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Free clinic with cricket stars

By Eamon Kurta

Jul 23, 2026

Kurtis Patterson of the Blues celebrates a century in October’s Sheffield Shield match. Photo by AAP Image/Darren England. Photo by DARREN ENGLAND

Two of the top cricketers in NSW will visit Deniliquin next week as part of a regional outreach program by Cricket NSW and Sydney Thunder.

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NSW captain Kurtis Patterson and Thunder all‑rounder Sienna Eve will host a free after‑school clinic at Memorial Park Oval on Wednesday, July 29, giving local children the chance to meet elite players, learn new skills and take part in games and signings.

The clinic runs from 4pm to 6pm for children aged 5 to 12, and will include a Q&A session with the players.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential, as spaces are capped and cannot be filled on the day.

Patterson recently led NSW to victory against Tasmania in the Dean Jones Trophy, which he will bring to show the Deni children, and was named player of the final.

He has also represented Australia at Test level, scoring an unbeaten century on debut.

The players will also make brief visits to Bendigo and Moama, but say the main clinic in Deniliquin is the highlight of this regional tour.

Cricket  NSW says the visit aims to inspire young players and strengthen grassroots participation across the Riverina.

For more details or to register, visit https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/ebf862.