Puckapunyal, Tallarook, Yea and the SDCA All Stars will again take to the field in 2026–27 as the Association continues its push to create more opportunities for girls to play cricket across the region. Launched last summer as the SDCA’s first dedicated all-girls competition, the league was established to provide an accessible and enjoyable introduction to cricket while building a longer-term pathway for female players. The competition will again use the Master Blaster format, with soft-ball matches designed to maximise participation and ensure every player gets an opportunity to bat and bowl. Games are played over 12 overs per side, with players batting in pairs for four overs and bowling two overs each. Double runs are available through a Power Play Zone, while a ball is hit from a tee following a wide or no-ball to keep matches moving. SDCA President Mitch Itter said having all four teams return was an encouraging sign for the future of girls’ cricket in the district. “It was fantastic to launch the All Girls Cricket League last season, but the really important part is making sure it becomes an ongoing opportunity for girls across our region,” Itter said. “To have Puckapunyal, Tallarook, Yea and the SDCA All Stars all returning for another season gives us a great foundation to continue building from. “The format is deliberately focused on participation. Every girl gets to bat, every girl gets to bowl and you don’t need to have played cricket before to get involved. “We want girls to be able to come along with their friends, enjoy themselves, learn the game and hopefully develop a lifelong connection with cricket.” The return of the competition forms part of a broader focus on junior participation within the SDCA, with the Association also planning Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 competitions for the coming season. The SDCA hopes the All Girls League can continue to grow in the years ahead and provide a pathway for more girls to transition into junior and eventually senior cricket. Girls interested in joining the competition are encouraged to contact Puckapunyal, Tallarook or Yea Cricket Clubs, or enquire about joining the SDCA All Stars.  Further information is available from the SDCA at pres.sdca@gmail.com .

The Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has released its 2026/27 senior fixture , with Grand Final rematches in both grades headlining the opening round on Saturday 10 October. Seymour and Tallarook will renew their rivalry in a rematch of last season’s A Grade Grand Final, while Alexandra and Pyalong will meet again following their clash in the B Grade decider. The opening round will also be the first of four T20 double-header rounds scheduled throughout the season, bringing A and B Grade teams together at the same venue for a full day of senior cricket. The first two rounds of the season will be played as T20 double-headers, with another scheduled immediately before the Christmas break and the fourth to welcome players back after Christmas. B Grade matches will open each double-header before A Grade takes centre stage later in the afternoon, giving clubs an opportunity to bring their senior teams and supporters together at the one venue. Outside the four T20 rounds, the fixture has been structured so A and B Grade teams are generally drawn at opposite venues, helping spread senior cricket across grounds and balance home and away commitments. Seven clubs will contest A Grade in 2026/27 – Alexandra, Avenel, Puckapunyal, Pyalong, Seymour, Tallarook and Yea – while B Grade will feature those clubs alongside the Seymour 59ers. The senior home-and-away season will run across 18 rounds, beginning on Saturday 10 October and concluding on Saturday 6 March before the SDCA finals series. SDCA President Mitch Itter said the fixture provided an exciting start to the new season. “Having both Grand Final rematches in the opening round gives us a fantastic way to start the season and immediately renew two of the biggest contests from last summer,” Itter said. “The T20 double-headers are also a real feature of the fixture. Having both senior grades together gives clubs the opportunity to create a bigger day at the cricket and build a great atmosphere around their grounds. “We’ve worked hard to produce a fixture that balances the different requirements of A and B Grade while giving players, clubs and supporters plenty to look forward to across the season.”  The 2026/27 SDCA senior season begins on Saturday 10 October.