News items relating to the men’s club
The Stags have officially unveiled our revamped coaching structure for the upcoming 2026/27 NSW Premier Cricket campaign, headlined by the appointment of Dan Miles as the club’s new Head Coach. Miles, who originally hails from England and played 1st and 2nd Grade cricket for Fairfield-Liverpool, brings a decade of extensive club and private coaching experience…
How to Order Official Gordon District Cricket Club Apparel As the new cricket season approaches, Gordon District Cricket Club players, members, and supporters can gear up in official club apparel through the 2REDS Club Shop. Whether you need matchday whites, training gear, or casual supporter wear, ordering your kit is quick and straightforward. Where…
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,…
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…
About Gordon Cricket Club Gordon District Cricket Club is a leading club within NSW Premier Cricket, with a strong focus on player development and performance. Based on Sydney’s North Shore, the Club delivers a structured and aligned program that supports players to develop, perform, and progress, underpinned by clear standards and strong coaching. Position Overview…
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…
Hearty congratulations are extended to Joel Pagano on his recent success at the U15 Australian Championships, held in Bunbury, Western Australia. A very impressive fast bowling prospect, Joel captured 6 wickets in a NSW team that was desperately seeking to win their last game and the Championship. Unfortunately they lost the match by 2 runs to Victoria,…
Hearty congratulations to Aarav Ahluwalia on his selection in the combined 2025/26 Green Shield Merit Team. Missing three players at the U17 Australian Championships for part of the Greenies Competition, Aarav assumed both the role of Captain and senior batsman, scoring 312 runs at an average of 52. The performances highlighted his three years of contribution in…
Following the recent Australian Championships in Brisbane, congratulations are extended to the five Stags players on their outstanding performances. NSW Country finished in second place losing to Queensland in the Grand Final, who remained undefeated throughout the Championships. NSW Metro also finished in a highly creditable fourth place. Hearty congratulations are extended to Cooper Williams…
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…