Sixth Annual Report 2006-07

• 1st Grade Limited Overs Finalist • 2nd Grade Qualifying Finalist • 4th Grade Finalist • 5th Grade Semi Finalist • Metropolitan Cup (Green) Finalist

Nathan Hauritz www.randwickpetershamcricket.com.au

Randwick Petersham 2006-07 Highlights ………. • Runners-up in the 1st Grade SCA Limited Overs Competition • Runners-up in 4th Grade after making the Final for the fourth time in the past five years • 5th in the Club Championship after finishing 16th last season • 2nd, 4th and 5th grades made the Qualifying Finals • 4th and 5th grades made the Semi Finals • Simon Katich appointed NSW and played for NSW in the Pura Cup and Ford Ranger Cup • Simon Katich named NSW Pura Cup Player of the Year • Nathan Hauritz played for NSW in the Pura Cup and Ford Ranger Cup • Usman Khawaja played for NSW Second XI in the Cricket Australia Cup • Usman Khawaja played for Sydney South East in State League Cup • Nick Charlwood selected in A W Green Combined team and named vice-captain • Greg Hartshorne appointed a NSW Cricket Selector • Former Randwick Petersham player Jon Lewis played for England in Australian ODI series and in World Cup • Dean White recorded match figures of 10 for 90 in 2nd Grade against Parramatta • 1st Grade hit club record Limited Overs score of 6-336 against UTS Balmain • 4th Grade hit club record Limited Overs score of 6-325 against UTS Balmain • Poidevin Gray team hit club record score of 7-294 to defeat Penrith • Ollie Saffel (97no) & Grant Rimmer (36) set new club10th wkt partnership record of 123 in 5th Grade • Brett Hunter (51no) & James Byrne (17no) set 1st Grade 10th wkt partnership record of 57 v Mosman • Benn West takes 4th Grade hat-trick against North Sydney as part of 6 for 61 performance • 5th Grade recorded 8 wins from 8 away games….. a 100% record • Coogee Oval rated 2nd best cricket ground in ……. and the Lowlights • Petersham Oval practice drop below an acceptable standard making them unsafe to train • 1st Grade lose their last 7 matches to slump from 2nd to 10th place in 1st Grade competition • 3rd Grade slump from 3rd place after round 8 to 9th in 3rd Grade competition • Under 21 years Poidevin Gray team finishes last in the Poidevin Gray competition

Coogee Oval 1 Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Incorporated Founded 2001

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SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT 2006-07

Notice of Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Sixth Annual General Meeting of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Incorporated will be held at Petersham RSL Club, Regent St., Petersham on Wednesday 25 July 2007 at 7.00pm.

Business

1. Welcome by President Michael Whitney

2. To receive the Sixth Annual Report and Financial Statement

3. Presentation of Annual Awards

4. To consider the recommendation of the Management Committee that Life Membership of the club be awarded to Rhys Banwell

5. To elect the following Office Bearers and a Management Committee for the ensuing year:

Patron President Chief Executive Officer Asst. Chief Executive Officer Financial Controller Asst. Financial Controller Management Committee (5) Delegates to SCA (2) Delegate to NSWCA Honorary Auditor

6. To consider any business brought forward in conformity with the club rules.

Ray Stafford Chief Executive Officer 1 Gabo Place, Gymea, 2227 (H) 9525 5118 (M) 0406 318 276 [email protected]

Please note that only last season’s financial members are entitled to vote.

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OFFICE BEARERS 2006-07

Patron Noel Hughes

President Michael Whitney

Chief Executive Officer Ray Stafford

Assistant Chief Executive Officer Tony Martin

Financial Controller Bernie Dagg

Assistant Financial Controller David Holland

Management Committee President, Chief Executive Officer, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller together with Darren McCoy, Wayne Mulherin, Chris Sullivan, David Townsend, Alan Wright and Peter Wright.

Honorary Auditor Wayne Tilley

Delegate to NSW Cricket Association Peter Wright

Delegates to Sydney Cricket Association Peter Wright and Ray Stafford

Webmaster Publicity Officer Ray Stafford John McLoughlin

Statistics Ray Stafford

Director of Coaching Club Coach Bill Anderson Peter Devlin

Club Captain Brett Hunter

Selection Committee Alan Wright (Chairman), Peter Devlin, Shawn Flegler (1st Grade), Rodney Stafford (2nd Grade), Brenton Barker (3rd Grade), David Townsend (4th Grade), John Tierney (5th Grade), David Holland Metropolitan Cup (6th Grade)

Grading Committee Alan Wright (Chairman), Peter Devlin, Rodney Stafford, Brett Hunter, Darren McCoy and David Skuthorpe

Development Officers Stephen Hurworth, John Dunne, Oliver Saffell

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Operational Committees

Annual Report: Ray Stafford (Chairman), Lyall Gardner OAM, Chris Sullivan

Coaching: Bill Anderson (Director), Peter Devlin (Club Coach & Poidevin Gray), Shawn Flegler, David Skuthorpe, Joseph Hill Darren McCoy & Grant Rimmer (AW Green Shield)

Cricketwear: Greg Hartshorne (Chairman) & John Connell

Grounds: Wayne Mulherin (Chairman), Alan Wright, Peter Harrison

Junior David Townsend (Chairman), Stephen Hurworth, John Dunne, Development: Oliver Saffell

Publicity: John McLoughlin, Lyall Gardner OAM, Ray Stafford

Social: Chris Sullivan (Chairman), Tony Martin, Katie Martin, Robin Gardner

Sponsorship: David Townsend (Chairman), Michael Whitney

Team Admin: Ray Stafford (Chairman), Tony Martin, David Holland

Life Members (Life Members No. 03 to 38 are listed in the year order of election by the founding clubs) (Former Randwick Life Members are marked *)

03 - Noel Hughes (1971) 18 - Stephen Devlin (1992)* 32 - Peter Rolls (1999) 04 - Arthur Purvis (1971) 19 - Alan Wright (1992)* 33 - Peter Devlin (2000)* 05 - John O’Loughlin (1973)* 20 - Neale Anderson (1992) 34 - Robin Gardner (2000) 06 - John Hayward (1975)* 21 - Michael Whitney (1993)* 35 - William Anderson (2001) 07 - Alan Cripps (1981)* 22 - Patricia Hughes (1995) 36 - Wayne Mulherin (2001) 09 - Alan Turner (1983)* 23 - Helen Milford (1995) 37 - Paul McGee (2001) 10 - John Johnson (1983)* 24 - Timothy Dein (1996) 38 - John King (2001) 11 - Lyall Gardner (1984)* 25 - Alan Staunton (1996) 39 - Andrew Millican (2003) 12 - Peter Bain (1988) 26 - John Pearson (1996) 40 - Peter Johnston (2004) 13 - David Chardon (1988) 27 - Richard McCord (1997) 41 - Robert Barter (2005) 14 - Greg Hartshorne (1988) 28 - Chris Sullivan (1997) 42 - Richard Chee Quee (2005) 15 - Trevor Jay (1989)* 29 - Paul Stepto (1997) 43 - Denis Hinds (2006) 16 - Ross Davies (1989)* 30 - Brian Proops (1998) 17 - Graeme Hughes (1991) 31 - David Skuthorpe (1998)

Association Life Members

NSW Cricket Association Sydney Cricket Association Lyall Gardner OAM (1988) Trevor Jay (2002) Alan Turner (1997) Greg Hartshorne (2005) Michael Whitney (2002)

Vice Presidents

Mayor of Botany Bay City Council, Ron Hoenig Marrickville Council, Mayor Morris Hanna OAM Randwick City Council, Councillor Dominic Sullivan

John Affleck Jeff Hill Ron Rimmer Alan Austin Brian Hughes Jeff Sayle OAM Bernard Bayley Garry Hughes John Soames Chris Burke Mark Hughes Harry Solomons Len Cartwright Les Johns John Sullivan John Chapman AM Arthur Kelleher Steve Sullivan Madge Devlin Ruth Kelleher Bruce Turpin Ken Devlin David Kelly Barry Wood Phil Green Bruce Livingston Anthony Woodward Steve Greentree Barry McDonald Geoff Wright Tom Harrison Carl Mower Peter Harrison Tom Regan

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Playing Members Peter Alevizos Fabian Heaton William Passas Brenton Barker Matthew Hilder Z Payne Jake Berry Joseph Hill John Platania Steve Bidwell-Brown Denis Hinds Sean Porter Jamie Boettiger David Holland Andrew Redman David Bourke Thomas Holland Daniel Remington Tim Brennan Denis Howard Paul Richardson Troy Brewster Brett Hunter Grant Rimmer Steve Bright Stephen Hurworth Sam Rochaix James Byrne Lance Kahler Peter Rogers Nick Charlwood Manuel Kandara Nathan Rosser Jamie Cohen Simon Katich Brendan Sacilotto Neil Cohen Tom Kelly Oliver Saffell Mathew Coles Prinya Kham Karl Schubert Mandu Cs Usman Khawaja Alex Sciascia Robert Cummings Daniel Laus Adam Semple Campbell Dash Tim Laws Sohal Sido Alistair Davis Adam Lee Chris Singh Peter Devlin Daniel Levitt Melvin Singh John Dunne Ben Lo Presti Nigil Singh Jimmy Ellis Yohan MacIntyre Rodney Stafford Noel Ellis James MacKenzie John Stewart Daniel Ferrara George Mafi Matthew Taylor Shawn Flegler Jordan Magro John Tierney Cameron Fowler Scott Manning Chris Todd George Frazakis Tristan Marshall Alex Tomkins Sean Gardner Tony Martin David Townsend Bradley Gray Darren McCoy Matthew Wallis Cameron Gray Nathan McCoy Jonathan Walsh Jason Gray John McLoughlin Andrew Walters Scott Gray Robert McMinn Michael Watson Chad Greenberg David Mitchell Benn West Paul Greentree Matthew Mott Glen Whichello Trent Griffiths Edward Neaves Thomas Whitaker Will Halstead Graeme Nichols Dean White Andrew Harrison Eddie Otto Jody Whitehead Nathan Hauritz Robbie Passas Alan Wright

Non Playing Members Don Arnold Lynette Jackson Angela Redman Bernard Bayley Tariq Khawaja Steven Smith John Connell Anne Mulherin John Sullivan Peter English Katie Martin Neville Walters Steve Greentree Sue Otto Wayne Tilley Peter Harrison Cec Orrock Linda White

A W Green Shield Members Sam Baker Scott Gray Scott Manning Nick Charlwood Thomas Holland Nathan McCoy Mathew Coles Nibir Kader James McKenzie Sam Duggan Declan Lavender Andrew Redman Cameron Fowler Ben Lo Presti Nicholas Stapleton

5 President’s Report

It seems strange to say that we had a wonderful season when we don’t have a premiership trophy to wave around as we’ve done for the past four years. But the reality is we did have a great season. A fantastic year in fact, and one in which we moved up the Club Championship ladder to 5th from 16th the previous season. And THAT is a great year in anyone’s language!

Once again it is my great honour to present to you my President’s Report. It is my 6th report and if anyone had said to me a few years ago that I would be presenting the first six President’s reports of Randwick Petersham I’d have said they were dreaming. But I’m not dreaming…..just brimful of pride with what we have achieved as a club in such a short period of time.

While we didn’t bring home any cups, we were clearly one of the most competitive clubs in all the competitions we contested. Our 1st Grade took on a new look this summer under the astute captaincy of new recruit Shawn Flegler who joined us from south of the . We were the top of the pops in the Limited Overs competition and came within a whisker of taking out the title. It Club President – Michael Whitney was the fourth time in six years we have made the semis in that comp and the second time we have missed out in the Final. Our turn to hold aloft that trophy can’t be too far away.

Nathan Hauritz was another great addition to our club and he had a blinder in his first season with us. The Blues were equally as keen to get him on board and he did well with my old team, playing in the Pura Cup Final. Our number 1 player Simon Katich got a bit of a rough deal from the Australian selectors (which I can sympathize with) but still made the best of his opportunities at first class level and was named as NSW Pura Cup Player of the Year. As captain of the NSW Blues he brings great pride to this club as he does to his family.

We were really hopeful that our 1st Grade team would be in the thick of things by finals time when they were running 2nd at the Christmas turn. However, they got the wobbles a bit after the holidays and struggled all the way home. They are a very good team and we expect to see much more of them in the winners circle next season.

But it was our 4’s which gave us the big thrill at the business end of the season when they played an amazing game of cricket at Coogee Oval to go down narrowly to Sutherland where my old mate Steve “Stumper” Rixon is in his first year as Pres. Full details of the match are included in this report and it just goes to show what an amazing game cricket can be at times. Even when we come off second best! Our 2nds and 5ths also made the finals with both teams playing outstanding cricket at the right time of the season. And what about our 3rd Grade. I thought they were specials this season but they fell away towards the end. With just an once of luck we may have had a bit more to crow about, but then again, that’s cricket!

Our development programs have begun to show payoff signs with some good performances from some of our younger players and teams. In the 6th Grade Metropolitan Cup competition we had our “Green” team in the Final while our “Gold” team also performed creditably. The A W Green Shield team displayed plenty of promise while the efforts of young captain and fast bowler Nick Charlwood were nothing short of sensational. In one match he took 6 for 7. I used to dream of figures like that!

We were again well served by our fantastic sponsors. The costs associated with running a Grade club are rising all the time and were it not for the generosity of our sponsors we would really be struggling. Petersham RSL was again a tower of strength in looking after us with finance and a wonderful venue for our functions while my old stamping ground, the “rugger” at Coogee, also provided outstanding support and assistance. Good to see my old mate Phil Green doing well in business and his generosity through his company Babcock and Brown enabled us to continue with the popular Players Incentive Scheme.

6 The former Souths man Sean Garlick also came on board as a new sponsor this year with his popular Garlo’s Pies business. He was made very welcome as were the many other sponsors who continue to support us. It is through their assistance that the club has been able to prosper to the extent it has. Apart from being good sponsors it’s nice to know that the people behind these organisations are good mates as well as being a very important part of the Randwick Petersham family.

And what about the transformation of Coogee Oval! I saw Ron Crippin down there at one of the finals and he was lamenting the fact that it was nothing like that when he was playing there. I know what he means ‘cause I can say the same thing. The ground is simply sensational. Just about everyone who came down to see the finals agreed. It looks more like a bowling green than a cricket ground and is an absolute credit to Tony Herman and his Green Options staff. It rated number 2 grade cricket ground in Sydney behind Hurstville Oval this summer and on four separate occasions was rated a perfect 10! Kensington was pretty good as well while there’s still a bit of work to do to get Petersham up to the same standard. We are extremely grateful to the mayors and staff of both Randwick and Marrickville councils for their ongoing support and assistance. Good facilities attract good players and that is why we are going so well.

If I have a disappointment coming out of the season it’s the news that our outstanding CEO Ray Stafford has decided to call it a day. Ray took over part-way through our first year and has performed the role as only he can…professionally and expertly. He will be a huge loss to the club and to me personally although I’m pleased that he won’t be totally lost as he plans to continue to look after the statistics for the club. To you Ray, we thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts. Your contribution is clearly reflected in the success the club has enjoyed to date. Well done, mate.

While Ray Stafford has been involved with the club’s administration since our first season six years ago, so have the majority of our management committee. Such solidarity in our administration has provided our club with a sense of security as well as expertise. We had some important issues to be addressed this year not the least of which was the ground problems experienced at Petersham Oval. In this regard we could not have had a better man to handle the matter than committeeman Wayne Mulherin. “Mully” continues to be a first class worker for the club and I would like to go on record in expressing my gratitude for his dedication and commitment. David Townsend is another who put in in a big way this season looking after our sponsorship responsibilities while continuing to juggle the important junior development role with captaincy duties.

Alan Wright was awarded the Ernie Toshack Memorial Award last year in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the club. It was an award richly deserved for a man who has the interests of the club at heart in every role he performs. As Chairman of Selectors since the club came into being, no one would envy him his task, yet he continues to deliver the goods year in year out. Tony Martin again assisted CEO Ray Stafford and did a sterling job. With his wife Katie chipping in on the social side, they present a formidable volunteer double. Speaking of the social side of the club, Chris “Fous” Sullivan continues to keep the adrenalin pumping with an impressive lineup of off-field events such as the Annual Dinner which never disappoints. “Fous” is best described as the “Social Soul” of our club. Our finances were again in the capable hands of Bernie Dagg and we continue to be grateful for the capable manner in which he looks after our dollars and cents. Every club needs a good money man and we’ve got one!

What a good move by Cricket NSW to snap up Greg Hartshorne as a member of its State Selection Panel this season. “Prince” knows as much about cricket as anyone I know and his value to that panel will be simply awesome. It’s also good to see us providing personnel to the senior administration ranks of NSW cricket, something we’ve been able to do for a few years now. We were well represented at the Association again this season by Ray Stafford and Peter Wright who do a terrific job on our behalf.

We made some real advances in terms of junior development this season with the introduction of the RPCC Academy under the astute guardianship of Darren McCoy. The advance was so great that a young team was taken to India last September for a 14 day tour which is an amazing initiative for the Academy in it’s first year. Apart from Darren, whose foresight in this development has been quite outstanding, the Academy involved many helping hands not the least of whom was Grant Rimmer and committeeman David Holland. Grant expanded his talents into the A W Green Shield ranks while David, apart from his role in managing our 6th Grade teams, added the actual running of the Metropolitan Cup competition (with Alan Wright) to an extremely complex cricket schedule. We are absolutely blessed to have people with such drive and enthusiasm. It does the heart good.

If the Academy was a new initiative this season, what about the Bob Barter inspired museum at Petersham Oval! It’s a fabulous work of art by a fabulous work of art himself! The effort which Bob has put into this

7 project defies imagination. Bob has hardly left a stone unturned in his search for memorabilia relating to the Randwick Petersham story. It’s just amazing as is the guy himself. I get tired just listening to Bob’s schedule when you consider he spreads himself between us, the Blues, the Aussies at the SCG, his work and his family. He’s an inspiration to us all. Well done Bobby.

Each year I rave about our volunteers and the wonderful work they do for us. And why wouldn’t I? We have just the most fantastic group of helpers who continue to work for the club year in year out. On that note I must record our special thanks to a special lady, Helen Milford, who retired after something like 60 years of serving cups of tea at both Petersham and Marrickville ovals. Hers was a special contribution and we will forever be indebted to her. Thank you, Helen. And best wishes to our long serving Petersham Oval legend Pat Hughes who was injured early in the season and is still recuperating. We wish Pat well as we do with our popular Patron Noel Hughes who also had a rough time with poor health this season. We look forward to having Pat and Noel back on deck next season.

With Helen retired and Pat out of action, Robin Gardner was quick to step up to the plate along with another fantastic helper in Sue Otto. These ladies were the “hospitality souls” of both Petersham and Coogee ovals all summer. It was quite an ask, but Robin and Sue were quite outstanding and contributed in the only way they know…with a smile! They are just beautiful people and I can’t thank them enough.

Coaching was a big issue for us this season and our coaching staff under the direction of Bill Anderson and Peter Devlin did a great job despite not having regular practice facilities at Petersham Oval. Our coaching staff took advantage of the various seminars and programs offered by Cricket NSW while a number of specialist coaching sessions for our players were conducted. Our coaching structure and programs remain under constant review to ensure we stay at the cutting-edge of cricket coaching development.

At every opportunity I have had since I assumed the role of President which I hold with the utmost honour, I have promoted the ideals which were drummed into me as a young bloke and which I have lived by ever since. They are the ideals of trust, respect and humility. They have worked for me and I hope every young gun in the club reading this report will take a little time to ponder over their meaning and purpose. By adopting these principles in the way we play the game, players cannot help but bring credit upon themselves and this club. We want Randwick Petersham Cricket to be an example of everything that is good about sportsmanship, friendship and honour. The way we play the game is of the utmost importance.

After six years under the Randwick Petersham banner we can all take a bow. It’s been a sensational journey so far and there’s plenty more to come. Each season is a new experience as we continue to develop and the fact we are already one of Sydney’s leading grade cricket clubs speaks highly for the dedication and commitment of all connected with the club. The renewed enthusiasm which we have been able to instill in so many people by the way we go about our cricket and the way we run our club has been a true revelation. The 2007-08 season is a few months away but I’m feeling excited about it already. Bring it on!

Michael Whitney President

Sponsors of the Randwick Petersham Player Incentives Scheme

8 REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is with great pleasure that I present to you the Sixth Annual Report of the Management Committee of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club.

This season we finished 5th in the Club Championship after last seasons’ disappointing 16th place. At one stage after Christmas we were equal leaders but lost our way as our 1st Grade team failed to add a single competition point after Christmas and our Poidevin Gray team only managed to win one game. Our AW Green Shield team after making the semi finals the previous two seasons finished 13th. The St George club was the winner of the Club Championship.

The First Grade team finished 12th this season, a much improved performance, after finishing 19th last year. The improvement was brought about by the recruitment of captain Shawn Flegler, Nathan Hauritz, Adam Semple and the return of our “Mr Cricket” Matthew Mott into the one day side. At Christmas we were in second place but only won one game after the break. The Limited Overs team lost only two games all season and put up a mighty effort in the final against Bankstown, almost chasing down the 282 required for victory. Simon Katich played a great innings in the final and put us back with a chance to win after falling well behind in the run rate. In the end we failed by just 12 runs. The team however, struggled in the two day competition with only two wins all season, against Mosman and Sydney University. The best performers with the bat were Usman Khawaja with 690 runs at 30.00 and Nathan Hauritz 654 runs at 46.71. In the bowling department, Shawn Flegler was the leading taker with 29 wickets at 30.66 followed by James Byrne 28 wickets at 23.36 and Nathan Haurirz 27 wickets at 31.37.

Second Grade made the Qualifying Finals after a slow start to the season, losing only one game after Christmas, before going down in the Qualifying Final to Minor Premiers Sydney University. One of the highlights was the team performance going into the last round just two points behind sixth placed Eastern Suburbs and needing to win with two bonus points while hoping Easts did not get a bonus point. Chasing down the required 155 runs in only 19.4 overs to give us the two bonus points and a place in the Qualifying Final was great to watch. Another highlight was the outright win over North Sydney losing only 4 wickets in the match. The team only had two poor performances all season and both were against Sydney University. The best performers with the bat were John McLoughlin 607 runs at 46.69, including 2 centuries, Tim Laws 572 runs at 57.20 with one century and Brett Hunter 449 runs at 56.13. In the bowling, Brett Hunter 39 wickets at 13.97, Rodney Stafford 32 wickets at 22.06, “Evergreen” Dean White 30 wickets at 16.87 and Cameron Gray 28 wickets at 24.61 were the leading wicket takers. Wicketkeeper Neil Cohen had an impressive 39 dismissals.

The Third Grade side looked like the team that could go all the way and was undefeated after eight rounds. However, after the Christmas break they struggled and a few losses saw them drop down the ladder and eventually finished the season in 9th place. Best performer with the bat was Tristan Marshall with 458 runs at 32.71. Brenton Barker, Sean Gardner, Alex Sciascia and Troy Brewster all scored over 300 runs but only Tristan managed to get to triple figures. Matthew Wallis with 22 wickets at 21.73 was the leading wicket taker. In the end, a disappointing season after a great start.

Last years’ premiers Fourth Grade went within a single wicket of winning back-to-back premierships. What a game of cricket the final was with many twists and turns and two Sutherland “nightmare” tenth wicket partnerships. We had our chances but the Cricket Gods were not with us on this occasion. It was a great game of cricket that will always be remembered. Unfortunately Manager, John Connell could not make it five premierships in five years but JC, you came so close! The side finished third as a result of the teams above them going into the final round all losing giving us the right to host the final again at beautiful Coogee Oval. Best performers with the bat were David Townsend 527 runs at 35.13 and Alex Sciascia 402 runs at 57.43. David Bourke, Steve Hurworth and Trent Griffiths all scored over 300 runs. The leading wicket takers were Steve Bidwell-Brown with 30 wickets at 10.57. Benn West, Chad Greenberg, Steve Hurworth, Mel Singh and Chris Singh all took more than 20 wickets.

Fifth Grade again had a great season reaching the semi finals for the fourth year in a row. John Tierney did a great job in his first year as captain. An interesting statistic is that the 5th Grade team won all 8 away games. The team finished second at the end of the 15 rounds, using 36 players during the season, a great effort. Matthew Hilder again dominated with the bat and ball. He was the best performer with the bat with 442 runs while taking 21 wickets. John Tierney also did well with 296 runs while the leading wicket takers were Daniel Laus with 34 wickets at 13.44 and Tierney with 22 wickets at 19.68.

The Under 21 Poidevin Gray team was coached by Peter Devlin. The team won only one game this season and finished last in the competition. This is a real concern considering the team was bolstered by the inclusion of three overseas players. In five of the seven rounds the team was uncompetitive, losing by big margins. The batting average was 17.06 per wicket and the was 45.09 per wicket. The challenge ahead is 9 how we address the issue of bringing our juniors through into this competitive competition. The leading run scorer was Usman Khawaja 217 runs at 54.25. Leading wicket taker was Peter Alevizos 9 wickets.

The Under 16 AW Green Shield team was coached by Darren McCoy and Grant Rimmer, and managed by David Holland. After making the semi finals the previous two seasons the team finished a disappointing 13th. The bowling was as good as the top teams in the competition, but the batting was below the standard required at this level. The batting average was 11.65 per wicket and the bowling average was 16.18 per wicket. The team won three of the seven rounds. Best performer with the bat was Declan Lavender 158 runs at 26.33 and in the bowling department, Nick Charlwood was outstanding with a club record 20 wickets at 8.30. Nick was well supported by James MacKenzie, Nicholas Stapleton, Cameron Fowler and Nathan McCoy with six wickets each.

We again entered two teams in the 6th Grade Metropolitan Cricket Competition, the RP Green and RP Gold. The Gold team finished 7th while the Green team made the Metropolitan Cup Final, drawing with Gordon who were declared Premiers due their higher position on the table. Some of the young players in these teams were promoted into grade cricket this season. There were some great individual performers in 6th Grade this season the most notable being Cameron Fowler who took 35 wickets, which made him the 6th Grade Player of the Season. Much credit for the running of this competition must go to manager David Holland and Alan Wright, who put in a huge personal effort. The 6th Grade competition is an important part of the club’s development program and ensures our promising young cricketers are involved in a good standard of turf cricket while awaiting the call into grade.

Centuries In Grades 1 to 5, we scored 12 centuries, with John McLoughlin scoring two.

Top Performances (Including Finals and Limited Overs) Top runscorer for the season was Alex Sciascia with 754 runs followed by Usman Khawaja (690), Tim Laws (667), Nathan Hauritz (654), Joseph Hill (634) and John McLoughlin (607). Of the bowlers, Steve Bidwell-Brown was the leading wicket taker with 52 wickets followed by Dean White (43), Brett Hunter (41), Chad Greenberg (41) and Cameron Fowler (35). The best bowling figures in an innings - Dean White with 7 for 37 in 2nd Grade, Steve Bidwell-Brown 7 for 41 in 4th Grade and Rodney Stafford 7 for 132 in 2nd Grade. Benn West took at hat-trick in 4th Grade.

Major Award Winners Our Club Captain, Brett Hunter was a worthy winner of the “Player of the Season” award. Brett has announced that this was his last season as a player. Brett wants to continue with the club in a coaching capacity which are happy about as he has been a great team player and one of our best-ever fieldsman.

Clubmen of the Year - Congratulations go to Tony Martin – Player and Robert Barter – Non Player.

Sydney Cricket Association Top Grade Performer Melvin Singh equalled the most catches in the 4th Grade competition with 14.

Representative Players & Officals Greg Hartshorne – was appointed a NSW State Selector. Simon Katich – was appointed NSW Captain and named NSW Pura Cup Player of the Year. Nathan Hauritz – played for NSW in both the Pura Cup and the Ford Ranger Cup. Usman Khawaja – selected for NSW 2nd XI and represented Sydney South East in the State League Cup. Peter Alevizos – selected for NSW Schoolboys and the Sydney Under 19 Squad. Nick Charlwood – selected for Combined AW Green Shield.

Overseas Players Stephen Hurworth – a 19 year old from Oxton, Lanchshire in England. Steve scored 396 runs at 28.29 and took 28 wickets at 15.29. Had a very good season and finished a creditable 7th in the Player of the Season. Steve also played in the 4th Grade final and represented the club in Poidevin Gray where he scored 120 runs and took 5 wickets. Steve was also involved in Junior Development under the guidance of David Townsend.

Oliver Saffell – a 20 year old from Ilkeston, Derbyshire in England. Ollie scored 183 runs in 5th Grade with a top score of 97 . He also took 6 wickets. In 4th Grade Ollie scored 68 runs and took 11 wickets including a best of 5 for 60. He also represented in Poidevin Gray where he scored 49 runs and took 3 wickets and was involved in Junior Development. Jonathan Dunne – an 18 year old from Finedon, Northampton in England, John scored 174 runs in 6th Grade before his promotion to 5th Grade, where he scored 264 runs with a best of 113 against Eastern Suburbs. John also represented the club in Poidevin Gray where he scored 55 runs and was involved in the club’s Junior Development program. Jimmy Ellis – a 21 year old from Blackpool in England, he played the whole season in 6th Grade and was leading run scorer, scoring 553 at 36.87 including a best of 150. Jimmy also kept wickets recording 9 dismissals. 10

Administration Mike Whitney, our Club President. Thank you again for your leadership during the season and being there when I needed you. “Whit” continues be an inspiration to all of us and his passion for the club never wavers. His continual reference to trust, respect and humility are representative of the culture we are trying to breed into our club. Tony Martin Assistant CEO and Minute Secretary, was always there to help with team administration throughout the season when required and with his wife Katie was heavily involved in the organising of our Annual Dinner. Tony is also involved in the administration of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy. Alan Wright our Chairman of Selectors, has the difficult task of trying to put the best teams on the field each week. Alan manages the selection process to ensure it is fair and in the best interests of the club. Alan always focuses on the long term goals and is a great contributor to our club.

Our various operational committees again performed with distinction due to the dedicated personnel who give of their time in making these committees the success they have been. Wayne Mulherin, Grounds Committee Chairman. Wayne has had a tough year in trying to sort out the problems with the practice wickets at Petersham Oval. He continues to work with Marrickville Council to rectify the situation. Coogee Oval in the last 10 weeks of the season was the No.2 ground in Sydney Grade Cricket. Congratulations to Matt Sommerville of Green Options on the personal effort he has put into Coogee Oval. Chris Sullivan continued to organise the social events throughout the year whether it be the Annual Dinner, a Night at the Dogs or a BBQ after training, Chris can always be relied upon. Chris is also a member of the Annual Report Committee. David Holland continues to work with Alan Wright to ensure that the 6th Grade competition continues to provide a stepping stone to grade cricket. David has also taken on additional duties with finances of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy David Townsend continued with the very important role of Sponsorship Co-ordinator. David has worked hard in a difficult environment to keep our existing sponsors and also to attract new sponsors to the club. Darren McCoy was a welcome addition to the Management Committee this year adding value and experience. Darren has done a sterling job in getting the Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy up and running and organised the Academy Tour of India. Great Work Macca.

Canteen Ladies, our favourite ladies – Thank you to Robin Gardner, Sue Hill and Pat Hughes for their continued contribution with afternoon teas and the running of the canteens. They never complain and as always greet you with a smile. Greg Hartshorne sourced our cricketware again this season while John Connell ensured that it was available to everyone. JC is always cheerful and is one our most valued volunteers. John McLoughlin took on the Publicity Officer role again this season and at times match reports were late and sometimes no reports were published. Managers need to ensure that match reports are sent to the Publicity Officer on time to ensure prompt publication on Monday. Our email communication link ensured that all players, volunteers and supporters were kept up-to-date with club news. Ross Davies (Randwick Petersham Legend) organised a very professional Golf Day at beautiful Randwick Golf Course. Ross had every area covered (except the weather) to ensure that the day was a memorable one. There was a field of 96 starters, so you had better book early this year if you want a start. Well done Ross. Photographers - Don Arnold and . Thank you for your continued support and in capturing those special moments on camera, many of which appear in this report. Captains Match Reports - To Shawn Flegler, Rodney Stafford, Brenton Barker, David Townsend, John Tierney – congratulations as we continue our 100% record in sending to the SCA the Captains Match Report on time for the last five years. Well done…a great record! Managers and Scorers - I would like to thank all the managers and scorers for their efforts during the season. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the players and the committee. I hope to see you all back next season. Coaching We improved to a creditable 5th in the Club Championship, after finishing 16th the previous season. Bill Anderson and Peter Devlin put a lot of work into the pre-season to improve our coaching program. However, training was disrupted at times during the season with the practice wickets at Petersham Oval at time unsafe for training. We need to rectify this problem and so remove a regular excuse of players for not going to training. Junior Development Officers again did a great job under the leadership of David Townsend, who manages our Junior Development Program. This is an important area for the club and one that requires all the time and effort we can provide. Our future depends on it.

New Ventures up and running for the first time in 2006-07 Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy led by Darren McCoy A separate article on the Academy is included later in this report. Randwick Petersham Museum – Bobby Barter headed this project which has put 200 years of history of our great club on show at Petersham Oval. Bobby also has a story for every item in the museum.

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NSWCA and SCA Peter Wright and Ray Stafford represented the club at SCA meetings while Peter was the club’s delegate to Cricket NSW. I would like to thank Bruce Collins, SCA Chairman and his committee for their support and contribution to Grade Cricket during the season. To Roy Formica and Ian Field, thank you for your continued support and assistance during the season.

Finances Finance is a major aspect of the club and Bernie Dagg has again put in a huge effort as Financial Controller. The increased costs associated with running a grade cricket club are now such that we cannot afford to take our eye off the ball. Our finances are in a sound position. We finished the season with net assets of $9,723.19 and an operating deficit of $15,058.48. Further details appear in the Financial Controllers Report.

Conclusion To our Patron Noel Hughes I wish you good health and I hope you are back on deck at Petersham Oval again next year. To Rhys Banwell congratulations on being nominated for Life Membership of the club.

Many tributes are recorded throughout this report to our very generous sponsors and our wealth of volunteers. On behalf of the Management Committee, I thank them one and all for their assistance and involvement.

I would like to again thank Lyall Gardner OAM for his continued support, advice, help and friendship over the past year. Lyall like Mike Whitney has a real passion for the Randy Petes and continues to be a great contributor to our great club.

As I will not be standing for re-election as CEO or as a member of the Management Committee at this year’s Annual Meeting, I would like to take this opportunity to say how much I have enjoyed the challenges and the rewards of being the club’s CEO over the last five years. I would also like to thank all members of the Management Committee and others involved in the administration of the club for their support and assistance in making my time as CEO such a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve the club while watching it develop into one of Sydney’s top grade clubs. It is now well established with good people leading the way both on and off the field and I look forward to its continued success and progress.

For and on behalf of the Management Committee.

Ray Stafford Chief Executive Officer

Matthew Mott New State Coach

Congratulations to Matthew Mott, the new coach of the NSW Speedblitz Blues!

Matt was appointed to the position on 19 June 2007 following the departure of former State Coach Trevor Bayliss who has taken over as coach of Sri Lanka. He takes on the role after a three year stint as Assistant Blues Coach and coach of the NSW 2nd XI.

Matt captained the Randwick Petersham First Grade team in 2004-05 after moving to Sydney from Victoria. He scored 839 runs that season with a top score of 168 not out. While his coaching commitments saw him miss the 2005-06 season he returned in limited overs matches this season topping the averages with 73.25 in his run tally of 293. In his 7 appearances at the crease he hit scores of 93, 88, 66 and 52 not out which went a long way to securing the team a place in the Final.

Matthew played 66 first class matches for Queensland and Victoria between 1994- 2004 and was a member of Sheffield Shield / Pura Cup winning teams with both states. He has an impressive first class record of 3,723 runs which includes 7 centuries and 20 half centuries with a top score of 216.

12 Sponsorship As with all cricket clubs, sponsors are the glue that holds everything together.

We at Randwick Petersham have again been blessed with a group of sponsors who not only provide financial support but have become strong allies to a club that continues to seek to provide the benchmarks in Grade Cricket Club administration.

We continue to look at ways to improve ourselves as a club. This year for example we started up our first club Business Directory in the hope of getting club members with a business to become a first choice option for other club members needing that service. Graeme Hughes and Sean Garlick

In areas such as administration, junior development, social activities and grounds and amenities we realise how vital it is that we provide the best support for our players. In addition, the continuing success of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy is a major stepping stone for the development of our Junior Players.

To allow all this to happen we need continuous support and acknowledge the contribution of the following: Petersham RSL – continues to be a superb Major Sponsor which allows our club to strive for excellence. As well as providing financial backing, the club acts as a quality venue for major functions such as our Annual Dinner. In addition it provides the backdrop for many social events. Our extended thanks to David Mantle and Carl Mower for allowing the sponsorship to work so successfully. Randwick Rugby Club – has become a quality Sponsor in the Eastern Suburbs, providing a venue that has become a base for many social functions. We are grateful to all involved at the club for the professional way they go about their business. Babcock and Brown – our whole club benefits from Babcock and Brown’s Player Incentive Scheme. To this end we owe a great debt of gratitude to Phil Green who has been an enormous supporter of both the previous Randwick Cricket Club and the new merged entity. Many Thanks Phil! Canterbury Bulldogs Leagues Club – with the support of John Ballesty and the Bulldogs, we have been in a position to provide quality support in all areas of Junior Development Souths Juniors – another tremendous supporter of our Junior Development Program, we sincerely thank Geoff Knight for the opportunity to develop youngsters of all abilities and backgrounds. Garlo’s Pies – a new Sponsor this year, Sean Garlick and Garlo’s Pies have contributed greatly both in terms of a committed financial backing coupled with access to their outstanding product. Kingsgrove Sports Centre – special thanks to Harry Solomons who once again provided support in the area of memorabilia and clothing. David Trodden and Associates – local Solicitor Dave Trodden has always been a true supporter of the Petes’ and continues to provide this support for the Randy Petes. Alan Cardy – a generous supporter, Alan continues to provide great backing for the progress our club continues to make. NSW Bowlers Club – based in the heart of the CBD, the Bowlers Club offers support in the area of Schools and Junior Club programs. Mike Whitney Promotions – as well as being an outstanding President, ‘The Whit’ kindly sponsors the club each year through his own company. Alan Wright and Associates – as well as serving on Committee, Alan finds time to show his generosity through sponsorship. Choice Home Loans / Watson Buchan Surveyors / B P Woodward and Associates – Our thanks to all three organizations as foundation members of our first Club Business Directory. We look forward to more businesses getting involved next year. Tilbury Hotel – as Man of the Round Award sponsor, the ‘Tilbury’ situated in Woolloomooloo, is a great watering hole with an even better Restaurant. We thank Hotel Manager Steve Bright, for his continued support.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS A BIG YEAR!

13 The Grade Season in Summary

Round 1 v University of (Limited Overs) A wonderful start to the season with four wins from the five matches played. In 1st Grade it was the new recruits who stole the show with captain Shawn Flegler hitting an undefeated 85 and taking 2 for 39 while Nathan Hauritz’ 68 not out was part of a new club record of 164 for the 5th wicket. New fast bowler Jordan Magro took the first wicket of the summer while “old hand” Usman Khawaja cleaned up the tail with 3 for 3. In 2’s, Brett Hunter was the star with 67 and 2 for 35 while grade debutante Jody Whitehead was impressive in scoring 42. Skipper Rod Stafford (3 for 40) and Cameron Gray (2 for 14) put the cleaners through the students to ensure a solid win. Third Grade took a bonus point in winning by 100 runs after recording an identical total to 2nd Grade. Tristan Marshall set the scene with a solid 40 while fast bowler Matty Wallis hit a quick-fire 60 from just 18 scoring shots. Defending premiers 4th Grade was the casualty of the round after a poor batting performance. Tony Martin (49) and Sean Porter (45) were the only batsmen to show form while Mel Singh’s 3 for 18 from 10 overs of controlled leg spin gave his side a hope. Fifths won a thriller by just 9 runs. New skipper John Tierney led the way with 40 runs while the bowlers contained the opposition to take the points leaving an amazing 5 wickets in the shed.

1st won by 6 wkts @ Village Green 4-218 to 9-216 2nd won by 42 runs @ Petersham 7-254 to 212 3rd won by 100 runs @ David Phillips North 7-254 to 154 4th lost by 4 wkts @ Kensington 148 to 6-151 5th won by 9 runs @ David Phillips South 213 to 5-204

Round 2 v Fairfield Liverpool (2 Day Matches) Back to earth with a thud this round with only 3rd Grade flying the flag. 1st Grade never really had enough runs on the board against the current premiers and although there was a “sniff” of victory with them 7-169 chasing our 194, it was no more than that. A quick fire 160 in the second dig looking for an unlikely outright win also went astray and the side went down with an outright loss. Nathan Hauritz was the best performer with 5 for 69 in the first innings following a score of 39 while Joseph Hill (54) and Simon Katich (55 in the second after a duck in the first innings) made solid contributions. In 2’s, the wobbles set in chasing a good score and we finished 60 runs short. At 3 for 156 we were well on target but the last 7 wickets could muster no more than 102 between them. Cameron Gray had a good double with 4 for 43 and 37 not out while Michael Watson’s 75 was top score. Third Grade had a good win courtesy of some good batting from skipper Brenton Barker (62) and wicketkeeper Fabian Heaton (51) after Dean White (3 for 34) and Noel Ellis (4 for 34) kept the brakes on the opposition. In 4’s and 5’s it was a replay of the 2005-06 Final with a different result in each grade. While we walked away with the trophies last season, we got something of a hiding just two rounds into the new season. Chris Singh (4for 41) and Denis Hinds (5 for 43) did the damage with the ball but the batsmen couldn’t capitalise going down by 43 runs. 5’s had a shocker scoring just 89 and losing by 173 runs.

1st lost outright by 9 wkts @ Petersham 194 and 7-160 dec. to 230 and 1-125 2nd lost by 59 runs @ Rosedale 258 to 317 3rd won by 3wkts @ Coogee 7-194 to 190 4th lost by 43 runs @ Fairfield 121 to 164 5th lost by 173 runs @ Kensington 89 and 2-129 to 7-262 dec.

Round 3 v UTS Balmain (Limited Overs) Back on track with an outstanding 4 wins! 1st Grade scored a club record one-day total of 6 for 336 to smash the tigers on their home turf. Usman Khawaja (71), Matt Taylor (66), Nathan Hauritz (72) and Shawn Flegler (45) were the main contributors while Andrew Harrison bowled extremely well to record figures of 3 for 43. A big win. Seconds couldn’t add to the celebrations however, going down by 2 wickets with just one ball remaining. Brett Hunter was the star with 76 and 4 for 35 but apart from Cameron Gray with 43 couldn’t muster any support in an exciting match. Thirds kept their unblemished record intact with an amazing last over win which produced two run outs! Earlier Troy Brewster (80) and Alex Sciascia (52) put on 120 for the second wicket to set up a solid total. Fourths were back in the winner’s circle with an emphatic 117 run victory after a mammoth record score of 6 for 325. Young wicketkeeper Campbell Dash led the way with a sensational 138 while David Bourke hit a fine 84. At 2 for 150 in response, the Tigers were looking good but great bowling from Denis Hinds, Chris Singh and Steve Bright quickly wrapped them up for a decisive victory. In 5’s it was a great bowling and fielding display to keep UTS just 6 runs away from taking the points. Matt Hilder set the scene with 94 but with 10 runs to get with 10 overs and 2 wickets left, it looked like the Tiger’s day. A quick wicket changed everything however, enabling Ollie Saffel to claim the last wicket with his first ball and take the points. The weekend’s great results saw the club advance from 10th to 6th spot in the Club Championship.

1st won by 66 runs @ Drummoyne 6-336 to 7-270 2nd lost by 2 wkts @ Petersham 197 to 8-198 3rd won by 2 wkts @ Ryde 8-241 to 239 4th won by 117 runs @ Coogee 6-325 to 208 5th won by 6 runs @ Kensington 9-220 to 214

14 Round 4 v Manly-Warringah (2 Day Matches) An outstanding win by 1st Grade but poor results from our other teams. In 38 degrees heat the winning of the toss was the news the team wanted to hear on day 1. However, it didn’t look good when the side was in the field by teatime with a poor score of just 166 to defend. But defend it they did, taking out the match by 11 runs. Our bowlers quickly put us in the match when they had the Sea Eagles 4 for 53 and 5 for 99 by the end of play. A 19 degrees day 2 was just the tonic our bowlers needed and with Nathan Hauritz spinning his webb with 4 for 24 before lunch, the match was ours. Nathan’s 51 with the bat was also top score. In 2’s it was a case of “if only”. Skipper Rodney Stafford recorded his best ever figures of 7 for 132 from a marathon 43 successive overs to keep Manly below 400 in 40 stifling heat. Our day 2 chase was in tatters at 6 for 121 until John McLoughlin hit a highest personal score of 163 before falling a frustrating 11 runs short of victory. The last four wickets had contributed 248. In 3’s, Brenton Barker (74), Alex Sciascia (42) and Jamie Boettiger (48) ensured a solid total on a hot day. In the cool of day 2 however, the side was frustrated to miss out on recording their fourth successive win by just one wicket. Fourth Grade did well to restrict the Sea Eagles to just 214 in perfect batting conditions. In reply it looked like a formality with the score at 1 for 161 after Andrew Walters (86) and Andrew Redmond (39) had put on 108 for the first wicket. Inexplicably the side then lost 9 wickets for just 34 runs to hand victory on a platter to the home team. A disaster. Fifths struggled from the outset scoring only 148 with Ollie Saffel (32) the highest scorer. On day 2 Manly didn’t have it all their own way and at 7 for 90 an unexpected win loomed as a distinct possibility before some sensible batting ended our charge. Another one which got away.

1st won by 11 runs @ Petersham 166 and 4-172 to 155 2nd lost by 11 runs @ Manly 358 to 369 3rd match drawn @ Coogee 9-281 dec to 9-274 4th lost by 19 runs @ Graham Reserve 195 to 214 5th lost by 2 wkts @ Kensington 148 to 8-155

Round 5 v Bankstown (2 Day Matches) It was a round where the lower grades kept us on the boil taking the points in 3’s, 4’s and 5’s. In 1st Grade it was a matter of “if only” as the match ended in a draw. On a hot first day at Bankstown Oval it was a good toss to win. However, at 3 for 34 then 5 for 79, it was backs-to-the wall with a fighting 98 by Nathan Hauritz batting into the second day, kept us in the hunt. When Andrew Harrison knocked over the top three batsmen with just 4 runs on the board, the points looked sown up until a 127 run partnership put the Dogs back in the game. But at 8 down with 18 to get, time ran out and a tame draw was the result. Another lost toss in 2’s on a perfect batting day meant the side had to chase plenty on a cool bowling-friendly second day. Despite a positive start to be 3 for 120, a poor middle order batting effort soon conceded the points with the last 5 wickets falling for just 27 runs. Jamie Boettiger (55), Jody Whitehead (55) and Michael Watson (42) were the best of the batsmen while Cameron Gray’s 5 for 64 from 26 overs was a magnificent performance. Thirds had a great day with the bat hitting 300 with Tristan Marshall contributing a sensational 100 while Tim Laws’ 59 enabled them to put on 103 for the 4th wicket. In the bowling it was a procession of Bankstown batsmen as Matt Wallis (6-55) and Dean White (3-43) made it a double-act affair to secure the points. Fourths had a similar outcome to 3’s thrashing the Bankstown attack with Andrew Redman (87), David Bourke (48) and Matt Hilder (52) having a real picnic. Hilder followed up with a fantastic 6 for 49 supported well by Chris Singh (4-44) to wrap up a good win. In similar manner, Fifth Grade piled on the runs with Jock Walsh (54) and John Tierney (46) leading the way. Tierney made it a captain’s double taking 5 for 37 with Sean Porter chipping in with 4 for 37 to take the 6 points.

1st match drawn @ Bankstown 244 to 8-224 2nd lost by 80 runs @ Coogee 241 to 9-321 dec 3rd won by 106 runs @ Graham Thomas 300 to 194 4th won by 104 runs @ Petersham 9-275 dec to 171 5th won by 81 runs @ Jensen 259 to 178

Round 6 v Hawkesbury (Limited Overs) A wonderful round with four great wins. Only 5’s missed out going down by just 7 runs. In 1st Grade it was our best side of the year with the return of Simon Katich and the inclusion of Matt Mott. However the score of 265 didn’t reflect the capability of the team and with the Hawks’ at 2 for 180, the match looked all over. But in the space of 55 runs 8 wickets had been captured and the points were ours. Usman Khawaja had a huge game with 77 and 4 for 26 while Simon’s 53 was timely. Nathan Hauritz continued his good form with 4 for 36 from 10 overs after scoring 27. The 2’s finally cracked it after a frustrating run of toss-losses and close results going against them. Consistent bowling kept the Hawks to a gettable 216, which was achieved for the loss of just 6 wickets with Brett Hunter (53 not out), Tim Laws (37) and Neil Cohen (32) leading the way. Third Grade made no mistake in recording their fifth win to be just 3 points from the competition lead. Restricting Hawkesbury to 238, three of the batsmen managed half centuries to secure the win with Troy Brewster (59), Jody Whitehead (55) and Alex Sciascia (53) most impressive. Steve Bright (3 for 56) and Chad Greenberg (2 for 20) led the bowling in 4’s to ensure the chase would be well within reach. David Bourke then put the issue beyond doubt with an attacking 80 while Sean Gardner’s 42 guaranteed a bonus point to add to the spoils. Fifths did well to give themselves a chase of only 220 but unfortunately only three of the batsmen got going. Newcomer John Dunne did best with a great 86 while Sean Porter’s 63 and Jock Walsh’s 36 looked certain to secure the win before the tail quickly fell away in a frantic run chase at the end to just miss. A good round for our Club Championship hopes moving up to 5th spot from 9th.

15 1st won by 30 runs @ Coogee 265 to 235 2nd won by 4 wkts @ Owen Earle 6-218 to 9-216 3rd won by 4 wkts @ Petersham 6-240 to 7-238 4th won by 4wkts @ Benson Lane 2 6-191 to 9-190 5th lost by 7 runs @ Kensington 213 to 8-220

Round 7 v Mosman (2 Day Matches) A fantastic “Houdini” act by 1st Grade together with 2 lower grade wins and a tie catapulted us to 3rd place in the coveted Club Championship. In 1’s, a record last wicket unbroken partnership of 57 between Brett Hunter (51 not out) and fast bowler James Byrne (17 not out) snatched the points from the jaws of defeat. It was a game with everything. Mosman were reeling at 4 for 21 on day 1 before rallying to 292. An SOS from the NSW Blues to Nathan Hauritz mid- way through day 1 didn’t help and when we slumped to 5 for 75 early on day 2, it looked all over. A 100 runs partnership followed by another of 40 put some respectability into the score but with David Mitchell (36), Matt Taylor (38) and the dashing Adam Semple (82) back in the pavilion, it was just a matter of the Whales cleaning up. But at 9 for 237, Hunter and Byrne had other ideas, and managed to bat their way through for an amazing win. In 2nd Grade, a disappointing 224 scoreline quickly turned to jubilation as Dean White (5 for 32) and Peter Alevizos (2 for 38) ran through all batsmen to have them on the ropes at 9 for 102 at the end of day1. A quick wrap up of the last wicket on day 2 set the scene for an outright result but with 114 to chase in just a handful of overs, the boys were happy to settle for the first innings win. The match highlight was an outstanding 122 by Tim Laws in just 87 balls with 5 sixes and 11 fours. Third Grade did well to set up a big score of 284 with Sean Gardner, Eddie Otto and Jordan Magro each making 47. At 8 for 200 the points were there for the taking but the Whales wouldn’t lie down. With 30 to get and the last man in, we still looked good but with the scores level it took skipper Brenton Barker to effect a direct hit from cover to grab a tie and a share of the 6 points. Fourth Grade did very poorly to post only 177 on a day made for batting. The Whales had little trouble chasing the meagre target to take the match just 6 down. Steve Hurworth returned a good double with 34 runs and 2 for 35. Fifth Grade made amends for last week’s loss with an easy 142 runs win. Ollie Saffel had an enormous game hitting 97 not out then taking 4 for 18 while Daniel Laus showed great promise with 36 runs and 4 wickets for 42. Saffel and Grant Rimmer (36) set a new club partnership record for the 10th wicket of 123.

1st won by 1 wkt @ Rawson 9-294 to 292 2nd won by 115 runs @ Petersham 224 and 2-57 to 109 and 228 3rd match tied @ Allan Border 284 to 284 4th lost by 4 wkts @ Coogee 177 to 6-186 5th won by 142 runs @ Balmoral 294 to 152 and 3-102

Round 8 v Eastern Suburbs (2 Day Matches) A fantastic round with four lower grade wins despite the fact our 1st Grade’s colours were lowered a little. In a match where Simon Katich made nought, Nathan Hauritz was pulled out half way through for State duties and pace bowler Andrew Harrison broke down, the 1’s did well to go down by a very narrow margin. Losing the last 6 wickets for just 25 gave Easts a very gettable target but at 8 for 214 the advantage was with us. It took Easts’ Michael MacLennan, fast becoming our bogey-man, to carry his side through to victory. In 2’s we were on top throughout after Rod Stafford (3- 10) and Brett Hunter (3-24) spun a web of mystery through the Dolphin’s batsmen. John McLoughlin then put the issue beyond doubt with a magnificent undefeated 107, his second “ton” of the season. In 3rd Grade, a 120 run partnership for the first wicket with young Sean Gardner belting 84 set the scene in chasing Easts 223. Troy Brewster chipped in with 62 to bring home the points quite comfortably and keep the team’s undefeated record intact. Earlier Eddie Otto did well with 3 for 38. Fabian Heaton (90), Trent Griffiths (57) and skipper David Townsend (51) helped set up a big score in 4th Grade while Ollie Saffel (4-40) and Ben West (4-19) applied the finishing touches for a huge win by 171 runs. In 5’s John Dunne hit the ball beautifully in making 113 and give his side a winning total. Steve Bright showed all his old guile in taking 6 for 49 to dominate proceedings when the Dolphins set out on their run chase to ensure a solid win. The 84 points from the round took us to 2nd place in the Club Championship.

1st lost by 2 wkts @ Waverley 8-240 to 239 2nd won by 111 runs @ Coogee 5-270 dec to 159 and 5-163 3rd won by 3 wkts @ Trumper 7-231 to 223 4th won by 171 runs @ Petersham 8-274 dec to 103 5th won by 88 runs @ Snape 246 to 158

Round 9 v Sydney University (2 Day Matches) An amazing round with two outright wins! After 1st Grade’s loss against Easts they came back strongly taking outright points against a solid Uni line-up. Batting first on a suspect Petersham wicket we were in trouble on day 1 with a score of only 182. Half centuries to Joe Hill and Adam Semple were face-savers but the bowlers stole the show to knock the students over for just 120. Adam Semple completed a fine double with 3 for 37 while Nathan Rosser was brilliant with 4 for 25. On day 2 we were quickly in trouble and at 8 for 77 it looked like Uni would take home the major points. Late order resistance from James Byrne (35) set a competitive target of 195 but at 0 for 103 in reply an outright loss for us was just a matter of time. That Uni then lost 10 wickets for 63 runs to give us the match supported the oft held notion that “cricket’s a funny game”. Skipper Shawn Flegler led the way with an outstanding spell of 4 for 42 while the miserly Nathan Rosser with 2 for 24 from 15 overs with 7 maidens kept up the kind of pressure which wins close matches. A sensational victory to put 1’s into second place on the competition table. Seconds virtually lost the match 16 when they lost the toss on a damp Uni No.1 wicket. Scoring only 98 they couldn’t recover and brought to an end a three match winning spree. Three’s fared little better losing their first match of the season when Uni got away to a flyer at Coogee. Tristan Marshall’s 84 was the best in a scoreline falling some 94 runs short. Fours moved into 5th place on the competition ladder with a resounding victory by 86 runs. While a number of the batsmen scored well it was young Ollie Saffel who did the damage with the ball taking 5 for 52. Fifth Grade racked up our second outright win of the round knocking over the students for just 65 and 61 courtesy of a brilliant bowling display by Steve Bidwell-Brown who returned match figures of 9 for 40 (4 for 19 and 5 for 21). Our batting wasn’t all that impressive on a damp wicket but Sean Porter (25) and skipper John Tierney (28) did enough to ensure their side a share of 2nd place on the competition ladder. A great round!

1st won outright by 29 runs @ Petersham 182 and 133 to 120 and 166 2nd lost by 186 runs @ Sydney Uni No.1 98 and 6-167 to 7-284 dec 3rd lost by 94 runs @ Coogee 229 to 4-323 dec 4th won by 86 runs @ Sydney Uni No.2 268 to 182 5th won outright by 9 wkts @ Kensington 108 and 1-21 to 65 and 61

Round 10 v North Sydney (2 Day Matches) A great round which took us to the equal lead in the coveted Club Championship! The only downturn was the unexpected defeat of the 1st Grade team which was one of the best we have fielded all season. Having bowled Norths out for a paltry 200 on one of the great batting tracks in Sydney, we were never in the hunt losing our first 4 for just 22 (including Simon Katich for a duck) before collapsing further to be 8 for 53. A rearguard action, which has been the feature of recent batting displays, managed to get the total to 121 with James Byrne (31) once again top scoring from number 10. While that was disappointing, the second graders smashed Norths at Coogee to take the maximum 10 points winning before tea on day 2. Brett Hunter recorded match figures of 9 for 44 while Tim Laws’ 69 not out included some huge hits. That 10 wickets winning margin was matched in run terms by 3rd Grade which won by a mammoth 257 runs. Troy Brewster (85) and Jaime Boettiger (62) were the main batting contributors while Matt Wallis kept up his good season’s work with a tidy 4 for 37. Norths managed to hang on in the second innings 8 down to avoid an outright loss. Fourth Grade won their third game in a row with Ben West the star with the ball taking 6 for 61 including a hat- trick. Steve Hurworth (72) and skipper David Townsend (43) set up the winning total. Like their 3’s, Norths managed to hang on in the second dig to prevent an outright loss. Adam Walters led the way in 5’s with a fantastic 127 not out, ably supported by Matt Hilder with 55. Steve Bidwell-Brown kept up his great form with 5 for 33 to give his team their fourth successive victory. A great round!

1st lost by 79 runs @ North Sydney No. 1 121 to 200 and 223 2nd won outright by 10 wkts @ Coogee 4-212 dec and 0-37 to 86 and 162 3rd won by 257 runs @ North Sydney No. 2 9-374 dec to 117 and 8-223 4th won by 123 runs @ Petersham 9-215 dec to 92 and 7-139 5th won by 159 runs @ Tunks Park 5-304 dec to 145

Round 11 v Campbelltown-Camden (2 Day Matches) A handful of wickets and a few more runs spoilt what was looking to be a great round. 1st Grade missed out by just 2 wickets, 3rds by 34 runs and 4ths by 1 wicket to secure a much-needed outright win. Winning the toss on a very hot day at Coogee was the good news for 1st Grade but at 5 for 78 (after being 1 for 64) it was back’s to the wall. A great 131 partnership between skipper Shawn Flegler (76) and ‘keeper Matt Taylor (77), enabled a competitive 298 total to be set. At 8 for 256 in reply, the points looked like ours but a 45 run partnership turned the tables, inflicting the third loss in a row for the team and a drop from second place to seventh in the competition. Second Grade continued their charge, knocking over The Ghosts for just 140 on their own track. A huge lead of 222 after some impressive scoring by our batmen improved their resolve however and the boys couldn’t gain the outright result they wanted. Matt Wallis had a great 2nd Grade debut with 5 for 35 and 47, while Tim Laws (94) and Paul Greentree (92) hit the ball well. The hot weather and a number of dropped catches left 3’s a little vulnerable after day 1 and it didn’t improve much on day 2 with the batsmen letting the side down. Although it was only the team’s second loss of the season, they were left barely hanging on to 6th spot. In 4th Grade, skipper David Townsend’s 101 and Will Passas’s 67 set the scene for a big score but the final total of 253 was a little disappointing. However, the bowlers were on their game with Steve Bidwell- Brown (5 for 26), Grant Rimmer (3 for 28) and Chad Greenberg (2 for 16) ensuring The Ghosts didn’t get past 100. Another good bowling performance almost got the major points with the last man just holding out. Bidwell-Brown (2 for 38) and Rimmer (2 for 12) were again in the thick of things. In 5’s it was one-way traffic after a disappointing batting effort of just 153 on day 1. Tony Martin stood alone with 68, while Campelltown mowed down our score for the loss of just 3 wickets. It was almost a good round!

1st lost by 2 wkts at Coogee 298 to 9-301 2nd won by 222 runs @ Raby 1 6-362 dec to 140 and 3-173 3rd lost by 33 runs @ Petersham 206 to 239 4th won by 153 runs @ Raby 2 253 to 100 and 9-119 5th lost by 7 wkts @ Kensington 153 to 3 -156

Round 12 v St George (2 Day match 1st Grade; Limited Overs matches lower grades) 17 To stake our claim for this year’s Club Championship, we had to secure the majority of points on offer against CC leaders St George. Midway through the Saturday we were looking good but a last ball defeat for 3’s and a poor batting effort by 1’s on the Sunday blew our chances. It was the fourth successive loss for 1st Grade which crashed from 2nd place in the competition to 7th and struggling to cement a top 6 finals spot. At 8 for 205, Saints were shaky with all our bowlers sharing the wickets. However, 58 runs for the last 2 wickets left us with a competitive run chase. Four scores in the 30’s (Mitchell, Katich, Hauritz and Semple) in perfect batting conditions summed up a forgettable performance. On the other hand, our 2nd graders put up a sensational performance to restrict the Saints chasing down a very gettable target on batting-friendly Hurstville Oval. Brett Hunter continued his great season with 69 and 2 for 32 while John McLoughlin’s undefeated 59 was the rock upon which the innings was built. Third Grade had it won until the last ball when the winning runs were hit. Alex Sciascia (56) and Campbell Dash (44) did well with the bat while Eddie Otto’s 3 for 23 was the best of the bowlers. 4’s and 5’s had a day out with 4th Grade taking 2 bonus points and 5ths one. Steve Bidwell-Brown continued his great form in 4’s with 4 for 17 while Grant Rimmer snared 3 for 28 to bowl out the red and whites for just 93. Only 3 wickets were lost in chasing down that score. In 5th Grade, Matt Hilder hit a club top score for the round of 87 then took 2 wickets for a fine all-round effort. Daniel Laus (4 for 13 ) and evergreen Steve Bright (3 for 21) put the skids through the young Saints for a decisive victory. All four lower grade teams were in the top 6 after this round.

1st lost by 42 runs @ Coogee 221 to 263 2nd won by 15 runs @ Hurstville 7-231 to 8-216 3rd lost by 2 wkts @ Petersham 216 to 8-217 4th won by 7wkts @ Harold Fraser 3-94 to 93 5th won by 102 runs @ Kensington 6-208 to 106

Round 13 v Parramatta (2 Day Matches) A good round for our lower graders but another disaster for our top side with 1st Grade going down to record their fifth successive loss since Christmas. Chasing an imposing 367 we were never in the hunt despite the fact we were fielding one of our best batting line-ups of the season. Only Lance Kahler (58) offered any early resistance and without Joe Hill’s fine 71 and James Byrne’s rearguard 27, our scoreline would have been quite embarrassing. Second Grade on day one, the Eels rallied from 9 for 100 to post 190 despite Dean White’s 7 for 37 from 23 overs. With the bat, we slumped from 5 for 132 to be 9 for 156. The 26 run partnership for the last wicket was just 9 runs short of a valuable 6 points which saw the team drop out of the top six in the competition. Dean White’s 3 wickets in the second dig gave him match figures of 10 for 90, his best for the club. Third Grade had an easy win after Fabian Heaton (60) and Eddie Otto (39) ensured a competitive total. Steve Bidwell-Brown kept up the good work with 3-65 while Jordan Magro chipped in with 2-30. Fours had a great win to almost assure them of a spot in the finals. Alex Sciascia (81) and skipper David Townsend (57) put the Eels behind the eight ball from the outset and they were always going to struggle against a good attack when the declaration came at 8-301. Benn West struck early with the ball taking 5 for 22 to have them out quickly for a paltry 56. Following on, they did much better and held our boys at bay to be only 3 down when stumps were called. Fives had the big win of the round demolishing Parra outright to cement a place in the finals. Matt Hilder’s mammoth score of 153 not out ensured a difficult target and so it proved to be with the men from the west going down for just 130 and 97. Daniel Laus bowled well in both innings with 3-28 and 3-11 while skipper John Tierney’s 3-13 in the first innings put them on the backfoot from the outset. Matt Hilder finished a memorable match with 4 for 5 in the second dig while evergreen Steve Bright bagged 3 for 30.

1st lost by 113 runs @ Old King’s Oval 254 to 6-367 dec 2nd lost by 8 runs @ Coogee 182 to 190 and 8-128 3rd won by 59 runs @ Merrylands 243 to 184 and 1-94 4th won by 245 runs @ Petersham 8-301 dec to 56 and 3-162 5th won outright by 59 runs @ Princes 9-286 dec to 130 and 97

Round 14 v Gordon (2 Day Matches) This was a round which saw 4’s and 5’s cement spots in the Qualifying Finals while 2’s were left frustratingly close in 7th place in the competition. It also saw the end of the season for 1’s while 3’s were left with just a slim chance of making the final 6. In 1st Grade it was a matter of 6 batsmen scoring 28 or more but only one going on to make a half century. In 2nd Grade, we were always in control and despite losing 4 for 20 in the run chase, John McLoughlin (53 no) and Brett Hunter who had a good game with 47 runs and 6 wickets in two innings, put the issue beyond doubt. Unfortunately there wasn’t enough time left for an outright victory. Third Grade was never in the hunt losing quick wickets in their chase of a sizeable 291 despite Eddie Otto’s 58 and Jordan Magro’s 40. Alex Sciascia ensured 4th Grade took the points with a determined 100 with Trent Griffiths adding a valuable 59. Chasing the Highlanders 188, 5th Grade won well with Dan Levitt & Sean Porter (32) steering their side home after Nigil Singh made a welcome reappearance taking 5 for 37.

1st lost by 17 runs @ Chatswood 307 to 324 2nd won by 5 wkts @ Petersham 5-190 dec to 187 and 5-79 3rd lost by 127 runs @ Beauchamp 164 to 291 4th won by 3 wkts @ Coogee 7-270 to 268 5th won by 6wkts @ Killara 4-191 to 188

Round 15 v Western Suburbs (Limited Overs )

18 A round which saw the club improve two places in the Club Championship to finish 5th while 2nd Grade pulled off one if its greatest victories to grab a spot in the Finals Series. Needing a win with two bonus points to topple 6th placed Easts, 2nd Grade pace bowler Dean White (3-36), skipper Rod Stafford (2-26) and allrounder Michael Watson (2-17) kept Wests to just 154 after 50 overs. To achieve the required two bonus points, they needed to run down the target under 25 overs which they did with Jodie Whitehead (48 not out), Michael Watson (45) and Tim Laws (40) smashing the Wests bowlers to all parts of Pratten Park. Easts (equal on points with us) failed to gain a bonus point in their victory over Parramatta and with our greater quotient we gained the finals spot. An amazing performance from a team in a match where the two bonus points were the only such points they earned for the season! 4ths and 5ths ensured home ground qualifying finals with hollow victories. Steve Hurford (79) and Chad Greenberg (46 not out) gave 4’s a good total to defend which they did with ease demolishing Wests for just 88 with spin twins Greenberg (3-17) and Mel Singh (3-9) the stars. While 5’s only scored 181 in their 50 overs with Andrew Redman’s 51 the best, Daniel Laus (4- 13) and Matt Hilder (2-16) quickly put the skids through their opponents to have them out for only 69. Like 2nds, 4’s and 5’s each scored two bonus points without which we would have finished 7th rather than 5th in the Club Championship. In 1st Grade it was unfortunately a continuation of the slide which set in at Christmas time with the side being well beaten by 6 wickets with more than 18 overs to spare. Once again five batsmen got starts but 37 was the top scorer. After being in 2nd place at Christmas, 7 successive defeats left the team a disappointing 12th by season’s end. Three’s also continued their disappointing finish to the season with their third loss in the last four matches to finish in 9th place, just 10 points from a spot in the finals. A great season with three teams in the qualifying finals!

1st lost by 6wkts @ Coogee 186 to 4-187 2nd won by 6 wkts @ Pratten Park 4-157 to 9-154 (2 bonus points) 3rd lost by 5wkts @ Petersham 213 to 5-214 4th won by 119 runs @ Blick Oval 8-207 to 88 (2 bonus points) 5th won by 112 runs @ Kensington 6-181 to 69 (2 bonus points)

Qualifying Finals (Sat / Sun matches) 2nds v Sydney University @ University no.1: 4ths v Mosman @ Coogee; 5ths v Penrith @ Petersham Two great wins to cement home semi finals matches! Last season’s defending premiers, 4th and 5th grades had hollow victories over the weekend while our gallant 2nd Grade team went down in a match where the toss virtually determined the outcome. All three teams batted first and all were in trouble early after a week in which showers were widespread. The Sydney University pitch, always a bowlers favourite when any moisture is around, upheld its reputation after 2nd Grade skipper Rodney Stafford called incorrectly at the toss and was asked to bat first. With plenty of seam for the quicker men and big turn for the spinners, we were quickly in trouble with the first wicket falling at just 6 runs. With former Test offie weaving his magic the procession continued with only Brett Hunter offering any resistance to be last man out for 25 in a score of just 87, the team’s lowest of the season. With a drying wicket the Uni batsmen were in little trouble to be 1–58 when the rain came to bring a premature end to day 1. A late start day 2 saw our bowlers gain some benefit from the conditions but the small target made Uni’s task quite simple and they won the game with ease notwithstanding they were 6 down for just 131 at the end. At Coogee 4th Grade struggled to be 5 for 70 odd before two solid partnerships between captain David Townsend (27) and Alex Sciascia (28) and again between Tony Martin (27) and Trent Griffiths (28) enabled the side to post a respectable 150. That turned out to be more than enough with season star Steve Bidwell-Brown cutting through the Mosman lineup to take a career-best 7 for 41. With Chris Singh chipping in with 3 for 31, the Whales season was quickly over when they were dismissed for only 84. Wicketkeeper Fabian Heaton was instrumental in the demolition holding on to 5 catches. At Petersham 5th Grade made a steady start before a flurry of wickets set the cat among the pigeons. However, a defiant David Bourke held the innings together with a fine 71 to leave Penrith with it all to do in chasing down 178. At 4 for 120, the Panthers were right in it until Matt Hilder (4-37) and skipper John Tierney (2-6) put the skids through them to take the last 6 wickets for just 13 runs to leave them 45 runs short. 2nds: lost by 4wkts - 87 to 6-131 4ths: won by 66 runs - 150 to 84 5ths: won by 45 runs – 178 to 133

Semi Finals (Sat /Sun matches) 4ths v St George @ Coogee 5ths v Sutherland @ Petersham 4th Grade won a place in the Final for the third successive year and for the fourth time in the past 5 years with a resounding win over St George at Coogee. Batting first, Saints hit up 170 with Steve Bidwell-Brown (3-58), Chris Singh (3-43) and Steve Hurworth (2-13) keeping all the batsmen in check with some tight bowling. Fabian Heaton was the only casualty on the first day as we finished at 1 for 25 when bad weather brought an early end to proceedings. A late start on day 2 saw three wickets fall and with the score at 4 for 50 odd it was still anybody’s game. However, some great resolve from Tony Martin and Alex Sciascia, finishing 69 not out and 67 not out respectively, safely steered their team home to record a decisive win. 5th Grade were’t quite able to match it with Sutherland and their campaign to defend last year’s premiership came to an end when their poor score of just 139 was passed by the Shire boys just 6 wickets down. Batting first we were quickly in trouble and at 7 for 39 our record low score of 80 a few seasons ago looked a huge total. However, some big hitting from fast bowlers Benn West (36) and Steve Bright (29) put some respectability into the score. At 2 for 5 in reply, Sutherland were looking a little shaky but by the end of day 1 had recovered to be 2 for 70. A late start on day 2 only delayed the inevitable and the Sharks cruised past the target to be comfortable winners and grab a place in the Final. A disappointing end to what was a fantstic season for out boys. They can be truly proud of their outstanding efforts all season. 4ths: won by 6 wkts – 4-172 to 170 5ths: lost by 4 wkts – 170 to 139

19 4th Grade Final v Sutherland @ Coogee Saturday 31 March / Sunday 1 April An amazing game of cricket but one which didn’t produce the outcome we were expecting. While the match was lost by the barest of margins, it was one which almost defied logic in terms of the traditions of the game. The match was won by outstanding Sutherland partnerships for the last wicket in both innings after a catch which would have given us a lead on the first innings was dropped with the Sharks one run short of our total! The saying that “cricket’s a funny game” took on a new dimension in this match….one of the greatest finals we are ever likely to be involved in. In absolutely perfect conditions on a magnificently presented Coogee Oval, we batted first and looked in total control at 0- 29 in a little over half an a hour. But the next 6 runs were accompanied by four edges behind the wicket which were eagerly snapped up to have us 4 for 35. A rally by skipper David Townsend (15) and Trent Griffiths (43) took the score to 80 shortly before lunch but two more wickets saw us 6 for 84 at the break. Only Chad Greenberg (27 no) offered any real resistance after sandwiches and our final tally of 123 looked highly vulnerable. In reply, Sutherland was soon in trouble as Steve Bidwell-Brown and Chris Singh served it up to the visitors who slumped to 3 for 4 after 10 overs. Steve Hurworth joined the party and at 7 for 45, our 123 looked a long way off. Desperate hitting gave way to caution and the score climbed to 9 for 99 as the last man strode to the wicket. With former Randwick batsman Aaron Phillips taking it up to his old club, the score reached 122 before a miscue sent the ball into the air with Chris Singh camped under it at mid-off. The catch would have given us a one run lead on the 1st innings, but as happens in pressure situations, the ball spilt from his grasp enabling the batsmen to cross and level the scores. It was the second opportunity in the same luckless over from leg spinner Mel Singh, with a missed stumping chance a few balls earlier. Regrouping on day 2, RP took the last wicket to give Sutherland a 24 run lead after a 10th wicket partnership which yielded 48 runs. With little to lose in the 2nd innings, our batsmen went for the runs in the faint hope an outright win could be achieved . Alex Sciascia smashed a quickfire 77 not out and when skipper Townsend called a halt after 30 overs, our score of 4 for 144 left Sutherland a generous 121 to get for a win with 55 overs remaining. This looked a bit of a formality at tea with the Sharks 2 for 43 and doing it well. Whatever was in the tea at the break however, produced some much needed inspiration for our boys and they got stuck in to reduce the Shire dwellers to 9 for 72 with Bidwell-Brown taking another 3 wickets to go with his 4 in the first innings and Chad Greenberg snapping up 4. With 20 overs to go it looked certain the trophy would be once again on the Randwick Petersham mantlepiece. But no-one anticipated the resolve of the Sutherland tailenders….for a second time. Number 11 batsman and wicketkeeper Blake Miller, who had held us at bay for 81 minutes in the first innings for 7 not out, this time combined with number 10 Nathan Whittingham and the pair defied everything our boys could throw at them. Miller finished with 15 not out and Whittingham 13 not out as they held on for over an hour to defend their 1st innings lead and snatch the trophy from our grasp. It was an amazing finish to an amazing game which contained all the drama of finals cricket. Congratulations to Sutherland on a great win and congratulations to all Randwick Petersham players for what has been a wonderful season for 4th Grade in what has been an outstanding season for the club.

Scores: Sutherland 147 ( A Phillips 84; S Bidwell-Brown 4-37 (31 overs); S Hurworth 3-40 ) and 9-98 ( S Bidwell-Brown 3-31 (21 overs); C Greenberg 4-26 (17 overs) ) defeated Randwick Petersham 123 ( T Griffiths 43; C Greenberg 27 no) and 4-144 declared (A Sciascia 77 no; C Greenberg 22).

Our Blues Brothers Randwick Petersham was well served at the representative level this season with three players turning out for the Blues. Simon Katich was again appointed skipper of the NSW Blues and went on to be NSW Pura Cup Player of the Season. Apart from having the distinction of leading his charges into the Pura Cup Final won byTasmania, Simon hit his first double century for the Blues when he notched up an undefeated 205 against Queensland at the SCG. He also showed his liking for the historic ground with an outstanding 165 against his former team Western Australia as part of an overall seasonal tally of 711 runs at an impressive 64.64. Add the 230 runs he scored in the limited overs Ford Ranger Cup competition and his total of 931 runs for the summer indicates his value to the State. The good news is that he has recently signed up for another 5 years which is great for Randwick Petersham as well as NSW. Nathan Hauritz was a very welcome addition to the club when he decided to move south from his native Queensland. His plan was to display his off-spinning wares in grade cricket with the hope he may get a game or two with the Blues. After a terrific start to the grade season, State selectors moved in and he was soon a key member of the Ford Ranger Cup team taking 14 wickets at just 24 in 9 matches. He also played in three Pura Cup matches including the Final. He was also named in the World Cup Squad indicating that the national selectors had taken note of his development. Next summer looms as a real opportunity for the 25 year old to cement a spot in the state team. He is an exciting player with plenty of ability and we wish him well. Last year we felt that 20 years old Usman Khawaja was a real chance to make the Blues team. Being granted a “rookie” contract was the first step and after a strong season in the State League Cup he is clearly in selectors thinking. Opening for Sydney South East against NSW Country in a League match, Usman simply flayed the bowling to all parts of University Oval as he raced to an amazing 174 from just 127 balls in 152 minutes. He hit 22 boundaries and 6 sixes in an awesome display. That performance won him a game in the Blues Second XI where he hit a timely half century. It is only a matter of time for this talented left hander.

20 Many thanks to you all! What another great season for the club! We couldn’t do it without a lot of help and support and we thank everyone who assisted in some way or another and in particular the following:

1 The Mayors of Marrickville and Randwick and their staff for their assistance and co- operation, particularly in relation to our grounds 2 Our groundsmen Matt and Dane at Coogee, Snape and Kensington, Pat at Petersham. 3 Our fabulous canteen team led by Robin with the help of Sue Otto and Pat Hughes. Also thanks to Angela Redman and Neville Walters who also helped out with afternoon teas for 5th Grade. 4 Barbeque cooks Peter Harrison, Peter English, John Sullivan and Chris Sullivan 5 Practice Captain Richard McCord for ensuring our training sessions went smoothly 6 Alan Austin, Len Cartwright, Chris Burke, Ross Davies, John Pearson, John Benaud, Ken Devlin, Alan Wright, Bernie Dagg, Mark Sundin, John Watson, Peter Rolls, Greg Hartshorne, Wayne Mulherin, the late Duncan Scott-Glassock, John Connell, Lyall Gardner, Ray Stafford, Christine & Chris Hall for the donation of Annual Awards 7 Ross Davies who organised a great Club Golf Day at Randwick Golf Club 8 CPI Paper and in particular Director, Denis Goodrem and our own Steve Greentree for the donation of the high quality paper used in this Annual Report 9 Our dedicated and efficient scorers and team managers Brian Proops, Peter Harrison, Bob Barter, Bernard Bayley, Lynette Jackson, John Connell, Neville Walters, Richard McCord, and David Holland 10 Director of Coaching Bill Anderson, Club Coach Peter Devlin and assistants, David Skuthorpe and Shawn Flegler. 11 David Townsend, Steve Hurworth, Oliver Saffell and John Dunne for their Junior Development work 12 Cricket NSW CEO David Gilbert and staff for the many courtesies during the season 13 SCA Chairman Bruce Collins and his Committee of Management and Secretary Ian Field and Assistant Roy Formica for ongoing support and assistance 14 Peter Hughes of NSW Cricket Umpires’ Association 15 Don Arnold and Steve Smith for their many photographic favours 16 Patron Noel Hughes for his help and advice throughout the season 17 Financial Controller Bernie Dagg for his extensive work with the club’s finances 18 Wayne Tilley for his services as Honorary Auditor 19 Life Member Graeme Hughes for being MC at our annual dinner and for ongoing support of the club 20 Wayne Mulherin for his efforts in organising our grounds and facilities 21 Lyall Gardner OAM for his work with the annual report, general administrative advice and assistance. Also for his work as Chairman of Randwick Petersham Legends 22 Peter Wright and Ray Stafford for representing the club at NSWCA and SCA meetings 23 Chris Sullivan and Tony Martin for arranging our social events 24 David Townsend for his work with sponsors and junior development 25 Alan Wright for again undertaking the difficult role of Chairman of Selectors 26 John McLoughlin for his match reports 27 Peter Wright for his legal advice and as Chairman of the Randwick Petersham Foundation 28 John Connell for handling the storage and distribution of the club’s cricket wear clothing 29 Darren McCoy for his fantastic work with the RPCC Academy along with Grant Rimmer, Mark Gardner, Peter Close and Mark Coles 30 Darren McCoy, Grant Rimmer and David Holland for their management and coaching of the A W Green Shield team 31 Bobby Barter for his efforts in the establishment of the Randwick Petersham Museum 32 Peter Devlin (Coach) and Richard McCord (Scorer) for their efforts with the Poidevin Gray team 33 Club Captains Brett Hunter (Club Captain), Shawn Flegler (1st Grade), Rodney Stafford (2nd Grade), Brenton Barker (3rd Grade), David Townsend (4th Grade), John Tierney (5th Grade), Usman Khawaja (PG’s) and Nick Charlwood (A W Green Shield).

21 1st Grade Limited Overs Competition in Summary

Round 1 v University of New South Wales at Village Green New fast bowler Jordan Magro struck a blow when he took the first wicket with 37 runs on the board. That started a run with wickets falling at regular intervals. Andrew Harrison showed all his old guile to snatch 2 for 30 while spinners Shawn Flegler (2 for 39) and Nathan Hauritz (0 for 18 off 10 overs) kept up the pressure. Usman Khawaja took the ball late in the innings and cleaned up the tail with 3 for 3 from 2 overs. Chasing a very gettable 217, we had a shaky start losing 4 for 15 to be 4 for 54 before skipper Shawn Flegler (85 not out) and Nathan Hauritz (68 not out) put on a club record unbroken 164 (which included 5 sixers) to secure a great win.

Won by 6 wkts 4-218 to 9-216

Round 2 v UTS Balmain at Drummoyne Oval A sensational new club record limited overs score quickly put the Tigers on the back foot and they never recovered. Batting first, Usman Khawaja (71) and Matthew Taylor (66) put on 127 for the second wicket. Paul Greentree (33) and Nathan Hauritz (72) continued the blitz but with just 8 overs to go it was skipper Shawn Flegler who stepped up the rate hitting 45 off just 21 balls with 4 sixes. 106 runs were scored from the final 8 overs to set up a mammoth target of 6 for 336. The Tigers began briskly but tight bowling from man-of-the-match Andrew Harrison (3-42) and Nathan Rosser (1- 53 off 10 successive overs) soon put the brakes on to ensure a hollow victory.

Won by 66 runs 6-336 to 7-270

Round 3 v at Coogee Oval An undefeated 115 by Usman Khawaja made short work of Blacktown’s 234 on a good batting track at Coogee. Joseph Hill’s 40 and an attacking 60 from Matt Taylor added to the cause to bring up the win with just short of 7 overs remaining. It was the second successive century partnership (117) between Khawaja and Taylor in the limited overs competition. Earlier Adam Semple had put the skids through the Blacktown middle order to finish with 4 wickets for 50. He was well supported by Andrew Harrison with 2 for 50; James Byrne with 1 for 33; Shawn Flegler 1 for 48 while Nathan Hauritz (0 for 16 from 7 overs) and Nathan Rosser (0 for 31 off 9 overs) kept the pressure on throughout.

Won by 7 wkts 3-236 to 234

Round 4 v Penrith at Coogee Oval It was a match which we were going to lose, then going to win, then lose and finally ended up in a tie! Batting first we were soon in trouble with Khawaja, Hill and Taylor back in the pavilion with only 44 runs on the board. Nathan Hauritz (42) and Matt Mott then got together in an 81 run partnership before the last six wickets fell for just 68. Matt went on to hit a magnificent 93 before being bowled. In reply, the Panther’s Jarrod Burke hit his third century in 8 days to put his side in the box seat at 2 for 171 after a 107 opening partnership. With his dismissal, the bowling tightened and when Hauritz pulled off a spectacular catch, the Panthers were in retreat. With 2 balls to go and 7 to get, we looked likely to win but a wicket off a no-ball resulted in two runs to Penrith and put them in the driver’s seat. Going for the winning run off the last ball of the match was nipped in the bud with a run-out and the scores finished level amid great excitement from all in attendance. Nathan Rosser’s 3 for 34 in the middle of the innings was a highlight as was Hauritz’ 0 for 15 from 10 tight overs. A great match where we were happy to share the points.

Match tied 227 to 8-227

Round 5 v Hawkesbury at Coogee Oval This was one which almost got away before ending in a sound victory. With Simon Katich’s return and the inclusion of Matt Mott, it was probably our best team on paper this season. Although we got to 1 for 106 batting first, it was a disappointing result with a final total of 265. The very gettable total looked just that with the Hawks in cruise control at 2 for 180. But bowling and fielding pressure quickly showed up the cracks and wickets began to fall at regular intervals with the last 8 falling for just 55 runs. Usman Khawaja produced an outstanding double with 4 for 26 to go with his top score of 77 while Nathan Hauritz’ 4 for 36 from 10 overs was top class. Simon Katich (53) and Shawn Flegler (40) bolstered the batting with some major contributions.

Won by 30 runs 265 to 235

Round 6 v Sutherland at Caringbah Oval A hostile opening spell by fast bowler James Byrne producing 3 wickets for 1 run in 7 balls including the dangerous Phil Jaques first ball, set the scene for a decisive victory and a guaranteed spot in the semi-finals. But successive partnerships of 61 and 63 put the Sharks back on track and with 78 to get from 84 balls the advantage had swung their way. Pressure bowling and outstanding fielding however, brought some rash strokes and a flurry of wickets to give us the match by 20 runs. Earlier Simon Katich (55) had the innings firmly on track but when 3 wickets fell on 118 and two more shortly after, the scoreline was decidedly shaky at 8 for 136. A 50 run partnership between Matty Mott (52 not 22 out) and James Byrne (19) turned the tide however, and when the last wicket fell at 201 on a big ground and slow outfield, we had the upper hand. A very professional win.

Won by 20 runs 201 to 181

Round 7 v Northern District at Waitara Oval Taking on ND’s at home with Dominic Thornely in the side was always going to be a tough ask and so it proved to be with the team’s first loss of the competition. With ND’s 3 for 66 we were right in it, but a 106 partnership with Thornely going on to make a hundred left us with the task of chasing down 262 for victory. Not a huge task on the placid Waitara pitch but at 6 for 88 it was going to be a struggle. An outstanding partnership of 139 between Adam Semple (59) and the outstanding Matt Mott (88) gave us a real sniff but despite some lusty hitting as the overs were fast running out left us 28 short at the end. As it turned out, nothing was lost on the day as the top 4 in the competition were all beaten leaving us on top on averages with a home ground semi-final.

Lost by 26 runs 9-235 to 6-262

Semi-Final v Fairfield-Liverpool at Coogee Oval What a great win to grab a spot in the Final! It was batting at its very best with Joe Hill leading the way with a brilliant 110 not out after Usman Khawaja had helped set up victory with a terrific 83. Chasing a revised target of 253 under the Duckworth / Lewis system after two rain stoppages, the win came with just 3 balls to spare. Batting first, Fairfield had built an imposing score of 292 in 50 overs with three of their players making 50 plus and two others high 30’s. Our bowlers had stuck to their task well with the Fairfield boys in full swing on a superb batting track on a hot morning. The introduction of spin helped curtail their scoring somewhat with both Shawn Flegler (1-33 off 10) and Brett Hunter (1-47 off 9) deserved their good returns. In response, we were away to a flier with Lance Kahler (17) and Usman in full cry taking 11 off the first over. At 2 for 55 with Kahler and Matt Taylor (14) back in the pavilion the scoring had become a little subdued with rain clouds quickly rolling in. A blossoming partnership between Hill and Khawaja looked likely to be nipped in the bud with heavy rain at 2 for 181 but after a lengthy delay and the game reduced to 44 overs, the charge for a place in the Final began in earnest. When Khawaja and Flegler (11) went, it was left to Matt Mott (13 not out) and Hill to bring home the bacon which they did in grand style! The partnership between Joe Hill and Usman Khawaja had been worth 143 and was clearly the difference between a win and a loss.

Won by 6 wkts 4-254 to 6-291 (reduced to 253 under D/L)

Final v Bankstown at Coogee Oval A wonderful game of limited overs cricket with just three boundaries separating us from our initial 1st Grade premiership. To be so close in such a tight game adds to the disappointment despite a fantastic effort by our team. Losing the toss enabled Bankstown to have first use of a superb Coogee Oval wicket in the middle of an oustandingly presented cricket field. Some early wayward bowling allowed the Dogs to get away to a flyer which was quickly brought back to earth with some intelligent spin bowling from Nathan Hauritz (0-50 from 10) and Shawn Flegler (0-32 from 10). A few mid-innings wickets evened up the equation but with a century from former State batsman Corey Richards and some lusty hitting in the last few overs we had it all to do in chasing the highest score ever recorded against us in 1st Grade limited overs cricket. Our reply was on target with an opening stand of 43 before Lance Kahler (25) mishit one to cover. Nathan Hauritz struggled to get away a persistent attack and when he was run out for 13 it was left to Simon Katich and Usman Khawaja to carry the flag. While they were in full flight it looked like we could pull it off but Usman’s departure for 62 and Joe Hill’s soon after for 19 opened up the game. Tight bowling and excellent field placings swung the game Bankstown’s way and when evergreen Scott Thompson pulled off a blinder in the covers to get rid of a blazing Katich for 74, we were up against it. With overs fast running out, skipper Shawn Flegler gave it his all with a fighting 44 while Matt Mott (21) tried hard to put a few into the nearby streets. With 18 required off the last over and fieldsmen surrounding the boundary, runs were going to be hard to get and so it proved with 12 more required when the 50 overs were up. A fascinating game and one to be proud to have participated in even though we didn’t bring home the prize.

Bankstown Batting: D Magee 41 (50); C Gane 50 (95); S Thompson 0 (5); B Van Diensen 18 (25); C Richards 100no (119); D Waugh 21 (53); A Bird 24 (47); S Keen 9 no (12). Extras 18 Fall: 1-80; 2-83; 3-120; 4-125; 5-172; 6-240. TOTAL 6-281 from 50 overs Randwick Petersham Bowling : A Harrison 1-46 (8); J Byrne 2-16 (4); N Rosser 1-59 (8); M Mott 2-63 (8); S Flegler 0 -32 (10); N Hauritz 0-50 (10); S Katich 0-7 (2) Randwick Petersham Batting: L Kahler 25 (33); Usman Khawaja 62 (70); N Hauritz 13 (43); S Katich 74 (67); J Hill 19 (22); S Flegler 44 (50); M Mott 21 (19); M Taylor 1 no (1). Extras 11 Fall: 1-43; 2-86; 3-120; 4-154; 5-235; 6-269; 7-270. TOTAL 7-270 from 50 overs Bankstown Bowling: S Thompson 1-48 (10); S Keen 0-78 (10); B Van Diensen 3-41 (10); D Waugh 0-49 (10); D Burns 2-44 (9); D Ettridge 0-5 (1)

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Sydney Cricket Association Inc

GRADE COMPETITION FINAL POINTS SEASON 2006-07

FIRST GRADE- Fairfield-Liverpool 94 St George 91 Bankstown 83 Western Suburbs 76 Sydney University 75 Eastern Suburbs 75 Hawkesbury 70 Northern District 66 Mosman 62 University of NSW 60 Campbelltown-Camden 60 Randwick Petersham 56 Parramatta 56 UTS Balmain 54 Gordon 54 Blacktown 49 Penrith 36 Sutherland 34 North Sydney 43 Manly-Warringah 20.

FIRST GRADE LIMITED-OVERS- Randwick Petersham 34 Bankstown 34 Eastern Suburbs33 Fairfield-Liverpool 32 St George 31 28 Northern District 30 Western Suburbs 26 Campbelltown-Camden 26 Mosman 25 Gordon 20 Parramatta 20 Manly-Warringah 20 Sydney University 19 University of NSW 19 Blacktown 19 Hawkesbury 16 Penrith 15 UTS Balmain 13 Sutherland 10 North Sydney 6.

SECOND GRADE- Sydney University 82 UTS Balmain 81 Penrith 76 Manly-Warringah 73 Mosman 68 Randwick Petersham 60 Eastern Suburbs 60 Bankstown 57 Campbelltown-Camden 46 Gordon 45 St George 44 Northern District 40 University of NSW 36 North Sydney 34 Sutherland 30 Western Suburbs 30 Hawkesbury 30 Parramatta 30 Blacktown 18 Fairfield-Liverpool 12.

THIRD GRADE- Gordon 77 Western Suburbs 75 Sutherland 75 Penrith 69 Manly-Warringah 64 UTS Balmain 62 St George 55 Campbelltown-Camden 53 Randwick Petersham 52 Mosman 51 Sydney University 50 Northern District 46 Fairfield-Liverpool 40 Bankstown 39 University of NSW 30 Parramatta 30 Eastern Suburbs 25 Blacktown 13 North Sydney 12 Hawkesbury 12.

FOURTH GRADE- UTS Balmain 79 Sutherland 77 Randwick Petersham 72 Mosman 70 St George 70 Manly-Warringah 67 Penrith 52Gordon 49 Northern District 41 Western Suburbs 37 Hawkesbury 37 Fairfield-Liverpool 36 Sydney University 35 North Sydney 33 University of NSW 31 Parramatta 31 Eastern Suburbs 30 Campbelltown-Camden 25 Bankstown 19 Blacktown 6.

FIFTH GRADE- Fairfield-Liverpool 83 Randwick Petersham 77 Sutherland 76 Gordon 68 Penrith 61 Campbelltown-Camden 58 Northern District 56 UTS Balmain 52 Manly-Warringah 50 Sydney University 45 Mosman 44 North Sydney 43 University of NSW 38 Hawkesbury 36 Western Suburbs 33 Blacktown 29.9 Parramatta 26 St George 25 Bankstown 20 Eastern Suburbs 12.

POIDEVIN-GRAY SHIELD- St George 49 Penrith 39 Campbelltown-Camden 36 Sydney University 36 Western Suburbs 35 Sutherland 31 Manly-Warringah 28 UTS Balmain 19 Gordon 19 Northern District 13 University of NSW 13 Parramatta 13 Mosman 13 Fairfield-Liverpool 13 North Sydney 13 Bankstown 12 Blacktown 12 Hawkesbury 9 Eastern Suburbs 6 Randwick Petersham 6.

A W GREEN SHIELD- Campbelltown-Camden 36 Manly-Warringah 36 Penrith 36 Fairfield-Liverpool 36 George 36 Bankstown 30 Northern District 30 Sydney University 30 Sutherland 30 Gordon 24 Parramatta 18 Western Suburbs 18 Randwick Petersham 18 University of NSW 12 Hawkesbury 12 Eastern Suburbs 6 North Sydney 6 Blacktown 0 Mosman 0 UTS Balmain 0.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP- St George 1550 Sydney University 1489 Penrith 1414 UTS Balmain 1394 Randwick Petersham 1292 Western Suburbs 1277 Gordon 1288 Mosman 1266 Manly-Warringah 1262 Sutherland 1251 Campbelltown-Camden 1245 Fairfield-Liverpool 1218 Bankstown 1174 Northern District 1157 Eastern Suburbs 1006 University of NSW 917 Hawkesbury 873 Parramatta 857 North Sydney 677 Blacktown 561.

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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP THE SYDNEY SMITH CUP One of our principal aims when Randwick Petersham came into being in 2001, was to win the Club Championship in our first 10 seasons. While we had great success in our early years finishing 7th, 5th, 4th and 3rd before a hiccup last season when we finished 16th, we were determined to improve our position this season. And improve we did finishing 5th. The frustration however, was that one round after Christmas we were equal leaders only to see our hopes dashed with some non-point scoring performances from our 1st Grade, Poidevin Gray and A W Green Shield teams. However, the talent within our ranks gives every indication that success in this coveted competition is not far off. We look forward to the 2007-08 season with eager anticipation. 2006-07 Points Summary RPC RPC Leader From Round Opposition 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th PG GS Total Leader Points Pos. Points Lead 1 Uni NSW 42 30 28 0 12 112 112 2nd East Subs 118 6 2 Fairfield 0 0 24 0 0 24 136 10th Penrith 210 74 3 UTS Balmain 36 0 24 21 12 90 226 6th Bankstown 307 81 4 Manly 36 0 0 0 0 39 265 11th UTS Balmain 374 109 LO3 Blacktown 36 36 301 9th UTS Balmain 416 115 LO4 Penrith 18 18 319 7th UTS Balmain 416 97 5 Bankstown 0 0 24 18 12 54 373 7th UTS Balmain 470 97 PG1 St George 0 0 373 9th UTS Balmain 470 97 6 Hawkesbury 36 30 24 21 0 111 484 5th UTS Balmain 566 82 7 Mosman 36 30 12 0 12 90 574 3rd UTS Balmain 698 124 PG2 Sutherland 0 0 574 3rd UTS Balmain 722 148 LO5 Sutherland 36 36 610 3rd UTS Balmain 722 112 8 Easts 0 30 24 18 12 84 694 2nd UTS Balmain 794 100 PG3 Wests 0 0 694 2nd UTS Balmain 794 100 PG4 Penrith 24 24 718 2nd UTS Balmain 822 104 GS1 Penrith 0 0 718 2nd UTS Balmain 822 104 9 Sydney Uni 60 0 0 18 20 98 816 3rd UTS Balmain 896 80 GS2 Wests 18 18 834 3rd UTS Balmain 896 62 GS3 Blacktown 18 18 852 3rd UTS Balmain 896 44 PG5 Blacktown 0 0 852 3rd UTS Balmain 920 68 GS4 ND's 0 0 852 3rd UTS Balmain 920 68 GS5 North Sydney 18 18 870 3rd UTS Balmain 920 50 10 North Sydney 0 50 24 18 12 104 974 =1st RPC / UTS 974 0 GS6 Sutherland 0 0 974 3rd St George 991 17 LO7 Northern Dist 0 0 974 3rd St George 1027 53 GS7 St George 0 0 974 3rd St George 1045 71 11 Campbelltown 0 30 0 18 0 48 1022 4th St George 1105 83 PG6 Northern Dist 0 0 1022 5th St George 1133 111 12 St George 0 30 0 24 14 68 1090 5th Penrith 1214 124 13 Parramatta 0 0 24 18 20 62 1152 =6th St George 1271 119 PG7 North Sydney 0 0 1152 =6th St George 1303 151 14 Gordon 0 30 0 18 12 60 1212 7th St George 1411 199 15 Wests 0 40 0 24 16 80 1292 5th St George 1550 258 TOTAL 336 300 208 216 154 24 54 1292 Competition Points 56 60 52 72 77 6 18 Final Position on Table 12th 6th 9th 3rd 2nd 20th 13th 5th SCA Competition Winners First Grade = Bankstown 1st Grade Limited Overs = Bankstown Second Grade = Mosman Club Champions = St George Third Grade = Sutherland Poidevin Gray = St George Fourth Grade = Sutherland AW Green Shield = Campbelltown-Camden Fifth Grade = Fairfield Liverpool

25 BATTING - TOP 20 RUN SCORERS : 2006-07 Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct Alex Sciascia 19 20 2 754 41.89 100 6 Usman Khawaja 21 24 1 690 30.00 115* 14 Tim Laws 16 17 4 667 51.31 122 15 Nathan Hauritz 18 18 4 654 46.71 98 11 Joseph Hill 21 24 2 634 28.82 110* 11 John McLoughlin 16 18 5 607 46.69 163 8 Matthew Hilder 17 17 3 565 40.36 153* 13 Shawn Flegler 21 22 2 563 28.15 85* 7 Jimmy Ellis 15 15 0 553 36.87 150 4 Matthew Taylor 21 24 1 533 23.17 77 0 David Townsend 17 18 3 527 35.13 101 2 Brett Hunter 20 19 5 522 37.29 76 11 Fabian Heaton 18 19 2 473 27.82 90 2 George Frazakis 17 19 2 462 27.18 117 4 Tristan Marshall 15 15 1 458 32.71 100 3 John Dunne 12 13 0 438 33.69 113 2 Michael Watson 16 19 1 426 23.67 75 15 David Bourke 18 19 0 419 22.05 84 4 Sean Gardner 14 14 0 409 29.21 84 5 Adam Semple 19 19 1 407 22.61 83 4

BOWLING - TOP 20 WICKET TAKERS : 2006-07 Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Steve Bidwell-Brown 263.83 70 52 573 11.02 2.17 7/41 Dean White 258.17 56 43 691 16.07 2.68 7/37 Brett Hunter 261.50 55 41 699 17.05 2.67 5/25 Chad Greenberg 250.00 43 41 860 20.98 3.44 4/26 Cameron Fowler 163.00 21 35 560 16.00 3.44 6/12 Daniel Laus 142.67 33 34 457 13.44 3.20 4/13 Chris Singh 277.33 52 34 835 24.56 3.01 4/41 Rodney Stafford 256.67 44 32 706 22.06 2.75 7/132 Benn West 213.00 44 31 585 18.87 2.75 6/51 Matthew Hilder 151.67 38 30 456 15.20 3.01 6/49 Matthew Wallis 196.50 21 30 683 22.77 3.48 6/55 James Byrne 201.33 37 29 760 26.21 3.77 4/59 Shawn Flegler 245.00 26 29 889 30.66 3.63 4/42 Stephen Hurworth 141.00 20 28 428 15.29 3.04 4/31 Steve Bright 147.00 21 28 485 17.32 3.30 6/43 Cameron Gray 183.00 28 28 689 24.61 3.77 5/64 Nathan Hauritz 288.67 64 27 847 31.37 2.93 5/69 Nathan Rosser 233.17 44 26 852 32.77 3.65 4/25 Adam Semple 161.50 27 25 650 26.00 4.02 5/42 Noel Ellis 217.66 37 24 744 31.00 3.42 4/34

WICKETKEEPING - TOP 5 : 2006-07 Wicket Keeping Ct St Total Byes Neil Cohen 33 6 39 34 Andrew Redman 24 3 27 34 Matthew Taylor 22 5 27 69 Fabian Heaton 22 4 26 29 Karl Schubert 9 6 15 37

26 BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES : 2006-07 BATTING : CENTURIES Grade First Name Surname Score Opponent Venue Round Date 1 Usman Khawaja 115* Blacktown Coogee Oval LO3 22-Oct-06 1 Joseph Hill 110* Fairfield-Liverpool Coogee Oval LO SF 11-Feb-07 2 John McLoughlin 163 Manly Warringah Manly Oval 4 21-Oct-06 2 John McLoughlin 107* Eastern Suburbs Coogee Oval 8 09-Dec-06 2 Tim Laws 122 Mosman Petersham Oval 7 18-Nov-06 3 Tristan Marshall 100 Bankstown Graham Thomas 5 28-Oct-06 4 Campbell Dash 138 UTS Balmain Coogee Oval 3 07-Oct-06 4 David Townsend 101 Campbelltown Raby 2 11 20-Jan-07 4 Alex Sciascia 100 Gordon Coogee Oval 14 03-Mar-07 5 John Dunne 113 Eastern Suburbs Snape Park 9 02-Dec-06 5 Andrew Walters 123* North Sydney Tunks Park 10 06-Jan-07 5 Matthew Hilder 153* Parramatta Princes Park 13 10-Feb-07 6 Jimmy Ellis 150 RP Gold Kensington Oval 6 02-Dec-06 6 George Frazakis 117 Penrith Snape Park 7 16-Dec-06 6 Robert Cummings 164 Penrith Snape Park 11 10-Feb-07 PGs Usman Khawaja 102 Blacktown Joe McAleer 6 07-Jan-07 BOWLING : 5 OR MORE WICKETS IN AN INNINGS Grade First Name Surname Bowling Opponent Venue Round Date 1 Nathan Hauritz 5/69 Fairfield Liverpool Petersham Oval 2 01-Oct-06 1 Adam Semple 5/42 North Sydney North Sydney 1 10 06-Jan-07 2 Rodney Stafford 7/132 Manly Warringah Manly Oval 4 21-Oct-06 2 Cameron Gray 5/64 Bankstown Coogee Oval 5 28-Oct-06 2 Dean White 5/32 Mosman Petersham Oval 7 18-Nov-06 2 Dean White 7/37 Parramatta Coogee Oval 13 10-Feb-07 2 Brett Hunter 5/25 North Sydney Coogee Oval 10 13-Jan-07 2 Matthew Wallis 5/35 Campbelltown Raby 1 11 20-Jan-07 3 Matthew Wallis 6/55 Bankstown Graham Thomas 5 04-Nov-06 4 Denis Hinds 5/43 Fairfield Liverpool Fairfield Oval 2 01-Oct-06 4 Matthew Hilder 6/49 Bankstown Petersham Oval 5 04-Nov-06 4 Oliver Saffel 5/60 Sydney University University 2 9 23-Dec-06 4 Benn West 6/51 North Sydney Petersham Oval 10 13-Jan-07 4 Benn West 5/22 Parramatta Petersham Oval 13 17-Feb-07 4 Steve Bidwell-Brown 5/26 Campbelltown Raby 2 11 27-Jan-07 4 Steve Bidwell-Brown 7/41 Mosman Coogee Oval QF 18-Mar-07 5 John Tierney 5/37 Bankstown Jensen Oval 5 04-Nov-06 5 Steve Bright 6/43 Eastern Suburbs Snape Park 8 09-Dec-06 5 Steve Bidwell-Brown 5/21 Sydney University Kensington Oval 9 23-Dec-06 5 Steve Bidwell-Brown 5/33 North Sydney Tunks Park 10 13-Jan-07 5 Nigil Singh 5/37 Gordon Killara Oval 14 24-Feb-07 6 Daniel Levitt 5/11 South Sydney Alexandria Park 1 07-Oct-06 6 Cameron Fowler 6/12 RP Gold Kensington Oval 6 09-Dec-06 6 Cameron Fowler 5/43 University NSW David Phillips 10 03-Feb-07 6 Cameron Fowler 5/57 Sydney University Snape Park SF 18-Mar-07 6 John Stewart 5/33 Blacktown Kensington Oval 8 06-Jan-07 6 Denis Howard 5/78 Gordon Kensington Oval 12 03-Mar-07 AWG Nick Charlwood 6/9 North Sydney Tunks Park 5 11-Jan-07 BOWLING : 10 OR MORE WICKETS IN A MATCH Grade First Name Surname Bowling Opponent Venue Round Date 2 Dean White 10/90 Parramatta Coogee Oval 13 17-Feb-07 BOWLING : HAT-TRICK Grade First Name Surname Bowling Opponent Venue Round Date 4 Benn West 6/51 North Sydney Petersham Oval 10 13-Jan-07

WICKETKEEPING : 5 OR MORE DISMISSALS (INNINGS) Grade First Name Surname Outs Opponent Venue Round Date 2 Neil Cohnen 5Cs Eastern Suburbs Coogee Oval 8 02-Dec-06 3 Fabian Heaton 4Cs,1S Manly Warringah Coogee Oval 4 21-Oct-06 4 Fabian Heaton 5Cs Mosman Coogee Oval QF 18-Mar-07

27 2006-07 Teams Summary 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th PG's AWG CC Final Points 56 60 52 72 77 6 18 Final Position on Table 12th 6th 9th 3rd 2nd 20th 13th C/Championship Pts 336 300 208 216 154 24 54 1292 Final Position 12th 6th 9th 2nd 3rd 20th 13th 5th Wins 9 9 8 13 12 1 3 55 Losses 8 7 5 5 5 6 4 40 Draws / Tie 1/1 0 1/1 0 0 0 0 D9/T1 Tosses Won/Lost W14/L7 W5/L11 W9/L6 W10/L8 W13/L4 W5/L2 W4/L3 W60/L41 Runs Scored 5413 3800 3673 3907 3659 1277 706 22435 Wickets Lost 204 133 134 152 155 66 54 898 Batting Average 26.53 28.57 27.41 25.70 23.61 19.35 13.07 24.98 Runs Conceded 5592 4222 3840 3184 2932 1532 854 22156 Wickets Taken 198 187 141 199 173 35 55 988 Bowling Average 28.24 22.58 27.23 16.00 16.95 43.77 15.53 22.43 Byes 69 34 45 33 58 10 26 275 Leg Byes 102 79 50 62 49 34 28 404 Wides 113 74 96 83 91 104 45 606 No Balls 51 52 92 68 69 11 13 356 Home and Away Match Summary

Games Grade Coogee Petersham Kensington HOME TOTAL AWAY TOTAL TOTAL W D/T L W D/T L W D/T L W D/T L W D/T L W D/T L 1 21 3 0/1 4 2 0 1 - - - 5 0/1 5 4 1/0 5 9 1/1 10 2 16 2 0 2 3 0 1 - - - 5 0 3 4 0 4 9 0 7 3 15 1 1/0 1 1 0 3 - - - 2 1/0 4 6 0/1 1 8 1/1 5 4 18 4 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 3 6 0 2 13 0 5 5 17 - - - 1 0 1 3 0 4 4 0 5 8 0 0 12 0 5 T 87 10 1/1 9 10 0 6 3 5 5 23 1/1 20 28 1/1 12 51 2/2 32

Total Home Games = 45 Wins = 23 Draws/Tie = 2 Losses = 20 SUMMARY Total Away Games = 42 Wins = 28 Draws/Tie = 2 Losses = 12 Player of the Round Awards Tilbury Hotel Round Winner Grade Opposition Performance 1 Nathan Hauritz 1st University of NSW 68 not out 2 Cameron GrayRodney Stafford 2nd Fairfield-Liverpool 37notD out & 4-43 3 Campbell Dash 4th UTS Balmain 138 4 John McLoughlin 2nd Manly Warringah 163 5 Matthew Hilder 4th Bankstown 6-49 6 Cameron Fowler 6th RP Gold 6-12 7 Tim Laws 2nd Mosman 122 8 John Stewart 6th Blacktown 5-33 9 Steve Bidwell-Brown 5th Sydney University 5-21 10 Benn West 4th North Sydney 6-51(incl. Hat Trick) 11 David Townsend 4th Campbelltown 101 12 Denis Howard 6th Gordon 5-78 13 Dean White 2nd Parramatta 7-37 14 Alex Sciascia 4th Gordon 100 15 Daniel Laus 5th Wests 4-13

Our thanks to the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo for their continued support of these popular and keenly contested awards.

28 1st Grade Report by Shawn Flegler,Captain Position in Competition: 12th

So, was it a season of missed opportunities or a base to build upon?

In my mind it was a bit of both. It is not often that you get to play in a grand final so to miss out being 1st Grade Limited Overs champions was extremely disappointing, but more of that later.

Following a winter of aggressive recruiting by the club it was a mixture of old faces, new faces and a returning face that assembled for the first game versus Uni of NSW at the Village Green. Playing the first game for the club were Nathan Hauritz, Jordan Magro, Adam Semple and myself. Matthew Mott also returned after having a season off. Inspired by a pre-game talk from the President we got the season started with a comprehensive win, chasing down 216 with nearly 12 overs to spare.

Round 2 saw us up against the reigning premiers Fairfield-Liverpool at Petersham Oval. Only one change to the side…..Katich in for Mott. We were extremely lucky to have these guys plus Nathan Hauritz available for a lot of the season. Their influence on the playing group in the way they prepare and play the game cannot be underestimated and we are very fortunate as a club to have them play for us. It was no surprise that the stand out performers in this game were Simon and Nathan. In a tightly contested first innings scrap Fairfield came out on top but not before we showed what disciplined bowling and desperate fielding can do to any side.

The aggressive streak continued into round 3 with a record one-day score v UTS Balmain. It was set up on the back of a strong top order performance by Khawaja, Taylor and Hauritz which allowed the middle order to take full advantage of a flat wicket and quick outfield to post 6 for 336….14 short of what I predicted at the start of the innings! A sound fielding and bowling effort ensured that Balmain were never in the hunt.

Back to Horrie’s favourite bowling surface (Petersham) for a win against Manly in the next 2 dayer. What we learnt from the loss against Fairfield was put into place and even though we were only defending 166 a win seemed inevitable!

An even game against Bankstown showed that teams were starting to show some respect for us and this was mirrored in the one-day final a couple of months later. Horrie continued his rich vein of form, unfortunately missing out on a ton but proving to himself that his concentration levels and patience could be extended to his batting. Andrew Harrison also continued his consistent start to the season with the first 3 wickets to really give them a fright. We were to lose Harro shortly after to injury and I don’t think at the time we appreciated how much we would miss his influence on the side.

There were a few one-day limited overs matches squeezed in around here. A relatively easy win against Blacktown was highlighted by a very mature hundred by Usman and a couple of cameos by Matt Taylor and Joe Hill.

Against Hawkesbury, Usman had a fantastic all round game with 70 odd and 4 for 26. Nathan ‘Selleys no more gaps’ Hauritz bowled beautifully once again to also pick up 4 wickets.

A tie v Penrith was a fair result in our next one-dayer at Coogee. After Matthew ‘I only play one-dayers and only within a 5km radius of my house’ Mott rolled back the years with a typically professional 93, it was up to the bowlers to defend a very gettable 227. Horrie, with none for 15 off 10 overs and a great catch, and Nathan Rosser bowled magnificently to drag us back into the game. A controversial no-ball decision in the last over by Testa saw Penrith requiring 3 to win from the last ball. A well executed pick up and throw under pressure from Usman meant the game finished all square!

Round 7 vs Mosman will be remembered for the last wicket partnership of Brett Hunter and James Byrne. To put on 57 to win the game wasn’t enough for these two. We still had something like 15 overs left when we won but with some audacious strokeplay they turned the game around and put the pressure squarely back onto the Mosman attack which was found wanting. We should not forget the performance of Adam Semple who showed what a talent he is with a clean hitting 82 to back up his first innings wickets.

In the next one-dayer some solid batting from Kat, Motty and another great cameo from “JB” James Byrne got us to a competitive total vs Sutherland. JB backed up his batting by knocking over the first few batsmen including his bunny, Phil Jaques and led us to a fighting win which guaranteed us a spot in the one-day semis. A frustrating loss followed against Easts where we made most of the running but seemed to lack the edge that was required to win. A disturbing sign, and apart from the next game against Sydney Uni, that killer instinct and preparedness to work hard for each other went missing for pretty much the rest of the season!

29 The last game before Christmas was a 2 dayer v Sydney Uni and we re-discovered the fight that was missing against Easts. Hill, Semple, Rosser and Byrne all contributed in a brilliant outright win that left us second on the table. By this stage of the season the club song had been heard regularly and there was a fantastic spirit amongst the group. Can I finish there……..?

We began poorly by underestimating North Sydney first game after the break and it started a streak that would see us lose every 2 day game after Christmas and miss out on the top 6!

There were some highlights in an otherwise disappointing end to the 2 day season. Taylor’s 70 odd on a sporting Coogee wicket against Campbelltown-Camden. Lance Kahler, Joe Hill and JB showing some fight against Parramatta and Dave Mitchell showing some consistency without ever kicking onto the big score that he is capable of. Semple, Whichello and Byrne all showed glimpses of talent that I look forward to seeing develop over the next few years.

There was a blip in our one-day form with a loss to ND’s at Waitara. Mott and Semple gave us a sniff with a very good partnership after the top order had crumbled, but fortunately results in other games went our way and we jagged a home semi against Fairfield.

The stars of a fantastic win against Fairfield were Usman and Joe with a brilliant partnership that got us home to a revised target of 253 with just a few balls to spare and a home final v Bankstown.

In a very tight match which ebbed and flowed, Bankstown came out on top by 12 runs. Chasing down 281 we were always in the hunt but just could not manage a big over to get us ahead of the run rate. After Usman and Lance got us off to a fantastic start, Kat batted superbly before he was brilliantly and momentum swung back Bankstown’s way. It was a great effort from all of the guys but we just weren’t quite good enough at the end. Congratulations go to Bankstown on a well deserved win.

Looking back on the first half of the season we were indebted to the all-round skills of Nathan Hauritz but I think it also masked some of our shortcomings as a team. Horrie certainly dragged the rest of us along and in stages we started to play consistently aggressive, disciplined cricket. However, we fell into the trap of thinking winning was easy and too often after Christmas we expected someone else to do the job.

As I mentioned earlier there is a great spirit in this side and some of the team song renditions were sensational to be part of. We have a really good core group of players and a great bunch of young guys coming through.

Thank you to all of the players who made me feel so welcome to the club. I really enjoyed captaining this side and I’m looking forward to seeing us develop into a consistent top 4 side.

Finally, I would like to thank all of our supporters who have helped out during the year. There are many, but in particular, Dev, Billy, Proopsy, Tariq, Harro and Bobby, your efforts are very much appreciated!

1st Grade - 2006-07 Back Row: Peter Harrison (Manager), Bill Anderson (Coaching Director), Adam Semple, Glen Whichello, James Byrne, Joseph Hill, Nathan Rosser, Bobby Barter (Manager), Peter Devlin (Coach). Front Row: Lance Kahler, Brett Hunter, Matthew Mott, Andrew Harrison, Shawn Flegler (Captain), Matthew Taylor, Usman Khawaja, Simon Katich, Nathan Hauritz. 30

1ST GRADE - BATTING

Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct/RO Usman Khawaja 21 24 1 690 30.00 115* 14/1 Nathan Hauritz 18 18 4 654 46.71 98 11/1 Joseph Hill 21 24 2 634 28.82 110* 11/1 Shawn Flegler 21 22 2 563 28.15 85* 7/1 Matthew Taylor 21 24 1 533 23.17 77 0/1 Adam Semple 19 19 1 407 22.61 83 4/0 Matthew Mott 10 8 2 310 51.67 93 5/1 Simon Katich 9 9 0 292 32.44 74 2/0 Nathan Rosser 21 18 1 198 11.65 36 4/1 Lance Kahler 9 9 0 176 19.56 58 2/0 David Mitchell 7 8 0 169 21.13 49 2/0 James Byrne 17 15 5 160 16.00 35 4/4 Paul Greentree 10 11 0 141 12.82 33 5/0 Brett Hunter 8 7 1 73 12.17 51* 4/0 Jamie Boettiger 1 1 0 37 37.00 37 0/0 Tim Laws 3 3 1 36 18.00 21 0/0 Andrew Harrison 13 9 5 26 6.50 13* 5/0 Glen Whichello 4 5 4 14 14.00 4* 2/0 Jordan Magro 4 2 2 4 0* 3/0 Peter Devlin 1 1 1 0 0* 0/0 Peter Alevizos 1 1/0 TOTAL BATTING 239 237 33 5117 25.08 115* 86/11

1ST GRADE - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Shawn Flegler 245.00 26 29 889 30.66 3.63 4/42 James Byrne 169.50 31 28 654 23.36 3.86 4/59 Nathan Hauritz 288.67 64 27 847 31.37 2.93 5/69 Adam Semple 161.50 27 25 650 26.00 4.02 5/42 Nathan Rosser 219.16 39 25 825 33.00 3.76 4/25 Andrew Harrison 133.00 18 18 554 30.78 4.17 4/43 Usman Khawaja 59.50 3 12 304 25.33 5.11 4/26 Glen Whichello 54.00 12 9 185 20.56 3.43 2/23 Jordan Magro 18.50 0 4 118 29.50 6.38 2/26 Matthew Mott 23.00 0 4 131 32.75 5.70 2/5 Peter Alevizos 10.00 1 2 35 17.50 3.50 2/35 Simon Katich 19.00 0 2 75 37.50 3.95 1/20 Brett Hunter 46.00 7 2 154 77.00 3.35 1/8 TOTAL BOWLING 1446.83 228 187 5421 28.99 3.75 5/42

1ST GRADE - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping Ct St Total Byes Matthew Taylor 22 5 27 69

31 2nd Grade Report by Rod Stafford, Captain Position in Competition: 6th

This season was another up and down one for the Randy Petes 2nd Grade outfit. Once again we won only 1 out of our first 5 matches, but came home strong with 8 wins out of 10 including an outright and an 8-pointer to ensure it was more up than down. We scraped into 6th place and were knocked out in the Qualifying Final to the minor premiers, Sydney University.

The side had a good blend of youth and experience and there was certainly a lot of talent in the ranks. At times we were outstanding in bowling teams out cheaply and then scoring at fast run rates to set up the opportunity for outright results. However, and perhaps more importantly, when we needed to knuckle down and guts it out in tougher conditions we often came up short. It’s in these situations that we need to learn and become better cricketers in the long run.

The highlights of the year were plentiful, with great attacking cricket coming to the forefront of our play. Undoubtedly the final round vs Western Suburbs was our major highlight. Coming into this one-dayer we were in 7th place, 2 points behind local rival Eastern Suburbs. They were playing lowly Parramatta away from home and we went down the road from Petersham to Pratten Park, Ashfield. Always at the front of our minds was to win with 2 bonus points and hope that Parramatta could either win or stop Easts from getting any bonus points. Randy Petes had a far superior quotient coming in so any Easts bonus point would put us out of the equation. The skipper won only his 5th toss of the season and quickly asked Wests to have a bat on a good deck. Wests were off to a flyer before the “veteran” Dean White went bang, bang, bang to have Wests reeling. The spinners and meds bowled economically picking up wickets consistently to leave Wests with only 154 on the board. This left us needing 155 within 25 overs to pick up 8 points. Meanwhile we had heard that Easts had posted a solid 5/273 off their 50 overs and we would need Parra to reach 219 for us to be able to snatch 6th place. Michael Watson and the promoted Tim Laws opened the batting and quickly had us above Bernie Bayley’s required run rate. Watson was out in the 9th over with the score on 82 and we were looking good. Then we lost 3 quick wickets for 9 runs to throw a spanner into the works. However, Jody Whitehead and John McLoughlin saw us home easily thanks to a 29 run over from Whitehead, with 5.2 overs to spare and the 2 bonus points were ours. Meanwhile we had heard Parramatta were struggling at 5/90, it’s fair to say the mood of the side dropped significantly after the elation of an 8 point win. We headed down to Petersham Oval to see the end of the 3rd Grade match with nothing but the hope of a miraculous recovery from Parramatta. And recover is what they did! Our next update was 6/150, then 8/202 and then after an agonising wait All Out 233 and we were in the semis. The boys were elated and a great night was had at the Marly Bar to celebrate!

Unfortunately, this was the last celebrating we would do this season. The Qualifying Final vs Sydney Uni was a forgettable affair on our behalf marred by poor batting and poor covers. After losing the toss and being sent in on a surprisingly green wicket we were quickly in trouble at 5/31. Only Brett Hunter showed any real fight for a well compiled 25 as we struggled to All Out 87. Clearly not enough runs but we were always going to give it everything. In the end after losing many hours to not much rain, Sydney Uni passed us and finished 6/131. We took some pride out of our bowling effort and were unfortunate not to have picked up earlier wickets as the ball passed the edge numerous times. All in all, a very disappointing finish to a season which at times showed immense promise.

Our standouts this season with the bat were John McLoughlin (607 runs @ 47), Tim Laws (572 @ 57) and Brett Hunter (449 @ 56).

Johnny Mac scored two magnificent centuries and showed great patience out in the middle. His composure and the way his game has improved and tightened up technically, proves he can be a quality first grader in years to come. Tim Laws…well, what can you say, one of the most damaging batsman I’ve seen and the best slips fieldsman I’ve played with. Some of Lawsy’s innings this year were wonderful exhibitions of controlled aggression and an absolute pleasure to watch. Once again, Lawsy has the potential to be a fantastic first grader for the club. Brett Hunter had an outstanding season and thoroughly deserved his “Player of the Season” award. Brett took many of our young players under his wing this year and it’s no coincidence that he was involved in most of the sides key partnerships. Every batsman seemed to thrive when “Bunter” was at the other end and this is a credit to his experience and attitude. Brett showed a lot of the guys the level of professionalism that is required to compete at a high level and he should be commended for this. 32

2nd Grade 2006-07 Back Row: Dean White, Paul Greentree, Tim Laws, Matthew Wallis, Cameron Gray, Richard McCord (Assistant Manager) Front Row: Jody Whitehead, Neil Cohen, Brett Hunter, Rodney Stafford (Captain), John McLoughlin, Michael Watson, Bernard Bayley (Manager), Absent: Scorer – Lynette Jackson.

Michael Watson, Jody Whitehead, Paul Greentree, Cameron Gray, Neil Cohen and Jamie Boettiger also played fantastic innings during the year and showed what they are capable of. With more consistency and hard work these blokes are all capable of taking the step to the next level.

With the six-stitcher in hand we also had many highlights. Brett Hunter (39 wickets @ 14), Rod Stafford (32 @ 22), Cameron Gray (28 @ 24) and Dean White (30 @ 17). Dean White led the attack after his promotion from 3rd Grade. His consistency was his main asset and he almost always set up the innings with a few early wickets. He truly is a Randwick Petersham great and is admired by everyone who plays with him. Brett Hunter dominated in every innings he bowled, at one stage averaging about 10 per wicket. His consistency and variety teased batsman throughout the season and his straight field placings squeezed batsman into mistakes constantly. “Bertie” has decided to retire from cricket after this season and he will be sorely missed by all. We hope to see you round the place mate, and all the best to you and Anthea and your young family. What a season to finish your career with!!! Cameron Gray is an enigma. He’s also a very good cricketer whom given the opportunity in 1st Grade would do very well. During the early part of the season Cammo was the mainstay of our attack. He bowled economically with good variety and surprised many good players with his natural ability to swing the ball. Cam’s ability to bowl well at the death in one-dayers has also come in very handy in the last couple of years. Matthew Wallis, Peter Alevizos, Glen Whichello, Michael Watson, Noel Ellis, Eddie Otto and Tim Laws all bowled well at different times of the season. All young guys with heaps of potential to be harnessed, the future of the club’s bowling ranks is looking good.

Neil Cohen had a great season behind the stumps finishing with 33 catches and 6 stumpings. Our standouts in the field were our often impenetrable cover point combination of Michael Watson and Paul Greentree. “Watto” finishing with 15 catches and 3 run outs. Tim Laws snared 14 catches mostly at second slip including some absolute screamers.

33 Our off field support was first class as usual. Our scorer Lynette did an amazing job in her first year of 2nd Grade and we’ll be lucky to keep her if she maintains her current form. Manager Bernie Bayley also did a great job helping out with the drinks whenever possible. Our #1 supporter Cec Orrock was a pleasure to see every Saturday and singing Happy 80th Birthday to him in the Pratten Park sheds after the final round was a season highlight. Our other #1 supporter Dick McCord was there every week also and gave tremendous support to the guys. Dick spent the early part of the season in hospital and missed the cricket like cricket has never been missed before. Ray Stafford was always around to give a helping hand when required and gave us the great news about the Parra vs Easts result. Our canteen ladies Robyn Gardner and Sue Otto did a superb job again this year at both Coogee and Petersham. I’d like to thank everyone who played in the 2’s this season. As skipper, I thoroughly enjoyed it on and off the field. We played hard cricket in the right spirit and showed that we could’ve gone all the way with a bit of luck. I look forward to many more years with you guys at the Randy Petes.

2ND GRADE - BATTING

Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct/RO John McLoughlin 16 18 5 607 46.69 163 8/0 Tim Laws 12 13 3 572 57.20 122 14/1 Brett Hunter 12 12 4 449 56.13 76 7/1 Michael Watson 16 19 1 426 23.67 75 15/3 Jody Whitehead 13 15 3 310 25.83 55 3/0 Neil Cohen 16 15 1 251 17.93 37 0/0 Jamie Boettiger 8 8 0 170 21.25 55 1/0 Cameron Gray 14 11 4 165 23.57 43 4/2 Paul Greentree 9 9 0 165 18.33 92 4/0 Rodney Stafford 16 10 3 84 12.00 34 10/1 Glen Whichello 6 3 1 58 29.00 47 1/4 Matthew Wallis 6 2 0 57 28.50 47 7/1 Dean White 10 4 2 48 24.00 40* 4/0 Peter Alevizos 7 4 1 11 3.67 4* 0/1 Also Batted : Matches/Innings/Not Out/Runs/Catches. Eddie Otto 5/4/0/48/0, Troy Brewster 4/4/0/48/2, David Mitchell 3/3/0/37/1, Noel Ellis 4/4/1/26/2, Nathan Rosser 1/1/0/7/0, James Byrne 2/1/0/0/3, Jordan Magro 1/1/0/0/0, Steve Bidwell-Brown 1/1/0/0/0. TOTAL BATTING 182 162 29 3539 26.61 163 87/15

2ND GRADE - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Brett Hunter 215.50 48 39 545 13.97 2.53 5/25 Rodney Stafford 256.67 44 32 706 22.06 2.75 7/132 Dean White 188.17 39 30 506 16.87 2.69 7/37 Cameron Gray 183.00 28 28 689 24.61 3.77 5/64 Peter Alevizos 116.67 20 14 345 24.64 2.96 4/73 Matthew Wallis 72.00 9 8 205 25.63 2.85 5/35 Glen Whichello 85.00 10 7 368 52.57 4.33 2/46 Michael Watson 64.00 10 5 158 31.60 2.47 2/17 Also Bowled : Overs/Wickets/Runs. Tim Laws 22/3/92, Noel Ellis 47/3/185, Eddie Otto 35/0/121, Nathan Rosser 14/1/27, Jamie Boettiger 12/1/38, James Byrne 19/1/75, Steve Bidwell-Brown 2/0/5, Neil Cohen 5/0/16, Jordan Magro 7/0/28. TOTAL BOWLING 1343.67 236 172 4109 23.89 3.06 7/37

2ND GRADE - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping Ct St Total Byes Neil Cohen 33 6 39 34

34 3rd Grade Report by Brenton Barker, Captain

Position in Competition: 9th

After a very average 2005-06 Season, 3rd Grade started the new season determined to make amends. With an exceptionally strong team on paper, all the boys felt confident about the season ahead. This confidence was evident in our cricket. With Matty Wallis and Dean White leading the way with the ball, Tristan Marshall and Alex Sciascia were the team’s pillar with the bat.

With our top order batsmen setting very good platforms and the tail contributing with some very handy runs, big totals were set. This gave great confidence to our very strong bowling attack. Veteran Dean White remained as reliable as ever in taking early wickets while spinners Chad Greenberg and Noel Ellis often went through the middle order. This great bowling was extremely well supported by the boys in the field, with Fabian Heaton leading the charge behind the stumps and always being the main provider of inspiration.

Approaching Christmas and with the team being undefeated there was always the risk of losing key players such as Dean White and Matthew Wallis with his raw pace and extremely big hitting in the lower order. And go they did to 2nd Grade in quick succession.

At Christmas the team had only lost one match. And that match against Sydney Uni was partly due to us being a batman short in the second week as a result of the reshuffling of teams following an injury to Simon Katich during the week. With our key bowlers out, the boys found it difficult to restrict opposition and defend totals. As a result the batsmen also began to feel the pressure. Great responsibility was then placed on young but very talented shoulders. Players like Jordan Magro stepped up to the mark showing glimpses of why he has represented Australia under 19’s as a fast bowler and a more than handy middle order batsman. Youngsters Sean Gardner and Campbell Dash also displayed their extreme talent with the bat and their future at Randwick Petersham will be eagerly watched.

With the loss of key players and extra responsibility thrust upon us, our performances slumped and we lost 5 of the last 7 matches. This knocked us out of semi-final contention and we finished the season in 9th position, a result that all the boys were disappointed with having been undefeated after 8 rounds. However, I believe valuable lessons have been learnt and priceless experience gained. Winning should not be taken for granted and glimpses of talent alone do not win cricket matches but when combined with application, the right results occur.

Special mention to Tristan Marshall who led the way with the bat compiling an impressive 458 runs for the season which included a magnificent hundred against Bankstown-the only century of the season for 3rd Grade. While we only had Troy Brewster for half the summer he managed to put together a well earned 303 runs for the season. Alex Sciascia was one of our more consistent performers with 352 as was Brenton Barker who finished second in the aggregate with 380 runs.

Another special mention to fast bowler Matthew Wallis who took 22 wickets at an average 21.73 and scored 259 runs at an average of 28.78. He was entitled to his selection in 2’s. Spinners Noel Ellis (21 wickets) and Chad Greenberg (19 wickets) complimented our pace attack well as did the ever-cool Eddie Otto with his 16 wickets. Eddie’s batting was a real highlight and his aggregate of 291 runs at an average of just under 30 displayed just how valuable he was to the team. The prospect of this young side developing into a more mature and consistent side makes next season something to look forward to.

In conclusion may I take this opportunity to congratulate 2nd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade for their fantastic effort in making the semi-finals and particularly to 4’s for making the Final. I look forward to seeing everyone next season and leading the boys to a premiership.

Sponsors of the Randwick Petersham Player Incentives Scheme

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3RD GRADE - BATTING

Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct/RO Tristan Marshall 15 15 1 458 32.71 100 3/1 Brenton Barker 15 15 1 380 27.14 74 7/2 Sean Gardner 13 13 0 367 28.23 84 5/0 Alex Sciascia 11 11 0 352 32.00 56 3/2 Troy Brewster 9 9 0 303 33.67 82 5/1 Eddie Otto 11 11 1 291 29.10 58 6/1 Matthew Wallis 10 10 1 259 28.78 60 1/0 Jordan Magro 10 8 0 188 23.50 60 5/0 Fabian Heaton 7 7 1 154 25.67 60 0/0 Campbell Dash 7 7 0 130 18.57 44 0/0 Chad Greenberg 9 6 1 64 12.80 23* 7/2 Noel Ellis 12 8 3 57 11.40 22 6/2 Dean White 5 5 4 42 42.00 17* 1/0 Chris Singh 8 7 3 38 9.50 13* 4/0 Also Batted : Matches/Innings/Not Out/Runs/Catches. Jamie Boettiger 4/3/0/122/1, Jody Whitehead 2/2/0/70/0, Tim Laws 1/1/0/59/1, Benn West 4/4/2/29/2, James Byrne 1/1/1/28/0, Matthew Hilder 1/1/0/26/1, Glen Whichello 1/1/0/24/0, William Passas 2/2/0/17/0, David Bourke 4/4/0/8/2, Edward Neaves 1/1/0/7/0, Steve Bright 1/1/1/6/1, Grant Rimmer 1/1/1/4/0, Nigil Singh 1/1/0/4/0, Steve Bidwell-Brown 2/1/1/0/0, Peter Alevizos 2/0/0/0/1. TOTAL BATTING 170 156 22 3487 26.02 100 63/12

3RD GRADE - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Matthew Wallis 124.50 12 22 478 21.73 3.84 6/55 Noel Ellis 170.83 28 21 559 26.62 3.27 4/34 Chad Greenberg 133.00 21 19 542 28.53 4.08 3/93 Eddie Otto 151.67 20 16 516 32.25 3.40 3/23 Chris Singh 110.83 13 14 407 29.07 3.67 3/28 Dean White 70.00 17 13 185 14.23 2.64 3/15 Steve Bidwell-Brown 42.00 5 6 157 26.17 3.74 3/65 Jordan Magro 78.00 10 6 289 48.17 3.71 2/30 Peter Alevizos 20.00 3 3 75 25.00 3.75 3/35 Benn West 54.00 6 3 193 64.33 3.57 2/55 Brenton Barker 24.00 0 2 137 68.50 5.71 1/49 Also Bowled : Overs/Wickets/Runs. Glen Whichello 10/2/30, Sean Gardner 1/1/8, William Passas 5/1/20, Steve Bright 6/1/27, Tim Laws 3/0/0, James Byrne 13/0/31, Troy Brewster 5/0/19, Jamie Boettiger 2/0/8, Nigil Singh 10/0/44, Alex Sciascia 2/0/19. TOTAL BOWLING 1035.83 142 130 3745 28.81 3.62 6/55

3RD GRADE - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping Ct St Total Byes Fabian Heaton 7 4 11 18 Campbell Dash 8 0 8 19 Tristian Marshall 0 0 0 8

36 4th Grade Report by David Townsend, Captain Position in Competition: 2nd

That it ended in such disappointment was only part of the story. The Final, which had seen so many twists and turns and then eventually had fallen from our grasp, only partially explained the previous 6 months.

They had been exciting and gratifying. At times tense and never less than challenging. We had continually overcome poor starts with the bat and had won games through our bowling. We were superb for most of the time and had created momentum based on 10 consecutive wins which had taken us to the Final. We got very close to going back to back, but for some reason this year it wasn’t meant to be.

At the start of the year it was clear that we would have an uphill struggle to begin with, due to the massive turnover in players from the previous year. Only two players from the previous year’s Grand Final winning team took the field in Round 1. As with most Grade clubs this was a good sign. Many had gone as a group into 3 rd Grade while retirement had also led to the loss of players such as Greg Hartshorne and Darren McCoy.

At 5 for 12 on the opening day of the season against University of NSW, we knew that we were back in the land of reality. Young players such as Andrew Redman, Sean Porter, Andrew Walters and Will Passas got a chance in the side. Each was to show great potential at times throughout the year. Older heads such as Tony Martin were back to lend experience and this was to be sorely tested in those opening rounds.

Our loss to Uni in Round 1 was followed up by a second loss to Fairfield in Round 2 where the combined efforts of Chris Singh and “young” spinner “Groucho” Hinds bowled the opposition out for 163, but we were unable to respond, eventually getting 121.

Next game saw a complete about-face. Young wicketkeeper Campbell Dash produced one of the best lower grade innings I have seen to smash 138 in a one day game versus UTS Balmain (who went on to be Minor Premiers), backed up by a rejuvenated David Bourke with 80 as we posted 325.

It was only a brief respite though as we again folded against Manly losing 9 for 34 after looking likely winners. A question of ‘who is available next week’ was the only sound to come out of a distraught changing room!

It was here that the season turned around as we won 11 of our next 12 and began to find a side that had players in roles that they could contribute in.

A win v Bankstown, was followed by a good one day chase versus Hawkesbury and despite a hiccup at home versus Mosman, we were now starting to play some good cricket. Benn West, Chris Singh and Steve Bidwell-Brown were giving us great penetration with the new ball, followed by the development of young ‘Scouse’ all rounder Steve Hurworth who’s ability to get wickets with his medium pace and lower order runs were proving that even though many of the guys couldn’t understand him, they appreciated his talents!

Runs were still hard to come by though. We kept being 3 for 30 with the bat and the middle and lower order continued to get us out of trouble. However, it continued to be enough with wins against Easts, Sydney Uni and North Sydney. This final game saw Benn West take 6 for 51 including a superb hat trick. A fearsome sight is “Westy” when stirred and the boys saw his full repertoire of looks that day!

A win in 40 degrees at Campbelltown and near outright showed us that we were beginning to sense something special. This game saw Will Passas show us what he was capable of with a well compiled 60 displaying obvious improvements in his game. It was also here that Steve “Bidders” Bidwell-Brown began a phenomenal finish to the season as he tore apart their batting on a juicy wicket.

This form continued as we bowled out semi final rivals St George for 83 in a one day game and collected 2 bonus points. Our excellent one day form and large collection of bonus points throughout the year was a major factor in our final second place finish on the points table.

37 A demolition of Parramatta followed and we then achieved our best victory so far against Gordon. In a game that was vital to our semi final chances we fielded poorly to concede 268 runs as well as 8 second day overs to find ourselves chasing a tough target. That we did so showed us all that we could win from anywhere which became a recurring theme as we marched on. During this game the side had taken a very well rounded shape. Alex Sciascia scored an excellent hundred and was to prove the rock that held our top order together. Our batting was starting to show good depth and Trent Griffiths’ ability to play fast scoring innings was an absolute bonus as teams thinking they had us in trouble were then subjected to some brutal lower order hitting. With Tony Martin finding his touch with an excellent 50 we chased the total down in 68 overs and felt great about games to come.

Another win with bonus points against Wests and we had finished in second. The one day games showed the real value of quality spinners and both Mel Singh and Chad Greenberg were terrific in this aspect. On many occasions they were able to stifle the opposition and did so again in this game after Steve Hurworth had led the way with 70.

After reading the papers we knew that we had a home qualifying final versus Mosman.

It was a hotly contested game that saw us take first use of a wicket that was a little green for our liking and at 3 for 18 it was difficult to know what was a par score. Luckily the Skip and Sciascia followed by “Marto” and “Griffo” were able to get us to 150 all out. Griffo’s innings after being struck between the eyes and then surviving an assault on the ribs at Sauce was particularly impressive!

Day 2 saw us bowl the opposition out for 84 in 36 overs of quality work. In all 18 wickets in the game fell to catches behind the wicket and we were good enough to hold onto 10 of them as “Bidders” reigned supreme with an unbroken spell of 18 overs that brought him 7 for 41. Chris Singh backed him up beautifully with 3 of his own and Mosman were gone from the competition as results went against them.

Again results went our way meaning we had another home semi final at Coogee v St George who we had beaten convincingly in earlier rounds.

Again we dominated with the ball after St George batted and were able to stifle their scoring so much so that at 9 for 110 we were again looking at an early finish. Again “Bidders” and Chris Singh did much of the damage but suddenly we faced our first real hurdle as the last pair ( this was to become our hardest wicket of the year! ) put on 63.

A chase of 173 was something we would have settled for at the start of play but like all semi finals was never likely to be easy. It definitely wasn’t easy by lunch on day 2 as we slumped to 4 for 51 with plenty to do. It was here that one of the best partnerships of the season took place as Alex Sciascia and Tony Martin built slowly before accelerating in the afternoon to knock off the remaining 120 runs with little fuss. It was a great effort based on determination and aggression.

And so to the Final. The first bit of great news came with the fact that UTS Balmain were defeated and we went in as the higher placed side meaning a second successive Coogee Final. Sutherland were to be our opponents. We hadn’t played them during the regular season so it was to be a series of new match ups.

Importantly we won the toss on a lovely, bright Coogee day and decided to bat first and try and control the game. Little did we know it was the start of two incredible days of cricket that nobody who played would ever forget.

It all started serenely enough with our opening partnership putting on 29 and nerves being settled amongst the team, However, we then experienced a common phenomenon - that of the major collapse to lose 4 wickets for 6 runs and leave ourselves at 4 for 35. Griffo (43) and I steadied the ship to take us to 4 for 80 10 minutes before lunch but my departure followed by Steve Hurworth first ball saw us take the break under pressure. Some frenetic batting afterwards when composure was required, saw us all out for 123 with Chad Greenberg unbeaten on 27. We had much to do.

However, the resilience of the team came through and we bowled and fielded brilliantly to have Sutherland at 9 for 99 needing another 25 to win. Sutherland had other ideas though and whittled it down to 10 needed with their main man on 60 not out. The re -introduction of Mel Singh saw a 6 followed by a 2 and the opposition

38 needing only 2 to win. With the field brought up the game was on the line and could be finished in one hit. The next ball saw the batsman dance down the wicket and hit the ball straight up only for Randwick Petersham to drop it. Hearts were on the ground but we regathered and knew we still had a great chance on Day 2. We had this chance because of some outstanding bowling by Chris Singh (2 for 36) and Steve Hurworth (3 for 40) as well as a man who had levels of stamina that were amazing in Steve Bidwell-Brown (4 for 37 off 31 overs!)

Next day was a different ball game with our only hope being a generous declaration. We batted the way we should have in the first innings with controlled aggression and amassed 4 for 144 in 30 overs with Alex Sciascia contributing a quality effort of 77 not out.

We thus had one final chance. Sutherland were presented with scoring 120 from 48 overs or batting the day out on a wicket that could best be described as flat. We needed 10 wickets and after 15 overs we had zero. Time was running out but a sharp catch in the gully got us going and soon Sutherland were jittery, falling to 5 for 47. Chad was bowling beautifully (4 for 26) and “Bidders” (3 for 31) came back for another surge to leave them at 8 for 63 and then with one hour left the 9th wicket fell at 72.

Here we were after all the ups and downs with one hour to take the final wicket. It should be easy but it never seems to be, as the history of last wicket stands tells us. As the time ticked by and the plays and misses grew, we became more desperate. Bowling changes, field settings and encouragement increased in intensity, but we couldn’t seem to find the one ball. We kept trying and finally Chad was given the last over with 9 fielders breathing on the bat. 6 balls later it was over – we had missed out. The loss had many of us trying to work out how. It had all seemed right next to us, ready to grab, yet somehow we couldn’t quite finish it.

It was sad yet you knew nothing was left – no stone unturned. We had given everything and sometimes even that isn’t enough.

I was proud though. Proud of the fact we came out of many corners throughout the year and that everyone involved contributed. Proud of the effort we put in but also the fun we had doing it. Proud of people contributing at different times and wanting their team mates to do better.

I was also grateful to all the players who had played a large part throughout the year. Guys like Passas and Redman, Rimmer and West, Walters and Bright. These players made major contributions to the team and helped us get to the Final.

I was also indebted greatly to The Ger. Although this was his first losing Final he continued to be the glue holding the team together. Whether it was lecturing his dog Soda on lying around too much or making sure the avocado was in abundance, Johnny Connell was outstanding and all the boys who play in the team, know it. Just a shame he wasn’t able to have a drink that night at Sauce Restaurant!

In addition it was thanks as always to the ladies who did the teas, in particular Robyn and Sue who always greeted us with a smile.

Grounds were outstanding also and special thanks to Matt for the great wickets he served up at Coogee all year, along with the work done by Pat at Petersham. I know how much visiting players enjoy playing at these grounds.

Finally, thanks to Ray and the Committee for allowing the players to take part in a professional set up that maximises their enjoyment and enables them to turn up each week and concentrate on playing well.

PLAYERS

ALEX SCIASCIA: Alex spent much of the season in 3rd Grade but returned to 4’s at the business end of the season. His ability to bat for long periods and lead from the front were vital to our late season charge and he showed everyone that determination and grit go along way in, culminating in a great hundred v Gordon and runs in the finals matches. Most renowned for his love of the singlet in anything over 3 degrees he also led the way in the grooming after a game as well as a desire to stand next to Griffo in the next Bra Boys movie.

FABIAN HEATON: Fabs again showed the importance of being a team man and there is no doubt that his ability to lift and inspire his team mates is a tremendous part of his character. Although Fabian wasn’t as

39 dominant with the bat this year he still scored vital runs and his wicketkeeping was phenomenal even down to shouting “you beauty” as he stretched and caught one handers! Some of his catching defied his 33 years as did his celebration of wickets! The Little Master always polls well in my list of favourite cricketers and you know that no one has more desire to succeed than him.

DAVID BOURKE: Bourkey again showed major glimpses of his best this year and the 2 eighties he scored in the early part of the year mirrored the talent he has. What he has to do at some stage now is accept what cricketer he wants to be. He is at a level now that he can compete well at, but if he wants to be a match winner he needs to force his personality on the opposition and create a will to succeed rather than hope it’s his day. He can do all this if he chooses as well as being the excellent team man that he is and the type of person who helps build a fun dressing room. His talent continues to shine although his diet of Tooheys and Winfield doesn’t!

TONY MARTIN: Tony again showed his fighting qualities this year and came back hard after a poor start and weeks out with a broken thumb. His drive and fight is always a great motivator for the team and he again contributed major innings in both semi final matches. In addition Marto’s slip catching and general fielding belied the sleep deprivation that comes with being a new father, although the mellowness associated with a birth was not always evident! Another solid contribution from Tony this year.

TRENT GRIFFITHS: Griffo again went in search of his Holy Grail of a Premiership and went a long way to helping us get close to it. His batting was dynamic all year and resembled a hired gun that sets up position and unloads an array of bullets. He scored quickly all season and played some great knocks that helped win big games such as Gordon, followed by a sparkling 40 in the Final. He also contributed well in the field although some of his catches resembled a full back taking a bomb! A good team man and positive influence, he celebrated all wins very well and ending up with Griffo after a night out was sure to guarantee 2 weeks off work! Shame about the slips throwing during the warm ups!

STEVE HURWORTH: Scouse was a great find for us this year and his effort, enthusiasm and ability to roll his sleeves up and get involved with the club made him a popular team mate. His wicket taking abilities with the ball and lower order strokeplay gave the team a genuine all rounder and it was great to see him develop as a cricketer over the 7 months. Not always understood by his team mates (he’s a Pom) and being mimicked on a regular basis did not deter Stevie, as he did what few overseas players do in terms of being highly respected by his team mates. They knew he could play and enjoyed playing with him. We hope to see him in County Cricket one day although hopefully by then the fake attempt to throw will have disappeared from his game!

CHAD GREENBERG: Chad as always brought a sense of fun to the changing rooms, but combined this with the strong will of a competitor. To see him score runs in both innings of the final and then pick up “4 for” and nearly bowl us to victory was to see him thrive in the pressure of the battle. His fielding was also the best in the team as was an uncanny ability to advise Sciascia on his wardrobe as well as the Ger on the success of his cordial mix! Chad will continue to add value to whatever team he plays in and I look forward to seeing him continue to develop in Grade cricket.

STEVE BIDWELL-BROWN: Bidders’ development this year was startling as despite looking like he hadn’t eaten for 3 months he bowled mammoth spells of amazing accuracy and consistency. After a season playing in England his consistency has improved enormously and he produced game after game, including a “4 for” v Campbelltown, 4 for 17 v St George and then incredibly, 7 for 41 in the qualifying final v Mosman. Amazingly overall in the three finals matches he bowled 95 overs and took 17 wickets for 167 runs. This included spells of 18 and 23 overs unbroken. In short I reduced his career by 5 years! Unlikely to be hauled before judiciary for talking to the batsmen too much he simply went about his business. His business was off the top shelf.

CHRIS SINGH: Chris contributed his usual great spells with the ball this year, although he would occasionally finish his first one and look like someone had shot him as he walked to fine leg! He is a great competitor though and 3 wicket bursts in both the qualifying and semi finals assisted Bidders in getting us into the GF. It would be great to see Chris regain his abilities with the bat as I have no doubt that he can be a genuine all rounder if he refines what is a good batting technique. Chris had a tough year to deal with all round and everyone in the team admired his ability to fight through with a smile and push his team mates on to succeed. Another top class year of cricket from this man.

MEL SINGH: It was sad for Mel that after being 12th man last year he was denied a Premiership this year. I know he has one to come. His bowling was superb this year and was never less than accurate and probing. He

40 took wickets at vital times all year and was outstanding in the one dayers where he would regularly bowl his 10 overs for less than 30. He also chipped in well with the bat, top scoring over 3 hours against Fairfield, although his running between wickets could resemble that of a relay runner who had dropped the baton! Also took 13 catches throughout the year – some of them blinders at slip, although none were as good as his ability to snare a Winfield Blue over 10 metres in the Sheds!

Many thanks also to the other players who represented us this year and were a fundamental part of our success in reaching the Final.

Benn West was superb with the new ball whenever he played and was dominant at Petersham Oval where his 4 for 19 v Easts was merely a prelude to his 6 for 51 v Norths that included a superb hat-trick that was celebrated with some joy. Westy continued to be a joy to his captain and gave his all no matter what the state of the wicket or game.

Andrew Redman also developed rapidly this year and although he never dominated conversations in the changing room he always listened quietly with a smile! The improvement in his footwork and glovework was a testimony to hard work and he again showed he has a great temperament to bat for long periods. I look forward to his continued rise next year.

Both Andrew Walters and Will Passas showed us that they can form a backbone of the club’s batting in future years. “Dougie” got us off to some good starts including a superb 80 v Manly and now just needs to find a tighter defence early on. Will was excellent when he came in after Christmas and was very unlucky to miss out in the semi and final. He too needs to find a way through his early deliveries and a softness in defence. He showed with a superb 60 v Campbelltown that once he is set then he can dominate attacks and adds another quality in the field.

And finally to someone who has suggested it is his last season. Steve Bright is one of these guys who has happily played wherever selected and always produced a performance no matter what was asked of him. A great team man, everyone always enjoyed playing with Brighty and we salute an excellent career.

I look forward to next season!

4th Grade 2006-07 Back Row: John Connell (Manager/Scorer), Tom Whitaker (12th Man), Trent Griffiths, William Passas, Melvin Singh, Steve Bidwell-Brown, Tony Martin, Chad Greenberg. Absent: David Bourke Front Row: Chris Singh, Alex Sciascia, David Townsend (Captain), Fabian Heaton, Stephen Hurworth. 41

4th Grade Final Scoreboard Randwick Petersham v Sutherland at Coogee Oval Sat/Sun 31 march/1 April 2007 Manager / Scorer: John Connell

Randwick Petersham 1st Innings: 123 Batting: F Heaton 12; A Sciascia 14; D Bourke 0; D Townsend 15; A Martin 2; T Griffiths 43; S Hurworth 0; C Greenberg 27no; S Bidwell-Brown 0; C Singh 0; M Singh ; Extras 7. Overs: 39.4 Fall of Wickets: 1-29;2-29; 3-31; 4-35; 5-80; 6-84; 7-99; 8-109; 9-110; 10-123.

Randwick Petersham 1st Innings: 4 for 144 (dec.) Batting: F Heaton 7; A Sciascia 77no; D Bourke18; T Griffiths 7; C Greenberg 22; D Townsend 10no; Extras 3. Overs: 30 Fall of Wickets: 1-11; 2-67; 3-85; 4-131 Scorer: John Connell; Manager: John Connell

Sutherland 1st Innings: 147 Bowling: S Bidwell-Brown 31-17-37-4; C Singh 15-7-36-2; S Hurworth 11.2-2-40-3; M Singh 9-3-21-0; C Greenberg 2-1-10-1. Extras: 4 Overs: 68.2 Fall of Wickets: 1-4; 2-4; 3-4; 4-18; 5-28; 6-38; 7-45; 8-93; 9-99; 10-147

Sutherland 2nd Innings: 9 for 98 Bowling: S Bidwell-Brown 21-8-31-3; C Singh 7-2-12-0; S Hurworth 4-0-15-1; C Greenberg 17-3-26-4; M Singh 6-3-7-0. Extras 8 Overs: 55 Fall of Wickets: 1-26; 2-34; 3-43; 4-43; 5-47; 6-61; 7-61; 8-63; 9-72

Result: Sutherland won by 1 wicket

4TH GRADE - BATTING

Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct/RO David Townsend 17 18 3 527 35.13 101 2/3 Alex Sciascia 8 9 2 402 57.43 100 3/0 David Bourke 13 14 0 340 24.29 84 2/1 Stephen Hurworth 16 14 2 321 26.75 79 5/1 Trent Griffiths 11 11 1 301 30.10 59 3/0 Tony Martin 13 12 1 281 25.55 69* 7/1 Fabian Heaton 10 11 1 245 24.50 90 2/0 Andrew Redman 12 11 1 217 21.70 87 0/0 Andrew Walters 8 8 0 177 22.13 86 2/0 Campbell Dash 1 1 0 138 138.00 138 0/0 Chad Greenberg 10 9 2 129 18.43 46* 3/1 William Passas 7 6 1 124 24.80 67 1/2 Matthew Hilder 7 7 2 97 19.40 52* 8/0 Melvin Singh 17 11 2 80 8.89 33 13/0 Oliver Saffell 5 5 1 68 17.00 25 2/0 Steve Bidwell-Brown 7 5 0 56 11.20 32 1/2 Chris Singh 10 7 3 48 12.00 20 5/1 Steve Bright 6 5 1 24 6.00 15* 0/1 Benn West 7 3 1 20 10.00 16 0/1 Also Batted : Matches/Innings/Not Out/Runs/Catches. Sean Porter 3/3/0/55/0, Sean Gardner 1/1/0/42/0, Grant Rimmer 4/2/1/6/0, Jake Berry 4/4/1/4/1, Daniel Laus 1/1/1/4/0, Andrew Harrison 1/1/0/4/0, Denis Hinds 3/1/1/0/0. TOTAL BATTING 202 180 28 3710 24.41 138 60/15 42

4TH GRADE - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Steve Bidwell-Brown 158.83 46 30 317 10.57 2.00 7/41 Benn West 112.00 31 22 293 13.32 2.62 6/51 Chad Greenberg 117.00 22 22 318 14.45 2.72 4/26 Stephen Hurworth 117.00 15 21 366 17.43 3.13 3/12 Melvin Singh 151.00 31 20 426 21.30 2.82 3/9 Chris Singh 166.50 39 20 428 21.40 2.57 4/41 Oliver Saffell 51.00 8 11 143 13.00 2.80 5/60 Matthew Hilder 42.00 7 9 160 17.78 3.81 6/49 Denis Hinds 38.00 12 8 106 13.25 2.79 5/43 Grant Rimmer 47.00 11 8 146 18.25 3.11 3/28 Steve Bright 53.00 3 8 235 29.38 4.43 3/55 Jake Berry 26.00 6 3 100 33.33 3.85 3/58 Also Bowled : Overs/Wickets/Runs. Alex Sciascia 1/1/2, Andrew Harrison 3/1/5, David Bourke 3/0/10, Trent Griffiths 3/0/18, Tony Martin 2/0/16. Total Bowling 1091.33 232 184 3089 16.79 2.83 7/41

4TH GRADE - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping Ct St Total Byes Andrew Redman 19 1 20 21 Fabian Heaton 15 0 15 11 Campbell Dash 2 1 3 1

4th Grade Final – Sutherland 9-98. One Wicket needed to win Premiership. Time ran out!!

43 5th Grade Report by John Tierney, Captain Position in Competition: 3rd

The 5th Grade team had a considerably successful year. A lot of fun was had by all and the team performed exceptionally well in high pressure situations. The first half of the season was a bit inconsistent, but the team turned it around in the last few rounds to finish second on the points table and secure some home finals.

A home qualifying final at Petersham Oval was always going to be a challenge, but the patience shown by the team throughout the year won out in the end and we defeated Penrith to take the team to a Semi-Final against Sutherland.

Whilst the loss in this Semi-Final was a low point for the season, the team can be happy with the achievements for the year. The team prided itself by having fun both on and off the field. Anyone playing in 5th Grade would have appreciated the relaxed atmosphere developed by the team.

Some of the players of note for the 5th Grade team included:

Matt Hilder (Mr Fifth Grade) had another great season in 5’s, both with the bat and the ball. Matt’s batting offers a great stability to the higher order, but it was his bowling that often changed the outcome of a game. A highlight for Matt’s season was his 153 and six wickets for the match against Parramatta.

Daniel Laus was a new player to Randwick Petersham this season; his big turning leg spinners troubled many of the opposition batsmen and allowed him to cash in a bucketload of wickets for the year. Daniel is an aggressive cricketer who is prepared to take it to the batsman. He will be a very successful grade cricketer.

Alex Tomkins held his place in the 5th Grade side for the whole season. He is a very gifted cricketer both with the bat and the ball and even better in the field. In a game against North Sydney, Alex unleashed some awesome batting which ripped apart the North Sydney Attack. His fielding anywhere on the ground will save a team 20 to 30 runs a game. Alex is destined to play higher grades and will be an important part of the Randwick Petersham club.

Steven Bright spent most of the season in 5th Grade, but to his frustration, his regular promotion to 4th Grade always coincided with the team BBQ’s. A genuine all-rounder, Steve led from the front with his opening bowling spells.

Grant Rimmer also spent time up and down the grades. His return to 5’s was always welcomed not only for his bowling variation but excellent fielding and input into the game. Always a highlight of any season is Grant’s application of the sweep shot (“high to low”) which at number 10 or 11 always frustrated opposition spinners.

Tom Holland in his first year in grade had a frustrating start to the season. After the Christmas break he came back a new batsman preparing to tough it out in any situation and began to cement his place at no. 5. If Tom shows the same application next season, he will enjoy a prosperous year.

Sean Porter didn’t hold back all season; his batting at times turned a game around through some powerful front foot hitting. Much to the enjoyment of his team mates, Sean also made a habit of upsetting the opposition through his observations and commentaries in the field. Sean contributed with the ball enjoying wickets and some impressive post wicket celebrations.

Jock Walsh showed good application throughout the season and a high level of enthusiasm. He started off the season very well with a number of half centuries and not out appearances. Jock always puts in with his batting and fielding.

Andrew Redman only spent limited time in 5th Grade, but his rock solid technique was a saviour to the top order. Andrew’s keeping was excellent throughout the year including the best leg side stumping I have witnessed off Matt Hilder in the qualifying final.

44 Andrew Walters played some of his season (including finals) in 5’s. He showed determination in his opening batting which included a very well constructed 100 against North Sydney. Andrew also combined well with Sean Porter in getting under the opposition skin.

Daniel Levitt played a few games in 5th Grade with his all-round abilities as a change bowler and opening bat being a valuable asset to the team.

John Dunne finished the season early, however his season did start off with a bang scoring a mountain of runs in both two day and one day games.

Ollie Saffell had a frustrating season with injuries, but when he did bowl he cashed in on the wickets. A very good pace bowler who probably would have played higher grades. Ollie will probably remember the season for what could have been, after being left stranded on 97 not out against Mosman.

Will Passass only spent a short time in 5’s but his fielding and batting left an impression.

Benn West only played a few games in the side, but his aggressive bowling made a powerful impact on a number of opposition batsmen.

Steven Bidwell-Brown also only played a couple of games in 5th Grade, but took a bag full of wickets and helped to secure one of the two outright wins for the season.

Some of the earlier players during the season who I expect to move up the grades include Nick Charlwood, Brendan Sacilotto, John Stewart, Prinya Khan and Will Halstead. The most impressive of these players was Nick Charlwood who is a very promising player for the club.

Special note should be mentioned for the cameo appearances by seasoned players David Bourke and Nigil Singh who I am sure enjoyed the 5th Grade hospitality and mateship.

A special vote of thanks from all the team to 5th Grade manager, Neville Walters who was always on hand to support the players. His post match BBQ’s were always welcome by the team.

Thanks also to Angela Redman for her support and hospitality throughout the year. A tremendous effort.

5th Grade 2006-07 Back Row: Andrew Redman, Sean Porter, Grant Rimmer, David Bourke, Matthew Shiner, Andrew Walters, Alex Tomkins, Neville Walters (Manager/Scorer) Front Row: Steve Bright, Daniel Laus, John Tierney (Captain) Matthew Hilder, Benn West. Absent: William Passas. 5TH GRADE - BATTING

45 Batsman M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct/RO Matthew Hilder 9 9 1 442 55.25 153* 4/0 John Tierney 17 16 2 296 21.14 46 4/1 John Dunne 8 9 0 264 29.33 113 1/0 Sean Porter 11 12 0 230 19.17 63 2/0 George Frazakis 7 9 1 211 26.38 66* 3/0 Jonathan Walsh 11 13 4 208 23.11 54 4/1 Alex Tomkins 14 13 1 200 16.67 47 8/2 Andrew Walters 7 9 2 191 27.29 123* 0/0 Oliver Saffell 8 8 1 183 26.14 97* 3/0 Andrew Redman 6 6 1 133 26.60 51 0/0 Thomas Holland 9 9 2 124 17.71 38 0/0 Daniel Laus 15 10 0 108 10.80 36 5/1 Daniel Levitt 6 6 0 82 13.67 52 2/1 Steve Bright 7 4 2 79 39.50 36 1/0 Grant Rimmer 10 7 3 49 12.25 36 5/2 Karl Schubert 6 6 0 26 4.33 10 0/0 Also Batted : Matches/Innings/Not Out/Runs/Catches. Alistair Davis 4/5/0/85/1, David Bourke 1/1/0/71/0, Prinya Kham 3/4/1/70/0, Tony Martin 1/1/0/68/1, William Passas 3/3/0/48/2, Nick Charlwood 2/2/1/35/1, Benn West 4/3/1/31/3, Trent Griffiths 1/1/0/21/0, Jake Berry 3/3/1/19/0, Brendan Sacilotto 3/3/0/13/1, Will Halstead 2/2/2/12/1, Stephen Hurworth 1/1/0/9/1, Steve Bidwell-Brown 2/1/0/9/0, Graeme Nichols 1/1/0/5/1, John Stewart 2/2/2/20, Scott Manning 1/1/0/1/1, Daniel Remington 1/1/0/0/0, Cameron Fowler 1/1/1/0/0, Denis Howard 1/1/1/0/0, Nigil Singh 1/0/0/0/2. TOTAL BATTING 189 183 28 3325 21.45 153* 55/9

5TH GRADE - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Daniel Laus 142.67 33 34 457 13.44 3.20 4/13 John Tierney 183.33 57 22 433 19.68 2.36 5/37 Matthew Hilder 109.67 31 21 296 14.10 2.70 4/5 Steve Bright 88.00 18 19 223 11.74 2.53 6/43 Steve Bidwell-Brown 46.00 14 14 73 5.21 1.59 5/21 Grant Rimmer 107.33 29 9 272 30.22 2.53 2/14 Daniel Levitt 29.83 7 6 67 11.17 2.25 2/8 Oliver Saffell 32.17 8 6 84 14.00 2.61 4/18 Benn West 47.00 7 6 99 16.50 2.11 3/33 Nigil Singh 23.00 8 5 37 7.40 1.61 5/37 Sean Porter 30.00 5 5 103 20.60 3.43 4/37 Nick Charlwood 27.00 3 5 125 25.00 4.63 3/74 Alex Tomkins 62.00 13 4 149 37.25 2.40 2/23 Also Bowled : Overs/Wickets/Runs. Stephen Hurworth 10/3/31, William Passas 7/2/54, Trent Griffiths 6/2/56, Brendan Sacilotto 21/1/61, George Frazakis 2/0/4, John Stewart 14/0/36, Denis Howard 2/0/6, Jake Berry 18/0/98, Daniel Remington 5/0/29, Prinya Khan 5/0/32. TOTAL BOWLING 1017.50 242 164 2825 17.23 2.78 6/43

5TH GRADE - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping Ct St Total Byes Andrew Redman 5 2 7 13 Thomas Holland 4 1 5 23 Karl Schubert 3 1 4 22 Alex Thomkins 2 1 3 0

46 6th Grade Report Metropolitan Cup Competition

SUMMARY - The club entered two 6th Grade teams (Gold and Green) into the Metropolitan Cup competition this season as it had done in previous years reflecting the club’s strong desire and commitment to improve young players newly arriving from junior ranks and to develop other players new to the club keen to develop their cricketing skills. There is an emphasis upon making players welcome, integrating them into the club, developing their abilities, and translating that into performance on the field.

Randwick Petersham again took a leading role in managing and administering the Metro Cup Competition which this season attracted 10 teams, nine of which came from grade clubs. David Holland and Alan Wright undertook the draw at the commencement of the season and were both active in the week to week management of issues in the competition, together with the management of players who comprised our teams.

RPCC Green Team by Denis Hinds, Captain

Position in Competition: 2nd The Randy Petes Greens had a fine season in the Metro Cup and achieved most of our targets. We drew the final due to weather but were not looking healthy before the rain hit and Gordon Colts won the Cup by virtue of being the top qualifier. They were undefeated throughout the season and were the only team to defeat us. They well and truly deserved the Cup.

From the start of the season the David Holland plan was to keep the younger players together and throw in some old heads for ballast. He achieved that in style and some of the younger guys were too young to make the Green Shield team. The young guys got better with each game particularly in the field. It was a wonderful team to field with and it reached its peak with the effort put in for the hot first day of the final. Against the best team in the competition the application to bowling and fielding was superb. The atmosphere was wonderful with the boys encouraging each other all day, fielding like there was no tomorrow and bowling with huge amounts of discipline and skill. The 12th man Matt Coles hid his disappointment by doing the hard work and jagged two good catches at first slip.

We had a couple of ideas at the start of the season which was to introduce new boys to grade cricket, to give enjoyment of the game a high priority and to work for team achievement, rather than personal achievement. We let some formal disciplines take a back seat and in some early games we started with 8 players and Brad Gray had to bring his neighbours kids or put on some dusty flannels of his own whilst at the same time investigating reports of trouble at Kensington Oval. As the season progressed the boys did it themselves and we did not have to chase them to get to the games early or to go to training – they set their own high standards.

The team’s improvement during the year is something the club can be proud of. Check out the difference in results for Sam Rochaix from last year 8 digs for 12 runs and one wicket for 97 to this year where he scored 47 runs in the semi final and took 3 for 14 in the final. Sammy’s hard work at training paid off. Some of his on field chat is a bit wayward but provides some laughs when things might be getting tough. Cameron “chook” Fowler finished up the best spin bowler in the competition (33 wickets including 3 five wicket hauls) and in the final bowled an unbelievable 28 overs straight for 3-63. He could easily have got 6 wickets. Cameron and Jason Gray (age 12) set a high standard in the field and probably embarrassed a couple of older blokes into lifting their game. It was a matter of the team setting itself higher standards in the field each game and our ability to get run outs intimidated some teams. Bowling is a lot easier when the batsmen are scared to pinch a single or take one for the throw.

Jimmy Ellis, our visitor from Blackpool UK (top score 150 v RP Gold) was the leading run scorer and he did it by defending good balls and putting away bad balls. Jimmy (62) and Jason Gray (48) put on a 104 partnership against Balmain on the hottest day of the year to dig us out of 4 for 13 and enable us to win the game. Sam Rochaix (47) and Brendan Sacilotto (44) put on 85 in the semi to save us when we were 6 – 56. Dan Levitt showed he can bat, bowl and field well and earned a promotion to 5ths where he also got a 50. George Mafi also bats, bowls and fields very competently and should make a big impression next year. Scott Gray (age 13) got the hard job of wicketkeeper and first drop. He got 9 catches including 3 in the final, 7 stumpings and scored 3 fifties. Tom Whitaker showed a great ability to dispose of bad deliveries and he got 2 forties plus bowls some rapidly improving left arm finger spin. Tom Holland earned promotion to 5ths by scoring runs and not getting out - selectors cannot argue with that. George Frazakis played most of the year with RP Gold but made sure he got his annual ton with 117 for us v Penrith. 47 The opening bowling combination of John Stewart (5 for 33 v Sydney Uni) and Brendan Sacilotto (3 for 14 v UNSW) could always be relied on for a sound start with disciplined line and length bowling. Stewie probably bowls move overs at training than anyone and has really earned his improvement. When Sam Rochaix, George Mafi and Jason Gray joined them as the second wave we had an attack that no team ever got on top of. Top score against us all season was 187 and 10 of 13 first inning scores were between 120 – 187. Check out how many of our younger guys make an impact on grade and Green Shield next year and see if we have 3 in 1st Grade within 5 years.

A lot of credit goes to David Holland the quite achiever and there are lots of benefits of working with a man of few words even if his handyman feats are self destructive. Alan Wright also puts in a lot of time for the Metro competition in addition to what he does for the rest of the club. We had some great parents to help out during the year including Brad and Joanna Gray (talent scouts and transport officers), Helen Fowler (scorer), Gary Whitaker (umpire, equipment provider). It was a privilege to be asked to lead this team and it was amongst the most enjoyable and rewarding for playing in a group of players who achieved well beyond expectations.

Round Date MATCH RESULTS FOR RP GREEN 1 7 Oct 2006 Green 8/206 def Blacktown 160 2 14 and 21 Oct 2006 Green 9/228 def UTS Balmain 127 3 28 Oct & 4 Nov2006 Green 148 drew with South Sydney 1-15 4 7 and 11 Nov 2006 Green 4-169 def Hawkesbury 167 5 18 and 25 Nov 2006 Green 7-244 def Sydney Uni 180 & 3-144 6 2 and 9 Dec 2006 Green 4-298 def RP Gold 129 & 0-113 7 16 and 23 Dec 2006 Green 6-329 def Penrith 159 8 6 and 13 Jan 2007 Green 6-170 def Blacktown 167 9 20 and 27 Jan 2007 Green 7-279 def Sydney Uni 116 & 3 -84 10 4 Feb 2007 Green 9-189 def Uni NSW 180 11 10 and 17 Feb 2007 Green 9-267 def Hawkesbury 109 & 6-133 12 24 Feb & 3 Mar 2007 Green 8-178 def UTS Balmain 170 13 11 Mar 2007 Green 72 lost to Gordon 4-73 Semi 18 & 19 March 2007 Green 233 def Sydney University 187 Final 26 & 27 March 2007 Green 6-28 drew with Gordon 182 – Gordon Premiers

6th Grade Finalists 2006-07 Back Row: John Stewart, Thomas Holland, Daniel Levitt, Jimmy Ellis, Matthew Coles, Scott Gray, Brendan Sacilotto. Front Row: Jonathan Walsh, Sam Rochaix, Denis Hinds (Captain), Cameron Fowler, Jason Gray. 48

RPCC Gold Team by David Holland, Manager

Position in Competition: 7th The Gold team had a mixed season with 3 wins and 10 losses although this belied the quality of a number of players within the team. The club appointed Denis Howard as captain of the team mid way through the season (a decision that in hindsight should have been made earlier) and his leadership and ability to rally the players was instrumental in them doing well in the latter part of the season. The appointment of Denis as Gold captain (and Denis ‘Groucho’ Hinds as captain of the Green team) highlights how important strong and capable captaincy is to the performance of the team.

Denis personally had a tremendous season leading from the front scoring 352 runs at an average of 50 and took 16 wickets at 24.1.

The team was well supported by a core of players. John Platania did well as an opener scoring 318 runs at average 26.5 as did George Frazakis with 251 runs at average 28. Rob McMinn and Tom Kelly arrived half way through the season and made invaluable contributions. Rob as an opening bowler took 17 wickets at average 25 from 8 games while Tom as a mid order batsman scored 129 runs at average 19. Graeme Nichols was a strong keeper taking 5 catches and scoring 294 runs at 27. The bowling of Sam Rochaix in his second season saw considerable improvement taking 9 wickets at 33 in performances for both Gold and Green and he featured in several strong lower order partnerships.

The inclusion of Rob Cummings late in the season was important and he scored 265 runs at an average of 53 from 5 games.

The team was bolstered earlier in the season by the inclusion of English imports Chris Todd scoring 83 at average 17 from 5 games and Paul Richardson who took 6 wickets from 5 games at 16.

A number of younger players were consistent contributors throughout the season. Dan Remmington and Adam Lee bowled good lines and were strong contributors to the team each week with both players taking 5 wickets each. In addition Sohal Sido, Manuel Kandara and Mandu Cs all contributed well.

Finally can I thank those who helped behind the scenes who assisted with afternoon teas and Mr Alan Wright with organisation of teams and selections.

Round Date MATCH RESULTS FOR RP GOLD 1 7 Oct 2006 Gold 7/208 def South Sydney 134 2 14 and 21 Oct 2006 Gold 186 lost to Gordon 1/196 3 28 Oct & 4 Nov2006 Gold 9/193 lost to Hawkesbury 3/362 4 7 and 11 Nov 2006 Gold 9/158 lost to Penrith 5/160 5 18 and 25 Nov 2006 Gold 9/161 lost to Blacktown 7/223 6 2 and 9 Dec 2006 Gold 129 lost to RP Green 5/298 7 16 and 23 Dec 2006 Gold 115 lost to UTS Balmain 8/273 8 6 and 13 Jan 2007 Gold 196 lost to South Sydney 2/212 9 20 and 27 Jan 2007 Gold 216 lost to Blacktown 232 10 4 Feb 2007 Gold 8/142 lost to Sydney University 4/143 11 10 and 17 Feb 2007 Gold 6/340 def Penrith 8/158 12 24 Feb & 3 Mar 2007 Gold 111 lost to Gordon 208 13 11 Mar 2007 Gold 5/206 def UNSW 8/204

6TH GRADE - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping Ct St Total Byes Scott Gray 8 4 12 19 Karl Schubert 6 5 11 15 Jimmy Ellis 4 5 9 24 Graeme Nichols 3 2 5 50 Robert Cummings 1 1 2 22 Thomas Holland 1 0 1 9

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6TH GRADE - BATTING

Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct/RO Jimmy Ellis 15 15 0 553 36.87 150 4/1 Denis Howard 9 10 3 352 50.29 57* 0 John Platania 12 13 1 318 26.50 50 0 Graeme Nichols 11 11 0 294 26.73 58 0 Robert Cummings 5 5 0 265 53.00 164 1 George Frazakis 10 10 1 251 27.89 117 1 Scott Gray 13 13 1 213 17.75 55 0 Peter Rogers 13 13 1 178 14.83 35 0 Daniel Levitt 8 7 0 176 25.14 50 3 John Dunne 4 4 0 174 43.50 86 1 Thomas Whitaker 9 9 2 138 19.71 40 2/1 Tom Kelly 7 7 0 129 18.43 45 0 Sam Rochaix 15 15 2 126 9.69 47 0 Denis Hinds 13 7 3 90 22.50 56 5 George Mafi 7 5 1 90 22.50 40 1/1 Brendan Sacilotto 10 9 2 88 12.57 44 0 Jason Gray 7 7 2 87 17.40 48 2 Adam Lee 9 6 0 85 14.17 21 1 Chris Todd 5 5 0 83 16.60 43 0 Paul Richardson 6 6 3 79 26.33 32* 0 Thomas Holland 5 5 3 77 38.50 30* 2/1 Karl Schubert 5 4 0 77 19.25 38 0 Robert McMinn 8 6 2 53 13.25 23* 1 Manuel Kandara 9 8 2 52 8.67 28* 0 Mathew Coles 4 2 1 48 48.00 30 3 John Stewart 13 8 3 48 9.60 19* 1 Jonathan Walsh 4 4 0 44 11.00 22 1/1 Mandu Cs 10 9 3 36 6.00 13 0 Daniel Remington 8 7 0 30 4.29 26 1 Cameron Fowler 13 6 3 28 9.33 14 4/5 Sohal Sido 10 7 2 14 2.80 5 Also Batted : Matches/Innings/Not Out/Runs/Catches. Fabian Heaton 1/10/74/0, Robbie Passas 2/2/0/72/0, Stephen Hurworth 1/1/0/66/0, Scott Manning 1/1/0/57/0, William Passas 1/1/1/50/0, Nathan McCoy 1/1/0/40/0, Oliver Saffell 1/1/0/40/0, Tim Brennan 1/1/0/39/0, Bradley Gray 2/1/0/29/1, Ben Lo Presti 1/1/0/26/0, Daniel Ferrara 3/2/0/24/0, Nigil Singh 1/1/0/21/0, Alistair Davis 2/2/0/8/0, Steve Bidwell-Brown 2/2/0/6/0, Yohan MacInytre 2/2/1/1/0, Brian Carlson 2/1/0/0/0, Jamie Cohnen 1/1/0/0/0, David Holland 2/2/0/0/0, Z Payne 11/0/0/0, James MacKenzie 1/1/1/0/0, Chris Kobas 1/0/0/0/0, Darren McCoy 1/0/0/0/0. TOTAL BATTING 313 271 44 4895 21.56 164 37/12

As the proud major sponsor of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club, Petersham RSL Club would like to extend its appreciation to all the teams for their on-going support throughout the season.

7 Regent Street, Petersham NSW 2049. Ph No. 9560 8355 www.petershamrsl.com.au

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6TH GRADE - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Cameron Fowler 163.00 21 35 560 16.00 3.44 6/12 Robert McMinn 150.00 26 17 423 24.88 2.82 3/21 John Stewart 176.00 31 17 455 26.76 2.59 5/33 Denis Howard 108.00 15 16 386 24.13 3.57 5/78 Brendan Sacilotto 85.00 9 14 228 16.29 2.68 3/10 Denis Hinds 84.50 15 13 227 17.46 2.69 1/4 Sam Rochaix 106.00 9 12 345 28.75 3.25 3/14 Daniel Levitt 78.00 12 8 207 25.88 2.65 5/11 Paul Richardson 28.00 3 6 93 15.50 3.32 4/25 Jason Gray 25.00 1 6 96 16.00 3.84 2/13 Manuel Kandara 32.00 3 6 106 17.67 3.31 3/20 Daniel Remington 57.00 6 5 238 47.60 4.18 2/21 John Platania 65.00 6 5 274 54.80 4.22 2/66 Adam Lee 80.67 10 5 288 57.60 3.57 2/17 George Mafi 33.00 7 4 87 21.75 2.64 2/23 Mathew Coles 27.00 5 4 125 31.25 4.63 3/51 Sohal Sido 31.00 0 3 177 59.00 5.71 2/41 Mandu Cs 25.00 1 2 131 65.50 5.24 1/24 John Dunne 44.00 7 1 152 152.00 3.45 1/34 Tom Kelly 21.00 2 0 84 4.00 0/14 Also Bowled : Overs/Wickets/Runs. Oliver Saffell 9/4/17, Nigil Singh 18/4/24, Stephen Hurworth 14/4/31, Thomas Whitaker 15/4/49, Steve Bidwell-Brown 15/2/21, Peter Rodgers 7/2/27, George Frazakis 14/2/31, Z Payne 7/2/33, Darren McCoy 10/1/17, William Passas 8/1/20, Robbie Passas 15/1/39, Nathan McCoy 19/1/43, Chris Todd 15/1/50, James MacKenzie 3/0/7, Brian Carlson 2/0/6, Alan Wright 6/0/27, Karl Schubert 5/0/29, Graeme Nichols 2/0/13, Yohan MacIntyre 2/0/21, David Holland 1/0/1, Jonathon Walsh 4/0/8, Scott Manning 5/0/13, Alistair Davis 5/0/28, Robert Cummings 1/0/7. TOTAL BOWLING 1621 231 208 5244 25.21 3.23 6/12

As a sponsor of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club, Randwick Rugby Union Club would like to extend its appreciation to all players and supporters for their on-going support throughout the season.

RANDWICK RUGBY UNION CLUB 102 - 104 Brook Street Coogee NSW Australia 2034 Telephone: (02) 9665 5447 Facsimile: (02) 9664 6395 Email: [email protected]

51 Poidevin Gray Shield (Under 21 years) Position in Competition: 20th by Coach, Peter Devlin

This was the club’s most disappointing result with the PG team trailing the competition in 20th and last place. Only one win was recorded in the seven match competition.

With a very young group of players available for selection, it was always going to be a tough ask this season. The highlight was clearly the match against semi-finalists Penrith at Penrith. It was round 4 and we were coming off a three match losing streak. The Panthers batted first and opened up with a partnership of 204 as our young bowlers were flayed to all parts of Howell Oval. While our boys managed to curtail their free scoring to some extent, the eventual total of 4 for 293 represented the highest score ever recorded against us in this competition.

With captain Usman Khawaja not playing, our chances looked near zilch. However, it was the resolve of the side when confronted with such a task which gives us great hope for our future in this competition. With a steely look of determination in their eyes, our youngsters took to the bowling with Sean Gardner (52) and wicket-keeper Campbell Dash (88) setting a new club PG record partnership of 136 for the second wicket as they took the score to 175 when Sean was dismissed. Will Passas (21), Jordan Magro (31) and Steve Hurworth (20) maintained the rage and they chased down the huge score to record a wonderful victory in the final over. It was outstanding stuff and emphasised the undisputed ability within the team.

Disappointingly, the team wasn’t able to keep the momentum going in the next match against Blacktown, going down by a frustrating 9 runs with victory in sight. Peter Alevizos bowled beautifully in that match to take 3 for 23 from his 10 overs while skipper Usman Khawaja was at his best with a marvellous 102, the only century for the club in this year’s competition. Usman’s aggregate of 217 runs at a 54.25 average, was the team’s best batting while Peter Alevizos’ 9 wickets was the best with the ball.

Despite the overall poor performance of the side, the positives of the season far outweighed the negatives. With greater emphasis on this competition next season there is a real expectation we can turn around our results and become a force in PG’s in 2007-08.

The team was well served with support personnel and thanks are extended to John McLoughlin and scorer Richard McCord for their assistance throughout the season as well as parents Lou Alevizos, Angela Redman and Bernadette Passas who looked after the canteen and scoring on occasions.

Summary of Matches Round 1 v St George @ Hurstville Oval Lost by 7 wkts RP 160 to 3-164 A young and inexperienced team never looked a serious chance against an experienced outfit which went on to become 2006-07 PG Champions. And so it proved to be with Saints wrapping up the match in just 33 overs. There were some good signs however, with A W Green shield player Andrew Redman scoring a solid 60 at the top of the innings while Peter Alevizos’ 1 for 17 from 7 overs was a good effort.

Round 2 v Sutherland @ Caringbah Oval Lost by 97 runs RP 169 to 9-266 A Sharks side sprinkled with 1st graders was going to be hard to beat despite the inclusion of Usman Khawaja in our lineup. With Sutherland away to a flyer at 1 for 144, it was heartening the way our bowlers fought back to take the last 8 wickets for just 122. At 3 for 102 in reply we were still in it but with the dismissal of Usman for topscore of 59 the innings fell away to be almost 100 runs short at the end. Ollie Saffel recorded a handy double with 32 runs after taking 2 for 34 from 10 overs with the ball.

Round 3 v Western Suburbs @ Petersham Oval Lost by 7 wkts RP 146 to 3-147 Winning the toss was a good start in a match we felt we had a chance to win. However, our batsmen weren’t up to the task and wickets fell at regular intervals. The last wicket partnership of 38 between Steve Hurford (34 not out) and Peter Alevizos (12) put some respectability into our final score which was always going to be hard to defend. After losing their first 3 wickets for 57, Wests we never in any trouble getting the runs.

Round 4 v Penrith @ Howell Oval Won by 3 wkts RP 7-294 to 4-293 The well performed Penrith side got away to a flyer, posting a 204 run opening partnership in their total of 4- 293. It was sensational stuff in reply, as Sean Gardner (52) and Campbell Dash, who batted magnificently for 88 with 13 fours and a six, set a new club PG record partnership of 136 for the second wicket. Will Passas (21), Jordan Magro (31) and Steve Hurford (20) continued the effort and chased down the huge score for a wonderful victory in the 50th over. The Panthers score of 293 was the highest score ever recorded against us in the PG competition while our successful chase was also our highest-ever score. A great win in a record- breaking match.

52 Round 5 v Blacktown @ Joe McAleer Lost by 4 wkts RP 237 to 6-246 Batting first, the locals kept the runs flowing despite some magnificent bowling from Peter Alevizos who recorded the fine figures of 3 for 23 from 10 overs with 3 maidens. Chasing a gettable 246 we were in early trouble with 4 down for 81. However, skipper Usman Khawaja kept the flag flying and when he was dismissed for a fantastic 102 he had scored exactly half of the team’s 6 for 204, all out for 237, 10 short.

Round 6 v Northern District @ Coogee Oval Lost by 75 runs RP 130 to 251 A very disappointing match and clearly the worst performance by the team this season. ND’s batted first and with an opening partnership of 161 were never in any trouble to record a very competitive 251. In response we slumped to 4 for 20 then 7 for 88 before being rolled for only 130. A forgettable match.

Round 7 v North Sydney @ Coogee Oval Lost by 8 wkts RP 8-141 to 6-171 With Norths also recording just one win this season, we were hopeful of taking the points and restore some pride to a disappointing summer. Chasing a 172 for victory in the rain affected 27 overs a side match, we were on track at 3 for 69 even though our top gun Usman Khawaja had gone for 34. The loss of 4 wickets for just 8 runs to leave us at 7 for 77 however, left the innings in tatters, we were 31 short at the end.

POIDEVIN GRAY - BATTING

Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct/RO Usman Khawaja 4 4 0 217 54.25 102 3 Campbell Dash 5 5 0 130 26.00 88 0 Noel Ellis 7 7 1 121 20.17 33 2 Stephen Hurworth 7 7 0 120 17.14 34* 2 William Passas 6 6 0 77 12.83 21 2 Sean Porter 6 6 2 74 18.50 27* 1 Jordan Magro 6 6 0 70 11.67 31 0 Sean Gardner 6 6 0 69 11.50 52 1 Andrew Redman 4 4 1 67 22.33 60 0 John Dunne 5 5 0 55 11.00 31 1/1 Oliver Saffell 5 5 2 49 16.33 32 1 Peter Alevizos 6 5 2 33 11.00 12 0 Prinya Kham 3 3 0 31 10.33 25* 1 Alex Tomkins 4 3 0 10 3.33 9 2 Jake Berry 2 2 0 3 1.50 2 0 Cameron Fowler 1 1 TOTAL BATTING 77 74 8 1126 17.06 102 17/1

POIDEVIN GRAY - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Peter Alevizos 55.00 6 9 224 24.89 4.07 3/23 Noel Ellis 62.00 0 7 297 42.43 4.79 2/43 Usman Khawaja 32.00 0 5 153 30.60 4.78 2/44 Stephen Hurworth 39.00 2 5 195 39.00 5.00 3/41 Oliver Saffell 33.00 2 3 119 39.67 3.61 2/34 Jordan Magro 37.00 1 2 240 120.00 6.49 2/37 Sean Porter 2.00 0 1 18 18.00 9.00 1/18 Alex Tomkins 9.00 0 1 54 6.00 1/26 William Passas 26.00 0 0 163 6.27 0/31 Cameron Fowler 2.00 0 0 25 12.50 0/25 TOTAL BOWLING 297.00 11 33 1488 45.09 5.01 3/23

POIDEVIN GRAY - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping M Ct St Total Byes Campbell Dash 5 1 1 2 7 Andrew Redman 2 1 0 1 3

53 AW Green Shield (Under 16 years)

Position in Competition: 13th by Grant Rimmer, Coach

Viewing a result of won 3, lost 4 may ultimately lead to a conclusion of “performed below average”. It must be said however, that the Randwick Petersham Green Shield team was in a position to win at least two more games and force its way into the Finals. Of the three major cricket disciplines, we excelled with the ball and in the field but underachieved with the bat.

The fact that no team scored 200 against us says a lot about our bowlers. The opening bowling partnership of Nick Charlwood and Nathan McCoy was undoubtedly the highlight of our season. Charlwood’s selection in the Green Shield Combined side was very much deserved. His control and consistency had to be seen to be believed. He often had opposing batsmen in trouble, some of whom had been playing as high as 3rd Grade at other clubs. His contribution as captain cannot be understated either, as he set some very intelligent field placings and made astute bowling changes. He led the team superbly and was an excellent role model for the younger members of the squad. Nick has already played 5th Grade for our club and he has a big future. Strong performances in the PG’s side are also anticipated from him in the years ahead.

With his left arm action, Nathan McCoy had top-order batsmen playing and missing a lot. I would think that quite a few of Nick’s wickets could be put down to the pressure that Nathan, along with James McKenzie, applied from the other end. While somewhat frustrated by a lack of success despite economical figures, the wickets eventually came through application and consistency. Nathan’s batting was also solid, coming in when we were deep in trouble. Another player who will contribute to our PG’s success in coming years.

James McKenzie was another bowler who beat the bat a number of times and bowled extremely well on all occasions. James has a fluent action and gets good bounce. He is a mature cricketer, fantastic fieldsmen and his batting in the St George game was great to watch. He will be a key player next year.

Cameron Fowler has played most of the season with the club in 6th Grade and the experience he gained as a spin bowler under the captaincy of Denis Hinds coupled with that from Green Shield this summer will hold him in good stead in the years ahead. Spectators were in awe at times with the amount of turn he was getting. His fielding and footspeed were also impressive.

Nick Stapleton had many fine games this season, which was not surprising – his commitment to training is superb. As a high order batsman he places a real value on his wicket and he steered the ball around the field nicely. He contributed with the ball as well. His medium pace on one side of the pitch often slowed the run rate as well as taking wickets in the process. Nick will be a valuable asset in next year’s team.

Our batting did not function as we had planned. The highest partnership we had at any time was 69. Declan Lavender and Sam Duggan achieved it against Wests and this partnership highlighted their ability with the bat. Declan’s hitting in that game put us in the box seat after the loss of early wickets and his positive approach was rewarded with 71 not out. Sam showed intelligence with some good running between the wickets and fine placement of shots.

The effort level and quality of our fielding was a standout. We worked long and hard on our fielding and it showed. We couldn’t have achieved the bowling results without it. Scott Manning maintained a high standard throughout, despite missing a few games with an injury.

I would like to commend the boys on their attitude to training. Everyone worked really hard at getting their personal game to the next level. The hot conditions certainly didn’t distract them from their commitment.

The club looks forward to seeing the older players enter the grade ranks and the Poidevin Gray side next summer.

To those who are eligible next year, we hope that you gained knowledge of what Green Shield is all about as you will be the senior players in 2007-08.

54 I wish to thank David Holland for all the duties he carried out – time consuming obviously. It enabled Darren McCoy and I to focus on the coaching without having to worry about the “little things” e.g drinks, stats etc.

I would also like to thank the parents of the players for their full support over the course of the season. It is quite a trek for some to make it to the SCG nets or Snape or Petersham and we appreciate the time you have taken. The afternoon teas were terrific and our reputation in this aspect of Green Shield cricket did not wane!

The contribution that Darren McCoy made towards our campaign cannot be understated. Not a day went by that he didn’t think about the team and how we could get it to perform better. He spent a lot of time trying to get the most out of every player as well as organising sessions, handouts, talking to players after sessions about strengths and weaknesses, selecting teams, talking to parents… the list goes on. Apart from all of that he was the driving force behind our trip to India. What a massive job it was but what an outstanding success. His drive and enthusiasm is second-to-none.

Success of a grade club is determined by many factors with one of them being it’s performance in the A W Green Shield competition. Darren’s involvement in this aspect of our club put us “on the map” this season in terms of the professional approach we now have towards this competition. The Academy will only further enhance our reputation.

On a personal note I would like to thank Darren for what he taught me from a technical point of view as well as the “off the field” activity. He has a great knowledge of the game and is well respected in cricket circles. The club is in good hands where Darren McCoy is involved.

Summary of Matches

Round 1 v Penrith @ Petersham Oval Lost by 1 wkt RP 53 to 9-54 An amazing match with 19 wickets falling for just 107 runs. Batting first we were soon in trouble on a difficult pitch. While we managed to get to 3 for 43 with Andrew Redman’s 15 the best, the final 7 wickets fell for just 10 runs with four ducks. In reply, Penrith struggled from the outset and despite our poor total we needed one wicket with four runs to get for an unexpected win. A snick through the slips put paid to our hopes and the Panthers scraped through. Great bowling from Nick Charlwood (3-13) and Sam Baker (3-17)

Round 2 v Western Suburbs @ Pratten Park Won by 7 wkts RP 3-114 to 9-113 A rain affected match reduced to 36 overs each resulted in a great win. Captain Nick Charlwood again bowled well with 2-16 from 8 overs while Cameron Fowler’s 2-16 from 7 was also a fine performance. At 3 for 45 in reply we needed to consolidate which is just what Declan Lavender (71 not out) and Sam Duggan (21 not out) did in taking us past Wests’ total in 28 overs

Round 3 v Blacktown @ Petersham Oval Won by 57 runs RP 9-189 to 132 A solid opening partnership of 54 between Scott Manning (36) and Nicholas Stapleton (23) set the tone for a good score. Andrew Redman (28), Declan Lavender (33) and Nick Charlwood (22) added to the cause and while the final total of 189 was not a huge target, we were always in control with some spirited bowling keeping Blacktown well in check. Nick Charlwood again emphasised his potential with 4 for 29 from 10 overs while Cameron Fowler provided good support with 2 for 32 from 11. A very comfortable win.

Round 4 v Northern District @ Coogee Oval Lost by 130 runs RP 63 to 193 Some good bowling kept ND’s up to the mark after they won the toss and batted. At 3-108 with just 13 overs to go, we were right in the game. However, some late order hitting enabled them to post a competitive total of 193 despite Nick Charlwood’s 3 for 43 from 12 overs. In response, we were never in the hunt slumping to 5 for 29 before being bowled out for an inexplicable 63. Only Nathan McCoy (14) and Nicholas Stapleton (12) made double figures. A dispppointing result after two great wins.

Round 5 v North Sydney @ Tunks Park Won by 7 wkts RP 3-65 to 64 Back in the winner’s circle with a resounding win! Bowling first we soon had Norths in trouble courtesy of an outstanding performance from Nick Charlwood who recorded the club’s best-ever A W Green Shield bowling figures of 6 for 9 from 9 overs with 3 maidens. Nicholas Stapleton completed a fine double with 25 not out after taking 2 for 12 with the ball as the target was reached for the loss of just 3 wickets.

55 Round 6 v Sutherland @ Sutherland Oval Lost by 75 runs RP 70 to 145 Needing a win to keep us in the race for a finals berth, keeping the strong Sutherland line-up to just 145 was a fine performance. Nicholas Stapleton (3-17), Nathan McCoy (2-19) and James McKenzie (2-14) were the best of the bowlers. However in a replay of the batting collapse against ND’s, we were skittled for just 70 with only Declan Lavender (19) and Nathan McCoy (11) offering any resistance. A disappointing result.

Round 7 v St George @ Coogee Oval Lost by 8 wkts RP 152 to 2-153 The strong St George side were always going to be a tough nut to crack and so it proved to be. Batting first, runs were hard to come by and at 8 for 85 another poor score for us seemed certain. However, a rearguard action by James McKenzie who topscored with an undefeated 30, Cameron Fowler (13) and Nibir Kader (16 not out) gave the scoreline some respectability. Chasing the 153 for victory was not a problem for Saints and while they took 57 overs to achieve it due to some tight and keen bowling, they only lost two wickets in the process. A disappointing finish to the competition but one in which we were always competitive.

AW GREEN SHIELD - BATTING

Batsmen M Inn N.O. Runs Ave HS Ct Declan Lavender 7 7 1 158 26.33 71* Nicholas Stapleton 7 7 1 107 17.83 25* Andrew Redman 7 7 0 56 8.00 28 Sam Duggan 6 6 2 51 12.75 21* Nathan McCoy 6 4 0 51 12.75 15 1 Scott Manning 6 6 0 50 8.33 36 2 Nick Charlwood 7 5 0 41 8.20 22 1 James McKenzie 7 4 4 31 30* 1 Thomas Holland 7 5 0 22 4.40 4 1 Nibir Kader 2 2 1 20 20.00 16* Sam Baker 5 4 1 16 5.33 10* Cameron Fowler 7 1 0 13 13.00 13 2 Ben Lo Presti 2 1 0 11 11.00 11 Mathew Coles 5 3 0 2 0.67 1 Scott Gray 3 2 0 0 0.00 0 TOTAL BATTING 84 64 10 629 11.65 71* 8

AW GREEN SHIELD - BOWLING

Bowler Overs M's Wkts Runs Ave RPO Best Nick Charlwood 67.00 15 20 166 8.30 2.48 6/9 James McKenzie 39.00 12 6 93 15.50 2.38 2/14 Nicholas Stapleton 44.00 6 6 99 16.50 2.25 3/17 Cameron Fowler 46.00 8 6 147 24.50 3.20 2/16 Nathan McCoy 55.00 10 6 155 25.83 2.82 2/19 Sam Baker 32.00 2 5 99 19.80 3.09 3/17 Scott Manning 10.00 2 2 35 17.50 3.50 2/12 Mathew Coles 6.00 2 0 21 3.50 0/9 Nibir Kader 2.00 0 0 10 5.00 0/10 TOTAL BOWLING 301.00 57 51 825 16.18 2.74 6/9

AW GREEN SHIELD - WICKETKEEPING

Wicket Keeping M Ct St Total Byes Andrew Redman 7 9 4 13 16

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by Darren McCoy, Chairman

I am pleased to be able to present the first report of the RPCA.

The following were the inaugural members of the RPCA: City: James Ambrose; Nick Charlwood; Matthew Coles; Sean Gardner; Scott Gray; Will Halstead; Khan Haretuku; Tom Holland; Alex Kemmery; Prinya Kham; Ben LoPresti; Nathan McCoy; Jordan Nabarro; Will Passas; Robbie Passas; Andrew Redman; Nicholas Stapleton; Alex Tomkins; Andrew Watts; Tom Whitaker Country: Rob Close; Tom Close; Jayden Gardner; Nick Polhill; Steve Kostoglou; Bill Thompson; Sandy Rogers; Josh Toole; Scott Rosser

The City squad worked primarily out of the Indoor Centre at the SCG while the Country squad was fortunate to be able to use the fantastic facilities at Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange. Players worked through a specific program that targeted physical as well as mental and tactical skills. The flying Passas brothers starred in the “beep test” while the batsmen and fieldsmen benefited with the introduction of SAQ drills and baseball throwing techniques. The fast bowlers had their actions analysed by Cricket NSW, and the entire squad attended sessions covering topics such as nutrition, physical preparation and fitness, mental skills, building an innings and captaincy.

Our first year highlights include: ✓ 14 day tour to India (see separate report), made up of City and Country squad. ✓ Pre Indian tour dinner attended by over 70 people. ✓ Trivia Night attended by over 200 people (a sold out cricket function in the football season!). ✓ Country coaching trip to Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange.

We will see many highlights in the years ahead when our RPCA members go on to make their mark in higher grades. Hard work and opportunity are the two key ingredients.

There are many people to thank for a successful Year 1 beginning with Grant Rimmer who is a major force when it comes to developing young talent within our club. He was central to all development aspects from The Academy, to the Indian Tour, Green Shield, Country Coaching trip to SEJCA representative sides. It is not until you work directly with Grant that you fully comprehend and appreciate his skills. I am forever grateful. Many thanks also to Mark Gardner for sharing the passion of youth development and “kick starting” our Country program and introducing our club to wonderful players and parents from Country NSW.

We had a wonderful group of coaches who we called on at different stages through the program. Grant Rimmer, Mark Gardner, Scott Obey, Bill Anderson, Shawn Flegler, Neil Cohen, John McLoughlin, Usman Khawaja, Greg Hartshorne, Murray Creed, David Freedman, Garry Everson, John Allen – thank you one and all. Thanks also to Jim Robson at Cricket NSW for always being able to get us in at the Indoor Centre despite a packed schedule.

Without Alan Campbell and Dr Harry Harinath we wouldn’t have got the Indian Tour off the ground. We also need to thank Wayne Mulherin for his support of the Pre Tour Dinner along with a new friend of our Club Mr Raj Natarjan for covering our tour on community TV.

David Holland was a tower of strength in assisting with the logistics of the Tour and the A W Green Shield season while Bernie Dagg and Tony Martin ensured we paid the bills and looked like a professional squad with new training gear.

Peter Close, Mark Gardner, Mark Coles and their team of parents and helpers ensured we had a full house and a great night at our first Academy Trivia night – thank you most sincerely. The night would not have been the success that it was without the assistance of David Townsend, Chris Sullivan, Michael Whitney, Simon Katich and Nathan Hauritz – thank you all.

Finally, I must thank my fellow Committee Members led by CEO Ray Stafford for having the foresight to support the establishment and funding of the Academy, and last but not least Billy Anderson for his worldly experience and never ending support. Year 1 was a great success but we won’t be standing still. We have begun our review process and already have identified improvements for Year 2. Our aspiration remains to develop a first class or test match cricketer through the RPCA.

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Tour of India 30 September to 14 October 2006 by David Holland, Manager

This was the Club’s first overseas trip designed to expose talented junior players to overseas conditions in preparation for the upcoming A W Green Shield and Grade competitions. It also provided those who attended - 13 boys and 10 adults - a chance to see first hand another country’s lifestyle and incorporated the experience and personal growth that goes with overseas travel. For many of the boys the trip followed their involvement in the Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy, which aimed to develop the club’s youth and which was initiated following the completion of the 2005-06 season.

The plan was to initially tour Sri Lanka but in the months leading up to the trip the political tensions in that country worsened. Following the withdrawal of cricket teams already visiting Sri Lanka from South Africa and Victoria, the organisers decided that we should find another destination.

A considerable amount of work went into changing our destination at such short notice from Sri Lanka to India with Darren McCoy primarily responsible for organising the change. He liaised extensively with NSW Cricket in conjunction with , a former Indian test player, who organised matters at the Indian end. After the organisation of visas and medical injections the group, a few weeks prior to departure, got together for the first time and enjoyed dinner at the Taj Indian Restaurant in Beverly Hills where we were addressed by Dr Harry Harinath (Director on the Boards of both NSW Cricket and Cricket Australia) on what we could expect in India. In addition the organising party stressed a few “do’s’’ and ‘’don’t’s’’ while in India and the importance of drinking bottled water and being careful to avoid ‘’Delhi Belly’’.

The tour left Sydney in high spirits and after a short stop over in Singapore headed for the city of Banglaore in the south of India renowned for its call centres and cricket. We stayed for six days at the National Cricket Academy attached to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a test venue, and played our first three limited overs matches there. We were lucky to find the Western Warriors also staying at Chinnaswamy and the boys were able to chat to and the team and watched the Western Warriors final limited overs match.

While we were well beaten in all three matches by a strong Bangalore U17 representative team (their team comprised the top U17 players chosen from a population of 300 million people) a number of positives were beginning to emerge. Most of our key batsmen performed well with Josh Toole, Tom Holland and Declan Lavender posting good scores in the opening games and younger players Ben Lo Presti and Scott Gray also showed good intent. On the bowling front James Ambrose, Nathan McCoy and Bill Thompson did well against a strong Indian batting line up. Captains for the matches Tom Holland and Nathan McCoy did a good job despite previous limited captaincy experience.

In addition to the matches we also held a specialist coaching day where we focussed on spin bowling and batting against spin (on some practice wickets that “turned square”). We were fortunate to have the services of three of the finest coaches from the Indian National Coaching Panel in Mr V.V Kumar, Mr Bhat and Mr Jeshawanth.

On the social side we enjoyed touring and shopping in the city of Bangalore while the restaurant Ruby Tuesday’s was a favourite with the boys. We were indeed fortunate to have Rajesh Patel as a guide to show us around the city. At the conclusion of our time in Bangalore the management team were invited to the opening of the upgraded member’s facility at Chinnaswamy (which coincided with our final day) and we were able to present our hosts with a gift. At the event we shared a beer or two with the great Indian batsman of the 1970’s and 80’s – Gundappa Vishwanath (90 tests for India with an average of 40+).

On Day 7 we travelled by coach to Mysore and stayed at the Kings Hotel for 3 nights. We played our final two limited overs matches against representative teams from Mysore at the amazing Infosys Corporation facility, winning one of the two matches.

Infosys is an Indian software company which has built a world-class modern city in the middle of the relatively poor Mysore region. The facility provides accommodation for its 10,000 employees plus a range of offices, restaurants and recreational facilities (eg swimming pools, shops, pool, table tennis, fitness and weights rooms etc) and includes an international standard cricket ground and hockey field.

58 Given the strength of the teams we had faced to date our win in the fourth match was a huge boost to the team and the team song on the coach back to the hotel that evening was sung with considerable gusto; although the match was tempered by our first (and only) injury to Alex Tomkins (injured foot - that cut short his innings in the fourth match that put us in a strong position), and assistant coach Grant Rimmer who came down with a virus. Despite these setbacks, we enjoyed using the recreational facilities at the Infosys facility and were happy to win our first match.

The final four days were recreational and we spent a day and night at the Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary learning about the issues India has with its environment and protection of endangered species. Finally we travelled to Delhi and took a coach to Agra to view the Taj Mahal which is a stunning building and is a must for anyone touring India.

All games were played in good spirit and our players mingled freely and well with opposition teams. The touring party comprised:

PLAYERS: Nathan McCoy, Thomas Holland, Alex Tomkins, Ben Lo Presti, Scott Gray, Nicholas Polhill, Bill Thompson, Jayden Gardner, Matthew Coles, Tom Whitaker, James Ambrose, Declan Lavendar, Joshua Toole.

PARENTS: Megan Lo Presti, Gary Whitaker, Brad Gray, Carolyn Gardner, Martin Polhill, Bill Ambrose, Meredith Thompson.

COACHES/MANAGERS: Darren McCoy (Coach), Grant Rimmer (Assistant Coach), David Holland (Manager)

Considerable thanks must go to Darren McCoy for his efforts in initiating this tour and organising much of the detail. In addition thanks must go to Grant Rimmer - his involvement and support of the boys and particularly his post match addresses were a feature. Thanks also to the parents for the help they provided throughout the tour.

Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy – Tour of India 2006-07 Back Row (L to R): David Holland (Manager), Grant Rimmer (Coach), Nathan McCoy, Josh Toole, Tom Holland, Tom Whitaker, Raghuram Bhat (NCA Coaching Panel), Rajesh Patel (Tour Host), Murali Dhar (KSCA U17 Coach), Kartik Jeshwanth (NCA Coaching Panel), V.V Kumar (NCA Coaching Panel), Darren McCoy (RPC Academy Director, Coach) Front Row (L to R): James Ambrose, Matthew Coles, Ben Lo Presti, Scott Gray, Nick Polhill, Jayden Gardner, Declan Lavender, Bill Thompson.

59 PLAYER OF THE SEASON : 2006-07 : FINAL POINTS This award is a performance-based award from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. The Player of the Season excludes Sunday 1st Grade Limited Overs games, all PG's & AW Green Shield games and the Final Series. Points are awarded as follows: 1 point for each run scored, 15 points for each wicket taken, 5 points for each catch, 8 points for each stumping and 5 points to the major contributor to a run out. Player Points Player Points 1 Brett Hunter 1106 54 Campbell Dash 326 2 Nathan Hauritz 970 55 Paul Greentree 318 3 Matthew Hilder 969 56 Denis Hinds 318 4 Shawn Flegler 835 57 Peter Alevizos 316 5 Matthew Wallis 791 58 Grant Rimmer 314 6 Tim Laws 783 59 Robert McMinn 313 7 Stephen Hurworth 747 60 William Passas 310 8 Dean White 745 61 Tony Martin 286 9 Chad Greenberg 739 62 Trent Griffiths 284 10 Adam Semple 655 63 Alex Tomkins 284 11 John McLoughlin 644 64 Robert Cummings 283 12 Oliver Saffell 631 65 John Stewart 278 13 Jimmy Ellis 628 66 Brendan Sacilotto 267 14 Eddie Otto 619 67 Jonathan Walsh 260 15 Alex Sciascia 618 68 Andrew Harrison 251 16 Daniel Laus 608 69 Scott Gray 238 17 Rodney Stafford 607 70 Thomas Holland 227 18 Steve Bidwell-Brown 594 71 David Mitchell 221 19 Denis Howard 592 72 Sam Rochaix 212 20 Michael Watson 586 73 Thomas Whitaker 211 21 Cameron Gray 581 74 Peter Rogers 208 22 John Tierney 574 75 Simon Katich 203 23 Usman Khawaja 553 76 Karl Schubert 196 24 Fabian Heaton 533 77 Jason Gray 171 25 James Byrne 530 78 Nigil Singh 170 26 Matthew Taylor 523 79 Paul Richardson 169 27 Nathan Rosser 518 80 Adam Lee 165 28 Chris Singh 514 81 George Mafi 160 29 George Frazakis 512 82 Manuel Kandara 142 30 Joseph Hill 501 83 Tom Kelly 129 31 David Townsend 494 84 Lance Kahler 118 32 Noel Ellis 493 85 Nick Charlwood 115 33 Benn West 481 86 Mathew Coles 113 34 Tristan Marshall 478 87 Daniel Remington 110 35 Daniel Levitt 474 88 Alistair Davis 98 36 Cameron Fowler 473 89 Chris Todd 98 37 Andrew Redman 466 90 Robbie Passas 87 38 John Dunne 463 91 Jake Berry 73 39 Brenton Barker 455 92 Prinya Kham 70 40 Neil Cohen 450 93 Scott Manning 68 41 Sean Gardner 449 94 Alan Wright 66 42 Steve Bright 436 95 Mandu Cs 66 43 Melvin Singh 407 96 Nathan McCoy 60 44 Jody Whitehead 395 97 Sohal Sido 59 45 John Platania 393 98 Matthew Mott 53 46 Troy Brewster 391 99 Tim Brennan 39 47 Glen Whichello 385 100 Bradley Gray 34 48 Jordan Magro 382 101 Z Payne 30 49 Andrew Walters 373 102 Ben Lo Presti 26 50 Jamie Boettiger 354 103 Daniel Ferrara 24 51 Sean Porter 349 104 Will Halstead 22 52 David Bourke 345 105 Darren McCoy 15 53 Graeme Nichols 335 106 Edward Neaves 12

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The Award Winners

PLAYER OF THE SEASON The O A Taylor / Martin Bedkober Memorial Award Sponsored by Babcock and Brown

Ossie Taylor served the Randwick club as a player and administrator for 64 years before his death in 1976. He scored more than 4,500 runs and was Secretary for 19 years, the longest in the club’s history. The O A Taylor Memorial Player of the Season Award was first presented by the Randwick club in 1977.

Martin Bedkober was a promising opening batsman and wicketkeeper with Petersham Marrickville before his untimely death in a cricket match in 1975 aged just 21. In A W Green Shield in 1968-69, he scored 645 runs and effected 23 dismissals behind the stumps—both records for the club. The Martin Bedkober Memorial Trophy for the Most Promising Player was first presented by the Petersham Marrickville club in 1976. Brett Hunter

The margin by which Brett Hunter won this year’s Player of the Season award is a true measure of his contribution on the cricket field this summer. His final tally of 1106 points was some 136 more than second placed Nathan Hauritz who also had a terrific season. As a utility player, Brett found himself rotating between 1st and 2nd grades this season, tasting success in each team. His main connection was with the 2nd Grade team and his efforts were one of the principal reasons the side made the final 6. He finished the season the new club record holder for most wickets in a season in 2’s when he took 39 wickets at the remarkable average of 13.97, a fantastic performance for an off-spinner. He also hit 449 runs at the impressive average of 56.13. His best effort with the ball was match figures of 9 for 44 against North Sydney (4-19 and 5-25) while his 6 wickets against Gordon was similarly outstanding. His “doubles” included 67 runs and 2-35 against Uni of NSW, 76 and 4-35 v UTS Balamin and 69 and 2-32 against St George. While he etched his name in the 2nd Grade record books this season, he also made his mark Brett Hunter – 2006-07 Player of the Season in 1st Grade where he now shares the new 10th wicket record partnership with James Byrne. In an amazing match against Mosman at Rawson Oval, it looked all over for our first graders with the scoreline tottering at 9 for 237 chasing 292. But the manner which Brett and James took it up to the Whales’ bowlers was truly remarkable. Both players flayed the bowling to put on a 10th wicket 1st Grade club record partnership of 57 runs to take the match for their side. Brett finished with 51 not out…his fifth half century for the season. Overall, Brett finished the 2006-07 season with 522 runs to give him a club aggregate of 1,941 while his 41 wickets took him past the century milestone to a total of 101. When his old Randwick statistics of 991 runs and 43 wickets are combined with his RPCC figures it paints a picture of a very valuable cricketer for the club over the past 8 seasons. The sad note is that Brett announced his retirement as a player towards the end of the season. Having regard to the season he has had, it is to be hoped he has a rethink and dons the green and gold again next summer. The club and cricket itself can ill afford to loose a player like Brett Hunter at a time when he is at the top of his game and a most worthy winner of the club’s most coveted award.

CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR The Tim Towers / Stuart Gardner Memorial Award Sponsored by Veolia Environmental Services

Tim Towers was a left hand fast bowler with Randwick. He died in 1991 from cancer aged just 36. Tim played for 11 seasons taking 233 wickets and played in Randwick’s 1977-78 and1979-80 1st Grade premiership teams. The Tim Towers Clubman of the Year Award was first presented by the Randwick club in 1991.

Stuart Gardner was a left hand spin bowler with Petersham Marrickville. He died in 1994 from cancer aged 51. Stuart played for over 30 seasons taking more than 400 wickets and scoring 2000 runs. He played in the 1st Grade premiership team of 1974-75 and was made a life member of the club in 1991. The Stuart Gardner Clubman of the Year Award was first presented by the Petersham Marrickville club in 1994. 61

Player category: Tony Martin

Tony Martin joined the club late in our first season when he moved to the Big Smoke from the northern NSW town of Grafton. Grafton’s loss has been Randwick Petersham’s gain as Tony has become one of our most valuable assets. In just his second season, he displayed a willingness to get involved with the running of the club when he took on the 5th Grade captaincy and led that team to the 2002-03 Final which went down narrowly to Sydney University. The club record 640 runs he hit that season won the SCA 5th Grade aggregate while his top score of 155 remains the highest ever hit by a RPCC 5th grader. The following summer he stepped up a couple of grades and was a member of the premiership winning 3rd Grade team. That same year he assumed the important position of Assistant CEO, a role he has performed with distinction ever since. Also that season, he and wife Katie threw their energies into the club social scene and to this day, continue to have a hand in the off-field activities of the club. In season 2005-06, Tony continued on his premiership-winning way as an important member of our successful 4th Grade team. This season he was searching for back-to-back victories but he and his 4th Grade teammates just couldn’t pull it off in the Final. In his 6 seasons with the club he has notched up a total of 1,896 runs and taken 42 catches. Despite his relatively short time with the club, Tony Martin has displayed such a sense of commitment, dedication and loyalty that he is very much entitled to be crowned our Clubman of the Year in the player category.

Non-player category: Robert Barter

If ever there was an award which was destined to carry the name of Bobby Barter, it is our Clubman of the Year Award. While Bob is to receive the actual award trophy this year, the fact is he is our “clubman of the year” every year! Bobby Barter’s commitment to this club knows no limits. As 1st Grade manager since the old Randwick days in 1995- 96, Bob has set a standard which will remain for many years to come. His team managerial status has surpassed his wildest dreams and these days Bob finds himself looking after the NSW Blues and the Australian team when they play at the world famous SCG. Not content with those burdens, Bob has instigated and continues to develop the Randwick Petersham Cricket Museum at Petersham Oval. There would hardly be an old Randwick or Petersham Marrickville player who won’t find some reference to himself or long-standing team mates adorning the walls of the historic pavilion. It is amazing what Bob has achieved with an Bobby Barter enormous amount of memorabilia he has sought and obtained from people connected with the club going back some 80 years or more. Bob was also the ideas man behind our 1st Grade capping and shirt numbering system while it was his pen which etched the words for our now famous victory song bellowed from the dressing room after each win. His poems about everyone and everything are well and truly legendary and framed versions adorn many a player’s living room wall. Awarded life membership of the club two years ago, it is fitting that that tribute should be balanced with the club’s most coveted Clubman of the Year title although for Bob, maybe that should be rephrased to read the “Ultimate Clubman of the Year”.

MOST PROMISING PLAYER IN THE CLUB The Keith Austin Memorial Award Sponsored by Alan Austin Keith Austin was a long time supporter of the Randwick club before his death in 1948. This award was first presented by his sons, Alan and Stan in 1949. John McLoughlin John McLoughlin may be regarded a “late bloomer” having been around the Randwick / Randwick Petersham scene for a little while. With youth on his side however, he still has plenty of time to become one of the club’s most reliable top grade batsmen judging by the way he developed his game this season. A 3rd and 4th grader for most of his playing life prior to the 2005-06 season, this season his maturity as a high order batsman has been simply awesome. Named in the 2nd Grade team at the start of the season, he finished the summer as the new club record holder for most runs in that grade in a season and for the highest ever score. His 607 runs were scored at the impressive average of 46.69 and featured two centuries. Against Manly he hit a career-high and new 2nd Grade club record of 163 and followed that up four rounds later with a classic 107no against Easts. Two undefeated half-centuries against St George (59) and Gordon (53) put the polish on a fantastic season for the right-hander whose technical improvement and ability to build big innings has impressed good judges. He was clearly the “batting bone” of the 2nd Grade team and was one of the main reasons the side made the final 6. With just another 15 runs for John to reach 2,000 runs for the club, next season is shaping as one where he is bound to be considered for yet another milestone…that of 1st Grade selection.

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MOST IMPROVED LOWER GRADE PLAYER The Burke and Davies Families Award Sponsored by Chris Burke and Ross Davies Kevin Burke was a senior vice president of Randwick who first presented this award in 1976. Kevin died in 1998. Chris Burke is a former long-term lower grade player with Randwick Haydn Davies, father of Life Member Ross, was a vice president and great supporter of Randwick who died in 1984. His memorial award was first presented in 1992. Ross’ brother Peter, was the captain of Randwick’s first 5th Grade team in 1978 which made the semi-finals. He died in May 2002.

Steve Bidwell-Brown The most improved lower grade player was an easy decision for the Management Committee this season as fast bowler Steve Bidwell-Brown was quite outstanding. Having ventured overseas after his first season with the club in 2004-05, Steve returned this season in time for round 9, the last before Christmas. Selected in 5th Grade, Steve quickly showed how his bowling had developed in his time away by taking an amazing 14 wickets for just 73 runs in two games at the incredible bowling average of 5.21 runs per wicket. His match figures of 9 for 40 (4-19 and 5-21) against Sydney Uni in his first match back was one of the best performances of the season. He followed that up with 5 for 33 in the next game before being lost to 5’s when David Townsend snapped him up for his 4th Grade side where he was one of the major forces in that team making the Final. By seasons end, Steve had taken 30 wickets in 4’s at just 10.57 with a best performance of 7 for 41 against Mosman in the Qualifying Final. In the Final against Sutherland, he had match figures of 7-78 including a heroic stint of 4 for 37 from 20 successive overs in the first innings which all but won the match for his team. In the finals series, Steve took a total of 17 wickets for just 167 runs at the brilliant average of Steve Bidwell-Brown 9.82! A season to remember for a player destined for higher grades next summer.

MOST PROMISING 6TH GRADE PLAYER The Alan Wright Award Sponsored by Alan Wright Alan Wright has played Grade Cricket for the past 40 years with Randwick / Randwick Petersham. He is a Life Member of the club, a member of the Management Committee and the Chairman of Selectors.

Cameron Fowler Cameron is a very impressive young left hand “chinaman” spin bowler who played with distinction in the club’s 6th Grade team in the Metropolitan Cup competition and also in the A W Green Shield team. In 6’s he finished as the leading wickettaker with an outstanding 35 wickets at an average of just 16.00 despite having joined the club just before Christmas. His best performance was an amazing 6 wickets for 12 runs. In Green Shield he had only limited opportunities but managed to take 6 wickets. He is also a bit of a dynamo in the field effecting 5 run outs in 6th Grade as well as snaring 4 catches. As impressive as his playing performances were, it is his attitude and dedication which caught the eye of good judges. A student at Ashfield Christian Brothers, he was one of the best workers and attendees at training despite living at Greenacre. To attend practice, Cameron caught a bus from Ashfield to Snape Park at Maroubra before returning home to Greenacre by train after being dropped off at Central Railway. With this approach coupled with his obvious ability, he is clearly a player of the future. His 6th Grade captain Denis Hinds thinks so and as a left hand spin bowler himself for more years than we all care to remember, his ringing endorsement of Cameron is certain to draw the attention of selectors in seasons to come.

BEST POIDEVIN GRAY PLAYER The Clive Johnston Memorial Award Sponsored by John Pearson Clive Johnston was an outstanding player with the Petersham and Petersham Marrickville clubs, captaining 1st Grade for 17 of his 21 seasons. He was in three premiership winning teams and scored over 10,500 grade cricket runs. He also played for NSW on 11 occasions including a number as captain. Clive died in 1991 and this award was presented for the first time by Petersham Marrickville that same year.

63 Usman Khawaja In a season which was a real struggle for our Poidevin Gray team, Usman Khawaja was the clear standout. While representative commitments reduced his availability to only four of the seven matches in the competition, Usman’s performances showed just how much he was missed by the side. Captaining the team when he played, Ussie scored a total of 217 runs at the healthy average of 54.25. Against Blacktown he hit a superb 102 and topscored with 59 against Sutherland. His tidy reverse swing bowling also netted him 5 wickets. Named as “the Most Promising Player in the Club” in 2003-04, Usman continues to make the progress we expected as he makes his way to the inevitable outcome of selection in the NSW Blues team.

BEST A W GREEN SHIELD PLAYER The Cartwright Insurances Award Sponsored by Len Cartwright Cartwright Insurances has presented this award since 1975 courtesy of Len Cartwright, who was a 1st Grade wicketkeeper / batsman with Randwick and is now a vice president of Randwick Petersham.

Nick Charlwood There have been some huge “wraps” on Nick Charlwood and judging by his performances for the club in this season’s A W Green Shield team, they are very well founded. A right hand opening bowler, Nick had opposition batsmen guessing in every game. His 20 wickets at the amazing average of just 8.30 runs per wicket broke both the bowling aggregate and average records for the club in this competition. As a result, it was no surprise to see him named in the Sydney Combined Green Shield team. Nick also displayed his ability as a captain with some intelligent field placings and astute bowling changes. He is no slouch with the bat or in the field either and gives the impression that as a cricketer he is the complete package. He has already made his grade debut in a 5th Grade match and we look forward to his progress through the grades with great expectation.

BEST A W GREEN SHIELD PERFORMANCE The Col Hollingsworth Memorial Award Sponsored by John Benaud Col Hollingsworth was a gifted young cricketer who died tragically at the age of 23 in 1966. He played for four years in the Petersham Marrickville A W Green Shield team before going on to captain NSW Colts. He was a first grader at age 16. The Col Hollingsworth Memorial Award was first presented by the Petersham Marrickville club in 1967.

Nick Charlwood Having broken the club’s A W Green Shield aggregate and average bowling records this season, it seemed appropriate that Nick should continue to set new marks for bowling which is just what he did. The performance of the season…and one of the best in the whole Green Shield competition… was Nick’s single handed demolition of North Sydney at Tunks Park for just 64 recording the outstanding figures of 6 wickets for 9 runs from 9 overs with 3 maidens. Simply brilliant. The North’s total was also a new club record for the lowest score against us. A rare performance but not totally unexpected having regard to the way Nick bowled throughout the season. With the talent he has there are sure to be many more performances like that in the years to come.

THE KEN DEVLIN AWARDS Ken Devlin is a vice president of Randwick Petersham, husband of Madge and father of Steve and Peter, all of whom have been involved with the club as they were with Randwick for almost 30 years. Ken first presented these awards at Randwick in 1983. Note : To ensure all players have an equal opportunity to compete for these awards, the calculation of most runs and wickets excludes the Grade final series of matches and Sunday games in the 1st Grade Limited Overs Competition.

Award Winners - 2006-07 Left to Right - Most Runs: Tim Laws, Most Dismissals: Neil Cohen, Player of the Season: Brett Hunter, Most Wickets: Dean White. 64

MOST RUNS: Tim Laws 663 runs A free flowing quick-scoring batsman in the Adam Gilchrist mould, Tim demolished a number of attacks on his way to taking out this award this season. His highest score was 122 in 2nd Grade against Mosman when he hit 5 sixes and 11 fours in rattling up his ton in just 87 balls. He was also unlucky not to bring up a second century when dismissed for 94 against Campbelltown-Camden. He also hit 69 against North Sydney while he only needed 8 overs to smash 40 against Wests to help his team win a spot in the finals series in the last round of the season. He also had a run in 3’s hitting 59 against Bankstown while his club debut in 1st Grade helped turn the tide in an outright win over Sydney University. His catching in the slips was also sensational with 14 snares and complemented beautifully his batting average of 57.20, the best in 2’s this season.

MOST WICKETS: Dean White 42 wickets Dean White has been one of the club’s most consistent performers over a number of years and like a good wine he continues to get better with age. Last year’s successful 5th Grade Premiership captain, Dean started in 3rd Grade before finishing as the leading pace bowler in 2’s where he took 30 wickets at the impressive average of 16.87 runs per wicket. His haul this season included career-best match figures of 10 for 90 against Parramatta. In the first innings of that match he recorded an amazing 7 for 37 from 23 overs. He also demolished Mosman with a return of 5 for 23. In 3rd Grade he was also a leading light, taking 13 wickets for just 14.23 runs apiece with a best return of 3 for 15. All in all, an outstanding performance by one of our best performed pace bowlers who took his club wicket tally to 173 with this season’s award winning total.

THE WICKETKEEPING AWARD The David Sherwood Memorial Award Sponsored by John Watson of Watson Buchan, Surveyors David Sherwood was scorer of the Randwick 1st Grade team for 52 years. He made six overseas tours as scorer for the Australian team before his death in 1985. The SCA 5th Grade trophy bears his name.

Neil Cohen The importance of a top class wicketkeeper in any team quite often means the difference between losing and winning vital matches. Neil Cohen fits the “top class” description by anyone’s standards. This season he had a “blinder”. He kept in every 2nd Grade match taking 33 catches and effecting 6 stumpings for a seasonal dismissal total of 39 while conceding just 34 byes. Of the 4,223 runs scored against our 2nd Grade bowlers, his 34 byes represents just .08% of the total. With 176 dismissals to date, Neil is on track to become the first wicketkeeper to reach the 200 mark for the club. While that will be a major milestone for this outstanding clubman, Neil achieved a new mark in batting this season when his 251 runs took his club total to 2,225 runs to emphasise his value as a true wicketkeeping allrounder. As our most improved lower grade player in our first year in 2001-02; the winner of this award two years ago when 2’s took the premiership with Neil the custodian behind the stumps; and our best wicketkeeper once again this season, Neil Cohen is undoubtedly one of this club’s greatest assets. Well done, Neil.

THE FIELDING AWARD The Johnny Martin Memorial Award Sponsored by Talisman Marketing through former player Mark Sundin Johnny Martin was a left hand ”chinaman” bowler who played 77 times for NSW and 8 times for Australia. He played with Petersham Marrickville for 15 seasons travelling 780kms each weekend from Burrell Creek. He took 450 grade wickets, scored 3500runs and was a superb fieldsman. He captained the 1st Grade side and won three premierships. The Johnny Martin Memorial Award was first awarded by Petersham Marrickville in 1993 following his death a year earlier.

Michael Watson Michael won this award three years ago and it is no surprise that he has taken the trophy once again. He has always been a sensational fielder and this year was no exception. He was as dynamic as ever and his 15 catches and 3 run outs from the cover point / point position in 2nd Grade emphasises his value to his team. In the team as a batsman, the runs he saves in the field provides his side with virtually an extra player. He has Ricky Ponting-like accuracy when it comes to knocking down the stumps and it is a brave opposing batsmen who takes him on when the ball is hit anywhere in his direction. His attitude to fielding rubs off on his team mates and lifts the whole side. Fielding is one of the most important aspects of the game of cricket and Michael Watson executes the skill to perfection. He is once again a worthy winner of this prestigious award.

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THE PETER ROLLS AWARD Peter Rolls is a Life Member of the club and a former 1st Grade player with Petersham Marrickville. Alex Sciascia A seasoned player despite only being in his early twenties, Alex was one of the real successes of the season. He was the club’s highest rungetter with 754 in 3’s (402 at 57.43) and 4’s (352 at 32). A member of the final series in 4th Grade, he was quite outstanding hitting 67 in the semi against St George and 77 not out in the second innings against Sutherland in the Final. He also scored a neat 100 against Gordon and 81 against Parramatta to cap a huge season. He is maturing into a topline batsman and is certain to be a force in higher grades in the seasons to come

THE PHIL TRESIDDER FAMILY AWARD Phil Tresidder was a Life Member and Patron of the club who died in 2003. Phil was involved with the Randwick club for 60 years and served as President for 10 years. This award is sponsored by his niece Christine Hall and her husband Christopher. Scott Gray Although just 13 years of age, Scott had a good season in the club’s 6th Grade team with the bat and behind the stumps. He hit 213 runs with a top score of 55 and was very tidy as wicketkeeper allowing only 19 byes while effecting 12 dismissals including 4 stumpings. He was also a member of the Marcellin under 15 years team which won the final of the Metropolitan Catholic Schools Competition. He was also a member of the club’s train-on A W Green Shield squad and toured India with the under 16 years Combined Schoolboys team. A very promising young player.

THE RAY STAFFORD AWARD Ray Stafford is the Chief Executive Officer of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club. Cameron Gray An experienced player, Cameron had a great influence on the success of the 2nd Grade team this season. A hard hitting batsman and effective medium pace bowler, he has an uncanny knack of making an important contribution just when his side needs it most. He was the mainstay of the bowling attack early in the season finishing with 28 wickets at 24 while his ability with the ball when bowling “at the death” in one-day games is quite outstanding. His 165 runs complemented his season’s overall performance as did his 4 catches and 2 run outs. A utility player of the highest order, he would not be out of place in the First XI.

THE JOHN CONNELL AWARD John Connell was the manager of this season’s 4th Grade team which was unluckily beaten in the Final. Nicholas Stapleton Nick played in the club’s A W Green Shield team and displayed a great deal of allround ability. As a high order batsman he scored 107 runs with a top score of 25 not out while taking 6 wickets with his medium pacers for a best return of 3-17. The value he placed on his wicket when batting, the thought he put into his bowling and his enthusiastic approach to training are the qualities which attracted the attention of good judges within the club. He remains eligible for next season’s Green Shield and looks a good player in the making.

THE WAYNE MULHERIN AWARD Wayne Mulherin is a Life Member and Committee Member of the club and former President of Petersham Marrickville who played Sheffield Shield cricket for NSW. Daniel Laus A new player this season, Daniel took 5th Grade by storm with his wily leg spinners topping the bowling aggregate with an impressive 34 wickets at the excellent average of just 13.44. Amid returns of 4-13, 3-28 and 3-11 and 4-42 against Mosman was a huge effort. He also held 5 catches to emphasise his promise as a complete-package cricketer.

THE DUNCAN SCOTT-GLASSOCK MEMORIAL AWARD Duncan Scott-Glassock was a former 1st Grade seam bowler with Randwick in the 1970’s who died in 2006 aged just 57. This award continues in his name through the generosity of his wife Penny and family. Brendan Sacilotto Brendan was a member of our 6th Grade Grand Final team and also played three games in 5th Grade. He is one of our promising all-rounders who developed his batting and bowling skills under the guidance of Denis Hinds who considers him “a captain’s dream” as he continually looks for ways to improve his game. In 6th Grade he took 14 wickets with a best return of 3–10 while his top score was 44 with the bat emphased his value to his team. Brendan was also a member of the Kogarah Marist 1st XI.

THE GREG HARTSHORNE AWARD Greg Hartshorne is a Life Member and former 1st Grade Captain of Petersham Marrickville who played in four successive Randwick Petersham premiership teams from 2002 to 2006. He is now a NSW State Selector. Graeme Nichols In his first season with the club, Graeme was a leading player in the 6th Grade Gold team. He batted with considerable success finishing with 294 runs at an average of 26.73. His scored two 50’s…the first (58) against Gordon and the second (52) against South Sydney. He is a hard hitting middle order batsman who also kept wicket for the Gold team effecting 5 dismissals. Another exciting young player whose career we will follow with considerable interest. 66

THE ERNIE TOSHACK MEMORIAL AWARD Sponsored by Lyall Gardner Ernie Toshack, a member of Don Bradman’s 1948 “Invincibles”, holds a special place in the history of Randwick Petersham Cricket because he is the only cricketer to have played with the three clubs behind Randwick Petersham – Petersham, Marrickville and Randwick. He died in May 2003 and the club committee introduced this award in July 2003.

2005-06 Winner: Alan Wright

Because of Ernie Toshack’s unequalled association with Randwick Petersham Cricket, the Management Committee of the club has honoured his memory with the introduction of a special annual award. It was decided that the award will be announced and presented each year at the Annual General Meeting of the club to a person or persons who the Management Committee determines has or have made a significant contribution to the club, either directly or indirectly through the founding clubs over an extended period of time.

At the Annual General Meeting on 19 July 2006, Alan Wright was announced as the winner of the fourth Ernie Toshack Memorial Award. As Alan has been one of the shining lights in the success of Randwick Petersham, this announcement came as no surprise to anyone associated with the club. Few people have put more effort into the running of a cricket club than Alan Wright has into Randwick / Randwick Petersham. Alan’s involvement goes back to the season of 1966-67 when he joined Randwick as a 14 years old hopeful. Forty one seasons on and he remains one of the club’s most influential and active members and administrators. He was one of the prime movers in the merger of the Randwick and Petersham Marrickville clubs. His foresight and determination is why we are enjoying the fruits of one of the most successful mergers in the history of Sydney Grade cricket. Alan Wright A member of the Management Committee since Randwick Petersham’s first season, Alan has been first to put up his hand in taking on additional tasks such as the important role of Chairman of Selectors which he has performed with diplomacy, sensitivity and distinction. The wonderful playing conditions we now experience at Coogee Oval can also be attributed to Alan’s negotiation skills in convincing Randwick Council of the benefits of engaging an outside organisation to provide professional ground preparation services. A scorer of more than 8,000 runs from 1st to 6th grades throughout his illustrious playing career, Alan has in recent years taken a keen interest in the development of our young cricketers, particularly those playing in the Metropolitan Cup competition. His donation of an annual award for the most promising 6th Grade player emphasises his commitment to the long term juniour development structure of the club. It takes an extraordinary person to be presented with this special award. Alan Wright is such a person and we are indebted to him for his lifetime of commitment and dedication to our club and the wonderful game of cricket.

This year’s winner of the “Ernie Toshack Memorial Award” will be announced at the club’s AGM on 25 July 2007.

As a sponsor of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club, Randwick Rugby Union Club would like to extend its appreciation to all players and supporters for their on-going support throughout the season.

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67 AWARD WINNERS “HONOUR ROLL”

PLAYER OF THE SEASON CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR PLAYER NON PLAYER 2001-02 Adam Warren 2001-02 Greg Hartshorne 2001-02 Lyall Gardner 2002-03 Matthew Cassar 2002-03 Paul Toole 2002-03 Peter Devlin 2003-04 Jon Lewis 2003-04 Alan Wright 2003-04 Ray Stafford 2004-05 Matthew Taylor 2004-05 Peter Bayley 2004-05 John Connell 2005-06 Sean Porter 2005-06 David Townsend 2005-06 Robin Gardner 2006-07 Brett Hunter 2006-07 Tony Martin 2006-07 Robert Barter

MOST PROMISING PLAYER MOST IMPROVED LOWER MOST PROMISING IN THE CLUB GRADE PLAYER 6TH GRADE PLAYER 2001-02 David Mitchell 2001-02 Neil Cohen 2004-05 Ben Chaplin 2002-03 Rodney Stafford 2002-03 Troy Brewster 2005-06 Graham Hinds 2003-04 Usman Khawaja 2003-04 Peter Spurr 2006-07 Cameron Fowler 2004-05 Matthew Taylor 2004-05 Chris Singh 2005-06 Peter Alevizos 2005-06 Matthew Wallis 2006-07 John McLoughlin 2006-07 Steve Bidwell-Brown

POIDEVIN GRADE AW GREEN SHIELD AW GREEN SHIELD BEST PLAYER AWARD BEST PLAYER BEST PERFORMANCE 2001-02 Paul Greentree 2001-02 Matthew Tilley 2001-02 Shahzad Ali 2002-03 Alex Sciascia 2002-03 Usman Khawaja 2002-03 Usman Khawaja 2003-04 James Byrne 2003-04 William Passas 2003-04 William Passas 2004-05 Eddie Otto 2004-05 Sean Gardner 2004-05 Peter Alevizos 2005-06 Jamie Boettiger 2005-06 Sean Gardner 2005-06 Robert Close 2006-07 Usman Khawaja 2006-07 Nick Charlwood 2006-07 Nick Charlwood

MOST RUNS MOST WICKETS WICKETKEEPING AWARD 2001-02 Richard Chee Quee 2001-02 Adam Warren 2001-02 Daryl Parmenter 2002-03 Geoff Hodgkinson 2002-03 Scott Obey 2002-03 Matthew Taylor 2003-04 Richard Chee Quee 2003-04 Jon Lewis 2003-04 Daryl Parmenter 2004-05 Matthew Taylor 2004-05 Chris Singh 2004-05 Neil Cohen 2005-06 Matthew Taylor 2005-06 Matthew Wallis 2005-06 Fabian Heaton 2006-07 Tim Laws 2006-07 Dean White 2006-07 Neil Cohen

JOHNNY MARTIN ERNIE TOSHACK FIELDING AWARD MEMORIAL AWARD 2001-02 Geoff Hodgkinson 2002-03 Phil Tresidder 2002-03 Michael Watson 2002-03 Noel Hughes 2003-04 Paul Greentree 2003-04 Lyall Gardner 2004-05 Joseph Hill 2004-05 Patricia Hughes 2005-06 Tony Martin 2004-05 Helen Milford 2006-07 Michael Watson 2005-06 Alan Wright

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS 2001-02 Michael Watson 2001-02 Matthew Taylor 2001-02 George Frazakis 2001-02 Peter Spurr 2001-02 Grant Frakes 2001-02 Keiran Routh 2001-02 Nathan Silvy 2002-03 Nigil Singh 2002-03 Peter Spurr 2002-03 Chad Greenberg 2002-03 James Byrne 2002-03 Eddie Otto 2002-03 Zachary Levien 2002-03 Neil Cohen 2003-04 Marc Anderson 2003-04 Cooper Devine 2003-04 Ben Hill 2003-04 Grant Rimmer 2003-04 Glen Carroll 2003-04 Steve Bidwell-Brown 2003-04 Denesh Hewa-Gamage 2004-05 John McLoughlin 2004-05 Fabian Heaton 2004-05 Matthew Shiner 2004-05 Ian Paterson 2004-05 Shane Brien 2004-05 James Pryde 2004-05 Sean Porter 2004-05 Jake Berry 2004-05 Graham Hinds 2005-06 Ted Neaves 2005-06 Paul Greentree 2005-06 Khan Haretuku 2005-06 Matthew Hilder 2005-06 Adam Lee 2005-06 Will Halstead 2005-06 John Tierney 2005-06 Alex Tomkins 2006-07 Alex Sciascia 2006-07 Scott Gray 2006-07 Nicholas Stapleton 2006-07 Graeme Nichols 2006-07 Cameron Gray 2006-07 Daniel Laus 2006-07 Brendan Sacilotto

68 The Pride of the Baggy Green

To recognise the achievement of players selected in the Randwick Petersham First XI, the club introduced a capping system in 2001-02, its first season.

A player who plays in the First Grade team is presented with a Randwick Petersham “Baggy Green” cap bearing the club’s logo and becomes listed as a club “capped” player. The player is also allocated a sequential number that is displayed on his playing shirt. Numbers are allocated in order of selection although when two or more players are selected at the same time, the allocation is in surname alphabetical order.

Players retain the number they are allocated for all time. The last number allocated will also reflect the total number of players to play in the club’s First Grade team. A total of 54 players have now played in the First XI since the club’s creation six years ago.

This season, 6 players made their debut as first graders with Randwick Petersham. Each was presented with his cap by an official or representative of the club, before the start of play in their first match in the top grade.

The capped players this season were:

No. 49 Shawn Flegler A former Victorian and Queensland all-rounder, Shawn made his club debut as Captain leading the team to a win in Round 1 against University of NSW at Village Green. Shawn top scored with 85 not out and took 2 wickets for 39.

No. 50 Nathan Hauritz The former Australian and Queensland off spinner joined us in Round 1 from interstate this season scoring an undefeated 68 while conceding just 18 runs from 10 accurate overs.

No. 51 Jordan Magro NSW Under 19 years fast bowler Jordan joined us from the South Coast and took 1 wicket for 65 in his first game in Round 1.

No. 52 Adam Semple A new player to the club from the Central Coast, all-rounder Adam debuted in Round 1. Although not required to bat or bowl in that game he went on to become one of the finds of the season.

No. 53 Tim Laws Tim played his first match in Round 9 against Sydney University at Petersham Oval hitting a valuable 21 which helped the team to an outright victory.

No. 54 Glen Whichello Fast bowler Glen joined the club this season from Victoria and made his 1st Grade debut also against Sydney University taking 2 for 27 and 2 for 43 in the team’s outright win.

69 The Richard McCord Story

An interview with Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson has interviewed some of Australia’s highest profile sportspeople. To celebrate Richard McCord’s 50th birthday, Bill conducted the following interview with Richard. As always, Richard was in good form.

BA: Richard, you’re 50 this year, so do you mind if we look back over your life and achievements with the Petersham and Randwick Petersham cricket clubs? RM: That’s alright Ando, that’s alright. I don’t feel a day older mate.

BA: I can remember when you were very young, often seeing you with your school bag walking up William St, Earlwood. RM: Do you Ando? I started Kindy in 1962 at our Lady of Lourdes, did you know I was a Catholic, and then went to Earlwood Public (also Prime Minister John Howard’s alma mater). I used to walk to school every day for the exercise. When I finished at Earlwood Public, I went to Woniora Road,that was in 1968. I used to get the 68 bus Monday to Friday at 7.55 every morning. I was School Captain for 2 years at Woniora Road. I enjoyed that responsibility. Everyone looked up to me as a leader. I used to catch naughty people at recess and lunchtime. I went to 3 fitness camps, they were fun days. I left school in 1973 but was very unsettled.

BA: You played a fair bit of cricket yourself, didn’t you? RM: I played a lot when I was young. This is my 44th year in cricket. I started playing when I was 6 years old at the Earlwood Cricket Club up at Earlwood Oval. After a while my other commitments took over and I had to make a decision. I decided I wanted to be a grade scorer.

BA: I guess I must have known you as long as anyone in the club, because you were a scorer in the Green Shield team when I was coach back in the early 1970’s. Richard McCord RM: That’s right, when you plucked me out of the juniors my first game was at Petersham Oval, that’s always been my favourite ground. I was very timid at first, but grade taught me a lot. You can’t take anything for granted and you’ve got to take every day as it comes, that’s right isn’t it?

BA: You’ve had a long involvement with the club. RM: After I retired from playing, I went on to score in all grades, a total of 1101 games in grade, PG’s and Green Shield, 203 first grade and 370 second grade. I started grade in the 1974-75 season. That was the last year Petersham won the 1st Grade premiership.

BA: And you’ve got an interest in all sports, not just cricket. RM: That’s right, I played soccer in my younger days. Between 1981 and 1984 I played for the Earlwood Unquenchables Club, but I love all sport. I follow the Canterbury Bulldogs in the and the Sydney Swans in the Aussie Rules in the winter months.

BA: You’re well recognised by some of NSW, and indeed Australia’s finest cricketers. Does that surprise you? RM: I know what you mean. I’m a different person away from cricket. I’ve known these players for a long time, came up through the grades with them. I scored in some representative games with them like the Combined Green Shield.

BA: And of course you’re a life member of the cricket club. RM: Yes, that was in 1997 Ando, my sister was very happy, it was a very proud moment. People ask why I wear my club gear all the time. No matter what you do, you’ve got to be identified with your club, haven’t you? The club you score for. I wear my gear because I’m proud of my club.

BA: How important has cricket been to you? RM: Getting into grade cricket is the best part of my life, I’ve learnt a lot about different people. My proudest moment was in 2004-05 when “Prince” was captain and I was scorer and we beat Balmain to win the 2nd Grade premiership at Bankstown Oval. It was a very nervous, very nerve wracking Sunday morning. I won’t ever forget that for a long time. Do you remember that, do you?

BA: You’ve filled some other roles for the club also. RM: I’ve been practice captain for some time. I enjoy the responsibility and I enjoy what I do. I feel responsible for the guys out in the middle. I’m a realist, always have been a realist. In 2001 following the merger, I took over as practice captain. It’s very difficult in a new club. The merger was a time for both sides to start afresh and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. 70

BA: In your time with the cricket club, who have been some of your favourite players? RM: Well, quite a few, quite a few. I like the way Richard CheeQuee, Simon Katich, Greg Hartshorne, Brian Riley, Dave Chardon, Graham Hughes and big John Sullivan played the game. David Townsend has been a big influence on me. Towny was the first overseas player I ever scored for.

BA: And what about Bill Anderson? RM: Don’t know him mate, don’t know him.

BA: Who’s your favourite international cricketer? RM: Doug Walters is my favourite cricketer of all time, I like the way he batted. He was a keen card player too, loves his cards. And of the current crop Ricky Ponting.

BA: What don’t people know about Richard McCord? RM: People take me the wrong way, they don’t understand me. I like to have quiet moments, very very quiet time away from cricket. Off the field I don’t say much. I like to get away from things in the off season. My mind goes blank from cricket as soon as the season finishes. I read the paper every day, read the Daily Tele. I love reading the sports section.

BA: If you didn’t have cricket in your life, what would you be like? RM: I’d just be like any normal person.

BA: People sometimes have a bit of fun and take the mickey out of you, how do you cope with that? RM: It doesn’t really bother me, but occasionally, it does. It can be very unnerving at times, most of the time it’s ok, it sometimes gets to me, I don’t like to be intimidated.

BA: What’s been the toughest thing in your life? RM: When I lost my Mum in 2002 and I’ve been in and out of hospital ever since.

BA: What’ the hardest thing about being Richard McCord? RM: Well you’ve just got to take each day as it comes. The hardest things are practice, at the early parts and the end of the year, do you know what I mean? When there’s no light at the start of the season and at the end. When there’s no daylight saving. The guys don’t understand how the light works, and why I’ve got to cut down on their net time. And when they’re not padded up and ready to bat. And I’m sick and tired of people telling me there’s not enough bowlers. People don’t have to go through what I go through. We need the captains at practice to get involved and give feedback. You can’t just have your bat & “…….off”. You know what I’d like to suggest Ando….I’d like to see us turn on the lights at practice, then we can have fielding sessions when the sun goes down.

BA: Has life been good to Richard McCord? RM: That’s right.

BA: What’s the future hold? RM: Hopefully God above will keep me on the right track. We need to get more people to help out at training – help set up and pack up. If I could get my legs right I might put the pads on again, but I’d like to do one more year of scoring at first grade and help the club win the club championship. I’d like to get rid of my sickness and injuries. I’d like to see John Howard wake up to himself – Howard, Bush and Blair. I can have an opinion, can’t I? You can’t have these people going to war. I’m not in favour of war and never have been. I worry about the soldiers families, what is going to happen to them?

BA: How do you relax away from the game? RM: I love my music, playing music. Music’s been a great relief for me to get away from it all and just relax.

BA: What’s your favourite band of all time? RM: U2 mate, U2 mate. Favourite song, The Fly, and my next favourite is Until the End of the World.

BA: What was the first album you ever owned? RM: 1967 Cosmos Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The next one was Pendulum by CCR .

BA: What advice would you give to players in the club? RM: You’ve got to prepare properly and practice 3 hours Tuesday and Thursday. You’ve got to prepare properly. Practice, practice, practice. You’ve got to be ready when you get the call up. Be very thorough. Do your homework and net practice before the start of the game. It’s different scoring or playing a normal grade game to a semi final and a final. You can’t afford to make a mistake in this sort of a game. Then you’ve get your mind to be focused like a computer. You’ve have to be totally switched on, you can’t afford to make a mistake. Every guy has got to put in 100% at practice. You’ve got to work on your concentration. I want to see the guys think more about their cricket so they can go up to the next level. We need to get rid of any distractions at training. It’s not acceptable to have people gas bagging at practice.

BA: And a final word from Richard McCord. RM: I’ll be here all day if you need me, here all day mate.

BA: Thank you Richard for sharing those thoughts with us and all the best next season. RM: Thanks Ando. 71 Rhys Banwell

The Banwell name has been synonymous with Randwick / Randwick Petersham cricket for many years. While Stan Banwell was something of a legend in his day, it is his son Rhys who has made quite a mark on the club since he rolled up to Coogee Oval way back in the season of 1978-79 to play grade cricket.

For someone who had played three seasons of Green Shield cricket, Rhys’grade debut season was anything but outstanding. He had scored only 99 runs for the season before he found himself in the 4th Grade semi- final team for the big match against University of NSW. With his team seemingly on the ropes at 6 for 161 chasing 302, Rhys absolutely flayed the students bowling from his number 8 batting spot and in near darkness, got his team over the line for a brilliant win 9 wickets down. His outstanding knock of 83 not out was rated by many as the innings of the season and certainly by his excited team mates as they hoisted him shoulder high and carried him off the field! That the team went on to win Rhys Banwell the premiership the following week seemed almost insignificant after the high of the semi-final which heralded the birth of a new Randwick star.

The years which followed would confirm the outstanding cricketing talent of Rhys Banwell. In the 28 seasons since he pulled on the Pegasus colours, he has scored 7,647 runs, taken 248 wickets with his left- hand mixture of medium pace, off spin and leg spin deliveries while holding on to 52 catches. His versatility knew no bounds and he is listed in the record books as effecting a couple of stumpings as a stand-in wicketkeeper.

It is probably true to say that Rhys was something of an enigmatic cricketer. Some might say he was too casual, even lackadaisical. But the fact remains that on his day he was nothing short of brilliant. He could change the course of a game in no time flat. And as an aggressive left-handed opening batsman, he could give a team a start which few others could match.

Following his debut premiership-winning season, the 1979-80 club selectors pushed him into the 3rd Grade team and he finished the summer with another premiership. A few topsy-turvy seasons followed until 1981- 82 when he made his 1st Grade debut albeit as an end-of-season fill-in. An interesting season that one for Rhys as he managed to play in all five grades. But it wasn’t until the next season when Rhys began to get a little more serious about his cricket.

Season 1982-83 saw Rhys assume the role of opening bowler in 2nd Grade where he took 8 for 61 against Petersham Marrickville before going on to be Player of the Season runner-up. He also came back from injury in a 4th Grade match and hit 168 with 6 sixes and 21 fours. A winter in England followed as did a couple of huge seasons in 2’s with the bat which eventually saw him selected as a regular opening batsman in 1st Grade where, in a top grade career spanning 5 seasons, he hit three centuries, all in the dashing Rhys Banwell style.

Promoted to the captaincy ranks, by season 2000-01 Rhys had led his 2nd Grade team to a minor premiership victory only to see the Final slip from his grasp in a close encounter with North Sydney at Manly Oval. It was the last cricket match for Randwick before the merger with Petersham Marrickville. While Rhys was the last player to captain a Randwick 2nd Grade team he also entered the new Randwick Petersham record books as the first captain of the new entity’s 2nd Grade team.

While his cricket playing years have caught up with the man affectionately known as “Boonga”, the occasion still presents itself from time to time for the Government bus driver to dust off the boots in response to a call for help when a team is short staffed. And when it does, there is no more committed player on the paddock. Just like it always was.

Apart from the years he spent on the field representing his club, Rhys spent many seasons as a member of the social committee assisting the club in it’s off-field activities. In recognition of Rhys’ complete dedication and commitment to the club…his only club… as well as his outstanding contribution as a player, the Management Committee has, at the request of Life Member Ross Davies, put forward the name of Rhys Banwell this year for election as the 44th Randwick Petersham Cricket Life Member. For one of the club’s great characters and performers, this is a nomination which has been extremely well earned.

72 Our first State Selector

In another first for the club, Greg Hartshorne was appointed a NSW State Selector by the NSW Cricket Board at the start of the 2006-07 cricket season. Greg joined Brian Taber (Chairman), Marshall Rosen, Steve Smith and Mark Patterson on the committee.

While Greg is the first State Selector from Randwick Petersham, he joins some great names from the founding clubs who also performed that role.

A famous name from Petersham Marrickville was Dudley Seddon who served as a State Selector for many years and also played 6 first class matches for NSW in the 1920’s scoring a century and two fifties. The grandstand at Petersham Oval was named after him following his death in 1978.

From Randwick, Jack Chegwyn served as a State Selector for more than 20 years. He also played for NSW, turning out in 5 first class matches in the 1940-42 war years. Jack was well known for the first class players he took to country centres and was subsequently awarded an MBE for his services to cricket.

In recent years, former Randwick 1st Grade wicketkeeper Alan Campbell served on the committee and held the role of Chairman for three seasons. Alan is currently High Performance Manager with Cricket NSW.

“Would you like a cuppa…..?”

Helen Milford retires

After a lifetime of pouring cups of tea for thirsty cricketers, Helen Milford has hung up her apron. It has been a labour of love for the popular Marrickville resident and an activity she would do all over again if she could bring back the years of her youth. A keen cricket follower, young Helen would spend her summer Saturdays in the 1940’s with her father Harry, watching the Marrickville cricket team play at Marrickville Oval. The Milford’s lived just up the road from the oval so it was just a short stroll to support the locals. Her regularity at the ground soon attracted the attention of Marrickville officials and she was asked to help out with afternoon tea. That was 1946. Helen served the afternoon tea that day and did so each cricket day for the next 60 years!

When Marrickville merged with Petersham in 1952, Helen joined forces with Pat Hughes in the canteen at Petersham Oval. Fourteen years later in 1966 Robin Gardner came along and together the three ladies became legends in their own lifetime as they provided a level of cricket ground hospitality which set the benchmark in Sydney Grade cricket for 50 years. Two years ago Helen took a tumble in a local street and the struggle to recover has forced her to announce her retirement. After 60 years of voluntary service, life membership of the club, an Australian Sports Medal for service to cricket and the undying gratitute of many thousands of cricketers, officials and supporters who have been served “a cuppa” by Helen, she has deserved the opportunity to finally put her feet up. With her 90th birthday just around the corner, there has never been a more fitting reference for a person than to describe Helen as one who has “given a lifetime of service” to the game of cricket. Helen Milford, we thank you and we salute you. Enjoy a long retirement.

73 Gallery of Champions

This is the first in a series of articles appearing in this and future Annual Reports covering the cricket careers of those many champions of the past who shaped the club into what it is today. Presented by Life Member Lyall Gardner OAM

Ray McNamee 1895-1949

A medium pace right hand off spinner who opened the bowling, Ray McNamee joined Randwick in 1920-21, the same year the club made its debut in the 1st Grade competition. After four seasons in 2nd Grade he was promoted to 1sts in 1924-25 where he took 26 wickets including a best performance of 7-46 against St George. The NSW selectors however, recognised his talent much more quickly than the Randwick selectors and within two seasons he was in the NSW Sheffield Shield team making his debut in the same match as the brilliant but ill-fated .

In one of his first matches for NSW, McNamee took 0-124 at the MCG in 1926-27 when Victoria rattled up a world record 1,107 runs to defeat NSW by an innings and 656 runs. In the return match in Sydney a month later, in an astonishing performance, McNamee destroyed the Victorian lineup taking 7-21 off 8.4 overs (including 5-0 in 16 balls) to have them out for just 35! With 3-49 in the second innings, he finished the season NSW’s leading wickettaker with 27 at an average of 29.81.

The following season, McNamee continued his good form taking 5-53 in NSW’s win against South Australia in Adelaide. This turned out to be an historic occasion as it was the match in which Don Bradman made his first class debut, scoring 118. McNamee was again the thorn in the Victorian team’s side that season, taking 7-77 to ensure a victory for NSW at the MCG. In that match, Ponsford and Woodfull had put on 227 for the opening partnership before McNamee caught and bowled Woodfull for 99 to start a Victorian batting collapse. McNamee was again the leading wickettaker for NSW in 1927-28 with 19 at 33.94 and won selection in the Australian team to tour New Zealand captained by Ian and Greg Chappell’s grandfather, Vic Richardson.

Season 1928-29 was Ray McNamee’s last at the first class level where he finished with a career total of 72 wickets at an average of 30.27. He took 5 wickets in an innings on 5 occasions with his 10 wickets in the match against Victoria in 1926-27 his finest performance.

Ray continued his cricket with Randwick creating a club record of 58 1st Grade wickets in a season in 1930-31 before breaking it the following summer with 62 wickets. He maintained his form over the following years going on to top the club bowling aggregate 10 times in 13 seasons before Ray McNamee retiring in 1937-38. His 661 career wickets was the sixth highest total for Randwick.

Born in Orange, NSW, Ray McNamee was an outstanding State cricketer and one of the finest bowlers ever produced by the Randwick club. He died in 1949 aged just 54. 74 1919- 2004

Bill Alley was a “legend” as a cricketer. Strangely for this left hand batsman and right arm medium pace bowler who was born near the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney, his legendary status was earned in England.

Bill Alley joined the Petersham club in 1940-41 having made his 1st Grade debut with Northern Districts two years earlier. He travelled to Sydney each Saturday morning returning on the paper train later that night. He was also an outstanding boxer who won his first 28 fights when he turned professional after moving to Sydney. A mishap in the nets while practising with Petersham where he sustained a broken jaw put paid to his boxing career and he thereafter concentrated on cricket.

In just his third season with Petersham he scored 1,413 runs in 1943-44 which remained the Sydney 1st Grade record for 63 years. While he played 12 times for NSW during this period scoring three centuries as an opening batsman, they were war time matches which did not count as first class games. When he missed selection in Bradman’s 1948 Ashes “Invincibles” team he moved to England and played in the Lancashire League for the following five years where he topped 1,000 runs each season, had an average of less than 107 on only one occasion while scoring 20 centuries and taking 179 wickets.

In 1957 at age 38, he made his county debut with Somerset after his application to join Lancashire was rejected because of his age. Bill Alley When he completed his stint with Somerset 11 years later at age 49, he had accumulated a total of 19,612 runs and taken 768 wickets with 31 centuries and 92 half centuries in first class cricket. When aged 42 he scored 3,019 runs in the English season ( his testimonial year after only four seasons with Somerset) while a year earlier he had bowled 14 successive maiden overs in an innings taking 4-17 off 27 overs with 21 maidens.

In 1969, Bill turned to umpiring after rejecting Somerset’s offer of a contract for one day matches only. Within five years he umpired the first of his 10 Test matches when Australia played England at Nottingham.

While Bill Alley has not had any involvement with Sydney Grade Cricket for 60 years, his name was mentioned often this summer as the Fairfield-Liverpool all-rounder Grant Lambert approached and subsequently broke Bill’s long standing record of 1,413 runs in a season from 24 innings. Lambert, often described as one of Sydney’s greatest-ever grade cricketers, passed Bill’s record in just 20 innings before finishing the season with 1,527 runs as the new record holder. Interestingly, Lambert also took 46 wickets which compares favourably with Alley’s 57 wickets in that 1943-44 season.

Jack Chegwyn MBE 1909 – 1992

The passing of Jack Chegwyn’s wife Shirley in October 2006 brought to an end a connection with Randwick / Randwick Petersham cricket spanning 80 years. It began in 1926 when the 17 years old John William Chegwyn, a product of Sydney Grammar School, joined Randwick Cricket Club where he was to become one of its most famous sons.

In the 30 seasons which followed, Jack accumulated a total of 11,943 runs for the club including 10,455 in 1st Grade at an average of 30.75. An astute captain and nimble fielder, his highest score was 201 not out in a one day match against Cumberland (now Parramatta) in 1941-42. His talent was not overlooked by the State selectors and he played five matches for NSW scoring 375 runs at 46.87. His highest score was 103 in just 109 minutes with 13 fours against South Australia in Adelaide. This turned out to be Jack’s last State match as first class cricket was subsequently brought to a halt Jack Chegwyn (left) going by World War II. out to bat with Bill Brown at the SCG in 1934 75 Like wife Shirley who baked and served cakes and scones at Coogee Oval for years too many to recall, Jack’s cricket fame resulted more from his contribution off the field and in particular his association and development of country cricket to a stage where it supplied some of Australia’s greatest Test players. Jack took teams of first class cricketers and promising youngsters to country centres for more than 36 years under the popular banner of the “Chegwyn’s XI”. At a time before the introduction of television, it was these teams which enabled bush people to see some of the State’s best players in action. In 1952, his team took on an international flavour when he took a side to Hong Kong to celebrate the Hong Kong Cricket Club’s centenary.

Jack also had a wonderful eye for cricketing talent and it was no surprise that during his 24 years as a State selector, NSW won the Sheffield Shield nine times. He was credited with launching many representative careers including players such as Doug Walters, Johnny Gleeson and Steve Rixon to name but a few. He was also a very active administrator, serving Randwick as its delegate to the NSW Cricket Association for 32 years. He was awarded Life Membership of the club in 1952 and of the Association in 1962. He was also made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to cricket.

Jack Chegwyn went beyond all limits in his work for cricket and it is fitting that one of Australia’s finest ever cricketers, the late Bill “Tiger” O’Reilly who often played in the Chegwyn XI teams, said “Jack’s contribution to Australian cricket was greater than any other individual both on and off the field. He had a marvellous way with people which is why he had a million friends”.

The Jack and Shirley Chegwyn partnership was one of Randwick’s most dominant with Shirley maintaining her involvement with the Randwick Petersham Cricket Legends Society until her passing.

C Dudley Seddon 1902-1978

There have been very few more infuential people in Australian and NSW cricket than Dudley Seddon. Preferring his second name Dudley to his first christian name Cecil (although he was affectionately known in cricket circles as “Snow”), he devoted almost 60 years to the Petersham / Petersham-Marrickville club as well as NSW and Australian cricket.

Joining the Petersham club in 1913-14 during World War 1 as a scorer for the 2nd Grade team, Dudley played his first game for the club two years later in 1915-16. That was the start of a playing career which spanned 27 seasons and produced 8,497 runs for Petersham. He was also an effective captain, leading the club’s 1st XI in each of the seven years before he retired as a player in 1942-43. His peculiar two-eyed stance did not hold him back from representative honours and he made six appearances for NSW scoring 134 against Tasmania as part of his aggregate of 361 runs.

As an administrator Dudley was first elected to the Petersham committee in 1930 before becoming the club’s delegate to the NSW Cricket Association in 1942, a position he held for the following 26 years. In that time his contribution to the association was immeasurable, serving on the Executive and Dudley Seddon Country committees among others, for many years. He was made a NSW Life Member in 1951 having previously been conferred with such honour by the Petersham club in 1940. His involvement with his beloved Petersham never wavered and despite a busy schedule he always found time for one of his favourite pastimes…the Saturday Morning Coaching Classes for schoolboys which he established in 1934. He was also Petersham Marrickville President from 1959 until 1968, the year he retired. But it was Dudley’s role as a State and Australian selector between 1947 and 1967 where he exerted his greatest influence on the game. As a national selector for the final 12 years of that period with Sir Donald Bradman and Jack Ryder, he was an integral part of one of the most formidable selection panels in the game’s history. It was this group which established a selection approach and culture which ushered in a golden era of Australian cricket, the benefits of which remain evident in today’s modern game.

While cricket was Dudley’s first love, he was also a capable rugby league centre-threequarter for Newtown who went on to represent NSW when aged just 20. Interestingly, of the six players to achieve such “dual blue”sporting status, three of them were Petersham / Petersham Marrickville cricketers, the other two being Bill Farnsworth (Newtown) and Graeme Hughes (Canterbury Bankstown).

A quiet man who shunned the limelight, Dudley was held in the highest regard by players and administrators alike. He had an ability to establish friendships effortlessly while cricketers at all levels benefited from his counsel and advice. Dudley had a particular influence on many great players not the least of whom was Bobby Simpson who went on to captain Australia and become one of the country’s finest cricketers.

76 Obituary It is with regret we record the passing of the following people associated with the club since the publication of the club’s 2005-06 Annual Report.

• Shirley Chegwyn – died 2 October 2006 aged 95 years. Shirley was the wife of former Randwick icon Jack Chegwyn who died in 1992. While Jack’s work for cricket was well known, Shirley’s contribution to the game and the Randwick club was equally outstanding. Shirley began helping out with afternoon teas and the like at Coogee Oval in the 1930’s and maintained her involvement with the club for the remainder of her life. She was the oldest member of the Randwick Petersham Legends Society.

• Duncan Scott-Glassock – died 18 November 2006 aged 57 years. Known affectionately as “Darcy”, Duncan was a medium pace swing bowler with Randwick from 1964 until 1974 during which time he took 221 wickets including 21 in 1st Grade. He also toured NZ in 1967-68 with the Australian Schoolboys team. In later life he became President of the Campbelltown Junior Cricket Association where he made a major contribution to the development of the game in that area. Prior to his passing he was a member of the club’s Legends Society and an annual presenter of an Encouragement Award which his wife Penny has offered to continue in his memory.

• John Horler – died 23 March 2007 aged 63 years John was a promising young fast bowler who played for Randwick between 1961 and 1964. He played mainly in 3rd Grade before he gave the game away to concentrate on golf, a sport in which he excelled playing off a scratch handicap.

• Keith Breusch – died 15 April 2007 aged 67 years Keith first played for Randwick as an off spin bowler and middle order batsman in 1958-59. Within a season he was a member of the 1st Grade team where he played until 1960-61 before going on to play with Mosman. He lived at Mollymook with his wife Jackie for a number of years prior to his death.

As the proud major sponsor of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club, Petersham RSL Club would like to extend its appreciation to all the teams for their on-going support throughout the season.

7 Regent Street, Petersham NSW 2049. Ph No. 9560 8355 www.petershamrsl.com.au

77 Coaching Report by Peter Devlin, Club Coach

Season 2006-07 saw the club advance from 16th position to 5th position in the Club Championship. This improved performance can be attributed to the introduction of a new and detailed coaching plan under the direction of Bill Anderson which commenced at the end of May 2006. This included the following: • A revised club coaching structure • Recommendations on the appointment of Coaches • Support for the development of the RPCC Academy • Introduction of a Club and Academy coaching calendar • Upgrading of coaching facilities and equipment • Employment of specialist coaches • Retention and recruitment of players • Introduction of a Youth Scholarship Scheme • Development of local and country links to facilitate coaching programs

Many thanks to Bill, Darren McCoy and Grant Rimmer for their time and effort in co-ordinating a plan that will further be developed on an annual basis.

The Academy proved a great success enjoyed by all those who participated in what can best be described as a chance of a lifetime tour to India. For all coaches, parents and sponsors, it was a great start to the RPCC Academy.

Although there were disappointing results in the Under 16 and Under 21 age groups, the continued development of our players through the RPCC Academy will ensure improved results in the future.

The retention and recruitment of players program in preparation for the season was most successful. The recruitment of Nathan Hauritz, Shawn Flegler, Tim Laws, Jordan Magro, Adam Semple, Jody Whitehead, Glen Wichello and Noel Ellis ensured the club would move forward. By Christmas we were sitting 2nd in the Club Championship but a huge injury toll halted our momentum and we slipped a little to finish a credible 5th. Many thanks to Mike Whitney, Bill Anderson and Ray Stafford for the time they put into this program.

The coaching staff of Bill Anderson, Peter Devlin, Shawn Flegler, Joe Hill, David Skuthorpe, Darren McCoy and Grant Rimmer along with certain players, attended the following Cricket NSW High Performance Seminars: • High Performance Coaches Conference – John Buchanan • Captaincy/Leadership Seminar – Simon Katich • Wrist Spin Bowling Seminar – Stuart McGill & David Freedman • Batting Seminar – Graham Thorpe • Cricket NSW Skills Training Program • Video Analysis Program – Troy Baker

Specialist Coaching Programs were implemented this season into off-season training, pre-season and in-season practice. They included the following: • Batting – Murray Creed, Cricket NSW • Spin Bowling – David Freedman, Cricket NSW • Wicketkeeping – Mark Atkinson, Elite Cricket • Fast Bowling Analysis – Troy Baker, Cricket NSW • Fitness and Nutrition – Michael Haddin, Haddin Fitness

As part of the continuing development of the club’s coaching structure and programs, the Director of Coaching and Club Coach have identified a number of initiatives for improvement. These include: • Alignment of the club with a professional sporting code to enable use of their professional expertise/facilities and staff to conduct strength and rehabilitation sessions with our fast bowlers and injured players • Attendance of club coaches at Cricket NSW seminars and training sessions of the NSW State team • Maintenance of the existing scholarship system • Strict adherance to the club’s selection policy by the Selection Committee and Captains • Secure the future of the RPCC Academy through sponsorship and extend its operation to both junior and senior level • Development of a relationship with the local indigenous community to foster involvement in RPCC. • Ensure training and match play conditions at all our venues are first class for the continued development of players and club morale.

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The coaching staff, captains and players reviewed their team and individual performances and this information will be used to assist the coaching staff to develop an off-season program for the players which include:

• Rehabilitation • Strength and conditioning • Technical improvement

At the time of writing this report, the Club Committee is reviewing the club’s current coaching structure.

I wish to personally thank all the coaches and players over the past six seasons for their commitment and hard work in assisting the players develop their games and their overall enjoyment of the sport as well as the club’s comradery and success our club provides.

To the sponsors, managers, volunteers, our superb group of ladies who look after our teams at our home venues - especially Robin Gardner and Sue Otto – many thanks for your valued support from all the players and coaching staff.

Special thanks to Green Options staff and especially curator Matt Somerville for the practice wickets at Snape Park and his outstanding efforts at Coogee Oval which was awarded 2nd place in the Ground of the Year Award.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my wife Jennie, daughters Kacey and No. 1 supporter Ashleigh for their support and understanding of the time required by a Grade Cricket coach.

The past six years of being the Club Coach of RPCC have been an honour and filled with many new friendships, successes and enjoyment.

“To fulfil your goals, prepare with purpose, train with purpose, play with purpose and enjoy your cricket.”

Last Man Standing

One of the unusual features of the 2006-07 season was the number of last wicket partnerships which had a bearing on the outcome of particular matches.

• Chasing 292 against Mosman in 1st Grade at Rawson Oval, last man in James Byrne joined Brett Hunter with the score a shaky 9-237. Within an hour they had put together an unbroken 57 runs to clinch the match and set a new 1st Grade club partnership record for the 10th wicket. Brett finished with 51 not out and James 17 not out.

• Again against Mosman, last man Grant Rimmer joined Ollie Saffell with the 5th Grade score at 9-171 at Balmoral Oval. When Grant was dismissed for 36 the pair had put on an all grades club partnership record of 123 with Ollie remaining undefeated on 97. 5’s won the match by 142 runs.

• In a 2nd Grade match at Coogee Oval, Parramatta was in trouble at 9-100 until batsmen 10 and 11 put on 90 runs for the last wicket before the first ball of the new ball brought their innings to a close. In reply, RP capitulated to finish 8 runs short of their final tally of 190 and lose the match.

• In the 4th Grade Final at Coogee Oval, Sutherland had slumped to 9-99 chasing the RP score of 123. A 48 run partnership for the 10th wicket gave them a first innings lead of 24.

• In the second innings of the 4th Grade Final, Sutherland were teetering at 9-72 chasing 121 to win. The last pair batted for the final 20 overs of the match scoring 26 runs to secure the Premiership after they had led on the first innings.

79 Our Cricket Grounds by Wayne Mulherin,Grounds Manager

At the end of last season a number of initiatives designed to provide improved facilities in 2006-07 were identified. I am happy to say that most of those initiatives were implemented with the resultant benefits clearly displayed in the improvement in our playing performances. Overall it was an improved season for our grounds although there remains some work still to be done at Petersham to have the ground practice facilities meet the standard required.

Some of the initiatives we benefited from this season were: • At Snape Oval, “Legends” couch laid on the centre wicket run ups while turf practice wickets will be available for pre season in 2007-08. • “Legends” couch used in the resurfacing of Coogee Oval which also has the effect of making the ground available earlier in future seasons.

The highlight of the season was undoubtedly the Cricket Association’s ranking of Coogee Oval as number 2 in Sydney Grade Cricket behind Hurstville Oval. Some of the key points to note from the rankings were that Coogee was the ONLY ground to score a perfect 10, a marking it achieved on four separate occasions during the season. In all key categories except for square and outfield, Coogee Oval rated number 1.

The Coogee Oval rating is a true reflection of the outstanding support provided by Randwick Council and the dedicated effort of Matt and his crew from Green Options in their preparation of the ground. Unlike other grounds, Coogee was used every Saturday and Sunday during the season further highlighting the extraordinary work of Green Options in maintaining its high standard.

Unfortunately, during the same period Petersham Oval ranked 18th in the Sydney Grade rankings. After a meeting with Marrickville Council in December, the results I am happy to report, improved from a score of 7.41 to a score of 8.04. If the 8.04 was maintained for the season, the overall ranking would have been 13th, just behind North Sydney and Waverley ovals. The improvements implemented post December will be in place for the complete 2007-08 season and I look forward to the continued benefits flowing through to our teams and players.

The most disappointing aspect of the season has been the inability of Marrickville Council to make available practice wickets at Petersham Oval for our use. This has occurred despite numerous meetings and conversations and has had a detrimental effect of some magnitute on our club. However, despite the difficulties experienced, I am pleased to report that these facilities are expected to be available for our use in late August, just before the start of next season.

The financials for grounds were on budget helped by a regular number of social games now being played at Kensington, Snape and Coogee ovals which were booked nearly every weekend during the season. I must also thank Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club, South Sydney Shires Cricket Club and Moore Park Cricket who hired our grounds during the year.

During the season we were also able to offer our facilities to support a number of charities such as the Schizophrenia Fellowship and Aftercare Society, the Deaf Society, the Heart Foundation, the Sydney Children’s Hospital and Surf Lifesaving Association. We are privileged to be able to support such worthy causes.

Our club also provides strong support to our local junior associations and schools with practice and game facilities. Their use of these facilities totals 130 days per season which is only just under our club’s use of the grounds. I am sure this support will increase again next year.

The major focus for 2007-08 will be to ensure the continued improvement of the facilities at Petersham Oval and maintain the excellent standard at Coogee Oval. Our plan is to have both grounds at the top of the Grade rankings.

In conclusion may I thank Randwick Council - Chris Hunter, Sharon Plunkett, Maureen and Ken, Peter Stone and Tim McCarthy; Marrickville Council - Richard Herring, Chris Pont, Barry Cotter, Sean Lipsett and Pat Walsh; Green Options -Tony Herman, Dane, Matt and the rest of the crew from this very professional organization.

80 Junior Development by David Townsend, Junior Development Manager

As has been said many times over the past few years, Junior Development is an area that is vital to the future of our club. Much of our sponsorship money is used to provide programs in this area as we attempt to provide assistance at both school and junior club level.

We are indebted to our coaches who ran the Development sessions throughout the season. This year we had three player/coaches from England to assist with the program. They were Stephen Hurworth from Lancashire, Ollie Saffell from Derbyshire and John Dunne from Northants.

Steve also acted as Club Coach to the Sydney Coastal club in the South Eastern JCA.

Highlights of this year’s program included:

- Continued support of the Randwick Juniors Club SCG Coaching Program - Coaching assistance for several SCG Holiday Cricket Clinics - Steve Hurworth working closely as Club Coach with the Sydney Coastal Cricket Club - Individual Club sessions with Junior Clubs from both the South Eastern and Canterbury Wests Junior Associations - High School visits to work with school teams in our zone

It is of continued importance that our club strives to promote and pursue Junior Development within our geographical area.

The Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy will attempt to oversee the development of promising youngsters through to Green Shield and senior cricket within our club. It is this link between junior and grade club levels which is vital.

Our club again thank all sponsors of our Junior Development Program and issues an invitation to any school or club within either the South Eastern JCA or Canterbury Wests JCA which wishes to receive coaching assistance next year, to contact me through the club.

South Eastern Junior Cricket by Sonyia Barron, Hon. Secretary

The highlight of the 2006-07 season was undoubtedly the Association’s success in winning both the Foster (under 10 years) and Creak (under 11 years) Shields in the NSWDCA competition. It was a tremendous achievement by our two youngest teams and their coaches and supporters. Our other 5 teams also performed admirably with the Weblin Shield team (under 15 years) only losing one round match.

Our competition continued to offer Saturday or Sunday matches for U8’s to U16’s and we managed over 1000 players from 9 clubs. Ground availability and our ability to pay for the ever increasing costs of grounds continues to be one of our biggest challenges. Randwick and Botany councils continue to be our staunch supporters within an increasingly competitive and commercial environment.

We were delighted to be approached by Mosman and St Ives, inquiring about joining our U16 Sunday competition this season. These teams joined our local club teams and Balmain, who have participated in our Sunday competition for a number of seasons. Increasingly, children attending private schools can no longer play club cricket unless it is made available on Sundays. We have offered this facility for years and it would seem we are still one of the only, if only, association in Sydney to do so.

One very special aspect of our U16 competition is that we endeavour to play as many matches as possible on turf. This is a particularly high expense with the current cost of turf wickets.

Another tremendous initiative of our President this year, is the Junior Umpires program. This idea was to both offer a different side of cricket to our players and ex players and to bolster our stocks of accredited umpires. We currently have 11 accredited SEJCA junior umpires, some of whom even assisted in officiating at our semis and finals and by all accounts, performed extremely well.

Next season, we will turn our attention to girls’ cricket and its myriad of opportunities. The successful development of girls’ cricket will take much time and effort, but we are committed to getting the ball rolling ( or bowling!) We continue to be ever grateful to our strong band of volunteers, without whom, all this would not happen for the boys and (soon) girls in our area and increasingly beyond.

The interest of Randwick Petersham is appreciated and we look forward to a strong working relationship with your club in the future. 81 Social Report by Chris Sullivan

After an enthralling two days of cricket at Coogee Oval for the 4th Grade Final against Sutherland, the action was across the road at Randwick Rugby Club where there was much pondering of what could have been in season 2006- 07. This year the Reid Cup was not destined for a night out in Coogee but in Sutherland.

We commenced our 2006-07campaign with our traditional visit to play pre-season matches over two days against Stockton in Newcastle. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't kind enough for any play and the Newcastle indoor practice facilities were utilised as a valuable substitute. This didn't deter a squad led by Shawn Flegler and containing some new faces, from using the week-end as a “team bonding" session. Once again Stockton’s tireless workers led by their President Ron Hancock did everything in their power to get us on but it was "mission impossible". While on Stockton, I should mention that our President was Special Guest at their Annual Presentation in mid May and they were most appreciative that Mike made time to entertain a packed house.

We continue to receive wonderful support from Petersham RSL and it was disappointing that we had a reduction in our Thursday night post-training sessions as a result of the unavailability of the Petersham Oval training facilities. However, Wayne Mulherin continues to work tirelessly with Council to get our Thursday practices back in full swing for next season. I thank Petersham RSL President Danny Fitzgerald and management for their understanding in this regard.

The Phil Tresidder Memorial Golf Day was very well attended at Randwick Golf Club. I extend a huge vote of thanks to Ross Davies, Lyall Gardner and their band of helpers for the work they do to ensure the smooth operation of the day. Please see a detailed account of the day elsewhere in this report. Social Guru Chris Sullivan with Graeme Hughes For the celebration of the Festive Season we ventured to @Newtown RSL (sister club to our major sponsor). A good representation from members of all grades enjoyed a great Chinese Banquet washed down with some of @Newtown’s great boutique beverages. Special thanks to the wives and girlfriends who turned up in strong support. A special thank you is extended to Carl Mower for all the help he continues to deliver to RPC.

A good crowd of 40 or more enjoyed an evening at Wentworth Park Greyhounds early in the New Year. The great facilities we enjoyed that night was a result of the work carried out by Anne Mulherin. Also thanks to SKY Channel’s "Dynamic Duo" of Dale Walker and Paul Ambrosoli for supplying the "light entertainment" on the night.

The RPC Annual Dinner held at Petersham RSL in late February was another success. We heard some interesting thoughts from former English Test batsman Graham Thorpe on his playing days and the recent Ashes Series. Our headline speaker, former NRL player Mark Geyer gave us an insight into a very interesting career as a rugby league grade and Test player as well as his personal life.

Apart from our two celebrity speakers, our own Graeme Hughes, the best MC in the business, also captured some moments interviewing our two first class players, Simon Katich and Nathan Hauritz. Must be good lemon squash at Petersham RSL as Simon began an innings the next day which saw him record a double hundred for the Blues. Congratulations Simon on achieving that milestone.

Many thanks to Graeme for another great performance and also to Petersham RSL President Danny Fitzgerald and his staff for their assistance in making the function a success. A special tribute also to Tony and Katie Martin who, along with Matt Hilder, put in numerous hours behind the scenes to pull the strings that brought the night together. And to Wayne Mulherin who stepped in at late notice to "run the door"…a big thank you “Mully”.

Randwick Rugby Club once again was a popular venue for "post mortems" after matches. The club also played host to a huge Trivia Night run by the RP Academy during the off season. All social occasions held there are of great value thanks largely to the help we get from Sarah (in the office) and all staff while Nick’s food is excellent.

In conclusion, may I express my appreciation to the following for what they do for the club and for the assistance they have given me: all the volunteers, and in particular Robin and Sue in the canteens; John Connell, an absolute trooper who always produces when you need that helping hand; Steve Smith our auctioneer and photographer who seems to have a camera when you need one; and to Don Arnold for his photo work as well.

Thanks to all for the past season. There remains plenty of scope for improvement throughout the club so lets do it and go and grab that Club Championship. If we do, the social report will be a book in itself. 82 The Phil Tresidder Memorial Golf Cup

A field of 94 hopefuls took to the fairways of "Royal" Randwick Golf Course on Friday 3 November 2006 in their quest to be crowned 2006 champions of the Phil Tresidder Memorial Cup. The few showers which fell with just three holes to go didn't dampen the enthusiastic 4 man Ambrose competition however, with just 2.625 stableford points separating the first 13 teams.

With a few late dropouts in the days leading up to the event, 'Legend" organiser Ross Davies looked to fill the vacant spots with a couple of teams of locals from the golf club. Ironically, the two teams which filled the void took the spoils with 1st and last places!

The Randwick Golf Club team of Robert Moore, Geoff Wilkinson, Garth Ingram and Harvey Fernandez won the cup with a net score of 44.375, just a casual 14.625 under par! Part of their prize were a few free bets on Sportsbet and they were keen to continue their luck in the following Tuesday’s Cup! Congratulations gents and thanks for participating. It was also nice to have Phil Tresidder's nephew, Michael Tresidder on hand once again to present the trophy.

Runners up were the popular favourites Chris "Fous" Sullivan, brother John, Col Booth and Bronco D'Jura with 44.50. Just behind them in 3rd possie came the team of Rodney Stafford, Brett Hunter, David Mitchell and Matthew Wright.

Closest to the pin winners were D Thomas, C Booth, K Graham, H Fernandez, T Jay and J Santos while S Wunderlich and G Watson won the long drives, Ross Davies

The Bradman trophy, donated by Phil Tresidder's niece Christine Hall and which features Mike Whitney and his team as winners in each of the competition's first three years, went to Greg Burns, Barry Walker, Steve Rice and Graham Armstrong, the second team entered by the Randwick Golf Club. The fact that "Whit" won a free golf lesson with professional Greg Bayly in the raffle, is another indication that his day's as regular "Bradman" winner may be long gone!

There were many highlights on the day although Richard Chee Quee, who took almost 250 catches in his 20 years cricket career with Randwick Petersham, dropping a golf ball thrown to him as a prize into his beer at the presentation was right up there. The confidence shown by Ron Crippin in bringing just one golf ball (and a ladies golf ball, at that) to a golf course surrounded by houses on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other is also worthy of mention.

A great day and enjoyed by all in attendance despite the suggestion the event is becoming a bit of a "drought breaker" as rain has hit us twice in the past three years.

Many thanks to Ross Davies for his terrific organisation ...and his perseverance with those late dropouts! The Phil Tresidder Trust is much the richer for his efforts with all proceeds from the day going towards that cause which is aimed at benefiting young Randwick Petersham cricketers of the future.

Our thanks to our many generous sponsors who make the day possible, namely Talisman Marketing (through Mark Sundin), Randwick Golf Club, Clovelly Hotel, Hills Butchery, Maroubra Family Pharmacy, Randwick Rugby Club and the Rugby Football Club, South Sydney Juniors, the Anzac Club, NSW Referees and Chris Sullivan.

If you missed this year, the good news is it's on again next year! Get in early for 2007!

83 “The Legends” In our 5th season we welcomed a special new member who retired as a player only last year. I speak of Randwick and Randwick Petersham record breaking batsman Richard Chee Quee who completed his grade cricket career as the third highest runscorer in Sydney Grade Cricket history with a total of 11,874 runs. Welcome Richard. You are a true legend of the club and it’s nice to have you aboard.

Unfortunately we lost our oldest Legend when Shirley Chegwyn passed away last October at the impressive age of 95. The following month was a bit of a shock when Duncan Scott-Glassock succumbed to cancer at the relatively young age of 57. We were represented at both funerals and flower tributes were also presented on behalf of all Legends. They will be missed.

A prime purpose behind the Randwick Petersham Cricket Legends Society is to rekindle and maintain closer links between former players, members, supporters and officials to ensure those many friendships created through the old Randwick and Petersham Marrickville clubs are not lost. Another ideal is that a society such as this provides a real incentive to our players to see so many people who have been involved with the club and the founding clubs over the years, being there to provide support to our current players. A proud history is certain to provide a proud future.

The main function this season was the “Phil Tresidder Memorial Cup” Golf Day at Randwick Golf Course on 3 November last year. Proceeds for the day were aimed at the Phil Tresidder Memorial Trust and it was pleasing that a profit from the day of $1,570 was able to be contributed to that cause. It is also pleasing to report the Legends Chairman donation of $16,000 to the Trust by Phil’s neice Christine Hall and nephew - Lyall Gardner OAM Michael Tresidder to bring the value of the Trust Fund to almost $25,000. The plan in due course is to use the earnings from the Trust to fund the development of a promising Randwick Petersham cricketer through a placement with an English club for a season. We still need further funds to be able to get the plan up and running but with the assistance of Christine and Michael we are well on the way. We are extremely grateful for their interest and their financial assistance.

A disappointment of the season was that we weren’t able to organise a Legends dinner to celebrate the 25th Test call-up anniversary of President Mike Whitney. We just couldn’t get arrangements in place to have David Gower or Ian Botham as guest speaker when they were here for the Ashes tour. Both of them were in the English team when Whit made his debut at Old Trafford in 1981 and no doubt could have told a few stories, particularly about Whit’s 42 ball duck in the second innings. The other problem we had was lining up the guest-of-honour as a new TV show required Mike’s full attention over the summer. It just seemed like it wasn’t meant to be.

As has been the case in recent seasons, The Society funded the cost of framed team photos presented to each of the members of the successful 4th Grade and 5th Grade premiership teams at the club’s Annual General Meeting last year at a cost of $1,417.58. Thanks to John Alvarez who did a great job in the supply of the framed photos.

In terms of the Society's finances, we finished the year with a small loss of $233.88 following income of $1,335.00 and expenditure of $1,568.88. We received $1,175 in subscriptions, and a generous donation of $160 from fellow Legend Richie Benaud. At 30 April 2007, the net bank balance of Randwick Petersham Cricket Legends Society was a healthy $5,672.53.

The committee this year comprised Lyall Gardner (Chairman), John Pearson, Shane Redenbach, Bill Anderson, Ross Davies and Ray Stafford while membership totalled 61.

The following were Financial Members for 2006-07: John Affleck, Bernard Bayley, John Benaud, Gary Bensley, Richard Chee Quee, John Connell, Ross Davies, Tim Dein, Ken Devlin, Steve Devlin, Bob Duff, Paul Fitzgerald, Lyall Gardner, Todd Greenberg, Peter Harrison, Brian Hazell, Garry Hughes, Trevor Jay, John Johnson, Michael Kemp, Bill Knowles, Donn and Paul Ledwidge, Graeme Marston, Gary Mathew, Ian McNeilly, John Nesbitt, John O’Loughlin, Gordon Owen, John Pearson, Bruce Ramsay, Duncan Scott-Glassock, David Sincock, Ray Stafford, Peter Taylor, Kevin Thomas, Alan Turner, Tom Walsh, Mike Whitney, Barry Wood and Chris York. The following were Financial Members for 2006-07 and are paid in advance for next season, 2007-08: Bill Anderson, Alan Austin, Peter Bain, Richie Benaud, Col Booth, Chris Burke, Ron Crippin, Graham Eastick, Robin Gardner, John Hayward, Peter Johnson, Peter Johnston, John Mison, Cec Orrock, Mark Preddey, Tom Regan, Peter Rolls, Chris and John Sullivan and Wayne Tilley.

The annual fee for the 2007-08 season is $25 (or $50 for the next two seasons) and is due and payable from 1 September 2007. To renew or join, please contact Lyall Gardner at 1 Jefferson Crescent, Bonnet Bay, 2226 or by phone on 9528 4126 or email [email protected]. We are very keen to hear from as many “oldies” as possible as the Society is a fun way of keeping involved and remaining in touch with each other.

Congratulations to Randwick Petersham Legend Richie Benaud who was this year inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Well done, Richie. There is no one more deserving of such recognition.

84 Our fantastic volunteers

One of our great strengths as a club is represented by the number of “active” helpers or volunteers we have. It is these people who give up their time and energy for the benefit of the club, which makes our club the success it has been. A club always needs volunteers as they are its lifeblood and we could not survive without them and we are very appreciative of their efforts. Each volunteer listed below has given up their time to ensure the smooth running of our club. We again hosted two finals this season at Coogee Oval – 1st Grade Limited Overs Final and the 4th Grade Final. The following is a list of our “active” volunteers in no particular order.

1 Bob Barter Museum Director and 1st Grade Manager 2 Bill Anderson Director of Coaching 3 Brian Proops 1st Grade Scorer 4 Tariq Khawaja Computer Scorer – 1st Grade 5 Bernard Bayley 2nd Grade Manager 6 Richard McCord Poidevin Gray Scorer, Practice Captain 7 Peter Harrison 1st Grade Manager, Handyman, BBQ 8 John Connell 4th Grade Manager & Scorer, Gear Steward 9 Lynette Jackson 2nd Grade Scorer 10 David Holland Committee, AW Green Shield & 6th Grade Manager 11 Darren McCoy Committee, AW Green Shield Coach & RPC Academy Chairman 12 Grant Rimmer AW Green Shield Assistant Coach, RPC Academy 13 Peter Devlin Club Coach, Poidevin Gray Coach 14 Brett Hunter Club Captain 15 David Skuthorpe Assistant Coach 16 Tony Martin Committee, Social Committee 17 David Townsend Committee, Junior Development, Sponsorship 18 Robin Gardner Coogee & Petersham Oval Canteens, Social Committee 19 Sue Otto Petersham & Coogee Canteen 20 Pat Hughes Petersham Oval Canteen 21 Neville Walters 5th Grade Manager & Scorer 22 Angela Redman 5th Grade Canteen 23 Noel Hughes Patron 24 Peter English Match Day Manager & BBQ at Petersham Oval 25 Cec Orrock General Hand – No. 1 Supporter 26 John Sullivan Petersham Oval BBQ 27 Graeme Hughes Annual Dinner MC 28 Lyall Gardner OAM Annual Report, Legends Chairman, General Administration 29 John McLoughlin Publicity 30 Wayne Tilley Honorary Auditor 31 Steve Smith Auctioneer and Photography 32 Don Arnold Photography 33 Ross Davies Golf Day Organiser 34 Greg Hartshorne Clothing Chairman 35 Bernie Dagg Committee, Financial Controller, Insurance 36 Chris Sullivan Committee, Social Chairman 37 Wayne Mulherin Committee, Chairman Grounds 38 Alan Wright Committee, Chairman of Selectors 39 Peter Wright Committee, SCA and NSWCA Delegate, Legal Advice 40 Ray Stafford Chief Executive Officer, Registration, Statistics, Annual Report 41 Mike Whitney Club President 42 Team Captains Shawn Flegler, Rodney Stafford, Brenton Barker, David Townsend John Tierney, Denis Hinds, Denis Howard, Usman Khawaja (PGs), Nick Charlwood (AW Green Shield).

85 Randy Pete’s Masters Golf Classic – 2007 Nelson Bay / Pacific Dunes Golf Courses by Peter Rolls

Presidents give Captains a touch up with a “Rambuka” coo averted! Masters history made with a miraculous Day 3 score to win the Green Jacket!

Bubba McGee wins Green Jacket for the second time (also in 2004) by shooting a scratch score 1 under par for the final round. “Gased” and “sleep deprived” (like all of us) he knocks off Gibbo and Roller who tied for runners up, only four points behind. Never before has such a feat been seen in Masters history! (Must be the extra Banana’s he now eats in QLD!)

With Presidents up on Captains 23.5 to 12.5 after Day 1 and 2 and with little hope off pulling such a huge lead back on the final day, there was restlessness amongst some Captains and a coo was brewing. Burty was rallying support to overthrow Captain Skewey. Burty had Bourkey sabotage Skewey’s red wine at dinner with a piece of half-chewed lemon dropped in his glass. Bourkey returned from the restaurant loo only to find his meal of Barramundi now marinated in a red wine jus complete with the piece of knarled lemon. Mayhem pursued. Worm (who resembles Rambuka) took charge of the factional fighting with a torrid use of descriptive words and brought an end to the coo (by threatening a Dick McCord headlock on those would be dissenters). The Captains came back strong on Day 3 but not enough to de-thrown the Presidents men from another victory.

“How do you do that?” awards go to: • Bushy who drove his cart full pelt into the back of Towno and Fous’ cart after Towno tees off. He claims he was focused on watching Towno’s ball disappear into the bushes and forgot the cart was in front of him. Lucky Fous and Towno were not in the cart! • Masters nerves gets us all: Especially Fous Day 1 who missed a 2 foot put for birdie after Roller sinks a 12 foot put for birdie. He claimed that luck like that drove him to drink! Also Roller and Gibbo missed short putt after short putt as they faced off during a tense final round as leaders. Also Day 3, Hollywood after 16 holes was told he was on 35 points and a real chance to win the day proceeded to wipe the final two holes. That’s Masters Golf!!!

86 • Mully celebrates 50 years of age (while on tour) in a big way. He returns “gased” to his unit to find room mates still out. Tired and weary he falls unconscious on the second floor landing just outside his locked door. The next door family returning to their unit get to the top of the stairs only to be petrified by the sight of a startled Mully. Their children are still receiving counseling. • Hollywood and Apps somehow, without being heard, sneak into Worm’s room and hog-tie his ankle to his bed post. They return 10 minutes later and cause great raucous (which Roller really appreciates as he is on the top bunk) and throw clothes, shoes, bags and anything else they can lay their hands onto poor ol’ Worm. Worm jumps up out of his bed and in Bubba McGee retaliation starts throwing punches in the dark but gets to the end of the rope and falls flat on his face. Then falls asleep on the floor. Why are friends so unkind???

A super tour with much laughter that revitalized the soul. Not to mention some entertaining golf and a memorable boat cruise aboard the “Wally” with great tales of the 2007 World Cup Cricket by Hollywood and MC Towno with fine journalistic questioning. Mully “The King of Organisers”, celebrated 50 and did another top job with wife Anne for us to savour a special Masters for many years to come. Burty, Devo and Sammo champion sponsors with much appreciated refreshments and prizes.

Long live de tour!!!

87 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 APRIL 2007

Assets 2007 2006

Cash at Bank - St George $17,033.43 $36,786.17 Other Debtors $7,555.00 $11,771.08 Plant & Equipment - Written Down Value $648.00 $1,296.00

Total Assets $25,236.43 $49,853.25

Other Creditors $15,513.24 $25,071.58

Total Liabilities $15,513.24 $25,071.58

Net Assets $9,723.19 $24,781.67

Represented By: Equity

Accumulated Surplus $24,781.67 $37,051.32 Current Year Surplus -$15,058.48 -$12,269.65 Total Equity $9,723.19 $24,781.67

88 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2007 2007 2006 Income Canteen $3,448.83 $3,156.48 Coaching $0.00 $800.00 Functions $25,097.86 $24,513.64 Grants $46,544.68 $37,000.00 Ground Hire $103,294.25 $94,971.90 Interest $254.37 $390.90 Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Foundation $23,861.79 $0.00 Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Academy $67,160.35 $0.00 Rent Received $4,400.00 $600.00 Sales of Cricket Clothing $607.27 $1,321.74 Sponsorship / Donations $69,620.00 $59,455.00 Subscriptions $20,316.29 $17,758.60 Total Income $364,605.69 $239,968.26

Expenditure AGM Expenses $737.36 $945.91 Annual Report $2,415.11 $2,609.54 Bank Charges $773.48 $612.71 Canteen Supplies $2,701.12 $2,195.80 Coaching / Development $55,036.92 $50,466.36 Opening Clothing on Hand $0.00 $650.00 Cricket Clothing $24,378.90 $19,981.79 Depreciation $648.00 $542.64 Donations $0.00 $2,000.00 Filing Fee - Dept Fair Trading $40.00 $40.00 Functions $16,886.97 $14,576.84 Grade Expenses $32,634.06 $29,404.21 Ground Hire and Maintenance $102,859.84 $96,208.74 Incentives - Player Performance $9,705.00 $5,355.07 Incentives - First Grade Team $10,410.00 $1,650.00 Indoor Training $0.00 $3,681.83 Insurance - General $0.00 -$712.45 Insurance - Public Liability $1,622.23 $0.00 Maintenance - Website $2,065.14 $1,595.00 Marketing Expenses $0.00 $1,236.20 Miscellaneous $304.46 $239.08 Postage, Printing & Stationery $362.22 $625.22 Presentation / Awards $1,700.06 $931.08 Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Academy $86,717.55 $0.00 Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Museum $4,989.95 $0.00 Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Scholarships $3,750.00 $0.00 Scorebooks $29.10 $180.00 Sponsorship $0.00 $1,000.00 Telephone $271.23 $300.98 Umpire Fees $565.00 $905.00 Equipment Expenses - Balls $10,540.91 $12,491.81 - Stumps $1,491.37 $364.55 - Covers $6,028.19 $1,636.36 - Retractable Nets $0.00 $523.64 Total Expenditure $379,664.17 $252,237.91

Operating Deficit -$15,058.48 -$12,269.65

89 Report from the Financial Controller

Our activities during the 2006-2007 season resulted in a deficit of $15,058.48. While on face value the result appears a little disappointing, the Club has made some significant investments in developing young players for the future.

These include $12,500 for players from the Randwick Petersham Cricket Academy to cover coaching, fitness, development and clothing. We also spent $6,000 in subsidies for players from the Academy to travel to India to broaden their experience. The Club also awarded $3,750 in scholarships to selected club members to assist in their development.

Our strong commitment to coaching continued during the season with expenditure of $55,000. We also contributed $5,000 to assist Bob Barter in the establishment of the RPCC Museum and the housing of associated memorabilia at Petersham Oval.

Ground hire and maintenance increased again this year to $103,000, but this was offset by $103,000 raised from hire of the grounds to other parties. Ground maintenance has now increased by $20,000 over the past two years.

The RPCC Foundation made a significant contribution to the Club of $24,000 and future income from the Foundation will continue to assist us in meeting our goals.

My thanks to all our sponsors and those involved in our fund-raising activities, Bernie Dagg Financial Controller

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF RANDWICK PETERSHAM CRICKET CLUB INCORPORATED

Scope

We have audited the financial accounts of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Incorporated for the year ended 30 April 2007, consisting of an Income and Expenditure Statement and a Balance Sheet.

The committee is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial accounts and the information contained therein. We have conducted an independent audit of the financial accounts in order to express an opinion to the members of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Incorporated on their preparation and presentation.

Our audit has been conducted to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the financial accounts are free of material misstatement. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial accounts.

Audit Opinion

In our opinion, the financial accounts of the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club Incorporated for the year ended 30 April 2007 are drawn up to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Incorporation for the financial year ended on that date.

STEPHENS TILLEY Chartered Accountants

Wayne Tilley FCA Partner Dated in Sydney this 28th day of June 2007. 90 CURRENT PLAYERS CAREER STATISTICS Metropolitan Competition - Grades 6 and 7

S= Season, M= Matches, R= Runs,W= Wickets, Ct= Catches, D= Dismissals, HS = Highest Score 100s = Centuries, B/B = Best Bowling, 5W = 5 Wickets in Innings, 10W = 10 Wickets in Match, Player S M R W Ct D HS 100s B/B 5W 10W Steve Bidwell-Brown 2 4 127 2 0 0 104 1 1/4 Tim Brennan 1 1 39 0 0 0 39 Brian Carlson 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0/6 Jamie Cohen 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Matthew Coles 2 14 93 12 4 0 30 3/16 Mandu Cs 1 10 36 2 0 0 13 1/24 Robert Cummings 1 5 265 0 1 1/1 164 1 0/7 Alistair Davis 2 19 456 0 3 0 88 0/5 John Dunne 1 4 174 1 1 0 86 1/34 Jimmy Ellis 1 15 553 0 4 4/5 150 1 Daniel Ferrara 1 3 24 0 0 0 24 Cameron Fowler 1 13 28 35 4 0 14 6/12 3 George Frazakis 6 73 2327 29 16 21/2 135* 5 3/20 Bradley Gray 1 2 29 0 1 0 29 Jason Gray 1 7 87 6 2 0 48 2/13 Scott Gray 1 13 213 0 0 8/4 55 Fabian Heaton 1 1 74 0 0 0 74 Denis Hinds 2 22 132 39 8 0 56 6/52 1 David Holland 5 17 84 0 0 0 26 0/1 Thomas Holland 5 27 278 0 0 19/5 39 Denis Howard 1 9 352 16 0 0 57* 5/78 1 Stephen Hurworth 1 1 66 4 0 0 66 4/31 Manuel Kandara 1 9 52 6 0 0 28* 3/20 Tom Kelly 1 7 129 0 0 0 45 0/14 Adam Lee 3 35 491 36 9 0 88 4/16 Daniel Levitt 2 23 425 14 5 4/0 26* 5/11 1 Ben Lo Presti 2 8 39 0 0 0 26 0/7 Yohan MacIntyre 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0/21 James MacKenzie 1 1 0 0 0 0 0* 0/7 George Mafi 1 7 90 4 1 0 40 2/23 Scott Manning 2 6 156 0 0 0/1 62* 0/13 Darren McCoy 1 1 0 1 0 0 1/17 Nathan McCoy 1 1 40 1 0 0 40 1/29 Robert McMinn 1 8 53 17 1 23* 3/21 Graeme Nichols 1 11 294 0 0 3/2 58 0/13 Robbie Passas 2 5 135 4 0 0 38 3/6 William Passas 1 1 50 1 0 0 50 1/20 John Platania 1 12 318 5 0 0 50 2/66 Sean Porter 3 33 681 48 2 1/0 75 5/42 1 Daniel Remington 1 8 30 5 0 0 26 2/21 Paul Richardson 1 6 79 6 0 0 32* 4/25 Sam Rochaize 2 25 138 13 3 0 47 3/14 Peter Rodgers 1 13 178 2 0 0 35 2/11 Brendan Sacilotto 1 10 88 14 0 0 44 3/10 Oliver Saffell 1 1 40 4 0 0 40 4/17 Karl Schubert 1 5 77 0 0 6/5 38 0/29 Sohal Sido 1 10 14 3 0 0 5 2/41 Nigil Singh 1 1 21 4 0 0 21 3/5 John Stewart 4 56 154 47 7 0 25 5/33 Chris Todd 1 5 83 1 0 0 43 1/29 Jonathan Walsh 3 15 449 0 2 3/0 172 1 0/8 Michael Watson 2 2 52 2 1 0 43 2/27 Thomas Whitaker 1 9 138 4 2 0 40 3/25 Alan Wright 5 14 676 0 5 0 125 2 0/6

91 CURRENT PLAYERS CAREER STATISTICS Grades 1 to 5

S=Season, M=Matches, R=Runs, W=Wickets, Ct=Catches, RO=Run Outs, D=Dismissals, HS =Highest Score 100s = Centuries, B/B = Best Bowling, 5W = 5 Wickets in Innings, 10W = 10 Wickets in Match, Player S M R W Ct/RO D HS 100s B/B 5W 10W Peter Alevizos 3 30 69 56 6/2 0 18* 5/31 1 Brenton Barker 5 47 1315 2 19/4 9/0 106 1 1/49 Jake Berry 3 20 140 10 6/1 0 37* 3/23 Steve Bidwell-Brown 3 41 344 91 4/4 0 61* 7/41 5 Jamie Boettiger 2 33 710 18 8/0 0 62 3/28 David Bourke 6 98 1643 44 14/1 0 84 5/21 2 Troy Brewster 6 64 1947 0 16/5 0 148 6 Steve Bright 6 88 824 177 18/3 0 78* 6/18 6 James Byrne 5 84 899 140 32/13 0 46* 7/20 2 Nick Charlwood 1 2 35 5 1/0 0 23* 3/74 Neil Cohen 6 93 2225 0 0/0 142/34 128* 2 0/16 Campbell Dash 3 16 373 0 0/0 23/1 138 1 Alistair Davis 1 4 85 0 1/0 0 36 Peter Devlin 3 21 162 35 6/1 0 39 6/69 1 John Dunne 1 8 264 0 1/0 0 113 1 Noel Ellis 1 16 83 24 8/2 0 22 4/34 Shawn Flegler 1 21 563 29 7/1 0 85* 4/42 Cameron Fowler 1 1 0 0 0/0 0 0* George Frazakis 6 33 684 0 12/0 0 66* 0/1 Sean Gardner 2 31 862 4 5/1 0 125* 1 1/6 Cameron Gray 5 56 1051 68 15/3 0 84* 5/64 1 Chad Greenberg 4 59 742 113 33/5 0/1 72 6/89 1 Paul Greentree 6 98 2051 0 49/13 15/3 92 Trent Griffiths 6 72 1474 35 19/0 0 60 4/39 Will Halstead 2 3 67 0 1/1 0 55 Andrew Harrison 6 97 437 187 19/0 0 36 6/51 5 Nathan Hauritz 1 18 654 27 11/1 0 98 5/69 1 Fabian Heaton 6 82 2267 1 8/1 88/12 112 2 1/0 Matthew Hilder 6 96 2143 81 49/3 0 153* 2 7/45 2 Joseph Hill 5 98 3003 0 59/8 0 126 4 Denis Hinds 6 76 172 156 20/2 0 32 6/35 7 Thomas Holland 1 9 124 0 0/0 4/1 38 Denis Howard 1 1 0 0 0/0 0 0* 0/6 Brett Hunter 5 103 1941 101 53/8 0 86 5/25 1 Stephen Hurworth 1 17 330 24 6/1 0 79 3/12 Lance Kahler 1 9 176 0 2/0 0 58 Simon Katich 5 27 1112 14 7/0 0 177 3 3/30 Prinya Kham 1 3 70 0 0/0 0 40 0/32 Usman Khawaja 5 82 2624 24 34/4 0 120 4 4/26 Daniel Laus 1 16 112 34 5/1 0 36 4/13 Tim Laws 1 16 667 3 15/1 0 122 1 1/4 Daniel Levitt 1 6 82 6 2/1 0 52 2/8 Jordan Magro 1 15 192 10 8/0 0 60 2/26 Scott Manning 2 2 3 0 0/0 1/0 2 Tristan Marshall 1 15 458 0 3/1 0 100 1 Tony Martin 5 83 1896 6 42/9 0 155 2 1/4 John McLoughlin 6 69 1985 12 39/0 0 163 2 3/11 David Mitchell 5 77 2385 0 10/2 92/19 140 5 Matthew Mott 2 27 1149 8 10/1 0 168* 2 2/5 Edward Neaves 3 32 889 0 4/0 0 77 0/15 Graeme Nichols 1 1 5 0 1/0 0 5 Eddie Otto 6 94 1129 118 34/4 0 87 5/85 1

92 CURRENT PLAYERS CAREER STATISTICS Grades 1 to 5

S=Season, M=Matches, R=Runs , W=Wickets, Ct=Catches, RO=Run Outs, D=Dismissals, HS=Highest Score 100s = Centuries, B/B = Best Bowling, 5W = 5 Wickets in Innings, 10W = 10 Wickets in Match, Player S M R W Ct/RO D HS 100s B/B 5W 10W William Passas 4 22 366 6 4/2 0 67 2/21 Sean Porter 3 25 573 5 3/0 0 117* 1 4/37 Andrew Redman 2 29 455 0 0/0 14/3 87 Daniel Remington 1 1 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/29 Grant Rimmer 6 77 252 116 31/15 0 36 5/28 2 Nathan Rosser 4 75 1072 99 20/3 0 112 2 5/33 2 Brendan Sacilotto 1 3 13 1 0/0 0 10 1/21 Oliver Saffell 1 13 251 17 5/0 0 97* 5/60 1 Karl Schubert 2 14 104 0 0/0 13/3 16 Alex Sciascia 6 96 2480 6 31/6 0 135 2 5/49 1 Adam Semple 1 19 407 25 4/0 0 83 5/42 1 Chris Singh 6 76 633 148 18/1 0 79 7/24 6 1 Melvin Singh 5 68 280 111 29/0 0 34* 6/58 4 Nigil Singh 6 85 209 175 14/1 0 33* 6/35 8 Rodney Stafford 6 85 985 157 46/4 0 58 7132 7 1 John Stewart 1 2 2 0 0/0 0 2* 0/18 Matthew Taylor 6 100 3040 1 13/2 130/28 144 4 1/8 John Tierney 4 55 800 67 19/7 0 59 5/31 2 Alex Tomkins 2 18 237 4 9/2 4/3 47 2/23 David Townsend 6 96 2711 4 32/8 0 118* 5 1/4 Matthew Wallis 2 32 539 70 14/1 0 63 6/55 5 Jonathan Walsh 2 19 299 0 8/1 0 54 Andrew Walters 3 37 907 0 9/1 0 123* 1 0/7 Michael Watson 6 95 2430 13 40/16 0 125 3 3/1 Benn West 2 31 253 59 8/1 0 38* 6/51 2 Glen Whichello 1 11 96 18 3/4 0 47 2/23 Dean White 6 87 1079 174 20/1 0 49 7/37 5 2 Jody Whitehead 1 15 380 0 3/0 0 55

PLAYER MILESTONES

4000 Runs Richard Chee Quee (4,028) 3000 Runs Matthew Taylor (3,040); Joseph Hill (3,003) David Townsend (2,711); Paul Toole (2,638); Usman Khawaja (2,624); Alex Sciascia (2,480); 2000 Runs Michael Watson (2,430); David Mitchell (2,385); Fabian Heaton (2,267); Neil Cohen (2,225); Matthew Hilder (2,143); Paul Greentree (2,051) John McLoughlin (1,985); Troy Brewster (1,947); ); Brett Hunter (1,941); 1500 Runs Tony Martin (1,896); Steve Clarke (1,679); David Bourke (1,643) Trent Griffiths (1,474); Brenton Barker (1,315); Matthew Mott (1,149); Eddie Otto (1,129); 1000 Runs Simon Katich (1,112); Dean White (1,079); Nathan Rosser (1,072); Cameron Gray (1,051) Andrew Harrison (187); Steve Bright (177); Nigil Singh (175); Dean White (174); 150 Wickets Rodney Stafford (157); Denis Hinds (156) Chris Singh (148); James Byrne (140); Peter Bayley (133); Eddie Otto (118); 100 Wickets Grant Rimmer (116); Chad Greenberg (113); Melvin Singh (111); Brett Hunter (101) Nathan Rosser (99); Greg Hartshorne (96); Steve Bidwell-Brown (91); Marc Anderson (90); 75 Wickets Darren McCoy (86); Matthew Hilder (81) Neil Cohen (176); Matthew Taylor (158); Daryl Parmenter (152); David Mitchell (111); 100 Dismissals Fabian Heaton (100) Richard Chee Quee (61); Joseph Hill (59); Brett Hunter (53); Paul Greentree (49); Matt Hilder 40 Catches (49); Rodney Stafford (46); Greg Hartshorne (44); Tony Martin (42); Michael Watson (40) 10 Run Outs Michael Watson (16); Grant Rimmer (15); Paul Greentree (13); James Byrne (13) Richard Chee Quee (6); Troy Brewster (6); David Mitchell (5); David Townsend (5); Centuries Joseph Hill (4); Usman Khawaja (4); Matthew Taylor (4); Steve Clarke (3); Simon Katich (3); Michael Watson (3) Nigil Singh (8); Denis Hinds (7); Rodney Stafford (7); Peter Bayley (6); Steve Bright (6); Chris 5 Wicket Innings Singh (6); Steve Bidwell-Brown (5); Andrew Harrison (5); Matthew Wallis (5); Melvin Singh (4); Darren McCoy (3)

93 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS & MILESTONES Season Details 2001-02 1st Grade team wins 11 successive matches on first innings 2001-02 1st Grade loses minor premiership and relegated to 4th following protest by Fairfield-Liverpool 2001-02 Richard CheeQuee wins Bill O'Reilly Medal as Player of the Season 2001-02 1st Grade wins Sydney Morning Herald Club of the Year competition 2001-02 Petersham Oval wins SCA Most Improved Ground Award 2001-02 1st Grade scorer Ruth Kelleher appointed official scorer for Test Match at SCG Aust. v South Africa 2002-03 1st Grade loses Final of Limited Overs Competition to Sutherland 2002-03 30 centuries scored for season in five grades 2002-03 Troy Brewster scores five grade centuries for the season 2002-03 Andy Hollingsworth scores club's first double century--218 in 4th Grade 2002-03 Simon Katich hits 9 sixes in innings of 177 against Mosman at Petersham Oval 2003-04 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade teams play in Grade Qualifying Finals 2003-04 1st, 3rd and 5th Grade teams play in Grade Semi Finals and Finals 2003-04 Greg Hartshorne named 3rd Grade Captain of the Season 2004-05 Simon Katich appointed NSW Cricket captain 2004-05 Chris Singh takes 4th Grade hat-trick in each innings against Sydney University at University No 2 2004-05 Sean Gardner selected in NSW Schoolboys under 15 years representative team 2004-05 Usman Khawaja selected in NSW and Australian Under 19 years teams 2004-05 Greg Hartshorne takes a hat trick against Bankstown in 2nd Grade…his first in 38 years of Grade cricket 2004-05 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade teams play in Grade Qualifying Finals (2nd successive year 4 teams qualify) 2004-05 2nd, 4th and 5th Grade teams play in Semi Finals (2nd successive year 3 teams qualify) 2004-05 2nd and 4th Grade teams play in Grade Finals 2004-05 Greg Hartshorne & David Townsend named 2nd & 4th Grade Captains of the Season 2004-05 Greg Hartshorne achieves third successive premiership as captain in three grades….4th, 3rd and 2nd 2005-06 Greg Hartshorne awarded Life Membership of Sydney Cricket Association 2005-06 Usman Khawaja, representing NSW, named "Player of the Australian Under 19 Championships" 2005-06 Usman Khawaja named in Australian team for 2006 Under 19 World Cup 2005-06 4th Grade bowl out Bankstown for 37 and UTS Balmain for 57 2005-06 No RP batsman scores double figures in 1st Grade total of 64 against Bankstown which wins in 41 overs. 2005-06 1st Grade fail to win a game until 15th match of season when they defeat St George at Hurstville 2005-06 Simon Katich appointed NSW Cricket captain ; tours NZ and South Africa with Australian team 2005-06 Richard CheeQuee retires as 7th highest run scorer in Sydney 1st Grade Cricket 2005-06 Matthew Hilder takes a hat-trick in 5th Grade as part of a 7 for 45 performance 2005-06 Matthew Taylor hits 7 boundaries in one over in 1st Grade against Blacktown 2005-06 4th Grade team plays in Grade Qualifying Final for fifth successive year 2005-06 5th Grade team plays in Grade Qualifying Final for fourth successive year 2005-06 5th Grade team plays in Grade Semi Final for fourth successive year 2005-06 4th and 5th Grade teams play in third Grade Final in past five years 2005-06 Greg Hartshorne wins fourth successive premiership as a member of winning 4th Grade team 2005-06 5th Grade captain Dean White wins first premiership in his 16th Grade Cricket season 2005-06 5th Grade team wins 10th successive match to take premiership 2005-06 James Le Huray named 3rd Grade Captain of the Year 2006-07 1st Grade hit record Limited Overs score of 6-336 against UTS Balmain including 106 from final 8 overs 2006-07 4th Grade hit record Limited Overs score of 6-325 against UTS Balmain 2006-07 4th Grade lose 9 wickets for 34 runs after being 1 for 161 to lose by 19 runs against Manly 2006-07 Rod Stafford takes a personal best 7 wickets for 132 off 43 successive overs against Manly in 2nd Grade 2006-07 Usman Khawaja scores 174 for Sydney South East v NSW Country in the State League Cup (50 overs) 2006-07 Brett Hunter & James Byrne set 1st Grade 10th wkt partnership record of 57 to defeat Mosman 2006-07 Ollie Saffell (97no) and Grant Rimmer (36) set 5th Grade/Club 10th wicket record of 123 v Mosman 2006-07 Simon Katich appointed NSW Cricket captain; tours India with Australian team 2006-07 Greg Hartshorne appointed NSW State selector 2006-07 1st Grade take 10 wickets for 63 against Sydney Uni after they were 0-103 to win outright win by 29 runs 2006-07 Benn West takes 4th Grade hat-trick in performance of 6 for 51 against North Sydney at Petersham Oval 2006-07 3rd Grade defeats North Sydney by huge 257 run margin at North Sydney No.2 2006-07 2nd Grade lose only 4 wickets in defeating North Sydney outright at Coogee 2006-07 Nick Charlwood named as vice-captain in Combined Green Shield team 2006-07 Dean White records match figures of 10 for 90 (7-37 and 3-53) in 2nd Grade against Parramatta 2006-07 Campbell Dash (88) and Sean Gardner (52) set new club 2nd wicket partnership record of 136 in PGs 2006-07 Poidevin Gray team sets new club highest score record scoring 7-294 in win over Penrith 2006-07 2nd Grade defeat Wests in 19.4 overs in 50 overs match to gain 2 bonus points & a place in Qualifying Final

94 Team Performances in Finals Season Grade Match Result Opposition Venue Scores 2001-02 1st Qual Final Lost UTS Balmain Drummoyne 220 to 280 2001-02 1st LO Semi Lost Mosman Coogee 158 to 201 2001-02 4th Qual Final Lost Sutherland Petersham 163 & 9-152 to 202 & 5-118 2002-03 1st LO Semi Won Eastern Subs. Waverley 2-232 to 231 2002-03 1st LO Final Lost Sutherland Caringbah 187 to 6-188 2002-03 2nd Qual Final Won Uni NSW Village Green 8-262 to 261 2002-03 4th Qual Final Won UTS Balmain Coogee 405 to 81 2002-03 5th Qual Final Won St George Petersham 5-212 to 211 2002-03 2nd Semi Final Lost St George Hurstville 307 to 368 2002-03 4th Semi Final Drawn St George Coogee 365 to 7-167 2002-03 5th Semi Final Won Bankstown Petersham 251 to 190 2002-03 4th Final Won Manly Petersham 237 to 185 2002-03 5th Final Lost Sydney Uni Caringbah 220 to 239 2003-04 1st Qual Final Won Mosman Coogee 7-236 to 234 2003-04 3rd Qual Final Won Mosman Petersham 95 & 161 to 75 & 172 2003-04 4th Qual Final Lost Gordon Killara 9-216 dec to 9-217 2003-04 5th Qual Final Drawn Gordon Kensington 8-232 to 294 2003-04 1st Semi Final Drawn UTS Balmain Coogee 6-310 to 5-318 dec 2003-04 3rd Semi Final Drawn Bankstown Petersham 258 to 9-255 2003-04 5th Semi Final Won Penrith Kensington 9-236 to 232 2003-04 1st Final Lost Eastern Subs. Coogee 234 to 273 & 4-187 2003-04 3rd Final Drawn Penrith Petersham 207 to 5-105 (rain) 2003-04 5th Final Drawn Campbelltown Raby No.1 1-18 to 221 (rain) 2004-05 1st LO Semi Lost Sydney Uni Syd Uni No.1 115 to 200 (25 overs match) 2004-05 AWG Qual Final Lost Penrith Coogee 179 to 4-182 2004-05 AWG Semi Final Lost Campbelltown Raby No.1 205 to 5-206 2004-05 PG Semi Final Lost St George Hurstville 212 to 7-247 2004-05 2nd Qual Final Won Fairfield Liverpool Coogee 5-205 to 204 2004-05 3rd Qual Final Lost Penrith Petersham 149 to 8-199 2004-05 4th Qual Final Won Penrith Nth Sydney 1 282 to 272 2004-05 5th Qual Final Drawn Sutherland Kensington 8-165 to 7-315 dec 2004-05 2nd Semi Final Won Mosman Rawson 184 to 110 2004-05 4th Semi Final Drawn Sydney Uni Coogee 7-311 to DNB 2004-05 5th Semi Final Lost Parramatta Kensington 136 to 2-150 2004-05 2nd Final Won UTS Balmain Bankstown 193 and 6-43 to 78 and 157 2004-05 4th Final Lost Gordon Killara 141 to 2-141 2005-06 AWG Qual Final Drawn Gordon Coogee no play-rain 2005-06 AWG Semi Final Lost Campbelltown Raby No.1 58 to 8-250 2005-06 4th Qual Final Won Sutherland Coogee 333 to 178 2005-06 5th Qual Final Won Fairfield Liverpool Kensington 200 to 198 2005-06 4th Semi Final Drawn Campbelltown Coogee 5-183 to 7-267 dec 2005-06 5th Semi Final Won Penrith Howell 9-267 to 164 2005-06 4th Final Won Fairfield Liverpool Coogee 163 and 7-101 to 128 2005-06 5th Final Won Fairfield Liverpool Village Green 260 to 221 2006-07 1st LO Semi Won Fairfield Liverpool Coogee 4-254 to 6-253 (D / L) 2006-07 1st LO Final Lost Bankstown Coogee 7-270 to 6-281 2006-07 2nd Qual Final Lost Sydney Uni Syd Uni No.1 87 to 6-131 2006-07 4th Qual Final Won Mosman Coogee 150 to 84 2006-07 5th Qual Final Won Penrith Petersham 178 to 133 2006-07 4th Semi Final Won St George Coogee 4-172 to 170 2006-07 5th Semi Final Lost Sutherland Petersham 139 to 170 2006-07 4th Final Lost Sutherland Coogee 123 & 4-144 dec to 147 & 9-98

Six Year Summary: Won 22 ; Lost 20 ; Drawn 10 as at 2006-07

95 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: SEASON RECORDS Qualification: Batting = 8 Innings or 200 Runs; Bowling = 85 Overs or 15 Wickets BATTING BOWLING FIRST GRADE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE Richard Chee Quee 1003 Paul Toole 50.71 2001-02 Adam Warren 63 Adam Warren 18.43 Richard Chee Quee 874 Simon Katich 55.00 2002-03 Scott Obey 53 Scott Obey 18.04 Richard Chee Quee 907 Richard Chee Quee 47.74 2003-04 Jonathan Lewis 52 Jonathan Lewis 15.29 Matthew Mott 839 Matthew Mott 44.16 2004-05 Glenn Farquharson 36 Andrew Harrison 18.62 Richard Chee Quee 601 Richard Chee Quee 31.63 2005-06 Andrew Harrison 37 James Byrne 21.31 Usman Khawaja 690 Matthew Mott 51.67 2006-07 Shawn Flegler 29 James Byrne 23.36 SECOND GRADE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE David Mitchell 517 Brett Hunter 39.17 2001-02 Melvin Singh 30 Scott Obey 13.31 Matthew Parker 487 Richard Phillips 57.38 2002-03 P Bayley/R Stafford 36 Peter Bayley 17.50 Neil Cohen 430 Usman Khawaja 97.25 2003-04 J.Byrne/A.Hildred 23 Neil Saker 19.56 David Mitchell 581 Paul Horton 57.67 2004-05 Peter Bayley 37 Nigil Singh 14.53 Matthew Taylor 433 Matthew Taylor 36.08 2005-06 Peter Alevizos 21 Peter Alevizos 14.57 John McLoughlin 607 Tim Laws 57.20 2006-07 Brett Hunter 39 Brett Hunter 13.97 THIRD GRADE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE Geoff Hodgkinson 612 Geoff Hodgkinson 55.64 2001-02 Dean White 30 Dean White 18.13 Geoff Hodgkinson 501 Geoff Hodgkinson 100.20 2002-03 Melvin Singh 27 Eddie Otto 20.50 Matthew Taylor 458 Michael Watson 64.25 2003-04 Nigil Singh 38 Greg Hartshorne 15.34 John McLoughlin 425 Matthew Taylor 80.40 2004-05 Marc Anderson 24 Marc Anderson 17.54 Steve Clarke 343 Steve Clarke 31.18 2005-06 James Le Huray 21 James LeHuray 20.29 Tristan Marshall 458 Troy Brewster 33.67 2006-07 Matthew Wallis 22 Matthew Wallis 21.73 FOURTH GRADE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE Neil Cohen 463 David Townsend 31.43 2001-02 Denis Hinds 42 Jeremy Dwyer 15.63 Troy Brewster 676 Matthew Banes 139.50 2002-03 Denis Hinds 37 Aaron Hildred 12.97 David Bourke 283 Steve Clarke 66.75 2003-04 Denis Hinds 25 Darren McCoy 15.46 Trent Griffiths 402 Nathan Rosser 49.67 2004-05 Peter Devlin 25 Chris Singh 9.06 David Townsend 508 Greg Hartshorne 37.17 2005-06 Matthew Wallis 30 Chris Singh 13.06 David Townsend 527 Alex Sciascia 57.43 2006-07 Steve Bidwell-Brown 30 Steve Bidwell-Brown 10.57 FIFTH GRADE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE Michael Watson 325 Nathan Silvy 55.25 2001-02 Grant Rimmer 30 Trent Griffiths 10.69 Tony Martin 640 Tony Martin 49.23 2002-03 Steve Bright 36 Sean Sampson 13.73 Alan Wright 305 Steve Bright 45.00 2003-04 Grant Rimmer 28 Chris Singh 13.73 Alan Wright 319 Edward Neaves 25.90 2004-05 Denis Hinds 32 Steve Bright 14.83 Matthew Hilder 440 Matthew Hilder 40.00 2005-06 Ben West 28 Matthew Hilder 10.95 Matthew Hilder 442 Matthew Hilder 55.25 2006-07 Daniel Laus 34 Steve Bright 11.74 POIDEVIN GRAY PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE David Mitchell 159 John McLoughlin 27.25 2001-02 Sean Sampson 10 Kirk Rimmer 16.00 Alex Sciascia 285 Alex Sciascia 47.50 2002-03 James Byrne 13 Eddie Otto 15.64 Michael Watson 165 Daniel Loader 35.25 2003-04 James Byrne 8 Usman Khawaja 15.17 Matthew Taylor 295 Matthew Taylor 59.00 2004-05 Steve Bidwell-Brown 10 Michael Watson 20.22 Jamie Boettiger 176 Chris Whelan 57.00 2005-06 Jamie Boettiger 12 Jamie Boettiger 9.75 Usman Khawaja 217 Usman Khawaja 54.25 2006-07 Peter Alevizos 9 Peter Alevizos 24.89 AW GREEN SHIELD PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE Matthew Tilley 223 Glen Carroll 32.00 2001-02 Shahzad Ali 12 Shahzad Ali 18.75 Usman Khawaja 277 Usman Khawaja 55.40 2002-03 Usman Khawaja 17 Usman Khawaja 13.24 William Passas 302 William Passas 50.33 2003-04 Peshala Kariawasam 7 Dean Bowen 20.17 Sean Gardner 341 Sean Gardner 37.89 2004-05 Peter Alevizos 19 Prinya Kham 11.92 Sean Gardner 206 Will Halstead 36.75 2005-06 Robert Close 14 Robert Close 12.21 Declan Lavender 158 Declan Lavender 26.33 2006-07 Nick Charlwood 20 Nick Charlwood 8.30

96 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: SEASON RECORDS Qualification: Batting = 8 Innings or 200 Runs; Bowling = 85 Overs or 15 Wickets BATTING BOWLING SIXTH GRADE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE Peter Johnson 460 Peter Johnson 51.11 2001-02 Nathan Boyd 19 Nathan Boyd 13.89 Alan Wright 400 Alan Wright 66.67 2002-03 D. Hewa-Gamage 24 Peter Spurr 11.14 Paul Varughese 465 George Frazakis 87.33 2003-04 D. Hewa-Gamage 24 Sharzah Ali 12.80 Ben Chaplin 527 Ben Chaplin 52.70 2004-05 Shane Brien 19 James Pryde 10.33 George Frazakis 456 Graham Hinds 49.00 2005-06 Shane Brien 27 Denis Hinds 11.65 Jimmy Ellis 553 Robert Cummings 53.00 2006-07 Cameron Fowler 35 Cameron Fowler 16.00 WICKETKEEPING - DISMISSALS FIRST GRADE SECOND GRADE THIRD GRADE FOURTH GRADE SEASON PLAYER TOTAL PLAYER TOTAL PLAYER TOTAL PLAYER TOTAL Daryl Parmenter 64 David Mitchell 31 2001-02 Steven Yates 25 Neil Cohen 29 Daryl Parmenter 46 David Mitchell 41 2002-03 Neil Cohen 30 Matthew Taylor 38 Daryl Parmenter 30 David Mitchell 13 2003-04 Matthew Taylor 9 Steven Yates 9 Daryl Parmenter 12 Neil Cohen 38 2004-05 Matthew Taylor 13 Fabian Heaton 17 Neil Cohen 16 Matthew Taylor 26 2005-06 Fabian Heaton 17 Fabian Heaton 15 Matthew Taylor 27 Neil Cohen 39 2006-07 Fabian Heaton 11 Andrew Redman 20

FIFTH GRADE POIDEVIN GRAY AW GREEN SHIELD SIXTH GRADE SEASON PLAYER TOTAL PLAYER TOTAL PLAYER TOTAL PLAYER TOTAL Matthew Taylor 23 David Mitchell 6 2001-02 Matthew Tilley 15 Matthew Taylor 8 Steven Yates 33 Neil Cohen 8 2002-03 Campbell Dash 9 Grant Frakes 6 Fabian Heaton 14 Matthew Taylor 4 2003-04 Campbell Dash 7 Mark Holland 21 Ian Paterson 24 Matthew Taylor 8 2004-05 Campbell Dash 16 M.Holland/G.Frazakis 4 Andrew Redman 14 Campbell Dash 10 2005-06 Andrew Redman 19 Thomas Holland 21 Andrew Redman 7 Campbell Dash 2 2006-07 Andrew Redman 13 Scott Gray 12

97 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: RECORDS AND PARTNERSHIPS Qualification: Batting = 8 Innings or 200 Runs; Bowling = 85 Overs or 15 Wickets GRADES 1 to 5 - RECORDS GRADES 1 to 5 PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Richard CheeQuee 1st 1003 2001-02 1st Matthew Hilder-Troy Brewster 189 v Easts 5th 2002-03 Highest Individual Score Andy Hollingsworth 4th 218* 2002-03 2nd Usman Khawaja-Matthew Mott 214 v Nth Sydney 1st 2004-05 Bowling Aggregate Adam Warren 1st 63 2001-02 3rd Troy Brewster-David Townsend 265 v Blacktown 4th 2002-03 Best Bowling in Innings Simon McKenzie 5th 8/34 2003-04 4th Paul Toole-Joseph Hill 197 v UTS Balmain 1st 2003-04 Most W/K Dismissals Daryl Parmenter 1st 64 2001-02 5th Jeff Hemming-Matthew Parker 197 v Sutherland 2nd 2002-03 Most Catches-Fielder Richard CheeQuee 1st 23 2002-03 6th Fabian Heaton-Nathan Rosser 163 v Sydney Uni 4th 2004-05 High Team Score - For v Mosman 1st 6/428 2002-03 7th David Fraser-Marc Anderson 133 v Parramatta 3rd 2001-02 High Team Score - Agst v Manly Warringah 2nd 369 2006-07 8th Aaron Moseley-Scott Obey 106 v Parramatta 2nd 2001-02 Low Team Score - For v North Sydney 3rd 51 2002-03 9th Nathan Rosser-Rodney Stafford 102 v Mosman 1st 2003-04 Low Team Score - Agst v Bankstown 4th 37 2005-06 10th Oliver Saffell-Grant Rimmer 123 v Mosman 5th 2006-07 FIRST GRADE RECORDS FIRST GRADE PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Richard CheeQuee 1003 2001-02 1st Joseph Hill-Paul Toole 165* v Gordon 2002-03 Best Batting Average Simon Katich 55.00 2002-03 2nd Usman Khawaja-Matthew Mott 214 v North Sydney 2004-05 Highest Indivudal Score Simon Katich 177 2002-03 3rd Richard CheeQuee-Ian Barter 156 v Fairfield 2001-02 Bowling Aggregate Adam Warren 63 2001-02 4th Paul Toole-Joseph Hill 197 v UTS Balmain 2003-04 Best Bowling Average Jon Lewis 15.29 2003-04 5th Nathan Hauritz-Shawn Flegler 164* v University of NSW 2006-07 Best Bowling in Innings Jon Lewis 7/35 2003-04 6th Matthew Taylor-Adam Semple 100 v Mosman 2006-07 Most W/K Dismissals Daryl Parmenter 64 2001-02 7th Richard CheeQuee-Paul Staunton 117 v Sydney University 2001-02 Most Catches-Fielder Richard CheeQuee 23 2002-03 8th Matthew Mott-James Byrne 110* v Campbelltown 2004-05 High Team Score For v Mosman 6/428 2002-03 9th Nathan Rosser-Rodney Stafford 102 v Mosman 2003-04 High Team Score Agst v University of NSW 362 2005-06 10th Brett Hunter-James Byrne 57* v Mosman 2006-07 Low Team Score For v Bankstown 64 2005-06 Low Team Score Agst v Hawkesbury 86 2002-03 SECOND GRADE RECORDS SECOND GRADE PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate John McLoughlin 607 2006-07 1st Richard Phillips-Matthew Taylor 122 v Gordon 2004-05 Best Batting Average Usman Khawaja 97.25 2003-04 2nd Matthew Taylor-David Mitchell 126 v University of NSW 2004-05 Highest Indivudal Score John McLoughlin 163 2006-07 3rd Richard Phillips-David Mitchell 168 v St George 2002-03 Bowling Aggregate Brett Hunter 39 2006-07 4th David Mitchell-Paul Toole 189 v Gordon 2004-05 Best Bowling Average Scott Obey 13.31 2001-02 5th Jeff Hemming-Matthew Parker 197 v Sutherland 2002-03 Best Bowling in Innings James Byrne 7/20 2004-05 6th John McLoughlin-Neil Cohen 137 v Eastern Suburbs 2006-07 Most W/K Dismissals David Mitchell 41 2002-03 7th John McLoughlin-Brett Hunter 121* v Mosman 2005-06 Most Catches-Fielder Michael Watson 15 2006-07 8th Aaron Moseley-Scott Obey 106 v Parramatta 2001-02 High Team Score For v Campbelltown 6/362 2006-07 9th John McLoughlin-Glen Whichello 96 v Manly Warringah 2006-07 High Team Score Agst v Manly Warringah 369 2006-07 10th Andrew Harrison-Matthew Barnes 74 v Penrith 2002-03 Low Team Score For v Sydney University 87 2006-07 Low Team Score Agst v Western Suburbs 71 2005-06 THIRD GRADE RECORDS THIRD GRADE PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Geoff Hodgkinson 612 2001-02 1st Brenton Barker-Matthew Taylor 162 v Parramatta 2004-05 Best Batting Average Geoff Hodgkinson 100.20 2002-03 2nd Alex Sciascia-Geoff Hodgkinson 198 v Mosman 2002-03 Highest Indivudal Score Matthew Taylor 144 2003-04 3rd Paul Greentree-John McLoughlin 144* v Mosman 2004-05 Bowling Aggregate Nigil Singh 38 2003-04 4th Tristan Marshall-Tim Laws 103 v Bankstown 2006-07 Best Bowling Average Greg Hartshorne 15.34 2003-04 5th John McLoughlin-Tony Martin 154 v Penrith 2004-05 Best Bowling in Innings Nigil Singh 6/35 2002-03 6th Cameron Gray-Paul Greentree 74 v Sydney University 2001-02 Most W/K Dismissals Neil Cohen 30 2002-03 7th David Fraser-Marc Anderson 133 v Parramatta 2001-02 Most Catches-Fielder John McLoughlin 14 2004-05 8th Jordan Magro-Matthew Wallis 76 v North Sydney 2006-07 High Team Score For v North Sydney 9/374 2006-07 9th Dean White-Eddie Otto 86 v Manly Warringah 2004-05 High Team Score Agst v Sydney University 4/322 2006-07 10th Sean Sampson-Nigil Singh 41 v St George 2003-04 Low Team Score For v North Sydney 51 2002-03 Low Team Score Agst v Mosman 75 2003-04 FOURTH GRADE RECORDS FOURTH GRADE PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Troy Brewster 676 2002-03 1st Matthew Taylor-Troy Brewster 155 v UTS Balmain 2002-03 Best Batting Average Matthew Banes 139.50 2002-03 2nd Steve Clarke-David Bourke 173 v Manly Warringah 2003-04 Highest Indivudal Score Andy Hollingsworth 218* 2002-03 3rd Troy Brewster-David Townsend 265 v Blacktown 2002-03 Bowling Aggregate Denis Hinds 42 2001-02 4th David Bourke-Neil Cohen 142 v Campbelltown 2001-02 Best Bowling Average Chris Singh 9.06 2004-05 5th David Townsend-William Passas 156 v Campbelltown 2006-07 Best Bowling in Innings Chris Singh 7/24 2004-05 6th Fabian Heaton-Nathan Rosser 163 v Sydney University 2004-05 Most W/K Dismissals Matthew Taylor 38 2002-03 7th David Townsend-Peter Devlin 95 v Penrith 2004-05 Most Catches-Fielder Melvin Singh 13 2006-07 8th Marc Anderson-Zachary Levein 71 v Manly Warringah 2002-03 High Team Score For v UTS Balmain 405 2002-03 9th Marc Anderson-Matthew Wallis 74 v Sutherland 2005-06 High Team Score Agst v Parramatta 290 2001-02 10th Marc Anderson-Denis Hinds 44 v University of NSW 2003-04 Low Team Score For v Gordon 68 2001-02 Low Team Score Agst v Bankstown 37 2005-06

98 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: RECORDS AND PARTNERSHIPS Qualification: Batting = 8 Innings or 200 Runs; Bowling = 85 Overs or 15 Wickets FIFTH GRADE RECORDS FIFTH GRADE PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Tony Martin 640 2002-03 1st Matthew Hilder-Troy Brewster 189 v Eastern Suburbs 2002-03 Best Batting Average Matthew Hilder 55.25 2006-07 2nd Steve Clarke-Grant Frakes 136 v Manly Warringah 2002-03 Highest Indivudal Score Tony Martin 155 2002-03 3rd Andrew Walters-Sean Porter 169 v UTS Balmain 2005-06 Bowling Aggregate Steve Bright 36 2002-03 4th Steve Clarke-Tony Martin 187 v Western Suburbs 2002-03 Best Bowling Average Trent Griffiths 10.69 2001-02 5th Michael Watson-Navnith Chetty 115 v Western Surburbs 2001-02 Best Bowling in Innings Simon McKenzie 8/34 2003-04 6th Alan Wright-Barry Spencer 115 v Eastern Suburbs 2004-05 Most W/K Dismissals Steven Yates 33 2002-03 7th John Tierney-Mark Carroll 113 v Bankstown 2003-04 Most Catches-Fielder Grant Rimmer 9 2003-04 8th Nathan Silvy-Steve Bright 90 v Balmain 2001-02 High Team Score For v Hawkesbury 7/331 2003-04 9th Jon Griffiths-Jeremy Dwyer 73 v Sutherland 2002-03 High Team Score Agst v Sutherland 7/315 2004-05 9th Will Halstead-Jake Berry 73 v Western Suburbs 2005-06 Low Team Score For v Hawkesbury 80 2005-06 10th Oliver Saffell-Grant Rimmer 123 v Mosman 2006-07 Low Team Score Agst v Northern District 43 2004-05 POIDEVIN-GRAY RECORDS POIDEVIN-GRAY PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Matthew Taylor 295 2004-05 1st Usman Khawaja-Eddie Otto 160 v Western Suburbs 2004-05 Best Batting Average Matthew Taylor 59.00 2004-05 2nd Sean Gardner-Campbell Dash 136 v Penrith 2006-07 Highest Indivudal Score Eddie Otto 106 2004-05 3rd Michael Watson-Matthew Taylor 98* v Mosman 2004-05 Bowling Aggregate James Byrne 13 2002-03 4th Matthew Taylor-Paul Greentree 170 v UTS Balmain 2004-05 Best Bowling Average Usman Khawaja 15.17 2003-04 5th Usman Khawaja-Stephen Hurworth 76 v Blacktown 2006-07 Best Bowling in Innings Usman Khawaja 5/57 2004-05 6th Scott McGeachie-Neil Cohen 69 v Hawkesbury 2001-02 Most W/K Dismissals Neil Cohen 8 2002-03 7th Paul Greentree-James Byrne 78 v UTS Balmain 2002-03 Matthew Taylor 8 2004-05 8th James Byrne-Peter Conomos 45 v St George 2004-05 Most Catches-Fielder Usman Khawaja 4 2004-05 9th Eddie Otto-Chad Greenberg 47 v University of NSW 2002-03 High Team Score For v Penrith 7/294 2006-07 10th Stephen Hurworth-Peter Alevizos 38 v Western Suburbs 2006-07 High Team Score Agst v Penrith 4/293 2006-07 Low Team Score For v Northern District 96 2001-02 Low Team Score Agst v Fairfield 103 2002-03 A W GREEN SHIELD RECORDS A W GREEN SHIELD PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Sean Gardner 341 2004-05 1st Campbell Dash-Sean Gardner 134 v University of NSW 2004-05 Best Batting Average Usman Khawaja 55.40 2002-03 2nd William Passas-Nicholas Lennings 65* v North Sydney 2003-04 Highest Indivudal Score William Passas 103 2003-04 3rd William Passas-Mark Carroll 156 v Northern District 2003-04 Bowling Aggregate Nick Charlwood 20 2006-07 4th Mark Carrol-Andrew Redman 74 v Eastern Surburbs 2004-05 Best Bowling Average Nick Charlwood 8.30 2006-07 5th Mark Carroll-Sean McInnes 104* v University of NSW 2004-05 Best Bowling in Innings Nick Charlwood 6/9 2006-07 6th Shahzad Ali-Glen Carroll 57 v Northern District 2001-02 Most W/K Dismissals Campbell Dash 16 2004-05 7th Mark Carroll-Nirjon Kader 66 v Campbellton 2002-03 Most Catches-Fielder P.Alevizos, S.Gardner 5 2004-05 8th Robert Close-Alex Tomkins 50 v Campbelltown 2005-06 High Team Score For v University of NSW 4/264 2004-05 9th Denesh Hewa-Gamage-Shahzad Ali 43 v St George 2001-02 High Team Score Agst v Hawkesbury 7/253 2001-02 10th James McKenzie-Nibir Kader 31* v St George 2006-07 Low Team Score For v Penrith 53 2006-07 Low Team Score Agst v North Sydney 64 2006-07 SIXTH GRADE RECORDS SIXTH GRADE PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate Jimmy Ellis 553 2006-07 1st Peter Johnson-Grant Frakes 147 v South Sydney 2001-02 Best Batting Average Alan Wright 66.67 2002-03 2nd Alan Wright-Grant Frakes 189 v Eastern Suburbs 2002-03 Highest Indivudal Score Jock Walsh 172 2003-04 3rd John Tierney-Tim Wright 158 v Sydney University 2003-04 Bowling Aggregate Cameron Fowler 35 2006-07 4th Jock Walsh-Mark Holland 174 v Gordon 2003-04 Best Bowling Average James Pryde 10.33 2004-05 5th Robert Cummings-Peter Rodgers 142 v Penrith 2006-07 Best Bowling in Innings Nathan Boyd 7/41 2001-02 6th Ben Chaplin-Nick Pryde 118 v RP Gold 2004-05 Most W/K Dismissals Mark Holland 21 2003-04 7th Peter Spurr-Kieren Routh 100 v UTS Balmain 2002-03 Most Catches-Fielder Grant Rimmer 8 2002-03 8th Nathan Boyd-M.Chandraskeharan 67 v Auburn 2005-06 9th Denis Hinds-John Stewart 75 v Sydney University 2006-07 10th Gavin Dennett-Graham Hinds 59 v North Sydney 2004-05

SEVENTH GRADE RECORDS SEVENTH GRADE PARTNERSHIPS Batting Aggregate George Frazakis 611 2002-03 1st George Frazakis-Mohit Kumar 88 v Macquarie Uni 2001-02 Best Batting Average George Frazakis 87.29 2002-03 2nd George Frazakis-Barry Greenwood 120 v Maccabi 2002-03 Highest Indivudal Score George Frazakis 135* 2002-03 3rd Chris Johnston-Marshall Moir 77 v UTS Balmain (1) 2002-03 Bowling Aggregate Keiran Routh 28 2001-02 4th Paul Chapman-Osman Quereshi 130 v Burwood 2001-02 Best Bowling Average Denesh Hewa-Gamage 11.67 2001-02 5th Tim Frankcombe-Daniel Mulvenna 89 v Blacktown 2001-02 Best Bowling in Innings Murali Chandraskeharan 6/34 2002-03 6th George Frazakis-Chris Johnston 46 v UTS Balmain (2) 2002-03 Most W/K Dismissals Mark Holland 18 2002-03 7th Mark Holland-Tim Hancock 73 v Maccabi 2002-03 Most Catches-Fielder G.Dennett, T. Hancock 7 2002-03 8th George Frazakis-Damian Fuller 88 v Roseville 2002-03 9th Chris Rutherford-K Hewa-Gamage 46 v Blacktown 2001-02 10th Damian Fuller-Gavin Dennett 21 v Roseville 2002-03

99 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: PERFORMANCE RECORDS BATTING - CENTURIES FIRST GRADE FOURTH GRADE SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE 2001-02 Richard CheeQuee Sydney University 103* 2001-02 David Townsend Sydney University 100* 2001-02 Richard CheeQuee Western Suburbs 113 2001-02 Clive Cachia Parramatta 116* 2001-02 Richard CheeQuee Northern District 106 2002-03 Michael Watson Sutherland 125 2001-02 Paul Toole Gordon 100 2002-03 Andy Hollingsworth Western Suburbs 218* 2002-03 Joseph Hill University of NSW 123* 2002-03 Matthew Banes Hawkesbury 181 2002-03 Simon Katich Mosman 177 2002-03 Troy Brewster North Sydney 103 2002-03 Simon Katich Eastern Suburbs 100* 2002-03 Troy Brewster Blacktown 135* 2002-03 Richard Chee Quee Eastern Suburbs 139* 2002-03 Troy Brewster UTS Balmain 112 2002-03 Richard Chee Quee Penrith 102* 2002-03 Troy Brewster Manly Warringah 148 2002-03 Darren Wotherspoon North Sydney 100* 2002-03 David Townsend Blacktown 118* 2002-03 Matthew Cassar Blacktown 123 2003-04 Steve Clarke Manly Warringah 117 2003-04 Simon Katich Manly Warringah 110* 2004-05 Glen Carroll Parramatta 114* 2003-04 Richard Phillips Bankstown 114 2004-05 Nathan Rosser Bankstown 100 2003-04 Daryl Parmenter Blacktown 134* 2004-05 Nathan Rosser Sydney University 112 2003-04 Joseph Hill UTS Balmain 126 2004-05 Fabian Heaton Sydney University 108* 2003-04 David Mitchell Parramatta 108 2005-06 Fabian Heaton University of NSW 112 2003-04 Richard CheeQuee Hawkesbury 111 2005-06 David Townsend Western Suburbs 105* 2004-05 Usman Khawaja North Sydney 120 2005-06 David Townsend Blacktown 101 2004-05 Matthew Mott North Sydney 157 2005-06 Sean Gardner Blacktown 125* 2004-05 Matthew Mott Campbelltown 168* 2006-07 Campbell Dash UTS Balmain 138 2005-06 Usman Khawaja Mosman 102 2006-07 David Townsend Campbelltown 101 2005-06 Paul Horton UTS Balmain 110 2006-07 Alex Sciascia Gordon 100 2005-06 Joseph Hill Sutherland 121 FIFTH GRADE 2006-07 Usman Khawaja Blacktown 115* SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE 2006-07 Joseph Hill Fairfield-Liverpool 110* 2001-02 Neil Cohen University of NSW 128* SECOND GRADE 2001-02 Nathan Silvy UTS Balmain 116 SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE 2002-03 Steven Yates Mosman 101* 2001-02 John Moffatt University of NSW 116* 2002-03 Tony Martin Western Suburbs 155 2001-02 Matthew Parker Manly Warringah 101 2002-03 Steve Clarke Manly Warringah 109 2001-02 David Mitchell Manly Warringah 107 2002-03 Troy Brewster Eastern Suburbs 136 2002-03 Jeff Hemming Sutherland 115 2003-04 Brent McNee UTS Balmain 119 2002-03 Jeff Hemming Western Suburbs 112* 2005-06 Matthew Taylor Northern District 138 2002-03 Matthew Parker Sutherland 118* 2005-06 Sean Porter UTS Balmain 117* 2002-03 David Mitchell Manly 105 2005-06 Matthew Hilder Penrith 105 2002-03 Richard Phillips Northern District 129* 2006-07 John Dunne Eastern Suburbs 113 2003-04 David Mitchell Mosman 123* 2006-07 Andrew Walters North Sydney 123* 2003-04 Usman Khawaja Parramatta 110* 2006-07 Matthew Hilder Parramatta 153* 2003-04 Michael Watson Hawkesbury 119 POIDEVIN GRAY 2004-05 David Mitchell Sydney University 140 SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE 2004-05 Paul Horton Campbelltown 126 2004-05 Matthew Taylor UTS Balmain 100* 2004-05 Matthew Taylor Blacktown 111 2004-05 Eddie Otto St George 106 2004-05 Paul Toole Gordon 104 2006-07 Usman Khawaja Blacktown 102 2006-07 John McLoughlin Manly Warringah 163 AW GREEN SHIELD 2006-07 John McLoughlin Eastern Suburbs 107* SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE 2006-07 Tim Laws Mosman 122 2003-04 William Passas Northern District 103 THIRD GRADE SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE 2001-02 Geoff Hodgkinson Gordon 104 2001-02 Geoff Hodgkinson Bankstown 101 2002-03 Geoff Hodgkinson Mosman 119 2002-03 Geoff Hodgkinson Western Suburbs 122* 2002-03 Alex Sciascia Mosman 135 2002-03 Brenton Barker Sutherland 106 2002-03 Kallin Davies Western Suburbs 119 2002-03 Neil Cohen Northern District 120 2003-04 Michael Watson St George 105 2003-04 Matthew Taylor University NSW 144 2004-05 Matthew Taylor North Sydney 102* 2004-05 Tony Martin Penrith 107 2004-05 Troy Brewster Blacktown 102 2005-06 Steve Clarke North Sydney 111* 2006-07 Tristan Marshall Bankstown 100

100 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: PERFORMANCE RECORDS BOWLING - 5 OR MORE WICKETS IN AN INNINGS FIRST GRADE THIRD GRADE SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION FIGURES SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION FIGURES 2001-02 Adam Warren Parramatta 6/59 2001-02 Nigil Singh Penrith 6/49 2001-02 Adam Warren Balmain 5/76 2001-02 Kallin Davies UTS Balmain 5/70 2001-02 Adam Warren North Sydney 7/36 2001-02 Dean White North Sydney 6/49 2001-02 Adam Warren UTS Balmain 5/84 2002-03 Chris Singh Mosman 5/53 2001-02 Scott Obey Manly Warringah 5/39 2002-03 Chris Singh Eastern Suburbs 5/55 2001-02 James Le Huray Eastern Suburbs 5/55 2002-03 Nigil Singh Western Suburbs 6/35 2001-02 Andrew Harrison Campbelltown 5/52 2002-03 Melvin Singh North Sydney 6/58 2002-03 Robert Smith Western Suburbs 7/82 2002-03 Kallin Davies Blacktown 5/13 2002-03 Scott Obey St George 7/64 2003-04 Sean Sampson Manly Warringah 5/31 2002-03 Scott Obey North Sydney 6/50 2003-04 Peter Spurr Penrith 5/35 2002-03 Adam Warren Eastern Suburbs 5/43 2003-04 Nigil Singh Fairfield 5/22 2002-03 Adam Warren Gordon 5/52 2003-04 Nigil Singh Mosman 5/73 2003-04 Rodney Stafford UTS Balmain 6/85 2004-05 David Bourke Parramatta 5/48 2003-04 Rodney Stafford Eastern Suburbs 6/62 2004-05 James Le Huray Northern District 6/39 2003-04 Jonathan Lewis Sydney University 6/41 2005-06 Dean White North Sydney 5/26 2003-04 Jonathan Lewis Mosman 7/35 2005-06 Matthew Wallis Hawkesbury 5/29 2003-04 Jonathan Lewis Fairfield - Liverpool 5/35 2005-06 Kenny Attanayake Northern District 5/23 2003-04 Glenn Farquharson Eastern Suburbs 5/44 2005-06 James Le Huray Western Suburbs 5/51 2004-05 Nathan Rosser Mosman 5/33 2005-06 Steve Blissenden Blacktown 5/22 2004-05 Andrew Harrison Penrith 5/36 2006-07 Matthew Wallis Bankstown 6/55 2004-05 Andrew Harrison Blacktown 5/54 FOURTH GRADE 2005-06 Eddie Otto Western Suburbs 5/85 SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION FIGURES 2005-06 Nathan Rosser St George 5/50 2001-02 Peter Bayley Parramatta 5/62 2005-06 James Byrne Sutherland 5/47 2001-02 Peter Bayley North Sydney 6/55 2006-07 Nathan Hauritz Fairfield - Liverpool 5/69 2001-02 Denis Hinds Western Suburbs 6/35 2006-07 Adam Semple North Sydney 5/42 2001-02 Denis Hinds Campbelltown 5/52 SECOND GRADE 2001-02 Denis Hinds Fairfield - Liverpool 5/26 SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION FIGURES 2001-02 Alex Sciascia Western Suburbs 5/49 2001-02 Scott Obey University of NSW 5/47 2002-03 Denis Hinds Manly Warringah 5/34 2001-02 Scott Obey Parramatta 7/68 2002-03 Denis Hinds UTS Balmain 5/18 2001-02 Andrew Harrison Northern District 5/29 2002-03 Nigil Singh Penrith 5/44 2001-02 Andrew Harrison North Sydney 5/51 2002-03 Nigil Singh Blacktown 5/43 2001-02 Melvin Singh Campbelltown 6/74 2002-03 Aaron Hildred Northern District 5/71 2001-02 Melvin Singh Fairfield - Liverpool 5/76 2002-03 Aaron Hildred Blacktown 5/17 2002-03 Peter Bayley Western Suburbs 5/31 2003-04 Darren McCoy St George 5/42 2002-03 Rodney Stafford Eastern Suburbs 6/84 2003-04 Neil Saker Fairfield Liverpool 5/33 2002-03 Matthew Barnes Gordon 7/88 2004-05 Chris Singh Sydney University 7/24 2003-04 Peter Bayley Eastern Suburbs 6/41 2004-05 Chris Singh Sydney University 6/39 2003-04 Peter Devlin Hawkesbury 6/69 2004-05 Grant Rimmer Hawkesbury 5/28 2004-05 Nigil Singh Mosman 5/23 2004-05 Barry Spencer Gordon 5/57 2004-05 Melvin Singh Sydney University 5/103 2004-05 Darren McCoy Northern District 5/61 2004-05 Rodney Stafford Blacktown 6/69 2005-06 Darren McCoy Hawkesbury 5/34 2004-05 Rodney Stafford Northern District 6/71 2005-06 Chris Singh Bankstown 5/12 2004-05 Rodney Stafford Northern District 5/32 2005-06 Chad Greenberg Western Suburbs 6/89 2004-05 Peter Bayley Bankstown 6/29 2005-06 Matthew Wallis UTS Balmain 5/20 2004-05 Peter Bayley Fairfield 5/45 2005-06 Matthew Wallis Fairfield-Liverpool 5/40 2004-05 James Byrne Mosman 7/20 2006-07 Denis Hinds Fairfield Liverpool 5/43 2005-06 Peter Alevizos Hawkesbury 5/31 2006-07 Matthew Hilder Bankstown 6/49 2006-07 Rodney Stafford Manly Warringah 7/132 2006-07 Oliver Saffell Sydney University 5/60 2006-07 Cameron Gray Bankstown 5/64 2006-07 Benn West North Sydney 6/51 2006-07 Dean White Mosman 5/32 2006-07 Benn West Parramatta 5/22 2006-07 Dean White Parramatta 7/37 2006-07 Steve Bidwell-Brown Campbelltown 5/26 2006-07 Brett Hunter North Sydney 5/25 2006-07 Steve Bidwell-Brown Mosman 7/41 2006-07 Matthew Wallis Campbelltown 5/35

101 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: PERFORMANCE RECORDS BOWLING - 5 OR MORE WICKETS IN AN INNINGS FIFTH GRADE POIDEVIN GRAY SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION SCORE SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION SCORE 2001-02 Steve Bright UTS Balmain 6/18 2004-05 Usman Khawaja UTS Balmain 5/57 2001-02 Aaron Hildred Campbelltown 5/19 AW GREEN SHIELD 2002-03 Steve Bright Manly Warringah 6/43 SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION SCORE 2002-03 David Bourke Gordon 5/21 2001-02 Shahzad Ali Eastern Suburbs 5/25 2003-04 Steve Bright Campbelltown 5/35 2002-03 Usman Khawaja Sydney University 5/37 2003-04 Simon McKenzie Bankstown 8/34 2002-03 Usman Khawaja Fairfield 5/36 2003-04 Steve Bidwell-Brown Eastern Suburbs 6/48 2004-05 Peter Alevizos UTS Balmain 5/34 2003-04 Grant Rimmer Gordon 5/52 2006-07 Nick Charlwood North Sydney 6/9 2003-04 Chris Singh Penrith 5/43 2004-05 Denis Hinds Campbelltown 5/15 2004-05 John Tierney Blacktown 5/31 2004-05 Simon McKenzie Gordon 5/53 2005-06 Dean White St George 7/70 2005-06 Matthew Hilder Sutherland 7/45 2005-06 Steve Bright Fairfield-Liverpool 5/56 2006-07 John Tierney Bankstown 5/37 2006-07 Steve Bright Eastern Suburbs 6/43 2006-07 Steve Bidwell-Brown Sydney University 5/21 2006-07 Steve Bidwell-Brown North Sydney 5/33 2006-07 Nigil Singh Gordon 5/37

BOWLING - HAT-TRICKS

SEASON GRADE BOWLER OPPOSITION DATE 2004-05 2nd Greg Hartshorne Bankstown 12-Mar-05 2004-05 4th Chris Singh Sydney University 30-Oct-04 2004-05 4th Chris Singh Sydney University 06-Nov-04 2006-07 4th Benn West North Sydney 13-Jan-07 2001-02 5th Steve Bright Northern Districts 22-Dec-01 2005-06 5th Matthew Hilder Sutherland 25-Feb-06 2001-02 AWG Shahzad Ali Eastern Suburbs 03-Jan-02

BOWLING - 10 OR MORE WICKETS IN A MATCH

SEASON GRADE BOWLER OPPOSITION FIGURES WKTS 2001-02 1st Adam Warren North Sydney 11/87 7/4 2002-03 1st Scott Obey North Sydney 10/93 6/4 2004-05 2nd Rodney Stafford Northern District 11/103 6/5 2006-07 2nd Dean White Parramatta 10/90 7/3 2001-02 3rd Dean White North Sydney 10/105 6/4 2004-05 4th Chris Singh Sydney University 13/63 7/6

WICKETKEEPING - 6 OR MORE DISMISSALS IN A INNINGS

SEASON GRADE WICKETKEEPER OPPOSITION DISMISSALS 2001-02 1st Daryl Parmenter Parramatta 7 5C/2S ` 2001-02 2nd David Mitchell Gordon 6 3C/3S 2001-02 2nd Paul Greentree North Sydney 6 5C/1S 2005-06 4th Campbell Dash Campbelltown 7 7C 2005-06 4th Karl Schubert Eastern Suburbs 7 6C/1S

WICKETKEEPING - 8 OR MORE DISMISSALS IN A MATCH

SEASON GRADE WICKETKEEPER OPPOSITION DISMISSALS 2001-02 1st Daryl Parmenter North Sydney 8 3C/5C

PARTNERSHIPS OF 200 RUNS or MORE

RUNS WKT BATSMEN OPPOSITION GRADE SEASON 265 3rd Troy Brewster-David Townsend Blacktown 4th 2002-03 214 2nd Usman Khawaja-Matthew Mott North Sydney 1st 2004-05 205 3rd Sean Gardner-David Townsend Blacktown 4th 2005-06

102 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: PERFORMANCE RECORDS BATTING - CENTURIES 5 WICKETS IN AN INNINGS SIXTH GRADE SIXTH GRADE SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION SCORE 2001-02 Peter Johnson Gordon 165 2001-02 Ben Ezekiel Eastern Suburbs 5/22 2001-02 Peter Johnson South Sydney 107 2003-04 Cooper Devine University of NSW 6/29 2002-03 Matthew Hilder UTS Balmain 103 2003-04 Denesh Hewa-Gamage Blacktown 5/73 2002-03 Alan D'Arcy Maccabi 107 2003-04 Paul Varughese Gordon 5/24 2002-03 Alan Wright Eastern Suburbs 125 2004-05 Daniel Gardner South Sydney 5/31 2002-03 Alan Wright South Sydney 101 2004-05 Daniel Gardner South Sydney 5/26 2003-04 Jonathon Walsh Gordon 172 2004-05 Sean Porter University of NSW 5/42 2003-04 George Frazakis UTS Balmain 113 2004-05 Sean Brien Blacktown 5/53 2003-04 John Tierney Sydney University 104 2004-05 James Pryde North Sydney 6/80 2003-04 Paul Varughese Gordon 100 2005-06 Graham Hinds South Sydney 5/14 2004-05 Paul Varughese UTS Balmain 112 2005-06 Shane Brien Blacktown 5/37 2004-05 Paul Varughese Penrith 121 2005-06 Denis Hinds Holroyd Hills 6/52 2004-05 Ben Chaplin RP Gold 111 2006-07 Daniel Levitt South Sydney 5/11 2004-05 Ben Chaplin UTS Balmain 153 2006-07 Cameron Fowler RP Gold 6/12 2005-06 Graham Hinds UTS Balmain 120 2006-07 Cameron Fowler University NSW 5/43 2006-07 Jimmy Ellis RP Gold 150 2006-07 Cameron Fowler Sydney University 5/57 2006-07 George Frazakis Penrith 117 2006-07 John Stewart Blacktown 5/33 2006-07 Robert Cummings Penrith 164 2006-07 Denis Howard Gordon 5/78 SEVENTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE SEASON BATSMAN OPPOSITION SCORE SEASON BOWLER OPPOSITION SCORE 2001-02 Paul Chapman Burwood 114 2001-02 Jeremy Dwyer South Sydney 5/13 2002-03 David Fraser Maccabi 100* 2001-02 Nathan Boyd South Sydney 7/41 2002-03 Steven Chakarovski Lindfield 101 2002-03 John Tierney George River 5/24 2002-03 George Frazakis Georges River 135* 2002-03 M Chandraskeharan Auburn 6/34 2002-03 George Frazakis Roseville Gordon 105 2002-03 Gavin Dennett UTS Balmain (1) 5/21 2002-03 George Frazakis UTS Balmain (1) 100* 2002-03 Barry Greenwood Macquarie University 102

103 CLUB POSITION IN COMPETITION TABLE Year 1st 1st LO 2nd 3rd 4th 5th PG's AWG CC 2001-02 5th 3rd 17th 12th 5th 7th 15th 15th 7th 2002-03 7th 2nd 3rd 10th 1st 2nd 6th 19th 5th 2003-04 2nd 5th 13th 1st 5th 2nd 14th 16th 4th 2004-05 10th 4th 1st 5th 2nd 3rd 4th 4th 3rd 2005-06 19th 20th 9th 14th 1st 1st 9th 4th 16th 2006-07 12th 2nd 6th 9th 2nd 3rd 20th 13th 5th

PREMIERSHIPS Season Grade Captain Manager Scorer 2002-03 Fourth Grade Greg Hartshorne John Connell Owen Ridge 2003-04 Third Grade Greg Hartshorne John Connell Richard McCord 2004-05 Second Grade Greg Hartshorne John Connell Richard McCord 2005-06 Fourth Grade David Townsend John Connell Lynette Jackson 2005-06 Fifth Grade Dean White Peter Chaplin Janice Chaplin

SCA INDIVIDUAL SEASON WINNERS Season Winner Grade Performance 2001-02 Richard Chee Quee 1st Leading runscorer with 1,003 runs 2001-02 Daryl Parmenter 1st Most wicketkeeping dismissals with 64 (53c / 11s) 2002-03 Richard Chee Quee 1st Leading fielder with 23 catches 2002-03 Geoff Hodgkinson 3rd Best batting average of 100.20 2002-03 Troy Brewster 4th Leading runscorer with 676 runs 2002-03 Anthony Martin 5th Leading runscorer with 640 runs 2002-03 Denis Hinds 4th Most wickets with 37 2002-03 David Mitchell 2nd Most wicketkeeping dismissals with 41 (36c / 5s) 2002-03 Neil Cohen 3rd Most wicketkeeping dismissals with 30 (23c / 7s) 2002-03 Matthew Taylor 4th Most wicketkeeping dismissals with 38 (30c / 8s) 2002-03 Steven Yates 5th Most wicketkeeping dismissals with 33 (29c / 4s) 2003-04 Richard Chee Quee 1st Leading runscorer with 907 runs 2004-05 Peter Alevizos AWG Most wickets with 19 2005-06 Matthew Wallis 4th Best bowling average of 13.97 2006-07 Melvin Singh 4th Equal Most Catches 14

SCA SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARD Season Team Captain 2004-05 2nd Grade Greg Hartshorne 2004-05 4th Grade David Townsend 2005-06 2nd Grade Rodney Stafford

SCA CAPTAIN OF THE YEAR AWARD Season Team Captain 2004-05 2nd Grade Greg Hartshorne 2004-05 4th Grade David Townsend 2005-06 3rd Grade James Le Huray

104 RANDWICK PETERSHAM: CAPPED PLAYERS No. PLAYER YEAR No. PLAYER YEAR 1 Paul Toole 2001-02 29 Nathan Rosser 2003-04 2 Daryl Parmenter 2001-02 30 Jonathan Lewis 2003-04 3 Ian Barter 2001-02 31 Rodney Stafford 2003-04 4 Richard CheeQuee 2001-02 32 Usman Khawaja 2003-04 5 Graham Doig 2001-02 33 Geoff Hodgkinson 2003-04 6 Andrew Millican 2001-02 34 Eddie Otto 2003-04 7 Paul Staunton 2001-02 35 Neil Cohen 2003-04 8 Grant Parmenter 2001-02 36 Aaron Hildred 2003-04 9 Adam Warren 2001-02 37 Matthew Mott 2004-05 10 Andrew Harrison 2001-02 38 James Byrne 2004-05 11 James LeHuray 2001-02 39 Paul Horton 2004-05 12 Matthew Parker 2001-02 40 Nigil Singh 2004-05 13 John Moffatt 2001-02 41 Melvin Singh 2004-05 14 Brett Hunter 2001-02 42 Matthew Taylor 2004-05 15 Scott Obey 2001-02 43 Jamie Boettiger 2005-06 16 David Mitchell 2001-02 44 Michael Watson 2005-06 17 Matt Cassar 2002-03 45 Jade Dernbach 2005-06 18 Joseph Hill 2002-03 46 Paul Greentree 2005-06 19 Simon Katich 2002-03 47 Chris Whelan 2005-06 20 Robert Smith 2002-03 48 Arun Harinath 2005-06 21 Darren Wotherspoon 2002-03 49 Shawn Flegler 2006-07 22 Chris Benjamin 2002-03 50 Nathan Hauritz 2006-07 23 Richard Phillips 2002-03 51 Jordan Magro 2006-07 24 Jeff Hemming 2002-03 52 Adam Semple 2006-07 25 Peter Bayley 2002-03 53 Tim Laws 2006-07 26 Matthew Banes 2002-03 54 Glen Whichello 2006-07 27 Glenn Farquharson 2003-04 55 Lance Kahler 2006-07 28 Tim Lloyd 2003-04 56 Peter Alevizos 2006-07

RANDWICK PETERSHAM: REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS AUSTRALIA 2003-07 Simon Katich Australia U19 2004-06 Usman Khawaja

AUSTRALIA - 1 Day 2003-07 Simon Katich NSW U19 2004-06 Usman Khawaja

NSW 2002-07 Simon Katich NSW U17 2005-06 Peter Alevizos 2006-07 Nathan Hauritz Comb. Green Shield 2002-03 Usman Khawaja NSW - Captain 2002-07 Simon Katich Comb. Green Shield 2003-04 William Passas 2004-05 Sean Gardner Australia "A" 2002-03 Simon Katich 2004-05 Peter Alevizos 2004-05 Mark Carroll Aust "A" - Captain 2002-03 Simon Katich 2005-06 Robert Close 2006-07 Nick Charlwood NSW 2ND XI 2001-02 Adam Warren 2005-07 Usman Khawaja NSW Schoolboys 2003-04 Usman Khawaja 2006-07 Nathan Hauritz 2004-05 Sean Gardner

105 CLUB RECORDS OF FOUNDING CLUBS RANDWICK PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE

FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE Highest Score Alan Turner 230no 1979-80 Highest Score Con Karantz 228no 1999-00 Most Runs Jack Chegwyn 939 1941-42 Most Runs Graeme Hughes 784 1983-84 Best Batting Average Rodney Davison 86.83 1984-85 Best Batting Average Graeme Hughes 84.80 1991-92 Most Wickets Scott Obey 65 1998-99 Most Wickets Dave Chardon 69 1983-84 Best Bowling Average Trevor Bennetts 9.14 1980-81 Best Bowling Average William Moffatt 11.00 1973-74 Most Dismissals Alan Campbell 58 1981-82 Most Dismissals Ray Phillips 39 1976-77 SECOND GRADE SECOND GRADE Highest Score Jim Noonan 244 1906-07 Highest Score Brian Riley 182no 1977-78 Most Runs Les Turner 943 1916-17 Most Runs David Baxter 741 1971-72 Best Batting Average Greg Doyle 129.00 1986-87 Best Batting Average Barry Holland 60.50 1969-70 Most Wickets Eric Voges 93 1943-44 Most Wickets Robert McLean 75 1966-67 Best Bowling Average Barry Corry 3.84 1954-55 Best Bowling Average Clem Baldwin 10.70 1955-56 Most Dismissals Barry Wood 33 1965-66 Most Dismissals John Millington 40 1974-75 THIRD GRADE THIRD GRADE Highest Score Gary Landow 220no 1934-35 Highest Score John Sherring 161 1951-52 Most Runs Alan Ward 634 1930-31 Most Runs Robert Pearce 677 1956-57 Best Batting Average Paul Toole 296.00 1992-93 Best Batting Average Colin Munford 65.85 1972-73 Most Wickets Eric Smith 81 1923-24 Most Wickets Barry Holland 70 1971-72 Best Bowling Average Les O'Brien 3.55 1932-33 Best Bowling Average Darren McCoy 7.50 1998-99 Most Dismissals Geoff Field 35 1976-77 Most Dismissals Shane Penson 39 1995-96 Most Dismissals Paul Foster 35 1987-88 FOURTH GRADE FOURTH GRADE Highest Score Les Wilson 199 1984-85 Highest Score Tim Levinson 159 1998-99 Most Runs Ray Dever 554 1959-60 Most Runs Graham Brown 586 1969-70 Best Batting Average Greg Doyle 202.00 1993-94 Best Batting Average Ross Hardy 69.00 1987-88 Most Wickets Peter Brennan 60 1968-69 Most Wickets Nick Sterrey 53 1973-74 Best Bowling Average John McCauley 6.04 1956-57 Best Bowling Average Shaun Murphy 4.80 1986-87 Most Dismissals Michael Meadows 40 1996-97 Most Dismissals Barry McDonald 30 1954-55 FIFTH GRADE FIFTH GRADE Highest Score Alex Williams 192 1991-92 Highest Score Tony Wright 171no 1995-96 Most Runs Geoff Hodgkinson 605 1994-95 Most Runs Todd Shipp 462 1995-96 Best Batting Average Paul Homann 159.00 1983-84 Best Batting Average Michael Harrison 44.70 1986-87 Most Wickets James Le Huray 66 1994-95 Most Wickets Steven Green 28 1995-96 Best Bowling Average James Le Huray 8.58 1994-95 Best Bowling Average David Kelly 10.90 1988-89 Most Dismissals David Mitchell 24 1997-98 Most Dismissals Alan Biddle 27 1992-93 Most Dismissals Rowan Brewster 27 1994-95 POIDEVIN GRAY POIDEVIN GRAY Highest Score Craig Wiseman 179 1993-94 Highest Score Ian Moran 163 1998-99 Most Runs Craig Wiseman 512 1993-94 Most Runs Jamie Bray 494 1993-94 Best Batting Average Malcolm Brown 139.00 1979-80 Best Batting Average Bob Simpson 236.00 1952-53 Most Wickets Keith Lee 38 1930-31 Most Wickets Colin Hollingsworth 29 1961-62 Best Bowling Average Darren Quint 6.28 1991-92 Best Bowling Average Pat Crawford 6.20 1952-53 Most Dismissals Richard Bennison 19 1988-89 Most Dismissals Martin Bedkober 23 1970-71 AW GREEN SHIELD AW GREEN SHIELD Highest Score John Letson 130no 1960-61 Highest Score David Carson 183 1991-92 Highest Score Mark Sundin 130 1985-86 Most Runs Martin Bedkober 645 1968-69 Most Runs Michael Watson 358 1991-92 Best Batting Average Bob Simpson 156.70 1951-52 Best Batting Average Robert Duff 73.25 1964-65 Most Wickets Russell Waugh 37 1957-58 Most Wickets Alan Heatley 37 1956-57 Best Bowling Average Jim Kazaglis 6.30 1995-96 Best Bowling Average Peter Barnes 6.60 1963-64 Most Dismissals Martin Bedkober 23 1968-69 Most Dismissals Keith Edwards 20 1960-61

106 CLUB RECORDS AND STATISTICS OF FOUNDING CLUBS LAST 20 SEASONS : 1ST GRADE BATTING

RANDWICK SEASON PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE P Clifford 615 A Turner 51.00 1981-82 P Taylor 444 G Hartshorne 27.70 P Clifford 766 D Knox 41.83 1982-83 B Riley 533 B D'Jura 61.40 G Mathew 594 P Clifford 72.62 1983-84 G Hughes 784 G Hughes 49.00 G Bensley 706 G Bensley 50.43 1984-85 G Hughes 636 B D'Jura 63.80 G Bensley 420 D Knox 54.86 1985-86 M Kelaher 404 N Anderson 40.40 R Banwell 392 P Devlin 41.50 1986-87 P Taylor 554 B D'Jura 45.50 G Doyle 500 A Millican 46.00 1987-88 B Patman 504 M Atkinson 30.50 P Devlin 349 R CheeQuee 30.70 1988-89 M Atkinson 410 M Atkinson 25.60 R CheeQuee 730 R CheeQuee 45.63 1989-90 G Hartshorne 608 G Hartshorne 55.90 A Millican 519 I Austin 33.21 1990-91 M Atkinson 562 G Hughes 40.00 R CheeQuee 549 R CheeQuee 39.21 1991-92 G Hughes 424 G Hughes 84.80 R Davison 703 R Davison 58.58 1992-93 J Bray 476 G Hughes 73.20 M Haywood 798 R Davison 81.56 1993-94 J Bray 619 G Cunningham 61.20 R Davison 521 R Davison 86.83 1994-95 G Cunningham 783 G Cunningham 46.10 R CheeQuee 526 R CheeQuee 65.70 1995-96 G Cunningham 500 P Stepto 34.20 R CheeQuee 663 R CheeQuee 47.30 1996-97 S Moran 433 T Crosland 34.30 R CheeQuee 621 A Millican 39.23 1997-98 G Cunningham 597 D Arnold 41.70 R CheeQuee 757 R CheeQuee 36.05 1998-99 D Fulton 541 D Fulton 31.80 P Toole 563 A Millican 35.77 1999-00 D Fulton 661 C Karantz 44.00 R CheeQuee 601 O Hodges 36.20 2000-01 G Doig 463 D Smith 30.30 BOWLING RANDWICK PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE E Gordon 51 E Gordon 9.82 1981-82 D Chardon 34 J Sullivan 18.40 T Jay 46 T Jay 13.13 1982-83 W Mulherin 64 D Chardon 16.40 G Bensley 53 G Bensley 12.39 1983-84 D Chardon 69 D Chardon 16.00 T Jay 47 T Jay 16.79 1984-85 D Chardon 33 D Chardon 24.80 T Jay 39 T Jay 16.95 1985-86 M Appleton 22 M Appleton 20.60 T Jay 39 M Whitney 18.76 1986-87 D Chardon 23 M Appleton 21.90 T Jay 27 M Whitney 17.35 1987-88 D Chardon 44 D Chardon/B Patman 19.10 N Javed 38 P Devlin 16.92 1988-89 A Meakin 28 A Meakin 19.80 T Jay 36 M Whitney 16.11 1989-90 W Mulherin 33 J Bain 21.60 T Jay 39 I Austin 16.97 1990-91 W Mulherin 43 W Mulherin 20.80 D Somerville 31 M Whitney 21.00 1991-92 W Mulherin 48 W Mulherin 17.60 P March 36 G Bensley 17.80 1992-93 G McFadden 27 M Cassar 18.30 G Parmenter 29 P Fitzgerald 19.26 1993-94 W Mulherin 38 M Cassar 20.90 A Stuart 39 A Stuart 17.67 1994-95 W Mulherin 42 D Capel 17.80 G Parmenter 34 A Stuart 17.00 1995-96 A Graham 39 R Aitken 19.40 A Downton 43 A Downton 16.07 1996-97 D Wright 48 D Wright 15.60 G Parmenter 43 J Lehuray 19.44 1997-98 M Burton 28 M Burton 25.70 S Obey 65 S Obey 11.11 1998-99 G Farquharson 41 G Farquharson 18.10 J Lehuray 43 J Lehuray 17.95 1999-00 M Cassar 37 M Cassar 20.50 A Warren 34 J Lehuray 18.67 2000-01 R Smith 33 G Doig 18.60

107 CLUB RECORDS AND STATISTICS OF FOUNDING CLUBS LAST 20 SEASONS : 2ND GRADE BATTING

RANDWICK SEASON PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE S Devlin 333 D Knox 30.57 1981-82 B Sharp 402 B Riley 39.57 A Wright 336 D Knox 35.33 1982-83 S Sullivan 481 S Sullivan 34.30 S Devlin 439 S Hunt 37.11 1983-84 C Sullivan 421 C Sullivan 30.00 R Banwell 497 G Arms 54.66 1984-85 S Irwin 429 C Sullivan 39.30 A Millican 440 A Millican 48.89 1985-86 S Sullivan 515 C Horner 45.00 M CheeQuee 408 G Doyle 129.00 1986-87 H Templeman 497 D Skuthorpe 39.30 M CheeQuee 423 N Herps 63.00 1987-88 D Buchanan 412 B Pozuelo 36.80 M CheeQuee 489 M CheeQuee 48.90 1988-89 S Irwin 489 S Irwin 34.90 G Whitaker 305 D Barclay 37.43 1989-90 D Skuthorpe 374 D Gainsford 38.50 T Greenberg 378 R Banwell 52.25 1990-91 D Skuthorpe 489 J Affleck 56.50 G Davison 565 G Davison 80.71 1991-92 P Clarke 406 P Clarke 40.60 G Davison 510 T Greenberg 54.22 1992-93 P McGee 403 C Eckersley 30.30 R Banwell 571 D Barclay 80.14 1993-94 C Eckersley 459 G Cunningham 49.00 A Harris 576 J Quint 69.40 1994-95 D Townsend 388 P Clarke 45.80 C Mongan 350 D Quint 105.60 1995-96 D Kelly 408 J Aitken 53.20 K Geyer 335 S Zantides 52.83 1996-97 I Moran 463 I Moran 36.10 C Chapman 478 O Hodges 35.60 1997-98 P Staunton 381 J Kelly 35.20 S Zantides 330 S Carpenter 53.50 1998-99 D Smith 494 K Lawrence 44.20 S Zantides 335 D Barclay 75.67 1999-00 J Moffatt 341 J Moffatt 42.70 M Parker 585 D Mitchell 64.33 2000-01 T Crosland 311 T Crosland 44.40 BOWLING RANDWICK PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE G Anderson 21 D Ledwidge 17 1981-82 B Timbrell 37 B Timbrell 14.40 G Anderson 35 R Banwell 18.19 1982-83 P Rolls 27 P Bishell 14.60 M Preddey 31 C Pentecost 14.04 1983-84 P Rolls 35 M England 17.50 C Pentecost 34 C Pentecost 18.2 1984-85 J Gilligan 30 R Buchanan 17.20 W Heathcote 29 G Anderson 10.54 1985-86 B Timbrell 27 B Timbrell 19.10 A Ackerman 31 D Barclay 16.09 1986-87 K McKenna 36 K McKenna 20.20 D Hinds 18 D Hinds 17.11 1987-88 D Gibson 20 D Gibson 16.30 A Ackerman 23 P Fitzgerald 11.72 1988-89 G Duffield 19 C Horner 20.90 R Anderson 24 R Anderson 14.33 1989-90 D Gibson 25 D Gibson 16.60 D Hooper 37 P Homann 20.75 1990-91 M Whitby 38 W Pepper 12.40 D Carroll 24 D Carroll 16.92 1991-92 A Meakin 21 A Meakin 16.80 G Whitaker 28 M Sundin 20.00 1992-93 D White 31 G Mason 18.30 P Devlin 23 P Fitzgerald 17.26 1993-94 A Graham 17 A Graham 27.00 P Devlin 26 A Warren 16.35 1994-95 G McFadden 12 D Wright 19.30 L Murphy 28 L Murphy 22.96 1995-96 A Harrison 22 D Wright 20.90 S Obey 30 S Obey 18.2 1996-97 M Burton 31 R Aitken 15.80 M Barnes 33 M Barnes 13.6 1997-98 P Staunton 23 K Qayyam 24.90 M Barnes 26 A Moseley 17.77 1998-99 S Aamir 28 S Aamir 18.30 M Barnes 34 M Barnes 16.59 1999-00 D White 30 S Greenburg 17.10 G Blake 29 G Blake 20.62 2000-01 D White 18 D Bourke 15.10

108 CLUB RECORDS AND STATISTICS OF FOUNDING CLUBS LAST 20 SEASONS : 3RD GRADE BATTING

RANDWICK SEASON PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE R Duff 297 S Hughes 29.37 1981-82 M Bourke 367 P Rolls 26.00 R Davies 381 P Wright 64.33 1982-83 P Johnston 428 D Skuthorpe 25.80 R Duff 419 G Gordon 57.67 1983-84 I Maroya 315 K McKenna 25.80 N Zografakis 559 N Zografakis 55.90 1984-85 S Hookey 604 S Hookey 40.30 D Barclay 247 D Barclay 35.29 1985-86 P Hegarty 277 S Quaken 24.70 S Devlin 307 N Zografakis 49.75 1986-87 P Hegarty 360 P Hegarty 32.70 C Jones 463 C Jones 28.94 1987-88 I Blue 411 I Blue 41.10 D Paduch 290 D Paduch 48.33 1988-89 P Toner 285 K McKenna 25.00 A Wright 284 R Montedoro 35.40 1989-90 P Toner 510 P Toner 36.40 R Montedoro 352 J Ramsey 43.50 1990-91 J Nazar 284 C Story 33.30 G Doyle 438 B Young 66.50 1991-92 C Eckersley 302 D Bradstock 29.40 S Cohen 374 P Toole 296.00 1992-93 D Chardon 314 D Chardon 31.40 R Montedoro 331 M Sundin 44.20 1993-94 D Chardon 194 D Cremin 30.00 I Barter 296 D Barclay 97.50 1994-95 C Manning 274 C Manning 27.40 C Mongan 411 C Mongan 82.20 1995-96 M Burton 296 M Burton 32.90 P O'Connell 359 D Barclay 88.00 1996-97 R Brewster 267 R Brewster 26.70 M Parker 433 A Moseley 36.30 1997-98 D Smith 294 D Najdek 51.20 J McLoughlin 342 G Hodgkinson 52.01 1998-99 N Ludgate 190 G Burt 23.30 S Geyer 345 E Irwin 61.33 1999-00 S Marsh 171 G Burt/ R Brewster 20.30 J Holt 172 A Moseley 46.33 2000-01 M Anderson 219 M Anderson 27.40 BOWLING RANDWICK PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE P Ledwidge 23 C Pentecost 17.00 1981-82 J Soames 32 S Sullivan 8.80 G Parker 24 G Parker 18.19 1982-83 W Brown 39 W Brown 15.80 P Ingle 30 C Pentecost 14.04 1983-84 J Gilligan 17 J Gilligan 22.70 W Heathcote 67 C York 18.20 1984-85 G Wilkin 34 G Wilkin 16.30 A Ackerman 40 W Martin 10.54 1985-86 D Bransdon 26 K McKenna 13.40 G Whitaker 20 D Creagh 16.09 1986-87 D Gibson 24 S Murphy 22.90 D Carroll 43 I Brown 17.11 1987-88 G Duffield 29 D Gibson 15.10 D Hinds 29 D Hinds 11.72 1988-89 I Fowler 19 D Gainsford 15.40 I Brown 33 I Brown 14.33 1989-90 G Duffield 23 W Pepper 17.50 P Fitzgerald 57 P Fitzgerald 20.75 1990-91 D Gainsford 15 R Buchanan 12.10 P Fitzgerald 48 P Fitzgerald 16.92 1991-92 C Feltham 16 C Feltham 21.20 P Fitzgerald 42 P Fitzgerald 20.00 1992-93 D Chardon 22 P Rolls 18.20 A Downton 22 D Lawrence 17.26 1993-94 D Rojo 15 D Rojo 16.10 B Barber 29 B Barber 16.35 1994-95 D Rojo 23 D Buckmaster 12.00 D Hinds 39 S Obey 22.96 1995-96 W Mulherin 40 D White 15.30 R Banwell 31 M Sundin 18.20 1996-97 W Mulherin 38 A Clements 12.80 A Hildred 36 A Hildred 13.60 1997-98 D McCoy 29 D McCoy 13.40 D Hinds 31 D Hinds 17.77 1998-99 R Harris 21 D McCoy 7.50 A Hildred 19 M Sundin 16.59 1999-00 B Croker 24 D McCoy 14.70 A Bailey 17 A Bailey 20.62 2000-01 P Bayley 17 E Otto 20.50

109 CLUB RECORDS AND STATISTICS OF FOUNDING CLUBS LAST 20 SEASONS : 4TH GRADE BATTING

RANDWICK SEASON PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE G Gordon 389 G Gordon 48.63 1981-82 C Sullivan 399 C Sullivan 28.50 D Kenny 345 R Banwell 168.00 1982-83 R Oberman 375 C Storey 20.90 B Jones 286 B Jones 35.75 1983-84 G Wilkin 378 G Wilkin 27.00 G Inger 275 L Wilson 44.00 1984-85 D Thomas 387 D Thomas 25.80 A Birimac 260 S Devlin 43.00 1985-86 P Bain 349 P Bain 34.90 C Jones 329 C Jones 47.00 1986-87 S Dawle 259 N Sterry 43.00 R Montedoro 297 R Regan 88.00 1987-88 D Heather 425 R Hardy 69.00 R Charlton 346 R Charlton 49.43 1988-89 D Wood 143 C Storey 34.80 M Sundin 304 T Greenberg 53.66 1989-90 D Meakin 216 D Meakin 43.20 C Jones 395 B Young 80.00 1990-91 D Sue 458 M Cassar 51.60 P Platus 459 P Platus 51.00 1991-92 R Hanzek 189 J Sutton 22.00 A Williams 527 M Whitmee 61.83 1992-93 D Wright 366 R Hanzek 32.10 G McElroy 382 G Doyle 202.00 1993-94 C Story 313 C Storey 28.50 S Cohen 364 S Cohen 91.00 1994-95 A Wright 241 B Harris 29.90 M Parker 453 P Richardson 56.70 1995-96 T Brewster 301 T Brewster 37.60 M Parker 463 C Chapman 63.60 1996-97 S Penrose 282 B Harris 29.40 S Howes 527 S Howes 35.13 1997-98 S McCabe 182 D Mathie 22.00 R Banwell 287 R Stafford 38.17 1998-99 R Bushell/ D Buckley 205 R Bushell 22.80 S Howes 187 T Reilly 42.25 1999-00 D Skuthorpe 173 N Ludgate 22.30 S Clarke 220 N Ross 52.50 2000-01 D Townsend 438 P Greentree 33.50 BOWLING RANDWICK PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE G Eastick 25 E Fletcher 10.92 1981-82 W Brown 41 W Brown 10.20 A Ackerman 34 J Lupton 8.38 1982-83 P Hilder 28 J Gilligan 25.00 W Heathcote 29 W Heathcote 11.62 1983-84 G Wilkin 22 T Panecasio 14.70 J Lupton 24 P Gale 14.00 1984-85 B Pat 35 M Mathews 19.90 S Pal 24 P Gale 14.06 1985-86 B Thompson 17 B Thompson 13.10 J Lupton 12 S Pal 19.54 1986-87 T McMahon 26 S Murphy 1.80 D Hooper 40 I Brown 12.56 1987-88 C Jackson 18 D McCoy 12.50 W Heathcote 29 R Yamine 13.65 1988-89 G McFadden 14 D Gainsford 13.40 R Withers 25 R Withers 13.04 1989-90 K McKenna 26 G McFadden 28.30 D Hinds 45 D Hinds 14.89 1990-91 K McKenna 23 K McKenna 13.50 M Dart 31 D Hinds 13.21 1991-92 D Harrison 22 D Harrison 11.90 D Hinds 21 D Hinds 17.81 1992-93 D Wright 15 R Hanzek 16.60 D Hinds 29 I Brown 14.73 1993-94 D Rojo/ B Lampier 15 D Rojo 22.50 P Richardson 21 S Obey 10.73 1994-95 B Lampier 17 M Chatto 20.90 R Montedoro 34 S Obey 13.50 1995-96 A Meakin 15 R Mear 21.40 D Hinds 44 A Hildred 9.70 1996-97 S Penrose 35 S Penrose 11.90 M Singh 24 M Singh 14.42 1997-98 P Buckley 24 T Payne 19.00 D Willis 26 A Myers 13.79 1998-99 B Croker 12 B Croker 15.80 G Rimmer 289 G Rimmer 12.82 1999-00 A Marsh 15 J Kalagzis 9.10 D Hinds 21 S Sampson 14.74 2000-01 A Marsh 24 A Harrison 6.40

110 CLUB RECORDS AND STATISTICS OF FOUNDING CLUBS LAST 20 SEASONS : 5TH GRADE BATTING

RANDWICK SEASON PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE PLAYER RUNS PLAYER AVE N Zografakis 344 D Downing 52.00 1981-82 no team no team B Jones 304 R Scott 44.00 1982-83 no team no team A Birimac 251 P Homann 159.00 1983-84 no team no team P Wright 602 P Smith 43.66 1984-85 no team no team P Homann 291 A Harris 63.50 1985-86 B Pat 289 B Pat 32.10 S Condon 405 P Foster 43.55 1986-87 M Harrison 268 M Harrison 44.70 A Russell 230 P Smith 30.67 1987-88 D Wood 250 D Wood 25.00 O Hodges 338 D Hodges 37.55 1988-89 B Pearce 115 D Redden 28.70 O Hodges 212 A Duffy 44.75 1989-90 J Bray 162 D Harrison 34.60 C York 585 C York 58.50 1990-91 C Eckersley 402 P Geftakis 44.30 A Williams 529 A Williams 75.57 1991-92 G Flint 260 D McClatchley 25.80 D Cashin 261 A Duffy 54.00 1992-93 C Halliday 215 C Halliday 43.00 M Parker 404 D Cashin 46.50 1993-94 J Crain 191 B Harris 31.00 G Hodgkinson 605 G Hodgkinson 75.63 1994-95 A Staunton 228 A Staunton 22.70 T Jay 341 M Parker 40.40 1995-96 T Shipp 462 T Wright 36.90 S Blacker 403 R Betteridge 85.00 1996-97 D Smith 249 D Marsh 29.70 P Lyons 327 A Bridge 24.42 1997-98 P McKenna 449 P McKenna 26.40 T Griffiths 262 T Griffiths 23.82 1998-99 A Sciascia 228 M Robinson 32.60 J Boyle 395 J Boyle 49.38 1999-00 P McKenna 107 P McKenna 26.30 F Heaton 238 S Clarke 69.00 2000-01 M Masters 322 M Masters 32.20 BOWLING RANDWICK PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE SEASON PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE PLAYER WICKETS PLAYER AVE G Thompson / R Ingle 18 G Owen 16.00 1981-82 no team no team G Owen 23 P Homann 9.07 1982-83 no team no team G Koufis 33 P Gale 15.35 1983-84 no team no team S Pal 35 G Koufis 11.04 1984-85 no team no team D Simpson 34 S McInnes 11.88 1985-86 R Roberts 21 D McClatchley 13.10 C York 27 D Carroll 10.90 1986-87 J Stone 16 R Hardy 17.70 G Owen / M Griffith 26 G Owen 9.92 1987-88 J Stone 18 D Parker 16.00 R Withers 29 M Griffith 11.86 1988-89 N Sterry 14 D Kelly 10.90 J LeHuray 15 J LeHuray 16.67 1989-90 D Harrison 18 A Chinnery 10.90 A Ramsay 29 A Ramsay 11.00 1990-91 J Helm 24 G Stafford 14.20 A Warren 33 P Barnes 8.93 1991-92 S Stone 15 T Dein 22.20 D Willis 20 W Tilley 11.60 1992-93 A Harrison 26 S Penrose 12.10 D Hooper 22 L Morris 15.89. 1993-94 C Staunton 20 C Staunton 19.40 J LeHuray 66 J LeHuray 8.58 1994-95 S Green 19 P Buckley 17.30 T Jay 38 T Jay 10.00 1995-96 S Green 28 S Green 13.90 K Staples 25 T Jay 8.47 1996-97 A Marsh 17 S McCabe 18.00 R Stafford 41 R Stafford 14.51 1997-98 G Joyce 20 G Joyce 19.30 G Rimmer 37 S Bright 10.40 1998-99 M Milosavljevic 25 S Marsh 12.50 M Devlin 20 N Singh 11.27 1999-00 C Staunton 16 G Greenburg 17.10 C Kruit 28 C Kruit 10.21 2000-01 C Johnston 13 B Murphy 11.50

111 REPRESENTATIVE RECORDS OF FOUNDING CLUBS - RANDWICK Test Test Years Years Name Cap Tests Name Cap Tests Played Played No. No. Geoff Davies 12th Man 1 1968-69 John Dyson 289 30 1977-85 John Benaud 261 3 1972-73 Michael Whitney 313 12 1981-94 Alan Turner 273 14 1975-77 TEST CRICKET - PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE Test Test Years Years Name Cap Tests Name Cap Tests Played Played No. No. Sidney Emery 102 4 1911-12 P Ernie Toshack 170 12 1945-48 M Johnny Taylor 112 20 1920-26 P Ron Saggers 182 6 1948-50 M Tommy Andrews 115 16 1921-26 P Jack Moroney 183 7 1949-52 M Bill Brown 150 22 1934-48 M Pat Crawford 202 4 1955-56 163 13 1938-46 P Johnny Martin 216 8 1960-67 Note: Petersham Marrickville since 1951/52. P = Petersham, M = Marrickville ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS - RANDWICK ODI ODI Years Years Name Cap ODI's Name Cap ODI's Played Played No. No. Alan Turner 30 6 1975-76 Michael Whitney 77 38 1982-93 John Dyson 60 29 1980-83 Anthony Stuart 131 3 1996-97 NSW LIMITED OVERS - RANDWICK Name Debut Year Name Debut Year John Dyson 1979-80 Martin Haywood 1993-94 Gary Bensley 1981-82 Richard CheeQuee 1993-94 Evan Gordon 1981-82 Rodney Davison 1993-94 Michael Whitney 1981-82 Anthony Stuart 1995-96 Peter Clifford 1983-84 NSW 1ST CLASS CRICKET - RANDWICK NSW First NSW First Name Cap Played at Name Cap Played at No. Club No. Club Claude Achurch 315 1921-22 Geoff Davies 532 1964-65 Norbert Phillips 324 1922-23 Alan Turner 548 1968-69 Hunter Hendry 289 1923-24 John Benaud 537 1969-70 Ray McNamee 349 1926-28 Ron Crippin 556 1970-71 Jack Carter 366 1928-29 John Dyson 573 1977-78 Alex Marks 374 1928-29 Michael Whitney 595 1980-81 Greg Ryan 408 1934-35 Evan Gordon 600 1981-82 Max Ward 420 1936-37 Gary Bensley 606 1983-84 Bede McCauley 425 1937-38 Peter Clifford 610 1983-84 Bill Beath 460 1946-47 Richard CheeQuee 646 1992-93 George Powell 450 1946-47 Rodney Davison 647 1993-94 Len Livingston 449 1946-47 Martin Haywood 641 1993-94 Bill Donaldson 452 1948-49 Anthony Stuart 657 1994-95 Ernie Toshack 455 1949-50

112 REPRESENTATIVE RECORDS OF FOUNDING CLUBS NSW 1ST CLASSTEST CRICKET CRICKET - PETERSHAM - RANDWICK MARRICKVILLE NSW First NSW First Name Cap Played at Name Cap Played at No. Club No. Club John Scott 236 1908-09 P James Murphy 430 1938-39 M Sidney Emery 237 1908-09 P Francis Gilmore 433 1938-39 M Andrew Farnsworth 239 1908-09 P Cyril Solomon 390 1938-39 M George Harvey 242 1909-10 P Ron Saggers 438 1939-40 M Tommy Andrews 271 1912-13 P Arthur Roper 435 1939-40 P Cecil McKew 260 1912-13 P Ken Grieves 458 1945-46 P Johnny Taylor 280 1914-15 P Ernie Toshack 455 1945-46 M Edward Adams 300 1919-20 P Jack Moroney 453 1946-47 M Charles Everett 317 1921-22 P Fred Johnston 465 1948-49 M Albert Scanes 318 1921-22 P Robert Madden 478 1949-50 P Bernard Russell 313 1921-22 M Robert Simpson 488 1952-53 Robert Osborne 331 1924-25 M Clive Johnston 475 1952-53 Ernest Tweeddale 340 1925-26 M Pat Crawford 495 1954-55 Leslie Campbell 342 1925-26 P Johnny Martin 501 1956-57 Dudley Seddon 350 1926-27 P Bruce Livingston 500 1956-57 Harry Steele 351 1926-27 M Russell Waugh 518 1960-61 Gordon Amos 346 1926-27 M Peter Anderson 534 1966-67 Norman Morris 370 1928-29 P Colin Blackman 538 1966-67 Bill Brown 393 1932-33 M David Chardon 574 1975-76 Frank Easton 400 1933-34 P Graeme Hughes 575 1975-76 Sid Barnes 422 1936-37 P Peter Maloney 581 1976-77 Leslie O'Brien 423 1937-38 M Wayne Mulherin 609 1983-84 Cec Pepper 431 1938-39 P Note: Petersham Marrickville since 1951/52. P = Petersham, M = Marrickville NSW COLTS - RANDWICK Name Debut Year Name Debut Year B Smith 1928-29 Peter Clifford 1979-80 Jack Carter 1928-29 Gary Bensley 1979-80 Bede McCauley 1934-35 Evan Gordon 1981-82 John Bolster 1964-65 Richard CheeQuee 1991-92 Geoff Davies 1965-66 Darren Quint 1991-92 Ron Crippin 1969-70 Andrew Downton 1997-98 Trevor Jay 1972-73 NSW COLTS - PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE Name Debut Year Name Debut Year Albert Scanes 1920-21 P Colin Hollingsworth 1963-64 Edward Adams 1920-21 P David Martin 1964-65 Allen Thatcher 1920-21 P David Martin 1964-65 J Yeates 1934-35 P David Chardon 1971-72 Leslie O'Brien 1934-35 M Bill Anderson 1972-73 Ron Saggers 1937-38 M Brian Riley 1973-74 Arthur Roper 1938-39 P Graeme Hughes 1974-75 Robert Madden 1948-49 P Ray Rhillips 1976-77 Ronald Briggs 1948-49 M Greg Hartshorne 1976-77 Noel Hughes 1951-52 Mark Atkinson 1987-88 Johnny Martin 1953-54 Jeremy Bray 1992-93 Richard Tovey 1953-54 Matthew Whitby 1992-93 Pat Crawford 1954-55 Jeremy Bray 1993-94 Russell Waugh 1960-61 Matthew Cassar 1993-94 Arthur Elvy 1962-63 Corey Pearson 1993-94 Graham Cunningham 1994-95

113 REPRESENTATIVE RECORDS OF FOUNDING CLUBS TESTNSW CRICKET 2ND X1 - -RANDWICK RANDWICK Name Debut Year Name Debut Year Alex Marks 1929-30 Gary Bensley 1984-85 Bede McCauley 1933-34 Richard CheeQuee 1991-92 Greg Ryan 1937-38 Rodney Davison 1992-93 Charles McLaughlin 1939-40 Martin Hayward 1993-94 Len Livingston 1947-48 Anthony Stuart 1994-95 Bill Beath 1948-49 Grant Parmenter 1994-95 George Powell 1954-55 Andrew Downton 1998-99 Alan Campbell 1983-84 NSW 2ND X1 - PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE Name Debut Year Name Debut Year Allen Thatcher 1923-24 M Jack Moroney 1946-47 M Bernard Russell 1923-24 M Clive Johnston 1947-48 P Robert Osborne 1924-25 M W Yeates 1947-48 P Dudley Seddon 1925-26 P Ronald Briggs 1948-49 M Gordon Amos 1926-27 M Clive Johnston 1956-57 Harry Steele 1927-28 M Bruce Livingston 1956-57 A J Cleary 1928-29 M Greg Hartshorne 1976-77 J C Armstrong 1935-36 M Brett Patman 1987-88 Ron Saggers 1938-39 M Mark Atkinson 1989-90 Charles Price 1938-39 M NSW UNDER 19 - RANDWICK Name Debut Year Name Debut Year Andrew Ledger 1980-81 Richard CheeQuee 1989-90 David Knox 1980-81 Heath Muller 1992-93 Craig Pentecost 1988-89 Andrew Downton 1994-95 Andrew Millican 1985-86 NSW UNDER 19 - PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE Name Debut Year Name Debut Year Bronco D'Jura 1981-82 Matthew Whitby 1991-92 John Rose 1981-82 Jeremy Bray 1991-92 Michael Herbert 1981-82 Jeremy Bray 1992-93 Mark England 1982-83 Graham Cunningham 1993-94 Mark Atkinson 1987-88 Craig Eckersley 1994-95 Corey Pearson 1990-91 Daniel Smith 1999-00 AUST UNDER 19 - RANDWICK Name Debut Year Name Debut Year Andrew Ledger 1980-81 David Knox 1980-81 AUST UNDER 19 - PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE Name Debut Year Name Debut Year Bronco D'Jura 1981-82 Jeremy Bray 1991-92 Mark England 1982-83 Jeremy Bray 1992-93

114 PREMIERSHIPS OF FOUNDING CLUBS

PETERSHAM 1899 – 1951 MARRICKVILLE 1921 - 19511 1st Grade 1917-18 1st Grade 1943-44 2nd Grade 1905/06; 1924/25; 1926/27; 1932/33 2nd Grade 1922-23 3rd Grade 1917/18; 1925/26; 1944/45 3rd Grade 1923/24; 1931/32 4th Grade Nil 4th Grade 1936/37 Club Champion 1924/25 Club Champion 1922/23

PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE 1951 – 2001 1st Grade 1954/55; 1955/56; 1961/62; 1974/75 2nd Grade Nil 3rd Grade 1951/52; 1963/64; 1968/69; 1976/77; 1981/82 4th Grade 1951/52; 1979/80; 1981/82 5th Grade 1951/52; 1968/69 Club Champion 1951/52; 1968/69

RANDWICK 1900 – 2001 1st Grade 1930/31; 1937/38; 1951/52; 1977/78; 1979/80; 1981/82; 1983/84 2nd Grade 1930/31; 1933/34; 1942/43; 1978/79 3rd Grade 1913/14; 1930/31; 1932/33; 1933/34; 1935/36; 1936/37; 1942/43; 1943/44; 1979/80; 1984/85; 1990/91; 1992/93; 1995/96 4th Grade 1955/56; 1957/58; 1977/78; 1978/79; 1992/93; 1995/96; 1997/98 5th Grade 1984/85; 1985/86; 1990/91; 1997/98 Club Champion 1930/31; 1932/33; 1933/34; 1935/36; 1944/45; 1977/78; 1991/92; 1992/93

DECEASED LIFE MEMBERS

The deceased Life Members of the founding clubs are recorded here as a tribute to their contribution to Randwick Petersham, through their involvement with the Randwick and Petersham Marrickville clubs.

Their memory will always remain.

DECEASED RANDWICK LIFE MEMBERS (The year represents when Life Membership was awarded) 1905 - Isaac Earnshaw 1946 - Frank Merchant 1967 - Bill Beath 1912 - Percival Beveridge 1947 - Alex Marks 1967 - Frederick Snell 1912 - Sydney Brown 1952 - Walter Byrne 1970 - William Ellison 1924 - Henry Parker 1952 - Jack Chegwyn MBE 1973 - Walter Dowd 1931 - Oswald Taylor 1961 - David Sherwood

DECEASED PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE LIFE MEMBERS (The year represents when Life Membership was awarded) 1916 - E A Tyler 1935 - W Henson 1951 - Ernest Russell 1917 - Sydney Smith 1936 - F Banfield 1959 - Sidney Bain 1921 - U Mallett 1936 - E O Tyler 1959 - John Ross 1924 –Thomas Andrews 1940 - Dudley Seddon 1965 - Clive Johnston 1925 - Horace Russell 1948 - Cyril Graham 1966 - Russell Toogood 1931 - Sidney Emery 1949 - Arthur Gee 1972 - John Martin 1931 - D Veron 1949 - Algy Wright 1991 - Stuart Gardner 1935 - R Crane 1951 - Bert Bicknell

DECEASED RANDWICK PETERSHAM LIFE MEMBERS (The year represents when Life Membership was awarded) 1950 - Stroy Donnan (2002) 1982 - Philip Tresidder (2003) 1965 - Alf Debnam (2004)

115 RANDWICK PETERSHAM OFFICIALS

PRESIDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CEO 2001-07 Michael Whitney 2001-02 Laurie Heil 2001-02 Ray Stafford 2002-07 Ray Stafford 2002-03 Tony Parker 2003-07 Tony Martin

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ASST. FIN. CONTROLLER ASST. FIN. CONTROLLER 2001-03 Stephen Devlin 2001-02 Alan Wright 2003-04 Tony Parker 2003-07 Bernie Dagg 2002-03 Bernie Dagg 2004-07 David Holland

NSWCA DELEGATE SCA DELEGATE SCA DELEGATE 2001-07 Peter Wright 2001-07 Peter Wright 2001-02 Chris Sullivan 2003-07 Ray Stafford 2002-03 Greg Hartshorne

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2001-07 Wayne Mulherin 2001-07 David Townsend 2001-02 Dean White 2001-06 Greg Hartshorne 2002-07 Alan Wright 2001-02 David Skuthorpe 2001-07 Chris Sullivan 2006-07 Darren McCoy

CLUB COACH CLUB CAPTAIN FIRST GRADE CAPTAIN 2001-07 Peter Devlin 2001-06 Andrew Millican 2001-04 Paul Toole 2006-07 Brett Hunter 2004-05 Matthew Mott 2005-06 Joseph Hill 2006-07 Shawn Flegler

PAST OFFICIALS OF FOUNDING CLUBS (PAST 50 SEASONS) RANDWICK

PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER 1951-58 Walter Byrne 1947-58 Stroy Donnan 1948-64 George Simpson 1958-60 Arthur Brennan 1958-70 Frederick Snell 1964-91 John Hayward 1960-64 Stroy Donnan 1970-72 John Corcoran 1991-01 Stephen Devlin 1964-78 Bill Beath 1972-74 John Letson 1978-89 Alan Turner 1974-75 Frederick Snell 1989-91 Lyall Gardner 1975-89 Lyall Gardner 1991-01 Philip Tresidder 1989-91 Michael Drew 1991-92 Steven Devlin 1992-95 Michael Drew 1995-96 Stanley Beal 1996-97 Ruth Kelleher 1997-98 Stanley Beal 1998-01 Laurie Heil

PETERSHAM MARRICKVILLE

PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER 1951-59 Sidney Bain 1951-68 John Ross 1951-53 William Single 1959-68 Dudley Seddon 1968-70 John Crossley 1953-78 Alfred Debnam 1968-88 John Ross 1970-79 Brian Hughes 1978-86 Raymond Brown 1988-91 Clive Johnston 1979-80 Gregory Hancock 1986-88 John Pearson 1991-95 John Pearson 1980-86 Alan Nelson 1988-90 John King 1995-96 Neale Anderson 1986-98 Timothy Dein 1990-91 Steven McIntyre 1996-97 Alan Staunton 1998-01 John King 1991-93 Bruce Turpin 1997-98 John Greenberg 1993-97 John Kelly 1998-01 Wayne Mulherin 1997-98 John Brewster 1998-99 Gavin Burt 1999-01 Bernie Dagg

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