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Virtual final in Grampians cricket

This week’s Grampians Cricket Association meeting between Rhymney-Moyston and Halls Gap will serve as a virtual final, with the loser set to drop out of the top four only two weeks before finals commence.

Rhymney-Moyston is coming off a heavy 175-run loss to Pomonal on January 18 and will need to regroup to have any chance of defeating the Gappers.

Big games are required from Eyan Habib, Daniel Taylor, Daniel Walker and Clinton Slorach to match Halls Gap’s Max McMahon, Charlie McIntosh and Luke Stevens.

The Gappers started the season with three wins but have not won a match since, so a win this weekend is essential.



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Round 13’s other game will see Pomonal tested against St Andrews at Gordon Street, Ararat.

If the Tigers are to stay in touch with Swifts-Great Western, which has a bye on Saturday, this is a must-win game.

The Saints are taking all before them currently, making Pomonal’s task difficult.

St Andrews captain Tom Mills seems to make runs every time he bats, and the team’s attack is led by James Hosking, who takes wickets every time he bowls.

The pair are supported by a group of team mates who contribute at various times, so it will be a challenge for Tigers players Lynden Brewis, Matt Peel, Tyler Cronin and Clayton Mackley to prove they are genuine flag contenders.

In other news, former Grampians Cricket Association club Marnoo is planning an ex-player reunion on February 22.

The reunion will take the form of a lunch followed by the Marnoo v Birchip Swans match. People interested in attending can call 0408 723 320 for more information.

The GCA will host a delegates meeting on Monday at 7pm at the Gordon Street clubrooms to vote on the future of the association.

The meeting is a follow-up to crisis meetings held at the start of the year, with association officials urging all clubs to prepare plans for the 2025-26 season.

Delegates from all senior and junior clubs are invited to attend the meeting.

Round 13 draw: St Andrews v Pomonal at Gordon Street, Ararat; Rhymney-Moyston v Halls Gap at Moyston.

Ladders: A Grade: St Andrews 51, Swifts-Great Western 39, Pomonal 36, Halls Gap 24, Rhymney-Moyston 21. Under-16: Tatyoon 51, Halls Gap 36, Swifts-Great Western 21. Under-13: Navarre 38, Swifts-Great Western 38, Tatyoon Maroon 33, Tatyoon Gold 30, Halls Gap 22, Pomonal 15, Buangor 9.

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