SEASON 2009/2010
Season 2009 was another successful season for the Briars with 2 Premierships and 2 Semi Finals for the 6 teams.
The 2009-2010 season is due to start on September 26 and the prospects of another successful season look good with plenty of new players to the club and attendances at trainings very strong. The first round against Georges River starts on Saturday the 26th of September.
New Players interested in joining us next season please contact Gerard Price or come down to one of our trainings at St Lukes oval.
Gerard Price 0419 227 949 or
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In Memory of Peter Richardson
Briars member since 1960s
It comes with great sadness, the sudden passing of Peter Richardson.
Peter joined the Club in 1960 and was Honorary Treasurer, Director and President
in his time at Briars.
Peter won the Cricket Memorial Trophy four times, the J H Stone Trophy twice and
the A J Robinson Shield for Hockey twice.
Peter was also on many committees over all these years including the amalgamation committee of Briars and Greenlees Park Bowling Club. In 1996 Peter was made a Life Member of the Briars for his enormous contribution to Briars both on and off the field.
Peter played Cricket and Hockey for Briars and captained many sides with great success. After retiring from Shire Cricket, Peter played Masters Cricket and represented NSW in the over 60’s competition.
Peter and Chris have three children and seven grandchildren. Our condolences go to
Chris and family on Peter’s passing.
Cricket Presentation Night
The Annual Briars Cricket Presentation Night was held on Saturday 25th April with an excellent crowd cramming into a great looking club and enjoying Rose's delicious catering.
There were many highlights on the evening as the club celebrated four grades making the semi finals and two more premierships to add to the trophy cabinet.
The club has now won 40 trophies (28 Premierships & 12 Club Championships) over the past 28 years, our nearest rival has won 15 trophies in that time. An amazing performance by the Briars.
The two victorious captains, Cam Beames (2nd Grade) and Will Hood (4th Grade) spoke about their fantastic seasons and praised the remarkable efforts of their respective teams.
Once again it was great to see many of the past players present like Dave Walker, Ted Watt, Peter Mansford and Peter Richardson mixing with many of the older and younger players of today.
Two fifteen year olds, 4th grade finals star Jordan Millar and 3rd grade wicketkeeper Franco Rocca were duel winners of the Ted Watt Trophy for best new talent whilst an emotional Anthony Clarke was the deserved winner of the Dave Walker Trophy for Services to Cricket. Clarkey has scored nearly 3000 runs, taken over 400 wickets and over 100 catches during his time at the club. He has captained premiership winning teams, he has also been a pillar of strength off the field and has been a tireless worker helping with the jobs that people take for granted.
Ted and Dave gave their usual entertaining speeches and we thank both and their beautiful wives for attending the evening.
Gerard Price was once again congratulated by all for his work as Chairman. He won his 6th personal premiership as well as easily taking out the 2nd Grade players player -another great year for the club and thanks again Gerard.
The players players for each grade were;
1st Grade: Andrew Jalalaty
2nd Grade: Gerard Price
3rd Grade: Jason Harris
4th Grade: Muhammed Yahya
U/24's: Steve Davis
5th Grade(Metro Cup): Nick Pandousis
Masters: Greg Matchett
The Shires Presentation Night will be held on Friday the 15th May in town and at that event we will be officially presented our two premiership trophies and a host of individual awards.
Congratulations to everyone again for a brilliant season. The plan is to have a nice break and prepare for an even more successful 2009/10
2008/2009 Season
4th Grade Grand Final
The Briars Cricketers have capped off another amazing season with the the club securing the 2nd and 4th grade premierships on the weekend. In the 4th grade Lindfield sent the Briars in at Mona Park after rain had delayed the start on Saturday, the guys were 4-111 at stumps on day one with the rock solid experienced Greg Wallace not out on 30.We lost an early wicket on day two but Greg was joined by 15 year old Jordan Millar and two set about batting Lindfield out of the game-the higher placed Briars only needing a draw to secure the Premiership and Trophy. When Greg was dismissed in the 100th over for 74 the game was all but won but young Jordan continued his great knock and when the final wicket fell at 329 Jordan was 91 not out. Lindfield only had 31 overs to face and were 5-86 when stumps were drawn on Sunday afternoon and the Briars crowned premiers!! Jordan Millar was named man of the match. Congratulations to skipper Will Hood and the team on being undefeated premiers- an amazing achievement!!
Briars 329(J.Millar 91no,G.Wallace 74,C.Trewin 30,G.Long 24,B.Whitfield 23) drew with Lindfield 5-85(M.Yahya 2-7,M.Smyck 2-14)
Briars Premiers!!
Scorecard
2nd Grade Grand Final
The 2nd grade were playing Auburn at Airey Park, wet weather prevented any play on day one and when things got under way at 11am on Sunday there were 93 overs left to play. The Briars 2nds,similar to the 4ths,only needed a draw to take the trophy, Cam Beames won the toss and elected to bat Auburn out of the match too. After losing an early wicket Pascal Wallace and Chris Hart(29) resurrected things, we were 1-51,3-80 and just before tea lost Pascal for 44,Cam Beames for 27 and Coxy for a duck to be 6-118.The old head of Gerard Price(28) once again saw the guys out of trouble and when we were eventually dismissed with 18 overs left in the day we had reached 171.Auburn came out swinging but the Briars were just too good and Steve Harvey too fast as he ripped through the Auburn batting to take 6-42 and at the close of play they were 8-83,the Briars premiers for the 2nd time in 3 years!! Pascal Wallace was named man of the match. Well done to Cam Beames and the guys on a fantastic performance, working their way from 4th spot to Premiers.
Briars 171(P.Wallace 44,C.Hart 29,G.Price 28,C.Beames 27) drew with Auburn 8-83(S.Harvey 6-42)
Briars Premiers!!
Scorecard
Congratulations also to Souths(1sts Grade) and Georges River(3rd Grade) on their respective premierships.
That completes another fantastic year for the club, we have now won 29 premierships in the past 29 years as well as 12 Club Championships and after an unusually disappointing season last year the Briars are back!!
The guys celebrated long and hard into the night and there were numerous versions of ..."There's only one Burwood-Briars!!
We have 5 senior teams playing on some beautiful turf wickets in Concord and we also have a Masters team for those over 40's still keen on playing.
We welcome all new players especially those from the Rugby and Hockey players in the club.
For more details please call Gerard Price on 0419 227 949
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