SUCC STORM THE UK

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SUCC STORM THE UK

Whilst the football codes have taken hold of Uni No. 1 Oval, Sydney Uni Cricket Club have certainly been far from idle throughout the off-season with an intervarsity tour to the UK to do battle with both Oxford University and Cambridge University over the last two weeks.

The group, a wonderful mix of elite talent, experienced tourists and youthful talent, met recently in Cambridge to take on the Blues who were on a run of 3-consecutive victories.

Despite the jet lag and with no practice matches in the lead-up, SUCC hit the ground running to claim victory in a dominant performance.

SUCC, boasting six players with first class experience, took the ball first and had Cambridge in trouble at 6-40, but with a perceived lack of depth in the bowling department (no offence to Henry Clark who claimed 3 wickets), Cambridge recovered to post a competitive 194 runs.

SUCC, NSW Blues and Sydney Sixers star, Ryan Carters set about dominating the English bowlers belting a scorching 84 runs off 69 balls. The finishing touches were put on the innings by 2014/15 SUCC 1st XI players Mark Faraday (27no from 32 balls) and Ben Trevor-Jones (37no from 20 balls including 28 from his last 6 balls). SUCC cruised to victory with 22 overs and 7 wickets in hand.

Things did not go quite so smoothly in the second match up against a strong Oxford line-up. SUCC winning the toss and taking the opportunity to bat first, Carters (57) and Faraday (54) were again powerful, but it was Chris Jones who backed up his 37 against Cambridge with a forceful 68 runs, to help set a total of 7-246.

Being short a quick in the touring party proved difficult for SUCC to overcome as Oxford's top order all contributed to cruise to the victory in the final over with 5 wickets in hand.

The tourists will now make the most of the UK and European summer with some attending the upcoming Ashes Tests while others explore some of the scenery, culture and hospitality that Europe has to offer.

SUCC thanks Mark Faraday in particular for  being the driving force for this tour, his dedication to ensuring this tour happened has been outstanding. Also, to all the players, past and present, that pulled on the blue and gold baggy, thanks and well done.

The SUCC intervarsity schedule again looks strong for 2015/16 with matches scheduled against University of Queensland CC, Melbourne University CC and Adelaide University CC throughout the season.

For full scorecards please click here:
Cambridge University CC
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SUCC TRIVIA NIGHT supporting UK IV TOUR

SUCC TRIVIA NIGHT

Sydney Uni Cricket Club are hosting a trivia night on Thursday 4th June to help support the Inter-varsity Group to travel to the UK and take on Oxford and Cambridge University in IV contests throughout June.

DETAILS:

Date/Time:   Thursday 4th June from 7:30pm
Venue:   The Nag's Head Hotel
Teams:   Teams of 6 people (we can help create teams if needed)
Cost:   $25pp includes 2-drink vouchers
Prizes include:   6 x 2-person dinner vouchers to Surjits Indian Restaurant, various spot jug prizes, Ralph's Cafe vouchers, various wine prizes as donated by Tyrrell's Wine, various spot cash prizes.
Auction: to be held on a Kookaburra bat as donated by Scott Henry
Emcee: Max Hope - so get along to heckle as much as possible

We urge all of our players, supporters, college mates, cross-code colleagues and anyone with a brain for trivia to get along for a great night and support our boys in the attempt for world domination.

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TRAINING RELOCATION - 31ST MARCH

In preparation for the 2nd Grade grand final this weekend, training has been relocated to the SCG Nets tonight from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

To help with our preparations, we are looking for net bowlers from any grade to come bowl to our 2nd grade bats. Help them prepare for this historic clash to claim our 4th consecutive 2nd Grade premiership.

If you need any further information, please contact your Gary Whitaker.

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TIGER, ADAM, RORY... ???

Which SUCC golfer will show their prowess on the course and take out the Annual Golf Day honours?

Come join us at St Michael's Golf Club in Little Bay on Friday 13th March for an enjoyable afternoon filled with laughter, tantrums, competitive streaks and the boasting.

Full details on the Golf Day and the booking form are here.

For further information, contact Dale at dale@sydneyuniversitycricket.com.au

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ROUND 12 SHAPING UP AS THRILLER

A stirring weekend of cricket has set the scene for interesting Day 2's across all grades as Round 12 of the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition against St George continues this weekend. 

In first grade St George won the toss and elected to bowl. Sydney University made their way out to the crease and put 233 runs on the board over the day in 87.5 overs. Down the order Jonte Pattison (82 off 156) and gloveman Ben Trevor-Jones (57 off 147) were the pick of the batsman with mature innings' defying their young years. They saved the day with a 122-run partnership following an early collapse for SUCC. Skipper, Greg Mail, also added 22 off 66. St George bowler Eric Denhartog finished with a marvellous 5/50, and took the early wickets of openers Will Hay (6) and Mark Faraday (10). With six overs left to play St George got off the mark and finished the day with 0/15. St George will resume trailing by 218 with 10 wickets in hand. 

In second grade at Hurstville Oval Sydney University won the toss and elected to bat. Opener Ben Larkin lasted just 10 minutes before he was clean bowled by Luke Stanton (4-27) for a duck. However, Sydney University pressed on and compiled 176 runs (all out) in 70.5 overs. Middle-order batsman (captain) Tom Kierath (37), James Larkin (34), Darius Visser (31) and Jack Hill (30) all made solid batting contributions. St George's chase began unfavourably as opener Daniel Arafu was caught out for a duck on his second ball faced. St George managed to finish the day with 3/69 (off 24 overs) as Sydney University's bowler Dugald Holloway picked up the wickets of Matthew Baden and Brent Atherton late in the day. Holloway's 2/15 off 8 overs included 2 maidens. 

In third grade St George won the toss and elected to bowl. Sydney University started strongly with the bat to make 8/206 off 80 overs. Captain Ash Cowan (62), Jack Maddocks (37), and Henry Clark (32) all displayed patient and disciplined batting to help amass the runs. Sydney University resume out in the middle on Saturday with the chance to further their run total. 

Over in fourth grade, Sydney University won the toss and elected to bowl. St George started well making 10/224 off 77.4 overs with their skipper Andrew Pandelis scoring a century. With the ball Sydney University performed strongly with Jonathan Craig Dobson (3/25), Will Clayton (2/28), Kieran Tate (2/41) and Nicholas Powys (2/65) all picking up valuable wickets. Sydney University have a solid total to chase when they take to the bat on Saturday. 

At St Paul's College in fifth grade, St George won the toss and elected to bowl. Despite Sydney University opener Liam Carfax being dismissed for a duck, Alex Mihalyha (48 off 55), Douglas Rogers (38), Hugh Kermond (38) and Jarrod Waterlow (25 off 36) all cashed in runs to leave their side all out for 198 in 68.5 overs. St George began their innings in good touch and finished the day on 0/12 from 9 overs. Alex Milhayla and Nik Dale opened the bowling for Sydney University.

Finally, in the Triforce Sports Metropolitan Cup, Penrith won the toss and elected to bowl. Sydney University enjoyed the running in the first session making 164 off 59.1 overs. Cameron New (48), Andrew Wilkinson (31) and Bradley Burns (31) were the top scorers. Burns capped off a great day with bowling stats of 2/5 including 2 maidens to spark an early collapse as Penrith were left for 3/42 at stumps. 

SUCC will train this week ahead of Day 2 of Round 12 on Saturday February 14 where they will be hoping to produce some good back end form against challengers St George. 

Remember that this weekend's play is the culmination of the O'Keeffe - O'Sullivan Trophy contest between our 1st Grade sides at Uni No. 1 Oval. A lunch is being held at The Grandstand Bar & Function Centre to coincide with the match. For further details, contact the Club.

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CHANGES APLENTY AND CRUCIAL ROUND FOR SUCC

By Georgina Pembroke.

The re-commencement of the Sheffield Shield this weekend has limited SUCC of some key players, but this round will instead give SUCC's depth a keen test.

There are some big changes to the sides ahead of SUCC's clash with St George in Round 12 of the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition this Saturday February 7 and Saturday February 14.

Milestone reaching batsman, Greg Mail will captain first grade in their contest against the 13th placed St George; a team boasting former Australian Test bowler, Trent Copeland. Mail will be joined by the likes of NSW representatives Will Somerville and Tim Ley, as well as Liam Robertson, Mark Faraday, Jonte Pattison and Ben Joy. 

The inclusion of off-spinner Somerville will be a welcome boost. Somerville dominated the bowling, building considerable pressure, to take nine wickets in NSW Second XI's crushing 8-wicket win over the Victorian Second XI in Melbourne this week.

A handful of experienced  grade players will also step up to the mark and ply their trade in first grade. Openers Will Hay and David Miller, Adam Theobald, who scored 63 last weekend, and youngster Ben Trevor-Jones, who will take to the gloves. Fast bowler Nigel Cowell has also been included should he recover from injury in time.

Mail, and coach Gary Whitaker, have named a very good line up for this match and there will be lots of anticipation to see what this team can do in this 2-day match.

This showdown between two powerhouses of SCG has the holders of the previous seven Belvidere Cups up against each other, with St George having claimed four 1st grade premierships and SUCC three since the 2007/08 season.

First grade are currently ranked ninth on the ladder with 30 points and have three places to climb to reach the top six. Needless to say the boys will be chasing a comprehensive win to bring them one step closer to a finals berth! Manly-Warringah sit on top of the table with 56 points, with Bankstown (52 points) second and Mosman (42 points) third.

Second Grade continue to lead the Abert Cup with unchallenged superiority 10 points ahead of the rest of the pack. This team is in ‘tip-top’ condition and a few alterations to their line-up should cause little trouble as they take on their equivalent (ranked sixth) at Hurstville Oval.

Third grade, currently in eighth place with 36 points, will wear their hearts on their sleeves as they face the seventh placed St George (37 points) in what will be a tight contest at Allan Davidson Oval. Both teams will be competitive and pushing to eclipse one another to make the top six.

Fourth grade is well in the mix firmly well entrenched in second place with 48 points. We can expect a hard fought match from them in their clash against St George (seventh place with 37 points) at Harold Fraser Reserve.

Fifth grade are currently ranked fifth on their ladder with 38 points and are being closely followed by St George who are in eighth place with 36 points. Endowed with a home game, they will be looking to keep their finals hopes alive with a satisfying victory.

Meanwhile in the Triforce Sports Metropolitan Cup, Sydney University come up against ladder leaders Penrith in what is bound to be a cracking top-of-the-table match. Sydney University is comfortably placed in second place behind Penrith and both teams have shown fantastic form this season. 

SUCC are running off a clean sweep from last weekend and hopes are high for all SUCC grades to prove themselves finals worthy as the business end of the season approaches.

 

Selected Team To Play St George in Round 12 of the McDonald's Sydney First Grade Competition

Greg Mail (c)

Liam Robertson

Mark Faraday

Tim Ley

Jonte R Pattison

Will Somerville

Ben Joy / Nigel Cowell

Will Hay

David Miller

Adam Theobald

Ben Trevor-Jones (wk)

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