Cricket Australia (CA) and the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Foundation are pleased to announce the third annual MCG Training Camp will take place on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country from Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24, bringing the Men’s and Women’s National Indigenous Development Squads to one of the world’s most iconic sports stadiums.
The camp will again bring together talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cricketers from across Australia to undergo a week of intensive training, cultural exchanges and competitive cricket.
The partnership is part of a shared commitment between the MCC Foundation and CA to improve opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cricketers, including easing transition through competitive pathways.
A feature of the camp will be two T20 matches against the Melbourne Cricket Club Men’s and Women’s XIs on the MCG, as well as training sessions, exploration and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and personal development opportunities.
Part of the squad is Palawa player Brayden Devries.
Full squad below:
Harrison Johnny (Garawa Waanyi/NT), Banjo Seaniger (Dharug/Qld), Cruz Baker (Dharag/Qld), Jacob Prien (Juru & Bindal/Qld), Elijah Dare (Wiradjuri/WA), Jacob Turner (MbarBarram/Qld), Hayden Collins (Nyikina/WA), Jackson Gillespie (Kamilaroi/SA), Bailey Toseland (Taungurung /Vic), Brayden Devries (Palawa/Tas), Blake Smith (Wiradjuri/NSW), Liam Connors (Gamilaraay/SA), Ethan Fitzpatrick (Ngunnawal/NSW/ACT), Brock Larance (Biripi/WA)
About the MCC Foundation
The MCC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Melbourne Cricket Club. Its core purpose is to preserve the heritage of both the MCC and the MCG, while leveraging the club's world-class facilities and influence to expand access, education, and participation in sport.