New Club Coach for the Hawks

It is with much excitement that we announce the appointment of a new club coach for the Hawks Cricket Club.

Grant Stanley a well known cricket figure not only on the Gold Coast and parts of Australia, but also parts of the cricketing world, will be heading up our coaching staff this upcoming season.

Grant history with cricket is vast, with him playing cricket for the Essendon Cricket Club for 10 years before coming to the Gold Coast and playing/coaching Helensvale CC (83-85) then heading to Palm Beach CC from 85-1992.

Some interesting facts about Grant;

  • Won gold coast cricketer of the year 1984-85
  • Played 3 years -Queensland Country,1984-87.
  • Played against Pakistan-1981
  • Played against New Zealand -1986
  • Played against England-1987-34 not out,1/41 ,off 10 overs
  • Played 19 seasons in Scotland
  • 14th all time run scorer in Scotland
  • 15th all time wicket taker.
  • Just had 25yrs in singapore,playing and coaching.
  • Played 24 games for Singapore,1993-95.
  • Coached Singapore ,1993-2000.
  • Owned his own company from 2000-2016
  • Involved 73 cricket tours around the world – England,Scotland,Ireland,New Zealand ,all cities of Australia, Hong Kong,Thailand,Malaysia,Dubai,Sri Lanka, Nepal,and Kenya.,and all cities of India.

All before returning to the Gold Coast in 2016 and accepting the great position of taking the Hawks to the next level.

We are looking forward to having Grant’s expertise with the club this season and hopefully seasons to come. Working with our Juniors and Seniors to help develop them to the highest level they want to reach.

He will be working with all senior teams, junior coaches and junior players throughout the season. He will also offer private coaching.

You will have the chance to meet Grant at the Meet the Coach night in July and obviously during the pre-season.