About the club
About the club
History of Strathfield Cricket Club
Strathfield Cricket Club, a cornerstone of the local sporting community, has roots tracing back to the early 1980s. Before officially becoming Strathfield Cricket Club, a group of passionate and skilled cricketers played under the banner of St. Patrick’s Old Boys. For three successful seasons, they competed in the City and Suburban Competition, which featured one-day limited-overs matches on turf. Initially, the team played their home matches at Hudson Park and was led by Dennis Kaye as the first Club President and Daryl Chappelow as the original Club Secretary and skipper. Remarkably, both Daryl and Dennis continue to play vital roles in the club today.
Transition to Shires Competition
Seeking a more competitive format that included turf pitches, the club transitioned to the Municipal and Shires Competition in the 1982/83 season, adopting the name Strathfield Cricket Club. Starting with one team in the “D” Grade, the club combined seasoned cricketers with younger talent, quickly making a name for itself by winning the competition undefeated in its inaugural season. This early success led to an invitation to expand into multiple divisions, solidifying the club’s competitive reputation.
Daryl Chappelow
Club President
PREMIERSHIPS
VICTORY IS IN THE DNA
Strathfield Cricket Club is proud of its illustrious history, marked by a series of remarkable achievements and numerous premierships.
1st Grade
2002/03; 2003/04;2004/05;2010/11;
2015/16;2023/24
2nd Grade
2010/11
3rd Grade
1983/84, 2014/15;2018/19,2019/20
4th Grade
1982/83; 1994/95; 2019/20
Frank Gray
1988/89, 2001/02;2008/09,2009/10
Tim Creer
2018/19,2020/21
Sydney Masters
2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23;2023/24
Club Champions
1994/95,2010/11,2011/12
Where to Next?
Over its 42-year history, Strathfield Cricket Club has won an impressive 23 premierships. From early successes in the 1980s to transformative growth in the 1990s, a golden era in the 2000s, and ongoing excellence in the 2010s and beyond, the club remains a major player in Sydney’s cricket community. Committed to professionalism, infrastructure development, and inclusivity, Strathfield Cricket Club continues to set superior standards in cricket. Join us as we build on our storied legacy and strive for future successes.
CLUB SONG
” Oh we’re from Strathfield town,
A fighting fury
We’re from Strathfield town,
In any weather you will see us with a grin,
Risking head and skin,
If we’re behind we never mind,
We’ll fight and fight and win,
Cause we’re from Strathfield town,
We’ll never weaken to the final ball is bowled,
Like the Gorillas of old,
We’re strong and we’re bold,
Cause we’re from Strathfield,
Yellow and Black,
We’re from Strathfield town. “