University Cricket Club
Est 1974
Menzies Park, Mount Hawthorn
Perth Swan Cricket Association
50
YEARS
1974-2024
The University Cricket Club (“Uni”/UCC) is an amateur cricket club based at Menzies Park in Mount Hawthorn, with a rich history and tradition. We were founded by a couple of UWA students in 1974, and are excited to celebrate our 50th year in 2024.
We are a club that prioritises community, inclusion, and culture first. We are a place that our members and players love to spend their weekends and spare time - our club has seen lifelong friendships formed, businesses started, and lives enriched through community sport. We are a club-first culture that is proud of who we are.
We are also a competitive and ambitious club with a range of grades available, with selection based on ability and culture. Regardless of what you're wanting to get out of your cricket - whether that's competitive ambition or more of a social approach, one of our teams will suit you.
ABOUT UNI
HONOURS BOARD
Our 50 year history is rich with both on and off field success. We have enjoyed many premierships and are proud to recognise our top contributors on our Honours Board.
Our life members are an extremely important part of our club culture and history. We admire their commitment to UCC, their leadership, and their stories.
We also thank Rob 'Po' Bickerton in particular, who publishes our Club Wisden each year with milestones, key statistics, and moments of the season. Po is a deeply respected knowledge holder in the UCC and a true servant of the club.
PREMIERSHIPS
Year, Grade, Captain
1974/75, 4th, M.Sweeney
1978/79, 4th, P. Henderson
1979/80, 3rd, P. Henderson
1992/93, 3rd, M. Ralph
1994/95, 4th, M. Buzza
1994/95, 7th, R. Bickerton
2003/04, 5th, M. Ralph
2011/12, One Day, T. Bunney
2014/15, 6th, M. Ralph
2015/16, 3rd, D. Kirk
2018/19, One Day, C. Harrigan
2019/20, 6th, R. Smith
2020/21, D, X. Evans
2023/24, PSWL North, E. Wise
2023/24, 2nd, W. Dawson
LIFE MEMBERS
Year- Name
1986- P. Henderson
1986- R. Bickerton
1989- S. Milar
1992- T. Osborne
1993- M. Ralph
1997- M. Buzza
1998- M. Sauter
1998- G. Earnshaw
2002- A. Rowe
2002- C. Woodhead
2004- G. Higgins
2008- B. Bowen
2012- D. Ferdinando
2012- C. Wright
2014- C. Dias
2015- A. Lunt
2015- R. Smith
2018- G. Gleeson
2019- B. Hunter
2023- P. Trainor
2024- R. McKenzie
100+ GAMES
*Stats Correct to the 2023 Wisden
Name, No. Games Played
M. Sauter, 478
R. Bickerton, 449
M. Ralph, 439
G. Earnshaw, 396
M. Buzza, 351
D. Ferdinando, 339
T. Osborne, 313
C. Dias, 293
G. Elliott, 291
B. Hunter, 274
A. Lunt, 259
S. Millar, 258
B. Bowen, 258
C. Wright, 258
G. Gleeson, 240
F. Cork, 240
R. Smith, 227
G. Higgins, 225
R. McKenzie, 206
P. Trainor, 202
T. Higgins, 201
C. Woodhead, 200
B. Donachie, 190
M. Ruthven 179
A. Rowe, 178
C. Harrigan, 174
P. Ware, 169
J. Elliott, 155
I. Keen, 151
G. Pope, 137
A. Harman, 134
K. Rodgers, 129
S. Routledge, 121
N. Reynolds, 117
R. Hemley, 112
J. Lawrence, 110
P. Henderson, 110
D. Eckhart, 109
B. Hartley, 107
M. Crofts, 105
W. McGrath, 104
C. Cork 103
G. Hewson, 100
F. Clutterbuck 100
TEAMS OF THE DECADE
1970's Legend Team
R.Barcham (wk)
S.Hondros
I.Fallick
N.Reynolds
L.Ntoumenopolos
I.Barcham
G.Pope
B.Allbrook
R.Bickerton (VC)
P.Henderon (C)
T.Yates
W.Cookson (12th)
1980's Legend Team
S. Millar
M.Miller
J.Ntoumenopolos
G.Elliott (wk)
T.Osborne
L.Ntoumenopolos
N.Reynolds
M.Ralph (VC)
A.Harman
G.Hewson
R.Bickerton (C)
A.Lunt (12th)
1990's Legend Team
C Murray
R Murray*
P Elton
C Gent
A Rowe (VC)*
P Hudson
G.Elliott
M. Ralph (C)*
M. Buzza*
K Rodgers*
J. Lawrence (wk)
G. Earnshaw* (12th)