The JG Craig (formerly RM Hatch) Shield is run by the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) and played on 1stXI grounds. It is the premier competition for u15 cricketers in Victoria fitting in between the u14 and u16 State Championships in Cricket Victoria’s Pathway Program.

The VSDCA is made up of 28 clubs spread across metropolitan Melbourne, and is split into four groups North, East, West and South. The competition initially comprises 6 matches within your own group, with finals to follow for those that qualify. Players must be available from the 5th to the 29th of January. Brighton is of course in the South Group, along with Caulfield, Malvern, Elsternwick, Moorabbin, Ormond and Oakleigh.