With Goulburn Murray Cricket’s junior girls' competition going from strength to strength every season, there is every possibility we could one day see a junior player in the green and gold.
While the 2020-21 season might look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can expect the players will be keen to get out on the field.
For many — most notably the Victoria-based players — the winter months meant they were twiddling their thumbs as only limited community sport was able to be played.
But the situation is now looking up.
GMC junior coordinator Marcus Maher said he was excited to see what the season ahead could bring.
“I think we’ve got a really good foundation in place, which we want to continue building on,” he said.
“Giving the girls their own competition is really important because it allows teams to develop as a group.
“After speaking to some of the coaches from last season, they talk really highly about how their players had improved in just one year.
“While this season is going to be about improvement, there is also going to be a massive focus on getting everyone to play with a smile on their face.”
Maher is well aware not everyone will have the ability to earn representative selection and that’s why he says it is important for GMC to continuing building on the success of its senior women’s competition.
“We’re going to have two grades (A and B) again this season,” he said.
“A-grade is a little more serious and B-grade has games with modified rules. It’s important we offer something for everyone because you want to keep attracting new players to the game.
“We want all of our players to strive to play at the highest level they possibly can.”
Representative cricket could also be on the agenda for the most talented players in the competition later in the season.
Despite Senior Country Week being called off, the junior competition appears likely to go ahead.
“The plan is for there to be two girls' competitions — an under-14s and 17s,” Maher said.
“We’re planning on sending teams for both competitions because it would be a good test of our players' ability.
“We’re always looking for opportunities to help our juniors improve their game.”
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