Manly put in a solid display across the grades in the return to two day cricket on Saturday however the highlight of the weekend was 1st grade’s big QF win over St George to progess through to the semis. After Tim Cruickshank rediscovered his form with a sparkling 101 to give the ‘Tahs a solid 7/232, all the bowlers then stepped up to dismiss the Saints for just 107. Should...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 creams next Saturday, after they eventually posted 9/343 from 96 overs. Cruickshank had a feeling...Read More
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. The experience that he has brought from his time in the England A side has...Read More
The Waratah selectors have named the sides for the round 12 two day clash against St.George. As well, the One Day QF side for Sunday, also v St.George, has been named with Taylor Beatty joining the 11 to form a squad of 12. Get down to Manly Oval on Sunday for great cricket and a beer or two. The teams are as below. Go Manly. 1st Grade (2 dayer)Manly OvalStart Time –...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 Bird (back) and Western Australian batsman Shaun Marsh (calf) have been kept behind to prove...Read More