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Gordon District Cricket Club

https://gordoncricket.com

Sydney, N, Australia

The Gordon District Cricket Club is a sporting organisation which aims to promote, foster, and encourage the playing of cricket in the true spirit of sportsmanship. We strive to develop and nurture players to achieve their full potential by providing good coaching and playing facilities and at the same time creating an environment where players enjoy themselves, both on and off the field.

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Q: Charles Kelleway was born in Lismore and played in 26 Test matches for Australia in the years 1910 to 1928. He initially made his name with New South Wales, before starting his Test career when South Africa first visited Australia in 1910. A very sound batsman, invaluable for opening the innings or facing a crisis, he possessed unlimited patience combined with a limited but effective range of shots. His bowling, by contrast, was lively and animated. Tall, with a loping run and high delivery, he bowled with good length and swerve. He seldom bowled two balls from the same angle, and he troubled the best batsmen.

Charles first played against England in the 1911 season, when the team captained by P. F. Warner won four of the five Tests. Kelleway’s best effort in eight innings was 70 and six wickets cost him 41.50 apiece; but coming back to England in 1912 he made 360 runs in six Test matches, with 114 at Manchester and 102 at Lord’s.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2138/charles-kelleway-the-fourth-gordon-player-to-appear-in-a-test-match-while-a-member-of-the-club

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Charles Kelleway - the fourth Gordon player to appear in a Test match while a member of the Club

By Paul StephensonCharles Kelleway was born in Lismore and played in 26 Test matches for Australia in the years 1910 to 1928. He initially made his name with New South Wales, befo ...

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Q: In the writing of my book “A Cricket Club at War”, many of the facts of the war were provided by Gordon cricketer Clifford Mervyn Geddes. The main reason for this was that Cliff kept a record of events in his diary which is available to download from the State Library.

Cliff’s story was one of the exceptional ones during the First World War as he was one of the first to enlist, landed on April 25 at Gallipoli after his boat was sunk, was sent home with a heart problem in January 1916 and returned to the Western front in October 1917, where he saw out the war until his return home in June 1919.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2135/cliff-geddes-had-an-answer-for-the-spanish-flu-in-1918-ndash-go-awol

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Cliff Geddes had an answer for the Spanish Flu in 1918 – Go AWOL

By Paul StephensonIn the writing of my book “A Cricket Club at War”, many of the facts of the war were provided by Gordon cricketer Clifford Mervyn Geddes. Th ...

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Q: Richard Stobo made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club during the 1983/84 season and went onto take 396 first grade wickets at an average of 21.18. His best figures was 7 for 20 and he took 5 wickets or more in an innings on an incredible 24 occasions.

Richard made his first class debut for NSW during the 1989/90 season and played 6 first class games and two one day games for the Baggy Blues.

A highly skilled and tireless fast bowler Richard thrived on the competitive battle and played in an incredibly strong era of cricket in NSW.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2134/richard-stobo-thrived-on-the-competitive-battle

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Richard Stobo - thrived on the competitive battle

Richard Stobo made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club during the 1983/84 season and went onto take 396 first grade wickets at an average of 21.18. His best figures was 7 for 20 and he to ...

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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1989-90

Back Row - David Evans (Scorer), Warwick Adlam, Ross Toohey, John Davison, Richard Stobo, Mark Aldridge, Peter Rowley-Bates, Michael Cant, Paul McLean

Front Row – Geoff Hickman, Kevin Roberts, Mark O’Neill, Stephen Day (Captain), Phil Emery, Adam Gilchrist, James Bray

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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club Green Shield joint premiers 1986-87

Back Row - Mark Taber, Mark Hawruziak, Greg Charlton, Arthur Gray (Coach, Manager) Paul McLean, Mark Fields, David Shephard

Front Row - Jonathon Martin, Nick Berman, Scott Taylor, Warwick Adlam (Captain), Stuart Cosgrove, Greg Piper, Kevin Roberts.

Absent: Jay Howard

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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray joint premiers 2020-21

Back Row – Elliot Richtor (Coach), Ethan Sitaramaya, Matthew Wright, Benjamin Parsons, Rory Maddison, Connor Cook, Arvin Niranjan, Lachlan Barnsley, Andy Bladwin (Scorer), Marcus

Front Row – Rob Carruthers (Manager), Callum Bladen, Joshua Claridge, Nathan Doyle (Captain), Henry Wines, Tom Chapman, Charles Mitchell

Absent - Nathan Sequeira, Jay Naganayagam, Nikethan Radhakrishnan

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Q: Robert Radley made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club in October 1992 to become the clubs first grade player number 454.

Robert played his junior cricket on Sydney’s North Shore and played Green Shield Under 16s for Gordon before progressing through the grade ranks. He still holds the record for having the highest average in a season in 3rd Grade when he averaged 90 during the 1990-91 season.

In the 1999-2000 season Robert scored 609 runs in the season, 280 is 1st grade and 329 in 2nd grade.

Robert also played first grade cricket for Mosman before returning to Gordon at the end of his career.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/906/robert-radley-straight-drives-along-the-carpet

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Q: Dylan Connell joined Gordon and made his first grade debut in 2000. In 11 seasons Dylan took 294 first grade wickets at an average of 24.74 with best bowling of 6 for 27. He took 5 wickets in an innings on 11 occasions

Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

There is one match that comes to mind, we were playing Fairfield -Liverpool at Chatswood Oval. We won the toss and batted. Beau Casson scored 200 plus out of over 400 for Gordon. His innings was flawless.

On day two Fairfield had some early luck before Grant Lambert also went on to score 200 plus and get them home in the last few overs. Was an amazing match where both teams scored well over 400 with a double century in both innings.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/1009/dylan-connell-be-yourself

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Q: Trystan Kennedy made his first-grade debut for Gordon District Cricket Club during the 2022-23 season and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 614.

Trystan has been selected in the NSW Under 19 metropolitan squad and is looking forward to capitalising on an off season in the United Kingdom and scoring big runs in 2023-24.

Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?

Brendan Lyon my coach and my parents

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/1507/pocket-profile-trystan-kennedy-gordon-district-cricket-club

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Pocket Profile: Trystan Kennedy - Gordon District Cricket Club

Trystan Kennedy made his first-grade debut for Gordon District Cricket Club during the 2022-23 season and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 614. ...

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Q: Brendan McDonald joined Gordon District Cricket Club for the 2005/06 season after making his first grade debut for UTS North Sydney against Randwick during the 2003/04 season.

A talented leg spinner Brendan took 172 first grade wickets for Gordon with best figures of 6 for 65.

He was more than handy with the bat scoring 1,849 first grade runs with 8 half centuries and a highest score of 98 against Bankstown.

Brendan travelled to Adelaide and played for Woodville in 2010/11 where he tool 24 first grade wickets and then to Hobart the following season to play for Lindisfarne and took 21 wickets.

He returned for one more season at Gordon in 2012/13.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/497/brendan-mcdonald-enjoy-your-team-mates-success

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Q: Steve Day holds a special place in the history of the Gordon Cricket Club as he was the captain of the 1989/90 first grade premiership winning team that broke a drought of 42 years.

He made his first grade debut at the age of 19 for Northern districts and arrived at Gordon in 1985.

An astute and inspiring leader in both business and cricket Steve has captained a number of players who have gone on to become some of the all-time great Australian players.

In a grade career spanning 1978 to 1993 Steve scored 5,719 runs. He scored 2 centuries and 15 half centuries for Gordon and still holds the record 6th wicket partnership as you’ll find out more about when he hit his highest score of 133 not out.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/456/steve-day-honest-and-integrity

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Q: Vale Hedley Brian Taber – Another Gordon legend has left us

Brian Taber - Born 29 April 1940. Died 21 July 2023. Right-hand batsman and wicketkeeper

When our Club Secretary Andrew Falk sent out a message to the Gordon cricket community on Friday last that our dear friend Brian “Tabsie” “Herbie” Taber had died that morning his message finished with the following statement:

“Another Gordon Legend has left us”

The word legend is possibly overused in today's society, however, if we use the following definition then we certainly know the impact that Brian Taber had on his family, friends and the Gordon and Australian cricketing communities.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/1314/vale-hedley-brian-taber-ndash-another-gordon-legend-has-left-us

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Vale Hedley Brian Taber – Another Gordon legend has left us

Brian Taber - Born 29 April 1940. Died 21 July 2023. Right-hand batsman and wicketkeeperWhen our Club Secretary Andrew Falk sent out a messa ...

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Q: Steve Liggins was a tall fast bowler who played Sydney Grade Cricket for Gordon District Cricket Club and Northern District Cricket Club.

Steve made his first grade debut at Northern District in 1983/84 before moving down the Pacific Highway to Gordon and being a valuable team member of Gordon’s 1990-91 first grade premiership winning team.

Who was the best captain you had the good fortune to play with?

I think perhaps Ross Turner at Northern District. He was great at tactics, great at handling his bowlers and great at managing players. I suspect most people who played with Ross would probably say the same.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/172/stephen-liggins-you-canrsquot-get-wickets-if-you-are-not-bowling

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Q: Michael Cant was one of the youngest first grade premiership winning captains when at the age of 23 he led Gordon to grand final victory against Mosman in 1990/91.

A very accomplished left-hand opening batsman Michael scored 5,285 runs at an average of 34.09 and hit 13 centuries and 27 half centuries in a first grade career from 1987 to 1997.

Let’s find out more about Michael’s journey in the game

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/157/michael-cant-cricket-was-a-passion

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Dylan Connell - be yourself

Dylan Connell joined Gordon and made his first grade debut in 2000. In 11 seasons Dylan took 294 first grade wickets at an average of 24.74 with best bowling of 6 for 27. He took 5 wickets in an in ...

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Robert Radley - straight drives along the carpet

Robert Radley made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club in October 1992 to become the clubs first grade player number 454.Robert played his junior cricket on Sydney’s North Shore ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club v Mosman Cricket Club - 1990-91 Sydney First Grade Grand Final

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Johnny Taylor returns from World War 1 to play for Gordon District Cricket Club

By Paul StephensonIf you want a trivia question that no one is likely to answer, here it is.Who was Don Bradman’s boyhood hero, who played Test Rugby and ...

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Matthew Nicholson - hard work, be positive

Matthew Nicholson made his first grade debut for Gordon in 1992 and went on to play one Test for Australia and overall he played 124 first class games for NSW, Western Australia, Northamptonshire a ...

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Brendan McDonald - enjoy your team mates success

Brendan McDonald joined Gordon District Cricket Club for the 2005/06 season after making his first grade debut for UTS North Sydney against Randwick during the 2003/04 season.A talented leg ...

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Steve Day - honest and integrity

Steve Day holds a special place in the history of the Gordon Cricket Club as he was the captain of the 1989/90 first grade premiership winning team that broke a drought of 42 years.He made h ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1990-91

Back Row - Peter Rowley Bates, Adam Gilchrist, Mark Aldridge, Richard Stobo, Steve Liggins, Paul McLean, Mark DanckertFront Row – John Davison, Mark O’Neill, Phil Emery, Michael Cant (C ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1989-90

Back Row - David Evans (Scorer), Warwick Adlam, Ross Toohey, John Davison, Richard Stobo, Mark Aldridge, Peter Rowley-Bates, Michael Cant, Paul McLeanFront Row – Geoff Hickman, Kevin Rober ...

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Rowan McGregor - competition and camaraderie

Rowan McGregor first started playing cricket in Sydney with Northern Districts in 1975. After 4 seasons with Northern Districts Rowan moved down the Pacific Highway to play for Gordon Cricket Club ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club Green Shield joint premiers 1986-87

1986/87 Gordon District Cricket Club Green Shield team that were joint premiers with Sutherland District Cricket ClubBack Row - Mark Taber, Mark ...

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Stephen Liggins - you can’t get wickets if you are not bowling!

A very happy Stephen Liggins after Gordon had just defeated Mosman in an epic 1990-91 first grade grand final.Steve Liggins was a tall fast bowler who played Sydney Gra ...

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Michael Cant - cricket was a passion

Michael Cant was one of the youngest first grade premiership winning captains when at the age of 23 he led Gordon to grand final victory against Mosman in 1990/91.A very accomplished left-ha ...