Cricket great Nathan Lyon putting own spin on advice for Wangaratta, Shepparton, Echuca communities

Announcement posted by Seftons 07 Apr 2026

Good morning,

Australian test cricket great Nathan Lyon is visiting Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca this month and everyone's invited to join in the fun.

Sharing his vast cricket knowledge and leadership insights developed over many years, Nathan is holding cricket clinics, leadership events and evening get-togethers for families and local clubs.

"Cricket has provided so many great experiences on and off the field, and all around the world, and I've been fortunate to enjoy a long career in the game I love. I've learned and grown so much during this time and I'm really keen to share that with the next generation," Nathan said.

"I was lucky enough to grow up in the regional town of Young, and play my first cricket there, so I know how important it is to bring sporting development opportunities to rural and regional locations and appreciate the passion there is for cricket in these areas."

Attached and below is a media release, and some images for print and online use, and please don't hesitate to get in touch for interviews and other inquiries.

Kind regards,
Kylie Galbraith
Seftons
Ph, 0411 480 208

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MEDIA RELEASE

Cricket great Nathan Lyon putting own spin on advice for Wangaratta, Shepparton, Echuca communities

The GOAT of Australian cricket is on his way to Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca to share both his cricketing skills and leadership insights with young aspiring cricketers, their families and the local community.

Renowned international off-spinner Nathan Lyon is bringing his 'Have You Got What It Takes' Regional Tour, presented by Westpac, to Wangaratta on April 14 where he'll hold a Student Leaders Summit aimed at all young people in the community; cricket clinic; and Parents, Players and Clubs Evening Forum.

Nathan then goes to Shepparton on April 15 where he'll host the same events. On April 16 he's in Echuca for a Business Leaders Roundtable, Student Leaders Summit, cricket clinic and another evening for parents, players and clubs.

Nathan made his Test debut for Australia in 2011 and holds the record for the most Test wickets taken by an Australian off-spin bowler. In 2025, he became the nation's second highest Test wicket taker of all time and now ranks sixth in the world for Test cricket with more than 500 wickets.

He said the idea for the regional tour came from a desire to give back to the game that had given him so much.

As well as his cricketing skills, Nathan has much to share around leadership and professional development, having been one of Australia's leading players for well over a decade and now enjoying the chance to mentor younger cricketers. At his sessions, he is joined by his renowned leadership coach, David Stewart, from Reach Your Pinnacle International.

"The cricket world is so competitive, just like any other professional arena, so aside from the cricket skills you need to ascend the career ladder, you also need to develop mental strength, resilience, interpersonal communication and leadership attributes," Nathan said.

"Leadership is something we're all capable of, and the skills that make you a good leader also benefit so many other aspects of your life. I never considered myself a leader when selected for the Australian Test cricket team, but there was one occasion that changed that, and I'm keen to share that experience with the communities I visit.

"The most valuable leadership lessons may not come from the biggest moments, but it's in the big moments those lessons really matter. And just simple things you can do every day can develop those skills and determine what people see."

At the evening catch-up with parents, players and clubs, Nathan has the chance to reinforce the enormous value of grassroots sporting organisations, and the crucial role parents, carers and clubs play in nurturing the next generation of cricket stars.

"I always dreamed of playing for Australia, and I know eventually having the opportunity to play in front of big crowds was the outcome of the work that not only I did, but that my family, coaches and every club I played for put in as well," he said.

In Wangaratta, the Student Leaders Summit is from 11.30pm to 1pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, and the Parents, Players and Clubs Evening is from 7pm to 9.30pm at the convention centre.

In Shepparton, the Student Leaders Summit is from 11.30am to 1pm at the Quality Hotel Parklake, the coaching clinic from 3pm to 5pm at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, and Parents, Players and Clubs Evening from 7pm to 9.30pm, also at the Quality Hotel Parklake.

In Echuca, the Business Leaders Roundtable is from 7am to 9am, the Student Leaders Summit from 11.30am to 1pm, and the Parents, Players and Clubs Forum from 7pm to 9.30pm. All events are at the Moama Bowling Club.

Registrations and tickets are essential for each event, so to secure your place go to https://collections.humanitix.com/have-you-got-what-it-takes-tour-april-june-2026 where each location and individual events are listed.

Attendees at the Student Summit will receive a Personal Leadership Playbook, and all event attendees will receive a free Season Pass Membership to Nathan's platform - Goatdverse.com. There will also be plenty of opportunity for photos and autographs with Nathan at each event.

Attendance is open to students, emerging leaders, young athletes, parents, sporting clubs, schools, business owners, and community members. Attendees will also receive a Goatdverse Season Pass, a free membership giving ongoing access to leadership and mindset content, and the Goatdverse community.