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Riddell has signed Kristian Savage for the upcoming Gisborne and District Cricket Association season. Savage has played many seasons at Gisborne but after moving to Riddells Creek decided to join the Bombers.

GDCA

The Sunbury Kangaroos are looking for a coach for the Gisborne and District Cricket Association season. The club is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the team as the senior playing or non playing coach for the 2025-26 season and beyond. “We are looking for a passionate and dedicated coach who is committed to the development and success of our senior men’s and be involved in developing our junior teams, and to helping build a strong club culture for years to come,” the club said. Interested people can submit their resume and cover letter to sunburykangarooscc@outlook.com.au. Details: Hayden Humphrey, 0490 819 084.

Football

Kyneton’s Ella Jeffrey has been named in the Vic Country squad for the under-18 girls national championships which started on the weekend. The championships will showcase the most talented under-18 girls footballers from across Australia the next two months. Six teams will compete at the championships, with the two Victorian sides to feature alongside Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Allies – comprising players from NSW-ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania. All teams will play four matches. Calder Cannons duo Chloe Baker-West and Jade McLay have been named in the Vic Metro squad.

Cricket

Cricket Victoria has announced its emerging boys and girls squads for the 2025-26 season. Riddell’s Tess McNair have been named in the under-16 Country squad, while Gisborne’s Lachlan Hay has been named in the Vic Country under-19 squad. Romsey’s Logan Collins has been picked in the boys under-17 Vic Country squad. Players have been selected on their form at both senior and junior level.

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