General News
13 October, 2023
Senior cricket season starts today
KINGOWER’S strength and depth will be immediately put to the test when Upper Loddon senior cricket starts on Saturday. The reigning premiers will be without Jayden Leach, a key player last season, recovering from a post-football season injury. And...
KINGOWER’S strength and depth will be immediately put to the test when Upper Loddon senior cricket starts on Saturday.
The reigning premiers will be without Jayden Leach, a key player last season, recovering from a post-football season injury.
And skipper Braydon Welsh could also be in doubt for the opening clash against Arnold.
The Redbacks were unable to capture the previous season’s victorious spark when finals came earlier this year, several players hampered by niggling injuries.
Saturday’s match at Kingower may give an early indication of the depth both teams will have this season.
Wedderburn, last season’s runners-up, has retained most players for the new season and will have Cam Steel back adding his experience to the team.
Boort Yando will head to the turf of Wedderburn for the first time under the guidance of Josh Smith.
At home Wedderburn always knows where to lob a delivery. If it is to have a winning start, bowling will be the key against Boort Yando who developed depth last season.
Although Drew Crilly has retired after a stellar contribution with bat and ball, the younger brigade showed more than a few glimpses of skill and tenacity last year.
Upper Loddon has been reduced to four teams with the withdrawal of Bridgewater.
Arnold has said it will look at other options for future seasons but its preference is for the Upper Loddon association to again attract new teams.
Wedderburn’s annual meeting last week also discussed possible teams in the region that could be candidates for the association.
- CHRIS EARL