Cricketer of the Year

Criteria for Selection

In determining "Cricketer of the Year", who shall be selected from the 16A competition, primary consideration will be based on performances over the competition rounds.

However, SSJCA Management may, in order to select one from a number of outstanding candidates, take into account demonstrated performance at Representative cricket level.

In assessing performances Management shall be guided by the standard set out above for the other A grade age groups.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2010/11 - Hayden Smith
St Patricks Sutherland

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2009/10 - JAMIE BROWN
Illawong Menai

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2008/09 - RYAN ALMOND
Engadine Dragons

2008/09 Cricketer of the Year - The John Woodhouse Trophy
Ryan Almond - Engadine Dragons 16A

It comes with great pleasure to write a few words about the 2008-09 SSJCA Cricketer of the Year, Ryan Almond.

I first started coaching Ryan 5 years ago in the Creak Shield and witnessed a lanky fast bowler who could field well but couldn't hold a bat to save him self. An automatic 12th man with the bat, Ryan decided to start working on this part of his game and hasn't looked back since. After looking down the barrel of 5 ducks on the trot in his first year of U12's, he has turned those stats around in the space of 4 years in achieving 507 runs from 9 innings at an average of 56.33 including two centuries and a few half tons this season.

Ryan was also fiery with the ball, taking 15 scalps in the regular season at 12.93. Many opening batsmen weren't too keen to walk out and face Ryan with a new pill this year and he always showed them why, knocking over plenty of them.

A giant in the covers made it hard to drive anything and a freak in slips made the educated edges that usually get runs turn into wickets.

Not only a great player, but a great bloke with a lovely family, it is awesome to see the best player in the shire recognised for this.

Ryan also enjoyed success in the Emerging Blues U15 squad; was selected in the U15 NSW All Schools team; and the A.W Green Shield side for Sutherland this season.

On behalf of the Engadine Dragons Cricket Club I would like to congratulate Ryan Almond on being this year's SSJCA Cricketer of the Year.

Rob Knight.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2007/08 - Ryan Marlow
Engadine Dragons

It is a great honour and privilege to be able to write this report on the cricketing achievements of the 2007/08 'Cricketer of the Year', Ryan Marlow.

Ryan commenced his cricket career in 2001/02 when he was graded in the Club's 10A side. From the outset Ryan displayed potential to develop into a promising all round cricketer and accordingly he was awarded that seasons 'Rookie of the Year'.

As a 12A player in 2002/03, Ryan's enthusiasm and drive was rewarded when he became the recipient of the Club's much sought after 'Bradman Coaching Scholarship' to help further his development.

The following season Ryan made his Representative debut in the Gee Shield and has been a permanent member of Sutherland representative teams ever since.

I have been fortunate to have coached Ryan for three of his seven seasons with the Dragons. I have also been fortunate to witness a number of his memorable milestones including his first century, scored in the 12As. The following season he demonstrated his all round ability by taking 34 wickets @ 4.29.

Over the past seven years Ryan has continually developed as a cricketer and this season has been rewarded for all his hard work. Ryan has finished his junior career in style boasting the following impressive statistics - 358 runs @ 29.83 and 12 wickets @ 18.75.

Ryan's outstanding record speaks for itself but it is the way that he has conducted himself on and off the field that makes him a true champion. Ryan has always played the game in good spirit and in a highly sporting manner. I can speak on behalf of the club when I say that, we are all extremely proud of your achievements. Congratulations Ryan, you are a very worthy recipient of 'Cricketer of the Year'.

Rob Knight.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2006/07 - BEN MARCIANTE
Engadine Dragons

It gives me great pleasure as the Watson Shield and Engadine's coach of the 16A's whom Ben both represented in 2006/07 to write of his cricket performances as the recipient of Sutherland Shires' most prestigious cricket award, the junior Cricketer Of The Year.

Ben came to our club as a second year U/12 player in 2002/03. As an aggressive left handed batsman and an off break bowler we were impressed from his initial net trial. I still recall Harry Robbins exact comment upon seeing him the very first time "this boy will get a lot of runs for our club" wise words indeed!

That prediction didn't take long for that same season Ben set a batting average that may never be beaten, 479 runs @ 159.67. That same season Ben scored his maiden century, 108*. Meanwhile his representative career was showing promise but was still one season away from blossoming. In 2003/04 Ben scored his first representative century, 106* against Hawkesbury after Sutherland were in real trouble at 4-27. His century coupled with a great partnership of 223 with Michael Sharkey setting up a great victory for his side.

In the meantime Ben was busy adding an extra string to his bow, as a threatening medium pace bowler. With developing height and strength Ben progressed from a first/second change bowler to an aggressive opener sharing the new ball. His developing skills saw him selected in the Emerging Blues. By 2005/06 Ben's all round talent was such, that as a first year 16A player he was the team's outstanding bowler with 21 wickets @ an average under 10. All the while compiling runs at a steady rate.

This past season was always Ben's. In club cricket his 464 runs @ 58 average was more than a hundred runs clear of anyone whilst he was equal top wicket taker with 19 scalps. Ben scored two centuries, 101 (retired himself) and a murderous 160, an innings which rates as possibly the best I have witnessed in junior competition. His fine form carried over into the districts Green Shield where his powerful batting accounted for 278 @ 46 per innings. With limited bowling opportunities Ben still managed 4 wickets from 15 overs with his best return 3-9. His great form culminated with his inclusion into the 1st Green Shield combined team.

In the four years as Ben's coach I am proud to say that he has always shown nothing but respect to all associated with his cricket, team-mates and opponents. He comes from a very close family who has always supported and only encourages his sporting ambitions.

Ben, your junior cricket may have finished, but the door is only opening to what should be a very promising cricket career. As an extremely worthy winner we wish you every success in the future of this great game.

Dennis Pendergast

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2005/06 - JOSHUA HUDSON
Illawong Menai

Illawong Menai Kookaburra's are extremely proud of Joshua Hudson's effort in winning the Association Junior Cricketer. He has played a big role in our club's achievements both on and off the field. Joshua has been a part of 5 Premiership teams and the Kookaburra's Cricketer of the year for the past 3 years.

The SSJCA cricketer of the year is an award that I am sure he is proud to have won and a reward for the way he approaches his cricket. Some of his achievements this year are:

• Member of the SSJCA Watson Shield side, which contested the final and during the series took 15 wickets at 8.93
• He was also a member of the 16A Premiership team. He scored 576 runs at 64.0 and scored heavily in most games including scores of 109x, 108x, 88 and 70. His shot making and mature approach to his batting ensured he was consistent throughout the season and the competition's leading run scorer. His bowling was also reliable and he captured 11 wickets at 17.7
• Joshua was one of the leading fieldsmen in the team with seven catches. He was also, at times, the captain of the team and handled a difficult job competently.
• He was a member of the inaugural Sutherland District Cricket Club Cricket Academy and a representative in their U16 Green Shield team. He also represented them in the Fifth Grade competition. Joshua played for Sydney East in the NSW CHS State Championships held at Dubbo.

Congratulations Joshua on your success this season!! You are a worthy winner of the Junior Cricketer of The Year Award and all of us at Illawong Menai are proud of your achievements.

Rod Aggett
President

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2004/05 - ANTHONY DAVIS
Caringbah Sports

Congratulations to Anthony Davis on an award well deserved and warranted. His achievements this year have been outstanding, not only for him personally but also for his club side Caringbah Sports - 16A.

Considering that points are given for runs, wickets and catches, to obtain this award in a side that played only one game with 11 players, most with 10 and a few with 9, I think his effort. determination and team spirit is justifiably rewarded.

Having only known Anthony for this season I find it hard to recap any of his previous cricket achievements, but from the outset I found a young man with ability who loved the game of cricket, the camaraderie of the game and above all has a good competitive spirit.

From the outset Anthony liked to play his shots and bowl fast. But due to the lack of numbers, a whole new approach to our game plan needed to apply.

Anthony was batting at three and needed to be patient. Anthony liked to attack the bowling but what he had to do was to be patient and pick up the right ball at the right time. This ability rewarded him with an unbeaten century and an aggregate of over 400 with a very impressive average.

Bowling first or first change pace for one spell and then coming back to bowl another 6 overs of leg spin showed his versatility with the ball. The bowling wasn't a problem at all, he loved the contest of ball on bat.

Whilst looking back from the first time I saw Anthony play until the last game of the season, I have to congratulate a young man who enjoys his sport, the competition and the social side of cricket but above all I think Anthony matured enormously as a cricketer this year as his average and this award deservedly show.

Congratulations once again Anthony and we hope your cricket continues to prosper.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2003/04 - GENE RICHARDS
Caringbah Sports

Gene started his cricket with Caringbah Sports 10 years ago in the Under 8 competition and has grown into an outstanding cricketer very worthy of this prestigious award.

Gene showed his natural talent for batting at a very early age. He played in the 10C premiership winning side in 1996/97. The following season Gene was selected in the Foster Shield representative side and scored 296 runs at an average of 59 for his 10A club side. Whilst in the 12A side (as a first year 12) Gene scored 242 runs at an average of 24. He also played in the Creak Shield representative side. In Gene's second year in the 12's he scored 379 runs at and average of 54.1 and was again selected to play repres~ntative cricket for SSJCA. In his second year in the 14's he scored 453 runs at an average of 64.7 and was considered by the opposing teams to be the "gun" and his wicket was seen as a prize for those teams playing against Sports.

In season 2002/03 Gene played in a Sports team that struggled every game to field 11 players and consequently Gene was forced to become a bowler as well as a batsman. He bowled and took 20 wickets as a first year 16 and won the Association award for the bowling aggregate. He also scored 360 runs at an average of 54 and had established himself once more as an outstanding cricketer. He also made the Green Shield side and was captain of the Weblin Shield side.

In Gene's final year at Sports he was again seen by the opposition as "the batsman to get out" and was now also being seen as pretty handy with the ball. The 16A side again struggled all season to field 11 players so Gene was constantly being called upon "not to get out" and to get lots of wickets. He was vice captain of the Green Shield side and Captain of the Watson shield side. He captained the 16A Sports side where he led by example evidenced by his 510 runs (average of 63) and took 13 wickets.

Gene Richards is an outstanding player. He has always been a team player - doing his best to make sure the other players in the team he captained were happy and were given a go. His team mates respected his ability as did those parents/supporters who were able to watch him bat.

Congratulations Gene, your conduct, leadership and your performances as a player and a captain, and as a young man representing your club and Association have made you a very worthy winner

We wish you success in the years to come and look forward to hearing of your cricketing feats.

Geoff Bowmer.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2002/03 - JAY DAVIS
Engadine Dragons

This prestigious award caps off a fabulous season and impressive junior career for Jay by finishing as the Shire's leading junior player.

Jay first showed his abilty with the bat during the 1996/97· season as a member of the premiership winning lIIawong 10A side where he scored 319 runs for the season at an Association record average of 79.75. He scored ttie only century in 10A's that season (127 not out)

He was selected in the Foster Shield representative team that year and his consistency at this level has been demonstrated by his selection in every SSJCA representative team of his junior career.

He was back in prominence in the 2000/01 season by having the best Association batting average in 14A's (53.17 scoring, again, 319 runs including one innings of 103). This season also saw Jay emerge as a quality "all-rounder" in the Moore Shield representative team

The statistics for this season (525 runs at 58.33 including 2 centuries (135no, 101) and a 89, 18 wickets at 11.89 -also taking 5 for 25 in the final, and 7 catches) reflect Jay's outstanding performance as well as emphasising his all round ability.

As well as being a member of the C S Watson Shield team, Jay was a member of the A W Green Shield team for 2 years. This season he excelled and his efforts were rewarded with selection into the Combined No.1 Green Shield team. In recognition of his outstanding representative season he was invited to trial for the metropolitan NSW U/17 team in which he made the last 30, only just missing out on the final squad of 24.

Jay also got the opportunity to play grade cricket for SDCC and played a number of games in 5th grade this season (after being called up to play in 4th grade the previous season).

I have coached Jay for the past four seasons and have had the pleasure of witnessing first hand how hard he has worked to attain the level of play that he displays today. He has made significant contributions to the premiership winning Engadine 14A's in 1999/00 and the back to back 16A premierships last season and this season

This was Jay's second season as captain of his Engadine club team and his efforts both on and off the field have proved successful. Jay led by example, his enthusiasm helped to lift the other boys knowing that their captain was keen to do well. His close in fielding and catching was, at times, inspirational.

He set the example with the results he achieved and deserves every bit of success that comes his way. Jay is a player that every coach wants in his team with his enthusiasm and dedication to the game. A team player that always enjoyed the success of his peers and has a good relationship with all the players.

Jay's natural ability cannot be questioned - the statistics and results from Under 10's to now are testimony to that. The success that Jay has achieved this season comes from his dedication, application, team commitment and support combined with a diet of junior cricket at a club & representative level, men's cricket, grade cricket school cricket and the training

hours that are required for all of these. It is his commitment to the game along with a lot of hard work and sacrifices that have resulted in this accolade being awarded.

Congratulations Jay and may future cricketing successes come your way.

Stuart Slack.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2001/02 - CHRIS WILLIAMS
Sylvania Heights

Chris has had a most memorable and successful season. In all aspects of the game, whether batting, bowling or fielding, Chris has excelled. The statistics speak for themselves:

• 541 runs at 54.1, including two centuries (108 not out, 104) and a 96.
• 11 wickets
• 5 catches

Chris was also a prominent member of the Weblin Shield representative side, topping the batting aggregate and average and taking valuable wickets. One outstanding highlight being 138 not out against North Sydney - his maiden century for representative cricket. Obviously here is a player on top of his game.

However, statistics do not tell the whole story. Chris is a team player, who has always enjoyed his team's and team mates' success immensely. He supports and encourages his team mates to perform to the best of their abilities. For a Coach or Manager, he is a pleasure to have in a team. He trains hard, is a willing listener and applies what he learns.

Chris is passionate about cricket and has a strong desire to continually improve his game to the highest level he can.

The success Chris has achieved this year is the result of his natural ability and a lot of hard work. If Chris continues with this positive attitude then much more success awaits him.

Chris is respected by his peers, both as a player and as a person. This will be a popular award and well supported by all who have played with or against Chris this season. . The award of Cricketer of the Year for the 2001-2002 season is thoroughly deserved and due recognition of Chris' achievements.

David Cush.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 2000/01 - RYAN SHEPHERD
Engadine Dragons

It is with great pleasure, as coach of EDCC 16A's in 2000/2001 that I have been asked to write about Ryan (also known as and referred to as "Shep").

Although in my first year of team coaching, having been actively involved in cricket at all levels in the Sutherland Shire for over 36 years, I feel confident in my judgment that Ryan is something very special and capable of progressing to the very top.

The 16A's competition was well contested with a host of quality players, many of who would have been worthy recipients of this prestigious award. However, in Ryan not only statistically was he the best performed, he was easily the most respected opponent of all opposing players and coaches. This is often far more relevant than anything else.

Ryan was the premier batsman in the competition, a model of consistency, only missing out once when he was run out in the final. Suffice to say his impact on any game when at the crease is so great, that it was clearly the turning point of the game. I know all those associated with the eventual premiers Miranda, breathed a huge sigh of relief when Shep walked from the field.

The most significant fact about Shep's batting is the manner in which he scores his runs. Always looking to dominate opposing attacks, scoring quickly, plundering anything loose, whilst accumulating runs all round the wicket through his complete array of strokes. Another key feature of his batting, which is often a weakness particularly with young players, is his excellent running between wickets.

Almost every partnership of note that our team enjoyed involved Ryan. Each player enjoyed batting with him, although it can be hazardous at the non-striker's end when the ball whistles past you at great speed. The team's confidence grew every time Ryan began to dominate.

Ryan plays the game the way it should be played letting his willow do the talking for him. What impressed me most about him was the manner in which he accepted his dismissals whether they are dubious or otherwise. There were no remonstrations, sulking or excuses he simply accepted what occurred.

Most of this report has concentrated on Shep's batting but one should not forget his bowling and fielding. As is the case with many of our shires elite players, they are athletes capable of performing all disciplines. Ryan bowls at good pace, using his strength to maximum advantage. At first slip he took several good snares & even wicket kept on occasions with distinction.

Shep was an integral member of both the Watson & Green Shield teams. Filled in for the Engadine Dragons Al team and Sutherland District 5th grade, again demonstrating everyone's confidence in his ability and temperament to play against those many years his senior. It also shows his love for the game, as boys these days seem to be playing or practicing cricket almost every day of the week.

What I failed to mention earlier is that Ryan is in his first season of 16's! One can only wonder what he might do next season.

When you look at the statistics below please remember last season was an Olympic year, meaning 4 of the 10 games played were 30 over a side games. It was also a particularly wet period with grass coverage on fields, presenting an unfair challenge to all of our young cricketer's.

• Fielding 7 catches
• Bowling 7 wickets @ 18.14
• Batting 481 runs @ a staggering average of 96.20
• 6 scores greater than 50
• 1 score of 100no

I know everyone associated with EDCC is extremely proud of Ryan and would acknowledge that he is not only a fine ambassador of our club but to cricket as a whole.

Congratulations Ryan, continue to play the game the way it should be played and may you fulfil that enormous potential.

Brett Johnson.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 1996/97 - DAVID MITCHELL
Sylvania Heights

It is a great pleasure for me to be able to write the report on the career and accomplishments of the 1996/97 "Cricketer of the Year", David Mitchell.

David started his cricket career with the Como-Jannali Club in 1991/92 season where he played in the 12B since. He quickly established himself as a cricketer with ability and it was as a bowler that he first excelled.

He was quickly promoted to "A" grade the following year and he continued to play at that level for the remainder of his junior career.

It was in the 12A team in 92/93 that he first put on the gloves and quickly earned a reputation as an accomplished keeper. This added to his emergence as a batsman and earned him selection in the Cawsey Shield tearn. David continued to improve his technique during the following seasons with Como and earned selection each year in the representative teams. In 1995/96, David took out the wicket keeping award for the Weblin Shield.

1996/97 was an exceptional season for him. After transferring to Sylvania, he took on the role of opening batsman and became the most feared hard hitting player in the 16A competition. He scored an impressive 425 runs at an average of 38.6 as well as taking 17 catches and 6 stumpings to help the team achieve the minor premiership and make the final.

His excellent performances during the season were rewarded with selection in the Watson Shield team as vice-captain, the Sydney Metropolitan East and the Combined Sydney Metropolitan sides. In all these tearns, his performance was excellent. David was also selected as vice captain for Randwick's Green Shield Team.

David's outstanding record obviously stamps him as a cricketer of the future but his approach to the game and his sense of fair play has been a feature of his career. David has always played the game in a highly sportsmanship manner. Whilst I have only been closely associated with David this season as manager of the Sylvania 16A side, I have known and watched him develop since 1991. David is a fine young man who is a credit to his parents, the clubs for whom he has played and himself. Congratulations David, on being voted "Cricketer of the Year".

Steve Harris

Cricketer of the Year

Season 1987/88 - SHANE DUFF

Shane started playing cricket in 1979/80 in 10A and has played A grade every season since.

Shane was a slow starter as far as outstanding results but there was always that hint that better things were soon to come.

First played Representative Cricket in the Cawsey No. 1 side in 1983/84 season and has played every season since, except last season as the family was in Perth during the Representative season.

He has won the Association Wicketkeeper award for the past three seasons.

Shane is a member of the Metropolitan Squad and this season captained the Sutherland Green Shield side and was selected in the South Side Green Shield and then in Combined Green Shield side, as well he played fifth and fourth grade with the District Club. A big future is tipped for Shane.

Also considered Peter Gardner and Bret Kirby.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 1986/87 - DAVID WALLACE

David commenced his cricketing career in the 1981/82 season in an under lOB team. He was third in the batting averages.

He impressed keen cricket observers who even at this early age predicted that David had talent and would be one to watch as his career progressed.

The following two seasons David played in the under 12B Competition and in 1983/84 won the Association Batting Award with an aggregate of 413 runs.

In 1984/85 he played in the under 14B and scored 271 runs. In 1984/85 he was in the under 14A division, winning both the Association Batting Awards with an aggregate of 382 runs at an average of 42.44 and represented in the "Harold Moore Shield" team. In one match versus Eastern Suburbs he scored 117 not out.

In the 1986/87 season David played in the 16A competition and once again has won both the Association Batting Awards with an aggregate of 438 runs at an average of 48.66. He represented in the Watson Shield Team

David is an opening or high order bat and a very useful 3rd or 4th change bowler.

As you will agree David has a lot of potential and is a credit not only to his Parents but to the Sutherland Shire.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 1985/86 - CRAIG PARSONS

Craig is a left arm pace bowler and bats right handed. He has Captained many teams through his career from his first year in cricket in the U/I0 in the 1979/80 season.

In the 1980/81 season in the U/12E he broke the Association Batting Aggregate (which still stands) 471 runs with an average 67.28, his bowling figures took 37 wickets at an average of 3.49.

In 1981/82 he Captained the Arch Cawsey (2) side and played representative cricket every season.

In the 1984/85 season Craig won his Clubs "Player of the year award". He played in the 1985/86 Sutherland Green Shield team, also played 5th Grade for the District Club.

Craig, as you will agree has a great future in cricket and is held in very high esteem by all.

Also considered were D. Holley, D. Mann, A. Hale, L. Hennessy, G. Geraghty.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 1984/85 - JEFF SMITH - Como

We are very proud to announce our Junior Cricketer of the Year is Jeffery Smith of the Como Club. Jeffery had an outstanding season in his 1st year of 16A's and whether you look at his performance this year or look at his overall performance at both club and representative levels since his career started as a 7 year old, you could only feel admiration for his achievements and also be pleased that he played for and not against us.

Jeffery captained and Vice-captained many club and representative sides with distinct~on, lea~ing by example and showing a maturity far in excess of his age.

Jeffery is sometimes stern but always pleasant towards members of his sides and gentle and caring for the younger ones.

Jeffery played his club cricket with Como, except for one season with Illawong.

His amazing performance in six years of reps. saw five premierships on the trot and as semi-finalists this last season. In 16A's he amassed 447 runs (Ass. Agg.) at 37.25 (2nd in Ass.) and he took 19 wickets at 18.68 from 138 overs, conceding only 2.57 runs per over.

Jeffery joined the Como Club in the 1977/78 season in 10c's and they came 2nd in the competition - the 1978/79 seaSon saw them take the premiership. As Jeffery was still eligible to play inthe Under 10 competition, we show his career records from :

• 1979/80 Club Como 10A - Premiers. 496 runs at 45, 24 wickets at 8.9 Como - Club Champions. Representative - Foster Shield.
• 1980/81 Club Como 12A (Captain) 432 runs at 39.27. RepresentativeCawsey Shield No. 1 Joint Premiers. N.S.W. P.S.S.A. Brisbane Carnival.
• 1981/82. Club Como 12A (Captain) 520 runs (Ass. Agg.) at 57.78 \ (Ass. Ave.) including 2 centuriss 100 & 100x, 30 wickets at 11.07. Association U/12 Cricketer of the Year. Rep. Cawsey Shield No. 1 Captain - Premiers.
• 1982/83 Club Illawong, 14A Vice Captain. 312 runs at 39, 20 wickets at 14.35. Representative - Moore Shield No. 1 Premiers. Selected N.S.W.C.A. U/13 Metropolitan Coaching Squad. I
• 1983/84 Club Como. 14A captain. 512 runs at 56.B8 and 23 wickets at 15.78. Representative Moore Shield No.1 Premiers. Won Cliff Paddy Memorial Award for Best Performance by a Rep. player. N.S.W.C.A. U/14 Metropolitan Coaching Squad.
• 1984/85 Club Como 16A Captain. 447 runs (Ass. Agg.) at 37.25 and 19 wickets at 18.68. Representative Watson Shield, Vice Capt. - sem~-finalists. Sutherland Green Shield - Premiers. N.S.W.C.A. U/15 Metropolitan Coaching Squad.

From the 10A competition through to the 16A competition, Jeffery accumulated a total of 2719 runs at an ave. of 45.86.

Congratulations on a fine season Jeffery and best wishes for next season.

Cricketer of the Year

Season 1983/84 - Malcolm Condon - Jannali

Jannali Cricket Club has now produced its third Boy Cricketer of the Year in Malcolm Condon. For the record, the two previous winners were outstanding cricketers, Glen Bailey (1965/66) and John Dyson (1969/70).

The blending of individual loyalty, dedication and application, family and team commitment support, with a diet of Boys Cricket, Men's Cricket, School Cricket, Grade Cricket and backyard cricket with Dad and three brothers has resulted in Malcolm being awarded this ultimate in Boys Cricket in Sutherland.

Malcolm commenced his career in 1974/75 with Jannali 10a's age 6 years plus.

In 10 years he has amassed the impressive record:

• 3050 runs, 117 innings, 20 n.o.'s, average 31.44, 214 wickets,893 overs, 216 maidens, 2510 runs, ave. 11.73.
• 54 catches and one hat-trick added to 5 centuries (equal to J. Dyson's record) rounds off a fine career in Boys Cricket. Two seasons highlight his career:
• 1977/78 - in 10a's Malcolm scored 766 runs with an innings of 146 n.o., 41 wickets and 16 catches.
• 1983/84 - 16a's where his all-round ability resulted in 460 runs and 29 wickets

His friendly, unselfish, yet firm leadership guided,the 'Watson Shield' team to success this season. Previously Mal had played in Foster, Cawsey and Moore Shield teams for Sutherland Junior Cricket.

In 1983/84 he played both Green Shield and Grade Cricket for our local Sutherland Club and we know he will do well in the future.

In wishing Malcolm a fond farewell to Boys Cricket, the Association can boast in its choice of 1983/84 Cricketer of the Year : Malcolm Condon.

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