After a short break, we’re excited to bring you the eighth edition of the Leeming Spartan’s Scorecard Series with a ripper from a terrific year – 1996 – as we look into the tale of the incredible first-innings finish in our fourth grade. This eighth edition of The Spartan Scorecard Series is also one of firsts…
An incredible chapter in Leeming Spartan Cricket Club history occurred in early 1996, when after an incredible sixty-seven years, the Club departed the Fremantle & Districts Mercantile Cricket Association, and joined the South Suburban Cricket Association, with the aim of a future merger between the two governing bodies.
Seen here are some snapshots from our 2008/09 season, which saw an invincible First Grade take home the Premiership in what was a remarkable ninetieth year for the Leeming Spartan Cricket Club.
The Club experienced a sense of déjà vu in 2002, when, after a two year term, Peter Read relinquished the Presidency and Brian Waterer returned to the position he had, incredibly, occupied for a record twenty one seasons over two stints. Read all about this fascinating chapter, 2002 to 2006, in Spartan history here.
The list of the Life Members of the Leeming Spartan Cricket Club, since our foundation in 1918.
The bestowment of Life Membership is the highest honour an individual can receive at the Leeming Spartan Cricket Club, and as such, it is awarded to only those who have dedicated years of service to furthering the Club’s success.
