MANLY’S semi-final destiny remains in their own hands following last Saturday’s washout against Fairfield-Liverpool. The clash is now expected to be a one-day match, with a final decision expected from the Sydney Cricket Association overnight. Waratahs skipper Tim Cruickshank conceded the recent rain delays have been frustrating, but confidence remains high in the camp. “Putting...Read More
WITH the departure of our overseas quick Nathan Buck during the week, we will field a new-look bowling attack to take on Fairfield in a bid to confirm our place in the semi-finals. Buck’s exit will open the door for the return of Michael Visser. “Visa” is a reliable option for us and is renowned...Read More
MANLY cricket captain Tim Cruickshank says his team has again paid the price for a lack of consistency with Saturday’s costly loss to Sydney at Drummoyne Oval. After being dismissed for 159, Sydney reached 161 for the loss of six wickets. It is a result that adds pressure on Manly’s race to the finals with...Read More
ON SUNDAY, our one-day premiership hopes were washed away in frustrating circumstances. Our opponents Northern Districts qualified for the finals one place higher than us and the rules state that, due to a washout, the higher placed team will advance to the final. There was little we could do except watch the rain hammer down...Read More
THE Manly Under 14 District cricket team capped what has been a great season by being crowned NSW state champions. The local lads claimed the title after a dominant performance playing in the State Challenge at the Sydney Cricket Ground last weekend. Coach Paul O’Sullivan said it was the first time a team from Manly...Read More
MANLY have missed a spot in the one-day cricket final in the most heartbreaking fashion – without a ball being bowled. The Waratahs’ semi-final against Northern Districts at Waitara Oval on Sunday was washed out. Manly were eliminated as they finished third and Northern Districts second. There was no reserve weekend in the schedule when...Read More
ON THE eve of any big game you will find most players doing whatever they can to relax and get their mind away from cricket. For most, this will involve catching a movie or having a quiet dinner with friends, but not for Manly leg spinner Luke Diserens. Last Friday night “Dizzy” was spotted in...Read More
WITH lunch approaching last Saturday at Manly Oval, captain Tim Cruickshank pulled aside leg-spinner Luke Diserens and asked for something special. St George were wrestling back the ascendancy and wickets were needed. After a nervous start, the youngster responded brilliantly by sending Stewart McCabe (131) as well as Trent Copeland (49) back to the pavilion....Read More
TODAY shapes as a season defining day. We face off against St George once again, as we did for two days last weekend, and it promises to once again be a tough contest. From where I am sitting, we definitely have the upper hand. Although we were in a fight for a while on both...Read More
CENTURIES from Adam Crosthwaite and Tim Cruickshank ensured Manly dominated St George in both forms of the game at the weekend. “Crossy” was brilliant on day one against the Saints at Manly Oval, plundering 166 after coming in at first drop. It ensured the Waratahs will be hard to beat on day two in their...Read More