Weekenders cricket team of Sports Journalists on Great Keppel in 1983

This team was formed by Sport Journalist Peter Meares from the ABC and Ch7.

It was an invitational team put together by Peter called the Weekenders and played mid-week as most were journalists who worked weekends.

The team below featured 3 Test Cricketers and 7 Sports Journalists and played on Great Keppel Island in 1983. 

Craig McDermott was in the team and was only 17 and had played 5 First Class games.

Back Row - Ray Phillips, Robbie Kerr, Peter Meares (Captain), Craig McDermott, Fred Keppel, Graham Mackie, Richard Lancaster

Front Row - Glen Palmer, Tony Grey, Dave Argus, Rod Tiley, Robert Craddock