Over 40s Veterans Cricket NSW

Cooper Finlay Cup Team Announcement

Thanks to the 100+ applicants that nominated, whilst the selectors had a tough task reducing this to 24 players. The nominations again prove the strength & depth of NSW Masters Cricket.

Selected players will be contacted with further details shortly.

Cooper Finlay nomination form to play QLD in Brisbane 6-7th June.

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Check out the action from the Australian championships Adelaide 31st January to 6th February.

Over 40's Nationals 2026 Photo collection by Mikaela Frick Photography

NSW 40s Waratahs in Adelaide.

Over 40's Nationals 2026 Photo by Mikaela Frick Photography

NSW 40s Blues in Adelaide.

Over 40's Nationals 2026 Photo by Mikaela Frick Photography

NSW 40s Emus in Adelaide.

Over 40's Nationals 2026 Photo by Mikaela Frick Photography

Good luck to all 3 NSW teams competing in the Over 40s Australian Masters National Championships starting today

Frog box links to games can be found on the PlayCricket app. Search ‘Cricket Australia Masters’ and scroll down to National Championships - O40 National Masters…. To find both divisions, and their game details with ‘stream available’ link

The last captain of the most recently formed 3rd NSW Emus squad to contest the National Championships in a weeks time is

Jamie “Emu” Andrews

Current District: Mid North Coast - Gloucester District Cricket Club

Occupation: Farmer: Beef cattle

Role: Opening bowler and middle order bat.

Highest Score: 209*

Best Bowling: 6-28

Career Highlights: VC for NSW CHS tour British Isles. Phil Jaques skipper.
209* in Brisbane country week. Next day 152 against QLD U19 and a duck third day.
Tour to Perth with NSW O40s. What a great trip with awesome bunch of blokes.

Career Lowlight: Being tagged for 3 sixes straight over my head by Daniel “Bloody” Carey. The cheeky prick went and found the ball after the second six and handed it back to me. 😡
Two golden ducks in my life. First one my dad was umpiring and first ball of the game he fired me LBW.
Second one happened last year at state champs v PJ Blue. Walked down the pitch at Kish Nadesan and spooned it to Cos Beadle at cover. Worst two people in the world to get out too(Love Kish and Cos).

Thanks Jamie & good luck to you and the Emus Div 2 squad (attached)

Tonight’s second Captain’s responses heading into the National Champs on the 29th January are from NSW Waratahs Div 2 Captain.

Jason Blackwood

Current district – Central Coast Cricket – The Entrance Cricket Club

Occupation – Child Care Worker

Role - R/H Middle order bat & Left arm orthodox bowler (when required)

Highest score - 140 n.o

Best bowling figures - Innings- 7/10
Match - 12/52 and a run out

Highest representative level – NSW O40s & Central Coast Rep side

Career highlight – Winning premierships with mates but more recently I also had the opportunity to play in a Masters match at club level with my wife last season. (Pic attached)

Career lowlight – losing Grand finals and debriefing in sentimental corner

Thanks Jason, good luck in the Div 2 Championships! Included is the NSW Waratahs Squad in the pictures.

Look out for tomorrow nights post with our third team and Captain.

With the National Championships just over a week away, we have reached out to the three captains and asked some questions.

Tonight’s first responses are from the NSW Blues Division 1 Captain Greg Hunt, a highly decorated player with some exceptional skills and experience. Included in the pictures is the entire Div 1 team.

Greg Hunt

Current club - Lane Cove CC

Occupation - Indoor Sports Centre Owner - Penrith Indoor Sports & Recreation

Role - Top-Order Batter & Off Spin Bowler

Highest score - 219 in 1st Grade for St George CC

Best bowling figures - 4/10 for Lane Cove CC

Highest representative level - Australian U/19’s & Australian O40’s

Career highlight - Winning 1st Premiership with St George CC & playing for my Country in all age groups

Career lowlight - Getting 4 ducks in a row! I was ready to give up😜 & the day I have to retire

Thanks Greg! Good luck in the National Champs to you and your team.

Stay tuned for more Captains & their teams over the next few days

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