GRAY-NICOLLS SPORTS is delighted to announce that it will continue its long term partnership with Willowfest as their exclusive Ball supplier for the upcoming event in January
The Platypus cricket ball has proudly been the ball of choice for Willowfest since its inception and Platypus has continued to work hard in recent years at improving and developing a product that is suited to the Australian market and conditions.
GRAY-NICOLLS, founded in 1855, has been a major player in the sporting industry since the earliest days and the company is still family owned by fifth generation Gray family members. A true cricket equipment specialist, GRAY-NICOLLS have been at the forefront of sporting technology for generations and in the hands of the world’s top players, continually striving to innovate and inspire, constantly pushing the boundaries as they set to reinforce their market leading position.
GRAY-NICOLLS are proud to be the sole Australian distributor of PLATYPUS cricket balls in Australia.
PLATYPUS (The Brown Family), have been manufacturing top quality hand stitched cricket balls for the Australian market for four generations. With a proud history of sponsoring district and club cricket for most of that time, PLATYPUS have long held the belief that is vital to support the game at grass roots level.
Michael Reed, GRAY-NICOLLS Sponsorship Manager and PLATYPUS Brand Manger commented.
“Both GRAY-NICOLLS and PLATYPUS recognise the importance of events such as Willowfest within the Australian cricket landscape and the importance of making cricket affordable for all of the clubs and their players. We are extremely excited to continue our agreement with Willowfest and look forward to contributing even further to the greater cricket community”
Willowfest President Anthony Telfer said Willowfest was proud of developing long-term
partnerships with its supporters.
“Willowfest now has a quality cost effective cricket ball available for teams to use
competing in the carnival,” Telfer said.
“Since Gray-Nicolls have taken over the distribution of the Platypus ball, we are
excited with the doors this will open as we develop and forge a partnership
with Gray- Nicolls.”
GRAY-NICOLLS / PLATYPUS are already the preferred supplier to a number of cricket competitions throughout Australia, including Cricket Victoria the Australian Country Cricket Championships, Queensland Country Cricket, The Victorian Country Cricket League, Cricket Albury Wodonga and many more.
All teams participating in this year’s carnival can contact Anthony Telfer to order your 4 piece
match balls – admin@willowfest.com.au or 0419 359 618
