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SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB ANNUALREPORTS 1989/1990 to 1998/1999 Microfilmed by W. & F. Pascoe Pty. Ltd. 2014 Sydney University Cricket Club ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SEASON 1989 - 1990 State Bank of New South Wales SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB 1‘f‘fc-^ I OFFICE BEARERS 1989-90 PATRON: Sir-HcfH»aiHi,Bteck (deceased 28.2.90f^ Iv - J- rv\4.tAcx~ PRESIDENT: A.B. Crompton LIFE MEMBERS: (jcear when fim elected) WJ.Mackie (1974), GJ.Scahill (1977),A.B.Crompton (1983) HONORARY SECRETARY: MIBOimcH-XuqUI P. Rodgers (fi=0«uDcc..l989) HONORARY ASST. SECRETARY: S. Gray HONORARY TREASURER: J. fismks5 J COM M ITTEE: I.1. Drewe.e, i▼l^^^aliuw,MxFarrow, ry\jan% ^iiy r.P. vjiis^iu.,Gray<jfir., javjiiuiGrimblc, C. 6- W- ^*//iV>sLatJmer, G. TL ^cll. nD- McCredie, J.I D/sK*ncr%nRobinson V\ _ ^ SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENTS: J.F.Rodgers., / 1 ' , , VICE-PRESIDENTS: (Y ^ when first elected) -L R.E.Alexander (1%9), D.Armati (1978), The HpnrKiW.Asprey, Q.C. (1936), J.Baird (1979), Judge R.T.H.Barbour, Q.C. (1957), P.J.Beale (l^a)f£o.B inns (1951), Sir-Jfermaim filae^934-36.1972)-^ Deceascd_-1990, DrAV*.€al0v-(i^50r'?^%eCeasM^ L.Carrington (1978), A.Chapman (1975), J.Chapman, O.A.M. (1977),^'lCCotton (1971), Dr.M.Counsel (1983), A.B.Crompton D.A.deCarvalho (1955), F.H. deCarvalho (1950), J.D.H.Dcttma5ri^l949), D.A.T.Dick^s M.Dickens (1983), B.Druery (1975), J.G.Erby, A.M. (1962), J.H .E v^t (19^), AJ.Falk (1974 (1936), I.E.Fisher (1970), l.W.Foulsham (1970), Dr D.G. Fox (1%8), PX Gray (1989), P r^G ray (1981), R. Green (1983), J.A.Grimble (1988), P.B.Hall (1957), B.Hickey (1986), M.J.Ives (1969), AJakes (1970), P.V.James (1970), Dr.T.Jenkins (1983), R.J. Lamble (1957), Dr C.Latimer (1986), J.W. Laurie (1961), E.B. L^puieyx (1965), C.E.Lee_0^m RJ_Lee 41271X P-LeRoj^ -(1982).. J.L.L’Estrange (197sf,^1c^’ffin g c (1976),<TrT!?frovell (i965), P.Mackay (1983), Dr WJ.Mackie (1964), I.McCristal (1957), C.I.M.McRae (1981), J.Malicki (1973), R.C.Mesley (1970), D.Morgan ^ (1982), F.F.Munro (1960), Mr Justice G.D.Needham (1952), Mr Justice PJ.Newman (1965), Dr R.Y.Norton (1946), M.W.O’Sullivan (1972), M.Pawley (1967), R.Pearson O.A.M.(1975), G.H.Pike (1975), Colonel P. Pike (1976), Dr W.Pitty (1985), A.T.Punch (1972), S.Quartemiain (1985), G.Reed (1986), Dr R.J.Richards (1958), Dr D.D.Ridley (1976), D.Robinson (1970), J.F.Rodgers (1975), T R.A.C.Rogers (1943), Dr A.W.Ross (1930-32, 1981), G.C.Russell (1969), GJ.Scahill (1972), D.Scanlan ^ ^ (1967), P.Scanlan (1970), Dr D.Scott-Orr (1958), M.F.Sewell (1980),neH."shcnicid WiJb), "^4 UiX.v,' 7 P.T.Somerville (1986), J.Spence (1975), R.H.Storey (1972), RJ.Thomas (1969), J.R. White (1981), Professor Sir Bruce R.Wiiliams (1969), G.R.Wilson (1978), I.E.Wolfe (1971). < W- Delegatert6 Sydney Cricket A.ssociation: I C ^ x -a ^ ix iS ^A.B.Crompton (Chairman, NSW Board; Delegate to A.C.B.), J.F.Rodgers (Deputy Chairman S.C.A. Committee of Management) , . i , % p ----4^2 A/S-wcX; ^ \ * Delegates to S.U.S.U.: M. Benfieil, G. tOwiI B Delegate to City & Suburban: Dr C. Latimer ^ r I /V r Delegat^to Building & Grounds: M^-Bonncll Social Secretary: SM 3arrctt Veterans’ S e ^ y : ^ ^ . ^ .. Dr CJ^I^er Captains:/ Grade: C. TO^iko 2nd Grade A,-GrcciT' 3rd Grade M. Farrow 4th Grade P. Rodgers ^ 5th Grade R. deCarvalho ^ 1 6th Grade T. Clarscn J 7th Grade L. Barker, W. Higgs z Poidevin-Gray: S. Gray Coaches 1st Grade G. Ridley Poidevin-Gray IC^O’Keeffc i'* ^ >' ' C .. i f ' / , S/If HONORARY SECRETARY'S REPORT I present with pleasure the 125th Annual Report of the Sydney University Cricket Club. The 1989-90 season will probably be best remembered for events off the field. The pinnacle of the year for the Club was the launch of the Foundation in November in the Great Hall. Under the Chairmanship of Ted Le Couteur, this organisation, unique in Grade Cricket, provided the beginnings of the establishment of a financially secure future for the Club. We are indebted to Ted, who was a very worthy winner of the J. C. Morris trophy for the most valuable clubman of the year, and to his helpers for their initiative. An excellent night, featuring a speech by the great Sir Garfield Sobers, was a fine way to launch the Foundation. Also off the field, the Sydney Grade Cricket Evaluation Committee under the chairmanship of James Rodgers presented its report and there was much speculation about the future of all Grade Clubs. Sydney University's response to the Committee's recommendations was one of general agreement with the exception of the suggestions to abolish 5th grade. The NSW Cricket Board in March decided to continue with the existing number of grade Clubs for an indefinite period. However, the Board emphasised the fact that it will be constantly monitoring and assisting all Clubs. These two important off the field occurrences of course are linked closely to this Club's on field performances. While our administration and financial status will be examined, it is the Club's results in the Sydney grade competition that need the greatest improvement. We finished 10th in the Club Championship this season which follows 10th in 1986-87. Clearly there has been little progress as we tread water around the middle of the ladder. Why has this lack of progress occurred? Many reasons could be given but I feel the general feeling must be that there is not enough dedication by enough members of the Club. Balmain this season won the Club Championship and had three teams in the semi-finals. Seeking to explain their success 1st grade captain Mick Haire said: "In the past, guys would go down and train and leave at 6.30 or 7.00 o'clock.... (This season) it's not been uncommon for us at our major practice session on Thursday to have the 60 graded players at the club train from 4.30 till 8.00 o'clock." Practice attendance is not the only reason a club does well but there is a clear lesson to be learnt from the Balmain experience especially as in 1988- 89 they had finished 10th in the Club Championship, a position we seemed to have had a mortgage on. Likewise the NSW Sheffield Shield win was largely attributed to the regular attendance and determined effort at practice by its players. Sydney University will not even be able to stay in the middle of the Club Championship unless this area is addressed with actions not just words. This is not to say that there were no improvements or highlights in this seasons. 1st grade emerged under Craig Tomko's captaincy and Gavin Ridley's coaching as much more competitive than previous seasons. The corner seems to have been timed by effective practising and a thorough and planned approach to each match. 3rd grade are to be congratulated on their hard work which helped them reach the semi-finals, only to be thwarted in a close, hard fought match. Under the captaincy of Mick Farrow, who led from the front by being the Club's highest wicket taker, this team built on the success of 4th and 5th grades in recent seasons. A team full of 1st year players made up 6th grade in most matches. They played a refreshing, attacking brand of cricket which helped them make the semi-finals. Their captain Tim Clarsen moulded a very happy team and he deservedly won the Dr L'Estrange award for the best lower grade undergraduate player. Individually there was no more pleasing highlight than Mick O'Sullivan's fine achievement of capturing his 600th 1st grade wicket. Mick joined an elite band of 13 bowlers in Sydney grade cricket. (see following article) He was deservedly honoured at our Annual Dinner. Geoff Lovell became the inaugural Bradman Scholarship winner for his fine efforts in all aspects of University life. His 168 against Fairfield in 1st grade was a demonstration of his great ability as a cricketer. The Club will miss him but wishes him every success at Oxford University. Others to stand out this season were yet again John Grimble who for the third year in succession was awarded the most valuable 1st Grader trophy; Dave Loxton returned to the Club with 500 runs for the season; Andrew Ridley reaped the rewards of enormous hours of meticulous practice. The helpers seem to be have been more numerous than in previous seasons which was a good sign. Again our delegates to the Sydney Cricket Association, Alan Crompton, Chairman of the NSW Cricket Board and James Rodgers, Deputy Chairman of the S.C.A. Committee of Management, contributed time and energy to cricket well beyond duty and they continue to reflect well on our Club. Jeff Banks' work as Honorary Treasury, 6-a-side day entrepreneur and wake up phone caller was as indefatigable as ever. Assistant Secretary Simon Gray proved efficient and hard working, while Phil Garrett, James Robinson and Dave McCredie were excellent committee men. They all made this writer's transfer to the job of Secretary very smooth. Thanks are due to John Wood and the very cooperative staff at the Sydney Cricket Association who continue to administer grade cricket so efficiently.