18/08/2026
Centrals is proud to have been at the forefront of the growth of women’s cricket in the Latrobe Valley. Since fielding our first women’s team in 2021/22, our program has continued to grow, expanding to two teams in 2025/26.
It is with great Lion pride that we welcome back Brett Williamson and Anton Thomas as our women’s coaches for 2026/27! 🦁
Brett truly bleeds blue and maroon. A Centrals Life Member, player, volunteer and long-time coach, Brett has been involved with our women’s program since its early days in the Gippsland Cricket League and has since become a premiership-winning coach with the Lionesses. Centrals is also a family affair for Brett, with his father, brother, son, and both daughters having pulled on the blue and maroon.
Anton took the reins of our Women’s Championship side when it was established last season and returns for another year with the Lionesses, with his daughter and wife also playing in the womens teams.
For both Brett and Anton, the highlights of coaching our Lionesses are watching the players grow both on and off the field, mentoring our younger players and seeing them achieve their goals. Most importantly, they love the friendships, laughs and support within the group and seeing the way our Lionesses get around one another.
We wish Brett, Anton and all our Lionesses the very best for the upcoming season! 🏏🦁
If you or someone you know would like to join the Pride, send our page a message. New and experienced players are always welcome!
