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Pam Kiriakidis
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Pam Kiriakidis has worked as a journalist at the North Central Review since 2022, with a particular focus on the City of Whittlesea and stories for the Whittlesea Review. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communications majoring in journalism and focuses on politics, community, and health with the occasional niche sports story finding its way in front of her.

Returning to the crease, Tallarook made an impactful start to the new year in the Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) competition against Yea on Saturday. 

The season is already shaping to be an exciting one for Tallarook, who finished 2024 at the top of the ladder.

With strong momentum carrying the side, the senior team is poised for another successful run in the ongoing Senior Mixed A Grade season. 

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In round 10, the Tigers were first to bat at Tallarook Recreation Reserve, with Blake Munari-O’Dwyer opening the match by bowling a wide. He made an immediate impact in the first over as he bowled out Yea’s Thomas White. 

That wicket was the first of many for Yea’s innings, with Tallarook’s Matthew Archibald eliminating Andrew Butterworth in the sixth over.

Archibald also showcased his impressive fielding skills in the 12th over, taking a catch to dismiss Josh Cunningham.

Although Tallarook dismissed most of Yea’s batters, it was impossible to take out Will Dalton, who made 10 runs, and Dylan Thompson, who made three. The standout batter for Yea was Cameron Armstrong, who scored 41 runs.

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When it was time to switch, Tallarook made a head start in their batting, with Joshua Rudge making a quick four runs off a no-ball in the opening delivery.

Rudge was then dismissed leg-before-wicket in the second over, followed by Mitch Itter in the 10th over, but those two wickets were the only losses for the side.

With fewer batters, Tallarook’s best batsman was captain Lachlan Watts, who remained undefeated throughout the match, scoring 54 runs, and among them, seven 4s. 

Watts made most of his progress in over 14, adding 12 runs to the scoreboard, before his team wrapped up proceedings in over 19—one over fewer than Yea’s innings.

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Tallarook’s captain Lachlan Watts going for the bowl.

Tallarook ultimately proved to be the better team, scoring a total of 95 runs for the loss of two wickets, from 18.1 overs, 2/95, to Yea’s 9/94 from 20 overs.

Elsewhere, Seymour triumphed over Alexandra with a score of 2/77, while Pyalong claimed 2/103, defeating Puckapunyal, who finished with 6/100.

In round 11 this Saturday, all three teams will play at home. Tallarook will host Puckapunyal, Pyalong will face Alexandra, and Seymour will take on Yea.

GDCA

The Gisborne and District Cricket Association (GDCA) also made a comeback at the weekend, with teams across the region taking to the field once again in round nine. 

In hot conditions, Broadford’s McIntyre Cup Firsts side won the toss against Gisborne and opted to bowl, but it was an uncertain start for its first match of 2025. 

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Broadford’s Jeremy Bradshaw making a bowl at the weekend.

Gisborne finished its innings at 9/219 from 45 overs to take the victory, while Broadford finished with 10/184 from 43.3 overs.

Elsewhere, Romsey stormed its first match back, finishing with 2/121 from 24.1 overs to take down Rupertswood who were bowled out for 10/120 from 36.4 overs.

This Saturday, Romsey’s McIntyre Cup Firsts side will face Woodend, while Broadford will take on Sunbury.

In the Johnstone Shield Firsts competition, Wallan took the early advantage over Kilmore to finish the match with 10/107 to 10/80.

Eastern Hill also had the upper hand over Eynesbury, claiming a 10/116 to 10/84 victory. 

Wallan’s Johnstone Shield Firsts team will have a bye in round 10, while Kilmore will take on East Sunbury, and Eastern Hill will go head-to-head with Aintree.

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