SOMETIMES statistics do not tell the full story. An integral part of our first XI’s successful campaign to date has been the pace and aggression of English import Nathan Buck. Although Bucky hasn’t taken the bag of wickets his performances have warranted, he has a great ability to set the tone and unsettle the opposition....Read More
TEST skipper Michael Clarke wants Australia’s injury uncertainty resolved as soon as possible so the team can be in peak condition ahead of the tour to South Africa. The captain spoke to the media at Sydney Airport yesterday before flying out for the three-Test series with the majority of his squad. Wakehurst Redbacks junior Jackson...Read More
AIDEN Bariol is a kid in a hurry. The St Augustine’s College Year 9 student was recently picked in the NSW under-15 squad contesting the national championships next month in Canberra. It was an arduous selection process, and the 14year-old was pleasantly surprised to hear his name read out after the final selection trial. “First...Read More
“I DON’T know how to explain it. I guess it was just one of those days.” Manly captain Tim Cruickshank summed it up best when reflecting on the one-day defeat against Sydney University last Saturday. On a lively deck at Manly Oval, the competition leaders made 183, a total the Waratahs were confident of reeling...Read More
The roller coaster ride continues in another dismal weekend for the waratahs. Only 5th grade managed a strong win with all other grades going down. First grade were a flabbergasting 9/17 at one stage in their heavy loss, 2nds did not score enough, 3rds let Uni get away and couldn’t chase down the big total,...Read More
THERE is no doubt we have had a great run of late. We have won three from three in the one-day competition – including a bonus point against Blacktown last weekend, which sees us sitting solely at the top of the competition ladder. However, today we face Sydney University who have been the benchmark not...Read More
Simon Couch is a legend of Manly Cricket, having scored over 3,500 runs and taken almost 150 wickets in his 12 years on the field for the Waratahs. Couchy has also been our long term Chiro, physio, and general supporter of Manly Cricket, and he once again supports us in 2013-14 with sponsorship of Matt...Read More
CNSW is conducting a Level 1 course on the 16th February at the SCG Indoor Centre from 9am to 5pm. Dates for entry close on 10th February. These things go like hot cakes so make sure you register your interest early. One of the aims is to provide those players that will be travelling to...Read More
On the 28th January at 7.30pm we are going to be running a job seeking seminar at Weldon Oval for all players at Manly Cricket and also Warringah Cricket. This is a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of job hunting – finding a vacancy, preparing a resume, interview skills, starting in a new job....Read More
The Waratah selectors have named the sides for the round 11 one day clash against Sydney University. The Manly and Sydney Uni rivalry is alive and well with some hostile encounters in our distant past and some well fought battles in our more recent past. As usual, Sydney Uni are an especially strong club, sitting atop the club championship, and...Read More