Warriors take on the Vics

The Western Warriors squad to play Victoria in a three-day practice match has been chosen following trial matches at Lilac Hill over the weekend.

The match will be played at Tompkins Park, Melville from Wedneday, September 22 to Friday, September 24. Play is from 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.10pm-3.10pm, 3.30pm-5.30pm.

The Western Warriors squad is: Brendon Julian (captain), Jo Angel, Rob Baker, Sean Cary, Michael Dighton, Brad Hogg, Mike Hussey, Stuart Karpinnen, Matthew Nicholson, Marcus North, Chris Rogers, Mark Walsh, Brad Williams.

The Victorian Bushrangers squad is: Paul Reiffel (captain), Jason Arnberger, Jason Bakker, Darren Berry, Simon Cook, Shawn Craig, John Davison, Matthew Elliott, Laurie Harper, Andrew Huntington, Mathew Inness, Matthew Mott, David Saker, Graeme Vimpani.

The sides will then play one-day matches in Kalgoorlie (Sunday, Sept 26) and James Oval, UWA (Monday, Sept 27 and Tuesday, Sept 28).

The Western Warriors Sheffield Shield defence begins against Victoria at the WACA on Friday, October 15, 1999.