MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS
MATCH VERSUS HUNTER LORD'S TAVERNERS 17/12/25 (WEDNESDAY).
This match will be played at Waterboard Oval, 41 Fennell Crescent, Blackalls Park.
Turf wicket.
The following players have nominated for the match and have been automatically selected; Daniel Adnum, Tony Adnum, Steve Allan, Rob Drummond, Martin Dubler, John Granata, Rob Harding, Sam Issa, Scott Marshall, Arv Naidu, Ian Ross, Darryl Semmler.
Be there by 9.30am for a 10.00am start.
We will be wearing GREEN shirts.
Cost of the day will be $35 including lunch, water and after the match refreshments.
Money Collector: Darryl Semmler
MOTM Committee: Scott Marshall and Ian Ross
There is NO seating at the ground so please bring a fold-up chair.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY​
​17/12/25 Match against Hunter Lord's Taverners at Blackalls Park.
7/1/26 Match versus Central Coast Cyclones at Woy Woy.
8/2/26 Intra Club match at Bradman Oval, Bowral.
CONGRATULATIONS JOHN GRANATA - LIFE MEMBER.
At the Annual General Meeting on 26th November, 2025, John Granta was confirmed as a Life Member of the Club.
John has been a member for 24 years and over that time he has given tremendous support to the Club both on and off the field.
He has been active in attracting new members and has held various official positions including Club Captain for several years.
In recent times he has taken over the role of fixtures organiser and team selector.
Congratulations once again John.​
BRADMAN OVAL, BOWRAL HAS BEEN BOOKED
We have booked Bradman Oval, Bowral for Sunday 8th February, 2026 for our Annual Intra Club match for the Johnny Taylor Memorial Trophy.
There was a good response to the request for an indication of availability for the match by 31st October, 2025. There are now 22 players, as at 8th December, 2025, available so this annual match will go ahead.
Thank you to all those who responded.
Full details of the selected teams and the days proceedings will be advised in due course.
MEMORY LANE - CBC VERSUS WADADAH 10/5/2017.
This match was played at The Empire Club, Barbados.
CBC XII; Tony Adnum, Steve Allan, Matt Brennan, Paul Brett, Wayne Christie, Graham Doust, Terry Doust, Greg McDonald, Nick Mountford, Ian Ross, Brian Walker, John Westaway.
Wadadah won the toss and elected to bowl.
CBC scored 112 from 32.0 overs.
Steve Allan 30 (ret'd), Tony Adnum15, John Westaway 11.
Wadadah replied with 5/121 from 11.0 overs.
Tony Adnum 2/27, Greg McDonald 1/8, Graham Doust 1/21, Matt Brennan 1/22.
AVERAGES 2024/25
The winner of the Ray Single Memorial Trophy (batting average) was Darryl Semmler. Darryl was dismissed only once in his seven innings and amassed exactly 100 runs. Terry Hagan was close behind. He had the minimum four innings and totalled 98 runs. He was dismissed only once also.
David Flaks won the Services Memorial Trophy (bowling average) with a single figure average of 9.17. David took 6 wickets for 55 from his 21.4 overs. Runner-up was Tony Adnum with an average of 16.00. Tony bowled 26 overs and took 7 for 112. Full details are on the Averages page.
QUIZ QUESTION ANSWER
Dennis Lillee. He is known as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the world. He played for Australia from 1970-1984, playing 70 tests and taking 355 wickets. He had 23 five-wicket hauls and 7 times took ten wickets in a match. During his career he had a formidable partner in Jeff Thompson. He reportedly bowled an apple in a first class match in England. Post-retirement, he has worked with the MRF pace foundation in India and has mentored a number of fast bowlers.s.
PIC OF THE WEEK
The Services Memorial Trophy awarded to the winner of the bowling average each season. First won by Ray Gillam in 1952/53. Click on image to enlarge
QUIZ QUESTION
This fast bowler played 70 tests for Australia and took 355 wickets at an impressive average of 23.92. Post-retirement he is known for his work in training young fast bowlers. Who is this great pace bowler?
ANSWER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Richard Warren
Steve Allan
Nick Mountford
Ray Price
Brian Telfer
David Cosgrove
Noel Smith
9th December
10th December
11th December
11th December
18th December
31st December
31st December
THE RACE TO 100 AND 1,000 IS OVER.
On Sunday 9th November, 2025, Tony Adnum took 2 wickets against Sri Lanka Lions at Woodbury Reserve, Glossodia.
This meant that Tony became the first in the Club to take 100 wickets and score 1,000 runs.
He had a catch dropped and then proceeded to remove one batsman who was trapped plumb in front. With the last ball of his sixth over he clean bowled his second victim.
Tony's two daughters and two grandsons were there to witness the occasion.
Congratulations! Tony.
Commiserations to John Granata who was unable to play due to an injury and required 31 runs to complete the double.
TOUR MATCHES
5/12/25 Australia A versus England Lions 4 Day Match at Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
England Lions won the toss and elected to bat.
England Lions 1st innings 166 (50.0).
Australia A 1st innings 8/588 dec. (133.0).
England Lions 2nd innings 295 (87.4).
Australia A won by an innings and 127 runs.
4/12/25 Australia versus England 2nd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
England won the toss and elected to bat.
England 1st innings 334 (76.2)
Australia 1st innings 511 (117.3).
England 2nsd innings 241 (75.2).
Australia 2nd innings 2/69 (10.0).
Australia won by 8 wickets.
Australia leads 5 match series 2-0.
21/11/25 Australia versus England 1st Test at Perth Stadium, Perth.
England won the toss and elected to bat.
England 1st innings 172 (34.5).
Australia 1st innings 132 (45.2).
England 2nd innings 164 (24.4).
Australia 2nd innings 2/205 (28.2).
Australia won by 8 wickets.
Australia leads 5 match series 1-0.
​Next Matches:
​​17/12/25 Australia versus England 3rd Test at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide at 10.30am AEDT.
26/12/25 Australia versus England 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne at 10.30am AEDT.
4/1/26 Australia versus England 5th Test at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney at 10.30am AEDT.
