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30 July, 2026

ROLLING TO RETIREMENT

THE Loddon’s only turf cricket wicket is being dug up at Market Square, Wedderburn.

THE Loddon’s only turf cricket wicket is being dug up at Market Square, Wedderburn.

Work started on removal of the historic wicket on Tuesday ahead of the local club laying a new carpet wicket.

Club officials Will Holt, Bob Steel, Ross Hannah and president Ian Gould were on hand to see the wicket being dug up and plan retirement of the pitch roller.

Ross has curated the pitch in recent seasons, spending several hours a day over summer behind the roller that will soon be a thing of the past.

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