By David Nagel
West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) President Rob Hansen is absolutely thrilled that – weather permitting – hundreds of cricketers will return to the game they love this weekend.
“There’s been so much uncertainty about getting cricket up and running,” Hansen said.
“In early October it was like, here we go again, but now with vaccination rates up it allows cricket to go ahead, for people to play alongside their mates and that’s what it’s all about.
“It’s a privilege to play the great game of cricket.”
Hansen was speaking from the WGCA’s first ever Media Night, where leaders from all 16 clubs congregated on Monday to launch the season via live stream and create digital content to be used throughout the season.
“It’s great to see the clubs getting together, they get along well off the field, and that’s great to see,” Hansen said.
“Tonight is all about raising our profile, a part of our strategic plan, and events like tonight do exactly that. We’re producing a product that all clubs can utilise to raise their own profile as well.”
Hansen asked humbly for some simple pleasures as the upcoming season unfolds.
“I hope the weather is kind, the cricket gods smile, and there’s really good competition throughout the grades,” he said.
“I think we have all missed cricket…and to be so close to having it back is amazing.”
