SDCA Round 2 Match Reports

October 19, 2025

Seymour Club A Grade

Tallarook 3/163 (L Watts 61, M Itter 58) def Seymour 9/61 (B Horkings 16, M Archibald 3/13, B Munari-O’Dwyer 3/18)


The reigning premiers kicked off their campaign for a fourth consecutive premiership in style at home against Seymour.

After winning the toss and electing to bat the Maroons had Tallarook in some early trouble with only 15 runs on the board after 5 overs and leading batsman Josh Rudge back in the sheds.

From that point on it was all Tallarook, as Mitch Itter and Lachlan Watts put on a 120 run partnership at 10 runs an over to put Seymour under extreme pressure.

Itter was run out on 58 with eight fours and a six and Watts followed shortly after on 61, also with eight boundaries.

Leigh Irving did some late damage with 25 not out of 12 balls, including two sixes to set Seymour a target of 164 for the win.

Seymour never got going, with Blake Munari-O’Dwyer claiming the first three wickets of the game, followed by a couple from Matt Archibald to leave them 5-16.

Seymour ended up falling 102 runs short in a convincing win for Tallarook.


Puckapunyal 8/84 (C Davies 21, J Leary 3/19, W Ashton 2/5, L Ronalds 2/11) def by Alexandra 7/88 (W Ashton 20, D Fountain 3/11)


Alexandra and Puckapunyal went head-to-head with both sides looking for their first wins of the season.

Alexandra batted first and were guided well once again by Captain Will Ashton who finished with 20, receiving some support from Matthew Wal. Danny Fountain did the majority of the damage with the ball for Pucka, finishing with 3/11 as Alexandra was only able to muster 7/88.

In reply Puckapunyal looked to be cruising as Charles Davies and Nicholas Bennetts built a solid opening partnership. Justin Leary was able to break the game open, dismissing all top three batsman as Pucka crumbled from 1/51 to 8/84, falling four runs short of Alexandra’s total.


Pyalong 5/117 (P Dugard 29, J Pryor 22) def by Yea 2/138 (M Steiner 77no, C Armstrong 53no)


Yea got off to a shaky start against Pyalong, losing both James Simpson and Thomas White without troubling the scorers.

From there the game took a distinct turn as Cam Armstrong joined Marc Steiner at the crease. The pair took the game away from Pyalong, with Steiner particularly destructive in his innings of 77no, supported by Armstrong who finished unbeaten on 53.

Jamie Pryor and Paul Dugard put up some resistance in reply to Yea’s target of 139 but it proved to be too high a score to chase as Pyalong fell 21 runs short.

Atmos Renewables B Grade

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Senior representative cricket returns for the SDCA

October 10, 2025
Senior representative cricket is back on the Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) calendar for the first time in six years, with the region’s top players set to take on the Emu Valley Cricket Association at Chittick Park in Seymour on Sunday 8 February. The fixture forms part of a trial being undertaken by Northern Rivers Cricket, with all member associations playing senior representative matches throughout the 2025–26 season. The initiative is designed to strengthen regional competition, with the potential for expansion in future seasons. While the SDCA has consistently fielded junior representative teams in Country Week competitions, the return of a senior side marks a welcome boost for local players eager to compete at a higher level. SDCA President Mitch Itter said there was strong enthusiasm across the association for the return of senior representative cricket. “There’s been a real buzz from clubs and players about the opportunity to represent the SDCA again,” he said. “We’ve got so much talent across our competition, and players are eager to challenge themselves and show what they can do. "We’re confident of putting a strong side on the park in February, knowing Emu Valley will be doing the same. "This is a really positive step from Northern Rivers and works far better for our players than the traditional Melbourne Country Week format. "We’re looking forward to seeing how this concept develops and can’t wait for February 8.” The SDCA is also seeking expressions of interest for a Coach, Team Manager and Scorer for the representative fixture. Those interested are encouraged to contact Mitch Itter via email at pres.sdca@gmail.com .

Atmos Renewables partners with the Seymour Club SDCA

October 3, 2025
Atmos Renewables has been announced as the B Grade Naming Rights partner of the Seymour District Cricket Association for the 2025-26 season. Atmos Renewables is a leading Australian renewable energy company with ownership in over 1.9 GW of operating and in-construction wind, solar, and energy storage assets, and a number of development projects across Australia. This includes Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located approximately 15 km south-east of Seymour, Victoria, and consists of 16 × 3.6 MW turbines. SDCA President Mitch Itter thanked Atmos Renewables for their support of local cricket. “We’re absolutely delighted to have the backing of Atmos Renewables as our B Grade Sponsor for the upcoming season,” he said. “They are committed to establishing genuine partnerships with the communities in which they operate, including right here in our region. “Through the Cherry Tree Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, Atmos Renewables is investing $25,000 in our community each year, for the first 25 years of the wind farm’s operations. “Not only is Atmos Renewables showing what’s possible in the renewable energy space with a broad asset base across the nation, they are bringing communities along with them for the journey.  “On behalf of the SDCA and all our member clubs, I’d like to thank Atmos Renewables for their generous support that will support the ongoing growth of our competition.”