ACS Journalism Scholarship
Our ACS Journalism Scholarship is offered annually to a sports media student or emerging writer and is run with the support of Holmesglen TAFE, courtesy of Simone Wearne, who is the Course Leader for Sports Degrees. See below for past Scholar’s experiences and links to all our Scholar’s published articles.
Our Journalism Scholar each year is mentored by successful Journalist and Author John Harms. John is also the editor of The Footy Almanac https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/ .
The scholarship program is coordinated by ACS Vice-President, Keiran Croker.
Our 2026 Scholar is Liam Grima. Below he tells us about himself.
“My name is Liam Grima. I am 19 years old and currently studying a Bachelor of Sports Media at Holmesglen Institute of Tafe in Melbourne.
I have a strong interest in journalism, broadcasting and content creation. My interests and hobbies are focussed on sport – I love all things cricket which includes playing for the Mulgrave Cricket Club, competing in the Eastern Cricket Association, alongside my studies in sports media,
I am also a diehard Western Bulldogs supporter in the AFL.”
Past ACS Journalism Scholar’s Experiences:
2024 scholar, Liam McCullagh:
“In 2024, I was selected as the Australian Cricket Society’s Literary Journalism Scholar, working under the mentorship of Keiran Croker and John Harms.
The scholarship provided a unique opportunity to write feature stories, personal cricket anecdotes and opinion pieces on topical issues within the game.
Through this experience, I developed stronger critical thinking skills, greater confidence and the ability to deliver in-depth analysis.
These skills have directly translated into my professional work as a journalist with the Colac Herald and Ace Radio.
It was a great experience and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone thinking of applying.”
From our 2023 scholar, Kobe Jacobs:
“Being able to write for the Australian Cricket Society was a very enjoyable experience. Writing during a year when the Australian Men’s team had the Ashes, World Test Championship and ODI World Cup all at stake, made writing each piece much more stimulating. Getting to work under John Harms, who was a great mentor was advantageous.”
Our 2022 scholar Sam Coulson said:
“My time in the ACS has been wonderful. I have not only improved my writing ability but have been consumed by many great stories from legends of the game.”
Our inaugural scholar (2021), Donal Wilson said:
“To learn about writing has been a big step forward in my journalism career. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ACS dinners and luncheons getting the opportunity to meet former international cricketers, and fellow ACS members.
However, it’s been interviewing the players and writing their stories that I’ve enjoyed the most.“
For more information or to apply for future scholarships, contact us at info@australiancricketsociety.com.au
Past Scholars
2021 Donal Wilson
2022 Sam Coulson
2023 Kobe Jacobs
2024 Liam McCullagh
2025 Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes
2026 Liam Grima
Inaugral Scholar Donal Wilson with Ken Piesse, noted Author, Sports Journalist and former ACS President.
Our ACS Journalism Scholar Written Articles
Mulgrave: a club, a community, a family
By Liam Grima, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). After my parents, Adrian and Leanne Grima, got married and set up residence in Wheelers Hill, it was just a simple drive down Garnett Road, looking for a new local club where Dad could...
The T20 World Cup: Is Australia already on the back foot?
By Liam Grima, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). Off the back of his 38th test match hundred and another successful Ashes campaign as stand-in skipper for Australia, Steve Smith is certainly not showing any signs...
Australian Team 2027
By Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). It’s March 2027. There is a great buzz all around the MCG as play is about to start for the 150th anniversary Test match. The bowler has the new ball in hand and, like it...
Growing up with the Game – ACS Literary Scholar 2026: Liam Grima
By Liam Grima, incoming ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). Cricket has always played a pivotal role in my life. Like many kids in Australia, my summers were spent watching Test cricket on TV, while taping one half of...
Could the USA succeed as a Test playing nation?
By Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). Could the USA succeed as a Test playing nation? Perhaps more importantly, would the American public be open to the addition of cricket in the US summer sporting schedule?...
It’s been a crazy Ashes series.
By Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). It’s been a crazy Ashes series. Australia has not fielded their best XI in this Ashes campaign. Josh Hazelwood will not play.. Steve Smith captained the side through the...
An Amazing Women’s World Cup
By Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). When Tayla McGrath doesn’t take a catch to dismiss Jemimah Rodrigues, no Australian on the field seems fazed. They are behind in this do-or-die semi-final; India is batting...
An Opening Conundrum
By Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). The Ashes series is just weeks away and the questions surrounding the openers are about to grow louder. For those in the conversation, it’s time to stand up and be counted....
A NAME TO REMEMBER
By Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). On the eve of the 2025-26 season, LORENZO DI-MAURO HAYES spoke with Victoria’s rising young champion Campbell Kellaway Remember the name Campbell...
West Indies v Australia
By Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes, ACS Journalism Scholar (mentored by The Footy Almanac‘s John Harms). If what we wanted from the Australian-West Indies Test series was a little more confidence going into the Ashes series this summer, then it wasn’t much of a success. That...