2024 City vs Country Squads Announced
The City vs Country Squads have been announced for the annual City vs Country Series, another important step in the State selection pathway. To be hosted for the first time by Bendigo East Bowling Club, the Series will take place on the weekend of 6th – 7th April, 2024. This will be the fourth edition of the Series, with the ledger in favour of the Country Squad 2-1.
Spectators are encouraged to attend, so if you’re in the Bendigo area or looking for a weekend road trip, head to Bendigo East to witness 64 of the best bowlers in the State going head to head, not only for bragging rights but to put their best foot forward for possible State selection.
We are pleased to announce the 2024 City and Country squads:
| WOMEN’S CITY SQUAD | WOMEN’S COUNTRY SQUAD |
| Samantha Atkinson, Richmond Union | Sarah Braybrook, Webbcona |
| Sheryl Atkinson, Richmond Union | Olivia Cartwright, Moama |
| Kirsten Day, Yarra Glen | Brooke Davies, Kangaroo Flat |
| Tris Doolan, Richmond Union | Anne Draffen, Ballan |
| Blaine Edwards, Altona | Leonie Flynn, Stratford |
| Brooke Edwards, Altona | Angela Hackett, Traralgon |
| Alana Flapper, Essendon | Anita Jenkins, Somerville |
| Akasha Fortune, Club Sunbury | Joelene Laukens, Boolarra |
| Carla Krizanic, Club Sunbury | Taylah Marron, South Bendigo |
| Sophie Kurzman, Club Sunbury | Patria McGrath, Ocean Grove |
| Nicole McKenzie, Dandenong Club | Jane McMenaman, Leopold |
| Hayley O’Reilly, Altona | Cassandra Millerick, Moama |
| Lisa Phillips, Clayton | Stephanie Priest, Bendigo |
| Olivia Slade, Lilydale | Emma Simmonds, Moama |
| Jess Wallace, Lilydale | Kirsty Van den Hoff, Traralgon |
| Nicholle Wendt, Aberfeldie Community | Kylie Whitehead, Wodonga |
| MEN’S CITY SQUAD | MEN’S COUNTRY SQUAD |
| Nelson Ball, Yarraville-Footscray | Mason Bayliss, Wodonga |
| Josh Corless, Bundoora | Andrew Brown, Bendigo |
| Larry Donohue, Deer Park Club | Darren Burgess, Bendigo East |
| Anthony Flapper, Essendon | Brenton Coad, Victoria |
| Bradley Gibson, Moonee Valley | Liam Crapper, South Bendigo |
| Max Goldsmith, MCC | Tyson Cromie, Ocean Grove |
| Ben Hubber, Bundoora | David Daws, Tallygaroopna |
| Nathan Lynch, Moonee Valley | Jared Hammond, Cohuna Golf |
| Brett Mahoney, Yarraville-Footscray | Brad Holland, South Bendigo |
| John McCarron, Glenroy | Cameron Keenan, Moama |
| Dane McKinnon, Altona | Brad Lancaster, Lakes Entrance |
| Mathew O’Brien, Moonee Valley | Ben McArthur, Webbcona |
| James Pearce, Deer Park | Vinnie Mcllwain, Traralgon |
| Alex Skilton, Moonee Valley | Brad Orr, Shepparton Golf |
| Todd Trewarne, Melton | Brad Pavey, Ocean Grove |
| Bryce Young, Melbourne | Dan Priddle, Highton |
New players are presented with a numbered cap in recognition of their selection.
The City vs Country Series will see players compete in three Tests:
Saturday 6th April
9:00am – 9:20am Cap Presentation
9:30am – 1:00pm GAME 1
1:00pm – 1:45pm Lunch
2:00pm – 5:30pm GAME 2
Sunday 7th April
9:00am – 12:30pm GAME 3
12:30am – 2:00pm Lunch
Congratulations to all squad members, and good luck!
