From the Chairman

What a memorable night!

We celebrated our three premierships and the club championship in style

We celebrated our individual award winners with ceremony

We were honoured to have Judy, Catherine and Jenny O'Sullivan with us on such an emotional occasion. 

We forged even stronger links with our 150 year old history.  

Kendal Binns, so sprightly at 91 that he could still seemingly bowl a few overs, 73 years after first playing 1st Grade. He was around when the Club turned 75. 

Some of the older former players played in 1964 when we were 100,

Others remembered well the 125 anniversary when Andrew Bell told his Sobers story. 

It occurred to me during the evening that those young men sitting at the Green Shield table will be, in all likelihood, present when we turn 200 in 2064! And one of them may well be leading the Club in that year. 

Enticing thoughts!

Our eternally grateful thanks to those who put the unforgettable night together: Adam Spencer, Phil Logan, Keith Pitty, Dave Miller, Nick Larkin, Dave Stanton, Alex Clark, Surjit and his crew. 

And, standing above all, Geoff Pike deserves every accolade. 

We'll remember this for another 50 years! 

James Rodgers 

Key sponsor ANZ Mobile Lending show support

Hi Adam,

Wondering if you could please pass this onto the guys from me:

What a fantastic result from the Sydney Uni Cricket club this year. Not only has the club taken out the club championship in its 150th year, but 1st Grade, 2nd Grade and 6th Grade have all won premierships.

I'm really happy to have been a part of such a brilliant year. I'm looking forward to many more to come.

Alex McRae at ANZ Mobile Lending

Messages from sponsors and supporters

In the wake of a trio of premierships and the Club Championship, SUCC has continued to receive messages of congratulations and support. Below are such messages from club sponsor Kingsgrove Sports; Brian Hickey, who our PG's player of the season award is named after; and the Sydney Uni Australian National Football Club.

Thanks to these guys and others who have shown tremendous support of the club, without you we would not be the club we are today.

Dear Gary, David & Adam

It is with absolute pleasure that I take this opportunity to congratulate Sydney University 1^st, 2^nd & 6^th Grades in winning the Sydney competition.

As a sponsor of SUCC for several years now, we are thrilled for the Club and all its members and players. Your Club is a sponsors’ dream and Kingsgrove Sports is very pleased with our association with your Club and players.

I look forward to personally congratulating the teams in the near future at the presentation.

Kind regards

Harry Solomons

Dear James

What a wonderful weekend!
I was very very happy when I saw that 1st and 2nd Grade were premiers
Another great season for SUCC
The boys must have celebrated long and hard
Kindest regards
Brian Hickey

Dear James and Bruce,

 

On behalf of all at SUANFC, congratulations on the Cricket Club 2013/14 GF victory.

 

Given the recent passing of Mike O'Sullivan, I guess this year will have had special meaning. I am sure he'd be very proud.

 

After all the work that is put into a season, you both must be ecstatic.

 

Congratulations.

Chas Wilkinson

President, SUANFC

Cricket NSW Stream First GF Live!

A message to all supporters from the SCA:

First Grade Final to be streamed live

This weekend's First Grade Final between Bankstown and Sydney University will be streamed live from Hurstville Oval for all three days. This is the first time that Cricket NSW has streamed the whole of the Final live.

The stream will be available through the Cricket NSW website at : www.cricketnsw.com.au<http://www.cricketnsw.com.au>

Open the home page and log on to the live stream story on the rotator. The match will start at 10am on Friday and Saturday and 9am on Sunday

A message from Mike Coward to SUCC

Dear James,

Regrettably I won’t be able to attend the Grand Final at Hurstville Oval as I will be in Adelaide trying to get the Swans on to the board after such a poor start. It has been an outstanding season for University and best wishes to you and all concerned for the finals. Certainly a wonderful way to begin the 150^th celebrations. Good luck.

Kind regards

Mike

Grand Final Teams

1st Grade v Bankstown, Hurstville Oval 10-00 start
Ryan Carters +
Scott Henry (c)
Nick Larkin
Sean Abbott
Liam Robertson
Mark Faraday
David Miller
Tim Ley
Jonte Pattison
Will Somerville
Nigel Cowell

2nd Grade v Northern District, at BOP1, 10-00 start
Hay
Hill
Theobald
Richards
Hobson
Visser
Kershaw
Kierath (c)
Toyer
McPherson
Joy

Metro Cup v Blacktown, at Jim Hanshaw Oval, 10-00 start
Hastings
Harris (c)
Islam
Ward
Kermond +
Kalindu
De Krester C
Whitaker
Wilkinson
Burns
Sheehan
De Krester H

Abbott wins Steve Waugh Medal

NSW and SUCC allrounder Sean Abbott was awarded the Steve Waugh Medal for 2013/14 on Friday evening. Abbott (22) topped the wicket tally in the Ryobi Cup competition with 16 scalps and claimed a further 27 wickets in the Sheffield Shield campaign. He also calimed Ryobi Cup player of the Year for his fine allround efforts.

The most prized award in NSW Cricket is decided by a 3-2-1 voting system by players at the end of each one day, or 4 day fixture for NSW. Abbott's consitent contributions resulted in a total of 169 votes, 8 clear of Steve Smith (161) and 36 clear of Ryan Carters (133). An amazing achievement and all at SUCC applaud Sean for his efforts.

Ryan Carters didn't leave the night empty handed either! Capping off an amazing move to NSW from Victoria, Carters was voted the Bupa Sheffield Shield Player of the Year. His 861 runs at 53.81 has confirmed he is one of Australia's most promising opening batsmen.

Well done to both guys, we look forward to seeing you in action this weekend for SUCC!