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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

AIDEN Bariol is a kid in a hurry. The St Augustine’s College Year 9 student was recently picked in the NSW under-15 squad contesting the national championships next month in Canberra. It was an arduous selection process, and the 14year-old was pleasantly surprised to hear his name read out after the final selection trial. “First of all I was named in the NSW All Schools team,” he said. “From there...Read More

“I DON’T know how to explain it. I guess it was just one of those days.” Manly captain Tim Cruickshank summed it up best when reflecting on the one-day defeat against Sydney University last Saturday. On a lively deck at Manly Oval, the competition leaders made 183, a total the Waratahs were confident of reeling in. They didn’t come close, bowled out for 54. It could have been even worse,...Read More