In the past couple of weeks, Gordon has lost two significant past members. The first was Don Harkness, who played for the club from 1950 to 1959. He played mostly First Grade where he took 139 wickets as a fast medium bowler. He was also a hard-hitting batsman who scored quite a few handy runs. …
I wanted to provide everyone with an update on the upcoming cricket season. Due to the Covid lockdown it is unclear exactly when the competition will start, but we are hopeful it will be sometime in November (most likely late November). With a shortened season the competition is likely to be predominately 1-day fixtures. Once…
To all Gordon Cricket Club players and supporters, By this time of year we would normally be well into pre-season practice and the start of the season just around the corner. But this is no ordinary year as we all cope with what is now an extended lockdown. I hope everyone is managing the situation…
We are pleased to announce that our new Club President is Michael Cant. Canty has taken over the reins from Geoff Hickman. Moving from Cootamundra to Sydney at the age of 18 to study at Macquarie University, Michael had one season at Northern District before coming to Gordon. His first grade debut came at the…
Geoff Hickman has stepped down from his role as Club President, a role he served in from 2015-2021, to take on the role of Chair of Selectors for the 2021-22 season. The 1981-82 Second Grade Report said about new recruit Geoff Hickman “…and was displaying the benefits of consistent hard work at training all season…
After joining our coaching staff last season, Elliot Richtor has been appointed head coach, a role which includes the responsibility of first grade match-day coach. Els coached our Poidevin-Gray Shield team last year, leading the team through a very successful season, which culminated in our first PG’s premiership for 45 years. Elliot had a long…
The 2020-2021 GDCC Annual Report is now available for download by clicking below: Annual Report 2020-2021
Preparations for the upcoming cricket season are well underway. Pre-season practice has been postponed due to the current lockdown. Players will be notified when training will commence. Training days, times and venues are below. Wednesday 6.00 – 8.00pm Artarmon Reserve Sunday Session 1 10.00am -11.30am (players in grades 4-6 last season and players new to…
The Gordon District Cricket Club congratulates one of its favourite sons on his election to the NSW Cricket Hall of Fame. Brian’s contribution to cricket in Australia goes back many years and he is a most worthy recipient of this honour. Brian joined the Gordon District Cricket Club in the 1955-56 season, travelling up from…
The GDCC Presentation day was held on Sunday 18 April at the Longueville Bowling Club. The day itself was well attended, wonderfully warm and the beers were flowing. Lachie McKenzie was our MC for the day and we heard from Geoff Hickman and Michael Cant amongst the presentation of awards for the past season. The…