Toowoomba heads to Gatton for next Mitchell Shield encounter

CRICKET: After impressing in heatwave conditions a fortnight ago, Toowoomba is preparing for a much cooler task in their next Mitchell Shield assignment.

Matt Nunn in action for Toowoomba. Picture: Kevin Farmer

CRICKET: After impressing in heatwave conditions a fortnight ago, Toowoomba is preparing for a much cooler task in their next Mitchell Shield assignment.

The representative side will head to Gatton to take on Lockyer as they look to go 2-0 for the season.

Their first match of the season was played in searing heat in Warwick, with the visitors pushing through the conditions to score an impressive victory.

Coach Kieren Gibbs has named a strong line-up of players for the fixture, with Northern Brothers Diggers keeper Cody Walker named as captain.

Play gets underway at 9.30am at Cahill Park on Sunday.

Stanthorpe plays host to Warwick as they look to book their spot in the grand final.

TEAM:Cody Walker (c), Brandon Walker, Matt Nunn, Brandon Sabburg, Kurtley Nielsen, Mitch Kelly, Sam Healy, Harry Meiklejohn, Sandin Draheim, Luke Guymer, Jeremy Haaskma

STANDINGS: Stanthorpe 13, Toowoomba 7, Warwick 6, Central Downs 1, Lockyer 0

LOWER GRADES ENTER FINALS SERIES

Toowoomba is preparing for a bumper day of grand finals next weekend, as lower grade teams look to book their place in the deciders.

B-grade action sees Northern Brothers Diggers (first) take on Southern Districts (fourth) and Highfields-Railways (second) playing against Western Districts (third) at Captain Cook Reserve.

Diggers finished with the C-grade minor premiership, and they’ll need to beat University White at Queens Park to solidify a grand final spot against either Western Districts or Highfields-Railways Blue (played at Newtown Park).

All games get underway at 12.15pm on Saturday.

Originally published as Toowoomba heads to Gatton for next Mitchell Shield encounter