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…
Our 2024/25 Season Launch is being held at the Willoughby Hotel on Thursday September 26. All players and supporters are invited to attend. Thursday September 26, 6.30pm – 9.00pm 315 Penshurst St, North Willoughby Teams for Round 1 will be announced on the night. Finger food will be provided and drinks will be available for…
The 2023/24 Season was a successful season for the club. We finished in the top third of the club championship and qualified for finals in 6 of 10 competitions, including all three 1st grade competitions (T20, One Day & 2 Day). The young players within our club continue to improve and the prospects look good…
NSW Premier Cricket has announced the players selected in the 2023/24 AW Green Shield Merit XII (Team of the Year). Renowned as one of the world’s premier junior club competitions, the AW Green Shield has been a launchpad for many of NSW and Australian cricket’s finest players, including Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, David Warner, Mitchell…
Vale Hedley Brian Taber. Born 29 April 1940. Died 21 July 2023. Right-hand batsman and wicketkeeper. When our Club Secretary Andrew Falk sent out a message to the Gordon cricket community on Friday last that our dear friend Brian “Tabsie” “Herbie” Taber had died that morning his message finished with the following statement: “Another Gordon…
Hearty congratulations are extended to Rory McLean on his recent selection in the Green Shield Merit Team for 2022/23. Rory, a country Greenie from Lismore, enjoyed a stellar competition, both with the bat and wicketkeeping gloves, and thoroughly deserved his inclusion in the merit side. He was a key member of a Stags team that…
The reunion of 60s and 70s Gordon cricketers took place last weekend. More than 50 ex-players and wives travelled to Avoca and spent a thoroughly enjoyable weekend together, renewing old acquaintances and telling stories about the old days. An informal get-together on the Friday night kicked the weekend off. This was followed by a relaxing…
Our first grade captain Tym Crawford has gone into business with his brother Peter, establishing Cricket Coaching North Shore. Tym has been the Head Coach of our Academy for many years. Peter, has played and coached with Lindfield Cricket Club for many seasons. With such a wealth of knowledge of the game and experience coaching…
GDCC had 6 players attend the National U19 tournament in Mackay Qld earlier this month. The tournament was played over 9 days with 5 matches per team being completed. One round was washed out due to rain. Two pools of five teams complete the rounds with the top two from each pool going through to…
NAME: Michael Fletcher. NICKNAME: Fletch. BIRTHPLACE: Sydney FAVOURITE FOOD: Mussels with marinara sauce. FAVOURITE MUSIC: I listen to a fair amount of alternative and EDM. HOBBIES: Board games, golf and the odd PC game if I have some spare time. SECRET TALENT: Ear wiggling. MOST ANNOYING TEAM-MATE: Jay Naganayagam, as I felt bad for not…