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A long time in the making
Way back in 1999/2000, David Carey (623 wickets) made his A1 debut after a 20 year apprenticeship and being our highest ever wicket taker. This is the longest apprenticeship in our history.
In Round 2, Rick Turner played his first game in the top Grade to cover for Team shortages during the Grand Final (NRL & AFL) weekend. Rick made his Club debut in in 2011/12 playing D1 Grade and has played & Captained most Grades up to A2.
While Dave Carey has the record apprenticeship, Rick’s debut is up there. When you think about it, Rick has scored over 3,000 runs @ 28 so this is an achievement that offers no surprises. Well done, Rick.
Photo: Cam McBrien & Rick Turner on Rick's A1 debut Vs Berowra @ Parklands Oval- 30th September 2023
The Sands of time
A great story from Andrew Fiedler, C3 Red from Round 3:
“Fieds (59 years old this month) is opening the batting & after his young partner, Jack Marsden, is dismissed after 10 overs, Dinesh de Silva joins him.
Dinesh advises Fieds that he’s 61 years old, and to take it easy with the running between wickets.
Fieds agrees to the demand.
After adding 40 together, Fieds is joined by Peter Lees. Pete advises that at 62 years old, Fieds takes it easy between the wickets. Fieds obliges, but Pete gets out soon after.
Fieds is then joined by Peter Harrison who has hit the magic 70+. Strangely there is no such demand from Harro about taking it easy between the wickets. So after running couple of 2’s, Fieds pushes the envelope & gets run out going for a 2nd.
Fieds, the youngster, clearly doesn’t get the demands of his senior players. We really never do stop learning in this game. Always respect your elders!!”