2026 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 be hosted for the first time at South Bendigo Bowls Club, the Series will take place this weekend, 2nd-3rd May.
This will be the sixth edition of the Series, with the ledger favouring Country Women 3 to City 2 and the City Men 3 to Country 2.
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 2026 City Vs Country final squads:
WOMEN
| CITY | COUNTRY |
| Melanie Allen, Mentone | Sarah Braybrook, Webbcona |
| Tris Doolan, Bundoora | Olivia Cartwright, Bendigo |
| Brooke Edwards, Altona | Brooke Davies, Kangaroo Flat |
| Alana Flapper, Essendon | Sharon Jarvis, Hastings |
| Akasha Fortune, Club Sunbury | Anita Jenkins, Somerville |
| Martine Kohler, St Kilda | Taylah Marron, Bendigo |
| Sophie Kurzman, Club Sunbury | Jo Martin, Lakes Entrance |
| Marlie Malcolm, Mitcham | Peta Mattys, Myrtleford |
| Nicole McKenzie, Dandenong Club | Leah McArthur, Midlands Golf |
| Lisa Phillips, Clayton | Carla Miles, Tallygaroopna |
| Chelsea Pollock, Melton | Cass Millerick, Moama |
| Samantha Robinson, MCC | Hayley Murnane, City BC Colac |
| Addy Ryan, Deer Park | Hayley O’Reilly, Ocean Grove |
| Olivia Slade, Lilydale | Emma Simmonds, Moama |
| Courtney Thompson, MCC | Rhoanna Smith, Wangaratta |
| Lisa Trewarne, Melton | Alannah Taylor, Swan Hill Racecourse |
MEN
| CITY | COUNTRY |
| Nelson Ball, Yarraville-Footscray | Kevin Anderson, Moama |
| Harry Coleman, Deer Park | Josh Cartwright, Wunghnu |
| Josh Corless, Brunswick | Tyson Cromie, Ocean Grove |
| Ben Cotter, Bundoora | Brody Harker, Bundoora |
| Koby Cromie, Essendon | Clayton Holcombe, Ararat VRI |
| Luke Lamont, Lilydale | Brad Holland, South Bendigo |
| Matt Lawrence, Altona | Harrison Keely, Cohuna Golf |
| Nathan Lynch, Moonee Valley | Brock Keenan, Moama |
| Brett Mahoney, Yarraville/Footscray | Cam Keenan, Moama |
| Dane McKinnon, Altona | Seb Monahan, Queenscliff |
| Mathew O’Brien, Moonee Valley | Brad Pavey, Ocean Grove |
| Kris Paine, Lilydale | Dan Priddle, Essendon |
| James Pearce, Deer Park | Nick Rowley, Bendigo |
| Sam Rogers, Glenroy | Mitch Sidebottom, Tallygaroopna |
| Ben Simmons, Yarra Glen | Cam Wilson, Strathfieldsaye |
| Brendan Umbers, Yarraville-Footscray | Hunter Wingfield, Donald |
Several players will make their debut in both the Men’s and Women’s Sides (denoted in bold above), and will be presented with a numbered cap in recognition of their selection.
The City vs Country Series will see players compete in three Tests:
Saturday 2nd May
9:00am – 9:20am Cap Presentation
9:30am – 1:00pm GAME 1
2:00pm – 5:30pm GAME 2
Sunday 3rd May
9:00am – 12:30pm GAME 3
Congratulations to all squad members, and good luck!
