SDCA Match Reports - December 13-14

December 14, 2025

Seymour Club A Grade

Yea Tigers 4/80 (C Armstrong 51no, S Mitchell 2/13) def Pyalong (M Pratt 22, J Hadjiloukas 18, T White 4/29, J Christie 3/19)


Yea took on Pyalong at home with a spot in the top 4 up for grabs.

Pyalong batted first and found itself in some early trouble at 6/34 as Thomas White (4/29) and Jack Christie (3/19) ran through Pyalong’s top and middle order.

It was skipper Matt Pratt and Coach James Hadjiloukas who offered some lower order resistance, allowing Pyalong to add a measure of respectability to its total.

The run chase was made simple by Cam Armstrong who played a dominant innings of 51 not out, with no other player making it to double figures.

The win sees Yea jump to third while Pyalong slips out of the top 4 for the first time this season.


Alexandra 6/131 (M Wal 53, J Fulton 19, L Deeble 2/18) def Puckapunyal 130 (C Davies 53no, J Voogt 23, J Crane 3/23, N Waugh 2/8)


Alexandra continued its run of good form with a comfortable four wicket win over Puckapunyal.

Puckapunyal looked to be in a solid position for most of its innings with the bat as James Voogt and Ciaran Fountain played important supporting roles. It was Charles Davies who once again led from the front finishing on 53 not out.

It was a lower order collapse of 6/10 that left Puckapunyal with not enough runs on the board. Josh Crane led the way with 3/23, with both Nathan Waugh and Justin Leary chipping in with two wickets each.

The successful run chase for Alexandra was led by young gun Matthew Wal, who steadied the shop with a well crafted 53 to get the Redbacks over the line in the 33rd over.


Seymour 139 (B Horkings 23, L Drummond 15, M Archibald 3/34, L Watts 2/23) def Tallarook 113 (J Rudge 44, L Drummond 4/13, D Bergowicz 3/37)


The top two came head to head at Chittick Park with Seymour looking to end Tallarook’s unbeaten record.

Tallarook won the toss and opted to bowl, with Matt Archibald getting to work early with two quick wickets. Wickets fell at regular intervals with some important lower order contributions from Braidon Horkings and Brett Gordon allowing Seymour to post a competitive total of 139.

Seymour was on fire early, leaving Tallarook 4-29 and in big trouble. Opener Josh Rudge (44) combined with Tarkyn Dundon to put on 60 runs before both fell in quick succession.

It was Lachlan Drummond with 4/13 and Dan Bergowicz with 3/37 that did the majority of the damage to dismiss Tallarook for 113 and even up the top end of the ladder.




Atmos Renewables B Grade

GMCU Under 16s

Atmos Renewables returns as SDCA partner for 2026-27

August 15, 2026
Atmos Renewables is back on board as the B Grade Naming Rights partner of the Seymour District Cricket Association for the 2026-27 season. Atmos Renewables is a leading Australian renewable energy company with ownership in over 1.9 GW of operating and in-construction wind, solar, and energy storage assets, and a number of development projects across Australia. This includes Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located approximately 15 km south-east of Seymour, Victoria, and consists of 16 × 3.6 MW turbines. SDCA President Mitch Itter thanked Atmos Renewables for their continued support of local cricket. “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Atmos Renewables back as our B Grade Sponsor for the upcoming season,” he said. “They are committed to establishing genuine partnerships with the communities in which they operate, including right here in our region. “Through the Cherry Tree Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, Atmos Renewables is investing $25,000 in our community each year, for the first 25 years of the wind farm’s operations. “Not only is Atmos Renewables showing what’s possible in the renewable energy space with a broad asset base across the nation, they are bringing communities along with them for the journey.  “On behalf of the SDCA and all our member clubs, I’d like to thank Atmos Renewables for their generous support that will support the ongoing growth of our competition.”

Watts earns selection among Victoria’s country cricket elite

August 9, 2026
The Seymour District Cricket Association has congratulated Tallarook star Lachlan Watts on his selection in the 2025-26 Victorian Country Cricket League Men’s Team of the Year. Watts was selected among the 12 best-performed country cricketers in Victoria following an outstanding season with Tallarook. The experienced all-rounder amassed 620 runs at an average of 88.57 while also taking 12 wickets at just 16.50, earning his place alongside the leading performers from across the state. The VCCL Team of the Year is selected from the statistically best-performed players across Victoria’s eight country regions, with regional teams selected before VCCL selectors determine the final state side. SDCA President Mitch Itter said Watts’ selection was a significant individual honour and a proud achievement for Tallarook and the wider Seymour District cricket community. “Lachlan’s performances last season were exceptional and to average almost 90 with the bat while also making a significant contribution with the ball speaks for itself,” Itter said. “To be selected among just 12 players from across country Victoria is a fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved recognition for the season he produced. “Lachlan has been one of the outstanding players in our competition for a long period of time and continues to set an incredibly high standard. “He has also been a tremendous representative of the SDCA and someone who has shown great commitment to both Tallarook Cricket Club and cricket within our Association. “We are extremely proud to see an SDCA player recognised at this level and, on behalf of the Association, congratulate Lachlan on his selection.” Watts’ VCCL recognition follows another successful season at both club and representative level. He captained the SDCA in its return to senior representative cricket, leading the Association to victory and earning best-on-ground honours. His latest accolade adds to an outstanding career which already includes seven A Grade premierships, league medals and representative honours.  Watts was acknowledged as a member of the VCCL Men’s Team of the Year at the VCCL Annual General Meeting at Cricket Victoria’s CitiPower Centre, Junction Oval, on Sunday, August 9.

SDCA Sets Course for 2026–27 Season Following Annual General Meeting

August 7, 2026
The Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) has officially launched preparations for the 2026–27 season following a productive Annual General Meeting that confirmed the Association’s executive team and endorsed a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening cricket across the district. Mitch Itter was re-elected as President and will continue in the dual role of Secretary, while Mark Nipperess was returned as Vice-President and Jacob Tarran was re-elected as Treasurer. SDCA President Mitch Itter said the meeting highlighted the strong collaboration between clubs as planning ramps up for the upcoming season. “It’s fantastic to have such strong support from our clubs as we head into another season. The AGM was a really positive meeting, with plenty of discussion and a clear focus on continuing to grow cricket across our region.” The AGM saw clubs endorse a number of key competition updates for the season ahead. Junior cricket is expected to return to traditional age groups, with Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 competitions planned for 2026–27. Current nominations indicate nine Under 12 teams, five Under 14 teams and five Under 16 teams, while the possibility of introducing an Under 10 competition will continue to be explored. Clubs also confirmed the continuation of the All Girls Cricket League, with four teams already expressing interest, while discussions also commenced on establishing an SDCA Junior Cricket Academy. Senior cricket will begin on Saturday, 10 October, with the season opening in Twenty20 format. Additional standalone T20 fixtures have also been scheduled for 19 December and 9 January following the Christmas break. The Association also endorsed several governance and playing condition changes, including the introduction of a 35-degree heat rule for junior cricket, payment of umpires prior to the toss, the establishment of an Umpire Coordinator role and the adoption of an Overage Permit Policy. Mr Itter said the decisions made at the AGM reflected the Association’s commitment to providing opportunities for players of all ages. “We’ve made some important decisions around both our senior and junior competitions that will help provide greater certainty for clubs as they prepare for the season ahead. There are some exciting opportunities on the horizon, particularly around junior participation and player development.” “Seeing the All Girls Cricket League continue to build momentum and the discussion around establishing an SDCA Junior Cricket Academy is really encouraging. Creating more opportunities for young cricketers is something we’re committed to as an association.” Mr Itter also thanked clubs and volunteers for their ongoing contribution to cricket across the Seymour district. “I’d also like to thank all of our club delegates who attended the AGM and contributed to the discussions. The SDCA continues to be driven by its clubs, and the collaborative approach shown on Monday night will put us in a strong position for the 2026–27 season.”  “On behalf of the Association, I’d also like to thank everyone who has volunteered to serve on the executive this season as well as our club delegates. Cricket simply doesn’t happen without volunteers, and we’re looking forward to working with our clubs to deliver another successful summer of cricket.