Keira Cricket Club remains undefeated in the Cricket Illawarra First Grade T20 tournament after two more wins over Dapto and Corrimal on Saturday.
The victories against Canaries and Cougars leavs the Lions second on the top grade ladder, with Wests also undefeated after five rounds of play.
Keira committee member and club social media manager Jasmine Roberts said that she attributes some of the success to the culture built within the club.
“It’s reflective of what a great job [Rhys] Voysey has done with the club and the culture,” she said.
“We attract so many talented players that want to keep coming back for Keira.”
Keira’s first grade side was not the only team within the club who found success on Saturday, with all grades combining for nine victories out of a possible ten.
“Given the talent pool that we have, we’re able to have a successful first grade and then filters all the way down,” Roberts said.
“If we do have weeks that people are away or unavailable, there’s someone who can slot straight in and play that same role.”
Roberts also credited Keira’s junior system as being key to their early success this season.
“To be able to see the amount [of juniors] we have that are playing grade and not only grade, but first grade is incredible,” she said.
“It’s a testament to the people who have grown junior cricket at Keira over the years.
“The committee will be really pleased because it’s not something that just happens overnight.
“We’ve really worked hard on the culture and attracting good cricketers and committed cricketers, and I think it’s going to start to show this season.”
Speaking on her own experience playing with the Lions, Roberts said there is a culture of inclusivity within the club.
“I’ve been a female who’s pretty much been only up until recently the only girl in the side,” she said.
“I’ve never once felt at Keira like I shouldn’t be there.”
First grade sides across Cricket Illawarra will continue the T20 tournament this weekend with two more rounds to play, while lower grade sides will commence the one-day season.
