Newman’s century proves flag winner

By Gus Underwood

Apr 1, 2025

The Newmans - Paul, Rhys, David Sr, Cooper and David Jr - after Inverloch’s grand final win at the weekend. Photo by Contributed

Former Fire Brigade cricket star David Newman Jr made a century at the weekend to steer Inverloch Cricket Club to the premiership in the Leongatha and District division two season decider.

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Batting at number eight when Inverloch was reeling at 6-27 after batting first on Saturday Newman made 102 off 226 deliveries and with support from his sons Rhys, 16, who made 21 opening the batting and Cooper, 15, who made 14, Inverloch posted a final-winning score of 226 against Nyora, dismissed for 93 in its run chase on Sunday.