In July 2023, WA Country Cricket announced the newly appointed Coach of the WA Country XI Mens team, former WA State Player, Shawn Gillies. In this episode, we hear of Shawn's story of arriving as a youngster in WA all the way from Jamaica and how the influence of watching the mighty West Indies teams of the 80's and 90's, gave him direction and a passion to try and play Cricket at the highest possible level, himself. Shawn describes the many challenges of trying to get a regular position in the WA team, during a period where allrounders were in abundance in this State, along with recalling a number of amazing opportunities to play against some of the Worlds best Cricketers of the early parts of this century. Dealing with racism, playing for Australia in Hong Kong, Cricket in Sweden and what he enjoys and values now about playing WA Country Cricket, all are given a run in this episode. But it is his new found challenge and some of the approaches he plans to undertake in Coaching the WA Country XI, that very much come through in this interview. Its great listening ... put this episode on and simply enjoy the story of WA Country XI Coach - Shawn Gillies.

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It is likely that there is no hotter name in WA Country Cricket right now, than Dampier's Josh Vernon. Having already pulled on the Baggy yellow and black of WA and then onto the ultimate Baggy of them all - a chance to represent Australia at under age level Cricket against the arch enemy, England ... you could be excused for thinking, that the sky is the limit for Josh Vernon, however this interview will reveal more about the incredible grounding this young man from "Up North" possesses as well as the value he places on the opportunities WA Country Cricket has given him to date. You simply will want to listen to this amazing episode of Out on the Paddock. The value of Junior Country Week, the beauty of playing with the Crabs, watching poles cart wheel and Toastie Sandwiches, all get a roll out in this episode. We also get further insight into how Josh is inspiring a whole new generation of WA Country Cricketers, with this episode featuring a co-host, who himself has been along for much of the ride and the journey of Josh Vernon. Do yourself a favour and get this one in the headphones right now.

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"Obsessed with Country Cricket for as long as I can remember" ... these are the words of "the boy from Darkan" who now gives his time and passion to all things Great Southern Cricket and WA Regional Cricket - Wayne Harrington. Harro's is a classic story of so many of us, who are simply Cricket tragics, but never quite reached the lofty heights of perhaps some of the "lucky" others, but have played the game and have given back to the game with as much energy (and in some cases perhaps even greater), than those fortunate ones. This episode is absolutely WA Country Cricketer 101 and unpacks the journey of somebody who lives to give back and enrich those who play our wonderful game. Enjoy the wonderful Country Cricket journey and stories of Wayne Harrington.

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Episode 18 of Out on the Paddock features one of the biggest contributors that has shaped WA Country Cricket in our time - Steve Philippe. Steve recently announced that his time as WA Country Cricket Manager at WA Cricket (the WACA) was at an end after more than two decades ... and what better way to acknowledge his incredible. contribution to our sport in Regional WA, than to hear from the man himself as he shares much of that journey with us along with his growing up years out in the bush and the influences that his family both early and of late, have had on his life. His Cricket journey as a player is explored in this interview, along with his struggles with injury that deprived him of greater honours and what these challenges led him to next. You will be surprised potentially by what Steve shares in this episode about himself and his family and we would encourage you to sit back and enjoy this opportunity to tap into the life and times of Steve Philippe. This extended episode of Out on the Paddock, finishes with capturing all of the Regional Grand Final results from around Associations in WA for the 2022/23 WA Country Cricket season, along with the results of the WA Country Cricket Masters Carnival, held in late March and early April 2023. Enjoy.

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In March 2023, the third annual Women's Country Week Carnival was hosted in the Bunbury / Busselton region of WA. Teams and players from the Pilbara through to the Midwest, Wheatbelt, Goldfields, Great Southern, South West and Peel, converged together for 3 days of exciting Cricket and wonderful networking. On the evening of day 1 of the Carnival, an event was held pitched simply as "Be Inspired", where players and officials from all the competing teams joined up for a meal and to hear from 3 amazing Women in Cricket and in Sport. This episode of Out on the Paddock, is a live recording from this event, where we captured the Test Cricket journeys, experience and wisdom of WA Cricket CEO, Christina Matthews, WA Cricket Board Chair, Avril Fahey as well as the founder of "The Pink Belt Project" - Kristy Hitchens, who has an amazing story to hear, of how her experience in a Sport outside of Cricket, impacted her in such a way as to create an award winning Australian Charity, changing the lives of Women across Australia. Enjoy hearing the energy and excitement of the Women's game as it continues to grow and evolve throughout regional WA.

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The name of "House" is literally a "household" name in WA Country Cricket circles, mostly in the Busselton Margaret River region. For some of WA Country Cricket however, this name may not be quite as familiar and yet, so much of what is now taken for granted in regional WA Cricket, including many of the junior programs and other regional programs that happen each Cricket season right around WA Country, were forged by members of this amazing family and their legacy is captured in this episode of Out on the Paddock. Barry & Graham House are our guests in this episode. From Cricket played in Yallingup in the 1920's, to a stunning connection to one of Australia's most famous Test captains, playing Junior and Senior Country Week throughout the 1960's and into the 1970's, as well as representing WA at the highest level in Cricket for a period of time, this episode has it all and is a great listen. We recommend that if you value WA Country Cricket and it's rich history, then take the time out to put this episode on in the Car as your drive somewhere or pour yourself a beverage and simply sit back and hear the fabulous story of the Houses of Busselton.

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In January 2023, the Toyota Australian Country Cricket Championships for both Men and Women were held in Canberra in the ACT. This episode of Out on the Paddock captures the sounds and the action of that Carnival as well as live interviews with several of the players - Calum How from Newman, Holly Pearce of Mt Barker and Tim Hutchison from Bunbury, who were there representing the WA Country XI Mens and Womens teams. Each of these players give incredible insights into why representing the WA Country XI means so much to them and how the Australian Country Cricket Championships, very much fulfil their Cricketing careers. We also hear from WA Country Cricket Area Manager Steve Philippe, who outlines the process for how, both Men and Women in WA Regional Cricket, can get the opportunity to play for the WA Country XI as well as explaining the sacrifices that many of the current players have had to make, to get to this highest of honours in WA Country Cricket. Sadly, some of the audio in this episode is at times a bit distorted due to some strong winds and severe weather, however, it is only on a few occasions during the early interviews and we believe, it is well worth hanging in there in this episode to get the full experience of getting "Inside the Australian Country Cricket Championships".

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17 year old emerging WA Country Cricket star, Cooper Clarke-Dehring, is our guest on this episode of Out on the Paddock. Our youngest guest yet (by far), Cooper gives us some great insights into why he values WA Country Cricket so much as well as his hopes and aspirations as a Cricketer. Growing up watching his Dad play for the WA Country XI, along with his own emergence as a player, Cooper also talks about the peers that surround him at the moment of a similar age and how the strength of that group is driving a new generation of WA Country Cricketers. Pre game playlists, nicknames in Country Cricket and why he values so much his local Country Cricket Club, all get a gig in this episode. This is someone just starting his journey in WA Country Cricket and it is a fascinating listen. At the back end of todays episode, there is a short wrap of all the upcoming events for WA Country Cricket throughout the back end of 2022 and into early 2023. Tune in for all the latest news from WA Country Cricket.

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An "accidental" Cricketer from Busselton, who found her love for Cricket initially "out in the paddocks" around Corrigin in the Wheatbelt, is our guest on episode 13 of Out on the Paddock. Avril Fahey is the current "interim" Chair of WA Cricket and is a former women's Test player as well as one of the most decorated players to ever pull on the yellow and gold of WA. It is her time growing up and playing Cricket in the Country and in particular in Busselton, that is what remains most special for Avril however, and this forms much of the stories and focus of this episode. This episode also however, is a great listen to hear of the challenges and struggles a country "girl from Busso" had to go through, just to represent her State and then her Country, in an era very different to what we see now and the pathways and opportunities that have opened up for Women's Cricket and continue to grow. Avril also gives us an insight into her aspirations for WA Cricket (including WA Country Cricket) into the future and her hopes for continued success for WA Cricket. Grab a chair and a cold drink as the days start to heat up into season 2022/23 and sit back and enjoy the very entertaining and insightful Cricket journey of WA Country's very own ... Avril Fahey.

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Episode 12 Part B of Out on the Paddock examines the important news announcements and dates for the WA Country Cricket Season ahead in 2022/23. We encourage anybody associated with WA Country Cricket to tune in as Rob & Steve unpack and discuss competitions and programs for the upcoming season including the Belt Up Country Cup, Country Weeks - both Senior Mens and Womens as well as Junior Country Week. The WA Country Masters Carnival, the David Natt Cup, the Australian Country Cricket Championships plus much more are all in the lens of this episode. Be informed and ready for the WA Country Cricket season 2022/23.

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