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Weatherald backed after tough Shield return in SA win

Captain and coach back star recruit to bounce back when he returns from concussion

By Roger Vaughan · Cricket Australia

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 5:09 AM

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South Australia leadership backed Jake Weatherald following a duck and concussion during their Sheffield Shield win.
South Australia defeated Victoria by an innings and 40 runs at Junction Oval.
Weatherald was substituted on day two after displaying delayed concussion symptoms from hitting the boundary fence.

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South Australia captain Ben Manenti and coach Ryan Harris have backed Jake Weatherald to rebound after a difficult Sheffield Shield opener. Despite Weatherald suffering a duck and delayed concussion, South Australia secured an innings and 40-run victory over Victoria at Junction Oval.

Weatherald suffered the concussion after sliding into the boundary fence on day one and was substituted on day two. Maiden first-class centuries from Manenti and debutant Noah McFadyen propelled South Australia to 508 runs, overcoming Victoria's totals of 244 and 224.

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