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2016/17 2 WELCOME A fundamental part of the Australian Cricket Pathway, the Underage Female National Championships have been the largest contributor of talent to the National team since its establishment. Lauren Cheatle played in the ICC WT20 World Cup in earlier this year at 17 years of age and other stars such as, , and have all trodden the same path you are about to undertake. As players, you enter an exciting phase of your sporting journey, I encourage you all to embrace the opportunity by exemplifying the cricketing spirit. I wish you all the very best the next seven days and I look forward to witnessing your development into the stars of the future in the seasons to come.

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2016/2017 CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW

The competition will be fierce at the 2016-17 Cricket Australia Under 18 Female National Championships, with the best junior talent from across the country competing for the honour of being crowned national champions. Eight squads will vie for that title in , in what promises to be a highly entertaining week of cricket. Victoria won last year’s Championships, defeating Metro in the tournament final to break an 11-year streak to claim the Betty Butcher Shield. Last year’s Player of the Final, , returns for the Victorian side, which will be desperate to defend its crown. But can they go back-to-back? Or will there be a new winner this time around? STAR ON THE RISE ASHLEIGH GARDNER STAR ON THE RISE

From Picnic Point in the south-west of , Sydney Sixers all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has been a shining light since taking to the field for Revesby Workers Cricket Club.

Beginning her career in In the same year, Gardner female Indigenous squad on the backyard like so many became the first woman to their tour to India earlier this Australian girls and boys, be named Lord’s Taverners year. According to Gardner, Gardner made her first NSW Indigenous Player of the Year, leading the squad was as school team in Year 5 at the whilst also being named good as it gets. age of 11 and continued to Player of the Tournament at “It was an awesome impress as she made her way the and making experience playing for my through the State’s underage her Women’s National country and obviously sides to eventually be named Cricket League debut for the representing my culture at as captain of NSW’s Under 18 Lendlease NSW Breakers. a high level like that isn't side in 2013. At 18, Gardner was soon comparable to anything It wasn’t the success however, becoming the player that she this far.” that drew her to the game. had looked up to for so long The future looks as bright “The passion and love I have and was mixing with her idols. as ever for Gardner, the for the game is why I continue “My idol was actually Andrew attacking off-spin bowler playing it,” said Gardner. Symonds, unfortunately I've preparing for her second In 2015, Gardner announced never played with him but I've season in the Rebel Women’s herself as a player to watch always admired Ellyse Perry Big Bash League with the after finishing as leading on the outlook she has about Sydney Sixers with the scorer at Cricket Australia’s cricket on and off the field.” Governor-General’s XI clash Under 18 Championships with Having already donned against South Africa in 199 runs, leading NSW to the the Australian colours for November. title and being named Player the Now at just 19, Gardner has of the Championship. Shooting Stars’ tours of Sri crafted her attacking off-spin Lanka and Dubai, Gardner to accompany her topped off an already- big hitting and is just one sparkling career with step away from living out selection in Australia’s first her childhood dream.

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA PLAYERS TO WATCH

32 | GEORGIA WAREHAM SPIN BOWLER RIGHT-HAND BAT / LEG-SPIN

RUNS AVERAGE 1677 22.97

DOB: 26/05/1999 STATE: VIC CLUB TEAM: MORTLAKE CRICKET CLUB / ESSENDON MARIBYRNONG PARK LADIES Top order batter and right-arm leg-spin bowler who is fantastic in the field, Georgia, was awarded player of the final at last years Championships and was a member of the WBBL squad last year making her debut at .

07 | A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-HAND BAT / LEG-SPIN

RUNS AVERAGE 583 23.32

DOB: 18/04/2001 STATE: ACT/NSW CLUB TEAM: WAGGA CITY Rachel is one of the most exciting young talents in Australian cricket. Last year’s U15 Leading Run Scorer of the tournament, Rachel is an aggressive middle order bat and genuine taker with her bowling. To complete the package, she is athletic in the field with a great throwing arm.

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05 | RENEE IRVINE A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-HAND BAT / MEDIUM BOWL

HIGHEST RUNS 522 SCORE 93

DOB: 22/01/2001 STATE: QLD CLUB TEAM: MURGON Renee Irvine a Queenslander that provides variation in that not only is she a left-arm medium pace-bowler but she can also strike the ball a very long way and could be dangerous if gets to bat in the right situation. She loves her cricket and always has a smile on her face which other team mates feed off. Look out for her in the and sixes column!

01 | ANNIE O’NEIL SPIN BOWLER RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT

WICKETS AVERAGE 108 17.21

DOB: 18/02/1999 STATE: SA CLUB TEAM: STURT With the ability to spin the ball on any surface O’Neil is a key member of the South Australian U18 outfit. Also demonstrates great skill with the bat and will take on the bowlers in the first 10 overs

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA ACT/NSW COUNTRY @CRICKETACT COACH: TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: Troy McKiernan PHYSIO: Elyse Potter

NAME SKILL DOB BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

23/09/1998 Right Orthodox Westlawn Cricket Club AMY RIDDELL Skilful right-hand off-spinner and positive middle order bat. Safe pair of hands 01 and good throwing arm. 1/07/1999 Right Medium Coolavin KELLY ROWLINGS A gritty middle order batter who can explode upon the bowlers. 02 A handy right-hand medium bowler. 12/11/1999 Right Medium Woolgoolga MATILDA 03LUGG Good top order bat and developing wicketkeeper. 29/08/2000 Right Fast Griffith Coro Cougars CLAIRE MURRAY Tall right-arm fast-medium bowler, generates nice bounce. Developing into a 04 hard hitting lower order bat, capable of scoring quick runs. Good hands in field. Scone and 8/07/1999 Right Medium Northern Districts KIRSTEN SMITH Skilful all-rounder who has the ability to hit the ball hard and straight 05 and bowls medium-pace that can get good bounce. Good pair of hands. 27/11/1998 Right None Cowra ALANA RYAN Good top/middle order right-hand bat and reliable wicket-keeper. 06 Very good team person. 18/04/2001 Right Wrist Wagga City RACHEL TRENAMAN Very positive developing all-rounder. Aggressive with both bat/ball and 07 athletic in the field with a safe pair of hands. 11/09/1999 Right Fast Wagga City ELLIE DALGARNO A developing right-hand medium fast-bowler who can get good away swing and FIXTER 08 bounce. Has the potential to develop her batting and become a bowling all-rounder. 21/10/1999 Right Medium Campbelltown-Camden Very impressive developing top order bat who plays with a lot of time. 09 Reliable keeper with good lateral movement. 20/09/1999 Right Wrist Dorrigo KATELYN BEAUMONT Positive top order batter who has the ability to hit over the top. Bowls consistent 10 leg spin that is predominately top-spin due to her action/release point. 22/10/1999 Right Fast Inverell CLAIRE LENNON An opening bowler that is hard to score off, will take many wickets. 11 A strong lower order batter. 13/11/2000 Right Medium Dubbo Macquarie Tall fast-medium bowler, capable of bowling consistently good line and length. 12 Hard hitting middle order bat, good hands and energetic in field. 31/03/2001 Right Medium Great Lakes Junior ANITA HANDONO A very good batter who has improved since leaving the U15 ranks. 13 Will be a force this year. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

10 Superstars Rachel Trenaman, Matilda Lugg and Anita Handono will lead this very strong ACT/NSW Country from the front in Hobart. Trenaman was the overall leading run scorer for the ACT/NSW Country side in last season’s U15 National Championships in Hobart and backed it up at the U18 Championships in finishing fourth overall in the leading run scorer aggregate. Anita Handono will also be a player to watch after a very strong U15 campaign last season.

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TALENT WATCH 12 | EMMA HUGHES 09 | TAHLIA WILSON A L L- R O U N D E R A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-ARM FAST-BOWLER RIGHT-ARM MEDIUM

BEST BATTING WICKETS 61 BOWLING 6/19 RUNS 2878 AVERAGE 39.97

DOB: 13/11/2000 DOB: 21/10/1999 STATE: NSW STATE: NSW CLUB TEAM: DUBBO MACQUARIE CLUB TEAM: CAMPBELLTOWN-CAMDEN

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA The CA XI team returns for a second season after a successful induction last summer, and will be looking to experienced players , Sophie Van de Heuvel and who all represented the CA XI at the U18 National Championships in Canberra in January. Annabel Sutherland claimed eight wickets last season and is a proven performer at this level having taken a hat trick at the U15 Championships two seasons ago. The side, selected at the recent Talent Camp at the Bupa National Cricket Centre, is a combination of the best U18 players in the country and is looming as tough team to beat.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT US AT NATIONALCHAMPS.COM.AU TALENT WATCH 02 | HANNAH DARLINGTON 11 | ANNABEL SUTHERLAND A L L- R O U N D E R A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-ARM MEDIUM RIGHT-ARM SEAM BOWLER

BATTING BATTING RUNS RUNS 2192 AVERAGE 23.32 2277 AVERAGE 29.57

DOB: 25/01/2002 DOB: 12/10/2001 STATE: NSW STATE: VIC CLUB TEAM: PENRITH CLUB TEAM: PRAHRAN

12 CRICKET AUSTRALIA XI @CAPATHWAY COACH: Carl Sandri TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: Mel Jenkins PHYSIO: Leisa Stringer

NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

30/03/2001 Right Orthodox Universities WCC MADDY DARKE Top order batter who plays straight and can bat for long periods. 01 Will also be the side’s wicket-keeper throughout the carnival. 25/01/2002 Right Medium Penrith HANNAH DARLINGTON Hard hitting dynamic batter with the ability to read the game and bat to the 02 situation. Also bowls a heavy ball, which troubles most batters. One to watch. 9/07/2001 Right Wrist Northern District ISABELLE AFARAS A stylish top order batter who can bowl off-spin and wicket-keeper. 03 A very intelligent cricketer and leader on the field. 8/02/2001 Right Medium Northerners & Plenty Valley TEAGAN BRETT Dynamic top order batter who has performed strongly for Victoria in U15 04 cricket. Active in the field and a good leader who understands the game. 22/01/2001 Right Medium Murgon RENEE IRVINE Started playing cricket when she was six in 2007. South Burnett cricket 05 2011,12,13,14,15. Wide Bay cricket 2011,12,13,14,15. Qld cricket 2012,13,14,15 15/06/2002 Right Fast University Womens Bowls a penetrating line and length asking questions of the batter. 06 Strong throwing arm. Good athlete. 2/01/2001 Right Medium Sandgate Gators Lily is a natural leader having captained Queensland on a couple of occasions 07 so far in her short career. 14/11/2001 Right Medium Universities OLIVIA PORTER A consistent bowler with the ability to bowl one side of the wicket, Olivia's batting 08 will also feature strongly in these Championships. One of our best fielders. 1/02/2001 Right Wrist Coburg ERIKA 09QUINN Attacking leg spinner who performed strongly at last years U15 Championships. 15/07/2002 Right Medium St Ives SARAH TURNER Won Player of Final playing for NSW City in U15 Country Carnival 2015. Played 10 in CIS team at NSW Secondary Schools Girls Cricket Championship 2015. 12/10/2001 Right Medium Prahran Cricket Club ANNABEL SUTHERLAND Right-hand top order bat and right-arm seam bowler, captained Victoria at the U15 Championships where she was named Player of the Series. 11 Golden Point & 10/12/2000 Left Medium Plenty Valley SOPHIE VAN DE HEUVEL Left-hand top order bat and right-arm fast-bowler who has performed 12 strongly for Victoria over the past two seasons. 12/05/2001 Right Orthodox Port Fairy & Prahran ROSIE WYND Right-arm off-spinner who flights the ball with good control and a handy 13 middle order batter who hits the ball hard. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES METROPOLITAN COACH: Steve Jenkin @CRICKETNSW TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: Michelle Goszko PHYSIO: Nirm Thanabalasingam

NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

18/01/1999 Right Medium Campbelltown / Camden HANNAH TRETHEWY A very good wicket-keeper, Hannah has shown that she has the capabilities 01 going further in cricket. Has a very good cricket brain. Bankstown Sports Women's 24/09/1999 Right Fast Cricket Association PRUDENCE ROEBUCK Performed well last year in U18 Championships and will not let the team down. 02 An exciting prospect who has worked hard over the past year. 28/07/1999 Right Medium Campbelltown / Camden SOPHIE HEATH Good developing all-rounder who has the ability to maintain line and lengths with 03 the ball and batting is developing/gaining confidence. Very positive in the field. 3/08/1999 Right Medium Sydney CHLOE SAUNDERS A tall medium fast-bowler who will cause problems with the ball. 04 A good outfielder who covers the ground quickly. 30/08/2000 Right Wrist Bankstown MADELINE PENNA Exciting batter and fielder will win games for Metropolitan team. 05 Very strong character. 9/11/1998 Right Medium North Coast CARLY LEESON Already identified as a future higher level player, her bowling 06 is an added string to her already strong bow. 20/10/1999 Right Wrist Campbelltown / Camden YARDLEY POLSEN Yardley is a good spinner and will be difficult for all batters over the 07 eight days. A handy batter who can finish off an inning for the team. 7/09/1998 Right Medium Sydney SYNETTA MANNS Hard hitting top order bat with the ability to tear attacks apart. 08 Will contribute with the ball in each game. 23/02/2000 Right Orthodox Gordon SASKIA HORLEY Saskia has already been recognised for her bowling ability and will show her 09 ability with the bat. Our true all-rounder. 11/08/2000 Right Orthodox Bankstown KATE BARRY Kate Barry from Bankstown Cricket Club in the second year in the U18 10 Metro team and will bat middle order. Right-hand bat. 17/09/1999 Right Wrist Penrith ASHLEY DAY Ash is a top order batter and will add to our already handy batting line up. 11 Bowls off-spin with turn and bounce, she will test even the best batters. 2/01/1999 Right Wrist Gordon ISABELLA FITZGIBBON Constructs her inning well and can be a closer when chasing big scores. 12 A very good fielder. 31/10/1998 Left Orthodox Campbelltwon / Camden CLARA IEMMA An experienced top order batter with the skills to be a dominant force during 13 the tournament. A very exciting spin bowler who takes wickets regularly. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

14 Always a very strong side, the NSW Metro team will be a side to watch. The runners up from last season’s campaign will be aiming to go one better in Hobart this season. A number of experienced players return to this outfit. Players to watch include all-rounder Saskia Horley, top order batter Ashley Day and Carly Leeson.

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TALENT WATCH 01 | HANNAH TRETHEWY 06 | CARLY LEESON WICKETKEEPER A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-ARM MEDIUM RIGHT-ARM MEDIUM

BATTING BOWLING RUNS 1905 AVERAGE 21.65 WICKETS 179 AVERAGE 13.6

DOB: 04/12/2000 DOB: 9/11/1998 STATE: NSW STATE: NSW CLUB TEAM: NORTHERN SUBURBS CLUB TEAM: NORTH COAST

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA Star players Courtney Sippel, Carly Fuller and Kristen Davey are some names to watch out for this season for the team from the sunshine state. Queensland finished 6th in the U18 championships last January and are well suited to improve on that result under the guidance of Pete McGiffin. Look for the Queenslanders to be pushing for the final at the business end of the competition.

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TALENT WATCH 01 | CARLY FULLER 03 | COURTNEY SIPPEL A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-ARM PACE-BOWLER RIGHT-HAND BAT / FAST-BOWLER

HIGHEST BEST RUNS 1690 SCORE 151 WICKETS 44 BOWLING 4/5

DOB: 1/11/1999 DOB: 27/04/2001 STATE: QLD STATE: QLD CLUB TEAM: GOLD COAST DOLPHINS CLUB TEAM: MURGON

16 QUEENSLAND

COACH: Peter McGiffin @QLDCRICKET TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: Cara Musk PHYSIO: Alice Walker

NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

1/11/1999 Right Right Gold Coast Dolphins CARLY FULLER A genuine all-rounder, Carly can quickly turn a game either with her powerful hitting 01 or aggressive pace bowling. A strong arm in the field is also a feature of her game. 24/06/2002 Right Right Sandgate Redcliffe KIRSTEN DAVEY 02 An all-rounder with a full range of shots and an ability to swing the ball at pace. 27/04/2001 Left Right Murgon COURTNEY SIPPEL Right-arm pace-bowler and left-hand middle order bat. Athletic fielder with safe 03 hands and a strong arm. 3/07/2000 Right Right Western Suburbs DCC LUCINDA JENSEN Right-hand opening bat. Loves to hit through the line of the ball and use her 04 fast hands. 4/02/2001 Right Right Sandgate Redcliffe SARAH LOCKHART All-rounder with the potential to punish the bad balls. Right-arm medium 05 bowler with consistent line and length. 21/01/2000 Right Right Wests, JOSEPHINE DOOLEY Wicket-keeper / batter who can punish bad bowling. Soft hands and sharp 07 reflexes up at the stumps. 8/06/1999 Right Right Gold Coast Dolphins TARA WHEELER Leg-spinning all-rounder with an ability to build pressure in the middle overs. 08 Flexible wrists allow her to hit to all areas when under pressure. 27/04/2001 Right Right Western Suburbs DCC ANNIE WIKMAN Athletic all-rounder who can score quick runs and build dot ball pressure. 11 Strong throwing arm with deadly accuracy. Loves the contest. 21/02/1999 Right Right Western Suburbs DCC ELLA WHISH Middle order bat who can rotate the strike on both sides of the wicket. 12 Excellent infielder with speed and agility. 15/06/2000 Right Right Western Suburbs MAGGIE MURPHY An all-rounder with class and skill. Powerful batter and menacing pace-bowler. 13 Strong arm and sharp reflexes with excellent game sense. 25/06/2000 Right Right Wests, Brisbane ASHLEIGH SIMS Offspinner with all the tricks. Equally as happy opening the bowling or cleaning 14 up the tailend. Able to build pressure with dot balls and a solid lower order bat. 26/07/1999 Right Right Cavaliers ELLA WYVILL Middle order bat who can punish bad bowling. Right-arm medium bowler 16 who can hit the top of off stump with consistency. 18/09/1998 Right Right Valley DCC ZELDINE BARNARD Top order bat with patience. Respects the good balls but will put away the 18 bad ones. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA COACH: James Treagus @SACANEWS TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: PHYSIO: Ben Onorio

NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

18/02/1999 Right Right Sturt ANNIE O'NEIL With the ability to spin the ball on any surface Annie is a key member of the 01 SA U18 outfit. Also demonstrates great skill with the bat. 3/08/1999 Right Right West Torrens ELLEN FALCONER A lively right-arm pace-bowler in the mould of . 02 Ellen has been a part of the national U18 program in previous seasons. 6/09/2000 Right Right Sturt EMMA DE BROUGHE A promising all-rounder who was identified by CA through her performances 03 with bat and ball during this years U15 National Championships. 3/09/1999 Right Right West Torrens TAIT MACKRILL A hard hitting right-hand batter is also one of two wicket-keepers in the squad. 04 Expect the Port Broughton product to get the team off to a flying start. 15/02/1999 Right Right Kensington ELIZA DODDRIDGE 05 A solid opening batter who has represented SA in all youth pathway teams. 13/11/2000 Right Right Northern Districts KATIE ROWE A very promising player who will play an important role at the top of the order 06 for SA. Offers an option with the ball too, bowling right-arm medium pace. 15/07/2000 Right Right Sturt SHARNI TANSELL A talented all-rounder who has dominated U18 fitness testing this season. 07 Will provide great depth to the bowling stocks. 18/10/2000 Right Right West Torrens CAITLIN EDMUNDS Caitlin is a clean striker of the ball, batting in the middle order. She will play 08 an important role in the line up and also bowls handy right-arm medium pace. 22/09/2000 Right Right Kensington SARAH FERRIS Right-arm off-spinner provides SA with plenty of spin options. Represented SA 09 at the U15's, and plays in her first U18 carnival. 15/11/1999 Right Right Kensington SHAE DALY A right-arm off-spinner and hard hitting batter who has excelled in Scorpions 10 City v Country matches. 15/03/2001 Right Right Kensington SOPHIE ROBERTS A strong right-arm bowler who bowls with good pace, Sophie has also 11 been a member of the SA Under 15 team. 8/08/2001 Right Right Kensington RACHEL CHURCH From Kangaroo Island Rachel is promising keeper / batter who also represented 12 SA in the U15 Championships in 2015/16. 10/11/1998 Right Right Kensington KELLY ARMSTRONG One of three legspinners in the U18 squad, Armstrong has great skill with 18 both bat and ball. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

18 Finishing in the top four will be every reason for the South Australian’s to go a few positions better this year. The experienced off-spinner Shae Daly will be looking to cause teams havoc throughout all matches to ensure her team will chase down whatever total is set. Ellen Falconer will be looking to cause trouble early in matches, with her lively right-arm medium-pace. While the experience of Eliza Doddridge will be vital at the top of the order if they are to charge towards finals.

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TALENT WATCH 10 | SHAE DALY 02 | ELLEN FALCONER RIGHT-ARM OFF-SPIN A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-ARM PACE BOWL / RIGHT-HAND BAT BEST BEST WICKETS 212 BOWLING 6/41 WICKETS 88 BOWLING 4/14

DOB: 15/11/1999 DOB: 3/08/1999 STATE: SA STATE: SA CLUB TEAM: KENSINGTON CLUB TEAM: WEST TORRENS

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA Silky batter Courtney Webb will be looking to dominate from the get go for the host state. Tasmania finished in 5th position with three victories last season and have the squad to challenge many of the teams competing for the title of National Champions. Emma Manix-Geeves has excellent cricket awareness and is an excellent wicket-keeper/batter. On the bowling front, look for Zoe Lowry’s big leg spinners to turn games in her team’s favour.

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TALENT WATCH 03 | ZOE LOWRY 07 | COURTNEY WEBB BATTER A L L- R O U N D E R RIGHT-HAND BAT RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-ARM MEDIUM BOWLER

BEST WICKETS 77 BOWLING 6/24 RUNS 2325 AVERAGE 31.00

DOB: 28/01/2000 DOB: 30/11/1999 STATE: TAS STATE: TAS CLUB TEAM: LATROBE CLUB TEAM: SOUTH LAUNCESTON

20 TASMANIA @CRICKETTAS COACH: David Drew TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: Leesa Malker

NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

13/09/2000 Right Left Kingborough District BONNIE DAVIES Accurate left-arm bowler with good game awareness. Good top order batter 01 and an excellent runner between wickets. 29/10/2000 Right Right South Launceston MEG RADFORD Medium pace-bowler with good awareness in the field. Handy middle to lower 02 order batter. 28/01/2000 Right Right Latrobe ZOE LOWRY Talented legspinner from the North-West Coast. Good middle order batter 03 and excellent fielder. 12/08/2000 Right Right Riverside EMMA MANIX- 04GEEVES Talented middle to higher order batter who will also wicket-keeper. 25/09/1998 Right Right Clarence OLIVIA MCDONALD 05 Talented right-arm bowler who can bat anywhere in the order. 3/03/2001 Right Right Riverside Cricket Club SOPHIE PARKIN Good outswing bowler. Handy batter in the middle to low order. 06 Very strong throwing arm. 30/11/1999 Right Right South Launceston COURTNEY WEBB 07 Middle to top order batter, excellent fielder and handy medium-paced bowler. 17/08/2000 Right Right Latrobe ESTHER MAGOR Talented medium-paced bowler who hits the wicket hard. Good hands 08 in the field and handy lower order batter. 16/06/1999 Right Right New Town EMILY MOLNAR 09 Solid top to middle order batter and handy outswing medium pacer. 18/10/1998 Right Right Kingborough LAUREN HAY Promising right-hand leg-spinner. A keen fielder with good hands. 11 Handy lower order batter. 19/10/1998 Right Right Kingborough ALICE KELLY A medium fast-bowler with good control. Strong, accurate arm in the field. 12 Batting has improved immensely. 7/02/1999 Right Right Latrobe ZOE SHARMAN Middle to lower order batter. Excellent awareness in the field. 13 Handy medium-pace bowler. 26/10/1999 Right Right South Hobart sandy Bay LAURA NEWELL 18 Right-arm off-spinner with excellent hands. Solid middle to lower order batter. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA VICTORIA COUNTRY

@CVSTATECHAMPS COACH: Duncan Harrison TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: David Drew PHYSIO: Gordon Pritchard

NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

17/06/2000 Right Medium Dandenong NICOLE FALTUM A member of the Victorian team last season, has continued to develop strongly 04 into a quality top order batter and wicket-keeper, great leader and team person. 8/10/2000 Right Medium Box Hill BELLA GIETZMANN Been a regular amongst Victorian U15s over the past three seasons and should 05 transition nicely into U18 cricket. Accurate and reliable medium pace-bowler. 27/10/1998 Right Fast Plenty Valley Explosive right-arm fast-bowler who genuinely swings the ball. Handy middle 07 order batter and exceptional fielder. 30/09/1998 Right Right Melbourne Explosive top order batter who has represented Victoria at youth level 10 and Vic Country at last years Australian Country Championships. 28/07/2000 Right Medium Gisborne GEORGIA KERR 11 Tall, athletic right-arm medium-fast bowler and developing right-hand batter. 18/10/1999 Right Orthodox Box Hill ZOE GRIFFITHS Multi dimensional player, right-hand opening batter and wicket-keeper, who 12 can also bowl some useful left-arm orthodox or right-arm medium-pace. 4/05/2000 Right Fast Melbourne JORDAN WATSON 14 Developing right-arm fast-bowler who genuinely swings the ball. 27/10/2000 Right Medium Melbourne ALANA D'AQUINO Middle order batter who has developed strongly in last 12 months after a solid 17 carnival for Victoria in U15s in Hobart Last year. Active and reliable in the field. 22/09/1999 Right Medium New City MADDISON BAIRD Accurate and reliable medium-pacer who has previously represented 22 Victoria at U15 level. 31/07/2000 Right Medium Box Hill IZZY WEBER Dynamic all round cricketer who hits the ball hard, has been a regular Australian representative over the last few seasons. 29 Mortlake /Essendon 26/05/1999 Right Wrist Maribyrnong Park Ladies GEORGIA WAREHAM Melbourne Renegades all-rounder has been selected in Team of Championships the 32 past four seasons. Right-hand top order batter and accurate right-arm leg-spinner. Essendon Maribyrnong 16/06/1999 Right Fast CHLOE Womens RAFFERTY Much improved player who bowls lively right-arm medium-pace, has been 37 a regular member of Australian Indoor cricket teams at underage level. 22/09/1999 Right Fast Rutherglen United TAHLIA SIMPSON 44 Exciting all-rounder who has previously represented Victoria at U15 level. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

22 The reigning champions from Victoria will be the team to beat this season. WBBL contracted players Georgia Wareham and Taylor Vlaeminck return for the big V this season as they look to go back-to-back. Coach Duncan Harrison again takes the reigns of this talented outfit that will be well suited to the conditions in Hobart.

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TALENT WATCH 07 | TAYLA VLAEMINCK 10 | AMY YATES A L L- R O U N D E R BATTER RIGHT-HAND BAT / RIGHT-HAND BAT RIGHT-ARM FAST

BEST WICKETS RUNS HIGH 54 BOWLING 4/15 2366 SCORE 100

DOB: 27/10/1998 DOB: 30/09/1998 STATE: VIC STATE: VIC CLUB TEAM: PLENTY VALLEY CLUB TEAM:

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA Finishing in 8th place last season, the Western Australian outfit will no-doubt be determined to move on up the rankings this season and press for a place in the top four. The West Aussie’s will be looking to captain Niamh Walsh to lead from the front. Walsh will be ably supported by Rebecca West, who is a hard hitting batter and Ashlee King the fast-bowler who will look to hit the wicket hard.

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TALENT WATCH 27 | REBECCA WEST 14 | ASHLEE KING BATTER BOWLER RIGHT-HAND BAT RIGHT-ARM PACE-BOWLER

BATTING BOWLING BEST RUNS 1578 AVERAGE 23.91 AVERAGE 13.37 BOWLING 3/20

DOB: 2/05/2000 DOB: 1/09/2000 STATE: WA STATE: WA CLUB TEAM: MELVILLE CLUB TEAM: MELVILLE

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COACH: Orazio Santalucia @WACA TEAM MANAGER / ASSISTANT COACH: Michael Russell PHYSIO: Amanda Weiner

NAME SKILL DOB BATTING BOWLING CURRENT CLUB

1/09/2000 Right Right Melville ASHLEE KING Right-arm pace-bowler who is capable of hitting the bat hard and 14 a right-hand lower order batter. 17/12/1998 Right Right Melville NIAMH WALSH Captain of the side. An all-round cricketer who bats in the middle order and bowls probing medium pace. Outstanding fielder and great leader. 15 Subiaco Floreat District / 23/12/1998 Right Right Wembley JESS EMERY Experienced member of the side. Jess is a capable middle order right-handed 16 batter and an accurate right-arm medium pace-bowler. 30/07/2000 Right Right South District SARAH PATMAN Sarah is a right-arm medium pace-bowler and right-arm lower order batter. 17 Relatively new to the talent pathway, Sarah has worked hard and plays with a smile. 9/12/1998 Right Right South Perth CAITLIN CROCETTA 20 All-rounder, bats, bowls and keeps, best with the bat. 2/07/2001 Right Right Melville GEORGIE Georgie is an U15 graduate from last season's state side where she won the IRELAND Award at the U15 Championships. Georgie is a capable right-handed 21 top / middle order batter as well as a developing wicketkeeper. South Perth District / 6/03/2001 Right Right South Perth Junior EMMA MEULEMAN Emma was captain of last season's state u15 team. Emma is a right-arm 22 medium-pace bowler and handy right-hand lower order batter. 23/01/2001 Right Right Melville GEORGIE MIDDLETON Right-arm swing bowler who attacks the batters as well as a very capable 23 right-hand middle to lower order batter. Solid outfielder with a good arm. 29/10/1999 Right Right South Perth GEMMA CASSIDY Gemma is right-handed top order batter who is capable of occupying the . Gemma is also a handy right-arm slow medium bowler. 24 Yobs Cricket Club / 9/03/2000 Left Right South Perth CHLOE WAIN Left-hand top order batter and capable right-arm medium-pace bowler. 25 Enthusiastic fielder with a strong arm who can also keep wicket. True all-rounder. 13/02/1999 Right Right Subiaco Floreat LAUREN NICHOLSON Lauren is a right-handed top order batter capable of batting for long periods 26 of time as well as bowling brisk right-handed medium-pace. 2/05/2000 Right Right Melville REBECCA WEST Hard hitting right-hand top order batter, and solid infielder. Can also bowl right-handed off-spin. 27 Midland-Guildford 29/07/2000 Right Right District Right-arm new ball / 1st change bowler who attacks the stumps and swings the 28 ball. Agile and effective outfielder and solid middle to lower order batter. BATTING WICKETKEEPER BOWLING TALENT WATCH

UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016/17 | CRICKET AUSTRALIA IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LOVE OF THE GAME

It’s all about the love of the game - that will be the key message delivered from West Australian coach Orazio Santalucia to his chargers in Hobart ahead of this season’s Cricket Australia Under 18 National Championships. As he prepares for his second stint in charge of the Western Australian team, his passion for coaching and teaching our great game really shines through. He is the consummate professional when it comes to the coaching of talented athletes. “KEEP UP A HUNGER TO LEARN AND TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A BETTER COACH.” After playing cricket in different parts of country “Keep up a hunger to learn different parts of the world, Victoria and New South Wales and take every opportunity to Santalucia was a top order before obtaining a coveted become a better coach. Build batter and leg-spin bowler Regional Cricket Manager role relationships and get to know in his playing days. with the WACA. as much as you can about the “I was fortunate to play cricket In July 2015, Santalucia moved person you are coaching, and in different parts of the world. into the role of Development finally, always bring your Here in Australia I played a Coach – Female programs. coaching back to the game, ask yourself how your sessions majority of my cricket at Sub “Here I took on the State U15 will make the players better at District level in Melbourne with and U18 coaching roles as well playing the game, keep it simple.” Preston Cricket Club. In the UK I as working with the Western played Premier League level in Fury and Perth Scorchers in His approach to the the various areas I lived and the Rebel WBBL. Along the Championships will be to worked, said Santalucia” way I have also completed my make sure the all his players Following his playing days, CA Level III coaching know what a great learning it became apparent that he had accreditation.” environment they are being exposed to. a passion for coaching as he When quizzed about his obtained his Level I coaching coaching role models, he “What better opportunity can accreditation in 1996 and doesn’t have to look too far. you get as a player to measure began some holiday clinic work. your development than where “There were some really the best players in your peer “From here I travelled to the fantastic people in the UK that group are together in one UK and really increased my I learned a lot from as a young place?” coaching education as begun coach, but if I was going to to coach in schools, at club narrow the list down then one “I try to create a calm level and representative level for person who stood out for me environment where we try a number of years in different was Andy Stovold at to set some small, simple environments. Gloucestershire County individual and team goals for “I was also fortunate to gain Cricket Club.” the team to work toward and believe in teaching and working ECB coaching awards up to “Here at the WACA I am through processes rather than Level III. I worked in Belfast extremely fortunate to be necessarily playing to win at (Northern Ireland), Edinburgh surrounded by some amazing all costs. (Scotland), Gloucestershire coaches such as , and my final position in the UK Lisa Keightly and “I am keen to develop future was as the Manager and Head just to name a few, who I Western Fury and Southern Coach of the Isle of Wight regularly chat to and observe Stars players.” Cricket Academy which was to continually learn”. “I also try to pick up an exciting role,” Santalucia Santalucia is a big believer in information on current trends recalls. passing on his enthusiasm for and standards which help us Upon his return to Australia, whomever he is lucky enough to progress our own programs Santalucia took up an to coach. here in WA.” opportunity to coach in

“KEEP UP A HUNGER TO LEARN AND TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A BETTER COACH.” Orazio Santalucia Having begun her umpiring journey with a season of junior cricket, Ashlee Kovalevs is now in her fifth season of umpiring. Hailing from Perth, Kovalevs has been selected to attend her fourth consecutive Cricket Australia Under 18 National Championships. This will be her first time umpiring in Hobart and after making her Women’s National Cricket League debut (WNCL) at the WACA earlier this season, she is really looking forward to the challenge of Umpiring in Hobart. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT UMPIRING? “I enjoy being part of the game, certainly there is no better view. While I haven’t played cricket myself my Dad and brothers have always been involved. Through them my interest in the sport grew.” WHO ARE YOUR UMPIRING ROLE MODELS? “I certainly thank my Dad for getting me involved initially. Standing with him in my first game helped my confidence develop. Since then I have had many great umpires around me who have provided feedback and support. I have been especially fortunate to have been partnered with two mentors – Nathan Johnstone and Claire Polosak, who have both given me heaps of encouragement and helped build my capacity as an .” WHAT’S THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CRICKET YOU HAVE UMPIRED? “I recently debuted in the WNCL, officiating a game between ACT and Victoria at the WACA.” WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ASPIRING UMPIRES? “Take every opportunity that comes your way. Observe, listen to and learn from other umpires.”

The National Championships provide a challenging environment for umpires, who are tested by travelling to a new city; standing in matches with new partners and managing unfamiliar teams at foreign venues. Each state and territory nominates a preferred candidate to attend the Championship. The Cricket Australia Umpire Educator and the CA Umpire Coach then appoint the umpires for the championship. The CA Umpire Coach and Umpire Educator attend the Championships to observe and provide assessments and feedback for each of the individuals to help the umpires on their journeys in the umpiring pathway. On ‘rest’ days, the umpiring group will attend education and training sessions to assist their continual development on and off field. CHAMPIONSHIP UMPIRES • Claire Polosak (following • Margaret Marshall ACT • Greg Azzopardi VIC her completion of WODI • Deanne Young ACT • Darren Foster NSW commitments) NSW • Jillian Shephard QLD • Muhammad Quereshi TAS • Ashlee Kovalevs WA

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2015/2016 CHAMPIONSHIPS REVIEW

In the tournement’s most recent edition, Victoria won the title to end New South Wales 11 year winning streak. Georgia Wareham took a vital 3/31 and was able to guide the Victorians home with bat with a compelling 40 runs. NSW Metropolitan batted first, compiling 10-124 being out in the 39.3 overs. Wareham was able to pick up the key wickets of Day, Edgar and Leeson to ensure that Victoria had the upper hand going in to chase. Victoria was comprehensive with all five batters getting starts to ensure their first title since 2000/01 was never in doubt.

2015/2016 2015/2016 AWARDS FINAL STANDINGS Spirit of Cricket Award: Victoria South Australia NSW Metro Player of the Championships: ACT / NSW Country (20 votes) South Australia Leading Wicket Taker: Georgia Wareham (16) Tasmania Queensland Leading Run Scorer: Sophie Molineux (375 runs) CA XI Most Dismissals by a Fielder: Western Australia Courney Webb (11 dismissals) Player of the Final: Georgia Wareham

2015/2016 TEAM OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Tahlia Wilson Georgia Prestwidge Carly Leeson Ellen Falconer Mikayla Hinkley Tayla Vlaminck Clara Iemma Hayleigh Brennan Naomi McDonald Amy Riddell Tabatha Saville Rachel Trenaman Makinley Blows Saskia Horley Sophie Molineaux Shae Daly Georgia Wareham Haylee Hoffmeister Hannah Tretheway Belinda Vakerwa Josephine Dooley

30 UNDER18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER - TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 2016

HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE ROUND 1 (50 OVER MATCHES) - WED, 23 NOVEMBER 2016 - 10:00AM Victoria v South Australia New Town Oval ACT/NSW Country v NSW Metro Queenborough Oval Tasmania v Western Australia Kingston Twin Ovals Queensland v CA XI Lindisfarne Oval ROUND 2 (50 OVER MATCHES) - THU, 24 NOVEMBER 2016 - 10:00AM NSW Metro v Victoria TCA Ground South Australia v ACT/NSW Country KGV Oval Western Australia v Queensland University Oval CA XI v Tasmania Kangaroo ROUND 3 (T20 MATCHES) - FRI (MORNING), 25 NOVEMBER 2016 - 10:00AM Victoria v Western Australia Gunn Oval NSW Metro v CA XI Ferguson Park ACT/NSW Country v Queensland New Town Oval South Australia v Tasmania Lindisfarne Oval ROUND 4 (T20 MATCHES) - FRI (AFTERNOON), 25 NOVEMBER 2016 - 2:30PM Western Australia v South Australia Gunn Oval Tasmania v ACT/NSW Country Lindisfarne Oval CA XI v Victoria Ferguson Park Queensland v NSW Metro New Town Oval REST DAY - SAT, 26 NOVEMBER 2016 ROUND 5 (T20 MATCHES) - SUN (MORNING), 27 NOVEMBER 2016 - 10:00AM Queensland v South Australia Queenborough Oval Victoria v Tasmania TCA Ground ACT/NSW Country v CA XI Gunn Oval Western Australia v NSW Metro Ferguson Park ROUND 6 (T20 MATCHES) - SUN (AFTERNOON), 27 NOVEMBER 2016 - 2:30PM NSW Metro v Tasmania TCA Ground Queensland v Victoria Queenborough Oval South Australia v CA XI Gunn Oval ACT/NSW Country v Western Australia Ferguson Park ROUND 7 (50 OVER MATCHES) - MON, 28 NOVEMBER 2016 - 10:00AM Victoria v ACT/NSW Country Kangaroo Bay Oval NSW Metro v South Australia University Oval Tasmania v Queensland KGV Oval CA XI v Western Australia Queenborough Oval FINALS - TUE, 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - 10:00AM PRESENTATION - TUE, 29 NOVEMBER 2016

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