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GDCA Hall of Fame

The Gisborne & District Cricket Association (GDCA) Hall of Fame was established to honor the exceptional players, umpires, and officials who have made a lasting impact on the association since its founding in the 1919/20 season. These individuals have shaped the course of cricket in the region, demonstrating unwavering commitment, skill, and leadership on and off the field. The Hall of Fame serves as a testament to their contributions and ensures their legacy is preserved for future generations.

Nomination and Selection Process

To maintain the integrity of the GDCA Hall of Fame, nominees must meet a set of rigorous criteria, ensuring that only those who have demonstrated excellence and dedication are considered.  The selection process is overseen by a carefully chosen panel, which includes three current Board of Management members.  The Board may also appoint additional individuals with expertise in the GDCA’s history and the wider cricket community to assist in evaluating nominees.

Nomination Guidelines for Clubs and Board Members

Clubs and GDCA Board members are periodically invited to submit nominations for players, administrators, and umpires who have had a profound influence on the association.  The nomination process is structured to recognize contributions across different eras.

Criteria for Nominees

Players:

  • Must have been retired from competitive cricket (top grade) for a minimum of 12 months at the time of nomination.

  • Must have played in the top tier of competition (A Grade or McIntyre Cup).

  • Should have represented the GDCA in Senior Country Weeks or regional competitions for at least five seasons.

Administrators:

  • Must have served on the GDCA Committee or Board of Management for a minimum of 10 seasons.

  • Demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the growth and administration of cricket in the region.

Umpires:

  • Must have contributed a minimum of 15 years of service as an umpire for the association.

In addition to these criteria, nominees will be evaluated based on their integrity, sportsmanship, and overall character, ensuring that inductees not only excelled in their respective roles but also upheld the highest standards of conduct within the cricket community.

Hall of Fame "Legends"

​Within the Hall of Fame, a select group of inductees who have provided extraordinary service to the GDCA, either as players or administrators, will be elevated to the prestigious status of Hall of Fame Legends.  Initially, four Legends were inducted, with up to two additional Legends able to be recognized each five-year cycle from the pool of Hall of Fame members.  This distinction is reserved for those whose contributions go above and beyond, marking them as true pillars of the GDCA's history.  The nomination and decision making process for Legends rests with the GDCA Executive Board members.

Recognition of Inductees

Those selected for induction into the GDCA Hall of Fame will be formally recognized at the Annual GDCA Presentation Night, or at a dedicated ceremony specifically organized for the occasion.  This event serves as a celebration of their achievements and an opportunity for the cricketing community to honour their invaluable contributions to the GDCA.

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The GDCA Hall of Fame not only commemorates the achievements of past and present cricketing figures but also serves as an inspiration for future generations of players, administrators, and umpires to continue building on the rich legacy of cricket in the region.

Decade
Name
Club
Category
Year Inducted
1920's
John Beattie †
Gisborne
Administrator
2020
Rupert Brown †
Romsey
Player
2020
 Stan Brocchi †
Gisborne
Administrator
2020
William G. Whipp †
Gisborne
Administrator
2025
1930's
 Harrold M. White †
Romsey
Administrator
2020
1940's
 Brian Fitzgerald †
Gisborne
Administrator
2020
1950's
 Les Kays †
Gisborne
Administrator
2020
 Cliff Shaw †
Romsey
Player
2020
 John Forbes †
Sunbury
Player
2020
1960's
 Tom Sankey
Gisborne
Player
2020
 Miles Johnstone *
Lancefield
Player
2020
 John Clifford †
Macedon
Player
2020
 Doug McIntyre * †
Romsey
Player & Administrator
2020
 Kevin Sullivan *
Woodend
Player & Administrator
2020
Jim Godden
Woodend
Player
2025
Peter Barker
Woodend
Player
2025
1970's
 Bill West
Lancefield
Player
2020
 Owen Rose †
Macedon
Administrator
2020
 Peter Osborne
Riddell
Player
2020
 Tom Reynolds †
Romsey
Player
2020
 Bill Morrison
Sunbury / Bulla Village
Player
2020
 Alan Williams
Woodend / Bulla Village
Player
2020
1980's
 Grant Myers
Bacchus Marsh
Player
2020
 Brian Mundy
Gisborne
Player
2020
 Ron Mau †
Lancefield
Player
2020
 Kinnear Beatson
Macedon / Riddell
Player
2020
 Gerrard Nolan
Riddell
Player
2020
 Rob McIntyre * †
Romsey
Player & Administrator
2020 (Legend 2025)
 Peter Cleve
Wallan
Player
2020
 Mick Barker
Woodend
Player
2020
John MacWhirter
Gisborne
Player
2025
Peter Christie
Bacchus Marsh
Player
2025
Dean Moore
Riddell
Player
2025
1990's
 Sean Huddle
Bacchus Marsh
Player
2020
 Gary Sanders *
Gisborne / Woodend
Player & Administrator
2020
 Mick Graham
Lancefield
Player
2020
 Alan Stevenson
Macedon
Player
2020
 Rob Thomas
Riddell
Player
2020
 Geoff Pitts
Romsey
Player
2020
 Mick Jensen *
Sunbury / Sunbury United
Player & Administrator
2020 (Legend 2025)
 Brian Smith
Wallan
Umpire
2020
 Jack Code
Woodend
Administrator
2020
Neil White
Sunbury
Player
2025
Peter Cullen
Riddell
Player & Administrator
2025
2000's
John Ewels
Macedon
Administrator
2025
Garry Wilson
Sunbury United
Administrator
2025
Ron Smith
Sunbury United
Administrator
2025

* Denotes "LEGEND" of the HALL of FAME
† Denotes deceased

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