Tara Murray
Plenty Valley star Tayla Vlaeminck is returning to the Melbourne Renegades for the next two Women’s Big Bash League seasons.
The 23-year-old earned her start as a Renegade, before spending the past two seasons playing with the Hobart Hurricanes.
Vlaeminck, who has battled a number of injuries is one of the world’s most exciting fast-bowling prospects, and has represented Australia in all three forms.
She said she was excited to come back to the Renegades.
“It’s enticing to be back at home and close to family and friends,” she said.
“I’ve grown up with ‘Soph’ [Sophie Molineux) and ‘Wolf’ [Georgia Wareham] and a lot of the girls. I obviously played at the Renegades with a lot of the girls beforehand as well, so I know everyone really well and hopefully it’s going to be an easy transition back into the team.”
Vlaeminck will miss the upcoming WBBL season as she continues her recovery from a navicular stress fracture, with her rehabilitation plan including working with The Australian Ballet.
“We’re starting to make good progress now, which is nice,” Vlaeminck said.
“I obviously won’t be playing this season but hopefully I’ll be able to contribute off the field, still get around the girls and help out some of the bowlers and look to play the following year, which is exciting.”
Renegades general manager James Rosengarten said they were glad to bring Vlaeminck back to the club.
“There are very few players who have the skill-set that Tayla has. She is a match-winner with the ball and has the pace and skill to challenge the world’s best batters.
“Tayla won’t play this year as she continues her recovery, but we’re committed to supporting her through this period.”
