1946
Spreyton Cricket Club is formed
The club began with one A Grade side playing One Day Games in the Devonport Cricket Association. Its home ground was Stott’s Paddock, just along Woodrising Road.
Our club
Proud history. Open future.
From the first recorded season in 1946 to the players, volunteers and supporters carrying the Eagles forward today.
The people behind the name
Built by players, helpers and locals.
The honour boards tell part of the story. The people on the ground, in the rooms and at the working bee tell the rest.Photos from the club's public Facebook page.
The club story
Eight decades, still in motion.
Spreyton Cricket Club was formed in 1946 with one A Grade side playing One Day Games in the Devonport Cricket Association. Its story has carried through changing grounds, associations, teams and clubrooms ever since.
1947
A move to the Latrobe Association
Still fielding one A Grade side, Spreyton joined the Latrobe Cricket Association and played Two Day Games through to the 1960–61 season.
1960
Home moves to the racecourse
Spreyton moved from Stott’s Paddock to an oval situated in the centre of the Spreyton Racecourse.
1962–63
Spreyton plays Spreyton Colts
In an unusual season, Spreyton fielded two A Grade sides. Both teams played off for the premiership, with Spreyton defeating the Spreyton Colts.
1965
The MVCA begins
The Latrobe and Devonport associations merged to become the Mersey Valley Cricket Association, with Spreyton fielding A and B Grade sides.
1972
Maidstone Oval becomes home
With the completion of Maidstone Oval, Spreyton moved from the racecourse to its present ground, where only the changerooms served as the clubhouse.
1974
Wednesday Night Bingo begins
The Cricket and Football Clubs joined to commence Wednesday Night Bingo, using their alternate clubrooms in their respective off seasons.
1975–76
Senior and junior cricket expands
Spreyton entered three senior sides as well as junior sides into the competition.
1978–79
A clubhouse built by volunteers
Club members decided to build a clubhouse, completing the building through voluntary labour during the season.
1985
The Bowls Club is formed
The club took on a new direction with the formation of the Bowls Club.
Community impact
More than the score at stumps.
The club’s value is seen in participation, belonging, volunteering and a place where the local community can gather. The future site can turn that work into a clear, evidence-backed record.
Participation
Make pathways into cricket visible and easier to understand.
Belonging
Show the people and traditions that create a genuine club community.
Volunteering
Recognise the time and practical work that keeps the club moving.
Local place
Give the clubrooms and community role a strong public front door.