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Vale Roland Shelton

Published on: August 2022

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-126565

Vale Roland Shelton

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—I recognise the passing of UTS North Sydney Cricket Club Life Member Roland 'Ro' Shelton in early July. Ro joined the club in the1960's from the far north of NSW and made his first grade debut against Mosman in the 1970/71 season. Ro was a quick leg spin bowler, and over a 13 season first grade career Ro took 389 first grade wickets. He was also a more than handy batsman scoring 3972 runs with a highest score of 114. Ro was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald in 1980: "Shelton, one of the best grade players not to appear in first-class cricket, was superb, combining ferocious spin with accuracy". Ro is remembered fondly as one of the most decorated members of the club, being a life member, first grade captain and first grade player #422. My thoughts go out to Ro's family friends, and all the club members who knew him from his glory days with UTS North Sydney Cricket Club. Vale Ro Shelton