Wallington Cricket Club

Wallington Cricket Club is a welcoming, ambitious club based on the outskirts of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. We are a small club with a strong community focus and a clear goal of progression.

Club Snapshot - season just completed

Senior sides: 5 (3 men’s, 2 women’s). Goal to make this 7 (4 men's and 3 women) next season.
Junior sides: 6. Goal to make it 8 next season.
Facilities: All cricket played on synthetic (hard‑wicket) pitches – no turf wickets. Brand new clubrooms and electronic scoreboard will be completed by the start of next season.
Competition: Division 2 (very competitive)

Our First XI has made regular finals in recent years and is now well positioned to push for promotion into Division 1.

Player Sought:

We are seeking a young medium/fast opening bowler to lead our First XI attack for the 2026/27 season to take us the next step to winning the flag.

Training: Tuesday & Thursday
Matches: Saturdays
Format: Mix of one‑day and two‑day cricket
Season: October to March


Eligibility (Essential)
Applicants must be:

A British passport holder and/or dual citizen, or
Eligible for a Working Holiday Visa


What We Offer
While no match payments are provided, for the right candidate we offer:

Flights and visa costs covered
Full playing and training apparel
Assistance with accommodation (small cost)
Junior coaching opportunities

This is an ideal experience for a motivated player looking to develop, learn, and enjoy cricket in Australia.

Location & Lifestyle

5 minutes from Ocean Grove (Surf Coast beaches)
15 minutes from Geelong CBD
1 hour from Melbourne

An excellent base for travel, surfing, and nightlife.

Club Culture:

We pride ourselves on being welcoming, social, and competitive. We currently have English players at the club ensuring a supportive environment for overseas recruits.

Further details will be discussed with suitable candidates.