Back in the swing

Merbein South batsman Dillon Furze has a welcome return to the nets at the weekend. With COVID rules set to ease on Friday, when 80 per cent of Victorians are expected to be fully vaccinated, a return to cricket for the first weekend in November is on the cards .

The Saints have a scheduled clash with 2020-21 Sunraysia Cricket Association semi-finalists Gol Gol on November 6.

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