SDCA Round 3 Match Reports

October 25, 2025

Seymour Club A Grade

With wet weather taking away the chance of a result at Alexandra and Yea, the only result from the weekend’s action came in the Avenel v Pyalong clash.


Alexandra 0/23 v Tallarook 4/194 (L Watts 86, L Irving 49, J Rudge 42, J Ferrier 2/42)


Tallarook batted first at Leckie Park and were quickly in charge following the early dismissal of Mitch Itter.

Lachlan Watts and Josh Rudge got the scoreboard moving in a 72 run partnership before Rudge was dismissed for 42 in a knock that included four fours and two sixes.

Watts and Leigh Irving combined for a further 105 run partnership before Watts was dismissed for a fantastic innings of 86, with Irving following after being bowled by Matthew Wal for 49.

The rain came with Tallarook on 4/194.

In reply, only six and a half overs were bowled before the match was abandoned due to the inclement weather.


Yea 6/205 (C Armstrong 61, J Christie 35, C Fountain 2/26, N Bennetts 2/37) v Puckapunyal 5/99 (C Davies 22, W Dalton 2/7, C Armstrong 2/12)

Yea flexed its muscle with the bat in its match against Puckapunyal at home, putting 205 on the board.

Laurence Heath with 28 and Jack Christie with 35, led the way at the top of the order before Cam Armstrong came to the crease at number six. Armstrong’s second consecutive 50 was another destructive knock as he made 61 off 54, pushing Yea’s total over the 200 mark.

Ciaron Fountain and Nicholas Bennetts were the pick of the bowlers for Puckapunyal with two wickets each.

With overs lost during the second innings, all Puckapunyal needed to do was bat out the overs for a draw. Cam Armstrong and Will Dalton both claimed two wickets but were unable to run through the Puckapunyal lineup and secure a result.


Avenel 68 (J Byers 22no, S Mitchell 5/9, M Pratt 2/15) def by Pyalong 1/72 (D Clancy 27no, J Hadjiloukas 16)

A stunning bowling display from new recruit Steven Mitchell saw Pyalong claim the only win of the day in the Seymour Club A Grade.

Mitchell cut through the Avenel top order reducing them to 8/25, on his way to the incredible figures of 5/9 off nine overs. The only resistance came from Avenel’s final pair of Jarrod Byers and Bradley Farrell who were able to add some much needed lower order runs to the tally.

Pyalong didn’t muck around chasing 68 with James Hadjiloukas (16), Dermott Clancy (27no) and Jamie Pryor (13no) combining to get the job done.

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April 1, 2026
The Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has celebrated the achievements of its players at its 2025/26 Presentation Night, recognising outstanding performances across senior and junior competitions. The evening brought together players and clubs from across the competition to acknowledge individual excellence following a strong and competitive season. Awards were presented across batting, bowling and all-rounder categories, as well as major association medals, reflecting the depth of talent and high standard of cricket across the SDCA. SDCA President Mitch Itter said the night was an important opportunity to recognise the performances that defined the season. “The Presentation Night is a great opportunity to acknowledge the performances of players across all grades,” Itter said. “We’ve seen a really strong standard of cricket this season, and the award winners should be proud of their efforts and consistency.” “It’s particularly pleasing to see the performances coming through our junior ranks, which highlights the strength and future of cricket within the SDCA.” A highlight of the evening was the awarding of Life Membership to Jason Tarran, recognising both his outstanding playing career and long-standing service to the association. Tarran’s on-field achievements place him among the most accomplished players in SDCA history, having claimed the A Grade bowling average on nine occasions, the A Grade batting average once, and being named A Grade Champion Player. Off the field, Tarran has also made a significant contribution to the SDCA, serving as Treasurer for more than a decade. Itter said Tarran’s Life Membership was a fitting recognition of his impact on the competition. “Jason’s record speaks for itself — his achievements as a player are exceptional and place him among the very best to have played in the SDCA,” Itter said. “To win the A Grade bowling average nine times is remarkable, and to add a batting average and Champion Player award highlights just how complete a cricketer he has been.” “Beyond his playing career, Jason has given more than ten years of service as Treasurer, playing a key role in supporting the administration and stability of the association.” “Life Membership is the highest honour we can bestow, and Jason is an incredibly deserving recipient.” The SDCA congratulates all award winners on their achievements. 2025/26 SDCA Award Winners A Grade Batting Award: Cameron Armstrong (294 runs at 98) Bowling Award: Kalon Winnell (21 wickets at 6.52) All Rounder: Lachlan Watts (870 points) Frank Zanelli Medal: Lachlan Watts B Grade Batting Award: Jared Smith (354 runs at 70.8) Bowling Award: Jacob Nipperess (21 wickets at 7.14) All Rounder: Levi Ronalds (606 points) John Gadd Medal: Levi Ronalds Under 16s Batting Award: Hamish Melville (340 runs at 113.33) Bowling Award: Finn Melville (18 wickets at 10.83) All Rounder: Hamish Melville (575 points) Ken Hall Medal: Hamish Melville Under 13s Batting Award: Braxton Tucker (393 runs at 196.5) Bowling Award: Blake Winnell (10 wickets at 3.9) All Rounder: Braxton Tucker (653 points) Sam Watts Medal: Braxton Tucker Junior Country Week – Player of the Week Under 13s: Archie Armstrong, Brock Inness Under 15s: Tyler Caddie Under 17s: Thomas White Life Membership Jason Tarran SDCA Team of the Year Charles Davies – 571 runs @ 51.91 Josh Rudge (wk) – 348 runs @ 34.8 Lachlan Watts – 620 runs @ 88.57 Travis Stefanos – 371 runs @ 41.22 Cameron Evans – 335 runs @ 47.86 Cameron Armstrong – 294 runs @ 98 Lachlan Drummond – 257 runs @ 23.26 & 21 wickets @ 11.67 Will Ashton – 24 wickets @ 11.25 Kal Winnell (c) – 21 wickets @ 6.52 Matt Archibald – 21 wickets @ 10.48 Joshua Crane – 20 wickets @ 9.3
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