Cricket
Ton puts Melville in mix for call-up
Geelong Cricket Club officials say local youngster Henry Melville is in the mix for a Premier league Firsts debut following his century in the club’s Seconds side.
Birregurra on track to contend
Birregurra women’s cricket coach Ben King says the addition of a couple of handy recruits could have helped turn the Saints into a contender this season.
Tough test for bowlers
Alvie captain Jarrod Groves knows slowing down an explosive Stoneyford batting line-up will be one of the toughest tasks his bowlers face this season.
City United looking to bounce back
City United skipper Shane Currie says you can’t afford to relax in this season’s Division One competition, after the Knights suffered a shock to Apollo Bay.
City looking to make amends
City United’s Shane Currie is confident the Knights can avenge last season’s disappointing Twenty20 campaign this summer, after missing finals for the first time in the short format.
Key players out for in-form Apollo Bay
Unavailability and injuries to key personnel will make tomorrow’s match against Colac a tough task for Apollo Bay, but Sharks captain Alex Baird says his side won’t be shying away from the challenge.
Doctor’s unexpected rise
Birregurra doctor Jared Kilday has made a big impact on the community since moving to the area, but having an impact on the town’s cricket team has come unexpectedly.
Shark rapt to get call-up
Apollo Bay teenager Tamar Holt says he is still wrapping his head around his surprise Victorian Premier Cricket debut with Geelong.