SWAN cricketers are making an impact as part of the nine players selected the week before in the third intake for the Rod Marsh wicketkeeping academy scholarship.

Veronica Keen, Alyssa Tremlett and Brayden Ginn are the Midland Guildford cricket club players to join the Rod Marsh wicketkeeping academy.

Alyssa and Brayden are the latest to join their fellow club member Veronica as they earned selection in the 2025-26 season.

“Congratulations to our MGCC players Veronica Keen, Alyssa Tremlett and Brayden Ginn on your selection for the Rod Marsh wicketkeeping academy,” the Midland-Guildford Cricket Club said.

The three are part of the cohort of next generation of Western Australian wicketkeepers identified, following the announcement of the 2025-26 Rod Marsh Wicketkeeping Academy scholarship holders.

Founded ahead of season 2023-24, the academy is the first specialist school of its kind in Australia and aims to educate the state’s next wave of wicketkeepers.

The program, supported by the WA Government and delivered by WA Cricket, will identify, develop and support male and female wicketkeepers as they progress from pathways to senior cricket.

WA Cricket pathways male programs coach Brian Shields will spearhead the academy, while former WA women’s player Angele Gray and Scarborough gloveman Riley Mattingley will also provide support to scholarship holders.

Each scholarship holder will receive one-on-one specialist coaching sessions throughout the season.

Scholarship holders will also have access to strength and condition programs tailored to the development of physical qualities specifically required for wicketkeepers.

The academy’s formation is designed to ensure Rob Marsh’s contribution to cricket as a player, coach and administrator are passed on to some of the state’s most exciting prospects.

WA Cricket high performance programs manager Chris Brabazon said the academy enhanced the support provided to upcoming young athletes and WA cricket appreciated the state government support.

“The Rod Marsh wicketkeeping academy has elevated our level of servicing for our talented young keepers in recent years and we really appreciate the support of the WA government in bringing the academy to fruition,” he said.

“The academy also continues to provide opportunities for metro and regional coaches to learn more about wicketkeeping via our series of workshops held at community clubs and the WACA ground.”