Stan Gilchrist has made a lifetime contribution to cricket especially across NSW and regional areas.

In 2015 Stan was awarded an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) and recognised by Country Cricket NSW with a Lifetime Coaching Award.

A leg spinner in his playing days Stan represented Northern NSW Emus before moving to Sydney and playing Grade cricket for Paddington, Randwick, Sutherland and University of New South Wales.

Stan played in Sutherland District Cricket Club inaugural first grade game on 25 September 1965 against St George. He is the proud owner of Sutherland DCC first grade player number 5.

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