Young guns stand out in the J.G Craig Shield
From centuries and bag of wickets, there were plenty of good performances and performers in the J.G Craig Shield under-15 tournament. Here are a few names to track.
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The young guns of Victorian cricket have put on another show during the VSDCA John Craig Shield.
Balwyn emerged victorious after getting the better of Croydon in a brilliant final.
Here are 25 leading players from the competition.
Thomas Baron, Elsternwick
Baron finished as the South group’s leading wicket taker after with 13 at 11.2.
Liam Biddiscombe, Brunswick
Biddiscombe was arguably his side’s best all-round performer during the group stage after impressing with bat and ball. He scored 215 runs at 53.8 and took seven wickets at six which paid tribute to the tight line and length he bowled.
Jack Czosnek, Elsternwick
The Elsternwick skipper enjoyed a fine tournament in all elements of the game. He scored 181 runs during the pool stage at an average of 36.2 including two half-centuries. Czosnek, who’s father Glenn is a former First XI player with the club, also took five wickets and was involved in six scalps in the field. His efforts saw him named the best player in the South group.
Lueder de Podolinsky, Melton
One of the leading bowlers in the West group after finishing with 11 wickets at an average of 8.9.
Zac Disney, Box Hill
Disney finished as the leading wicket taker in the East group with 15 wickets at 7.9.
Aaron D’Souza, Moorabbin
D’Souza was consistently in the runs for Moorabbin after scoring three half-centuries to take him to 218 runs at 36.33 for the tournament. He consistently plays in the club’s Second XI too.
Oscar Florentine, Altona
Was clean behind the stumps across his seven games taking 10 wickets, claiming four stumpings and even completing a run out.
William Forrest, Moorabbin
Forrest was outstanding with the ball taking 10 wickets at 16.3. His best performances came against Caulfield and Oakleigh when he finished with four wickets.
Heath Fox, Balwyn
After impressing during the group stage with 10 wickets, Fox took his game to another level during the finals series with nine wickets in three games at a remarkable average of just 3.3.
Jobe Fraser, Malvern
Despite playing just five matches, a century of 109 runs and two more half-centuries pushed the Malvern opener to the top of the run scorer charts for the South group with 243 at 60.75. Fraser was also handy with the ball taking four wickets.
Luke Gilham, Williamstown
The promising bowler finished as the leading wicket taker in the West group with 17 scalps at 5.29. His best figures were 5-19 against Melton. Gilham’s form has been rewarded at club level as he’s currently in the middle of his First XI debut for the Seagulls.
Yash Goel, Balwyn
Goel played an important role with bat and ball for the eventual premiers with 176 runs throughout the tournament. He also took 11 wickets in a display of his all-round ability.
Dante Happawana, Noble Park
Showed plenty of promise with the ball with 10 wickets in six appearances for his side. Happawana was also given the chance to show off his batting ability in the last game when he finished unbeaten on 43 after being moved to the top of the order.
Camdyn Jones, Croydon
Took a wicket in every game as his side reached the grand final before eventually falling to Balwyn. Jones had 17 wickets for the tournament at 10.9.
Rupptaz Kharoud, Brunswick
Kharoud was the second leading run scorer in the North group with 235 at 58.8 as his side eventually reached the quarter-finals. His tournament included a run of three straight half-centuries.
Archie McManamny, Kew
Was influential in his side’s run to the final four, taking a wicket in every game. Overall he finished with 12 at 8.1 for the tournament.
Leo McRobert, Ivanhoe
Finished as the North group’s leading wicket taker with 12 at 8.8 from seven outings. McRobert’s best performance was 4-21 against Preston.
Thomas Merry, Brighton
Despite playing just five games, Merry made a major impressive for Brighton with eight wickets at 6.9. His half-century against Oakleigh also showed his ability with the bat.
Max Parrott, Ormond
The wicketkeeper batsman proved to be brilliant behind the stumps finishing the tournament with eight dimissials (catches or stumpings). With the bat he scored three half-centuries.
Santhosh Ramireddy, Williamstown
Across nine games as Williamstown reached the semi-finals, Ramireddy scored 235 runs including the most of any player in the West group. Was also handy with the ball taking 12 wickets.
Billy Rayner, Croydon
Rayner was named the East group of the tournament after leading his side to the grand final. The young gun showed off his all-round ability with 15. He also finished among the top run scorers highlighted by an unbeaten half-century in the group stage.
James Rosham, Kew
Rosham put together a brilliant tournament with the bat and ball as his side reached the final four. His 269 runs at 67.3 were the most of any player in the North group. He was also damaging with the ball taking 17 wickets at 6.8. Named the North group’s player of the tournament.
Rehan Sharma, Taylors Lakes
Enjoyed a consistent with the ball after taking a wicket in every game except one. Sharma finished with 11 wickets at 12.1.
Shehzad Singh, Donvale
Caused plenty of headaches for opposition sides after hitting 235 runs — the most of any player in the East group.
Jayvier Virk, Spotswood
The Spotswood skipper enjoyed a brilliant tournament on his way to being named the best player in the West group. His 104 against Melton propelled Virk to 193 runs for the tournament alongside 14 wickets at 7.29 — the equal second most.
Lachlan Watson, Altona
In just four games, Watson proved why he is such a promising talent taking 11 wickets at 5.5.
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