Portfolio National Cricket Association

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This portfolio is a companion piece to the SCFL of 2024. It follows existing SCFL clubs attaining licences to operate cricket teams, with added teams to complete the cricket league. Welcome to the National Cricket Association Season Guide and Information Booklet. The True Australian Cricket League.

 

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The SCFL Commission called an EGM to discuss the idea of a truly national cricket league. The proposal would allow all current SCFL teams to purchase a licence to operate a cricket franchise, as well. This would bring the league club’s involvement to 3 (Australian Football (men’s and women’s), Netball and now Cricket (men’s and women’s). At the EGM, the SCFL Commission decided it was in the best interests of the game to form the National Cricket Association. The NCA would have its own commission structure but operate out of SCFL House now known as Recreation House. The current league teams can either operate their own cricket team under the auspices of their own identity, create a new identity for the cricket team or partner with and/or transfer their licence to another entity. The Commission also agreed to put forward a further 12 licences increasing the NCA to 36 teams. The league will consist of T20 games under the same format as the SCFL with 2 conferences of 18 teams. The McIntyre Finals System will be used with a final 8 teams playing from each conference. The winners of the Commonwealth and Federation Conferences will then play off in a 3 game Championship Series. A mid-season All-Star game between the two conferences would be slated for New Years Eve.

Each team will play in their designated conference. Each conference will have 2 divisions of 9 teams each. Each divisional team will play each other twice and once from the other division in the conference. Each team has a traditional rival which they will play home and away regardless of the which conference they play in. The total H&A season games for each team will be 27.

 

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Here’s a snippet of colours and shirts each team may be playing in this season.



All 36 teams to complete the league.

 

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Glenelg took the opportunity to make a rebrand for their cricket team. The Adelaide Ravens were born to encompass the whole city, wearing Navy with Red and Gold the Bays were excited by the upcoming season to bring in new fans and represent the City of Churches. Training at Glenelg Oval and playing all the big games at Adelaide Oval had the club flying high.

 

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Port decided the best brand for their cricket team was heritage and history. The traditional Black and White with a hint of Teal has been a winner in the past, so the Argonauts loved the idea of continuing the theme. Training at Alberton, Port will also play the blockbusters at AO.

 

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Albury came into the season as Barnstormers, smashing everyone in sight out of the park. Gunmetal kits adorned with Navy, Azure and Gold hint to the River Murray. Playing at Albury Sportsground, the team have the town buzzing.

 

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The Comets are back! Wearing Amber and shades of Blue, Canberra will be out of this world this season at Manuka.

 

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South Brisbane made the decision to rebrand their cricket team to the Brisbane Brumbys. Naturally wearing the famous Maroon and Gold, the Brumbys would love to emulate the success of their big brother teams from the River City.

 

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Southport accepted a licence to operate the Gold Coast Zenith. Kitted out in Royal and Azure kit with a Z motif down the centre. Playing at Carrara while training at Fankhauser, the Coasters want to be the zenith of the competition this year.

 

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The Kestrels are a brand new team representing the Central Coast. Wearing a striking Navy and Lime kit this season. Playing and training at the newly redeveloped Tuggerah Park, the Kestrels don’t want to wing it this season.

 

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Another new franchise, the Scimitars feel Newcastle have been somewhat left out of the national competition discussion. With a Red, Blue and Gold playing strip that already feels Newcastle, the No. 1 Sportsground will be pumping for the Scimitars first year.

 

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The debutant Whitecaps will serve as Cronulla’s team this season. Wearing Sky Blue, Black and White they will be based at Caringbah Oval with the SCG used for matchdays.

 

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The Garrison will wear Green and Red this season mirroring the Seahawks uniform. The Gaz as they’re affectionately known by the fans want to build a fortress that no other team can break through.

 

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Wearing their distinctive geometric camouflage kit, Darwin are ready to Defend any total put up against them. Decked out in Ochre, Red, Black, Silver and White, Darwin will be playing home games at Marrara.

 

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The Stingers rep the whole of North Queensland wearing Copper, Silver and Maroon. Cazaly’s Stadium will host the team, with selected games in Townsville and Mackay.

 

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The Drillers want to make Precision and Pressure their core values this year at Dial Park. Fitted out with the Black V and Green, Devonport will be hard at work auguring a finals berth.

 

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Wearing Champagne with hints of Black, Red and Silver Frankston are putting a fire in their tails this season. Based out of Frankston Oval, the Firetails want to light up the sky this year.

 

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Another addition to the competition, Essendon join wearing the Same Old Black and Red. Windy Hill is naturally called home for the Ironbirds.

 

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Another debutant, Kensington was founded just a year earlier in 1871 as their traditional rival. The Cavaliers wear Sorrel and Gold and call Parkinson’s Oval home.

 

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Fremantle are aiming to be not only the Titans of the West but the entire competition. Red, Royal and White unites the town and team while based at East Fremantle Oval.

 

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Perth are flying high in Orange, Gold, Royal and Navy. Based at the WACA, the Peregrines will play the blockbusters at Perth Stadium.

 

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Another debutant, Geelong joins the league playing at Kardinia Park. Wearing Maroon and Silver, the Galaxy want to be out of this world for their fans this season.

 

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The 56ers set the Gold Standard for themselves repping Melbourne. Honoured to wear the Olympic colours, the 56ers train at Toorak Park and play at the MCG.

 

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The Hellions wear the colors Myrtle, Rose and Primrose to represent the island. With a bit of Jamaica flare for their design to honour some of the West Indians who helped the state in its formative years, Hobart will play at Bellerive Oval this season.

 

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Launceston are lighting up the sky this season at York Park. Wearing Navy, White and Silver, the Lightning want flashes of brilliance all season long.