First Drop Thomas Saker & Aaron Monro

Benalla product, Steven Lalor, joins the first drop crew for our latest episode. Stephen was a big part of Benalla cricket before moving interstate in the mid 90's and wherever he went success wasn't far behind.  A Victorian Country Championship representative in 1989 highlights the quality of cricketer he was. 

Warrnambool and Nestles Cricket Club identity, Gary 'Beasa' MacLean, joins the first drop podcast for our next installment.  A multiple premiership player, a feared bowler throughout the Warrnambool district and a man who comes highly respected.  Gary now spends a great deal of his time helping his club off field and was able to eat the fruits of his labor, with Nestle's CC taking out the 2022/23 premiership.   

Dan Schuppan joins the first drop podcast for our next episode. Schuey has played across Victoria, from his early days in Maryborough to spending time at Carlton Cricket club and then moving to VTCA side Keilor and now residing at Spotswood.  Still going strong at 36, there is no stopping the Don. 

Bendigo cricketer David Rosaia joins the first drop podcast. David has been a fixture of Bendigo cricket for over 30 years, plying his trade at three clubs, both as a player and as a coach. 

First Drop welcomes Mark 'Chicken' Ryan to the show. Chicken has amassed over 300 1st XI games for Bendigo Cricket Club, and was instrumental in the clubs 93/94 premiership winning season.  Chicken is still heavily involved with cricket in Bendigo and is a highly respected figure throughout the association. 

Lightfoot medalist, Matthew 'The Big Space' Crawley joins us for episode 51. Predominately getting things done for Shepparton side, Old Students, Matt progressed his career to Melbourne where he played for premier clubs, Carlton and Camberwell.  The Big Space would then go on to play at Brighton, leaving a lasting impression, before hanging up the spikes to focus on his family and the punt.