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Q: On November 11, 2018 we will remember the important people.

November 11, 2018 is the commemoration of 100 years since the end of World War I.

The Gordon cricket club had 52 members who went to the First World War and seven of them didn’t return and more than 30 didn’t play cricket again due to either physical or phycological reasons. One of those seven was a young Gordon Vets player who was about to start a new season when the call was made to enlist and fight for their country and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime.

The young Vet’s player’s name was Alan Bruce who lived in Balfour Road, Lindfield and played for the Colts before the outbreak of war. The family originally came from Cassilis near Merriwa in NSW. His father David worked for the Department of Lands.

Alan was a civil servant and was engaged to be married when he enlisted on the 24th August, 1914 only a few weeks after the declaration of war and after initial training in Alexandria and other parts of the middle east, landed on the shores of Gallipoli on 25th April 1915 in the first wave of ships with his fellow 1st Battalion diggers scrambling their way onto the beach at Gallipoli as their fellow soldiers fell around them.

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Q: 2nd November was the chosen date to hold a centenary celebration of the opening of Trumper Pavilion as it coincided with Trumper’s birthday. It was back on 13th September, 1924 that the completed pavilion, a joint project between Willoughby Council and Gordon District Cricket Club, was opened by Mayor of Willoughby HW Clarke. At the same time the 1923-24 1st Grade Premiership was unfurled to an appreciative audience.

The Club proposed the name Trumper Pavilion to commemorate the late champion batsman who had moved with his family to 10 Help Street, Chatswood in 1909 and played for Gordon until his passing in 1915.

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Centenary of Trumper Pavilion, Chatswood Oval

2nd November was the chosen date to hold a centenary celebration of the opening of Trumper Pavilion as it coincided with Trumper’s birthday. It was back on 13th September, 1 ...

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Q: Dick Guy’s contribution to the Club and, indeed, to cricket in general, for so many years, both on and off the field, was amazing. He was a great leader, a fierce competitor, strongly opinionated at times, a terrific bowler and a top guy to have a beer with after a game. His knowledge and understanding of the game was immense and he was always willing to share his views about cricket.

Dick was a right arm leg spin bowler who came in off a slightly longer run up than most spinners. He had uncanny accuracy, a good top spinner and the ability to bowl long, probing spells. Dick began his career at Gordon in Fourth Grade in the 1953-54 season at the age of 16, where he took 31 wickets.

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Alan Bruce, A Gordon cricketers tragic end.

On November 11, 2018 we will remember the important people. November 11, 2018 is the ...

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Dick Guy

Author: Michael FalkDick Guy’s contribution to the Club and, indeed, to cricket in general, for so many years, both on and off the field, was amazing. He was a great leader, a ...

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Q: The following is a Gordon cricket historians biased view on the comparison between Victor Trumper and Sir Donald Bradman, considered the best two batsman who ever played for Australia. Make your own mind up as to who you would have preferred to go and watch.

Test Records:
Player Matches Innings NO Runs HS Avg Balls 100’s 50’s 4’s 6’s
Bradman 52 80 10 6996 334 99.9 9684 29 13 681 6
Trumper 48 89 8 3163 214* 39.0 1339 8 13 260 4

The comparisons are obvious when looking at totals, centuries, average and total runs. One comparison, however, that is not often looked at is that Trumper scored most of his runs offshore, where wickets were uncovered and often very wet.

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Who was the better batsman Victor Trumper or Sir Donald Bradman?

AUTHOR: Paul StephensonThe following is a Gordon cricket historians biased view on the comparison between Victor Trumper and Sir Donald Bradman, considered the best two batsman who ever play ...

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Q: October 12, 1917, The Gordon cricketers at the First battle of Passchendaele

The First Battle of Passchendaele on 12 October 1917 was one of the most tragic events in Australian military history and the most likely of all Australian engagements that could have been avoided.

Incredibly, the 3rd and 4th Divisions at Passchendaele contained four Gordon cricketers: Johnnie Moyes, who was following on after Polygon Wood as the Major in charge of the 48th Battalion within the 4th Division, Harry Watts, who was backing up for a second innings after Broodseinde with the artillery, Dr Gother Clarke, who had opened his innings at the Battle of Messines and a newcomer, Harold Lilja, making his debut.

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Q: It was the last weekend in October 1905 and the fledgling Gordon First Grade side were playing their 4th match since their entry into the competition against North Sydney at Chatswood Oval.

Joining the Gordon team for the first time in this match was the former Test cricketer Frank Iredale who at the age of 38 had come over to Gordon from Norths along with the 19 year old Charlie Macartney. North Sydney scored 136 with Charlie taking 6 for 36 and Dr. Gother Clarke, who tragically died 12 years later in the Battle of Passchendaele in World War 1, taking 3 for 43. Gordon replied with 187 with Robert Hickson scoring 77. All three players and the rivalry had begun.

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Q: On Friday 18th October 2024, the Gordon District Cricket Club welcomed Australian cricket fast bowling legends Merv Hughes & Len Pascoe as our special guests.

Len commenced proceedings with stories from his era, including World Series Cricket. He reminisced about his time at Punchbowl High School & the junior ranks with Jeff Thomson. They were both playing first grade for Bankstown at the age of 16. He also told stories of his time as a selector & players he chose to commence their first class careers, including our very own, Phil Emery. Len played in an era when cricket was very strong & there were plenty of characters around.

Merv was at his best & had the crowd in stitches telling many funny stories that occurred on & off the ground, especially on their long trips to the UK. He spoke about his time with Shane Warne & some experiences they had both on & off the park. He relived his hat-trick at the WACA vs the West Indies. The 3 deliveries were in 3 separate overs across 2 innings.

It was wonderful to see Trevor Chappell join Len & Merv back at the Pontoon Bar after our event & mixing with our supporters well into the evening. Giving back to the community, having photos & sharing their wonderful experiences.

It was another very successful event for the GDCC & we now begin preparations for our next corporate lunch on Friday 24th October 2025 at Dockside.

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October 12, 1917, The Gordon cricketers at the First battle of Passchendaele

[Author: Paul Stephenson] The First Battle of Passchendaele on 12 October 1917 was one of the most tragic events in Australian military history and the most likely of all Australian ...

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Frank Iredale - One of Gordons most influential cricketers

[Author: Paul Stephenson] It was the last weekend in October 1905 and the fledgling Gordon First Grade side were playing their 4th match since their entry into th ...

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Stags Luncheon

On Friday 18th October 2024, the Gordon District Cricket Club welcomed Australian cricket fast bowling legends Merv Hughes & Len Pascoe as our special guests.Len commenced proceed ...

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Q: On 2nd November 2024, Gordon Cricket and Rugby clubs, in conjunction with Willoughby City Council, will celebrate the centenary of the opening of Trumper Pavilion back in September 1924.

Victor Trumper is known as the most stylish and versatile batsman of the Golden Age of cricket, capable of playing match-winning innings on wet wickets his contemporaries found unplayable.

Chatswood Oval has been the home of Gordon District Cricket Club since its formation in 1905. Gordon Rugby Club was formed in 1936 and has played at Chatswood Oval from that time. Both clubs have Women’s divisions and Juniors.

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Centenary of Trumper Pavilion, Chatswood Oval

On 2nd November 2024, Gordon Cricket and Rugby clubs, in conjunction with Willoughby City Council, will celebrate the centenary of the opening of Trumper Pavilion back in September 1924.Vict ...

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Q: Q&A interview with the Jet, Quincy Lee Titterton

Biggest Influences

Biggest influences on me: over the past 5 years is Matt Nicholson (former test fast bowler) has probably been the best pace bowling coach I could of asked for.

Stephen O'Keefe the reason I started my cricket journey.

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Q&A interview with the Jet, Quincy Lee Titterton

Born: 1992, 13th of August Cricket JourneyStarted juniors from under 12's to 16's at Kings Langley cricket club. Played one year of Sydney grade at Hawkesbury (5th t ...

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Q: Its back! The annual GDCC corporate cricket lunch will be held at Dockside, Cockle Bay on Friday 18th October 2024. Previous luncheons have been wonderful events, bringing the cricket community together and featuring some of the greats of the game including Ian, Greg & Trevor Chappell, Jeff Thomson, Dough Walters, Brian McKechnie, Bruce Edgar, Kim Hughes, Adam Gilchrist, Peter Neville, and Phil Emery.

This year we welcome one of Australia’s favourite personalities & international cricket legend, Merv Hughes. Merv played 53 test matches for Australia, claiming 212 wickets with a best of 8-87

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Gordon District Cricket Club Luncheon - 18th October 2024

Its back! The annual GDCC corporate cricket lunch will be held at Dockside, Cockle Bay on Friday 18th October 2024. Previous luncheons have been wonderful events, bringing the cricket c ...

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Q: Elliot Richtor had a long and successful career in first grade for Gordon District Cricket Club scoring 3,570 runs at an average of 30.51 between 2009 and 2019 and taking 57 wickets with his medium-pace bowling. He scored 787 runs in the 2016-17 season and took 22 wickets at an average of 17.82, resulting in him winning the O’Reilly Medal as NSW Premier Cricket Player of the Year in 2017, sharing the award with team-mate Mason Crane.

Elliot is currently Gordon District Cricket Club Head Coach.

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Elliot Richtor - be the best you can be

Elliot Richtor had a long and successful career in first grade for Gordon District Cricket Club scoring 3,570 runs at an average of 30.51 between 2009 and 2019 and taking 57 wickets with his medium ...

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Q: The Gordon District Cricket Club was officially formed on 12 January 1905 at a public meeting in Willoughby Town Hall. The Mayor of Willoughby Council, (Alderman FC Petrie) was the Chairman and several representatives of the NSW Cricket Association were present. The new club took over the Willoughby District Cricket Club who had operated at Chatswood since 1900 playing in noncompetitive matches within the City and Suburban Cricket Association. This started the ball rolling on preparations for their first match later that year. Eighty seven names were handed in to form the membership list.

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This week in the History of Gordon Cricket – September 30, 1905

The Gordon District Cricket Club was officially formed on 12 January 1905 at a public meeting in Willoughby Town Hall. The Mayor of Willoughby Council, (Alderman FC Petrie) was the Chairman and sev ...

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Q: Sunday 22 September 2024 is the first round of the Poidevin Gray Competition for 2024. This is a very important competition for the club and in recent seasons we have performed very well with a joint premiership in 2021.

The Poidevin Gray competition started in 1926 under the guidance of two senior Waverley (now Eastern Suburbs) Cricket Club administrators Dr. Leslie Poidevin and Frank Gray.

Playing in the Gordon Poidevin Gray (PG) team is always seen as an important steppingstone in the careers of our young cricketers, but who in our history can we nominate as our best performing PG’s representative? Is it a close call or is there a standout?

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This week in the history of Gordon Cricket – 22nd September 2024

Sunday 22 September 2024 is the first round of the Poidevin Gray Competition for 2024. This is a very important competition for the club and in recent seasons we have performed very well with a joi ...

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Q: A group of Sydney cricketers, led by Test batsmen Jim Burke from Manly and Norm O’Neill from St. George, decided that Grade teams could also play on Sundays, and they launched, with the help of the tobacco company Rothmans, a limited-overs knockout tournament.

With the lack of availability of many of the grade club grounds on a Sunday, it was left to the clubs to find a ground and with Manly Oval available Gordon were invited to play the first one day match against Manly at the Oval on 3 December 1967.

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This week in History of Gordon District Cricket Club – September 21, 2024

The 2024-25 Sydney Premier Cricket season starts on Saturday September 21 with two Kingsgrove Sports T20 matches. After making the final last season to lose to Randwick Petersham, the team is keen ...

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Q: Matt Nicholson was awarded life membership at the Stags AGM in July. The article below comes from the speeches given by Jon Moss, Bob Thomas and Ed Howitt recommending his nomination

I've been fortunate enough to call Nicko a close mate since we first travelled to the UK on the Antipodean's tour of '91 as 16-year-olds. Both a teammate in the early days at Gordon and watching his development, to then becoming fierce competitors on the first class cricket scene, you won't find a better bloke who deserves such a standing alongside the greats at Gordon DCC. As a player, in particular his fast bowling was world class, and you always knew you were in the fight of your life to get through his tough spells.

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Matt Nicholson - Gordon District Cricket Club Life Member Nomination

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Q: On 27 August 1945, the last of the Allied Prisoners of War who had been marched from their camp in Sandakan to the village of Ranau were brutally murdered by their Japanese captors. This day saw the tragic end to the story of how the POW's at Sandakan, including Gordon cricketer Les Holland, experienced continual privation, hard labour, brutality, appalling living conditions and death.

Leslie Urban Holland moved from Bathurst as a sixteen-year-old in 1934 and lived at 147 Ashley Street, Chatswood. He was the son of Ambrose and Elizabeth Holland. Les was a keen cricketer at school and was looking to develop his skills in the Sydney Grade cricket competition with Gordon.

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This week in the history of Gordon Cricket – 27 August 1945 – Les Holland

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Q: The news of a Military Cross was usually received with great pride by the Anzac Mounted Division, however on August 19, 1917, the despatch was received one hour after the news that Lieutenant Reg Black had died from wounds received the day before while on patrol near Um Urgan in Palestine. Reg was buried at the Rafa Military Cemetery and had been the first Gordon cricketer to enlist in the First World War in December 1914.

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This week in the history of Gordon Cricket – 19 August 1917 – Reg Black Jnr

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Q: August 14, 1926, was the first day of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Oval in London. While many of his friends suspected as much, Gordon’s Governor General Charlie Macartney announced this would be his final Test match. Charlie had turned 40 on June 27 which was the rest day in the Second Test of the same series in which Charlie scored 133 not out in a score of 5 for 194 to draw the match.

The series was a fitting end to his Test career with Charlie topping the batting list for the tour with 1,561 runs at 53.82 and 473 runs in the Test matches at a Bradman-like average of 94.60

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This week in the history of Gordon Cricket – 14 August 1926 Charlie Macartney

Author: Paul StephensonAugust 14, 1926, was the first day of the 5th Ashes Test be ...

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Q: The history of Gordon District Cricket Club – August 1915 – The Prior brothers

On August 5, 1915, William Prior enlisted in the AIF to fight in World War 1. While this event was very similar to the more than 400,000 enlistments of Australians in the war it was a very traumatic one for the Prior family. William was the first of three brothers to enter the war.

The three brothers were the sons of William Prior (Senior) and Selina Prior who lived at a property by the name of “Trewinnia” in Broughton Road Artarmon, just a short walk down to Chatswood Oval.

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The history of Gordon District Cricket Club - August 1915 - The Prior brothers

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Q: Mark Carmichael – Life Member of Gordon District Cricket Club

[Mark Carmichael was awarded life membership at the Stags AGM in July. The article below comes from the speech given by Geoff Hickman recommending his nomination]

Mark grew up in the south-west of NSW in Crookwell and came to Sydney in the late 70’s to commence his university studies. He started playing for Petersham-Marrickville and remembers his first encounter with Gordon in a 4th grade game at Turramurra Oval.

He has great memories of his time with Pete’s and in fact when we play Randwick-Petersham now he refuses to call them anything but Petersham.

From there Mark moved interstate and played in both Perth and Melbourne representing University of WA and the Melbourne CC. He also played in England during this period. When he returned to Sydney in the mid 80’s he played for University of NSW where he played the rest of his grade career.

Mark became involved with Gordon in the mid 2000’s when his children Henry, Matilda and Alex started playing cricket for Gordon. He managed the Green Shield side when Henry played and also was involved with Matilda and Alex’s junior teams.

One of Mark’s great passions with cricket has been watching his children’s games and getting involved by helping when needed.

During his time involved with the club, which is nearly 20 years, he has acted as a selector, Chairman of Selectors and Chairman of the Cricket Committee, as well as in recent years sitting on the General Committee of the club.

What is so impressive about Mark’s contribution to the club, is that for most of his time at Gordon he has not had any direct involvement with the club, by either being a past playing member or having children playing, with Henry pursuing his rugby career with Gordon and Matilda her cricketing career in Western Australia.

If you look at the club’s current Life members the vast majority have played at the club, in fact there are only 3 living life members that have received the honour of life membership and not played for the club.

So, congratulations Mark, it is a pleasure to have this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to our club and formally nominate you as a Life Member of Gordon District Cricket Club.

Mark Carmichael (right) with fellow life member Bob Thomas

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Q: Tony Wilson (Tids) has been associated with the Gordon Cricket Club for many years, first as a player and then as a committeeman, a team manager, a selector and a photographer. He played through the late 60s into the 70s as a leg spin bowler and he has never lost his enthusiasm for that mode of delivery. He has always been willing to talk about leg spin and if possible, he would have about 5 of them in every team. Tony played 1st Grade for a number of years and faced many a first class batsman. In those days, Leg spinners were more prevalent. Gordon had three – Dick Guy, John Todd and Tony – and there would always be two of them in the side. These days, that would be a very rare occurrence.
Interestingly, of the hundred odd wickets Tony took in 1st Grade, a solid proportion of them were either Shield or Test players. (At the time, first class players played grade regularly as there were only 8 Shield games and a few Tests to make them unavailable).

One of his most prized wickets was Neil Harvey. Neil, playing for Northern District, had previously played for Gordon. Tony bowled him the perfect leg break, pitched outside the left-hander’s off stump, and spinning back sharply to hit the stumps. Euphoria, as the top batsman (who averaged over 50 in each of his four seasons with NDs and has always been considered one of Australia’s greatest batsmen) was heading back to the pavilion. Tony walked jauntily down the wicket, expectant of the hearty congratulations from his team mates. The glory, the poetry of the dismissal, something to be discussed, AT LENGTH, for many years to come. And the delivery would get better, spin more violently and drift further as time passed.

Marshall Rosen, the wicketkeeper, was the first to speak to Tony.

“Jeez, that was lucky!” was his only comment. Pfffssssssss. The sound of the balloon deflating.

(Footnote. The following season, the tables were turned. Neil played a dominant innings and Tony’s figures were not so flattering).

Author: Michael Falk - Gordon District Cricket Club

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Q: Photo, scorecard and cap of the 1970-71 Gordon District Cricket Club fourth grade premiership winning team when they defeated St George by 11 runs

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Gordon District Cricket Club Fourth Grade Premiers 1970-71

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Q: Robert 'Bob' Thomas Life Member nomination by Jim Cattlin

Attended Orange High School and displayed his talent by being chosen in Combined HS cricket and rugby league teams. In playing at St Joseph’s college he was chosen for Schoolboys Team to tour West Indies in December 1969 where he scored 540 runs in 10 innings including 1 century and took 11 wickets.

When he came to Sydney in 1969 he joined his mates playing for Sutherland CC and scored 604 runs over 2 seasons and took 24 wickets, including 5/41. His highest score was 77, which just happened to be against Gordon at Chatswood, when he took to Guy and Todd. He probably thought Gordon needed help and on such a small ground a switch the next season was a good move. He also played Rugby League for Cronulla as an amateur. Not only was he gifted in those sports but also squash and Rugby Union.

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Bob Thomas awarded Life Membership of Gordon District Cricket Club

Robert 'Bob' Thomas Life Member nomination by Jim Cattlin Attended Orange High School and displayed his talent by being chosen in Combined HS cricket ...

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Q: Charles Kelleway was born in Lismore and played in 26 Test matches for Australia in the years 1910 to 1928. He initially made his name with New South Wales, before starting his Test career when South Africa first visited Australia in 1910. A very sound batsman, invaluable for opening the innings or facing a crisis, he possessed unlimited patience combined with a limited but effective range of shots. His bowling, by contrast, was lively and animated. Tall, with a loping run and high delivery, he bowled with good length and swerve. He seldom bowled two balls from the same angle, and he troubled the best batsmen.

Charles first played against England in the 1911 season, when the team captained by P. F. Warner won four of the five Tests. Kelleway’s best effort in eight innings was 70 and six wickets cost him 41.50 apiece; but coming back to England in 1912 he made 360 runs in six Test matches, with 114 at Manchester and 102 at Lord’s.

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Charles Kelleway - the fourth Gordon player to appear in a Test match while a member of the Club

By Paul StephensonCharles Kelleway was born in Lismore and played in 26 Test matches for Australia in the years 1910 to 1928. He initially made his name with New South Wales, befo ...

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Q: In the writing of my book “A Cricket Club at War”, many of the facts of the war were provided by Gordon cricketer Clifford Mervyn Geddes. The main reason for this was that Cliff kept a record of events in his diary which is available to download from the State Library.

Cliff’s story was one of the exceptional ones during the First World War as he was one of the first to enlist, landed on April 25 at Gallipoli after his boat was sunk, was sent home with a heart problem in January 1916 and returned to the Western front in October 1917, where he saw out the war until his return home in June 1919.

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Cliff Geddes had an answer for the Spanish Flu in 1918 – Go AWOL

By Paul StephensonIn the writing of my book “A Cricket Club at War”, many of the facts of the war were provided by Gordon cricketer Clifford Mervyn Geddes. Th ...

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Q: Richard Stobo made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club during the 1983/84 season and went onto take 396 first grade wickets at an average of 21.18. His best figures was 7 for 20 and he took 5 wickets or more in an innings on an incredible 24 occasions.

Richard made his first class debut for NSW during the 1989/90 season and played 6 first class games and two one day games for the Baggy Blues.

A highly skilled and tireless fast bowler Richard thrived on the competitive battle and played in an incredibly strong era of cricket in NSW.

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Richard Stobo - thrived on the competitive battle

Richard Stobo made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club during the 1983/84 season and went onto take 396 first grade wickets at an average of 21.18. His best figures was 7 for 20 and he to ...

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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1989-90

Back Row - David Evans (Scorer), Warwick Adlam, Ross Toohey, John Davison, Richard Stobo, Mark Aldridge, Peter Rowley-Bates, Michael Cant, Paul McLean

Front Row – Geoff Hickman, Kevin Roberts, Mark O’Neill, Stephen Day (Captain), Phil Emery, Adam Gilchrist, James Bray

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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club Green Shield joint premiers 1986-87

Back Row - Mark Taber, Mark Hawruziak, Greg Charlton, Arthur Gray (Coach, Manager) Paul McLean, Mark Fields, David Shephard

Front Row - Jonathon Martin, Nick Berman, Scott Taylor, Warwick Adlam (Captain), Stuart Cosgrove, Greg Piper, Kevin Roberts.

Absent: Jay Howard

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Q: Gordon District Cricket Club Poidevin Gray joint premiers 2020-21

Back Row – Elliot Richtor (Coach), Ethan Sitaramaya, Matthew Wright, Benjamin Parsons, Rory Maddison, Connor Cook, Arvin Niranjan, Lachlan Barnsley, Andy Bladwin (Scorer), Marcus

Front Row – Rob Carruthers (Manager), Callum Bladen, Joshua Claridge, Nathan Doyle (Captain), Henry Wines, Tom Chapman, Charles Mitchell

Absent - Nathan Sequeira, Jay Naganayagam, Nikethan Radhakrishnan

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Q: Robert Radley made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club in October 1992 to become the clubs first grade player number 454.

Robert played his junior cricket on Sydney’s North Shore and played Green Shield Under 16s for Gordon before progressing through the grade ranks. He still holds the record for having the highest average in a season in 3rd Grade when he averaged 90 during the 1990-91 season.

In the 1999-2000 season Robert scored 609 runs in the season, 280 is 1st grade and 329 in 2nd grade.

Robert also played first grade cricket for Mosman before returning to Gordon at the end of his career.

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Q: Dylan Connell joined Gordon and made his first grade debut in 2000. In 11 seasons Dylan took 294 first grade wickets at an average of 24.74 with best bowling of 6 for 27. He took 5 wickets in an innings on 11 occasions

Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

There is one match that comes to mind, we were playing Fairfield -Liverpool at Chatswood Oval. We won the toss and batted. Beau Casson scored 200 plus out of over 400 for Gordon. His innings was flawless.

On day two Fairfield had some early luck before Grant Lambert also went on to score 200 plus and get them home in the last few overs. Was an amazing match where both teams scored well over 400 with a double century in both innings.

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Q: Trystan Kennedy made his first-grade debut for Gordon District Cricket Club during the 2022-23 season and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 614.

Trystan has been selected in the NSW Under 19 metropolitan squad and is looking forward to capitalising on an off season in the United Kingdom and scoring big runs in 2023-24.

Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?

Brendan Lyon my coach and my parents

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/1507/pocket-profile-trystan-kennedy-gordon-district-cricket-club

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Pocket Profile: Trystan Kennedy - Gordon District Cricket Club

Trystan Kennedy made his first-grade debut for Gordon District Cricket Club during the 2022-23 season and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 614. ...

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Q: Brendan McDonald joined Gordon District Cricket Club for the 2005/06 season after making his first grade debut for UTS North Sydney against Randwick during the 2003/04 season.

A talented leg spinner Brendan took 172 first grade wickets for Gordon with best figures of 6 for 65.

He was more than handy with the bat scoring 1,849 first grade runs with 8 half centuries and a highest score of 98 against Bankstown.

Brendan travelled to Adelaide and played for Woodville in 2010/11 where he tool 24 first grade wickets and then to Hobart the following season to play for Lindisfarne and took 21 wickets.

He returned for one more season at Gordon in 2012/13.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/497/brendan-mcdonald-enjoy-your-team-mates-success

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Q: Steve Day holds a special place in the history of the Gordon Cricket Club as he was the captain of the 1989/90 first grade premiership winning team that broke a drought of 42 years.

He made his first grade debut at the age of 19 for Northern districts and arrived at Gordon in 1985.

An astute and inspiring leader in both business and cricket Steve has captained a number of players who have gone on to become some of the all-time great Australian players.

In a grade career spanning 1978 to 1993 Steve scored 5,719 runs. He scored 2 centuries and 15 half centuries for Gordon and still holds the record 6th wicket partnership as you’ll find out more about when he hit his highest score of 133 not out.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/456/steve-day-honest-and-integrity

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Q: Vale Hedley Brian Taber – Another Gordon legend has left us

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 Legend has left us”

The word legend is possibly overused in today's society, however, if we use the following definition then we certainly know the impact that Brian Taber had on his family, friends and the Gordon and Australian cricketing communities.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/1314/vale-hedley-brian-taber-ndash-another-gordon-legend-has-left-us

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Vale Hedley Brian Taber – Another Gordon legend has left us

Brian Taber - Born 29 April 1940. Died 21 July 2023. Right-hand batsman and wicketkeeperWhen our Club Secretary Andrew Falk sent out a messa ...

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Q: Steve Liggins was a tall fast bowler who played Sydney Grade Cricket for Gordon District Cricket Club and Northern District Cricket Club.

Steve made his first grade debut at Northern District in 1983/84 before moving down the Pacific Highway to Gordon and being a valuable team member of Gordon’s 1990-91 first grade premiership winning team.

Who was the best captain you had the good fortune to play with?

I think perhaps Ross Turner at Northern District. He was great at tactics, great at handling his bowlers and great at managing players. I suspect most people who played with Ross would probably say the same.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/172/stephen-liggins-you-canrsquot-get-wickets-if-you-are-not-bowling

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Q: Michael Cant was one of the youngest first grade premiership winning captains when at the age of 23 he led Gordon to grand final victory against Mosman in 1990/91.

A very accomplished left-hand opening batsman Michael scored 5,285 runs at an average of 34.09 and hit 13 centuries and 27 half centuries in a first grade career from 1987 to 1997.

Let’s find out more about Michael’s journey in the game

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/157/michael-cant-cricket-was-a-passion

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Dylan Connell - be yourself

Dylan Connell joined Gordon and made his first grade debut in 2000. In 11 seasons Dylan took 294 first grade wickets at an average of 24.74 with best bowling of 6 for 27. He took 5 wickets in an in ...

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Robert Radley - straight drives along the carpet

Robert Radley made his first grade debut for Gordon Cricket Club in October 1992 to become the clubs first grade player number 454.Robert played his junior cricket on Sydney’s North Shore ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club v Mosman Cricket Club - 1990-91 Sydney First Grade Grand Final

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Johnny Taylor returns from World War 1 to play for Gordon District Cricket Club

By Paul StephensonIf you want a trivia question that no one is likely to answer, here it is.Who was Don Bradman’s boyhood hero, who played Test Rugby and ...

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Matthew Nicholson - hard work, be positive

Matthew Nicholson made his first grade debut for Gordon in 1992 and went on to play one Test for Australia and overall he played 124 first class games for NSW, Western Australia, Northamptonshire a ...

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Brendan McDonald - enjoy your team mates success

Brendan McDonald joined Gordon District Cricket Club for the 2005/06 season after making his first grade debut for UTS North Sydney against Randwick during the 2003/04 season.A talented leg ...

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Steve Day - honest and integrity

Steve Day holds a special place in the history of the Gordon Cricket Club as he was the captain of the 1989/90 first grade premiership winning team that broke a drought of 42 years.He made h ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1990-91

Back Row - Peter Rowley Bates, Adam Gilchrist, Mark Aldridge, Richard Stobo, Steve Liggins, Paul McLean, Mark DanckertFront Row – John Davison, Mark O’Neill, Phil Emery, Michael Cant (C ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers 1989-90

Back Row - David Evans (Scorer), Warwick Adlam, Ross Toohey, John Davison, Richard Stobo, Mark Aldridge, Peter Rowley-Bates, Michael Cant, Paul McLeanFront Row – Geoff Hickman, Kevin Rober ...

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Rowan McGregor - competition and camaraderie

Rowan McGregor first started playing cricket in Sydney with Northern Districts in 1975. After 4 seasons with Northern Districts Rowan moved down the Pacific Highway to play for Gordon Cricket Club ...

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Gordon District Cricket Club Green Shield joint premiers 1986-87

1986/87 Gordon District Cricket Club Green Shield team that were joint premiers with Sutherland District Cricket ClubBack Row - Mark Taber, Mark ...

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Stephen Liggins - you can’t get wickets if you are not bowling!

A very happy Stephen Liggins after Gordon had just defeated Mosman in an epic 1990-91 first grade grand final.Steve Liggins was a tall fast bowler who played Sydney Gra ...

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Michael Cant - cricket was a passion

Michael Cant was one of the youngest first grade premiership winning captains when at the age of 23 he led Gordon to grand final victory against Mosman in 1990/91.A very accomplished left-ha ...