Joel Mason, Author at Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

26 November, 2013

Buck Brilliance Can’t Save Tahs

THE quest for silverware in the Twenty20 Cup ended in dramatic circumstances for Manly-Warringah at Drummoyne Oval on Sunday afternoon. After batting first in the quarter-final, the Waratahs only managed to hit a disappointing 5-119, with Ahillen Beadle (39) and Tim Cruickshank (38) the only players to get starts. Dan Smith’s swashbuckling 61, which included...

Joel Mason

25 November, 2013

Bucktrick – Monday News – Rd5 v Campbelltown – Day 1 & T20 v Sydney

The Waratah’s only managed to start play in the two home games on Saturday with Raby Oval out of action for 1sts, 3rds and 5ths. As usual the groundsmen for Manly and Grahame’s did a magnificent job, ensuring we had two great pitches, all things considering. In 2nd grade, Manly won the toss and had...

Joel Mason

24 November, 2013

ICMS Video – Win some great prizes

Check out the wonderful video from our friends and the International College of Management, Sydney. Not only do you ahve the chance to go to Australias best campus, you also have the opportunity to win some great prizes. You can also visit ICMS at www.icms.edu.au

Joel Mason

23 November, 2013

Next Level Draws Closer

CRICKET NSW is making a concerted effort to help bridge the gap between grade cricket and first class cricket by providing meaningful trials of the best grade players looking to make it to the next level. There is no better breeding ground for first class cricket than the Sydney Grade Competition but I feel too...

Joel Mason

21 November, 2013

Visser makes debut – Teams Rnd 5 vs Campbelltown

The Waratah selectors have named the sides for the round 5 clash against the Campbelltown. It’s great to see local junior, Michael Visser, selected for his first 1st grade game. Mick has stepped up a level this year and has enjoyed a fantastic start to the year in 2nd grade. It was great to see...

Joel Mason

21 November, 2013

McLachlan Rewarded For New Attitude

WE HAVE seen the Australian team come back from adversity during the week, but we had a great comeback of our own. Nick McLachlan has had a few challenges on the field so far this year, and by his own admission hasn’t been bowling as well as he can. He is one of our strike...

Joel Mason

21 November, 2013

Manly Out Of Top 6 After Feeble Batting

MANLY have dropped out of the top six of the Sydney Grade competition following a poor batting display against Bankstown on Saturday. After winning the toss, the Waratahs were rolled for a paltry 79 at Bankstown Oval, with former NSW quick Aaron Bird snaring 5/19. Nick McLachlan then finished with 7/37 in the Bulldogs’ dig,...

Joel Mason

20 November, 2013

2013 MWDCC Ashes Luncheon proves big hit

Last Friday 15th November was the event we have all been waiting for, the MWDCC 2013 Ashes Luncheon. Hosted by local boy Gus Worland, it was always destined to be a great day….. and a great day it was. 250 attendee’s, an electric atmosphere, good food, good beer (thanks 4 Pines for your generous contribution)...

Joel Mason

18 November, 2013

Waratahs Will Take On Bulldogs In High Spirits

THIS weekend we take on Bankstown in another twoday clash, this time out at Bankstown Oval. It is one of the best grounds in Sydney to play cricket and a place rich with history. For those who don’t know, Bankstown is the home of the Waugh brothers. Add that to the fact that we had...

Joel Mason

18 November, 2013

Manly Krilled By Mosman- Monday News – Rd4 v Mosman – Day 2

The Waratah’s returned to earth with a thud on the weekend, not securing any CC points against Mosman. We know the weekends were dissimilar in nature but that does not excuse our ordinary performance. No grades looked like having a win on saturday with 1st grade falling over 100 short, 2nds similar, 3rds 80 short,...

Joel Mason