Learning chance awaits for junior cricketers in country week | Full teams, fixtures

Both under 13 and under 15 teams will travel to take on Castlemaine in round one of the Central Highlands country week. 

Under-15 Grampians coach Sam Sparks said he has been pleased with the progress he has seen in his players in the lead up to the first match.

“It has gone really well. We had a few turn out to the try outs so I think we have a pretty good side this year,” he said.

Sparks said one of the best things about the tournament is the opportunity the players get to play on turf wickets.

“Getting that experience against some of the best young cricketers in the region on turf wickets is a great chance for them to learn,” he said.

“It really helps with their progression to senior cricket.”

Matches begin at 10am on Sunday, with rounds two and three to be played in the new year.

Hayden Dowling – Aradale

Jack Cann – Aradale

Jim Jennings  – Aradale

Sonny Kettle – Chalambar

Jack Hoffman – Halls Gap

Jayde McMurtrie – Halls Gap

Max McMahon – Halls Gap

Tobie Ripper – Halls Gap

Owen Summers – Swifts-Great Western

Andy Wills – Tatyoon

Jono Fennell – Tatyoon

Sam Phillips – Tatyoon

Coach: Geoff Phillips

Reece Kettle – Chalambar

Will Cooper – Chalambar

Ayden Britton – Halls Gap

Dillon Micallef – Halls Gap

Callum Roberts – St Andrews

Cody Kilpatrick – Swifts-Great Western

Bailey Hosemans – Tatyoon

James Phillips – Tatyoon

Lachie Dalkin – Tatyoon

Lachie Wills – Tatyoon

Madix Perry – Youth Club

Noah Wineberg – Youth Club

Riley Ika – Youth Club

Coach: Sam Sparks

Under 13s

R1: v Castlemaine at Muckleford South, Sun Dec 17

R2: v Ballarat Blue at North Park, Tues Jan 2

R3: v Gisborne Green at Kyneton Showgrounds, Kyneton, Wed Jan 3

Under 15s 

R1: v Castlemaine at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve, Castlemaine, Sun Dec 17

R2: v Ballarat Blue at Alexandra Oval, Ararat,  Tues Jan 2

R3: v Gisborne Green at Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh, Wed Jan 3