THE Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has congratulated Tallarook star Lachlan Watts on his selection in the 2025-26 Victorian Country Cricket League (VCCL) Men’s Team of the Year.
Watts was selected among the 12 best-performed country cricketers in Victoria following an outstanding season with Tallarook.
The experienced all-rounder amassed 620 runs at an average of 88.57 while also taking 12 wickets at just 16.50, earning his place alongside the leading performers from across the state.
The VCCL Team of the Year is selected from the statistically best-performed players across Victoria’s eight country regions, with regional teams selected before VCCL selectors determine the final state side.
SDCA President Mitch Itter said Watts’ selection was a significant individual honour and a proud achievement for Tallarook and the wider Seymour District cricket community.
“Lachlan’s performances last season were exceptional and to average almost 90 with the bat while also making a significant contribution with the ball speaks for itself,” he said.
“To be selected among just 12 players from across country Victoria is a fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved recognition for the season he produced.
“Lachlan has been one of the outstanding players in our competition for a long period of time and continues to set an incredibly high standard.
“He has also been a tremendous representative of the SDCA and someone who has shown great commitment to both Tallarook Cricket Club and cricket within our Association.
“We are extremely proud to see an SDCA player recognised at this level and, on behalf of the Association, congratulate Lachlan on his selection.”
Watts’ VCCL recognition follows another successful season at both club and representative level.
He captained the SDCA in its return to senior representative cricket, leading the Association to victory and earning best-on-ground honours.
His latest accolade adds to an outstanding career which already includes seven A Grade premierships, league medals and representative honours.
Watts was acknowledged as a member of the VCCL Men’s Team of the Year at the VCCL Annual General Meeting at Cricket Victoria’s CitiPower Centre, Junction Oval, on Sunday, August 9.