Armstrong to lead the charge as rep cricket returns for the SDCA

November 3, 2025

The Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has made a major announcement ahead of its long-awaited return to senior representative cricket, securing one of the competition’s most respected figures as Head Coach.


Cam Armstrong, current coach of the Yea Cricket Club and a legend of the local game, will take charge for a one-off representative clash against Emu Valley at Chittick Park on Sunday, 8 February.


Armstrong’s cricketing résumé is among the most impressive in the region. With extensive experience in Premier Cricket and a dominant record wherever he’s played, he brings both pedigree and passion to the role.


Since returning to his home club of Yea in the 2014/15 season, Armstrong has been a powerhouse. He has amassed 3,643 runs at an average just shy of 40, including four centuries, and claimed more than 140 wickets, cementing his status as one of the greats of the SDCA.


The appointment is a significant boost for the SDCA as it aims to make a strong statement in its representative cricket comeback.


“Cam is an exceptional cricketer, fiercely competitive and a great advocate for cricket in our region,” SDCA President Mitch Itter said.


“We’re thrilled to have someone of his calibre leading our rep team. Cam has the respect of everyone across our competition, and his involvement in junior development and leadership at Yea have been outstanding.


“We’re eager to see what he can achieve with our league’s top players, and we know our younger talent will gain a lot from working with him.


“The return of senior rep cricket is a big milestone for the SDCA, and there’s already strong support from our clubs.



“Trails will commence soon so stay tuned for more announcements as we finalise the squad to take on Emu Valley in February.”


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January 20, 2026
The Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has announced the final team for its upcoming representative clash against Emu Valley at Chittick Park on 8 February. The SDCA side will be captained by one of the competition’s greatest players, with Lachlan Watts appointed to lead the team for the one-off match, alongside Coach Cam Armstrong. Watts has long been recognised as a consistent performer and natural leader within the SDCA, earning the captaincy through both his on-field standards and the respect he commands across the competition. The selected squad features a strong blend of experience and emerging talent from across the league, reflecting the depth of cricket within the SDCA and the enthusiasm surrounding the return of senior representative cricket. SDCA President Mitch Itter said the appointment of Watts and the makeup of the squad highlighted the significance of the occasion for the association. “Lachlan is a highly respected figure within our competition and a natural choice to lead this group,” Itter said. “He leads by example, competes hard, and has the respect of teammates and opponents alike. We’re confident he’ll do an outstanding job captaining the SDCA.” “This squad represents the best of our competition. There’s a great mix of experience and youth, and it’s exciting to see players from across our clubs coming together to represent the league.” “The return of senior representative cricket is a major milestone for the SDCA, and the level of interest and support from our clubs has been extremely encouraging.” “The players selected should be proud of their achievement, and we’re looking forward to seeing them represent the SDCA with pride against Emu Valley on 8 February.” Seymour Club SDCA Representative Squad Xavier Arandt (Tallarook) Dan Bergowicz (Seymour) Andrew Butterworth (Yea) Charlies Davies (Puckapunyal) Lachlan Drummond (Seymour) Cam Evans (Seymour) Ciaran Fountain (Puckapunyal) Leigh Irving (Tallarook) Blake Munari-O'Dwyer (Tallarook) Josh Rudge (Tallarook) Lachlan Watts (Tallarook) Kal Winnell (Tallarook)
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