GDCA
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GDCA teams do well
Gisborne District Cricket Association has just completed a successful week of junior male and female representative matches. The association sent an Under 17 and two Under 14 female teams to the Northern Rivers Junior Country Week for the first time. The U14As (pictured) defeated Goulburn Murray in the final, and the Under 17s fell just…
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Premierships spread about
Premierships for season 2020-2021 were decided across various senior grades in the Gisborne District Cricket Association on Saturday. While the powerful Bacchus Marsh club claimed convincing wins in McIntyre Cup and Johnstone Shield finals (the two top grades) there were plenty of prolonged celebrations among various Macedon Ranges clubs, plus Trentham, on Saturday night. “It’s…
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Way to go in run chase
A masterful unbeaten 81 from 91 balls by captain-coach Ben Way enabled Romsey to topple Gisborne in an exciting McIntyre Cup match on Saturday. Way and fast bowler Louis Moor added 46 runs for the ninth wicket in the last five overs to get the Redbacks over the line after the visitors compiled a healthy…
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A special first century
For a 17-year-old Lancefield cricketer, his first century on Saturday is a personal sporting achievement he will never forget. Callum Sankey, listed to bat at number four against Sunbury United in the division two match in Lancefield Park, was stunned to find he was at the crease and facing a hat-trick on the third ball…
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GDCA celebrates a centenary
Gisborne District Cricket Association celebrated its centenary in style with a memorable gathering at Romsey on Sunday afternoon. The milestone was marked with 36 inductees into the new Hall of Fame to honour former players, administrators and umpires who had played prominent roles in the GDCA’s growth from humble beginnings into one of the strongest…
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Romsey bats stun Marsh
Master batsman Ben Way hit a stunning unbeaten 79 from 59 balls and with help from all-rounder Taylor Stevenson enabled Romsey to beat Bacchus Marsh with a ball to spare on Saturday. Way slammed five fours and four sixes in a pulsating innings at Maddingly Park to highlight the second round of Gisborne District Cricket…