Wynyard and Districts Cricket Club

04/08/2026

🐯🇬🇧UNDER 16 COACH + PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT | IBRAHIM “IBBY” ZAFAR 💙🖤💛

The Cradle Coast Care Wynyard and Districts Cricket Club is thrilled to announce the signing of 18 year old Ibrahim "Ibby" Zafar for the 2026/27 season.

A genuine fast-bowling all-rounder, Ibby joins the Tigers from the Hampshire Second XI, bringing both youth and high-level English county professionalism to our club.

Capable of bowling with genuine pace at over 135km/h and contributing valuable runs through the middle and lower order, Ibby's professionalism, pe*******on, competitiveness and desire to improve, make him an exciting addition to our Dixons Pharmacy First Grade playing squad, creating a formidable bowling line up with regulars Peach, Gee, Lahiru, Innes, Stafford and Hope, with the emergence of quality youth in Gibbs, and all-rounders Dudfield and Mccreadie.

Importantly, Ibby will provide valuable coaching, direction and advice to our Lowes Petroleum Service Under 16 group, which promises to be a squad full of ability. Ibby and his Under 16 staff will look to provide this group professionalism, guidance and positive relationships to be successful.

Ibby’s background in one of England's strongest cricket systems will provide invaluable support to our emerging quick bowlers and younger players throughout the season, as he pushes for higher honours.

We can't wait to welcome Ibby to Wynyard and see him in the blue, black and gold. Welcome to Tigerland, Ibby! 🐯💙🖤💛

Check out some video below 👇
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03/08/2026

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03/08/2026

🏏 Tiger Abroad! 💙💛🖤

There are few better sights than seeing our Cradle Coast Care Tigers continue to shine on the world stage.

Congratulations to Jackson Motor Company (JMC) Women's Premiership and former Tassie Underage player Ella Scolyer, who has produced a sensational innings in the UK, smashing 135 not out from 106 balls for Duffield CC 💯🇬🇧

Ella's innings included 20 boundaries and helped her side post a massive total in a dominant display of attacking cricket.

Ella has been an outstanding contributor to our club, playing a key role in our Women's First Grade Premierships, and it's fantastic to see her continuing to develop her game while representing herself, her family and the Wynyard & Districts Cricket Club with such distinction overseas.

Congratulations, Ella! We couldn't be prouder and can't wait to see you back in the blue, black and gold in the future.

💙💛🖤 Once a Tiger, always a Tiger.

03/08/2026

🎉 Burnie Cricket League News: Brennen Allison reappointed as BCL Coordinator 🐯

After a successful 2025/26 campaign, the Cradle Coast Care Wynyard and Districts Cricket Club is excited to officially announce Brennen Allison as our Powerlinestas BCL Coordinator for the 2026/27 season.

"Brenno" brings outstanding organisation, energy and a genuine passion for creating meaningful playing opportunities for everyone: from those taking their first steps into senior cricket through to our experienced players in the Burnie Cricket League. Great work, Brenno!

Following a season that saw the Tigers win two premierships, with three teams contesting Grand Finals, we're looking forward to building on that success together.

Please also join us in wishing Brenno a very happy birthday! Happy birthday mate! Let's get right in behind him and the rest of our club leadership as we strive for another successful season. 💙💛

23/07/2026

The Cradle Coast Care Wynyard and Districts Cricket Club is thrilled to announce the signing of exciting Irish opening batter Kenzie Hall as Senior Assistant Coach and overseas player for the upcoming season. 💙🖤💛

At just 22 years of age, Kenzie has already established himself as one of the brightest emerging talents in North West Irish cricket. A right-handed opening batter and right-arm off-spinner, he joins us from Bready Cricket Club, one of Ireland's premier cricket clubs, after previously captaining Killyclooney Cricket Club as its second youngest-ever first-team captain.

Standing 6'3", Kenzie will arrive in outstanding form, currently sitting 5th on the North West Premiership run-scoring list with 466 runs at an average of 35.85, including a superb career-best 141. His performances have come against some of the strongest opposition in Irish club cricket and he has played a key role in Bready's resurgence this season.

More than just a talented cricketer, Kenzie is widely respected for his leadership, professionalism and commitment. Having captained representative teams and earned a reputation as an outstanding club person, he is passionate about developing players and building strong connections. Those qualities make him a perfect fit for the culture and values we continue to build at Wynyard.

As Senior Assistant Coach, Kenzie will work closely with Head Coach Riley Stafford to help drive the development of our senior program while also playing a significant role in mentoring our junior players and supporting coaches throughout the club.

Kenzie will bring class at the top of the order, valuable overs with his off-spin, and outstanding leadership both on and off the field. We are incredibly excited to welcome a young leader of this calibre to Tigerland and know he will make a lasting impact across our cricket community.

Read more about Kenzie here: https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2025/articles/000032/003270.shtml ☘️

Please join us in giving a warm Wynyard Tigers welcome!

Welcome to Tigerland, Kenzie! 💙🖤💛🐯

20/07/2026

🚨 Pre-Season Cradle Coast Care Tigers Training is Back! 🐯

The countdown to another exciting season starts now!

Our pre-season program officially kicks off Sunday, 2 August, with two sessions each week at the Burnie Indoor Nets.

📅 Whole Club Training
Every Wednesday from 5 August
🕖 7:00 pm
Open to all new and returning players from Your Space Oceania Under 16s through to all senior grades including those in our Powerlinestas Burnie Cricket League teams, Jackson Motor Company (JMC) First Grade, Duck River Butter Second Grade and The Vault Cafe Bar Development teams.

📅 1st & 2nd Grade Squad
Every Sunday from 2 August
🕒 3:00 pm
This additional session is open to current Dixons Pharmacy 1st & Rod Glover Legal 2nd Grade players, along with anyone aspiring to play at that level this season.

📅 Under 16 Squad
In addition to the above opportunities, the Under 16 Squad will have training as a group, commencing soon. Please await an announcement with more detail - we are very excited for the season ahead.

More information regarding our September and in-season training schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

Whether you’re returning to Tigerland or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there as we prepare for another big summer.

Please inbox Riley Stafford, Kalea Leary or relevant club leader, should you have any questions or require more information.

See you at training! 🐯💙

19/07/2026

🤝 PREMIUM PARTNER SHOUT-OUTS 🐯
As we continue to acknowledge our valued Premium Partners throughout the off-season, we’d like to recognise three businesses whose support continues to make a genuine difference to our club.

A huge thank you to Elphinstone Stevens Pty Ltd, and in particular David Elphinstone, for their outstanding support over the past few years. David and Nora have been wonderful supporters of our junior cricket program, helping us bring “high performance junior coaches” from around the world to Wynyard to work alongside our own coaches and young players. Their encouragement extends far beyond cricket, with a genuine belief in the positive relationships, strong culture and sense of connection we strive to create across our club. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support.

To our First Grade Women’s sponsors, Jackson Motor Company (JMC), they’ve been brilliant over a long time now, and shared a lot of success with us as partners of this program 🏆🏆🏆. Thanks to Hayden and his team, along with the friendly faces of Sam and Daz pictured!

We’d also like to thank the Australian Radio Network, including SeaFM, 7BU and 7AD, and General Manager Chloé Foster for their continued backing of the Tigers. Their support, particularly during the pre-season, helps us keep our community informed with key messages from Tigerland, training information and recognition of the businesses that support our club.

You’ll see both of these valued partners proudly displayed around the Wynyard Recreation Ground – aka Wynyard Flooring Centre Field in the summer! 🙌

Thank you to David, Chloe, Hayden and your respective teams for standing behind our club.

🐯 Keep an eye on our page as we continue to recognise more of our outstanding Premium Partners throughout the off-season, along with more announcements to follow.
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17/07/2026

🐯 PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT | CHATHURA "SONIC" MILAN
The Cradle Coast Care Wynyard and Districts Cricket Club is excited to announce the signing of 27 year-old opener Chathura "Sonic" Milan for 2026/27 and following three seasons.

Joining us from the strong Victorian Turf Cricket Association First Grade competition, Sonic arrives after an outstanding season that earned him selection in the VTCA First Grade Team of the Year.

Behind the stumps and at the top of the order, Sonic has established himself as one of the competition's premier wicketkeeper-batters.

His 2025/26 season speaks for itself:
🏏 590 runs
📈 Batting average: 34.71
💥 Highest score: 154
🎯 Across 16 matches

Beyond the statistics, Sonic brings energy, enthusiasm and an infectious passion for the game. A positive character, he is looking forward to becoming part of both our club and the wider Wynyard community and proving his skills in Cricket North West and Greater Northern competitions. Sonic is warmly welcomed along with his wife, Viranga.

We know our members and supporters will make him feel right at home. Welcome to Tigerland, Sonic! 🐯💛🖤💙

More announcements to come….

10/07/2026

Tonight, our committee came together at The Vault Cafe Bar one of our valued corporate sponsors, for an end-of-year dinner and celebration. It was a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect on the season that was, and simply enjoy each other's company as leaders of the Cradle Coast Care Tigers.

Community clubs are built on volunteers, and we are incredibly fortunate to have a committee that gives so generously of its time, skills and energy. Every meeting attended, every phone call made, every decision considered and every hour volunteered contributes to making our club stronger. We are without doubt, a club on the rise.

Behind every volunteer is a family who shares in that commitment. To our partners, children and loved ones who support, encourage and sacrifice time so our volunteers can give back to the club - thank you! Your contribution is every bit as important as those sitting around the committee table.

The season itself gave us plenty to celebrate. Winning two premierships from our seven teams, together with our women's team finishing runners-up, reflects the strength of our playing group, coaches, volunteers and supporters. Success on the field is rewarding, and what makes us most proud is the culture that continues to grow throughout our club.

Looking ahead, our commitment remains firmly focused on our junior players. They are the future of the Wynyard and Districts Cricket Club, and we will continue investing in creating opportunities for young people to develop not only as cricketers, but as respectful, resilient and connected members of our community. At the same time, we remain committed to helping every senior player continue to improve and enjoy their cricket, and to win at the top level.

For our committee, it is a real honour to serve in this leadership group, particularly under the guidance of our President, Leighton Burr. The care, professionalism and vision shown by Leighton and this committee continue to drive our club forward.

One of our proudest achievements over the past year has been defining the values that will shape our future: Respect, Professionalism, Service, Connection and Fun. These aren't just words on paper; they are the standards we strive to live every day, and this committee leads by example in bringing those values to life.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held later this month, and we invite anyone who is passionate about our club to stay tuned for further details and to contact a member of the current committee. We always welcome people who want to contribute and help shape the future of the Tigers.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make our club such a special place. Together, we're continuing to build something that is about much more than cricket. 💙💛 Go Tigers!

06/07/2026

🐯 PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT: CALUM HATTON 🇬🇧
The Cradle Coast Care Wynyard Districts Cricket Club is delighted to announce the signing of Calum Hatton for the 2026/27 season. The 19-year-old left-handed top-order batsman joins us from Bridlington Cricket Club in the highly competitive North Yorkshire Premier League.

Calum has developed a reputation as one of the competition's most consistent young batters. Last season he amassed more than 850 runs, and this year has already piled on almost 500 runs, including a superb 100 and an unbeaten 84. He also offers useful right-arm off-spin, adding another dimension to an already talented playing list.

Special thanks must go to Bridlington's fast bowling coach Shannon Bakes, who is believed to have played more than a small role in convincing Calum that Wynyard was the place to continue his cricket journey, teaching him a thing or two on and off the ground in recent times!

We welcome Calum and his partner Chloe to our club for the summer. Calum's signing continues our commitment to attracting outstanding young cricketers to our Dixons Pharmacy First Grade squad, who can make an immediate impact to our Saputo Junior Program as a Junior Assistant Coach, contributing to the long-term growth of our club. More news to follow….

Welcome to Wynyard, Calum! 🐯💙