Ian Cover is one of the co-founders of the “Coodabeen Champions” who have taken a look at sport on the lighter side for around 40 years on radio; Ian is also passionate about the sport of cricket and a supporter of Taverners Victoria and in particular their Geelong branch.

A masterful MC for corporate functions, Ian had a long association with Cricket Victoria and particularly as the MC for the renowned Lindsay Hassett Club luncheons for over twenty years where he interviewed most of the biggest names in cricket and other sports in Australia.

In this Episode, he takes us for a wonderful trip down memory lane!

Clare Haysom is a dynamic young umpire on the rise within the cricket community.

Having only commenced her umpiring career in community level cricket in 2019, Clare has quickly risen through the ranks into Premier Cricket and beyond, already having officiated in a number of premier matches, WBBL , WNCL , National Age Championships, Australia A v England A and has just recently been selected to officiate in a women’s Under 19 tri–series competition between Australia, Sri Lanka and England.

We hear about how Clare’s journey in umpiring began, some of the obstacles along the way, and her aspirations for the future.

We also hear about some of the skills and attributes Clare has in her professional life as a teacher of science and physics that can be helpful when she sets foot on the field as an umpire.

Deanne is a lifelong member of the North Geelong Cricket Club along with her husband, parents and three children.

Eleven years ago, along with her father, Deanne established a girls' cricket program at the Club which has now grown to have four teams. In addition to establishing the program Deanne has coordinated the program for nine seasons and coached various teams for three seasons as well as serving on the Geelong Cricket Association Junior Girls League Executive Committee.

Not resting on her laurels, four years ago Deanne established an All Abilities team at the cricket club, and what an inspirational initiative this has proven to be, and has been warmly embraced by the whole club.

We hear from Deanne about the benefits these decisions have provided not just to her cricket club but the broader community as well, along with some advice for other clubs who may and should consider doing likewise.