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Fresh off an opening round victory, one VTCA premiership contender has added an English Test spinner who took nine wickets in his debut against India.

DETAILS: https://t.co/B1dwThBvQp

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Big Day Out ... Connor Poulton came within a whisker of @EssendonCC history - twice - with a remarkable maiden @vicpremcricket ton, while a @GreenvaleRoosCC ace (and former teammate) impressed with bat and ball.

DETAILS >>> https://t.co/nBKJhZyXtq

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A group of local cricketers playing in Brighton performed a citizen’s arrest after a man interrupted their match and allegedly headbutted a spectator and bit a player on Saturday.

STORY: https://t.co/Z1oR8uby3R

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Q&A ... @northernfnl CEO Daniel Kelly reflects on a challenging first season in the job and details major reforms for 2027, including salary cap, umpiring and junior footy >>> https://t.co/qfai5bb8G5

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Locked in ... A Victorian country cricket club has landed one of the biggest signings in local cricket, securing a 17-Test England batter with a century against India to his name.

DETAILS: https://t.co/HbXyKh9A2T

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From former international Test stars to local game-changers, we profile the key man for all 32 @SubbiesCricket clubs ahead of summer. Read on to see who will lift your team.

STORY: https://t.co/Rz4e70FD4v

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From $30,000 player contracts to pokies-backed war chests, Melbourne local cricket has entered a wild recruiting arms race where cash rules and loyalty is dead. We go inside the battle for success.

STORY: https://t.co/CjGqZYiZ7w

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From Premier Cricket talents to international imports, Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association clubs have been bolstering their playing lists. See every off-season addition so far, plus the key outs.

STORY: https://t.co/uZ8kcdy2is

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Epic count ... @WerribeeCC's Dean Russ and @BCC1842's Glen Parker join an elite group of cricketers have sharing the @SubbiesCricket Holten Medal.

DETAILS: https://t.co/K1NrAna3VL

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Locked in ... @SubbiesCricket clubs @Bayswater_CC and @sboccc have locked in new coaches – replacements found in their own backyard.

Here’s why they were attracted to the role >>> https://t.co/YIrdjhpTyA

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"One of those great men" ... beloved @EssendonCC vice-president Shane Eaton is being remembered as a great clubman, willing to do anything to help, after his sudden death.

TRIBUTE: https://t.co/mXpXW3PdMq

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Flag time ... @WoodendCC is back on top of the GDCA McIntyre Cup after a two-decade long premiership drought was smashed, inspired by a young gun and South African import.

STORY: https://t.co/fIvlef3tNj

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Big prize ... @Gisborne_CC has history in its sights. The Dragons are chasing a GDCA McIntyre Cup three-peat as well as a one-day, two-day double.

Skipper Jarryd Vernon discusses the keys to the match >>> https://t.co/fIvlef3tNj

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Flag chase ... @WoodendCC is the GDCA’s most successful club but hasn’t won a McIntyre Cup flag in 22 years. The Woodsmen get a chance to end that drought this weekend.

STORY: https://t.co/fIvlef3tNj

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Decider ... @BCC1842 and @PrestonCC1860 both chased down outright preliminary final victories to set up a blockbuster @SubbiesCricket North-South grand final.

Here’s how they did it >>> https://t.co/oBlrN04hZA

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Flags ... Preston Baseballers made it back-to-back @NMCA1922 Jika Shield premierships - and four in six seasons - as Daniel Castrucci continued his love of the big stage.

STORY: https://t.co/SuBfGk8T8D

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Flag fight ... When Matt Doric walked to the crease at 7-63 all looked lost for @YarravilleCCC before one of the most remarkable fightbacks delivered a dominant @official_vtca premiership triumph.

STORY: https://t.co/WkNTfnJQY6

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Best of ... There have been a host of outstanding performances in the Gisborne District McIntyre Cup. We’re celebrating the season’s best in our Team of the Year >>> https://t.co/fIvlef3tNj

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David v Goliath ... It’s the small local cricket club, tucked away in Reservoir, that is eyeing a slice of history. In its first NMCA top-flight season, Fiji Victorian Cricket Club is chasing a flag.

STORY: https://t.co/SuBfGk8T8D

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Record breaker ... @CoburgCC1856’s single-season run-scoring record had stood for 92 years but Cameron Kidd’s brilliant campaign with the bat has set a new high mark. @SubbiesCricket

STORY: https://t.co/aClYoTgk4P