IT WAS the perfect entree for Australia’s demolition of the West Indies on the first day of their Test on Thursday against the West Indies in Hobart. And it was a memorable day for the Manly first grade cricket side in last Saturday’s match against the University of NSW on the Village Green. Their 5-422...Read More

RIVAL teams across Sydney you have been warned – the Waratahs are gunning for back-to-back two-day titles. After losing their first three games of the campaign in what skipper Adam Crosthwaite described as a “hiccup”, they are definitely now in full bloom leading into Christmas. Despite losing the toss on Saturday morning at Village Green,...Read More

MANLY will be buoyed by the inclusion of Jay Lenton ahead of their two-day tussle against UNSW starting this morning in Kensington. NSW selectors opted to hand the wicketkeeping duties to Ryan Carters, with the Blues taking on Queensland up north in a four-day clash from tomorrow. Manly captain Adam Crosthwaite expects Lenton to bounce...Read More

AUSTRALIA’S cricket captain Steve Smith yesterday revealed Manly all-rounder Steve O’Keefe and Wakehurst Redbacks junior Jackson Bird remain in the selection mix for the upcoming three Test series against the West Indies. Speaking at a grassroots sponsorship announcement for Seaforth Cricket Club with dual international Ellyse Perry at Balgowlah North Public School, the 26year-old was...Read More

ALL the major accolades quite rightly went the way of James Crosthwaite after his debut century against Northern District last Saturday, while Cameron Merchant also batted beautifully for his undefeated 88. But look further down the order and you will see a vital contribution from emerging all-rounder James Munting. “Emerging” is not a word usually...Read More

FOR the first time in his life, Tim Cruickshank will be the enemy this weekend at Manly Oval. The former Waratahs first grade premiership-winning skipper has jumped ship and agreed to represent Warringah in Sunday’s inaugural T20 clash against Manly from 2pm. But before the catcalls begin, it is for a cause – raising awareness...Read More