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TO PROVIDE CRICKETERS AND ENTHUSIASTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY OF PLAYING SOCIAL CRICKET WITH THEIR CONTEMPORARIES AND TO ENCOURAGE THE GAME BY PARTICIPATION IN MATCHES AGAINST SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN NEW ZEALAND.
OUR OBJECTIVES
DEDICATED TO YOUNG CRICKETERS WHO KEEP ALIVE THE TRADITIONS OF THE GAME THROUGH GENERATIONS
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WILLIE MARSHALL
Although the prestigious games against the Willows and the Governor-General’s XI were halted by the heavy February rains, the school games that were played were all a success. The Hunt Trophy T20 tournament, eventually won by Wellington College, was a highlight, and we will look to grow this tournament further in 2023. The club’s Kindred team had another enjoyable campaign with a tour to Hawkes Bay and hosting several like-minded clubs at Anderson Park, a fitting venue for post-match BBQs, and involving families
Opportunities for our young women cricketers continue to grow and female cricket is a big focus for the club. Securing fixtures remains a challenge, however we are strengthening our ties with the Willows to create annual experiences such as the one Hannah Francis, Dhriti Girish, and Kate Chandler enjoyed when they played against a former White Ferns’ XI at the Willows’ picturesque ground in Loburn, north of Christchurch. The club are pleased to note we have already secured a fixture for our young women against St Matthew’s Collegiate in Masterton during November to kickstart the summer.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
It is with great pleasure that I am writing my first President’s report for the Wellington Wanderers’ Cricket Club. Over my 15-year association with the club and having been a committee member for all that time, I have enjoyed the club’s evolution, and being a part of all the goodwill the Wanderers deliver to cricket in our region. Elected President at the 2021 AGM, I was extremely pleased to have welcomed Ben Castle and Jeremy Dean to the committee at the same time. Both have sporting profiles, once as outstanding players in their own sports, and now as experienced administrators, primed to give back to the next generation of cricketers.
We should all feel extremely proud of another very successful season, given the continuation of COVID-19 disruption, and the fickle weather curtailing several of our marquee school fixtures. I acknowledge the impact that COVID-19 has had on us all as it spread throughout the community. Whether you have had COVID-19 yourself or have been impacted by others self-isolating, it has been a difficult, unprecedented time for all.
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The 2021/22 summer playing season started as always in Whanganui against the Collegiate 1st XI and the Wanderers got off to a winning start. This was followed by a close loss to Rathkeale College, but both games show the Wanderers’ appetite and commitment to providing opportunities for cricketers in the wider region, not just those from schools concentrated in Wellington.
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The committee is enthused at the unveiling of a large project we have been working on - The Wanderers’ Young Cricketers. Each year, beginning this season, a scholarship will be offered to six young men and six young women from schools that do not necessarily have the cricket resources, facilities, coaching, grounds, or fixtures that are available to those dominating the Premier Youth grade. The recipients will receive assistance with cricket equipment and will work with a variety of Wellington’s best coaches and players, to inspire, advise and guide them on their cricketing journey. Wanderers are excited by the launch of this programme as it’s really delivering on the club’s purpose.
The winter gathering in the Norwood Room for the Lord’s Test dinner showcased the commitment we have to bringing the club together. Cricket fellowship was enjoyed by all, the feedback was extremely positive, and a big thank you must be extended to Bryan Waddle for co-ordinating such a successful evening. The highlight of the evening was the acknowledgement of Evan Gray as a Wanderers’ Life member. EJ’s commitment to the Wanderers is without question, he has left an enormous footprint on the club, and I am extremely pleased for Evan as his election as a Life member is enormously deserved.
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From a further playing perspective we are inaugurating a Wanderers’ Sunday team into the Cricket Wellington Vintage grade to get those who want to wear the colours, roll the arm over, and play in the V. We recognise the flourishing participation in the game of those in their 50’s and 60’s, so it is important as a club that we provide game time for this player pool within our membership.
Engagement of our members whether as players or enthusiasts is essential, and making each member feel part of the club is what we value. We have elevated this as a key priority at committee level introducing several new social events where we can bring club members together. Jeremy Dean has been instrumental in the elevation of our social media presence, and he has re-designed the website, with channels providing everything the Wanderers are doing in real time.
I also wish to use this report to thank former President Scott (Monty) McHardy for his service and time at the helm. We had the privilege of recognising Monty’s enormous contribution both on and off the field at our Lord’s Test dinner in June. Recognition should also be extended to Matt Roche, a Life member, who has served for many years on the committee and has recently given plenty back to cricket at Wellington College.
to welcoming many of you to our AGM and over the upcoming season.
To conclude, it goes without saying that the Wanderers’ Cricket Club operates on tight financial margins, and relies on many volunteer hours. So, to achieve the club’s objectives for our up-and-coming young players, the generosity of our membership is crucial, and I sincerely thank you all for your support, and for the many ways you contribute. Here’s to a prosperous, healthy, and successful season ahead for the Wanderers and all its members.Ilookforward
On behalf of the club, thank you Cam Mitchell, Liz Green, Bridget Marston, and the wider Cricket Wellington team, including President Bruce Edgar, for believing in the Wanderers and what we are doing for the game in the wider province. Our gratitude extends to Alan Isaac and the Basin Reserve Trust for helping strengthen the Wanderers’ presence, offering increased allocated playing days at the Basin, and for offering the wonderful new space in the RA Vance Stand as the new Wanderers’ clubrooms.
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To the Wanderers’ committee, in a day and age where time is a precious commodity, it's important that I thank you all for your dedication to the club. Each committee member has really bought into a team culture that is required, but is also now expected to drive a small volunteer organisation forward. In a short period, working together, we have reshaped the direction of the club, focusing strongly on our membership, building new cricketing pathways for our youth, and becoming more present in the community.
Functions, dinners, breakfasts, golf days, cocktail parties, book launches, - there have been many along the way. It has been a lot of fun to see the likes of Kerry O’Keeffe, Merv Hughes, Rameez Raja, Tony Cosier, David (Bumble) Lloyd, Jonathan Agnew, Neil Manthorp, J.P. Duminey, Kepler Wessels, Warren Lees, Martin Crowe, Ken Rutherford, Grant Elliott, Russel Arnold, Chris Broad and Ashley Mallet addressing members and guests and relating their cricketing stories and experiences.
It is no secret that back then Wanderers was on shaky ground, with a newly instigated Test breakfast arrangement, a few college games, and an early season tour that was in its dying stages meant the Club’s prospects looked bleak.
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We have introduced new fixtures; notably the Governor-General’s matches at the Basin Reserve, and the Hunt Cup T20 tournament, and have reinstituted an annual fixture against the NZ Army. We have developed a close relationship with our sister club the Willows and have grown our college fixture list so that now we are involved in over thirty days of cricket per season. Thanks go to Sir Anand Satyanand, then Governor-General, who was at the forefront of introducing the Governor-General’s matches, and to Mike Dormer and Sir John Hansen of the Willows for seeing the benefit of reciprocal visits between our youth sides. Current Willows management John Wright, Paul Rutledge and Ben Dormer share our view of the value in these matches, and of growing this concept of cricketing exchanges.
BY EVAN GRAY
Add a little bit of body textThe year 2005 seems like yesterday when I reflect on embarking on this journey with the Wellington Wanderers Cricket Club. It was as a result of several meetings with Paul Steele, Murray Coppersmith, Richard Allan and Alasdair McBeth that plans unfolded to revitalise the Club. Ably supported by Erv McSweeney, then CEO of Cricket Wellington, and Don Neely, we were able to formalise an arrangement that has lasted until this year.
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As I look back over those years, I can honestly say it has been a privilege to have been part of Wanderers and to have helped them spread the word across the cricket community. As a team we have been able to grow the brand to a point that we are known throughout New Zealand and to a lesser extent through the cricketing world.
“Once upon a time there was a boy who really loved cricket, it was me. The End.”
Covid-19 has meant that we have twice had to postpone our 75th anniversary celebrations. To think that at our 25th in 1971 Sir Donald Bradman was our special guest. I do believe it is beholden on our committee to do something special on the occasion of our 75th, and the tour by England next year provides the perfect opportunity.
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current Committee under President William Marshall, and Cricket Wellington every success in their joint venture to grow the Club and the brand.
Heartfelt thanks for the journey which has been a genuine passion.
There have been tough times. Thanks to Bryan Hall, Scott McHardy, William Marshall, Al McBeth, Tony Hunt, Duncan Priest, Murray Coppersmith, Paul Steele, Jeremy Dean, Richard Allan, Matt Roche, Matt Wills, Nicki Cruickshank, Grant Cederwall and Bryan Waddle for their support and encouragement in overcoming some of the challenges we have faced. To Bryan Waddle, thank you for being MC at all of those functions. Your professionalism and commitment lifted them to another level. To Grant Cederwall, you brought your own brand of humour and expertise to our numerous auctions and helped the club raise thousands of
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It is my hope that as the Club branches out in a different direction it keeps true to its core values and remembers that it is about the youth who are our future that will ensure the Club continues to 100 years and beyond.
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The partnership provides the Wanderers and its committee with the ability to create new and improved Wanderers' events, establish new cricket development opportunities for male and female secondary school players and establish a formal tie with the Basin Reserve Trust.
“Fundamentally, partnering with Cricket Wellington was an easy decision as we share a common commitment to growing the game at grassroots and particularly cricket in our region’s secondary schools.
"The Wanderers CC and all our members, both here in Wellington and throughout New Zealand, are excited for the next chapter in the club’s history,” said Marshall.
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The new partnership also means the Wanderers will now be based at the Cello Basin Reserve with new clubrooms and function space at the top of the RA Vance Stand.
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The Wellington Wanderers Cricket Club is now calling the Cello Basin Reserve home as part of a new partnership with Cricket Wellington.
Wanderers president Willie Marshall said the new partnership was built on shared values of growth and connection.
The Wanderers and Cricket Wellington have agreed a new partnership which will see Cricket Wellington deliver the Wanderer’s day-to-day operations including event delivery, the cricket playing program and management of a new membership model.
“Willie and the team do a fantastic job of connecting the community with cricket and we look forward to supporting them with their ambitions, ahead of what is going to be an exciting summer of cricket.”
“The Wellington Wanderers has a rich and proud history here in Wellington and their commitment both to developing young cricketers and connecting past players cannot be understated,” he said.
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“Connecting past players, at all levels, is a focus for the Wanderers, so working closely with Cricket Wellington creates a real opportunity to bring together the past Wellington cricketing alumni of former Blaze and Firebirds players, and develop a new base of club members, whilst extending our mutual legacies together.
“We have such a rich and proud history, started by Dutchy du Chateau and John Standish back in 1946.
CEO, Cam Mitchell said the partnership aligns with Cricket Wellington’s strategic objective of having more people playing and loving cricket.
“The club plays an important role in the cricket community in the Capital, and we are delighted to be able to support them with their functions, which ultimately help us continue to grow cricket in Wellington.
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Paraparaumu College won two and the only loss suffered by Tawa College was to Wellington College in the Hunt Cup final.
Ten teams competed for the coveted Hunt Cup: Whanganui Collegiate, HVHS, St Pat’s Town, Wellington College 1st and 2nd XI’s, Scots College, Paraparaumu College, Tawa College, Rongotai College and Onslow
This year’s tournament was held back at Petone Rec because of the unavailability of Karori Park. For the first time Whanganui Collegiate participated in the competition. Rathkeale were also invited but unfortunately could not attend because of Covid-19 concerns.
Thanks go to all participating colleges, to Cricket Wellington for their help in putting this tournament together and to the Umpires for their efforts during the three days of games. Thanks also to Whanganui Collegiate and their parents for coming to Wellington and being part of this cricket festival.
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plenty of exciting cricket over the three days and it was great to see schools which had battled in recent years winning games.
Wellington College 2nd XI beat HVHS to win the Richard Allan Challenge Cup and Wellington College 1st XI beat Tawa College to win the Hunt Family Cup.
Thanks go to Clifton CCC and Ocean Beach CC for their outstanding hospitality in hosting the visiting teams and we look forward to reciprocating in seasons ahead.
Against Ocean Beach CC, Wanderers overcame a youthful side in a match that came to the last over. Fortunately we held all our catches and Jason Eaton saw us home with the bat.
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KINDRED CRICKET REPORT
This season sadly the decision was made to cancel the annual Kindred Cricket Clubs’ competition due to be held at the North Shore CC, Devonport, Auckland. It was the only prudent decision to be made given the issues that were unfolding at the time with Covid-19. We look forward to the tournament being held next season when it is hoped we will be free of interruptions.
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While the tournament did not go ahead, Wanderers CC did visit Hawkes Bay’s Clifton CCC in January and played games against Haberdashers CC from Marton, Clifton CCC at Clifton, and Ocean Beach CC at their beautiful new seaside ground.
This annual fixture was played at Anderson Park in mid-February. These are always competitive matches, with families and friends playing against each other.
Against Clifton CCC, Wanderers again faced a big score, being set 180 to win by the home side. Ben Orton’s 68 was easily the top score. Willie Marshall with 2-16 and Scott McHardy with 2-30 bowled well. In reply Wanderers could only muster 168-3, Andrew Wilson making 57, Ben Castle 45 and Jeremy Dean 40*. Observing the first two games the question could be asked at the ability of Wanderers to chase a total.
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Haberdashers set Wanderers a formidable score of 178 in 20 overs after Willie Marshall had taken an outstanding 5-22 with the ball. However his efforts were not enough and Wanderers fell short by 24 runs, despite Andrew Wilson making 58 and Jeremy Dean 47*.
In reply the star studded visitors collapsed to be all out for 75. Stephen Mather with 3-5 and Dave Goldingham with 2-14 did the main damage. Regular Wanderers’ batter Hamish French top-scored for OTCC with 20.
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In reply our learned friends reached 178-8 in their allotted overs. David Boult 30, Dimitri Christie 44 and Nick Whittington 23 provided the bulk of the runs. Wickets were shared with two each to James and Hamish Marshall and Ollie Martin.
It is always good to have winter bragging rights against our friends from OTCC. They are very supportive of Wanderers and our events and functions and we relish our on-field battles and off field kinship.
This annual fixture was played at our home away from home, Anderson Park in early February. Wanderers batted first after early rain cleared and raced to 166-2 off their 20 overs. Colin Owens, Richard Petrie and Hamish French all scored in the 30’s. In reply, Collegians could only muster 86, with Joe Atkinson taking 3-18 and Richard Petrie 2-6. There is a strong connection between the Collegians and Wanderers clubs going back to our formative years and it is important that we keep traditional fixtures like this at the forefront of our programme.
Much like our matches against Collegians President’s XI and OTCC, this is a game
As always both teams enjoyed the aftermatch functions with stories told and embellished and friendships strengthened. John Porter was declared player of the day for his leadership and fielding.
between friends and work colleagues and as such there is great friendly rivalry.
Wanderers’ skipper Willie Marshall won the toss and elected to bat first. A consistent batting effort saw Wanderers reach 211-6 in their 20 overs with Willie Marshall 25, Brian Steele 26, Sam Wylie a quick fire 47 and Dylan Price 40* ensuring a competitive total. Wickets were shared equally.
Thanks to John for supplying a selection of his wines and in conjunction with Michael Leggat for organising his team and liaising with Willie Marshall to ensure the day was so
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at the Willows’ ground the girls were met by New Zealand great Sir Richard Hadlee, who was there doing promotional work. It was a chance not to be missed for the girls to have their photos taken with Sir Richard. On the field all three excelled, Kate made 34 retired, Hannah made 20 retired and Dhriti hit a couple of boundaries before being caught at deep square leg.
Earlier this year, Wanderers sent two boys from Rongotai College down to Loburn to play for the Willows XI against Waitaki Boys’ High School. The boys chosen to go were George Wells and Eddie Hoben.
He came into the picture because Afase Fa’avae who was originally selected to go came down with Covid-19 in the days leading up to the trip. It was fitting that the President of Canterbury Cricket, Anup Nathu, a member of the Willows who had attended Rongotai College, should be in attendance and have his photo taken with two players from his old school.
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George bowled his left arm wrist spin with great control, picked up a couple of wickets, had a stumping missed and generally impressed with his control and variety. Eddie was accomplished behind the stumps and batted well. He is a young player with a lot of promise.
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In a separate visit, Wanderers sent three Secondary School girls to the Willows to be part of a cricket celebration around the Women’s Cricket World Cup. The girls selected were Dhriti Girish (Queen Margaret College), Hannah Francis (Chilton St James School) and Kate Chandler (Wellington Girls’ College). They flew to Christchurch and played for a Secondary School Girls’ XI against a former New Zealand side, stayed overnight and then were guests of the Willows at Hagley Oval for the World Cup clash between New Zealand and
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Rebecca Rolls hit a flawless 70 and never missed a beat behind the stumps, Kate Ebrahim (née Broadmore) made a fluent 50 and Kirsty Bond 20.
Dhriti impressed with the ball swinging it late and causing the great Rebecca Rolls some concerns. Kate picked up 335 and Hannah 2-8. The Secondary School Girls’ XI defended 199 winning against the former White Ferns by two runs in a most exciting finish.
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It was a wonderful opportunity to see many of the New Zealand side which won the Cricket World Cup in 2000 donning the whites once again.
to Willows CC, Ben and Winsome Dormer, Nick Davidson QC and Paul Rutledge for putting this together with the backing of Wanderers’ William Marshall and the practical support of Nicki Cruickshank. It is intended that such exchanges will become an annual event and the hospitality provided this time will take some beating.
Our 2021 AGM was held on Wednesday 6th October at the West Plaza Hotel, attended by 36 members. William Marshall was elected President for the first time and a Committee was voted in, which included newcomers Jeremy Dean and Ben OutgoingCastle.Committee members Matthew Roche and President Scott McHardy were recognised for their long and dedicated contribution to Wanderers. Alasdair McBeth was elected a Life member of the Club. He is a former President of both Wanderers and Cricket Wellington, and has given sterling service to both organisations over a long period. Alasdair’s wise counsel is much valued around the board table.
AGM & DINNER
As in previous years, dinner followed the AGM and our guest this year was former All Black halfback and age group cricket representative Dave Loveridge. Trapper was an enlightening and entertaining speaker and the rapport between him and MC Bryan Waddle was immediately obvious.
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To celebrate the return of the BlackCaps to the UK following their win in the inaugural World Test Championship final, the Club held a successful dinner in the Norwood Room in June, coinciding with the first day of the New Zealand v England Test match at Lord’s.
The committee made a presentation to former President Scott McHardy of a caricature depicting his life and love of sport.
There were so many variables, not the least would members and guests turn out on a winter’s evening to dine and hopefully (given England’s variable weather) watch the first morning’s play streamed live from Lord's. Adding to the entertainment we had a pre-recorded interview with Ross Taylor and Bryan Waddle, a live cross to Jeremy Coney just before the toss when he was able to confirm the New Zealand side.
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That the evening was an outstanding success is a tribute to the work of the Committee in ensuring a full house in the Norwood Room. Members and guests were well fed and watered, “joie de vivre” was to the fore, a splendid evening only slightly spoilt by a New Zealand batting collapse.
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President Willie Marshall thanked Scott for his time, not only as President but also for the huge contribution he made to the Club over the past decade.
The occasion was also used to honour retiring Club General Manager Evan Gray, who was made a Life Member of Wanderers. Matthew Roche was generous in his presentation speech, outlining Evan’s contribution to the Club over seventeen years.
GOLF DAY
While no one was able to win the main prize of a new Lexus, everyone enjoyed the opportunity of trying to “ace” the par three seventh hole and most importantly the opportunity to discuss vehicles and golf with Mike Maitland from Lexus. We understand that there have been several inquiries for that particular model following the tournament.
The winning team this year came from Onslow Cricket Club and was captained by Tyler Tane. We congratulate the team and look forward to them defending their title. We thank John Morgan, past President of Shandon Golf Club, for all his efforts in ensuring the tournament ran well and also for his idea to introduce “Mulligans” – where a poor shot may be retaken. Everyone participated, paid for their free shots, and most importantly used them.
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This year’s golf day was our most successful yet as a full field competed for the White Rose Trophy under a cloudless sky on a balmy spring afternoon at Shandon Golf Course. Our thanks to Rutherford and Bond – Lexus of Wellington for their generous naming rights sponsorship of our tournament.
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Grant Cederwall was a most entertaining auctioneer and with some very generous bidding by members and guests, we were able raise just over $14,000 on the night.
We had a number of auction prizes donated and we thank Nicki Cruickshank for her magnificent prize of the Havelock Homestead Golf Stay, Duncan Priest for his Bridge Pa prize, Cape Kidnappers Golf Club for the significantly reduced course package, Jane and Kerry Hart for their “Glass of Red” homestay package, Grant and Clare Cederwall for their “Beach House” homestay package and Darryn Hartley for his continued sponsorship of golf packages around the lower North Island.
Thanks to all who entered, we hope you enjoyed the event, you were most generous, and we look forward to seeing you all next time.
This will be a regular event on the event programme going forward.
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It was nice to see some of our older members, notably John Martin and Sir Anand Satyanand mixing with the younger and newer members. The Castle family were well represented with Tim and his sons, Ben and Jack. President William Marshall welcomed everyone and outlined the direction of the Club into the future.
The first WWCC Founders’ Day event was held on a beautiful summer Sunday afternoon at the Basin just prior to Christmas. About 50 Wanderers’ members and guests gathered on a specially marked out area in front of the practice nets, chatted about old times, enjoyed the sunny weather, lunch and a drink and watched the Firebirds go down to Canterbury while the Blaze were convincing winners over Canterbury.
Wanderers and Cricket Wellington came up with this concept together and it worked well. Willie Marshall was even interviewed on television and was able to further promote the Club's values.
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Gazley Motors by the Basin Reserve was the venue as Wanderers’ members, friends and guests gathered in August to celebrate both the career of former Black Caps’ skipper Ross Taylor and the launch of his book Black and White.
Ross gave us an insight into what makes him tick, his close relationship with the late Martin Crowe and how under Crowe he was able to remodel his technique so he became more equipped to realise his outstanding potential. When one looks at his record there can be no doubt that he stands among the best cricketers New Zealand has ever produced. His record for and contribution to New Zealand and International cricket will stand the test of time.
Thanks go to Myles Gazley for allowing Wanderers to use their magnificent facility adjacent to the Basin Reserve, to John Porter for the very kind donation of a selection of his wine, to Cricket Wellington for their promotion of the event and to Ross and his team for the ready way they made themselves available.
Around 150 gathered on a stormy Thursday night, with the Basin Reserve a six hit away (and having reverted to the lake it was all those years ago) to listen to Bryan Waddle chat with our esteemed Forguest.many
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of those attending it was their first opportunity to meet Ross, have a chat, get a photo and of course purchase his new biography, written in conjunction with Paul Thomas. He is a genuinely quiet guy, but certainly not withdrawn, and with a quick sense of humour, a ready smile and a twinkle in his eye. In his responses to Bryan’s questions we were given a rare opportunity to learn more about the person who has thrilled us on cricket grounds, both here and overseas, for close on two decades.
Originally from Greymouth, Fred moved to Christchurch after his school days to train as a teacher and he had a distinguished career teaching Geography at St Andrew’s College. He also had an outstanding cricket umpiring career both within New Zealand and on the International scene. Aged just 27 he was and still is New Zealand’s youngest Test umpire and he went on to stand in 24 Tests, 15 ODI’s and over 100 First Class matches from 1965 to 1989. He also found time to umpire at Brabin Shield (Under20) and Rothmans (Under-23) levels giving the young players the benefit of his Highlightsexperience.ina
long career included umpiring a Women’s International (NZ v Australia) on the Basin Reserve with his future wife Diana Malthus in 1988, and umpiring in English County Cricket in a 1978 exchange. This included a match between Middlesex and Leicestershire at the home of cricket, Lord’s. Fred’s 100th first-class match, on the Basin between Wellington and Canterbury in January 1989, was his only tied fixture. It was fitting at the conclusion of the match to see Canterbury captain Rod Latham present Fred with a Canterbury jumper and cap to mark his career in that Weprovince.mustnot
forget Fred’s athletic career which took off after he finished umpiring. He was a regular competitor and official at Masters Games through the 1990s and 2000s, and was often to be seen at Newtown Park on a summer’s afternoon.
In the 1988 New Year’s Honours Fred was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to sport. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. We look forward to seeing his wife Di at future Wanderers events where she will be warmly welcomed.
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Long-serving Wanderers Member and former New Zealand Test Umpire Fred Goodall passed away at Te Hopai Home and Hospital on October 18th 2021. Fred and his wife Diana were frequent attendees at Wanderers’ breakfasts and matches, and of course both never missed a day’s play at the Basin.
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In November 2021 the Club was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Campbell McMahon at the age of 56, as the result of complications arising from a hip operation.
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Campbell attended Scots College where he excelled at rugby and cricket and he played alongside his brothers Craig, Philip and Scott at Midland-St Pats CC. A superb communicator, he had a very successful business career, initially in the travel industry, and since 2015 as CEO of Super Liquor Holdings in Auckland, where he was highly respected. Campbell was also involved in Auckland’s Cornwall Cricket Club as a player and an administrator.
The son of Wanderers’ Patron Trevor McMahon and his late wife Dulcie. Campbell is survived by his wife Karen, children Carter and Lucy, his brothers and his father. We look forward to supporting Trevor in the coming years and seeing him at Wanderers matches and events.
It was with a profound sense of sadness and loss that we learnt of the passing of Don Neely in June -just a month before the death of lifelong friend and former New Zealand cricket captain Barry Sinclair. It is extremely difficult to adequately describe what “DO” meant to cricket in New Zealand.
He made a huge contribution as a player, selector, administrator, author and also as someone who had a great love for the community in which he grew up, and a strong desire to put something back.
Don was a Life Member of New Zealand and Wellington Cricket, and the New Zealand Cricket Museum, a Life Member and Patron of Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club, and an honorary Life Member of the Willows CC. He received the Sutcliffe Medal for outstanding service from New Zealand Cricket in 1999, was the first recipient of the Community Trust of Wellington Award, received a Lifetime Contribution to Sport in Wellington 2001, and was an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian 2017. He received an MBE in 1995 and an MNZM in 2010 for his outstanding services to cricket.
DO played for the Kilbirnie Cricket Club for 30 years, was senior team captain for 12 seasons, winning seven senior championships. He captained the Wellington Plunket Shield team from 1964 till 1968, winning the Plunket Shield in 1965/66. After he moved to Auckland for business he captained the North Shore Cricket Club seniors for three years, and played for Auckland from 1969-71, winning the Plunket Shield in 1968/69. Most importantly, he was the coach of numerous primary and junior secondary schools cricket teams., freely passing on his wealth of knowledge about the techniques and spirit of the game he loved.
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As well as all these contributions to our summer game, DO was a devoted family man to Paddianne, Sean, Kristen and Jason, and to his grandchildren. He was always available for a coffee and a chat, encouraging, cajoling and supporting, but was above all a friend to us all.
For all his achievements as a player and captain, it could be argued that these were surpassed by Don’s contribution as an administrator. He was President of Wellington Cricket Inc from 1998-2001, then followed John R Reid as President of New Zealand Cricket from 2006-09. He served three years on the New Zealand Cricket Board, another three years as Chairman of the Cricket Wellington Advisory Board, and was on the Board of the New Zealand Cricket Foundation at the time of his passing. He also spent eight years as Chairman of the New Zealand Junior Cricket Board, was on the establishment committee of the New Zealand Cricket Museum, had twelve years on the Wellington Cricket Management Committee and served Kilbirnie CC in a similar vein. His contributions can surely never be surpassed.
He is sadly missed, and will long be remembered with affection.
Don penned over 30 books ranging from the iconic DB and Radio New Zealand Cricket Annuals to the illustrated history The Summer Game, and the invaluable story of Wellington CricketBasin Days. Many of these were put together in conjunction with his wife Paddianne, and with close friend Joseph Romanos. There is no doubt that his defining effort was the ultimate history of New Zealand cricket in the form of the magnificent Men in White, first published in 1985.
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As a selector DO had a profound influence on the development of Wellington and New Zealand Cricket, selecting the Wellington side for five years, before being a New Zealand selector for 14 years, convening the panel for seven years. During this period the New Zealand side took giant steps in becoming a major force in Test and One-Day cricket.
to Wayne Brown, scorer Bob Wake, Collegiate captain Josh Allpress, caterers and the Old Boys’ Association for their most generous hospitality. We look forward to returning next season.
After four years of solid thrashings at the hands of the Collegiate XI, we are happy to report a much improved performance from the Wanderers XI. Captain Willie Marshall won the toss and elected to bat first.
The club started the season with our yearly trip to Whanganui to play the Collegiate First XI on their magnificently situated ground in front of 150 years of the school’s history. We were delighted to meet Headmaster Wayne Brown who was a most interested spectator. Wayne has had a varied teaching career taking him all over the world, but most importantly to Wanderers he is a former Tasmanian State Secondary Schoolboys Representative having played in the famous Kookaburra Shield Carnival. Wayne has indicated that if the stars align he would like to play in next year’s match. We look forward to that.
After the loss of two early wickets former New Zealand international Andrew Penn (59) and former New Zealand Schoolboy and Canterbury ep Jeremy Benton (94*) put on a sizeable partnership before Andrew was dismissed. Matt Scoble (35*) then joined Jeremy and some big hitting and exceptional running between the wickets saw a challenging final total of 235-4 off 45 overs. After Collegiate had lost an early wicket Carter Hobbs (56) and Connor Rees (34*) took the attack to Wanderers. However the school fell short in their chase and at the end were 177-9. Youngsters Amogh Paranjape (Wellington College) with 4-22 off 9 overs and Marco Scoble (St Pat’s Town) 2-37 off 9 overs were outstanding in creating scoreboard pressure. It was nice to see the youngsters leading the way and also giving the Matt and Marco Scoble the opportunity to play in the same XI in front of their parents Todd and
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Thanks to HIBS for their hospitality during the day and for providing a barbecue and drinks afterwards. It was great that HIBS’ newly appointed Principal Tom Gordon, formerly at Westlake Boys College in Auckland, was able to join us for a good part of the afternoon.
It is always a pleasure to play HIBS, the pitch is outstanding, and they are a fine, well coached side who play positively.
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HIBS batted first and scored 262-6, with Jack Gaskin making 75. Bowling for Wanderers Charlie Wilson took 4-34 from eight overs. In reply Wanderers fell just short with Harry Lancaster showing fine form with a well put together 78.
The home side prevailed by 15 runs in a high scoring game played on a first-class pitch at Trentham.
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School XI’s go in cycles and while this is a young looking 1st XI there are certainly a number of players with promise and we look forward with anticipation to our match next season.
and elected to bat scoring 222-7 in 40 overs with Caleb Montague making 44 and Sam Mycock 36. Alex Randall impressed with 3-30 for the Inschool.reply
Our annual fixture took place on the main Oval at Rongotai College in front of the Trevor Rigby Pavilion on a fine but blustery February Wanderersafternoon.wonthetoss
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much enjoyed and appreciated. Headmaster Kevin Carter was a regular visitor during the afternoon, and he thanked Wanderers for their continuing support of this fixture.’
Rongotai were all out for 184 with Eddie Hoben outstanding in scoring a mature 80. Caleb Montague completed an outstanding match with 4-2 to wrap up the school’s innings.
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Wanderers and St Pat’s met at Silverstream in mid-January, just prior to them playing the first of their traditional matches against New Plymouth’s Francis Douglas College.
got into the 20’s but none went higher. Silverstream are going through a rebuilding period at the moment and we will support them in any way we Wecan.always
Wanderers were fast out of the gates batting first, and hit the ball to all corners amassing 266-4 in 40 overs.
Wanderers’ captain Jeremy Benton ensured that those who had not batted got to bowl and they restricted Silverstream to 180-8 in Severalreply.batters
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Sam Mycock made 94, Fraser McHale 70 and Richard Sheehan 39*.
The second of a reinstituted Wanderers’ CC fixture against NZ Army was held at Trentham Memorial Park in late January. The day dawned very hot, Army won the toss and elected to bat.
They are a great team to come up against, with most playing in club sides around the country, and they enjoy the few opportunities they get to play together.
The work they do is often unheralded, and we look forward to furthering our close relationship during the coming winter and also on the field next season.
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An energetic Wanderers side bowled and caught very well and restricted Army to 136 from 38 overs. For Army Dan Hyde made 29 and Alex Walmsley 30, while bowling for Wanderers Amogh Paranjape took 2-20, Connor Lusty 2-33 and Ash Wanasinghe 216. In reply Wanderers made short work of their target, totalling 137-3 in 23 overs.
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case last year the Army’s hospitality was outstanding with the Army’s Land Component Commander Brigadier Hugh McAslan again proving a wonderful host. Speeches were exchanged after the game, which were followed by a barbecue with all the trimmings.
Wanderers had a good mix of youth and experience, and this proved to be the difference between the teams.
Hamish Marshall (135) was well supported by all-rounder Amogh Paranjape who in addition to his 2-24 off six overs hit a well-struck 27 in a fine partnership with the ex-International. The club is all about giving young cricketers the opportunity to play alongside current and former Test and First-Class players and this partnership was a prime example of our vision, a 15-year-old schoolboy batting with a vastly experienced Test player. An interesting side-line was the injured centurion being given a runner for the majority of his innings. TV1 sports news reporter Dewi Preece proceeded to run for the majority of Hamish’s innings. On his dismissal with just six runs needed for victory, things went downhill for Wanderers and the home side prevailed by two runs with the match going to the very last ball. Riley Bracewell (St Pat’s Town) and George Ormsby (Wellington College) both bowled well and showed a lot of promise for future
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Our second fixture of the season took us to rural Wairarapa and the magnificent setting of Rathkeale College. The Wanderers’ XI was a mixture of youth and experience, with three fourteen-year-olds and one fifteen year old to complement their older teammates.
Rathkeale elected to bat first on winning the toss, and some fine batting from Jake Jonas (66) at the top of the order ensured the School side would get a sizeable total. Jonas looked well on the way to 100 until he was stumped off the bowling of Marco Scoble. Marco produced a fine spell of leg spin, his 3-31 off 8 overs included two stumpings by keeper Dylan Price. Jesse McIntyre (57) played shots all around the wicket and he was well supported by Andrew Taylor (32) and Sam Jonas (23*). The Rathkeale total of 218-5 off 40 overs would take some getting.
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In reply Wanderers lost wickets at regular intervals and it wasn’t until the sixth fell that normality returned to the batting.
Brian James and his team at Rathkeale College for the way they hosted not only our team but also our supporters magnificently. It was a pleasure to play on such a beautiful Oval and we look forward to returning next season.
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*Stephen Fry was elected President of the MCC in May 2022.His appointment takes effect from 1 October.
EXCERPTS FROM STEPHEN FRY’S SPEECH AT THE LORD’S DINNER IN HONOUR OF SIR ANDREW STRAUSS – 14 JULY 2009*
Thank you ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much indeed. It is an honour to stand before so many heroes from England and from Australia and at this, my favourite time of the year. The time when that magical summer sound comes to our ears and gladdens our old hearts, the welcome sound of leather on Graham
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of you will be wondering by what right I presume to stand and speak in front of this assembly and all that is high and fine and grand and noble and talented in the world of cricket, and to speak too in this very temple of all that is historic, majestic and ever so slightly preposterous and I certainly can’t lay claim to any great cricketing achievements.
I can’t bat or field and I bowl off the wrong foot. That sounds like a euphemism for something else doesn’t it? He enters stage left. “Let me put it this way, he poles from the Cambridge end of the punt.” If I can’t play what can I do? I can umpire, I suppose after a fashion. A fashion that went out years ago around the time of those two peerless umpires, Jack Crapp and Arthur Fagg. I remember them. I remember them every morning, as a matter of fact: Crapp and Fagg. Though now, sadly, the law says we can no longer do it in public places. And I believe that may even apply to smoking too.
THE DAVID GREY YOUTH CRICKET TRUST
In the year ended 31 March 2022 three grants were made by the Club using funds allocated by the Trust. These were:
The financial statements of the trust are set out below. Key features are:
In 2000 the Wanderers was bequeathed the sum of $59,390 from the estate of long-time club stalwart, David Grey. The members of the club agreed that these funds should be kept separate from those of the club. The David Grey Youth Cricket Trust was formed to give effect to this decision and the funds from the bequest were settled into the trust.
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The Trustees of the trust are appointed by the members of the Wanderers. At present, the four trustees are Alasdair McBeth, Murray Coppersmith, Richard Allan and Richard Dean. The Trust is a registered charity.
The objects of the trust are set out in the Trust Deed. In summary, they are to provide, or assist in the organisation of providing, facilities, equipment and coaching which will enable students at schools to play cricket. These activities need to be within, or for the benefit of people within, the Wellington region.
The projects undertaken by Taita Cricket Club and HIBS were also supported by the Norwood Trust.
The funds of the trust have been invested in low-risk, bank term deposits. Until recently, some of the income of the trust has been applied directly to the purchase of equipment, primarily cricket balls, which are provided to schools. More recently, the trust has looked to increase its reach by co-investing, alongside the Wellington Cricket Trust and the Norwood Trust, in facility improvements for the benefit of youth cricketers.
The Trustees have a number of potential projects under consideration for support.
Rongotai College 435 Balls HIBS 2,500 Practice facilities 3,758
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Taita Cricket Club 823 Practice facilities
The accumulated surplus of the trust above the original bequest is $9,706. In addition, the trust holds $17,352 of funds allocated to the club but which have yet to be distributed as grants to third parties. In aggregate, there is $27,058 available for allocation to projects consistent with the objects of the trust.
When grants are made, they are described as being from the Wellington Wanderers Cricket Club, in association with the David Grey Youth Cricket Trust.
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OFFICE 2021-2022BEARERS
Committee
Immediate Past President: Scott McHardy
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President : William Marshall
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Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM, QSO, Governor General of New Zealand.
Patron : Trevor McMahon
Life Members: Tony Hunt, Duncan Priest, Richard Allan, Chris Taylor, Bryan Waddle MNZM, Murray Coppersmith, Paul Steele, Matt Roche, Alasdair McBeth, Evan Gray.
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Hon. Secretary: Hon. Treasurer: Murray Coppersmith
Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO, K St J. The Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM, QSO, K St J.
Committee, Wellington Wanderers’ Cricket Club Grant and Clare Cederwall, Tommy’s Real Estate Nicki Cruickshank, Tommy’s Real Estate & 305 In the Vines Darryn Hartley for his golf packages Milne Print Ltd
Norwood Foundation Four Winds Trust One Foundation
Black and Gold Events, Jamie Williams Jane and Kerry Hart, A Glass of Red Bryan Waddle MNZM Graeme Dobson and Super Shuttle NZ Gazley Motors, Myles Gazley Matthew Roach, Zooter Jeremy Dean, riders&elephants
Cam Mitchell, CEO Cricket Wellington, and staff at CW The Willows Cricket Club
Shandon Golf Club, Ross Bond and staff William and Hamish Marshall, AMP City Financial Services Ltd. Cricket Wellington Umpires and Scorers Inc
Paul Steele, Law 2 Web Ltd Stephen Gardner Deep Web Design
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WANDERERS CC THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE DURING THE PAST SEASON
