Geoff Appleby
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Made his debut in 1966. In 1979 partnered Derek Younger in a 2XI record stand of 166 for the 3rd wicket against Belsay. Didn't play in 1981-82 returning mid way through 1983 with career best bowling figures of 8-32 for the 2XI against Bedlington and topped the league averages with 29 wickets @ 6.10 in only 68.1 Overs. Had two spells as 2XI Captain from 1989-91 and 1999-2003 a period where the club was struggling for Senior members.
Took on the responsibility of preparing the wickets in 2003 and was the main factor in the turn around in the ground conditions, receiving the Jameson Cup for his efforts. During the 2005 season the wicket was widely praised by all opponents and Ponteland were proud to host the A Division League Cup Final. At the November 2004 AGM he was given the official position of Honorary Curator. Became Club President for the 2010 season, succeeding Ron Fairweather.
Retired as Groundsman after the 2013 season and was awarded Life Membership of the Club at the AGM.
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2013 |
Club |
Life Membership |
2010- |
Club |
Club President (5 Seasons) |
2005-2013 |
Club |
Honorary Curator (7 Seasons) |
2003 |
Club |
Jameson Trophy: Contribution to the Club |
1992 |
League |
2XI B1 Division Winner (18 matches) |
1983 |
Club |
Bowyer Memorial Trophy Winner - 2XI Performance |
1980 |
League |
2XI D Division Winner (9 matches) |
1979 |
League |
2XI D Division Winner (9 matches) |
1978 |
League |
2XI Beverley Smith Cup Winner |
1975 |
League |
1XI B2 Division Winner (17 matches) |
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2XI Most League Appearances |
303 |
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2XI League 3rd Wicket Partnership |
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2XI & League 9th Wicket partnership |
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2XI 8th Wicket Partnership in NTSL |
54* |
with John Ferrier |
Seaton Burn |
Home |
30/05/2003 |
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2XI League Top 10 Bowler |
3 |
1st - 1983, 6th - 1987, 7th - 1990 |
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2XI 100 Partnerships |
4 |
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Friendly 100 Partnerships |
1 |
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Opposition |
Venue |
Team |
Date |
8-32 |
Bedlington |
Away |
2XI League |
17/09/1983 |
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Runs |
Wkts |
Ctch |
1XI |
205 - 1976 |
19 - 1996 |
7 - 1976 |
2XI |
188 - 1979 |
35 - 1987 |
12 - 1989 |
Midweek |
114 - 1975 |
14 - 1975 |
1 - 1969 |
Friendly |
52 - 1976 |
7 - 1972 |
2 - 1970 |
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Opposition |
Venue |
Date |
1XI League Batting |
71 |
Benwell Hill |
Home |
09/08/1975 |
1XI League Bowling |
5-31 |
Bedlington |
Away |
03/08/1985 |
2XI League Batting |
67* |
Newcastle City |
Home |
01/06/1991 |
2XI League Bowling |
8-32 |
Bedlington |
Away |
17/09/1983 |
2XI 20 Over Cup Bowling |
6-14 |
Whitely Bay |
Home |
27/06/1991 |
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Team |
Mtch |
Cap |
Inn |
NO |
Runs |
HS |
50 |
Avge |
Overs |
Mdns |
Runs |
Wkts |
Avge |
Best |
3w |
5w |
Ctch |
RO |
1XI League |
118 |
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96 |
31 |
974 |
71 |
2 |
14.98 |
273.3 |
36 |
1004 |
57 |
17.61 |
5-31 |
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1 |
31 |
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2XI League |
303 |
136 |
202 |
101 |
2147 |
67* |
3 |
21.26 |
1588 |
343 |
4379 |
350 |
12.51 |
8-32 |
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15 |
82 |
- |
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69 |
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43 |
23 |
394 |
40* |
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19.70 |
253 |
11 |
1174 |
76 |
15.45 |
5-14 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
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Sunday XI & Friendlies |
30 |
1 |
25 |
5 |
203 |
37 |
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10.15 |
212.2 |
27 |
769 |
36 |
21.36 |
4-38 |
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9 |
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1XI 20 Over Cup |
22 |
- |
14 |
3 |
87 |
21 |
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7.91 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
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0-9 |
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1 |
2XI 20 Over Cup |
48 |
24 |
19 |
6 |
153 |
26 |
- |
11.78 |
105.4 |
10 |
505 |
37 |
13.65 |
6-14 |
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3 |
6 |
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