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-44-times, Chairman of Selectors, Chairman of Grounds Project Manager for installation of the Dunlop Parkwicket and Graceville nets. He also was assistant secretary. He became a civil engineer.After winning the sixth grade final in 1995-6, the team led by these three undertook the most exuberantand prolonged celebrations in the club’s 74 year history. At the time, it was popular for winning teamsto make do without unwanted facial and scalp hair. This team maintained that custom. They had onlyjust recovered by the time preseason training started again the following season. Jim Wilkin playedrepresentative under age cricket as an attacking RHB whilst playing for Wests but transferred toUniversity where he played most of his cricket. He practised at the bar. Tony Young was a RAMB laterto become club treasurer. Simon Domeracki was a RAFB. Craig Gordon was an aggressive RHB whofirst played for the club in 1981-2. After many years in the country he returned in 2001-2. Tony Grayfirst played with Craig in 1981-2. He was a correct RHB and an astute captain. His father Mauricemanaged teams he was in as a junior and later became Chairman of Cricket and Life Member (seeAdministrators). Tony’s mother, Denise scored for Tony’s and other under age teams. She later tookover as first grade scorer and also scored some representative games including the Gabba SheffieldShield match in 1993-4 between Queensland and NSW in which three current or future test captainsplayed and Taylor and Hayden scored centuries. Neil James was a RAMB leg spinner, RHB and lowergrade captain. Michael Lockett was a RHOB and WK who went on to become a successfulbusinessman. Jack McLaughlin Junior played for the club in 1981-2 and later became a solicitor. Heis the son of club Life Member and state player Jack McLaughlin. Alan Guimelli from NorthQueensland was initially a correct RHOB but later moved down the order. He had earlier played atWynnum Manly and Valley. At the former he had shared a flat with Greg Ritchie (Toowoomba) who hadalso come from the country to Wynnum Manly. Alan later became a successful insurance salesman anda generous sponsor of the club. He frequently followed Australian teams overseas to New Zealand,India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and the West Indies. Bevan Lisle was a RHB who later becameinterested in Labor politics and a solicitor. Michael Polzin played lower grade cricket for Wests in 1982-3 whilst at the Oxley Police Academy before transferring to Norths. He played 15 matches forQueensland as a RAFB between 1986-92. Graham Stirling was a busy RHMOB who had played firstgrade cricket in Adelaide before making his debut for Wests in 1982-3. He continued to play until age51, scoring 6001 runs at 34.109 in 184 games including five centuries, with a highest score of 183 notout. He played in the winning three peat. He holds the club record for most matches in sixth grade of37. He contributed greatly off the field. Rumi Fassy was a RHB and RAOS. He became arestauranteur owning the Sultan’s Kitchens. Ian Gunthorpe was a WK and RHB. His father Bobbecame Chairman of the club’s executive. Ian became a forensic scientist in the police force. ErikLambert was a LAFB. Garry Poore was an aggressive LHB who played league cricket in England.Andrew Thompson was a promising LAFB. Paul Vit was a correct stolid middle order bat.Nev Capra was an aggressive LHB who scored 3582 runs at 28.89 in 122 matches for the club between1984-5 and 1999-00 with a top score of 93. Peter Goldsworthy was an aggressive RHB who laterbecame club treasurer. He completed his studies in accounting. Mark Gordon was an aggressive RABAR. Jonathan Shirley was an attacking RHB who together with Greg Gunton holds the club recordhighest opening partnership of 364 against Easts on Graceville No 3 in 1987-8. Jon’s score was 172 andGreg’s 220. Jon later became an anaesthetist. Neil Bidgood was a RHB and came from a well knowncricketing family in Miles. Michael Carter was a talkative WK who first played for the club in 1985-6.Together with Greg Gunton he played in the middle team of the three peat having led U18 teams tosuccessive losing grand finals. Michael returned to playing in the minor premiership winning third gradeteam in 1997-8. He was the son of Michael and the brother of Andrew. Bruce Graham was an eleganthigh scoring LHB with similar timing to his uncle, John Loxton. Greg Gunton was a very promisingcorrect LHB who scored 3118 runs at 35.43 in 90 matches with a top score of 224 amongst his sevencenturies between 1986-7 and 1997-8. His best innings was 145 not out in a losing fourth grade semifinalagainst Souths at Fehlberg in 1987-8. Less talented players have had long and successful first gradecareers. Dan Lee was a RA swing bowler and his brother Derek a RHB. Steven Plummer was adedicated RAOS and lower order bat initially. Later in his career he batted up the order. Brett Spencewas the grandson of Life Member, Bob. Darren Brown first played for Wests in the 1986-7 premiershipwining fourth grade team after transferring from Valleys. He captained lower grade teams, coached U19teams and was Chairman of Selectors in 2001-2. By 2001-2 season he had scored 3888 runs at 26.45in 149 matches with two centuries, the highest 110 not out. His knowledge of Wests cricket andcricketers in his time with the club is second to none. Shaun Daly was a RHB who became aphysiotherapist.Ramsey Everingham was captain of the U18 team and a promising RHMOB. Russell Dolby was anopening RHB. Gary Eisenmenger was a LA opening bowler. Andrew Leitch was a correct RHB andoff spin bowler. He played in the premiership fifth grade team of 1997-8 scoring 39 and taking 9 for 72in the two innings by that stage having switched to medium pace. In 117 catches between 1986-7 and1997-8 he scored 3345 runs at 29.34, HS 148 with four centuries and took 135 wickets at 19.51, BB 8/180in a beaten U18 final. Jim Laird was a RHB and medium pace bowler who also played hockey for SouthWest United Hockey Club. Damien Mealey who first played in 1986-7 was a LHOB who after stint withEasts and Beenleigh Logan returned to the club in 2001-2 to captain the second grade team to the grandfinal. Tony Moores was a talented RAFB AR. Alan Reineker was a RHB and leg spinner. WayneTurner was a medium paced bowling AR who could also open the batting. He captained the fourth gradeteam in 1988-9. His father Brien was an interstate umpire and managed the first grade side for a seasonin the mid 1990's. Boyd Clarkson was an upper order LHB. Mark Coyne went on to play State ofOrigin for Queensland and captain St George Rugby League Football Club. He was the brother of Terry.Malcolm Gold was an AR who first played for the club in 1987-8 after transferring from Norths with Jon
-45-Dooley and Dean Tuckwell. He captained the winning 1993-4 premiership team and played in the firstand last of the three peats. He returned as a successful fourth grade captain in 2000/1. Justin Headleywas a RHB and son of Brian who was a Chairman of Executive. Ken Jackson was a promising LHB whoplayed under age representative cricket from Beenleigh. Bruce Jobson was a RH AR. Dale Lawsonwas a RHB who played in part of the three peat. Steven Ryan first played for the club in 1987-8. Heplayed a major part of the three peat captaining the team the first year. He took 293 catches at 19.71in 118 matches with a best of 16/10/11/6. He also scored 1767 runs with two centuries, the highest 167.Jason Schubert first played in 1987-8 and was an aggressive RAB AR. By 2001-2 he had played 158matches scoring 2293 runs at 19.27 including two centuries with a highest of 111. As well he took 217wickets at 23.65 with a best of 7 for 17. Whilst continuing his studies in law in 2001-2 he became clubsecretary. Andrew Sugars was a LAFB who had previously opened the bowling at BSHS with a youngerMichael Kaprowicz.Ben Armstrong (1988-9) was a RHUOB who transferred to Beenleigh Logan where his father becamepresident. Graydon Atthow was a RHB and off spinner who transferred to University where he had along and distinguished lower grade career. Peter Hall was a RAB AR. Glenn Hogarth was a RHB AR.Karl Innes was a RHMOB who later joined the police force. His younger brother Toby enjoyed a longand distinguished career with WSDCC where by 2001-2 he had scored 3655 runs in 148 matches at23.58 with two centuries, highest 142. He was Wests Whispers editor from 1999-2001. John Jones wasa RAB AR including a hard hitting batsman. By 2001-2 he had scored 1469 runs at 22.60, HS 116 in 79matches and taken 148 wickets at 16.30 with a best of 8 for 36. He had been transferred to the countryin his job as a school teacher. Richard Kingsford was a RHB AR who later transferred to Universitywhere he played out a long career in lower grades. Mark Walker, brother of Robert and David, was anattacking RHB who played in the three peat. In 99 matches he scored 1774 runs at 19.71 with a highestscore being a run a minute 118 at Ashgrove No 3 out of 150 in 1992-3. Despite his innings, his fourthgrade side was bowled out twice in the one afternoon to lose outright. He was an active participant inthe 1994-5 celebrations. He became a stockbroker in the same firm as David Cook. Marcus Stoodlywas a RAFB who later became an orthopaedic surgeon. Scott Thompson was a RAFB who was thebrother of Mark. Anthony Walker was a RHB and brother of Robert, David and Mark.Brendon Daly (1989-90) was a RHB and leg spinner whose brother also played for the club as a WK.By 1997-8 he had scored 1443 runs at 27.75 with a top score of 102. Ben Lalor was a LHB whose fatherwas club secretary between 1990-1. Andrew Lossberg was a RALS with an excellent wrong un. Hetransferred to University where he succeeded W E P Harris as club secretary and where he was stillplaying in 2001-2. He completed his law studies to become a solicitor. Shane Robinson was a FB AR.Peter Shaw was a RAMB who in his few years with the club, together with David Rathie, Andrew Baileyand Steven Plummer was the most enthusiastic trainer in the era. Tim Shipstone was a RHOB and offspinner. By 2001-2 he had played 150 matches scoring 34164 runs at 25.55 withsixcenturies, HS 160not out. He captained the third grade team in 2001-2. Brad Stephen was a LAB AR who by 1999-2000had taken 222 wickets at 24.27 with a best of 20.1/6/58/7. In his 124 matches he scored 1740 runs at20.23 including two centuries HS 111. In later years he was a lower grade captain and briefly was joinedby his brother. His father became president of Wests Australian Football Club. Richard Telfer was aRHB whose father Gordon became club treasurer. Mark Bartholomeusz was a very promising juniormiddle order batsman winning a QCA Junior Cricketer of the Year award. He scored heavily for Westsin under age competitions. His WK brother Greg also played for the club before transferring to the GoldCoast. His father Everard was a champion schoolboy sprinter in the 1960's. Mark’s cricket career washalted by his rugby career as was Andrew Scotney’s. Mark played a number of years for the Brumbiesincluding the Super XII winning team of 2001.John Brenton (1992-3) transferred from Northern NSW to become club coach. Jason Buchanan wasa RAFB who in an U19 match at Graceville in 1992-3 dismissed both Andrew Symonds and MatthewMott the week after they had put on a 400 run partnership for the Gold Coast in a one day game. DanCrompton was a LA swing bowler and hard hitting batsman. He played in the three peat cleverlycaptaining the team for the latter two seasons, when there were a number of players more senior tohimself. By 2001-2 he had played 130 games scoring 1890 runs at 18.35 with his single century of 104not out. He also had taken 266 wickets at 16.88 with a strike rate of 35.93 and best figures of10.3/1/26/6. He later became a Chairman of Selectors for the lower grade teams and served on thecommittee for a number of years. David Grogan who had a distinguished first grade career at Universitywas enticed by his friend, Chris Smart to WSDCC but only played two games because of teachingcommitments at BGS and later ACGS. He was a RHB. Michael Jennings played as an AR for WSDCCbefore transferring to his father’s old team University, where he had a long and distinguished lower gradecareer, playing against the three peat team in one notorious match at Peter Burge Oval, Redlands.Adam and Simon Kaprowicz played as RAFBs following in the footsteps of their test bowling brotherMichael who played for University. Simon went on to play Super XII rugby for the NSW Waratahs in2002 after failing to make the Reds team. Andrew Keech was a promising LAB AR who undertooktertiary studies interstate. Jeff Mant was a batting AR who played 71 matches scoring 1920 runs at 27.04including a highest score of 101 until 1996-7. Mick Mazlin was a RAOS AR who started in the juniorsand was still playing in 2001-2 and captaining lower grade teams. By 2001-2 he had played 132matches, scored 2532 runs at 17.71 including a single century of 104. In addition he took 223 wicketsat 19.14 with a best of 7/50. Murray Proctor who commenced as a 15 year old was a RALS who tookmore than 100 wickets for the club and was still playing successfully in 2001-2.Ben Campbell (1992-3) was a RHB. His father Phil became club treasurer and project manager for theredevelopment of the clubhouse/canteen. Bob Conway was an aggressive RHAR playing a number of
Page 1 and 2: THE HISTORY OFWESTERN SUBURBS DISTR
Page 3 and 4: GENERAL FOREWORDWestern District Cr
Page 5 and 6: -5-THE BIRTH OF “WESTS”At a spe
Page 7 and 8: -7-PRESIDENTSH C Morrow (1921-1923)
Page 9 and 10: -9-INTERSTATE (BEFORE SHIELD CRICKE
Page 12 and 13: -12-1. That in 1923-1924 season, Ja
Page 14 and 15: -14-15. S J Fennelly.16. Norm Grant
Page 16 and 17: -16-1946-1968 JACK MCLAUGHLININTROD
Page 18 and 19: -18-W e s t s Players whohave Repre
Page 20 and 21: -20-FIRST CLASS STATISTICS - WESTER
Page 22 and 23: John Mahoney - C Grade - took all 1
Page 24 and 25: -24-Intermediate Grade won Premiers
Page 26 and 27: SEASON 1959-60Intermediate Grade wo
Page 28 and 29: -28-SEASON 1965-66CENTURY SCORERS"A
Page 30 and 31: -30-Roger J Hartigan was an executi
Page 32 and 33: -32-similar to the great Ray Lindwa
Page 34 and 35: -34-1968-2002 ROGER PRENTICEABBREVI
Page 36 and 37: -36-player scored a century all sea
Page 38 and 39: -38-Queensland in one domestic one
Page 40 and 41: -40-Lowe was a LHUOB. Gary Cosier w
Page 42 and 43: -42-still playing in 2001-2. He tra
Page 46 and 47: -46-seasons of ARL for the Brisbane
Page 48 and 49: -48-The club again had full use of
Page 50 and 51: FIRST GRADECenturiesFive WicketsS C
Page 52 and 53: -52-Chris Smart scored 596 runs at
Page 54 and 55: FIRST GRADECenturiesFive WicketsC B
Page 56 and 57: -56-Peter Goldsworthy took over as
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Page 60 and 61: -60-APPENDIX 1ADMINISTRATORS
Page 62 and 63: -62-LIFE MEMBERSRoger Joseph HARTIG
Page 64 and 65: -64-years in a row in the late 1990
Page 66 and 67: -66-Jack Farquhar, after playing fo
Page 68 and 69: -68-CLUB PLAYERS WHO HAVE PLAYED TE
Page 70 and 71: -70-J W Adams1 2 - 25 16 - - 12.5 1
Page 72 and 73: -72-WICKET RUNS BATSMEN GRADE AGAIN
Page 74 and 75: -74-STUMPINGS SEASON NAME PERFORMAN
Page 76 and 77: UNDER 18 GRADE1949/50 Smeed J 117.5
Page 78 and 79: -78-U18 1951/52 Westaway C Western
Page 80 and 81: -80-1967-68 6 6 8 34 33 11968-69 6
Page 82 and 83: -82-B R Stephensen 1985-86 70 55 13
Page 84 and 85: Carl Rackeman Shield (Cricketer of
Page 86 and 87: Ralph Weaver Memorial Trophy (Most
Page 88 and 89: -88-Dirk Tazelaar Trophy ( Best Wom
Page 90: EXPERTISE OFF THE CRICKET FIELD1. A

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