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Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association season preview
Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association season preview

10 October 2024, 6:30 AM

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season starts on Saturday (12/10) with eight teams chasing the ‘A’ grade flag. The season will consist of 18 rounds of 45-over games. Lobethal won their third AEHCA ‘A’ grade premiership in a row last season and once again will be led by all-rounder Mitch Weeks. Ben Matthews (595 runs last season), Weeks (437) and Daniel Norsworthy (356) will once again be key with the bat for the Tigers, while they have multiple options with the ball including Sam Graeber, Jeremy Hackett and Matt Martin. Langhorne Creek has lost the past two grand finals and have appointed Adam Clements as skipper for season 2024/25. Clements returns to the Tigers ‘full-time’ after playing grade cricket at Kensington. Wessel Van Wyk will play more cricket after being injured last season, while former skipper Matt Tonkin has indicated he is keen to play most of the season as well. Strathalbyn finished third last season and will be looking for their first premiership since 1997/98. Senior players Mark Abbott and Luke Cousins combined for over 1,000 runs last season and will once again be important cogs for the Stallions. Skipper Brayden Gaiter will lead the attack after snaring 46 wickets in 2023/24, while youngsters such as Tyson Roberts, Riley Tonkin and Lachlan Cutting will look to build on the experience gained last season. Perennial finalists Nairne will once again be led by Robert Crook and will invest in young players such as Zac Llewellyn, Will Brooks, Jack May and Tom May to improve in 2024/25. The Razorbacks are also hopeful of a few more appearances from gun Sturt all-rounder Corey Kelly throughout the season. Bremer Callington will look to move up the table this season after winning just one game in 2023/24. Graydon Brand, fresh off making 501 runs last season, will be co-captain with opening bowler Nathan Fitzgerald. All-rounder Rhys Jordan, after playing just two games last season, will be a welcome addition on a more regular basis. Woodside has a new captain in Tommy Baldock with Brad Collins stepping aside. Noah Bell returns from injury, while club legend Dave Wescombe will bring up his 400th game for the Warriors on Saturday at Nairne. Daniel Jenner will continue as skipper at Hahndorf with the Magpies looking to continue the development of their young players through their A2 team into ‘A’ grade ranks. Macclesfield will be without David Caddle, Kieran O’Connell and Lachlan Barrett who have moved to new clubs, while Tom Filsell will continue his captaincy role. The Redbacks will expect Josh Lewis-Burns, Connor Moore and Luke Jones to step up and help bring the younger players through.Round 1 (home team named first)Nairne v WoodsideMacclesfield v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Bremer CallingtonHahndorf v Lobethal

Hills Cricket Association season preview
Hills Cricket Association season preview

09 October 2024, 6:30 AM

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season gets underway on Saturday (12/10) with eight teams chasing premiership glory. The season will consist of 14 rounds of 45-over games, while there will be a T20 competition starting on 30 November and culminating with finals on 11 January. Last season, Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) won their first ‘A’ grade premiership since 2004-05 to break a 19-year drought. The win was a triumph for the ‘team ethos’ of SCIB, with all players contributing to the victory. Adam Shearwood will skipper the side again after a career-best 803 runs in 2023/24. Lachlan Knight will return to the club from Kanagrilla, while Blake Beelitz lands at Cherry Gardens after previously playing at Strathalbyn. Mount Lofty has played in three of the past four grand finals and won the premiership in 2020/21. Jordan Neis-Beer will once again captain the Redcaps as his side will look to go one better than the past two seasons and lift the Von Doussa Shield. The Redcaps squad is very similar to recent seasons with Sam Furber returning to Heathfield Oval. After winning two premierships in a row, Stirling were knocked out at the preliminary final stage last season and they’ll be looking to bounce back in season 2024/25 under new skipper Jack Read. Read had a breakout season in 2023/24 with 719 runs, while also snaring 17 wickets with his off-spinners. Premiership captain Jack Pick will continue as a player. Mylor made a long awaited return to ‘A’ grade finals action last season before being beaten by Stirling in the first week of the postseason. The Pipers will once again be led by off-spinner Michael Warburton, while Tom Plant will be the key to their batting lineup coming off 605 runs last season. Aldgate missed finals action for the first time in eight years last season and there are major changes afoot at the Swamp. Josh Callaghan will take over as skipper as 2018/19 premiership captain Jake Turnbull has made the move to Kangarilla. The Gaters will look to Callaghan and vice-captain Mitch Thomas to lead the young batting lineup. Aldgate will also be without the injured Jack Woollard, while Shaun Atkins has moved to the Torrens Valley Cricket Association. Meadows missed the finals in 2023/24 for the first time in almost 20 years, a run which included an amazing 12 premierships. Club legend Rohan Reid has stepped aside as captain with Brad Louch taking over as skipper, while bowler Will Bevan-Giles will be back full time at the Bulldogs. Kangarilla had a disappointing second half of last season and have lost Lachlan Knight to Scott Creek Ironbank. This loss has been offset by the recruitment of past Aldgate and HCA skipper Jake Turnbull. Turnbull will be attempting to take ‘Kangies’ to their first HCA Grand Final since they joined the competition in 2014/15 and will add another option to a strong Kangarilla bowling attack already featuring Ben Evans, Che Martinsen and Steve Featherstone. Bridgewater have appointed gun all-rounder Jarrad Tait as captain for the season, taking over from veteran Justin Summerill who will continue as a player at the Raiders. Ty Watson (542 runs last season) will be a key with the bat, while batsman James Graves will be available more often this season.Round 1 (home team named first)Stirling v MeadowsMt Lofty v BridgewaterMylor v Aldgate Scott Creek Ironbank v Kangarilla

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Mudlarks surge to first flag in 40 years
Mudlarks surge to first flag in 40 years

22 September 2024, 8:30 AM

Myponga-Sellicks broke a 40-year premiership drought with a thrilling one-point victory over Victor Harbor in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Grand Final at Myponga yesterday. The Mudlarks had to do it the hard way, winning four finals in a row on their way to a fourth ‘A’ grade flag in GSFL competition. With the game in the balance late in the last quarter, Jake Spinks took a contested mark 30 metres out from goal and calmly kicked truly to put Myponga-Sellicks in front. It would be the last score of the match and when the final siren sounded, it sparked scenes of pure joy from the Mudlarks players, coaching staff and supporters. Earlier, in cold and windy conditions, Victor Harbor started strongly to lead by 18 points at quarter time, before the Mudlarks hit back to lead by five points at the long break. The ‘Roos kicked four goals to two in the third term to turn for home with a seven-point lead. Roared on by a large contingent of home supporters, the Mudlarks kicked three goals to one in the final term to win 10.8 (68) to 9.13 (67). In his first season at the club, Myponga Sellicks playing-coach Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals and in the process brought up his 100th major for the season. Michael Ross (3) and Ben Heaslip (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Victor Harbor. Best players for the premiers included Ben Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, Kain Spinks, Luke Whitford, Jack Cooper and Bradley Clarke. Best for the ‘Roos included Heaslip, Ross, Kane Cooper, Jesse McKinnon, Rhys Bartram and Jackson Elmes.In other grades, Victor Harbor came from the elimination final to defeat McLaren Districts by 17 points in the reserves, Myponga-Sellicks went back-to-back in the senior colts with a 12-point win against McLaren Districts, while Willunga won the junior colts with a comfortable 38-point triumph, also against the Eagles.

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'Roos hop into GF in Great Southern Football
'Roos hop into GF in Great Southern Football

08 September 2024, 10:15 PM

Minor premier Victor Harbor defeated McLaren Districts by 44 points in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) second semi-final at Strathalbyn yesterday to go straight through to the premiership decider on September 21. The ‘Roos led at every change to run out winners 14.13 (97) to 7.11 (53). Harry Vincent kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Victor’, while Connor Fitt kicked two majors for McLaren Districts. Joining Vincent in the best players for Victor Harbor included Ben Heaslip, Jackson Elmes, Zac Dowling, Jesse McKinnon and Michael Ross. Best players for the Eagles were Fitt, Lachlan Mathews, Jamie Smith, Brett Ellis, Sam Venning and Luke Mitton.Myponga-Sellicks are through to Saturday’s preliminary final after a comfortable 51-point win against Encounter Bay in the first semi-final at Yankalilla today. The Mudlarks led by 12 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals to three in the second half to win 16.14 (110) to 9.5 (59). Darren Shillabeer (5), Ben Kennedy (2) and Jayden Heinze (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Myponga-Sellicks, while their best players were Ben Kennedy, Mitchell Wilkins, Luke Whitford, Sam Kennedy, Ryan Kelly and Shillabeer. Tyson Neale (3), Ben Davis (2) and Lachlan Costello (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Encounter Bay, while their best players were Callum Tonkin, Hamish Tonkin, Neale, Elijah Horrocks, Tyler Baldock and Tyler McCreanor.Preliminary FinalMcLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks (Saturday 14/9/24 - @ McLaren Vale)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts set up big clash in Great Southern football finals
Reigning premier McLaren Districts set up big clash in Great Southern football finals

01 September 2024, 10:00 AM

Reigning premier McLaren Districts defeated Encounter Bay by 58 points in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Qualifying Final at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The Eagles will face minor premier Victor Harbor on Saturday with the winner getting direct passage into the Grand Final. In windy and difficult conditions yesterday, McLaren Districts put the game to bed with a 7.0 to 0.3 second term to lead by 44 points at halftime. A further six goals to four after the main break saw the Eagles win 15.4 (94) to an inaccurate Bays 4.12 (36). Daniel Marr and Matthew Merrett kicked three goals each for McLaren Districts, while their best players were Brett Ellis, Ashley Goodieson, Lachlan Camm, Marr, Sam Lawrie and Codey Ellison. Best players for the Bays included Callum Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks, James Bradford, Hamish Tonkin, Andrew Fyfe and Tyler McCreanor.Myponga-Sellicks defeated Langhorne Creek by 57 points in the Elimination Final at Victor Harbor today. The Mudlarks will face Encounter Bay next Sunday in the knockout first semi-final. Myponga-Sellicks took a handy 13-point lead to the main break, before kicking nine goals to two in the second half to win 13.16 (94) to 5.7 (37). Jayden Heinze was best-on-ground for the Mudlarks with three goals, while Adam Towk kicked two goals for the Hawks. Joining Heinze in the best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Mitchell Wilkins, Connor Sampson, Harrison Cock, Anthony Kempster and John Butcher. Best for Langhorne Creek included Matt Dominish, Tom Derham, Peter Reichelt, Josh Towk, Adam Towk and Caleb Howell.2nd Semi-FinalVictor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Saturday 7/9/24 - @ Strathalbyn)1st Semi-FinalEncounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 8/9/24 - @ Yankalilla)

Falcons soar into week two of finals in the Southern Football League
Falcons soar into week two of finals in the Southern Football League

01 September 2024, 9:00 AM

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill defeated Port Noarlunga by 89 points in the Qualifying Final of the Southern Football League (SFL) at Bice Oval yesterday. The Falcons will now take on minor premier Reynella for the right to play in the 2024 decider. Yesterday, Flagstaff Hill had the game well and truly won after a dominant first half as they led by 78 points at the main break. The second half was more even as ‘Flaggies’ won 18.16 (124) to 5.5 (35). The Falcons had 10 different goalkickers with D’Arcy Mitchell and Blake Aldridge kicking three goals each. Oliver Petrohilos kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Aiden Grayson, Caleb McCormick, Bradley Patterson, Reece Milsom, Bradley Kirk and Aldridge. ‘Porties’ was best served by Tom Dix, Petrohilos, Zac Sproule, Nathaniel Paredes and Rhys McKay.Happy Valley are through to the first semi-final after a 19-point win over Christies Beach in the Elimination Final at Aldinga today. The Vikings came from 11 points down at quarter time, to win 9.10 (64) to 7.3 (45). Harry Vick kicked three goals for Happy Valley and Zak Short also kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for Happy Valley included Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Max Gill, Harry Spacie, Sebastian Oliver, Vick and Ross Mullins. Best for the Saints were Michael Mazey, Josh de Roode, Emmerson White, Thomas Kirwan, Clayton Wise and Short.2nd Semi-FinalReynella v Flagstaff Hill (Saturday 7/9/24 - @ Aldinga)1st Semi-FinalPort Noarlunga v Happy Valley (Sunday 8/9/24 - @ Christies Beach)

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