Woods gets Australian call up (and a Baggy Green)

Guyra cricketer Mitchell Woods has been selected for the Australian Over-55s team to play in Mildura in September
22nd Jul 2025

Veteran cricketer Mitch Woods has achieved a long-held dream, earning his first Baggy Green after being selected in the Australian Over-55s side for the upcoming Quad Series in Mildura this September.
He has played Grade cricket in Armidale, Guyra, Coffs Harbour and various representative sides in Lismore, Armidale, Central North, and Emus.
He has been a regular in the NSW over 55s side and his Australian selection follows a year of trial matches and training camps. Securing a spot in the national squad was always the goal.
A seasoned bowling all-rounder, Mitch previously represented Australia A, and was part of the extended squad for a Veterans World Cup, though he didn’t make the final team at the time.
“This is something I’ve worked toward for a long time. It hasn’t quite sunk in yet,” Woods said.
“COVID took away opportunities during my peak years for over-50s cricket, so I’m especially pleased to get the call-up now.”
The Quad Series will feature matches between Australia, Australia A, New Zealand, and a World XI, with the top teams vying for a place in the final. Woods is hopeful his team will go all the way.
While they may be a bit slower, veteran cricketers remain fiercely competitive, with matches often featuring former Test and Shield players. For Woods, the selection is a career highlight.
A love of the game that began at age 10 playing for Bald Blair Public School has never left him. Today, he still plays for the camaraderie and mental health benefits the sport brings, staying active through “mateship cricket” and enjoying the social outlet it provides.
When he’s not on the cricket field, Mitch can be found on the family farm. The only drawback is that he will be cutting it fine to get shearing over before the tournament gets underway.
Off the pitch, Mitch also crafts custom cricket bats under the label Rams Head Bats. While orders have slowed recently, they are still available for purchase.
As Veterans cricket is self-funded, Mitch and his partner Kylie are currently running a “200 Club” raffle to help cover the costs of uniforms, blazers, and the iconic Baggy Green cap. Tickets are available by contacting either of them directly.