The Wakehurst Redbacks are a strong club with a proud local history, fielding teams at all levels from Junior Blasters to Seniors. We are one of the largest cricket clubs in the Manly Warringah District. We encourage all players, from beginners to those with a developed passion for the game. We are based at Lionel Watts oval in Belrose.
Wakehurst Redbacks Club Values
Community
Wakehurst Redbacks encourage all people of various ages, cultures, ethnicities, and skill levels to connect through the common bond of cricket.
Respect
Respect forms the basis of our sport. At Wakehurst we respect the traditions of cricket, the opposition, the umpires and their decision’s, and the supporters. We value and respect the club and the volunteers that help run it.
Teamwork
We play selflessly for the team and club, both on and off the field. We take pride in our team and rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play.
Enjoyment
Enjoyment is the reason we play and support cricket. We use cricket to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build skills. We safeguard our young players and help them have fun and enjoy being part of a team and cricket family because it enhances confidence and self-esteem.
Life Members
Bob Philpott * | Warwick Brady | John Kleem | Bruce Gotting |
Bob Lind * | Tony Rainey * | Neville De Brincat | Arman Cosentino |
Gary Fitzsimmons | Danny LeMoy | Simon Crombie | David Sheedy |
Warren Staples | Matthew Murray | Ross Denny | Adam Stenner |
David Nimmo | Deanne Hutt |
* Deceased
Official Positions held at Wakehurst Redbacks
Season | President | Secretary | Treasurer | VP-Sub-Juniors | VP-Juniors | Girls | VP-Seniors |
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2023/24 | Matthew White | Charlotte Nash | Julian Humphrey | Kevin Wesson | Yvette Pallister | Ian Thompson | |
2022/23 | Matthew White | Charlotte Nash | Julian Humphrey | Kevin Wesson | Shona Stewart | Ian Thompson | |
2021/22 | Matthew White | Carol Boulton | Julian Humphrey | Laurie Zanella | Kevin Wesson | Katrina White | Blake Gregory |
2020/21 | Matthew White | Carol Boulton | Julian Humphrey | Laurie Zanella | Kevin Wesson | Karen Judson | Blake Gregory |
2019/20 | Deanne Hutt | Bernadette Chang | Julian Humphrey | Laurie Zanella | Kevin Wesson | Karen Judson | Blake Gregory / Matthew Murray |
2018/19 | – | Deanne Hutt | Jenny Pittar | Laurie Zanella | Laurie Zanella | Deanne Hutt | Kevin Hume |
2017/18 | David Nimmo | Deanne Hutt | Jenny Pittar | Laurie Zanella | Laurie Zanella | Deanne Hutt | Kevin Hume |
2016/17 | David Nimmo | Deanne Hutt | Adam Stenner | Kieran Young | Kieran Young | Kevin Hume | |
2015/16 | David Nimmo | Deanne Hutt | Adam Stenner | Kieran Young | Kieran Young | Kevin Hume | |
2014/15 | David Nimmo | Deanne Hutt | Adam Stenner | Tim Ryan | Tim Ryan | David Sheedy | |
2013/14 | Danny LeMoy | David Nimmo | AJ Fry | Tim Ryan | Tim Ryan | David Sheedy | |
2012/13 | Danny LeMoy | David Nimmo | AJ Fry | Ryan Erasmus | – | David Sheedy | |
2011/12 | Danny LeMoy | David Nimmo | AJ Fry | – | Jake Fry | David Sheedy | |
2010/11 | Danny LeMoy | Ross Denny | Mark Haskard | – | David Sheedy | Jake Fry | |
2009/10 | Danny LeMoy | Ross Denny | Mark Haskard | – | – | David Sheedy | |
2008/09 | Danny LeMoy | Ross Denny | Anthony Garay | – | – | – | |
2007/08 | Danny LeMoy | Ted Beecher | Anthony Garay | – | – | – | |
2006/07 | Danny LeMoy | Ted Beecher | Ian Vickery | – | – | – | |
2005/06 | Ian Rose | Ted Beecher | Ian Vickery | – | – | – | |
2004/05 | Ian Rose | Malcolm Leithhead | Ian Vickery | – | – | – | |
2003/04 | Ian Rose | D Good | Ian Vickery | – | – | – | |
2002/03 | Terence Olver | David Liddy | Ian Vickery | – | – | – | |
2001/02 | Terence Olver | Danny LeMoy | Ian Vickery | – | – | – | |
2000/01 | Bob Lind | Graham Lewis | Warwick Dunn | – | – | – | |
1999/00 | Bob Lind | Graham Lewis | Warwick Dunn | – | – | – | |
1998/99 | Bob Lind | Graham Lewis | Warwick Dunn | – | – | – | |
1997/98 | Bob Lind | Graham Lewis | Warwick Dunn | – | – | – | |
1996/97 | Bob Lind | Arman Cosentino | Colin Gough | – | – | – | |
1995/96 | Bob Lind | Arman Cosentino | Colin Gough | – | – | – | |
1994/95 | Bob Lind | Arman Cosentino | Colin Gough | – | – | – | |
1993/94 | Bob Lind | Arman Cosentino | Colin Gough | – | – | – | |
1992/93 | Bob Lind | Gary Fitzsimmons | Colin Gough | – | – | – | |
1991/92 | Bob Lind | Gary Fitzsimmons | Ernie Epplett | – | – | – | |
1990/91 | Bob Lind | Gary Fitzsimmons | Ernie Epplett | – | – | – | |
1989/90 | Bob Lind | Gary Fitzsimmons | Ernie Epplett | – | – | – | |
1988/89 | Bob Lind | Ed Neill | Tony Lovett | – | – | – | |
1987/88 | Bob Lind | Warwick Brady | Tony Lovett | – | – | – | |
1986/87 | Bob Philpott | Warwick Brady | Peter Henry | – | – | – | |
1985/86 | Bob Philpott | Warwick Brady | Peter Henry | – | – | – | |
1984/85 | Bob Philpott | Warwick Brady | Peter Henry | – | – | – | |
1983/84 | John Kleem | Warwick Brady | Jo Gotting | – | – | – | |
1982/83 | Bob Philpott | Warwick Brady | Jo Gotting | – | – | – | |
1981/82 | Bob Philpott | Warwick Brady | Jo Gotting | – | – | – |