A GRAND final rematch awaits when the latest Sixers Cricket League – Coffs Harbour season gets under way this weekend.
The Nana Glen Lizards begin their quest for a third straight premiership when they host last season’s runners-up Sawtell Cricket Club in their opening round match at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Coffs Colts Cricket Club and the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels begin their season by playing off at Richardson Park.
The Rebels were preliminary finalists last season, while the Colts will look to bounce back after a wooden-spoon finish.
Diggers Cricket Club have the opening round bye, and will look for a return to finals action after missing out last season.
The Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels’ second-grade side begin their premiership defence in Macksville, when they take on the Macksville Bulls at Phillip Hughes Oval.
Diggers Cricket Club’s third grade side begin their premiership defence with a local derby against Coffs Colts Cricket Club at Forsyth Park.
The Macksville Bulls’ fourth-grade side start their premiership defence at home against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels.
This season features five teams in first grade, and eight teams each in the second grade, third grade, and fourth grade competitions.
This season’s T20 Cup gets under way with opening round matches on Thursday, 5 November.
By Aiden BURGESS
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