After an unbeaten start to the season, our 1st XI travelled up the Pacific Highway to Curugal Oval to face second-placed Knox Grammar.
Sent into bat, Knox found themselves in trouble early as the Waverley juggernaut rolled on, reducing them to 5/33.
However, a gritty inning from the Knox captain shifted the momentum, allowing Knox to post a total of 145.
Buoyed by confidence, our boys strode to the crease but faltered in their chase, bowled out for 110. I
n the second innings, Knox cruised to 6/145, handing the 1st XI their first loss of the season.
A special mention goes to Bobby McLennan, who impressed on debut with figures of 2/25.
Elsewhere, the mighty 10As pushed for a rare outright victory against Knox at Queens Park 1. Batting first, Sebastian Loyd-Paul smashed a quickfire 23 off 21 balls before being dismissed LBW under contentious circumstances.
His departure left spectators wondering if he might have gone on to a monumental score.
Despite this setback, the team rallied, with Lachlan Chalmers leading the charge with his maiden half-century of the season, supported by Harry Trinca (30) and William Bayly (21). Waverley posted a competitive total of 200.
In response, Knox struggled against the combined brilliance of Seb Loyd-Paul (3/38) and William Bayly (4/11), who dismantled their lineup for just 100.
However, Knox regrouped in their second innings and resisted the relentless pressure from the Waverley 10As, ultimately denying them the outright win.
On QP2, the 8As reaffirmed their status as title contenders with a dominant performance, skittling St Aloysius for just 87 runs.
Remarkably, their bowling effort included five ducks in the opposition’s innings.
The standout performer was Lachlan Winfield, who delivered an extraordinary spell, taking 7/14, including a sensational hat-trick where all three batsmen were bowled.
Rumour has it that Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood might be feeling the pressure on their Test spots!
In reply, Waverley faced a few hiccups of their own, with three ducks in the chase.
However, Luca Barroon anchored the innings superbly with an unbeaten 42, steering the team to victory with four wickets to spare.
1st XI Report – Toby McDonald (Captain of Cricket)
The 1st XI cricket had an amazing win on the 22 and 23 of November at the first Friday-Saturday game of the season against St Aloysius college at Queens Park.
At 1pm on Friday, Waverley lost the toss and were sent into the field.
Aloy’s were relentless in their defence throughout their whole innings, with Waverley also holding up to the task throughout the day to stay in the game.
It was exciting to see members from Wavecrew come down to watch during the second session of the day, where three wickets of Aloy’s fell during their stay during the day. As the day came to close,
Aloy’s reached a total of 7/194 after 80 overs, with an exciting day ahead where anything could happen.
As the day began at 9:30am the next morning, Aloy’s got off to a good start as Waverley were forced to stay in the field much longer than hoped for.
Aloy’s reached a total of 9/269 when they declared, with Aarush Soni, Jonathon McDonald, Josh Gorya and Toby McDonald all picking up two wickets in their efforts.
Hoping to take some early wickets before lunch, Tom Rudolph and Henry Walker walked out to bat and immediately shifted the game in Waverley’s favour.
Both openers took on the game with confidence and class and bamboozled the Aloy’s bowling attack.
Waverley’s batting innings was highlighted by an amazing maiden ton from opener Tom Ruldoph which turned the whole game.
Henry Walker’s ‘85’ was also incredibly crucial in the result of the game.
At 0/177, Aloy’s took a few quick wickets to get back into the game slightly, leaving Waverley at 6/247.
However, William Livisiannis was instrumental in the closure of the game and batted beautifully for his 40* to finish the game for Waverley and finish at 6/270 to win Round 4 of the CAS 1st XI competition and go 3-1 and back the first on the ladder.
Waverley now have their second Friday-Saturday game and their last of the year vs Cranbrook at Cranbrook at the new Hordon Oval where they hope to close out the season with another win to go 4-1 and stamp their authority as the best team in the competition.
Match Report: Round 3 vs Knox
After a disappointing washout against Barker, the 2nd XI returned to Queens Park for their first home game.
The occasion was marked by the return of Oliver Hudson and Finlay Bates to cricket. As highlighted during the cap presentation, Hudson’s energy is pivotal to the team’s morale, while Bates provides bursts of intensity that challenge opponents.
Another boost was the debut of Sam Caro in the 2nd XI for the 2024/25 season, solidifying a strong lineup.
Day 1 (Saturday, 9th November)
Despite losing the toss, the team opened with energy as James Warwick-Rose and Sam Caro reduced Knox to 2/30 at the first drinks break.
However, a series of missed catches and fielding errors allowed Knox to rebuild, capitalising on loose play.
A standout moment came when Zander Bass (3/39) broke a 155-run partnership, aided by a spectacular catch from Dash Delaney-Fielding.
Fred Robertson (1/2) also showed promise, dismissing Knox’s top scorer for 96.
Knox declared at 5/223, leaving six challenging overs to bat out. The resilience of Fred, Sam, James, and Lucas Coe ensured the team ended the day unscathed.
Day 2 (Saturday, 16th November)
Chasing 224, the team faced a difficult start, with early wickets leaving them at 4/17.
A controversial decision against Lucas Coe compounded the pressure. However, a determined 67-run partnership between Ashton Hourn (30) and Dash Delaney-Fielding (46) steadied the innings.
Ashton’s resolute defense complemented Dash’s aggressive stroke play, frustrating Knox and demonstrating the importance of partnerships.
Following their departure, the onus fell on the senior players. Hamish Baldock (26) and Charlie Coughlan (73) forged a brilliant 77-run partnership.
Hamish’s power hitting, including two massive sixes, combined with Charlie’s tactical manipulation of the field, shifted momentum.
Their efforts rattled Knox, who began misfielding and questioning strategies.
Unfortunately, the team fell just short at 217, but the valiant run chase earned admiration.
Despite the loss, the team displayed commendable sportsmanship, refraining from reacting to questionable umpiring and opposition send-offs.
The match highlighted the team’s resilience and potential.
Best and Fairest Points: Round 3 vs Knox
3 Points: Charlie Coughlan (73 off 79)
2 Points: Dash Delaney-Fielding (46 off 75, 2 catches)
1 Point: Zander Bass (3/39)
Key Takeaways
Fielding: Missed chances and misfields cost vital runs. Improving these basics could significantly reduce target scores.
Team Focus: Players must embrace their roles wholeheartedly, whether batting down the order or fielding for extended periods. Depth in the lineup, exemplified by strong players batting at 10 and 11, is a strength.
Overall, the team showcased determination and pride, epitomizing Waverley 2nd XI cricket.
With upcoming back-to-back games, the focus is on building momentum. Bring on Aloysius!
Leo Shanahan – 2nd XI Coach
2 nd XI Match Report Rd 4 vs Aloysius By Leo Shanahan
After a near-miracle run chase against Knox, the 2nd XI went to Aloysius brimming with confidence.
This confidence grew even more when for the first time in the Zander Bass era the 2nd XI won a toss and elected to bat.
Following a good start by Aloys opening bowlers Waverley were in trouble at 2/22, however, for the second week in a row a few good partnerships kept Waverley in the game.
Fred Robertson (76*) was supported by some power hitting from Hamish Baldock (48) and Oliver Hudson (59) and the 2nd XI got to an imposing figures of 7/230 leading Zander to simply state ‘I think I have seen enough’.
With 4 overs left in the day Aloys was left with the hard task of surviving until stumps. A task made even harder when the ever-accurate Sam Caro took a wicket in his first over.
The opening partnership between Sam and Finlay Bates left Waverley well on top needing 9 wickets to win.
There was less to write about on day two as without being spectacular Waves were always in control of the game.
Sam Caro (12 overs 3/7) was the pick of the bowlers and was supported by Aidan Herlihy (9.4 overs 2/26) who held down his end well.
The most pleasing aspect was that all the bowlers contributed with four other bowlers picking up wickets.
Ultimately, it was a well-deserved win with Waverley controlling the game from the start.
It has been great fun watching the 2nd XI play this year with all the boys enjoying their cricket – which is showing in their results on the field.
Our last full round of summer activities last year saw some good performances and a strong finish to the year.
The 1st XI Cricket chased down a big total in an impressive win with Tom Rudolph scoring a fantastic 103 and was well supported by young Henry Walker who scored 85.
These two had an outstanding opening partnership that set up a famous victory. Our 1sts Basketball started slow but then clicked into gear to also score a big win.
Our Year 12 supporters and ‘Wave Crew’ were also outstanding in their support around the grounds last weekend and the music, chanting and singing displayed great spirit.
This coming weekend we still have some 2 day cricket and a CAS Diving competition on Friday evening.
Following a terrific 2024 Lunar New Year Dragon Boating event in February, Waverley students were back on the water last weekend.
The East Juniors team, including students from St Clare’s College, took second place in the Junior 200m Final with an impressive time of 0.55.46.
I want to thank the entire College community for their efforts in the co-curricular program over 2024 and wish everyone a happy and Holy Christmas.
This coming weekend we have our final full round of activities for 2024. We are against local rivals Cranbrook and I am sure that we will finish strong as well as demonstrating the required respect and expectations in all areas.
Last weekend our Golf team won their first matchplay tournament against Newington with captain Max Jennings storming home to secure the victory. Our 1sts Touch Football started slowly but played a terrific second half to secure the win against Trinity. Our Swim Squad travelled to Cranbrook last Friday evening and performed well. The standout was Ollie Moclair who broke the College 50m Freestyle record on the night. In Basketball we won 82% of matches including a great performance by the 8A’s.
Our 2 Day Cricket (1sts, 2nds, 10As and 9A’s) along with the Diving Team also have fixtures the following weekend on November 29-30.
I want to also wish all of our Year 8 students and staff who are attending the Outdoor Camp at Somerset next week. This is a wonderful experience and I encourage all boys to embrace the challenges and opportunities in a beautiful environment.
Good luck to all activities this weekend.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive holiday basketball experience for our 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd, and 1st teams! Waverley Basketball invites students to learn from four-time Olympian and basketball legend, Shane Heal. With over 28 years of experience as a player and coach, Shane Heal brings unparalleled expertise and passion for mentoring young athletes, helping them build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed on and off the court.
About Shane Heal
Shane understands the journey of young basketballers. He too once dreamed of playing for Australia, persevering despite being told he was “too small” to make it. Through dedication, technique, and a relentless work ethic, he went on to play in Olympic finals, NBA playoffs, and led teams as both a captain and coach.
Session Details
Each team will join Shane for a 75-minute skills session focused on technique, mindset, and building toughness to perform under pressure.
Cost: $50 per session per student (or $150 for all three days). Please make payments via the TryBooking link provided.
Each session is limited to 16 players. To secure your child’s spot, please book and pay by Friday, November 22 (Term 4, Week 6). Any remaining spots after this date will open to students in the B/C squads.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your child to learn from a true basketball icon!
Our Term 4 Summer activities have a couple of weeks to go and we want all students finishing strong. Year 10 have exams next week but are still expected to attend training and fixtures. The holistic benefits of physical exercise and the positive impact this has on academic results in well researched.
I also want to remind our college community of the CAS codes of Conduct and at no stage should members of our community be approaching officials or opposition coaches. If you have a concern or a complaint, please direct these to the Convenor of that activity or one of the College’s co-curricular team who will pass this onto the correct opposition personnel.
CAS CODES OF CONDUCT
Players
Play by the rules and in a spirit of good sportsmanship
Play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent, and throwing equipment are not acceptable nor permitted in any sport.
Work hard both for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
In the event of a player, or athlete being sent-off during a CAS fixture, it is the responsibility of that boy’s Headmaster at his discretion to determine the penalty. It is generally understood among Headmasters, however, that the boy will serve at least one week’s suspension from participating in the CAS competition.
Parents
Focus upon the boy’s efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the game. This assists the boy in setting realistic goals related to his ability by reducing emphasis on winning.
Teach your son that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.
Encourage your son to always play according to the rules of the game.
Never ridicule or yell at your son or another boy for making a mistake or losing a game.
Remember boys are involved in organised sports for their benefit and enjoyment, not yours.
Remember children learn best from example. Applaud good play by both teams.
If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question the official’s judgement and honesty in public. Remember most officials give their time and effort voluntarily for your son’s benefit.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Recognise the value and importance of coaches. They give their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your son and other boys and deserve your support.
Spectators
We encourage boys to support their school teams and to be dressed in the school’s uniform while doing so.
We expect barracking to be enthusiastic, but not to be fanatical or designed to heckle, belittle or disturb the opponents. For example, barracking, for or against, during a kick at goal is always bad sportsmanship. Boy’s should be encouraged to barrack for their school rather than for an individual team member. Booing and whistling are in bad taste and wholly unacceptable.
Vocal support for any team should never encourage violence or rough or illegal play.
Encroaching onto the field of play, the shouting out of suggestions for players, referees or umpires to hear are not allowed.
It is never acceptable to express disapproval of a referee’s or umpire’s decision – no matter whether the referee be adult or schoolboy.
There is a complete ban on all alcoholic drinks at grounds where games between Associated Schools’ teams are being played.
We expect our players to be modest in success and generous in defeat, not showing in either case undue emotion. Good play, by your own school and by the opposing school, should be applauded willingly and openly.
At all times, spectators should leave the area tidy and free of rubbish when they leave.
We look to adults (parents, old boys and other spectators) to set an example by their self-control at matches.
Some upcoming and important dates for the rest of this year and the start of 2025:
November 23 – last round for most activities (2 day cricket continues the following weekend)
November 25-29 Year 8 Camp and Year 10 Service Week
January 30 – return to school for all students
February 1 – Year 7 2025 sports trials, CAS Basketball Blitz and CAS T20 Cricket tournament
February 3 – Term 1 Summer Activities and training commences
March 8 – final round of Summer Activities
March 13 – CAS Swimming and Diving Championships
March 15 – sport free weekend
March 17 – commencement of the winter season and trials
Please also note that any leave requests should be emailed directly to myself and not submitted through the co-curricular absence app. Students are entitled to two exemptions per year.
Good luck to all activities this weekend.
Summer Activities continue for Term 4
Our Summer Activities continued last weekend with a number of teams and sports hosting Barker. Our 1sts Cricket had an impressive win and showed some good resilience against a strong Barker outfit to be two from two.
Our 1sts Touch Football also had a good win after a slow start and our 1sts Water Polo bounced back strongly against St Andrew’s for a 14-4 victory. Our 1sts Basketball bounced out a good lead after the first quarter and were able to hold this difference for the majority of the match.
This week we are against Knox with a number of teams travelling away. Please ensure that those students travelling to away fixtures allow for enough time with the busy Sydney traffic each Saturday.
A reminder to Year 8 parents and students that we our Year 8 Camp zoom meeting next Tuesday evening to finalise all the details for that fantastic Outdoor Education opportunity from Monday November 25 – Friday November 29 at Somerset.
I also want to say a huge thank you to all of our parents who volunteer so much of their time as part of our co-curricular program each Saturday. I was so grateful to see all of the parents helping at Basketball, Cricket and Water Polo and the hospitality shown in particular to visiting schools.
Following on from this weekend we have two more full weeks of activities concluding on November 23 with our 2 day cricket going an extra week, and some of our summer training programs also continuing into that final week before presentation day.
I want to remind all members of the community to continue to abide by the CAS and College’s Code of Conduct at all times.
Good luck to all activities this weekend.
A range of Manchester City Football Clinics are available over the summer holidays with clinics for both current students and our wider community!
Manchester City Football School Holiday Clinics July 2025
Manchester City coaching clinics will give girls and boys the opportunity to develop their skills and learn how to play ‘Beautiful football’ in the playing style of Manchester City, utilising the football club’s coaching and playing methodology.
Players of all abilities will be challenged to develop in a safe, fun and authentic environment that reflects how Manchester City train and develop football players.
Players will learn how to master the ball, play with style, dominate the game and achieve their goals.
Manchester City coaching clinics will give girls and boys the opportunity to develop their skills and learn how to play ‘Beautiful football’ in the playing style of Manchester City, utilising the football club’s coaching and playing methodology.
FITNESS I am physically fit and able to participate in the sporting activities to take place during the Program and I accept all risks resulting from my participation in these activities. I agree that Manchester City and its coaches are not responsible for any injury, death or loss of property to any person suffered while participating or in any way involved in the Program, save on the part of their negligence.
MEDICAL ATTENTION In the event that I need medical attention during the Program I agree to be treated by a qualified emergency first aid staff member. BEHAVIOUR I will conduct myself in an appropriate manner at all times during the Program and will not act improperly, violently or impolitely towards any other
person or property.
CONFIDENTIALITY I will keep confidential all aspects of Manchester City (including information about Manchester City personnel and players) that I learn during the Program, whether such information has been learned incidentally, intentionally or otherwise.
RECORDINGS I will not bring to or use at the Program any video or other filming or recording equipment nor will I record or attempt to record (whether permanently or transiently) or transmit for my own or any other person’s purposes moving images or voices of any Manchester City personnel at any time during the Program.
USE OF IMAGES I hereby grant to Manchester City the right, without approval or compensation, to use my image in any of the photographs or video recordings taken at the Program for any purpose in any part of the world.
Building on the momentum from Round 1, Waverley Cricket continued to shine with a solid performance against Barker College, ending the round with two wins, two draws, and just one loss. The team is showing promising consistency, carrying forward the energy and results from Term 1.
8A’s Match Recap: The 8A’s celebrated their first victory of the season by strategically winning the toss and electing to bowl. This decision paid off, as Barker found themselves struggling at 2/2, with Lachlan Winfield and Joe Rudolph taking an early wicket each. The team maintained relentless pressure, demonstrating disciplined fielding throughout the middle overs. Wickets were shared across the squad, with a special mention to Liam Barden, who claimed an impressive 3 wickets for just 5 runs from 1.5 overs, cleaning up Barker’s tail.
In response, Waverley’s batsmen William Stone (30*) and Lachlan Winfield (42*) displayed composure and confidence, chasing down the target with ease and sealing a dominant win for the blue and gold.
10A’s Two-Day Fixture: Meanwhile, the 10A’s took on Barker in a challenging two-day fixture at Barker’s number one ground. The first day was a battle in the field, but Waverley managed to bowl Barker out for a competitive total of 247. Key contributions came from William Shelley (2/42) and Dougal McGaffney (2/11). Waverley’s innings saw a standout performance from Sebastian Loyd-Paul, who scored an unbeaten 65 off 87 balls, adding to his earlier success with the ball (3/54). Unfortunately, persistent rain halted play with Waverley on 2/91, leading to the match being abandoned.
Mr Greg Elliott
Convenor of Cricket
gelliott@waverley.nsw.edu.au
1st XI Report
The 1st XI Cricket team have had one of the best starts to the season seen in recent years. The team had their second win of the season in their second game; with a convincing victory against Barker on Saturday at Queens Park.
The first day, Waverley bowled Barker out for an impressive 178 after Barker were 0/74, with Aarush Soni taking 5/45. Waverley batted out the last session and finished at 3/53 with Will Livissianis batting through tough conditions.
On the second day, rain delayed the start of play with the game starting at 10:35am. Early on in the day, Waverley had a steading partnership between Will Livissianis and Aarush Soni, which was broken leaving Waverley with 76 to win.
Will Livissianis (69) and Jono McDonald (60) came to the crease together and proceeded to take over the game, freely scoring the remaining runs needed in a 93 run partnership which saw Waverley collect their second win to go 2-0, top of the table, and ready to take on Knox Grammar School next week at Curagul Oval.
Toby McDonald
Captain of Cricket
Summer Activities underway
Well done to all students, Convenors, Staff and Coaches on a good start to our full Summer program last week. We were up against Trinity in most activities with 2 Day Cricket also playing Barker. Our 1sts Touch Football headed to Oakhill for an early start to play in a gala day and in the 3 matches played they won 2 and lost 1.
Our 1sts Basketball started well against a very strong Trinity but unfortunately were beaten in the last quarter. Our 1sts Cricket against Barker bowled first and after Day 1 of 2 Barker were 10/178 and Waverley currently 3/54. Aarush Soni taking an impressive 5/44. Our 1sts Tennis had a heartbreaking loss after leading for much of those fixtures but showed a much improved performance. Our Water Polo is at home this week (St. Catherine’s) and would love as many supporters as possible.
Well done to our U15 AFL side that competed this week in the NSW AFL State finals. We beat the eventual winners in our first match but loss our second after the siren that cost us a spot in the final. However, the team and coaches performances were of the highest calibre.
Well done also to Mr Sam Douglas and our Mountain Biking Team and their parents for hosting the event at Wylde Park last Saturday. The event ran very well and the visiting schools gave a high praise to the organisation of the races.
Most teams have a tough round this weekend against Barker and once again we need to ensure we are meeting all expectations and codes of conduct at all times.
Most activities also have 4 more rounds that conclude on November 23 with 2 Day Cricket concluding on November 30.
