New boss says clubs on board

The newly minted boss of the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association is “fairly confident” member clubs have cast aside their differences and will progress through the season as a unified body. James Trail had been only been serving as vice-chairman for about three weeks before he was abruptly thrust into the association’s top job last week. That followed the sudden resignation of Steve Wojtowicz, who was left frustrated by what he described as a lack of broader cohesion and ongoing friction between two clubs. But Trail this week said he was optimistic past issues had been smoothed over. “I think over the last two weeks, I’ve met with all the presidents, we’ve had a conversation with all the presidents, and everyone has given a commitment to move forward together,” he said. “Obviously some of those things are in the background but we’ve certainly made a concerted effort to ensure we’ve become united and moving forward.” A loyal stalwart of North Kalgoorlie Cricket Club, Trail said he did not believe there was a conflict of interest in him taking the helm. He said he had previously enjoyed an almost decade-long stint as chairman of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association, and overlap in regional areas was common. “I think in regional towns you’re always going to have people playing for clubs, and that’s the way it is,” he said. “In my point of view, you’re there on the commission to do a role and that’s what I will do and I will do it to the best of my ability. “I think in places like this and other places, you’re always going to potentially have people that play for a club.” Trail said it was an “amazing privilege” to be acting chairman of an association steeped in history. “I hope by the end of the year I can unify the clubs, unify the commission and also have conversations with the Friendlies and the juniors and have a much better working relationship,” he said. In on-field action today, North Kalgoorlie take on Hannans at Wallace Park, with the A-grade match starting at 10.30am, and the B-grade clash at 11am. Over at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex, Great Boulder will play Lake View, with the A-grade match starting at 10.30am, and the B-grade clash at 11am.

New boss says clubs on board

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