Charlie Macartney
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Charles George Macartney was an Australian cricketer who played in 35 Test matches between 1907 and 1926. He was known as "The Governor-General" in reference to his authoritative batting style and his
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Victor Trumper, Macartney's friend and role model.
Don Bradman, regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, cited Macartney as an inspiration.
The successful 1921 Australian team. Macartney is third from the right in the middle row
Bill Woodfull
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William Maldon Woodfull was an Australian cricketer of the 1920s and 1930s. He captained both Victoria and Australia, and was best known for his dignified and moral conduct during the tumultuous bodyl
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…England. His most notable performance with the ball was his 7/85 and 2/16 in an innings victory over arch-rivals Victoria. His wickets included batsmen Bill Woodfull (twice), Bill Ponsford, Jack Ryder and all rounder Hunter Hendry, who played alongside him in the 1926 Tests. Following his selection for the England…
Woodfull in 1934
Woodfull's batting stance
Heavy rain on the third day of the third England-Australia Test at Headingley delayed the match. The team captains Chapman and Woodfull (right) are inspecting the field on 14 July 1930.
Woodfull (left) with Monty Noble and Tim Wall, c. 1932