NORTH Geelong left-arm quick Tom Mathieson is in the 12-player Renegades Academy squad now playing matches against ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifiers Scotland and Namibia this week in Wangaratta.<\/p>\n
Mathieson, winner of the 2021 Renegades Recruit competition, is one of the new faces in the side, which includes newly-signed spin bowler Ruwantha Kellapotha and is being captained by young gun Mackenzie Harvey.<\/p>\n
The squad is similar to the one that represented the Renegades Academy in Darwin last month, with nine of the 12 players to feature again.<\/p>\n
Former Victoria wicket-keeper Adam Crosthwaite will coach the side.<\/p>\n
“It’s great to have our Renegades Academy squad back in action against two high-quality opponents, Scotland and Namibia, and to be taking matches to regional Victoria,” Melbourne Renegades general manager James Rosengarten said.<\/p>\n
“This is another window to get invaluable match practice into some of our contracted players ahead of BBL|12.<\/p>\n
“It’s also a chance for us to look at some players who have impressed in Premier ranks and other competitions, as well as an exciting development opportunity for our Renegades Recruit winners from the past two years.”<\/p>\n
The Renegades Academy played Scotland yesterday (Wednesday, October 5) and will play Namibia at 10am today (Thursday, October 6).<\/p>\n
Victorian-contracted players have been named, pending any selection for state commitments.<\/p>\n
Renegades Academy Squad:<\/p>\n
Mackenzie Harvey (captain + wk) \u2013 Carlton CC<\/p>\n
Jake Fraser-McGurk \u2013 Richmond CC<\/p>\n
Ruwantha Kellapotha \u2013 Casey-South Melbourne CC<\/p>\n
Campbell Kellaway \u2013 Melbourne CC<\/p>\n
Jack Lalor \u2013 Northcote CC<\/p>\n
Will Lovell \u2013 St Kilda CC<\/p>\n
Tom Mathieson \u2013 North Geelong CC<\/p>\n
Mark Murphy \u2013 Brierly Christ Church CC<\/p>\n
Fergus O’Neill \u2013 Melbourne CC<\/p>\n
Jack Prestwidge \u2013 Melbourne CC<\/p>\n
James Seymour \u2013 Essendon CC<\/p>\n
Kyle Williamson \u2013 Melbourne CC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
NORTH Geelong left-arm quick Tom Mathieson is in the 12-player Renegades Academy squad now playing matches against ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifiers Scotland and Namibia this week in Wangaratta. Mathieson, winner of the 2021 Renegades Recruit competition, is one of the new faces in the side, which includes newly-signed spin bowler Ruwantha Kellapotha and […]<\/p>\n