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CRUSADERS CAIRNS TOUR

After many years of heading overseas to the UK and Europe the Crusaders met in Cairns on the 25th June to play against the best of Far North Queensland’s young cricketers. The first 10 days was met with overcast, mostly warm conditions including 4 days of rain. We were accused by the locals of bringing …

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Her Majesty The Queen

Hi Everyone, I hope you are all safe and well and coping with this second lockdown. I’d like to share with you the story of how I met on of the most loved and respected figures in the world, Her Majesty The Queen. I have certainly been blessed when it comes to some of the …

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Outright Vs Edinburgh CC Academy Game Review

Crusaders batted first and posted a total of 3/194 off 35 Overs. Highlights with the batting included... Montgomery (31ret), Nand (23 ret), Mayoum (23 ret) and Rizio (21ret). Pick of the bowlers for Edinburgh Academy was Forssmon (2/19). In reply, Edinburgh Academy po...

QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOUR: Jim Higgs

QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOUR: Recipient, Jim Higgs. Hardworking stalwart of Crusaders Cricket Australia, Jim has been recognised with his efforts through receiving Queen's Birthday Honours for his service to the game of cricket with an OAM. Jim has not only helped contribute...

Echuca Tour Review

Echuca Tour 2017 Write-Up: Had a fantastic tour of Echuca, one of the most successful in the last 5 years. Hospitality was outstanding by the home clubs, all the tour squad thoroughly enjoyed the tour, as all members played their role during the tour. A big thankyou to...

Crusaders Rebels V Afghanistan Community Cricket XI Match Report

Crusaders Rebels v Afghanistan Community Cricket Thursday 26 January Edinburgh Oval A great initiative by having a 20/20 match between the Crusaders Rebels and a combination of Afghani players who were endearingly called the Afghanistan Cameleers. It was a real melting p...

Noah Croes Becomes The Highest Individual Score In Crusaders History With 193 Not Out

The Crusaders ventured out to the TGS playing fields last Wednesday to take on the AGSV cricketing power. The Crusaders batted first, led by multiple Trinity Old Boys, proceeding to set a challenging 203 off their 40 overs. Runs coming on a well prepared pitch to Elliot...

Crusader/Outright Vs Cricket Victoria Academy Test Match Report

Match Report (written by Rod Croes) - Crusaders Outright v Victorian Cricket Academy – 2-5 January 2017 For this 4 day Test Match there was a 3-hour delay due to the rain. The Crusaders lost the toss and VCA elected to bat. A great start by the Crusaders boys, bowling o...

Dean Jones

I hope you are staying well and positive in these crazy times. 2020 has been a shocking with the pandemic and the passing of some good friends...