A right-handed batsman who was strong in defence, Poidevin started his first class cricket career with New South Wales in 1895.

He would only bat in 23 innings for NSW over the course of his career, but his average of 57.73 ranks favourably among the finest players who have played for the state.

[2] At the turn of the century, he came to England to study medicine and began playing cricket for London County.

Poidevin also played international tennis, representing Australasia in the 1906 Davis Cup as well as in Grand Slams (though missing the 1908 Summer Olympics because of administrative bungling).

[3] He was survived by his wife, Isabel Marianne Poidevin (née Barns), and his two children, Gwen and Les.