<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[South Australian Masters Cricket Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Australian Masters Cricket Association is the governing body for O40's, O50's, 60's & 70's cricket in South Australia]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:36:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.samca.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[South Aussie Masters Cricket Opening Day ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past three seasons, we have enjoyed a wonderful Opening Day of T20 cricket on turf wickets. Players of all age groups join together for a great day of cricket and mateship. So, we are going again in 2026. On Sunday 27 th September at the Callington Ovals a Twenty20 competition will be held, two matches in the morning, two in the afternoon and perhaps one under lights in the evening. It will be open to all age divisions, men and women. Food, coffee and drinks will be available. Do you...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/south-aussie-masters-cricketers-opening-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3350e2ce85b49c3c4eee3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:08:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_d75f43ff54274ccdbdfc817162647136~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_302,h_107,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian A Squad Heads to Sri Lanka: Meet the Four Players Representing SA.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia A is sending a strong squad to Sri Lanka for an exciting series featuring two T20 matches and four One Day Internationals (ODIs). Among the players selected, four stand out as key representatives: Andrew Frick, Russell Curyer, Brad Thomas, and Deepak Chetry. These players will carry the hopes of Australian Masters cricket fans as they face the challenges of playing in Sri Lanka’s unique conditions. Let’s get to know these four athletes and what they bring to the team. Andrew Frick:...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/australian-a-squad-heads-to-sri-lanka-meet-the-four-players-representing-sa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32367b6e3aac0bcf9d3103</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 40 Mens]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a34d3d_657d99ae2c5444e6b7e193fe35601754~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>saover40s</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 50s Team V Victoria ]]></title><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/over-50s-team-v-victoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993cc32d7d63c8ec61d4c06</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 50]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:02:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_1862348399834fdb983eaf6206b30c8b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 60s Team V Victoria]]></title><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/over-60s-team-v-victoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69926e6a159d7fac963f4b69</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 60]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:10:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_678ccf6f79c64bfa95f1ce084d21300c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA Over 70s Team V Vics]]></title><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/sa-over-70s-team-v-vics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991973bca3fdc1dfe13caaa</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 70]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_8cf3c133ef0d43c49b9c1475e4f1e3e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAVCA 70s take on England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baggy Reds v England Feb 2026 Our over 70s team took on the touring England side yesterday. Unfortunately we were unable to inflict an early defeat on the pomms, but the side pushed hard all day. A first international wicket to Herbert, Lower, Kidd and Perry and some first runs to a few as well. An excellent day's cricket, on an immaculate ground, well organised and managed by the inimitable Dixie and his able sidekick Graeme Oliver.]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/savca-70s-take-on-england</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fde4fbb104146c0d11a8e</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 70]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:15:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_727a6224cbfb4f3b959e4a6b2aaba88f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pommies Are In Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAVCA is the host for the first of three ODIs against the England Over 70s team who are here to defend the Silver Ashes. Greg Stagg and Mike Riley have been selected in the Aussie side to wrest the urn from the Pomms. The ODI will be on Saturday Feb 7th at Karen Rolton Oval. There are a number of warm up matches before then, the dates are below. Sunday Feb 1 Park 25 - England Over 70s v SA Over 70s Tuesday Feb 3 Park 25 - Australian Over 65s v England Over 70s Thursday Feb 5 Park 12 - England...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/pommies-are-in-town</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979513667f9308d29721e32</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 70]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:04:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_71ed37d94e62457c81473d1485192567~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 40s Nationals Starting Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[SA is the host of the Over 40s Nationals this year. Our over 40s are the current nationals champions and are keen to repeat their success on home soil. The division 1 final will be played at Mount Barker Summit ground and the team are preparing this day to be a carnival style event and a celebration of veterans cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/over-40s-nationals-starting-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979509467f9308d29721cd9</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:58:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_5956a4285430460a895076561324ad88~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Crease to the Cork: Herb’s Vintage Generosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[For over a decade, Ian "Herb" Herbert has brought as much class to winemaking as he has to Masters cricket. Sourced from his boutique Eden Valley vineyard and polished by Barossa experts, his SAVCA-labeled Shiraz has become a SAVCA icon—the ultimate prize for a "Player of the Match." Herb continues to pour his heart into Veterans Cricket, recently donating a dozen of his finest to the Silver Ashes tour. Now, you can enjoy the same quality at home. Whether you choose the fresh 2024 Dixie's...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/from-the-crease-to-the-cork-herb-s-vintage-generosity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697755eed87a588901620b55</guid><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 70]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:02:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_ba65c068fce8428a93d453ee55fa5a00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_797,h_931,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Cup Squad Named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the inspired leadership of Darren "Cheeky" Cheek, the following players are heading to Hamilton in March to compete for the Border Cup. Darren Cheek (Captain) David Smith Alan Doubleday Bronte Woodward Geoff Field Bruce Mayberry Paul Thompson George Akkerman Steve Banner Rik McElroy Mark Trafford-Walker Dave Curyer Wayne Saffin  Chris Whibley We wish them well at what is generally a great carnival.]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/border-cup-squad-named</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696832e56ae8988b73fbe845</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:23:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_032c262b94964848adef15caa07d8f07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Echuca Carnival Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SA Red Bellies side has been named. Darren Cheek Dave Curyer Dave Smith (Captain) Alan Doubleday John Thorpe Justin MacFarlane Trevor Scarff Colin Petersen Kym Pearce Andrew Sinclair David Laity Tim Pellen Jim Bousfield Chis Whibley Emergencies: Stephen Brown and Bronte  Woodward]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/echuca-carnival-side</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69681cacbbaf501a67d96eef</guid><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:49:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_1d2dbc78ee9340a9b1000b6bf6e7c2e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_433,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Ashes In Adelaide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England Silver Ashes (O70) team will be in Adelaide for a week at the beginning of February, 2026. They will be involved in matches against SA O70, Australia O65, an SA Invitation team and culminating in an ODI against Australia O70 at Karen Rolton Oval on Saturday 7 February. The week will be a true festival of veterans cricket. The programme of matches is as follows: Sunday 1 Feb England Tour Match - SA O70 v England O70, Park 25 Ground 1 Tuesday 3 Feb O65 Challenger Series - Aus O65 v...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/silver-ashes-in-adelaide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953132723e37bb9569a7a7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 70]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:50:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_2f1de8c7c1e8450ba3de192f361a86b2~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_744,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Graeme Oliver</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The True Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our over 75 "lads" are in Albury ready to do battle. And don't those mostly white clothes look classic.]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/true-veterans-all</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923a8211644150e2984e30d</guid><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 70]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:43:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 50s Teams Announced]]></title><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/over-50s-teams-announced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690aa445988cdeb684f6fa91</guid><category><![CDATA[Over 50]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:12:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_d1f41a1c085841c78fc1e902e848357e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_888,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCFA Teams Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams for the upcoming Prostate Cancer Foundation Day have been announced. The full team list is below 10.00 am Callington Oval Number 1...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/pcfa-teams-announced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d4864d09e4ce7caab4a16f</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:16:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_3c9ed6d73b13451fb25ccd7cde0d75f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outback Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the South Australian Veterans Cricket Association recently participated in the Far North cricket tour playing games at Coober...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/outback-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d356d3a30359f10dd50554</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_af335d96a9cb42c38b589fef06b92e19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_344,h_258,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season Launch Sunday 28th September]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday 28th September at the Callington Ovals a Twenty20 competition will be held, two matches in the morning, two in the afternoon...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/season-launch-sunday-28th-september</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c2b8c284aa88b983fbcc49</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:06:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_3c9ed6d73b13451fb25ccd7cde0d75f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 70s At Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[For two days at the end of August our SAVCA over 70s boys were on top of the world. After comfortably seeing off WA we defeated the front...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/over-70s-at-play</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b7f8c11f5c1f68e088bddc</guid><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 70]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:21:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Triumphant returns with the Ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Grey Ashes (O60) captain Peter Judd returned to a regular Tuesday morning SAVCA training session at Gillespie centre to share...]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/captain-triumphant-returns-with-the-ashes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6893f744e597530529f2911e</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Over 60]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:09:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8081b3_878c4a0e12c54dd9960f55c6c842f4e8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Graeme Oliver</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 55s Squad Named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all these champions.]]></description><link>https://www.samca.com.au/post/over-55s-squad-named</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6892e76670d5fdc372e98110</guid><category><![CDATA[Over 50]]></category><category><![CDATA[Selection News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headlines]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:27:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f5ab_0a194343c8ac48d8bf50f6244237e989~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Kidd</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>