SETTLERS’ bowling depth will be tested today in a top-of-the-table Sunraysia Cricket Association clash at Mildura Senior College with Workers Gol Gol.
Their main man with the ball, teen ace Seamus Keogh, is missing through injury sustained two weeks ago on his debut in Victorian Premier Cricket with Northcote.
Setts team captain and joint coach Braidyn Turner said it just meant others would need to step up in his stead.
“It gives a few other guys like your Cal Hickey, Nelson Mensforth, and ‘Showboy’ Wood to step up and be the wicket takers instead of Seamus,” Turner said.
“They will get their opportunities, if one or two of them can grab it then we will go with it, it’s a bad thing to not have Seamus but it’s a good thing as well because we have other blokes that can step up.”
Turner was unsure when Keogh, who was planning to split his time between Northcote and Settlers this year, would be bowling again.
“He got it (the injury) looked at and it’s another week off before he can start batting again,” he said.
“But bowling we are not too sure.”
With the past two matches called off, one week due to heat and then the next due to rain, Settlers’ top order has had a break perhaps not wanted due to the form and momentum they had beforehand.
This was led by opener Luke Stanbrook, who was averaging triple figures at start of the season and looking a strong candidate for this season’s Innes Medal, with Jason Morrison, Paddy Keogh and co-coach Turner all capable with the willow as well.
“It hasn’t been great, especially because Stanbrook was hitting them so well, hopefully his form can continue and the two weeks off hasn’t stopped his momentum,” Turner said.
“We’ve got off to a good start with the top four or five, we’re hoping with this little break we can continue with it.”
Workers Gol Gol have been boosted by the return of key senior players Matt Camerona and Nick Jensen this week, who would have missed last week’s match had it been played.
Lauchy Wade and Hayden Carroll make way.
