Congratulations Phoebe Litchfield

CONGRATULATIONS pHOEBE

                                                        Phoebe Litchfield

Australia have revealed a talent-packed 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, on their hunt for a record fourth successive T20 World Cup trophy. Every match will be shown live, exclusively on Prime Video from 3 October.

But before that, the Aussie Women are set for an epic showdown against their trans-Tasman rivals for the opening series of the summer, with the CommBank Women's T20I Series against New Zealand starting in three weeks’ time. Watch this summer live on The Seven Network, FOX SPORTS, available on Kayo Sports.

The Sydney University Cricket Club sends Phoebe congratulations and wishes her all the best for this summer’s cricket.

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Bruce Wilcock OBituary

                   BRUCE WILCOCK (1956-2024) died 12 August 2024.

SUCC 1st Grade cap #520

SUCC 1st Grade 1978-80: 20-1-59-233-12.3 (59 v Manly in 1978-79. 1st wkt stand of 143 with Jim L'Estrange)

Penrith 1st Grade 1976-78: 11-1-50no-95-9.5

17 games in 1st Grade for SUCC

9 games in 1st Grade for Penrith

SUCC All grades: 1978-84: 50-2-93-972-20.3

But, as Chris McRae remembers, "His stats don't do him justice."

Tributes from some of those who played with or against Bruce follow.

GEOFF COOPER: "...a real character and sad to hear [of his death]. He still lives on in all our memories."

CHRIS ELDER: "I certainly remember his pull shot which struck short leg Frank Cicutto in the head at Bankstown Oval. Frank recovered sufficiently to become CEO of NAB. Off the field, Bruce was in his own orbit...A good man to have in your team."

ROWAN McGREGOR (Nth District and Gordon) quotes Steve Frances (Nepean/Penrith, SUCC) who played with Bruce at Nepean/Penrith: "He made his debut for Penrith in 1st Grade in 1976-77. Both he and I scored ducks against the eventual Premiers, Mosman." (Mosman had two former Test fast bowlers, David Colley and Barry Knight, as well as Alan Border and John Skilbeck.) "He was a robust fellow...sad to hear of his passing."

ALEX PITTY (son of Keith and Lynda Pitty, who was a student at Gosford High School when Bruce taught there): "Bruce was an inspiring teacher. He coached the Gosford High School's cricket team all the way to third in NSW in 2005-06. He commanded respect, instilled pride in the whole team and made every achievement feel special."

CHRIS McRAE: "The long blond hair and athleticism live in our memory."

DAMON RIDLEY: "The only folks I ever wanted to play sport with were those who were committed to the team and Bruce was one of the finest examples...In 1979-80, I knew he wanted to be in 1sts but he put personal ambitions aside and he became an integral part of the  SUCC 2nd XI Premiership team. I still remember his flamboyant style. I enjoyed watching him immensely."

JIM ROBSON (UNSW): "...very friendly guy. He may have been SU's most 'colourful' cricketer."

MARK SEWELL: "Above all, Bruce was a real team man, on and off the field. We hold great memories from the seasons he played with us."

STEVE WARD: "I certainly enjoyed his ability and his company in that 2nd Grade Premiership team."

 James Rodgers

Lieutenant Alan Russell Blacket

Alan Russell Blacket

"Today is the 108th anniversary of the death of Lieutenant Alan Russell Blacket who played 1st Grade for SUCC in 1914-15 and who was a dedicated Law III student when he enlisted in the 1st AIF in 1915, aged 21.

 On 28 July 1916, in a dug out at Pozieres, he was severely wounded by a shell or by gunshot (the accounts differ) to his chest and lungs and evacuated to Boulogne Hospital. He hung on. But on 13 August, he lapsed into a coma, tetanus having set in. He was unconscious for three days until death took him at 6.30pm, 108 years ago. He was buried two days later and he now lies at rest in the cemetery near the hospital.

He had first played for SUCC in 1913-14, mainly in 3rd Grade where he appears to have been under-graded. He scored 107 not out against Wests in February 1914 and followed this with a commanding 145 not out against Glebe in April. He was immensely popular with his teammates

2nd grade selection followed in 1914-15 until the unavailability of some regular 1st graders during the  University vacation gave him his first opportunity in 1st Grade. On 8 February 1915, the day before his 21st birthday, Blacket strode out to bat at Parramatta Oval. He made only 6, batting at number 4, as SUCC scraped to a slender victory. He retained his place and scored a match-winning 37 not out in the next game against Glebe. His next four innings, however, produced scores of 6, 1 not out, 6 and 6. This was the end of his cricket career and he never got to take his place in Law IV. He was leading his men at Armentieres and Pozieres.

Until, on this day 108 years ago, he met his death in a hospital thousands of kilometres from University life, legal studies and the cricket fields that he had so enriched."

 LEST WE FORGET.

 James Rodgers

Obituary - David Morrow

DAVID MORROW died on 17 July 2024 aged 71 after a long battle with brain cancer. 

Mr Morrow played just one season, 1973-74, for SUCC when he was an undergraduate. He was then widely regarded as a sports broadcaster and commentator for over 50 years, firstly with the ABC and then with radio station 2GB. He covered eight Olympic Games and six Commonwealth Games in a distinguished and versatile career. But it was his calling rugby league games where he was best known. ARLC Chairman Peter Vlandys commented: “David has been one of the great voices of the game, recognized around the country for his wit, insight and knowledge.”

Just a week before he died, David was told that he would be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame. He followed Rugby League with a passion especially the St George Illawarra Dragons. 

He was a longtime delegate from Eastern Suburbs CC to the Sydney Cricket Association. 

The Club’s sympathy is extended to all of Mr Morrow’s family. 

JFR 

Obituary - Edward 'Ted' Le Couteur

Edward Bean ‘Ted’ Le Couteur

Ted Le Couteur died in Sydney on 6th June, two days before his 83rd birthday.

Ted came to the University from Gordon DCC and North Sydney High in 1959. He had represented Combined High Schools in his final year at School.

He went into St Paul’s College and became part of the SUCC, never really leaving.

He was Club Hon Secretary for two years in the early 1960’s, including the Centenary Season, and became a 1st and Second Grade player for us.

He also played Inter College, Inter Faculty, Intervarsity and all sorts of other social fixtures.

He graduated in Arts Law.

At the Club he has been a Vice President since 1965, a Life Member since 1996, a University Gold Awardee, and was a driving force behind the establishment and running of the SUCC Foundation from 1989. After his grade cricket finished he became an active member of the University Vets.

In some respects no individual has ever done more for our Club.

A more complete obituary will will appear in the SUCC Annual Report but we extend our sympathy to his children John, Catherine and Michael and his sister Anne.

Obituary - W.R Neville

W.R. Bill Nevill

Died on 28th April, 2024.

He came to SUCC from Riverview after 1959  and was graded in the Fourths in 1960-61.

He enrolled in Economics and in due course graduated B.Ec.

Bill played two seasons  in the fourths but subsequently concentrated on Rugby, playing with the Gordon Club in first grade.

For University Bill scored 126 runs and took two wickets.

 He is survived by his wife Louise and three daughters to whom we offer our condolences.

A Long Way to Go - by Max Bonnell

SYNOPSIS

Late in 1930, a cricket team from the West Indies visited Australia for the first time. It arrived at precisely the time when Australia's modern iconography was being forged: Don Bradman was in the ascendant, Phar Lap dominated the racetrack, Nellie Melba returned home, Charles Kingsford Smith was breaking aviation records and the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was nearing completion. A Long Way to Go follows the tourists' journey around this vast, unfamiliar country - which, battered by the Great Depression, may have been sliding into social and political chaos, but still managed to field the world's most formidable cricket team

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