Since 1965
Since 1965
It is with great regret that we advise that Don Harkness, a member of the inaugural 1st Grade team in 1965-66, passed away last Thursday. His daughter Jo said in her email “Dad peacefully declared for 90 on Thursday morning”. Don’s passing now leaves Bob Bain, Stan Gilchrist and Grant Le Huray as the only surviving members of the team.
Don was a right arm medium pacer and left hand bat who joined the new club from St.George. He played 13 matches in 1st Grade in that first season, taking 15 wickets at 20.3 and scoring 161 runs at 10.1. He also played two matches in 2nd Grade. He next played in the 1969-70 season, playing a full season in 4th Grade where he took 37 wickets at 16.6. He also played two matches in 2nd Grade in 1970-71. In all, he played 31 matches for the club, scoring 1612 runs and taking 52 wickets.
He began his grade career with Gordon in 1950-51, making his 1st Grade debut aged 19. He played with Gordon until 1958-59, scoring 1312 runs at 17.3 and taking 139 wickets at 22.6 in 1st Grade. His best figures came in his second season when he took 8-52 at Chatswood Oval against Central Cumberland, while his highest score was 80. He joined St.George in 1959-60 and played with them until 1964-65. He played predominantly 2nd Grade with Saints during a period when their 1st Grade team was a virtual representative side. He scored 139 runs and took 14 wickets in 1st Grade. In 2nd Grade, he scored 1092 runs at 26.6 and took 70 wickets at 19.2.
Don also spent the 1954 winter playing with Worcestershire in England. He played 8 matches in the Second XI before breaking into the First XI. He finished with 13 first class matches, scoring 488 runs at 25.7 (highest score 163) and taking 6 wickets.
Don was delighted to be able to attend the 50th Anniversary Dinner in 2015 with his two daughters Jo and Sue and his grandson Nathaniel. To Jo and Sue and their families, we extend our sincere condolences.
4 February 1977
John Dyson scored 122 in the first innings of a first class match for NSW vs Tasmania at the TCA Ground, Hobart. It was his maiden first class century.
4 February 1984
John Dyson scored 106 in the first innings of the Sheffield Shield match vs Tasmania at the SCG.
4 February 2004
Phil Jaques scored 146 in the second innings of the Sheffield Shield match vs Queensland at the Gabba.
4 February 2006
Phil Jaques scored 116 in the second innings of the Sheffield Shield match vs Queensland at the Gabba.
4 February 2013
Glenn McGrath was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
5 February 2012
Sutherland won the Poidevin-Gray Shield, defeating North Sydney at North Sydney Oval. The team was captained by Adam Zampa.
Sutherland 3/185 (Joel Brockley 109, Shayne Smith 54) d. North Sydney 184 (Jamie Brown 3-21, Adam Whatley 3-24, Adam Zampa 2-33).
6 February 2013
Shane Watson scored 122 in an ODI vs West Indies at Manuka Oval. He won the Player of the Match award.
6 February 2021
Ben Dwarshuis took 3-37 for Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers in the BBL Final at the SCG, won by Sydney Sixers.
Steve Smith won the Allan Border Medal as Australian Male Player of the Year.
7 February 1987
Nick Howard took 6-86 in the first innings in 2nd Grade vs Penrith at Caringbah Oval. He went on to take 5-48 in the second innings the following week, giving him match figures of 11-114.
7 February 1987
Anthony Hale took 6-88 in the first innings in 4th Grade vs Penrith at Rance Oval. He went on to take 5-84 in the second innings the following week, giving him match figures of 11-172.
7 February 2009
Steve Smith took 6-49 in the second innings in 1st Grade vs Manly-Warringah at Manly Oval. He had taken 4-84 in the first innings the previous week, giving him match figures of 10-133.
7 February 2011
Shane Watson won the Allan Border Medal as Australian Male Player of the Year.
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Sit back and enjoy every boundary from Sam Konstas’ second century of the season, we certainly did!
With 3 rounds remaining in the 2022/23 season, Sam Konstas has already scored over 1000 runs in his first season for SDCC.
Sam became the first player to score 1000 runs in all grades for the Club in his first season with the Club. The previous highest aggregates in their first season with the Club were Phil Jaques (593 in 2nds + 223 in PGs = 816) and Jason Young (812 in 1sts) – both in 1996-97. He has also equalled the club record for most centuries in a season with 4, joining Les Johns (1985-86), Justin Kenny (1990-91), Matthew Bradley (1996-97), Grant Davies (2005-06), Phil Jaques (2005-06) and Jamie Brown (2015-16 & 2017-18). This is the second consecutive season that Sam has achieved both feats, having scored 1139 runs with 4 centuries last season for St.George.
Sit back and enjoy the boundaries of Andrew Dietz on his way to his maiden grade century against @penrith_cricket_club on Saturday 👏🏽
Highlights courtesy of @knightvisionanalysis
During his stint of 31 runs on Saturday, Second Grade skipper Josh Horner passed 3000 runs for SDCC.
Josh has played a pivotal role at the club, particularly in the last few seasons, not only in a playing capacity but also as our second grade captain.
Onwards to 4000 — Well done Josh! 👏🏽
