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After a "crazy, emotional roller-coaster" in 2022 that ended in heartbreak, former world No.5 Morgan Cibilic is enjoying a chance to recharge before trying again to get back on the Championship Tour. But first he's welcoming the pressure of the Australian Boardriders Battle at Newcastle this weekend when he leads…

Axel Cahlin smashed 99 off 52 balls, including eight fours and five sixes, while Matthew Wright made an unbeaten 42 and took 3-18.

What are the chances of two players from the same region lining up together at the same English county?

The Lions are chasing an outright result against Toronto at Ron Hill Oval - skittling the hosts for 61, declaring almost 100 ahead and taking a further two wickets before bad light stopped play.

Hogan and Stewart are both in Australia at the moment between professional commitments, enjoying cameos at Newcastle clubs Merewether and University respectively.

Summer Bash rules entitle teams to field "marquee" players from outside the Newcastle competition, and Jeremy Nunan was an obvious choice for Wests.

You're not going to get many better contests than that in Newcastle cricket."

"He'll be really handy for us."

What downturn? Suburbs across the region saw record sales in 2022.

"I'm definitely looking to play some cricket."

A new analysis reveals a huge difference in house price growth across the region over the past five years.