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Burwood District

Local cricket club in Glen Iris, affiliated with the Box Hill Reporter Association (BHRDCA).

Over 90 years of existence, with the club growing from strength to strength. Our club offers a mix of Junior, Senior and Veterans cricket across the week.

22/06/2026

Last Friday, a few of our Past Players enjoyed a nice pub meal remembering their great mate Gary Wilkinson - while also sharing an abundance of memories of their playing days!

Thanks to the efforts of Steve Kelleher, Neville Gregory & the late Ian Scholefield - these catch ups have become bigger and more frequently on a quarterly basis 🎉

Lovely to see them all enjoying a nice Friday Parma and a few Beers 🍺

Bill Webster & Geoff Styler
Alan Portbury
Jeff Costello & Steve Kelleher
Colin Howard & Gary Davis
Neville Gregory & Adrian Reus
Bill Hills & Colin Davis
Peter Smith & Peter Gosden

21/06/2026

The updated honour roll of Burwood District Life Members, following the recent inductions of Tim Mortensen, Aaron Smith and Ash Warren.

An incredible list of people, who all helped shape the Burra significantly over our club’s 98 years.

You can also read more about each Life Member on our club website: https://www.burwooddistrictcricketclub.com/team-4

19/06/2026

🎉 BDCC Life Members Announcement 🎉

Following Monday night’s AGM, Burwood District CC is honoured to announce that Tim Mortensen, Aaron Smith and Ash Warren have been inducted as the 27th, 28th & 29th Life Members of our club.

Tim, Aaron and Ash have all had monumental impacts at BDCC, both on-field and off-field, across many decades. They are all still actively involved in our Veterans team.

Aaron started in juniors in 1979, winning multiple premierships, working his way through to leading the senior 1st XI in A1 Grade. Equal parts talented and tough, Aaron was the standard setter at the club for so long in the top grades. Through his leadership, guidance and impact, he is one of the most respected and revered people in the club’s history. Aaron is the son of Life Member, Peter Smith (elected in 1989).

Tim commenced his Burra career in the 1985/86 season. Tim is a popular teammate to all. He is currently 4th on the all-time club runs scoring list. One of many career highlights for Tim was batting when the winning runs were scored in the historic 2006/07 A1 Premiership, along with winning the club batting award in the same season. Tim has also taken the most club catches for any non-keeper.

Ash started at the club in 1995/96 and has held many different positions of responsibility. These include; President, Treasurer, General Committee and team captain of various sides. Ash has been a vibrant figure around the club for many years.

The new Life Members will be formally presented at the Past Players Day in the upcoming season.

Please join us in congratulating these three outstanding club people.

01/06/2026

On behalf of the Wilkinson family, please join us in celebrating the life of Gary Wilkinson - an amazing family man and a true legend of our cricket club.

Thursday 11th June @ 1PM
Mulgrave Country Club - 469 Wellington Rd, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150

To assist the family with logistics, we kindly ask you to please RSVP by commenting on the post below, along with the number of attendees.

Thank you 💚
Burwood District CC

31/05/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of a Club great in Gary Wilkinson passing away recently.

Gary sadly passed away last Thursday (28 May) after a long illness, and he is survived by his family in wife Judy, and children, Sharon, Darren and Shane – the Burwood District Cricket Club offers its deepest condolences to Gary’s family, and his extended family and friends at this very difficult time.

Gary was a legend of our cricket club. He played during the 1970’s and 80’s including plenty of First XI cricket as part of his glittering career. He was a premiership player (McIntosh Shield, 1979 – 80), a team captain and a great competitor on the field.

Gary was an exceptional top order batsman who liked to score quickly using a full array of strokeplay, including devastating hook and pull shots to score multiple centuries with the Club. Importantly, Gary was also a fine wicketkeeper taking scores of catches and stumpings with smooth glovework throughout his career – Gary was one of the best allrounders to play at our Club, with over 4000 runs and 208 dismissals.

It is also important to note Gary’s outstanding off field contribution to the Club where he coached junior teams, sat on the Committee in support of club functions and activities, and provided ongoing support and guidance to so many senior and junior players.

Gary was a truly admired member of the Burwood District Cricket Club. He was a loving family man, and an outstanding cricketer and clubman, who has left a tremendous legacy at our Club given everything he achieved using a committed and supportive approach to so many; Vale Gary Wilkinson – a true great of the Burwood District Cricket Club

21/05/2026

🚨 AGM - June 15 2026 @ 8PM 🗓️

Inviting all our current, past & future members to join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting. A super exciting phase at the Burra as we inch closer to our 100th anniversary, the redevelopment of the Hartwell Pavilion & much much more!

Join the convo and be a part of the future!

🏏 Season Recap
🏏 Voting of 26/27 Committee
🏏 Life member Nominations
🏏 Future Roadmap

The meeting will be held via Zoom, with details to be circulated a week prior.

19/05/2026

SENIOR CRICKET LEAD - Udai Mahendru

The club is excited to appoint as our Senior Cricket Lead for the upcoming season and beyond. This exciting position will play a major role in our clubs development and set us up for success over the years to come!

Udai will head up our Senior Cricket Program & work closely with (Club Captain) & all the other skippers across our other formats. Together they will continue to drive club standards, culture, and integrate all our teams both on and off the field.

Udai comes with a vast amount of experience, having been a part of the club for many years & regularly playing in our Saturday, T20 and VETs teams. He simply lives & breathes cricket! 🏏

Please join us in congratulating Udai on this appointment and we can't wait to get the season started!

18/05/2026

🎉 National Volunteer Week 🎉

This week celebrates National Volunteer Week, recognising the incredible work volunteers do around Australia.

We particularly want to recognise our amazing Burra volunteers, who keep the club running with their tireless input!

Led by Nazza & Arjit as President, all the committee, and everyone that plays their part in allowing the club to be what it is - Thank you!

06/05/2026

In a special return edition of ‘Then & Now’, we feature club stalwart Aaron Smith!

On the left is Aaron in his debut season in 1979/80. Through to the most recently completed season, where he was captain of the Veterans team in the photo shown, 46 years on from his club debut!

One of the most respected and revered people in the club’s history.

03/05/2026

📢 CAPTAIN ANNOUNCEMENT - Aaryan Singh

The club is very excited to announce the appointment of as our Club & 1st XI Captain for the upcoming season! 🙌

This expanded role will not only have Aaryan skipper our 1s in season 26/27, but also work closely with all senior captains and players, to drive an exciting top team culture across all our senior cricket teams!

Aaryan is a much loved & natural fit for this role having played across multiple grades since joining the club, and more recently winning the Senior Club Champion award for his all - round dominance for the 1st XI in season 25/26.

Congratulations Aaryan! 🌟

Address

Hartwell Reserve/Beryl Street
Glen Iris, VIC
3125

Website

http://www.burwooddistrictcricketclub.com/

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