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-56-Peter Goldsworthy took over as club Treasurer but otherwise the committee had a similar composition.Richard Harvey from New Zealand was club coach from July to October 1994, with Jon Dooley takingover. The club welcomed Darren Kingdon from Norths and Craig Haworth from Sydney. DeanTuckwell scored 593 runs at 65.89. Wests’ fast bowlers again contributed strongly to Queensland effortswith Carl Rackemann taking 52 wickets, Dirk Tazelaar 47 wickets and Greg Rowell 33 wickets. Thethlater was 12 man but the former two played in the first Queensland winning Sheffield Shield team. CarlRackemann was chosen for the Australian team in the West Indies but did not play a test. Greg Rowellhad earlier played four matches for Australia A in the quadrangular tournament. Geoff Paulsen touredwith the state U19 team and Greg (captain), Wayne Kelly and Leigh Dalton played in the state U17team. Andrew Scotney played for Queensland Colts. Two thirteen year olds, Steven Paulsen (34wickets) and Steven Magoffin first played for the club in the U16 team.Wests came second in the Club Championship after leading for most of the season. First grade narrowlymissed a finals berth. The club received financial help from Sherwood RSL and Sherwood ServicesClub. Again Power’s Brewing was a major sponsor. A sportsman’s dinner was held with Doug Waltersand Frank Tyson as guest speakers. The canteen was managed by Phil Campbell and Bob Kelly. Amajor BCC grant was competitively won to fund clubhouse extensions. Maurie Gray was granted LifeMembership. Eddie Ebert took over as Chairman of Selectors.FIRST GRADECenturiesFive WicketsD R Kingdon 127, 142 D Tazelaar 17/4/37/5A J Scotney 111 D Tazelaar 15.3/3/37/8A J Bailey 117 D Tazelaar 15/6/25/5D A Tuckwell 100X C J Rackemann 13/3/35/5J B Dooley 24/5/86/51995-6Phil Campbell took over as Treasurer and completed overseeing renovations to the clubhouse, resultingin major transformation with a new kitchen, bone tiles replacing green painted concrete floors, newdurable bone coloured tables and chairs, and a patio and pergola. It became unrecognisable and veryserviceable and well patronised. Phil and Maurie Gray produced some of the best cricket food inBrisbane, their specialty being a works burger.In addition, the flooring in the grandstand was replaced and the dressing rooms were upgraded andpainted. Funding came from the sportsman’s dinners, stockbroker days, BCC and the QCA grantscheme. Defiance Milling and Country Bake were major sponsors and the CBA hosted the season launchin their Queen Street headquarters, thanks to Don Nissen. Dirk Tazelaar had a good season for theBulls but Carl Rackemann was dropped from the Bulls team, three matches after being an Australianplayer.The First Grade team were beaten finalists in the Metway Cup and just missed making the finals.Leading run scorers were Andrew Bailey, Darren Kingdon and Dean Tuckwell. Leading wicket takerswere Mark Thompson (24 wickets in 11 matches), Carl Rackemann (20 wickets in 9 matches for theseason), Dirk Tazelaar (20 wickets), Jon Dooley (16 wickets) and Greg Rowell (15 wickets in 6 games).Mark Thompson retired after this season and Dean Tuckwell transferred to the Scorchers to cut downon the travelling he was undertaking since his employment there as a travel agent. A state player, JackDraney commenced as groundsman while his wife, Joyce helped in the canteen. Spud Murphy wasthe club coach. The U16 team won the U16 South Zone with Steven Magoffin leading the batting andbowling averages including 19 wickets. Steven Paulsen took 24 wickets.The highlight of the season was the premiership win by the Sixth Grade lead by Stephen Ryan who took55 wickets himself. Major contributors were Michael Carter, Graham Stirling, David Mollah, EddieEbert, Wayne Smith (134 in final) and Paul Taylor. Leading wicket takers were Dan Crompton, DavidCook, David Mollah, Malcolm Gold and Wayne Smith. The players needed no encouragement fromthe Club President to enjoy their celebrations but received it anyway.FIRST GRADECenturiesFive WicketsD R Kingdon 106 M D Thompson 28/6/100/6D A Tuckwell 102 C G Rackemann 19/8/32/5A J Bailey 112S L Ryan 101XLife Members Owen Driscoll and Mossie Eales passed away. A decision was made to name trophiesin their honour.1996-7Stephen Le Flay took over a Treasurer as well as Practice Captain whilst the incumbent President andSecretary continued. Spud Murphy was again club coach. Bob Spence passed away and GrahamKersey, from Surrey CCC First XI after playing five matches for the club prior to Christmas was killedin a car accident while travelling to the Rackemann farm. A memorial service was held in the Gracevillegrandstand which was packed with mourners.Dirk Tazelaar retired due to injury and Carl Rackemann only played one First Grade game, his last forthe club. The club came second in the Club Championship and the Sixth Grade team repeated theirpremiership win of the previous season. Again David Cook organised a successful stockbroker’s day
-57-and Peter Somerville, a sportsman’s dinner with Merv Hughes as guest speaker. Greg Rowell playedas Second Grade batsman captain for the season as a result of a foot injury.Eight of the previous year’s First Grade team could not play this season. Darren Brown once againlooked after the U19 team. Maurice and Denise Gray were particularly praiseworthy for the way theyconsoled Don and Beryl Kersey and developed a real intercontinental friendship. The Gray’s and otherclub members spent many hours vigil at Graham’s bedside in the eight days between his accident anddeath. It was soul destroying for all concerned and followed the similar tragic losses of Steven Farmerand Scott Fisher.Glenn Scarffe with 220 runs and 25 wickets came second in the Peter Burge medal, after not havingplayed First Grade for several years. Ross Lupton did well when given a first grade opportunity. BrettStephensen finished during the season as well after giving wonderful service for 11 seasons.The Second Grade team had an excellent season under Greg Rowell’s captaincy ending up as beatenSecond Grade finalist. The batting was headed by David Lossberg, Robbie Walker, Peter Cameron,Steven Ryan, Matthew Calwell and Glamorgan visitor, Michael Powell. Leading wicket takers wereRobbie Walker, Murray Proctor, Bruce Worthington and Ricky Wallace who made real advances withbat and ball.The Sixth Grade team again won the premiership under the captaincy of Dan Crompton. In fixturematches Eddie Ebert set a QCA all timers record for the Grade of 531 runs and scored a valuable 72in the final. Other successful batsmen were 49 year old Graham Stirling (400 runs at 30.77), StephenRyan (336 runs at 33.6 including his highest score in more than 100 games of 167), and Mark Walker(269 runs at 24.45). The leading wicket takers were Jeff Rae (32 wickets at 10.88), Flash Ryan (40wickets at 12.60), David Cook (31 wickets at 13.81) and the captain(19 wickets at 13.89).Chris Magoffin headed QCA Fourth Grade wicket takers with 44 and Mark Le Flay in the same teameffected 29 dismissals to also head the QCA list.Steve Paulsen’s wicket tally in U16 dropped off to 11 but he compensated with 439 runs at 73.17, bestin the QCA. Other future first graders, Steve Magoffin, Brett Beavan, Matthew Lane and DavidPamenter played in the U16 team.FIRST GRADECenturiesFive WicketsS L Ryan 105 G A C Scarffe 16/4/42/6R D Lupton 103 G A C Scarffe 30/8/81/6B R Stephensen 20.2/5/61/7B Worthington 24.5/6/85/61997-8Office bearers were similar to previous years with the addition of Dan Crompton and Geoff Parkinsonto the committee. Peter Cameron was appointed club coach and paid a part time salary by the QCA inline with their now established scheme to fund a coach for all clubs. The club won the Club Championshipfor the seventh time. A women’s team commenced playing matches with a view to playing formal QCAfixtures in the following season. Sixth Grade was abolished with reversion to an U18 grade. Westsfielded two teams in Fourth Grade and many of the players who participated in the winning Sixth Gradepremierships of the last two seasons moved up to Fifth Grade and again won the premiership under DanCrompton’s captaincy. “New” players to play this year were Mal Gold, Andrew Leitch and GregGunton. The best batsmen were Graham Stirling (413 runs at 29.50), Greg Gunton (388 at 29.84) andDale Lawson (320 at 32.00, HS 148 not out). The skipper took 50 wickets at 9.50 and Andrew Leitch29 wickets at 9.24, including 9 for 72 in both innings in the final. Paul Taylor broke the Fifth Grade clubrecord with 32 dismissals. David Cook finished his outstanding career with Wests by snapping ahamstring early in the grand final.A sportsman’s dinner with David Boon as guest speaker was held. David Cook again organised asuccessful stockbroker’s day.The U18 team containing future first grader, Cameron McLeod who scored 99 were beaten grandfinalists under coach John Draney. They were an inspiration in attempting to chase 500 runs set by theirGold Coast opponents. Adam Matthews performed well as an all rounder. Peter Somerville’s teamwas undefeated Third Grade minor premiers but were beaten in their semifinal.The club fielded a team in the Subdistricts competition for the first time with disappointing on field results.This involved a lot of additional administration. Tony Dell organised a development U15 team whoplayed against five other clubs. The First Grade team were without Darren Kingdon, Dennis Albionand Dirk Tazelaar who all retired after the previous season.Geoff Paulsen returned to the club after two seasons at Beenleigh Logan and performed well in the FirstGrade Metway One Day matches, which was won by a Brett Stephensen led Toowoomba. LeighDalton after scoring 115X against Norths won selection for Queensland Colts against NSW scoring 15and 35 in a Queensland team containing 7 future state players. Greg Rowell played two matches in theSheffield Shield (4 wickets) and four matches in the MM Cup (5 wickets). The batting was led by DavidLossberg, Chris Torrisi, Ross Lupton and Steven Ryan and the bowling by Andrew Cowan (30wickets), Jon Dooley (21 wickets) and Greg Rowell (17 wickets). Bruce Worthington at age 37 bowledhis offspinners superbly early in the season. In Second Grade a young Steven Paulsen took 5 wicketsin an innings on three occasions.FIRST GRADECenturiesD A Lossberg 127D A Lossberg 103R D Lupton 108
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THE HISTORY OFWESTERN SUBURBS DISTR
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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
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Page 42 and 43: -42-still playing in 2001-2. He tra
Page 44 and 45: -44-times, Chairman of Selectors, C
Page 46 and 47: -46-seasons of ARL for the Brisbane
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Page 50 and 51: FIRST GRADECenturiesFive WicketsS C
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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
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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
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Page 84 and 85: Carl Rackeman Shield (Cricketer of
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