City v Country at Blacktown Olympic Park

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Western Sydney's very own, Josh Clark, will lead the City Colts cricket team when they compete against the Country Colts on March 1 and 2 at Blacktown Olympic Park.

2011 is the third consecutive season the Under 21's City Country clash has been played at Blacktown Olympic Park; a tribute to its first class cricket facilities.

The first day of competition will consist of two Twenty20 matches from start to finish. The second day will see the teams engage in a one day 50 over game. Play will commence at 10 am on both days. Entry is free and will take place on Oval 2 at the AFL/Cricket Centre.


City team:

Nick Bills - North Sydney

Josh Clarke - Penrith

Josh Clingham - Hawkesbury

Adam Ezekiel - Eastern Suburbs

Blake Fitzgerald - St George

Alex Graham - Randwick / Petersham

Mitch Langham - Hawkesbury

Matthew Mee - Manly Warringah

Tom Ortiz - Sydney

Kurtis Patterson - St George

Gurinder Sandhu - Fairfield / Liverpool

Michael Stretton - Parramatta

David Williams - St George


Country team:

Josh Bennett - Newcastle

Mitch Coombs - Central Coast

Jackson Coote - Western

Luke Diserens - Central Coast

Ryan Fenning - Central Coast

Matt Gawthrop - Newcastle

Matt Junk - Southern

Jesse Major - Newcastle

Kurt Neely - Newcastle

Brendon Reynolds - Central North

Ben Sunshine - Central Coast

Josh Toole - Western



With the cricket season coming to an end, there is still time to be part of the cricket action. Head down to Blacktown Olympic Park on March 20 and 27 to see the Sydney Cricket Association Women's Grade Finals and from April 1 - 3 for the Sydney Cricket Association Men's Grade Finals.

For more information on these events, please contact Cricket NSW on 8302 6000 or visit www.cricketnsw.com.au

Media Contact :
Ros Pullen - Media & Marketing Officer - Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney - 9839 6595
Karla Wyatt - Promotions Assistant - Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney - 9839 6593