THE six weeks I spent as assistant coach with Sydney Thunder has convinced me more than ever that we are on the right track at Manly. Thunder’s head coach Paddy Upton is a big believer in allowing players to have input in how each game should be approached and what tactics should be employed. He also encourages them to express themselves with bat or ball, and to play without fear....Read More
IF OLLIE Davies thought 2015 was amazing in his whites, this year has the potential to be even better. Yesterday the South Curl Curl teenager, who attends St Paul’s Catholic College in Manly, was named in the NSW under-15 schoolboy squad ahead of the national championships next month in Brisbane. What’s more, he will skipper the Baby Blues, who are sending two squads up north for the first time in...Read More
SHAWN Bradstreet was still coming to terms with the amazing feat yesterday. As assistant coach of the Sydney Thunder, he was confident the Mike Hussey led squad would hold their own in the T20 Big Bash against the likes of the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades. But win the whole tournament? “It was an unbelievable experience, to be part of such a special group is something I will never forget,’’...Read More
Training this week has been moved to Wednesday 27th January and Thursday 28th January due to Australia Day on Tuesday 26th January. Any issues please contact the coaches as per usual.Read More
The TravelSim Waratahs had a great weekend against local rivals North Sydney, with all grades but 2’s, entering or maintaining spots in the top 6. 1st grade had their first outright win of the season, by defeating the Bears comfortably in the later hours of the second day’s play. Stand out performances from Nick Mclachlan and Jack Ritchie ensured 10 points for Crossy’s men as they enter the top 6 for...Read More