AN action-packed weekend of cricket awaits the Tamworth region, complete with representative games and first-grade games.
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With so much cricket crammed into such a small space of time, you would be forgiven for not noticing the current form of one of the region's best players.
Aaron Hazlewood starred for Old Boys in last week's win over Bective-East, top scoring with 70.
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Now the seasoned campaigner is preparing his side for a top-of-the-table clash against North Tamworth on Sunday.
"It is going to be a big weekend, that's for sure," Hazlewood told the Leader.
"However, we know we have a really important game against Norths and even though we are missing four or five of our regular players, we will be treating it just the same as normal."
Hazlewood said the absence of regular first-grade players would provide his side with the chance to "blood some new talent".
"We're really lucky this season to have some really good depth," he said.
"There are a lot of guys who are playing seconds and thirds for us, who can step up and play a role for us in first grade.
"It should be good to see how a few of those young blokes go on Sunday."
Adding to the weekend's occasion will be the return of Hazlewood's brother and Australian Test vice-captain Josh, who will toss the coin ahead of the weekend's Regional Bash matches.
"It will be really good to catch up with Josh," Hazlewood said.
"He always enjoys coming home for a bit and this weekend should be a great occasion for everyone.
"I think he's always pretty popular with the kids when he comes back, so it should be good to see him getting out there and in amongst it."
As for their opponents, Hazlewood said Norths were not to be underestimated.
"Norths have got some really talented guys, who are in good form at the moment," he said.
"Brendan Rixon is one of their players that has really stood out so far this season. He's coming off a big hundred last weekend, so he will be a big wicket for us."
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
