17/07/2008
by Bradley Green courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser

After an address by Geelong captain-coach Damian Shanahan, this year's Bakker squad members were presented with their training shirts at Skilled Stadium last night by Victorian Bushrangers batsman Aaron Finch.

The squad is named after former Victorian all-rounder Jason Bakker, a stalwart of the Geelong Cricket Club.

About 70 young cricketers from the Barwon region have been invited to participate in specialist coaching sessions during July and August.

The players, aged between 13 to 17, have been put into specialist groups batting, pace bowling, spinners and wicketkeeping and will learn from leading coaches from Cricket Victoria and the Geelong Cricket Club.

Finch, who started his cricket career at Colac West, said development programs like the Bakker Squad had helped to fast-track his development as they provided him with access to excellent coaching.

Regional cricket manager Bruce Nunn said being part of the squad was a great opportunity to gain exposure to the best specialist coaching and the latest technology. "The program aims to identify player strengths and weaknesses," Nunn said.

Victorian Bushrangers batsman Aaron Finch presents Bakker squad members, from left, Jack Rodgers, Tom Quinlan, Jarryd Garner and Nick Dixon with their training shirts.Photo: ALISON WYND       

Pace bowlers; Alex Carr, James Colman,  Scott Condy, Andre Delorenzo, Matthew Elliot, Jason Grozdanovski, Jamie Harrison, Reece Illig, Cameron Johnston, Nick Lynch, Dylan McFarlane, Dom McGlinchey, Tom Quinlan, Jai Sheahan, Tom Stewart, Matthew Tarbutt, Josh Vagg, Tim Wight

Batters; Meyrick Buchanan, Michael Condy, Darcy Delrio, Shane Dillion, Dane McFarlane,
Luke Ford, Jack Wood, Dylan Flanigan, Alex Hickey, Jake Ibbs, Tom Jefferies, Dylan McMahon, Hayden McMahon, Daniel Maclean, Tom Mathieson, Jane Neil, Liam Phillips, Mitch Reid, Patrick Richards, Blake Troy, Eamonn Vines

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