2025 City vs Country Squads Announced
The City vs Country Squads have been announced for the annual event that is also another important step in the State selection pathway. To again be hosted by the Bendigo East Bowls Club, the Series will take place on the weekend of 12th -13th April. This will be the fifth edition of the Series, with the ledger all square for both the Men and Women, two Series apiece.
Spectators are strongly encouraged to attend; if you’re in the Bendigo area head down to see 64 of the best bowlers in the State going head-to-head, not only for bragging rights but to advance their cause for State selection.
We are pleased to announce the 2025 City and Country squads:
| WOMEN’S CITY SQUAD | WOMEN’S COUNTRY SQUAD |
| Melanie Allen, Mentone | Sarah Braybrook, Webbcona |
| Jessica Alvaro, Brunswick | Olivia Cartwright, Moama |
| Tris Doolan, Bundoora | Brooke Davies, Kangaroo Flat |
| Brooke Edwards, Altona | Anne Draffen, Ballan |
| Alana Flapper, Essendon | Amy Hodgetts, Stawell |
| Akasha Fortune, Club Sunbury | Sharon Jarvis, Hastings |
| Ellie Johnston, Lilydale | Anita Jenkins, Somerville |
| Martine Kohler, St Kilda | Joelene Laukens, Boolarra |
| Sophie Kurzman, Club Sunbury | Kylie Lavis, Wodonga |
| Lisa Phillips, Clayton | Taylah Marron, Bendigo |
| Chelsea Pollock, Melton | Peta Mattys, Myrtleford |
| Samantha Robinson, MCC | Patria McGrath, Ocean Grove |
| Olivia Slade, Lilydale | Cass Millerick, Moama |
| Courtney Thompson, MCC | Hayley O’Reilly, Ocean Grove |
| Lisa Trewarne, Melton | Emma Simmonds, Moama |
| Nicholle Wendt, Aberfeldie Community | Kirstie White, Stratford |
| MEN’S CITY SQUAD | MEN’S COUNTRY SQUAD |
| Nelson Ball, Yarraville-Footscray | Mason Bayliss, Rutherglen |
| Brad Foote, Mentone | Andrew Brown, Bendigo |
| Brad Gibson, Moonee Valley | Josh Cartwright, Wunghnu |
| Luke Lamont, Lilydale | Tyson Cromie, Ocean Grove |
| Nathan Lynch, Moonee Valley | Brody Harker, Barham |
| Brett Mahoney, Yarraville-Footscray | Brad Holland, South Bendigo |
| John McCarron, Glenroy | Harrison Keely, Cohuna Golf |
| Dane McKinnon, Altona | Cam Keenan, Moama |
| Craig Mills, Yarraville-Footscray | Matt Lawrence, Queenscliff |
| Mathew O’Brien, Moonee Valley | Ben McArthur, Webbcona |
| James Pearce, Deer Park | Vinnie McIlwain, Traralgon |
| Sam Rogers, Glenroy | Seb Monahan, Queenscliff |
| Ben Simmons, Yarra Glen | Brad Pavey, Ocean Grove |
| Brendan Umbers, Yarraville-Footscray | Dan Priddle, Highton |
| Cooper Wescombe, Glenroy | Max Rowley, Ocean Grove |
| Bryce Young, Melbourne | Mitch Sidebottom, Tallygaroopna |
Several players will make their debut in both the Men’s and Women’s Sides, and are presented with a numbered cap in recognition of their selection.
The City vs Country Series will see players compete in three Tests:
Saturday 12th 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 13th April
9:00am – 12:30pm GAME 3
12:30am – 2:00pm Lunch
Congratulations to all squad members, and good luck!
