South Australia’s successful Emerging Redback program will welcome in six new players for 2015-16 as the state’s cricket program aims to continue to strengthen its depth at the elite level.
The Emerging Redbacks program is designed to mirror the Redbacks on a reduced scale, with the State’s most talented un-contracted cricketers being invited to join the program which aims to prepare them for the challenges of first-class cricket.
Ben Turley’s inclusion to the squad caps off a breakthrough season for the 20-year old. Awarded the Jason Gillespie Medal for Grade cricket’s rising star, Turley finished equal third in this year’s Bradman Medal and was named in the Grade Cricket Team of the Year. Turley played 12 West End A Grade matches for Woodville this season, claiming 33 wickets including best bowling figures of 5/15 against Northern Districts.
East Torrens captain, Michael Cranmer returns to the Emerging Redbacks squad after another consistent summer. Cranmer lead with the bat for the Eastern Edge in the West End Premier League before finishing his Grade cricket season with 423 runs at an average of 52.88, earning a spot in the Grade Cricket Team of the Year.
Daniel Drew, Spencer Johnson, Ben Williams and John Dalton have also been included following promising performances for South Australia at the Australian U19 Championships.
The Emerging Redbacks program continues to produce quality players, with last year’s squad members Nick Benton, Cameron Valente and Harry Nielsen all offered full-time Redbacks contracts for the upcoming season.
2015-16 Emerging Redbacks Squad
Akash Patel – Glenelg
Alex Carey – Glenelg
Ben Turley – Woodville
Ben Williams – West TorrensDaniel Drew – West Torrens
Elliott Opie – Kensington
Joel Logan – University
John Dalton – Kensington
Luke Robins – East Torrens
Michael Cranmer – East Torrens
Phil Neate – Adelaide
Spencer Johnson – West Torrens
Coach: Shane McDermott
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