Named: 25 rising stars of Victorian boys cricket
The 2025 Dowling Shield has been highlighted by some of the state’s most promising youngsters. We break down 25 of the leading performers.
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How the Tigers plan to be fit for the premiership fight
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Every in and out across the entire Southern league
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‘Most consistent player we’ve seen’: Run machine lights up T20 opener
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How ‘super stacked’ off-season could shape SFNL interleague side
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Future star: Meet the teenage prodigy who loves to score big
Teenager Sam Field ended 2024 with a blistering unbeaten First XI ton and begins 2025 as captain of a Dowling Shield team. He shares his journey and the humble goals he’s striving to achieve.
The young guns set to light up the 2025 Dowling Shield
Victorian Premier Cricket clubs have revealed the future stars set to pull on their colours in the Dowling Shield. See every selected side.
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