In 2016-17, GBCC was proud to field a team named after Southern Stars Vice-Captain and WBBL Thunder Captain Alex Blackwell in the inaugural Penrith Thunder Girls League. A T20-style competition, the League was run on Friday nights across spring and summer. The spring competition saw GBCC Blackwell compete against three other teams, from Springwood-Emu Plains, … Continue reading
The 2016/17 season saw a changing of the guard for Team Hussey and a new era for the boys, with two teams becoming one with the introduction of four boys from Penrith RSL to make our U16 team. With the late availability of training grounds, the boys had to get to know each other as … Continue reading
This was a year that would be better judged by bravery and temperament from a fantastic team of cricketers rather than the results on the scoreboard. After someone with less judgement and more power than us decided that our young team was best suited to the dizzying heights of first division in the newly formed … Continue reading
After the dizzying heights of previous seasons, the boys headed into U14s for 2016-17 with much enthusiasm and confidence. However, a reduced team roster of 10 players and the usual early season conflicts with winter sports and school holidays presented challenges that saw the team get off to a very slow start that would take … Continue reading
It was a solid year for the Under 13s, with the new team Khawaja blending two GBCC sides from the previous season with great success. The boys developed into a tight unit on and off the field, with many of them starting high school together this year. They made the semi-finals and have the potential … Continue reading
Congratulations to the boys on a great season. There were so many highlights from all the boys throughout the year. The nucleus of this team has been together for three or four years now. I look at them and envy their lifestyles: they all do so much in the way of other sports and activities … Continue reading
Hi all and welcome to the season report for U12 Cummins season 2016-17. What a great season of laughter, fun, enjoyment and most of all cricket. This being my first season of coaching it was a very enjoyable although it tested my patience at times. We finished the season in 7th position on the ladder … Continue reading
Under 11 Starc had a cracking season, winning 15 of the 17 rounds played losing only to Glenmore Park Red. The boys played some very close, tight games against Penrith RSL, Emu Plains and GBCC Smith but managed to come out on top. For many of the boys this is their third season playing together … Continue reading
2016/17 was a mixed season for U11 Smith. There were some good wins, a few ‘should have been’ wins, and a number of disappointing losses! Most importantly though, the boys had fun. Week after week, they were keen and ready for their Saturday morning matches. It was great to see the camaraderie they shared, as … Continue reading
And so ends another great season for the GBCC and our wonderful Team U10 Silk. The boys’ efforts and consistent improvement during the season were borne out by the final result, fourth overall in the competition. This great and spirited comeback, after a slow start, is the thing I am most proud of. At every … Continue reading
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