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Gallery | Cricket action returns in 2023

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Scorcher: Moama's Fraser Buchanan plays a shot as sweat drips from his helmet on a hot and sunny Saturday last week. Photo by Steve Huntley

The Goulburn Murray Cricket season returned to action last weekend, with Echuca, Bamawm-Lockington United, Echuca South and Moama all picking up wins.

Riverine Herald photographer Steve Huntley was there to catch the action from the first A-grade matches in 2023.

Ready for action: Echuca South's Shanaka Silva gets ready to bowl another delivery during the Swans’ drought-breaking win over Rochester. Photo by Steve Huntley
On the run: Moama's Jordan McGregor scurries across the crease safely against Leitchville-Gunbower. Photo by Steve Huntley
On strike: Echuca's Kobin James gets ready to face a delivery against Cooma. Photo by Steve Huntley
Paying respects: Echuca and Cooma players and officials held a moment of silence prior to Saturday’s game in honour of teenager Levi Griffiths who sadly passed away in December. Photo by Steve Huntley
Eyes on the ball: Cooma's Ben Napier in action. Photo by Steve Huntley
Four runs: Jordan McGregor trots down the wicket after smashing the ball to the boundary. Photo by Steve Huntley

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On his way: Rochester’s Jesse Cuttriss takes the long walk back to the sheds after going out caught against Echuca South. Photo by Steve Huntley
Safe hands: Cooma wicketkeeper Robert Trewin receives the ball. Photo by Steve Huntley
Nice shot: Rochester's Joel Bunce hits away cleanly. Photo by Steve Huntley
At the crease: Echuca’s Aidan Young watches the ball closely. Photo by Steve Huntley
Big swing: Rochester’s Jesse Cuttriss slogs the ball away on the off side. Photo by Steve Huntley
On the attack: Cooma's Xavier Fawcett bowling against Echuca. Photo by Steve Huntley
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