Categories: Youth Premier League

Victoria name 15-and-under squad

Earlier this week, School Sport Victoria unveiled its line-up for February’s tournament after conducting trials for the squad since the term two school holidays.

Hoping to improve on last year’s fifth position finish, the squad encompasses a balance of skill with strong leadership.

“We have a well balanced team with a good mix of spin, pace and batters from both the metro and country regions,” assistant coach Shane Koop said.

“We are preparing for Canberra to have slower wickets so our big focus will be containing sides.

“This is going to be a great opportunity for the boys to be exposed to the national cricket landscape.”

After performing at the 2012-13 Victorian Bushranger Pathway Championships, participants were invited to trial for the squad with a number of outdoor and indoor sessions held, as well as match practice.

The School Sport Australia Cricket Championships takes place from February 22 to 28, 2014.

The Victorian 15-and-under squad
Seamus Bolton (Whitefriars College, Donvale & Inner East Emus)
Nathan Boucher (Wesley College, Glen Waverley & Inner East Emus)
Brent Daniels (MacKillop College, Swan Hill & Mallee Murray Bulls)
Bailey Eustance (Eltham High School & Northern Falcons)
Thomas Ewing (Woodleigh School, Langwarrin South & South East Country)
Austin Heldt (St James College, Bentleigh East & South East Bayside)
Brad Melville (Wangaratta High School & North East Knights)
Jonathan Merlo (Xavier College, Kew & North West Wizards)
Zachary Mevisson (Maribyrnong College & North West Wizards)
Blake Parsons (St Kevin’s College Toorak & South East Bayside)
Kevin Spaull (Maribyrnong College & North West Wizards
Daniel Venables (Overnewton Anglican Community College, Keilor & Western Spirit)
Andrew Young (Camberwell Grammar School & Inner East Emus)