The Bulletin looks at five of the biggest moments in Gold Coast cricket in recent memory
With rain putting a dampener on local fixtures yesterday, the Bulletin looks at five of the biggest moments in Gold Coast cricket in recent memory.
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WITH rain putting a dampener on local fixtures yesterday, the Bulletin looks at five of the biggest moments in Gold Coast cricket in recent memory.
CENTAURS SEAL THE DOUBLE
Queens became the first side since 2012-13 to claim back-to-back Kookaburra Cup crowns when they downed Surfers Paradise in the 2016-17 final.
The last team to achieve that feat before the Centaurs was Broadbeach Robina in 2011-12 and 2012-13, who remain on track to repeat those heroics this season.
THE ADVICE FUELLING TEEN’S THUNDER QUEST
COAST’S LONG WAIT FOR GLORY COMES TO AN END
Gold Coast’s 19-year wait for Queensland Premier Cricket success came to an end in 2008-09 as a star-studded Dolphins side beat Wests in a low-scoring final.
Formed in 1990-91, the Dolphins won outright thanks to names like Andrew Symonds, Scott Brant, Andrew Robinson, Alister McDermott, Damian Wallis and Brad Ipson.
DEATH ROCKS COAST CRICKET COMMUNITY
A Cricket Gold Coast third grade fixture turned to tragedy in November when long-serving Queens player Vikas Malhotra collapsed and died of a heart attack midgame.
The local cricket community has since rallied around the 42-year-old’s family, launching a GoFundMe page to support his wife and two sons.
‘THEY HAVEN’T GOT THE JUNIOR PROGRAM WE’VE GOT’
FINS WOMEN BREAK THROUGH FOR MAIDEN TITLE
After five failed grand final attempts, Gold Coast finally broke through for a maiden piece of Katherine Raymont Shield silverware in last season’s Twenty20 decider against Valleys.
Sitting top of the one-day ladder, the Dolphins are well placed to add to the trophy cabinet come March.
CATS CLAW WAY INTO HISTORY BOOKS
Broadbeach Robina entered the Cricket Gold Coast history books last season with a recordbreaking five premierships that helped deliver the Club Championship.
The success was highlighted by the Cats’ first Kookaburra Cup title since 2012-13 after overpowering minor premiers Alberton Ormeau in the final.
LIONS DESPERATE TO HALT SEAGULLS’ CUP RESURGENCE
GPS First XI: Batsman who hit more sixes than fours makes Team of the Week
GPS First XI cricket Team of the Week: The round 2 team includes a player who hit more sixes than fours, a Year 10 rookie from a losing side and a Gremlins’ junior from the bush.
Hines hits hundred, BBC come from behind in GPS First XI round 2 cricket
Stunning century shakes the GPS First XI cricket competition, while BBC’s bowlers rise like vipers to defend a small total. Full story on all four round 2 games here.