A proud Central Coast cricket story.
One of the oldest clubs on the Central Coast, the present Narara Wyoming Cricket Club was formed in February 1898 and has competed continuously ever since — a tradition built on family, fierce competition and giving every player their chance.
Our story
The Narara Cricket Club is believed to have first formed around 1880, before disbanding in the 1890s. The present club was re-formed in February 1898 and, with the exception of one season during each of the two World Wars, has played continuously ever since.
In its earliest years the team was made up almost entirely of the pioneering Gavenlock family. Legendary cricketer Paddy Clifton joined in 1901, married into the family and captained from 1906 until 1921. That Gavenlock influence has run through the club for more than a century.
In 1911/12 Narara was accepted into the Newcastle District competition and won it at the first attempt, with Arthur Brown scoring 243 not out — still the highest individual score in the association's history. The club later helped form the Gosford District Cricket Association in 1920, won its first local premiership in 1922/23, and saw the “B” side break away to compete as Wyoming in 1926/27.
After World War II the club rebuilt around Alan Davidson Park, and the 1960s and 70s brought a golden era: ten first grade premierships in 15 seasons. More recently the club has become a nursery for representative cricketers, with Andrew Sainsbury going on to play Sheffield Shield for NSW and Aaron O'Brien representing Australia at the 1999 Under-19 World Cup.
We're more than a team — we're a family.
Cricket for all ages, genders and abilities.
We compete hard and play with respect.
Honouring those who built the club before us.
Premierships & club championships
From the 1906/07 first grade title to the 2012/13 Premier League and ODLO Suburban Grade 1 flags, the Lions have a long history of success across every grade.
1st Grade▼
- 2012/13 - Andy Ryan*
- 2011/12 - Andy Ryan*
- 2008/09 - Andy Ryan
- 2001/02 - Paul Moriarty
- 1984/85 - Greg Smith
- 1978/79 - Peter Davidson
- 1977/78 - Allan Frazer
- 1976/77 - Wal Clifton
- 1974/75 - Peter Davidson
- 1972/73 - John Davidson
- 1971/72 - John Davidson
- 1969/70 - Peter Davidson
- 1968/69 - Peter Davidson
- 1965/66 - Peter Davidson
- 1964/65 - Peter Davidson
- 1911/12 - Paddy Clifton
- 1906/07 - Paddy Clifton
2nd Grade▼
- 2008/09 - Shaun Wilson
- 2001/02 - Garry Heggie
- 1991/92 - Garry Heggie
- 1989/90 - Alan Sharp
- 1986/87 - Peter Makeham
- 1985/86 - Peter Makeham
- 1982/83 - Ned Inwood
- 1976/77 - John Davidson
- 1974/75 - Gordon Dorrough
- 1969/70 - Allan Parsons
- 1959/60 - Ron Olsen
- 1956/57 - Joe Fernance
- 1953/54
- 1930/31
- 1923/24 - Carl Teesson
3rd Grade▼
- 2005/06 - Daniel Wallace
- 2002/03 - Peter Paterson
- 2001/02 - James Figallo
- 1989/90 - John Barclay
- 1988/89 - John Barclay
- 1982/83 - Gordon Dorrough
- 1981/82 - Gordon Dorrough
- 1979/80 - Barry Howard
- 1975/76 - Barry Howard
- 1974/75 - Barry Howard
- 1960/61 - Sam Pateman
4th Grade▼
- 2001/02 - Jason Fisher
- 1990/91 - Bob Crawford
- 1985/86 - Barry Howard
- 1980/81 - Kevin Watson
- 1979/80 - Kevin Watson
- 1978/79 - Kevin Watson
- 1976/77 - Kevin Watson
- 1974/75 - Kevin Watson
5th Grade▼
- 2008/09 - Craig Walker
- 2002/03 - Brian Ward
- 1995/96 - Martin Dorrough
- 1993/94 - Garry Montgomery
- 1983/84 - John Moriarty
6th Grade▼
- 2002/03 - Garry Montgomery
- 1998/99 - John Moriarty
- 1997/98 - John Moriarty
- 1989/90 - John Moriarty
- 1988/89 - John Moriarty
Club Championship▼
- 2011/12 - Peter Ness
- 2001/02 - Robert Cross
- 2000/01 - Craig Walsh
- 1993/94 - John G Moriarty
- 1992/93 - John G Moriarty
- 1991/92 - John G Moriarty
- 1990/91 - John G Moriarty
- 1989/90 - John G Moriarty
- 1985/86 - Dave Smallman
- 1982/83 - Ken Gardiner
- 1979/80 - Ken Gardiner
- 1978/79 - Ken Gardiner
- 1976/77 - Allan Parsons
- 1975/76 - Allan Parsons
- 1974/75 - Allan Parsons
- 1971/72 - Peter Davidson
- 1970/71 - Peter Davidson
- 1969/70 - Peter Davidson
District award winners
Narara Wyoming players have collected district awards for well over a century — from batting and bowling aggregates to colt of the year, player of the year and grand-final medals.
| Season | Recipient | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1906/07 | Harry Wamsley | Runs Aggregate |
| 1911/12 | Arthur H. Brown | Runs Aggregate |
| 1914/15 | Paddy Clifton | Batting |
| 1923/24 | T Johnson | Catches |
| 1930/31 | A Neil | Bowling |
| 1969/70 | Geoff Smith | Colt of the Year |
| 1994/95 | Andrew Sainsbury | District 1st XI Player of the Year |
| 1998/99 | Aaron O'Brien | Colt of the Year |
| 2011/12 | Andy Ryan | Premier League Player of the Year |
| 2012/13 | Andrew Friend / Al Locke | ODLO Suburban Grade 1 |
Source: NWCC Club History, Premierships & District Award Winners.
Life members & patrons
The club recognises the extraordinary service and contribution of its life members and patrons — people who have shaped Narara Wyoming Cricket Club across generations.
Life Members▼
- 2015 - Ron Durrant
- 2013 - Paul Moriarty
- 2013 - Les Egan
- 2007 - Jack Woodger
- 2005 - Garry Heggie
- 2004 - Alistair Kennedy
- 2002 - Robert Cross
- 1998 - David Beer
- 1998 - John G Moriarty OAM
- 1994 - Eric Watkins
- 1994 - Greg Smith
- 1992 - Barry Olsen
- 1992 - Jack Gavenlock
- 1992 - Ian Chapple
- 1991 - Ken Gardiner
- 1989 - Peter Martin
- 1988 - David Smallman
- 1988 - Allan Parsons
- 1986 - Mick Sharpe
- 1986 - Barry Howard
- 1986 - Gordon Dorrough
- 1986 - Gordon Banks
- 1982 - John Davidson
- 1979 - Peter Davidson
- 1975 - Peter Walker
- 1975 - Dick Schofield
- 1975 - Sam Pateman
- 1975 - Glen Gavenlock
- 1974 - Lionel Wallace
- 1973 - Bill Pateman
- 1971 - Ron Olsen
- 1969 - Harold Bowen
Barry Howard
Patron
- 87 Matches for NWCC
- 1691 runs @ 23.16 (Highest Score 85)
- 9 wickets @ 15.67 (Best Bowling 4-20)
- 26 catches
David Smallman
Patron
- 84 Matches for NWCC
- 412 runs @ 11.44 (Highest Score 33)
- 165 wickets @ 16.85 (Best Bowling 6-12)
- 31 catches
Arthur Robert Morris (MBE)
Past Patron
Arthur's Australian Cricket Profile- Created a world first in 1941 by scoring a century in each innings on first-class debut.
- Selected in the NSW Team of the Century, Australian Team of the Century and Sir Donald Bradman's Team of the Century.
- Scored 8 centuries against England — second only to Bradman in the first 100 years.
- Highest score of 290 in 300 minutes against Gloucestershire in 1948.
- Sir Donald Bradman described him as 'the greatest left-hander I have ever seen'.
- Honorary Life Member of Cricket NSW, Melbourne Cricket Club and Marylebone Cricket Club.
- Was at the non-striker's end when Sir Donald was bowled for a duck in his final Test innings.
- MBE granted on 1st January 1974 for services to sport.
Source: NWCC Life Members & Patrons.
Notable players & figures
A handful of the players and identities who have shaped Narara Wyoming Cricket Club.
Andrew Sainsbury
1994/95 District 1st XI Player of the Year
Went on to play Sheffield Shield for NSW after coming through the Narara Wyoming ranks.
Aaron O'Brien
1998/99 Colt of the Year
Represented Australia at the 1999 Under-19 World Cup.
Peter Davidson
Six-time 1st Grade premiership captain
Led the Lions to titles in 1964/65, 1965/66, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1974/75 and 1978/79 — the heart of the club's golden era.
Jack Gavenlock
Life Member (1992)
Part of the pioneering Gavenlock family whose influence has run through Narara cricket for more than a century.
After the Day's Play
After each day's play, players & their families are encouraged to head back to The Grange Hotel to enjoy a cold drink & a steak or sausage sandwich while discussing the day's play. The President will read out the scores and highlights from all the grades by 7:30pm each Saturday night.
Join NWCC
New players of all abilities are always welcome to come and join a successful club that has a great social side.