Founded in 1905 and representing Sydney’s North Shore, Gordon District Cricket Club—proudly known as the Stags—has been a cornerstone of Sydney Premier Cricket for more than 120 years. Built on excellence, sportsmanship and player development, the club has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s leading cricket clubs.

Men’s Cricket

Gordon has won six First Grade Premierships, four Men’s Club Championships and numerous premierships across all grades, reflecting sustained success and strength throughout the club.

The Stags have also made a remarkable contribution to Australian cricket. Nineteen players have represented Australia in Test cricket and more than forty have played for New South Wales. Legends including Victor Trumper, Charlie Macartney, Bert Oldfield, Neil Harvey, Brian Taber and Adam Gilchrist are among the many outstanding cricketers to have worn the maroon cap.

Restored photo of Victor Trumper
Victor Trumper stepping out to drive
Lisa Sthalekar
Lisa Sthalekar

Women’s Cricket

An important chapter in Gordon’s history began with the establishment of Gordon Women’s Cricket Club in the 1982–83 season. Since then, the women’s program has become one of the most successful in New South Wales, winning ten First Grade Premierships and claiming the Ann Mitchell Club Championship ten times. Gordon has also been home to some of Australia’s finest female cricketers, including Lisa Sthalekar, Alex Blackwell, Karen Hill and Denise Anderson.