Sydney, May 5 -- Glenn Maxwell and Matt Short have opted against taking Victorian contracts next season as the Sheffield Shield finalists retained a stable squad in their search for a first men's title in eight years.
After falling short at the final hurdle four times in the past five seasons, including going down to South Australia in last season's Shield final, Victoria have upgraded three players to the senior list and awarded three more rookie contracts in the only inclusions to their squad for 2026-27.
Star seamer Fergus O'Neill has recommitted after significant interest from Tasmania and NSW, with Peter Handscomb, Sam Harper and Campbell Kellaway also signing contract extensions.
Fast bowlers Sam Elliott and Mitch Perry have also b...