NSDCC Annual Report 2005/2006 - Queensland Cricket

NSDCC – 79 th Annual Report 2005-2006 

LIFE MEMBERS PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER 

G D Adam 1927-35 Ald E Lanham 1927-32 W G Smith 1927-30 H T A Wetzig 

D J Allen 1935-37 J C Bensted 1932-35 E V Raymont 1930-34 T J Kissick 

Mrs J Bensted # 1937-58 W H Pattison 1935-39 A Smith 1934-35 E J Clowes 

J C Bensted # 1958-63 Q F Rice 1939-40 J K Montgomery 1935-57 Q F Rice 

R M Blanch 1963-68 A E Pennington 1940-46 F D Murtagh 1957-58 J Glenwright 

S R Boucaut # 1968-90 E A Toovey 1946-47 J F Govan 1958-72 G D Adam 

K D Buckley MBE OAM 1947-49 H J Milton 1972-86 R M Blanch 

R Carney 1990-00 B D Phelan 1949-53 A E Pennington 1986-87 B P Inwood 

P R Charles # 2000-02 D E Ovenden 1953-55 J Wilson 1987-91 K W Mapp 

J Coats Jnr # 2002- R L Webster 1955-56 K M James 1991-95 J Gowdie 

C W Crisp # 1956-63 M P Sweeney 1995-97 D H Nye 

C J Dorling 1963-67 Q C Tarvit 1997-00 P D Coomer 

E V P Fletcher # 1967-75 J H Ruffles 2000-01 S D Smith 

T J Fox 1975-78 D J Roberts 2001-02 K Clift 

A G Free 1978-79 D Gargett 2002-04 G M Townsend 

F J Gough # 1979-84 E J Ingram 2004- W N Hopes 

R D Harris 1984-88 Mrs J Mapp 

I A Healy 1988-91 P J Matthews 

K A Henderson # 1991-94 K D Buckley 

E F Hubbard # 1994-95 I R Bartlett 

E J Ingram 1995-99 Mrs S G Buckley 

N H Johnson 1999-02 K D Buckley 

I B Kerr 2002-02 R Ovenden 

M E Kerr 2002-03 J K Chapman 

A W Knight # 2003- W W Keene 

Ald E Lanham # 

G Lax # 

M J Lucas 

R H McColm # 

A H McGinn 

G G O’Hara 

L E Osborn # 

CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SECRETARY WILSTON/NORTHS 

COMMITTEE 

JUNIORS 

R T Pascoe 1927-33 L E Osborn 1955-57 G D Adam LIFE MEMBERS 

W H Pattison # 1933-34 F J Gough 1957-68 E A Toovey 

A E Pennington # 1934-37 L E Osborn MBE OAM Dr R Richardson 

A C Pettigrew # 1937-58 W H Pattison 1968-76 A C Pettigrew F Philps 

B D Phelan 1958-63 Q F Rice 1976-81 G K Whyte R Smith # 

G F Rapson # 1963-68 A E Pennington 1981-85 D F Cleary D Lord 

W T Rhoades # 1968-78 E A Toovey 1985-87 K Leyshon G Netto 

Q F Rice # MBE OAM 1987-89 G G O’Hara B Howes 

N M Rohde 1978-88 A C Pettigrew 1989-90 Mrs M E Kerr M Buckley 

J H Ruffles # 1988-90 I B Kerr 1990-91 D E Ovenden Les Fay 

W G Smith # 1990-91 P R Charles 1991-92 A T Scott 

Mrs H Thomas # 1991-94 I G Sippel 1992-93 A J Comerford 

E A Toovey 1994-99 K D Buckley 1993-94 D H Nye 

MBE OAM 1999-00 G G O’Hara 1994-00 Mrs S G Buckley 

R L Webster 2000-03 R L Webster 2003-04 N J Brown 

A Wilson # 2005- M J Wielemaker 

# Denotes Deceased 

Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club - 1


HTA WETZIG Q F RICE QUEENSLAND/ AUSTRALIAN 

MEMORIAL TROPHY MEMORIAL TROPHY REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTATIVES 

OUTSTANDING 

PLAYER 

OUTSTANDING 

PLAYER 

1937-38 C Wilson 1971-72 P H Carlson 1927-33 F J Gough AUSTRALIAN 

1938-39 G Robinson 1972-73 D J Allen 1927-36 E C Bensted TEST PLAYERS 

1939-40 A W Knight 1973-74 M J Lucas 1928-29 A D Mayes 

1940-41 A Carrigan 1974-75 K Ingram 1928-31 R M Levy 1941-42 W A Brown 

1941-42 A H McGinn 1975-76 C Edwards 1929-30 A N Marshall 1954-60 R R Lindwall 

1942-43 J Purcell 1976-77 C Edwards 1929-35 H F Leeson 1969-79 P H Carlson 

1943-44 No Award 1977-78 D J Allen 1931-35 C W Andrews 1971-82 Geoff Dymock 

1944-45 C Connell 1978-79 D J Allen 1931-32 E F Hubbard 1980-90 R B Kerr 

1945-47 No Award 1979-80 G K Whyte 1937-38 J Coats Jnr 1986-99 I A Healy 

1947-48 N Fraser 1980-81 No Award 1941-42 W A Brown 1986-91 C J McDermott 

1948-49 D McCallum 1981-82 M Charles 1941-42 A H McGinn 2004-05 N M Hauritz 

1949-50 K Moloney 1982-83 N Jelich 1947-48 A H McGinn 

1950-51 J Long 1983-84 D Tuckwell 1947-48 K Dollery 

1951-52 P J Goodwin 1984-85 D Tuckwell 1949-56 E A Toovey, 

1952-53 D G Muddle 1985-86 S Monty MBE OAM 

AUSTRALIAN 

ONE DAY PLAYERS 

1953-54 R H Searle 1986-87 B P Inwood 1950-51 N Fraser 

1954-55 R T Pascoe 1987-88 M Polzin 1954-55 R Searle 1986-99 I A Healy 

1955-56 C W Crisp 1988-89 S Padgett 1954-60 R R Lindwall 1997-04 J P Maher 

1956-57 D G Muddle 1989-90 B P Inwood 1955-59 R B Lyons 2001-03 N M Haurtiz 

1957-58 R M Mellifont 1990-91 D J O’Regan 1955-56 B Flynn 2004- J R Hopes 

1958-59 A E Starkey 1991-92 M Day 1956-60 D G Muddle 2005- M G Johnson 

1959-60 M Cunnington 1992-93 E Marriner 1965-66 G Bissell 

1960-61 B Hale 1993-94 J M Thomas 1968-75 M J Lucas 

1961-62 R A Hunter 1994-95 S A Baker 1969-79 P H Carlson 

1962-63 P G Martyn 1995-96 J Stein 1971-73 D J Allen 

1963-64 I Ruffles 1996-97 D E Ovenden 1971-82 Geoff Dymock 

AUSTRALIAN 

TWENTY 20 PLAYERS 

1964-65 M J Lucas 1997-98 D E Ovenden 1974-84 G K Whyte 

1965-66 A G Free 1998-99 M C Miller 1980-90 R B Kerr 2004- J R Hopes 

1966-67 No Award 1999-00 B P Nash 1981-82 K H de Jong 2006- M G Johnson 

1967-68 M Kleinhans 2000-01 B P Nash 1980-82 M S Mainhardt 

1968-69 R Plum 2001-02 J R Hopes 1985-86 Neville Jelich 

1969-70 J Bell 2002-03 C D Hartley 1985-90 B P Inwood 

1970-71 A G Free 2003-04 B P Nash 1986-99 I A Healy 

2004-05 C D Hartley 1986-92 M Polzin 

2005-06 N M Hauritz 1986-91 C J McDermott 

1990-92 S Monty 

1992-93 D Kingdom 

1993- J P Maher * 

1993-94 J M Thomas 

1993-94 T Dixon 

1997- C T Perren 

QUEENSLAND 

1997-99 M C Miller AUSTRALIAN 

INDIGENOUS PLAYERS 2000- B P Nash INDIGENOUS PLAYERS 

(Includes Imparja Cup) 2001- M G Johnson * 

1991-92 M S Mainhardt 2001-04 S A Brant 1991-92 M S Mainhardt 

2000-03 G Martin 2001-05 N M Hauritz * 2003-04 D A Morrison 

2000-01 M G Johnson 2001- J R Hopes * 

2003-04 D A Morrison 2003- C D Hartley * 

2006- B J Mainhardt 

2006- K S Brown * Qld 20/20 



OFFICE BEARERS 2005 - 2006 

PATRON PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT 

E A Toovey MBE OAM R L Webster A T Scott 

VICE PRESIDENTS 

G J Baker C J Dorling B P Inwood A L Meek N M Rohde 

I J M Biddle C deJong R B Kerr D C Mischke B J Sanderson 

R Bowerman Mrs J Doyle K R Leyshon S Monty A T Scott 

V A Campbell G E Duus D Lillie P Murphy I G Sippel 

P H Carlson G Dymock S R McClelland B V Nagle S P Slinger 

R Carney K Flint K Maher OA K Nagle M P Sweeney 

M H Charles D Forsyth M S Mainhardt G G O’Hara R J Toovey 

D F Cleary N Fraser J M Mapp P A O’Reagan R L Webster 

K Clift J M Gowdie K Mapp D E Ovenden G Whyte 

P M Clift R D Harris B Martin R T Pascoe W H Zahner 

P D Coomer C Innes F McColm R S Prickett 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 

ADMINISTRATION 

COORDINATOR 

COACHING & DEVELOPMENT 

COORDINATOR 

TREASURY 

COORDINATOR 

W W Keene Jon Hopes W N Hopes 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

L J Bertling 

V Crowther 

M S Mainhardt 

G Netto 

B D Phelan 

J Whittle 

M J Wielemaker 

REPRESENTATIVE ON QUEENSLAND CRICKET BOARD 

B D Phelan – Deputy President 

DELEGATES TO QUEENSLAND CRICKET 

W N Hopes, B D Phelan, R L Webster. 



TEAM CAPTAINS 

First Grade 

J R Turner 

N M Hauritz 

Alan Pettigrew Shield 

- Second Grade 

Norm McMahon 

Shield – Third grade 

Bob Spence 

Shield – Fourth 

Grade (1) 

B G Torenbeek Jon Hopes M S Chambers 

S M Don 

Roy Tanner Shield 

(Fifth Grade) 

W E P Harris Shield 

(Under 18) 

Lord Taverners 

(Under 16) 

G D Netto S J Devine M D Wright 

First Grade – ODC Under 19 - ODC Over 40s ODC Women’s 2 nd 

Grade Shield 

C D Hartley 

J R Turner 

W G Wright B P Inwood L M Thompson 

C J Jones 

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR 

Jon Hopes 

CLUB CAPTAIN 

B P Nash 

CLUB COACH 

B R Mortimer 

COACHING STAFF 

B R Mortimer, M S Mainhardt, M J Wielemaker, G Heinemann 

SELECTION COMMITTEE 

Jon Hopes, Michael Mainhardt, Grade Team Captains and Club Captain 

RECORDING OFFICER 

L J Bertling 



HON SCORERS/MANAGERS 

First Grade XXXX 


Second Grade 

W N Hopes L J Bertling, B M Wright, 

W W Keene, J Michael 

Norm McMahon Shield 

Third Grade 

L J Bertling 

W N Hopes 

Bob Spence Shield 

Fourth Grade (1) 

B M Wright 

J R Whittle 

Roy Tanner Shield 

Fifth Grade 

J R Whittle 


Under 18 Grade 

G A Devine 

B M Wright 


Under 16 

Greg Milne 

B M Wright 

First Grade 

ODC 

W N Hopes 

Lisa Crowther 

Under 19 

ODC 

Lisa Crowther, B M Wright 

J Michael 

Over 40s 

ODC 

L J Bertling 

Women’s 2 nd 

Grade Shield 

W W Keene 

M Teale 

MEMBERS 

ABERNETHY T FITZGERALD R J LEE D N RAWDING D J 

ALLEN D J FORD M J LESTER A J REDDICLIFFE M J 

ALTMANN P C FORSYTH J D LEYSHON M A RHULE A C 

ASPIN L FORSYTH N D LOY T J ROLLEY C L 

BAINBRIDGE N FRYER S R MACFIE M D ROSEL B J 

BAKER P R GALE M MACHIN A J RUSSELL S W L 

BAMFORD J C GAROZZO P J MACKENZIE D R SCOTT A T 

BERTLING D GIFFARD Z MAHER G J SINCLAIR S 

BERTLING L J GOVES B L MAHER J P SIPPEL D A 

BOYCE C R GRAHAM A P MAINHARDT M S SMITH A M 

BOYCE C J GREGG E G MAINHARDT B J SMITH F 

BROOKS A D T GREGORY T J MARSH L A SMITH P E 

BROWN K S HAFNER E R McCLELLAND S R SMITH M T E 

BROWN N J HARDY M S McCLELLAND A R SMITH S D 

BROWN L J HARRIS S G McEVOY C S SMITH T J 

BROWNE S P HARTLEY C D McINTOSH A M SPIERS S 

BUCKLEY J M HARTLEY G D McKILLOP T P STRANGE M 

BURNS J A HAURITZ N M McKILLOP D J STUART J P 

BYWATER C L HEALY I A MICHAEL A J SULLIVAN G J 

CAMPBELL J C HICKSON A P MICHAEL D P SULLY T W 

CAREY S D HOLMES C M MILNE C S SULLY J F 

CARNELL A M HOPES L MORTIMER B SUMMERS M A 

CASEY S R HOPES W N MULLINS D P SUTHERLAND-MACLEOD G A 

CHAMBERS M S HOPES J NAGLE K V TEALE (nee NICOL) J A 

CHAPMAN A J HOPES J R NASH B P THOMPSON L M 

CHIESA G S HORNE C D NESBITT H L TORENBEEK B G 

CLIFTON-JONES A B HUTTON L NETTO G D TOWNSEND W J 

COMERFORD A IBBOTSON B W NETTO G TURNER J R 

CROOKS R D INWOOD B P NOTTLE S M WALKER J P 

CROWTHER V IRWIN K J O'BRIEN A J WARE A L 

CROWTHER P ISON D O'BRIEN L F WEBSTER R L 

CROWTHER R H JANE B D O'HARA G G WHITTLE J R 

CURTAIN D A JELICH N O'MALLEY T F WHITTLE T J 

CURTIN P W JOHNSON M G OVENDEN D WIELEMAKER M J 

DANIELS A P JOHNSTON S P PADGETT S P WILKINSON J S 

DEVINE S J JOHNSTON M J PASCOE R WILKINSON E T 

DIONYSIUS S E JONES C J PENROSE J A WILLS B 

DON S M KEENE W W PERREN C T WOOLCOCK A C 

DONNELLY J T KEENE J W PETTET E J WRIGHT A J 

DORLING C KELLER P PHELAN B D WRIGHT M D 

DUNK B R KEMP J G POBAR S R WRIGHT W G 

ELWORTHY M R LAVIS A J RACITI G A WROE J W 

FINNIMORE T LEACH A M RAMSAY B L ZOELLER R M 



SEVENTY - EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT 

PRESIDENTS REPORT 

The season 2005/2006, Norths 78 th in the Grade Competition, was again an extremely 

successful year. Both as teams and individuals Norths’ players again achieved success. 

This year saw 1 st Grade, 2 nd Grade, 3 rd Grade and 4 th Grade reach the semi-finals. 

Unfortunately due to the weather both 1 st Grade and 4 th Grade failed to play their respective 

games and as the games were to be against Clubs that finished higher on the ladder than 

them they were knocked out of their competitions. Congratulations to our 1 st Grade captains 

Jared Turner and Nathan Hauritz and our 4 th Grade Captain Michael Chambers and their 

teams on making the Semi Finals. 

2 nd Grade and 3 rd Grades made it through to the Final and although they were beaten both 

showed there is a lot to look forward to with the both of these teams containing a good mix of 

experience and some very good young players. Congratulations to Ben Torenbeek and Jon 

Hopes and their teams for making the Final and hopefully we can win next season. 

5 th Grade finished the season in 5 th position and very nearly made it 5 teams in the Semi- 

Finals. 

Under 18s finished down the ladder as did the Under 16 Lord Taverners. 

The Over 40s came top in their competition. It is great to see some of the names that played 

for Norths with distinction in the past still enjoying the game and being around the Club. 

Our Ladies team won the 2 nd Division Ladies Competition for the second year in a row. 

Congratulations to Michelle Wielemaker (Coach) and Courtney Jones (Captain) and the 

players on a great effort. The Final was washed out this year but the Ladies were Minor 

Premiers and rightly deserved the Premiership. 

Norths Representative Players list is again outstanding with the following players reaching 

higher honours: 

James Hopes continued where he left off last season and played One Day International 

Cricket. James was part of the successful Australian Team that won the Tri-Series against 

Sri Lanka and South Africa. James was selected in the Australian One Day Squad to tour 

Bangladesh. Congratulations James 

Mitchell Johnson made his One Day International Debut. Mitchell has just returned from 

touring with the Australian Team to South Africa. Mitchell was selected in the Australian One 

Day Squad and Test Squad to tour Bangladesh. Congratulations Mitchell on a great year. 

Jimmy Maher, Clinton Perren, Chris Hartley, Brendan Nash, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, 

Nathan Hauritz and Grant Sullivan all were in the Pura Cup winning Qld Bulls squad. 

Congratulations guys on a great win. 

Greg Chiesa was chosen to attend the Commonwealth Bank School of Excellence. 

Ben Dunk was selected to play for the Qld Academy of Sport. 

Ben Dunk, Dom Michael and Wally Wright were selected in the Qld U19 Team. Ben was 

selected as a reserve for the Australian U 19 Team. 



Ben Mainhardt and Kim Brown were members of the Imparja Cup winning Qld Team. 

I congratulate Club Coaches Brett Mortimer and Michael Mainhardt and Chairman of 

Selectors Jon Hopes on the fantastic job they have done with our Players Development. 

This season Brendan Nash joined illustrious company in playing 100 First Grade games for 

Norths. Congratulations Brendan. 

Not all games are won on the field and I again take this opportunity to thank all members of 

the Executive Committee who have worked tirelessly for our Players over the last 12 months. 

Secretary Bill Keene, Treasurer and First Grade Scorer Bill Hopes, Vice President Alan 

Scott, Registrar and Statistician Lorix Bertling and Committee members Michelle 

Wielemaker, Jon Hopes, Jim Whittle, Glyn Netto, Bryan Phelan, Michael Mainhardt and Vern 

Crowther. 

A special mention must be made of Vern and Pam Crowther who again ran the canteen this 

season. Thank-you for all the time and effort you have put in it is greatly appreciated by the 

Players and Members. 

Jon Hopes was again a member of the Qld Cricket Grade Committee. The time, effort and 

passion that Hopesy puts into the game of cricket is widely appreciated and his views are 

highly regarded and I congratulate him on a successful year as Chairman of Selectors and 

Captain of 3 rd Grade. Thank you, Jon. 

I would like to thank Glyn Netto the Secretary, Merv Buckley the President and Glen Carey 

the Vice President of Wilston Norths Juniors for their continued support for Norths. 

I do not think Norths have ever been in a better financial position than we are now. Bill Hopes 

and Bill Keene have been instrumental in Norths being successful with a number of Grants 

from the State Govt Office of Sport and Recreation and the Brisbane City Council. 

The 2005 Calendar year saw Norths spend $82,700.00 on Capital Expenditure upgrading the 

Cricket Facility at Shawsportz plus $33,000.00 on our Licence Fee to Shawsportz. That is 

around $115,000.00 plus the monies required for the general running of the club, like $8,000 

on Cricket Balls that is spent each year. This is a truly great effort by the entire Executive 

Committee. 

The 1 st Grade Team and the Executive Committee would like to thank Roger Harris the 1 st 

Grade Manager for his continued support. 

In the Australia Day Awards this year one of Norths Old Boys, Kev Maher received an Order 

of Australia medal in recognition for his contribution to cricket, particularly in North 

Queensland. I sent a letter to Kev congratulating him on this award and again on behalf of 

the Club I congratulate him and the Maher family on this Award. 

The Club would like to thank Qld Cricket for all their support and I would especially thank 

them for the financial assistance Grade Clubs receive throughout year. It is very much 

appreciated and needed. 

The facilities at Shawsportz are second to none in Qld Cricket and for that we thank Dennis 

Wilson and his team at Shawsportz. The fields and wickets have been superb and the 



scoring of the fields after games is testament to that. Dennis if you could pass on to all your 

staff our appreciation. 

I would like to thank our Club Sponsors for 2004/2005 

KEDRON WAVELL SERVICES CLUB 

SHAWSPORTZ LTD. 

PRICE FREEZE – Frank DePasquale 

TREE TRADERS – Brad Lester 

FAST TRACK HOME LOANS – Brendon and Debbie Forster 

INSIGHT INVESTMENTS – Michael Cowley 

QUEENSLAND SHEET METAL – Ross Jacobson 

AUSBOARD INTERNATIONAL – Graham Adams 

PLUMBERS HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS – Brett Mortimer and Peter Ryan 

DIGIPRINT AND SCREEN – Colin Gould 

Without the support of our Sponsors the Players would be paying a lot higher Fees so I ask 

you all to support our Sponsors and use their products and services. 

To conclude, I would like to thank all members of the Executive Committee, Captains, 

Players, Coaching Staff and Supporters for contributing to another great year for Norths. I 

look forward to your continued support in what promises to be another exciting 12 months for 

Norths. 

 

President/Chairman 

MISSION STATEMENT: 

"To be Queensland's premier Cricket Club by professionally developing, administering and playing the 

game to maximise participation, standards, enjoyment, community support, and success at both Club 

and individual level." 



REPORTS (from Captains, Managers and Coaches) 

FIRST GRADE 

The 2005/06 season saw Northern Suburbs perform very well in both the XXXX First Grade 

Competition and the abbreviated First Grade One Day tournament. Norths finished in third place on 

the ladder with the Semi-Final being washed out without a ball being bowled. Norths suffered only 

one loss during the one day tournament to a talented and tough Wynnum –Manly side. As a 

consequence, Norths failed to participate in Semi Finals of this competition for the first time in three 

seasons. While the completion of both competitions was not ideal in terms of the result, the club had 

much to be proud of in 2005/2006. 

Norths had two players represent Australia during the last year. All-rounder James Hopes and left 

arm quick Mitchell Johnson both represented their country for the first time. This is simply an 

outstanding achievement for these players and the culture of the club. Chris Hartley toured Pakistan 

with Australia A, Jim Maher captained his state to a Pura Cup sensation, and Clinton Perren played 

once more with distinction for his club and state. Brendan Nash returned to the First Class arena with 

a bang in Perth, Nathan Hauritz played both forms of the game for his state and Grant Sullivan played 

in a number of 2 nd X1 fixtures. Ben Dunk was selected in the Australian Under19 squad as a shadow 

player for the youth World Cup. All factors considered, it was a great year, once again, for a club that 

places the priority of developing young talent as its core value. 

On the park for the team itself, Norths had a fine season under the leadership of both Jarred Turner 

and Nathan Hauritz. Jarred started the year with confidence and as a consequence his team won 

some challenging early fixtures. Nathan then took over the reins at Christmas, allowing Jarred to 

concentrate on his own game. This change brought about a new aggressive form of cricket to be 

played and drove Northern Suburbs to a semi-final. Nathan led with calmness and aggression. He 

bred confidence in all players and brought fresh ideas to the selection table. In short, he was a 

revelation. 

Brendan Nash and Clinton Perren led the way with the bat. Both players have now represented the 

club on 100 occasions and both rate as two of the club’s all time great players. They both work the 

ball well and balance power with precision. Their footwork is crisp and both blokes present a desire to 

score runs at every opportunity; skills the following players can all draw upon. Adam Daniels arrived 

from the Gold Coast and played some steady innings in his role as an Opener. Nathan Hauritz also 

displayed his qualities as a genuine all rounder at this level. Jarred Turner, Steven Nottle (before a 

serious pool party injury), Andrew Michael and Greg Chiesa played some quality innings also. Yet the 

real find of the season was former Queensland Under 19 prodigy Wade Townsend. He scored his 

maiden First Grade century and finally began to drive his considerable talent towards the next level. 

Wade is a popular, dedicated team mate and illustrated the potential to play at the next level. He must 

now crash through the door. 

The bowling was led by Nathan Hauritz. His second place finish in the Peter Burge Medal while only 

playing ten weeks of the year illustrated his dominance. He bowled with guile and confidence, often 

dismissing the best players of the other side whilst constructing partnerships with a group of 

exceptionally talented cricketers. Greg Chiesa had a fine season, improving his consistency as he 

strives for the breakout year that will provide him with opportunities at the next level. Grant Sullivan 

had his best year for the club and promises to be on the verge of something special. Grant toiled 

away on surfaces that did not suit his style and this year bowled a fuller length to produce more 

positive results. Jarred Turner continues to be one of the premier spinners in Brisbane and doesn’t 

get much of bowl. He averaged less than 20 with the ball, again confirming his potential to step up 

into a key role next season. Peter Baker once again provided further evidence of his First Grade 

ability with a fine season. He is highly rated by all of his team mates. Adam Lavis, Rob Fitzgerald and 

Jordan Buckley provided a strong back-up to this impressive crew. Include Damien Mackenzie, Dean 

Bertling, Andrew Carnell and Josh Kemp to this list and the club had two genuine First Grade attacks 

by seasons end. 



The side was well serviced by coach Brett Mortimer and manager Roger Harris. Both figures were 

appreciated and respected. Bill Hopes, the scorer, in his swansong, scored well and ran post match 

interviews with passion (and precision). 

Bill, your time and effort to the team was appreciated deeply by all. Simply, this was a brilliant 

performance by the support staff. The Crowther family was in place at 8:30 to provide breakfast for 

the troops (set up the ground, organize the Shed…..etc) and their support was valued… in particular 

by Johnson, Chiesa and Sullivan. 

The First Grade side now looks forward to the new season and hopes for a continued level of 

success on all fronts. Well done to the club on a fine season and as the future is certainly bright. 

 

Chairman of Selectors 

The First Grade report was written by Jon Hopes as the Captains – Jarrod Turner was playing cricket in 

England and Nathan Hauritz was enjoying a well earned break. 

ALAN PETTIGREW SHIELD (SEC0ND GRADE) 

Well we made our first finals campaign in over 5 seasons and it was a really positive experience. We 

fell short at the final hurdle but we ran a good race. Making the grand final proved one thing for us; we 

can put all the necessary ingredients together on the day and come up with a result. Whilst we didn’t 

win the final our collective desire to pull off a victory kept us in the match right up until the last session 

on the last day. Well done to all players. 

This season has been a success and has been built upon from previous seasons. Players have 

developed greatly combining their abundance of talent, as we have always had, with greater 

experience and a closer understanding of our own games. We have trained harder than previous 

seasons and with Morto organizing tough but beneficial pre season sessions we go into seasons 

mentally ready and eager to perform- that gets us our good start and we must continue to have this 

approach. I must congratulate Morto for his year round effort to ensure we perform through the 

season. Brett also puts a lot of emotional investment into the players and feels the losses and 

victories like any of the players. Thanks Morto. 

It’s funny how individual stats tell a different tale to actual team results, as in previous seasons run 

scoring in the club had been pretty good however teams were not making finals and this season with 

only a handful of big performances the top 4 grades embarked on a finals campaign. Two things can 

be taken from this; 1) We have made team success individual success ensuring we do just enough to 

win, and 2) its our bowlers who have taken on the opposition and delivering results for us and this is 

true, I don’t think there has been a bigger haul of 5 fa’s in recent times. Adam Lavis our highest 

wicket taker for the season was a real spearhead for us and lead from the front with fantastic effort, 

pace, lift and his blatantly obvious aggression and deliberate attempts to mentally disintegrate 

batsman of any calibre. Lavo - great season mate. Jordan Buckley once again proved his value as a 

very elusive type of bowler who I’m still sure is underrated by opposition players. Jordo collected 

several bags including a monumental effort in the grand final after bowling 40 overs - another great 

effort this year Jordo. Dean Bertling unfortunately missed out on the final XI but played a crucial role 

in our season. Dean has the ability to maintain line and length in tough situations and applies real 

pressure at one end. Dean can also produce spurts of real pace and lift and can swing the new ball 

in. When Berto gets this mix all at once he is a true test of any good bat. Good season Berto - 

onwards and upwards mate. 

Peter Baker, Robbie Fitzgerald and Josh Kemp rounded off our other quicks/meds for the year. 

Bakes saved his best for the grand final being our rock in the attack. He consistently beat the bat and 

built pressure to take important wickets. Bakes was a consistent performer all year in both 1’s and 2’s 

and proved his worth, he’s also handy with the verbal. Robbie and Kempy probably didn’t get the 

results they are capable of with the ball but they were extremely valuable with the bat and contributed 



to our overall success for the year. Andrew Carnell was a revelation for us as we have never really 

had an experienced battle hardened spinner to draw upon. He was the variety in our attack and I 

don’t think we would be as potent without a spinner of his tenacity. Carny was also brilliant in the field 

and lifted our overall potency as a fielding unit. 

Our batting was moderate in terms of 100’s scored, Stephen Nottle and Ben Dunk being our only 

century makers, mind you good tons they were. Round 1 saw Stephen truly control the bowlers with 

patience and superior skill. Noodle’s 81 in the GF also demonstrated his clinical approach to run 

scoring. Ben Dunk is a new breed of player who at a young age possesses composure and grit, he 

also can be belligerent against ill disciplined attacks. These qualities shone through in his first 

opportunity in 2’s this season when he amassed 148n.o against Toombul. However with these two 

guiding us through, Wade Townsend was clearly our rock for the first half our season, where he 

consistently got us to and over the line. His rewards came later when he started doing the same for A 

grade and eventually notching up his 1 st ton against Wests. He proved to be too successful in 1’s and 

was ruled out of playing in our final and we wonder what might have been if Wade was with us. 

To finish I would like to thank our club supporters who turn up each week and work behind the scenes 

to ensure we have success on the field. Pam and Vern have made themselves integral to the 

functioning of the club and there is no way our Saturday’s could be possible without them, thank you 

Pam and Vern. To the webmaster Lorix Bertling I must thank for scoring and publishing our club’s 

news and results for every round. Lorix gives the club a professional feel and makes players feel their 

results are duly noted - great for the ego and a positive vibe around the place. Thanks also to Basil 

Wright and John Michael for their assistance with scoring and general support. Thank you to our club 

executive committee for their enduring support and organization. 

To quote the dynamic and complicated character and former 2 nd grade captain that is Sean Slinger: 

“Bowl the ball, hit the ball and catch the bloody thing.” Thank yoooooooh! 

 

NORM MCMAHON SHIELD (THIRD GRADE) 

It was a fine season for Third Grade in 2005/06. The side claimed the Minor Premiership yet lost a 

close Final against a vastly experienced Valleys unit. Despite this gut wrenching loss from a position 

that should never had been allowed to develop, it was obvious that a fine season had been had by 

most and the group was looking forward to next season with renewed vigour. 

The bowling attack performed on all surfaces with excellence. Only two sides managed to pass 250 

against us all season. Angus O’Brien led the attack with 43 wickets. Angus improved rapidly. He was 

considered by the Selection Committee to be the “Champion of the Lower Grades”. Angus is a fine 

prospect and a wonderful young man. James Donnelly emerged in a similar vein, becoming a definite 

talent for the future with both bat and ball. S. Padgett and S. Fryer were both exceptional once again. 

Both really add steel to the club’s bowling ranks. The arrival of Andrew Ware was a godsend. He was 

quite sharp at times and really bowled without luck for long periods. This group drove us to First Place 

at the end of the Competition phase. 

In the field, we did work well in games yet fell short at crucial stages throughout the season. Five 

chances in the Grand Final cost us 175 runs conservatively. Valleys missed one genuine chance that 

cost 25 runs. It came back to concentration and simply a lack of desire to work at these aspects of the 

game that are crucial to success. A challenge exists in this field for next season. 

It was apt that we lost the final with the bat. I felt like we lacked the discipline for much of the season 

that was required to win in tight, pressure situations. This private assessment proved to be accurate. 

No player scored 500 runs and only four centuries in a season indicates a real weakness in 

application on a consistent basis. We blamed the pitch and the game situation often, but quite simply, 

when put under pressure we faltered. Age was not a consideration. Young and old alike made the 

same ill-disciplined errors. We were capable of more. As above, a challenge exists for next season. 



Finally, I would like to thank the Crowthers, Lorix Bertling, the Keenes, my Father and the ground staff 

for all their help and support during the season. It ended on a sour note yet I am proud of the steps 

that were taken to continue Norths as a great club by these fine, giving individuals. It is a thankless 

task and one that should garner more respect from many players who seem to develop the “we pay, 

you provide attitude”. 

My regards to Norths on a fine season - Second in Club Championship, Four- Semi Finals, Four 

Grand Finals and one Premiership (Second Grade Women). Well done and see you all in August. 

 

BOB SPENCE SHIELD (FOURTH GRADE) 

The 2005/2006 season began with a different frame of mind to which it had ended the ‘04/05 season. 

Whilst many of the faces remained, the determination and mindset had changed significantly due to 

disappointment of the season prior and the hurt of narrowly missing a finals birth for three 

consecutive seasons. This spurred the boys on to perform to a standard of which the club and I as 

captain yearned and expected from an exceptional group of young men. 

4 th grade in past seasons has been a team filled with enthusiasm, youth and talent, and ‘05/06 was 

no different. With only 4 players over the age of twenty (Padge, Smithy, Donny and I) playing 4 ’s 

consistently, we once again lacked the experience which is often required to win games of grade 

cricket, especially when experienced teams such as Valley (1) and (2) and Souths (1) have featured 

in the finals for the past 2 seasons. However this did not deter the boys’ desire to win and there is an 

exception to every rule. 

The season started well with a thorough victory over Sandgate, and a number of young bats amongst 

the runs, James Sully (81) went on to have a successful season whilst he was with us and in 3 rd 

grade before he departed our shores. From here we had a bye, went down narrowly to Souths (1) 

(Crowther 5/25) who were runners up last year and grand finalists again this season, followed by a 

wash-out which was likely to result in a probable victory over cellar-dwellers Toombul (due in most 

part to Steven Fryer 91 and 2/9). This was not an ideal start to the season however after a characterbuilding 

victory against University in which we managed to complete a full day’s batting for the 

second time in the season the confidence began to grow. Another young talent who will make inroads 

into senior teams next season was also discovered in the form of Fraser Smith (4/23). Rounds 6 and 

7 saw narrow losses to Valley (1) (1 st ) and Wests (5 th ) but after Christmas the team finally started to 

prove the potential the club knows it possesses. An outright victory over Wynnum (Don 72), a 

thrashing of Redlands (Padge 4/11), a convincing and inspiring victory over Valley (2) (Padge 5/37 & 

3/28) and an extremely well deserved victory over Souths (2) (Holmes 5/65, Donnelly 82*) to clinch 

our long yearned for finals position. 

Unfortunately the season was brought to an abrupt halt, not unlike past seasons for 4 th grade, by 

torrential rain which denied the majority of us the opportunity to play our first finals cricket. Both days 

versus Valley (1) were washed out. 

As for the formalities: Thank you to Stephen Don whose effort as captain in my absence was greatly 

appreciated by the team, he also managed to get himself among the runs and performed consistently 

with the ball. Secondly to Shane Padgett whose on and off-field wisdom and antics provided me and 

the boys with the confidence and determination to win and to enjoy it at the same time. We can only 

hope he returns next season as he taught us much about all facets of the game and is a true club 

man. 

Finally with the addition of other youngsters including Andrew Brooks and Chris Boyce (who together 

with myself formed the most formidable and errorless 4 th grade slip cordon since the inception of the 

Brisbane Grade competition), Fraser Smith and Michael Wright the future looks bright for not only 4 th 

grade, where they will develop as cricketers, but for the club as a whole. Also, our young opening 

pair, Crowther and Machin, whilst having a disappointing season by their own stringent standards still 

showed glimpses of brilliance and determination, which if they can couple consistently will see them 

playing higher grades in years to come. Alex Clifton Jones also overcame injury (amazingly) to claim 

16 wickets for the season and began to find rhythm and an eagerness for pallet which Norths will only 

benefit from if it continues into 06/07. 

If I can offer one piece of advice to the team, it is that we must learn from this season and develop 

our games to learn that a lot can happen inside 2 days of cricket. Being such a young team, and 



eager to prove ourselves, the boys must realize that if they bat a day, bowl in partnerships and 

remain patient and to resist temptation to ‘tap the pallet’ they will be recognized as the results will 

follow… 

 

 

ROY TANNER SHIELD (FIFTH GRADE) 

The 2005/2006 season would see the 5 th Grade Team finishing 8 th on the ladder, with an overall 

record of 5 wins and 5 losses (with 1 bye). 

We came tantalisingly close to making the top 4 with a last game outright win, but after a 1 st innings 

loss in the game; we missed out on the top 4 by 12 points. Had we won the last game outright, after a 

first innings win, we would have snuck into the finals. 

That said, as the semi-final round was unfortunately washed out the season would have been over 

without another game played. 

With the obvious disappointment that we did not make the finals, even more disappointing was the 

fact that the Grand Final game was played between two sides that we defeated during the season. 

Put simply, we lacked consistency throughout the season. The record shows that we were very 

competitive with Ball in hand and dominated opposition batting line-ups. The highest score against us 

all year was only 173 and shows that we had the opportunity to win most games and finish higher on 

the ladder. 

Our bowling was led by the ever-consistent Jason Keene, who had a stellar year with 29 wickets 

(including two 6 wicket plus hauls). He was ably supported by new ball partner Stephen Dionysius 

with 14 wickets, part-time medium pacer / part-time spinner Andrew “Roy” McIntosh (11 wickets) and 

emerging talents Chris McEvoy (12 wickets), Sam Harris (15 wickets) and Tom Whittle (9 wickets). 

Our ability to dominate opposition batting line-ups was supported by our fielding efforts, with Wicket 

Keeper Ben Jane completing a club high 24 dismissals (21 catches and 3 stumpings). Ben is very 

instinctual behind the stumps and created several wickets by keeping up to the stumps to our medium 

pacers and also completed some great catches. Other notable performers in the field included Jason 

Keene with 8 catches, Aaron Chapman (7 catches) and yours truly (9 catches and 1 stumping). 

We also witnessed some brilliant run-outs this year, with Stephen Dionysius’ effort for a direct hit at 

the non-strikers end from backward square leg, surpassed only by Jason Keene’s direct hit with only 

one stump to aim at from point. (Andrew Symonds would have been proud). 

Unfortunately Batting was our Achilles heel this year and as it was politely put to me on a few 

occasions during the year, “we were able to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory”. Too often our 

batting let us down when we had very reasonable totals to chase. If only one or two of our run chases 

came off we would have been “morals” to reach the top 4. 

That said it was not all gloom and doom with the Bat, as we were led by Andrew “Roy” McIntosh with 

300 runs [including his Maiden Norths Century and also a very unlucky 98 (when he was caught on 

the boundary trying to reach triple figures off the last ball of the day)]. Chris McEvoy also chipped in 

with 164 runs at an average of 54.66 (before promotion up the grades) and yours truly with 295 runs. 

Fifth Grade has always been a successful stepping stone in the progression of many players and 

overall I believe that we have built a solid nucleus to provide success for the future years and a trip 

back into the finals should not be far away. 

On field performance can only be achieved by the support provided off the field and in this regard my 

thanks go to Jim Whittle, who always offered his scoring services. It provided great relief to know that 

Jim was keeping everything correct and in such a professional manner. 



Further thanks and appreciation to Brett Mortimer (Club Coach) and Jon Hopes (Chairman of 

Selectors), who provided their support and expertise throughout the season. 

Also I wish to thank the Executive for another successful year both on and off the field. The 

development of the grounds and facilities has had a great impact and can only improve the on field 

performance of the club. I wish to highlight the efforts of Bill Keene and Vern and Pam Crowther who 

were always on hand on ‘game days’ to assist the players and the club. 

Congratulations to all the other Senior Grades who made the finals and also to the 2 nd and 3 rd Grade 

sides for reaching the Grand Final. Congratulations also to the Women’s Team for their Premiership 

and to the Under 19 one day side for reaching the Grand Final. With a bit of effort, hard work and a 

continued focus on performance, I truly believe that Norths have a chance of gaining the Club 

Championship next year. 

From our recently capped Internationals to the development of our juniors, we continue to be a force 

in the QCA competition and a benchmark for all other clubs. 

 

 

W E P HARRIS SHIELD (UNDER 18 GRADE) 

I think majority of the boys would agree with me in saying, we had a very ordinary season. With the 

squad we had, the team should have done a lot better than their 7 th position out of a possible 11. 

At the start of the season, our squad goal was to bat out a whole days play. If we could do that, you 

are going to score between 180- 220 runs, which is a very competitive score in U18’s. 

As a coach I was very disappointed with the lack of commitment the batsmen put on their wickets 

throughout the season. It got to the stage where I had to tell the boys to go home, find a dictionary, 

and look up what the word PATIENCE and see what it means. At the end of the day, that’s all it was 

that cost us the 6 games we lost. Only 1 team scored more than 250 against us, and that was Uni, 

who scored 278 chasing our 267 on a road at Souths. Apart from that, no other team scored more 

than 200 against us. 

I was very happy with our bowling and fielding. Whatever score we got, the team made opposition 

really fight to score the required runs. 

Throughout the season we used 26 players. Of those 26, I feel I should make mention of a couple of 

players who shone at certain stages. 

• Michael Wright 101 not out V Sandgate Rd 1 

103 V University Rd 4 

• Dean Rawdings 55 V Sandgate Rd 1 

• Ben Mainhardt 99 V Valley Rd 5 

• James Penrose 59 V Wynnum-Manly Rd 8 

• Daniel Ison 53 not out V Redlands Rd 9 

• Mathew Smith 58 V Gold Coast Rd 10 

As you can see - not enough consistency in our batting. The bowlers - Kim Brown and Cameron 

Boyce both got 11 wickets each with the rest of the bowlers sharing the wickets around. 

As I said earlier, if you can bat a whole day, 9 times out of 10, you will win most of your games. All the 

boys have to do is study that PATIENCE word. 

In closing off, I would like to think all the support staff that made my job a whole lot more enjoyable. 

Glen Carey, Greg Heinemann and Jerome, who all did a great job as assistant / coaches at training 

throughout the year, Also my scorers, Greg Devine, Bernadette Penrose and Basil Wright at stages 

throughout the season. Once again, thank you all for your much appreciated support. 

 



LORD TAVERNER’S COMPETITION (UNDER 16 GRADE) 

This year Taverners squad had another good season. The reason I say that is because the games they played 

they were very consistent in all of them. 1 or 2 batsmen always scored runs. They batted, fielded and bowled 

well. 

This year we had another large Taverners squad - 50 players to be exact. 28 players got to have a run in 

Taverners at some stage. Some more than others, but that’s the way I like to work the squad. I have a core of 4 

or 5 players and then give players a taste for Taverners here and there. With Taverners only having 9 rounds 

this doesn’t really give enough players time to get used to playing 80 overs in a day. 

This is why I always have development games during the season. This way, all the boys in the squad, get a 

chance to play on turf, for a couple of games. This year we had 4-5 development games, with another 1 or 2 

washed out. The games they did play were 50 over games. This still gave them time to take their time batting 

and learning to be patient with bat and ball. As far as I am concerned, I believe this works ok, and more clubs 

should follow our lead. Having large squads like ours we can give the boys more exposure to turf and learn how 

to bat for long periods and try to keep the pressure on by bowling to set plans in the field. 

As for the games played, the Taverners had a very consistent season. The team won 3 games, lost 3 by 1 or 2 

runs, and had 3 washed out the second week of games, when the team was in a very good position after 1 st 

days play – and as we all say “that’s cricket”. 

With Taverners there was a lot more consistency within the team than U18’s. Each game, 3 or 4 players 

performed well for the team, rather than 1 or 2 every game. Taverners played well as a team for the whole 

season, which is why they went so well. Just to prove my point, I think I should let you all know who performed 

well over the season. 

• M. Wright 70 R 1 

78 R 2 

67 R 5 

88 R 8 

4-18 R 9 

• C. Milne 44 R 2 

33 not out R 2 

• S. Pobar 63 R 1 

• J. Burns 60 R 1 

86 R 3 

60 R 8 

• D. Ison 64 R 5 

4-18 R 5 

• G. Sutherland Mcleod 4-12 R 2 

• T. O’Malley 46 R 8 

• M. Strange 49 R 8 

• T. Gregory 37 R 9 

• P. Garozzo 42 R 9 

As you can see by those figures, Michael Wright had a pretty good season, earning him the Ernie Toovey 

trophy for most outstanding Lord Taverner’s player. 

As always, I normally play as many U15’s & U14’s after Xmas break for the last few games. I like to leave a 

couple of senior players with them to hold them together as a unit. Very encouraging results in last 3 games, 

winning 1, losing 1 by 12 runs and having 1 washed out, after scoring 6-317dec and have opposing team 2-10 

at stumps after the 1 st week. The future of the club is looking very good with some of the young Vikings coming 

through. 

Thanks to all the people who help out throughout the season. Greg Milne & Basil Wright for scoring & 

managing; assistant coach Glen Carey, Greg Heineman & Jerome for helping out at the Taverners training with 

fielding drills. I can assure you the squad really appreciated all your efforts. 

! 

 



WOMEN’S 2 ND GRADE SHIELD 

After a heart throbbing win over Wests last season, it was finally time to defend OUR tittle. With all six 

teams (Beenleigh/Logan, Souths, University, Wests, Wynnum and Norths) returning from last season, 

looking new and very improved (especially the younger teams), the 2005/2006 season looked to be a 

challenging and hopefully promising season. 

Apart from the addition of youngsters Sheralyn Sinclair and Zoe Giffard, there were few changes to 

the ‘04/05 premiership team. Michelle Wielemaker was still as our coach and Lisa Thompson still 

captain (so we thought). Lisa announced that she had decided to hand over the captaincy to 

someone else, so Lisa and Michelle put their heads together and came up with three nominees 

(Jeanette Nicol, Ria Zoeller and Courtney Jones) they thought could do the job. It was put to an 

anonymous vote and in round five Michelle announced that the new captain was Courtney. 

A great start to the season with a big win over Beenleigh in round one and Candice Bywater 

becoming the first Norths lady to reach the 50 wickets milestone. After a washout or two, came more 

convincing wins, Lisa Thompson also reached 50 wickets; Nardine Bainbridge had a personal best of 

6/20, while Candice achieved another PB of 6/5. Surprise, surprise, another washout then our first 

game against arch rivals Wests, which was a great win for us 127 d 88 thanks to some great batting 

from Michelle and Ria. Round 7 against Souths proved to be the most challenging and most 

rewarding game of the season. After electing to bowl first (possibly a mistake) Souths got away from 

us and scored 183, however, we weren’t to be outdone reaching the target in the 33 rd over, thanks to 

PB’s from Holly Nesbitt with a score of 77(not out) and Courtney’s 50. This also saw Holly reach the 

500 run mark. More washouts and more wins saw Michelle also reach 500 runs, then round 12 which 

saw our only loss for the season against Wests. We ended the season with 2 more great wins with 

Michelle W joining Candice and Lisa in the 50 wicket club, while Lisa T also broke her three season 

streak of taking 8 catches in a season with a spectacular dive to her right in the last fixture match 

against Wynnum. 

This spectacular season only got better when we found out we were 14 points ahead on the ladder, 

and that Wests and Beenleigh were tied and it was a playoff in the last round to see who made the 

finals. Beenleigh won by 4 runs. Unfortunately, it rained and we were unable to play the finals, 

however, this didn’t matter with Norths being minor premiers we automatically won. So to cap off a 

great season we retained our trophy and had a lot of fun along the way. 

Overall the standard of Division 2 this season was great and will hopefully continue to improve. It was 

great to see another team make the finals this season, hopefully Norths will continue to dominate and 

make the finals next season. While next season is looking good with 2 nd grade hopefully we can do 

the same with an U15 girl’s team. 

It has been a great pleasure playing and being involved with Norths, especially coming from the 

country. Becoming captain this season has been a great experience in the game but also within the 

club. I would personally like to thank Michelle and Lisa for their support throughout the season. I 

would also like to thank Bill Keene for his continued support with the girls and also thanks to Vern and 

Pam for all their work and support, not only for the women but the whole club. 

" 

 

HAVE-A-GO (Junior Cricket Program) & CRICK-HIT 

Crick-Hit and Have-A-Go were both run on Friday afternoons and was a chance for young cricketers 

to hone their skills, develop new ones and enjoy the game. Although numbers of participants were 

down for both programs, with half a dozen in Crick-Hit and about twenty-five increasing to near forty 

by the end of the season in Have-A-Go, all the youngsters participated well and were very 

enthusiastic towards all activities. 

Due to the cross over of the winter/summer sports towards the end of the season we were restricted 

to training on Ian Healy Oval and with lighting now installed, the children also experienced the use of 



the nets and had a ball! There are about five promising young fellows that will have a hit with the U8’s 

next season and will hopefully continue to play into the grade ranks with Norths. 

Here is a poem to wrap up the Have-A-Go program for season ‘05/06. 

The world of Have A Go, is loads of fun 

A chance to bat, and bowl and run! 

No one cares if they’re in or out 

Fun is what it’s all about 

Across the field the children shout and call 

As they do their best to put bat to ball. 

Courtney puts them through their paces 

Rian warms them up with races 

Across the field and back again 

Along comes Duckling – real name Ben – 

Pam and Horse have done the paper work 

And take the time to sit and talk 

To all the Mums and Dads around 

Whilst children play upon the ground. 

Special Guests we’ve had a few 

Nashie, Harts, Hopesy and Joe Dawes too! 

All came along to ensure a special treat - 

To sign their names and “meet and greet.” 

The season’s now over and done for this year 

But the season ‘06 is very near 

They’ll be back with friends to come and play 

To have more fun another day. 

So that’s STUMPS for another season. 

Big thanks to Alisha Smith and Steve Rowe for their help with Crick-Hit, and also to Duck and Ben 

Mainhardt, all the Bulls players that helped out, Horse and everyone who helped with Have-A-Go. 

Thanks for a great season. 

" 

WILSTON NORTHS JUNIOR REPORT 

Our Club fielded 26 teams this season from Under 8 to Under 16. Of these, 11 were half-season 

teams as the players play with their private school post Christmas. We won the Under 16 and Under 

15 half-season Championships. These teams were coached by Robert Sutherland McLeod and Tim 

O’Malley respectively. We finished third in the Club Championship which was disappointing as some 

teams did not get their Abstracts to the Recorder in time resulting in loss of points. 

The Club celebrated 30 years of existence with a Dinner. Though the numbers could have been 

better, those who attended must have had a good evening because some wanted to know when the 

next celebration was going to be held. The Club thanks Ian Healy and Brendan Nash for gracing the 

occasion with their presence (despite heavy schedules). The evening was ably handled by the 

Master of Ceremonies, Channel Nine News Presenter Lane Calcutt. 

We had 28 players from the Club selected in Brisbane Norths Championship and Development 

teams. We also picked up 15 of the possible 48 batting/bowling awards this year. 

Players Club Shirts are a success and an envy of many clubs. Thanks to our major sponsor 

NETA/PPI and our minor sponsors Star Realty, Carpet Call, Curtains Aluminium Windows and 

Prestwidge Financial Services. Also, thanks to Metro Ford who sponsored our water bottles and the 

water bottle trolleys – first in Junior Cricket and a great idea! 

GLYN NETTO 

Secretary, Wilston Norths Junior Cricket Club 



OBITUARIES 

Unfortunately, Norths lost three past players during 2005/2006. 

George Victor GOELDNER, (rhb, rampb), born 31 May 1920 at Windsor; died 21 September 2005. 

School: Windsor State School. George was a company accountant. In the war he served in army 

intelligence but did not leave Queensland. 

George (Player # 109) played 1 st Grade cricket for Northern Suburbs in the seasons 1942/43 & 

1943/44. He also played 4 th to 2 nd Grade for many years after the 2 nd World War. 

Here are his 1 st Grade statistics. 

PID Name Season Mat Inn NO HS N RS 100's Cts Stp Ovr Mdns Wks RA 

109 GOELDNER George Victor 1942-44 17 25 4 39 143 1 0 161.5 12 21 755 

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Oliver John BELL was born on 29 th January 1911 at Teneriffe in Brisbane, the son of Mary Blanche 

(nee BEET) and David John BELL. He died on 16 th October 2005 at St Andrews War Memorial 

Hospital, Spring Hill in Brisbane at the age of 94 years. He was educated at the Eagle Junction State 

School and Brisbane Grammar School. While at Brisbane Grammar School he played in the First XI 

and was captain of cricket in 1928 and 1929, in the latter year leading the team to the Independent 

Schools’ premiership. On returning to the school in 1935 in his profession of teacher, he taught 

English and Mathematics. He coached the Under 15B and Under 15A cricket teams, the seconds and 

in 1939 commenced as coach of the First XI, retaining the position until his retirement at the end of 

1970. He retired at the end of 1975, having served the school for forty-one years. 

A right hand batsman and a right arm medium fast bowler he represented Queensland University in 

three matches against Sydney University, in December of 1930, 1931 and 1933. He was the team 

captain in 1931 and 1933. From 1935-36 to 1938-39 he played for Northern Suburbs, mostly in the 

Reserve grade, appearing in four “A” grade matches in 1937-38 in which he scored 65 runs at 16.25 

and captured four wickets for 21. For Northern Suburbs in Reserve Grade he scored 844 runs with 

two centuries to average 36.69 with the bat while he captured 16 wickets at 26.12. 



79 BELL Oliver John 1937-38 4 7 3 33 * 65 8 1 6.3 1 4 21 

Leading Cricketers Coached by him in the Brisbane Grammar School First XI 

Australia: 

Queensland: 

Queensland Colts: 

JRF Duncan, AD Ogilvie. 

LK Arthy, GM Bizzell, WH Buckle, JRF Duncan, NG Fraser, AD Ogilvie. 

LK Arthy, GM Bizzell, IDF Callinan, JR Cotterell, TBI Crommelin, CE Duncan, JRF Duncan, NG Fraser, 

DM Little, MW Miles, AD Ogilvie, JH Ryan. 

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Patrick Joseph (Joe) GOODWIN was born 17 th December 1925 at Newmarket, Brisbane. A Norths 

stalwart, he was a right hand bat and 1 st & 2 nd Grade wicketkeeper of the fifties & sixties. Joe was 

also a past committee member and Vice President. 

Joe was a Shield Umpire from 1956 to 1966 and umpired 13 1 st class matches and 2 Internationals - 

Qld v England and Qld v Ex Internationals [a testimonial]. 

In 1951-52 he was the winner of the HTA Wetzig Trophy for the club’s most outstanding player. 



172 GOODWIN Patrick Joseph 1952-59 75 76 9 106 965 1 85 26 1 0 1 



REPRESENTATIVE HONORS 

A number of players from Norths represented at various levels during the 2005/2006 season. 

AUSTRALIA 

AUSTRALIA ODC – James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson (0/64 off 9 overs v NZ 10/12/05) 

Mitch claimed his 1 st one day scalp against Bangladesh in the 1 st ODC 23/4/06 (7-0-34-1, 3w, 3nb) 

AUSTRALIA TWENTY20 – James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson 

AUSTRALIA A tour to Pakistan – James Hopes (146 v Pakistan, Rawalpindi), Chris Hartley 

AUSTRALIAN UNDER 19 World Cup Team tour to Sri Lanka – Ben Dunk (Reserve) 

Commonwealth Bank Centre of Excellence - Greg Chiesa 

Commonwealth Bank Centre of Excellence - 2005 Tour of India & Sri Lanka – Mitchell Johnson 

Prime Minister’s XI v West Indies at Manuka Oval Mitchell Johnson 

Queensland Academy of Sport – Ben Dunk 

QUEENSLAND 

ING CUP – Jim Maher ©, Chris Hartley, Nathan Hauritz, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Brendan Nash, 

Clinton Perren 

PURA CUP - Jim Maher ©, Chris Hartley, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Clinton Perren, Brendan Nash 

TWENTY20 City v Country – Brendan Nash, Clinton Perren, Nathan Hauritz, Grant Sullivan 

QAS (QLD SECOND Xl) 

State Institute Challenge Series, Darwin – Grant Sullivan 

QAS v WA – Brendan Nash & Nathan Hauritz © 

QAS v TAS – Brendan Nash ©, Grant Sullivan 

QAS v CLUB IE – Brendan Nash © 

CLUB IE v QAS – Clinton Perren ©, Greg Chiesa, Ben Dunk, Zac Pacey 

QUEENSLAND ABORIGINAL 

IMPARJA CUP – Kim Brown & Ben Mainhardt 

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER X1 – Ben Mainhardt 

QUEENSLAND UNDER 19 BOYS 

Ben Dunk – played 7 matches and scored 345 runs (best 104 v Tas), took 2 catches and 1 run out. 

Dom Michael – played 6 matches (best 90 v South Australia) and took 1 catch 

Wally Wright – played 6 matches (best 28 v Australia Capital Territory) and took 1 catch & 1 run out. 

QUEENSLAND UNDER AGE GIRLS 

State Under 19 Squad – Alisha Smith 

State Under 17 Squad – Lisa Marsh 

BRISBANE NORTH Championship & Development Teams / Metro North Schoolboys Under 16 

Championship - Michael Wright, Chris Milne, Joseph Burns, Shane Carey, Samuel Pobar. 

Under 15 Championship - Thomas O'Malley (Capt), David Sippel, Alexander Hickson. 

Under 14 Championship - Elliot Gregg, Timothy Gregory, C Cordery, Tim Abbernathy 

Under 15 Development - Stewart Russell, Isaac Robertson, Mitchell Hardy, M Strange, Jon Stuart, Scott Casey 

Under 15 Metropolitan North Schoolboys - Elliot Greg, Timothy Gregory 

SPECIAL QUEENSLAND CRICKET AWARD – QC Volunteer of the Year 

Norths Treasurer, Bill Hopes (father of Queensland all-rounder James Hopes and Norths Chairman of 

Selectors Jon Hopes), is the Queensland Cricket Volunteer of the Year. Bill was nominated by QC for his 

outstanding work as Treasurer of Norths. Bill has also played an integral part in the development of a 

successful business plan, is the club liasion with Shaw Sportz management, is first Grade scorer and has 

occasionally been seen in the canteen. Well done and well deserved Bill. 



NSDCC TROPHIES 

Q F RICE MEMORIAL TROPHY 

Awarded for the most outstanding cricketer in the Club. 

Nathan Hauritz played 9 1 st Grade matches and scored 145 runs an average of 29.00. He bagged 29 

wickets at an average of 18.00, his best being 5/26 against Gold Coast 

W T RHOADES MEMORIAL TROPHY 

Awarded for the most outstanding performer from the senior grade fixtures outside of first grade, the 

player being recognised as our champion of the lower grades. 

Angus O’Brien played 13 3 rd Grade matches (including finals) and claimed 43 wickets at an average 

of 17.09. Angus had the best figures of 7/83 against Western Suburbs. 

ALAN PETTIGREW MEMORIAL TROPHY 

Awarded for an outstanding performance from players in the senior grades. 

Wade Townsend scored his maiden 1 st Grade century (109) against Western Suburbs. Wade scored 

347 1 st Grade runs at an average of 69.4 and 181 2 nd Grade runs at an average of 36.2. 

E A TOOVEY MBE OAM TROPHY 

Awarded to the most outstanding under 16 cricketer. 

Michael Wright was captain of the Lord Taverner’s Under 16 Team. He scored 338 runs at an 

average of 42.25, took 5 wickets and 5 catches. In the Under 18 competition he scored 211at an 

average of 70.33, took 7 catches and made 4 stumpings. 

BOB MCCOLM TROPHY 

Awarded to the batsman with the highest aggregate of runs in the senior grades from the fixture 

rounds. 

Wade Townsend – 528 runs in 1 st and 2 nd Grade at an average of 52.80. 

CHARLES FAMILY PERPETUAL TROPHY 

Awarded for an outstanding performance in the senior grades. 

Adam Lavis took 35 wickets at an average of 21.57 (1 1 st grade & 34 2 nd Grade wickets). Adam 

played 1 1 st Grade and 11 2 nd grade matches. His best was 7/33 in 2 nd Grade at the Ian Healy Oval 

against Sunshine Coast. 

ROGER HARRIS PERPETUAL TROPHY 

Awarded to our most outstanding Under 19 player. 

Ben Dunk was awarded Roger’s Trophy. Ben was selected in the Queensland Under 19 Team and 

as Reserve for the Australian Under 19 Team to compete in the World Cup in Sri Lanka. Ben scored 

514 Grade runs - 1 st (17), 2 nd (431) and 3rd (66). 

ROBIN PASCOE PERPETUAL TROPHY 

Awarded for an outstanding bowling performance. 

Dean Bertling was awarded Robin’s Trophy for his 7/16 off 9.3 overs (average 2.28) in a 2 nd Grade 

match against South Brisbane in Round 3. This was the best grade performance of the year for the 

Norths Club as well as the best performance by any player who played in the Alan Pettigrew Shield 

for the 2005/06 season. Dean finished the season with 26 wickets at an average of 15.15. 



BRYAN PHELAN PERPETUAL TROPHY 

Awarded to the most outstanding player in the over 40’s competition. 

Steve McClelland wins the Bryan Phelan Perpetual Trophy for his all round performance - 177 runs 

(average 35.40, with a best of 65), 2 wickets (at an average of 16.0) and 2 catches. 

STAN BOUCAUT MEMORIAL TROPHY 

Awarded for an outstanding contribution to the Club on or off the field. 

Jason Keene spends many long hours preparing wickets in his own time so that Norths players can 

play cricket. On most Saturdays, Jason is up at 6:30am and drives to Shaw Sportz. He checks and 

prepares the wickets, and reports to Shaw Sportz and captains. Once the job is done Jason then 

plays cricket for 5 th Grade, which may require driving many more kilometres to opposition grounds. 

On Sundays when the ODC, Women’s matches or Under 16 were playing at home, Jason was again 

up early checking the grounds. Congratulations Jason on winning this award. 

BETTY KERR PERPETUAL TROPHY 

Awarded to the most outstanding women cricketer in the Club. 

Michelle Wielemaker played 13 matches and made 300 runs at an average of 37.50 - best 69. 

Michelle also took 12 wickets at an average of 6.58 – best 3/11. Michelle also took 7 catches. 

WOMENS COACHES AWARD 

Awarded (by the coach) to the most improved woman player. 

Lisa Marsh had a great season continuing on from last season when she was given the opportunity 

to open the bowling. This season she has made that spot her own. Lisa took 17 wickets (7 more 

than she did last year) at an average of 6.41 and is not only very accurate but is also one of the 

quickest bowlers in the Women's 2nd grade competition. 

MERIT MEDALLIONS 

Each season we recognize our most outstanding cricketers from the grade competition 

The 2005/2006 best were: 

• Nathan Hauritz 

• Angus O’Brien 

• Brendan Nash 

• Wade Townsend 

• Ben Dunk 

• Michelle Wielemaker 

SPECIAL AWARDS/MENTIONS: 

100 1 st Grade Matches 

Brendan Nash was awarded an embroided 1 st Grade cap for his 108 1 st Grade matches with Northern 

Suburbs 

100 1 st Grade Wickets 

Greg Chiesa was awarded a trophy for his 129 1 st Grade wickets (avg 28.95) with Northern Suburbs. 

1000 2 nd Grade Runs – S M Nottle scored 323 runs in the 2005/06 season to take him to 1243 runs. 



QUEENSLAND CRICKET – HONOUR LIST 

(Semi Finals and Finals not included) 

First Grade 


Nil 

Nil 

Norm McMahon Shield J T Donnelly Bowling Average 12.70 

Bob Spence Shield M S Chambers Batting Average 41.28 

Roy Tanner Shield A M McIntosh Batting Average 42.85 



Nil 

Nil 

Women’s 2 nd Grade M J Wielemaker Most Runs 300 

L A Marsh Most Wickets 17 

C L Bywater Most Wickets 17 

CENTURY SCORERS 

GRADE NAME SCORE V'S ROUND 

First Grade B P Nash 143 * University of Qld 5 

W J Townsend 109 Western Suburbs 7 

C T Perren 111 Beenleigh-Logan 11 

Alan Pettigrew Shield S M Nottle 118 * Sandgate-Redcliffe 1 

(2nd Grade) B R Dunk 148 * Toombul 4 

J R Turner 109 Redlands 9 

Norm McMahon Shield T W Sully 119 * Sandgate-Redcliffe 1 

(3rd Grade) N J Brown 112 University of Qld #2 2 

L J Brown 123 University of Qld #1 5 

A C Rhule 114 * Beenleigh-Logan 11 

Bob Spence Shield M S Chambers 148 University of Qld 5 

(4 th Grade) 

Roy Tanner Shield A M McIntosh 101 * Valley #1 6 

(5 th Grade) 

W E P Harris Shield M D Wright 101 * Sandgate-Redcliffe 1 

(Under 18 Grade) M D Wright 103 University of Qld 5 


(Under 16) 

Nil 

One Day Competition C T Perren 113 Toowoomba 4 

(1 st Grade) B P Nash 118 Sandgate-Redcliffe 5 

One Day Competition 

(Under 19) 

Over 40’s Competition 

Nil 

Nil 



50 RUNS OR MORE (Women) 

Women’s'One Day M J Wielemaker 69 Beenleigh-Logan 1 

(2 nd Grade Comp.) C J Jones 50 South Brisbane 5 

H L Nesbitt 77 * South Brisbane 5 

FIELDING 

Five or more dismissals in an innings or eight or more in a match. 

First Grade 

Nil 

Alan Pettigrew Shield B J Rosel 3C & 2S South Brisbane 3 

B R Dunk 5 catches University of Qld Final 

Norm McMahon Shield Nil 

Bob Spence Shield A C Rhule 5 catches Redlands 9 

Roy Tanner Shield Nil 

W E P Harris Shield Nil 

Lord Taverners (U16) Nil 

Women’s'2nd Grade Nil 

BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES 

GRADE 

First Grade G S Chiesa 6/35 South Brisbane 3 

N M Hauritz 5/26 Gold Coast 10 

G J Sullivan 5/24 Sandgate-Redcliffe 1 

N M Hauritz 5/87 University of Qld 5 

Alan Pettigrew Shield Dean Bertling 7/16 South Brisbane 3 

(2nd Grade) A J Lavis 7/33 Sunshine Coast 2 

A M Carnell 5/33 University of Qld 5 

J M Buckley 5/33 Beenleigh-Logan 11 

J M Buckley 5/58 Valley 6 

A M Carnell 5/87 Gold Coast 10 

J M Buckley 5/96 University of Qld Final 

A M Carnell 4/25 Beenleigh-Logan 11 

A J Lavis 4/49 Western Suburbs 7 

R J Fitzgerald 4/61 South Brisbane 3 

Norm McMahon Shield A J O’Brien 7/83 Western Suburbs 7 

(3rd Grade) S R Fryer 6/26 Wynnum-Manly 8 

A J O’Brien 6/79 Valley Final 

S R Fryer 5/13 Wynnum-Manly 8 

J T Donnelly 5/15 University of Qld #1 5 

S R Fryer 5/15 University of Qld #1 5 

S P Padgett 5/45 Western Suburbs SF 

J G Kemp 5/66 South Brisbane 3 

Dean Bertling 4/34 Valley 6 

P C Altmann 4/35 Valley 6 

Bob Spence Shield R H Crowther 5/25 South Brisbane #1 3 

(4th Grade) S P Padgett 5/37 Valley #2 10 

C M Holmes 5/65 South Brisbane #2 11 

M A Summers 5/68 Valley #1 6 

S M Don 4/9 Wynnum-Manly 8 

S P Padgett 4/11 Redcliffe 9 

Fraser Smith 4/23 University of Qld 5 

T P McKillop 4/48 University of Qld 5 



Roy Tanner Shield J W Keene 7/48 Wynnum-Manly 8 

(5 th Grade) J W Keene 6/16 South Brisbane #2 11 

C S McEvoy 6/32 Toombul 4 

C S McEvoy 5/42 South Brisbane #1 3 

A M McIntosh 4/16 South Brisbane #1 3 

J W Keene 4/41 Sandgate-Redcliffe 1 

W E P Harris Shield B J Mainhardt 3/7 Toombul 4 

(Under 18) M J Johnston 3/10 Beenleigh-Logan 11 

S J Devine 3/15 University of Qld 5 

K S Brown 3/17 Western Suburbs 7 

Jay Roy 3/24 Wynnum-Manly 8 

R D Crooks 3/27 Sandgate-Redcliffe 1 

Daniel Ison 3/32 Redlands 9 

Fraser Smith 3/51 Beenleigh-Logan 11 

Lord Taverners Daniel Ison 4/18 Valley 5 

(Under 16) M D Wright 4/18 Beenleigh-Logan 9 

G A Sutherland-McLeod 4/21 Beenleigh-Logan 2 

M R Elworthy 4/44 Beenleigh-Logan 9 

ONE DAY MATCHES 

Women’s 2 nd Grade Nardine Bainbridge 6/20 University of Queensland 3 

Candice Bywater 6/5 Wynnum-Manly 4 

Lisa Marsh 4/9 Wynnum-Manly 15 

Lisa Thompson 4/12 Western Suburbs 6 

Candice Bywater 4/15 Beenleigh-Logan 1 

One Day Competition M G Johnson 4/27 Gold Coast 2 

(1 st Grade) P R Baker 4/51 Wynnum-Manly 1 

N M Hauritz 3/20 Sandgate-Redcliffe 5 

G S Chiesa 3/25 Sandgate-Redcliffe 5 

R J Fitzgerald 3/38 Toowoomba 4 

One Day Competition B Wills 4/22 Gold Coast 2 

(Under 19) M J Johnston 4/22 Toombul 5 

A J O’Brien 3/25 Valley 3 

J T Donnelly 3/27 Gold Coast 2 

C S McEvoy 3/27 Toombul 5 

A B Clifton-Jones 3/32 Valley 3 

Over 40’s Competition E R Hafner 5/33 South Brisbane #2 5 

G Carey 3/18 Western Suburbs 3 

E R Hafner 3/32 Western Suburbs 3 

D P Mullins 3/40 Valley 1 

Twenty / 20 Competition P R Baker 6/18 Valley 2 

(1 st Grade) 

HAT TRICKS NAME WICKETS V'S ROUND 

Twenty / 20 Competition P R Baker 6/18 Valley 2 

(1 st Grade)

NSDCC Annual Report 2005/2006 - Queensland Cricket

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