Since 1965
Since 1965
It is with deep regret that we advise that Colin Dodd, 1st Grade player #22, passed away on Monday 31 August in Kiama after a battle with dementia. He was 78. Colin played for SDCC for seven seasons, from our inaugural season in 1965-66 to 1971-72, playing 133 matches in all grades and scoring 3482 runs at an average of 23.5. He made his 1st Grade debut on 19 February 1966 aged 17 and he finished with 2425 runs at 23.3 in 92 matches in the top grade.
Colin was regarded as a dashing batsman and a magnificent cover fieldsman. Some comments made about him in annual reports were as follows:
1965-66 (2nd Grade)
At seventeen, Colin Dodd is a bright prospect and was rewarded in the final few matches of the season by promotion to first grade.
1966-67 (1st Grade)
Colin Dodd revealed further promise with some good displays as did Bob Every, both of whom showed ability under pressure.
1967-68 (1st Grade)
Colin Dodd played some dashing innings and was a real crowd pleaser while his fielding throughout the season was magnificent.
1969-70 (1st Grade)
In a return to his best form, Colin Dodd, with forceful exciting strokeplay, scored 633 runs to better Norm O’Neill’s record aggregate for the Club in First Grade.
(Rothman’s L/O Knockout – Premiers)
It is difficult to single out individuals, but mention must be made of …. Colin Dodd’s wonderful ground fielding and aggressive batting ….
1970-71 (1st Grade)
Col Dodd again batted attractively as well as giving many splendid exhibitions in the field.
He made two centuries in 1st Grade, the first of which was 101no in 1967-68 when he was part of the Club’s first double-century partnership, 203 with the legendary Norm O’Neill (123) against Sydney at Caringbah Oval. Colin also played a few representative matches, for Sydney Metropolitan Colts in 1966-67 (teammates included future Test players Bruce Francis & David Colley), NSW Colts in 1968-69 (including Francis, Colley, Gary Gilmour & Kerry O’Keeffe) and 1971-72 (including Gilmour). He scored 104 against Queensland Colts at the Gabba in that final match.
Colin and his wife Linda moved to Kiama after the 1971-72 season, where he continued to play local cricket for a number of seasons. They later lived in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for many years before moving back to Geroa in recent times. To Linda and their daughters, we extend our sincere condolences on their sad loss. There will be a private funeral.
