Randwick Petersham mix youth and experience in hunt for silverware

WHILE all the talk has been about David Warner there is more to Randwick Petersham this season than the former Australia vice-captain. Here is our season preview

Jason Sangha, pictured after scoring a ton for Australia XI v England, is being tipped as the next big thing. Pic: Peter PARKS

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WHILE all the talk has been about David Warner there is more to Randwick Petersham this season than the former Australia vice-captain.

The Randy Petes start their season against St George on Saturday with club president Mike Whitney setting his sights on winning the two-day Belvidere Cup for the first time

“We’ve got a really good mix,” the former test bowler said. “Our best side on the paddock in first grade is going to be a really competitive. If everyone is fit and firing then watch out.”

Wicketkeeper Anthony Sams will captain the side again.

However Sams will forgo the duties behind the stumps for a number of games to blood in promising youngster Matt Everett.

Mac Jenkins made his first grade debut last year and is one of the hottest talents around. (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)

The Randy Petes have two of the hottest young talents in Sydney cricket with batsman Jason Sangha and spinner Mac Jenkins.

Sangha was recently picked for NSW in the JLT Cup (along with Dan Sams) while Mac Jenkins has captained the Australian under 17 side.

Jenkins was also nominated for the News Local Local Sports Star awards earlier this year. “They are both great players with bright futures ahead of them,” Whitney said. “Sangha could have easily captained the side and Mac is one to watch.”

The club continues its links with Cricket Ireland by bringing over under 19 captain Harry Tector.

Daniel Sams is action for the Sydney Sixers last year. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Mike Whitney in his pomp against the West Indies in 1989.

The 18-year-old bowls right arm off break and is handy with the bat as well.

Sam Boyns returns from England having played for the Randy Petes two years ago.

Two new recruits who will be hoping to make their mark are Jason Ralston and Dylan Hunter.

Ralston knows all about performing in big games having played in New Zealand in last year’s under 19s World Cup.

Hunter, who hails from Newcastle, arrives at Coogee Oval with a bowling average of 20.44.

As previously reported Warner has committed for at least five matches.

“The first grade is looking really good,” Whitney said. “And that’s important really important because it filters down and creates an environment of aspiration.

“We’ve never won the Belvidere Cup, so that’s a target.

“As president the Club Championships (which takes into account the overall strength of the club) is also very important.”

David Warner has been keeping a low profile since his ban. (Photo by Tim Nicol/Getty Images)

He also revealed the club has come up with a new slogan: one per cent.

“If everyone contributes one per cent more to the club whether that is in your training, attitude, bringing a sponsor in, turning up at all the club function or just supporting, that the will lift our club up.”

FIXTURE LIST

Round 1

One-Day Match

22 Sep 18 9:30AM

Randwick Petersham v St George at Coogee Oval

Round 2

2-Day Match

29 Sep 18 9:30AM, 6 Oct 18 9:30AM

Randwick Petersham v UNSW at Coogee Oval

Round 3

2-Day Match

13 Oct 18 10:30AM, 20 Oct 18 10:30AM

North Sydney v Randwick Petersham at North Sydney Oval

Round 4

2-Day Match

27 Oct 18 10:30AM, 3 Nov 18 10:30AM

Western Suburbs v Randwick Petersham at Pratten Park

Round 5

One-Day Match

10 Nov 18 10:00AM

Randwick Petersham v Sutherland at Coogee Oval

Round 6

2-Day Match

17 Nov 18 10:30AM, 24 Nov 18 10:30AM

Randwick Petersham v Hawkesbury at Petersham Oval

Round 7

2-Day Match

1 Dec 18 10:30AM, 8 Dec 18 10:30AM

Gordon v Randwick Petersham at Chatswood Oval

Round 8

2-Day Match

15 Dec 18 10:30AM, 22 Dec 18 10:30AM

Randwick Petersham v Parramatta at Petersham Oval

Round 9

One-Day Match

12 Jan 19 10:00AM

Campbelltown-Camden v Randwick Petersham at Raby Oval 1

Round 10

2-Day Match

19 Jan 19 10:30AM, 20 Jan 19 10:30AM

Randwick Petersham v Sydney University at Petersham Oval

Round 11

Australia Day Round — One-Day Match

26 Jan 19 10:00AM

Eastern Suburbs v Randwick Petersham at Waverley Oval

Round 12

2-Day Match

2 Feb 19 10:30AM, 3 Feb 19 10:30AM

Bankstown v Randwick Petersham at Bankstown Oval

Round 13

2-Day Match

9 Feb 19 10:30AM, 16 Feb 19 10:30AM

Randwick Petersham v Manly-Warringah at Coogee Oval

Round 14

2-Day Match

23 Feb 19 10:30AM, 2 Mar 19 10:30AM

Northern District v Randwick Petersham at Mark Taylor Oval

Round 15

One-Day Match

9 Mar 19 10:00AM

Randwick Petersham v Penrith at Coogee Oval