Mitchell Shield: Warwick to face off against Toowoomba in regional clash

With South West Queensland’s premier cricket tournament on this weekend, the Warwick XI players have been revealed ahead of their clash with Toowoomba. FULL LIST, PREVIEW.

John Cleary on the way to taking four wickets for Warwick Hotel Colts in the preliminary final at Slade Park.

The summer cricket season is off to a blazing with the Warwick side playing its first game of the Mitchell Shield.

The senior Warwick side will be doing battle against Toowoomba on Sunday, unofficially marking the beginning of summer competition for the local boys.

The Mitchell Shield is the region’s premier cricket clash, with teams from South West Queensland competing for the ultimate glory of lifting the shield.

Senior Warwick Cricket president Andrew Bryson said while players may have their work cut out for them this weekend against a strong side, there was always a chance.

“As long as we play competitive, it should give us a good chance, it’ll give us some foundation to build on for the rest of the series,” Bryson said.

“It’s been a bit of a weird start to the season with all the rain in the region, so everyone will be in the same boat, but the weekend should be cleared up and perfect for playing.”

Warwick XI Captain John Cleary playing with Warwick Hotel Colts (Photo: Gerard Walsh)

Meet the senior XI for Sunday’s Mitchell Shield clash:

1. John Cleary (Captain)

2. Hayden Doherty (WK)

3. Morgan Bourke

4. Mitch “Darto” Darton

5. Joe Morris

6. Alex Dwan

7. Andrew Ryan

8. James “Bush” Fern

9. Michael J Bourke

10. Al “Bullfighter” Costello

11. Will Ole

The Mitchell Shield kicks off Sunday, November 6, at Slade Park, Warwick.