Western Australian Grade Cricket
Grade Cricket in Western Australia refers to the semi-professional cricket league played at a level below the first-class Western Warriors and colts teams. The competition is administered by the Western Australian Cricket Association. It is the premier club cricket competition in Western Australia and players vying for Warriors and national team selection are typically chosen from Grade competition clubs. Retiring international and first-class players wishing to continue playing will generally return to their original Grade club.
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