A new coach and captain will lead the Greenvale Kangaroos women’s side in Victorian Premier Cricket next season.
Tony Marasco joins the Kangaroos as their new women’s coach, while Tahlia Meier comes on board as captain.
Marasco has been involved in the Kangaroos men’s program.
“Tony, who has Cricket Victoria Level 2 accreditation, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the club and a fresh approach to help take our program to the next level,” the club said.
“Tony’s coaching credentials cover local clubs, sub-district and premier clubs, public schools programs and several coaching stints in England.
“He was engaged by Cricket Victoria as head coach of YPL [Youth Premier League] teams and was a regional talent coach for the north-west metro.
“He has a unique knowledge of the cricket landscape in the north west metro and in regional Victoria.”
Meier returns to premier cricket after dominating in the North Metro Cricket Association women’s competition last season.
“Tahlia is an exceptional all-rounder whose achievements to-date include representing Vic Country at under-16 and 19 level and regularly playing premier WP1,” the Kangaroos said.
“Tahlia has represented Victoria in the National Indigenous Cricket Championships. Her consistent performances earned her a spot in the 2024-25 women’s team of the tournament and in the current Australian team
“Tahlia’s versatility, leadership, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable assets to our club.
“Her passion for the game and dedication to her community align perfectly with the values of the club.”
Meier, who is also playing for North Melbourne-Werribee in the Victorian Football League women’s, travels to Papua New Guinea with the Australia Indigenous team later this month for a tri-series tournament.
