NEWCASTLE will have a combined 11 cricketers representing NSW Country on home turf at next month's national carnival.
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Having claimed titles in men's and women's competition throughout the summer, Newcastle players dominated selection in both state squads.
Fresh from leading Newcastle to a record-extending fifth straight men's crown, Nick Foster again captains the Bush Blues and will be joined by Stockton teammates Jeff Goninan, Josh McTaggart and Logan Weston.
Wests leg-spinner Aaron Bills, who received player of the final at No.1 Sportsground on Sunday, and Belmont all-rounder Adrian Isherwood were also given the nod.
In the women's Bush Breakers group, Newcastle scored five spots courtesy of Emma-Jayne Howe, Ally McGrath, Kirsten Smith, Abbey Taylor and Clare Webber.
The Australian Country Championships will be hosted across the Newcastle district from January 3 to 10.
MEN: Nick Foster (c), Bailey Abela, Aaron Bills, Ethan Debono, Matt Everett, Jeff Goninan, Adrian Isherwood, Simon Keen, Josh McTaggart, Ben Parsons, Jack Preddey, Callum Rainger, Hamish Starr, Logan Weston.
WOMEN: Kira Churchland (c), Dharmini Chauhan, Rochelle Davis, Jodie Hicks, Emma-Jayne Howe, Joanne Kelly, Lisa Kuschert, Aimee Longhurst, Ally McGrath, Claire Murray, Kelly Rowlings, Kirsten Smith, Abbey Taylor, Clare Webber.
Josh Callinan
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
