Sport
8 May, 2021
Atherton’s best to clash against former greats
ATHERTON’S most talented cricketers have been gifted the opportunity of a lifetime after being selected to play against a host of former state and Australian players in an upcoming Bulls Masters Twenty20 battle in Tolga.
ATHERTON’S most talented cricketers have been gifted the opportunity of a lifetime after being selected to play against a host of former state and Australian players in an upcoming Bulls Masters Twenty20 battle in Tolga.
Reigning Cricket Far North player of the year Paul Nassar will spearhead Atherton’s invitational all-stars with the likes of Peter Sceresini and Tom Boorman to battle against an allstars Bulls Masters outfit that includes Ryan Harris, Andrew Symonds, Darren Lehmann, Andy Bichel and Michael Kasprowicz at Morrow Park on May 21.
The game will be preceded by a free kid’s super-clinic, while a sportsman’s dinner and comedy event featuring Harris, Symonds, Daryl Brohmann and others will be held the night before the game at Atherton’s Barron Valley Hotel.
Atherton Cricket Association president Tony Potts said the tour will be a good chance for emerging local cricketers to learn from some fine ex-players.
“When the club was offered the opportunity to host the Bulls, we ran with it – these opportunities don’t come around too often in regional and rural places like Atherton,” Mr Potts said.
“Aside from junior development, the tour is an opportunity for our club to raise funds for infrastructure improvements, thanks in large to the host of sponsors who have chipped in to bring the Bulls Masters to Atherton.”
Bulls Masters managing director Jimmy Maher said Queensland Cricket valued Far North Queensland’s contribution to keep the state at the top of the tree.
“Creating opportunities and experiences that inspire juniors to stay in the game are important and we’d love to see another young player come through the ranks and pull on the Baggy Maroon from the Far North Region,” Mr Maher said.
To book a table at the Sportsman’s Dinner, call Susie 0405 810 973 or email admin@bullsmasters.com.au.
Bulls Masters tour party: Nathan Reardon, Jimmy Maher, Ken Healy, Nathan McSweeney, Ryan Harris, Darren Lehmann, Geoff Foley, Luke Feldman, Gavin Fitness, Andy Bichel, Michael Kasprowicz, Steve Magoffin, Carl Rackemann, Darryl Brohmann and Andrew Symonds.Atherton Invitational All Stars: Dan Parnell, Peter Sceresini, Paul Nasser, Brendan Nasser, Will Nasser, Tom Boorman, Seppe Barletta, Mason Blaney, Chris Adams, Jake Roach, Justin Reid, Angus Warnock, Alex Nasser, Amy Hunter, Tait Coghlan and Angus Goetze.
