SDCA Round 5 Match Reports

November 16, 2025

Seymour Club A Grade

Yea Tigers 7/144 (A Butterworth 44no, C Armstrong 23, L Drummond 3/16, B Horkings 2/18) def by Seymour 8/149 (L Woolan 48, J Hesse 44, T White 3/17, C Armstrong 2/31)



It was a thriller at Yea with Seymour getting over the line by just five runs.

Batting first, Seymour lost its first three wickets at the hands of youngster Tom White who was the pick of Yea’s bowlers with 3/17.

Luke Woolan (48) and Jack Hesse (44) got Seymour back on track with a vital partnership, putting up a respectable total of 8/149.

Yea struggled to gain momentum in its run chase until Andrew Butterworth came to the crease, joined shortly after by Cam Armstrong.

Following Armstrong’s dismissal, Yea’s lower order continued the fight but left too much to do late in the game and despite Butterworth finishing unbeaten on 44, they were unable to get over the line.

Lachlan Drummond was the pick of Seymour’s bowlers with 3/16, while Braidon Horkings also chipped in with two wickets.


Avenel 62 (T Stefanos 17, K Winnell 6/19, T Dundon 3/5) def by Tallarook 7/204 (L Watts 123, T Dundon 35no)


Coming off a tough match last weekend, Avenel was keen to make amends as they took on the undefeated Tallarook at home. They made a solid start to the game, picking up a couple of early wickets, placing the reigning Premiers on the back foot.

Enter Lachlan Watts, who singlehandedly took the game away from Avenel in a classy and chanceless knock of 123 off 103 balls, including 11 fours and 2 sixes.

He was supported by Tarkyn Dundon who held up an end, finishing 35 not out off 80 balls, in Tallarook’s total of 7/204.

Avenel never got going in its run chase with Kal Winnell putting in a dominant performance with the ball, ripping the heart out of the middle order to finish with 6/19. Tarkyn Dundon capped off a strong all round performance with 3/5 off his six overs as Tallarook continues its unbeaten start to the season.


Pyalong 5/183 (J Pryor 50, M Ryan 39, D Fountain 2/31) def Puckapunyal 9/182 (N Bennetts 59, C Davies 29, A Ryan 3/28, A Pratt 3/44)



Pyalong picked up another win to remain in second place on the ladder but by the tightest of margins in a one run win over Puckapunyal.

Sent in to bat, Pyalong’s top and middle order all got starts with Jamie Pryor (50), Mitchell Ryan (39), Zane Ryan (36) and James Hadjiloukas (29), contributing to a strong score of 5/183. For Puckapunyal, Danny Fountain was the only player to claim multiple wickets.

In reply, Puckapunyal made a solid start through Charles Davies (29) and Nicholas Bennetts (59) but wickets fell at regular intervals as the game tightened up. Three wickets each from Anthony Pratt and Alexander Ryan proved crucial for Pyalong, as they were able to keep Puckapunyal to 182, falling agonisingly short of a second win in a row.


Atmos Renewables B Grade

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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