There are many who didn't attain this high honour despite their contributions however time and space will not allow us to pay homage to all who have been part of our history - they know who they are and for their contributions this club wil be eternally grateful.
Let the odyssey begin.........
1856-57
Coburg Cricket Club was formed out of the Pentridge Cricket Club. Competes at various locations in City of Coburg including Mc Donald Reserve next to the now defunct Pentridge Stockade site and a ground where the present drill hall is located in Reynard St.
1860-61
Competes in the in the Victorian Cricket Association Second Grade Competition with its only success being a Second X1 Quarter Final appearance.

1889-90
Under the Captaincy of Dr Ramsay Mailer Coburg defeats Hawksburn in the Grand Final of the Boyle and Scott competition by 11 runs before a crowd of 40,000 people. The Boyle and Scott Cup, (the junior trophy of Victoria) is now on display at the M.C.G.
During one game versus Malvern the Coburg brass band enlivened proceedings by playing a number of stiring pieces during the afternoon. There was a good attendance with a fair sprinkling of ladies amongst the visitors.
(The Coburg Advertiser 1890)
1892-93
Ramsay Mailer & Peter O’Shannessy played for a Victorian Junior X1 Vs. the touring English X1 with O’Shannessy taking 5/24 including the wicket of the “grand master of cricket", W.G.Grace for a “duck". Coburg Football Club’s lack of on field success due, it claimed, to being denied use of Recreation Reserve by the Cricket Club. (Between Two Creeks, The Story of Coburg)

1893-94
The Australian Team tours America and is surprised at the standand of the opposition as Philadelphia scores 525.

1894-95
Coburg loses to Hawksburn by one run in front of 5000 people in the first of three Grand Finals played over fourteen Saturdays to decide the Boyle & Scott Champions of Victoria. Victory in the second final was to Coburg in front of a 7000 crowd.
However Coburg’s finest hour came in the third and final Boyle and Scott Cup Grand Final which was played at the Richmond City Reserve before huge and excited crowds over six weekends. Victory was eventually to Coburg by 5 runs.
The final scores were:
Coburg: 142 & 362. Irwin 110, Hyde 92
Hawksburn: 386 & 113.
Other than the tight scores the game had its controversy when, in Coburg's second innings, to the utter disgust of the other bowlers, Hawksburn's O'Connor was no balled for throwing 6 times in his first over. O'Connor tried both right hand and left hand bowling with Dr Mailer twice refusing to play him.
(The Coburg Advertiser 1894)
1898-99
First X1 Scores club record of 636 V Pt Melbourne with B. Baxter scoring a club record 242 after being dropped before he had scored.
1904-05
"Wet conditions were aplenty making cricket difficult which is evidenced by low scores eg, Coburg 10/47 & 10/95 V Pt Melbourne 10/27 & 10/43."
(Coburg Advertiser 1904)
1908-09
Club becomes a founding member of the VSDCA.
1912-13
Coburg defeated by Elsternwick when FOUR Coburg players are absentees during their teams second innings. Club bank balance 41 pounds, 6shillings and six pence.
1st X1 batting: A. Askew @ Ave 29.5
1st X1 Bowling Jack Carlton @ 15.7
1913-14
"Coburg 2nds received a walkover from University & so as not to waste the beautiful day a scratch match was arranged between the two sides with one Varcity player lifting two balls clean into Pentridge."
(The Coburg Advertiser 1913)
1915-16
Club is drained of players for service in the Great War in Europe including future President H.J. Silverthorne who, in correspondence, described his time of service at Gallipoli as "full and hard work".
"THE HUNTINGTONS"
During this era in what must be some sort of record the Coburg Crickect Club was well served by the Huntington family with Frank eventually being the most prolific run scorer in this clubs history.
"Of eleven sons, eight are playing cricket with Coburg and the other with Caulfield. There is one girl in the family and she is married to Mr S. Booth, also a playing member of the Coburg Club.
First Eleven: Jack (Captain), George and Frank
Sec Eleven: Les, Charles, Harry and Bob.
Stan Huntington played with Coburg until he married and settled down in the Caulfield Club. Stan and Jack also played football with Melbourne (VFL)"
(Melbourne Herald - Friday, January 30th 1920) 
1920-21
Club embraces City Oval as “Home". Seconds dismissed for record paltry score of 7 V Geelong. Interestingly, the first day was played at Coburg and the second day at Geelong. The second day scorecard is herewith reproduced:-

1922-23
First X1 Runners Up to Brighton in its’ first VSDCA Grand Final.
1925-26
Construction of City Oval grandstand.
1926-27
Club has only two senior sides. The First X1 finished 5th and Second X1 Runners Up to Camberwell. R. Hesket wins VSDCA batting average. VCA Grant to Club of 85 Pounds. A Martyn takes 2nd X1 record 82 wickets in a season. Players subscriptions 1 pound 1 shilling. Bank balance 35 pounds 6 shillings and 3 pence. Seasons gate receipts 27 pounds 13 shillings. End of the season trip was to Myrtleford for a round of golf V the local’s which the Coburg players won. Crowds were obviously aplenty with the Club fortunate to elicit the services of Messrs C. Callander, J. Moloney and J. Hall as gate-keepers. Sibling relationship established with Fitzroy C.C.
1927-28
Coburg secures it's first Senior X1 Premiership by defeating Brighton at Malvern Oval.
"After winning the toss Brighton invited Cobrg to bat on a wicket described as treacherous. After Heskett and J. Huntington had compiled an opening stand of 44 the rest of the Coburg innings crumbled to be all out for 104. Brighton took to the crease with Wilson and Robinson until Wilson was dismissed with the score at 52. Wickets then fell regularly until Brighton was dismissed for 149. Coburg batted a second time and was in trouble until a stirling late innings of 35 by Mc Indoe lifted the score to 143.
Brighton appeared set for victory only needing 98 runs to secure the match however they met adverse conditions when in this sound position - a fate which befell them last season in a semi final.
Brighton was routed with Hall taking 4/5 inc a Hattrick and Ennis also bowling well resulting in victory to Coburg by 33 runs."
(The Sporting Globe, March 28 1928)
1928-29
Second X1 secures its first Premiership by defeating Footscray by 6 runs at the Caulfield Oval.
"Due to rain, no play was possible on the first day so the VSDCA executive decided that both ends of the wicket will be covered as in Test matches." (The Sun. April 1929)
"Although winning the toss and batting on a good wicket Coburg collapsed to be dismissed for a paltry 36 with only Clough reaching double figures. Footscray in their first innings were eventually dismissed for 148 with the wickets shared. Coburg in reply faired better and with Cyril Ross scoring a well made 40, compiled 187 leaving Footscray a meagre 75 runs for victory. This score however proved too much with Hall 5/37 & Woolfe 5/31 bowling Coburg to its first ever Second X1 Premiership." (The Sun, April 1929)
A third X1 is introduced to the Metropolitan League.
The end of season trip was to Inverloch and Tarwin Lower resulting in a loss to us in a match V a combined team from Wonthaggi and Inverloch but easily accounted for a team from Tarwin C.C. A. Hall wins VSDCA 2nd XI bowling average. VCA grant 125 pounds.
1929-30
Second X1 Runners Up to Camberwell by 4 wickets in a Final that was played over 6 days with C. Ross & A. Hall. scoring a record 203 for the 9th wicket partnership of which C. Ross scored 130 *. VCA dividend – a princely sum of 30 pounds. District Club Fitzroy donates 10 pounds 10 shillings. At this time cricket was beginning to flourish in the suburbs with Council providing grounds for 2 senior and 22 junior teams with more to follow. Crowds were aplenty with the club accounts showing an income of 18 pounds 9 shillings and sixpence from gate receipts.
1930-31
Second X1 wins its second Premiership from three successive Grand Finals.
Former President H. J. Silverthorne passes away. The club loosens its purse strings and buys a new roller for 10 pounds to assist in the wicket preparation.
1931-32
Loyal Patron R. Mc Indoe passes away. P. Fielding wins 3rd X1 competition batting average. VCA dividend 42 pounds 10 shillings. Fitzroy donates 5 pounds 5 shillings. Gate receipts 24 pounds 19 shillings.
1932-33
P. Fielding takes second HatTrick for the club. 3rd X1 lose Semi Final. Gate receipts plunge to 7 pounds 6 shillings & 6 pence.
1933-34
Former President Cr Harry Rogers passes away. Frank Huntington scores Club 1st X1 record 725 runs in a Season. 2nd X1 lose Semi Final. VCA dividend increased to 64 pounds 12 shillings and 3 pence. Club bank balance a healthy 29 pounds 7 shillings and 1 pence !
1934-35
3rd X1 lose Semi Final. "As the senior club in the area Coburg finds it gratifying that the CDCA now has no less than 26 teams in its two grades" A very enjoyable Easter trip to Euroa was had during which your club won a one day match V the locals "on a concrete wicket". "In conjunction with the Coburg Football and Baseball Clubs a handsome clock was installed on the City Oval grandstand to perpetuate the memory of the late Cr Harry Rogers."
1936-37
VCA dividend 116 pounds 13 shillings & 4 pence. Social trip to Kilmore and Warturton proved "most enjoyable"
No team reached the finals primarily due to the loss of a large number of players to District Clubs. (Nothing's changed in 65 years. Editors note)
1937-38
The Club engages Mr. E. Lanigan as its first ever, formal Coach. Social highlight was a trip to Hanging Rock & dance.
1938-39
First X1 under Mr. Jim Reid just fails in the Grand Final V Footscray by the narrowest of margins. Former club captain Dr Ramsey Mailer is elected as Patron to the VCA. Club membership deemed not sufficent enough to help the club reach the desired aim of reaching the rank of playing District Cricket.
1939-40
As part of the City of Coburg’s Centenary Year a game at City Oval between the Victorian Sheffield team and a combined VSDCA team was played before a large crowd. The VSDCA team included two Coburg players, D. McCarthy & J. Denison and was won by the Victorian X1 by 2 wickets. At Club level the First X1 suffered badly by the loss of a number of players for military service mid season causing them to finish mid table. The Second X1finished Runners Up to Preston by 14 runs "after a hard fought struggle in which the finest traditions of the game were displayed by both competing teams". The social scene was highlighted by a dance and a "Lantern Lecture" by Mr. Ben Bartlett.
1940-41
Richard (Dick) Ivey Snr scores 1st Eleven (VSDCA) record 191 against Yarraville. T. Fielding wins the fielding awarded in the CDCA. The Easter trip to Leongatha proved successful playing two matches, drawing one and wining the other.
"During the Troublesome Times overseas the season wasn't conducive to the best cricket with many calls made on the time of players/members involved in military service". VCA grant reduced to 29 pounds 3 shillings & 4 pence.
1941-42
VSDCA rules altered to "Pre War" days with a substitute rule to enable players on military service to take part. Club President , Mr. A Bush passes away as does past 1st X1 V/Capt Mr. Leo James. Due to the war the VSDCA declines to award any trophies this season. Mr. D. McR Gilles Esquire ascends to the presidency.
1942-43
Due to the war the VSDCA alters the fixtures format with the First's & Seconds playing 23 matches and the Thirds, 18. Again the VSDCA declines to award any competition trophies. The number of participants in the respective X1's is as follows, 1sts - 29 players, 2nds - 30 players, 3rds - 27 players, - with 40 serving in the military overseas.
1943-44
The VSDCA Premiership match was played at City Oval with the proceeds of 40 pounds being donated to the Mayor’s Patriotic Fund. Reported the death of Dr. Ramsay Mailer, former Club Captain who led this club to victory over Hawksburn in the Boyle & Scott Cup Competition and who, at one time, had been selected to represent England under the leadership of one notable Dr. W. G. GRACE whilst he (Mailer) was studying in that Country. In his later years he was a member of the Australian Board of Control, President of the Melbourne Cricket Club & Patron to the VCA. 3rd X1 dropped due to the war. R. Forrester takes 1st eleven record 66 wickets in a season.
1944-45
VICTORY IN EUROPE ! ! The Club awaits the return of its members engaged in military service. VCA dividend of 23 pounds 6 shillings and 8 pence. Dr. Melrose Mailer and Hector Donahue present the club with the trophy won by the club in 1889-90 on behalf of the late Ramsey Mailer.
1945-46
Players return from war duty. Third X1 reinstated at the conclusion of the war.
Bob Black, Jack Minahan & Gordon Gilmour represent the VSDCA V. VCA & Mildura C.A. respectively. The results of which were unreported.
1946-47
The Club appoints W. J. Horrocks as playing Coach for the season. Due to the large influx of new players the Club establishes a Fourth X1 in the Coburg District Cricket Ass (CDCA) under the tutelage of Mr. Frank Huntington which was defeated in its first Grand Final appearance. VCA dividend rockets to an imposing 116 pounds 13 shillings and 6 pence. For the end of the season trip the Club ventured to Morwell where a two day game was played V local’s with ultimate victory being ours.
1947-48
The Club’s most successful season with both the Second X1 under Stan James and Third X1 under Arthur Carter winning their respective Grand Finals. Membership costs: Full Membership, one pound one shilling, Junior: fifteen shillings and Honorary Membership: 10 shillings & six pence ! Former First X1 Captain J. Ennis passes away.
1948-49
Mr Bert Grant appointed as Coach. Second X1 under Jack Minahan & Richard Ivey secure back to back Premiership Flags but the Third X1 lose their Semi Final. In a sterling performance, Jack Minahan wins both First & Second XI Club bowling averages.
1949-50
Sol Woolf resigns as Secretary after 18 years in that position. Messrs Bert Grant & Frank Huntington appointed Honorary Club Coaches. First XI under Gordon Gilmour lose their Semi Final V Pt Melbourne due to inclement weather. Jack Ware takes 4th X1 record 10/23 & 8/53 V OST, helping him take a 4th eleven record 73 wickets in a season. A mid week social match V Melbourne is won by Coburg.
1950-51
With Frank Huntington as Club Coach the First X1, led by Gordon Gilmour & Ken Weaver, was declared Premiers in a rain affected Grand Final against Kew heralding a Golden Era in this Club’s history. Council contributes 160 pounds to the purchase of a heavy electric cricket roller for our oval. Alf Swales replaces Sol Woolf as Secretary after 18 seasons. " To celebrate the award of the First X1 Premiership to Coburg, a most splendid and enjoyable function was held on the 28th of May 1951, in the Pavilion, at which your committee entertained players of all elevens together with our own and visiting officials. With the approbation of the members it was announced that the committee was to present the players of the premiership team with club blazers."
The victorious First X1 squad was as follows:
Gordon Gilmour. Capt.
Ken Weaver. Vic. Capt.
Jon Hall
Des Heskett.
Ian Huntington.
Richard Ivey.
Stan James.
Arthur Marcy.
John Minahan.
Jack Murphy.
Jack Pearse.
Harrold Wilkinson.
Charlie Young.
Former club secretary Sol Woolf passes away after serving on the VSDCA Executive for the past 18 years until his death. Special coaching classes held for the areas juniors inlieu of having 4th X1.
1951-52
First X1 wins Second Successive Premiership by defeating Ivanhoe outright by 90 runs. 33-1/3 % sales tax on sporting goods was having a substantial detrimental effect on sporting clubs. To engender good relations with the CDCA two matches were played against same with our club wining both. Metropolitan Cricket League reconstructed minus the District Third Elevens who now came under direct control of the VCA. VCA grant 93 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence. Council is to make a new oval abutting Bell St adjoining De Chene Oval for use by this Club's Junior elevens.
The victorious First X1squad was as follows:
Gordon Gilmour. Capt.
Ken Weaver. V. Capt
Jon Hall.
Des Heskett.
Stan James.
Arthur Marcy.
John Minahan.
Frank Murphy.
Robert Pearse
Roy Sitch.
Harrold Wilkinson.
Russell Williams.
Charlie Young.
1952-53
First X1 again successful in winning the Premiership defeating Kew by 160 runs. The Club sets aside 200 pounds to contribute to the construction of Social Rooms specifically for use by the cricket club. Social Match V Melbourne played at the MCG, result unknown. Mr. Col Callander completes a "quarter century" of Honarary service to the club and is so acknowledged.
The victoriuos First X1 squad was as follows:
Gordon Gilmour. Capt.
Ken Weaver. V. Capt
Jon Hall.
Des Heskett.
Arthur Marcy.
John Minahan.
Jack Murphy.
Jack Pearse.
Robert Pearse.
M. Reid.
Kevin Sevior.
Roy Sitch.
Charlie Young.
Ther social callendar culminated in a dance at the Dorchester. 200 pounds set aside for the construction of our own social rooms within the pavillion. To celebrate the third successive Premiership a dinner dance was held in the pavillion. Ken Weaver took the most wickets in the VSDCA - 56.
1953-54
First X1 equals the VSDCA record of four successive Premierships by defeating old adversary, Kew for the third time in four seasons at the Williamstown Oval. VSDCA introduces One Day fixtures with equal number of overs instead of dividing time equally. Jack Murphy and Keith Fewkes win the VSDCA batting averages for the First and Second elevens respectively. Plans passed for the new mezzanine floor to cover the full width of the east end of the present structure. Social match played V Melbourne at the MCG. Premiership players presented with inscribed ash trays as a momento of the occasion.
The victorious Fist X1 squad was as follows:
Gordon Gilmour. Capt.
Ken Weaver. V. Capt.
John Beitzel
Keith Fewkes.
Jon Hall.
Des Heskett.
William Huntington.
Arthur Marcy.
John Minahan.
Jack Murphy.
Robert Pearse.
Jack Rogan.
Charlie Young.

1954-55 First X1 goes through season undefeated until the Semi Final losing to arch rival - Kew. In all the First X1 was undefeadted for 24 successive matches. VCA grant 97 pounds 4 shillings 3 pence. Good progress in construction of new Club Room as a mezzanine structure in the pavilion. Club contributes another 150 pounds towards same. W. Huntington scores 2nd Eleven record 154 against Yarraville.

 1955-56 Campbell Turnbull MLA replaces D.McR Gilles as President after 13 years. Second X1under Jack Minahan & Russell Williams forced to play Home games at Crisp Park, Preston whilst Preston CC First X1 shared City Oval with our First X1. Coburg wins close end of the season game V Waaia in the North East Victoria.
Past President Mr. Donald McRae Gilles passes away.

1958-59 Col Callander relinquishes the position of Treasurer after 32 years due to ill health. Net income 857 pounds compared with 758 for the previous year. It is suggested the general lighting of the mezzanine floor be of the fluorescent nature. VCA recommend inclusion of another 6 clubs to VSDCA ranks.

1959-60 Ken Weaver takes 2nd X1 record 10/13 & 6/28 V Brighton. The new Social Club Rooms are finally completed at an estimated cost of 1592 pounds.

1960-61Former secretary Alf Swales is elected President. Ken Weaver wins VSDCA 2nd X1 bowling average with Mel Trickey 2nd and Russell Hunter 4th.

1962-63 Third X1 Runners Up. Club Championship won by 15 yo Robert Rowan, who went on to represent Victoria at state level.

1964-65 Mr. Russell Williams appointed Honorary Coach. The Club Fourth X1 wins it’s first Premiership.

1965-66 J. Walton MLC elected President. A good season with both Thirds and Fourths winning their respective senior Grand Finals. Club forms an U/14 side and promptly wins the CDCA flag. Media identity Robert Walls displays his cricket skill in the third X1 by winning the fielding award.

1966-67 Legend club bowler Ken Weaver elected as President for the ensuing 12 seasons. The Seconds, Thirds and U 14's participate in the finals with the Thirds (who amazingly won 9 of their 13 games outright) winning their second successive Grand Final. Budding Carlton footballer and media identity Ian Robertson displays his cricket skills with a 91 V Brighton in the seconds and a solid 34 for the victors in a match V the CDCA..

1967-68 The Club Seconds & Thirds are beaten semi finalists (with the 3rds winning 7 out of their 13 games outright) whilst the U/14s boys, playing in the CDCA, are Premiers however the U/16 boys are defeated in their first Grand Final. Future VFA umpire Graeme Marcy hones his cricket skills in the 1sts & 2nds.

1968-69 Mr. Graeme Deany (ex Fitzroy) appointed Senior Coach. First and Second X1's reach semi-finals, Third X1 lose to Preston in the last over of the Grand Final. Des De Moore coaches U/16 boys to the G/Final but are also unsuccessful. However the U/ 14s are successful again in the CDCA. Club legend Frank Huntington retires after 45 years as curator. Coll Callender passes away. Coll was elected to the committee in 1921 having held continuous office during which time he was Treasurer for a record term of 32 years and VSDCA delegate from 1934-1959.

1969-70 Seconds, Thirds and Forths all make the finals with the Third X1 being deservedly declared Premiers in a washed out Grand Final V Williamstown after winning 9 out of their 13 games outright. U/16 boys lose their third successive G/Final per washout. Ex state player Noel Shaw takes 3rd eleven record of 106 wickets in a season then backs up with 10 wickets in the 2nds. 116 wickets for the season, amazing !

1970-71 Mr Arthur Marcy appointed as Honorary Club Coach. First and Third X1's are semi finalists. U/16 boys lose their fourth G/Final in succession. Mr Neil O'Keefe experiences the heat of battle in our senior X1's prior to commencing a lengthy successful career in Federal politics. 

1971-72 In a successful season the First, Second & Third X1’s all competed in finals however were unable to attain the ultimate.

1972-73 1st and 2nd X1's reach Semi-Finals. Ian Simmons wins VSDCA 1st X1 bowling average.

1974-75 Seniors reach the Finals for the 5th successive season. U/14 Hatch defeated in their first G/Final appearance. Lester Gerhard voted Hatch Group Champion. William G Tucknott wins VSDCA 2nd X1 bowling average.

1976-77 The Fourth X1 are successful winning their flag but the U/14 Hatch boys are Runners Up for a second time. 

1978-79 Arthur Marcy replaces Ken Weaver as President. Ken Adams appointed Club Coach. Clarrie Butcher voted best fourth X1 player in Metropolitan League. U/14 Hatch boys win back to back flags.

1979-80 4th X1 and U/14 Hatch boys beaten in Semi-Finals.

1980-81 U/14 Hatch boys Runners Up for the third time.

1981-82 U/14 Hatch boys beaten Quarter Finalists.

1982-83 4th X1 lose Semi-Final. U/14 Hatch boys lose Quarter Final.

1983-84 Dennis Fowler ascends to the Presidency, a position he holds for the next 17 seasons. Stephen Peter-Budge appointed as Coach. U/ 14 Hatch boys lose Semi-Final. William G Tucknott finishes second by 3 votes in VSDCA 1st X1 Hatch Medal vote. Simon Lunn voted best junior player in the Metropolitan League after taking two separate Hat Tricks during the season.

1985-86 First X1 win their Group Premiership but lose a thrilling Championship Final to Camberwell in the last over of the match. Ron Jenkins voted Man of the Match for his 123 runs. Jason Reddick voted best junior player in the Metropolitan League as the thirds are successful in their G/Final against Brunswick. VSDCA V Sth Australia’s ATCA game staged at City Oval. Multi Premiership legend Ken Weaver passes away.

1986-87 Coburg host the annual VSDCA/ATCA game at City Oval as multi premiership legend Ken Weaver passes away having captured 600 wickets & scoring 2200 runs over 15 seasons. Russell Guy wins his 2^nd Club Championship, Nick Martin wins the batting with 331 runs & Stephen Mott the bowling. In the 2nds Andrew Smith 31 wickets & 124 runs contributed whilst Michael Doupe topped the 4thX1 batting with 345 runs. Peter Flack assumes Hatch duties for the next 9 seasons assisted by Jim Rogan & Jeff Callaway.

1987-88 Stephen Mott is appointed coach winning the batting and along with Ken Miller and Darren Bicknell all top the 350 mark. Cedric Foenander wins the bowling with the club celebrating premierships in the 3^rds ,4^ths , U/16’s and U/14 Hatch sides. Coburg again hosts the VSDCA/ATCA annual match won by the locals.

1988-89 Bill Slattery tops 400 runs and Peter Flack is voted Metropolitan League 4^th X1 best player. Hatch boys win back to back with Jason Duff-Tytler voted Group Champion. The 4^th X1 score a record 391 againat Brunswick, U/16 boys are again runners-up, U/14 semi finalists and the club acknowledges the passing of another true club legend in Arthur Marcy.

1990-91 The VSDCA introduces the 200 club with legends Jack Minahan (232 1^st X1 games), Frank Huntington (217) & Jon Hall (200 games umpired) admitted. Youngster Joe Misiti (U16’s) displays his ability with two centuries before launching his AFL career with Essendon. The U16 Grand Final is a farce,losingin controversial circumstances and the U14 Hatch go down. The 1^st X1 achieve semi final status with Ashley John and William Slattery topping the 300 run mark. 

1991-92 William G Tucknott is acknowledged as the first Coburg player to win the WJ Price (VSDCA) 2^nd X1 trophy. 3^rd X1 are runners-up to Pt Melbourne, 4^th X1 with their 5^th premiership, Peter Flack secures a second Metropolitan League 4^th X1 best player award. Again the club mourns the loss of another legend & former leader of the club in Gordon Gilmour.   

1993-94 Club stalwart, premiership & Hatch shield member Jim "whisper" Rogan passes away. Ashley John celebrates his 4^th Club Championship.

1994-05 Glenn Edwards (600 runs) is appointed coach and is the first Coburg player to ever win the VSDCA R.M.Hatch trophy. History is created when Brett Saxon (563 runs) ensures the "double" by securing the 2^nd X1 VSDCA W.J.Price trophy for the best player. Russell House (35 wickets) and Ashley John (29 wickets) dominate the 1^st X1 bowling. The Women’s team is the only side to compete in finals losing their semi final. Graeme Bloom is appointed Hatch coach.

1995-96 Club identity William G Tucknott (40 wickets) wins his second VSDCA, W.J.Price trophy and also assumes the mantle of club secretary. The Women’s team are beaten in their Grand Final. The Peter Flack coached U/16 team are robbed in their Grand Final due to a disgraceful interpretation of the rules which only gave one side any chance to win

1996-97 Coburg enters an U/17 Girls team in the VWCA competition and abruptly wins a thrilling G/Final on the last ball of the match. The Third X1 is beaten in its G/Final by Port Melbourne. The inimitable Club legend, Frank Huntington passes away. Brad Waters scores 4thX1 record of 145no vs Broadmeadows. Moreland Council launches its "Leisure Plan", a study into the feasibility of single sport facilitis in the municipality resulting in print media headlines suggesting that this cricket club is to be removed from City Oval. These suggestions were however later proven to be groundless. In an injury plagued season runs and wickets are scarce with only Brett Saxon 2^nd X1 topping 350 runs.

1997-98 The Senior Women’s team win their first Premiership with Rebecca Cooke capturing 33 seasons wickets but the U/17 Girls are Runners Up. Laura Mc Givern is voted best junior in the VWCA. Demolition of social rooms in preparation for redevelopment is underway in conjunction with negotiations for the upgrading of City Oval The Premiership squad is: Mel Dwyer Capt Anthea Parsons V/Capt Lisa Bumpstead Rebecca Cooke Tania Ngerengere Dale O’ConnorDebbie PattieDi Phyland Lorraine Strickland Kate Ryan Janet M. Wise

1998-99 Wayne Rowland voted best VSDCA 4^th X1 player. Alroy Augustus voted Hatch Group Champion. Bill Blair takes a record 8/4 V Brunswick. The recently upgraded social rooms are opened by Councilor Rowe. Club legend Graeme Bloom plays his 300^th Club game and the U/17 Girls win their Second G/Final. Anthea Parsons becomes the first woman to score a century for Coburg scoring 102no V East Keilor.

1999-00 Dennis Fowler announces his retirement from the position of President he’s held for a record 17 successive seasons and is replaced by Shayne Rule who plays his 200^th Club game. U/17 Girls Premiers & Champions after their fourth successive G/Final appearance. Geoff Ward opens and bat through the innings scoring a Third X1 record of 190 not out but is surpassed the next game by Russell House scoring a Third X1 record of 193.