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SOMETIMES winning and losing isn’t all that matters. Sometimes the game of cricket moulds boys into men. There is no doubt that every single one of our Green Shield squad this year has grown as a cricketer and person this season. Under the tutelage of David Gainsford and his coaching team, our young Waratah representatives shrouded...Read More

It’s with great sadness that we report nthe passing of long time ex-Waratah scorer John Baxter. John (pictured above bottom right hand corner on the 1991 Tour of England) was wheel chair bound as he suffered from Spina Bifada, however led a very active lifestyle until he entered a nursing home a few years ago. He...Read More

AUSTRALIAN Test selectors have finally displayed some common sense, recalling Jackson Bird to the national setup ahead of the New Zealand tour next month. In the end, the claims of the 29-year-old could not be ignored, with his ability to swing the ball on seaming wickets getting him the nod to potentially play across the Tasman...Read More

After ending the round matches with two disappointing defeats, Manly were hungry to knock off the top placed, undefeated Northern Districts. Rocking up to Mark Taylor Oval, the Manly boys were sent into bowl after the new captain, Ned Hole, chose heads when really tails was the right way to go. With an extremely quick outfield,...Read More

SIX first-innings wickets from English import Nathan Buck has the Waratahs primed for an outright win after day one at Manly Oval last Saturday. The Lancashire quick was virtually unplayable at times, with the Bears’ batsmen finding themselves ducking for cover as he produced some quality work with the cherry. Buck finished with 6-43 from his...Read More