Burnham to return to Raiders

THE Northern Raiders Cricket Club has this week confirmed that English import Jack Burnham will return to the club next season.

Jimmy Elford, division 1 Cricketer of the Year, will take the role of joint coach alongside Jack Burnham.

In exciting news for the club, Burnham, who played in 2022/23, will return to take up the role as joint coach alongside current leader Jimmy Elford for season 2024/25.

The Northern Raiders celebrated its 2023/24 season with a presentation function last Friday night.

A bumper crowd, which included Moyne Shire mayor Cr Ian Smith, Cr Jim Doukas and VCCL president Kelvin White, enjoyed the night’s presentations.

This capped off a successful season which included a division four premiership in the Warrnambool District competition.

It was also an exciting season for the open aged women’s team who combined with Brierly and finished premiers in that competition.

Several past premierships were also acknowledged last Friday night, covering the original Grassmere and Purnim clubs spanning decades.

Grassmere premiership captains who spoke on the night included Chris Lenehan (2013-14 One Day Cup), Craig Spikin (2003-04 B grade premiers and One Day Cup), David McDonald (1983-84 A grade premiers and champions) and Rob O’Connor (1973-74 Colts premiers and champions).