MANLY skipper Adam Crosthwaite conceded his team’s batting was not up to scratch in Saturday’s oneday loss to long term rivals Sydney University. After winning the toss at Manly Oval, the visitors fumbled their way to 241 from 50 overs. The Waratahs started their run chase poorly, with James Crosthwaite and Ahillen Beadle out for...Read More
PLAYERS REDEEM THEMSELVES AFTER DEFEAT THE only good thing about our first-up loss to Hawkesbury last Saturday was we did not have to wait long for a shot at redemption. After we were soundly beaten by the Hawks in a one-dayer at Richmond, we were back in action against Easts in the opening T20 clash...Read More
YOU can almost hear opposing teams in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition collectively groaning. After years of struggling to dismiss Adam Crosthwaite, this season they will also have to contend with his younger brother, dynamic opening batsman James Crosthwaite. The 27-year-old was always going to link up with Manly after moving to Sydney recently for...Read More
MANLY will field a very different first XI on Saturday against Hawkesbury as it looks to defend the Sydney Grade Cricket premiership. Tim Cruickshank (retired), Steve O’Keefe (Australia), Nic Bills (Mosman) and Mickey Edwards (injured) won’t be in the sheds at Owen Earle Oval at Richmond, replaced by the likes of James Crosthwaite, debutant Ryan...Read More
PREMIER Mike Baird showcased his cricket prowess when he officially opened Manly’s new training facility at Graham Reserve last Saturday afternoon. Baird impressed the Waratahs players across five grades after smacking some classic cover drives into the nets like a seasoned veteran. President Andrew Fraser said the district cricket club were delighted to finally have...Read More
MANLY Waratahs coach has been rewarded for his success last season in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition with a role as head coach of Sydney Thunder’s Academy squad. “Winga” was approached a couple of months ago by Sydney Thunder general manager and quickly agreed to terms. “I am really looking forward to working with elite and...Read More
ADAM Crosthwaite isn’t the type of competitor to rest on his laurels – which makes him the perfect choice as Manly’s new first-grade skipper. The 30-year-old replaces club legend Tim Cruickshank, who after a glittering career in his whites has chosen to work on his golf handicap next summer. Yesterday Crosthwaite told the Manly Daily...Read More
STANDOUT Manly cricketer Aiden Bariol will represent Australia at the end of the year after helping NSW win the recent under-16 national titles in Darwin. The St Augustine’s College Year 10 student has long been touted by good judges as something special. Opening the batting, he hit a half century in a crucial pool game...Read More