Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars team announced for North Coast Premier League MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2022 Alison Johnson, Idle In Café, Bevan Young (Nana Glen associate), Brendan Cunningham (Diggers associate), Ethan Atkinson, Riley Dagger, Ty Adams, Jesse Ferrett, Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt, Bradley Neary, Coach Lindsay, Tony Shipman (Diggers associate) and Adrian Craig (team manager). Front row: Joy D’souza, Kyle Wood, Dan Craig, Josh Greentree and U10s Nana Glen cricket player. ALL STARS is a new cricket team formed through Nana Glen Cricket Club and Diggers Cricket Club joining forces to enter the premier league cricket competition for season 2022/23. The idea was born when Jesse Ferrett and Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt, teammates on the AFL field for the Coffs Breakers during the winter, found themselves on rival cricket teams during the summer, one for Nana Glen Cricket Club and the other for Diggers Cricket Club. The idea was hatched that the two first grade teams could join forces as one club to enter the highly skilled and competitive premier league cricket competition. Nana Glen Cricket Club and Diggers Cricket Club were more than supportive of the idea and the All Stars team was created. “Training began at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park during the off-season with anticipation and excitement high between the players and clubs,” Coach Lindsay told News of The Area. “On Thursday 20 October 2022, with another rain delay, the All Stars held a training session undercover in Coffs Harbour. “Following this, the players came together with Senior members of both clubs and community members for a jersey/shirt ceremony. “The purpose of this ceremony was for the players to understand through senior members the history, values, highs and lows that both Nana Glen Cricket Club and Diggers Cricket Club had faced. “Also present during the ceremony was Alison Johnson from Nana Glen’s Idle In Café who spoke about what it meant to be a resident of Nana Glen and the community’s strong spirit through many adversities faced. “This is important for the players to understand themselves in the wider context,” said Lindsay. “Knowing that their purpose to play well and enjoy cricket is more than just about themselves, it’s about being backed by two clubs that value community, family, and friendships.” The teams were announced with players receiving their shirts/jerseys in front of family and friends. The first game of the season is on Saturday 29 October with the All-Stars taking on the Coffs Colt Cricket Club at 1pm at Leisure Park (2). Members of the public are encouraged to come down to enjoy the All Stars’ first ever game. By Andrea FERRARI All Stars’ Nichlaus Stanlan-Velt (Captain) with player Jake Pollock.
