South Brisbane District Cricket Club
“Personal meaning is the way we connect to a wider team purpose. If our values and beliefs are aligned with the values and beliefs of the organisation, then we will work harder towards its success. If not, our individual motivation and purpose will suffer, and so will the organisation.”
― James Kerr, Legacy
About us
Home of the mighty Magpies and one of the oldest cricket clubs in Brisbane, it has been home to many great cricketers in its history including Sam Trimble, Greg Chappell, Craig McDermott, Andrew Bichel, Ben Cutting and Billy Stanlake. For the 2020-21 season, the club has also recruited former Australian international player Gurinder Sandhu to the club.
Our home ground is located at Fehlberg Park and home to the famous Norman Gray, Bob Young and Jack Cooke ovals.
We field teams in the Queensland Premier Cricket competitions including each of the six grades of Men’s cricket, second grade Women’s team and a team in the Lord's Taverners (boys U16) competition.
We also work closely with the local juniors clubs to create pathways for young players wanting to play senior cricket.
History
In the meantime, please find a history book collated by our club historian and life member, Clayton Bradford. The tireless work and effort undertaken by Clayton to pull this information together is remarkable. Clayton is continuing to build of the information as further information is found and collected.
South Brisbane District Cricket Club - History 1897 to 2020.pdf
We will continue to update this page as further detail and information is collected about the history of our club.
Life Members
Below is the current list of Life Members for our club.
Please note there are no records of life members prior to 1922. It is possible that the club records are incomplete or that the club did not appoint life members at that time. But there are many people who were instrumental in forming the club and keeping it going during those early years.
South Brisbane District Cricket Club - Life Members
1922 JS Redgrave * | 1922 JW Hoelscher* | 1924 RA Alton* |
1926 TP Clarke * | 1927 LL Gill * | 1927 ARH Hagon * |
1928 H Sherry * | 1929 H Macinnes * | 1930 W Fisher * |
1931 N Gray * | 1931 JA Keir * | 1932 VD McCarthy * |
1933 KJ Hickey * | 1935 M Junner * | 1936 TS Redgrave * |
1937 FU Hefferan * | 1938 RA Connolly * | 1940 JG Cooke* |
1942 JA Harris BEM *` | 1946 WR Bankie * | 1948 RA Young * |
1952 A Jeavons * | 1953 LDA England * | 1953 HR Pegg * |
1954 G Gooma * | 1955 CP Sanders * | 1956 RA Nicol * |
1959 GE Walsh * | 1961 HF Peterson * | 1963 WV Lockwood * |
1964 DV Applegarth | 1965 GA Jeavons * | 1967 RF Badcock * |
1968 JF Price | 1971 DR Grimwade * | 1973 WT Cross* |
1976 JN McKnoulty * | 1978 ML Robins * | 1979 PJ Allan |
1981 BJ Eastaughffe * | 1982 FJ Hills * | 1983 GL Miers * |
1984 RJ Porter * | 1985 A Fulwood | 1986 GE Wright |
1987 JA Noble * | 1988 AW Grevell * | 1989 BM Wright |
1990 R Pumpa * | 1991 TL Parker * | 1992 SE Marlow |
1993 PW Twible | 1995 JB Okeefe | 1997 IM Seib |
1998 PJ English | 2000 V Hammelmann* | 2002 GA Orley |
2003 M Chessells | 2004 SC Trimble MBE * | 2006 J O'Sullivan |
2007 TJ Lyne | 2009 JC Lunt | 2010 JJ Hurst |
2012 SP Vasta | 2013 HT Vogler | 2015 CC Bradford |
2017 BM Sourjah | 2018 S Henwood |
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(*) Member Deceased
Our Committee
2020-21 South Brisbane District Cricket Club Committee
Our Organisational Structure
The organisational structure represents the roles and responsibilities of Committee members and also our dedicated volunteers who sit on sub-committees and perform vital and important work for the club.
If you have any questions about the organisational structure, please contact Alex Robynson, Vice President, via email at alex.robynson@gmail.com
Lord's Taverners
Each year we enter a team in the Lord’s Taverners Under 17 competition run by Queensland Cricket which adheres to Premier Cricket standards. Taverners provides a pathway from junior cricket and is the entry level team into senior cricket at most Premier Cricket Clubs in Queensland.
Training
The Lord's Taverners squad trains on Wednesday nights.
Playing Season
The Taverners competition usually commences in September and finishes in December.
Coaching
For 2022-23, Nick Perera and Ben Johnson have been appointed our Lord's Taverners coaches for the 2022-23 season.
If you have any questions, please contact Nick Perera (0470 168 869) or Ben Johnson (0439 672 218).
Mens Cricket
Queensland Premier Grade Cricket is the peak club competition in Queensland and based in the Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coast areas.
The Queensland Bulls squad is selected from First Grade.
Training
Further information can be found on our Training Schedule page.
This season, our First and Second grade squad train Tuesday and Thursday nights, lower grades on Wednesday nights and All Club Training are on Thursday nights.
Playing Season
The competition usually commences at the beginning of September and continues through to March each year.
Do you want to be a Magpie?
Don't worry. You are not alone. We’re not surprised. If you’re interested in joining us, feel free to have a chat to Jack Hurst, Director of Cricket and Chair of Selectors, on 0418 180 012 or via email jackhurst@bigpond.com
Further information can be found on our registration and sign on page.
Womens Cricket
Souths has a long and proud history with Womens cricket in Brisbane. We currently field a team in the Jodie Fields Shield and the Paul Pink Shield competitions.
The Club is committed to investing in and developing our womens cricket program. The foundations have been built by our dedicated coaching and support staff and we work closely with our junior clubs to develop pathways into womens senior cricket.
Over the coming seasons, we will continue to develop within while further strengthening our current squad to establish a First Grade Womens team to compete in the Katherine Raymont Shield Competition.
melissa@coachcap.com.au. Registration
The Club no longer has official sign on and registration days as all registration for Premier Cricket Clubs are managed through MyCricket.
Club registration fees for the 2021/22 season are set out below and the link to register for South Brisbane District Cricket Club can be found below.
A link to register can be found here - https://play.cricket.com.au/club/south-brisbane-cricket-club/c28df151-87d8-eb11-a7ad-2818780da0cc
Should you wish to join the club as a non-playing member, please complete the below forms and read the Club's Policy and Procedure below:
SBDCC - Non Playing Membership Application Form.pdf
MEMBERSHIP POLICY AND PROCEDURE.pdf
Our Captains
Photos coming
Aryan Jain
First Grade Captain
Aryan Jain, also known as AJ, is our First Grade captain for the 2021-22 season. A key part of our First Grade side and an integral part of our leadership team. AJ is a quality opening batsman and brings a calm and composed approach to his leadership role.
Matt Casey
Second Grade Captain
Matt Casey is a Magpie through and through. "Catman" was a junior Souths player and takes on the role of Second Grade captain for the first time. Matt is a lover of all sports and is a beloved Port Adelaide Power fan in the AFL.
Mitch Connell
Third Grade Captain
Mitch Connell returned to the club last season and is taking on the Third Grade captaincy for 2020-21. A former First Grade player, Mitchy will be looking for his side to compete but also develop some of our younger players and prepare them for higher grades in coming years.
Corey Taylor
Fourth Grade Captain
Corey "Diesel" Taylor returns as our Fourth Grade Captain this season. Corey has been at Souths since 2009 and this will be second year leading the Fourth Grade side. A real club man, Diesel is also an avid Liverpool and Brisbane Lions supporter.
Coby Cole-Stegman
Fifth Grade Captain
Coby takes on the role of Fifth Grade captain this year for the first time. Cobes will bring a different approach to the captain role this year, is one of the most genuine club cricketer you will fine and will fight over a bone. A great addition to our leadership team this year.
Tom Gerhke
Sixth Grade Captain
Tom takes on the role Sixth Grade captain this year after the side took home the trophy in the one day competition last season. Gerks is a Magpie through and through and is a true club man. Another great appointment to the role and to our leadership team.
Alister Marr
B1 - Sub Districts Captain
Alister will take up the role of B1 Subdistricts aptain for this season. Alister has captained our 6th grade side previously and is eager to lead with his experience while also developing some of the young talent coming through the club.
Amanda Carpenter
Jodie Fields Captain
Amanda has been further appointed our Jodie Fields Shield (2nd grade) captain for this season. Amanda has done a wonderful job in the role since appointment and has been part of some successful campaigns to date. Amanda is hoping the team can go one further from last year are missing out in the semi final in 2020-21.
Luke Wegner
Lord's Taverner Captain
Lukey Wegner is our Lord's Taverners (under 16) captain this year. Lukey brings a competitive approach to his captaincy and has an old head on his shoulders. A future leader of our club and a great choice as captain for our Lord's Taverners side.
Our Coaches
Kepler Wessels
Director of Coaching and First Grade Coach
Kepler is a former professional cricketer who captained South Africa after playing 24 Tests for Australia. Kepler played first-class cricket for Orange Free State, Western Province, Northern Transvaal, Eastern Province and Griqualand West in South Africa, for Queensland in Australia and Sussex in England. In 2008, he coached the Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings.
Melissa Lewis
Director of Women's Cricket and Head Coach
Melissa will head up our Women's program and has extensive experience as a player and coach. Melissa will be driving the club's program forward to develop young cricketers for long term sustainability at Souths
David Short
Mens Grade and Under 19s coach
David Short is a former first grade player for Souths and is the current Mens grade coach and Under 19s coach.
Baba Sourjah
Mens Grade Coach
Baba is a stalwart of the Club, a Life Member and was the Head Coach from last First Grade premiership in 2001. A level 3 coach who has international coaching experience through coaching sints in the Maldives (2002 ), Bhutan (2003-2007 ) and also in the Malaysian Premier League with Penang State. Known for his disciplinarian ways around the club, he continues to coach and develop junior players and works closely with seniors.
Nick Perera and Ben Johnson
Coaches - Lord's Taverners
For the 2022 season, the club has appointed both Nick Perera and Ben Johnson as Head Coaches for our Lord's Taverners program. Both Nick and Ben are level 2 accredited coaches and are passionate about the development of young cricketers at Souths. Nick and Ben have extensive coaching experience at junior representative level, within the country and overseas. We look forward to supporting Nick and Ben as they prepare for the 2022 season
Training Times
The 2021-22 training nights are outlined below. Keep an eye on this page and on our social media pages for updates.
For any questions or additional information relating to training, please contact:
| Group | Contact | Phone | |
| Mens Grade | Jack Hurst, Head of Cricket | Jackhurst@bigpond.com | 0418 180 012 |
| Womens Grade | Melissa Lewis | Melissa@coachcap.com.au | 0423 811 771 |
| Lord's Taverners | Nick Perera Ben Johnson | nickperera78@hotmail.com benjamin.johnson@pickels.com.au | 0470 168 869 0439 672 218 |
Fixtures and Results
Magpie News
Our Policies
Policies
The Club's polices can be found here and we are currently finalising a number of policies and guidelines which will be uploaded here once finalised.
Learn MoreAnnual Reports
The Club is currently working to digitise the hard copies of the Annual Reports which will be found here once finalised
Learn MoreConstitution, Committee Minutes and Decisions
You can find the Club's constitution as well as minutes and decisions made by the Committee.
Learn MoreGround Bookings
Are you looking for fields? Contact Alex Robynson (alex.robynson@gmail.com) to discuss
Ground booking - Full day
- To book a ground and to check availability, please contact Alex Robynson via email at alex.robynson@gmail.com
Ground Booking - Half Day
- To book a ground and to check availability, please contact Alex Robynson via email at alex.robynson@gmail.com
Net Bookings
All private bookings can be made directly with Alex Robynson, Vice President, at alex.robynson@gmail.com
If you are a member, you are not required to book a net for a short period of time. Simply turn up and if a net is available, it can be used. Please be mindful and reasonable with other members for appropriate use of the nets.
Any questions, please contact Alex Robynson via the email above.
Contact Us
- South Brisbane District Cricket Club - Fehlberg Park, Venner Road, Fairfield