HAMILTON-WICKHAM became just the third team, and first in almost two decades, to claim back-to-back Tom Locker Cup one-day titles when they defeated Wests in Sunday's final at Passmore Oval.
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The Pumas, who have now clinched the limited overs prize four times in the space of eight seasons, follow in the footsteps of Merewether (2002-03, 2003-04) and Belmont (1991-92, 1992-93).
No side has won three in a row since the silverware was introduced in 1986-87.
* FRESH from that success with Hamwicks, off-spinner Kain Anderson will be missing from club duties in round seven after being called up for the ACT-NSW Country squad for the Under-19 National Championships in Western Australia.
The tournament starts on Monday and finishes December 12 with Anderson replacing former Belmont leg-spinner Toby Gray, who is injured.
Former Charlestown all-rounder Glenn Winsor and Maitland's Will Fort retain their positions as they look to defend their crown from last season.
* NEWCASTLE have named their under-18 squad for next month's NSW Country Colts carnival in Bathurst (December 16-19).
Anderson (c), Edan Brichta, Aidan Cahill, Joseph Gillard, Jake Hainsworth, Jack Hartigan, Nathan Hillier, Cooper Lennox, Mitch Lole, Angus McTaggart, Ethan McLachlan, Jeremy Nunan, Jake Richardson.
Charlestown first grade captain Jed Dickson has been appointed coach.
* THIS season's T20 Summer Bash will start on January 14. A draw is expected to be released next week.
* PROFESSIONAL golfer Nathan Green and Toronto fourth grade skipper Xavier Vile put on a club record opening partnership of 195 on Saturday as the Kookaburras staved off an outright against Wests at Robert "Dutchy" Holland Oval.
Having been dismissed for 70 in reply to 198, Toronto finished 1-228 in their seconds innings with Green on 72 and Vile unbeaten on 141.
