Thursday 21 September 2023



With preparations well underway for the 2023-24 Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) season, Tallarook has locked in its A Grade Captain and Senior Coach with Lachlan Watts and Andrew Dundon recommitting for another season.

The club dominated the SDCA last season, winning both the A Grade and B Grade premierships. Tallarook has now won six A Grade flags since 2011, establishing itself as the leading club in the competition.

The club also re-started its junior cricket pathway, fielding an Under 11s side and successfully running a Woolworths Cricket Blast program. Lachlan Watts will also coach the Under 11s side (playing on Friday nights) this season with A Grade Vice-Captain Kal Winnell coaching the Under 13s (playing on Saturday mornings).

Tallarook CC President Leigh Irving said the club was pleased to have Watts and Dundon continue their commitment to the club.

“Between Lach and Andy they have more than four decades of service at the club and we’re stoked they’re leading our club again this season,” Mr Irving said.

“We couldn’t have asked much more last season. Two premierships and an incredible culture around the club with junior cricket returning to the Rook.

“Tallarook is a fantastic place to play cricket – it’s evidenced by the long-term commitment so many people make to the club with Lachy and Andy no different.”

Lachlan Watts will enter his fifth year as captain of the club, a stint including two premierships, league medals and four club champion awards.

“We had a great year last year on field. Everyone is pumped and ready to go again this season,” Mr Watts said.

“With some Twenty20 cricket in the fixture this year, it’s going to be an exciting season and we’re looking forward to challenging ourselves in a new format.

“We set the standard last year and I’m enthusiastic about the challenge in front of us this year to stay at this level and lead an amazing group of players on the field.”

Senior Coach Andy Dundon said he was looking forward to his second season as coach at Tallarook with training already underway on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“While many clubs are struggling with numbers, we’re going the opposite way which is probably more pleasing than anything,” Mr Dundon said.

“Last season was a great first experience coaching the club and I’m sure this year will be no different.

“It’s such a supportive environment at Tallarook and I encourage anyone thinking about cricket to come along to training and get a feel of the club, particularly youngsters who are looking to have a go for the first time.

“We’ve got a registration day coming up on October 5 for both juniors and seniors and it would be great to see some new faces there or at our Grand Final Day function, which is always a great community event. Everyone is welcome at Tallarook.”

Anyone interested in joining the club is encouraged to get in touch at secretary.tallarookcc@gmail.com.