Waratah-Mayfield District Cricket Club

BIG news for Waratah-Mayfield DCC 🔥

We’re proud to announce Liam Wilson as our new First Grade Captain.

From his early days as a junior to now leading our top side, Liam’s journey is what our club is all about. His dedication, work ethic, and passion for the navy and red has never gone unnoticed.

Respected by teammates, committed to the club, and ready to take on the challenge, we can’t wait to see Liam guide the group this season.

Join us in congratulating our new skipper 👏🔴🔵

Locked in for another season 🔒

Tamworth’s own Simon Norvill re-signs with Waratah-Mayfield for 2026/27, bringing experience, consistency and plenty of runs back to the squad.

Big things ahead. 💪🏏

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Overnight Aiden Mills-Punshon was at it again top scoring with 88* in his Buckingham town cricket club teams 6 wicket victory.

That’s his 3rd 50 of the campaign and already 200+ runs amassed 🏏🏏🏏🏏

🔵🔴 Team of the Year 🔵🔴

We’re proud to unveil our 2025/26 Team of the Year

With more than 170 players taking to the field for the Tahs throughout the season it is fantastic to see so many individuals acknowledged for their efforts.

Congratulations to everyone selected, and thank you to all who represented the Tahs this season.

Usman Asghar
Luke Blackaby
Liam Wilson
Michael Ying Sing
Nic Bourke
Sam Whitbread
Brodie O'Brien
Jack Dundas
Emma Jayne
Jared O'cass
Grant Hines
AJ Isherwood

The 3-Peat is well and truly alive 🔵🔴🔵

Our women’s cup team will be looking to go Back to Back to Back and these three legends are back to make sure this happens

We are stoked to have Abbey Taylor Emma Jayne and bates all recommitted for season 2026/27.

Make sure you get around this amazing team and we look forward to announcing plenty more in the days to come

We are so humbled to be involved with such an organisation like Sleapy’s Foundation

We thank all those involved with the inaugural event and look forward to the years to come.

To be recognised by Cricket NSW & Cricket Australia is overwhelming and we thank Newcastle Weekly and The University of Newcastle Cricket Club - Seadragons for their support.

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A local sporting initiative to support the much-loved Sleapy’s Foundation has bowled over its rivals on the state and national stages.

The first-ever Sleapy’s Cup, an alliance between the Waratah-Mayfield District Cricket Club and The University of Newcastle Cricket Club - Seadragons, enabled the respective organisations to take home the prestigious Cricket NSW Community Partnership Award.

The event was also recognised at the Cricket Australia gala presentation.

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Overnight Aiden Mills-Punshon continued his form with the bat. After some red ink last match in abandoned fixture Aido top scored with 84 as he led his side to another victory.

A good start for the young fella and we hope the form continues 🔵🔴🔵

BIG signing news 🔥

We’re excited to welcome Sean Gibson to the club for the upcoming season!

Coming off a monster 25/26 campaign, Sean arrives after:

🏏 Leading wicket taker in the Maitland First Grade competition
🏏 Earning Central North representative honours
🏏 Selection in the Maitland Flood team(s)
🏏 Runner-up in the MDCA Player of the Year voting

And if that wasn’t enough… he’s also a prolific opening bat capable of changing a game at the top of the order.

A huge addition both with the ball and the bat — welcome to the Tahs, Sean! 💙



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🔴🔵 To wrap up our season 2025/26 awards we would like to congratulate Bill Chard Memorial Trophy and Gary Foster Medal winner Brad Mills-Punshon. Brad has had a huge season on and off the field. He's assisted with scoring first and second grade, served on the committee, helped with covers, player registrations, grant writing and so much more. WMDCC wouldn't be the thriving club that it is without people like Brad. Thank you Brad for all you do and we can't wait to get back on the park with you again in 2026! 👏

🔴🔵 John Hay Trophy recipient for commitment to cricket, Liam Wilson has been instrumental in the club's successes this season. He's been a huge presence at training ensuring things run smoothly and on matchday for our first grade squad. Thank you Liam!

🔴🔵 Time to announce the 2025/26 Gordon Fraser Award for WMDCC Champion Player, Sam Whitbread! Well done Sam what a season! 👏

Congratulations to Jack, AJ, Fred and Usman who weren't far behind in the points.