Joel Mason, Author at Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

29 November, 2014

We Reflect And Mourn

MANLY HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL MEMORY OF PHILLIP HUGHES IF IT hadn’t been for a phone call back in 2006, Phillip Hughes could well have played for Manly. The talented left-hander was very close to signing with us through his relationship with Waratahs stalwart and former NSW reps coach Dave Patterson, but opted for Western...

Joel Mason

25 November, 2014

Hawks Left Chasing Their Tails

WARATAHS IN TOTAL COMMAND ON HOME SOIL Sydney Grade Cricket Manly 6-364 v Hawks SPARKLING centuries from Adam Crosthwaite and Steve O’Keefe have Manly in a great position after day one against Hawkesbury. Skipper Tim Cruickshank won the toss and chose to bat at Manly Oval. Openers Cameron Merchant (5) and Justin Cox (15) had...

Joel Mason

24 November, 2014

Training changed to Narrabeen – Tuesday 25th November

Due to the rainin on Monday, Tuesday’s training has been changed to Narrabeen for the entire club. Bobby Rollins will be there from 3.30pm, with official training to start at 5pm.

Joel Mason

24 November, 2014

Tahs dominate flightless Hawks – Monday News – Rd 5 vs Hawkesbury (Day 1)

The TravelSim Manly Warringah Waratahs are well placed after a strong start against Hawkesbury. 1st Grade pilled the runs on at a stunning Manly Oval with Crosthwaite and O’Keefe cashing in to score centuries. At 6/364, a declaration and early wickets will be the order of the day next week. 2’s had a similar day...

Joel Mason

22 November, 2014

O’Keefe Welcome Indeed

STAR’S RETURN GREAT NEWS FOR WARATAHS IN CUP QUEST The left-arm off-spinner turned out for NSW this week against Queensland at the Gabba and last month made his long-awaited Test debut. MANLY will be significantly bolstered by the inclusion of Steve O’Keefe for today’s home tussle versus Hawkesbury. His time in the baggy green in...

Joel Mason

22 November, 2014

Higher Calling Pays Off

CLUB DEPTH CLEARLY ON DISPLAY THIS WEEK SIX of our biggest name players have been absent from training this week – and I couldn’t be happier. It’s meant they’ve been away on representative duty enhancing their careers and flying the Manly flag. Stephen O’Keefe has been up at the Gabba toiling away for NSW in...

Joel Mason

21 November, 2014

Juniors Rep results show hard work is paying off for big future

The 2013/14 season was seen as a watershed season for the Manly Warringah Junior Representative teams. We have 2 competition victories in the U/11’s and the U/14’s, as well as numerous fantastic individual performances. It was always hard to imagine a season getting any better, however so far the 2014/15 has delivered an increased standard...

Joel Mason

20 November, 2014

Welcome return home of O’Keefe! – Rnd 5 Teams vs Hawkesbury

After earning his first Baggy Green in UAE recently and after a solid start to the Domestic First Class season, Steve O’Keefe returns home to Manly to lead the charge, in what will be a rare appearance, in round 5 against his old Hawkesbury. Welcome back SOK and you certainly did us proud on your...

Joel Mason

19 November, 2014

Tim Cruickshank Testimonial Dinner – Feb 28 – Special Guest Brian Lara

On Saturday February 28th 2015, the TravelSIM Manly Warringah Waratahs will be holding a Testimonial Dinner for Club legend & 1st Grade Captain Tim Cruickshank. The night has been organised to celebrate Tim’s illustrious career with the Tahs, which has included playing 1st grade since the age of 16, and representing New South Wales in first class...

Joel Mason

18 November, 2014

Skipper Leads Charge

RAMPANT CRUICKSHANK BELTS BRILLIANT 74 FOR WARATAHS Sydney Grade Cricket Manly 5-261 defeated Eastern Suburbs 258 AFTER four rounds of the Belvidere Cup, the Waratahs are outright competition leaders with 22 points following a workmanlike victory at Manly Oval on Saturday. Chasing 259 for first innings points on a flat deck, they were made to...

Joel Mason