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Gordon District Cricket Club
https://gordoncricket.com
Sydney, New South Wales, 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: Rod Tucker and Gordon District Cricket Club
First Grade Cap #499
While Rod Tucker is globally recognized in 2026 as one of cricket's most elite officials—having recently become only the fourth umpire in history to officiate in 100 Test matches—his brief stint with the Gordon District Cricket Club holds a uniquely poetic significance.
First Grade Cap #499
While Rod Tucker is globally recognized in 2026 as one of cricket's most elite officials—having recently become only the fourth umpire in history to officiate in 100 Test matches—his brief stint with the Gordon District Cricket Club holds a uniquely poetic significance.
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First Grade Cap #499While Rod Tucker is globally recognized in 2026 as one of cricket's most elite officials—having recently become only the fourth umpire in history to officiate ...
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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers1947-48
STANDING: C Harrison (Hon Secretary), J Minter, S Lewis, R Lowing, S Carroll, J Potter, B Sheidow, AH. J. Bales (President)
SITTING: K Ryan, R Giddey, J Pettiford, J.C. Lush (Captain), D Mendl (Vice Captain), G Sheppard, W Wilson
STANDING: C Harrison (Hon Secretary), J Minter, S Lewis, R Lowing, S Carroll, J Potter, B Sheidow, AH. J. Bales (President)
SITTING: K Ryan, R Giddey, J Pettiford, J.C. Lush (Captain), D Mendl (Vice Captain), G Sheppard, W Wilson
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GORDON DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB FIRST GRADE PREMIERS 1947-48STANDING: C Harrison (Hon Secretary), J Minter, S Lewis, R Lowing, S Carroll, J Potter, B Sheidow, AH. J. ...
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Q: Career Report: Cameron Eccles - Gordon District Cricket Club
Cameron Eccles enjoyed a distinguished 12-season career with the Stags, establishing himself as a foundational top-order batsman and a widely respected clubman. Joining the club's Academy as an 18-year-old, Eccles steadily rose through the ranks to become a mainstay of Gordon's First Grade side. He retired from Grade cricket at the conclusion of the 2019/20 season, leaving an indelible mark on the club's history books and culture.
Cameron Eccles enjoyed a distinguished 12-season career with the Stags, establishing himself as a foundational top-order batsman and a widely respected clubman. Joining the club's Academy as an 18-year-old, Eccles steadily rose through the ranks to become a mainstay of Gordon's First Grade side. He retired from Grade cricket at the conclusion of the 2019/20 season, leaving an indelible mark on the club's history books and culture.
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Tenure: 2008 – 2020Cameron Eccles enjoyed a distinguished 12-season career with the Stags, establishing himself as a foundational top-order batsman and a widely respected ...
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Q: Four Gordon Legends: The 1920-21 Ashes Heroes
With Australia leading England 3-0 after the Adelaide Test in December 2025, supporters and commentators began speculating about another 5-0 series whitewash. While England's victory in Melbourne ended those hopes, it brought to mind the first time Australia achieved a 5-0 series victory—in 1920-21—a triumph that featured four Gordon District Cricket Club players: Charlie Macartney, Charlie Kelleway, Johnny Taylor, and Bert Oldfield.
With Australia leading England 3-0 after the Adelaide Test in December 2025, supporters and commentators began speculating about another 5-0 series whitewash. While England's victory in Melbourne ended those hopes, it brought to mind the first time Australia achieved a 5-0 series victory—in 1920-21—a triumph that featured four Gordon District Cricket Club players: Charlie Macartney, Charlie Kelleway, Johnny Taylor, and Bert Oldfield.
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With Australia leading England 3-0 after the Adelaide Test in December 2025, supporters and commentators began speculating about another 5-0 series whitewash. While England's victory in Melbourne e ...
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Q: Gordon DCC Fifth Grade Premiers 1975-76
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Back Row: H Crow (President), G Trickett, G Hughes, M Quigley, D Sharam, D Barnes, M Langford, BC Sheidow (Hon Secretary)Front Row: C Mabbott, R ...
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Q: Centuries on Debut for Gordon District Cricket Club
635 men have played first grade for Gordon since the club formed in 1905. Of those, only 6 have scored a century in their first game.
These are those players. Charlie Kelleway (pictured) ......
635 men have played first grade for Gordon since the club formed in 1905. Of those, only 6 have scored a century in their first game.
These are those players. Charlie Kelleway (pictured) ......
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635 men have played first grade for Gordon since the club formed in 1905. Of those, only 6 have scored a century in their first game.These are those players.Charlie Kellew ...
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Q: 5 or more wickets in first 1st Grade game for Gordon District Cricket Club
Since the Gordon District Cricket Club came into existence in 1905, there have been 635 people who have played 1st Grade. Of those, only 11 have taken 5 (or more) wickets in their first game. These are those players.
Keith McPhillamy played only three 1st Grade games. In his first game (3/3/1906), on the Sydney Cricket Ground against Middle Harbour (Manly) he took 5-47.
Since the Gordon District Cricket Club came into existence in 1905, there have been 635 people who have played 1st Grade. Of those, only 11 have taken 5 (or more) wickets in their first game. These are those players.
Keith McPhillamy played only three 1st Grade games. In his first game (3/3/1906), on the Sydney Cricket Ground against Middle Harbour (Manly) he took 5-47.
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Since the Gordon District Cricket Club came into existence in 1905, there have been 635 people who have played 1st Grade. Of those, only 11 hav ...
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Q: Matthew Kelly: A Gordon Cricketer who made an impact.
When Matthew Kelly first put on a Gordon cap in the final weeks of the 1989/90 season, few could have predicted that this 17-year-old would go on to become one of the club's most accomplished and favoured batsmen.
From those initial matches in the lower grades, Kelly quickly established himself as a player of substance
When Matthew Kelly first put on a Gordon cap in the final weeks of the 1989/90 season, few could have predicted that this 17-year-old would go on to become one of the club's most accomplished and favoured batsmen.
From those initial matches in the lower grades, Kelly quickly established himself as a player of substance
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When Matthew Kelly first put on a Gordon cap in the final weeks of the 1989/90 season, few could have predicted that this 17-year-old would go on to become one of the club's most accomplished and f ...
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Q: Nine Men Who Left Chatswood Oval for Anzac Cove - By Paul Stephenson
There is a photograph that exists only in the imagination. Nine men in the early 1900’s in white flannels, squinting into a Sydney summer sun at Chatswood Oval. Some are bowlers, some batsmen, one a doctor, one a bank clerk, one a grazier who can break in a brumby and ride all day. They are cricketers. They are mates. On Saturday afternoons they argue about field placements and grumble about dropped catches, and when the game is done, they share a beer and talk about next week. Their lives are ordinary in the very best sense of the word; rooted, comfortable, full of small pleasures and easy friendships.
And then the world ends.
Not all at once. It ends in the way that worlds always end for young men in wartime; first with excitement, then with confusion, then with a terror so complete it can never quite be spoken of afterwards.
There is a photograph that exists only in the imagination. Nine men in the early 1900’s in white flannels, squinting into a Sydney summer sun at Chatswood Oval. Some are bowlers, some batsmen, one a doctor, one a bank clerk, one a grazier who can break in a brumby and ride all day. They are cricketers. They are mates. On Saturday afternoons they argue about field placements and grumble about dropped catches, and when the game is done, they share a beer and talk about next week. Their lives are ordinary in the very best sense of the word; rooted, comfortable, full of small pleasures and easy friendships.
And then the world ends.
Not all at once. It ends in the way that worlds always end for young men in wartime; first with excitement, then with confusion, then with a terror so complete it can never quite be spoken of afterwards.
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Q: Gordon’s Taj Nicholson won the Panel 4 Umpires’ Award at the Annual Dinner of the NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association last Saturday night. This is quite an achievement. Taj only took up umpiring this season, starting in Panel 5 (Men’s 5th Grade) where all recruits start their careers. He was promoted to the 4th Panel after some good early performances
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Nine Men Who Left Chatswood Oval for Anzac CoveBy Paul StephensonThere is a photograph that exists only in the imagination. Nine men in the early ...
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Gordon’s Taj Nicholson won the Panel 4 Umpires’ Award at the Annual Dinner of the NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association last Saturday night. This is quite an ...
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Not many NSW Premier Cricket Clubs can dig so deep into the vault and pull out such treasure. The great Charlie Macartney headlined this team. ...
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Q: Gordon A.W. Green Shield Team 2015-16
Ten years on, where are they now?
Captain, Matt Wright, is still playing for Gordon in first grade.
Ten years on, where are they now?
Captain, Matt Wright, is still playing for Gordon in first grade.
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Q: Gordon District cricket club 1908 First Grade Team Featuring Charlie Macartney
Not many clubs can reach this deep into the vault and find such treasures.
Not many clubs can reach this deep into the vault and find such treasures.
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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club 2025-26 Season Awards
Gordon District Cricket Club celebrated the achievements of our players over the 2025-6 season at our Presentation Night. Former O'Reilly Medalist, Nick Stapleton, collected the coveted Victor Trumper Award for Player of the Year as well as First Grade Player of the Year. Special mention goes to our Third Grade Captain, Fraser Wilson, who picked up 3 awards
Gordon District Cricket Club celebrated the achievements of our players over the 2025-6 season at our Presentation Night. Former O'Reilly Medalist, Nick Stapleton, collected the coveted Victor Trumper Award for Player of the Year as well as First Grade Player of the Year. Special mention goes to our Third Grade Captain, Fraser Wilson, who picked up 3 awards
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Ten years on, where are they now?Back Row - James Kennedy (Coach), Jake O'Donnell, Andrew Harvey, Liahm Williams, Daniel Alleyn, Daniel Williams, Prashan Seneviratne, Paul Beattie (Manager). ...
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Gordon District Cricket Club celebrated the achievements of our players over the 2025-6 season at our Presentation Night. Former O'Reilly Medalist, Nick Stapleton, collected the coveted Victor Trum ...
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Q: Head Coach Opportunity – Gordon District Cricket Club - NSW Premier Cricket
Gordon District Cricket Club is seeking an experienced and driven coach to lead its cricket program.
Based on Sydney’s North Shore, Gordon is a leading NSW Premier Cricket club with a strong focus on player development and performance. The Club offers a well-structured environment and the opportunity to shape a cohesive, club-wide program.
Gordon District Cricket Club is seeking an experienced and driven coach to lead its cricket program.
Based on Sydney’s North Shore, Gordon is a leading NSW Premier Cricket club with a strong focus on player development and performance. The Club offers a well-structured environment and the opportunity to shape a cohesive, club-wide program.
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Gordon District Cricket Club is seeking an experienced and driven coach to lead its cricket program.Based on Sydney’s North Shore, Gordon is a leading NSW Premier Cricket club with a stron ...
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Q: Craig Simmons: From Record-Breaker at Gordon to Big Bash Legend - Part 2
His breakthrough came during the 2013/14 season when he replaced the injured Liam Davis in the Perth Scorchers squad. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. In his fourth game for the Scorchers, against Adelaide Strikers in mid-January 2014, Simmons demolished the bowling attack, reaching his century in just 39 balls - the fastest century in Big Bash League history
His breakthrough came during the 2013/14 season when he replaced the injured Liam Davis in the Perth Scorchers squad. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. In his fourth game for the Scorchers, against Adelaide Strikers in mid-January 2014, Simmons demolished the bowling attack, reaching his century in just 39 balls - the fastest century in Big Bash League history
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Q: Craig Simmons: From Record-Breaker at Gordon to Big Bash Legend Part 1
When Craig Simmons arrived at Gordon for the 2005/06 season, the left-handed batsman from Western Australia brought with him considerable promise. Having represented Australia at the 2002 Under-19 World Cup, where he smashed 155 runs from 115 balls against Kenya, Simmons had already shown his ability to dominate bowling attacks.
His move to Gordon coincided with his transfer to New South Wales for state cricket, and the arrangement worked perfectly for both club and player.
When Craig Simmons arrived at Gordon for the 2005/06 season, the left-handed batsman from Western Australia brought with him considerable promise. Having represented Australia at the 2002 Under-19 World Cup, where he smashed 155 runs from 115 balls against Kenya, Simmons had already shown his ability to dominate bowling attacks.
His move to Gordon coincided with his transfer to New South Wales for state cricket, and the arrangement worked perfectly for both club and player.
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His breakthrough came during the 2013/14 season when he replaced the injured Liam Davis in the Perth Scorchers squad. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. In his fourth game for the Sc ...
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When Craig Simmons arrived at Gordon for the 2005/06 season, the left-handed batsman from Western Australia brought with him considerable promise. Having represented Australia at the 2002 Under-19 ...
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Q: Gordon's Green Shield Legacy: Forging Champions Since 1937 - Part 2
Breaking Through Again
The breakthrough came in 1986-87, when Gordon claimed joint premiership with Sutherland—their first title in thirty-one years. The drought ended not through overwhelming dominance but through character and resilience, qualities the club had never stopped cultivating.
Captain Warwick Adlam led a team unbeaten in the rounds for three consecutive seasons.
Breaking Through Again
The breakthrough came in 1986-87, when Gordon claimed joint premiership with Sutherland—their first title in thirty-one years. The drought ended not through overwhelming dominance but through character and resilience, qualities the club had never stopped cultivating.
Captain Warwick Adlam led a team unbeaten in the rounds for three consecutive seasons.
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Breaking Through AgainThe breakthrough came in 1986-87, when Gordon claimed joint premiership with Sutherland—their first title in thirty-one years. The drought ended not ...
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Q: Gordon's Green Shield Legacy: Forging Champions Since 1937 - Part 1
Gordon's Green Shield story begins modestly. Runners-up in that inaugural 1937-38 season, the club showed early promise without dominating. Then came the 1950s, and with it, a period of excellence that would define junior cricket in Sydney.
Three premierships in six seasons (1950-51, 1951-52, and joint premiers in 1955-56) established Gordon as a powerhouse. But the numbers tell only part of the story. Behind this success stood two grade cricket veterans—Harry Crow and Jack Prowse—who understood that champions weren't born, they were carefully cultivated.
Gordon's Green Shield story begins modestly. Runners-up in that inaugural 1937-38 season, the club showed early promise without dominating. Then came the 1950s, and with it, a period of excellence that would define junior cricket in Sydney.
Three premierships in six seasons (1950-51, 1951-52, and joint premiers in 1955-56) established Gordon as a powerhouse. But the numbers tell only part of the story. Behind this success stood two grade cricket veterans—Harry Crow and Jack Prowse—who understood that champions weren't born, they were carefully cultivated.
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When the NSW Cricket Association launched the AW Green Shield competition in 1937-38, they created something special—a summer proving ground where schoolboy cricketers could test themselves again ...
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Q: Beau Casson becomes Gordon's 19th Australian Test player
*A story on the Gordon website in 2007.
Beau joins list of great players including Charlie Macartney and Victor Trumper.
In what only can be called a meteoric rise to Test cricket Gordon's Beau Casson has been selected for Australia in the third test against the West Indies.
*A story on the Gordon website in 2007.
Beau joins list of great players including Charlie Macartney and Victor Trumper.
In what only can be called a meteoric rise to Test cricket Gordon's Beau Casson has been selected for Australia in the third test against the West Indies.
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Q: A Stag for All Seasons: Farewell to Dave Monaghan
Some stories write themselves. Dave Monaghan’s is one of them; fifteen seasons, 220 matches, 3,979 runs, and 315 wickets for Gordon District Cricket Club. Not bad for a bloke who just wanted to enjoy his cricket.
When we marked Dave’s 200th game in January 2025, we called him the World’s Greatest Fifth Grader, and the title fitted perfectly. Dave had spent the better part of a decade cheerfully declining promotion, turning up every week in the lower grades, taking wickets, scoring runs, and making everyone around him better. Then, with characteristic timing, he went and spent his final season in 4th grade, just to keep us guessing.
Some stories write themselves. Dave Monaghan’s is one of them; fifteen seasons, 220 matches, 3,979 runs, and 315 wickets for Gordon District Cricket Club. Not bad for a bloke who just wanted to enjoy his cricket.
When we marked Dave’s 200th game in January 2025, we called him the World’s Greatest Fifth Grader, and the title fitted perfectly. Dave had spent the better part of a decade cheerfully declining promotion, turning up every week in the lower grades, taking wickets, scoring runs, and making everyone around him better. Then, with characteristic timing, he went and spent his final season in 4th grade, just to keep us guessing.
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*A story on the Gordon website in 2007.Beau joins list of great players including Charlie Macartney and Victor Trumper.In what only can be called a meteoric rise to T ...
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Some stories write themselves. Dave Monaghan’s is one of them; fifteen seasons, 220 matches, 3,979 runs, and 315 wickets for Gordon District Cricket Club. Not bad for a bloke who just wanted to e ...
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Q: Tym Crawford reflects on playing at Chatswood Oval
Match: 2020-21 T20 Cup Gordon v Manly Warringah @ Chatswood Oval
Result: Gordon 7-175 (N Doyle 45, D Hunter 40, O Davies 3-15) defeated Manly 128 (C Merchant 40, J Saggers 3-17, R Meppem 3-32)
Cricket is a team sport and although I have many great individual memories, reminiscing about outstanding team wins brings the greatest enjoyment.
Match: 2020-21 T20 Cup Gordon v Manly Warringah @ Chatswood Oval
Result: Gordon 7-175 (N Doyle 45, D Hunter 40, O Davies 3-15) defeated Manly 128 (C Merchant 40, J Saggers 3-17, R Meppem 3-32)
Cricket is a team sport and although I have many great individual memories, reminiscing about outstanding team wins brings the greatest enjoyment.
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Tym Crawford – former First Grade captain. Australian club First Grade batting record – 1303 runs in season 2023-24.Match: 2020-21 T20 Cup Gordon v Manly Warr ...
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Q: When Geoff Hickman gathered ten teenagers together in 2001, he wasn't just starting a cricket academy. He was betting on an idea that would reshape Gordon District Cricket Club.
Most cricket clubs talk about "pathways." Gordon decided to actually build one.
With Paul Stephenson joining Geoff in the management team, the Academy created a concept was deceptively simple: stop hoping talented youngsters would figure it out themselves, and start investing in their development properly. But the execution? That required vision, money, and a willingness to think differently about what cricket development actually meant.
Most cricket clubs talk about "pathways." Gordon decided to actually build one.
With Paul Stephenson joining Geoff in the management team, the Academy created a concept was deceptively simple: stop hoping talented youngsters would figure it out themselves, and start investing in their development properly. But the execution? That required vision, money, and a willingness to think differently about what cricket development actually meant.
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When Geoff Hickman gathered ten teenagers together in 2001, he wasn't just starting a cricket academy. He was betting on an idea that would reshape Gordon District Cricket Club.Most cricket ...
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Congratulations to Taj Nicholson on his 3rd Grade umpiring debut on Saturday 14th February. Taj, who played for Gordon for several seasons, moved over to the “dark side” and joined the NSW Cric ...
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Q: Brother L Turns 90: Lloyd Wilson's Gordon Legacy
When Gery Elkan penned the Gordon song in the late 1960s, he immortalized four players in verse: "Roley" (Dick Guy), "Hedley" (Brian Taber), "Brother L" (Lloyd Wilson), and "PJ" (Peter Johnson). On March 1, 2026, the last line of that famous chorus rings especially true as Lloyd Wilson—now affectionately known as "Brolly"—celebrates his 90th birthday, with his Gordon mates already raising a glass to friendship and the good old times.
When Gery Elkan penned the Gordon song in the late 1960s, he immortalized four players in verse: "Roley" (Dick Guy), "Hedley" (Brian Taber), "Brother L" (Lloyd Wilson), and "PJ" (Peter Johnson). On March 1, 2026, the last line of that famous chorus rings especially true as Lloyd Wilson—now affectionately known as "Brolly"—celebrates his 90th birthday, with his Gordon mates already raising a glass to friendship and the good old times.
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When Gery Elkan penned the Gordon song in the late 1960s, he immortalized four players in verse: "Roley" (Dick Guy), "Hedley" (Brian Taber), "Brother L" (Lloyd Wilson), and "PJ" (Peter Johnson). On ...
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Q: Axel Cahlin reaches 5000 run milestone
Axel Cahlin, Gordon’s first grade captain and the third youngest Gordon player to make his first grade debut has reached the 5000 runs milestone in the 2026 season. At the time of writing this article Axel had scored 5,233 runs in First Grade at an average of 30.25 and 6,521 runs in all grades at an average of 30.47.
Axel Cahlin, Gordon’s first grade captain and the third youngest Gordon player to make his first grade debut has reached the 5000 runs milestone in the 2026 season. At the time of writing this article Axel had scored 5,233 runs in First Grade at an average of 30.25 and 6,521 runs in all grades at an average of 30.47.
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Axel Cahlin, Gordon’s first grade captain and the third youngest Gordon player to make his first grade debut has reached the 5000 runs milestone in the 2026 season. At the time of writing this ar ...
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Q: Steve Colley's connection with Gordon Cricket Club stretched across sixteen seasons, beginning with his Green Shield introduction in 2006 and concluding in 2022. Throughout this period, he accumulated 7,513 runs while demonstrating the values that Gordon traditionally seeks in its players.
His initial season in Green Shield yielded 260 runs at an average of 43, complemented by eight wickets bowling off spin. This early form led to his appointment as captain of the SCA Combined Green Shield First XI, marking him as a player of promise.
His initial season in Green Shield yielded 260 runs at an average of 43, complemented by eight wickets bowling off spin. This early form led to his appointment as captain of the SCA Combined Green Shield First XI, marking him as a player of promise.
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Steve Colley's connection with Gordon Cricket Club stretched across sixteen seasons, beginning with his Green Shield introduction in 2006 and concluding in 2022. Throughout this period, he accumula ...
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Q: James Packman remembers a star-studded clash at Chatswood Oval
James Packman – former NSW batsman. Third in career club First Grade batting records – 6705 runs at 28.78.
Match: 2007-08 Semi-Final v Randwick Petersham
Featuring: Beau Casson, Matt Nicholson and James Packman for Gordon and Burt Cockley, Nathan Hauritz, Simon Katich and Usman Khawaja for Randwick Petersham
James Packman – former NSW batsman. Third in career club First Grade batting records – 6705 runs at 28.78.
Match: 2007-08 Semi-Final v Randwick Petersham
Featuring: Beau Casson, Matt Nicholson and James Packman for Gordon and Burt Cockley, Nathan Hauritz, Simon Katich and Usman Khawaja for Randwick Petersham
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James Packman – former NSW batsman. Third in career club First Grade batting records – 6705 runs at 28.78.Match: 2007-08 Semi-Final v Randwick PetershamFeaturing: ...
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Q: Women's Cricket Comes to the Gordon DCC - Part 3 (final)
As well as Price and Annetts the selectors saw fit to include Sally Moffatt, Sally Griffiths and Michelle Stenning in NSW teams. With many young women finding the club, junior teams were formed. The quality of the players was high meaning some of the girls were selected in junior representative teams. Jo Watts, Angela Burroughs and Monika Brogan wore the NSW blue cap for the first time.
As well as Price and Annetts the selectors saw fit to include Sally Moffatt, Sally Griffiths and Michelle Stenning in NSW teams. With many young women finding the club, junior teams were formed. The quality of the players was high meaning some of the girls were selected in junior representative teams. Jo Watts, Angela Burroughs and Monika Brogan wore the NSW blue cap for the first time.
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As well as Price and Annetts the selectors saw fit to include Sally Moffatt, Sally Griffiths and Michelle Stenning in NSW teams. With many young women finding the club, junior teams were formed. Th ...
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Q: Women's Cricket Comes to the Gordon DCC - Part 2
For that first 1982-83 season the club was able to field three teams – two in First Grade and the other in Second Grade. The two First Grade teams finished fourth and fifth and the Second Grade a creditable second. Jo Fitzsimmons was the club’s first President but only remained in that position for the first season. From 1983 until around 1991 the strength and drive in the club were Marilyn Brown, Erica Sainsbury and Karen Price as President, Deputy President and Treasurer respectively.
For that first 1982-83 season the club was able to field three teams – two in First Grade and the other in Second Grade. The two First Grade teams finished fourth and fifth and the Second Grade a creditable second. Jo Fitzsimmons was the club’s first President but only remained in that position for the first season. From 1983 until around 1991 the strength and drive in the club were Marilyn Brown, Erica Sainsbury and Karen Price as President, Deputy President and Treasurer respectively.
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For that first 1982-83 season the club was able to field three teams – two in First Grade and the other in Second Grade. The two First Grade teams finished fourth and fifth and the Second Grade a ...
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Q: Vale Ron Werner
Ronald Werner died on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at Royal North Shore Hospital at age 94. Ron had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years. I met with Ron in May 2024 when researching for my book “Service and Sacrifice- The Gordon District Cricket Club in the Second World War”. His memories of playing with Gordon District Cricket Club were very clear.
I wrote the following chapter about Ron, his career and his memories of the Gordon players of the day.
Ronald Werner died on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at Royal North Shore Hospital at age 94. Ron had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years. I met with Ron in May 2024 when researching for my book “Service and Sacrifice- The Gordon District Cricket Club in the Second World War”. His memories of playing with Gordon District Cricket Club were very clear.
I wrote the following chapter about Ron, his career and his memories of the Gordon players of the day.
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Ronald Werner died on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at Royal North Shore Hospital at age 94. Ron had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years. I met with Ron in May 2024 when researchi ...
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Q: Women's Cricket Comes to the Gordon DCC - Part 1
In July 1982 two established teams from a local competition, Mirrabooka and Pymble, were approached by the Gordon DCC to combine and compete in the Sydney Women’s Cricket Association. While the Pymble club was a relative newcomer to the Sydney Women’s Grade Competition, Mirrabooka had been formed in 1958 by Wendy Relton, Norma Styles, Beau Aspinall and Sue Prell who became Gordon Women’s first Club Patron. Their aim was to offer something special to the members of the club, and the wider circle of women’s cricket, an aim that Gordon still upholds.
In July 1982 two established teams from a local competition, Mirrabooka and Pymble, were approached by the Gordon DCC to combine and compete in the Sydney Women’s Cricket Association. While the Pymble club was a relative newcomer to the Sydney Women’s Grade Competition, Mirrabooka had been formed in 1958 by Wendy Relton, Norma Styles, Beau Aspinall and Sue Prell who became Gordon Women’s first Club Patron. Their aim was to offer something special to the members of the club, and the wider circle of women’s cricket, an aim that Gordon still upholds.
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Q: TAJ'S DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Starting out on your umpiring career can be somewhat daunting, with numerous challenges to overcome as you learn your skills. Debuting in Premier Cricket adds to the anxiety, with the players rightly having high expectations, so dealing with all of these as an 18-year-old can be somewhat stressful. First-season umpire Taj Nicholson has accepted the challenge and is settling in well, meeting what is thrown his way impressively, although some encounters have not exactly been planned.
Starting out on your umpiring career can be somewhat daunting, with numerous challenges to overcome as you learn your skills. Debuting in Premier Cricket adds to the anxiety, with the players rightly having high expectations, so dealing with all of these as an 18-year-old can be somewhat stressful. First-season umpire Taj Nicholson has accepted the challenge and is settling in well, meeting what is thrown his way impressively, although some encounters have not exactly been planned.
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Starting out on your umpiring career can be somewhat daunting, with numerous challenges to overcome as you learn your skills. Debuting in Premier Cricket adds to the anxiety, with the players right ...
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Women’s cricket has been played in Sydney from the 1890s. While most games were organised as charity events, intercolonial matches were also being played. The Gregory sisters were prominent in th ...
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Q: Syd Trumper - The brother who no one remembers
Syd Trumper was only 14 when he joined Gordon in 1909-10, the same season as his illustrious brother Victor. Syd had a long career with the Club playing until 1935-36, except for War service during the WW1 years and three seasons at Manly in the late 1920s, due to the residential playing rules of the time. After more than five years of retirement and past his mid-forties, Syd also played several matches in the early 1940s during the difficult years of World War 2.
Syd Trumper was only 14 when he joined Gordon in 1909-10, the same season as his illustrious brother Victor. Syd had a long career with the Club playing until 1935-36, except for War service during the WW1 years and three seasons at Manly in the late 1920s, due to the residential playing rules of the time. After more than five years of retirement and past his mid-forties, Syd also played several matches in the early 1940s during the difficult years of World War 2.
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Q: Chris Drake reflects on playing at Chatswood Oval
Chris Drake came to Sydney having played with Sevenoaks Vine Club in Kent, England. While working for Ku-ring-gai Council he asked a workmate if he knew anyone in a local cricket club. That mate gave him the phone number of Harry Crow. Chris played First and Second Grade from 1968-69 through to 1978-79 as a punishing top order batsman and good slip fielder, scoring 137 in his last game for the club.
Chris Drake came to Sydney having played with Sevenoaks Vine Club in Kent, England. While working for Ku-ring-gai Council he asked a workmate if he knew anyone in a local cricket club. That mate gave him the phone number of Harry Crow. Chris played First and Second Grade from 1968-69 through to 1978-79 as a punishing top order batsman and good slip fielder, scoring 137 in his last game for the club.
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Chris Drake came to Sydney having played with Sevenoaks Vine Club in Kent, England. While working for Ku-ring-gai Council he asked a workmate if he knew anyone in a local cricket ...
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Syd Trumper was only 14 when he joined Gordon in 1909-10, the same season as his illustrious brother Victor. Syd had a long career with the Club playing until 1935-36, except for War service durin ...
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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club Green Shield Campaign 2025-26
Under the direction of coaches Matt Nicholson and Connor Hindmarch, four Gordon Green Shield players will represent the Stags this season for their third year in the competition.
Under the direction of coaches Matt Nicholson and Connor Hindmarch, four Gordon Green Shield players will represent the Stags this season for their third year in the competition.
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Under the direction of coaches Matt Nicholson and Connor Hindmarch, four Gordon Green Shield players will represent the Stags this season for their third year in the competition.Outstanding ...
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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club - 2003-4 A.W. GREEN SHIELD REPORT
We knew we were in for a dramatic season when, after seemingly winning the first match at Campbelltown (amidst great excitement as 1st Grade scored their maiden victory on the adjoining ground), the match was belatedly declared a tie on appeal some weeks later!
Undaunted, the team pressed on to cut a swathe through the rest of the competition to be unbeaten after the seven (7) preliminary rounds.
We knew we were in for a dramatic season when, after seemingly winning the first match at Campbelltown (amidst great excitement as 1st Grade scored their maiden victory on the adjoining ground), the match was belatedly declared a tie on appeal some weeks later!
Undaunted, the team pressed on to cut a swathe through the rest of the competition to be unbeaten after the seven (7) preliminary rounds.
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Q: Ian Davis played with Gordon from the 1973-74 season until 1976-77. After two games for Gordon he was selected for New South Wales and five first-class games later, Australia. There was a tour to New Zealand in 1973-74 and the Australian tour to England in 1977. He scored 1065 runs at 35.50 and held the First Grade opening record at Gordon with James Cattlin, Cattlin (88) and Davis (170) of 261.
I arrived at Gordon in an unusual way. In fact my time at Gordon was the most enjoyable of my Grade career where I played for six clubs
I arrived at Gordon in an unusual way. In fact my time at Gordon was the most enjoyable of my Grade career where I played for six clubs
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Ian Davis played with Gordon from the 1973-74 season until 1976-77. After two games for Gordon he was selected for New South Wales and five first-class games later, Australia. Ther ...
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Q: Michael Falk reflects on Playing at Chatswood Oval
Michael Falk has had a lifelong cricket association with the Gordon DCC. He played First Grade, opening the batting for a period, and scored 3263 runs at 21.47 in all grades. He has served on the committee of the club and is a regular at Gordon matches. He holds a record that will take some beating. He played First Grade for the club in 1969 and has played in every decade to date with the senior club.
Michael Falk has had a lifelong cricket association with the Gordon DCC. He played First Grade, opening the batting for a period, and scored 3263 runs at 21.47 in all grades. He has served on the committee of the club and is a regular at Gordon matches. He holds a record that will take some beating. He played First Grade for the club in 1969 and has played in every decade to date with the senior club.
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Michael Falk has had a lifelong cricket association with the Gordon DCC. He played First Grade, opening the batting for a period, and scored 3263 runs at 21.47 in all grades. He ha ...
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Q: A talent lost: Ronald Lockrey
Ronald Lockrey started at North Sydney High School in 1935 and graduated in 1938. While in his last year at school he was chosen in the very first A.W. Green Shield team for Gordon in the 1937-38 season.
Gordon had four wins (two outright) and one loss during the season and one of the leading bowlers for Gordon Ron Lockrey (10 at 7.40).
It was after leaving school that his cricket career started in earnest with nine games in the Fourth Grade team after Christmas where his ability as a batsman started to shine when he scored 418 runs in nine innings with four not outs and an average of 83.10. This included a score of 105. The next season (1939-40) was also productive, with 288 runs in Fourth grade and another century and 227 runs in Third grade, totalling 515 runs for the season. What a talent!
Ronald Lockrey started at North Sydney High School in 1935 and graduated in 1938. While in his last year at school he was chosen in the very first A.W. Green Shield team for Gordon in the 1937-38 season.
Gordon had four wins (two outright) and one loss during the season and one of the leading bowlers for Gordon Ron Lockrey (10 at 7.40).
It was after leaving school that his cricket career started in earnest with nine games in the Fourth Grade team after Christmas where his ability as a batsman started to shine when he scored 418 runs in nine innings with four not outs and an average of 83.10. This included a score of 105. The next season (1939-40) was also productive, with 288 runs in Fourth grade and another century and 227 runs in Third grade, totalling 515 runs for the season. What a talent!
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Ronald Lockrey started at North Sydney High School in 1935 and graduated in 1938. While in his last year at school he was chosen in the very first A.W. Green Shield team fo ...
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Q: Lord Ian Botham Lunch
Last Thursday Gordon CC held our annual lunch event at Dockside, Darling Harbour. Our special guests were Lord Ian Botham and Geoff Lawson. We had a great roll up with 400 people, and the crowd was thoroughly entertained. This was the 5th year of these events, and everyone of them has been a huge success. Congratulations to Glenn Tullia for organising another great event. We are already looking forward to next year.
Last Thursday Gordon CC held our annual lunch event at Dockside, Darling Harbour. Our special guests were Lord Ian Botham and Geoff Lawson. We had a great roll up with 400 people, and the crowd was thoroughly entertained. This was the 5th year of these events, and everyone of them has been a huge success. Congratulations to Glenn Tullia for organising another great event. We are already looking forward to next year.
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Q: Marshall Rosen Reflects on Chatswood Oval
Marshall Rosen – former NSW batsman with 7028 runs for the club in all grades at an average of 34.62, including 14 centuries. At the bowing crease his 180 wickets at 19.30 gave him all-round status which was further acknowledged when one considers he kept in the absence of Brian Taber, effecting 92 dismissals, 59 catches and 33 stumpings in 18 seasons at the club. A Life Member who gave much on and off the field for his club, joining the Committee and being a delegate to Cricket NSW for 21 years
Marshall Rosen – former NSW batsman with 7028 runs for the club in all grades at an average of 34.62, including 14 centuries. At the bowing crease his 180 wickets at 19.30 gave him all-round status which was further acknowledged when one considers he kept in the absence of Brian Taber, effecting 92 dismissals, 59 catches and 33 stumpings in 18 seasons at the club. A Life Member who gave much on and off the field for his club, joining the Committee and being a delegate to Cricket NSW for 21 years
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Last Thursday Gordon CC held our annual lunch event at Dockside, Darling Harbour. Our special guests were Lord Ian Botham and Geoff Lawson. We had a great roll up with 400 people, and the crowd was ...
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Marshall Rosen – former NSW batsman with 7028 runs for the club in all grades at an average of 34.62, including 14 centuries. At the bowing crease his 180 wickets at 19.30 gave him all-round stat ...
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Q: Trevor Chappell Reflects on Playing at Chatswood Oval
Trevor Chappell played with the Gordon DCC from the 1980-81 season until the end of the 1984-85 season. He scored 1095 runs in First Grade during that time at 35.52 and took 32 wickets at 23.91. His fielding was outstanding. It was whilst he was at the club that he was selected for New South Wales and Australia. Following his retirement, he returned to the club and coached both the women’s and men’s team giving much from his playing and coaching days.
Trevor Chappell played with the Gordon DCC from the 1980-81 season until the end of the 1984-85 season. He scored 1095 runs in First Grade during that time at 35.52 and took 32 wickets at 23.91. His fielding was outstanding. It was whilst he was at the club that he was selected for New South Wales and Australia. Following his retirement, he returned to the club and coached both the women’s and men’s team giving much from his playing and coaching days.
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Trevor Chappell played with the Gordon DCC from the 1980-81 season until the end of the 1984-85 season. He scored 1095 runs in First Grade during that time at 35.52 and took 32 wickets at 23.91. Hi ...
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Q: Gordon Versus Sir Donald Bradman
Don Bradman seemed to have a liking for playing against Gordon. Here is a short profile of his games both at Chatswood and Hurstville.
Gordon’s first encounter with Don Bradman was against St George at Hurstville Oval in 1926-27. After Gordon had posted a moderate total of 211, Bert Watson top-scoring with 73, St George recovered from 7 wickets down for not much over 100 to score 219 and win by 8 runs. Bradman who was 18 years-old in his first season in Sydney, was bowled for 11 by another 18 year-old, Gordon leg-spinner Norval Campbell. Norval who took 6-94, was selected in the NSW team for two games later in the season.
Don Bradman seemed to have a liking for playing against Gordon. Here is a short profile of his games both at Chatswood and Hurstville.
Gordon’s first encounter with Don Bradman was against St George at Hurstville Oval in 1926-27. After Gordon had posted a moderate total of 211, Bert Watson top-scoring with 73, St George recovered from 7 wickets down for not much over 100 to score 219 and win by 8 runs. Bradman who was 18 years-old in his first season in Sydney, was bowled for 11 by another 18 year-old, Gordon leg-spinner Norval Campbell. Norval who took 6-94, was selected in the NSW team for two games later in the season.
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Don Bradman seemed to have a liking for playing against Gordon. Here is a short profile of his games both at Chatswood and Hurstville.Gordon’s first encounter with Don Bradman was against ...
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Q: Gordon DCC Fourth Grade Record Highest Score Broken
The feat had club historian Paul Stephenson reaching for the record books to discover that he had broken the club record for the highest score in 4th grade, held by current member of the GDCC executive Glenn Tullia.
Highest Scores in 4th Grade for Gordon:
201 not out Aaditya Pankajdavey 2025-26
The feat had club historian Paul Stephenson reaching for the record books to discover that he had broken the club record for the highest score in 4th grade, held by current member of the GDCC executive Glenn Tullia.
Highest Scores in 4th Grade for Gordon:
201 not out Aaditya Pankajdavey 2025-26
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On Saturday, October 25 Aaditya Pankajdavey resumed his innings at Killara Park, having volunteered as night watchman the week before. Solid bowling performances in Metropolitan Cup last season and ...
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Q: Brett Rosen - a renowned Gordon wicket keeper batsman
While the name Rosen has been synonymous with the Gordon District Cricket Club since the arrival of a young batsman in the 1960’s by the name of Marshall Rosen, who went on to score 5,936 First Grade Runs and become a legendary administrator for both the club and for the NSWCA, his son Brett also had an exceptional career with the Gordon club.
While the name Rosen has been synonymous with the Gordon District Cricket Club since the arrival of a young batsman in the 1960’s by the name of Marshall Rosen, who went on to score 5,936 First Grade Runs and become a legendary administrator for both the club and for the NSWCA, his son Brett also had an exceptional career with the Gordon club.
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While the name Rosen has been synonymous with the Gordon District Cricket Club since the arrival of a young batsman in the 1960’s by the name of Marshall Rosen, who went on to score 5,936 First G ...
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Q: Reflections on Playing at Chatswood Oval - Jim Cattlin
Jim Cattlin – First Grade opening bat in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ian Davis joined Gordon in the 1973-74 season. In his first match he and Marshall Rosen had an opening partnership of 193. The next week Ian and I opened and partnered for 261 – Davis 170, Cattlin 88. Ian timed the ball so well and hit it so hard the umpire and I at the bowler’s end took several steps back to avoid being hit by his drives. I was happy for him to have the strike.
Jim Cattlin – First Grade opening bat in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ian Davis joined Gordon in the 1973-74 season. In his first match he and Marshall Rosen had an opening partnership of 193. The next week Ian and I opened and partnered for 261 – Davis 170, Cattlin 88. Ian timed the ball so well and hit it so hard the umpire and I at the bowler’s end took several steps back to avoid being hit by his drives. I was happy for him to have the strike.
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Jim Cattlin – First Grade opening bat in the 1960s and 1970s.Ian Davis joined Gordon in the 1973-74 season. In his first match he and Marshall Rosen had an opening partnership of 193. The ...
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Q: The start of play on October 12 in the First Test Match between Pakistan and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore saw Rod Tucker standing in his 96th Test, going past Daryl Harper for the most test matches officiated by an Australian umpire.
A left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, Rod was a fine cricketer before he began his umpiring career. He debuted (Cap #499) for Gordon on 22/9/2001 at Killara Oval vs UNSW
A left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, Rod was a fine cricketer before he began his umpiring career. He debuted (Cap #499) for Gordon on 22/9/2001 at Killara Oval vs UNSW
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The start of play on October 12 in the First Test Match between Pakistan and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore saw Rod Tucker standing in his 96th Test, going past Daryl Harper for the most ...
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Q: Lloyd Wilson: Reflections on Playing for Gordon
My best memories of Chatswood Oval and Trumper Pavilion were many renditions of the Gordon song in the dressing-room, with the opposition and sometimes even umpire Fred Tilley – he loved it! Also, many nights at committee and selection meetings in the pavilion.
My best memories of Chatswood Oval and Trumper Pavilion were many renditions of the Gordon song in the dressing-room, with the opposition and sometimes even umpire Fred Tilley – he loved it! Also, many nights at committee and selection meetings in the pavilion.
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Q: EDITORS NOTE: Fergus Munro first played for Gordon in Green Shield 1955-56 and PoidevinGray Shield 1956-58. He then played for Sydney University before returning to Gordon for the 1964-65 season in First Grade then moving to London where he played for Hampstead CC for many seasons.
My first recollection of Chatswood Oval and Trumper Pavilion was in about 1954 when I was selected to play in Gordon’s AW Green Shield side, managed by Ray Jones, and ‘required to practice there’.
My first recollection of Chatswood Oval and Trumper Pavilion was in about 1954 when I was selected to play in Gordon’s AW Green Shield side, managed by Ray Jones, and ‘required to practice there’.
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EDITORS NOTE: Lloyd opened the batting for our First Grade team in the 1960s.I turned up for early season practice (first Saturday in September in those days) at Chatswoo ...
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EDITORS NOTE: Fergus Munro first played for Gordon in Green Shield 1955-56 and PoidevinGray Shield 1956-58. He then played for Sydney University before returning to Gordon for the 1964-65 seaso ...
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Q: Neil Harvey at Gordon District Cricket Club
Much has been written about Neil Harvey since his arrival on the cricketing world scene with the 1948 Bradman Invincibles team.
What is not talked about much are the five seasons Neil played for the Gordon club from 1958-59 to 1962-63.
Neil Harvey was a senior figure in the Australian team when he came to Sydney from Melbourne in 1958-59 and joined Gordon, aged almost 30.
Much has been written about Neil Harvey since his arrival on the cricketing world scene with the 1948 Bradman Invincibles team.
What is not talked about much are the five seasons Neil played for the Gordon club from 1958-59 to 1962-63.
Neil Harvey was a senior figure in the Australian team when he came to Sydney from Melbourne in 1958-59 and joined Gordon, aged almost 30.
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Much has been written about Neil Harvey since his arrival on the cricketing world scene with the 1948 Bradman Invincibles team.What is not talked about much are the five seasons Neil played ...
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Q: Pocket Profile - Luke Jacobs - Gordon District Cricket Club
Who are your favourite cricketers? Ryan Harris – wasn’t the fastest or the scariest and would bowl through immense pain from injuries and was super consistent.
Who are your favourite cricketers? Ryan Harris – wasn’t the fastest or the scariest and would bowl through immense pain from injuries and was super consistent.
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Name: Luke JacobsNickname: Hooksy, DukePlace of Birth: GosfordFavourite food: Any type of burgerFavourite music: CountryHobbies: Golf and Horse RacingSecre ...
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Q: Having written two books about the Gordon cricketers who fought in World War I and World War II, there are of course many stories of bravery and heroism. Not suggesting in any way that Basil Sheidow was not brave or would have been a hero given the opportunity, his service in World War II was definitely ‘unusual’.
Being keen to serve his country, Basil looked at the study opportunities he might be able to secure to give him a reasonably safe role in the war in the UK. While having no known skills in this profession, he decided on studying to be a ‘nursing orderly’ and upon receiving a certificate, he enlisted. Unable to find an AIF division to take him the enlistment officer decided he should go into the Airforce and be posted to the UK.
Being keen to serve his country, Basil looked at the study opportunities he might be able to secure to give him a reasonably safe role in the war in the UK. While having no known skills in this profession, he decided on studying to be a ‘nursing orderly’ and upon receiving a certificate, he enlisted. Unable to find an AIF division to take him the enlistment officer decided he should go into the Airforce and be posted to the UK.
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Having written two books about the Gordon cricketers who fought in World War I and World War II, there are of course many stories of bravery and heroism. Not suggesting in any way that Basil Sheido ...
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Q: The Day Victor Trumper Changed his Name
One afternoon in early September 1960, I was changing before net practice at Chatswood Oval. A rather tall, strong-looking fellow was doing the same. I hadn’t seen him before, so I introduced myself; he said his name was Vic Turner, and we started chatting pleasantly for a few minutes. He then said his name was actually Vic Trumper but, because of expectations people might have and to save embarrassment, he preferred to be called Vic Turner.
One afternoon in early September 1960, I was changing before net practice at Chatswood Oval. A rather tall, strong-looking fellow was doing the same. I hadn’t seen him before, so I introduced myself; he said his name was Vic Turner, and we started chatting pleasantly for a few minutes. He then said his name was actually Vic Trumper but, because of expectations people might have and to save embarrassment, he preferred to be called Vic Turner.
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One afternoon in early September 1960, I was changing before net practice at Chatswood Oval. A rather tall, strong-looking fellow was doing the same. I hadn’t seen him before, so I introduced mys ...
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Q: Phil Emery
Sport was in the Emery family’s veins. Father Neville had played rugby union for Australia and Grade cricket. His mother Helen was a representative and extremely competitive squash and tennis player. It was only going to be a matter of time until the Sydney Church of England Grammar school student turned to sport. The question was, which sport – cricket or rugby union? Whilst enjoying rugby he chose cricket and it was his prep school cricket coach Mal Howard who, according to Emery, said at a practice, “‘You’re going to keep’ and pushed me straight into it.”
Sport was in the Emery family’s veins. Father Neville had played rugby union for Australia and Grade cricket. His mother Helen was a representative and extremely competitive squash and tennis player. It was only going to be a matter of time until the Sydney Church of England Grammar school student turned to sport. The question was, which sport – cricket or rugby union? Whilst enjoying rugby he chose cricket and it was his prep school cricket coach Mal Howard who, according to Emery, said at a practice, “‘You’re going to keep’ and pushed me straight into it.”
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Sport was in the Emery family’s veins. Father Neville had played rugby union for Australia and Grade cricket. His mother Helen was a representative and extremely competitive squash and tennis pla ...
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Q: Brian Taber arrived at the club for the 1956-57 season. At the age of 16 years and 160 days he was selected in First Grade. Daunting you might say but at that time in his cricket development he had, according to Sid Carroll, “what it takes to be a quality keeper”. Bert Oldfield, an interested observer, said to Brian’s father Charles, “He moves well, and I can organise some gloves for him from my store.” He did organise the gloves following a visit with Brian and his father, at a price. Bert was the consummate businessman.
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Brian Taber arrived at the club for the 1956-57 season. At the age of 16 years and 160 days he was selected in First Grade. Daunting you might say but at that time in his cricket development he had ...
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Q: Photo of the Gordon District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Shield team of season 2020-21.
Having sailed through the competition undefeated, the team finished as Joint Premiers with Parramatta after a couple of washouts in the final.
Key players included:
Callum Bladen: 7 wickets @ 19.4
Josh Claridge 266 runs @ 53.2
Having sailed through the competition undefeated, the team finished as Joint Premiers with Parramatta after a couple of washouts in the final.
Key players included:
Callum Bladen: 7 wickets @ 19.4
Josh Claridge 266 runs @ 53.2
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Q: Photo of the Gordon District Cricket Club 1974-75 Poidevin Gray Shield premiership winning team.
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Photo of the Gordon District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray Shield team of season 2020-21.Having sailed through the competition undefeated, the team finished as Joint Premiers with Parramatta af ...
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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club - A.W. Green Shield Report for the 2000-2001 Season
The Green Shield team performed extremely well considering limited preparation and the young age of most of the boys. Only five team members were U/16, six boys are still eligible next season and the remaining three are eligible for the next two seasons.
The Green Shield team performed extremely well considering limited preparation and the young age of most of the boys. Only five team members were U/16, six boys are still eligible next season and the remaining three are eligible for the next two seasons.
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The Green Shield team performed extremely well considering limited preparation and the young age of most of the boys. Only five team members were U/16, six boys are still e ...
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Q: It is a daunting task to give tribute to a true legend, Life Member and Club Historian who played 32 seasons with Gordon but when it comes to his statistics I am relieved because he is the one who compiled them over the years. A total of 5645 runs and 1122 wickets an outstanding record.
Graham was born 9th August, 1932 the eldest of four boys, Warren, Brian (1st Grade rugby for Gordon & NSW who died 2006) and Ross, who also played cricket and rugby for Gordon. Graham attended Artarmon Public School then SHS, as did his father and famous uncle rugby centre Syd King who played for Western Suburbs, NSW and 14 Tests for Australia, including the trail blazing 1927-28 Waratahs tour of Great Britain, partnering Cyril Towers as a classic pair – King the defender and Towers the attacker. Graham’s father Frank also played 1st Grade rugby for Western Suburbs RC and Syd 1st Grade for Petersham CC. Graham was in 1st XI 3 years and 1st XV his final year at SHS despite contracting polio in his first year.
Graham was born 9th August, 1932 the eldest of four boys, Warren, Brian (1st Grade rugby for Gordon & NSW who died 2006) and Ross, who also played cricket and rugby for Gordon. Graham attended Artarmon Public School then SHS, as did his father and famous uncle rugby centre Syd King who played for Western Suburbs, NSW and 14 Tests for Australia, including the trail blazing 1927-28 Waratahs tour of Great Britain, partnering Cyril Towers as a classic pair – King the defender and Towers the attacker. Graham’s father Frank also played 1st Grade rugby for Western Suburbs RC and Syd 1st Grade for Petersham CC. Graham was in 1st XI 3 years and 1st XV his final year at SHS despite contracting polio in his first year.
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It is a daunting task to give tribute to a true legend, Life Member and Club Historian who played 32 seasons with Gordon but when it comes to his statistics I am relieved because he is the one who ...
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Q: Harold (Harry) Watts enlisted in the 9th Machine Gun Company of the 3rd Division of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in March 1916 and eventually joined them in November 1916. He was a warehouse salesman and lived at Station House in Chatswood. Harry was only twenty when he enlisted and required the written permission of his parents which was duly given. He was a very promising young cricketer who played fourteen games in his first season with the club in 1914-15 as an eighteen year old. He scored 462 runs at an average of 42, with a top score of 76. Due to the number of players leaving for the war in 1915-16, he was promoted to First Grade and played thirteen games. He wasn’t as successful as the season before but did have a high score of 57.
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Q: Tribute to Graham King by Michael Falk
My first game of grade cricket was at Killara Oval in 1969 in 3rd Grade. I was filling in just before Christmas as, I think, some players had gone away on holidays. The captain of the side that day was Graham, or should I say, Mr King. I was a callow youth of 15 at the time, and quite terrified.
However, there was no need to be nervous as we were in good hands with Graham and his long time friend and great player, Bob Lowing, keeping everything together.
My first game of grade cricket was at Killara Oval in 1969 in 3rd Grade. I was filling in just before Christmas as, I think, some players had gone away on holidays. The captain of the side that day was Graham, or should I say, Mr King. I was a callow youth of 15 at the time, and quite terrified.
However, there was no need to be nervous as we were in good hands with Graham and his long time friend and great player, Bob Lowing, keeping everything together.
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My first game of grade cricket was at Killara Oval in 1969 in 3rd Grade. I was filling in just before Christmas as, I think, some players had gone away on holidays. The captain of the s ...
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Harold (Harry) Watts enlisted in the 9th Machine Gun Company of the 3rd Division of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in March 1916 and eventually joined them in November 1916. He was a warehouse ...
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Q: The Gordon District Cricket Club seemed to be always blessed with very good wicketkeepers. Each of these Australian wicketkeepers who played for the club, Bert Oldfield, Brian Taber, Adam Gilchrist, and Phil Emery, brought distinct skills and qualities to their craft, adapting their approaches to the eras in which they played. Here’s a comparison of their wicketkeeping styles, strengths, and impact on the game.
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Q: On Saturday August 3, 2024, Tom Pritchard, the last Rat of Tobruk died aged 102. Tom served in the 2/5th Australian Field Ambulance during the siege of Tobruk in 1941. Gordon cricketer Victor Taylor served in the 2/13th Battalion at the same time as Tom, however died in 1952 at the age of 33 still suffering from the effects of his time in the war.
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The Gordon District Cricket Club seemed to be always blessed with very good wicketkeepers. Each of these Australian wicketkeepers who played for the club, Bert Oldfield, Brian Taber, Adam Gilchrist ...
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On Saturday August 3, 2024, Tom Pritchard, the last Rat of Tobruk died aged 102. Tom served in the 2/5th Australian Field Ambulance during the siege of Tobruk in ...
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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club 2004-5 First Grade Report
With a productive off-season the Stag's were looking to continue the good work which had been done by the recently retired Matthew Nicholson. There would be new players blooded throughout the year with season 2009/10 going to be a bit of an unknown. A new Skipper was inducted in Beau Casson and the side would start the season with a blend of experience (including two test players in Casson and Flynn) mixed with youth (17 y.o Chad Soper).
With a productive off-season the Stag's were looking to continue the good work which had been done by the recently retired Matthew Nicholson. There would be new players blooded throughout the year with season 2009/10 going to be a bit of an unknown. A new Skipper was inducted in Beau Casson and the side would start the season with a blend of experience (including two test players in Casson and Flynn) mixed with youth (17 y.o Chad Soper).
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With a productive off-season the Stag's were looking to continue the good work which had been done by the recently retired Matthew Nicholson. There would be new players blooded throughout the year ...
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Q: A 4th Grade premiership in the centenary year of this proud old club. Happy days. Having been so close in 2003-04, it was a just reward for Captain Reynolds to lift the Reid Cup at Killara Park on 3 April 2005. And the crushing victory in the Final – by nine wickets – underscored the fact that this was the best performed side in the competition all year. Only one loss was recorded, to Bankstown in Round 7 in a one-day game, while the runners up, Randwick-Petersham were defeated by Gordon twice at the business end of the season.
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Q: Dave Evans was a true Gordon Legend - Part 2
Dave recommenced his cricket career immediately after the war, playing in the top three grades for seven seasons from 1945 to 1952. Included were some matches in the First Grade premiership team of 1945-46 and a whole season in the 1947-48 Third Grade premiership team. In the 1950s, when work commitments meant Dave had to travel a lot, often overseas, he played when available in the Colts team until 1962. Dave scored 1,982 runs for Gordon at an average of 19.62 including two centuries, both in Third Grade with one at Beauchamp.
Dave recommenced his cricket career immediately after the war, playing in the top three grades for seven seasons from 1945 to 1952. Included were some matches in the First Grade premiership team of 1945-46 and a whole season in the 1947-48 Third Grade premiership team. In the 1950s, when work commitments meant Dave had to travel a lot, often overseas, he played when available in the Colts team until 1962. Dave scored 1,982 runs for Gordon at an average of 19.62 including two centuries, both in Third Grade with one at Beauchamp.
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[This article continues the story about Dave Evans from Part 1] Dave was honourably discharged from his duties on 17 May 1945 and returned to Sydney. After the war, Dave and Marjo ...
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Q: Dave Evans was a true Gordon legend - Part 1
David John Evans was born at Merewether, a suburb of Newcastle, on 13 December 1919. His family moved to Cobar Street, Willoughby, close to that suburb’s boundary with Artarmon, when he was seven. He had two brothers, Trevor and Basil, and went to Artarmon Primary School.
His father, also David, was a keen cricketer who had played First Grade with the Randwick club. This keenness rubbed off on Dave at an early age and he soon found that there was a backyard in Cooney Road, Artarmon, not far away, which was like a miniature Sydney Cricket Ground
David John Evans was born at Merewether, a suburb of Newcastle, on 13 December 1919. His family moved to Cobar Street, Willoughby, close to that suburb’s boundary with Artarmon, when he was seven. He had two brothers, Trevor and Basil, and went to Artarmon Primary School.
His father, also David, was a keen cricketer who had played First Grade with the Randwick club. This keenness rubbed off on Dave at an early age and he soon found that there was a backyard in Cooney Road, Artarmon, not far away, which was like a miniature Sydney Cricket Ground
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David John Evans was born at Merewether, a suburb of Newcastle, on 13 December 1919. His family moved to Cobar Street, Willoughby, close to that suburb’s boundary with Ar ...
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Q: Gordon's Ginger Meggs - Charlie Somerville
Charlie Somerville loved his cricket. He joined the Gordon District Cricket Club near the end of its inaugural season in 1905-06 at the age of 21 and played 7 games. The next season however he picked up 47 wickets in third grade at an average of 11.66. Charlie was a storekeeper by trade and worked for his father’s produce store in Hornsby.
With work taking precedence Charlie played as much cricket as he could and played most seasons between 1905 and 1914. Charlie played in both seconds and thirds and during that time took 118 wickets and scored nearly 1000 runs batting in the middle order.
Charlie Somerville loved his cricket. He joined the Gordon District Cricket Club near the end of its inaugural season in 1905-06 at the age of 21 and played 7 games. The next season however he picked up 47 wickets in third grade at an average of 11.66. Charlie was a storekeeper by trade and worked for his father’s produce store in Hornsby.
With work taking precedence Charlie played as much cricket as he could and played most seasons between 1905 and 1914. Charlie played in both seconds and thirds and during that time took 118 wickets and scored nearly 1000 runs batting in the middle order.
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Charlie Somerville loved his cricket. He joined the Gordon District Cricket Club near the end of its inaugural season in 1905-06 at the age of 21 and played 7 games. The next season however he pick ...
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Q: Richard Stobo - Memories of that Grand Old Stand - Part 2
Sutherland had been sent into bat on a wicket with a bit of life early on, but their strong top order, which included NSW and Test player John Dyson and future NSW and Queensland player Rod Davison, saw them reach 2-70-odd without too many problems.
Bowling from the southern end before lunch, I decided to test Rod out with a bouncer. A compact left-hander and prolific run-scorer, Rod moved inside it and played a hook shot but caught the ball a little high on the bat. It sailed high towards the pavilion but Jamie Bray, fielding at fine leg, sprinted hard to his right along the boundary, dived, and held an extraordinary catch only inches from the ground, and perilously close to the gutter – no ropes in those days. It was skillful, brave and magnificent.
Sutherland had been sent into bat on a wicket with a bit of life early on, but their strong top order, which included NSW and Test player John Dyson and future NSW and Queensland player Rod Davison, saw them reach 2-70-odd without too many problems.
Bowling from the southern end before lunch, I decided to test Rod out with a bouncer. A compact left-hander and prolific run-scorer, Rod moved inside it and played a hook shot but caught the ball a little high on the bat. It sailed high towards the pavilion but Jamie Bray, fielding at fine leg, sprinted hard to his right along the boundary, dived, and held an extraordinary catch only inches from the ground, and perilously close to the gutter – no ropes in those days. It was skillful, brave and magnificent.
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Q: Richard Stobo - Richard Stobo - Memories of that Grand Old Stand – Part 1
The Trumper Pavilion holds great memories for me, including my first game in First Grade in November 1983, against North Sydney. I had turned 18 only a few months before and found myself for the first time in the same changing room as such great Gordon players as Trevor Chappell, Phil Antman, Michael Falk and Rowan McGregor, among others.
I distinctly recall the atmosphere of that day; it was clear as soon as I walked through the gates behind the stand that First Grade was different. I had been fortunate to play in Wacka’s Third Grade premiership side the previous season and understood the pressure of finals. However, there was something very grown-up about First Grade.
The Trumper Pavilion holds great memories for me, including my first game in First Grade in November 1983, against North Sydney. I had turned 18 only a few months before and found myself for the first time in the same changing room as such great Gordon players as Trevor Chappell, Phil Antman, Michael Falk and Rowan McGregor, among others.
I distinctly recall the atmosphere of that day; it was clear as soon as I walked through the gates behind the stand that First Grade was different. I had been fortunate to play in Wacka’s Third Grade premiership side the previous season and understood the pressure of finals. However, there was something very grown-up about First Grade.
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I first met Victor Trumper when I was about 10 years old. My father introduced me to him. Or, rather, my father introduced me to Arthur Mailey, who introduced me to him. See, one of my father’s f ...
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Q: The Bravest Innings - John Shattock
I was fortunate enough to see many great innings in my time in Grade cricket. However the one that stands out as far as courage is concerned was played by a Gordon batsman who played very little First Grade and, indeed, not nearly enough Grade cricket.
John Shattock had played for Gordon for a couple of years, starting in the lower grades. A workman-like opening batsman, in 1970-71 he set 5th Grade Aggregate record (which still stands!). He moved up the grades and in 1972, he was chosen to play his first 1st Grade game (my first game in the top grade as well). It was a quiet introduction with John scoring a handful not out against Mosman with the second day being completely washed out.
I was fortunate enough to see many great innings in my time in Grade cricket. However the one that stands out as far as courage is concerned was played by a Gordon batsman who played very little First Grade and, indeed, not nearly enough Grade cricket.
John Shattock had played for Gordon for a couple of years, starting in the lower grades. A workman-like opening batsman, in 1970-71 he set 5th Grade Aggregate record (which still stands!). He moved up the grades and in 1972, he was chosen to play his first 1st Grade game (my first game in the top grade as well). It was a quiet introduction with John scoring a handful not out against Mosman with the second day being completely washed out.
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I was fortunate enough to see many great innings in my time in Grade cricket. However the one that stands out as far as courage is concerned was played by a Gordon batsman who played very little F ...
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Q: Bob Thomas - From Wade Park, Orange to Chatswood Oval: An Unexpected Call Up
Having played two seasons for Sutherland, employment led me to the North Shore, Gordon Cricket Club and Chatswood Oval. The team was captained by the venerable Dick Guy, who demanded his high expectations be met each and every game. Behind the stumps was the Australian wicketkeeper, Brian Taber, a champion player and an even better bloke. I used to field in the covers, and survey the field, almost pinching myself how wonderful it was to be part of such a competitive team.
Having played two seasons for Sutherland, employment led me to the North Shore, Gordon Cricket Club and Chatswood Oval. The team was captained by the venerable Dick Guy, who demanded his high expectations be met each and every game. Behind the stumps was the Australian wicketkeeper, Brian Taber, a champion player and an even better bloke. I used to field in the covers, and survey the field, almost pinching myself how wonderful it was to be part of such a competitive team.
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I always considered myself very fortunate to grow up in the country and particularly so on a farm, just west of Orange.It was a wonderful life for a young boy, immersed in animals and the pr ...
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Q: Gordon’s long term bowling stalwart Adair Durie finally succumbed to a persistent knee injury and retired at the end of the 2013/14 season.
The Gordon club received the news in an emotive email from Adair that thanked all those involved in his career and promised to stay in touch and hopefully remain involved in the club in the future.
Many players when they retire can look back on their career and pick out a performance or two that really stand out. I doubt there are many, however, who can say they bowled 35 overs unchanged (except for the tea break) and took 8 for 56 in a premiership final.
The Gordon club received the news in an emotive email from Adair that thanked all those involved in his career and promised to stay in touch and hopefully remain involved in the club in the future.
Many players when they retire can look back on their career and pick out a performance or two that really stand out. I doubt there are many, however, who can say they bowled 35 overs unchanged (except for the tea break) and took 8 for 56 in a premiership final.
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Gordon’s long term bowling stalwart Adair Durie finally succumbed to a persistent knee injury and retired at the end of the 2013/14 season.The Gordon club received the news in an emotive e ...
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Q: A career of many highs; James Packman Gordon DCC 1996 to 2014.
I am sure that James would concede that he may not have completely fulfilled his potential over 18 years of playing for Gordon from 1996 to 2014, but I am sure everyone would agree that to finish your career with a total of 8661 runs at an average of 29.38 and be fourth overall in runs scored in a Sydney grade club that started in 1905 is a magnificent effort by any standards.
James also scored 6705 runs in first grade at an average of 28.78 to be the third highest overall behind Charlie Macartney and Sid Carroll.
I am sure that James would concede that he may not have completely fulfilled his potential over 18 years of playing for Gordon from 1996 to 2014, but I am sure everyone would agree that to finish your career with a total of 8661 runs at an average of 29.38 and be fourth overall in runs scored in a Sydney grade club that started in 1905 is a magnificent effort by any standards.
James also scored 6705 runs in first grade at an average of 28.78 to be the third highest overall behind Charlie Macartney and Sid Carroll.
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I am sure that James would concede that he may not have completely fulfilled his potential over 18 years of playing for Gordon from 1996 to 2014, but I am sure everyone would agree that to finish y ...
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Q: Michael Cant - Gordon District Cricket Club Team of the 1990s
I have selected my best Gordon team from players I played with in the 1990s. The team has been selected primarily on performances for Gordon. We had some fantastic players in that era and won 2 premierships. Picking the team has brought back some great memories.
1. Greg Hayne. Imposing opening bat whose record in Sydney premier cricket is phenomenal. Also a superb pair of hands.
I have selected my best Gordon team from players I played with in the 1990s. The team has been selected primarily on performances for Gordon. We had some fantastic players in that era and won 2 premierships. Picking the team has brought back some great memories.
1. Greg Hayne. Imposing opening bat whose record in Sydney premier cricket is phenomenal. Also a superb pair of hands.
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I have selected my best Gordon team from players I played with in the 1990s. The team has been selected primarily on performances for Gordon. We had some fantastic players in that era and won 2 pre ...
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Q: In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2 the following is a story about the Gordon District Cricket Club’s own Flying Ace, Jack Quigley, who later became one of its highest scoring batsman.
While being a late entry to the war, having arrived in the UK in mid 1944, Jack certainly made up for it by making over 50 raids into enemy territory in his single engine aircraft including his last one only two days before the German surrender.
After arriving in the UK following over a year of training in Australia and the USA, his first job was to learn how to fly the RAF designated single engine aircraft for which he was posted in July 1944 to the RAF base at Heston near London.
While being a late entry to the war, having arrived in the UK in mid 1944, Jack certainly made up for it by making over 50 raids into enemy territory in his single engine aircraft including his last one only two days before the German surrender.
After arriving in the UK following over a year of training in Australia and the USA, his first job was to learn how to fly the RAF designated single engine aircraft for which he was posted in July 1944 to the RAF base at Heston near London.
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In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2 the following is a story about the Gordon District Cricket Club’s own Flying Ace, Jack Quigley ...
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Q: Players of Note in the Shadows (Part 2)
The club has had three Test wicketkeepers. Phil Emery, another loyal clubman and outstanding NSW captain, has certainly left his mark on the club. There was his leadership, wicketkeeping, batting and most noticeably his ability to bring together players from different occupations and skill sets to become members of Gordon premiership teams. We should not forget Adam Gilchrist, who learnt his early cricket at Gordon before moving to Western Australia and becoming a wonderful batsman and wicketkeeper for Australia.
The club has had three Test wicketkeepers. Phil Emery, another loyal clubman and outstanding NSW captain, has certainly left his mark on the club. There was his leadership, wicketkeeping, batting and most noticeably his ability to bring together players from different occupations and skill sets to become members of Gordon premiership teams. We should not forget Adam Gilchrist, who learnt his early cricket at Gordon before moving to Western Australia and becoming a wonderful batsman and wicketkeeper for Australia.
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Period 1950s - 2020sThe 1950s welcomed the arrival of two cricketers, Dick Guy and Brian Taber, who were to have a dominant impact on Gordon cricket. Both were on ...
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Q: Players of Note in the Shadows (Part 1)
When the Gordon District Cricket Club entered the Sydney Grade cricket competition in the 1905-06 season it was the 20th club in the competition and the 16th in First Grade. There was obviously a level of expectation and a sense of anticipation that the club would develop, as it was the only club on the North Shore after the North Sydney DCC.
In those formative years there were cricketers who had already made their mark. Dr Gother Clarke and Bob Hickson needed no introduction. Clarke, a left-arm slow bowler, and Hickson, an opening bat, had both played for New South Wales. During the season Frank Iredale, a former Australian player, along with Keith McPhillamy and Gordon Black, both former NSW players, joined the club.
When the Gordon District Cricket Club entered the Sydney Grade cricket competition in the 1905-06 season it was the 20th club in the competition and the 16th in First Grade. There was obviously a level of expectation and a sense of anticipation that the club would develop, as it was the only club on the North Shore after the North Sydney DCC.
In those formative years there were cricketers who had already made their mark. Dr Gother Clarke and Bob Hickson needed no introduction. Clarke, a left-arm slow bowler, and Hickson, an opening bat, had both played for New South Wales. During the season Frank Iredale, a former Australian player, along with Keith McPhillamy and Gordon Black, both former NSW players, joined the club.
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Period: 1905 - 1940sWhen the Gordon District Cricket Club entered the Sydney Grade cricket competition in the 1905-06 season it w ...
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Q: With the growth of club cricket in Sydney suitable grounds and adequate seating accommodation were issues facing all clubs. The Gordon DCC was not alone in the matter with the original pavilion that was built in 1902 and 1903 proving inadequate by 1913. It was around this time that the club began investigating with the Municipality of Willoughby the building of a new pavilion.1 Preliminary steps were undertaken but the outbreak of war in 1914 halted any progress.
On 15 December 1920, a public meeting, presided over by the Mayor of Willoughby, Alderman RT Forsyth, was held in the Willoughby Town Hall at Chatswood. The meeting heard that the objectives were “the improvement of the oval and the erection of a more modern pavilion”.
On 15 December 1920, a public meeting, presided over by the Mayor of Willoughby, Alderman RT Forsyth, was held in the Willoughby Town Hall at Chatswood. The meeting heard that the objectives were “the improvement of the oval and the erection of a more modern pavilion”.
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© The Cricket Press Pty Ltd and RL Cardwell.Image of RH Gordon: Gordon DCC and PR StephensonWith the growth of club cricket in Sydney suitable grounds and adequate seating ...
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Q: Another article has been written about the possible future role of Mark O’Neill in Australian cricket with Peter Lalor penning a story in the Australian on Thursday January 10. The story adds a further name to the list of “satisfied customers” with legend Adam Gilchrist rating Mark as “the best one-on-one batting coach I ever came across in my entire career as a professional cricketer”.
That is a big wrap as I am sure Adam would have come across many coaches in his time playing cricket.
Gordon cricketers of course have recognised his skills for some time, not only purely as a batting coach, but as a real student of the game who builds a team spirit through endeavour and expecting performance. There are no half measures in working with Mark.
That is a big wrap as I am sure Adam would have come across many coaches in his time playing cricket.
Gordon cricketers of course have recognised his skills for some time, not only purely as a batting coach, but as a real student of the game who builds a team spirit through endeavour and expecting performance. There are no half measures in working with Mark.
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Another article has been written about the possible future role of Mark O’Neill in Australian cricket with Peter Lalor penning a story in the Australian on Thursday Ja ...
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Q: Cliff Geddes and Fred Easton are the reason why cricketers respect Anzac Day so much
Australian cricketers' special reverence for Anzac Day reflects both personal connections and the deep historical relationship between cricket and military service in Australia:
The shared cultural values such as mateship, resilience, sacrifice for the team, performing under pressure closely mirror the values emphasized in Australian cricket culture. This natural alignment creates a strong affinity between cricketers and the Anzac tradition.
Many Australian cricketers have direct family connections to military service, creating personal investment in Anzac commemorations. These family histories are often shared within team environments, strengthening the collective appreciation.
Australian cricketers' special reverence for Anzac Day reflects both personal connections and the deep historical relationship between cricket and military service in Australia:
The shared cultural values such as mateship, resilience, sacrifice for the team, performing under pressure closely mirror the values emphasized in Australian cricket culture. This natural alignment creates a strong affinity between cricketers and the Anzac tradition.
Many Australian cricketers have direct family connections to military service, creating personal investment in Anzac commemorations. These family histories are often shared within team environments, strengthening the collective appreciation.
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Q: Gordon’s highest run scorer in First Grade – Sid Carroll
Sid Carroll lived at 25 Horsley Ave Willoughby and went to school at Marist Brothers High School in North Sydney. According to his war record, which he personally signed, Sid Carroll, was born on June 12, 1921. His war record also shows his name was spelt Sydney Carroll and not Sid.
Apparently early in his cricket career, a scorer decided his name was Sid and for his entire career and life after cricket he was known as Sid. ESPNcricinfo and Wikipedia have his birthdate as 28th November 1922. As Sid enlisted on 14 May 1941, maybe he wanted the AIF to think he was 20 rather than 18 and ½ which required parental approval? This was not uncommon.
Sid Carroll lived at 25 Horsley Ave Willoughby and went to school at Marist Brothers High School in North Sydney. According to his war record, which he personally signed, Sid Carroll, was born on June 12, 1921. His war record also shows his name was spelt Sydney Carroll and not Sid.
Apparently early in his cricket career, a scorer decided his name was Sid and for his entire career and life after cricket he was known as Sid. ESPNcricinfo and Wikipedia have his birthdate as 28th November 1922. As Sid enlisted on 14 May 1941, maybe he wanted the AIF to think he was 20 rather than 18 and ½ which required parental approval? This was not uncommon.
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Sid Carroll lived at 25 Horsley Ave Willoughby and went to school at Marist Brothers High School in North Sydney. According to his war record, which he personally signed, Sid Carroll, was born on J ...
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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club - Team of the 80s - Geoff Hickman
When I was asked to select my Team of the 80s for the Stags, my first thought was, “Who will I upset by leaving them out?” Having played throughout the decade, I have many fond memories of this era, coupled with ten years of Annual Reports to reference.
To narrow down my selection, I set the following criteria:
Performances considered are exclusively from seasons 1980/81 to 1989/90.
I also enforced a criteria that selected players had to play a minimum of three seasons in that decade to qualify. This excluded some fantastic players like Adam Gilchrist, Kevin Roberts, John Davison, and Warwick Adlam, who played at the end of the decade.
When I was asked to select my Team of the 80s for the Stags, my first thought was, “Who will I upset by leaving them out?” Having played throughout the decade, I have many fond memories of this era, coupled with ten years of Annual Reports to reference.
To narrow down my selection, I set the following criteria:
Performances considered are exclusively from seasons 1980/81 to 1989/90.
I also enforced a criteria that selected players had to play a minimum of three seasons in that decade to qualify. This excluded some fantastic players like Adam Gilchrist, Kevin Roberts, John Davison, and Warwick Adlam, who played at the end of the decade.
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When I was asked to select my Team of the 80s for the Stags, my first thought was, “Who will I upset by leaving them out?” Having played throughout the decade, I have many fond memories of this ...
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Q: Back in March 2014, I was talking with our much respected former Gordon player and Knox Junior School Headmaster Bob Thomas (pictured) at a game at Chatswood Oval and as he had said on several occasions before made the comment, “We must organise a reunion of the Australian Schoolboys team who toured the West Indies in 1969”. As a fellow tourist with Bob, my reply as it had been many times before was “What a great idea, let’s do it”
During the discussion we talked about where we could find players and I mentioned Arthur Jessop to which Bob responded in a quiet voice. “We lost Arthur to a heart attack late last year”. I responded with natural sadness after having seen Arthur at Drummoyne the season before with his son watching a grade match between Sydney and Gordon.
During the discussion we talked about where we could find players and I mentioned Arthur Jessop to which Bob responded in a quiet voice. “We lost Arthur to a heart attack late last year”. I responded with natural sadness after having seen Arthur at Drummoyne the season before with his son watching a grade match between Sydney and Gordon.
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Back in March 2014, I was talking with our much respected former Gordon player and Knox Junior School Headmaster Bob Thomas (pictured) at a game at Chatswood Oval and as ...
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Q: Four Gordon First Grade cricketers who were playing at the time the song was written were included in the second verse and repeated throughout that first season as the ‘star’ players of the day. Over the years those names changed on a match by match basis based on the performance of the players in those teams.
The verse written for the first season included the line: “There’s Roley and Hedley, Brother L and PJ”. Those nicknames in fact were for Dick Guy (Roley), Brian Taber (Hedley), Lloyd Wilson (Brother L) and Peter Johnson (PJ).
Sadly, the Club has received the news this week that Peter Johnson passed away on 27th March 2025 in Brisbane where he has lived for many years.
The verse written for the first season included the line: “There’s Roley and Hedley, Brother L and PJ”. Those nicknames in fact were for Dick Guy (Roley), Brian Taber (Hedley), Lloyd Wilson (Brother L) and Peter Johnson (PJ).
Sadly, the Club has received the news this week that Peter Johnson passed away on 27th March 2025 in Brisbane where he has lived for many years.
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When a new Gordon cricketer from Green Shield through to First Grade celebrates a win for the team, they are faced with singing the “Gordon Song”. Often with the hel ...
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Q: Matt Wright is a left arm orthodox bowler and the proud owner of Gordon District Cricket Club first grade cap number 595.
Let’s find out more about Matt’s journey in the game so far.
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
This is easy, no one has seen as much of my game as my dad. The poor guy has born the brunt of my obsession and sidearmed to me on Easter, Christmas Day, his birthday, and a million days in between.
Let’s find out more about Matt’s journey in the game so far.
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
This is easy, no one has seen as much of my game as my dad. The poor guy has born the brunt of my obsession and sidearmed to me on Easter, Christmas Day, his birthday, and a million days in between.
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Q: The Early Days of Chatswood Oval and the Gordon DCC
Back in the late 1890s Chatswood Oval was a Chinese market garden with a well in the centre of the ground. Footballers who have played on the ground in the winter and cricketers in the summer would argue that the ‘well’ is still there below the surface of the grass on the oval. In mid-1898 the New South Wales Government gave ministerial approval to the Municipality of Willoughby for the acquisition of five acres of land adjoining the Chatswood Railway Station. The area was to become Chatswood Park.
Back in the late 1890s Chatswood Oval was a Chinese market garden with a well in the centre of the ground. Footballers who have played on the ground in the winter and cricketers in the summer would argue that the ‘well’ is still there below the surface of the grass on the oval. In mid-1898 the New South Wales Government gave ministerial approval to the Municipality of Willoughby for the acquisition of five acres of land adjoining the Chatswood Railway Station. The area was to become Chatswood Park.
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Blog Image: Chatswood Park in 1907, looking south from Chatswood Station © Willoughby Historical SocietyBack in the late 1890s Chatswood Oval was a Chinese market garden w ...
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Q: Saturday March 8 was possibly the last time Tym Crawford would lead the Gordon First Grade side onto Chatswood Oval. I say 'possibly' only because Tym is not officially retiring but rather moving to the UK with his fiancée Amelie for a minimum of three to four years. Amelie, who originally met Tym on one of his cricketing trips to England, is a veterinary surgeon and has returned to the UK to study to become a Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Liverpool and Tym will join her in July this year. He plans to continue his teaching career and hopefully play cricket at a nearby club. Whether he returns or not, we know Tym will make the right decision. He is that sort of person.
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Saturday March 8 was possibly the last time Tym Crawford would lead the Gordon First Grade side onto Chatswood Oval. I say 'possibly' only because Tym is not officially retiring but rather moving t ...
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Q: It is not often we are able to compare a group of top six batters that played together for five seasons who have scored 40,752 runs for the Gordon Club at an average of 6,792 runs per player. With the retirement of Tym Crawford at the end of the 2025 season (moving to the UK), this now leaves Axel Cahlin as the remaining batsman to hold the flame. Those top six batsman were:
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It is not often we are able to compare a group of top six batters that played together for five seasons who have scored 40,752 runs for the Gordon Club at an average of 6,792 runs per player. With ...
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Q: While the Battle of Fromelles was declared as the worst single day of fighting in Australian military history another battle in a different part of the Somme was about to become the worst battle in history over an extended period.
As the news of the disaster at Fromelles was probably making its way to Pozieres, there were six Gordon cricketers waiting their turn to experience the horrors of fighting against the German juggernaut. The Gordon cricketers were part of the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions, and had been sent to the area around the village of Pozières in the southern region of the Somme.
As the news of the disaster at Fromelles was probably making its way to Pozieres, there were six Gordon cricketers waiting their turn to experience the horrors of fighting against the German juggernaut. The Gordon cricketers were part of the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions, and had been sent to the area around the village of Pozières in the southern region of the Somme.
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Q: The final day of cricket for the 2008-2009 season for first grade, belonged to Matt Nicholson who retired from all cricket on that day. It was undoubtedly a sad day for Matt, the end of a stellar career that included a Test match for Australia, an Australia 'A' match against India, First class careers for NSW, Western Australia, Northamptonshire and Surrey and a grade career first with Gordon, a stint with Scarborough in the west and then a return to Gordon.
In total for Gordon Nicho has taken 242 wickets at an average of 17.66. This of course would have been considerably more except that he played many half seasons for Gordon during his career, except for his last season, Gordon due to representative duties.
In total for Gordon Nicho has taken 242 wickets at an average of 17.66. This of course would have been considerably more except that he played many half seasons for Gordon during his career, except for his last season, Gordon due to representative duties.
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The final day of cricket for the 2008-2009 season for first grade, belonged to Matt Nicholson who retired from all cricket on that day. It was undoubtedly a sad day for Matt, the end of a stellar c ...
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Q: Bob Lowing – Gordons highest runs scorer with 12,681 runs in 38 seasons
As Japanese forces advanced through the Pacific in early 1942, taking Rabaul and Singapore before launching their largest attack on Australian soil at Darwin, eighteen-year-old Bob Lowing made a decision that would shape his life. Already showing promise as a cricketer at the Gordon District Cricket Club, with 598 runs at an average of 30 in Second Grade, the young bank officer from 99 Fullers Road, Chatswood, enlisted on March 3rd, 1942.
As Japanese forces advanced through the Pacific in early 1942, taking Rabaul and Singapore before launching their largest attack on Australian soil at Darwin, eighteen-year-old Bob Lowing made a decision that would shape his life. Already showing promise as a cricketer at the Gordon District Cricket Club, with 598 runs at an average of 30 in Second Grade, the young bank officer from 99 Fullers Road, Chatswood, enlisted on March 3rd, 1942.
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As Japanese forces advanced through the Pacific in early 1942, taking Rabaul and Singapore before launching their largest attack on Australian soil at Darwin, eighteen-year-old Bob Lowing made a de ...
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Q: Connor Cook is a tall off spinning allrounder who hails from Port Macquarie in New south Wales.
Connor joined Gordon District Cricket Club in 2020-21 and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 603
Connor joined Gordon District Cricket Club in 2020-21 and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 603
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Connor Cook is a tall off spinning allrounder who hails from Port Macquarie in New south Wales.Connor joined Gordon District Cricket Club in 2020-21 and is the proud owner of first grade cap ...
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Q: Joey Gillard is Gordon District Cricket Club first grade wicket keeper and high order batter and the proud owner of first grade cap number 618.
Joey represented NSW Country Under 19s at the Australian National Championships in 2022-23.
Lets find out more about Joey's journey in the game so far.
Joey represented NSW Country Under 19s at the Australian National Championships in 2022-23.
Lets find out more about Joey's journey in the game so far.
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Joey Gillard is Gordon District Cricket Club first grade wicket keeper and high order batter and the proud owner of first grade cap number 618.Joey represented NSW Country Under 19s at the A ...
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Q: On the weekend of 8-9 February, 2025, a group of former Gordon players got together at Chatswood Oval to celebrate exactly (to the day!!) fifty years since they won the Poidevin-Gray competition.
In 1974-75, Gordon won the Northern Division of the comp.
Names under the 2025 photo:
Back row: Peter Olsen Dick Huey (scorer), Piet Baird, David Meagher
Front row: Steve McDowell, John Dedman (captain), Jim Cattlin (coach), Michael Falk, Jim Cameron, John Crawford.
In 1974-75, Gordon won the Northern Division of the comp.
Names under the 2025 photo:
Back row: Peter Olsen Dick Huey (scorer), Piet Baird, David Meagher
Front row: Steve McDowell, John Dedman (captain), Jim Cattlin (coach), Michael Falk, Jim Cameron, John Crawford.
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On the weekend of 8-9 February, 2025, a group of former Gordon players got together at Chatswood Oval to celebrate exactly (to the day!!) fifty years since they won the Poidevin-Gray compe ...
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Q: Gordon 1974-75 Poidevin-Gray Premiership
The 1974-75 season was very successful for Gordon. They won the Club Championship by a huge margin and all Grade teams reached the semi-finals (only the top four went through to the playoffs in those days). Unfortunately, only one of those sides won their premiership but it was, nevertheless, a wonderful year.
The Poidevin-Gray side also had a great season.
The 1974-75 season was very successful for Gordon. They won the Club Championship by a huge margin and all Grade teams reached the semi-finals (only the top four went through to the playoffs in those days). Unfortunately, only one of those sides won their premiership but it was, nevertheless, a wonderful year.
The Poidevin-Gray side also had a great season.
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Q: When you look at the highest runs scorers for Gordon you naturally expect to see famous names like Charlie Macartney, Sid Carroll and Jack Potter and not the man who played his last game for the club in 2022. The one and only Damon Livermore.
Damon retired at the end of the 2016/17 season with a total of 10,049 runs at an average of 30.27. His total runs include 2550 runs in First Grade and the rest mainly in seconds and thirds.
Damon retired at the end of the 2016/17 season with a total of 10,049 runs at an average of 30.27. His total runs include 2550 runs in First Grade and the rest mainly in seconds and thirds.
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The 1974-75 season was very successful for Gordon. They won the Club Championship by a huge margin and all Grade teams reached the semi-finals (only the top four went through to the playoffs in th ...
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When you look at the highest runs scorers for Gordon you naturally expect to see famous names like Charlie Macartney, Sid Carroll and Jack Potter and not the man who played his last game for the cl ...
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Q: As seasons pass, many young players perform brilliantly in the AW Green Shield competition. It’s a wonderful experience for 14-15 year olds to test their skills against their peers in probably their first seasons with a senior Grade club.
There was one Gordon player, however, whose statistics stand out far beyond those of any other boy who has played in the Green Shield competition.
In 1951-52, Ken Eastwood was playing his fourth year of Green Shield for Gordon
There was one Gordon player, however, whose statistics stand out far beyond those of any other boy who has played in the Green Shield competition.
In 1951-52, Ken Eastwood was playing his fourth year of Green Shield for Gordon
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As seasons pass, many young players perform brilliantly in the AW Green Shield competition. It’s a wonderful experience for 14-15 year olds to test their skills against their peers in probably t ...
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Q: There is a certain type of cricketer who is the backbone of a Grade club who turns up every week, plays his heart out and encourages his team mates along the way to do their best at all times. There are several players in this category but when it has continued for 13 seasons it is special.
Dave Monaghan (pictured with mate Lachie Burrows) epitomizes what the Gordon Cricket club stands for which is to strive for excellence, respect your opponents, succeed as a team, and provide leadership with humility. He meets all of these values every time he steps onto the field to represent his club.
Dave Monaghan (pictured with mate Lachie Burrows) epitomizes what the Gordon Cricket club stands for which is to strive for excellence, respect your opponents, succeed as a team, and provide leadership with humility. He meets all of these values every time he steps onto the field to represent his club.
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There is a certain type of cricketer who is the backbone of a Grade club who turns up every week, plays his heart out and encourages his team mates along the way to do their best at all times. Ther ...
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Q: Jim Cattlin has made a significant contribution to the Gordon District Cricket Club on and off the field over many years.
Starting in Gordon juniors and under age cricket Jim progressed through the grades to play first grade cricket for the club. A very competent opening batter Jim and together with former Australian test opener Ian David in 1973-74 shared an opening partnership of 261.
Jim has served as Gordon DCC Club Secretary from 2007 to 2022 and is a very proud life member of the club.
Starting in Gordon juniors and under age cricket Jim progressed through the grades to play first grade cricket for the club. A very competent opening batter Jim and together with former Australian test opener Ian David in 1973-74 shared an opening partnership of 261.
Jim has served as Gordon DCC Club Secretary from 2007 to 2022 and is a very proud life member of the club.
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Q: With the 2025 Ashes series on the horizon, while a 5 nil whitewash may not be on the cards, we can always hope.
The first Australian team to secure a 5 nil whitewash were the 1920/21 Australians, who were matched by the 1913-14 team led by Michael Clarke.
So, who were the 1920/21 Australians who defeated England in 5 Tests in Australia? Probably in a first for any Sydney Grade club, three of them were Gordon players, Charlie Macartney (pictured), Bert Oldfield and Johnny Taylor. The team was also managed by Sydney Smith a former Gordon player and at the time the Secretary of the Club.
The first Australian team to secure a 5 nil whitewash were the 1920/21 Australians, who were matched by the 1913-14 team led by Michael Clarke.
So, who were the 1920/21 Australians who defeated England in 5 Tests in Australia? Probably in a first for any Sydney Grade club, three of them were Gordon players, Charlie Macartney (pictured), Bert Oldfield and Johnny Taylor. The team was also managed by Sydney Smith a former Gordon player and at the time the Secretary of the Club.
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