Cricket Champions (1893-1993)
Outstanding Achievements (1907-1983)
| Batting Aggregate: | Alex Duff 1137 runs (av. 162.42) Gavin Nish 852 runs (av. 94.66) Guy Hobart 685 runs (av. 68.50) |
1907/08 1982/83 1907/08 |
| Highest Individual Score: | Alex. Duff 279 v Dandenong Alex. Duff 229 n.o. v Berwick Gavin Nish 221 v Rythdale |
1907/08 1907/08 1982/83 |
| Bowling Aggregate: | Lex Duff 81 wickets (av. 7.11) Keith Collins 66 wickets (av. 7.62) Lex Duff 56 wickets (av. 8.60) Ted Ryan 52 wickets (av. 7.00) |
1928/29 1957/58 1924/25 1924/25 |
| Best Individual Bowling Performance: | Keith Collins 13/55 v South Lyndhurst Lex Duff 13/74 v Dandenong High School Don Round 12/28 v Heinz |
1957/58 1928/29 1975/76 |
The All-Star Team Before 1960 (1907-1959)
| Name / Speciality | Comments |
| Fred
Hook Snr. and Bill Hook |
Selectors |
| Alex. Duff (Captain) Batsman |
Legendary batsman whose record speaks for itself. Created many records with the bat in the early 1900's which still stand today. Also, a fine leg spin bowler particularly in his early days. Captain of numerous premiership sides and named as Captain of the "All Stars". |
| Guy Hobart Batsman |
Superb opening
batsman of the early 1900's who shared many fine opening stands with
Alex Duff. |
| W. McLeod Batsman/ Bowler |
Recruited from Cranbourne,
played a vital role in Clyde's early premiership successes as a top
order batsman and change bowler. |
| Norm Beckham Batsman /Bowler |
Consistent top
order batsman and fast bowler of the late 1920's and early 30's who
was a key member of the premiership teams of the period. |
| Clarence Twyford All rounder |
Splendid allrounder
who dominated with both bat and ball for 30 years. Scored numerous centuries
and opened the bowling for 20 odd seasons. |
| Merv Campbell Batsman / W. keeper |
Dashing batsman
of the late 40's and 50's who also doubled as wicket keeper. Useful leg spin bowler. |
| C. Stuart Bowler |
Top bowler of the
early 1900's who had his best season in 1907/08 capturing the bowling
average. |
| T. Jones Bowler |
Fine bowler of
the early 1900's who was also a handy late order batsman. |
| Charlie Perry Bowler |
Magnificent right
arm opening bowler of the late 40's and early 50's whose large frame
hurtled the ball down the pitch at great speed. |
| Lex
Duff Bowler |
Sensational leg
spinner of the mid to late 1920's and early 30's who later went to play
for Cardinia. Took 81 wickets from 10 games in 1928/29 as an opening
bowler, a record which may stand the test of time |
| H. White Bowler |
Successful change
bowler and hard hitting tailender of the early 1900's. Played in early
premiership sides. |
| Danny
Dee 12th Man All Rounder |
Class all rounder of the late 1940's and 5O's who had success with both bat and ball. |
The All-Star Team After 1975
| Name | Comments |
| Ian Bristow, Dave Gunther Shane Sparks |
Selectors |
| Dave Lovie (Captain) Coach/ Bowling |
Has played at Clyde
for over ten seasons. Three time winner of club blowing aggregate for
seasons 1980/81, 1981/82 and 1982/83. Fierce competitor who seems to
excel under pressure with both bat and ball. Tremendous fieldsman, particularly
at first slip. Club Captain/Coach for season 1992/93. |
| Bill Blundy (Vice Captain) Batsman, Medium pace bowler |
All rounder who
joined Clyde when the Club resumed competition in 1975 and played through
to 1980. Left hand middle order batsman who demonstrated great ability
and fighting spirit. Won club batting aggregate award in 1977/78. Fine
medium pace bowler who captured many wickets during this period. |
| Michael King Opening bowler |
Fast right arm opening
bowler. Dual club bowling aggregate winner for seasons 1990/91 and 1991/92.
Country week representative of 1991/92.. |
| Vinnie Arthur Left arm opening bowler |
Left arm opening
bowler who led the Clyde attack during seasons 1982/83 and 1983/84.
Always in control of the ball, demonstrated perfect line and length
time and time again. Had the ability to cut and swing the ball. |
| Michael Harmes 12th Man: |
Played with Club since
early 80's being a member of the 1982/ 83 premiership side. Later developed
into an opening/top order batsman who has scored several centuries. |
| Mark Rossiter Opening batsman |
Consistent left
hand opening batsman of the early to mid 1980's scoring many runs. Useful
right arm off spinner. |
| Gavin McGuiness Bowler |
Aggressive left arm
opening quick from the mid 80's onwards with a tremendous ability to
turn a game. Country week representative in 1985/86. Won club bowling
aggregate in 1987188. Also demonstrated batting ability with a century
in `A' grade as an opener. |
| Gavin Nish Batsman |
Unquestionably
the best batsman at Clyde since the Club reformed in 1975. His record
speaks for itself. Useful right arm medium pace bowler and sometimes
left arm spinner. Kept wickets during the successful 1982183 season. |
| Brett Glover Batsman |
Batsman Product
of the Under 16's first playing seniors in 1985/86 season. Spent early
days as an opening batsman before settling into the first drop position
where he scored several centuries. Club batting aggregate winner in
season 1988/89. The hook and cover drive are amongst his favourite shots.
Has returned to Clyde for 1992/93 after a two year stint at Sub-District
Club, Frankston. |
| Robert Marshall Opening Batsman |
.Dominated during
season 1987/88 as an opening batsman winning the club batting aggregate.
Used to great effect down the list in following seasons. An attacking
batsman with a full array of shots. Superb wicket keeper. Kept up at
the stumps to both spinners and quicks. |
| Ray Carter Batsman |
Led Club as Captain/Coach
for four and a half seasons from l981/82. Steered team to `B' grade
premiership in 1982/83. Attacking left hand batsman and deceptive medium
pace bowler. Dual winner of club batting aggregate award for seasons
1981/82 and 1984/85. Named as Captain of the "All Star" team. |
| Shane
Sparks Opening Batsman |
Product of Clyde's first junior team from 1977. Developed as an opening batsman who later held middle order position. Country week representative. Coached Club during 1986 and 1986/87. His successor as coach, Dennis Armstrong, utilized his bowling talents to great effect in the late 80's. Club champion of season 1988/89. |
Sources
1. Clyde Cricket Club History book -Terry Stanley