endobj As mentioned above, I think life throws a number of adversarial people and scenarios at you and I think grade cricket has helped my ability to avoid taking it personally, to focus on whats important, and to stay on even keel when people want to play a shot or two at you! Number of matches played - not including matches where Rob Aitken bowling for North Sydney in 2013. Venue description: One of the oldest Test venues, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) hosted its first Test an Ashes encounter between Australia and England, way back in 1882. Think the BBL does very well given its circumstances, but it's difficult to see the the comp transcending its often-second tier energy while it competes with the Test summer. Get the latest scores, news, highlights, live radio and live video streaming. "One of the greats, one of the legends, one of the Club's most loyal and staunch supporters, one of our fondest friends, is with us no more.MOS played for our Club from 1968 until 1995 mostly in 1st Grade where his 622 wickets is surely an unassailable record. Ive always admired and respected the dogged and disciplined competitors but have most enjoyed the misunderstood stylists. Read about Records, / , Sydney Cricket Ground, / , Records by ground Cricket Team Records only on ESPNcricinfo.com. It emerged he was not studying law, nor had he ever been to university. North Sydney Oval, for its special place in my family (and its beauty). 12 0 obj Cricket was harder to arrange. As a player, it would be opening the batting and facing Doug Bollinger with a new ball at North Sydney Oval, pre-hair, in 1st grade. Left to right: James, Glenn and Rob. It was a great arena for life lessons. I think thats my problem.. Men's Club Championships: 1982/83, 2008/09 & 2015/16 First Grade Belvidere Cup: 1978/79, 1982/83 & 2018/19 Limited Overs Cup: 1998/99, 2001/02 & 2016/17 Second Grade Albert Cup: 1992/93 & 1998/99 Third Grade Mitchell Cup: 2002/03 Fourth Grade Reid Cup: 1984/85 & 2014/15 Fifth Grade David Sherwood Cup: 1996/97, 2013/14 Metros/Colts I had minimal ideas when Beau Casson bowled to me absolutely zero clue which way the ball was spinning. The Sydney Cricket Club has a long and proud history as a strong performer in Premier Cricket, and as a pathway to representative honours. <> First Grade, Second Grade and Under 18 Brewer Shield all play Twenty20 and 50-over cricket. $.' What is your best bowling figures in grade cricket? Other people probably see that more than me. I dont think time is an issue. The fielder tried to throw down the stumps and wrong-footed the guy backing up, which meant the ball went for five. NSW Premier Cricket First Grade (): Sydney (w) - Penrith (w) 05 . India's young wristspinners are reminiscent of the Aussie duo of Bill O' Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett. But that doesnt include all the extra time spent travelling - I try not to think about the petrol money - post-match beers with teammates, some lower grade games and a couple of training sessions per week. He would take me to the SCG as a kid all the time, and play with me in the backyard Ive been very lucky. NSW Premier Cricket (formerly known as Sydney Grade Cricket) is a cricket competition played in Sydney, Australia. At one point I got him away to the boundary, and ran a tight single next ball. Englishmen have been coming to play Grade Cricket in Sydney since at least Test opener, John Dewes, played for Northern District in 1958 through to Barry Knight, Geoffrey Boycott and Tony Greig. Match status (MS) Progress result entered Final result entered, unconfirmed Result in dispute Final result entered and confirmed Official result Matches in red have been copied from another grade as part of a re-grading process. The advent of T20 cricket has helped Aitken tick up a few extra games, too. Once again, there were a few. My uncle kept playing grade cricket and shires cricket until he was pretty close to 70. First Grade also plays for the First Grade Limited Overs Cup, which consists of five rounds plus Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and a Grand Final. I was studying Sociology at Uni during the 05 Ashes, and I remember my lecturer, Dr Annette Falahey, sidling up to me and explaining how beautiful Warnes bowling was to her. He went back to Australia and suddenly announced his retirement. Off the field, his gruffness was mitigated by his intelligence, erudition, wit and twinkling eyes. 11 0 obj o Number of registered gymnasiums located in Sydney o Length of a basketball court o Maximum number of players on a netball team . What follows is a survey of the current English county cricketers who have spent time in 1st grade in Sydney. The 1st Grade Draw can be found here [2] and the 2nd Grade draw, which is identical to the 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade draws, can be found here [3]. JFIF ,, C Together with other brother Glenn, the Aitken brothers have 1400 first-grade appearances between them. He essentially taught me the methods, mechanics and mindset of batting and playing generally that I think helped me play my best cricket. 7 0 obj 49. Whos been the biggest influence in your cricket career? A T20 and 40-over competition is held for Third Grade. Injury rate and patterns of Sydney grade cricketers: a prospective study of injuries in 408 cricketers The injury rate in SGC is lower than that reported at elite level. All of the current NSW first-class cricket players are selected from their performances in Premier Cricket. The Women's First Grade Player of the Year is decided by umpire votes from each match during the season on a 3-2-1 basis. Click here to find out more about the First Grade Limited Overs Cup, including scores and contact details. In recent times some clubs have started broadcasting scorecards in real-time on the Cricket Australia website. Now that youve found Stump to stump why not join in on RUNS. Bowlers, in particular fast bowlers, have had to work much harder at getting wickets. His batting was left-handed, hard-hitting and occasionally stubborn (1,655 runs at 13.13); he never quite forgave himself for getting out at Lord's in 1934 when he might have saved the follow-on, in which case he rather than Verity would have had use of a rain-affected wicket. Who was the funniest cricketing team-mate? Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127. In 1985 Sydney District CC left the competition but 3 new clubs from the outer suburbs of Sydney joined - Fairfield, Campbelltown and Hawkesbury. Future generations will have to judge the greatness of his bowling on the fragments of film that survive and the written descriptions, of which R. C. Robertson-Glasgow's may stand as definitive:As with those more florid opponents of legendary heroes, there seemed to be more arms than Nature or the rules allow. Each team plays six preliminary round matches with the top four teams in each conference playing Semi Finals, followed by a Conference Final. Though I very much enjoyed Manly Oval, Coogee Oval, and I loved Petersham Oval too. [. "w1#hjGR7%gnQ.VMtuZF}_D8kI%II3i V!N`>wzm67[GHt-:k2p}aTb$bZFz25tX4vSVzUqKBD[6 ;>EX& H{?uTGb$bn(isgoR K#"X Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. I had one team-mate whod use fines to highlight that he was a lawyer, and would proceed to argue every fine thrown his way. dismissals. Rob Aitken poses for a photo at Bon Andrews Oval in North Sydney ahead of his 500th match of Sydney first grade. Take cricket with you everywhere! I remember I made 14 not out, and absolutely loving the experience. The club boasts an abundance of young, talented players, some of who have begun the process of becoming first grade cricketers after having come through the grades, in some cases all the way from 6th grade. 3 - Constants & variables . 2023 Gains. I think hed had a troubled life I hope grade cricket was a positive community for him. I do sort of. The exception to this is at T20 matches which can attract crowds into the hundreds and occasionally the low thousands. 6 0 obj (If displayed:) Number of innings of between 25 and <> KINGSGROVE SPORTS MENS FIRST GRADE TEAM OF THE YEAR - 2021/22, Scott Rodgie (Northern District); 813 runs & 32 wickets, Justin Avendano (UTS North Sydney); 836 runs, Joshua Clarke (Western Suburbs); 826 runs, Raveesh Srivastava (Fairfield-Liverpool); 652 runs, Tim Cummins (Sydney University); 28 dismissals and 486 runs, Devlin Malone (Sydney University); 35 wickets, Hunar Verma (Blacktown Mounties); 33 wickets, Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup: Randwick Petersham CC, Third Grade (Mitchell Cup): Northern District CC, Fourth Grade (Reid Cup): Manly Warringah CC, Fifth Grade (David Sherwood Cup): Eastern Suburbs CC, Under 21 Poidevin-Gray Shield: Sutherland DCC, Bob Simpson Award Mens Coach of the Year: Peter Forrest (Mosman), Ground of the Year 1st Place: Pratten Park (Western Suburbs), Ground of the Year Runner-Up: Waverley Oval (Eastern Suburbs), Ground of the Year 3rd Place: Allan Border Oval (Mosman), Lower Grades Ground of the Year: Tunks Park (UTS North Sydney), Spirit of Cricket Award: Northern District CC, 1st Grade Captain of the Year: Josh Clarke (Western Suburbs), 2nd Grade Captain of the Year: Andrew Jamieson (Manly-Warringah), 3rd Grade Captain of the Year: Daniel Stickland(Northern District), 4th Grade Captain of the Year: Stephen Wark (St George), 5th Grade Captain of the Year: Trevor Whittall (Campbelltown-Camden), 2023 Cricket New South Wales.All rights reserved. Click here to download and view the NSW Premier Cricket Statistics Annual 2020-21. Includes retired hurt and And before that, he had secured the Ashes by taking five for 66 and five for 56 at Headingley. O'Reilly then began writing on cricket for the Sydney Morning Herald with a muscular, very Australian prose style flavoured with wit and imagery (You can smell the gum-leaves off him, he wrote of one country boy just starting with Queensland). Good team song though. Australian Test cricketer Warren Bardsley played 35 seasons in the early 1900s, while Monty Noble, Greg Matthews and Anthony Clark all featured in 31 seasons. Winners include former NSW and Australia great Bob Simpson, who claimed the first O'Reilly Medal in 1968 and again in 1973, as well some of the Blues finest servants like Greg Mail, Dominic Thornely, Trent Copeland, Grant Lambert and Gavin Robertson. My eldest daughter has started playing Brewer Shield (under 18s) on Sundays. 4 0 obj New Zealand v Pakistan at Sydney, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 1st semi final, Nov 9, 2022 Which ground in Sydney club cricket did you enjoy playing at the most? Sydney First Grade Cricket Grounds Ground Name Suburb/Town First Match Last Match Matches Alan Davidson Oval Alexandria 2001/02 2016/17 9 He once dismissed David Warner and celebrated by putting his hands in his pockets and casually walking to me, offering his hand to shake in a dignified manner. What is your highest score in grade cricket? Of course when he bowled I could barely see the ball. Blacktown Mounties Grade Board 2021/22 Season. Click here to find out more about the McDonalds Womens Premier Cricket competition, including scores and contact details. KINGSGROVE SPORTS MEN'S FIRST GRADE TEAM OF THE YEAR - 2021/22 Captain Scott Rodgie (Northern District); 813 runs & 32 wickets Batters Justin Avendano (UTS North Sydney); 836 runs Joshua Clarke (Western Suburbs); 826 runs Daniel Solway (Bankstown); 715 runs Angus Robson (Eastern Suburbs); 705 runs Raveesh Srivastava (Fairfield-Liverpool); 652 runs He took 109 wickets on the tour, including nine for 38 against Somerset. You can change the session length in settings. I pretty much go to her game and then my own T20 in the afternoon.. In 1917 the family moved to Wingello. Click here to find out more about the Belvidere Cup, including scores and contact details. Of course I describe this as a sweep, I probably just dragged the bat in an arc toward the ball and connected. Clubs in the 2021/22 season of NSW Premier Cricket are: Sydney's suburban sprawl over the past 120 years has seen the introduction of new outer-suburban clubs and the disappearance or mergers of some inner-city clubs. My Dads family all lived in the area and we were around the corner in Hunters Hill, so it made sense. All other grades play only 15 rounds, thus missing out on playing 4 teams each season. <> Feb 3. I compounded this problem by confusing our opponent and telling Dad we were playing at Raby Oval in Campbelltown. Aitken has been playing first grade cricket in Sydney since 1992. Credit:Brook Mitchell. The Men's First Grade Player of the Year is named in honour of the late, great NSW, Australian leg-spinner and prominent journalist Bill O'Reilly. . Women's Coach of the Year: Russel Grimson (Sydney) Spirit of Cricket Award . <> Sydney Grade Cricket @SydneyGradeRumo Latest Sydney Grade Rumours/News please tweet! NSW Premier Cricket (formerly known as Sydney Grade Cricket) is a cricket competition played in Sydney, Australia. The first Test Match at the Adelaide Oval was scored by George Gurr and Charles Hobbs. The NSW Premier Cricket competition is generally played on Saturdays and begins in mid-September and continues until the grand final is played on the first weekend of April. The Aitken brothers at Coogee Oval in a match for North Sydney. He put his head out of the carriage window and was told to get out at once: Wingello were playing at Bowral and needed him. I bowled him first ball with a leg-break which came from the leg stump to hit the off bail. <> E-Book Overview The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language is the first comprehensive descriptive grammar of English to appear for over fifteen years, a period which has seen immense developments in linguistic theory at all levels. <> I just enjoy the people I play with and working together in a team setting.. We also pay our respect to Elders past and present. Daniels went on to score another seven Tests while Weller scored another three. If youre in the middle seat of the middle row of Qantas QF1flight to London which team mates -would you choose to on your left and right? In 1919, he went to the high school in the larger town of Goulburn, where he concentrated on his athletics as much as his cricket. As you get a little bit older, you realise that every game could potentially be your last. Website by. Please check your email to receive the magic link. 14 0 obj Cricket is such a brutal game that we develop all manner of habits, probably in a futile bid to control the chaos around us. At Trent Bridge he won the match with seven for 54, achieved by what Wisden called clever variation in flight and pace combined with spin off the worn turf. Learning how to manage yourself in a hyper-competitive environment, where everyone starts with a dream to go all the way, then soon learns how difficult that is. In cricketing circles whats your nickname? Rugby league's biggest man will make his long-awaited return to the NRL this weekend, with Bulldogs recruit Franklin Pele set to end a 22-month absence from the top grade. This competition is also used by the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder to identify talent for their BBL and Supplementary squads. <> Please check your email to receive the magic link. It would then bounce ferociously on the hard pitches of his time and, on occasion, knock wicket-keepers off their feet. He took a wicket every 49 balls in his first-class career and it was said he never bowled a wide. Since the 1940s there had been a number of club mergers (Mosman with Middle Harbour, Petersham with Marrickville and Glebe with South Sydney followed in 1965 by the forced merger of Paddington with Glebe-South Sydney to form Sydney District CC). 5 0 obj But 10,598 days and eight changes of prime minister later, Aitken has amassed 11,387 runs and taken 618 wickets in 345 two-day games, 107 one-day matches and 47 T20 contests, mostly for his beloved North Sydney club. Financial Statistics (FIN10002) Trending Transport and Freight Logistics (OMGT2222) Business Studies (1BSTD) Foundations of Marketing (MKTG1501) Fluid Mechanics (ENGR30002) Criminal Law (MLL114) accounting information system (tacc603) Information System for management (ACCG3055) Digital Portfolio (AMB330) Practical Legal Training (QP2106F_1) Since its introduction scores within the competition have increased. He toured South Africa in 1935-36 and took 27 wickets again, 25 in the great series against England in 1936-37 and 22 back in England in 1938, despite the unforgiving wickets ( dosed up to the eyeballs, said O'Reilly) of Trent Bridge and The Oval. KINGSGROVE SPORTS WOMEN'S FIRST GRADE TEAM OF THE YEAR 2021/22 (statistics include runs scored, wickets taken and wicketkeeping dismissals in preliminary One-Day & T20 matches excluding Finals) . The Grade Cricketer latest book - click to buy now. As a Bears fan in Rugby League, North Sydney Oval was a special place for me, and I wont forget my uncles turning up that day and registering their fear at the prospect, which didnt help the confidence. His last few years were rendered miserable by illness, including the loss of a leg. By default, the shading indicates records from the past week, or failing that, the most recent entry. 15 0 obj In the Qualifying Finals, the 1st placed team plays the 6th placed team, 2nd plays 5th and 3rd plays 4th. He didn't have it all his own way, let me tell you. But it didn't take long to see the greatness; the control of leg-break, top-spinner and googly; the change of pace and trajectory without apparent change in action; the scrupulous length; the vitality; and, informing and rounding all, the brain to diagnose what patient required what treatment. Legends of the game like Christina Matthews, Belinda Clark, Lisa Keightley and Lisa Sthalekar, as well as current players Alex Blackwell, Rene Farrell, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner and Alyssa Healy have all spent regular time in the NSW Women's Premier Cricket competition. The name change was part of a Cricket Australia initiative to standardise the naming of the elite men's cricket competition within each state's capital city. Areas of expertise gained from this experience included Commercial and Industrial buildings; Apartment Block complexes; Timber Log lodges; Architecturally Designed domestic dwellings; Cranes;. The final series generally consists of Qualifying Finals, Semi-Finals and a Final. For over 125 years, Sydney's Men's First Grade clubs have been competing for the prestigious Belvidere Cup. Highest score. Cricket Sydney will receive 80% of all funds contributed. My dad [Bob] played until he was 48 in first grade [391 games from 1960 to 1988]. The Qualifying and Semi Finals are played as Two-Day matches, with the Grand Final played over three days. It is our first time in the Grand Final in this competition. Join the cricket network to promote your business and expertise. But he was consistent, loved quality and hated one-day cricket (hit-and-giggle) which he generally refused to watch. His opinions often came more from the heart than the head, especially if it was a question of attacking the selectors for playing safe and ignoring a young player, most especially a young leg-spinner. Total runs scored. These matches are played over two days, with the First Grade Final being played over three days. Who was the best spinner you played against? %PDF-1.7 NSW Premier Cricket First Grade High odds and bonuses Make a bet on winning the match, total and other outcomes FONBET the fun and become a member of the community, You can share visual and engaging content from memorable moments, experiences, and network with cricket's business community, Please enter your credit or debit card details below. The sun shone, the birds sang sweetly and the flowers bloomed as never before. Australia. However, consistency across the top 3 grades in particular is important. We welcome local, interstate and international players looking to join an inclusive and integrated club that provides both great enjoyment and a pathway to the future. What was the best win you were involved in? Hed do things like bat without a helmet or hat for my entertainment, and Id ask him to theme his celebrations by era. Wom. I remember sitting on the couch at home before the game in my full whites, very nervous. According to Jack Fingleton in Cricket crisis, the four O'Reilly brothers played with a gum-wood bat and a piece of banksia root chiselled down to make a ball. The competition consists of 20 clubs who field one side in each of the five grades. I managed to avoid Mark Cameron somehow. 201-300. Sam Perry is a former Grade Cricketer who possesses a deep love for the beauty, the history and the traditions within the game of cricket. This may have cost him the chance of a Test against England in 1928-29 and, very probably, a tour in 1930. SACA's Premier Cricket League resources, competitions, teams and awards. An amazing amount, too many to list here. Cricket NSW is a member association of Cricket Australia - the national governing body for the game in Australia. Looking back, Im not sure if it did, but I did like to practice hard, and these kinds of values became helpful in life beyond cricket. My Dad used to do a lot of work in Newcastle, and often used to pass on a saying up there that the harder you work, the luckier you get. Whats been your most memorable moment in cricket? au by 6:00pm Wednesday 21st October to confirm their spot in the trial. 2 0 obj My advice would be that it is an extremely lofty goal, but properly managed lofty goals can be an excellent thing to pursue for myriad reasons. The Poidevin-Gray Shield, or PG's as it is more commonly known, comprises teams who represent their grade sides in an Under 21 competition. 8 0 obj He is the gentlest soul going around, but had major red mist when on the field. You enjoy it and make the most of it. Every game is a bonus, Aitken says. First Grade, Second Grade and Under 18 Brewer Shield competitions are all played on a Sunday with Third Grade being played on Saturdays. Sydney Cricket Ground Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com Tweet By default, the shading indicates records from the past week, or failing that, the most recent entry. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Grade cricket hastens ones ability to understand and manage hostility and aggression, whether on the field or off. Spectators are generally few and far between at matches, mostly family members, partners or club members. Complex strategic question for Australian cricket given direction of the game globally. This competition has First Grade status and points gained count towards the Club Championship. The ground is also a pre-dominant ODI venue and has hosted numerous final matches as well as the crucial . Generally anyone who unironically argued the toss during post-play fines. Gideon Haigh, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. Thats hard to say, there seemed to be so many quick bowlers in the mid 2000s. How old were you when you first played grade cricket? Joe McAleer Park, Winten Drive Glendenning. But his figures have to be judged by the fact that all but one of his Tests came in the 1930s, when other bowlers were dominated by batsmen to an unprecedented extent. Third Grade: . Who is your favourite all time cricketer? endobj Won by the club with the highest competition points in aggregate across all 5 grades plus points from the PG and Green Shield competitions. not out. What is your highest score in grade cricket? So Warne was a level above. Players are primarily sourced from England's county competition. The Sydney Cricket Club has a long and proud history as a strong performer in Premier Cricket, and as a pathway to representative honours. How was I to know that I was about to cross swords with the greatest cricketer that ever set foot on a cricket field ? These points go towards the Club Championship which is awarded at the end of the regular season. To address shortcomings in players making the transition from first-grade to State cricket, two seasons ago a different type of ball was introduced into the first-grade competition. He drove me an hour to Raby, whereupon I discovered that Campbelltown-Camden were playing Manly. Its given me a great opportunity to contribute to the conversation around cricket where often the grassroots, club experience is overlooked in favour of a shinier, more polished presentation of the game. First grade = 6 points per competition point, Second grade = 5, Third = 4,Fourth = 3, Fifth/PG/Green Shield = 2 8. In the late 1990s and early 2000s Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Strauss amongst others played seasons in Sydney. Cogent point. That stuff is annoying., Winning the one-day competition with North Sydney was something very memorable, says Aitken, who was player of the match in the 2012-13 final. TGC allows for the authentic story of cricket the way most people experience the game to bubble up and be shared, which I think people appreciate. Bob Aitken bowling in a Sydney grade match. POIDEVIN-GRAY SHIELD (U21) GRAND FINAL Parramatta DCC v Randwick Petersham CC Old Kings Oval, Paramatta Park 10 am THIS SUNDAY 5 March 2023 This is the Big One! Michael O'Sullivan 1950-2013On the day that Mick died, 3 September 2013, this appreciation was written. I generally did everything the same way, whether it be pads, shoes, the way Id face taking guard etc but I never had any out-and-out superstitions that rendered me a mess were I not to observe it. He imbued me with a great joy for the game that extended beyond playing. <>/Metadata 6412 0 R/ViewerPreferences 6413 0 R>> 101-200. The Grade Cricketer Podcast, The Grade Cricketer on 7Sports and writes for the Guardian and other publications. Sydney AW Green Shield (U16) Boys U16. 2. The 2020/21 champions were the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club. I played 5th grade for Balmain and round 1 was away at Bensons Lane against Hawkesbury a baptism of fire for any Sydney Grade Cricketer. - 18/03 Sat 2:00AM suns - swans - 18/03 Sat 7:10PM giants - crows - 18/03 Sat 9:20PM hawks - Bombers - 18/03 Sat 10:40PM saints - dockers - 23/03 Thu 1:20AM blues - cats - 24/03 Fri 1:50AM lions - demons - 24/03 Fri 7:45PM magpies - power - 24/03 Fri 10:35PM crows - tigers - 25/03 Sat 1:25AM bulldogs - saints - 25/03 Sat 1:30AM dockers - kangaroos He and brother James have played 265 first-grade matches together. NSW Premier Cricket Manager.