Southern District

Cricket Club

Senior Men

Southern District Cricket Club started Seniors cricket in season 1987/1988 in A5 turf. A premiership had SDCC promoted to A4 in season 1988/1989.  SACA approved an application to join the SACA competition in C Grade for two seasons 1989/1990 and 1990:1991, Promoted to B Grade for seasons 1991/1992 and 1992/1993 before promotion to A Grade in 1993/1994 under the leadership of Captain Coach Harvey Jolly.

Fielding 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade teams in T20, One-Day and Two-Day competitions, SDCC's Men's Program is lead by Head Coach, former Australian quick bowler Andrew Zesers, who took over the Head Coach role in the 2022-2023 season. Andrew is also the Matchday Coach for the 1st Grade in the Two-Day competition. Former player and Assistant Coach Brendan McCormack, is the Matchday Coach for the 1st Grade T20's and One Day Competitions.

The Senior Men's Squad trains Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm at Bice Oval, Christies Beach.

For more information on joining the squad, including winter pre season, please email Director of Cricket, Nick Maegraith at: nick.maegraith@gmail.com

Promoted to SACA in 1989/1990

Became Premier Cricket 1st to 4th grade in 2009/2010

Became 1st and 2nd Division Cricket in 2023/2024. Southern District in 2nd Division

      PREMIERSHIPS - First Grade

      • A5 Turf 1987/1988
      • 1st Grade 2015/2016

      PREMIERSHIPS - Other Grades

      • J Grade 1988/1989
      • E Grade 1992/1993
      • C Grade 1998/1999
      • C Grade 2009/2010
      • B Grade 2010/2011

      BRADMAN MEDALS

      • Shane Dietz 2003/2004
      Barrett Breaks All-Time Run Scoring Record
      25 February 2022
      This past Saturday on his 30th Birthday, Club Captain Joshua Barrett became the clubs all time leading run scorer in 1st Grade Cricket. Josh moved to 5,326 runs, surpassing Club Legend Shane Deitz’s record of 5,299 runs. Josh arrived at the club at the age of 11 and made his way through the junior and senior grades before making his 1st Grade debut in the last round of the 2007/08 season. In doing so he became the 86th player to play 1st Grade cricket for the club. Since then Josh has p...
      Men’s First Grade Season Kicks Off
      11 October 2021
      The 1st Grade Men kicked off their season last weekend in three T20 games against Woodville, Sturt and Kensington. The men didn't have too much success over the weekend, with the boys unable to secure a win. The Stingrays named a squad of twelve, including new recruits Tom and Nick Maegraith as well as returning fan favourite and Playing Life Member Nick Bowen. The weekend wasn't without positives though, Nick Bowen looked good with the bat, after a season year off due to work comm...