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A THRILLING battle is promised between two of the Surf Coast’s traditional cricket sides tomorrow (December 28) in the Battle of the Bridge match.<\/p>\n

The Jan Juc Sharks and Torquay Tigers will face off in a T20 match at Bob Pettitt Reserve with ultimate bragging rights on the line.<\/p>\n

Jan Juc will be looking to secure two wins in a row on Saturday. Currently, the win-loss ledger is even between the two sides.<\/p>\n

The annual fixture has become incredibly popular over its duration, attracting the likes of locally raised AFL stars, cricketing champions and popular clubman.<\/p>\n

Social media sensations Caden McDonald, Checkers and Will Taylor have been locked in to make an appearance.<\/p>\n

The legends game will kick off at 12.15pm, followed by the main match at 3.15pm. BBQ’s, raffles and activities will also be held throughout the day. For more, head to the club’s Facebook pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A THRILLING battle is promised between two of the Surf Coast’s traditional cricket sides tomorrow (December 28) in the Battle of the Bridge match. The Jan Juc Sharks and Torquay Tigers will face off in a T20 match at Bob Pettitt Reserve with ultimate bragging rights on the line. Jan Juc will be looking to […]<\/p>\n

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