Cricketers who smash a ‘six’ and hit the Central Commissioning and Testing sign at Tallarook cricket ground during a Seymour District Cricket Association, SDCA, match will win $500.
Central Commissioning and Testing, a sponsor of the Tallarook Cricket Club, launched ‘Rook Roster’ – a new initiative with $500 on offer to any player that can hit their sign at Tallarook on the full with a six.
Tallarook Cricket Club vice-president and longtime player Damien Arandt leads Central Commissioning and Testing, which specialiseS in servicing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.
With Twenty20 cricket being played for competition points across four rounds this season, including A and B Grade double-headers, Arandt is hopeful the Rook Roost will bring some extra excitement to games at Tallarook.
“We all want to see exciting local cricket and with T20 games in the fixture I’m hoping we see some players eying off the cash prize,” he said.
“It’d be awesome to see the sign hit or a few players meeting an early exit giving it a go. I’m sure it will make for some amazing scenes if it’s hit.”
Tallarook Cricket Club president Leigh Irving thanked Arandt for supporting the idea.
“Over the past few years, Tallarook has actively been pushing clubs across the SDCA to adapt and create more buzz around the competition,” Irving said.
“We’re pleased that our proposals to play T20 cricket for points and double-header matches have been adopted after a lot of hard work.
“We’ve still got a few ideas we’re hoping to bring other clubs on board with but we will continue to develop and bring forward ideas that will promote growth in the competition.”
In round two of the SDCA, Tallarook scored a win over Yea Tigers 6/112 to 10/70.
Tallarook won the toss and elected to bat, with captain Lachlan Watts making 55 runs before being caught.
In the other A Grade match, Seymour had a strong win over Alexandra in a low-scoring match, 3/47 (8) to 10/41 (15.3).
Seymour bowled first and captain Brodey Pointon was a formidable competitor, taking six wickets for the day.
On Saturday, Seymour, Tallarook and Pyalong play at home against Eastern Hill, Avenel and Yea respectively.
