Barrow Gurney Cricket Club’s annual awards evening was held at the iconic venue of the County Ground in Bristol.
Organised this year by Connor Jones, members and guests enjoyed a lovely 3 course meal, while Mark Fisher had provided a presentation of some of the best action photos of the year and slides with all the important statistics.
First Team Captain, Frank Forge, presented the James Shield for the player of the year to Mark Brown in recognition of his impressive season with the bat. Mark scored 453 runs for the First Team at an average of almost 65 and was a key part in several team wins.
Mark Brown receives his award
Mark Gracey won the Stan Ladd Shield for the Second Team Player of the year, presented to him by Captain Peter Rooney. He was the most consistent performer with the bat across the season playing in virtually ever game and scoring 363 runs at an average of almost 28 in a batting line up which was quite fragile when First Team squad members were not available.
Mark Gracey congratulated by Peter Rooney
Mark Forge announced the Clubman of the Year award (John Glover Shield) was going to Adam Brace for his help working on the ground and pavilion over recent years. Sadly Adam was not able to be there to receive his award.
Nor too could the recipient of the Norman Moody Cup awarded to the player who had made the biggest breakthrough in 2022. Nick Heal was the winner having made some big scores in the Seconds before making serious contributions with both bat and ball. In true Sports Personality style Nick received his award by videocall!
Nick Heal hears of his award whilst on holiday
It was a really enjoyable evening for those who were able to attend and marks a relaunch of the annual dinner. Next year the surroundings may be a little more modest but hopefully the tradition has been reinstated!
As a footnote, Geoff Saunders has researched previous award winners of the three premier shields, and previous winners are shown below. As you can see this year’s winners join illustrious company:
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THE JAMES SHIELD |
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STAN LADD AWARD |
THE JOHN GLOVER AWARD |
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR – FIRST TEAM |
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PLAYER OF YEAR SECOND TEAM |
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CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR |
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| 1974 |
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Geoff Warren |
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N/A |
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Norman Moody |
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| 1975 |
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Gordon Ladd |
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N/A |
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Bill Nutt |
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| 1976 |
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Geoff Saunders |
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N/A |
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Colin Nutt |
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| 1977 |
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Geoff Warren |
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N/A |
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Stan Ladd |
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| 1978 |
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Bob Mills |
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N/A |
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Brian Mayled |
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| 1979 |
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Geoff Warren |
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N/A |
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Dick Pillinger |
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| 1980 |
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Hugh Gregor |
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N/A |
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Geoff Saunders |
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| 1981 |
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Richard Lansberry |
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N/A |
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Gordon Ladd |
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| 1982 |
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Dick Pillinger |
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N/A |
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Pete Shiner |
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| 1983 |
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Hugh Gregor |
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N/A |
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Ian White |
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| 1984 |
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Geoff Warren |
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Rod Gerrish |
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Ian White |
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| 1985 |
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Geoff Warren |
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Hugh Gregor |
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Gordon Ladd |
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| 1986 |
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Gordon Ladd |
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Richard Drewitt |
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Gordon Ladd |
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| 1987 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Terry Hosier |
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Rod Gerrish |
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| 1988 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Geoff Saunders |
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Pete Holdaway |
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| 1989 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Simon Wallis |
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Steve Horler |
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| 1990 |
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Paul Tye |
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Hugh Gregor |
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Pete Holdaway |
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| 1991 |
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Paul Tye |
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Phil Febrey |
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Dennis Ryan |
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| 1992 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Paul Hatherell |
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Pete Holdaway |
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| 1993 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Paul Hatherell |
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Paul Hatherell |
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| 1994 |
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Pete Davies |
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Rod Reeves |
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Paul Mizen |
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| 1995 |
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Simon Wallis |
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Dave Linley |
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Dennis Ryan |
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| 1996 |
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Chris Patch |
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Dave Linley |
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Rod Reeves |
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| 1997 |
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Phil Febrey |
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Keith Price |
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Paul Hatherell |
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| 1998 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Pete Holdaway |
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Paul Mizen |
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| 1999 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Matt Wells |
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Gordon Ladd |
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| 2000 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Steve Milton |
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David Bird |
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| 2001 |
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Mick Hardy |
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James Wade |
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Pete Shiner |
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| 2002 |
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Paul Alford |
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Rod Reeves |
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Phil Febrey |
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| 2003 |
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Chris Patch |
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Keith Price |
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Gordon Ladd/Ben Saunders |
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John Hood |
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Paul Morrough |
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Rod Gerish |
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| 2005 |
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Phil Febrey |
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Paul Keyte |
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Dave Milton |
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| 2006 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Ed Holdaway |
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Pete Holdaway |
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| 2007 |
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Phil Febrey |
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James Griffin |
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Phil Milton |
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| 2008 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Adam Curtis |
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Rod Reeves |
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| 2009 |
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Stuart Hood |
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Ed Holdaway |
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Pete Holdaway |
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| 2010 |
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Mick Hardy |
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Paul Glazzard |
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Roy Hodges |
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| 2011 |
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Ed Holdaway |
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Luke Glazzard |
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Rod Reeves |
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| 2012 |
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Mick Hardy |
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George Healey |
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Phil Febrey |
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| 2013 |
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James Riley |
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Jordan Allen |
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Phil Milton |
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| 2014 |
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Paul Glazzard |
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Frank Forge |
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Pete Halladay |
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| 2015 |
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Nick Moore |
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Jordan Allen |
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Mick Hardy |
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| 2016 |
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James Riley |
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Johny Sykes |
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Mark Forge |
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| 2017 |
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James Riley |
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Mark Gracey |
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Paul Mizen |
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| 2018 |
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Frank Forge |
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Adam Brace |
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Phil Milton |
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| 2019 |
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Mark Fisher |
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Simon Hudson |
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Jane Holdaway |
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| 2020 |
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Not awarded (Covid) |
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Not awarded |
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Not awarded |
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| 2021 |
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Guy Fisher |
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Paul Gard |
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Mark Forge |
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| 2022 |
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Mark Brown |
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Mark Gracey |
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Adam Brace |
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