top of page
Smiths Mill Cricket Club c1903 Picnic Gathering after the match_edited.jpg

OUR HISTORY

The Glen Forrest Cricket Club has a rich history,

being one of the oldest cricket clubs in the state.

GFCC-120years-logo-white-outlin-alpha.png
GFCC-120years-logo-white-outlin-alpha.png
History 1.png
The Glen Forrest Cricket Club was originally formed in 1903 as Smith's Mill Cricket Club.
History 2.png
The Cricket club was renamed Glen Forrest in 1915 when Smith’s Mill’s local residents petitioned to change the area's name to honour Sir John Forrest, first Premier of Western Australia. 
History 3.png

 1947/48 Team photo 

 1982/83 Team photo 

History 4.png
In the 1987/88 season Glen Forrest made their first grand final. Going down to Darlington by 3 wickets.
History 5.png
In the 92/93 season Glen Forrest broke their drought, winning the first premiership. Defeating Darlington by 1 wicket.
History 6.png
After being promoted to A grade, Glen Forrest made it back to back, winning another premiership against Darlington by 11 runs.
History 7.png
In the 96/97 grand final Glen Forrest defeated Darlington by 121 runs.
History 8.png
In the 1998/99 season Glen Forrest won the A grade and B grade Premiership.
History 9.png
After moving into the Swan and Helena Districts Cricket Association, Glen Forrest defeated Darlington in the 07/08 1st grade grand final by 107 runs.
History 10.png
In the same season Glen Forrest’s one day A grade also defeated Darlington, winning by 37 runs.
History 11.png
In 2010/11 Glen Forrest defeated Darlington by 23 runs in the one day A division.
History 12.png
In the 16/17 season Glen Forrest defeating Forrestfield by 3 wickets, before moving into the Perth Swan Cricket Association for the 19/20 season.
History 13.png
In 2022 Glen Forrest fielded their first ever women’s team in the Perth Scorchers Women's League.
History 14.png
In their inaugural year, the Glen Forrest Women’s team went on to win the premiership. Defeating Swan Valley by 7 wickets.

Become a part of our history and join the team.

bottom of page