Since 1965
Since 1965
It is with great regret that we advise that Graeme Marston, 1st Grade player #31, passed away at 9pm on Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was aged 71. Graeme played 229 matches in all grades for the Club from 1965-66 to 1976-77, scoring 5816 runs at 23.0 including 5 centuries and taking 84 catches. In 1st Grade, he played 69 matches, scoring 1284 runs at 16.3, while in 2nd Grade, he played 85 matches, scoring 2191 runs at 23.6.
He was a hard-hitting left-handed opening batsman whose stats don’t do justice to his ability. He made his 1st Grade debut on 20 January 1968, aged 16 years 178 days – the youngest 1st Grade player for the club until Justin Kenny made his debut in 1982. The 1st Grade report for 1967-68 said “Towards the end of the competition, the opening position was filled by Graeme Marston, who must surely be one of brightest young players in Sydney today. A tremendous driver and powerfully built, this 16 year old lad possesses considerable potential. His innings of 90no against Mosman is one which onlookers that afternoon will never forget.” In that match, Sutherland scored 1/172 off 20 8-ball overs in 80 minutes to win outright. Graeme had an unbroken 2nd wicket partnership of 104 in 42 minutes with Norm O’Neill – a tremendous experience for a 16 year old!
Graeme left SDCC to play for Randwick in 1977-78 and played four seasons with them, scoring 1153 runs at 23.5 in 1st & 2nd Grades. He was a part of three 1st Grade premiership teams in that time. After he retired from cricket, Graeme became a regular golfer at Kareela Golf Club and spent some time on the committee, his last position being Club Captain.
Graeme was a popular player at both of his clubs and kept in regular contact with many of his former teammates. He has left us too soon. To his wife Christine and other family members, we extend our sincere condolences.
Graeme’s funeral will be held next Monday 22 August at 3.30pm, at Woronora Lodge (in the NE corner of the Woronora Memorial Park precinct), followed by refreshments at Club on East, 7 East Parade, Sutherland (the former SUS Club) at 4.30pm.
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! 👏🏽
