terry Murphy devoted much time to club statistics, a job for which he has special talents.

Keith Pitty proof-read type-drafts.

Wally Reid wrestled with recalcitrant computer discs and then input a lot of the info for Club records again.

Mark Wilson co-ordinated production generally.

Cathie Bolton of Alfred J Morgan & Son brought her expertise to typing and lay-out of this report.

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RNAL GRADE TABLES: First Gnd«: Western

Gordon, Northern District. Randwick 40 Parramatta 34 Petersham-Marrickville 30 Sydney Uni, Uni of NSW 28 Hawkesbuty 18 Sutherland 12 Balmain, Mosman 6. Second Grada: Campbelltown 68 St George, Hawkesbury, Manlyi-Warnngah 54 Randwick 50 Bankstow^Canterbury, Sydney Uni 46 Gordon, SYDNEY UNI TEAMS for seml-f; Third erade: J North Sydney 40 Parramatta 39 Sutherland 38 Dunlop (capt) D Butchart A Dawson C Dowe M Evans Norlhem District, Penrith 30 Petersham-Marrickville L Hartrtian W Knight J Mitchell R Arajendra 8 Spencer 26 Balmain, Fairfie(d4Jverpool, Uni of NSW 24 C Williams. Fourth (rada: M Bonnell (capt) J Docker Mosman 18 Western Suburbs 15 Waverley 12. Third J Hollebone R Kelly K Piny J Platt N Ridley H Smith H Grids: Sydney Uni 58 Bankstown Canterbury. lerentis B Wood 0 Young. Fifth (rade: J Banks Fairfieldliverpoot. Campbelltown 54 Randwick 52 (capt) L Ahern D Cheever A tastcott G Fitzsimmons A Parramatta 46 Gordon, Penrith 42 Hawkesbuty, Macintosh T Murphy J Robinson A Rowe C Walker M North Sydney, St George, Sutherland 36 Balmain 27 Wilson. Manly-wamngah, Mosman, Northern Distnct, Uni of NSW 24 Waverley 21 Western Suburbs 18 Petefsham-Mamckville 6. Fourth Grade: Hawkes- bury, Sydney Uni 60 Bankstown-Canterbury 58 Uni of NSW 52 St George SO Randwick 43 Manty-Warringah 42 Gordon, Parramatta, Sutherland 36 Western Suburbs 30 Campbelltown 28 Balmain. North Sydney, Northern Distnct 24 Fairfield-Uverpool, Petersham-Marrickville, Waverley 18 Penrith 15 Mosman 12. Fifth Grade: Hawkesbury 66 Randwick. Sydney Uni 64 Campbelltown 62 Uni of NSW 52 BankstownCanterbury 50 Fairfield-Liverpool. Suth­ erland 46 St George 36 Northern District, Western Suburbs 30 Penrith 28 Manly-Warringah, Parramatta 27 Gordon, Waverley 24 North Sydney 18 Balmain 16 PetershanvWarrickville 12 Mosman ,6.«ESCNS UMITEO OVER CUP (final poettiont): NortKSydney. Uni of NSW. Bankstown-Cantertjury, Randwick, Balmain, Waverley, FatrfieW-Liverpool 18 St George, Western Suburt>s, Campbelltown, Gordon, Sydney Unl,P«orith 12 Panamatta, Mosman, Manly-Wamn- gatL/Hawkesbun, Petersham-Mamckville, Suther- r a n ^ Northern District 0. POIDEVIf«-GRAY SHIELD (final potWont): Northern DIv: Gordon 36 Penrith 30 Hawkesbury 27 Sydney Uni 21 Balmain, North Sydney, Northern District 18 Manly-Warringah, Parramatta 12 Mosman 0. Southeni Nv: Campbell town 42 Fairfield-Uverpool, Suthertand 36 Banks town-Canterbury, St George 24 Randwick 18 Waverley, Western Suburbs 12 Uni of NSW 6 Petersham-Marrickville 0. CLUB C'SHIP: Campbell­ town 1304 Bankstown-Canterbuiy 1296 St George 1212 Randwick 1135 Sydney Uni 1094 Faiifield-Liv- erpool 1022 Gordon 980 Haviikesbury 978 North Sydney 956 Manly-Warnngah 918 Penrith 875 Western Suburbs 837 Parramatta 829 Sutherland 786 Uni of NSW 776 Waverley 762 Northern District 690 Balmain 548 Petersham-Marrickville 448 Mosman 306. CORPORATE BUSINESS DEVFLOPMENTS PTY LTD DIVERSIFYING YOUR BUSINESS FOR PROFIT 'We have the experience to project ’our company into the year 2000 and beyond Including the following services:

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PUBLIC WELCOME Phone 660-6539 1995-96 Annual Report Svdnev University Cricket Club HK Ward Gym • No. 1 Oval • Sydney University Sydney University XI vs 28 Years The Cricket Club of India XI University Oval, 11th and 12th January 1995

A...: Polly ' Umrigar, former President's Welcome Indian Test captain, hit Ago.... hard on the-on-side in scoring 74 , runs against It gives me a great deal of pleasure welcoming the Cricket Club Sydney University.: fit of India to University for this match. It is their eighth tour to iXJniversity Oval yester- Australia and the fifth time our Club has been their proud hosts. Umrigar, 40-year^ld stronp" ' - ly built captain of the Cricket ■ Club of India I have had the privilege of playing against our friends from the ■ :>touring'-side, hit 11 fours . , / T. ,, ^ 1 • • • . JC’ ■ CCI. In 1967 we had a lot of trouble with a young left arm wrist ■'i- in ';a ' Way. that., suggest^ CRIOCET CLUB OF INDIA , ' ; SYDNEY UNIVERSITY spinner who took six wickets. We are indeed fortunate in ■ his, xetirement .from first? At University.Oval . ' ; class cricket was prema- SYDNEY- UNIVERSITY ~ 1«t Australia to be rediscovering the mysteries and value of such lnnlnp$:^J^£verett 54 A Crompton ■ 'ture;:. " ‘ . le • Couteuf -19 R Shand 35 bowling which was once belonged to India!! In a particularly A •^■dowlclc 2 R Mes- An enjoyable one-day match Alexander■ not out 21 tight match, the CCI XI needed one run from the final ball with ended in a flurry of ex­ M Pawley « G Garlang 3 A Jakes citement. M f f t c V ; R ^ a ^ ' 0 -3 4 1: eight wickets down. We managed to hold on for the draw. The tourists, with two CRICKET CLUB OF INDIA— 1*t wickets in hand, equalled lnnlnjt*j |.M ,,L Apte 13 S Dharsey It was a marvellous game of cricket but more importantly the University’s total of 202 25, A L Apte 16 A ,K Chatur- runs, but could not score iQ ^ X. ^ Chaudhr/ not out spirit and comraderie developped during the game was su­ off the one remaining ball. 19 '■etired hurt perb. Many friendships were established. I know similar A Setajyad not out 1 sundries 3. The match was drawn. Eight jylckets for 202. relations will be established during this game. I wish both 7 0-39 Everett The Indians’ bowling star G arlang*2'% ,^'^^ Alexander 0-29 teams every success. was* one of the younger Match drawn. I players, Arun Malani, a ; left-hand leg-spinner, /. Rodgers on behalf of who took six wickets for Alan Crompton 58 runs. Chairman ACB The teajn;will play I. ,Zin- President, Sydney University Cicket Club gari at Cranbrook Oval today. Sydney University Cricket Club The Cricket Club of India

Eleven Touring Team James Dunlop (Captain) Mayank Khandwala (Captain) Chris Willian^s Dushyant Patel Craig Tomko Rajesh Sanghi William Knight Jay Parmar Duncan Macintosh Naeem Shaikh Andrew Wiles Vilayat Hussein David Butchard Jay V. Sampat Ronnie Rajendra Hakim S. Khan James Rodgeis Hansraj K. Chawla Hayden Smith Vinayak R. Samant Angus Sharp Amarjit Singh Marwa Manish J. Adnani Shaleen Toshniwala Umpires: Suresh Kumar S. Bafna Alan Wheeler Gurbir Singh Narula John Gifford Shapur Kotwal NSWCUA Sachin Bajaj.

Dhiru Bhatia (Manager) OFFICE BEARERS & DELEGATES 1995-96 Patron: Dr W J Mackie VICE PRESIDENTS President: A B Crompton 0AM Life Members (AGM when first elected) (AGM when first elected) W J Mackie (1974), G J Scahill (1979), A B Crompton (1983)

Honorary Secretary: D Cheever R E Alexander 1969 P Leroy 1982 H Anderson 1993 M G L'Estrange 1976 Honorary Assistant Secretary: R Wiles D Armati 1978 P W Logan 1990 J Baird 1979 G B T Lovell 1990 Honorary Treasurer; A Wiles J Banks 1991 P H T Lovell 1965 Judge R T H Barbour QC 1951 P Mackay 1983 Other Committee Members: P J Beale 1982 Dr W J Mackie 1964 K 0 Binns 1951 C I M McRae 1981 M Bonnell J Dunlop G Lovell M Wilson M Bonnell 1995 J Malicki 1973 R Rajendra A Sharp B Spencer C Williams W Knight I McCristal 1957 R C Mesley 1970 L Carrington 1978 D C V Morgan 1982 Senior Vice Presidents: M O'Sullivan, E Le Couteur A Chapman 1975 T Murphy 1995 J Chapman 0AM 1977 Mr Justice G D Needham 1952 Chairman SUCC Foundation: E Le Couteur B W Collins QC 1989 Mr Justice P J Newman 1965 G Cooper 1990 M W O'Sullivan 1972 Delegates to B.C.A.: R Cotton 1971 M Pawley 1967 A Crompton 0AM (Director of ACB, M J Counsel 1983 R Pearson OAM 1975 Chairman, NSW Board) A B Crompton OAM 1968 G H Pike 1975 J Rodgers F H de Carvalho 1950 Colonel P Pike 1976 J D H Dettmann 1949 Dr W Pitty 1985 Delegate to N.S.W.C.A.: A Crompton 0AM M Dickens 1983 A T Punch 1972 D A T Dickins 1952 S Quartermain 1985 Delegates to SUSU: D Cheever, R Rajendra B M Druery 1975 G Reed 1986 J G Erby, AM 1962 Dr R J Richards 1958 Dr D D Ridley Delegate to City & Suburban: Dr C Latimer J H Everett 1964 1976 A J Falk 1974 D Robinson 1970 N I Falk 1936 J F Rodgers Delegate to Inner West Cricket Council: M Wilson 1975 M Farrow 1995 P J Rodgers 1990 I E Fisher 1970 G C Russell 1969 Social Secretary: A Sharp I W Foulsham 1970 Dr A W Ross 1930-193 Dr D G Fox 1968 1981 Veteran's Secretary: Dr C Latimer Phil G Gray 1992 G J Scahill 1972 Phil J Gray 1989 D Scanlan 1970 Captains/Selectors: R Green 1983 P Scanlan 1958 Chairman: M O'Sullivan Peter W Gray 1981 Dr D Scott-Orr 1958 1st Grade: A Divall J A Grimble 1988 M F Sewell 1980 2nd Grade: J Dunlop B Hickey 1986 A Shaw 1990 3rd Grade: C Tomko M J Ives 1969 K H Sheffield 1956 4th Grade: M Bonnell A Jakes 1970 P T Somerville 1986 5th Grade: D Cheever P V James 1970 J B Spence 1975 6th Grade: D Dawson Dr T Jenkins 1983 R H Storey 1972 R J Lamble AO 1957 R J Thomas 1969 Coaches: Dr C Latimer 1986 C Tomko 1995 Co-ordinator: A Eastcott J W Laurie 1961 J R White 1981 First and Second Grade: A Divall and J Grimble E B LeCouteur 1965 Prof. Sir Bruce Williams 1969 Assistants: D Ridley and M O'Sullivan C E Lee 1980 G R Wilson 1978 Lower Grade: A Eastcott R J Lee 1971 I E Wolfe 1971 Poidevin-Gray: D Ridley

Svdntn- University Cricket Club 1995-96 Annual Report 1995*96 Aooual Report Svelntfv University Cricket Club SPORTS UNION BLUES AND CLUB AWARDS 1995-96 COLOURS FOR CRICKET Captain John Morris Memorial Trophy for Most Valuable Clubman LIST OF THOSE STILL LIVING Named in honour of Captain John 'Skipper' Morris, President of the Club N.B. The following list may still be inaccurate and incomplete. 1956-62, patron from 1962 until his death in 1975, scorer for First Grade despite efforts to bring it to completion. If there are and Poidevin-Gray and an inspiration behind the club for many years, this inaccuracies, could they be brought to the attention of trophy is awarded each season to the club member who has made the most James Rodgers (428 1820) valuable and selfless contribution to the club. James Rodgers has won this award on four occasions. Bert ALDERSON 1952 Geoff LOVELL 1989 Bernie AMOS 1955 Tony LOW 1960 Daniel Cheever Phil BEALE 1980 Jim MACKIE tba Kendall BINNS 1942 Dick MESLEY 1970 Max BLACKLER 1982 Fergus MUNRO jnr 1961 Eric McElhone Memorial Fielding Trophy for First Grade David BUCKINGHAM 1953 Michael O'SULLIVAN 1975 Mark BURGESS 1979 Brian PARKHILL 1936 Eric McElhone played First Grade for University from 1905 to 1913, Alan CASH 1960 Mike PAWLEY 1962 scoring 2053 runs and representing NSW. He was an outstanding, agile Roy CAWSEY 1949 Geoff PIKE 1973 fieldsman. He first donated this award in 1955 and it was perpetuated Mac CHAMBERS 1959 David (Darby) QUOYLE 1985 by his family after his death in 1981. Tony Low won the trophy on four John CHAPMAN 1936 Graham REED 1955 successive occasions between 1958 and 1962. Craig Tomko has also won Malcolm COPPLESON 1948 Andrew RIDLEY 1992 this award four times. Bob CRISTOFANI 1949 Damon RIDLEY 1981 Tom Watkins Alan CROMPTON 1968 Fred RING 1945 Graham DAWSON 1965 James RODGERS 1981 John DETTMANN 1939 Greg RUSSELL 1966 Brian Hickey Award for Poidevin-Gray David DICKINS 1950 Phil SCANLON tba F DILLON 1942 Don SCOTT-ORR 1954 Brian Hickey has been a Vice President of the club since 1986 and a long Roger DUNLOP 1943 Warren SEARLES 1983 standing supporter. He has donated this award for the most valuable Brian DWYER 1944 Mark SEWELL 1981 Poidevin-Gray player of each season. St John Frawley won the first three Jon ERBY 1959 Ron SHAND 1968 awards from 1983. John EVERETT 1959 Andrew SHAW 1983 Adair Durie Norman FALK 1933 Keith SHEFFIELD 1953 David FOX 1960 Adam SMITH 1994 Hugh GIBLIN 1940 G Stewart SMITH 1944 I E Fisher Trophy for the Most Valuable First Grade Player Damien GRATTAN-SMITH 1981 Walter SOUTH 1938 Roy GRAY 1946 John SPENCE 1981 Ian Fisher, First Grade captain from 1969 to 1978, enjoyed an outstanding Simon GRAY 1992 Frank STENING 1958 career with University and is the club's highest First Grade run scorer. Brian HANLEY 1950 Craig TOMKO 1982 Since 1979, Ian has chosen the player who, he considers, has made the David HANLIN 1949 Dick TOWNSEND 1962 most valuable contribution to First Grade. John Grimble has won this Scott HARBISON 1961 H (Jika) TRAVERS 1939 award six times. David HOWELL 1945 David WALKER 1955 Tom Watkins Mai IVES 1960 Leslie WESTAWAY 1945 Peter JAMES 1970 John WESTPHALEN 1946 Tom JENKINS 1977 Saxon WHITE 1955 Charlie KING 1934 Richard WILES 1994 Dr Jim L'Estrange memorial Award for the most valuable undergraduate Jim L'ESTRANGE 1978 Dick WOODFIELD 1957 lower grade player Dr Jim L'Estrange played for the club in the 1930's and 1940's and was a Vice President of the club from 1978 until his death in 1990. Two of his sons, Michael and Jim, played First Grade for University. He wished this award to be used to encourage undergraduates in Third Grade and below. Nick Ridley

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state Bank Award John Saint The club has, in recent seasons, received extremely generous sponsorship Tasmania v Western Australia at Perth (Sheffield Shield) from the State Bank of NSW. In addition to its sponsorship, the State Tasmania v NSW at Hobart (Mercantile Mutual Cup) Bank, since 1989, has donated this award - at $500.00 - for the Tasmania v Sri Lanka at Devonport (one-day) outstanding undergraduate player who has participated in the Club's Tasmania v ACT at Canberra (one-day) administration. Tasmania 2nd XI v NSW 2nd XI and Victoria 2nd XI Angus Sharp Adam Elbourne NSW Colts V Queensland Colts v Queensland Colts (three-day) Ray Eastcott Memorial Trophy NSW Colts v Queensland Colts (one-day) NSW Colts V Newcastle Colts Ray Eastcott was a valuable and practical supporter of the club in the NSW Under 19 Carnival Team 1980's, when his son Andrew played for the club. The Eastcott family has presented this award, in his memory, to the club's best all-rounder each season. Angus Sharp Sydney CA XI v Combined Shires at SCG Ben Wood Brendan Hill Tom Garrett Trophies - Best and Fairest Sydney CA XI v Combined Shires at SCG Players from each team allocate points at the end of each match on a 3-2-1 basis. Tom Garrett played for University from 1875 until 1896, Adair Durie representing Australia in the First ever Test in 1877. He was a medium GPS 1st XI pacer, a vigorous batsman and an inspirational club captain. NSW Schoolboys v Queensland Schools (three-day) NSW Schoolboys v Queensland Schools (one-day) 1st: Ben Wood 2nd: Brendan Hill Stephen Jensen CAS 1st XI 3rd: Michael Farrow NSW Schoolboys v Queensland Schools (three-day) NSW Schoolboys v Queensland Schools (one-day) Leading Aggregates and Averages SUCC 1995-96 Matt Freeman CHS 1st XI Batting Nick Ridley 785 runs Cade Brown Riverina Colts Roland Hammond 490 at 44.6

Bowling In England, 1995 season: Michael Farrow 57 wickets Andrew Ridley representing Oxford University scored 375 runs Ben Wood 29 wickets at 11.5 at 25.00 in 10 first class matches.

Sydney UniversUy Cricket Club 1995-96 Annual Report 1995*96 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club FINAT, GRADE TABLES 1995-96 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Premiers or Champions Underlined

1995/96 was a good season, but certainly not a great one. Congratulations Craig Tomko and the 3rd Grade team on making the Final! 1ST GRADE 2ND GRADE 3RD GRADE 4TH GRADE A convincing win over St George in the Semi-final and a creditable performance in a tight, hard-fought Final against Randwick provided great St George 70 St George 70 Randwick 20 Randwick 76 interest for the Club to season's end. Well done. Thirds! But more of Bankstown 66 Bankstown 64 St George 68 Waverley 68 the cricket shortly. Penrith 58 Suth'land 64 Sydney Uni 64 St George 60 Sutherland 56 Balmain 62 Fairfield 64 Penrith 60 A word of warning! Energy and enthusiasm levels must be further North Syd 54 North Syd 62 Gordon 60 Wests 58 enhanced. In 1995, the NSW Cricket Board, as has been widely reported, Balmain 50 Penrith 50 Manly 52 NSW Uni 52 commissioned from the Association's senior management a Strategic Plan Gordon 48 Gordon 48 Petersham 46 Bankstown 48 for NSW cricket - where does the Association want NSW cricket to be in Petersham 48 Manly 46 Bankstown 42 Sydney Uni 48 the Year 2000 and 10 years beyond? At the time of writing, a first draft Parramatta 46 Randwick 42 Penrith 42 North'n D 46 of that Plan is anticipated. Manly 42 Camp'town 40 Suth'land 38 Manly 42 North'n D 36 NSW Uni 40 Waverley 38 Hawkes'ry 36 Despite the cricket development role we perform with a male campus of Randwick 36 Fairfield 36 Wests 36 Suth'land 36 nearly 14,000 students, the work we do in the schools (particularly the Wests 34 Hawkesbury 36 North'n D 30 Gordon 30 private school system), the encouragement and opportunities we provide Fairfield 30 Parramatta 30 North Syd 28 North Syd 30 to country cricketers and the leadership we provide to the Inner West Sydney Uni 30 Sydney Uni 30 NSW Uni 28 Parramtta 30 Cricket Council through Mark Wilson's input there, it is likely that we Uni of NSW 30 Mosman 24 Balmain 24 Fairfield 26 will again be perceived to be different and again come under pressure. Campb'town 28 Waverley 24 Parramtta 24 Camp'town 24 Perhaps the work we do in the above areas will again be seen as Hawkesbury 24 Wests 18 Hawkes'ry 18 Balmain 18 insufficient to counter the argument that we do not have juniors to Mosman 24 Northern D 12 Mosman 18 Petersham 18 develop in an age which (rightly) places heavy emphasis on junior Waverley 24 Petersham 12 Camp'town 12 Mosman 6 development. So, enthusiastic hard work is essential and a continual lifting of our standards on and off the field is a must. We must continue to see 5TH GRADE DIAMOND POID'N-GRAY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP improvement in measuring ourselves against the detailed criteria for DRAFT CUP Grade clubs produced by the Sydney Cricket Association last year - and we must continue to be a leader in the Inner West Cricket Council and its Randwick 68 Bankstown 18 Camob'town 42 St Georae 1486 development work in particular. Manly 66 Penrith 18 Balmain 30 Bankstown 1292 NSW Uni 60 St George 18 Gordon 30 Sutherland 1228 The Club's own financial position is sound, but the interest (about Sutherland 60 Waverley 18 Hawkes'by 30 Penrith 1218 $16,000 per annum at present) from the investment of Sydney University Sydney Uni 50 Wests 18 Petersham 30 Randwick 1208 Cricket Club Foundation's capital (over $230,000 at present, the largest Balmain 42 North'n D 15 Sutherland 30 Manly 1056 financial backing of any Grade club in Sydney) must be effectively Parramtta 42 Randwick 15 Bankstown 24 Gordon 1050 utilised in the future. The hard work of building that investment has Petersham 42 NSW Uni 15 Penrith 24 Balmain 1000 been done. It must now be put to good effect, or it could be too late. St George 42 Fairfield 12 Manly 18 North Syd 964 North Syd 40 Hawkes'ry 12 Mosman 18 Sydney Uni 926 10th in the Club Championship after finishing 5th in 1994/95 was North'n D 34 North Syd 12 St George 18 NSW Uni 882 disappointing but nevertheless delivered the 8th occasion in the last 11 Penrith 34 Petersham 12 Fairfield 12 Fairfield 862 years we have finished in the top half of the Club Championship. Bankstown 30 Sutherland 12 North'n D 12 Petersham 862 Camp'town 30 Sydney Uni 12 Parramtta 12 Wests 816 First Grade (Andy Divall) finished strongly, winning five of their last Fairfield 24 Balmain 6 Randwick 12 Parramtta 780 seven games, and finished a much improved and very competitive team. Hawkes'ry 24 Gordon 6 Wests 12 Waverley 752 Close or rain affected results, if reversed, in four games at least Wests 24 Manly 6 North Syd 6 Hawkes'ry 744 (Penrith, Fairfield, Campbelltown and Petersham) would have prevented or Gordon 18 Mosman 6 NSW Uni 6 North'n D 740 overcome the slow start to the season. But all clubs have their hard luck Waverley 12 Parramtta 6 Sydney Uni 6 Camp'town 734 stories. The win over the eventual premiers Sutherland was a highlight. Mosman 0 Camp'town 3 Waverley 0 Mosman 462 Thank you, Andy Divall, and good luck to you and Kelly in Tamworth.

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Second Grade (James Dunlop) never really threatened, Third Grade had an excellent season, Fourth Grade (Max Bonnell) and Fifth Grade (Dan The Club enjoyed another promising season this year. We finished in the Cheever) both did threaten but didn't quite make it, while the Sixth top half of the Club Championship for the third year in succession. First Grade team (David Dawson) enjoyed their cricket and fulfilled the Grade started slowly after the loss of John Saint but finished with five important role of constantly providing quality players to the higher wins in the last seven games which augurs well for next year. I believe grades. Given the relatively poor performance of the Poidevin-Gray side a large factor in their success after Christmas was a greater application (Luke Hartman), a greater club concentration here is required. at training and a more positive attitude; something which the whole Club could learn from. Our special thanks also go to Club stalwarts Ted Le Couteur, Mick O'Sullivan, Damon Ridley and James Rodgers for their continuing Third Grade must be congratulated on their success once again. They invaluable contributions. We could not do without them, and it is reached the semi-finals for the third year in succession and missed out fitting that all four have been nominated by our Committee for the honour on defending their premiership with a hard fought loss to Randwick in the of Life Membership of the Club. Given that the Club has only three final. Nick Ridley added the Third Grade Batting Aggregate record to his current Life Members, it may seem unusual for four to be nominated at Fourth Grade record with 634 runs in Third Grade. Mick Farrow collected once, but it happens because all are so deserving. Confident in the 57 wickets to break the Third Grade Bowling Aggregate record which had knowledge that the Club will bestow this honour, may I on behalf of us stood for 30 years. all convey our thanks and our congratulations to four wonderful servants of our Club, No doubt, an exposition of what each has contributed to the Adam Elbourne deserves congratulations for his selection in the New South Club will appear elsewhere. Wales U/19S and Colts side. In addition, Adair Durie and Stephen Jensen were selected in the Schoolboys' team. Special thanks to Greg Harris (Director), Graham Hunt (Head Groundsman) and all their colleagues at the Sports Union for the wonderful level of The Club progressed this season without the help of a Club Administrator. support the club receives from that source. It is imperative that the The Club did not appear to suffer from this. Nevertheless the proposed club continues to reciprocate that support, and consideration must be idea of a Match Day Co-ordinator is an excellent one. given to the University's facilities being made available on occasions for development work through the Inner West Cricket Council. I would like to thank the Sports Union for their increased involvement and contribution. Their support of the Cricket Club should not be Our thanks also to Dan Cheever (Honorary Secretary), Andrew Wiles underestimated. The Club appreciated immensely being recognised as the (Honorary Treasurer), Angus Sharp (Social Secretary), Keith Pitty and Sports Union Club of the Year for 1995. I would also like to thank Max Mark Wilson (Annual Report) and our loyal group of parents and other Bonnell for his assistance and for the tremendous amount of effort he supporters led by Michael Hill and Garry Saint (First Grade Scorer - and puts into the Club newsletter every week. Wally Reid also deserves thanks congratulations John Saint on your Tasmanian selection!) Thank you also for running the canteen this season. to the Committee members (although I assume that the poor attendances at recent Committee meetings is not symptomatic of an attitude). Finally I would like to thank everyone for their contribution to the Club this season and I wish the Club and all its members the best of luck for A very successful 1996/97 is essential. next season.

Daniel Cheever Alan Crompton President

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Eight meetings were held during the year Once again this season the social functions at the Cricket Club were well supported and enjoyed. A number of BBQs were held at the Grandstand. These BBQs included the welcoming of Richard Montgomerie to the club, hosting the Melbourne Uni Cricket Club Intervarsity side, the annual selection BBQ, as well as a celebration for the end of year exams. Two BBQs were held during the one-day fixtures which were aimed at (and NAME PRESENT APOLOGIES rather successfully) attracting not only current players but also other supporters of the club (ex-players and Vice-Presidents). The very club's D Cheever 8 0 existence rests with its players and supporters. M Wilson 8 0 The club also held a Cricket Trivia Night in October which was organised and run by Max Bonnell. All types of people attended and all experienced A Crompton 7 1 the same problems. The questions that Max asked were just too hard. As A Wiles 6 2 well as tables made up of current players, tables were also made up of umpires from the SCA, corporations, and members of the Sports Union and E LeCouteur 6 2 Sydney Uni Rugby Club. The evening was a great success in terms of money M Bonnell 5 3 raising for the club and Max should be commended for his efforts. R Wiles 5 3 The end of season Annual Dinner was enjoyed by all who attended. Each year it gives the players and supporters a chance to celebrate the season A Sharp 5 3 past and also give recognition to certain standout performers with awards M O'Sullivan 5 2 presented. A list of the award winners can be seen elsewhere in this report. This year Andrew Wiles was the MC and Alan Crompton the guest J Dunlop 5 1 speaker who spoke to us about the 'trials and tribulations' as ACB B Spencer 4 2 Chairman during his reign. W Knight 4 2 Awards were presented by the club's stalwarts Dr Jim Mackie and Dr Will Pitty. The night went on to the early hours of the morning when each J Rodgers 3 5 story got longer and longer (and story accuracy smaller and smaller). C Williams 2 5 As Social Secretary this year I would like to thank those who helped me G Lovell 1 5 put on the BBQs. Special mention must also go to Jim Dunlop and Daniel R Rajendra 0 1 Cheever for their efforts during the one-day games. Finally, with all his other responsibilities at the club, Cheeves was always approachable and more importantly helpful when needed.

Angus Sharp

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Social levies, SUSU funding and SCA coaching and development grants SUCC STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS formed the major part of revenue this season. The social levies funded FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 1995 TO 31 MAY 1996 the purchase of training gear early in the season, the players information booklet, teas and drinks, a subsidy for the annual presentation dinner and various social functions throughout the season. Otherwise, major expenditure was on coaching, balls, and the operation REVENUE of the No 1 oval scoreboard on match days. Player Social Levies 10,735.00 S.C.A. Grants 8,214.00 In terms of liquidity the Club is in a sound position, indicated by the SUSU Allotment Drawdown 7,506.00 positive cash balance and the high value of stock on hand. In addition, Veterans Team Fees 2,000.00 the only forseeable expenditure to be incurred in the near future is the Foundation Funding 1,295.00 costs of the Annual Report, most of which is to be covered by sponsership Fund Raising 1,195.00 funds. I V Grant - Prior Year 1,080.00 Annual Dinner 995.00 This position has been obtained without much reliance on Foundation Other 750.00 funding. The Club has been able, over the past season, to operate on the Clothing Sales 600.00 funding from the Sydney Cricket Association, drawdowns from the SUSU Interest 295.00 allotment account and the players' social levies. There is a general feeling that it is now time to tap into the rich resources established TOTAL REVENUE 34,665.00 by the supporters of the Foundation in order to fund genuine and lasting improvements. The dollar-for-dollar capital expenditure funding available from SUSU annually makes such projects even more attractive and viable, as we strive to fulfil the criteria set by the S.C.A.

Ted LeCouteur and the Foundation trustees are supportive of the expansive attitude, so there seems to be no reason why we should not have a EXPENDITURE scoreboard on No 2 Oval, good wicket covers at St Paul's Oval, or a fully functional canteen on match days. Coaching 8,000.00 Cricket Balls 7,802.00 Sponsorship is an area that needs work. Apart from the generous Clothing 4,278.00 contributions from the STATE BANK to the Foundation we have very little Afternoon Teas and Drinks 3,279.00 support of this type. Annual Dinner Costs 1,976.00 Scoreboard Operation 1,420.00 In fundraising, the trivia night was both very enjoyable and a financial S.C.A. Fees 785.00 success, while the seven-a-side competition, while not proving as Trophies 631.00 profitable as prior years was well supported by other Clubs in the Inner Intervarsity 553.00 West area with which the Club is affiliated. S.C.A. Premier's Dinner 500.00 Other 396.00 In the coming season this position of financial strength will need to be Information Booklet 317.00 utilised in order to create strengths in other vital areas of the Club's Sports Union 180.00 operations. There should not be complacency with respect to Club funds Social 170.00 and we should seek to offer our supporters and players value through Seven-a-Side 133.00 continual improvement of Club facilities and performance. Umpires 90.00

Andrew Wiles TOTAL EXPENSE 30,510.00

NET SURPLUS 4,154.00

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SUCC STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION The Foundation was formed in 1989 with an initial donation of $1,000.00 AS AT 31 MAY 1996 from one of its Life Members. Now in its 7th year, the Foundation has a total of $226,000 invested through the University Senate and it has CASH provided in excess of $58,000 in grants to the Club. These grants cover TRUST ACCOUNT 3.481.00 all sorts of costs that the Club incurs such as wicket covers, trophies, SUSU ALLOTMENT ACCOUNT 1.281.00 this Annual Report, scoreboard attendants, and so forth.

TOTAL CASH 4,762.00 Over 200 past and present players have joined the Foundation as Life Members (a $2,000 contribution). Members ($300) or Undergraduate Members or Subscribers ($25). All contributions are tax deductible and as only the interest earned on the Foundation's funds can be spent each year, the FUNDS capital amount will continue to grow. What could be a better way to ACCUMULATED FUNDS 4,762.00 thank the Club for those happy summer afternoons than to join the Foundation in the knowledge that your contribution will generate income for the Club in perpetuity? The challenge for the Foundation is to secure the support of more of our existing 1200 past players. NOTES: The official sponsor of the Foundation is STATE BANK NSW. Since 1989 1 These financial statements are prepared on a cash basis. they have provided generous support and we thank them most sincerely for Expenses are brought to account when paid and revenues are this. The State Bank also provides funds for the State Bank taken up when cash is received. Undergraduate Player of the Year prize. They support us, let us support them. The Sydney University Sports Union provides funding to the Club via the Allotment account. Funds are allocated to the The Foundation committee would like to thank all those who contributed Club annually and are drawn down as required. The balance to the Foundation this year, very much indeed. The Club is most of the Allotment account represents the 1996 allotment yet fortunate to have over 200 past and present players who are such loyal to be utilised. supporters. A full list of our members is set out below and again we say "many, many thanks". At 31 May 1996 the only liability is expenditure to be incurred relating to the preparation of the Annual Report. This is estimated at $2,500.00 but will be partly funded by Sponsorship revenue. Ted Le Couteur John Grimble Stock on hand at 31 May 1996 consisted of: Chairman Secretary 48 cricket balls valued at $1,520.00; and 40 caps valued at $1,400.00

In addition to the balance disclosed in the Sydney University Sports Union allotment account, an amount of The S.U.C.C. Foundation $2,000, to be used expressly for capital expenditure, is PO Box 205 held with the S.U.S.U. These funds are available on a 1:1 Holme Building contribution basis. University of Sydney NSW 2006

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OFFICIAL SPONSOR: STATE BANK NSW De Carvalho D A AM (dec'd) Dickins, D A T Druery, B Edgar, A G Elder, C A Edwards, P Emery, D G Emery, N A (dec'd) Enright, W I LIFE MEMBERS Farrow, M Fisher, I E Foulsham, I W Glenton, P N Grattan-Smith, D Gray, Peter Gray, P G Gray, P J Grimble, J Albert, R 0 AM Armstrong W & Brierley, Sir Grimble, P Groves, M A Guiness, M Williams L (in Ron Helsham, M M Henville G F memoriam) James, P V Jenkins, T Jenkyn, P Johnston, R G Caimnack, W Cash, A Clarke, D S AO Judd, S E Keighran, G Kuner, J L'Estrange, J G L'Estrange, M Lamble, R J Langdon, P Lange, R Laurie, R S Le Lievre, M Learoyd, H M Lee, R J Collins, B W QC Counsel, M J Crompton, A B Little, A Logan, P W Low, A I 0AM Loxton, D McCredie R M McEachran, G C Mclnnes, D McKell, S H (dec'd) McLaughlin, WP Erby, J G W AM Everett, J H Fox, D G Meintjes, D Meredith-Jones, J Mesley, R C Mitchell, T A Morgan, D C V Moss D V Mulready, R Munro, F C Murphy, T Needham G D Nicholson, B S Niesche, J Heydon, J D QC Howell, D Latimer, C Norton, R Y O'Dea, M O'Sullivan, M Pawley, M Pitty, K Pitty, W Reed, G E Richards, R J Rogers, C Rodgers, P J Scahill, G J of Le Couteur, E B Scanlan, D D Laurie, J W (in memory Lovell, P H T Scott-Orr, D Sewell, M F J R Hoyle) Sharp P L Shaw, A Short, P D Southwell P Stening, G F Swords, G Talbot, R N Mackie, W J Nevell, T Pike, G H Tomko, C Tonkin, M A Tonkin, T A Towzell P J Travers, B H Wagner, F B Ward, W D T White, R Wiles, E G Wilkinson, R Williams, Sir Bruce KBE * Ridley, D D Rodgers, J F Rogers, R A C Wilson, M E Wood P R Yarad, E J (deceased)

Smith, G S Sullivan, J P Sydney Uni (deceased) Veterans SUBSCRIBERS AND UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS Cricketers Thomas, R J Woodfield, R Abbadee A J Allingham .J Amos R Angus JA Baffsky D Bell A Blackman J R Bland M Boulden J M Brock B Brockhoff J D Butchart D Butler G Charrett M Cheever D Conomos J Corlett M C Dickens M 1R Dunlop J Elbourne A Ellis J Erby G G W Fitzsimmons G Frost A G MEMBERS Garrett P Hennessy J Hennessy L Higgs W A Ivanchenko M M Kelly R Kelly Kent M R LeCouteur MJ Leekan J McCredie A M McGarity J Anderson, H Motum J Mulvaney P Newman J A Packham A Allworth, W M Armati, D Pike P H Radford R OA Richards R Ridley A Armitage P Asprey, K W (dec'd) Baird, J Robinson D Sayers S Sherwin G Smith A Bangs, K R Banks, J Beale, P J Stokes N C Topper D Walder B K Walsh R Betts, A Bland, S & E Bonnell, M Watkins T Weight J Wheeler J Wiles A Buckingham, Prof A D Caisley, M E Caisley, W M Wiles R E W Yeates F (dec'd). Chapman, J A 0AM Cockcroft, P J Connor, G B Cooper, G Cristofani, D R Cristofani, V A

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m FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR S.U.C.C. FOUNDATION CLUB COACH’S REPORT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING 31/3/95 Compared to last year this season must be described as disappointing. Each player needs to ask 'WHY?'. We all need to be totally honest when OPENING BALANCE: $197.746.00 asking 'Did we give our best effort? Ask yourself: Did I attend practice regularly? Did I prepare myself properly for each match day? Am I PLUS satisfied with my season's performance? Is the game important enough for Donations: $ 15,905.00 me to make an effort? Interest received: $ 17,193.00 I believe a number of players in the Club would struggle to answer Total Income $ 33,098.00 favourably! Cricket does not seem important enough to a number of players and this was evidenced by the poor attendances at practice. $230,844.00 Practice on the whole was very good with some quality sessions by first LESS grade and second grade (at times). However if only half the Club is Grants to S.U.C.C.: $ 3.348.00 training there is a fair chance that those not attending will be the Printing, stationery and postage: $ 1.727.00 one's to let the team down and lose games. As the saying goes, "Unless you change how you are, you'll always have what you've got." The talent Total outgoings $ 5,075.00 is there guys! How bad do you want it?

CLOSING BALANCE: $225.769.00 My personal thanks to Andy Eastcott who ran some great fielding drills and kept players active at all times. John Grimble was superb with his advice and help at training (and on game day). Mick O'Sullivan's enthusiasm and Damon Ridley's candid comments. MOTE: All funds are invested and held in trust by the Andy Divall University of Sydney.

E. Le Couteur Chairman

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2 0 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96 Annual Report 1995-96 Annual Report Svdnev University Crickct Club 21 FEATURE - A NEW LIFE MEMBER MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN Michael O'Sullivan: A Playing Career Ended? 1968 - 1995 Mick had Ian Howell caught in the covers by Rick Lee in his first over and took 4-95 in two innings for the match. But things would not always We pay tribute to Mick O'Sullivan, who while reluctant to announce his be so productive. By 1972 he was in 2nds, playing in the only semi-final absolute retirement from playing, deserves to be honoured as an admirable side he ever played in, taking 46 wickets for the season, including an and inspirational servant of University cricket. astounding 9-25 against Randwick and preparing himself for a recall to 1st Grade at the beginning of the 1972-73 season. This time he was there Mick would have little to do with statistics. Anything he contributed to stay, not playing any other grade in the next 18 seasons. would always be for the team's welfare. Despite this, we should be aware of the bare details. This was a career that started and ended in 4th From 1972, when he was first elected as a Vice-President of the Club, his Grade. In between, and spread over four decades were performances which influence was substantial. He captained 1st Grade in seven of those produced 781 wickets for the Club, 622 of them in 1st Grade. There were seasons, was a member of the NSW squad, vice-captain of the Australian also 2278 runs, 1651 in 1st Grade. The 622 1st Grade wickets for this Universities side, took 47 wickets in 1974-75, 50 in 1977-78 (including Club is a record which few look like even approaching. John Grimble is 7-36 against Waverley - his best in Ists) and 44 in 1979-80. second on 367, only 255 behind! For all Sydney Grade clubs over 102 years of competition, only 15 other bowlers have taken over 600 wickets Mick's 500th wicket in 1st Grade came on 21 December 1985 against in 1st Grade. Micko's 781 wickets in all grades is over 200 ahead of the Northern District at Waitara Oval when he had Peter Taylor caught by next best in the Club. Damien Grattan-Smith at extra cover during a spell which not only earned him figures of 6 for 62 but contributed greatly to University's victory Mick's early cricketing career should be an inspiration for those who do over the eventual 1985-86 Premiers. His 600th wicket came almost exactly not initially achieve high honours and who, by perseverance and dogged four years later when, on 23 December 1989 at Caringbah Mick had determination force selectors to consider them. At Marist Brothers Sutherland's Tony Clark by Andrew Shaw. Kogarah, Mick was in the school side captained by future Test player and Mick's longtime friend, Kerry O'Keeffe. Kerry did most of the slow Quite appropriately, Mick was honoured at the Club's 1989-90 Annual bowling but Mick was able to beat him in the batting averages. (Kerry Dinner. He was presented with the ball which took the 600th wicket, an was to score 4169 runs at 26.1 in First Class cricket, including 644 at inscribed silver plate and a scrapbook detailing his career to that date. 25.8 in ). Even in his last appearances in 1st Grade, recalled to the side at 43 in Mick began his non-school career in the George's River competition but 1993-94, his competitiveness was inspiring, and his bowling had lost none such was the strength of the St George district sides at that time, with of its guile, as will agree! These appeared to have been O'Keeffe and Ray Davies in the Green Shield side, there was no place for Mick's final contributions on the playing field, until in March 1995 Max Michael O'Sullivan. Similarly, in only two games played for St George Bonnell, 4th Grade captain, succeeded in persuading the Chairman of in 5th Grade Mick took 5 wickets, top scored and was sent back to the Selectors out of retirement to fill a gap in a side that went on to win local competition when apparently more credentialled players appeared the 4th Grade Premiership. Mick's 9 overs, 5 maidens, 4 for 7 stands proudly with his other achievements. again after Christmas, He has strong links with the local area. He played Rugby League for St Some other highlights and moments .... George, in President's Cup and 3rd Grade in 1972, as a halfback. This 3rd Grade side made the finals, but Mick was on the bench, replaced by * In October 1981 John Benaud became the first player to hit a ball Test half Billy Smith! (Smith was returning from injury). For his pains, over the University Grandstand roof when he offdrove Mick for a Mick earned $28 playing Rugby League. monumental six. However on the following Saturday, chasing Cumberland's imposing 364, University won an extraordinary game with two balls to As an undergraduate in Economics at Sydney University in 1968, Mick went spare as Mick (37no) and Mark Perry (33no) added an unbeaten 74 for the to pre-season practice on University No 2 in September (something he 9th wicket. would continue to do for another 27 years) and was selected in 4th Grade. Nineteen wickets in the first 5 games earned his promotion to 3rd Grade * In March 1989 at Hurstville Oval, against his old club, Mick helped where the wily David Fox captained him with astute judgment. Fox wrote Ian Drewe in an unbroken 50 last wicket stand to achieve an unlikely and at the time "We welcomed his left handers. Early days yet, but watch much celebrated victory. him!" We were continue to watch him for another 27 summers! Ian Fisher recognised his potential and promoted him straight from 3rd Grade into What has sustained Mick over such a lengthy and successful career? The 1st Grade for the match against Manly on 10 January 1970. support of his wife Judy and their four daughters was vital. It may have been a case of settling for Mick spending Saturdays playing cricket rather than attending the races, but their encouragement has allowed him to pursue one of his passions and to thereby bring much pleasure to others,

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Mick's competitiveness was legendary. He worked with dedication to perfect his craft at training sessions. He made himself into a dogged The committee has proposed that four members should be nominated for tailender, who was particularly adept at the sweep shot! He improved his election to Life Membership at the 1996 Annual General Meeting. They are fielding by diligent attention to detail, and by perseverance at (in alphabetical order): training, by continuing to work after others perhaps with more talent had gone home. Mick was an astute captain who brought the 1985-86 side to Ted LeCouteur Ted's playing career spanned the years from 1960 to 1974, within 2 points of the semi-finals. He was a demanding captain who in which he scored 4349 runs for the club, the tenth highest aggregate expected high standards of his team mates. Tom Jenkins will probably for SUCC. He played most of his cricket in 1st and' 2nd Grade, often as never forget dropping a catch from Mick's bowling, having been sent down 2nd Grade captain. He was Secretary from 1963 to 1965. Since his to the long-on fence for precisely that shot. Mick's own achievements retirement from playing he has remained active as a Vice-President (since inspired the team's performances, especially when the side had to fight 1965) and committee member. Perhaps most important has been his work in its way to victory. He was durable, prided himself on maintaining establishing the Foundation, the single most significant initiative fitness with running and touch football well into his late 30's and early undertaken at the Club for a great many years. Apart from serving as 40's. Simply he outlasted everyone else. Chairman, he is a Life Member of the Foundation. Ted remains active in the Club 35 years after his Grade playing career began (and 20 years And it will be the memory of the sight of Mick's left arm orthodox after it ended). There can be no doubt that he satisfies the requirement spinners that is his enduring legacy. He tossed the ball tantalisingly for long service. Nor can there be any argument over the value of his short of the driving length, enticing the miscued drive or luring the service to the Club as Secretary, committee member and, perhaps most of batsman out of his ground, or forcing him back onto his stumps for the all as the founding Chairman of the Foundation. two-handed LBW appeals which became something of a personal signature. He was renowned for relentless accuracy without ever abandoning his courage to flight and turn the ball. One will always cherish the Michael O'Sullivan The club's leading wicket-taker in 1st Grade and all memories of barely disguised expletives and the sometimes ludicrous grades, and the 14th highest wicket taker in the history of the Sydney caught and bowled attempts. 1st Grade competition. He represented Australian Universities and served as 1st Grade captain. His playing career has been one of the most The Club is blessed with three former first Grade captains who have outstanding in the club's history. His involvement in the club now maintained a practical and beneficial interest in the Club. Damon Ridley extends over 27 seasons. Off the field he has made important and John Grimble have guided players with astute coaching. Mick's main contributions to the club as a Vice-President (since 1972), Senior role has been as a wise, alert, approachable Chairman of Selectors, Vice-President, committee member and Chairman of Selectors. His always keeping an eye on younger players with potential. Mick is to be willingness to assist the club in these, and a variety of other, ways has rewarded with Life Membership of the Club at this year's Annual General been invaluable. He won the J C Morris Trophy in 1983-84. He is a member Meeting. For someone who has given so much of his time to the Club, of the Foundation. Mick remains active in the Club 27 seasons after his there can be no higher and more fitting honour. For someone who has playing career began: the value of his service to the Club is beyond never sought honours, there is no finer tribute from the Sydney dispute. University Cricket Club.

Damon Ridley A highly successful captain, Damon captained the 2nd Grade James Rodgers premiership team in 1979-80 and led 1st Grade in 1981-82, scoring 501 runs in that season. He was Secretary from 1974 to 1977, won the J C Morris Trophy in 1975-76 and has been a Vice-President since 1976. He has remained active as a committee member, as Chairman of Selectors and as Poidevin Gray coach. He is a Life Member of the Foundation. In addition MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN - SUCC CAREER to the formal tasks he has undertaken for the club, Damon has dedicated Inns NO HS Runs Ave Catches Wkts Runs Ave a great deal of time and effort to work on the club's behalf - such as 1st Grade assisting with coaching, and liaison with players and the Sports Union. 1969-94 230 109 38 1651 13.6 121 622 13105 21.1 Several of his own initiatives (such as the Captain's Seminar he devised and organized) have been both innovative and effective. Almost 15 years All Other Grades after his own playing career ended, Damon remains committed to, and 1968-95 59 26 38 627 19.0 29 159 2623 16.6 highly involved in, the Club. His contribution undoubtedly attains the Total 289 135 38 2278 14.8 150 781 15728 20.1 high standard required for election as a Life Member.

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Jcunes Rodgers James conunenced his playing career with SUCC in 1972 and has played in each of the ensuing 24 seasons. He has taken 570 wickets, A.B.S. (Alfred) White began his career with University in 1898-99 after which places him as the club's second highest wicket-taker. He has a productive time with Shore school. At the time, University was captained 3rd Grade (Minor Premiers and Runners Up in 1982-83) and 4th confined to the 2nd Grade competition with the Club's first grade playing Grade (Semi Finalists in 1986-87), serving seven seasons in all as in this grade. With the angular and elegant White as captain in 1898-99, captain. Off the field James has made an immense contribution to the it was not surprising that University won this competition and that White Club. He has served the club as Secretary (1980-1984), Vice-President dominated. His 617 runs were scored at a rapid pace and his off breaks (since 1975), Senior Vice-President, committee member (since 1973), captured 32 wickets. After two more seasons, each somewhat abbreviated, Country Tour organiser and editor of the Annual Report. He became a he was supposed to have finished his cricket career with the University delegate to the NSWCA in 1982, a role which he continues today as at the end of 1900-01. In his three years he had scored 961 runs at delegate to the SCA. He served on the SCA Committee of Management from 48.1. 1985 to 1993, including a period as Deputy Chairman (1989-1993). He was awarded a Colour by the SUSU in 1981. He won the J C Morris Trophy four Joining North Sydney in 1904 he began the season in 2nd Grade, scored 151 times. He is a Life Member of the Foundation. There can be no question and then 278 not out (still a North Sydney record) in the first two games that his contribution to SUCC during the last 24 years merits election and was then promoted. Continued success in 1st Grade (628 at 62.8 in as a Life Member. 1905-06 and 698 at 77.5 in 1906—07) led to State selection, although White played only 4 games spread over 4 seasons. His record of 291 runs at 48.5 suggests that he should have played more, especially as his leadership ability was unquestioned. He captained NSW in two of his four matches. In addition, in a 2nd Class game in 1907-08 against the FEATURE - THE LONGEST GAPS BETWEEN visiting Fijian side made 108 and then took 4-18. APPEARANCES IN GRADE CRICKET FOR SUCC From there it was back to University although not to play Grade cricket (playing membership was restricted by NSWCA rules to undergraduates) but to join the University Veterans who since 1896 had played (and still Among the Club records are some curious trivia which might cause the idle play) in the City and Suburban Competition. Here White was dominant, six to pose these questions: times scoring over 500 runs in a season (including 688 in 1925-26 when he was aged 46) and confounding the best of the batsmen (his 41 wickets * Why has the Club never won the Club Championship? in 1932-33 at age 53 was his best).

* Why has First Grade not won a Premiership since 1914? During this time he grew even closer to his old Club, serving a stint as President and then becoming the first Patron of the Club in 1939. He * Why was John Saint never selected for NSW? also produced a son, Ted, who as a left arm bowler toured England with Don Bradman's 1938 Australian side. * How has Keith Pitty managed only 4 wickets in 15 seasons? A.B.S. White presided over the Club during some of its darkest times. The Second World War took many of its players and potential players. The * In 207 visits to the crease, how can anyone score 1941-42 1st Grade side had an average age of eighteen and a half. White only 553 runs? had turned out for the Vets regularly in 1940-41 but in 1941-42, when the Club could field only three grade teams and conditions became so desperate that the NSWCA allowed it to field graduates, Mr White was But perhaps the most curious trivia of the lot concerns these three persuaded to make a reppearance. players who are shown as having left their grade careers in abeyance for 25 seasons or more: Thus, among the 5 3 players who played 3rd grade during that season was A.B.S. White, then aged 62, recalled to the Grade ranks of the Club after A.B.S. White - 40 years - 1901 to 1941 an extraordinary 40 year gap. The Annual Report comments " ... we wish to thank our Patron, Mr A.B.S. White .. for playing with us when we were G.J. Scahill - 25 years - 1948 to 1973 in difficulties ... Mr White has not played [Grade cricket] for the Club since the early years of the century .. but showed with bat and ball all H. Anderson - 25 years - 1966 to 1991 his old skill ... ". Unfortunately there are no records available (the scorebook passing through the hands of six captains!) although contemporary players recall White scoring a cultured 45 in one match, a substantial part of the team's 68 all out!

26 Sy^ey University Cricket Club 1995-96 Aonual Report 1995-96 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 21 25 OR MORE YEARS BETWEEN APPEARANCES FOR SUCC FIRST GRADE REPORT Greg Scahill began his Grade career with University during the season that A.B.S. White was recalled. During the following season Greg played 2nd Grade and then captained 3rds until military service took him out of Congratulations to Sutherland on winning their first Belvidere Cup. Australia for two years. Resuming in 1946, Greg then thought that he had played his final game for the Club in 1947-48 when he batted and bowled This really turned out to be a season of two halves. Preparation at the efficiently in 4th Grade. For many seasons thereafter Greg was a start of the year was severely disrupted due to poor weather. Both our stalwart of the Veterans, skilled on the field as an obdurate batsman and trial games were washed out entirely. Going into the round one we were slow bowler who had read (some say written) the chapter on 'Flight' in therefore underdone and lost a few games early in the season. After a few losses our confidence became low and we played well below our best. the textbook. He is also a genial raconteur, a commanding after-dinner speaker and a strong supporter of the Club. When Jim Mackie stepped down A win against Waverley prior to Christmas turned things around. After as President of the Club, Greg was enthusiastically elected to the post at the beginning of the 1973-74 season. Christmas our practice sessions became first class as did our performances on the field and the result was five wins from seven starts. This proves that first grade can compete at this level, but must continue Player restriction had been lifted again at the beginning of this season to work hard in the future. and the NSWCA permitted Graduates of any years standing to play for the Club. Thus, an ambitious programme of expansion was undertaken so that the Club fielded seven teams - five in the Grade competition and two in My sincere thanks to the following people who helped me enormously during the Balmain-Driammoyne competition. Unfortunately idealistic intentions the season in their own way:- Gary Saint, Greedy (John) Grimble, Micko, Graham Hunt (and staff) and Dan Cheever (and Committee) were overtaken by reality as, during the University vacation, it became increasingly difficult to put 77 players on the field every Saturday. Good luck for the coming season! Greg Scahill was called in to help out as a player in 6ths and 7ths on occasions until a despairing Peter Gannon, who, as 5th Grade captain, had to select 58 players during a disjointed year, asked Greg to assist in Player profiles: 5ths for one game. Thus, at Ryde Oval against Balmain in January 1974, 25 years after his previous appearance for University in Grade cricket, Richard Bennison Greg Scahill scored 8 and 6 in University's outright loss - a performance that sits rather well for one in his fiftieth year who had averaged a Benno is a quality wicketkeeper and very good lower order batsman. His modest 6.3 in the Veterans the previous season! help both on and off the field was invaluable. A good team man.

Hartley Anderson's appearance is even more curious, for he was not asked Tom Watkins to help out in desperate circumstances like White and Scahill. Instead he volunteered to rejoin the Club and was appointed 4th Grade captain for Tom proved once again what a fine player he is. His training sessions the 1991-92 season, 25 years after his previous appearance for the Club are very tough and other players could learn from Tom's dedication. Every Club needs a Tom Watkins. in 1964-65. Hartley had played four productive seasons for University from 1961, Adam Elbourne mainly in 2nds and 3rds as an opening bowler, taking 138 wickets. This Congratulations to Adam on his selection for the NSW U19's side. Adam peripatatic cricketer then continued to play (for Northern District C.C. for whom he opened the bowling in the 1st Grade premiership side of 1965- played some great knocks this season, and proved to everyone what a quality player he is, none better than his ton against Randwick in the 66 captained by Neil Harvey; in Perth; Tasmania; for the Australian Old one-dayer. Adam you must start working even harder at training now that Collegians and for I. Zingari). He had also continued a first grade you have made this level, you have the ability to play higher but it baseball career and by 1991, although he was now 48, had stayed fit and keen and had retained much ability. The only difference seemed to be won't just happen. that the 6 feet 8 inch Anderson no longer used the new ball but bowled Brendan Hill Hilly just never stops giving 100%. His batting came on crafty off-spinners. this year given a few more opportunities and his bowling although good, still has room for improvement. Brendan knows this and is the sort of Thus Hartley, at 48, made his reappearance in 4th Grade against Balmain bloke who will do the hard work to improve. Keep working hard mate, you at University and continued to captain 4ths through two seasons with some success. He was immensely popular with the younger players, often deserve to do well. lasting much better on the field and off, and had a most positive Jamie Hollebone 'Bones' should be well pleased with his season. He took influence within the Club until retiring again at the end of 1992-93. more wickets in first grade than anyone else and his batting on occasions Incidentally, when he reappeared for Mosman's baseball teams during 1995, was quite brilliant. Needs to work a bit harder on his fielding and he resumed a career there that had seen him play his previous match in Bones will develop into a very fine all-round cricketer. His off-season 1959 - a 36 year break! in England will do him no end of good. James Rodgers

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Angus Sharp Gus at times bowled like a Shield player, and could become one, if only he'd start training like one! Gus also showed that he is Andy Divall's contribution to the club has been much appreciated, as John a good batsman. This also needs to be worked at a bit harder at Grimble, who helped to coach the side, writes: practice. Why not give it a go Gus?

Matt Kelly Matt started this year in first grade and made some starts "It was a privilege to work with a guy like Andy in what was but didn't turn one into a score over 30. Matt is a handy medium pace clearly a tough season. In the circumstances, he can look back bowler and excellent fieldsman. Matt also has a good cricket brain. on a season in which he drew commitment from the players and Keep working hard mate and you should secure a permanent first grade demonstrated the personal gualities necessary to lead them and spot. maintain their morale during the tough times. This, as much as anything else, paid dividends in the 2nd half of the season. Richard Montgomerie Monty showed his class in the last few innings of While he can look back upon many lost opportunities to score the season. He was a pleasure to play cricket with and his advice on the heavily, it is important to note that his batting aggregate was field was most useful. 2nd highest in the team and he caught most catches. His value to the team was immense. He will be sorely missed. We wish him well Simon Gray Simon forced his way into the side after some big scores in for the future and hope to maintain contact. Who knows-maybe a 2nd grade and immediately made an impact. I believe that Simon has country tour to the Tablelands? Best wishes to you and Kelly." turned the corner as a 1st grade player, with many runs on offer in the seasons to come.

David Butchart No one in the Club worked harder this year than Butch. Unfortunately he didn't have much success in 1st grade, but did score SUCC First XI - Diamond Draft Cup Match vs St George heavily in 2nd grade. Be persistent Butch, "you" know you're good enough at University No 1 Oval March 1996 to do it in the top grade.

Geoff Lovell 'GBT' also scored heavily in the lower grades and deserved promotion into first grade. He made some good scores to prove to himself that he is still good enough to play at this level if he so desires. A great gully fieldsman and wonderful bloke to play sport with. Geoff is a great sportsman in the true sense of the word.

Chris Pelly Chris bowled reasonably well without much luck. Its amazing though how "the harder you train the luckier you get". You are still very young Pells and have the ability to be a very good allrounder. It's up to you,

Adair Durie Ted started the year in 4th grade and ended up taking wickets in first grade - a great achievement. He is a very fierce competitor. With some work on his fitness Ted should be around for a long time, causing opposing batsmen quite a few headaches. iiiiriiiim

Duncan Gordon and Gary Lennon also played first grade. Andy Divall

Adam Elbourne, Tom Watkins, Angus Sharp, Adair Durie, David Butchart, Brendan Hill Richard Bennison, Jamie Hollebone, Andrew Divall, Simon Grey, Richard Montgomerie

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BATTING & FIELDING BATTING & FIELDING ! Name Inns NO HS Runs Avg C St Name Inns NO HS Runs Avg C St 1 A. Elbourne 3 0 116 182 60.7 T. Watkins 13 0 108 475 36.5 12 1 Gordon 2 0 51 58 29.0 R. Montgomerie 11 1 101 365 36.5 I S. Gray 1 0 28 28 28.0 A. Elboume 12 0 62 348 29.0 2 ; B. Hill 2 0 34 36 18.0 2 A. Divall 15 2 104 374 28.8 20 ^ M. Kelly 3 1 23* 35 17.5 2 S. Gray 11 1 80 278 27.8 3 : A. Divall 4 0 29 63 15.8 2 B. Hill 13 1 72 277 23.1 7 R. Montgomerie 3 0 28 34 11.3 R. Bennison 13 3 39 184 18.4 19 1 ' T. Watkins 4 1 18 33 11.0 1 J. Hollebone 13 3 40 176 17.6 4 A. Durie 1 0 9 9 9.0 A. Sharp 10 5 29 81 16.2 2 R. Bennison 3 0 9 25 8.3 5 C. Pelly 2 0 10 16 8.0 A. Sharp 3 1 12* 12 6.0 Also batted: M, Kelly (5,1,21*,74,1), D. Gordon (5,0,71,92,2), G. Lovell (4,0,57,70,2), J. Hollebone 3 1 8 10 5.0 C. Pelly (6,1,14,50,2), D. Butchart (6,0,23,44,2), G. Lennon (3,0,9,18,0), R. Nicholls (3,1,9*, 11,0), D. Butchart 1 0 1 1 1.0 1 A. Dune (3,2,7*,7,0)

BOWLING BOWLING Name o M W Runs Avg N a m e 0 M W R A vg C. Pelly 18 3 5 64 12.8 A. Durie 59.1 16 8 134 16.8 D. Gordon 10 1 2 33 16.5 A. Sharp 256.1 79 28 657 23.5 A. Sharp 20 5 2 46 23.0 J. Hollebone 270 72 30 731 24.4 J. Hollebone 26 4 4 102 25.5 B.Hill 284 77 28 785 28.0 A. Durie 10 0 2 52 26. C. Pelly 72 11 5 235 47.0 M. Kelly 12 3 1 33 33. B. Hill 23.34 2 84 42. Also bowled: D. Gordon (66,15,4,202). R. NichoUs (55,7,4,210), G. Lennon (68.4,153,186), A. Divall 10 0 1 53 53. M. KeUy (31,11,1,74), D. Butchait (12,3,0,49), A. Divall (4.2,2,0,10), R. Montgomerie (1,1,0,0) R. Nicholls 10 1 1 56 56. D. Butchart 4 0 0 21

BEST PARTNERSHIPS

1st wicket 69 M. KeUy (17) & A. Divall (70) vs Parramatta 2nd wicket 191 R. Montgomerie (101) & A. Divall (104) vs Mosman 3rd wicket 98 S. Gray (70) & T. Watkins (90) vs Northern District 4th wicket 122 T. Watkins (62) & A. Elboume (62) vs Fairfield 5th wicket 140 T. Watkins (108) & D. Gordon (71) vs Petersham 6th wicket 72 A. Elboume (62) & B. Hill (31) vs Manly 7th wicket 67 B. Hill (44) & R. Bennison (39) vsUNSW 8th wicket 38 A. Elboume (24) & J. Hollebone (22) vs Campbelltown 9th wicket 54 R. Bennison (36*) & A. Sharp (29) vs Manly 10th wicket 34 J. Hollebone (39) & A. Sharp (4») vs Fairfield

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Player - Inns NO HS Runs Avg Cts s- R. N ic h o lls Club / Years SUCC 94-96 4 2 11 5.5 0 291 58.2

R. Bennison C. P e l ly Sutherland 87-88 2 1 1 0.5 5 SUCC 95-96 6 1 14 50 10.0 2 235 47.0 Randwick 88-92 11 1 32 107 10.7 18 SUCC 92-96 51 13 58 768 20.2 75 A. S h arp TOTAL 64 14 58 876 17.5 98 1 SUCC 93-96 18 6 29 111 9.3 8 49 1439 29.4

D. B u tc h a r t T. W atk in s sue 92-96 16 1 52 175 11.7 8 80 - SUCC 92-96 31 3 150* 953 34.0 22

A. D iv a ll Bankstown 83-94 101 8 116 2325 25.0 36 3 Balmain 87-88 13 1 89 206 17.2 21 3 SUCC 94-96 34 4 104 809 27.0 31

TOTAL 148 13 116 3340 24.7 88 6 10 -

A. D u rie SUCC 95-96 7* 7.0 0 134 16.8

A. Elbourne SUCC 94-95 13 0 62 369 28.4 2

D. G ordon SUCC 92-96 37 111* 786 22.5 18 29 658 22.7

S . Gray SUCC 89-96 69 80 1328 20.4 32

B. H i l l *' 2 SUCC 92-96 29 72 407 17.7 20 53 1588 30.0

J. Hollebone 40 230 SUCC 94-96 18 6 19.2 5 40 927 23.3 ■ ^ S» .« ■ M. K e lly Gordon 92-94 14 2 137* 256 21.3 1 19 19.0 SUCC 95-96 5 1 21* 74 18.5 1 1 74 74.0 330 1 TOTAL 19 3 137* 20.6 1 2 93 46. 5

G. Lennon SUCC 85-96 52 7 57* 864 19.2 25 54 1988 36.8 SUCC's Tom Watkins plays to the leg-side on No 1 Oval

G. L o v e ll Gordon 84-85 8 39 88 11.0 3 SUCC 85-96 81 6 168 1664 22.2 41 1 1 1.0 TOTAL 89 6 168 1752 21.2 44 1 1 1.0

R. Montgomerie SUCC 95-96 11 101 365 36.5 0

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The season in 2nd Grade started reasonably well with a good pre-season The players lacked individual goals which could be achieved on a week to training effort and a team that included six players who played nearly week basis. There were too many batsman who just had a number of runs a whole season of 2nds the year before and five players from the they wished to get for the season who if they missed out thought well victorious 3rd Grade team of the previous season. It was a particularly I'll get them next week rather than contemplating their mode of young side with a number of players still playing Poidevin-Gray Shield dismissal. The bowlers sadly had similar problems. Throughout the competition. We did however lack the anchoring stability of an elder season they did not set specific enough goals for what they wished to player with plenty of 1st Grade experience, throughout the year. achieve in the way of line and length, and the field they wished to have. This was made more obvious by good performances by opposing teams who Round 1 provided a solid victory, with Andy Wiles, McIntosh and Simon were of equal or lesser talents. Gray all getting a good start on a tough batting wicket. The opening bowlers ripped through the opposing top order, but struggled to knock So, as we look to what should be a better season for 2nd Grade next over the tail, which unfortunately became a problem throughout the season it is interesting to look at the positive and negative features season. The second round brought the side down to earth when we were of the season just past. thoroughly outplayed by Campbelltown, despite some good middle and late order batting. Round 3 was washed out, but again showed that the Pluses: University bowlers were struggling to remove the tail. In Round 4 three very large partnerships of 200 plus which contained the six against against UNSW Sydney Uni crept to first innings points on a centuries scored in 2nd Grade this season. difficult pitch and should have picked up the ten points if the heavens hadn't opened. In the following game against Petersham Butchart 105 and the consistent early season form of Simon Gray and his subsequent efforts Gray 132* saw that Petersham's total of 287 was passed. This put the in 1st Grade. team in the top four. Dave Butchart's two hundreds during the year; proving he is capable of a long innings, in this grade anyway. A number of changes was made to a winning side, for reasons unknown. The new Uni batting lineup collapsed from 2/124 chasing 180 to be all out for Nick Ridley making the jump to 2nd Grade before helping 3rds to the final. 167, losing the last 5 wickets for runs. This was the turning point in Adair Durie on his good efforts in 2nd Grade - if only we had his services the season. The next game was lost outright against Bankstown on a for more than 3 games and his subsequent rise to 1st Grade. 'minefield', and the last game before Christmas against Waverley was lost due to inept middle order batting and a failure once again to knock over Minuses: the feeble Waverley tail that included former Uni player Ian Drewe. only 6 players averaged over 30 and between them only played 15 games. A concerted effort was made to rectify these problems, but again in Round average opening partnership only 19.9 and only one passed 40. 9 none of top 6 made 30 in either innings on what was a good batting deck. This left little hope for the bowlers who weren't helped by some no bowler took 25 wickets in 2nd Grade and only three five wicket hauls. poor umpiring. In four rounds any chance of playing in the semi-finals has disappeared and in this time there had only been one partnership over the overall inability of those who had achieved so much the previous 60. This was also becoming a problem. season in 3rd Grade to step up. constant changes to the side, meaning that 26 players and 3 captains were Round 10 against a very strong North Sydney side provided the highlight used during the season. of the season and a rare victory. Uni made 346 thanks to a record partnership of 243 between McIntosh (125) and Lovell (154). The final the many batting collapses during the year, which occurred each week ball of the second day saw Uni needing one wicket and North Sydney without those involved learning from them. PARTNERSHIPS! needing 2 runs. Debutant Adair Durie calmly removed the batsman's off stump to the crowd's delight. The following four games produced only one high point, which was a good win over a weak Mosman side with Ridley 148 and Butchart 122 slaying their attack. The season was still thoroughly enjoyable, and I take this opportunity to thank Richard Wiles and Simon Gray who also captained the team this The rest of our cricket was punctuated by batting collapses and getting year. Thanks to Dave Butchart and Matt Kelly who attempted to make the into solid positions with the ball only to let the opposition off the job a little easier. To everyone who played in 2nd Grade this year I hook by poor bowling or fielding. It is my belief that as a group of thank you for the efforts you made and urge you to work harder at your individuals we did not correctly approach the weaknesses in our own games game for the coming year. and try to eliminate these errors. As has been said before it is disheartening to see the same players make the same mistakes each week. James Dunlop

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BATTING & FIELDING In virtually all aspects, this season was a triumph. We finished on 64 points, winning 10 of the 13 games played to completion. Conseguently Name Inns NO HS Runs Avg C St we won through to the finals only to fail at the final hurdle. Records tumbled .... S. Gray 5 132* 278 92.7 D. Butchart 9 122 395 49.4 3 D. Macintosh 14 125 429 30.6 2 * Nick Ridley's 634 runs was the highest aggregate in 3rd Grade M.KeHy 12 59 279 23.3 4 in our Club's 131 year history. J. Dunlop 14 60 222 18.5 7 A. waes 12 44 173 15.7 10 C. Dowe 12 66 185 15.4 8 * Michael Farrow's 57 wickets is similarly so. C. PeUy 8 42 86 12.3 3 L. Hartman 14 30* 114 11.4 23 B. Spencer 14 25 68 7.6 3 * Hayden Smith's 9/73 in an innings. Also Batted: G. Lovell (3.0,154,160,1), N. Ridley (4,0,148,151,4), R. Wiles (5,0,64,97,1), G. Lennon (7,0,32,97,2), D. Gordon (2,1,66*,79,1), M. Evans (1,0,69,69,0), C. Williams (7,0,19,58,1), * Our quotient of 1.6 was the highest for the grade this season. A. Dawson (3,0,28,29,0), R. Hammond (1,0,17,17,0), P. Gray (1,0,12,12,0), A. Durie (4,1,7,12,2), . R. NichoUs (3,2,6,7,1), R. Bryant (I,0,5,5,0), W. Knight (2,033,0), K. Mason (3,2,2*,4,1), L. FriedUeb (1,0,1,1,0), M. Freeman (2,1,0*,0,0) Above all however, every team member played with aggression and confidence as we pressed always for second innings points. To do this effectively, the mindset must be adjusted so as not to be afraid of BOWLING losing. "To win without risk is to play without honour". The philosophy was embraced and fear of failure was rarely an issue. Each member played Name O M W R Avg with zeal and without inhibitions. Confidence was high. However, I am even more in awe of those who read the situation when we needed to R. Nicholls 110 26 15 299 19.9 tighten the reins in order to ensure victory. The maturity was M. Kelly 87.2 18 12 255 21.3 remarkable, and a revelation to this scribe. A. Durie 75 14 10 213 21.3 B. Spencer 207.5 52 22 495 22.5 When things are travelling well the one thing to guard against is C. Felly 165 28 17 476 28.0 indifference. Fellows such as Farrow, Ridley and Knight just set J. Dunlop themselves higher goals .... not an issue! Our critics will point out 235.5 47 23 783 34.0 that we had a team largely of first and second graders and it G. Lennon 127.3 18 11 380 34.5 would have been a profound failure if we didn't make the finals. But as anyone with any cricket knowledge will understand, quality individuals Also Bowled: R. Wiles (90,18,6,249), K. Mason (47,8,7,138), R. Bryant (47,11^,124), don't necessarily extrapolate into winning ways ... but it damn well D. Gordon (14,1,2,48), M. Freeman (15,1,2,54), A. Wiles (3,0,0,16), D. Macintosh (3,0,0.14), helps! It took Lovell, Nicholls and Gray many games to readjust the D. Butchart (9.0,0,45) differing circumstances of 3rd Grade and it is a credit to their experience that they realigned their technique and attitude and BEST PARTNERSHIPS thereafter profited.

1st wicket 120 M. Kelly (54) & N. Ridley (148) vs Mosman The batting statistics speak glowingly. Batting is essentially selfish. 2nd wicket 230 S. Gray (132*) & D. Butchart (105) vs Petersham Fortunately we had many selfish S.O.B.'s in Ridley, Wiles, Gray, Williams and Knight, whose desire to spend as much time at the crease ensured that 3rd wicket 122* S. Gray (52*) & D. Gordon (66*) vsUNSW 4th wicket 101 our opposition played without impetus and utterly without confidence. S. Gray (55) & D. Macmtosh (69) vs Panamatta I might point out that these same players were totally selfless in their 5th wicket 243 G. Lovell (154) & D. Macintosh (125) vs North Sydney servitude of the bov.’le r s and of teammates when not directly involved. 6th wicket 56 R. Wiles(64)&C.Pelly(42) vs Campbelltown Still, I'm sure that the precedent adopted by Cameron Dowe of promoting 7th wicket 64 G. Lennon (32) & J. Dunlop (34) vs Northern District all newly demoted 2nd Grade batsmen to No 7 in the order still rankles 8th wicket 55 J. Dunlop (60) & B. Spencer (25) vs Campbelltown with those affected. Nevertheless it highlighted the quality of batting 9th wicket 33 C. Dowe (66) & L. Hartman (10) vs Bankstown within the side. 33 J. Dunlop (43*) & L. Hartman (25) vs Northern District 10th wicket 38 J. Dunlop (43*) & A. Durie (3) vs Northen District

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The bowling statistics naturally highlight Farrow's extraordinary A few notes on the final .. its time to exorcise the demons and face a performance. However, this was a very well-balanced bowling side ... few realities. In hindsight 216 was a good target for a final, although very flexible, but always aggressive in its pursuit of wickets. Richard at the time I was slightly disappointed. For some reason when we should Wiles and Farrow went at a little over 2 runs per over which created have imposed a psychological blow by being more aggressive we went back pressure and unsureness. Freeman and Nicholls bowled with genuine into our collective shell. Some innings were uncharacteristic and some lateral movement at pace and at times were quite hostile. With strike hesitancy and lack of confidence under pressure was noted. rates at 5.2 overs per wicket for Smith, 6.0 for Farrow, 6.5 for Rajendra and 6.0 for Nicholls we generally had no trouble dismissing sides on any Our problems really started early on the second day. Whether it was wicket type. nerves, poor run-up technique that had never previously been scrutinised to that extent by umpires or over-enthusiasm, the 32 runs worth of Perhaps the only area where our overall performance was substandard was no-balls early on culminated in a lack of rhythm in our strike attack in our catching. It certainly seemed to affect Freeman more than any and an inability for the captain to continue with them. As well, wickets other bowler - his statistics would otherwise have been wonderful and a denied by no-balls didn't allow us to expose their middle-order to swing just reward in his debut season. The writer's four missed attempts and bounce at pace. It was a placid deck - we needed early wickets. versus Waverley was a season lowlight. Dawson's rapid improvement as a keeper was the season highlight. Nevertheless, I cannot find fault with our performance for the rest of the day. We bowled with variation, aggression and exerted pressure As these reports have a perpetual nature, it would be remiss of me not through attacking fields. The second new ball offered us some hope after to higlight various instances throughout the season which will ultimately Evans' timely dismissal of Chee Quee, but ultimately it came too late. serve to stimulate the memory banks. Lovell's 125 versus Waverley on a greentop to chase an imposing target; Gray and Williams' aggressive I have nothing but admiration for Randwick's batting however. When they opening partnership versus Bankstown; Knight's cameo 39* v North Sydney; could have settled for a draw, they played like winners. They batted Dowe's power batting at the Village Green; Rajendra's failure to appear sensibly and professionally and thoroughly deserved their victory. for the Jug; Dawson's immaculate and stylish batting at any time he arrived at the wicket; Ben Richards, (for future trivia questions); C'est la vie. inquisitions into Phil Gray's sex life; Richard Wiles' continuing Craig Tomko development in his off-spinning and banking crafts; Garry James' captaincy tantrum for Parramatta; the sighting of Michael Evans' girlfriend; Knight's embellishment of his score v Northern District; inquisitions into Will Knight's sex life; inquistions and theories regarding Knight's refusal to tub; Hayden Smith's perfect bowling at .. er ., practice; Freeman's bowling shoes versus Wests; Gary Lennon; inquisitions into anyone's sex life .. well we had plenty of time to talk .. we didn't field for very long!

Oh! .. and some thanks .... To the groundstaff who gave us result wickets ( 6 wins from 7 games at home) and consistent practice facilities all year; Special thanks to Messrs Ridley, Knight, Dawson, Wiles, Freeman, Gray and Tomko who were keen supporters and even greater fathers.

To Mr and Mrs Williams for our semi-final banquet and to all those others within the Club who offered assistance and encouragement. It was a rare team and a memorable season. Time to move on , however, and for those players involved to cement positions in higher grades and to play with similar confidence and with their new finely tuned professional attitude.

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S e m i - f i n a l F i n a l Name Inns NO HS R u n s Avg C St Sydney University Sydney University G. Lovell 7 2 125 246 49.2 3 N. Ridley c Matchett b Sweetnam 12 P. Gray c Sundin b Barber 2 C. Tomko 15 3 74 478 39.8 10 P. Gray c & b McMahon 43 N. Ridley c Young b Barber 2 N. Ridley 17 1 117 634 39.6 4 46 W. Knight st Goodman b G. Jones 36 W. Knight c Sundin b Hinds C. Dowe 8 1 68 275 39.3 6 c A. Jones b Solomons 74 C. Tomko S t Chee Quee b Hinds 74 C. Tomko 233 38.8 R. Wiles c Matchett b A. Jones 6 R. Wiles c Barnes b Barber 30 C. Williams 7 1 80 5 A. Dawson Ibw Sweetnam 16 A. Dawson c & b Hinds 10 W. Knight 14 3 87 398 36.2 11 C. Williams c McMahon b Sweetnam 13 M. Freeman c Barnes b Hinds 6 P. Gray 15 3 72 365 30.4 11 H. Smith c Goodman b A. Jones 9 M. Evans c Chee Quee b Hinds 13 A. Dawson 15 2 69 349 26.8 17 R. Nicholls not out 15 H. Smith c Carroll b Hinds 13 R. Wiles 9 0 56 204 22.7 5 1 R. Nicholls c Regan b Hinds 11 M. Freeman b Solomons M. Farrow 7 5 13* 43 21.5 7 M. Farrow b A. Jones 6 M. Farrow not out 2 Extras 31 Extras 17 H. Smith 12 3 41* 142 15.8 7 Total 262 Total ; M. Freeman 7 1 17 76 12.7 5 M. Evans 6 1 16* 45 9.0 2 F/W: 15, 111, 113, 149, 181, 207, 237, F/W: 4, 7, 124, 136, 162, 172, 185, R. Rajendra 6 2 14* 17 4.3 1 244, 245, 262 190, 210, 216 A. Jones 18-4-3-43 M. Barnes 11.4-2-1-28 Also Batted: A. Wiles (2,0,39,63,2), R. NichoUs (4,2,15*,48,4), B. Wood (1,0,20,20,0), Sweetnam 18-1-3-70 R. Barber 24-6-3-48 R. Bryant (1,0,10,10,0), B. Richards (1,0,8,8,2), G. Lennon (1,0,7,7,0), M. Webber (2,0,2,2,2), Campbell 13-2-0-28 M. Sundin 9-2-0-24 J. Hill (1,0,1,1,0) Solomons 17-3-2-33 D. Hinds 48-18-6-86 McMahon 19-5-1-49 D. Barclay 20-9-0-23 Cleary 3-0-0-10 BOWLING G. Jones 5-1-1-16 Randwick

St. George B. Young c Wiles b Farrow 0 Name OMW R Avg D. Barclay b Nicholls 37 Knight c Williams b Farrow 32 A. Moseley b Farrow 1 Goodman c Smith b Nicholls 4 M. Chee Quee c Nicholls b Evans 64 M. Farrow 348.3 102 57 755 13.2 Sweetnam c Dawson b Freeman 3 E. Godward not out 66 R. Nicholls 137.5 31 23 385 16.7 G. Jones c Dawson b Freeman 13 M. Sundin Ibw Farrow 2 R. Rajendra 155.4 29 23 427 18.6 Matchett c Gray b Farrow 20 D. Regan Ibw Nicholls 0 R. Wiles 146 37 17 321 18.9 Cleary c Dawson b Nicholls 14 D. Carroll not out 5 M, Freeman 183 32 23 545 23.7 Kennis c Williams b Farrow 45 Extras 42 Solomons c Freeman b Farrow 9 Total 6 for 217 H. Smith 141.2 10 27 691 25.6 McMahon c Knight b Farrow 15 Campbell c Dawson b Freeman 0 F/W: 4, 34, 107, 164, 180, 189 Also Bowled: M. Webber (7,3,2,14), M. Evans (5,0,1,19), B. Wood (6,0,1,26), G. Lennon (13,2,1,45), A. Jones not out 0 Extras 30 M. Farrow 26-16-3-24 R. Bryant (39,7,2,162), J. Hill (3,0,0,22), C. Dowe (6,0,0,25) Total 185 R. Nicholls 27-4-2-73 M. Freeman 7.3-0-0-38 BEST PARTNERSHIPS F/W: 19, 51, 51, 90, 93, 156, 160, R. Wiles 25-11-0-23 182, 185, 185 H. Smith 7-1-0-30 M. Evans 5-0-1-19 1st wicket 130 C. Williams (80) & P. Gray (63) vs Bankstown R. Nicholls 21-6-2-80 2nd wicket 96 P. Gray (43) & W, Knight (36) vs St. George M. Farrow 24-9-5-39 M. Freeman 15.1-3-3-39 3rd wicket 117 W. Knight (46) & C. Tomko (74) vs Randwick R. Wiles 7-2-0-18 4th wicket 140 W. Knight (87) & A. Dawson (69) vs Sutherland 5th wicket 134 G. Lovell (125) & A. Wiles (39) vs Waverley 6th wicket 53* M. Evans (16*) & W. Kjught (39*) vs North Sydney 7th wicket 34 A. Dawson (56) & H. Smith (8) vsUNSW 8th wicket 17 H. Smith (21 •) & B. Richards (8) vs Campbelltown 9th wicket 34 P. Gray (22) & R. Bryant (10) vs Fairfield 10th wicket 33* R. Nicholls (14*) & M. Farrow (13*) vs Mosman

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Search the Club's gradings for the 1992-93 season and you will find the Round 14 he made 404 runs at 101 in 4ths, as well as top-scoring on debut name of N Ridley listed in the train-on squad. Four seasons on, the in 3rds (albeit with 15 on a rain-affected wicket). player who wasn't considered good enough to play in the 6th Grade in September 1992 holds two of the Club's individual records and ranks as Now a second selection problem arose. Fourth Grade was certain to play perhaps the most successful lower grade batsman in the Club's long in the semi-finals; but the semi-finals clashed with the wedding of history. Nick's brother in Jakarta. The wedding proceeded with one less Ridley than expected, and on the day Nick's 41 took him past Jim Watts' record Even in that first season, 1992-93, Nick scored more than 500 runs for of 565 in a 4th Grade season. The day ended with Nick's direct hit to the Club. Unable to get a game in 6ths, he turned out for the Veterans, run out Bankstown's captain, booking 4ths a passage to the final. In the scoring 93 and 55 in his only two games there. When summoned to the final, Nick's solid innings helped set up the bat-a-thon that shut 6ths, he hit 364 runs at 38.44, yet oddly was picked only once in 5th University of NSW out of the game. Grade, where a run out ended his sole innings. The Annual Report summed it up this way: ".. his positive approach to At the start of 1993-94 Nick was chosen in 5ths, largely in recognition opening the innings demoralised and bewildered opening bowlers who were of his enthusiasm and determination to succeed. A year had made a unaccustomed to having three or four boundaries hit in the first over of significant difference to his physical development - he was stronger, and the day. He has broadened his range of strokes to include a formidable so hit the ball harder. In only his second game, he made a patient 89 pull and a strong drive .. his fielding is consistently superb - a real and, with Chris Granger, set a new record for the 5th Grade second wicket weapon - and his approach to the game cannot be faulted." Nick ended partnership (187) - Nick's first Club record but by no means his last. the season with 642 runs in 4ths - the highest in the competition and the His progress was disrupted by a broken jaw, at Young on the Country Tour, highest aggregate for the Club in all grades. but even so, as the Annual Report on 5th Grade records: "Nick Ridley earned promotion to Fourth Grade early in the season and returned to us In the season just ended 3rd Grade bowlers posed few problems for him: only because of injury. He has an excellent eye and hits the ball very In the first few games he hammered 39, 62, 117 and 85. His claims for hard for someone so slightly built. He may sometimes try to score too 2nd Grade selection were irresistable, but he struggled when promoted. quickly ... but there is no doubting his talent and committment. He is His first three innings in 2nds yielded only 3 runs, creating an unusual a fast, sure fieldsman who earned several run-outs during the season. family parallel - Andrew Ridley's first three innings in 2nds produced He will do well in higher grades..." only one run. Just as Andrew recovered from the setback, so did Nick - on his return to 2nds, he pounded Mosman's bowlers all over Allan At the start of the 1994-95 season, it was obvious immediately that Nick Oval to score a chanceless 148. had improved still further. In trial matches, he simply hit the ball everywhere, driving and pulling at every opportunity, regardless of the Yet it was in 3rds that he made his distinctive mark, playing positively state of the game. In the first grade round, he grafted a determined 85 and powerfully and blazing 84 against Sutherland to pass 500 runs for the against a strong University of NSW 4th Grade attack, an innings that season. Chris Williams' 3rd Grade record of 576 runs stood for less than suggested his development into a more mature and adaptable batsman. But twelve months before Nick passed it in Round 14. His overall aggregate as soon as he appeared likely to win promotion, his form and confidence of 785 runs was, for the second season in succession, the highest in the evaporated. In four innings he managed only 8 runs, including an Club. For the second year in succession, Nick won the Dr L'Estrange inglorious pair against Sutherland. Batsman in 5th Grade were scoring Trophy (shared with Chris Williams and Will Knight in 1994-95) as the runs, presenting a selection problem. most valuable lower grade undergraduate.

Fourth Grade was winning its matches, and Nick was contributing immensely While he was busy breaking Club records, Nick still managed to attend to in the field and with his positive approach. There was a remarkable his studies with sufficient diligence to earn 23 High Distinctions over running catch against Sutherland which no-one else in the team would have the last four years, and he has graduated with First Class Honours and reached, and the direct hit from the boundary to earn a run-out against the University Medal in Electrical Engineering. It is not difficult to Hawkesbury - in fact he was averaging one run-out per match. Nick was guess that Nick has applied the same qualities to both his study and his retained, and grafted his way back into the runs with a gritty 66 against cricket: hard work, commitment to the task at hand, and a determination Petersham, an innings that was a test of character rather than ability. to achieve the highest possible standard. Then the deluge: 81 against Northern District (to help win the match, crucially, on day one); 62 against Balmain; a maiden century (105) against Randwick; an unbeaten 67 against Manly. Between Round 8 and

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I believe that it has been worthwhile to dwell at length on what Nick has When the season was barely one day old, it appeared that defending the achieved last four years. First, because the Club should acknowledge and Reid Cup would be a simple formality. Parramatta, sent in, had crumbled reward the achievements of its members; and by any standards Nick's and we had earned first innings points within four hours of the start of accomplishments of the last two years exceptional. There are some who the season. It was all too easy. A ridiculous victory in Round Two, have suggested at times that Nick is a lucky batsman; I don't think luck when we scored only 136 on a good pitch, but still beat Campbelltown by is an adequate explanation for the trail of broken records. Second, 5 runs, reinforced a growing belief that we were all but unbeatable. there is a lesson for us in what Nick has accomplished. In the last four years, he has often had to deal with being under-rated. He wann't Indeed, our winning streak which began in 1994-95 extended to 20 matches graded; then he wasn't rated highly when he was graded; at times he before it was punctured by Petersham, a far from formidable team. We suffered from comparisons with a highly successful father and brother. went on to lose to Northern District and Sutherland, and with two matches There are players in the Club - in every club - who use adversity as an remaining we needed two wins to reach the semi-finals. Penrith exposed excuse to fail. His response has been never to complain or sulk, but those aspirations by demolishing us clinically and utterly. instead to work on his game with utmost determination. His success has been in direct proportion to the hard work he has done at training. His Most teams would have been moderately satisfied with our season, but we attitude towards scoring runs and winning matches has been unbending and ought to set our standards higher. The fact is that there were too many uncompromising, and he sets himself exacting standards. If every player players in this side with enough talent to play significantly higher than in the Club approached the game in the same way, then very few teams Fourth Grade, who were content to cruise through the season with a would beat us, and those who did would know they'd earned it. minimum of effort, knowing that we would win more games than we lost and not really striving for too much more. That complacency made us an easy Max Bonne11 target for Penrith, and probably would have ensured that we made an early exit from the finals had we been lucky enough to sneak in.

Another Ridley Doing Well - Andrew's Maiden First Class Century No excuses are offered. However, we were not helped by the fact that two The Times 17 April 2996 of our three 60 over matches were washed out. We were very effective in this form of the game (beating North Sydney by the modest margin of 197 runs) and our opponents in the two abandoned games were teams in the Khan earns professionals’ respect bottom quarter of the competition. The Fairfield washout was especially costly as a result was reached in every other Fourth Grade match in that By Pa t G ib s o n vations about his defensive more acute when he fell sec­ and, despite the early loss of technique, there was no doubt­ ond ball in the second innings, Gupte. brilliantly caught in round. THE PARKS (final day of ing the attacking flair that leg-before to the medium pace the gully by Pierson, the two three): Oxford University drew took him from his overnight 55 of Maddy, who had never left-handers, Sutcliffe and Rid­ Nor were we helped by the constant drain of players to higher grades. with Leicestershire to 94, including 12 fours and a previously taken a wicket in ley, accepted it wilh alacrity. Of course, part of the point of 4th Grade is to pass on players to higher six off Millns that, according first-class cricket. Sutcliffe, who happens to be LEICESTERSHIRE headed to the groundsm an’s m easure­ By then, however, two more a Leicestershire player, made levels. But each time a player is promoted, you hope to receive a back to Grace Road last night ment, carried 95 yards over Oxford batsmen had caught 65. containing a six and seven replacement from higher up. Seven times we lost a player to higher with new respect for what the square-leg boundary. the eye. Whitaker, Leicester­ fours, while Ridlt:y, the Aus­ grades, yet only once this season did a player appear in 3rd Grade one coun^ professionals tend (o He was out next ball, caught shire’s newcaptain, had made tralian on u Bradmun Scholar­ dismiss as “schoolboy cricket” behind off Millns, and his them a generous offer with his ship, raced to 104 off 108 balls, week and in 4ths the next. The withdrawal of players from the top grades after Oxford University had disappointment was even declaration at 145 for three hitting four sixes and eight can place immense strain upon the club's resources. How Dan Cheever and failed — gloriously — in pur­ fours and pulling so much into Dave Dawson continued to field competitive, successful teams I do not suit of a victory target of 238 in one drive off Parsons that he 42 overs. took a chunk out of his bat. know. The matches: They may not be the first Between them, they pul on county to have their eyes LEICESTERSHIRE: Fust Innkigs 299 lor 4 R Thomson. 0 P Malhet and S P du Pieez 147 in 30 overs and so embar­ dec (B F Smilh 123 nol out. P A Nixon 100 d id n o ltx l Round One. University 2 dec 134 (S Pardy 43*, L Friedlieb 42, J Hill opened in the Parks this nol out. VJ Wets S7) F A a OF VWCKETS: 1-30, 2-<5. 3-113, rassed Leicestershire that at 28*) and 6 for 82 (Friedlieb 32) beat Parramatta 90 (A Chamberlain 4-14, summer. There is a school of Second Innngs 4-114, S-176.6-IB7 one stage ihey were in Sunday thought that believes that the •J J WNtak«f b Malfc ...... 47 BOWLING: Miins 18-6-S9-2: MulaJly IS-2- League mode with five men on M Bonnell 2-19, M Salisbury 2-22, A Durie 2-25) and 181 (A Durie 5-49, G I MacnriMan c Jarreti b Maiher ...... 17 S3-1; Parsons 13-3-37-1: Pietson 13-2-33- universities should no longer V JW e la c Ridley b M a ii( ...... 33 I; Weis 4-0-9-1; Maddy 2-1-1-0; Macmillan ihe boundary ropes. Parsons J Hill 2-19). be granted first-class status, 0 L Madd/not o u t...... 33 2-1-1-0 needed all Ihe experience of 18 G J Parson* not ou! ...... \i Second Imings but the batting talent in the Exifts 1 ) ...... t seasons in the game lo apply ■C M Guple c Pierson b MilJns ...... 5 Oxford side argues otherwise. ToUi (3 wMa d w ) ...... 145 IJSutcUtecPiersonbParsons ...... 6S some kind of brake before he A side with four players from the 1994-95 final and five players new to The standard was set yester­ FALL O f WICKETS: 1-38. 2-84. >10S A C Ridtey c Pietson b M addy...... 104 had Sutcliffc caughi in ihe the club needed less than four hours to register the first points of the 80WIING; Mather 1M-56-1; du Pree2 S-0- G Khan tow b Maddy ...... 0 gully and Oxford still fancied day by G ul Khan. 22. a 200: Mahk 11-0-46-2; Wagh 4-0-IB-0; M Wagh run o u t...... - ...... 13 season. Chamberlain and Durie reduced Parramatta from 0-15 to 5-15, both Swansea graduate, who is Khan 1-0-5-0 H S Malik nol out ...... 11 their chances until Ridley M E D Jarren run o u l...... 0 now doing a course in social OXFORD UNfVERSfTV: Firs* Ifwiingi tJ N Bally run out ... sliced a drive against Maddy taking their first wickets in grade in the process. Friedlieb and Pardy, studies. His two centuries for *C M Gupte c Parsons b Pterson...... 29 R Thomson nol out ...... 0 for Pierson to take his third Extras (t> I I, nb2) , ,...J3 both on debut for the club, then secured the points with an opening stand Essex 2nd XI last season IJ SutcMa c Wens b Parsons...... 16 catch. Only then did the A C RicSey c Nixon b MuHaVy ...... IS Total (7 wMs) . ...212 of 88 in 73 minutes. A lacklustre effort to gain outright points failed. apparently came too late to G Khan c Nbcon b Millns...... 94 FAU OF WICKETS VS, 2-152. 3-157, “schoolboys” belray their inex­ M Waoh c Milkw b WeBs...... 0 4 177, 5-202,6-210, 7-212 convince them that he has a . H S C Nixon b Millns ...... 15 perience. three of them getting future in county cricket. Their M 6 0 Jarrett not o u t...... 6 BOWUNG; Mulalty 9 4-2-31-0: Millns 6-1- themselves run out as they U N Baity not out ...... 16 21-1: Parsons 10-2-43-1: Pierson 9 0 58-0: loss may be someone else's Extras (b 4. to 10) ...... 14 Weis 2-0-20-0: Maddy 5-0-28-2 finished 26 runs short with gain. Whatever Essex’s reser­ Total (6 \wkts dec) ...... 207 Umpites: A G T Whnehead and N G Co«(ley three wickets left.

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Round Two. University 136 (M Salisbury 34 not out, L Friedlieb 22, J On an excellent batting strip, Bonnell and Evans did well to reduce Hill 21) and 5 for 179 (J Hill 68, M Evans 38, K Pitty 31, L Friedlieb Bankstown to 5 for 137, but the early pressure was not maintained. On 30) beat Campbelltown .131 (M Bonnell 4-18, A Chamberlain 3-50, A Durie day two, a model chase was based upon an opening stand of 77 between 2-27) Terentis and Hammond and the massive partnership of 180 between Hammond and Evans. Hammond (12 fours in 300 minutes) showed tight technigue, Unconunitted batting against a tidy but not fearsome attack left us good concentration and immense determination on his debut in this grade, defending a meagre total, with only Salisbury's aggression giving us any while Evans hit 11 fours in 157 minutes in a confident and composed hope. Chamberlain's fiery opening spell dragged us back into the game; innings. After the batting disappointments of earlier games, the team Campbelltown lost 5 for 86 by stumps. On day two, Bonnell took wickets had adopted the motto of "Bat the day", and this was proof that we could at important times and Durie made two vital breakthroughs: our miserable do it. total proved, by five runs, to be just enough. In the second innings. Hill played a powerful innings to remind us of how good our batting could Round 8. University 297 (M Evans 99, M Webber 54, M Salisbury 48, R be. Hammond 22) beat Waverley 255 (A Durie 3-83, M Evans 2-31, A Chamberlain 2-38, M Bonnell 2-46) Round 3. University 200 (M Evans 44, J Docker 31, G Douglas 25, M Bonnell 24 not out) drew with Western Suburbs 1 for 60 Sent in on a greentop, we batted the day again, despite losing 3 for 81. Evans (two 6s and 10 fours in 177 minutes) and Webber (five 4s in 96 Awful batting, apart from Evans and Docker, caused a slump to 8 for 137 minutes) turned the game in a stand of 127 in only 93 minutes, and the that was only partly redeemed by Douglas, Chamberlain and Bonnell. Day powerful Salisbury slammed eight 4s in 67 minutes at the crease. Taking two was washed out. Not the form of defending premiers. ten wickets on the second day was hard work, but gave us 30 points - and a place in the four - at Christmas. Round 4. University 224 (J Hill 121, M Webber 44, L Friedlieb 23) beat University of NSW 178 (A Chamberlain 3-30, M Bonnell 3-53, J Hill 2-7, Round 9. No play against Balmain due to rain. No-one else played, but A Durie 2-35) it was frustrating to lose our second one-day game to the weather.

A poor batting performance except for Hill, who was dominant (four 6s and Round 10. University 185 (R Kelly 62, O Young 52, C Brown 26) lost to 13 4s in 180 minutes) and Webber (who took 17 from an over). Hill's Northern District 209 (M Bonnell 5-43, A Chamberlain 2-58). century was an excellent innings, blending patient defence with ruthless Bad batting on day one - we lost 5 for 50 - was only partly redeemed by strokeplay. University of NSW lost 2 for 2 to another devastating an excellent stand of 108 by Young and Kelly. Then another limp collapse opening spell from Chamberlain, but felt confident at 5 for 165. Hill followed, and though Alan Chamberlain bowled aggressively, we gave away and Bonnell took the last five wickets for 13 runs to end the replay of too many unearned runs with untidy bowling. 5 for 117 at stumps was a the 1994-95 final with a comfortable 46-run margin. wasted opportunity. Northern District was made to work hard on day two, but passed us nine down. Round 5. University 228 (J Docker 54, A Terentis 36, L Friedlieb 32, J Hill 22) lost to Petersham 8 dec 286 (A Chamberlain 3-50, M Bonnell 3-79) Round 11. Sydney University 7 for 264 (S Pardy 59, M Salisbury 51 not out, B Wood 41, O Young 28, H Smith 27 not out, A Terentis 23, R Kelly After 20 matches without a loss, this was a disappointing effort. On a 21) beat North Sydney 67 (B Wood 3-6, M Salisbury 3-16, M Bonnell 2-14) small, fast ground with a flat pitch, dropped catches allowed Petersham to build a large total, and while each of our first five batsmen made a This extraordinary result - a margin of 197 runs - underlined how unlucky start, none passed 36. we were to have our other 60 over matches washed out. Pardy and Terentis added 50 for the first wicket, and Young and Kelly played good innings, Bright spots were Docker's return to form, an opening stand of 70 between but the turning point was an extraordinary stand of 83 in only 8 overs Terentis and Friedlieb, and some excellent, but unrewarded, bowling by and 32 minutes by Wood and Salisbury. They raised their 50 partnership Durie. in only 17 minutes, and Smith added salt to the wound with some good shots in the final overs. Aggressive bowling by Wood and Salisbury Round 6. No play against Fairfield due to rain, There was a result in reduced the Bears to 6 for 19. Game over. every other Round 6 match in Fourth Grade. Round 12. University 194 (J Docker 41, 0 Young 31, S Pardy 30, M Webber Round 7. University 4 for 317 (R Hammond 130 not out, M Evans 89, A 25, M Salisbury 23) lost to Sutherland 9 dec 225 (B Wood 3-41, K Mason Terentis 35) beat Bankstown 9 dec 313 (M Bonnell 4-64, M Evans 2-60, A 2-37) Chamberlain 2-62).

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On the first day, University delivered 97 overs while Sutherland crawled The Players: to 9 for 225, with Wood and debutant Mason the best of the attack on a slow, lifeless pitch. On day two, we were faced with a wet and grassy Alan Chamberlain was fast and competitive and made excellent use of the pitch, and batted one short due to unavoidable circumstances. That said, new ball, always taking early wickets. His work took him back to England five batsmen reached twenty, but none took on the responsibility of after Round 10 and he was missed not only by Fourths but by the club as building the kind of score that would win the game. This was the he was clearly capable of doing well in higher grades. Apparent batting performance of a mid-table side, not potential premiers. ability, however, never resulted in any score of substance!

Round 13, University 8 dec 141 (O Young 68, B Wood 29) beat Mosman 139 (B Wood 4-40, R Kelly 3-38) and 8 for 87 (M Bonnell 4-27, O Young 2-10) Grant Douglas improved significantly behind the stumps as the season The season looked to be over when, chasing 139, we lost 5 for 12 against progressed. Against Wests he played an excellent short innings, but he the competition's weakest side. A magnificent display of concentration then invented a number of new ways to get out against slow bowlers. This and strokeplay by Young, well supported by Wood in an eighth wicket stand was disappointing, as his work with the gloves was generally reliable and of 73, got us home. Other highlights: excellent by he was at all times a cheerful and responsible team man. Salisbury, good work with the ball by Wood and Kelly, and Bonnell's 400th grade wicket. Now we needed to win our last two matches to earn a semi-final place. Jim Docker did not produce outstanding figures, but at times made an excellent contribution. Often when the going was easy - at Bankstown, Round 14. University 66 and 64 lost to Penrith 5 dec 165. for example - he did not get a chance to share in the runs, but when we were in trouble he could be counted on to fight hard. He fields A dreadful performance against a more committed, better prepared team. extremely well and always plays for the team. If he were a more selfish player, his figures would probably be better but his team-mates might not Round 15. University 9 dec 276 (A Terentis 76, K Pitty 75, J Docker 51, hold him in such high regard. He was motivated to score fifty against R Kelly 31) beat Manly 232 (B Wood 5-66, M Salisbury 2-36, M Bonnell Petersham by an unusual incentive that probably should have been offered 2-75) more often.

A solid win to end the season: Pitty, Terentis and the aggressive Docker played well before Salisbury and Wood knocked the top off Manly's innings Adair Durie was the club's best recruit of the season. His performances and Wood finished the job on the second day. for GPS and NSW Schoolboys were exceptional, though understandably he had little left to give in one or two grade games when he was playing seven days a week. He can be distinctly fast and he bowls an excellent yorker. He is competitive and positive and wants to bowl all day. His rise from Fourths to First Grade was as rapid as it was deserved. And yet... he is obviously not as fit as he should be and he will need to work hard on this. He also tends to get his wickets by hitting the stumps, and few First Graders allow themselves to be bowled on good pitches. As he consolidates his place in Firsts he will need to bowl more at and just outside off stump and continue to develop his outswinger. There is also room for improvement in his fielding and batting, both of which are wholehearted but unsophisticated. That said, he is an outstanding prospect.

Michael Evans is still only 23 and has batted fairly well in First Grade a season or two ago. He can do so again, if he is prepared to back his ability and adopt a more positive approach. He is a fine lower grade player who could turn in to something better if he does the work. One technical defect holds him back at present, a tendency to aim through mid-wicket when the ball is swinging. Once set, however, he was too good for Fourth Grade attacks and he played matchwinning innings against Bankstown and Waverley. He won back his Third Grade place, appearing in the final, as well as scoring his first fifty in Seconds. His leg breaks, with more work and confidence, may yet be useful.

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Luke Friedlieb showed some ability with the bat but overall should be Matt Salisbury has obvious talent, but took time to come to terms with dissatisfied with his initial grade season. Early in the season, there the requirements of grade cricket. Early in the season, he lacked the were too many starts thrown away, and he needs to cultivate an altogether control required in grade cricket and too often bowled far too short. He tougher mental approach to the game. He too has a technical defect that was also frustrated by the limited opportunities he received on the dead needs work: he has developed the habit of throwing the bat at short early season pitches. After Christmas, he was a different bowler, deliveries outside off stump without any discernible movement of thefeet. swinging the ball sharply and generating pace and bounce. His opening A few hours in the "cage" could fix this, but that work was never done. spell against Mosman was one of the most hostile I have seen in the lower grades, and he should play significantly higher next year, though I would still like to see him attack the stumps more. His batting was often very Roland Hammond earned promotion through his consistency in Fifths and valuable; he is a good, clean hitter who likes to drive and should immediately justified his selection with an excellent debut century establish himself as a genuine all-rounder. against Bankstown. His great strengths are unspectacular concentration, speed between wickets, good shot selection, the desire to bat for a long time and the high value he places on his wicket - but Andrew Terentis started the season late and earned promotion with a together they make him a ve^ interesting prospect. He is an excellent century in Fifths. Frustratingly, he usually looked better than a Fourth fieldsman, and his method is so sound that there is no reason why he Grader without breaking through for the big score that seemed likely. should not carry his success through to higher grades - provided he does He was probably unlucky with some Ibw calls at various times during the not make a habit of mid-season North American holidays. season. His 76 against Manly was a reminder of his real ability.

Of Jason Hill I said last year that he was a gifted batsman, a talented Matt Webber was disappointed with his results after a season away from off-spinner and a player impossible to replace when his employment in the the game, and certainly is capable of far better. Through no fault of jeu a treize claimed his attention on weekends. It remains true. This his own, he found it difficult to train regularly and this did not help. season his 121 against University of NSW was an innings of unusual skill There were some good short innings, some useful spells with the ball, and and although the early season success of the quicker bowlers left him good work in the field and his enthusiasm and commitment on the field are with little work to do, his bowling was always valuable. If only he exemplary. He has plenty still to offer the club and I hope he returns could play a full season. next season.

Richard Kelly has abundant talent in all departments of the game but Ben Wood was outstanding and deserved his success in the Tom Garrett trained infrequently and so was inconsistent. When in touch, his batting Trophy competition. His bowling was consistently good: he was accurate, looked a class above Fourths, and his leg spin was always a handy option. sometimes very sharp, and moved the ball both ways. He is fitter than most players in the club and was always ready to bowl. He fields well and played some very good innings, showing the timing and power one would Stephen Pardv played infrequently due to a combination of exams, injury expect of a man with a photo of taped to the blade of his bat. and travel. In his limited appearances, he showed that he has much to He is intensely competitive and, although he plans to study overseas, has offer the club as a solid and polished opening batsman, who plays very a promising future in higher grades if he chooses to pursue it. effectively through the on side. With a little work on fitness, and an appreciation of the commitment required to succeed in grade cricket, he should rise through the grades next season. Oliver Young has more ability than most lower grade batsmen, but is a reluctant trainer and is sometimes let down by a volatile temperament. At least twice, he rescued us from disaster with innings of composure and Keith Pitty never quite got going in Fourths until the final round of the maturity, and his effort at Mosman was priceless. He may yet decide that season, finding it hard to juggle cricket with work, study and a family. he wants to play in higher grades. He began the last innings of the season needing 66 runs to reach 5000 for the club, and was clearly determined to reach the target. His 75 was the product of typical determination and crisp, selective strokeplay and he thoroughly deserves his success in becoming only the seventh player to score 5000 runs for the club. Keith claims that he has retired, and if so he will be sorely missed. Over the last 15 years he has made an immense contribution to the club, both on the field and in a variety of administrative roles.

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A few reflections in closing. The side that took the field in Round 15 BATTING & FIELDING contained seven players from the Final in 1994-95, yet we fell far short of the standards set by that side. The greatest difference was that this N am e Inns N O H S R u n s Avg C St season's team lacked the sense of purpose necessary to succeed in grade c r i c k e t . J.Hill 7 I 121 298 49.7 2 R, Hammond 5 1 130* 189 47.3 1 There is a close relationship between the amount of work you put into the M. Evans 7 0 99 306 43.7 5 game and your chances of succeeding. Consider the success this season O. Young 7 0 68 184 26.3 6 of Nick Ridley, Tom Watkins, Brendan H ill and Adair Durie (among others), M. Salisbury 13 3 51* 240 240 6 then look at the way they work at, and outside, training; they earn their A. Terentis 11 0 76 212 19.3 2 rewards. Grade cricket is for players who want to play the game at the J. Docker 14 1 54 235 18.1 5 highest level their ability can withstand, not for those who are happy K. Pitty 8 1 75 124 17.7 1 to cruise.This season's team has played together, more or less, for two L. Friedlieb 11 0 42 194 17.6 2 or three years and is now beginning to break up. In a way, that is R. Kelly 10 0 62 162 16.2 1 natural and necessary, but this is an appropriate time to say that it has M, Webber 12 0 54 186 15.5 3 been a pleasure to play in this side. I can scarcely recall any occasion M. Bonnell 9 4 24* 55 11.0 3 upon which an individual ego has been placed before the well-being of the G. Douglas 11 4 25 46 6.6 17 team. Nor can I recall a team so willing and eager to share improbable stories of their personal lives (a department of the game in which Docker Also batted: S. Pardy (4,1,59,136,0), B. Wood (6,0,41,92,4), A. Chamberlain (6,0,18,393), excels and Young competes strongly). It has always been fun to be a A. Durie(5,2,13*,21,0), H. Smith (1,1,27*,27,2), C. Brown (1,0,26,26,0), M. Freeman (1,0,17,17,0), member of this team, and that counts. K. Mason (1,1,4*,4,0), R. Bryant (1,0,0,0,0) Thanks to those who help to put us on the field each week, especially Greg Harris and the Sports Union staff, Dan Cheever, who performs immense BOWLING amounts of work for the club, Mick O'Sullivan and all the other captains; And congratulations to Craig Tomko and Third Grade - three consecutive N am e OMWR Avg seasons in the finals is an outstanding achievement. B. Wood 86.1 18 15 161 10.7 A. Chamberlain 114.4 23 21 360 17.1 M. Bonnell 271.3 96 35 621 17.7 Max Bonnell A. Duiie 118.4 31 14 306 21.9 M. Salisbury 154 30 15 382 25.5

Also bowled: J. Hill (33,10,5,63), R. KeUy (47,6,5,124), M. Webber (21,3,4,99), M. Evans (32,3,4,117), O. Young (3,1,2,10), K. Mason (19,6,2,37), K. Pitty (2,0,1,2), J. Docker (1.1,0,1,13), H. Smith (7,0,1,21), M. Freeman (14,0,0,64), R. Bryant (10,0,038), R. Hammond (2,0,0,17), L. Friedlieb (11,0,1,45)

BEST PARTNERSHIPS

1st wicket 88 S. Pardy (43*) & L. Friedlieb (42) vs Parramatta 2nd wicket 181 R. Hammond (130*) & M. Evans (89) vs Bankstown 3rd wicket 98 A. Terentis (76) & K. Pitty (75) vs Manly 4th wicket 127 M. Evans (99) & M. Webber (54) vs Waverley 5th wicket 37 0. Young (31) & M. Webber (25) vs Sutherland 6th wicket 108 0. Young (52) & R. KeUy (62) vs Northem District 7th wicket 83 B. Wood (41) & M. Salisbury (51*) vs North Sydney 8th wicket 72 0. Young (68) & B. Wood (29) vs Mosman 9th wicket 52 J. Hill (121) & A. Durie (5*) vsUNSW 10th wicket 43 G. D o i^ s (25) & M. Bonnell (24*) vs Wests

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The batting was followed up with a strong bowling display but we dropped My first season as Fifth Grade captain was a season of mixed success yet nine catches to allow them to pass our score with 3 wickets in hand. A a highly enjoyable one. Throughout the season we were never in the hunt disappointing but encouraging performance against the eventual premiers. for the semi-finals but ended up finishing fifth. Before Christmas, I had what seemed a very strong team but struggled to win many games. After Round 5 - Sydney Uni 217 (O.Young 98, K .Pitty 31, D.Cheever 24*) defeated Christmas, I had a number of players who had played most of the season Petersham 86 (A.Clarke 3-9, M.Leemen 3-27, K.Chamberlain 2-10, B.Wood in Sixth Grade and yet we won most of our games including 2 outright wins 2-10) & 2-62 (M.Leemen 1-5, B.Wood 1-12) in the last 3 games. We made a competitive score thanks to a tremendous 98 by Oliver Young. As expected, Fifth Grade fielded over 30 different players throughout the Petersham struggled to 9-58 at one stage as the bowlers bowled quickly season. Many of these were enjoying their first season with the Club. For and moved the ball around on a good wicket and we held some good catches. this reason, my goals for the season were to make sure every player was Our first win. provided with opportunities to succeed and that team members understood their role within the side. As a result, it was most pleasing to see Ben Round 6 - Fairfeld 9-206 (D.Cheever 4-39, M. Salisbury 2-35) defeated Wood, Roland Hammond and Kris Mason succeed and prove their ab ilities in Sydney Uni 176 (R.Hammond 55, B.Wood 46) a higher grade after starting the season in Fifth Grade, We did well to restrict them to 206 off their 60 overs considering we Here is a brief summary of the season round by round: fielded with 10 men. The chase started poorly with the loss of four quick wickets. Roland Hammond played beautifully yet again and Ben Wood smashed Round 1 - Sydney Uni 178 (R.Hammond 46, R.Kalinauskas 37, D.Cheever 27) them and almost brought about an unlikely victory. & 0-34 lost to Parramatta 8(dec)-230 (M.Leemen 2-53) Round 7 - Sydney Uni 4(dec)-222 (B.Gay 63, R.Kelly 58, O.Young 54) A disappointing start to the season but hardly surpnsing with 8 players defeated Bankstown 136 (J.Rodgers 3-15, R.Kelly 3-46, S.Jensen 2-31) making their debut for the Club. We batted first on a good pitch and no one reached 50. Roland Hammond batted very well for 46. We bowled quite We thoroughly outplayed Bankstown. Rich Kelly and Oliver Young showed tightly on the second day but we never had enough runs. Mark Leemen was their class and Ben Gay scored his first grade 50. James Rodgers made his the best of the bowlers. return with 7 consecutive maidens and 3 wickets ending any hopes for the Bankstown team. Kelly cleaned up the tail. Round 2 - Sydney Uni 9(dec)-242 (R.Hammond 48, A.Terentis 38, K. Chamberlain 27, D.Cheever 25, M.Leemen 24*) lost to Campbelltown 4-244 Round 8 - Sydney Uni 216 (B.Wood 61, K.Pitty 35) defeated Waverley 189 (K.Chamberlain 2-41) (B.Wood 5-49, S.Jensen 3-47)

Another disappointing batting performance but the tail wagged. Roland Ben Wood proved he was too good for this grade when he dominated the Hammond top scored again. We bowled dreadfully and their young batting match with bat and ball. Long second spells from Stephen Jensen and Wood side taught us a lesson. won u s a g a m e w e never looked like winning.

Round 3 - Sydney Uni 8-356 (A.Terentis 118, R. Hammond 65, B.Wood 44*, Round 9 versus Balmain - Washed Out A.Clarke 41) drew with Wests Round 10 - Northern D istricts 139 (B.Wood 5-21, M.Leemen 3-23, J.Rodgers Andrew Terentis and Roland Hammond put on 167 for the second wicket and 2-31) drew with Sydney Uni 1-67 (K.Pitty 28*, S.Pardy 20*) batted superbly in the process. Only 1 wicket fell before tea which enabled us to pile on the runs after tea. Day 2 was lost to rain. Another class bowling performance from Ben Wood saw Northern D istricts bowled out cheaply. He received good support from Mark Leemen and James Round 4 - Sydney Uni 9(dec)-295 (D.Tebbutt 74, R.Kelly 64, R.Hammond 45, Rodgers. The second day was rained out when almost every other g a m e i n K.Pitty 37) lost to Uni NSW 7-298 (T.Croft 2-29, M.Leemen 2-70). Sydney proceeded. This draw ended any hope of reaching the semi-finals.

Dave Tebbutt and Roland Hammond added 118 for the first wicket and Rich Round 11 - North Sydney 124 (S.Wood 3-26, M.Leemen 2-18, K.Mason 2-30, Kelly proved he was too good for this grade. We posted a good total on J.Rodgers 2-35) defeated Sydney Uni 120 (K.Pitty 34, D.Cheever 24, a very fast outfield at David Phillips. M.Leemen 17*).

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One of our best bowling efforts of the season was followed by our worst So as Mark Wilson prepared to bowl the final over Manly required seven batting effort of the season. Sam Wood bowled very well in his first runs with three wickets still in hand, and two reasonably well-set fifth grade game. Keith Pitty was the only member of the top six to pass batsmen at the crease. That last over developed as follows: 4. A late partnership between Mark Leemen and Daniel Cheever added 49 runs but the last 3 wickets fell for 2 runs. * attempted yorker charged and made into any easy full toss for a four behind square leg (things were now looking very bad for us); Round 12 - Sydney Uni 9(dec)-280 (K.Pitty 67, D.Cheever 54*, A.Connors 45) defeated Sutherland 150 (D.Cheever 3-12, M.Wilson 3-16, S.Wood 2-36, * the batsman charges again and is bowled off-stump; O.Corlette 2-40). Keith Pitty and Andy Connors laid the foundations for a big score with * the new batsman, no 10, coolly guides through gully for a run and a solid partnership before the lower order helped itself to some easy puts his hard-hitting and well-set partner on strike; runs from their leg spinner. Mark Wilson took 3 quick wickets after tea on the second day after g o o d spells from the opening bowlers. * well up around off stump, a 'tracer bullet' drive, very well caught by Oliver Corlette at deep mid-off - especially in the Round 13 - Mosman 53 (S.Wood 5-8, O.Corlette 3-11) & 157 (M.Leemen 3-40, pressure of the circumstances - for no run, nor do the batmen D.Cheever 2-17, S.Wood 2-21, R.Kalinauskas 2-28) lost to Sydney Uni cross; 4(dec)-91 (A.Connors 41, B.Gay 26) & 8-121 (M.Leemen 29, D. Cheever 28) o u t r i g h t . * Number 11 came out to take strike for the last two balls - one to tie, two runs needed to win - a play and miss outside off for a Sam Wood took 5-8 off 14 overs to bowl out Mosman very cheaply. We passed dot ball; them 1 wicket down. On day 2, they provided more resistance as former club member Paul Mulvaney made 50 setting up a run a ball chase for the * the final ball - the batsman fans at the ball again - it brushes final 20 overs for the outright victory. Uni lost early wickets but a the off stump and he is bowled. useful 29 from Mark Leemen including a six in the last over saw Uni home with a ball to spare. Three wickets fell for five runs and we won outright, taking all 10 points, by one run on the last ball of the match. Solid bowling - in Round 14 - Sydney Uni 196 (M.Mesley 67, T.Croft 35, M.Moore 27*) defeated those last two balls the bowler concentrated on not bowling a no ball Penrith 173 (O.Corlette 4-37, R.Kalinauskas 2-28) (worth two runs) as much as where to aim -and skilful and cool-headed fielding produced this result, which left the team on a season end high. Mike Mesley marked his debut for the Club with a fine 67 but Uni otherwise struggled until Mike Moore and Tim Croft added 66 for the last This year's Fifth Grade side comprised a large number of players. There wicket. Oliver Corlette bowled with good pace and control to earn 4 are a few who deserve comment for their contribution. Roland Hammond had wickets and Tim Croft hit the opposing captain in the head. a tremendous first season in grade cricket. He made 5 scores over 40 in the first six games before he was promoted and made an unbeaten hundred Round 15 - Sydney Uni 225 (M.Mesley 51, N.Todd 41, K.Chamberlain 39, on debut in Fourth Grade. B.Gay 35) & 0(dec)-37 defeated Manly 114 (R.Kalinauskas 3-7, T.Croft 3-16, M.Leemen 2-15 M.Wilson 2-15) & 147 (M.Wilson 3-34, K.Chamberlain Ben Wood had a slow start to the season but made several match winning 2-47) outright contributions throughout the season. His successive 5 wicket hauls around Christmas devastated opposition teams and his innings against Wests, Uni compiled 225 on Day 1 thanks to another good 50 from Mike Mesley and Waverley and Fairfield were equally impressive. solid contributions from Nigel Todd, Kevin Chamberlain and Ben Gay. On Day 2 Leeman removed two top order batsman and was generally dangerous, Mark Leemen played most of the season in Fifth Grade. He bowled a number then Tim Croft produced his best spell of the season before Ray of fine spells and was unlucky not to have taken more wickets. His Kalinauskas and Mark Wilson cleaned up the tail. Manly were all out for contributions with the bat saved the team from embarrassment on a number 114, Uni batted for a few overs to set Manly 149 off 19 overs. Manly of occasions. accepted the challenge - any competition points would guarantee them the minor premiership. They cruised towards the target scoring at the rate Ben Gay, Andy Connors, Sam Wood, Mike Moore and Oliver Corlette all required and with wickets in hand. With three overs to go Manly had five enjoyed their first season of grade cricket. They experienced mixed wickets in hand to score about 20. They decided to exert pressure on us success but will all enjoy fine seasons next year. with adventurous running between wickets, but in that third last over Mike Mesley from the boundary and Ben Gay underarming from closer range Finally, I would just like to thank James Rodgers and Mark Wilson for effected runouts. No wickets fell in Kevin Chamberlain's next over but their assistance throughout the year. runs were restricted to the 'equation' rate. Daniel Cheever

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B A T T IN G & F IE L D IN G sixth Grade had a somewhat disappointing year, finishing 8th out of 10 teams in the Gordon D istrict A Grade competition. However there were N am e Inns NO HS Runs Avg C St some good individual performances which I will highlight later. I would like to thank all of the players (and there were a lot of them) for their R. Hammond 7 65 284 47.3 1 efforts throughout the year. Congratulations go to Andy Connors and to K.Pitty 8 67 242 34.6 4 Michael Evans who scored hundreds during the season. It was interesting M. Leemen 10 29 125 31.3 1 to see Mick using sports tape to hold up his trousers during the match O. Young 7 98 197 28.1 5 in which he filled in with us, on the second day of a Grade round for D. Cheever 11 54* 218 27.3 6 which he had been unavailable for the first day. B. Gay 8 63* 173 24.7 7 A. Connors 10 45 147 16.3 4 Congratulations also to Tim Croft who took eight wickets in the g am e M. Wilson 9 27* 97 13.9 4 against Gordon as well as causing a retirement hurt in what was a rare degree of success in the second half of the season with an outright win. Also Batted: B. Wood (5,1,61,158^), A. Terentis (2,0,118,156,0), R. KeUy (6,0,64,155,1), David Hudson in his first season for the Club bowled well to take 23 M. Mesley (3,1,67,133,0), K. Chambeilain (6,0,39,112,3), R. Kalinauskis (6,2,37,98,3), wickets. I hear that he is looking to bulk up a bit for next season, although I am not sure if this is to aid his bowling or to help in the D. Tebbutt (3,0,74,80,0), T. Croft (5,235,61,1), N. Todd (3,0,41,573), A. Clarke (3,0,41,54,2), off-field activities with Tom m y Watkins on the next Country Tour. L. FtiedHeb (4,0,23,42,2), S. Pardy (2,1,21,41,1), K. Mason (4,0,11,35,0), P. Logan (4,1,19*,29,0), M. Moore (3,1,27*,28,11,1), S. Wood (4,0,21,25,2), O. Corlette (5^,10*,273), L. McGowan (4,0,4,7,1), All other regular players were able to play higher grades at so m e s t a g e J. Rodgers (2,0,4,4,2), S. Jensen (1,0,2,2,0), M. Salisbury (1,0,0,0,0), B. White (1,0,0,0,0), in the season. These players put in useful performances in 6th Grade and G. Douglas (DNB3 catches) should be looking to do the same in 4th and 5th Grades next season. Of the batsmen Andrew Connors, Liam McGowan, Ben Gay and Nigel Todd had good BOWLING form which saw them play many games in 5ths. Liam also did well with his tight medium-pacers. Phil Logan returned to form strongly in the latter N am e O MW R A vg part of the season with back-to-back fifties and Jeff Banks played a couple of very nice innings in a few late season appearances. Kris Mason S. Wood 68.3 22 13 124 9.5 made a nice 88 against Riverview Old Boys at Willoughby against a team B. Wood 80.2 22 13 147 11.3 containing former SUCC players Duncan McLennan, Hamish Watson and Ross D. Cheever 38.4 8 10 118 11.8 Thompson. Kris hit four sixes in this innings and was unlucky not to M. Wilson 77.4 21 12 212 17.7 bring up his hundred. 0. Corlette 75 17 9 181 20.1 M. Leemen 170.1 40 21 432 20.6 Of the bowlers who played at different times in 6th grade Kevin Chamberlain , Oliver Corlette, Tim Croft, Ray Kalinauskis, Sam Wood and Ben White all did well. Sam Wood would be my choice as 6th grade's best Also Bowled: T. Croft (60.4,13,8,160), K. Chamberlain (89.4,21,8,255), R Kalinauskis (41,11,7,75), bowler, yet Sam's figures appear rather mediocre on paper. This was not J. Rodgers (54,19,7,92), S. Jensen (37,10,5,78), R. Kelly (51.3,4,5,164), A, Clarke (20,4,4,42), the reality, with numerous balls flying past the edge and a number of R. Hammond (19,2^,55), M. Salisbury (9,2,2,35), K. Mason (46,13,2,124), B. White (8,1,0,32), chances spilt in the slips. It came as no surprise to me that when Sam L. McGowan (8,0,0,50), L. Friedlieb (3,1,0,3) started in 5th grade a lot of wickets came his way. I am sure that he will have a strong impact on the Club in higher grades and in Poidevin Gray over the next few seasons. BEST PARTNERSHIPS Mike Moore kept wicket for most of the season and kept getting better 1st wicket 118 D. Tebbutt (74) & R. Hammond (45) vsUNSW with each game. For most of the season the St Andrews wicket kept very low, which made keeping a difficult job, but Mike did very well and 2nd wicket 165 A. Terentis (118) & R. Hammond (65) vs Wests 3rd wicket 65 A. Terentis 018) & A. Clarke (41) vs Wests earned promotion to 5ths where he again did well. Mike's partnership with Liam McGowan against Maccabi was instrumental in us winning a close 4th wicket 75 B. Gay (63*) & O. Young (54) vs Bankstown game. Once again, thanks to all the players who were too numerous to 5th wicket 68* B. Gay (63*) & M. Wilson (27*) vs Bankstown mention in this report, but who contributed in some way during the 6th wicket 72 R. Kelly (64) & K. Chamberiain (26*) vsUNSW season. I hope to see most of you next season, for another summer of 7th wicket 58 R. Hammond (55) & B. Wood (46) vs Fairfield cricket as enjoyable as the one just past. 8th wicket 50 0. Young (98) & D. Cheever (24*) vs Petersham David Dawson 9th wicket 43 B. Wood (44*) & M. Leemen (7*) vs Wests 10th wicket 66 M. Moore (27*) & T. Croft (35) vs Penrith

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BATTING & FIELDING The 1995/96 Poidevin-Gray season was one which Sydney University Cricket Club would like to forget. On paper this side, with its abundance of Nam e Inns NO HS Runs Avg C St natural talent was capable of semi-final contention, however we suffered due to a number of reasons. L. McGowan 6 2 78 195 48.8 3 A. Conners 6 0 103 240 40.0 4 Firstly, we lacked the mental and physical toughness to compete against P. Logan 15 1 53 280 20.0 8 the top sides. Secondly, our fielding, bowling and batting lacked M. Moore 6 0 29 73 12.2 11 application and commitment. Thirdly, the lack of consistency and players R. Kalinauskaus 7 0 27 84 12.0 3 let us down considerably. Although the above are the apparent excuses T. Croft 8 1 41 70 10.0 4 for not winning more games there was some commendable performances: D. Dawson 18 3 19 112 7.5 5 S. Liliopolous 7 2 13* 37 7.4 1 Adair Durie bowled well throughout the series, especially against D. Hudson 13 6 24* 50 7.1 Northern D istricts and Gordon where he bowled with genuine pace. J. Murray-Paikes 7 0 4 11 1.6 William Knight was the most consistent of the batsman, holding the middle Also Batted: J. Banks (5,1,60*,175,1), M. Evans (1,0,111,111,0), N. Todd (5,1,45,108,5), order together on many occasions. K. Mason (2,0,88,106,0), B. Gay (2,0,64,80,6), K. Chamberiain (5,3,51 *,80,1), R. Barnett (3,0,42,64,3), B. White (2,0,53,58,0), J. Kirrane(2,0,47,51,l,2), M. Wilson (2,0,41,41,1), S. Wood (4,0,18,39,2), Ronnie Rajendra's performance against Gordon was probably the most V. Zafiropoulpus (4,0,19,45,1), B. Hubbard (3,0,18,27,1X M. Gale (3,0,15,22,0), memorable of all. His 5-24 off 12 overs was a match winning performance. O. Coriette (3,2,11*,20,0), P. O'Malley (1,0,17,17,0), M. Wright (2,0,14,17.0), N. Balgi (3,0,8,13,1), J. Walters (2,0,9,11,0), P. Gray (1,0,8,8,0), J. Lum (1,0,8,8,0), D. McNamara (1,0,7,7,0), Therefore, although this was not Sydney University's most successful A. Porter (1,0,3A0), O. Burton (1,0,3,3,0), A. Baume (2,0,2,2,1), D. Moore (4,2,2*,4,1), Poidevin-Gray season, with the continued development of players such as Matt Salisbury, Matt Freeman, Roland Hammond and Kris Mason we w ill be H. Kojima (2,1,1*,1,0), D. Elliot (1,1,1*,1,1) ,T. Gillispie (2,1,0*,0,0) a more complete and competitive unit next year.

BOWLING Finally I would like to thank Damon Ridley and James Dunlop for their help and guidance as coach and manager this season. Damon's continued Nam e o M W R Avg involvement in Poidevin-Gray is a major benefit to the club and hopefully this will continue in years to come. L. McGowan 62 6 18 216 12.0 R. Kalinauskaus 72 16 15 204 13.6 T. Croft 80.4 12 14 258 18.4 POIDEVIN-GRAY MATCH RESULTS D. Hudson 121 17 23 463 20.1 D. Dawson 74 4 10 317 31.7 Northen D istrict 130 (Salisbury 3/2, Durie 3/22, Pelly 3/39) vs Sydney University (washed out) Also Bowled: O. Coriette (39,8,8,115), K. Chamberlain (50,8,8,176), B. White (46,16,7,125), G ordon 9/159 (Rajendra 5/24, Durie 3/31) defeated Sydney S. Wood (10U2,7,242), K. Mason (57,4,6,182), M. Evans (16,3,4,48), M. Wilson (19,3,4,51), University 158 (Knight 58) J. Banks (34,13.107), S. Liliopolous (23,1,3,118), M. Wright (16,2,2,49), J.Muiray-Parkes (11,0,2,104), Sydney University 5/77 (Knight 33*) defeated North Sydney 136 P. Logan (2,0,1,16), M. Gale (10,1,1,40), D. Moore (1,0,1,5), A. Conners (3,0,0,22), N. Todd (1,0,0,4), (Jensen 4/38, Pelly 2/23) on run rate B. Gay (3,0,0,16), J. Lum (3,0,0,22) Hawkesbury 4/165 (Durie 2/31) defeated Sydney University 9/164 (Brown 37) M anly 4/57 (Mason 2/10) defeated Sydney University 56 BEST PARTNERSmPS Mosman 8/146 (Pelly 3/25) defeated Sydney University 143 1st wicket 138 M. Wilson (41) & A. Conneis (103*) vs Riverview Old Boys (Elbourne 49) Parramatta 6/230 (Mason 2/35, Knight 2/22) defeated Sydney 2nd wicket 58 P. Logan (48) & J. Banks (56) vs Old Sydneians University 141 (Pardy 29, Mason 24*) 3rd wicket 22 N. Todd (22*) & R. Kalinauskaus (11) vs Riverview Old Boys 4th wicket 96 K. Mason (88) & D. Dawson (16) vs Riverview Old Boys Luke Hartman 5th wicket 61 B. Gay (64) & R. Kalinauskaus (27) vs Gordon Vets 6th wicket 34 B. Gay (64) & M. Moore (29) vs Gordon Vets 7th wicket 66 B. White (53) & S. Liliopolous (11) vs Lindfield 8th wicket 61 L. McGowan (53*) & M. Moore (23) vs Maccabi 9th wicket 22 M. Moore (29) & D. Hudson (3*) vs Gordon Vets 10th wicket 19 L. McGowan (53*) & O. Coriette (11*) vs Maccabi

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If the Sydney University Veterans of previous years had taken both Vince BATTING & FIELDING Lombardi and Bill Shankly at their respective words, they probably would have given the game away. If winning is the only thing and/or much more N am e Inns NO HS Runs Avg C St important than a matter of life or death, the team had barely survived and achieved very little over a number of seasons. But the City & W. Knight 6 1 58 144 28.8 Suburban Competition is, at its heart, not really a contest at all - A. Elboume 4 0 49 93 23.3 there is only time to play half of the other teams, there is no S. Pardy 4 0 29 66 16.5 competition table and John Findlay and Andrew Bell sometimes are selected K. Mason 5 1 24* 65 16.3 in our best XI. So it came as something of a surprise to everyone M. Salisbury 5 0 24 75 15.0 concerned when the team tasted success again and again this season, B. Spencer 4 0 22 43 10.8 finishing with a 13-6 record (with 1 tie) and along the way collecting A. Durie 5 3 12* 20 10.0 some prized scalps. C. PeUy 6 1 9 27 5.4 L. Hartman 5 0 14 25 5.0 The early signs should have been obvious: David 'the Wheel' Barrow M. Freeman 4 0 5 8 2.0 bought a new tube of crazy zinc; Ashley Heather set a 5 am Friday night R. Rajendra 5 0 5 10 2.0 curfew and Drs Fox, Nevell, Moore and Wenderoth ensured that the mad medico, Dennis Meintjes, was dispatched early to Melbourne to stop him Also batted: C, Brown (2,0,37,38,0), R. Hammond (3,0,12,22,1), L. Friedlieb (1,0,14,14,0), from causing too much trouble. A bit harsh? Not at all, for this was S. Jensen(3,l,ll,I2,l) the summer of the cranky Lankans, of Jason Gillespie and Glen McGrath. Aggression was once again king and the Veterans were its willing subjects. BOWLING How ironic it was then that the foremost proponents of this new order N am e O M w R A vg were 2 Englishmen. Leaving their home country in fear of catching mad cow disease, on many occasions Tim 'Freddy' Lester and James Hodgson M. Salisbury 14.1 0 5 43 8.6 saved the team's bacon with significant batting performances, either R. Rajendra 37.2 8 8 100 12.5 alone or, most devastatingly, in partnership. Their unbroken 140 run A. Durie 72.5 14 14 183 13.1 stand in the second last match against a Primary Club attack featuring S.Jensen 35 13 5 84 16.8 Chris McRae, John Grimble, Mick O'Sullivan and Chris Elder turned a K. Mason 30 8 4 71 17.8 pleasant Sunday afternoon in the country for these 4 sheepish SUCC C. Felly 68 10 7 225 32.1 legends into a nightmarish bucolic experience.

Also bovded: W. Knight (5,2,2,22), M. Freeman (27.4,3,2,97), B. Spencer (47.2,4,2,149), Tim's 96 not out at Dooralong was as punishing as it was majestic and it A. Elboume (2,0,0,9) capped a season full of highlights for him ("Did McRae's captain tell him to bowl down the leg-side?"). He scored 112 not out against Paddington early in the campaign and things never really fell away. It was a BEST PARTNERSHIPS surprise whenever he was dismissed, not least to Tim himself when one of his own teammates provided a creative interpretation of the LBW law. He 1st wicket 47 S. Pardy (29) & B. Spencer (22) vs Parramatta finished with a mammoth 668 runs at 74.22 and uncharacteristically threw 2nd wicket 31 R. Hammond (12) & A. Elboume (23) vs Gordon his wicket away at Camden in the final match against I Zingari when the 3rd wicket 53 A. Elboume (49) & W. Knight (17) vs Mosman magic 700 was well within his reach. In the brief periods when Tim was 4th wicket 30 off the field, he entertained everybody with his impersonations of C. Brown (37) & R. Hammond (9) vs Hawkesbury eccentric County identities, but when at the crease he was his own man 5th wicket 27 W. Knight (33*) & K. Mason (7) vs North Sydney and very much the real thing. He also represented the City & Suburban 6th wicket 43 W. Knight (58) & L. Hartman (14) vs Gordon against the ACT and, absurdly coming in at number 7 with the score 5-25, 7th wicket 47 W. Knight (58) & K. Mason (24) vs Gordon finished with an unbeaten 40 in what was later described as the 'best 8th wicket 14 K. Mason (24) & M. Freeman (5) vs Gordon ever' City & Suburban representative partnership.After that last effort, 9th wicket 12 L. Hartman (10) & B. Spencer (17*) vs Hawkesbury Tim was overheard to say: "I thought Queanbeyan was an Asian monarch". 10th wicket 36 K. Mason (24*) & S. Jensen (11) vs Parramatta James Hodgson (267 runs, 13 wickets), on the other hand, was more conservative, both in his outlook on life and in his approach with the bat.

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That did not stop him playing a match-winning innings in his first game 4 Chris McRae's 28 not out against Old Knoxonians on a 'sticky', on (against St George Vets) and easily handling the much-vaunted Beavers a day when only 4 players in the game made double figures; attack on his way to an unbeaten 75, the last 20 or so of which were struck on one leg after a torn hamstring forced a runner to be employed, 5 Ian Enright's 15 against Paddington while batting with Lester. arguably Paul Hennessy's finest performance of the season. Just as The Don thinks Ian has more talent than he had and he cannot understand useful was James' spin bowling in the middle overs, which always brought why Ian gets out at all; wickets and stalled the scoring, and no catch ever eluded him. James' efforts to teach Malcolm Heath Latin failed, however, when Mai bought a 6 Andrew Bell's top-edged 6 at a critical time against Parramatta. cookbook after he had been told to read about Caesar. As the weeks have passed, this has become one of the most glorious hook shots imaginable and has done nothing to diminish the Bell legend (or is But as influential as James and Tim were to the success of the team, the that myth?); most complimentary thing which can say be said about them is that they raised the standard of those who played with them. Chris Gill had an 7 David Hill's consecutive golden ducks against Old Sydneyans and excellent season opening the batting and he proved an excellent foil for Paddington. This is something I have never seen on any cricket field Lester. He also took catches with equal ease in the slips and the anywhere in the world, particularly since the second was the most outfield when he had not been out with David Hill, Campbell Korff and embarassing attempt to avoid the pair possible. We love you, Dave, and Ashley Heather the night before. The almost predictably successful Greg your 38 in the next game was a gem. Cooney took 20 wickets at 10.90, including a magnificent 4 wicket spell to spur the team to an unprecedented victory against Wyvern in March but 8 David Barrow's 33 at Camden and Ashley Heather's boundary-laced Greg still could not arrange for his third baby to arrive on time, 37 in the same game, unfortunately too quickly forgotten in the wake of enhancing his chances of receiving a contract to play for Homebush High a season ending loss. Old Boys next season. Jason Wenderoth took time out from an organ transplant to capture a remarkable 8-21 against Paddington, on the way So what more is there to say? Paul Hennessy's marriage to a Canadian to skittling them for 41 and Campbell Korff captured 5-29 against Scots means that he now spends most Saturday afternoons curling; Chris Fox Old Boys and then rushed off to represent Heather in the criminal courts. still tries to bowl faster than the jets he flies and Bill Greenlees leaves games early to play hockey, presumably as a form of self-abuse. In other ways, it was a peculiar season. The Vets batted first only 4 Ian Wilson was apparently in the team this year, although through injury, times and, due to the strength of the top order, many of the team played fatherhood and most often misadventure he was usually pulling himself out a significant number of the matches without taking their bats from their of it. Ian is the only member of the team who can recite the Innkeepers bags. David Garnsey captained the side in 5 games and led a winning team Acts of 13 different countries. John Findlay hardly played but nobody as many times as he visited the crease between October and April. Chris missed him and Rob Wilson, well, he opened the bowling with Wenderoth McRae and Jim Mackie were not dismissed at all in the season, not just when Jason took 8. Scott Whittaker averaged 1.75 which is about the because their were appearances in the blue and gold were regrettably too range of his vision with his current set of spectacles and David Fox few, and the combined aggregates of David Fox, Scott Whittaker, David broke new ground by not yelling this year at Brian Nicholson, who retired Nevell, Greg Cooney and Dennis Meintjes did not total 50. 3 seasons ago. It did not much matter, however, because the players in this side were The end of season dinner at the University & Schools club was again a prepared to subordinate personal achievement for team success, or that's magnificent occasion, the speeches delivered being of a particularly high their story anyway and they are sticking to it. Despite that, there were standard, with those of Barrow and Enright deserving special mention. many memorable moments involving several different players. Here is a Lester was awarded the trophy for Best Batsman, Cooney Best Bowler and sample: Hodgson Best All-Rounder. Other awards went to Gill (Best Fielder), Korff (Best Catch), Hill (Best Primary), McRae (Most Irresponsible Act), 1 A sick Michael Pain's match-winning innings of 68 not out against Wenderoth (Dog Day Afternoon Award) and Greenlees ('Being There' Award). 1 Zingari Vets in a season uncommonly short of exciting innings from the Snake, last season's best batman; Our thanks once again to Paul Hennessy for his consistent organisational acumen. 2 Chris Gill 'carrying his bat' for 51 not out to ensure victory against Scots Old Boys; Finally, special thanks to the Club, to Greg Harris and the Sports Union for their much-needed continued support, to the City & Suburban Cricket 3 Any of Phil Durack's 4 innings, particularly his 47 against Association and to Cyril Latimer, our beloved secretary, who somehow Hunters Hill, delightful to watch but tragically only 4; organises the most unruly team of cricketers to wear the blue and gold cap and yet, sadly, rarely takes the field himself.

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The Vets Seasons come and seasons go For years and years I've played this game The pitch will need another mow It changes but it's still the same And where is Cyril Latimer? The Veterans' team, how will it gel Still belly-dancing with the lovely Fatima? When batting 5 is Andrew Bell And David Garnsey, how good is he? When the bowling's teeth is Malcolm Heath I'm just glad I'm not a Hennessy. When our only menace is Meintjes, Dennis? I hear Paddington start to scoff But then 8 for 21 - Jason Wenderoth David Garnesy

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The Poms they say were good one day But when was the last time they won one We've got one who can bat and spin Name Inns NO Runs HS Ave Cts The redoubtable Jimmy Hodgson And when Dave Barrow Lester, T. 15 6 668 112* 74. 22 7 Can't hit a marrow Hodgson, J. 8 3 267 75* 53.40 5 and Ashley Heather Gill, C. 13 3 227 51* 22.70 8 Can't find the leather Pain, M. 9 1 146 68* 18.25 8 When all around begins to fester Barrow, D. 6 0 71 33 11.83 1 We say, 'You're in, Timmy Lester' Hill, D. 6 0 66 38 11.00 1 Hennessy, P. 5 1 48 19 12.00 3 Fox, C. 6 2 44 15* 11.00 2 It's just as well, because cricket's hell Bell, A. 7 0 42 17 6.00 2 And aggression will be our saviour Greenlees, W. 7 3 29 10 7.25 0 A vicious display from Chris McCrae Korff, C. 6 2 9 3* 2.25 4 Or Whittaker, Scott just running hot All-out attack from Phil Durack Or David Hill or Christopher Gill Also Batted Or the ineluctable Greenlees, Bill And when it's time to play daredevil Durack, P. 4 0 142 47 35.50 0 Batting without glasses, it's David Nevell Wilson, I. 3 0 68 50 22.67 1 Findlay, J. 3 2 60 32* 60.00 1 Heather, A. 4 0 50 37 12.50 0 But then all stops because of rain Smith, M. 2 1 40 20* 40.00 0 No more back-foot shots from Michael Pain McRae, C. 3 3 37 28* - 0 The clouds roll in from south and north Wilson, R. 4 0 27 11 6.75 2 And frighten even Campbell Korff Enright, I. 3 1 26 15 13.00 1 For Robert Wilson, too much to bear For his namesake, Ian, well he's not there 'We wanted to win' , claims Jimmy Mackie As confidently as any seasoned Paki

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The Intervarsity portion of the 1995-96 season came in the form of a 3 day game against Melbourne University. The game is becoming an annual Hennessy, S. 1 0 24 24 24.00 0 fixture - a feature of the season for those who are eligible to play. Moore, J. 2 1 21 18 2 1 .0 0 1 The strength of the undergraduates in our Club was highlighted by the Frawley, St J. 2 1 18 12* 18.00 2 awesome talent from which the side was drawn. Three day cricket was in Garnsey, D. 4 1 17 7 5.67 12ct/l St itself alluring, and the opportunity of emphasising interstate supremacy Meintjes, D. 2 0 14 12 7.00 1 meant an aggressive attitude towards the game was adopted. Heller, D. 2 0 12 12 6 .0 0 0 Cooney, G. 1 0 10 10 1 0 .0 0 4 Sydney Uni managed to retain the interstate trophy with a first innings Nevell, D. 4 0 9 5 2.25 1 win. The lack of an outright result was mainly due to the loss of half Whittaker, S. 4 0 7 4 1.75 3 of day 2 to weather, and the extremely flat and hard nature of the pitch. Fox, D . 3 2 6 6* 6.00 3 The official trophy was actually presented this year, by Melbourne Cooney, P. 1 0 6 6 6.00 0 captain Nigel Strong to James Dunlop, after having been misplaced and Wenderoth, J. 3 2 6 3* 6.00 1 untraceable for the last few years. Mackie, J. 2 2 1 1* let/ 1st Day 1 * denotes not out Sydney Uni won the toss and batted first, much to the disappointment of one Victorian anxious for some kip. The highlight of Sydney's first innings of 219 was Dave Butchart's rapid 52. An exquisite display of BOWLING drives and cuts came to end with Dave the victim of a great catch on the deep mid-wicket boundary. Will Knight started with the form that saw him score an I-V hundred Name Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Best Average against Adelaide Uni last year. It was a shame to see him dismissed with half an hour to play on the first day. However with Sydney dismissed, Cooney, G. 76 12 218 20 5 for 29 10.90 the match reached a turning point. The Melbourne innings was shattered McRae, C. 55 12 166 15 5 for 48 11.07 by a great spell of swing bowling by Rob Nicholls and the overnight score Fox, D . 73.3 6 302 15 3 for 19 20.13 was 4-15. Wenderoth, J. 50.1 8 145 14 8 for 21 10.36 Hodgson, J. 47 4 191 13 3 for 11 14.69 Day 2 Lester, T. 65 11 216 11 4 for 12 19.64 Wilson, R. 51 8 182 9 3 for 34 20.00 Overnight rain saw the loss of half a day's play which was probably just Korff, C. 45 3 187 8 5 for 29 23.38 as well for some of the tourists who arrived at the ground suffering the Liliopoulos, S 26 3 89 6 3 for 35 23.38 effects of a long hard night on tour. Fox, C. 73 8 261 5 2 for 15 52.20 Hennessy, P. 17 7 30 3 3 for 25 10.00 The game didn't get much better for Melbourne Uni as they carried their Greenlees, W. 17 0 60 3 2 for 25 20.00 form of the previous night onto the field. This resulted in a steady Heath, M. 15 0 76 2 2 for 7 52.50 fall of wickets before the Melbourne captain Nigel Strong smashed 60 runs Latimer, C. 24 1 127 1 1 for 27 127.00 from as many balls. Melbourne declared when a wicket fell, in an attempt to force an outright result. Jim Dunlop ended with the fine figures of 2-17 and Rob Nicholls with 3-45. The lead of 62 for Sydney Uni proved Also Bowled handy for positive stroke play even allowing for the constant fall of wickets. Nevell, D. 7 2 25 3 2 for 22 8.33 Meintjes, D. 9 1 52 3 2 for 14 17.33 Day 3 Heath, M. 15 0 76 2 2 for 7 38.00 Durack, P. 9 0 81 2 1 for 38 40.50 Sydney took control of the game and declared at tea with a lead of 214 Gibson, N. 7 0 31 1 1 for 31 31.00 runs. This left Melbourne the unenviable task of scoring 215 off just Hennessy, S. 5 0 33 1 1 for 33 33.00 32 overs. Maybe it was a harsh declaration but Sydney Uni required only Moore, J. 5 0 49 1 1 for 49 49.00 a draw to retain the coveted trophy. Enright, I. 5 0 25 0 0 for 25 — Pain, M 1 0 13 0 0 for 13

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Highlights of Day 3 included Hilly's dazzling footwork, Knight's 26 We're not talkin' 'bout cricket here, of course! We're talkin' drinkin', (another 20!), Dunlop's pair and the spin bowling of Hill and Dunlop who cavortin', raidin', singin' songs to the boys in blue, and laughin' so were aided by several craters which had appeared in the pitch by this hard it's agony. With bats safely stowed we headed west with our hearts stage. They finished with 2-14 and 3-35 respectively. Melbourne full of hope and our minds full of anticipation. finished at 7-124, with Melbourne player 'Milo', 'I never hook on zero', not out. Cowra's a boomer of a town! Thanks to Angus Sharp for the great BBQ put on for both sides on the After a quick dip in the local pool and a superb display of precision Wednesday night. diving off the 3 metre board by Tom, Dawse and Gordo, it was back to the Cowra Hotel to settle in for the evening. Needless to say the jukebox Other IV News was pounding out some little beauties and by the time that the whole team arrived things were well out of hand. * Sydney Uni had planned to stage a 1 day match against UNSW during Orientation Week to raise the profile of the Club during this That night most tourists drank a grey nurse. Spending more money in prime recruitment period. Unfortunately the game was washed out, but Cowra than at Mansions was a tremendous performance. The publican had further such games should be encouraged. to love us! There was a noteworthy contribution from Oliver Young which gave the party creative courage. Monty drank a lot of 'samboooucca'. * A triangular series of IV matches between Sydney, Rich Bryant was the prototype target for the tour game of 'HIT ME', Melbourne and Adelaide Universities took place 2 years ago and was a ingeniously devised by Gordo and Tom. Explanations are not required. great success. The same series could be repeated. At 4am the nude SUCC representatives, Dawse and Tom, went to bed, eager for a long day in the field under the harsh Australian sun. * Sydney Uni has been approached for expression of interest in hosting the cricket championship of the University Games, in September Game One vs COWRA - loss 1996. The benefits are obvious - a major host encourages higher quality SUCC 9-155 (40 overs) Pelly 34, Montogomery 32, Gordon 29 lost to Cowra entries and creates exposure of the Club and its facilities. UNSW are 6-156 Gordon 3-29. the reigning champion from Darwin 1995, Sydney Uni having failed to attend those games after winning the championship in Armidale in 1994. Game 1 had action-a-plenty and quickly set the cricketing tone for the tour. Full tosses weren't dispatched, maidens were played out, no-balls and ducks were common, catches spilt and Evans was hit in the head by a Chris Williams cream-puff! All offenders were fined accordingly. Ger Fitzsimmons' impressive 24 hour tour included a duck and a pulled hamstring! Uni's performance was highlighted by Hayden's three overs of tripe and subsequent golden duck. Rock Hudson's flapping in the field, Dawson's masterful batmanship in the shadows of a binge and 'Air' Gordon running Pells out to the delight of both teams! Needless to say, it was a fun fixture played in fine spirit. Captain Watkins put the loss down to Cowra's bowling performance (likely story), in particular Morby's 7-52 off 20 overs. Our second night at the Cowra Hotel was worse than the first. 'HIT ME!!' reached its climax when Tom and Gordo hijacked Dougie. Dougie is a quiet and reserved country cricket stalwart and selector. He was dragged into the mens toilet to 'play a little game' and left shortly afterwards with a suspected three broken ribs and ruptured spleen! It was truly amazing how he kept that smile on his face ... perhaps it was a grimace! The Pomster and Dawse were beaten on the pool table without potting a ball and proceeded to bootscoot throught the pub and complete a couple of laps, sans clothing. In his shout Hayden ordered seven beers, six 'samboouccas' and a nip of soda for himself. Very sneaky honest lago!!

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He would have escaped except Ollie, whilst leaning against the bar, However there was a late resurgence, by first Gordon and Wilson to build managed to overhear the misdemeanour in between whispering sweet nothings a modest platform, then Pelly and Smith batted magnificently at better into Narelle's ear. The most form shown all tour! There was a brief then a run-a-ball for around ten overs. With victory in sight, Pelly pitstop to refuel at the local service station where Gordo managed to eat fell, and Bryant strode to the crease, immaculate and with his collar up or throw 11 icecreams, before the celebrations moved upstairs where a like the young Bradman. However Bryant, obviously on a retainer from flying beer glass smashed Dawse's watch and some super singing attracted Young, was run out when the score was on 194, a one run loss on the last the police. The makeshift casino in the common room was quickly ball of the match. Ridley was fined for being inconspicuous for fines. superceded by the rooftop wine bar, which in turn led to some pretty serious comas. It was suggested that the late start at the Great Eastern Hotel might curtail the enthusiam and antics of night three. This was not the case. After a couple of hours beauty sleep and the hardest shower in the world It took one schooner to shake off the disappointment of defeat and the the hangover was still at full throttle. It took the Bryants' previous night's overhang. Business as usual - boat races, the hospitality to ease it into neutral. A barbeque by the castle was just occasional reverse shotgun fiasco (thanks Rock), 'HIT ME!!', perpetual the ticket to allow the team to recuperate and relax before the big day- 'sambooucca' rounds (mostly through a straw - cheers Mr Smith), Pels nighter against Young. Or so we thought! We ate so much there were wimping out, Fazzler shrinking, and Monty proclaiming that he's had almost fatalities in the pool, and if the bloat didn't get you, Gordo's enough every three rounds. The fear had set in, it would be nurtured. shark impersonations were sure to. And that was only if you were still The loathing was a long way off. in the pool after some vigorous rounds of whirlpooling and could cope with the sight of Gordo swimming in his jocks and sunglasses. Tennis was In a Country Tour first both Dawse and Monty trod in dogshit INSIDE the never an option! The Ridler complained about the two credits in his pub! This made Monty quite ill. Dawse took it in his stride. We degree, or was it the two distinctions? Ollie informed the amused and explained to the Pom that this was an old Aussie tradition and he should disbelieving masses that sperm whales mated mid-air. They were both be quite proud. When the boys in blue called last drinks the festivities severely dealt with by the M.I.C. fines, Watkins. continued upstairs. We were well supplied thanks to an understanding if somewhat reckless barman. Tests of memory, wits and will quickly transformed to tests of physical dominance. HAYSTACKING erupted!! Some Game Two v s YOUNG - l o s s made a dash for it. Most quickly launched from the top bunk. Somewhat YOUNG 5-195 (40 overs) def SUCC 194 (Pelly 39, Gordon 37, Smith 34, surprisingly Pells and Homer survived. Oliver looked like the victim of W ilso n 18) a vehicular bodydrag from Cowra to Young. The Pom was genuinely scared. The night was complete when Gordo, Dawse, Tom and Homer convinced the Further fines were incurred in the most exciting fixture of the tour; the local bakery to open at Sam - a perfect preparation for Coota. day-night match against Young played in quarters to share the daylight around. The hard and fast Young pitch suited none of the University Game Two v s COOTAMUNDRA - WIN bowlers and Fazzler found the going particularly tough, being taken for COOTA 9-227 (45 overs; M Wilson 2-38, S Wilson 2-33, Watkins 1-10) lost 37 runs in 3 overs, with one over costing 21 runs. 'lago' was fined for to SUCC 3-228 (Montgomerie 95, Ridley 34, C Brown 35*, Gordon 18) giving a batsman a 'send-off'; the excitement of landing a delivery in the batsman's half of the pitch seemed to be too much for him. Of course Monty captained the war-weary troops to an emphatic victory in there was the usual display of misfields and dropped snatches, Ricky Cootamundra. We had Steve Wilson (Bland II) and recruit Cade Brown from Pontgomery, Ollie and Pillows being the main offenders. Michael Evans Albury by way of reinforcement. The Fazzler had a quiet day in the had to cough up for bowling a worse flipper than Haydini Smith and for shade. Ollie had retreated to Sydney, poorer, scarred and bruised. querying his fine (frowned upon by the fines committee). Wilso's test- match action and lack of punishment of full tosses together with Chris Batting first the locals managed a wholesome 227 from their allotted 45 Pelly's calypso glove-punch with Haydinski and the wearing of zinc at overs. Their short round left handed opener compiled a well-made night did not escape the eagle eyes of the fines department. Rich century, despite Gordo unleashing his exocet impersonation and knocking Bryant's loyalty was questioned when he hollered "Come on Young" in the the batsman and himself unconscious for a few minutes, after a short field, (but as a local product as well as a University player his single was attempted to Gordo's bowling. Both Blands bowled well, which explanation of old habits dying hard was perhaps reasonable). is more than can be said for Pecs who refused to bowl at all, and for Homer who was perhaps lucky to go for only 40 in five overs. Homer made The University innings again started poorly (the top six being fined). up for his lack-lustre bowling with his entertaining fielding, keeping With University 6-52 and Young 1-110 or so after the first two daytime the morale of the team high, with a superb nosedive in the field with the quarters, a win seemed totally out of reach, and the local bookmakers ball not terribly close and some magnificent flapping of arms and legs lengthened the odds on the visitors. whilst chasing leather. Dawse showed little application behind the stumps and was lucky that anything out of reach was miraculously called wide.

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The batting showed greater application. The Pom was close to death on his way to 95 and obviously enjoyed the country conditions. Tom spanked the monkey off his back with a dreadful 25, a Country Tour PB. A sober The Club extends its sympathy to the friends and relatives of the Cade Brown added respectability and showed promise in the matchwinning following former SUCC players who passed away during the last year or so. partnership with Gordon. Luckily Dawse was not required. Off to the Pub! Complications arose in the hours before the traditional fines night in Cootamundra. After the game Pels proposed an early tour departure with William George Reginald PARRY died 14 February 1996, aged 98. a carload of Uni tourists. This soft behaviour threatened to tear the heart and soul out of the tour. Fortunately the engine room prevailed Mr Parry played for Sydney University in 1915-16 during part of that and continuity was restored. We enjoyed the fines wrapup with the Coota season before enlisting in the First AIF. This was the only season in team at their local. Tour fines totalled $194. Leading clowns were which he played Grade cricket, and at the time of his death, Mr Parry was Gordon ($21), Pels (a.k.a. Pecs/Pillows); Tom and Dawse; (each $18). one of the oldest surviving former Grade cricketers and oldest former SUCC player. Some offences must not go unmentioned - Bryant, for lack of nudity; Ollie for hairy back; Wilson for the Seinfeld look (jeans and joggers), for The Club's sympathies are extended to his family. being the first man in the history of SUCC Country Tours to visit the JFR famed Japanese Gardens in Cowra and wearing sandals in the bar at Young; Felly's pec's; (Homer) (Rock) Huddo's hair; Hayden Smith's extra-wide jeans; Ridler's tiger in Young; Dawse debuting on Country Tour at 27; Farrow going to bed early every night and bowling custard tarts; Gordo The deaths of Peter Hall and R.A.C. (Dick) Rogers were reported in last not brushing his teeth all Tour; and Tom damaging Ollie and Rock and no season's Annual Report with a promise that fuller obituaries would follow cricket form. Next was the salubrious Albion Hotel where the fines night this season. The relevant material has been gathered and follows. continued with renewed vigour. The end of an epic trip was in sight. Cardinals Watkins and Gordon endeavoured to put a couple of debutants through induction rigours. As the University Medallist (fined) much was Peter B Hall died in May 1995, aged 64. He played first grade for the expected of Ridler - much was delivered. Hayden Smith, however, was Club from 1953 until 1958, scoring 1527 runs at 21.8 in first grade. His another story. As a future cardinal he is unlikely! Ridley was smartly best season was in 1956-57 when his 411 runs was instrumental in the team brought back to earth. He was beaten by Tommy and 'the pole' and nailed reaching the semi-finals, and for a time he captained the team. He was by Gordo and the 'spoons'. The wall headbutting and stomach punching awarded his Blue for cricket in 1954, and had been a Vice-President of finale caused further tour scars that would be cherished! the Club since 1957. Farrow's fry-up on the last morning was well worth the wait. Next In his professional life Peter Hall distinguished himself, being perhaps stockmarket crash, he'll make a fine short order chef! best-known as the man largely responsible for completing the Sydney Opera House after Mr Joern Utzon left the project amid controversy. Peter Hall The 1996 SUCC Country Tour was a marvellous experience for old and new. led the team planning and overseeing the finishing of the building from Perhaps only Hunter S Thompson could do justice to it. Once again SUCC 1966. made its mark. One hopes this fine Club tradition continues. The Club's sympathies are extended to Peter's widow. Penny, and their five children. JFR. Dawson and Watkins

Peter Hall S.U.C.C. Career Record

First Grade Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave (1953-1958) 74 4 95 1527 21.8 2 30 15.0

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This brief obituary in the 1994-95 Annual Report promised a fuller account of Peter's life and achievements, brilliant and finally tragic and has been compiled by two former players who knew him well: He came, via Cranbrook and Sydney University, a little late to architecture, graduating first in Arts with a Latin major. Controversy entered his life with his appointment for the design role in the team of architects chosen to complete the Opera House project. Despite his clear fitness for the task (Sulman Award in 1964 and a leading role in the NSW Public Works Department, then the premier design office in the State) he appeared to become the enduring focus for the discontent of the deposed Utzon's champions; Peter's generosity of spirit ill-fitted him to accept this divisive persona, constructed by some of his profession and fuelled by the media. The distinguished architect Ken Woolley, a strong supporter of Peter's technical achievements in completing the task in the absence of critical documentation by his predecessor, wrote "Peter paid great respect to the Utzon elements while at pains to clarify the distinctions and to reveal that of Utzon which could be revealed. To design in one's own style while relating to one's predecessor is quite respectable - think of the consecutive work of Bramante, Michelangelo, Sangallo and Bernini at St Peter's in Rome." After his work on the Opera House Peter established a private practice. He subsequently received the Lloyd Rees Civic Design Award for the Bicentenary upgrade of Circular Quay and the Institution of Engineers Award for Industrial Design. His middle years should have provided more pleasure in the contemplation of his considerable achievements. Sadly, as Woolley writes, "Peter's was one of the many firms severely affected by the recession. The effect of these difficulties ruined his health and led to his premature death from a stroke on 19th May 1995." Peter Hall: "I'm out of step with most of my colleagues." Peter scored 1527 1st Grade runs at 21.8 for SUCC and had served as 1st Grade captain. He got his Blue in 1954 and became a Vice-President in 1957. P e t t t " Ha-IL StfdnM UniveHit^ 1 s t . At the end of his Grade career, Peter began to play with the Veterans until the Opera House demands became too great. His elegant batting and XI /9S't. of cheerful company endeared him to this patriarchal branch of the Club which permitted itself, on his retirement, a wistful dream: ".... one player, after a series of enterprising innings late in the season, was Ofty&' House. approached by the Minister of Public Works to complete the design of the Sydney Opera House. The Vet's eternal problem of indoor winter practice facilities seems at last to be nearing a solution."

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R A C ('Dick') R o g e rs , whose family association with Sydney University My friendship with Dick went back to University days and after we both CC stretches in an unbroken line back to 1902 when his father F C (Cecil) joined the old University Club in about 1936. After the war Dick gave Rogers first played first grade, died in April 1995. He played for the me a wonderful gift when he persuaded me to go over to Lord Howe Island Club from 1931 until 1937 scoring 1244 runs (including 784 in 50 at Christmas, he having been introduced there by Bob Franki the year appearances in first grade) and taking 50 wickets. He was Honorary before. We both loved fishing and in spite of arriving there by flying Secretary in 1932-33 (30 years after his father held the position); was boat early on Christmas morning in the roughest seas ever seen on the awarded his Blue for cricket in 1936, had been a Vice-President of the lagoon we had a wonderful four weeks in what would now be regarded as Club for 52 years at the time of his death, and was a life-member of the rather primitive conditions and had great fishing. I have been back Club's Foundation. As an architect, he was a most respected and highly every year since. regarded professional man, and as a friend to all, he was considerate and thoughful. Dick's bachelor days finished the following year - Dick and Helen were married with the reception at Royal Sydney Golf Club. They settled down The Club's sympathies are expressed to his widow, Helen. The following on the North Shore where Dick eventually built two houses and where their material has been provided by one of Dick's close friends. girls were brought up. Dick was a keen gardener and always had an JFR immaculate lawn or tennis court, a vegetable garden, and roses and orchids. He bought the house up at McMaster's Beach which gave him the Dick Rogers was one of my oldest friends and about the nicest person whom chance to continue to indulge his love of fishing and they spent a lot I have known. "Nice" is a very inadequate word, but to me it comprehends of time there. a warm personality, cheerful, reasonably tolerant, a balanced sense of humour and a very strong commitment to those things he believed in. Helen and he had a common love of sport and Royal Sydney remained an integral part of their lives - Dick for tennis and latterly for bowls, Dick was bound to be a professional man. His father was a highly Helen for golf and bridge and the girls for tennis. Both Dick and Helen respected doctor and his grandfather a judge and a University Medallist. gave much service to that Club's activities. Dick constantly changed He was an only son who boarded both at prep school and later at the motor cars (his major interest after fishing) and Helen and he travelled King's School. While at Kings he became a Monitor and a Sergeant in the widely all over Australia after his retirement. Cadet Corps. He played cricket in the 1st XI in 1929-30 - often against his lifetime friend Norman Falk playing for Shore. After the war Dick established his own practice as an architect which continued until his retirement in the early 80's. In addition to a wide He went to Sydney University in 1931 and entered the Faculty of personal clientele he had a long association with S.C.E.G.G.S. Architecture, graduating in 1936. His time at the University was a very Darlinghurst and did industrial work with Allied Mills and for the special time for Dick. He lived at St Paul's College for five years and Cadwallender family. As an architect Dick had an individual style and they were very happy for him. He was on the Student Council and was integrity - never flamboyant but with much creativity in design. He had active in all aspects of College life. He played cricket and football a continuing interest in modern design and art which was further and shot for the College and also played tennis. He was always a great encouraged by the pleasure which he derived from the artistic and sportsman who played hard, was a good opponent and when it happened, a creative achievements of both Catherine and Barbara in their respective good loser. He had a Double Blue from Sydney University in Cricket and fields. Rifle Shooting and also found time to play hockey in reserve Grade for the University. After graduation he travelled overseas for a year before Dick was a good Club man. He joined the University Club in 1936 and joining the firm of Prevost and Ruwald and starting his career as an remained a member until his death, serving on the Committe and being architect in 1938. active in most Club activities. I played squash with him there until we were both in our late fifties and whenever in town he lunched there on The war intervened and early in 1940 he enlisted in the AIF and was the 2nd floor with a group of friends - some of whom are here today. posted to 2/1 Survey Regiment as a gunner. Promoted to Sergeant he Perhaps the greatest contribution Dick has made to an institution was to served with the Regiment in the Middle East and in the Syrian campaign St Paul's College where he followed his father and grandfather as a he was with his unit's Flash Spotting Battery and was the sergeant in student. He became a member of the College Council in 1956 and served charge of the plotting room. The unit's work in counter battery against on that Council for 28 years. He had a deep and abiding love for the the professional French Artillery working on their home turf was of great College and was progressive in his thinking and played a major part in comfort to those of us who were there. setting up the Paul's Foundation which has the College to maintain its traditions and its buildings. The welfare of the College meant very much In August 1942 after his Unit was re-organised he was sent to an to him and he only resigned from the Council prematurely because he felt Engineers officer training course and after being commissioned served that younger men were needed on the Council and he should set an example. with engineering units in Australia, New Guinea and Moratai. In this work for Paul's he was ably assisted by Helen.

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Name Year Inns HO HS Runs Aver Wkts Runs Aver For myself I remember Dick as a big man with a smile that warmed you and lit up his whole face. He was a man of great talent, very unassuming, of strong convictions, and of a will to get done what he thought was N. B a l g i 1995 3 0 8 13 4.3 necessary but generous in his friendship. He was a good man to be with. J. Banks 1987 71 7 124 2468 38.6 106 2081 19.6 R. B a r n e t t 1995 3 0 42 64 21.3 A. Baume 1995 2 0 2 2 1.0 R. B e n n is o n 1992 61 16 58 818 18.2 R A C Rogers SUCC Career Record M. B o n n e ll 1987 74 32 47 421 10.0 230 4443 19.3 C. Brown 1995 3 0 37 64 21.3 R. B r yan t 1993 21 3 17 115 6.4 54 1670 30.9 Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave Wkts Runs Ave 0 . B u rto n 1995 1 0 3 3 3.0 1st Grade (1931-37) 63 10 72* 784 14.8 9 220 24.4 D. B u t c h a r t 1990 87 8 122 2098 26.6 7 373 53.3 Chamberlain 1994 8 0 18 48 6.0 21 436 20.8 All Grades (1931-37) 95 15 72* 1244 15.5 50 606 12.1 A. K. Chamberlain 1995 11 3 51* 192 24.0 16 431 26.9 D. C h e ev er 1991 48 18 42* 559 18.6 58 1490 25.7 A. C la r k e 1995 3 0 41 54 18.0 4 42 10.5 - A. C o n ners 1995 16 1 103 387 25.8 0 22 0 . C o r l e t t e 1995 8 5 11* 47 15.7 17 296 17.4 T. C r o ft 1995 13 3 41 131 13.1 22 418 19.0 A. Dawson 1989 49 7 102* 1294 30.8 D. Dawson 1991 61 9 107 1021 19.6 29 756 26.1 A. D i v a l l 1994 42 4 139 1113 29.3 1 63 63.0 J. D o ck e r 1993 49 8 105 1124 27.4 1 22 22.0 G. D o u g la s 1995 11 4 25 46 6.6 C. Dowe 1991 71 4 123 1786 26.7 13 347 26.7 J. D u n lo p 1990 71 9 109 1387 22.4 87 2105 24.2 A. D u r ie 1995 18 8 13* 69 6.9 48 888 18.5 A. E lb o u r n e 1994 39 0 142 1353 34.7 0 9 — D. E l l i o t 1995 1 1 1* 1 — M. Evans 1989 97 7 120 2509 27.9 28 637 22.8 M. Farrow 1983 113 36 52 1060 13.8 425 7785 18.3 M. Freem an 1995 14 1 17 101 7.8 27 760 28.1 L. F r i e d l i e b 1995 17 0 42 251 14.8 1 48 48.0 M. G a le 1995 3 0 15 22 7.3 1 40 40.0 B. Gay 1995 10 1 64 253 28. 1 0 16 — T. G i l l e s p i e 1995 2 1 0* 0 D. Gordon 1991 76 7 111* 1937 28.1 49 1129 23.0 S. Gray 1988 157 14 132* 3795 26.5 6 67 11.2 P. Gray 1987 93 9 144 2549 30.3 4 119 29.8 R. Hammond 1995 16 2 130* 512 36.6 3 72 24.0 L. Hartm an 1991 40 9 60 300 9.7 B. H i l l 1990 89 15 118 1421 19.2 128 3538 27.6 J. H i l l 1994 17 3 121 406 29.0 12 321 26.8 J. H o lle b o n e 1993 48 12 40 523 14.5 115 2624 22.8 9.0 C h a rlie King, Norman F a lk, Jack Chapman and D ick Rogers B. H u bbard 1995 3 0 18 27 at the SUCC's 120th Anniversary Cocktail Party in 1985. D. Hudson 1995 13 6 24* 50 7.1 23 463 20.1 S. J e n s e n 1995 4 1 11 14 4.7 10 162 16.2 R. Kalinauskis 1995 13 2 37 182 16.5 22 279 12.7 R. K e l l y 1990 58 7 68 1071 21.0 53 1496 28.2 M. K e l l y 1995 20 2 59 388 21.6 14 362 25.9 J . K i r r a n e 1994 3 0 47 74 24.7

82 Svd/iey Universitv Cricket Club 83 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96 AoDua] Report 1995*96 Annual Report CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT PLAYERS LOWER GRADE ALL TIME BEST PERFORMANCES

Name Year Inns NO HS Runs Aver Wkts Runs Aver 2nd G rade Name Years Inn NO HS Runs Ave Name Years Wkts Runs Ave

W. K n ig h t 1994 47 5 87 1235 29.4 4 106 26.5 G. Cooper 78-92 134 23 148 3454 31.1 c. McRae 72-87 220 3851 17.5 H. Ko j ima 1995 2 1 1* 1 1.0 E. LeCouteur 60-74 140 17 128 3372 27.4 c. Elder 75-90 179 3068 17.1 M. Leem en 1995 10 6 29 125 31.3 21 432 20. 6 J. Everett 54-66 72 8 147* 2640 41.3 N. Broughton 08-12 169 2414 14.3 2377 20.9 I. Wolfe G. L ennon 1985 106 14 150 2422 26.3 164 5055 30.8 I. Foulsham 65-76 120 6 123* 67-76 166 3475 20.9 T. Jenkins 82-93 81 8 117 2041 28.0 S. Glenday 76-86 163 3220 19.8 Liliopolous 1995 7 2 13* 37 7.4 s. 3 118 39.3 B. Collins 67-79 89 5 104 2027 24.1 P. Wynn 78-86 132 2276 17.2 p. Lo gan 1978 233 18 122 5366 25.0 3 97 32.3 J. James 06-12 73 5 119 2056 30.2 N. Findlay 69-74 124 2202 17.8 G. L o v e l l 1985 131 9 168 3025 24.8 2 79 39.5 T. Dodd 57-67 84 7 101 1975 25.6 J. Everett 54-66 117 1800 15.4 J . Lum 1995 1 0 8 8 8.0 0 22 — R. Storey 64-76 74 12 107* 1918 30.9 R. Woodfield 53-58 104 2339 22.5 D. M a c in t o s h 1991 79 10 125 2146 31.1 35 814 23.3 A. Crompton 61-83 97 11 156 1872 21.8 R. Gray 39-49 101 1733 17.2 K. M ason 1994 20 6 34 329 23.5 31 792 25.5 L , McGowan 1995 10 2 78 202 25.3 18 266 14.8 D. McNamara 1995 1 0 7 7 7.0 M. M e s le y 1995 3 1 67 133 66.5 3rd G rade R. Montgomerie 1995 14 1 101 399 30.7 0 0 - R. Thomas 66-77 107 9 132 2031 30.7 J. Rodgers 72-94 250 4160 16.6 M. Moore 29 101 1995 9 1 12.6 R. Richards 49-63 118 9 91 1869 17.1 M. Farrow 86-96 225 3866 17.2 D. Moore 1995 4 2 2* 4 2.0 1 5 5.0 P. Mackay 71-86 93 7 90 1711 19.9 c. McRae 71-89 191 2672 14.0 J. Murray-Parkes 1995 7 0 4 11 1.6 2 104 52.0 A. Shaw 79-94 59 6 96 1685 31.8 S. Quarterm'n 78-85 169 3321 19.7 R. N i c h o l l s 1994 12 7 15* 68 13.6 49 1164 23.8 G. Parker 73-86 71 8 106* 1493 23.7 D. Cotton 65-72 150 2453 16.4 P. 0 'M a l l e y 1995 1 0 17 17 17.0 P. Logan 81-94 75 9 104* 1459 22.1 A. Little 80-93 116 2213 19.1 D. Clarke 59-64 47 9 132 1277 33.6 A. Talbot 35-38 109 2178 20.0 S . P a r d y 1995 10 2 59 243 30.4 R. Crittenden 83-94 70 7 80 1124 17.8 R. Richards 49-63 108 1607 14.9 C. P e l l y 1992 57 9 61 813 16.9 128 2747 21.5 K. Pitty 80-94 68 2 104 1081 16.4 S. White 80-85 106 2208 20.8 K. P i t t y 1980 239 17 159 5009 22.6 4 159 39.8 J. Quoyle 80-84 50 1 67 1077 22.0 A. P o r t e r 1995 1 0 3 3 3.0 R. R a j e n d r a 1994 29 7 55 330 15.0 48 954 19.9 B. R i c h a r d s 1995 1 0 8 8 8.0 N. R i d l e y 1981 77 10 148 2324 34.7 1 17 17.0 4 th G rade J. R o d g ers 1972 207 128 26* 553 7.0 570 9562 16.8 M. S a l i s b u r y 1995 19 3 51* 315 19.7 22 460 20.9 K. Pitty 82-96 65 6 159 1749 29.6 A. Jakes 65-72 199 1935 9.7 1726 24.3 J. Lamble 50-58 146 2563 17.6 A . S h a rp 1992 65 11 94* 843 15.6 124 3378 27.2 P. Mackay 71-86 77 6 125 J. Watts 68-79 57 13 108* 1495 34.0 T. Murphy 78-95 145 2692 18.6 H. Sm ith 7 41* 236 1994 18 21.5 48 1034 21.5 P. Logan 81-95 62 5 122 1437 25.2 J. Rodgers 72-94 134 2377 17.7 B. S p e n c e r 1994 34 13 25 179 8.5 63 1491 23.7 C. Thompson 61-69 74 10 75 1332 20.8 M. Bonne11 89-96 133 2441 18.4 D. T e b b u t t 1986 43 3 74 988 24.7 0 7 - R. Scamps 61-66 36 5 131 1062 34.3 M. Farrow 84-92 133 2644 19.9 20.0 A. T e r e n t i s 1988 58 3 101 1413 25.7 0 1 - C. Smoker 70-77 54 7 68* 1051 22.4 A. Baigent 71-78 108 2159 S. White 78-85 82 1205 14.7 N. Todd 1995 8 1 45 165 23.6 R. Green 78-93 54 4 155 1036 20.7 P. Somerville 82-89 54 5 94 1026 20.9 D. Robinson 65-70 82 1493 18.2 C. Tomko 1980 241 24 103* 5531 25.5 16 535 33.4 J. W a l t e r s 1995 2 0 9 11 5.5 T. W a t k in s 1989 91 8 150* 2279 27.5 0 24 - M. W ebber 1993 30 1 89 540 18. 6 11 355 32.3 5 th G rade B. W h it e 1995 3 0 53 58 19.3 7 157 22.4 A. W i l e s 70 19 92 1399 1991 27.4 77 1777 23.1 D. Morgan 75-85 105 8 116 2061 21.2 T. Murphy 78-95 277 4177 15.1 R. W i l e s 1991 91 6 85* 1765 20.8 62 1747 28.2 P. Gannon 70-78 129 8 81 1956 16.2 J. White 74-83 238 3580 15.0 C. W i l l i a m s 1992 63 2 113 1470 24.1 22 504 22.9 J. Banks 78-95 41 3 102* 1353 35.6 R. Wilson 80-95 118 2428 20.6 M. W i l s o n 1975 181 23 103 3561 22.5 244 4719 19.3 T. Murphy 78-95 103 26 101* 1318 17.1 J. Holgate 72-77 106 1303 12.3 1105 14.9 D. Ransom 74-79 104 1440 13.8 B. Wood 1994 20 3 62 403 23.7 54 829 15.4 M. Dickens 78-85 85 11 68 P. Logan 78-96 36 2 115 1093 32.1 G. Nelson 70-83 94 1449 15.4 S. Wood 1995 8 0 21 64 8.0 20 366 18. 3 M. Caisley 84-91 62 3 95 1063 18.0 J. Malicki 73-79 91 1452 16.0 M. W r ig h t 1995 2 0 14 17 8.5 2 49 24. 5 0 . Young 1990 42 4 98 998 26.3 2 10 5.0 V. Zafiropoulous 1995 4 0 19 45 11.3

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(To end of 1995-96) C l u b C ham pionships: Runnersup; 1962-1963,1963-1964

1 Offifse Bearers 2 NSWCA and SCA Honours Club Partnership Records: Istwkt 257 J. Quoyle&R. Thompson 5th grade vsMosman 1991-1992 P a tro n (instituted in 1939) Life M em bers NSWCA 2ndwkt 232 H.O.Rock&JJ»I.Taylor 1st grade vsNorth Sydney 1923-1924 A.B.S. White 1939-1944 SirJ.Cairuthers 1927 3rdwkt 291 JM . Taylor & J. V. (jiuner 1st grade vsWaverley 1923-1924 RJA.Massie 1944-1946 (PresidentNSWCA 1908-14) 4 th wkt 229 J.V. Gamer & O.E.Nothling 1st grade vsManly 1923-1924 DrT.Ctouston 1946-1962 C. Sinclair 1927 5th wkt 307 R.CH. Boyce & L.C. Donovan 1st grade vs Cumberland 1919-1920 CaptJ.C.Morris 1962-1975 RTeece 1927 6th wkt 185 D.BafTsky & R. McEvilly 3rd grade vsBaLmain 1991-1992 SirHennannBlack 1975-1990 T.W. Garrett 1936 7th wkt 150* B.W. Collins &R J. Thomas 2ndgrade vs Gordon 1976-1977 DrWJ.Mackie 1990- RB.Minnett 1936 8th wkt 179 H.H.Massie&A.D.Watson 1st grade vs Petersham 1909-1910 TJl.McKibbin 1936 9th wkt 153 S.Ruff&P.V.James 2ndgradevsNorthSydney 1968-1969 P resid en t (Records available from 1891 only) JM . Taylor 1936 lOthwkt 154 A.I.Blue&W.D.CargiU 1st grade vs Cumberland 1898-1899 Faithful 1891-1909 R.CAI.Boyce 1943 F.D.Kent 1909-1920 S.G.Webb 1944 Highest Intervarsity Partnerships: NM. Gregg 1920-1921 RJAM assie 1944 Istwkt 249 W A Shortland & H.C Jkl. Deloheiy vsMdbcurae 1898 J.B.Lane 1921-1926 H.V,Evatt 1951 3rdwkt 294 CJ.Tozer&FJM.Farrar vsMelbaume 1913 A-I.Blue 1926-1927 J.O.Stenmark 1956 4th wkt 239 E.F.Waddy&R.F. Harvey vsMeDxMme 1905 A.B.S. White 1927-1928 AB. Crompton 1983 9th wkt 232 F.E. McElhone & C.V. Single vsMelbaume 1910 RJA.Massie 1928-1929 (ChairmanNSW Board 1988-) S.G.Webb 1929-1944 Mostrunsinaseason: J.Bo^e 1090(ave.83.8) 1stgrade 1918-1919 J.O.SteDmark 1944-1956 Vice Presidents NSWCA Hi^estaverage: L.O.S.Poidevin 103.7(311runs) 1st grade 1896-1897 J.C.Morris 1956-1962 E.Barton 1882-1885 Most wickets in a season: J. Baird 78(ave. 10.8) 1975-1976 FP.Munro 1962-1965 HAI.Faithlul 1890-1895 (14 in 1st grade, 40in 2nd grade, 24 in P.G.) WJ.Madde 1965-1973 R. Teece 1890-1895,1897-1898 Hig^estlndividual Score: JM . Taylor 253(vsWaverley) 1stgrade 1923-1924 GJ.ScahiU 1973-1976 (Hon. Sec.NSWCA 1868-1870) Beat Bowlingin an innings: PGarrett 10-36(vsMosman) 2ndgrade 1988-1989 W A. South 1976-1978 SirJ.Carruthers 1895-1907 MostFieldingDismissalsin A 3. Crompton 1978- H.V.Evatt 1935-1955 ACrompton 46(39cts,7stp) 1stgrade 1973-1974 RJAM assie 1939-1946 MostFieldingDismissals in I. Wilson 7(3cts,4stp) 1st grade(vs UNSW) 1980-1981 Life Members (instituted in 1970) an Innings: S.McKay 7(7cts) 3rd grade(vs Wests) 1986-1987 S.G.Webb (deceased 1976) 1971 H onorary T re a su re r NSWCA A Shaw 7(4cts,3stp) 2ndgrade(vsParra) 1987-1988 J.C.Morris (deceased 1976) 1971 HAI.Stephen 1904-1907 WJ.Madde 1974 Most Wickets in a n Innings: GJ.ScahiU 1977 Australian Cricket Board Delegates Double Centuries: JM.Taytor 253 vsWaverley 1stgrade 1923-1924 P. Garrett 10-36 vsMosman 2nd grade 1988-1989 Fj;.McE3hone (deceased 1981) 1978 C.Snclair 1909-1912 AD.Forbes 221vsRandwick 3rdgrade 1909-1910 C.Alderdioe 10-63 vs St George 2nd grade 1939-1940 A 3. Crompton 1983 S.G.Webb 1955-1972 CJ.Tbzer 221vsRedfem 2ndgrade 1910-1911 OX.NothUng 9-15vsMarrickville 1stgrade 1925-1926 A3. (Crompton 1980- 209 vs Manly 1stgrade 1923-1924 ABaigent 9-17vs(3ordon 5th grade 1980-1981 (Chairman 1992-1995) JV.Gamer W.H.Gregson 207 vsWaverley 1stgrade 1900-1901 R Hudson 9-25 vs Glebe 2ndgrade 1943-1944 P.Hamblin 205* vs Gordon 2ndgrade 1986-1987 M. O'Sullivan 9-25 vs Randwick 2ndgrade 1971-1972 Country Committee RTumer 201*vsMarrickville 2nd grade 1935-1936 R. Wilkinson 9-37 vs Gordon 5thgrade 1977-1978 R.CM.Boyce 1921-192J; ALow 201* vs St George 2nd grade 1958-1959 S.Ruff 9-38 vs Randwick Srdgrade 1968-1969 AW.Ross 201vsManly 1stgrade 1926-1927 S. Grant 9-41vsUniofNSW 2ndgrade 1974-1975 GradeCommittee(SCACommitteeofManagement 1986-) D.Camey 9-44vsManly 3rdgrade 1951-1952 J.B.Lane 1913-191<. Most W ickets in a M atch: D.Hanlin 9-51 vs Petersham 1stgrade 1947-1948 AB.Crompton 1973-1979 CJM.McRae 14-45 vs Petersham 3rdgrade 1973-1974 RHarrison 9-52 vs Randwick 4thgrade 1984-1985 M.F.Sewell 1979-1982 WP.Matthews 14-75vsRandwick 2nd grade 1907-1908 D.MdDonald 9-55vsD.Rowers 7th grade 1975-1976 JP.Rodgers 1985-1993 R.Howlett 14-84 vs (jlordon 5th grade 1977-1978 R.Howlett 9-56 vs Cumberland 5th grade 1977-1978 (DeputyChairman 1989-1993) J.Farrar 14-106 vsMosman 2nd grade 1912-1913 H.C.Deloheiy 9-64 vsNorth Sydney 1stgrade 1898-1899 P.Dillon 13-54 vs Balmain 4thgrade 1979-1980 H. Smith 9-73 vs Petersham Srdgrade 1995-1996 H onorary S ecretary (Records available from 1891 only) S.G.Webb 13-70VS Glebe 2nd grade 1922-1923 S.G.Webb 9-78vsWaverley 2ndgrade 1922-1923 HJI.Teny 1891-1894 J.Clemenger 1919-1920 L. Seward 1940-1941 P. Jeffrey 1961-1963 13-80 vs Sydney 1stgrade 1913-1914 RJAMassie ut in Grade Cricket JP.Striddand 1894-1896 HAI.deBurgh 1920-1921 H.B. Todhunter 1940-1942 E. LeCouteur 1963-1965 1913-1914 N.W.Brou^ton 13-95VS Paddington 2nd grade JJVI. Taylor 141* vs Randwick 1stgrade 1922-1923 WD.Caigill 1896-1898 CJI.Lawes 1921-1922 E J. Halliday 1941-1942 P.Cross 1965-1966 1913-1914 RJAMassie 13-96 vsN. Sydney 1stgrade B.Hill 118vsBalmain 2ndgrade 1991-1992 W.RGregson 1898-1899 JJI.Mould 1922-1923 G.S. Smith 1942-1944 P.H. Scanlan 1966-1968 T.W. Garrett 13-?vs Canterbury 1stgrade 1893-1894 D.Townsend lOlvsBalmain 2nd grade 1991-1992 W 3.Dight 1899-1900 AD.Mayes 1923-1925 K Dan 1944-1945 R. Alexander 1968-1969 1984-1985 RHarrison 13-103 vs Randwick 4th grade D.Baffsky 124* vs Balmain 3rdgrade 1991-1992 J.W.Woodbum 1900-1902 W.G. Wilson 1925-1926 D. Howell 1945-1946 R. Mesley 1968-1969 I. Foulsham 1969-1970 EJF.Waddy 1902-1903 H.V. Single 1926-1927 J.M. Coppleson 1945-1946 Longest Careers D. Armati 1969-1970 Longest gap between appearances in Grade Cricket for F.C. Rogers 1903-1904 C.Cay 1927-1928 A.R.Gumming Thom 1946-1948 Y ears Seasons A. Crompton 1970-1973 SUCC J.S. Harris 1904-1905 J£P.H ogg 1928-1929 B.R. Handley 1948-1949 1968-1995 26(didnotplay 1992-1993) A. Falk 197 3-1974 M.O'Sulhvan AB.S. White 40 years 1901tol941 W J. Matthews 1905-1907 G.C.Hogg 1929-1930 D. Dickins 24 1948-1950 1974-1977 J.Rodgers 1972-1996 H A n d e rs o n 25 years 1966to 1991 GD.Madntosh 1907-1909 AL. Cohen 1930-1931 DA. de Carvalho D. Ridley 1950-1951 M.Sewell 1977-1980 ACrompton 1961-1983 22 GJ.ScahiU 25 years 1948 to 1973 03.Williams 1909-1910 J.Hellmrich 1931-1932 D.R. Cristofani 1951-1952 J. Rodgers 1980-1984 C.M(£ae 1971-1989 18 L.C.Terrey 1910-1911 RAC.Rogers 1932-1933 DA. de Carvalho 1952-1953 T.Jenldns 1974-1990 16 CJ.Tozer S. Quartermain 1984-1986 1911-1914 N.Falk 1933-1934 P.HaU 1953-1955 PLogan 1978-1996 17(didnotplay 1980-1981) C.G.Prescott 1914-1915 P. Glenday 1985-1988 13. Fleming 1934-1935 C. Pearson 1955-1956 T.Murphy 1978-1995 16(didnotplay 1993-1994) H.V.Evatt M.Bonnell 1988-1989 1915-1916 T.Glasheen 1935-1936 P. Whiteley 1956-1957 R.Bardsley 1916-1917 P. Rodgers 1989-1391 JAMeillon 1936-1937 J. Peden 1957-1959 M. Bonnell 1991-1992 L.C.Donovan 1917-1918 HJ.Detoheiy 1937-1938 J. Blazey 1959-1960 M. Evans 1992-1994 J.Bo^e 1918-1919 J J . Connelly 1938-1940 C. Roberts 1960-1961 D.Cheever 1994-

8 6 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96Ann aal Report 1995-96Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 87 17 Other University Players wiio played First Class Cricket Overseas 1st Class Runs Ave Wkts Ave Career First Class Representatives K.R. Brown Middlesex 1984-95 8393 36.0 6 46.0 61 University Players who have played First Class Cricket in Australia: A.D. Buckingham Cambridge Uni, Free Foresters 1955-60 349 18.3 .. J.D. Carr Middlesex, Oxford Uni 1983-95 10012 40.0 68 43.2 N.G. Ducker Aust XI vs Philadelphia 1912 15 7.5 .. 1st Class Car««r Matches Runs Ave Wkts Ave J.P. Durack Oxford Uni 1980 136 10.5 0 . R.C.AUen 1878-1888 17 382 12.3 2 58.5 K. St J. Emery Hampshire 1982-83 45 3.8 88 25.4 EJ>.Barixnir 1908-1925 28 1577 46.4 10 47.5 S.P. Hughes Middlesex, Nth Transvaal, Durham 1980-93 1775 11.4 466 32.5 R.Bardsley 1920-1926 11 410 31.5 R.J. Lee Oxford Uni 1972-74 951 21.6 29 37.3 L.C.Best 1914-1915 1 31 31.0 G.B.T. Lovell Oxford Uni (Capt 1992) 1991-93 1061 32.2 1 141.0 M.H.Blaxland» 1903-1924 11 495 30.9 22.8 M.G. L'Estrange Oxford Uni 1977-79 521 15.3 18 catches J.Bo^ 1918-1921 16 911 45.6 10.7 R.R. Montgomerie Oxford Uni (Capt 1994), Northamptonshire 1991-1995 2993 32.5 R.C^.Boyoe 1921-1922 2 126 31.5 - (CptNSW2games) A.C. Ridley Oxford Uni 1994-95 440 24.4 -- T.Boyd* 1966-1970 4 107 15.3 P.G. (Paul) Roebuck Cambridge Uni, Gloucestershire 1983-88 711 27.3 6 44.8 CJl.Cam{ding 1922-1923 3 49 9.8 1 146.0 DM. Smith Surrey, Worcestershire, Sussex G Jl.C. Clarke 1899-1902 7 140 12.7 28 31 2 England 1973-94 15265 36.2 30 52.6 J.C. Coates 1867-1880 13 158 7.9 76 11.6 (CptNSW7games) B.H. Travers Oxford Uni 1946-48 718 25.6 48 30.2 B A Cooper 1928-1930 2 35 17.5 2 44.0 G J. Toogood Oxford Uni 1982-89 1403 26.7 26 45.5 J.Cope 1958-1959 12thManonly W.C. Wilkinson Middlesex 1881 143 35.8 7 11.5 DJR.Cristofani* 1941-1947 18 749 26.8 48 32.9 J. Dyson 1975-1989 9935 40.2 2 33.0 HJkl. Faithful 1870-1875 2 32 8.0 4 14.8 14 University Players who have Played Test Cricket F.M. Farrar, Snr 1914-1915 2 62 20.7 2 19.5 Tests Runs Ave Wkts Ave A.D. Fisher 1903-1908 3 94 18.8 6 39.3 R.C.Allen (vs England 1887) 1 44 22.0 - - G. L Gamsey* 1904-1907 18 319 14.5 80 22.3 J. Dyson (vs India 1977-81, vs NZ 1980-81 T.W. Garrett 1876-1898 160 3673 16.2 445 18.8 (Cpt NSW 19 games) vs England 1981-83, vs WI 1981-85) 30 1359 26.6 - - E. Gordon* 1981-1983 246 20.5 74 17.9 T.W. Garrett (vs England 1876-87) 19 339 12.6 36 26.9 G.H. Gordon 1866-1868 2 51 17.0 Imran Khan (for Pakistan 1971-92) 88 3785 38.2 362 22.8 ItE.Gostelow 1920-1925 3 49 9.8 (6cts,lstp) S.P. Jones (vs England 1881-87) 12 432 21.6 6 18.7 NM. Gregg 1912-1915 3 116 29.0 T.R. McKibbin (vs England 1894-97) 5 88 14.7 17 29.2 D.W.Hanlin 1948-1950 3 46 11.5 23.8 R.B. Minnett (vs England 1911-12, vs S. Africa 1912) 9 391 26.1 11 26.4 G.C.Hogg 1928-1929 1 26 26.0 O.E. Nothling (vs England 1928-29) 1 52 26.0 0 - J.E.P.Hogg(NSW&Qld) 1926-1932 9 427 28.5 - (Cpt Qld 5 games K.J. O'Keeffe (vs England 1970-77, vs WI 1972-73, NSW 1 game) vs Pak. 1972-77, vs NZ 1973-77) 24 644 25.8 53 38.1 L.C. Hynes* 1935-1939 17 436 17.4 48 28.3 L.O.S. Poidevin (vs England 1901-02) 12th Man Only TJlIoeton 1877-1878 1 1 1.0 0 R.J. Pope (vs England 1884) 1 3 1.5 - - Imran Khan 1969-1992 17614 36.9 1287 22.3 DM. Smith (England vs WI 1986) 2 80 20.0 - - S.P.Jones(NSW&Qld) 1880-1909 151 5193 21.1 55 33.5 JM . Taylor (vs England 1920-26, vs SA 1921) 20 997 35.6 1 45.0 J.Kinloch 1858-1862 3 5 1.3 12 112 E.F. Waddy (vs England 1907-08) 12th Man Only J.B.Lane 1907-1913 3 51 10.2 (lct,4stp) CJIXawes 1924-1925 1 1 0.5 2 64.5 4 University Players who have played One Day Internationals FE-McEDione 1910-1912 7 385 38.5 Matches Runs Ave Wkts Ave RJA-Massie 1910-1914 16 199 10.5 99 18.4 755 32.8 - - A.D. Mayes (NSW &Qld) 1924-1928 10 297 19.8 21 44.4 J. Dyson 1980-1983 29 3709 33.4 182 26.6 TJtMcMbbin 1894-1899 57 683 10.0 319 19.7 Imran Khan 1974-1992 174 39 5 R£.Minnett 1906-1915 55 2203 28.9 86 25.0 K J. O'Keeffe 1977 2 16 16.0 2 O J:. Nothling(NSW & Qld) 1922-1930 21 882 24.5 36 41.1 DM. Smith 1990 1 10 -- - K J. O'Keeffe* 1968-1980 169 4169 26.1 476 28.1 (CptNSWlgame) T.G.Parsonage 1932-1933 1 9 4.5 0 M3.Pawley 1969-1974 11 153 11.7 20 37.4 Club Trophy Winners AP.Penman 1904-1906 5 45 15.0 18 21.9 L.05.FV>idevin 1895-1908 149 7022 32.9 46 41.9 Captain John Morris Memorial Trophy: E ric McElhone FieldingTrophy^ (1st grade only, since 1973-74) RJ.Pjpe 1884-1902 20 318 12.2 0 1975-1976 DD.Ridley 1955-1956 E.Stockdale 1975-1976 G. Harper M.Hion^JSon T.Powell 1872-1885 15 335 15.2 1 40.0 1976-1977 J. Baird 1956-1957 E.Stockdale 1976-1977 ttO.Rock 1924-1926 6 758 94.8 1977-1978 M.F.Sewell 1957-1958 K.WiUiamson 1977-1978 M.Thompson J. Saint* (Tas) 1995-1996 1 6 6.0 2 84.0 1978-1979 JP.Rodgers 1958-1959 A. Low 1978-1979 B.Wilcock B ^ . Salmon* 1924-1932 5 323 35.9 1 10.0 1979-1980 P.(3annon 1959-1960 A. Low 1979-1980 M.LeLievre C.V. Single 1912-1913 2 138 34.5 0 1980-1981 JP.Rodgers 1960-1961 A. Low 1980-1981 I.WUson W J. Stack 1909-1913 7 142 12.9 24 31.1 1981-1982 M J. Counsel 1961-1962 A. Low 1981-1982 C.Tomko JAI.Taylor 1913-1927 135 6274 33.4 1 53.0 1982-1983 JF.Rodgers 1962-1963 D.Fox 1982-1983 A. Shaw R.C.Teeoe 1872-1873 1 0 1983-1984 M. O'Sullivan 1963-1964 G.Cole 1983-1984 C.Tomko K-W.Thompson* 1977-1978 4 78 9.8 (13cts) 1984-1985 S.Quartermain 1964-1965 G.Cole 1984-1985 D.Quoyle CJ.Tozer 1910-1921 7 514 46.8 1985-1986 K H tty 1965-1966 G. Dawson 1985-1986 D.Quo^ 1986-1987 P J. Rodgers R.Thomas E-Trennery 1919-1921 5 37 7.4 18 25.1 1966-1967 1986-1987 C.Tomko 1987-1988 PJ. Rodgers R.Mesley EJ.Waddy 1902-1922 55 2326 28.4 0 (CptNSW 2 games) 1967-1968 1987-1988 E.Atkins 1988-1989 J. Banks C.McLeod A.B.S. White 1905-1909 4 291 48.5 - (CptNSWlgame) 1968-1969 1988-1989 G. Lovell 1989-1990 EB.LeCouteur J.R.Wood 1887-1888 2 87 29.0 37.5 1969-1970 R.Mesley 1989-1990 G.Lennon JP.Rodgers S.FM.Yeates*(Qld) 1933-1934 3 46 11.5 60.2 1990-1991 1970-1971 P.James 1990-1991 A. Ridley * Not while playing with University 1991-1992 T.Murphy 1971-1972 P.Janjes 1991-1992 A. Shaw 1992-1993 A. Ridley 1972-1973 P.Mackay 1992-1993 R-Bennison 1993-1994 M . Bonnell & M Wilson 1973-1974 A. Crompton 1993-1994 R.WUes 1994-1995 J.Dunlop 1974-1975 A.Manzie 1994-1995 C.Tomko 1995-1996 D.Cheever 1995-1996 T. Watkins Sydney University Cricket Club 8 8 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96Annual Report 1995-96Annual Report 89 Tom G arrett Trophy (Best & Fairest): D r . L 'E s tra n g ’e First Grade Records 1974-1975 I.Wolfe (Most Valuable Undergraduate Lower Grader): 1975-1976 J.Goncalves 1978-1979 S.Quartermain Premiere: 1898-1899 [2nd grade 0)mpetition-A3.S, White(Capt)]; 1901-1902 [2nd grade (Dompetition-H.M. Stephen(Capt)]; 1976-1977 B.CoUins 1979-1980 A Shaw 1909-1910(J.B.Lane);1911-1912(J.B.Lane);1913-1914(CJ.Tozer). 1977-1978 R. Wilkinson 1980-1981 S.Dight 1978-1979 S.Quartermain 1981-1982 P.Healey RunnersUp: 1912-1913(J.B.Lane);1923-1924(JJkI.Taylor);1924-1925(JJ4.Taylor);1929-1930(J.E.P.Hogg). 1979-1980 P.Dillon 1982-1983 P.SomeiviUe 1980-1981 D.Sinqnon 1983-1984 R.Newton SemiFinalists: 1956-1957(K Sheffield) EncouragementAward: 1971-1972(Ij:.Fisher) 1981-1982 T.Murphy 1984-1985 I. Smith Mostrunsinaseaaon: J.Bo^e 1090 (ave 83.8) 1918-1919 1982-1983 A. Little, J. Hay 1985-1986 T.Howard LJS.Poidevin 103.7 (311runs) 1896-1897 1983-1984 J.Grimble HisJiestavera^; 1986-1987 M.C3iarrett RJAMassie 69 (ave 10.4) 1913-1914 1984-1985 J.May Most wickets in a season: 1987-1988 M. Smith RJAMassie 10.4 (69wkts) 1913-1914 1985-1986 D.Quojde Bestaverage: 1988-1989 R.Lange ffif^est individual score: J H . Taylor 253 (vsWaverley) 1923-1924 1986-1987 M.Charrett 1989-1990 T.Caarsen 0£.Nothing 9-15 (vsMarrickvilie) 1925-1926 1987-1988 Bestbowlingin an innings: G.Qnper 1990-1991 M.Bland RJAMassie 13-80 (vs Sydney) 1913-1914 1988-1989 M.Farrow Bestbowingin a match: 1991-1992 M.Evans J.V. Gamer 766runs (ave 54.7) 1989-1990 Best all loundperformance in aseason: J. Ellis 1992-1993 ARowe 41wkts (ave 19.8) 1923-1924 1990-1991 G.Lennon 1993-1994 J.Dunlop Most dismissals in a season A.B. Crompton 46 (39 ct, 7 stps) 1973-1974 1991-1992 D.Bafisky 1994-1995 C.WiUiams,W.Knight&N.Ridley (wicket keeping) J. Madgwick 36 (21 cts, 15 stps) 1965-1966 1992-1993 M. Bland 1995-1996 N.Ridley Most dismissals in an innings I. Wilson 7 (3 cts, 4 stps) vs UNSW 1980-1981 1993-1994 J. Saint AU Ray Eastcott Memorial (Club Rounders): (wicket keeping) 1994-1995 J. Saint 1991-1992 T.Murphy 1995-1996 B.Wood 1992-1993 J.Saint Highest Partnerships: Brian Hickey (Poidevin-Gray): 1993-1994 J.Saint Istw kt 212 E.F. Waddy & F.C. Rogers vs Cumberland 1904-1905 1983-1984 St.J.Frawley 1994-1995 J. Banks 2ndwkt 232 H.O.Rock&JJ»I.Taylor vsNorth Sydney 1923-1924 1984-1985 St.J.Frawley 1995-1996 B.Wood 3rdwkt 291 J M. Taylor &J.V. Gamer vsWaverley 1923-1924 1985-1986 St.J.Frawley U :. Fisher (Most Valuable 1st Grader): 4thwkt 229 J. V. Gamer & 0. E. Nothling vsManly 1923-1924 1986-1987 R.01dham 1979-1980 M. O'Sullivan 5thwkt 307 R.C JM. Boyce & L.C. Donovan vsCumberland 1919-1920 1987-1988 J.Hennessy 1980-1981 D. &attan-Smith ethwkt 144 JM . Taylor & R. Stanley vsGlebe 1924-1925 1988-1989 S. Gray 1981-1982 D.Ridley 7thwkt 140 R.B.Minnett&CJ.Tozer vsPaddington 1910-1911 1989-1990 A. Smith 1982-1983 W.Searles ethwkt 179 H.H. Massie & A.D. W atson vsPetersham 1909-1910 1990-1991 S.Gray,M.Bland 1983-1984 J.(jTimble 9thwkt 97 P.MoUoy&J.Newman vsNorthemDistrict 1946-1947 1991-1992 A. Smith 1984-1985 M.Peny lOthwkt 154 A.I.Blue&W.D.Cargill vsCumberland 1898-1899 1992-1993 D.Madntosh 1985-1986 D.Quoyle 1993-1994 B.Hill 1986-1987 D. (irattan-Smith Three Successive Centuries: 1994-1995 RRajendra 1987-1988 J.(3nmble HM.Stephen 1899-1900 149(vsRedfem), 135 (vsWaverley), 123(vsNthSydney) 1995-1996 ADurie 1988-1989 J.&imble JM.Taylor 1923-1924 104(vsWestemSuburbs),253(vsWaverley),110(v3Petersham) State Bank Award (Undergraduates only) 1989-1990 J.Cirimble 1989-1990 S.Gray 1990-1991 J.(3rimble Century on Debut in 1st Grade: 1990-1991 D.McCredie 1991-1992 A. Ridley JM.Taylor 1922-1923 141n.o.(vsRandwick) 1991-1992 A.Ridley 1992-1993 J.&imble G.C.Hogg 1926-1927 125 n.o.(vs (Cumberland) 1992-1993 G.Everest 1993-1994 J.Saint Century Opening Partnership in Each Innings: 1993-1994 R.Wiles 1994-1995 J.Saint R.Baiddey 1915-1916 102&100(vsMiddleHarbour) 1994-1995 J. Dunlop & A. WUes 1995-1996 T.Watkins 1995-1996 ASJiarp andEJ'.Rofe

All Time Best Performances (All Grades) Bowlers (m in 2S0 w ickets) 1090 J.Bo^e 1918-1919 613 HO.Rock 1921-1922 533 EP.Barbour 1910-1911 Batsmen (min 3600 runs) YearsPlayed Wkts Runs Ave 961 JM.Taylor 1923-1924 606 J.Erby 1964-1965 533 RO.Rock 1920-1921 YearsPlayed Inns N.O. H.S. Runs Ave M. O'Sullivan 1968-1995 781 15728 20.1 851 Ij;.Fisher 1970-1971 604 R.Bardsley 1920-1921 528 OE.Nothling 1923-1924 ACrompton 1961-1983 339 42 156 6102 20.5 J.Rodgers 1972-1996 570 9562 16.8 842 CJ.Ibzer 1913-1914 599 J.Saint 1993-1994 529 W A. South 1938-1939 TJenkins 1974-1990 240 24 121 • 5778 26.8 C.McRae 1971-1989 545 9177 16.8 800 J.HeDmrich 1930-1931 599 T.Paisonage 1930-1931 527 R.Shand 1966-1967 C.Tomko 1980-1996 241 24 103 * 5531 25.5 T.Murphy 1978-1995 501 8634 17.2 778 EP.Barbour 1912-1913 596 B.Dwyer 1946-1947 524 T.W. Garrett 1894-1895 P.Logan 1978-1996 233 18 122 5366 25.0 M.Fanow 1983-1996 425 7785 18.3 766 J.V.(3amer 1923-1924 577 N.G.Falk 1934-1935 523 F.ieventhal 1941-1942 A. Shaw 1979-1994 240 26 180 5294 24.7 G.Pike 1969-1984 420 8601 20.5 713 IJE.Fisher 1971-1972 570 H.O.Rock 1919-1920 519 J.I^rson 1983-1984 G.Qxjper 1977-1994 211 29 148 5015 27.6 J.Grimble 1982-1994 399 8796 22.0 713 H-O.Rock 1922-1923 546 CJ.Toaer 1910-1911 516 A Crompton 1968-1969 K.Pitty 1980-1996 239 17 159 5009 22.6 C.Elder 1975-1989 364 7801 21.4 694 W.RGregson 1900-1901'* 564 M.Peny 1982-1983 514 JM.Taylor 1922-1923 I. Fisher 1960-1978 159 19 136 4479 32.0 D.Fox 1957-1986 356 6618 18.6 673 JiP .H o g g 1929-1930 556 EF.Waddy 1904-1905 514 AAlderson 1961-1962 J. Everett 1954-1967 193 19 147 * 4416 25.4 P.James 1967-1977 333 7277 21.9 665 W A South 1941-1942 555 EP.Barbour 1914-1915 514 P. Hamblin 1990-1991 E.Led!outer 1960-1974 204 28 128 4349 24.7 P.Armitage 1973-1986 321 6482 20.2 662 M.Peny 1984-1985 555 AW. Ross 1926-1927 513 D. C3rattan-Smith 1986-1987 R.Storey 1963-1976 191 30 107 • 4343 27.0 R. Cotton 1964-1972 310 4909 15.8 656 RQ.Rock 1924-1925 552 E.C.Heden 1901-1902* 511 H.H. Massie 1909-1910 P.MacKay 1971-1986 192 16 125 4334 24.6 A.Baigent 297 1971-1981 5174 17.4 653 J.Saint 1994-1995 550 D.Scott-Orr 1956-1957 511 D. Grattan-Smith 1980-1981 B. Collins 1967-1982 210 10 113 4325 21.6 AJakes 1964-1973 295 3311 11.2 643 EP.Barbour 1911-1912 550 A Ridley 1992-1993 510 J.(3ope 1958-1959 I.Foulsham 1963-1976 217 13 123 * 4161 20.4 S.Qenday 1976-1986 291 5726 19.7 638 Jj;.P.Hogg 1926-1927 548 EJ*.Barbour 1913-1914 508 HM.Stephen 1899-1900 P. Hamblin 1982-1991 145 22 205 * 4066 33.1 J.White 287 1974-1983 4332 15.1 631 AAlderson 1951-1952 548 J.E.P.Hogg 1927-1928 506 J£.P.Hogg 1925-1926 K.Sheffield 1947-1961 192 26 134 • 3982 24.0 W. Stack 1905-1915 280 5338 19.1 625 AAlderson 1952-1953 547 R.Bardsley 1915-1916 505 D.Grattan-Smith 1984-1985 H-Rock 1919-1926 95 7 161 3899 44.3 A. Little 1979-1993 279 5963 21.4 624 R.CM.Boyce 1919-1920 547 H-O.Rock 1923-1924 504 JM . Taylor 1924-1925 S.Gray 1988-1996 157 14 132 * 3795 26.5 S.Quartermain 1978-1985 266 5165 19.4 624 G.G.Hogg 1931-1932 544 ARidley 1991-1992 503 J.C.Best 1915-1916 LMcCristal 1948-1966 199 40 96 3794 23.9 J. Baird 1972-1979 263 4872 18.5 620 T.W. Garrett 1888-1889 539 IJl.Fisher 1975-1976 502 E.Rofe 1923-1924 R. Crittenden 1982-1994 186 17 113 3664 21.7 D.Hanlin 1946-1952 258 3883 15.1 617 AB.S. White 1898-1899'* 537 IJE.Fisher 1974-1975 501 D.D.Ridley 1981-1982 P.CJannon 1969-1982 258 26 81 3597 15.5 B.Druery 1967-1979 257 3443 13.4 M.Wilson 1975-1996 181 23 103 3561 22.5 M.Pawley 1962-1968 253 4948 19.6 University 1st Grade playing in 2nd Grade Competition

90 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96Annual Report 1995-96Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 91 so W ickets in a Season: Second Grade Records 69 RJA M assie 1913-1914 56 PJ.McShany 1901-1902* 65 P.V.James 1973-1974 56 WJ. Stack 1912-1913 64 S. Smith 1945-1946 56 W.Searles 1982-1983 Piemiers: 1911-12 (R.C. Boyoe - Capt); 1962-63 C- McCristal); 1963-64 (J. Everett); 1964-65 (J. Everett); 1979-80(D. Ridley). 61 A-O.Blue 1900-1901* 51 P.V.James 1971-1972 61 E.Trennery 1919-1920 50 WJ. Stack 1911-1912 MinorPremiers; 1962-63 0- McCristal); 1963-64 (J. Everett). 60 S. Smith 1943-1944 50 P.V.James 1969-1970 59 S. Smith 1942-1943 50 M. O'Sullivan 1977-1978 RunnersUp; 1907-08(W.F.Matthews);1909-10;1977.78(D.Ridley). 59 J.Giimble 1983-1984 * University 1st Gmde playing in 2nd Grade Competition SemiFinalists; 1960-61(I.McCristal);1961-62(I.McCristal);1971-72(D.Scanlan)

Highest Team ToUls: Mostrunsinaseason: RJL Storey 679 (ave45.3) 1968-1969 For 512 (vs Gordon) 1914-1915 Hi^estaverage; OE.Nothiing 133.3 (400runs) 1921-1922 Against: 3declS8S (vs Petersham) 1915-1916 7-571 (vs Gordon) 1941-1942 Most vrickets in a season: LWolfe 69 (avel4.0) 1974-1975 Bestaverage: OD.Nothling 6.3 1920-1921 Lowest Team Totals; Hipest individual score: CJ.Tozer 211 (vsRedfem) 1910-1911 For. 44 (vs Balmain) 1946-1947 33 (vs St George) 1898-1899 Bestbowlingia an innings: P. Garrett 10-36 (vsMosman) 1988-1989 37 (vs Western Suburbs) 1942-1943 37 (vs Gordon) 1973-1974 C.Alderdioe 10-63 (vs St George) 1939-1940 Against; 22 (vs Cumtierland) 1912-1913 Best all roundperformanceinaseason: JH . Everett 650runs (ave38.2) 42 wkts (avel3.8) 1965-1966 Most Centuries in 1st Grade: Most dismissals in a season A. Shaw 38 26cts, 12stps 1987-1988 11 EP.Baibour 181 (vs Gordon 1914-1915); 153 (vs Sydney) 1910-1911); 143 (vs Redfem 1912-1913); 152 (vs Gordon 1913-1914); 135* (vs (wididkeepiog) Burwood 1912-1913); 135 (vs Glebe 1913-1914); 123* (vs Petersham 1910-1911); 120 (vs Sydney 1912-1913); 117 (vs Redfem Most dismissals in an innings A. Shaw 7 (4 cts, 3 stps) vs Parra 1987-1988 1911-1912); 109 (vs Glebe 1911-1912); 103 (vs North Sydney 1914-1915). (widffitkeeping) Most runs in career: G.Cboper 3454 1978-1992 Note; In successive irmings in 1913 Eric Baibour scored 120, 31*. 135*, 143, 87,99. Most wickets in career: CMcRae 220 1972-1987

H.O. Rock 161 (vs Glebe 1922-1923); 154(vsRandwick 1924-1925); 150 (vs North Sydney 1923-1924); 144 (vs Petersham 1924-1925); 133 Hisfaest Partnerships: (vs Balmain 1925-1926); 132 (vs Western Suburbs 1924-1925); 126 (vs North Sydney 1919-1920); 117 (vs MarrickviUe 1921- Istwkt 210 M. Ives & A. Low vs Balmain 1959-1960 1922); 117 (vs North Sydney 1920-1921). 2ndwkt 230 S. Gray&D. Butchart vs Petersham 1995-1996 3rdwkt 155 P. Gray & A. Elhoume vs Petersham 1994-1995 I.E. Fisher 136 (vs Sutherland 1976-1977); 120 (vs St George 1972-1973); 119*(vsRandwick 1973-1974); 109 (vs Sydney 1971-1972); 107 4th wkt 208 A. Shaw & G. Cooper vs Waverley 1987-1988 (vs Cumberland 1970-1971); 100* (vs Northern District 1974-1975); 100 (vs Petersham 1970-1971); 100 (vs Cumberland 1%9- 5th wkt 243 G. Lovell & D. Macintosh vsNoith Sydney 1995-1996 1970); 100 (vs Nth Sydney 1970-1971). 6th wkt 139 A £ . Crompton & L McCristal vsMosman 1962-1963 7th wkt 150* B.W. CoUins &R J. Thomas vs(3ordon 1976-1977 J.M. Taylor 253 (vs Waverley 1923-1924); 141* (vsRandwick 1922-1923); 123 (vs Northern Distrirt 1925-1926); 118 (vs NorthSydney 1923- 8th wkt 114 P. Beale&C.McRae vsRandwick 1978-1979 1924); 115 (vs Glebe 1924-1925); 110 (vs Petersham 1923-1924); 104 (vs Western Subuibs 1923-1924). 9th wkt 153 S. Ruff& P.V.James vsNoith Sydney 1968-1969 10th wkt 90* A. Low & R. Mulready vsNorth Sidney 1962-1963

500 ru n s in a season: 50 wickets in a season: 679 R J i Storey 1968-1969 69 LWolfe 1974-1975 First Grade Career Records 672 R.CH.Boyoe 1912-1913 52 S.Glenday 1979-1980 Batsmen (min 2500 runs) Bowlers (min 150 wkts) 664 R.Shand 1963-1964 51 N.W.Brou^ton 1911-1912 650 J. Everett 1965-1966 51 A. Betts 1968-1969 YearsFlayed Tnns N.O. H.S. Runs Axe YearsFlayed Wkts Runs A\c 630 R.CM.Boyoe 1909-1911 50 TP. Flattery 1919-1920 I. Fisher 1969-1978 155 19 136 4406 32.4 M. O'Sullivan 1969-1994 622 13105 21.1 579 A.Elboume 1994-1995 A.Oompton 1961-1980 238 30 109 4064 19.5 J.Grimble 1982-1994 367 8352 22.8 575 G.Lennon 1990-1991 H-Rodt 1919-1926 95 7 161 3899 44.3 P.James 1968-1977 293 6555 22.4 554 JB.Everett 1963-1964 C.Tomko 1980-1995 163 16 103 * 3224 21.9 W.Stack 1905-1915 269 5103 19.0 525 G.Cooper 1984-1985 E. Barbour 1909-1915 59 7 181 3086 59.3 S. Smith 1941-1946 241 4386 18.2 512 I.W.Foulsham 1973-1974 A.Alderson 1951-1956 96 28 139 2991 44.0 MPawfey 1962-1969 231 4358 18.9 503 R. Turner 1935-1936 J.HeTlmitrh 1930-1937 110 124 2974 30.0 GJUb 1971-1980 229 4352 19.0 11 502 E.LeCouteur 1969-1970 KSheffield 1941-1961 146 22 121 * 2919 23.5 R.Minnett 1906-1915 211 3687 17.5 J.Grimble 1982-1984 170 14 93 2897 18.6 n.Har^lin 1946-1952 197 3176 16.1 Most Centuries in 2nd Grade; J.Hogg 1924-1930 77 7 150 2894 41.3 J. Gamer 1920-1926 186 3567 19.2 5 145* (1912-1913); 124 (1910-1911); 124(1912-1913); 106(1910-1911); 102 (1910-1911). D.(5rattan-Smith 1980-1987 104 5 89 2893 29.2 C.Elder 1975-1989 181 4618 25.5 R.C.M. Boyce R.Bardsley 1914-1922 85 10 112 2677 35.7 R.Massie 1910-1914 166 2289 13.8 4 J. Everett 147* (1963-1964; 102 (1960-1961); 101* (1954-1955); 100(1964-1965). A. Shaw 1981-1992 125 14 127 2677 24.1 O.Nbthling 1921-1926 158 2399 15.2 M.Peny 1975-1986 108 22 116 * 2627 30.5 W.Aimstrong 1959-1969 154 4021 26.1 113 (1973-1974); 104(1968-1969); 103 (1972-1973); 101* (1976-1977). L.Best 1914-1921 107 13 169 * 2593 27.1 4 B.W. CoUins W. South 1937-1943 115 13 106 2561 25.1 201* (1958-1959); 184 (1963-1964); 104 (1959-1960). G.Hogg 1926-1933 85 7 145 2539 32.6 3 A. Low 3 D. Townsend 156 (1991-1992); 124* (1991-1992); 100 (1991-1992) - the only instance of 3 centuries in the same season.

92 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96Annual Report 1995-96Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 93 Third Grade Records Fourth Grade Records

P rem iers: 1980-81 (Peter Gray - Capt); 1994-95 (J. Dunlop) Prem iers: 1976-77 (B. Druery -Capt); 1980-81(P. Gannon); 1988-89(P. Somerville); 1994-1995 (M.Bonnell).

M inor P rem iers: 1975-76(R.Thoma3);1982-83(J.Rodgers);1994-1995(J.Dun]op) M inor Prem iers: 1980-81(P.Gannon);1988-89(P.SomervilIe).

R u n n ers Up: 1951-52,1974-75(R.Thomas);1982-83(J.Rodgers);1995-96(C.Tomko) Semi Finaliste: 1963-64 (F. Hampshire); 1971-72(A. Punch); 1974-75(B.Drueiy); 1977-78 (P. Gannon); 1979-80(P. Gannon); 1986-87 (J.Rodgers). Semi Finalisto: 1962-63 (R. Richards); 1963-64 (R. Richards); 1975-76(R. Thomas); 1989-90(M. Farrow); 1993-94 (A. Shaw) Mostruns inaseason: N.Ridley 642 (ave40.1) 1994-1995 E ncouragem ent A w ard: 1973-74(R.Thomas) Hi^estavera^: R. Scamps 119.0 (238runs) 1965-1966 Most wickets in aseason: A.Jakes 76 (ave9.8) 1969-1970 Most runs inaseason: N.Ridley 634 (ave39.6) 1995-1996 Bestaveratp: A,Smythe 3.6 (16wkte) 1950-1951 Il^iestaverage: M.Tonlrin 68.0 (272runs) 1968-1969 Hipest individual score: P. Hamblin 163 n.o. (vsMaoquarieUni) 1982-1983 Most wickets in a season: M.Farrow 57 (avel3.2) 1995-1996 Bestbowlingin an innings: R. Harrison 9-52 (vsRandwick) 1984-1985 Bestaverage: G.Pike 7.3 (17wkte) 1969-1970 Bestbowlingin a match: P.Dillon 13-54 (vsBalmain) 1979-1980 Hig^Kst individual score: AD.Foites 221 (vsRandwick) 1909-1910 Most dismissals in a season A.Wallis 29 (24cts,5stps) 1980-1981 Bestbowlingin an innings: S. Ruff 9-38 (vsRandwick) 1968-1969 (wicketkeepin^ Bestbowlinginamatch: C.McRae 1445 (vsPetersham) 1973-1974 Best allroundperformanoesin aseason: R. Green 297runs (ave37.1) 1992-1993 Best all round performance in aseason: R.01dham 256runs (ave53.0) 20wkts (avel9.1) 16wkts (avel8.6) 1986-1987 T.Murphy 216runs (ave24.0) 1979-1980 Most dismissals in a season T.DriscoU 35 (25cts, lOstps) 1980-1981 35wkts (avel5.9) (wicketkeepin^ Most runs incareer: KiMtty 1749 1982-1996 Most dismissals in an innings S.McKay 7(7cte) (vsWestemSuburbs) 1986-1987 Most wickets in career: AJakes 199 1965-1972 (wicketkeeping^ Most runs in career: R.Thomas 2031 1966-1977 Highest Partnerships: Most widcets in career: JBodgers 250 1972-1994 Istwkt 179 KPitty&G.Erby vsNorthemDistrict 1990-1991 2ndwkt 191 R. Mangan & I. Tabrett vsMosman 1972-1973 Hii^iest Partnerships: (details available since 1960-61only) 191 P. Mackay & P.Logan vsWaverley 1982-1983 Istwkt 169 C. Do we&W. Knight vs Western Suburbs 1994-1995 3idwkt 136* P. Hamblin & D. Goonesena vsMacquarie Uni 1982-1983 2ndwkt 203 D.Collins&J.Hennessy vs Penrith 1987-1988 4thwkt 204 D. Loxton&J. Robinson vsWaverley 1989-1990 Srdwkt 169 C.Williams&D.Butchart vsManly 1994-1995 5thwkt 162 K-Pitty&O. Young vsMosman 1994-1995 4th wkt 151 F.Wagner&D.Clarke vs Glebe 1961-1962 ethwkt 160 G.Parker&M,Wood vs St George 1983-1984 5th wkt 191 A.Frost&T.Driscon vsMacquarie University 1980-1981 7thwkt 102 L. Schwartzkoff&M. Wilson vsCumberiand 1976-1977 6th wkt 185 D.Bafisky&R.McEvilly vsBalrnain 1991-1992 Sthwkt 99 P. Jeffrey & A. Clarke vsNorth Sydney 1961-1962 7th wkt 146 D.Keamey&S.Hennessy vsUNSW 1986-1987 9thwkt 108 R. Scamps & D. Cohen vsCumberland 1965-1966 8th wkt 103 D.Keamey&T.Howard vsCampbelltown 1985-1986 lOthwkt 86 T. Driscoll & S. Dight vsNorthemDistrict 1983-1984 9th wkt 90 D.Fox&M.O'Sullivan vsSydn^ 1969-1970 10th wkt 74 A. Little &J. Rodgers vs Gordon 1982-1983 Most Centuries in 4th Grade: Most Centuries in 3rd Grade: 3 P. Logan 115 (1981-1982); 122 (1982-1983); 114(1982-1983). 3 K.W. Asprty 117 (1923-1924); 116(1923-1924); 131 (1924-1925). 3 D. Goonesena 116(1984-1985); 121(1987-1988); 116(1988-1989). 2 R. Scamps 131 (1963-1964); 126* (1965-1966). 3 M.Evans 120(1991-1992); 107(1992-1993); 109*(1993-1994). 2 A-D.Watson 169(1908-1909); 103(1908-1909). 2 P. Mackay 100* (1975-1976); 125 (1982-1983). 2 N.CorkhiU 137*(1956-1957); 109(1957-1958). 2 A.McMahon 155* (1964-1965); 100* (1962-1962). 2 J. Hurst 122» (1987-1988); 116* (1987-1988) - in his only two innings in 4th Grade. 2 LW.Foulsham 117(1965-1966); 101(1966-1967). 2 D.Quo)4e 118(1982-1983); 100(1982-1983). 2 J. Banks 109* (1987-1988); 124 (1989-1990). 2 D. Kearney 104(1985-1986); 102*(1986-1987). 2 R. Oldham 121(1986-1987);109(1986-1987)in successive matches. 2 K.Pitty 159 (1982-1983); 109 (1990-1991). 2 D. Collins 122(1986-1987); 106*(1987-1988). SO w ickets in a season: SOO runs in a season: 76 A.Jakes 1969-1970 642 N.Ridley 1994-1995 SO wickets in a season: 500 ru n s ij 65 A. Jakes 1971-1972 565 J.Watts 1975-1976 57 M.Farrow 1995-1996 634 N.Ridley 1995-1996 59 P.Dillon 1979-1980 564 RMackay 1982-1983 54 R. Cotton 1966-1967 576 C. Williams 1994-1995 52 S. White 1979-1980 52 S. Dight 1980-1981 555 W. Knight 1994-1995 50 C.McRae 1973-1974 528 V.Golden 1939-1940

Sydney University Cricket Club 94 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96A nnual Report 1995-96Annual Report 95 Fifth Grade Records Poidevin-Gray Records

(University entered the the NSWCA Fifth Grade Competition in 1969-1970. From 1974-1975 until 1984-1985, 2 teams were fielded. From 1985-1986 one team was fielded). R u n n ers Up: 1959-1960 (M. Ives -Capt); 1986-1987(G. LoveU); 1990-1991(3. Gray)

P rem iers: 1980-81(D.Morgan-Capt.): 1981-82(LDeveraU); 1987-88(P.Rodgers); 1988-89(P.Rodgere) Most nm s in a season: D.Walkhom 361 (ave72.2) 1938-1939 M inor P rem iers: 1980-81(Undefeated-D.Morgan);1987-88(P.Rodgers). Hi^estaverage: F.Farrar 88.7 (266runs) 1939-1940 Most wickets in a season: J.Jeffiey 33 (avell.2) 1938-1939 Semi Finalists: 1974-75(J.Malicki); 1977-78(J.MaUcki); 1994-95(J. Banks). Bestaverage: R.Lee 5.5 (12wkte) 1969-1970 Hi^iestindividual score: D.Walkhom 175* vsNorthSydney 1938-1939 Most runs in a season: J. Banks 617 (ave34.3) 1994-1995 Bestbowlingin an innings: G.Keij^an 8-41 vsBankstown 1973-1974 Hi^estaverage: G. Gulliver 213.0 (213 runs) 1969-1970 Most dismissals inaseason J. Atkins 18 (15cts,3stps) 1990-1991 Most wickets in a season: R.Howlett 57 (avelO.6) 1977-1978 (wick^keepin^ J.MaUcki 8.4 (20wkts) 1976-1977 BestaUroundperformancesinaseason: R.Lee 291 nms (ave58.2) 1969-1970 ISf^iestindividual score: M.61ackler 165 (vs Sutherland) 1978-1979 12wkts (ave5.5) Bestbowlingin an innings: A.Baigent 9-17 (vsGordon) 1980-1981 Bestbowlinginamatch: R.Howlett 14-84 (vs Gordon) 1977-1978 Highest Partnerships: Most dismissals in a season G.MacAuley 27 (27cts) 1971-1972 1st wkt 178 W.Ward&D.Walkhom vsNorthSydney 1938-1939 (wicketkeepin^ 2ndwkt 181 F. Farrar & R. Clarke vsRandwi^ 1939-1940 Best all round performance inaseason: J. Banks 617runs (ave34.3) 1994-1995 3rdwkt 144 R.Lopez&A. Smith vs Balmain 1990-1991 39wkts (avel7.7) 4thwkt 118 D. Clarke & P. Blazie vs St. George 1962-1963 Most runs in career: D.Morgan 2061 1975-1985 5th wkt 124 T.Jenkins&M. Sinclair vsNorthSiydney 1975-1976 Most wickets in career: TMurjiiy 277 1978-1995 6thwkt 111* G.Maddocks & A. McMinn vsSydney 1975-1976 7th wkt 105 T.Buddin&G.Pike vs^dney 1969-1970 Highest Partnerships: Sthwkt 45 M .Hawker & S. Quartermain vsRandwick 1979-19S0

Istwkt 257 J. Quo)de&R. Thompson vsMosman 1991-1992 9thwkt 91 S. Woodhouse&LMcMinn vsNorthemDistricts 1971-1972 2ndwkt 187 N. Ridley & C. Granger vs Petersham 1993-1994 10th wkt 41 C. Pelly & D. Cheever vsGordon 1993-1994 3idwkt 157 R. Denton & D. Tierney vsNorthemDistrict A 1981-1982 4thwkt 118 D.Morgan&A.Hoop vsNorthemDistrictB 1977-1978 Sthwkt 150 A. Holden & J. Ryan vs Balmain A 1983-1984 Centuries (21) ethwkt 174 M. Lynch &P. Greenwood vsUniofNSW 1977-1978 7th wkt 124 J.Banks&P. Gregg vsCampbeHtown 1987-1988 175* D.Walkhom 1938-39 Sthwkt 160* T.Murphy&R. Wilson vs Balmain 1991-1992 165 F.Farrar 1939-40 9thwkt 77 S.Frances&M.Palmer vsWestemSubuibs 1983-1984 132 R.Claik 1939-40 lOthwkt 73 R.DeCarvalho&P.Rodgers vsFairfieldB 1984-1985 132 D.Walkhom 1939-40 127 C.Desamaulds 1952-53 Most Centuries in Slh Grade: 101* C. Pearson 1954-55 J. Emmett 101* (1973-1974); 122 (1981-1982) 100 A.Cash 1957-58 M. SeweU 109 (1984-1985); 104* (1984-1985) 100* F.Munro 1959-60 S. Duncan 102 (1985-1986); 107 (1986-1987) 104 D.Claike 1962-63 J. Quoyle 100(1986-1987); 140(1991-1992) 103 P.Scanlan 1964-65 A. Rowe 101* (1992-1993); 107* (1993-1994) 130 R.Lee 1969-70 C. Granger 101* (1992-1993); 116* (1993-1994) 116* R.Lee 1970-71 103 E.Healey 1970-71 1972-73 50 wickets in a season: 600 runs in a season: 108 C.Hood T.Jenkins 1974-75 57 R.Howlett 1977-1978 617 J.Banks 1994-1995 100 113* T.Jenkins 1975-76 113 P.Hamblin 1982-83 113 J.Wilkinson 1984-85 109 S.Gray 1988-89 116 R. Lopez 1990-91 113 C. Williams 1993-94

96 Sydney University Cricket Club 1995-96AnnualReport 1995-96Aimual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 97 Veterans’ Team Records Lower Grade Records (Balmain IDrummoyne, City & Suburban, Muncipial & Shire Catholic Competition - Gordon A Grade)

(City and Suburban Competition) Premiers: 1973-74(6thGrade)(J.Malicki-Capt);1979-80(8thGrade)(M.Best-Capt);1986-87(6thGrade)(R.deCarvalho- Capt); 1987-88(R. deCarvalho - Capt). Most runs in a season: H.H.Massie 943 (ave36.3) 1925-1926 Runners Up: 1990-1991(6thGrade)(J.Conomos-Capt); 1993-94(6thGrade)(G.Fit2simmons). Hig^estaverage: J. Everett 240.0 (480runs) 1972-1973 Most wickets in a season: RJAM assie 85 (ave9.7) 1922-1923 Semi Finalists: 1985-86(7thGrade)(M.Groves-Capt);1989-90(6thGrade)(T.Clarsen-Capt);1994-95(6thGrade)(D.Dawson). Bestaverage: F.S. Tange 5.7 (17wkts) 1902-1903 I£(^iest individual score: A3.S.Whitc 175 1922-1923 Most runs inaseason: W.ffiggs 442 (ave34.0) 1990-1991(6th) Hi^estaverage: REgerton 68.0 (272runs) 1986-1987(6th) Best all round performanoesin aseason: PSJones 594runs (ave31.2) 1903-1904 Most wickets in aseason: T.Saul 45 (avel2.2)' 1980-1981(6thB) 52wkts (avel3.5) Bestavera^: R.Burkett 6.3 (23wkts) 1970-1971(6th) Hi^estindividual score: A. Rose 148 (vs Pennant Hills) 1986-87 (6th) Bestbowlingin an innings: D.McDonaH 9-55 (vsD.Rowers) 1975-1976(7th) Most dismissals inaseason: W.Nelson 16 (13cts,3stps) 1970-1971(6th) 500 Runs in a season (wicketkeepin^ Mostcatchesin aseason: P.Hill 16 1983-1984(6thB) 578 KJ. O'Keeffe 1986-87 943 H.H.Massie 1925-26 (fieldsman) 816 F.C.Rogers 1929-30 571 J. Mackie l%l-62 767 F.C.Rogers 1925-26 554 LBell 1953-54 541 H. H. Massie 1924-25 758 LG.Mackay 1925-26 Highest Partnerships: 539 A.B.S. White 1922-23 725 F.CJiogers 1930-31 Istwkt 185 J.Chen&M.Caisley vsWaverley 1989-1990(6th) 529 I.G. Mackay 1929-30 724 H.H.Massie 1930-31 2ndwkt 187 G.Cluir&P.WaddeU vsBurwood 1987-1988(6th) 528 F.C. Rogers 1932-33 696 H.H. Massie 1929-30 Srdwkt 145* S. Ingui&D.Morgan vsAshfield 1984-1985(6thA) 528 A.B.S. White 1912-13 688 A.B.S. White 1925-26 4th wkt 135* T. Clarsen &I. Colley vsWaverley 1989-1990(6th) 527 A.B.S. White 1930-31 687 F.C. Rogers 1931-31 5th wkt 116 A.Dawson&L.Ahem vsWanderers 1993-1994(6th) 521 A.B.S. White 1910-11 668 T. Lester 1995-% 6th wkt 95 P. Gannon&J. Femon vsAshfield 1981-1982(6thA) 515 P.S. Jones 1904-05 658 R. Harvey 1933-34 7th wkt 92 R.Chadwick&K.PuUey vsTarbanCk 1987-1988(7th) 515 F.C. Rogers 1912-13 656 J.BLane 1922-23 8th wkt 121 D.Dawson&G.Juul vsBradfield 1992-1993 (6th) 514 H.H. Massie 1922-23 651 A.B.S. White 1927-28 9th wkt 69 M.Caisley&V.Cook vsWentworthville 1986-1987(6th) 509 KJ. O'Keeffe 1990-91 638 KJ. OXeeffe 1987-88 lOthwkt 91 L. Barker & G. Bouloux vsManickville 1989-1990(6th) 606 H.H. Massie 1927-28 507 G.P. Bartnur 1906-07 598 F.C. Rogers 1927-28 500 F.C. Rogers 1924-25 Centuries (34): 594 P.S. Jones 1903-04 C.Smoker 6th 1969-1970 110 M. Nelson 1985-1986 589 F.C. Rogers 1934-35 133 D.Dwyer 6th 1970-1971 138 R.Egerton 1986-1987 L.Bott 6th 1973-1974 148 ARose 1986-1987 L.Muggleton 7th 1974-1975 115 C.Black 1986-1987 40 wickets in a season: R.Luff 7th 1975-1976 100* J. Hurst 1986-1987 85 RJ. Massie 1922-23 P.Gray 7th 1976-1977 139 M.Caisley 1987-1988 52 P.S.Jones 1903-04 109 R. Wilkinson 8th 1976-1977 114 G .auff 1987-1988 47 A.I.Blue 1912-13 J.Uebell 8th 1976-1977 103 J. Osborne 1987-1988 44 G.C.WUcocks 1936-37 G.McNally 8th 1978-1979 100 M.Caisley 1987-1988 43 A-I.Blue 1902-03 T.Geor^ 8th 1978-1979 128 M.Caisley 1989-1990 42 RP.Purves 1906-07 100 D.Tlemey 8th 1979-1980 108 T. Clarsen 1989-1990 42 G.C.Willmrks 1934-35 120 M.CoUess 6thB 1980-1981 102 J.H att 1991-1992 42 C.King 1948-49 136 R.Egerton 6thB 1982-1983 101* A.Mihalj 1991-1992 41 A.B.S. White 1932-33 114 B. Janson 1982-1983 107 D. Dawson 1993-1994 40 C.Latimer 1987-88 102 J.Walther 1982-1983 107* A.Dawson 1993-1994 123 G. Waterford 1983-1984 111 M. Evans 1995-1996 D. Morgan 1984-1985 103 AOinnors 1995-1996

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1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report VICE PRESIDENTS ( AGM wtwn first elected)

P a tro n ; D r W J M ackie rresiaeni; a d i^rompion u a m R E Alexander 1969 M G L'Estrange 1976 Life Members (AGM when first elected) H A nderson 1993 P W Logan 1990 W J Mackie (1974), G J Scahill (1979), A B Crompton (1983) D Arm ati 1978 GBTLovell 1990 E B Le Couteur (1996), M W O'Sullivan (1996), D D Ridley (1996), J Baird 1979 PHTLovell 1965 JF Rodgers (1996) J B anks 1991 P Mackay 1983 Judge R T H Barbour QC 1951 D r W J M ackie 1964 Honorary Secretary: DCheever D r P J Beale 1982JMalicki 1973 Honorary Assistant Secretary: R Wiles K 0 Binns 1951 CIMMcRae 1981 Honorary Treasurer: A Wiles M T Bonnell 1995 I M cCristal 1957 L Carrington 1978 R C M e sle y 1970 Other Committee Members: A Chapm an 1975 D C V M organ 1982 J Chapman OAM 1977 T M urphy 1995 M Bonnell T Watkins M Wilson A Sharp B W Collins QC 1989 Mr Justice G D Needham (dec'd 1996) 1952 B Spencer L Hartman W Knight B Hill G Cooper 1990 Mr Justice P J Newman 1965 R Cotton 1971 MWO'SuUivan 1972 Senior Vice Presidents; M O'Sullivan, E Le Couteur Dr M J Counsel 1983 M Pawley 1967 A B C rom pton O A M 1968 R Pearson OAM 1975 Chairman SUCC Foundation: E Le Couteur F H de Carvalho 1950 G H P ik e 1975 J D H Dettm ann 1949 Colonel P Pike 1976 Delegates to S.C.A.: M Dickens 1983 K P itty 1996 A Cron^ton 0AM D A T D ickins 1952 D rW P itty 1985 J Rodgers B M Druery 1975 G E Reed 1986 Delegate to N.S.W.C.A.; A Crompton 0AM (Director of ACB; Chairman, NSW Board) J G Erby, AM 1962 D r R J Richards 1958 Delegates to SUSU: D Cheever, W Knight J H Everett 1964 D r D D Ridley 1976 Delegate to City & Suburban: Dr C Latimer A J Falk 1974 D Robinson 1970 Delegate to Inner W est Cricket Council: M Wilson NIFalk(dec'dl996) 1936 J F Rodgers 1975 M Farrow 1995 P J Rodgers 1990 Social Secretary; W Knight I E Fisher 1970 G C Russell 1969 I W Foulsham 1970 Dr A W Ross (dec'd 1996) 1930-1932,1981 Veteran's Secretary: Dr C Latimer D r D G Fox 1968 G J Scahill 1972 Peter W Gray 1981 D D Scanlan 1970 Captains/Selectors: Phil G Gray 1992 P Scanlan 1958 Chairman: M O'Sullivan Phil J Gray 1989 D r D Scott-Orr 1958 1 st Grade: T Watkins/M Drain R G reen 1983 M F SeweU 1980 2nd Grade: R Wiles J A Grimble 1988 A Shaw 1990 3rd Grade; J Dunlop/C Williams B Hickey 1986 K H Sheffield 1956 4th Grade: M Boimell M JIv e s 1969 J B Spence 1975 5th Grade: D Cheever P V Jam es 1970 R H Storey 1972 6th Grade: D Dawson D r T Jenkins 1983 R J Thomas 1969 R J Lamble AO 1957 C J Tomko 1995 C oaches: Dr C Latimer 1986 J R W hite 1981 Club; A Eastcott J W Laurie 1961 E G W iles 1996 First and Second Grade: M Drain and J Grimble E B LeCouteur 1965 Prof Sir Bruce Williams 1969 Assistant: M O'Sullivan C E L e e 1980 G R W ilson 1978 Poidevin-Gray: D Ridley and M Drain R J L e e 1971 M E W ilson 1996 P Leroy 1982 I E W olfe 1971

Sydney University Cricket Club Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report LIST OF THOSE STILL LIVING Captain John Morris Memorial Trophy for Most Valuable Clubman - JOHN GRIMBLE N.B. The following list may still be inaccurate and incomplete, despite efforts to bring it to completion. If there are inaccuracies, could they be brought to the attention of James Rodgers (9428 1820) Named in honour of Captain John 'Skipper' Morris, President of the Club 1956-62, patron from 1962 until his death in 1975, scorer for First Grade and Poidevin-Gray and an inspiration behind the club for many years, this trophy is awarded each season to the club member who has made the most valuable and selfless contribution to the club. James Rodgers has won this award on four occasions. BertALDERSON 1952 Geoff LOVELL 1989 B em ie AM OS 1955 T ony LO W 1960 Jock BAIRD 1996 Jim M A C K IE 1953 Phil BEALE 1980 D ickM E S L E Y 1970 Kendall BINNS 1942 Fergus MUNRO jnr 1961 Max BLACXLER 1982 Eric McElhone Memorial Fielding Trophy for First Grade - RICHARD BENNISON Michael O’SULLIVAN 1975 II D avid B U CK IN G H A M 1953 B rian PA R K H ILL 1936 M ark B URG ESS 1979 Mike PAWLEY 1962 Eric McElhone played First Grade for University from 1905 to 1913, scoring 2053 runs and representing A lan CASH 1960 G eo ffP IK E 1973 NSW. He was an outstanding, agile fieldsman. He first donated this award in 1955 and it was perpetuated R oy CA W SEY 1949 David (Darby) QUOYLE 1985 by his family after his death in 1981. Tony Low won the trophy on four successive occasions between 1958 Mac CHAMBERS 1959 G raham R EED 1955 and 1962. Craig Tomko has also won this award four times. John C H A PM A N 1936 Andrew RIDLEY 1992 Malcolm COPPLESON 1948 Damon RIDLEY 1981 Bob CRISTOFANI 1949 Fred R IN G 1945 Alan CROMPTON 1968 James RODGERS 1981 G raham D A W SO N 1965 Greg RUSSELL 1966 Brian Hickey Award for Poidevin-Gray - ANDREW PEARSON John D E I 1 M A N N 1939 David SCANLAN 1966 D avid DICK INS 1950 Phil SCANLAN 1968 F D ILLO N 1942 Don SCOTT-ORR 1954 Brian Hickey has been a Vice President of the club since 1986 and a long standing supporter. He has Roger DUNLOP 1943 Warren SEARLES 1983 donated this award for the most valuable Poidevin-Gray player of each season. St John Frawley won the B rian D W Y ER 1944 Mark SEWELL 1981 first three awards from 1983. Adam ELBOURNE 1996 R onS H A N D 1968 Jon ERBY 1959 Angus SHARP 1996 John EVERETT 1959 Andrew SHAW 1983 Norman FALK (dec’d 1996) 1933 Keith SHEFFIELD 1953 D avid FO X 1960 A dam SM ITH 1994 IE Fisher Trophy for the Most Valuable First Grade Player - PHIL STANBRIDGE H ugh G IBLIN (dec’d 1996) 1940 G Stewart SMITH 1944 Damien GRATTAN-SMTTH 1981 Walter SOUTH 1938 Tan Fisher, First Grade captain from 1969 to 1978, enjoyed an outstanding career with University and is the R oy G RA Y 1946 John SPENCE 1981 Sim on GRA Y 1992 Frank STENING 1958 club's highest First Grade run scorer. Since 1979, Ian has chosen the player who, he considers, has made the Brian H A N LEY 1950 R ob STO REY 1968 most valuable contribution to First Grade. John Grimble has won this award six times. D avid H A N LIN 1949 Craig TOMKO 1982 Scott HARBISON 1961 D ick T O W N SEN D 1962 Brendan HILL 1996 B H (Jika) TRAVERS 1939 David HOWELL 1945 D avid W A LK ER 1955 M ai IVES 1960 Leslie WESTAWAY 1945 Dr Jim L’Estrange Memorial Award for the most valuable undergraduate lower grade player - Peter JA M ES 1970 John WESTPHALEN 1946 ANDREW PEARSON T om JEN K IN S 1977 Saxon W H ll'H 1955 C harU eK IN G 1934 Richard WILES 1994 Dr Jim L'Estrange played for the club in the 1930's and 1940’s and was a Vice President of the club from Jim L'ESTRA N G E 1978 Dick WOODFIELD 1957 1978 until his death in 1990. Two of his sons, Michael and Jim, played First Grade for University. He wished this award to be used to encourage undergraduates in Third Grade and below.

Sydney University Cricket Club Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Colonial Bank Award - WILL KNIGHT SUCC REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS The club has, in recent seasons, received extremely generous sponsorship from the Colonial Bank formerly known as the State Bank. In addition to its sponsorship, the Bank, since 1989, has donated this award - at $500.00 - for the outstanding undergraduate player who has participated in the Club's administration.

John Saint Angus Sharp Ray Eastcott Memorial Trophy - PHIL STANBRIDGE Tasmania v Qld (Sheffield Shield) Sydney CA XI v Club Cricket Conference Tasmania v NSW (Sheffield Shield) Brendan HiU Ray Eastcott was a valuable and practical supporter of the club in the 1980's, when his son Andrew played Tasmania v Pakistan (first class) Sydney CA XI v Combined Shires for the club. The Eastcott family has presented this award, in his memory, to the club's best all-rounder each Tasmania v NSW (Mercantile Mutual) Sydney CA XI v Club Cricket Conference season. Tasmania v WA (Mercantile Mutual) Sim on G ray Phil Stanbridge Sydney CA XI v Club Cricket Conference NSW 2nd XI v Victoria 2nd XI T im M om an e Tom Garrett Trophies - Best and Fairest - 1st (equal): RICHARD WILES & MARK WILSON Adam Elbourne GPS 1st XI Stephen Jensen - 3rd (equal): LIAM McGOWAN & PHIL STANBRIDGE NSW Colts V Newcastle Colts CAS 1st XI Tom Garrett played for University from 1875 until 1896, representing Australia in the First ever Test in 1877. He was a medium pacer, a vigorous batsman and an inspirational club captain. Players from each team allocate points at the end of each match on a 3-2-1 basis. FINAL GRADE TABLES (Premiers underlined)

Swire Travel Player of the Year - ANDREW PEARSON

SECOND GRADE THIRD GRADE A new award proudly sponsored by Swire Travel. The winner received a retum airfare for two to anywhere FIRST GRADE in Australia. Players were allocated points for every run, wicket and catch and for playing in a winning 72 St George 72 team. St George 73 Manly-Warringah Bankstown-Canterbury 68 St George 66 Eastem Suburbs 60 Mosman 64 Sutherland 64 Northem District 55 Penrith 62.8* Northem District 54 Randwick (1.3359) 54 Balmain 58 Eastem Suburbs 52 Sydney Univ (1.1975) 54 North Sydney 52 Balmain 48 F airfield-Liverpool 51 Manly-Warringah 44 Bankstown-Canterbury 48 Penrith 49 Fairfield-Liverpool 42 Gordon 48 Western Suburbs 46 Gordon 42 Parramatta 46 Balmain 42 Eastern Suburbs 40 Hawkesbury 42 Manly-Warringah 42 Northern District 40 Mosman 38 Sutherland 38 Randwick 40 Campbelltovra 36 Gordon 34 BATTING BOWLING Sutherland 40 Penrith 34 Parramatta 30 Campbelltown 36 University of NSW 34 Bankstown-Canterbury 24 W m K night 567 runs Max Bonnell 48 w ickets Petersham-Marrickville 34 North Sydney 30 Hawkesbury 24 Western Suburbs 32 Randwick 30 M osman 24 Phil Stanbridge 479 @ 43.54 M ark W ilson 26 wickets @ 13.1 Sydney University 30 Western Suburbs 29 North Sydney 21 Hawkesbury 22 Sydney University 24 Campbelltown 18 Parramatta 22 Petersham-Marrickville 18 Petersham-Marrickville 18 University of NSW 12 F airfield-Liverpool 15 University of NSW 12 (*2.2 competition points deducted from Penrith fo r slow over-rates)

Sydney University Cricket Club Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report FINAL GRADE TABLES Continued (Premiers Underlined)

A W GREEN SHIELD POIDEVIN-GRAY SHIELD NORTHERN DIVISION NORTHERN DIVISION Penrilh 42 St George 1434 Svdnev University 30 Parramatta 42 FOURTH GRADE FIFTH GRADE Penrith *1 164.8 F O ST E R ’S L IG H T ICE Penrith 30 Northern District 36 LIMITED OVERS Bankstown-Canterbury 1124 Hawkesbury 24 Gordon 24 Randwick 76 University of NSW 70 (FINAL) Randwick 1118 Bahnain 24 M osm an 24 Parramatta 59 Penrith 70 Northern District 1114 Northern District 18 Hawkesbury 15 University of NSW 55 Parramatta 66 Randwick 24 Manly-Warringah 1080 Gordon 18 Balmain 12 Northern District 54 Randwick (1.5357) 58 North Sydney 18 Balmain 1068 Parramatta 12 Manly-Warringah 12 St George 48 Eastern Suburbs (1.2924) 58 Sutherland 18 Sutherland 1062 Mosman 6 North Sydney 9 Westem Suburbs 46 Northern District 48 Bankstown-Canterbury 18 Manly-Warringah 6 Eastern Suburbs 1054 Gordon 42 Sydney University 46 Campbelltown 15 North Sydney 0 Gordon 946 Hawkesbury 42 Manly-Warringah 42 Western Suburbs 925 Eastern Suburbs 15 SOUTHERN DIVISION Petersham-Marrickville 42 Western Suburbs 40 M anly-W arringah 15 SOUTHERN DIVISION Parramatta 857 North Sydney 42 Balmain 36 North Sydney 836 St George 15 36 Bahnain 36 Campbelltown 36 W estem Suburbs 15 Sydney University 830 Westem Suburbs 24 Westem Suburbs 36 Bankstown-Canterbury 36 Bankstown-Canterbury 34 Gordon 12 M osman 814 St George 24 Bankstown-Canterbury 30 Penrith 36 Sutherland 34 Hawkesbury 12 Hawkesbury 792 Bankstown-Canterbury 24 F airfield-Liverpool 30 Sutherland 34 Fairfield-Liverpool 30 M osman 12 F airfield-Liverpool 789 Fairfield-Liverpool 18 Randwick 24 Manly-W arringah 30 Hawkesbury 30 Fairfield-Liverpool 9 Campbelltown 738 Campbelltown 18 St George 18 Fairfield-Liverpool 24 North Sydney 28 Northern District 9 University of NSW 637 Sutherland 18 Sutherland 18 Sydney University 22 Gordon 24 Penrith 9 Petersham-Marrickville 600 Eastern Suburbs 18 Eastern Suburbs 12 Campbelltown 12 Petersham-Marrickville 24 Balmain 6 Randwick 6 Petersham-Marrickville 12 (*I3.2 Club Championship points Eastern Suburbs 12 St George 24 Petersham-Marrickville 6 University of NSW 6 deducted from Penrith for slow over­ Mosman 12 M osman 6 Sydney University 6 Petersham-Marrickville 6 rates) Parramatta 3 University of NSW 3

1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 10 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report There were glimpses of hope in the early part of the season. The organisation of the second Sydney University C.C. United Kingdom tour proceeded apace. On the field, there was a record 8th wicket partnership of 188 in 3rd Grade by Chris Graham and Alistair Webster against Easts; there was Richard Wiles' exemplary 105 not out in 2nd Grade which guided the team to victory over Penrith chasing 291; there were increasingly confident performances in 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades as runs flowed and bowlers prospered; the Intervarsity side defeated Melbourne University by a record margin - an innings and 338 runs - as Will Knight's 213 was the highest score by a Sydney batsman in the series since 1904-05.

I am writing this rqjort because our peripatetic President, Alan Crompton, is currently and quite But, when NSW Management's proposals were released to Clubs (rather inappropriately, for us, on legitimately detained in England. His appointment as Manager of the 1997 Australian Ashes Tour is the Christmas Eve!) there it was in dispiritingly stark language: "Sydney University, ..... should be crowning point of a most distinguished administrative career. It is an acknowledgement of his repositioned in the Sydney Shires competition. Notwithstanding that the Sydney University Club is considerable skills as one who has earned respect and renown as the now four times Manager of active in the Inner West Coimcil, it has, with the exception of the lower grades, achieved very little on the Australian touring sides; as the immediate past Chairman of the Australian Cricket Board; as the current field either in terms o f overall performance or players....." Chairman of the NSW Cricket Board (since 1988) and as the President of this Club since 1978. The Club takes much vicarious pleasure in Alan's achievements and present appointment as the second Sydney It was then that the Club's Reinstatement Committee began its extraordinary work. Under the leadership University representative to manage an Ashes tour, after Syd Webb managed 's successful of Greg Harris and driven by passionate former Club players such as Ted Le Couteur, Bruce Collins and 1961 side. Ian Fisher. This Committee took on the awesome task of mounting a defence and an attack which would accentuate the strengths of the Club. The Committee sent to each member of the NSW Board a detailed Alan Crompton reported in last season’s Annual Report that, in 1995, "The NSW Cricket Board ..... document "A Current Analysis" informing the Board of the present position of the Club, both on and off commissioned from the Association's senior management a Strategic Plan for NSW Cricket.....it is likely the field. We had until 14th February to put an even more detailed written submission to the Board in that we will again be perceived to be different and again come under pressure.....so, enthusiastic hard response to management's proposal. work is essential and a continual lifting of our standards on and off the field is a must". Meanwhile, on the field, luck and form started to change. 1st Grade defeated Wests most decisively by 6 By the beginning of the 1996-97 season, disturbing rumours were about; Sydney University was to be wickets, chasing 267. In the same Round, 2nd Grade had an emphatic victory, also Poidevin Gray were in one of four Clubs to be either "repositioned" or "relocated" in the Shires competition or "amalgamated" or the middle o f their triumphant march to the Premiership. In late January, 1st Grade defeated University of "merged" with other Clubs. When Orwell wrote "1984", he warned, among other things, of the NSW for whom Michael Slater made a century. Tim Lester's debut innings in 1st Grade realised 89 not appropriation of language in a future society organised with little compassion. Thus, for "repositioned" out as we crept home by 1 wicket, having chased 282. and "amalgamated" one might read “dropped”. From rumours, innuendo, suspicion, broad hints came disruption and even panic. How could we disabuse those who were proposing this course of action? How Still, we were in a certain limbo until the Board's decision, made on a night in early March came with could we convince the members of the NSW Board that we deserved to remain in whatever form of startling finality. The Club would be relegated to Shires for 1997-98! In that pernicious modem competition they favoured? economic term, we were to be downsized. Where could the Club go from here, particularly in the immediate future with 3 rounds of 1996-97 to play? It was during this time that Club players had to The pressure of performance weighed on a Club valiantly attempting to rebuild a 1st Grade side that in endure (and to respond with seemingly impotent silence) taunts from opposition players ("Subbies"), who recent years had lost stalwarts such as Mick O'Sullivan, John Grimble, John Saint and Geoff Lovell, but were, no doubt, pleased to be off the hook themselves. Even at the Bahnain C.C. Centenary Dinner where which now had exciting young players such as Phil Stanbridge and Adam Elboume and which had been the Club was proudly represented by 10 of its most loyal members, unedifying and hurtfiil comments strengthened by the return of Andrew Ridley and the appearance of Matthew Drain and James Ormond. came from a nearby table when Alan Crompton rose to present Balmain with a gift. The graciousness of In the lower grades, we fielded many inexperienced players (in 4th Grade for the first round, only two Alan's speech and the manner in which the painting was received to mark Balmain's significant milestone players other than the captain had ever played this high before in Grade cricket). Further, we had our and to accept welcome to the Club of centurions from the oldest of the Clubs was reassuring and undoubted strengths - financially, through the Foundation; facilities through our excellent relationship inspiring. How do we reconcile these darker images with the brightness that was the Poidevin-Gray with the Sports Union and the University; our Club championship performance over the last decade; our season which culminated in that memorable afternoon on Sunday 16 March at Drummoyne Oval when contributions to the administration of cricket; our proud tradition through the support of past players - but our Under 21s won that competition for the first time in the Club's history? Read Damon Ridley's report it became increasingly obvious that our administrative system within the Club needed an overhaul if we and glean the essential ingredients: enthusiasm, purpose, fim, rules, achievements and ultimate success. were to unleash oiu- potential. This system had produced men of such selfless generosity over so many years and the current crop could stand up with the best of them - Alan Crompton, Daniel Cheever, Ted Le We were given another glimmer off the field. The Board was to reconsider its decision and invited the Couteur, Mark Wilson, Andrew Wiles, Richard Wiles, Mick O'Sullivan, John Grimble, Max Boimell, "affected" Clubs to make fiirther submissions. The work recommenced with even more vigorous purpose Damon Ridley...... weekly meetings, starting at 7am, in the SUSU rooms; work - much of it pro bono publico - well into the nights as drafts were tidied, support was assembled ..... in ways that from now on must be our approach to winning games on the field in 1997-98. Another comprehensive written submission was

Sydney University Cricket Club 13 n Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report prepared, setting out bold future plans as well as current strengths. The on field season finished with resounding victories to 1st Grade over Bahnain, Petersham and Bankstown. Third Grade finished equal fourth and 5th Grade improved markedly but 14th place in the Club Championship was not exactly what was needed in such a season of threat.

In April, our verbal submission to the NSW Board was made by the redoubtable Greg Harris, the eloquent Bruce Collins (scorer o f 4325 runs for this Club) and the admirable Brendan Hill (fresh from his initial 1st The 1996-97 season could only be described as a tumultuous season for the Sydney University Cricket Grade century scored against Bankstown in the last round). Club. The NSW Cricket Association's Strategic Plan recommended that the Club be relegated to the Shires competition for the 1997-98 season. Initially, the NSW Cricket Board ratified this proposal. Finally, the decision was released in May. The NSW Board had decided to proceed with the same 20 Following Ae Club's presentation to the NSW Cricket Board, the Board decided to reject the Strategic Clubs in the Grade competition ("An upright Judge ..... a learned Judge ..... a second Daniel came to Plan and retain Sydney University in the Sydney Grade competition. The Club owes a tremendous judgment!") For some, this may mean the end of a battle but the war is to be continued. However, it amount of gratitude to Ted Le Couteur, Bruce Collins, Greg Harris and the entire Re-instatement should be instructive to follow Mr Brian Freedman's recent advice to all SCA Delegates. There he urged Committee for their time and effort through this season past. Mention must also be made of all the former all in the Sydney cricket community to accept this decision and to get on with playing cricket. There players and supporters who wrote letters to the NSWCA in support of the Club. I am sure that the should be no more instability. tribulations of thds season will become a great spur to the Club. Next season will see the introduction of a cricket program which will lead to Sydney University becoming one of the premier cricket clubs in "By suffering, they will win imderstanding" says the chorus in Agamemnon] Perhaps, through all this, our Sydney. Club has come to an understanding that we must not just survive and participate but actually lead cricket in Sydney into the 21st century. Various plans and initiatives have been put into place which have borne The highlight of this season was without doubt the success of the Poidevin Gray team, the first such much fhiit already and the restructure of the administrative side of the Club has happily brought back premiership for this Club. The team was undefeated in their division and went on to defeat St George in such dominant figures as Ian Fisher, Bruce Collins, Hartley Anderson, Jack Everett. There is a new the semi-final and Penrith in the final. Adam Elboume and his team should be congratulated on their professionalism, a new buoyancy (particularly evident at this season's A.G.M.) and a sense of optimism. premiership as well as for raising the spirits of the Club throughout what was largely a disappointing With all this, we cannot operate under a Mvolity curfew but I suspect that having Hartley Anderson season. Damon Ridley and Matthew Drain provided invaluable support as the team's mentors. Andrew around again will be sufficient antidote to that idea! Pearson deserved his selection as Poidevin Gray Player o f the Year.

Acquisitions, appointments, elections of various players and officials have ensured that this club will First Grade started the season disappointingly again but finished strongly. Their season was not helped by continue its strength in NSW Cricket. When the NSWCA was formed in 1859, it was Sydney the loss of 1st Grade captain Tom Watkins after the first game. Matthew Drain took over the captaincy in University's John Kinloch (who had played in University's first recorded match, against The Garrison in his debut season with the Club and must be congratulated for his leadership in such difficult April 1854) who proposed the motion to form the Association. University, thus, became one of the first circumstances. His energy and ability to bring the team together led to 5 wins after Christmas including members of the Association and is its most enduring. convincing wins over Balmain and Bankstown and an outright win over Petersham. Phil Stanbridge was named Most Valuable 1st Grader in his debut season and was justly rewarded for his two outstanding Finally, it is important that we do not become like the hollow men in A D Hope’s Australia'. "Whose hundreds against Penrith and St George with his selection in the NSW Second XI. Adam Elboume had boast is not that they live but that they survive". We have survived but now we must become one of the another good season and was selected in the NSW Colts for the second year in succession. This year the premier clubs in Sydney, building in all our players the richness of tradition and infusing pride in wearing Club welcomed James Ormond fi'om England as an overseas player. He played a crucial role in the the blue and gold. Poidevin Gray Premiership and his hat-trick was instrumental in our victory over Babnain.

James Rodgers Third Grade led by James Dunlop and Chris Williams were the outstanding Grade team once again. They Acting President finished equal fourth but missed out on the semi-finals on quotient. Cade Brown, Tim O’Neill and Matt Chairman S.U.C.C. Board Freeman all put in several good performances and should do well in their higher grades next season. The Club was up and down in the Club Championship all year but eventual finished a disappointing 14th after top 10 finishes in the previous 3 seasons.

The Club would like to thank the continuing support of the Colonial State Bank as the Club's major sponsor. William Knight was awarded the Colonial State Bank Undergraduate Player of the Year. This year, Frank Clark's Swire Travel was welcomed as a new sponsor of the Club. Andrew Pearson won the inaugural Swire Travel Player of the Year. This entitled Andrew to an airfare for two to anywhere in Australia. We look forward to the continuing support of all Club sponsors.

Sydney University Cricket Club IS J4 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report The off-field support of former members, parents and friends is growing and the Club hopes that these people will continue their involvement next season. It was tremendous to see many of these at the Poidevin Gray semi-final and final and at the Aimual Dinner. Max Bonnell's newsletter was fantastic once again this year and kept a number o f these supporters informed about the Club's activities. The 1996/97 season saw expansion in the club’s operations with revenues increasing by 30% on the prior At the end of my three years as Club Secretary I must thank all those who have provided me with support season. The main reason for this was the increase in funding from the Foundation. This followed the and guidance. Max Bonnell's efforts over the past 3 seasons, particularly as Chairman of the Executive, club committee’s conscious decision to fund lasting improvements through an escalation in the utilisation as 4th Grade captain and as author of the newsletter have made my job a lot easier. James Rodgers has of the Foundation resources. The Foundation assisted in funding the pre-season camp at Narrabeen for always been available as one of our Delegates to help me with Association matters. Richard Wiles has higher grade players and also provided funds towards player reimbursement expenses. made many valuable contributions as my Assistant and also to Club sponsorship. Greg Harris and the Sports Union have provided resources and expertise which have made other Clubs extremely envious of Once again great support was received from the SUSU with allotment drawdowns increasing, specifically our position. Finally all the undergraduates especially James Dunlop, Will Knight and Angus Sharp have to flmd the operation o f the match day coordinator. The role was considered a success and it is felt that assisted me with mailouts and other menial jobs which can be very time consuming. the role and responsibilities of the coordinator could be expanded on in future seasons.

I wish the Club and all its members the best of luck for next season. I am certain that the restructuring of Our grateful thanks are extended to Frank Clark of Swire Travel who provided support during the season the Club and the introduction of a new cricket program will ensure a great season next year. and donated a flight for two to the Player of the Year Andrew Pearson. The following sponsors also extended awards to the players of each round and their support is acknowledged:

Daniel Cheever Cordobes Pizza Antonio’s Restaurant Shaiza Restaurant

Dendy Cinema The Duck and Swan Bistro

The NSWCA must also be thanked, with both the general grant and the coaching grant contributing to the development of cricket within the club.

It is good to see that the club has acknowledged the need to expand its operations as improvements in the club on and off the field will occur if our financial resources are re-invested in the game.

My most sincere thanks go to Daniel Cheever who has helped me by performing many of the ‘hands on’ treasury functions over the season in addition to his duties as Honorary Secretary. His contribution is unfailing. Andrew Wiles

Some o f the 1997 SUCC UK Tour party on the balcony o f the Australian dressing room at Lords on 5'* day of 2^ Test Monday 23 June Left to right: Matt Webber, Nick Ridley, Tom Cowan, Chris Williams, Matt Salisbury, Liam McGowan, Luke Hartman, Mark Wilson, Brendan Hill, Michael Farrow - photo taken (and visit arranged by) Alan Crompton.

1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 17 16 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report SUCC STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS SUCC STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 1996 TO 31 MARCH 1997 AS AT 31 MARCH 1997

REVENUE EXPENDITURE CASH $ SUSU Allotment 12,102 Coaching 8,000 Foundation Grants 9,500 Player Reimbursement Expenses 7,330 Player Social Levies 8,704 Grandstand Catering Expenses 7,279 TRUST ACCOUNT 1,633 NSWCA General Grant 4.000 C ricket B alls 5,058 SUSU ALLOTMENT ACCOUNT 745 NSWCA Coaching Grants 4.000 Club Attire 3,664 Veterans Contribution 1,800 Annual Dinner 2,864 TOTAL CASH 2 3 7 8 Annual Dinner Recovery 1,330 Sundry Expenses 2,210 SUSU - Other Funding 1,317 Match Day Coordinator 2,200 Canteen Sales 1,020 Pitch Covers - St Paul’s 2,050 Sponsorship - Swire 1.000 Video Camera 1,594 D onations 725 Scoreboard Operation 1,400 NOTES: Prints 700 Premiers Dinner 950 Grandstand Recovery 672 Umpires 780 This Statement of Operations represents the revenues and expenses that relate to the Premiers Dinner Recovery 500 Registration (GDJCA) 600 1 Advertising 300 Trophies 595 1996-97 season. A portion of the social levies are expected but as yet not collected Sale of Clothing 245 Scoreboard 500 and the Coaching Grant from the NSWCA of $2000 has not been received. The Club Interest 212 Other Coaching and Practice 460 Coach is yet to recieve $4000 reimbursement for travelling expenses and there is an ------Pre-Season Fitness 280 outstanding account for $1514 with the Grandstand for the Annual Dirmer. D rinks 187 TOTAL REVENUE 48,127 2 The Sydney University Sports Union provides funding to the Club via the Allotment TOTAL EXPENSE 48,001 account. Funds are allocated to the Club annually and are drawn down as required. The balance of the Allotment account represents the 1997 allotment yet to be utilised. There is $723 left for balls and $22 for postage. NET SURPLUS 126 3 The amount recorded as revenue from the SUCC Foimdation($9500) does not equal the amount recorded as grants in the Financial Statements of the SUCC Foundation. This is because only monies passing through the SUCC trust account are recorded as revenues. The SUCC Foundation has had additional expenditure during the period which was paid directly to the recipients from the SUCC Foundatiqn account.

4 In addition to the balance disclosed in the Sydney University Allotment account, an amount of $2500, to be used expressly for capital expenditure, is held with SUSU. These funds are available on a 1:1 contribution basis.

19 /5 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club NOTE ON OUR SPONSOR - COLONIAL BANK

Colonial is a diverse international financial services group embracing a strategy which involves the delivery of integrated financial solutions through a broad range of products and distribution channels. Since its incqjtion in 1989 the Foundation has continued to grow steadily so that as at 31st March 1997 it The Group's operations include banking, retail insurance, superannuation and investments, fund had over $237,000.00 in cash reserves invested by the Senate. Despite last season's increased spending, it management, fimds administration and consulting. has been trustees' policy to concentrate on building up the capital amount and to limit spending and making grants to the Club. The trustees were determined to see the capital grow steadily and provide a Colonial was founded as an Australian life insurer in 1873 and is now one of the largest Australian sizeable interest income which would be available in perpetuity. There has even been criticism levied financial services groups, with total assets held and under management of A$38.4 bilUon at December against the Club during the recent crisis along the line of "You’ve got all this money, why don't you spend 1996 and includes one of Australia's largest regional banks. Colonial Bank.

The Group has also operated in the UK, NZ and Fiji for more than 100 years and is well represented in This attitude is short-term thinking. The Foundation policy has been a long-term one to make the Club Asia with 142 offices spread throughout the region. completely self sufficient. We believe that there can be no guarantee that outside funding to Grade Clubs will always exist. If the NSWCA, for example, for some reason or other in the future, ceased to make Colonial has imdergone substantial change over the past three years and with the adoption of a new Group annual grants to all clubs, it is likely that the vast majority of clubs would be in the position of operating strategy in 1993 is now positioned as a broad-based provider of financial services. at a loss. In time of rising costs to most clubs this must obviously be a cause for concern. The SUCC thanks Colonial for their continuing support and sponsorship of the Club. It is indeed fitting Our Foundation was conceived to make this Club self sufficient and we are well on target to achieve this that these two institutions, each with well over 100 years of history and tradition are connected through aim. We further believe that, for the good of cricket generally, all clubs would be well advised to take the game of cricket. similar steps to "self help" and to become financially self sufficient.

This coming season is an important one for the Club with many innovative and constructive plans to be FOUNDATION MEMBERS implemented. Accordingly there will undoubtedly be a huge increase in the Club's budget and the Foundation will again play an important part in the funding o f these initiatives. OFFICIAL SPONSOR - COLONIAL BANK The official sponsor of the Foundation last year was Colonial Bank, formerly Bank NSW. They have LIFE MEMBERS been our sponsor for 7 years and have provided us with significant support over this period. We are indeed most grateful and would take this opportunity to urge all players, past and present, and all supporters to recognise this wonderful support and to support Colonial in return. Albert, R O AM Armstrong W & Williams L (in Brierley, Sir Ron m em oriam ) Clarke, D S AO The Foundation committee would like to thank all those who contributed to the Foundation this year very C am m ack, W C ash, A much indeed. We gained new members and many existing members helped out again which is most Crompton, A B 0AM Collins, B W QC Counsel, M J appreciated. A full list of our members is set out below and to them we extend many, many thanks. Fox, D G Erby, J G W AM Everett, J H Latimer, C Heydon, J D QC H ow ell, D Ted Le Couteur Lovell, P H T John Grimble Laurie, J W (in memory of Le Couteur, E B Chairman Secretary J R H oyle) Pike, G H Mackie, W J N evell, T Rogers, R A C (deceased) The S.U.C.C. Foundation Ridley, D D Rodgers, J F PO B ox 205 Sullivan, A QC Sm ith, G S Sullivan, J P (deceased) Holme Building Woodfield, R University of Sydney Sydney Uni Veterans Cricketers Thomas, R J N SW 2006

Sydney University Cricket Club 21 20 Sydney University Crickel Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report SUBSCRIBERS AND UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS

Allworth, W M Anderson, H Armati, D Abadee A J Allingham J A m os R Armitage P Asprey, K W (dec'd) Baird, J Angus JA B affsky D B eU A Bangs, K R Banks, J Beale, P J Blackman J R B land M Boulden J M Brockhoff J D B utchart D Betts, A Bland, S & E Boim ell, M Brock B Butler G C h a rrettM C heever D Buckingham, Prof A D Caisley, M E Caisley, W M Conomos J C orlett M C Dickens M R Chapman, J A 0AM Cockcroft, P J Connor, G B Dunlop J E lboum e A EUis J Cooper, G Cristofani, D R Cristofani, V A Erby G G W Fitzsimmons G Frost A G Dawson, M G D e Carvalho D A , AM(dec'd) Dickins, D A T Garrett P H ennessy J H ennessy L HookR Ivanchenko MM Dietsch, A Druery, B Edgar, A G Higgs W A Kelly M Kelly R Kent M R Elder, C A Edwards, P Emery, D G LeCouteur MJ L eekan J Lucas R Emery, N A (dec'd) Enright, W I Farrow, M McCredie A M McGarity J Morrow C T Fisher, I E Foulsham, IW Glenton, P N M otum J Mulvaney P Newman J A Grattan-Smith, D Gray, Peter Gray, P G O'Sullivan J K Packham A Pardy S Pike P H Radford R OA Richards R Gray, P J Grimble, J Grimble, P Ridley A Robinson D Sayers S Groves, M A Guiness, M Helsham, M M Sherwin G Smith A Stokes N C Henville G F James, P V Jenkins, T Topper D W alder B K W alsh R Jenkyn, P Johnston, R G Judd, S E Watkins T W eight J W heeler J W iles R E W W o o d B Keighran, G Kuner, J L'Estrange, J G Wiles A W o o d s Yeates F (dec'd) L'Estrange, M Lamble, R J Langdon, P Lange, R Laurie, R S Le Lievre, M Learoyd, H M Lee, R J Little, A FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR S.U.C.C. FOUNDATION Logan, P W Lovell, G B T Low, A I Loxton, D McCredie R M McEachran, G C McCristal, I M clnnes, D M cK ell, S H (dec'd) FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDING 31/3/97 McLaughlin, WP Meintjes, D Meredith-Jones, J Mesley, R C Mitchell, T A Morgan, D C V OPENING BALANCE: $225,769.00 M oss D V M uheady, R Munro, F C PLUS Murphy, T Murray, J Naughton, T F M, QC Donations: $ 14,894.00 Needham G D Nicholson, B S N iesche, J Interest received: S 19,406.00 Norton, R Y O'Dea, M, AM O'Sullivan, M Total Income: $ 34.300.00 Pawley, M P itty,K Pitty, W Reed, G E Richards, R J Rodgers, P J $260,069.00 Rogers, C Scahill, G J Scanlan, D D LESS Scott-Orr, D Sewell, M F Sharp P L Grants to SUCC: S 20,279.00 Shaw, A Short, P D Sommerville, P Running costs, printing, postage, etc: $ 2,244.00 Southwell P Sterling, G F Swords, G Total outgoings: $ 22.523.00 Talbot, R N Tomko, C Tonkin, M A Tonkin, T A Towzell P J Travers, B H CLOSING BALANCE AS AT 31/3/97: $237,546.00 Wagner, F B Ward, W D T Webber, R White, R W iles, E G Wilkinson, R NOTE: All fiinds are invested and held in trust by the University of Sydney. Williams, Sir Bruce KBE Wilson, I G Wilson, M E E. B. Le Couteur W ood P R Yarad, E J Chairman

Sydney University Cricket Club 23 22 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Five wins from fourteen completed games in anyone’s language is a disappointing result. However, the fact that five wins were obtained after not having registered a win by Christmas does speak volimies for those involved. The wheels, as they say, could very well have fallen off at Christmas, but as I stated to the players on a number of occasions the key in our situation was to work hard, hang in there and not quit. It was a credit to all players who hung in there during the difficult times that wins such as Petersham, Bahnain and Bankstown will no doubt remain fond memories for the players involved.

I think as difficult as the season was, all players can walk away as better people and inevitably better cricketers. What the players had to do was rely on their character as people. This they did, and I am sure each player will benefit from the experience.

There were some key individual performances which either won us games or put us in winning positions which we were not able to capitahse on:

Phil Stanbridge's two centuries for the season against the quahty sides from Penrith and St George; James Ormond's hat trick and destruction of Balmain; Angus Sharp's terrific bowling performances with little reward against Eastern Suburbs and Gordon; Matt Kelly's and Simon Gray's solid partnership against Bankstown on the first night; and Simon Skinner's sensational effort against Bankstown, which was one of the best individual performances I have witnessed in my first grade career; Tim Lester's first game and innings against UNSW was more than noteworthy, as well as match winning.

There were other notable performances throughout the year. However most of these failed to contribute to winning games. Winning games, not accumulating them, is what we are here to do.

Having mentioned the positives of the year, one must look at why Sydney University did not perform. There are no excuses. Excuses fell on deaf ears throughout the year in my book.

What Sydney University Cricket Club ended up with in terms of wins was well deserved. To my thinking you get what you deserve. Perhaps one day I will be proven wrong, but in a number of years of playing and being involved with sportspeople and teams of a professional nature, I have yet to see luck or poor work ethic be consistently successful.

These statements are tough but honest points about why we were not successftil. I am told that these things were better than in previous years. I am happy to take responsibility as Captain for the performances of m yself and the side. I make no excuses for anyone. However, for the club to go forward I hope my reasons for our results do not fall on deaf ears.

I would like to thank Gary Saint for his commitment and support throughout the year. At every club there is a gem like Gary. Thanks mate, you have my utmost respect. John Grimble's work was always a stabilising influence. Thanks, John. Matthew Drain

25 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 24 .» Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report DIAMOND DRAFT CUP FIRST GRADE

ONE DAY COMPETITION STATISTICS BATTING AND FIELDING

Name Tnns NO HS R uns Avg St

P.Stanbridge 15 4 148* 479 43.54 7 BATTING & FIELDING A.Elboume 8 1 86 303 43.28 3 A.Ridley 16 1 70 462 30.80 8 3 100* 287 26.09 8 Name B.Hill 14 Inns NO HS S.Gray 16 0 75 401 25.06 5 Runs Avg St M.Kelly 17 2 86 357 23.80 5 B. Hill 9 1 37* 43 A. Sharp 8 1 36 154 22.00 2 A. Elboume 2 43.0 0 84 84 M.Drain 16 1 71 279 18.60 2 A. Ridley 2 0 42.0 59 63 J.Oimond 9 2 32 85 12.14 2 P. Stanbridge 2 0 31.5 26 30 S.Skinner 9 4 19 59 11.80 1 S. Gray 2 0 15.0 11 22 11.0 R.Bennison 12 2 22* 105 10.50 35 A. Dawson 1 0 M. Kelly 8 8 8.0 A.Durie 2 9 14 2.33 3 1 0 C J 5 5.0 D. Macintosh I 0 yf V 4 4 4.0 Also batted (Inns,NO,HS,Runs,C): T.Lester (2,1,89*,110,0); T.Watkins (2,1,75*,83,1); W.Knight (3,0,48,73,3); B.Spencer S. Skinner 1 0 3 3 3.0 (1,0,12,12,1); M.Freeman (1,0,5,5,0); R.Wiles (1,0,5,5,0); D.Macintosh (DNB,3 catches); A.Dawson (DNB,1 catch) A. Durie 1 0 1 1 1.0 M. Drain 0 2 2 1.0 BOWLING R. Wiles 1 0 0 0 0.0 L. Hartman 1 n 0 0 A. Sharp 1 0.0 Name 0 MW Runs Avg 1 19* 19 J. Ormond (DNB, 1 catch) J.Onnond 159.3 39 23 443 19.26 P.Stanbridge 165.0 41 21 435 20.71 S.Skinner 211.2 48 30 626 20.86 BOWLING A.Durie 169.1 29 17 540 31.76 A.Sharp 203.1 46 16 556 34.75 Name M.Kelly 70.1 17 7 248 35.42 0 M W B.Hill 298.5 84 22 866 39.36 Runs Avg A. Sharp 10 1 2 Also bowled(0,M,W,Runs): W.Knight(l,0,l,3); B.Spencer(17,5,2,44); R.Wiles(4,2,0,9); J. Ormond 27 13.5 9 0 3 B. Hill 44 14.7 M.Drain(4,1,0,16); M.Freeman( 10.4,1,0,66) 13 1 3 S. Skinner 70 23.3 4 Vft 1 M. Kelly 30 30.0 0.3 0 0 J< R. Wiles ■ 1 0 0 OQ BEST PARTNERSHIPS A. Ridley “ 1 0 0 1 1 A. Durie ■ 1" wicket 66 M.Drain (33) & M.Kelly (28) vs Balmain 11 0 0 43 P Stanbridge 12 2"^ wicket 129 M.Drain (71) & S.Gray (75) vs Easts 2 0 61 3'“* wicket 106 M.Kelly (65) & A.Elboume (82) vs Wests 4'* wicket 71* T.Watkins (75*) & P.Stanbridge (27*) vs Fairfield 5* wicket 118 M.KeUy (86) & A.Elboume (64) vs Hawkesbury e* wicket 66 A.Ridley (56) & T.Lester (21) vs Parramatta 7*^ wicket 65 A.Ridley (44) & J.Onnond (32 vs Babnain 8*^ wicket 72 P.Stanbridge (117) & R.Bennison (13) vs St George 9“^ wicket 31 B.Hill (100*) & S.Skinner (19) vs Bankstown lO"^ wicket 32* B.Hill (100*) & A.Durie (1*) vs Bankstown

26 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 27 FIRST GRADE CAREER RECORDS OF CURRENT PLAYERS Co.tt„„e

w . K night yo-yy 3 Player - Inns NO HS R uns Avg Cts St W kts Runs A ve - 48 73 24.3 3 1 3 3.0 C lu b /Y e a r s T. Lester SUCC 96-97 2 R. Bennison 1 89* 110 110.0 Sutherland 87-88 2 - 1 1 0.5 5 2 Randwick 88-92 11 1 32 107 10.7 18 - SUCC 92-97 63 15 58 873 18.2 110 11 D. Macintosh TOTAL 76 16 58 981 16.4 133 13 SUCC 94-97 1 - 4 4 4.0 3

A. D aw son J. O rm ond SUCC 96-97 ----- 1 0 SUCC 96-97 9 2 32 85 12.1 2 23 443 19.3

M. Drain A. R idley SUCC 96-97 16 1 71 279 18.6 2 0 16 - SUCC 92-97 61 3 126 1892 32.6 29

A. D urie A. Sharp SUCC 95-97 11 4 9 21 3.0 3 25 674 27.0 SUCC 93-97 26 7 36 265 14.0 10 65 1995 30.7

A. Elbourne p. Stanbridge SUCC 94-97 21 1 86 672 33.6 5 SUCC 96-97 15 4 148* 479 43.5 7 21 435 20.7

M. Freem an s. Skinner SUCC 96-97 1 0 5 5 5.0 0 0 66 - SUCC 96-97 9 4 19 59 11.8 1 30 626 20.9 s. G ray B .Spencer SUCC 89-97 85 4 80 1729 21.3 37 SUCC 96-97 1 0 12 12 12.0 1 2 44 22.0

B. Hill T. W atkins SUCC 92-97 43 9 100* 694 20.4 28 75 2454 32.7 SUCC 92-97 33 4 150* 1036 35.7 23

M. Kelly R. Wiles Gordon 92-94 14 2 137* 256 21.3 1 19 19.0 SUCC 92-97 30 2 SUCC 95-97 22 3 86 431 22.7 6 8 322 40.3 66 443 15.8 3 7 201 28.7 TOTAL 36 5 137* 330 22.2 6 9 351 39.0

2S Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-9? Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 29 BATTING & HELDING Name Inns NO HS Runs Avg St Second grade had a very disappointing season, finishing with only four wins, all prior to Round 10. There W.Knight 16 1 126* 494 32.9 was some concern at the beginning of the season that second grade would be weakened due to the loss of R.Wiles 19 6 3 A. Dawson 105* 398 30.6 6 several key players and that the batting in particular would be suspect. However, the early season form 9 3 C.Dowe 49 178 29.7 8 was promising. Indeed, wins against Fairfield and Penrith in Rounds 1 and 3 were based on excellent 10 1 D.Macintosh 63 250 27.8 3 13 0 performances with the bat, but during the remainder of the season a total in excess of 200 was achieved C.Graham 70 302 23.2 4 8 1 55* 140 only once. In addition, the opposition often recovered strongly from poor starts to post totals that were O.Young 8 20.0 3 0 54 138 beyond us. More often than not, this was due to dropped catches rather than bad bowling. L.Hartman 9 17.3 4 1 45* 107 B. Spencer 16 13.4 17 5 30* 137 C.Williams 6 12.5 2 It is interesting that some players look back on a loss and claim that the opposition were "not as good a 1 28 56 N.Ridley 9 11.2 5 side as us". To me, there is a simple explanation. You can not hope to compete if you do not train 0 26 91 M.Evans 9 10.1 0 0 14 49 properly. The string o f injiuies that hit the club in the second half of the year did take a significant toll on M.Farrow 13 5.4 2 2 15 51 second grade but better training would have seen us finish higher up the competition table. In this 4.6 5 respect, a lesson can be learnt from the first grade side. They kept working at practice all season, were Also batted: J.Dunlop(2,1,28*,37,1); H.Smith(2,l,24*,31,l); S.Skinner(2,0,45,56,0); R.Bryant(4,2,34,55,6) competitive throughout and finished with easy wins over Balmain and Bankstown. We often try to T.Lester(3,0,51,81,1); A.Durie(3,2,10*,15,2); P.Stewart(2,0,16,30,0); M.Freeman(2,1,16*,14,0); A.Rolfe (1,0,11,11,0) predict the performance of 1 st grade for the coming season. As long as continuity is maintained, I would A.Pearson(3,0,24,31,5); N.Ridley(9,0,26,91,0); C.Brown(4,0,11,33,2); S.Pardy(2,0,11,13,1); S.Jensen(4,3,5,5,0) C.Daniel(3,0,9,11,2); A.Webster(2,0,0,0,0); G.Lovell( 1,0,0,0,0); M.Leemen( 1,0,0,0,0); J.Grimble(l,l,9*,9,0) expect the side to perform strongly in 1997-98.

BOWLING There were a number of highlights for second grade during the year. Of all the batsmen who have Name 0 M W Runs Avg performed well in strong third grade sides in recent seasons. Will Knight stood up to be counted in second S. Skinner 42.4 4 grade, scoring nearly 500 runs before his promotion to first grade. He came of age with 126 not out in 10 138 13.8 B.Spencer 246.4 61 Round 1 -V - Fairfield and played a fine lone hand against Parramatta. He always looked comfortable and 32 672 21.0 M.Farrow 310.3 85 36 882 24.5 should look to convert that into even more runs. Mick Farrow is to be congratulated on a fine season (36 A.Durie 62.5 14 7 198 28.3 wickets) - to end an excellent career? It is a shame that 5 wicket hauls against St George and Balmain R.Bryant 92.4 14 13 369 28.4 R. Wiles 316.3 were not rewarded with wins. Barry Spencer (34) wickets) remains unfashionable with the ball but he 86 22 742 33.7 M.Freeman 64.2 performed superbly in the latter part of the season (6 wickets -v- Campbelltown, 5 wickets -v- Northern 11 5 205 41.0 District). Richard Wiles performed well with both bat and ball (398) runs and 22 wickets) highlighted by Also bowled; D.Macintosh(12,3,4,41); J.Dunlop(12,l,l,53); H.Smith(l0,0,1,54); A.Pearson(31,5,1,82); S.Jensen(31,6,l,101); his 105 not out to steer the team to victory against Penrith. O.Young(l,0,0,6); W.Knight(3,1,0,6); C.Williams(3,0,0,7); J.Grimble(l 1,3,0,25); M.Leemen( 12,0,0,52); A.Webster(28,3,0,94) I would like to make a few comments. Firstly, at the time of writing, the fiiture of the Club is imclear. The strengths of the Club have been highUghted on many occasions and I will not repeat them. But, if BEST PARTNERSHIPS administrators want to promote the game then they should ensure that participation at the grade level is 1” wicket 34 R.Wiles(105*)& N.Ridley(l 1) vs Penrith open to everyone. Assessment of cricket clubs should be objective, based on ALL the specified criteria. 34 N.Ridley(19)& R.Wiles(16) vs Randwick 2"“ wicket 89 R.Wiles(105*)& W.Knight(60) vs Penrith 3'“* wicket 98 Secondly, the work of a number of past players to save the Club has been acknowledged and they deserve R.Wiles(105*)& A.Dawson(49) vs Penrith 4“^ wicket 133 our thanks, regardless of the outcome. However, the contribution of the Honorary Secretary, Daniel W.Knight(126*)& D.Macintosh(70) vs Fairfield 5“^ wicket 65 C.Dowe(48)& A.Dawson(36) vs St George Cheever, deserves equal acknowledgment. He has done more than anyone in the last few years. 6“' wicket 83 D.Macintosh(61)& A.Dawson(31*) vs Easts 7'" wicket 60* R.Wiles(105*)& H.Smith(24*) vs Penrith Finally, despite a disappointing season for second grade, I would like to thank the players for their efforts 8"^ wicket 45 B.Spencer(33)& R.Bryant(34) vs Hawkesbury 9"^ wicket 65 and their contribution to the enjoyment of cricket and life at Sydney University Cricket Club during the B.Spencer(30*)& S.Skinner(45) vs Wests 10* wicket 16 season. R.Bryant(34)& M.Farrow(13*) vs Hawkesbury Richard Wiles

30 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 31 Cade Brown made an outstanding 100 in oppressive heat at Asquith in what turned out to be the only loss of the second half o f the season. It was his innings the previous week that turned the season around for Cade. He smashed 79 not out against a weak Parramatta attack including former 1st grader Gary James. After a scratchy start, and a few comments from the Parramatta captain, Cade proceeded to deposit his The 3rd grade team finished 5th in the competition - the first time in four years that Sydney Uni has not next well flighted delivery a good 30 metres over the square leg boundary into the Vet School. appeared in the finals in this grade. AUhough disappointing in itself, the result was the best through the grades. Nearly half of the team was part of the premiership winning Poidevin-Gray U21s. The winning Matt Freeman bowled a fantastic spell against Bankstown in the last game of the season to finish with the habit and spirit of these players formed the foundation of success in this grade. Andrew Pearson, Matt figures of 20-7-38-8. Not only were the overs bowled straight with only a tea break, but the manner of Salisbury, Tim O'Neill, Cade Brown, Chris Graham and Luke Hartman all made substantial contributions dismissal is worth mentioned. 2 bowled, 1 LBW and 5 catches behind the wicket tell something of the to both 3rd grade and the P-G's. Congratulations on being part o f our first premiership in that competition effort produced by Matt. Simply an outstanding performance after Uni had made a meagre 146 - Matt left and for the spirit that you guys brought to our great club. a very cocky Bankstown outfit bowled out for 77. It was also Matt's first 5 wicket haul for the Club.

3rd grade finished just one point out of the finals and lost only one game in the post-Christmas half of the Finally to Andrew Pearson. It is hard to pick out one particular performance that rates mention. There competition to Northern District on the second last ball of the game. The figures show that 30 players was his 5/20 against Hawkesbury, 5/47 against Randwick or his 10 wickets and 64 against Petersham. played in this grade during the season - I believe that very few sides are going to succeed with that Rather than talk about his results on the field, perhaps we should look at his performances off it. A hard obvious lack of continuity. Some of those players have produced some great results, the best perhaps and consistent trainer with a determinedly competitive approach, Pearson has done it all in his first year - being James Ormond taking 6/54 against the touring Austrahan team playing for his home county from belting a St George opener to winning a trip for two. Put simply, his intense approach is what is Leicestershire. He also took over 20 wickets in first grade half a season, and at least that many in P-Gs. required to win premierships. He was genuinely the form cricketer in the club over the last few rounds. Andrew Pearson won Swire Travel player of the season, P-G’s player o f the season, most valuable lower grade player, and anything else that was on offer. Tim O'Neill was perhaps the most impressive bowler in Although I have singled out these performances many other players contributed more than valuable the club for the least reward. Matt Salisbury topped the P-G bowling averages and didn't bowl before the innings and spells, these efforts just serve to sketch the picture for readers. The figures go on to 40th over on most occasions. Cade Brown scored 100 in 40 degree heat against Northern District and demonstrate why I have pointed out individual rather than team efforts. Not one bowler took 30 wickets scored valuable runs most times that he went to the crease. Chris Graham hit the ball as hard as anyone in the grade and not one batsman scored close to 500 runs. Those are not the stats that a team good and had the confidence to back his ability no matter what the situation. enough to win the premiership should boast.

These players brought to the club a competitiveness and a confidence that grows and encourages success. Consistency was to be the team's achilles heel. At the heart of this problem was a lack of consistency Every single one of these guys is potentially a quality first grader. The challenge for the club is to from players in higher grades, resulting in a lack of selection consistency and continuity. It is hard to play provide the platform for this potential to be realised. in a team that doesn't train together and doesn't know who is playing from week to week.

There are several outstanding performances that deserve mention and shape some o f the puzzle of the Sydney University is a great club that thrives on its peculiarities and its characteristics. There is however season past. a sense at the close of each season that so much more could have been achieved. The match against Northern District perhaps best describes our season. A poor start, a struggle to fight back into the match One dig that I didn't get to see was Chris Graham scoring 125 against Easts. Chris came in with the score to post a competitive total, followed by an at times superb and at others very average bowling and fielding at 7/110 and together with A1 Webster (88) put on a club record 188 for the 8th wicket. Chris' innings performance. included 14 boundaries and 5 sixes. It was described by one Easts player as 'over quicker than they could count the runs'. In one over Chris hit the Easts opening bowler for 2 boundaries in a row after hitting him This was a match lost by the smallest of margins - a boundary slashed away from the penultimate delivery over the fence twice in the same over. The innings tiuned the match and led to a near outright victory. by the opposing number 10 batsman. Not only did that let Northern District pass us on the competition table but they finished the season just 1 point ahead to win a place in the semis. So many things in this Chris also featured in another match turning partnership, this time with Matt Salisbury against Wests. match could have been done differently - so many chances missed and ultimately a performance that They came together with the score at 6/52 and smashed 152 in 35 overs to pass the target without the loss defined the season for us. of another wicket. The following week against UNSW Chris scored 83 and Matt took 4 wickets to form the basis of another win. I've had great ftm playing with you guys and wish you every success in the coming years. Although personally I never found form through the year, the support and the camaraderie was the special part of Matt Salisbury also played quite a cameo in the match against Balmain. Coming to the crease with just 8 playing cricket for Sydney Uni. Let's got out there - firstly in England and then back at home, and have overs remaining. Matt smashed 46 not out fi'om around 20 balls in taking 73 fi'om the last 7 overs, another absolute belter. including 39 fi-om the last 2 overs bowled by the legspinner Wood. Matt hit 4 boundaries and as many

sixes. Chris Williams

1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 32 Sydney University Cricket Club 33 6'*’ wicket 152 C.Graham & M.Salisbury vs Wests 7“^ wicket 35 C.Graham & O.Yoimg vs Fairfield THIRD GRADE PLAYER STATISTICS 35 J.Dunlop & A.Webster vs Easts 8*^ wicket 188 C.Graham & A.Webster vs Easts (Club Record) 9* wicket 25 M.Salisbury & M.Freeman vs St George 10* wicket 40 M.Freeman & S.Jensen vs St George B A T T IN G & FIE L D IN G

HS Runs Avg St N am e Inns NO 42.3 3 5 1 71 169 FOURTH GRADE REPORT O .Y oung 41.6 2 5 0 86 208 C.Dowe 40.2 4 10 0 125 402 C .G raham 39.0 1 At the end of my first season of cricket, in a school under-twelve team, the captain reviewed our 8 1 72 273 M .Evans 39.0 4 9 4 61* 195 performance in the school magazine and concluded that we had only three weaknesses. These he listed M.Salisbury 36.2 5 7 1 100 217 without the least hint of irony, as batting, bowling and fielding. C.Brown 30.2 1 11 1 67 302 A .Pearson 25.4 3 11 2 75 229 T.Lester 19.9 2 I regret that much the same could be said of the team in this, my last season. The figures - harsh but 10 2 88 159 A .W ebster 16.2 5 11 1 43 162 accurate judges - do not lie. We won only three games, while four others were drawn. The batsmen A .W iles 15.0 3 6 0 60 90 managed only a solitary century partnership all season, and not one individual himdred. The attack lacked A .D aw son 12.6 5 9 1 30 101 a reliable slow bowler and, often, sufficient basic control. The fielding regularly fell short of the expected C.W ilUams 70 11.7 1 6 0 30 standard. J.D unlop 72 9.0 2 8 0 21 N .Ridley 7.6 3 7 2 16 38 T.O'N eill At the commencement of the season a conscious decision was made to rebuild the club's lower grade Also batted; C.Tomko(2,0,51,99,2); C.Daniel(2,1,20,28,0); R.Nicholls(2,l,13*,17,0); M.Freeman(3,1,31 *,32,1); teams. It was accepted that, of the new players we recruited, some would not come up to the mark while P.Gray(4,0,31,61,4); L.Hartman(3,1,22,25,0); H.Smith(2,0,19,23,0); C.Herbert(2,0,13,15,6); S.Jensen(3,0,17,17,l); others would emerge as potential higher grade players. In the event, very few Fourth Graders - and the M.Bonnell(l,0,4,4,0); M.Chairett(2,0,2,3,l); R.Bemiison( 1,0,0,0,0); J.Ormond(l,l,9*,9,l); R.Bryant(l,l,8*,8,0); averages will show how many o f them there were - threatened to develop lasting careers in Grade cricket. M,Graham( 1,1,0*,0,0)

BOWLING 1 do not think, in most cases, this was due to lack of ability but rather, a lack o f respect for the demands of Grade cricket. Too many players failed to grasp the fact that the change from school, park or Shires W Runs A vg cricket calls for a different approach. Grade cricketers not only attend training, they work hard there. Nam e 0 M 17 198 11.6 M .Freem an 90.0 28 They arrive at matches in time to prepare properly. When they bat, they build innings, rather than playing 6 81 13.5 T.Lester 30.0 8 every shot they have in the first ten minutes at the crease (in case they last no longer). They bowl a 29 422 14.6 A .Pearson 148.2 24 90 15.0 consistent line and length. They do not get bored after two hoiu-s in the field. R.N icholls 32.0 7 6 17 294 17.3 A.W ebster 94.0 24 199 24.9 M.Salisbury 78.0 17 8 With very few exceptions, this team found itself in a winning position in virtually all o f its matches. Then 13 387 29.8 T.O ’Neill 117.4 26 a collective loss of concentration or collapse of will ceded the advantage to our opponents in the space of 7 275 39.3 J.Dunlop 75.0 13 an hour, in which our wickets crashed suddenly or loose bowling and fielding gifted opposing batsmen unearned runs. This amounted to an inability to produce five and a half hours of sustained hard cricket. C.Williams(12,8,l,21); S.Jensen(43,15,4,103); Also bowled; J.Ormond(19,5,3,46); M.Chanett(9,3,l,17); One hopes this lesson will be absorbed by those who failed to do justice to their talent in 1996-97. H.Smith(l 1,1,1,52); C.Graham(1.2,0,0,5); R.Bryant(29,2,4,114); M.Graham(30,3,3,89); M.Evans(9,0,1,51); C.Brown(2,0,0,6); C.Dowe(4,0,0,19); M.Bonnell( 19,3,0,66) No excuses are offered. But it must be said that the club suffered terrible disruption through injury this season and the high turnover in Fourths that resulted added a sense of instability to the side. Nor did the captain's loss o f the toss in 12 o f the first 13 games help matters. BEST PARTNERSHIPS There were few regular players. Mark Leemen was one of them, and had an outstanding season. He was vs Penrith 1" wicket 109 C.Dowe & P.Gray relentlessly competitive, attacking the off sttimp, swinging the ball away and generally proving himself to vs St George 79 M.Evans & C.Williams be a very valuable medium pace bowler. He took great pride in his performance, whatever aspect of the 2"'* wicket vs Randwick 3''“' wicket 81 T.Lester & M.Evans vs Petersham game he was engaged in, and his eight wickets at Campbelltown won the match and almost earned us 4'*' wicket 80 A.Pearson & A.Dawson vs Balmain outright points. He also collected five cheap wickets in the outright victory over Petersham, but his finest S* wicket 78 A.Wiles & C.Tomko

Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report 35 Sydney University Cricket Club 34 effort was at Hawkesbury where, on a fast, tiny ground with a four-lane highway for a pitch, he took 5-65 while every other bowler was butchered. FOURTH GRADE PLAYER STATISTICS Mike Mesley was enthusiastic, fielded very well and batted promisingly, not least in Poidevin-Gray matches. His failure to reach fifty in a season of many good starts suggests a need for greater concentration. Craig Daniel, whose match-winning 89 not out against Penrith was a breathtaking innings, possesses several stylish strokes and a cool head. Like Mesley, he will rise through the grades when and BATTING & FIELDING if he stops getting out between ten and twenty. Steve Pardy always looked a high class batsman and when Nam e Inns NO HS Runs A vg he plays a fiill season he will not play much more in Fourth Grade. J.Campbell-Bruce C St 10 2 78 272 S.Pardy 34.0 1 7 1 44 195 James Campbell-Bruce concentrated well, valued his wicket and bowled and fielded with promise. C.Daniel 32.5 2 11 4 89* 206 Ironically, no sooner had he proven that he had a genuine aptitude for Grade cricket than he decided that H.Sm ith 29.4 3 4 0 40 91 he did not wish to make the commitment required to play at this level. It was an honest but disappointing P.Gray 22.8 3 0 48 67 choice. A. Skinner 22.3 1 7 0 51 141 S. Stokes 20.1 3 4 0 24 74 Mention must be made of Dylan Cormell's vast improvement. At the beginning of the season he offered M .M esley 18.5 0 16 1 47 266 raw pace but an unsophisticated method and erratic control. He was then unsettled by the maimer in R.Thurasingam 17.7 15 7 0 49 which he was shuffled from grade to grade. But in the last two matches he was hostile, accurate and 114 16.3 0 O.Harvey 7 1 30 97 16.2 moved the ball dangerously. He demolished Petersham with 5-21, then collected 5-53 against C.Herbert 4 5 1 19* 58 Bankstown. Next season, if he works hard and heeds the advice he will receive, he should develop into a A. Wiles 14.5 6 5 0 65 very handy player. 71 14.2 3 A .R olfe 5 0 55 70 14.0 M .Bonnell 1 10 6 16 Of those who passed through the side, Tim OTSleill proved to be an immensely promising slow left armer; 46 11.5 10 M .Leem en 11 3 28* 62 7.8 Gavin Carroll looked polished with the bat; and Tim Momane should be encouraged to develop his talents D.Connell 2 7 2 8 as a strokeplayer and deceptively fast bowler. Let the record show that Andrew Wiles' run o f four ducks 25 5.0 3 in five innings was broken by an excellent match-winning 65 at Campbelltown. Also batted: O.Young(l,0,83,83,0); C.Brown(2,0,60,98,0); M.Evans(l,0,42,42,0); G.Carroll(3,1,31,54,0); T.Jarvis(l,0,17,17,0); C.Tomko(2,0,54,61,4) ------J.Dunlop(3,0,48,50;l); ______M.Webber(2,0,24,24,0); Was the shortest comeback made by Misha Charrett or Ivada Partington? Each finished one game, D.Macintosh(l,0,10,10,l); T.Moraane(2,0,20,20,0); J.Grimble(l,0,10,10,0); N.Hickey(2,0,3,4,0);M.Charrett(2,0,20,21,l) P.Voysey(l,0,2,2,0) though Misha started in rather more. Partington turned up at Campbelltown, turned his wrong 'im M.Moore(4,0,4,5,4); M.W ilson(l,0,l,l,l); R.Singh(l,0,l,l,l); T.Croft( 1,0,0,0,0); J.Rodgers(2,2,0*,0,l); S.JensenO,0,0,0,0> sharply, missed three catches in as many overs, and then armoimced that he was spending his next T.O’Neill(l,0,4,4,2); D.Rodgers(l,0,4,4,1); L.Hartman(l,l,4*,4,l); I.Paitmgton(l,l,4*,4,0). weekend in Hawaii. For all I know he is still there.

This was, as I have said, my final season. Since 1979 I have sent down 19,951 deliveries in Grade BOWLING cricket; not as many as an O'Sullivan or a Rodgers, but quite enough, especially the last 11,000 or so have Nam e 0 M been increasingly benign. From some old reports, I see that I was first described as a "veteran" in 1986. W Runs A vg M .Leem en 243.1 70 As my best season was in about 1983, I have been in decline for a decade and a half and the time has 41 680 16.6 M .Bonnell 300.4 92 come to give way to someone younger, with more time and energy to spare. I am grateful to the club for 48 809 16.9 T.M om ane 30.0 5 allowing me the opportunity to enjoy my cricket at Sydney University over the last ten years and look 5 94 18.8 J.Dunlop 26.3 10 forward, as a spectator, to watching the club in many more successful seasons in Grade cricket. 3 55 18.3 T.O ’N eill 44.0 11 5 106 21.2 D.Connell 95.2 20 Thanks are due to Daniel Cheever for the enormous workload he has shouldered in recent years; to the 14 298 21.3 S. Stokes 78.0 18 Sports Union for its support; and in this year especially, to Greg Harris, Ted Le Couteur, Bruce Collins 10 214 21.4 M. Charrett 23.0 5 and the other dedicated workers who did so much to ensure that the club holds its rightfiil place in the 3 77 25.7 J.Rodgers 64.0 7 Grade competition. Let it never be forgotten that to play Grade cricket is a privilege; my hope is that 2 244 122.0 whoever succeeds me next season will enjoy leading a team that appreciates the value of that privilege. Also bowled: I.Partington(6,0,1,30); M.Webber( 18,6,2,68); G.Carroll(5,0,1,46); R.Thuraisngam(34,5,2,123)- JCampbell- Bmce(42,3,2,149); S.Jensen(21,4,l,95); H.Smi1ii(27.3,l,l,115); M.Mesley(l,0,0,12); T.Croft(7,0,0,20); J.Grimble(10 2 0 27)- M ax Bonnell A.Skinner(6,0,0,29); M.Wilson(8,0,0,32); D.Rodgers(9,0,0,41). ’ ’ ’ ’

36 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 37 BEST PARTNERSHIPS Round 3 - Sydney Uni 116 (R.Singh 29, T.Croft 25, R.Nicholls 20) & 170 (M.Webber 37, A.Connors 30, R.Singh 29, S.Robinson 22) lost to Penrith 129 (M.Wilson 4-21, M.Webber 2-22, T.Croft 2-40) vs Fairfield 1“ w icket 72 M Mesley and R Thuraisingham vs W ests 2"^ w icket 95 P Gray and J Campbell-Bmce vs E asts The game against eventual premiers, Penrith was another low scoring encounter with good bowling and 3"* w icket 99 R Thuraisingham and A Skinner vs Balmain poor umpiring contributing. For the third game in a row, University did not score enough runs and 4'*' w icket 65 J Dunlop and A Rolfe vs St George Penrith passed our score with 2 wickets in hand. Some of our batsman found some form in the second 5* w icket 75 0 Harvey and J Campbell-Bruce vs Bankstown innings. 75 0 Young and G Carroll vs Penrith w icket 143 C Daniel and J Campbell-Bruce vs W ests 7* w icket 44* 0 Harvey and M Leeman vs E asts Round 4 - Sydney Uni 299 (R.Singh 76, M.Webber 46, D.Cheever 41, A.Cormors 39, O.Harvey 24, 8* w icket 32* M Leemen and J Campbell-Bruce vs Fairfield T.Croft 23) defeated Hawkesbury 154 (Cross 6-48, Nicholls 3-27) 9* w icket 12 D Connell and J Campbell-Bruce vs Campbelltown 10* w icket 20 M.Bonnell and I Partington An opening partnership over 100 between Raj Singh and Andy Connors set the scene for a big total. Most batsman got a start and University posted a winning score. Rob Nicholls bowled an excellent opening spell and Joel Cross in his first game for the Club took 6 wickets to register the first win of the season.

Round 5 - Randwick 228 (M.Wilson 4-26, R.Nicholls 4-40) drew with Sydney Uni 1-15

Randwick were restricted to 228 on a very good wicket. Rob Nicholls and Mark Wilson once again shared the bowling honours. University lost an early wicket but Day 2 was unfortimately washed out. Sydney University’s Fifth Grade team finished seventh out of twenty teams in the 1996-97 season. This Round 6 - Gordon 8-243 (R.Nicholls 3-53, J.Cross 2-26) drew with Sydney Uni result was slightly disappointing as a strong team was never really in contention for the semi-finals. The team bowled tremendously well all season but unfortunately lost its first three games due to poor batting. On a slow and low wicket, Gordon grafted a competitive score. Liam McGowan and Mark Wilson Only one century and four half centuries were scored throughout the entire season and no individual bowled tightly. Day 2 was lost to rain again. batsman scored over 300 runs for the season. The top six bowlers all averaged under 22 and three of these averaged under 12. Only three teams made more than 200 against our attack and all the bowlers deserve Round 7 - Sydney Uni 227 (M.Wilson 58, T.Croft 45, S.Rose 42, D.Cheever 24) defeated St George 161 congratulation for that. Nevertheless it was an enjoyable season with a side that at times played great (R.Nicholls 3-34, M.Wilson 2-25, J.Cross 2-49) cricket as demonstrated by our win over eventual finalists University of NSW and our demolition of

Petersham and Wests. Stephen Rose ensured a good total with a positive irmings at the top o f the order. Mark Wilson compiled his second half century of the season before Tim Croft blasted the attack at the end of the day and added Round 1 - Sydney Uni 200 (O.Harvey 47, D.Cheever 45, S.Knight 32, O.Corlette 24*, A.Connors 22) lost 40 for the last wicket with James Rodgers. All the bowlers bowled well and University won comfortably. to Fairfield 4-204 Round 8 - Sydney Uni 9(dec)-307 (S.Pardy 113, A.Skinner 38, D.Cheever 22, S.Knight 22) defeated A disappointing start to the season but unavailability throughout the grades weakened the team Wests 104 (M.Graham 5-32, R.Nicholls 3-33) & 6-178 (M.Graham 3-40, R.Nicholls 2-51) considerably. No one scored 50 on a good wicket. Oliver Harvey was the pick o f the batsman but 200 was never going to be enough runs. Fairfield chased them easily despite Mark W ilson’s tight spell. Stephen Pardy marked his return to the Club with a well made century. University scored 300 for the first time and gave us a chance to win outright. Mark Graham and Rob Nicholls bowled with pace and Round 2 - Sydney Uni 173 (M.Wilson 55, O.Corlette 29, T.Croft 21*) & 5-86 (A.Connors 40, R.Nicholls control. Only a couple o f dropped chances prevented an outright result. 23*) lost to Easts 175 (D.Connell 5-43, M.Webber 4-57)

Round 9 - Uni NSW 148 (M.Wilson 4-45, R.Nicholls 3-31, M.Webber 2-40) lost to Sydney Uni 6-150 University batted first on a soft wicket and only Mark Wilson came to terms with the conditions. Despite (R.Thuraisingam 43, M.Wilson 33) a good partnership between Tim Croft and Oliver Corlette, University struggled to post a competitive total. Dylan Connell bowled a couple of explosive spells and Matt Webber bowled a penetrating spell. Uni NSW were defending premiers and top of the table. In our best performance of the season, the Nevertheless Easts passed oiu" total 9 wickets down with the help of some questionable umpiring Sydney University attack led by Rob Nicholls and Mark Wilson again restricted Uni NSW to under 150 decisions. on a good wicket on a fast outfield at David Phillips. Sydney University achieved the total comfortably despite a few hiccups.

1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 38 Sydney University Cricket Club 39 Round 10 versus Campbelltown - Washed Out Finally thank you to all those who made 1996-97 an enjoyable season. On behalf of the team, I would particularly like to thank Peter Cross for his support and also his help with the scorebook. Good luck for Round 11 - Sydney Uni 164 (D.Cheever 48, M.Webber 37) lost to Parramatta 6-165 (J.Cross 2-32, next season! M.Wilson 2-39)

A must win game to remain a chance for the semi-finals. University batted first and recovered fi'om 5-67 Daniel Cheever to set a challenging total on a difficult wicket. Joel Cross bowled his best spell of the season but bad bowling and poor fielding let University down in the final ten overs and allowed Parramatta to pass our total with an over to spare. f if t h g r a d e p l a y e r STATISTICS

Round 12 - Northern Districts 162 (L.McGowan 3-13, M.Wilson 3-20, M.Graham 2-24) defeated Sydney Uni 128 (R.Nicholls 40*, L.McGowan 29) b a t t i n g & FIE L D IN G

University bowled and fielded well and every bowler had some success. Northern Districts were lucky to Name Inns NO HS Runs make more than 150. University lost early wickets in their irmings before Rob Nicholls and Liam Avg C St McGowan added some respectability to the score but we never looked like we were going to win. R. Singh 6 0 76 146 24.3 0 A.Connors 7 1 40 14(5 24.3 1 D.Cheever 13 1 Roimd 13 - Sydney Uni 155 (L.McGowan 38, G.Carroll 34, T.Croft 28, D.Cheever 25) defeated Balmain 48 283 23.6 13 T.Croft 8 1 45 160 22.9 4 133 (M.Wilson 3-23, M.Aitken 2-8, L.McGowan 2-15, G.Carroll 2-23) J.Rafter 4 1 31* 67 22.3 1 R.Nicholls 10 3 40* 139 19.9 5 O.Harvey 4 0 A fantastic team performance with everyone contributing towards victory in this limited over contest. 47 73 18.3 1 L.McGowan 7 1 Gavan Carroll and Liam McGowan displayed put in fine all-round performances, Terry Rose filled in as 38 107 17.8 2 G.Carroll 4 0 wicket-keeper and did a great job and Mark Wilson continued his wicket-taking form. 34 65 16.3 4 M.Wilson 14 1 58 196 15.1 3 M.Webber 10 0 46 148 14.8 4 Round 14 - Petersham 85 (M.Aitken 5-13, J.Cross 2-26) & 70 (M.Graham 4-16, M.Aitken 2-21) lost to S.Rose 9 0 42 121 13.4 1 S.Knight 5 0 Sydney Uni 6(dec)-193 (D.Dawson 60, J.Rafter 31*, S.Rose 29, D.Cheever 25) outright. 32 63 12.6 4 J.Cross 6 0 8 28 4.7 5 M.Moore 7 3 9 18 4.5 15 Max Aitken bowled with great pace and movement to destroy Petersham’s top-order. University lead on M.Graham 4 2 4* 9 4.5 2 first innings at the end of the first day due to Dave Dawson and Stephen Rose’s opening partnership. M.Aitken 5 2 4* 8 2.7 2 University declared after some lusty hitting by John Rafter. Mark Graham and Aitken once again proved too good for the Petersham batting and University won by an irmings. Also batted; S.Pardy(l,0,l 13,113,1); O.Corlette(3,2,29,53,l); D.Dawson(2,0,60,65,0); A.Skinner(3,0,38,58,l); R.Thuraisingam(3,0,43,54,0); S.Robinson(3,1,22,31,2); A.Brown( 1,0,7,7,0); T.Rose(l,0,4,4,0,l); C.McKenzie( 1,0,4,4,0); D.Cormell( 1,0,0,0,0); B.Gay(l,0,0,0,0); D.Martin(l,1,15*,15,1); J.Rodgers(l,l,6*,6,0). Round 15 - Bankstown 71 (J.Rafter 4-17, M.Aitken 3-18, T.Croft 3-25) lost to Sydney Uni 7-72 (L.McGowan 31*, J.Rafter 21) BOWLING Name Max Aitken destroyed the top-order again with another superb opening spell. John Rafter and Tim Croft 0 M w Runs Avg maintained the pressure and Bankstown were all out after only 25 overs. University were 5 for 22 in reply J.Rafter 32.4 12 7 57 8.1 but Rafter and Liam McGowan batted very sensibly ensuring victory with three wickets in hand. M.Aitken 47.3 23 12 118 9.8 M.Graham 88.3 25 17 200 11.8 M.Wilson A few players deserve mention for their contributions to the team throughout the season. Mark Wilson 162.4 53 26 308 11.8 D.Connell was our most valuable player with 200 runs and 26 wickets which included several match-winning 32.0 10 5 74 14.8 R.Nicholls 138.2 performances. He was a deserved wirmer of the Club’s best and fairest award. Rob Nicholls was a 32 22 369 16.8 L.McGowan 50.1 9 7 124 17.7 genuine wicket-taker with pace and spin and his batting improved tremendously as the season continued. J.Cross 102.0 21 15 306 20.4 Joel Cross developed as a fine yoimg leg spinner and bowled very well against Hawkesbury, St George M.Webber 79.0 17 10 218 21.8 T.Croft and Parramatta. Liam McGowan and Max Aitken both showed tremendous ability at the end of the 89.0 15 7 259 37.0 season. Liam showed what he is capable of as his confidence grew. Max bowled several incredible spells in the last three games and should enjoy much success next season. Also bowled: D.Martin(4.1,3,l,2); J.Rodgers(5,2,l,7); G.Carroll(9,2,2,23); D.Cheever(13,3,l,39); O Corlettefl3 1 1 58V S.Robinson(19.1,l,l,72);C.McKenzie(10,l,0,47). .. a • i

40 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 4/ quick middle order runs from David Dawson (27) and Matt Jennings (27), there was no play on the second day. PARTNERSHIPS Round Six saw Uni face a tough task by playing the match with only seven players. Under the vs Hawkesbuiy circumstances the performance was quiet good. Matt Wright bowled the Wanderers’ opener with the first 1“ w icket 106 R.Singh(76) & A.Connors(39) vs W ests w icket 85 S.Pardy (113) & A.Skinner(38) ball of the match. That player must have felt a deal of despair watching his teammates take seven per vs Fairfield 3"* w icket 32 M.Wilson(14) & O.Harvey (47) over off the depleted attack. Wanderers called a halt at 7/280 after 40 overs. First game player Ben vs Hawkesbury 4'*' w icket 68 O.Harvey(24) & M.Webber(46) vs Balmain Karsay was the pick of the bowlers with 2/60 off 10 overs. Wanderers tried to steal the game on the first 5* w icket 54 D.Clieever(24) & L.McGowan(38) vs Parramatta day by taking the required six University wickets. Some good batting by Phil Logan (40) and Paul e* w icket 69 M.Webber(37) & D.Cheever(48) vs Petersham Varughese (30) who played his best innings of the season were primarily responsible for seeing Uni 7* w icket 41* J.Rafter(31*) & D.Martin(15*) vs Easts 8'*' w icket 55 M.Wilson(55) & O.Corlette(29) survive until stumps. For the third match in succession rain prevent^ play on the second day. vs Fairfield 9“ w icket 41 S.Knight(32) & O.Corlette(24*) T.Croft(45) & J.Rodgers(6*) vs St George 10'*’ w icket 39 Round Seven saw a keenly contested game against NSW Maccabi lost by Uni due to a poor fielding display. Uni scored a disappointing total of 175. Liam McGowan scored 50 and Andrew Menzcel made a valuable 23 late in the innings. Uni had many opportunities to take control of the game. Max Aitken (2/47) and Liam McGowan (3/48) were the main contributors with the ball. Aitken bowled beautifully SIXTH GRADE REPORT only to see four chances off his bowling alone put down. Maccabi were able to pass the required total with four wickets in hand. In a somewhat dead second innings, Uni 2/72, Janies Kirrane showed his huge potential by smashing a quick 45, being caught off the last ball o f the day going for his half century. Season 1996-1997 was a disappointing one for Sydney University, with only two wins for the season, both these wins being achieved against perennial cellar dwellers, Gordon. Round Eight was played against Old Sydneians at the picture postcard setting of Reg Bartley Oval at Rushcutters Bay. University batted first on a green wicket and Neil Hickey (24) and Phil Logan (61) got Round One masked the weakness that this team was to carry for much of the year, a lack of bowling Uni off to a solid start. Ben Karsay (28*) and Paul Varaghese (28) repaired the damage of a mid order depth. Gordon was forced to declare under the competition rules at 3/226 after several hours were lost on collapse to give Uni a competitive total of 9/180 off a very poor 60 overs. On week two on a wicket the first day due to rain. After a positive start by Andrew Hutchison (33), Uni suffered a slight collapse which showed none of the characteristics of the first week Dylan Connell and Matt Wright made early before Steve Rose (42), David Dawson (54 no) and Pradeepen Indrakumar (23no) saw the team home for breakthroughs to put Uni in with a winning chance but Chris Randall of Old Sydneians, perennially that the loss of five wickets. team’s best batsmen guided his team through the tough start to see them home, he himself amassing 95 before being caught off Andrew Menzcel's bowling attempting his fourth six o f the over. Round Two saw Uni badly beaten in a one day clash against West Pymble despite being bolstered by Luke Hartman in his comeback from injury. Despite compiling a competitive 7/127 with Steven Rose Round Nine was a good chance for Uni to get back on the winning track against the lowly placed North (38) and Alex Brown (22) leading the way, Uni's attack was shown to be weak, succumbing in only 22 Sydney side, however heavy rain on both weeks saw no play. overs. Round Ten was against the Gordon side who had been the victims in the only University win of the Round Three was a game that Uni should have won. Former University first grader Duncan McLerman season back in Round One. Phil Logan (48) and David Dawson (54 ret hurt) opened the innings and put was largely responsible for getting St Joseph's Old Boys home in a 35 over per side game. After setting the issue beyond doubt with a stand of 96 in 18 overs. The rest of the batsmen, once again lead by Liam the Old Boys a difficult target of 191 due to smashing half centuries from Liam McGowan (79) and Steve McGowan (48) kept the runs ticking and at the end of the 40 overs 208 had been scored. This was never Rose (61), Uni's score was passed three down with McLennan making 78 not out. going to be in reach of Gordon as the bowlers lead by Tim Croft (4/22) and Max Aitken (2/36) ended the Gordon innings on 154. Round Four saw the first away match for the year against the powerful Gordon Veterans. University were soon in trouble and slumped to a precarious position with only James Kirrane (22) and Alex Brown (26) Round Eleven saw a smile on captain David Dawson's face as he entered the one day match against West getting starts. A good last wicket stand between Matt Wright (17*) and Dave Hudson (17) frustrated the Pymble with his best attack of the season. Having never beaten West Pymble in five years of playing in Gordon Vets attack and dragged Uni to 146 all out. At stumps the Vets had reached 1/50 with former first this competition Croft (3/39), Connell (1/31), Aitken 2/39) and Wright (1/20) gave Uni every chance grader Marty Purcell at the crease. Andrew Menzcel took the wicket. Rain intervened on the second despite some erratic fielding by restricting West Pymble to 146 off 36 overs. The Sydney University week to give Uni a lucky draw. batting was dreadful, slumping to 6/18. Only Scott Robertson (64*) was able to avoid the embarrassment of the top order. Eventually Uni finished at 9/108 with Robertson being supported in his first half century Round Five was another match which saw no play on the second week. After reaching 236 thanks to a for the club by Dave Hudson (10) and the injured David Dawson (11 *). solid opening innings from Andrew Menzcel (56), a dashing innings by Liam McGowan (57) as well as

Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 42 43 Phil Logan took over the reins in Round 12 after David Dawson succumbed to the hamstring injury which plagued him in the previous two matches. Uni with a new looking team was quickly in trouble and bowled out for 81. Former Sydney Uni first grader Garry Lennon doing the bulk of the damage with SIXTH GRADE PLAYER STATISTICS 5/28. St Pius schoolboy Jason Campbell scored 22 but the find of the match was St Andrew’s fresher Clive Coleman (35) who became one of Lennon's victims. Joey’s Old Boys quickly passed the small total declaring at 4/164, once again being lead by Duncan McLeiman. Matt W ri^t (3/54) bowled unchanged through out the innings, sending down 16 overs. On the second week University fought back from their b a t t i n g & FIELDING precarious position, lead once again by Clive Coleman (85), who was one o f four run outs and Tim Croft Nam e Inns NO HS (78). Next season the club should be well served by having Coleman on board for a full season as he is Runs A vg C St obviously a player of some potential. Phil Logan was able to declare at 8/212, setting JOBS a total of 130 S.Robinson 4 2 in around 18 overs. At die conclusion, Joeys reached 4/77, shutting up shop after McLennan was 64* 102 51.0 0 L.M cGowan 5 0 79 234 dismissed by Tim Croft (2/35). T.Croft 46.8 0 3 1 78 89 44.5 1 D .D aw son 8 4 54* 159 Thank you to all those players who tumed out throughout season 96/97. I hope to see you all back at pre­ S.R ose 39.8 4 4 0 61 season training for the next season. 138 34.5 0 J.Kirrane 3 0 45 69 23.0 1 A.Brown 4 1 David Dawson 26 65 21.7 1 A .M enczel 5 0 56 100 20.0 0 P.Logan 12 1 40 200 18.2 1 M. Wright 6 1 17* 63 12.6 1 J.Toth 3 0 17 34 11.3 0 A.Boukavalu 5 2 14* 27 9.0 2 D.Hudson 5 1 17 32 8.0 0 P.Varughese 10 0 30 79 7.9 2

BOWLING

Nam e 0 M W Runs A vg T.Croft 26 6 9 96 10.7 L.M cGowan 20 1 5 104 20.8 N.Burgess 10 0 2 49 24.5 M .Aitken 41 6 6 153 25.5 D .D aw son 11 0 2 71 35.5 S.Robinson 12 0 2 77 38.5 B.Karsay 16.4 0 2 79 39.5 J.Toth 38 2 4 160 40.0 M .W right 68 7 7 280 40.0 A .M enczel 19 2 2 116 58.0 D.Hudson 34 7 2 156 78.0

Also bowled; P.Indrakumar(4,2,0,l,31); D.Connell(10,2,l,31); P.Logan(l,0,0,4); J.Campbell(3,0,0,19)- A DouElasf2 0 0 22V A.Boukavalu(7,2,0,48); A.Hutchison(9,0,0,48). f v , g

44 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 45 and a ridiculously slow outfield. Tim's two blows right out of the ground were memorable but after 57.5 overs we were out for 153 which was easily a winning score under the conditions. James (12-2-2-23), Adair (12-6-3-17) and Andrew (12-1-3-33) bowled tightly and with success, and it was only former Uni player (Gaetan Juul) whose slow but noble 51 held up an inevitable victory. Manly never threatened and were all out for 120. It was time for the team surf at the beach, and for Chris to collect a most deserving M atches played - 7 M atches won - 7 Undefeated Premiers! payout.

The season started with the traditional 60 overs trial match against the GPS First XI. Led by Cade Brown Morning rain shortened the game against Hawkesbury to 52 overs each, and new opener Steve Pardy (35), (79 retired) and Adam Elboume (56), Uni reached a formidable 6-269. Adair Durie quickly tore through Cade (60) and Andrew (25) helped greatly in the final score of 8-191. With James out injured, Barry the heart of his former teammates' batting with 11-2-4-20 and the GPS were dismissed for a meagre 119 stepped up and dismissed both openers cheaply but the next two put on 88 at a run-a-ball. Adair had 16 by a bowling/fielding side who were sharpening their skills. A somewhat demorahsed GPS were not to scored off one over! To the rescue came Cade at the bowling crease and Matt's incredible catching. When know that this was one of the highest scores made against our bowling attack! runs were streaming off at an alarming rate, Cade's 3rd-5th overs saw three wickets for three runs but another partnership took the Hawks to 5-156 needing only 36 off 8 overs. Some 300 student From that moment the side played to a very simple plan, which included a basic commitment to practice, physiotherapists, attending a national conference dinner in the Grandstand, gave us memorable support in and to the team. We set rules and enforced them. One of the big difficulties I have encountered over those last few overs in the fading light. When all seemed lost Matt held his nerve in those last few overs. these last 7 seasons as Poidevin-Gray "coach" is getting the team identity and getting commitment to the In the crucial 50th over he conceded just a single run, and even though only 8 were needed from his last team. It may seem a little odd that a report on a premiership season commences with comments on rules, he again bowled so tightly that only two singles were scored from his first five balls. We won by 4 runs but I have foimd that all the successful University teams with which I have been associated laid rules at whereupon a couple o f the physios contributed to the entertainment in a way which was to set a trend for the outset and stuck by them! the team. Those not privileged to having witnessed this trend should ring Di Elboume for further details.

Balmain won the toss and batted, or should I say we bowled under strict instructions. After six overs At this stage we were the only undefeated team in the competition, but two washouts (when other teams Adair had 1-5. He finished with 2-11 off 9.2 overs. Matt Freeman, unlucky not to get further starts with played) and the news that the NSWCA Board had voted to relegate the SUCC to the Shires Competition the PGs during the season, and Andrew Pearson bowled tightly but it was Barry Spencer's 10 overs (5-36) means that February 1997 was one of the lowest ever for the Club. Taunted by opposition sides as and Tim O'Neil's 7 overs (2-12) that did most damage and Balmain were all out for 94. "subbies", the Club had a terrible time and the PGs were our only bright ray in a very dismal month.

We knew we had to manufacture an opening pair, but our first experiment o f Barry plus Andy Connors, We had to beat the very strong Northern Districts in the final round to qualify for the finals, but sent in on followed by James Campbell-Bruce didn't work. We were 3-11, but Andrew (42 not out) and Chris a wet track only Mike (22) reached double figures and we were all out for 75 before lunch. Tim broke his Graham (25) put on a fourth wicket stand of 49 which meant Matt SaUsbury had to face only a few balls thumb in getting a valuable 9 runs (second top score!), so Adam - already out because of a broken hand before the winning nms were scored without further loss. The game was finished by 3pm! while playing for the NSW Colts - had to field in his place. Few will forget Adam running from fine-leg to fine-leg between overs, but everyone appreciated that the skipper was there. There comes a time when James and Mike Mesley opened only a little more successfully against Penrith on December 28 at Cook, you just have to stand up and be coimted. Twelve 18 to 20 years olds stood up that afternoon and put on a but Cade's 23 and Matt's 33, assisted Andrew who ended up 74 not out in a superb knock. Still Penrith, performance that would have to rate alongside the very best ever shown by a SUCC team in its long who had successfully chased well over 200 the match before, seemed happy to dismiss us for 187 (after history. Pity that Dr Poidevin, former Club player who name adorns the trophy we sought, and indeed all 54.2 overs). At tea Aey were 8-77 and threatening rain seemed their only saviour. James Ormond (7-1-2- those former Uni players who over the years have worn that baggy blue and gold cap, did not witness the 23), Adair (12-6-2-14), Andrew (8-0-2-30) and Tim (11.4-6-3-17) were very devastating! next 57 minutes, when James (7-3-5-13) and Adair (7-2-2-9) demolished the strong ND batting. However with a rapidly drying wicket making batting an easy proposition, NDs 7-28 grew to 8-38, then 9-59 before Batting on a slow Manly Oval, we always were struggling. James was tried as opener and he certainly a suicidal run with the score on 67 saw an 8 run victory. It was also a very special moment for James who survived the threatening James Heath (who bowled superbly) for a painfiil 24 minutes, but without ended up with 12-4-6-17. Coupled with recent outstanding performances for Ists, it made his summer of threatening the scorers. Mike took two hours to score 20.and Andrew an hour to score 18 on an outfield 1996-97 in Australia as memorable for him as he made it memorable for the Club. which was deplorably slow. The coach daringly offered a schooner for every boundary (rules; collect only after 5; forfeit one schooner if dismissed) and to those reading this report in the middle of winter this At 10am on 9th March 1997 Steve and Mike proudly walked to the centre of "No 1". One ball later, the may seem to have been an inappropriate form of coaching in this noble game. But when Chris went in at coach was saying, "Don't worry, Steve, they get a wicket first ball; we'll get it last ball!" Mike (27), Cade 4-53 (soon to become 5-54) we needed something to Ughten our hearts and after initial scoring shots of (21), Andrew (18) and James (14) all got starts in a tense innings, but we consistently lost wickets and 441144 we all were willing him a further boundary for a "collect 5". With superbly controlled aggression were 9-122. Adair and Barry scored 13 a piece and we thought our fmal score of 149 (57 overs) was Chris's next three scoring shots were boundaries, and when another three followed later we were a spirited competitive. The fact that others still didn't give us a chance was irrelevant; we knew we were in there and positive side. The trick had worked. Unfortunately Chris was dismissed for 49, and his dismissal at fighting. James's first spell was 7-3-0-4 but it was left to Andrew to capture the first wicket. After 23 that specific score, when we were ready to cheer what would have been one of the finest innings of the overs they were 1-47, but the first two balls o f the 24th over (Andrew's 6th) saw two crucial wickets fall. season, incurred another loss of schooner as penalty so he only collected 8. This was a very poor wicket, The pattern of superb bowling and desperate fielding that had become so much part o f the side continued

1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 46 47 and Saints were 6-96 in the 41st but runs came steadily and all to soon they were 6-140. From 43 balls, (actually 90 were in sundries and this was a disappointment), and took 69 wickets at an average of 11.73. with 4 wickets in hand, Saints needed only 10 to win, but with the very last ball of his 12th over James Yet the most incredible statistic probably comes through runs scored by opposition batsmen. Seventy (12-5-2-9) shattered the stumps again. A couple of singles and then a boundary took the score to 7-145 at seven opposition batsmen walked out to face us, and no less than 56 failed to reach double figures. Forty the end of the 55th. Matt bowled over 56 which turned out to be so crucial. Gibson who had scored an of these failed to score more than 4. Twenty failed to score at all! O f the remaining 21 batsmen, 7 failed excellent 27 took a single from the second ball (7-146), Langford-Smith who had struck the boundary the to reach 20, 5 were dismissed in their 20s and 6 in their 30s. Only three, with scores 41, 51 and 51, got over before, swimg, missed and was out LBW. Matt bowled two great balls, then got the fine edge to beyond 40. We bowled 310 overs of which 72 were maidens. In his 72 overs along, Adair bowled 23 Luke Hartman for his fourth catch of the innings. At 9-146, either side could win with one ball. Gibson maidens. However, it is important to note that the fielding was as exceptional as the bowling, and how took a single on the first ball of the 57th over and Adair charged in from the Ross Street End. Middle important, for example, was Chris's brilliant frill length diving save to save runs in the semi-final. stump cartwheeled over and over again but as Luke later said he felt more threatened from the rampaging bear following it! Few will forget the huddle of players, soon to be joined by an equally excited "coach" To get any side "on the park" requires the support of a lot of people, and the team thanks all its supporters. who first played for the Club several years before any of the team were bom. While special mention is made of Di, David, Rita, Jim, Dick, Cathie, Liz, Matt and Nicholas who lived every ball for the team and who helped in many ways including with the scoring, everyone who attended In the final analysis Andrew took 4-26, James 2-9, Matt 2-14, and Barry 1-24 but it was Adair's last ball contributed if only through their presence. We all supported the team because they were a fantastic group that everyone will remember - including Steve who certainly knew the last ball is more important than the of players, who played great cricket in a very competitive way. We, and indeed everyone ever associated first! WWle we won, and were in the final, cricket won that day when eleven Saints players came halfway with the Club, congratulate the PGs o f 1996-97. Fellows, you did something very special for all of us and onto the ground to congratulate our team. In a moment of great despair, they showed what the game was you have left us, as well as yourselves, with the most treasured memories particularly at the time when the all about. Club passed through its darkest moment. As Adam said on receiving the trophy after the final, "I don't know whether this will help the Club or not, but I hope it does". I am sure it did. It was a very long night for the boys, but the Foundation organised a special diimer for them on the Thursday n i^ t when the players read the few notes I had written. Hopefully it helped them focus on the However, this side simply must go on to dominate the First Grade competition for the SUCC in the next job ahead. At that moment I was 38,000 feet up over the Pacific flying to the US where work decade. The Club will play its part, but ultimately it is up to the players. So, fellows, you had a truly commitments called. However, I knew at the time that this team would win the final. There was simply great season, but this is just the start o f the job. too much talent, too much spirit and the absolutely essential ingredient of knowing how to win whatever the circumstances. Nevertheless I made many phone calls from America to Drummoyne Oval that Damon Ridley Sydney Sunday 16th march, but the story of that day must be told by my co-coach Matt Drain.

From what I have written it is apparent that everyone played an important part in that memorable season. Mike top scored in the last three matches, Andrew consistently scored runs and took wickets. Cade also consistently scored runs and of course he'll never let us forget those three overs against Hawkesbury, Chris always batted well and his fielding was sensational, Steve played important innings, but it was the A fine day greeted all players at Drummoyne Oval on the 16th of March 1997. The wicket was dry and bowlers James, Adair, Barry, Matt, Andrew and Tim who, quite simply, were brilliant. Two players are flat. Batting first was the option we wanted. mentioned rarely above, perhaps because they were the greatest team players of them all! IFirst, Luke took no less than 18 dismissals behind the stumps - quite incredible. At all times he kept the side together The warm-up was relaxed but effective. Adam won the toss and batted. Unfortunately Steve Pardy who from his pivotal position with the constant encouragement and support for his team mates and he had played some good hands in the lead up matches was made 12th man. True to his character, Steve captained the side in that crucial match against Northern District. took the decision well.

However, I don't think that any o f the players would argue that the most important person in the team, was Mike Mesley and Chris Graham opened the innings and things went our way with some catches going the skipper Adam. Adam carried injuries the whole time, yet never once did he complain. In playing down in the Penrith cordon. under great difficulties, he sacrificed his own reputation while at the same time his mere presence gave the team a tremendous boost. He made courageous decisions as a captain, and he inspired the team to Chris Graham was the first out with the score at 25, a reasonable start. Cade Brown was next in and he make them work. We can only imagine how disappointed personally Adam must have been that he did and Mesley took the score to 55 before Cade was bowled for 8. Andrew Pearson and Mesley pressed on, not play even one memorable innings, since he never displayed his disappointments. It is so important for until Mesley had to retire hurt with a suspected broken thumb. a captain to maintain his control and enthusiasm, even under difficult circumstances, and Adam surely did that. His leadership was exemplary. Adam Elboume came to the crease and Pearson took the score to 100 before Elboume was dismissed. James Ormond and Pearson pushed the score to 127 until Ormond was dismissed prior to lunch for 15. Statistically, we played seven and won seven. All other teams lost at least two matches (except, I believe At lunch the score was 4/127 off 42 overs with Mesley retired hiut. Bankstown who lost one but didn't make the semis). We scored 1035 runs at an average of 17.25. However it was the bowlers and fielders who completely dominated. We had 811 runs scored against us

48 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 49 After limch the score was pushed to 8/185 off 60 overs. Pearson top scored with a fine 43 and Mesley returned to be not out 46. A terrific effort.

We were not able to accelerate as we would have liked. A score of 220 was our want, but the team was confident it could restrict Penrith.

James Ormond took up the attack and with his 5th ball bowled Tingay. Penrith 1/1, then 2/14 after another Ormond wicket. A Great start! Adair Durie was bowling well at the opposite end, even though he had been restricted with a knee injury for a couple of weeks.

Renneburg and Reeves provided a stumbling block when they shared in a 44 run partnership. But Tim O'Neill removed the dangerous Reeves and the tide was definitely turning our way. The score rode on to 76, when top scorer Renneburg was caught by Ormond off the bowling of Barry Spencer. 4/76 was a great position. But the game is never over, and Adam's captaincy was ftill of enthusiasm, and Luke Hartman's geeing up o f the troops was inspirational.

Tim O'Neill's 12 overs cost only 28. A fine display given his preparation viath a broken finger. Tim has the ability and intelligence to lie a very good player. It is in his own hands. Similarly Andrew Pearson's 7 overs cost only 12 runs. Andrew's all-round ability and attitude are important assets the club must realise.

The game continued, a great run out by Cade Brown made it 5/78. In stepped the destroyer Matt Salisbury. Between Matt and Barry Spencer the game was finished in the next 7 overs. Matt took 3/4 in an excellent performance and Barry took 3/25.

Cade Brown took the wirming catch at 5.04pm off the bowling of Spencer. The injured Mesley joined his teammates on the field.

Songs were sung, presentations made, drinks were drunk, speeches made, laps of the oval were run and as they say wirmers are grirmers and losers can please themselves.

Matthew Drain

50 Sydney University Crickel Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Crickel Club SI VETERANS’ REPORT

The Veterans won eight and lost eleven games in a season of mixed fortunes. We lost twice to the old BATTING & FIELDING enemy St George Veterans, but managed wins against teams that we have not beaten in a long time: Wyvem; Old Knoxonians; Beavers. We should have beaten Old Cranbrookians at Dangar in the New Name Inns NO HS Runs A vg St Year, and several other narrow losses could have gone the other way. The season began well with a win against the Shore School eleven: 2-210 versus 6-158. On his welcome return to the Vets after an absence A. Pearson 7 2 74* 218 43.6 1 of some years, Peter Sherwin scored 102 not out. Some of us still remember his father's ton against M .M esley 6 1 46* 137 27.4 0 Wyvem on University No 2 some years ago. The pedigree is there. Peter was ably assisted by Peter C.Brown 6 0 60 124 20.7 5 Somerville’s 61 and best of the bowling was Foxy’s 2-43. Thereafter, the Vets plunged to four straight A.Durie 4 3 13* 18 18.0 0 losses. St George, 7-134 beat 9-122 despite James Hodgson's 54 and Greg Cooney's 3-24. Chris McRae C.Graham 7 0 49 124 17.7 0 bowled beautiftxlly in that game for 0-17 and then knocked up 17 before being given out LBW. We lost S.Pardy 3 0 35 43 14.3 3 to Scot 6-174 versus 6-150: Peter Sherwin 47; James Hodgson 41; Scott Whittaker 23 and Peter T.O’N eill 5 2 17 41 13.7 1 Somerville displayed his altound talents with 2-30. With a bit more luck, we could have beaten M.Salisbury 7 1 33 74 12.3 2 Parramatta at Cumberland, but their 8-163 was beyond our 9-138: Somers 27; Jason hit the ball hard for J.Ormond 5 0 15 46 9.2 2 24 and Scottie Whittaker, who stood in as keeper got 23. As usual. Foxy got in among them with 3-26. B. Spencer 6 0 17 41 6.8 0 We lost to Old Sydneans at St Ives where Steve Clarke got 24, Phil Durack 22 and Foxy 2-27. A.Elboume 5 0 9 30 6.0 3 L.Hartman 6 1 8 23 4.6 16 A win at last against Summer Hill at Centennial Park: 4-227 versus 7-130, James Hodgson, continuing J.Campbell-Bruce 2 0 3 5 2.5 4 his great form, hit 122 not out and was ably assisted by Peter Sherwin, 64. This game also saw the debuts A.Connors 1 0 1 1 1.0 1 of Andrew Hay, 3-24 and the hard-hitting Greg McDonald, run out on 11. Our 1-105 was too good for M.Freeman (DNB) AMP's 98 at St Pauls. Debutant Steve Castle finished with 59 not out and was assisted by Greg McDonald 31. Debutant Alan Bashford joined Steve for the winning runs. Christmas took 2-41, The BOWLING Coon, 4-24 and The Secretary finished them off with 3-8. We lost to Old Aloysians, 3-149 versus 4-203: D Hill 69 and C Gill 54 and to I Zingari, 7-137 versus 5-139, T Lester’s 60 not out and G Cooney 3-45. Name O M W Rims A vg Richard Stobo had knocked over two Vets for 14 in four overs before being taken off - presumably M.Salisbury 18.2 3 8 40 5.0 because he didn't get 6 for 14 in four overs. We lost a tight one at Dangar against Old Cranbrookians: 9- J.Ormond 50.0 13 14 84 6.0 137 versus 5-136: Peter Sherwin 53, J Wenderoth 22 and debutant J Weston 20. If we had managed to B. Spencer 53.2 13 12 139 11.6 knock over our nemesis, Mick Halliday (63) earlier, it would have been a different story. Not having C.Brown 13.0 2 3 35 11.7 beaten Old Knoxonians for many years, our 121 to their 109 was a welcome change: Scottie 30, Peter A.Durie 72.4 23 13 160 12.3 Sherwin 24, David Nevell 18. Best of the bowling was Steve Clarke with 4-46. In the quickly arranged T.O ’N eill 48.4 12 6 103 17.2 game against an Indian touring side, we managed, with some tight bowling, to keep them below our score A.Pearson 54.0 6 9 165 18.3 in the final over: 149 versus 148; James Hodgson 77 not out, Peter Sherwin 23, The Secretary 2-12. We M.Freeman 5.0 0 0 15 went down to Scots again: 9-128 versus 6-132; Greg McDonald 24, Steve Castle 22, Somers 18 and John Findlay in one of his now rare appearances, 3-35. Let us hope that we see more of Finn next season.

We eventually did beat Scots 9-127 versus 126: Jim Mackie 22; Jason 20; Somers 20; Greg Cooney 3-11 and Somers 3-18. Again, Peter Somerville starring with bat and ball - surely an award would have been made had he attended the Annual Dinner. We had another welcome win against Beats: 4-166 and 6-155: James Hodgson 94 not out; Phil Durack 27 and Christmas 3-28. We went down to Rangers: 99 and 4- 102: Dave Barrow 20 and The Coon 3-28. The second loss to St George was not in the 1996-97 script, 76 versus 6-77: Dennis 22; Greg McDonald 18; the Sec 2-10; The Coon 2-11. After years of seeing the Veterans finest being crushed by Wyvem, circumstances which will not be recounted but which will long be remembered by the Selection Committee, dictated the inclusion of several older Veterans in this game. The result speaks for itself: Vets 4-150 beat Wyvem 8-140: Tim Lester 74; Chris Gill 40; Greg Cooney

52 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report 1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 53 T.Lester 3 1 141 3-24 and The Sec 2-20. We finished the season with a thrashing from the Primary Club side which 74 70.5 3 D.Hill 2 0 73 69 36.5 0 consisted mainly of ex-University players: 163 versus 77; D Fox 2-26 and C Fox 2-29. R. Wilson 3 2 32 17* 32.0 1 J.Findlay 2 1 28 20* 28.0 1 The Annual Dinner at the Universities and Schools Club was well attended with the legendary Tom G.McDonald 3 0 66 31 22.0 1 Nevell, Greg Scahill and Jim Mackie in attendance. The Secretary read fi-om a letter by Greg Scahill in J.Weston 1 0 20 20 20.0 0 A.Moore 1 0 18 18 which it was claimed that Tom Nevell had bought himself a small electric organ in fulfilment of an 18.0 1 P.Durack 4 0 56 55 14.0 1 insistent inner voice. He planned to tour suburban shopping centres at weekends, accompanying himself G.Basford 4 1 42 16 14.0 0 with simple, morally uplifting songs of his own creation. Greg had imdertaken to assist him with crowd S.Clarke 2 0 24 24 12.0 0 control and contributions from passing shoppers sympathetic towards his mission. Tom replied that there J.Mackie 2 0 22 22 11.0 2 2 C.McRae 4 was nothing wrong with his organ, and related how in former times, members of S.U.C.C. had to be 0 43 17 10.8 1 N.Helm 3 1 21 10* 10.5 0 students or graduates of outstanding character. In consequence, it had taken five years of argument and A.Bell 4 2 21 10* 10.5 0 lobbying by Tom to have Scahill admitted to the Club. D.Nevell 2 0 21 11 10.5 1 R.Swaraj 1 0 10 10 10.0 1 The Annual Awards and Cooney Statistics were greeted with the customary rancour, peevish carping and S.Swaraj 3 0 29 24 9.7 1 St J.Frawley 3 0 undisguised jealousy. James Hodgson won the Batting Award for his extraordinary 416 runs and average 26 12 8.7 0 I.Wilson 2 0 17 9 8.5 0 of 83.2. Our congratulations go to James for an excellent season with the bat. The Bowling Award went J.Halloran 2 0 13 13 6.5 0 to Greg Cooney for his 26 richly deserved wickets. The "Alan Bond Riches to Rags" award went to D.Gamsey 2 0 13 12 6.5 0 former Batting Award winner Michael Pain for his five runs and average of 1.25. S.Latimer 2 0 11 8 5.5 0 A.McKay 1 0 5 5 5.0 0 P.Hennessy 1 0 5 5 5.0 I would like to thank all those who worked to make 1996-97 another memorable Veterans' season: SUSU 0 P.Nevell 0 12 12 4.0 0 Director Greg Harris, SUCC Secretary Daniel Cheever and City & Suburban Cricket Association J.Moore 1 0 3 3 3.0 0 Honorary Secretary Jack Pace. I thank Greg Cooney, David Fox and David Gamsey for their pre-season C.Hodgson 1 0 3 3 3.0 0 assistance with organisation and their invaluable help during the season. Thanks also go to Paul R.Hindmarsh 1 0 3 3 3.0 0 Hennessy and on behalf of us all, echoing the Aimual Dinner speeches of Jim Mackie and Chris McRae, I M. Haggerty 1 0 3 3 3.0 0 W.Greenless 1 8 6 2.7 0 congratulate all those who worked tirelessly and successfully to have SUCC maintain its rightful place in I.Enright 1 0 2 2 2.0 0 . A.Heather 3 0 4 2 1.3 0 Cyril Latimer M.Pain 0 5 3 1.3 0 O.Penman 1 0 0 0 0.0 1 C.Fox 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 T.Clark 1 0 0 0 0.0 1- A.Greenless 2 6 4* - 0 A.Hay 1 1 1 1* - 1 C.Korff 1 1 0 0* - 0

BATTING BOWLING

Name Inns No Runs HS Ave Cts Name Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Best Average

J.Hodgson 8 3 416 122* 83.2 1 C.Latimer 37 3 146 1 3 for 8 10.4 P.Sherwin 9 1 344 102* 43.0 2 G.Cooney 109 27 318 26 4 for 24 12.2 C.Gill 7 0 169 54 24.1 2 P.Somerville 14 0 66 5 3 for 18 13.2 P.Sommerville 7 0 161 61 23.0 6 J.Findlay 16 3 59 4 4 for 59 14.8 S. Whittaker 8 2 110 30 18.3 0 D.Fox 54 7 226 11 3 for 26 20.6 J.Wenderoth 8 2 102 24 17.0 0 S.Clarke 30 5 116 5 4 for 49 23.2 D.Barrow 5 1 49 20 12.3 2 R.Wilson 36.3 5 146 6 2 for 20 24.3 G.Cooney 6 1 21 6* 4.2 5 J.Hodgson 30 4 132 5 2 for 16 26.4 C.Latimer 5 4 4 2* 4.0 0 C.McRae 67.3 13 216 7 3 for 28 30.9 D.Meintjes 8 0 31 22 3.9 0 N.Helm 31 3 128 4 2 for 39 32.0 D.Fox 6 1 14 9 2.8 0 J.Wenderoth 61 7 266 6 2 for 37 44.3 Also Batted St J.Frawley 11 0 52 1 1 for 44 52.0 T.Lester 22 4 71 1 1 for 23 71.0 S.Castle 2 1 81 59* 81.0 0

1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 55 54 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annual Report collected two quick wickets to end Melbourne’s second iimings at 115 and Sydney emerged victorious by Also Bowled an innings and 338 runs.

Ncvell, D. 7 2 25 3 2 for 22 8.33 Daniel Cheever’s declaration at 9 for 606, while no doubt justified by the context of the game, showed a Mein^es, D. 9 1 52 3 2 for 14 17.33 fine disregard for posterity. Sydney University’s total was only one run short of the highest total ever H eath, M. 15 0 76 2 2 for 7 38.00 made by Sydney in the series (607 in 1904-05, when E F Waddy scored 309) and three runs short of Durack, P. 9 0 81 2 1 for 38 40.50 Gibson, N. 7 0 31 1 1 for 31 31.00 Melbourne’s record score of 609 (made in 1936-37). H ennessy, S. 5 0 33 1 1 for 33 33.00 M oore, J. 5 0 49 1 1 for 49 49.00 Will Knight’s 213 was the highest score by a Sydney University batsman in the series since Waddy’s 309 Enright, I. 5 0 25 0 0 for 25 in 1904-05. Only three double centuries have been scored by Sydney batsman in the series. Chris Pain, M 1 0 13 0 0 for 13 Williams’ all-round effort of 92 and 5-38 is the best all-round performance in the series since 1958-59, when Sydney’s John Blazey scored 58 and took 6-70 and 5-24. Sydney’s wirming margin of an innings and 338 runs was a record for the series.

For the first time in more than twenty years, Sydney now leads the Intervarsity series (which was all square before this year’s match). The Intervarsity series between Sydney University and Melbourne University began in 1870, when Sydney’s team wore a becoming uniform (blue and gold belt; red and The Intervarsity team met Melbourne in the annual three day fixture at the Melbourne University Cricket white checked shirt) and included Edmund Barton, who was to become Australia’s first Prime Minister. Ground. Sydney won the toss and invited Melbourne to bat first on a green and bouncy deck. James There have been several breaks in the series (matches were not played between 1871 and 1878, when Ormond and Chris Pelly took a w^icket each in their opening spells. Andrew Pearson and Daniel Cheever Melbourne discontinued the series, and in 1899-1900 Melbourne refiised to travel to Sydney because an entered the attack shortly before lunch, with both bowlers having success, leaving Melbourne at 4 for 61 outbreak of the plague was feared). O f the 83 matches played, Sydney has won 36, Melbourne 35 and 12 at lunch on the first day. After the break, Daniel Cheever claimed his second wicket and a run out, have been drawn. followed by a second wicket to Chris Pelly, making the score 7 for 101. Will Knight and Hamish Nott were introduced into the attack and both had immediate success. The last pair added 35 before the last Max Bonnell and Daniel Cheever batsman was caught behind off the bowling of James Ormond and Melbourne was dismissed for 153 at tea. Only four dropped catches and 16 wides allowed the batting team to reach 150. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY AT UNIVERSITY CRICKET GROUND, MELBOURNE Will Knight and Hamish Nott took Sydney’s score to 92 without loss at stumps, with Knight on 51 and Nott on 32. The openers extended their partnership to 151 in 173 minutes before Nott was caught behind Melbourne Uni 1st innings for 47 from the bowling of Stephen Gribble. Knight reached his century in 194 minutes from 165 R.W iIdes c.Hartman b.Ormond 8 deliveries, hitting several boundaries through the off-side. The score moved on to 1 for 230 at lunch on B. Murphy c.Sharp b.Pearson 16 M .H otton b.Pelly 1 day two, with Knight on 133 and Chris Williams on 32. Knight continued to play shots all aroimd the T .Irvine c.Hartman b.Cheever 10 ground, working the ball off his legs and hitting the ball back over the bowler’s head while Williams dealt M .H ew at c.Williams b.Cheever 15 harshly with anything short. Knight reached his double century in 305 minutes from 276 balls. The S.Luizzi run out 14 second wicket added 208 in only 147 minutes until Knight was finally dismissed by the second new ball J.TinsIey b. Pelly 12 for 213, an innings which included 24 fours. Williams was dismissed for 92 with 13 fours shortly before S.G ribble Ibw b.Knight 11 C .M organ b.N ott 3 tea. The tea score was 3 for 423 from only 96 overs. Duncan Macintosh and Angus Sharp each hit five J.Bedi c.Williams b.Ormond 21 boundaries in their run-a-ball innings before a minor collapse left Sydney University at 8 for 462. A ninth D.Imberger not out 15 wicket stand by Mark Leemen and Andrew Pearson pushed the score beyond 500 and the final wicket Sundries 27 pair, Pearson and Cheever, had added 40 when Pearson reached his century and Cheever declared at 9 for TOTAL 153 606 at drinks on the third morning. Pearson hit nine 4s and two 6s from 144 balls in 183 minutes. Bowling: J.Ormond 9.1-1-25-2 C.Pelly 11-3-29-2 Gribble, the pick of the Melbourne bowlers, finished with 3 for 161 from 42 overs. A.Pearson 8-3-11-1 A.Sharp 9-4-14-0 M.Leemen 8-3-18-0 D.Cheever 9-1-23-2 D.Macintosh Sydney required only a fiirther two and a half hours to finish the demolition job. Pelly and Ormond each 4-0-11-0 W.Knight 5-1-7-1 H.Nott 4-0-14-1 picked up an early wicket and just before lunch Sharp took his first Intervarsity wicket in Melbourne. Overs: 67.1 After lunch, Luke Hartman bowled some testing overs and Chris Williams relinquished the gloves to bowl some flighty off-spinners. His five wickets included a stumping by James Ormond. Pearson

1996-97 Annual Report Sydney University Cricket Club 57 56 Sydney University Cricket Club 1996-97 Annua/ Report s n i g S d n ey U ni - 1st inningsSy H .N ott c.Hotton b.Gribble 47 W .K night c.Irvine b.Gribble 213 C .W illiam s c.Gribble b.Morgan 92 D.Macintosh c.Wildes b.Irvine 38 A .Pearson not out 100 A .S haip b.H ew at 26 The majority of the Club’s UK Tom’ party assembled at Sydney airport on Sunday 22 June for departure for London via a 5 J.O rm ond c.Bedi b.Imberger 5 hour stopover at Kualar Lumpar airport. After arrival at Heathrow on the morning of Monday 23 June and finding and loading C .Pelly b.Im berger 0 our (smallish) bus an impromptu decision was taken to go to Lords for the final day of the Second Test. A call was to L.H artm an Ibw b.Hewat 2 our esteemed president and arrangments made to meet at the Grace gate and to go from there. As we learned that it was a five M .L eem en c.Hotton b.Gribble 24 pound entrance day, Alan’s assistance kicked in later with a tour of the dressing room, Long Room, morning tea in the D .C heever not out 14 Committee room and the Museum. This was a good start to the tour, courtesy of ABC and also our friendly and Sundries 45 accommodating driver, Ronnie from the northeast town of Sunderland. Thanks to also AB for the friendly greeting in the TOTAL 9 wickets (dec) for 606 pavihon.

Bowling; C.Aboltins 12-1-74-0 S.Gribble We transferred to Cambridge that evening into the care of the Asissi Guesthouse, meeting there R Wiles, D McIntosh and M 42-7-161-3 M.Hewat 31-4-103-2 D.Imberger Bonnell, and its Italian momma proprietor - “eggs n’a bacon, thank you” a phrase not to be forgotten for a long time. We 11 -0-36-2 J.Bedi 8-2-27-0 C.Morgan 11 -1 -44-1 practiced at Cambridge in the sun, then were washed out at the lovely Bishops Stortford ground vs Hertfordshire, then against J.Tinsley 20-2-74-0 B.Murphy 1-0-10-0 CUCC at Fenners. Crommo, David Butchart and Adam Elboiune’s visits to join us saw no cricket played but were T.Irvine 7-0-61-1 appreciated. O vers: 143 Oxford was similarly a washout, with tourism and mghtlife to the fore, plus a complimentary indoor net at the Oxford Uni’s Melbourne Uni - 2nd innings Iffley Road Sports Centre. We walked past the scene of the first 4 minute mile by Dr Roger Bannister - the cinders having B .M urphy Ibw b.Pelly 2 given way to tartan however. R. Wildes b. Orm ond 2 M .H otton c & b.Williams 40 To Brighton for the Sussex leg kindly organised by Dave Butchart. He worked wonders to get us on for our initial tour play T .Irvine C.Williams b.Sharp 3 on a very wet but playable pitch versus his club Three Bridges at Crawley. Hill showed early form with the bat, but an easy M .H ew at st.Ormond b.Williams 33 win to the locals occurred courtesy of firstly three late-middle order wickets to Wilson playing for the opposition but mainly to S.Luizzi b.W ilham s 4 Butchart’s bludgeoning quick nms in their chase. In a follow-up 15 over game SUCC had a big win thanks to Three Bridges’ J.T insley Ibw b.Williams 8 reversing its order in both iimings, Salisbury’s assault on the local bowling and a late order McGowan hat-trick. Then S.G ribble c.Hartman b.Perason 1 followed more nightlife, the two other Sussex fixtures washed out and a visit to Battle of Hastings park and bat factories and J.B edi not out 2 the trip north to Shrewsbury for more wet weather. The Pengwem Sports Hotel was a good venue for a drink and to watch D .Im berger b.Williams 0 Wimbleton and third Test action however. On to Manchester for a game vs Brooklands where the opposition reached our total C .M organ c.O rm ond b .P earson 1 (Wiles and Williams in the runs) with former Lancashire seconds’ bat Marland getting a ton helped perhaps by below par Sundries 19 catching, as the previously tight Wilson went for 6,4,6 and 4 on the small ground, in what became the final over. TOTAL 115 Old Trafford’s H stand on the Saturday for the Third Test which was very enjoyable, especially S W augh’s batting and the by­ Bowling: C.Pelly 5-3-2-1 J.Ormond 6-3-6-1 play with the largely local crowd who were vocal but good-natured, after Brendan arranged for a rather two-dimensional A.Sharp 7-1-15-1 L.Hartman 5-0-25-0 Merv Hughes to join us. “Stradbrokes” betting tent receiving some business. The next morning the bus went on to York but C.Williams 11-2-38-5 M.Leemen 7-2-16-0 Pelly and Wilson received superb Crompton-initiated hospitality in the final session having braved fines for leaving the tour A.Pearson 3.3-0-7-2 party, scalpers and not-as-ftiendly-as-Lords stewards to attend on the Sunday. Chris PeUy feeling mellow with the free drinks in the Lancashire Club Committee bar just restrained himself from interrupting Tubby Taylor’s chat with Mr Rogers’s, Crommo’s successor, and settled for keeping Clive Lloyd company on the balcony and observing being Sydney Uni won by an innings and 338 runs interviewed for television on his historic twin tons.

The tour moved to Yorkshire based at the Uni of York for three straight fixtures with only the middle of them not a win. That fixture was against Collingham and Linton who fielded three players with first class experience, M K Bore (Notts and Yorks), Digne (Bombay)and H Williams (Leeward Islands). Hospitality by this time reached the high standard maintained for the rest of the tour. We were warmly welcomed everywhere, provided with quality opposition on good grounds, and probably too much to eat and drink, before during and after play, much of it fried. Thanks to Tony for organising that leg - he not only played on day one but attended the other two fixtures to ensure that things went smoothly.

Up to Scotland, having picked up “Mrs Ronnie” in Newcastle. Based at Heriot-Watt University, we lost to a hot local side, with not too many Scots accents audible in the field - plenty of Urdu (“Shabash, Shabash” being the gee up to the Pakistani left armer who knifed through our top order on a green wicket) and Aussie drawls. Fortunately Hill got some runs and Farrow stood and delivered for 50 in a style as if to say “what’s all the fiiss, this is easy”. Their bats unfortunately were also a little too good for our bowling and fielding on the day, Scotland’s Lockie 84 n.o. Some of us took in Australia vs Scotland the following day, the others Edinburgh Castle and other local sights.

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