Manly Warringah District Cricket Club – 2012/13 Annual Report
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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club – 2013/14 Annual Report
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Table of Contents Office Bearers ...... 5 Life Members ...... 5 Previous Administration ...... 6 Non Playing Members ...... 6 Committee Member Attendance ...... 7 Performance Last 15 Years ...... 7 Premierships ...... 8 Charity partners ...... 9 Club Sponsors ...... 9 Local Government ...... 10 Category Sponsors ...... 10 Player Sponsors...... 11 Presidents Report ...... 13 Secretary’s Report ...... 16 Manly for Manly Community Program ...... 20 Past vs Present Pink Stumps Day – The Fiona Lyon Cup ...... 21 The Manly Cup ...... 22 International and First Class Representatives ...... 23 Champagne Cricketers ...... 24 2013/14 Major Award Winners ...... 25 Representative Players 2013/14...... 27 Player Milestones and Records ...... 28 Leading Batting Averages 2013/14 ...... 30 Leading Bowling Averages 2013/14 ...... 30 Club Coach’s Report ...... 31 1st Grade Report...... 34 1st Grade Batting Statistics ...... 37 1st Grade Bowling Statistics ...... 37 1st Grade Match results ...... 37 1st Grade Career Records of Current Players ...... 39 1st Grade T20 Batting Statistics ...... 40 1st Grade T20 Bowling Statistics ...... 40 1st Grade T20 Match Results ...... 40 2nd Grade Report ...... 41 2nd Grade Batting Stats ...... 43 2nd Grade Bowling Stats ...... 43 2nd Grade Match Results ...... 44 3rd Grade Report ...... 47 3rd Grade Batting Stats ...... 50 3rd Grade Bowling Stats ...... 50 3rd Grade Match Results ...... 51 4th Grade Report ...... 53 4th Grade Batting Stats ...... 56 4th Grade Bowling Stats ...... 58 4th Grade Match Results ...... 58 5th Grade Report ...... 60
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5th Grade Batting Stats ...... 63 5th Grade Bowling Stats ...... 63 5th Grade Match Results ...... 64 Poidevin Gray Report ...... 66 Poidevin Gray Batting Stats ...... 69 Poidevin Gray Bowling Stats ...... 69 Poidevin Gray Match Results ...... 70 Green Shield Report...... 71 Green Shield Batting Stats ...... 73 Green Shield Bowling Stats ...... 73 Green Shield Match Results ...... 74 Team Photo’s ...... 75 2013/14 Consolidated Statistics ...... 80 Club Records 1878 - 2013 ...... 82 Club Record Partnership ...... 84 Career Records of Current Players ...... 86 Players Who Have Scored Over 5,000 Grade Runs ...... 88 Players Who Have Taken Over 300 Grade Wickets ...... 89 Best Performances Last 10 Years ...... 90
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Office Bearers
PATRONS SELECTION COMMITTEE
Jean Hay – Manly Mayor Chris Hynes – Chairman of Selectors Mike Baird – Manly MP and NSW Premier Tim Cruickshank – 1st Grade captain Mike Regan – Warringah Mayor Ryan Bonnor – 2nd Grade captain Craig Little – 3rd Grade captain HONORARY PRESIDENT Warren Evans – 4th grade captain th Andrew Fraser David Farrell – 5 grade captain Mitchell Pugh – Poidevin Gray Captain HONORARY DEPUTY PRESIDENT HEAD COACH David Gainsford Shawn Bradstreet HONORARY SECRETARY Phil Marks
Steve Beatty ASSISTANT COACHES
ASSISTANT HONORARY SECRETARY Adam Crosthwaite (Batting & wicket-keeping coach) Gavin Fletcher (Assistant Bowling Coach) Joel Mason Bob Rollins (Assistant Batting Coach) David Gardner (Fielding and lower grade Coach) HONORARY TREASURER
Scott McLachlan Greg Boyer – AW Green Shield David Gainsford – AW Green Shield ASSISTANT HONORARY TREASURER DELEGATES TO SYDNEY CRICKET John Warn ASSOCIATION
GENERAL COMMITTEE John Warn Joel Mason Greg Boyer Simon Lyon DELEGATE TO CNSW Langdon Gould Brad Lewis John Warn
Life Members
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS (DECEASED)
Peter Philpott OAM Tom Spencer Bruce Adrian A Anderson Barry Rothwell Greg Hill Jim Burke Les Gwynne Jim Stewart Gary Flowers C Cochrane Bruce Cook Sam Mesite Don Sellin H Dunlop C Hayes Mike Pawley OAM Gavin Fletcher C Hayman W Hoy Andrew Fraser Mal Elliot C Laurence W S Mitchell Ron Holmes David Patterson R Oxlade George Lowe Bob Brenner Richard Fry Cliff Searle L A Soman Frank Turner Keith Fitzpatrick R Pitt J F Hodgson Shawn Bradstreet Terry Lee M Hayman Alan Turner Brian Kinsey John Warn John Stephenson Eddie Robinson Graeme Beard Geoff Rogers Tom Brooks OAM David Gainsford
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Previous Administration
HONORARY PRESIDENTS (12)
DATES NAME YEARS 1878-1896 Alfred Hilder 18 1897-1922 Dr David Thomas 26 1922-1955 Aubrey Oxlade CBA 33 1955-1966 George Lowe 11 1966-1976 John Hodgson 10 1976-1980 John Stephenson 4 1980-1984 Barry Rothwell 4 1984-1991 Jim Stewart 8 1991-1999 Gary Flowers 8 1999-2000 Ron Holmes 1 2000-2004 Tim Farris 4 2004-Present Andrew Fraser 10*
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION – LAST 10 YEARS
YEAR HON PRESIDENT HON SECRETARY HON TREASURER 2004-05 Andrew Fraser Bob Brenner Gordon Currie 2005-06 Andrew Fraser Phil Munting Steve Cleary 2006-07 Andrew Fraser Phil Munting Matt Kaye 2007-08 Andrew Fraser Phil Munting Matt Kaye 2008-09 Andrew Fraser Ross Wiblin (GM) Fiona Lyon 2009-10 Andrew Fraser Ross Wiblin (GM) Fiona Lyon 2010-11 Andrew Fraser Ross Wiblin (GM) Fiona Lyon 2011-12 Andrew Fraser John Parkinson Fiona Lyon 2012-13 Andrew Fraser Don Waller Fiona Lyon / Simon Lyon 2013-14 Andrew Fraser Steve Beatty Scott McLachlan
Non Playing Members
Steve Beatty Mark Stanley Prasad Pillai David Gainsford Andrew Bray Joel Mason Keith Tucker Geoff Isaacs Andrew Pulsford Jaron Mitchell Andrew Fraser Ann Wilson John Warn Greg Boyer Debbie Moore Brian Kinsey Greg Silk Tony Pitcher Forrester Leahey Ross Webb Jamien Zimmerman Mick Trevaskis John Lennen Sam Mesite Brett Penprase Ken Turner Ian Bird Shawn Bradstreet Ross Wiblin Drew Johnson Jodie Johnson Michael Cohen Mark Isaacs Steve Cole Errol Cranney Mark Weston David Baker Nathan Austin Barry Barnes Tony Graham Nick Johnson Chris Hynes Matt Suttling Andrew Dawes
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Scott McLachlan Bob Brenner Mark Weston Rowley Alexander Graeme Turner Simon Waddington Kym Kelly Sam Mesite Langdon Gould Darren Bradstreet Greg Pickering Dale Hunt Scott Moore Richard Davies James Economides Frank Prestipino Clayton Ockerby Marcus Ghattus Hamish MacGowan Michael Cohen Daniel Robertson
Committee Member Attendance
TITLE NAME % ATTENDANCE Hon President Andrew Fraser 83% Hon. Vice President David Gainsford 100% Honorary Secretary Steve Beatty 100% Honorary Treasurer Scott McLachlan 83% Honorary Assistant Secretary Joel Mason 83% Honorary Assistant Treasurer John Warn 50% Committee Greg Boyer 83% Committee Simon Lyon 67% Committee Brad Lewis 50% Committee Langdon Gould 100%
Performance Last 15 Years
CLUB 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH Green YEAR PG’s CHAMPIONSHIP GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE Shield 2013-14 8TH 5th 16th 4th 2nd 2nd 15th 16th 2012-13 15th 17th 16th 10th 9th 16th 10th 13th 2011-12 1st 5th 2nd 3rd 2nd 7th 4th 10th 2010-11 8th 10th 7th 1st 10th 1st 12th 18th 2009-10 3rd 5th 7th 3rd 7th 12th 14th 4th 2008-09 8th 14th 5th 3rd 15th 4th 15th 5th 2007-08 15th 18th 11th 12th 16th 7th 20th 16th 2006-07 9th 20th 3rd 3rd 5th 9th 7th 2nd 2005-06 1st 2nd 6th 4th 8th 20th 5th 8th 2004-05 4th 6th 8th 1st 6th 10th 2nd 17th 2003-04 12th 12th 8th 10th 6th 9th 7th 11th 2002-03 1st 3rd 16th 3rd 2nd 7th 4th 11th 2001-02 5th 18th 2nd 4th 2nd 10th 6th 2nd 2000-01 5th 3rd 13th 11th 14th 20th 3rd 10th 1999-00 1st 3rd 3rd 10th 3rd 2nd 15th 5th
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Premierships
GRADE YEARS Club Championship 1976-77, 1988-89, 1999-00, 2002-03, 2005-06, 2011-12
1st Grade 1949-50, 1957-58, 1973-74, 1988-89
1st Grade L/0 1974-75, 2000-01, 2005-06
1st Grade T20 2009-10
2nd Grade 1904-05, 1989-90
3rd Grade 1902-03, 1920-21, 1958-59, 1969-70, 1974-75, 1987-88 (undefeated), 2004-05, 2010-11
4th Grade 1972-73
5th Grade 2010-11
Poidevin Gray 1949-50, 1955-56, 1968-69, 1977-78, 1985-86
Green Shield 1941-42, 1942-43, 1944-45, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1959-60, 1991-92
Masters 2002-03, 2003-04
Ladies 1982-83 (2nd Grade)
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Charity partners
Stewart House Happy Days Cambodian Charity
Club Sponsors
MAJOR SPONSOR
CLUB SPONSORS
Harbord Diggers Ann Wilson Funerals ICMS Quest Manly
Red Property Group Ultra Tune Manly Bank of Queensland Manly The Manly Daily
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4 Pines Brewery Vumbaca Fruit and Vegetables
Local Government
Manly Council Warringah Council
Category Sponsors
4 Pines Brewery Isaacs Cole Chartered Accountants Brookvale Insurance Brokers
Player of the Round Sponsor Team Pursuit Sponsor Gold Membership Partner
Brays IGA Isaacs Cole Chartered Accountants CSG
Sydney Rd Sponsor Sydney Rd Sponsor Sydney Rd Sponsor 10 | P a g e
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Bradstreet Building Silicon Beach Computers Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Sydney Rd Sponsor Sydney Rd Sponsor Sydney Rd Sponsor
Photography Partner
Player Sponsors
Westfield Warringah Mall – Mickey Edwards Device Technologies – Adam Crosthwaite CSG – Sam Gainsford
Device Technologies – Corrie Boss The Butchers Café – James Boyer Harbour Wealth – Craig Little
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Pivot Creative – Sam Hole True Blue Collectable – Tim Cruickshank Silicon Beach Computers – Jack Ritchie
Brays IGA – Ryan Bonnor TIPC – Ahillen Beadle Manly Warringah Sea Eagles – Steve O’Keefe
M-Communications – Cameron Merchant Bradstreet Building – Joel Mason Shredded Strength Camp – Nick McLachlan
Blue Powder – Taylor Beatty Angus the Bull – Luke Edgell Chiropractic Solutions – Matt Alexander
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Presidents Report
Let me start by stating that I feel nothing but believe we have pride for the way our Club performed this the best coaching season, both on and off the field. personnel in the competition! On the field, whilst just falling short of silverware in several grades and only 13 runs It was also fantastic to welcome back Life short of making the First Grade grand final, our Member Gavin Fletcher, who was a revelation overall results were impressive, with four out of to the players with his cameo sessions as a 5 grades making the finals (only Club to achieve bowling mentor. this!), 4ths and 5ths made the Grand Final and our First XI were the only team to play in the The captains also do a heap of work each season finals of all three competitions. and their roles are crucial. Thanks to Tim Cruickshank, Ryan Bonnor, Craig Little, Warren We also won all 5 grades on three occasions this Evans and Dave Farrell, the latter who led their season, a feat I can’t ever recall happening in respective teams to grand finals. And thanks to my 36 years at the Club! It was a huge our PGs captain Mitch Pugh and Green Shield turnaround from last season where no teams captains Jake Carden and Joe Graham. made the finals. We finished 8th in the Club Champs, up 7 places from 15th last year. We The individual performances are well were only 47 points from 4th place. So documented in this report and some of them everyone should feel a sense of achievement in were just outstanding. the progress that the Club has made in the past 12 months. On the rep scene, congratulations to Steve “SOK” O’Keefe who was a member of the In addition to our success, our brothers at victorious NSW Sheffield Shield team and also Warringah Shires Cricket Club managed to get the leading bowler in the competition with 41 five out of 6 teams into the finals and won the wickets at the miserly average of 20. Surely the Frank Gray (Under 24) Shield yet again – so our selectors now have no choice but to reward him Junior Pathway and cricket on the peninsula is in with a well-deserved Test cap for the series v very good shape! Pakistan in Dubai in October? And some great news that Ahillen Beadle has been awarded a So the results were a pretty massive turnaround BBL contract with Sydney Thunder after his from last season and this success is due from a brilliant season which included back to back collective effort from everyone involved at the tons in the finals series. Well done boys! Club. At the top of that list are our Coaches Shawn Bradstreet and Phil Marks. It was just Our wonderful Committee do a mountain of wonderful to welcome Phil back to his rightful work off the field and I specifically want to make home in the Waratah family and the pair did an special mention of the outstanding amazing job this year. Of course, they received contributions of Steve Beatty (Hon Secretary) good support from Adam Crosthwaite as Batting and Scotty McLachlan (Hon Treasurer), in their Coach. To boast three players of First Class first year in these roles. They’ve been incredible. experience in our Coaching ranks is again, But a big thanks to all the Committee namely something few other Clubs can boast and I my Deputy President and good mate David Gainsford, Joel Mason (congrats to Joel and 13 | P a g e
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Nicole on their recent marriage!), Greg Boyer, And to try the best boutique beers in the Simon Lyon, Brad Lewis, Langdon Gould and country, visit Jaron Mitchell & the team at 4 John Warn. I would like to congratulate John Pines Brewing Manly who in his first year as Chairman of CNSW, has been instrumental in the Blues winning back the If we lose a loved one, go to Ann Wilson and Sheffield Shield. Andrew Pulsford at Ann Wilson Funerals
Off the field, we continue to thrive with our If the car needs a service, visit Keith Tucker at “Manly for Manly” community programs and Ultra Tune Manly our sponsorship funding hitting record levels this season, courtesy of Joel Mason. I cannot For the best pics, of course we use the guru, Ian begin to tell you how much work this guy Bird at Ian Bird Photography devotes to the Club! A huge thanks to all our sponsor partners who are mentioned in this Thanks also to Warringah Council, Manly report – all of your contributions are extremely Council and The Manly Daily for their continued valued. support.
We’re also delighted to announce that Thanks to our Patrons, Manly Mayor Jean Hay, TravelSIM have agreed to extend their term as Warringah Mayor Michael Regan and of course our major sponsor, so a huge thanks to Jamien Mike Baird MP – we would all like to Zimmerman and his team for their continued congratulate Mike on being elected as NSW support of our Club. Whenever you travel Premier. A great result for a great man and we overseas, a TravelSIM is almost as important as are very honoured to have him as our Patron. your passport. You can’t leave home without it! And this season was our 17th in partnership I would also like to congratulate Craig “Jeannie” with the Mounties Group/Harbord Diggers Little on winning the Keith Marks Clubman of which has to be one of the longest sponsorships the Year award. A fitting finale for an in peninsula sporting history. So thank you to outstanding contribution to the Club not only Greg Pickering, Dale Hunt, Greg Silk and all the this season, but throughout his wonderful team. career. We will miss him!
It is important we acknowledge all our sponsors And I’d like to acknowledge our other brilliant and support them where we can by utilizing volunteers who rarely seek or get accolades, but their services and offerings……here’s a list of our they are the heart and soul of our Club who turn loyal partners below. up every week and do great work for us - namely Geoff Rogers, Gordon Currie, Alan So when booking a stay locally, use Mark Wright, Donny “Dollars” Sellin, Dave “Lozza” Stanley at Quest Manly. Gardner and Bobby Rollins. All amazing people! Also thanks to the organising committee of When buying or selling property, use Richard Katinga Schroeder, Tim Blank, Steve Beatty and Davies & James Economides at Red Property Simon Lyon for making the 2013 Ashes Lunch (wonderful to have James & his new brand back such a success. on board with the Club!) In closing, this was my tenth year as Honorary And if you need a loan for the new property, go President and never has this Club and the visit Drew & Jodie Johnson at BOQ Manly people within it, meant more to me, than in this past season. I unfortunately had my battle with Cancer after being diagnosed just before the 14 | P a g e
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season, on 2 September. It was a shock and the disease of late, so make sure you “seize the day” ensuing months was something nobody ever and embrace your health and happiness! wants to go through. Those that have, realise Let’s make sure we have a big 2014/15 season how important your support networks are. The and improve even further on the great Club became my second family throughout this platforms we have in place! difficult period and the messages of support were truly inspirational and for that, I will be Andrew Fraser eternally grateful. Unfortunately, the Club has MWDCC Honorary President 2013/14 had more than its fair share of this mongrel
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Secretary’s Report
To the wider cricket community involved with The successful Manly Warringah District Cricket Club, the bounce-back from a Committee has the pleasure in submitting the difficult prior 136th Annual Report including the financial season is a credit to statements covering the 2013/14 cricket season. the playing group and especially the coaches - capably lead by The club entered teams in the five Sydney Grade Head Coach Shawn Bradstreet. competitions, along with the First Grade Limited The coaching group were tireless throughout Overs and T-20 competitions, the Poidevin-Gray the season. The players were challenged with a and AW Green Shield competitions. tough preseason program and this paid dividends with the club jumping out to a very The club had a very strong season in 2013/14. successful start to the season. Throughout the season trainings were well attended and very There were no premierships to celebrate, but professional. I would like to congratulate the our grade sides performed with distinction with coaches in their commitment - rarely did I visit a 4 of the 5 teams qualifying for the finals - the game when one of Shawn's team was not in only club to be so well represented. Both 4th attendance. and 5th Grade progressed to the Grand Final, eventually losing in weather affected conditions. The player charter they implemented was a First grade went within a whisker of qualifying constant reference point for discipline and for the Grand Final, and were a force in all 3 performance, which I believe had a telling competitions. impact on the players. When compared to the prior season, the key performance benchmark The culmination of the strong performances saw of centuries and 5 wickets hauls is remarkable: the club lift from 15th to 8th in the SCA Club Championship. Centuries - 2013/14: 24 centuries (2012/13 - 9 centuries) The 2013/14 season Results were as follows 5 Wicket Hauls - 2013/14: 23 times (2012/13 (prior season in brackets): - 11 times)
Club Championship 8th (15th) While outlining player achievement it was great 1st Grade 5th (17th) to see Craig "Genie" Little win the Clubman of 1st Grade - Limited Over 3rd (11th) the Year award. What a fitting tribute to a fine 1st Grade - T-20 7th ( 3rd) clubman, inspirational Captain and above all 2nd Grade 16th (16th) fierce competitor. 3rd Grade 4th (10th) 4th Grade 3rd (9th) Congratulations to all the players and coaches. 5th Grade 3rd (16th) Shawn was ably assisted by Phil Marks, Adam Poidevin-Gray 15th (10th) Crosthwaite, Bobby Rollins, Dave Gardiner, Jack AW Green Shield 16th (13th) Ritchie and Gavin Fletcher.
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Thanks Chris Hynes who held the role of Joel Mason has again been legendary in Chairman of Selectors in high esteem, generating revenue and liaising with our coordinating the demanding administrative Sponsors, without them there is no club - and tasks and player communication in a very we are indebted to all of them. Joel has professional fashion. The club would also like to managed the club communication keeping us acknowledge each Captain of our teams. There both amused and informed. is a huge amount of work these guys do before getting on the field, and the success in 2013/14 Joel was ably assisted by Ted Lindsay in running is in no small part due to their commitment. our "Manly for Manly” community events. The club participated in 4 charity events, strongly Off the field MWDCC was directed by a very supported by our playing group. The club's capable committee of highly motivated, relationship with the junior clubs and schools in energetic volunteers. Personally it was a the area is 1st class. In addition to coaching pleasure to be involved with this group. clinics each junior club has a player attending their trainings and club presentations. A special mention needs to be made about the club's motivational leader. Andrew Fraser The club is fortunate to have close relationships found himself in a tough battle late in 2013 and with our junior cricket community, Warringah overcame a very serious condition to bounce Cricket Club and Cricket NSW. These back bigger than ever. It is a tribute to his relationships are managed carefully and character that even through this tough episode diligently by David Gainsford and Greg Boyer he only ever saw the "glass as overflowing - let with their exceptional Pathway Program. Both alone half full!" Well done Frase, MWDCC are Gains and Butch are to be thanked for stepping very fortunate to have you at the helm. into the Green Shield coaching role at the last minute. This was a huge commitment of time In 2014/15 the committee will continue to work over the holidays. on defining the role of each member. The demands in running a club in the premier club The club is very proud to have John Warn on the cricket competition in NSW / Australia keep committee, and he is to be congratulated on the increasing, and our goal at MWDCC is to stay role he plays as Chairman of Cricket NSW. ahead of the pack. Our intention is to develop key roles to provide a stronger support network Langdon Gould is our wise counsel, with his for our captains and managers, strengthen our wealth of experience and Simon Lyon is steadily club communications and increase our effort getting our clubrooms into shape and ensured engaging the community. the training nets at Manly Oval were set up safely, and helping coordinate our functions. The 2013/14 financial position of the club is very good thanks to Scott McLachlan who managed To the whole committee, many thanks for all the accounts so efficiently and effectively. the hard work.
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A club does not function without a core group of thanks. A little by many carries the load. dedicated volunteers and MWDCC is extremely fortunate to have a great group who have In closing 2013/14 was a very good year for helped out during the season. MWDCC, there was success and great improvement. The forthcoming year will have A special thanks to - challenges - not only on the ground - as we look Our scorers - Geoff Rogers, Gordon Currie, to improve our training facilities, and await a Don Sellin and Langdon Gould. decision by Manly Council on the use of Manly Our Managers - Michael Sheapherd (Juice), Oval in 2014/15. Dave Gardiner, and Al Wright. Jane Webber and Ross Wiblin for managing We will again need the support from Jean Hay our clothing and day to day demands at the the Mayor of Manly, Michael Regan the Mayor grounds of Warringah and our local State Member of Our communications group - Sam Webber, Parliament, the Premier of NSW Mr Mike Baird. Warren Evans ,Luke Grant ,Sam Alexander We are truly fortunate to have such an and Adam Gummer outstanding group of community focused public Ted Lindsay for managing our community officials as Patrons of our Club. events, Bob Brenner for liaising with Councils and Tony Graham for constantly All the very best to everyone in the off season, helping out. and may the 2014-15 season continue the trajectory of success! We hope our "Waratah Worker" initiative will continue to grow in the season to come and to Steve Beatty all those that helped during the year, many Honorary Secretary 2013/14
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Manly for Manly Community Program
The 2013/14 season saw the launch of our extremely successful Manly for Manly community program. This program integrates all of our various community components into one.
The Manly for Manly program is designed to provide our players, officials, employees, parents and volunteers with a vehicle to provide the local Northern Beaches community with as much time, knowledge and help as possible. It involves the members of the club giving up their free time to help those not as fortunate as some, or those who have yet to realize their potential on the cricket field.
One of the strongest points of our Manly for Manly program is the association of all of our players to Junior Club’s around the Northern beaches. This resulted in over 30 coaching sessions taking place throughout the summer, most of them with 2-3 players at a time and some involving over 30 junior cricketers. One of the most valuable assets of the Waratah is the huge amount of knowledge and talent within our playing group, so providing the next generation of Waratahs with access to this is a simple and easy aspect of our program.
The Waratahs were involved in various charity events throughout the season, most notably the Manly Relay for Life, the ever successful Movember, the March for Melonoma, and the McGrath Foundation Pink Stumps day.
The Waratahs also held 3 junior coaching clinics at Manly Oval throughout the summer, all of which were organized and run by the playing group. These clinics provide specific skills coaching to each of the attendee’s, as well as helping our players get a feel for coaching and what it is like to help out the youngsters in the district. The experience they get here puts them in great stead for the future.
The Waratahs are also involved with our charity partner Stewart House, making 3 visits throughout the 2013/14 season. This involves 3 players visiting the under-privileged kids of Stewart House at Curl Curl beach and taking them through a game of beach cricket. The simple joys in life are quite often the best.
The best part of this program is that it involves our playing group taking the time out of their busy schedule to help put back into the local community or help young cricketers on the Peninsula. We should never underestimate how the young cricketers in our district look up to grade cricketers, and this presents a great opportunity to be a real role model for these kids.
The Manly for Manly program will be back bigger and better in 2014/15.
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Past vs Present Pink Stumps Day – The Fiona Lyon Cup
This year we once again pitched our past team vs the rock stars of the present to battle it out for the Fiona Lyon cup.
Fiona Lyon was our club treasurer and canteen manager who tragically passed away last year. Her battle with breast cancer is a timely reminder that we all need to live life to the fullest and chase your dreams. But it’s also a reminder that we should always keep our health as our priority, and make sure you get regular check-ups.
After being on the end of a hiding last season, the past team were keen on taking back the title, putting out a particularly strong team to help take back the cup…. and take back the cup they did. Some great bowling from Simon Waddington, who at 40+ is still good enough to bowl in higher grades, led to only a reasonable total being put on the scoreboard from the present team, Craig Little the star with the bat. The past team were then able to chase it down easily, with Phil Marks, Shawn Bradstreet and Simon Couch all in the runs.
Highlights of the day were Mitch Cleary dropping the first 2 catches of his cricket career, one of them a slip which resulted in the ball almost hitting his head, Joel Mason showing what a terrible bowler he really is, and Craig Little dominating with the bat.
Of course the day was played in good spirit and doubled as our pink stumps day for the Jane McGrath Foundation. It was a great day of community fun and helping raise awareness for the awful disease.
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The Manly Cup
The Manly Cup is the ultimate schools competition on the Northern Beaches, with 2 competitions being run, the Junior U/15s and Senior Schools Competition. The finals of both of these competitions was held at Manly Oval on Tuesday 18th March, 2014
The Manly Warringah District Cricket Club has been the sponsor of this competition for the last 3 years. It is imperative not only that we keep school cricket in the district alive and working in parallel with junior Saturday morning cricket, but also important that we allow the best schools to play at the sacred turf that is Manly Oval.
The final was a great day with the U/15’s the 1st game, between St Paul's and Balgowlah Boys. The match went to the last over with St Paul's winning by 9 runs.
2nd game was for the senior’s title, held between St Paul's Vs St Augustines, with St Paul's winning convincingly by 40 runs. There were many Manly junior rep players on show which again showed how much talent we have in our area.
Captain of the juniors winning team was Joel Wood (Green shield this year & U16s NSW Academy) and seniors Sam Gainsford, a member of the 2013/14 MWDCC 3rd grade side.
St Paul's College dominated the day winning both Trophies’ which is a first. Thanks to both Umpires Brian Ferguson & Graham White, who gave up their time for the day, but also to all of the volunteers that make school cricket continue to thrive on the Northern Beaches. Special mention to Russell Rodgers who organizes all the draws, grounds and communicates with all the schools. Thanks so much for all his efforts.
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