Coffs Coast cricketers to represent Australia

THREE Coffs Coast cricketers have been chosen to represent Australia.  

Glen Pearce, Eric Higgins, and Bruce Mackie have been selected to represent Australia at the Masters Cricket level in 2026.

The three Australian selectees are part of the fast-growing Coffs Coast Masters Cricket Club, and still play locally for Nana Glen Cricket Club.

This takes the tally to five Coffs Coast Masters Cricketers to have represented their country, which includes Graham Doust and Bill Saker.

Glen Pearce will be representing Australia at the Over 60s Cricket World Cup in Toronto in August.

Eric Higgins and Bruce Mackie have been selected in the Over 65s national side.

Glen has nine caps for Australia having represented his country against England in the “Grey Ashes” in 2025, as well as tests against New Zealand and Wales.

The specialist batsman explained how much Masters Cricket meant to him.

“My career as a policeman meant it was difficult to commit to regular sport, but after 38 years I am back at it and love it,” he said.

“Masters Cricket has so many wonderful people who are always supportive and encouraging which makes it a pleasure to be involved.”

Eric Higgins is a class opening batsman, and was the Australian Over 60’s Captain, and is also a national selector for the Australian Over 60’s group.

Bruce Mackie is an opening swing bowler and fine lower order batsmen, and is also the postmaster in Dorrigo.

All three players have been instrumental supporting local junior and grade cricket with Nana Glen Cricket Club, and have also been active in other local sports.

Coffs Coast Masters Cricket play their home games at the iconic Philip Hughes Memorial Oval in Macksville.

They practise in the Bray Street nets in Coffs Harbour each Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, and are continually on the lookout for new players.

If interested, contact Barry Hill on 0428 666903, or go to coffscoastmasterscricket.com.

By Aiden BURGESS