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11.3.2010
Teams posted
The teams for the round against Gordon have been posted. Good luck to all the grades.
8.3.2010
James Rodgers, the end of an era
The era of James Rodgers as a cricketer at Sydney University CC is coming to an end at the completion of this season. James has made a decision to make the 2009/10 season his last in Grade cricket and will retire once Fifth Grade win the title this year…
A couple of small facts about one of the pillars of the club, the patron of the 1864 Club and a man who will complete his 38th Grade season this year.
James collected his first wicket for the club in Fifth Grade in 1972, and his 850th was claimed in the same grade merely 37 years later.
1973-74, James broke into Second Grade as a long-haired leg spinner!
His command of flight and spin earned him 71 wickets in Seconds between 1973 and 1979, although the presence of some very able wrist-spinners, including Alan Manzie and Chris Elder, blocked his path to higher promotion.
However, he didn’t have the temperament to be a leg spinner, so became an off spinner during the 1970s.
It wasn’t until 1980/81 that he finally was able to celebrate a Premiership.
He has since then celebrated quite a few more, including a number as captain.
Perhaps his most coveted performance; Back in the era of ‘Jug Winners’, Alistair Little and James (apparently multiple winners!) hold the 10th wicket partnership for Third Grade with 74. James was “on his way” to his only hundred and finished 13*.
James is a dedicated family man, and has thought of the club as an extension of his family for those 38 years. It is his wish to invite those that have played with him, against him or even know him to come down to the last Round game of the season, which will be held at St Pauls Oval on Saturday 13th of March.
Ever the gentlemen, James is not making a big thing of his retirement, “[as] Finals are around the corner and the Clubs’ focus should be on that”. He also has a prior family commitment from 7pm on that Saturday.
There will be a canteen running all day at Uni No 1, with cold drinks and beers and possibly ‘the best chicken burgers in Grade cricket!’! We will also follow the end of the round games with a low key BBQ back at the No 1 Oval, which you are all welcome to attend, and will also celebrate the end of season and start of the Finals.
Of course, given the current state of sporting affairs, James’s retirement is hopefully only an aberration, and merely an attempt to barter a better deal and a massive financial recoup for “His Story: Retirement and why I have come back!”
David Jessep
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET
7.3.2010
Results at a glance
1st grade - Defeated
2nd grade - Win.
M. Culkoff 130 and 7/25
3rd grade - Win
4th grade - Defeated.
K. McPherson 5/23
5th grade - Win.
V. Poolagasandrum 4/2
PG's semi final- Defeated
B. Larkin 89 not out.
The full story about each game will be penned by a nominated player from each team and posted on the match reports page by Tuesday evening.
Dave Stanton.
6.3.2010
Sydney University Cricket Club presents their
Annual Golf Day at Macquarie Links International Golf Course.
This year we are proudly supported by Drummond Golf Camperdown and Pooles Rock Wines.
It will be held Tuesday the 16th of March, with registration at 11.15am and Shot Gun start at 12.15pm.
After registration feel free to tuck into the light lunch and hit a few balls on the range. There will be a Team Event and Individual Stableford along with a couple of challenges on the course, courtesy of Drummond Golf Camperdown and Pooles Rock Wines. Get your swing in order to take advantage of a host of great prizes.
Click here to fill out the Booking Form and get it back in as quickly as possible!
We look forward to seeing you there! Fore!
Return to: SUCC, University Sports & Aquatic Centre GO9, Sydney University NSW 2006 or fax 02 9036 5175
Director of Cricket, David Jessep- d.jessep@sport.usyd.edu.au
Work: 9351 4965, 0415508015.
2.3.2010
Culkoff's dream innings
Michael has belted out his biggest knock for the club since he first stepped foot on SUCC turf back in 1998. His total of 130 last Saturday pipped his previous best of 123. Whilst he was out there, he also toppled a club record helped by batting partner Tim Ley, the 8th wicket partnership of 179 (unbroken) between Michael Culkoff and Tim Ley appears to be a new 8th wicket record for seconds.
Last year's annual report showed the previous record was 156 (G Aitken & D Ward, 2004-5).
Adam Theobald was painfully close to another century for the season with a tally of 92.
The students 2nd grade team are on 7 for 351
Update, Michael has amazing results with the ball as well, 7 for 25....what can we say?
Dave Stanton / John Kilford
5.2.2010
Help needed in the canteen
If you are like me, you spend a bit of time at Uni 1 oval and everything seems to run smoothly in the canteen. You would be correct, but.....it is because we have a few dedicated parents who make themselves available to assist. The thing that would absolutely make their day would be for some other parents to ask, "Hey, do you guys need a hand?" Their faces would light up brighter than someone who had just licked a wet power point!
Please don't leave the work to a few, they would love to be able to sit down for an hour or so and watch their sons play as well.
Dave Stanton
| Honour Roll for Centuries, 5 for's and Hat-tricks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player's name | Grade | Achievement: |
Match |
| Mark Hackett | 4th | 111 | Penrith |
| Sanjiv Khalko | 4th | 6 for 29 | Penrith |
| Josh Ryan | 2nd | 8 for 29 | St.George |
| Greg Mail | NSW 2nd XI | 223 | Victoria |
| Greg Mail c | 1st | 5 for 16 | Manly |
| Jim Kazaglis | 4th | 6 for 28 | Manly |
| Greg Mail c | 1st | 166 | Manly |
| Will Hay | 1st | 162 no | Manly |
| Josh Toyer | 2nd | 6 for 18 | Manly |
| Jim Kazaglis | 4th | 5 for 25 | Manly |
| Nick Fitzgerald | 4th | 131 | Blacktown |
| Adam Theobald c | 2nd | 132 | Blacktown |
| Josh Ryan | 2nd | 5 for 54 | Blacktown |
| Daniel Bragg c | 4th | 5 for 27 | Blacktown |
| Greg Mail c | 1st | 214 | Randy Petes |
| Shashi Keshar | 2nd | 5 for 46 | Randy Petes |
| Marty Paskal | 1st | 5 for 31 | Randy Petes |
| Josh Ryan | 2nd | 101 | Randy Petes |
| Sanjiv Khalko | 4th | 5 for 43 | Randy Petes |
| Greg Mail c | 1st | 212 | Northern District |
| Dave Miller | 1st | 120 no | Northern District |
| Mark Faraday | 2nd | 186 | Northern District |
| Adam Theobald c | 2nd | 168 | Northern District |
| Chris Jones | 2nd | 190 | Mosman |
| Paul O'Halloran | 2nd | 150 no | Mosman |
| Matt Skinner | 4th | 123 | Mosman |
| Ben Larkin | PG's | 119 | Fairfield Liverpool |
| Josh Toyer | PG's | 5/18 | Fairfield Liverpool |
| Ben Joy | 4th | 6/54 | Mosman |
| Marty Paskal | 1st | 5/24 | Norths |
| Jim Kazglis | 3rd | 6/24 | Norths |
| Greg Mail | 1st | 100 | Norths |
| Jack Hill | 4th | 110 | Campbelltown |
| Mark Faraday | 2nd | 154 | Hawkesbury |
| Charles Cull | 4th | 5/49 | Hawkesbury |
| Ian Moran | 1st | 122 no | Campbelltown |
| Ian Moran | 1st | 111no | Sydney |
| Josh Toyer | 1st | 5/26 | Sydney |
| Michael Culkoff | 2nd | 5/24 | Sydney |
| Michael Culkoff | 2nd | 130 | Parramatta |
| Michael Culkoff | 2nd | 7/25 | Parramatta |
| Kerrod McPherson | 4th | 5/23 | Parramatta |
13.11.2009
Track suits now available.
I now have some tracksuits available. The price is up a little but I still think is good value at $120.00. Please let me know if you want one. (Cash or cheque on delivery)
Regards
Geoff de Mesquita
SECRETARY & EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB (SUCC)
Thursday 8.10.2009
1864 Club
The 1864 CLUB is the new and exclusive Players and Supporters’ Club of Sydney University Cricket Club.
“It’s about time we all banded under the one banner again and this will give us all a great opportunity to make use of our vast network of friends. This club is open to all players, past and present, and all supporters of SUCC. The club will not only allow you to stay in touch with your cricket club and your mates from seasons past, but also to keep supporting and to be informed, and to be part of their successes today!”
James Rodgers
Click here for detailed info about the 1864 club as well as a membership form.
Thursday 23.11.2009
City & Suburban
Are you interested in playing cricket this season without the demands of grade? Can’t afford the time or commitment to play grade cricket, but still want to play on turf. Click here
Foundation news letter.
Click here for the newsletter in PDF and here for the donation form in PDF.