Mernda has locked in Rob Turnbull as its coach for the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield season.
Turnbull joins the Demons after a tough season where their first XI won one game and finished bottom of the Money Shield table, which will result in the side being relegated.
Their second XI had a much better season, making the grand final in the C-grade competition, falling short agaisnt Riverside.
Turnbull brings plenty of experience to the club.
“Rob brings a mountain of high-level experience to the club,” the club said on social media.
“He started his cricket journey in the Diamond Valley, before moving on to have a successful career at Vic Premier Club, Northcote, then a long career in England where he played until he recently made the move home to Australia with his family.
“He amassed 39 hundreds with a highest score of 209, and boasts best bowling figures of 7-18.”
The Demons said Turnbull had played against the likes Jimmy Anderson, Andrew Flintoff, Brad Hodge, Jamie Siddons and Merv Hughes and played on grounds like the iconic MCG and Old Trafford in Manchester.
He was selected for Victoria, before a back injury intervened.
“Rob’s already getting his hands dirty and can’t wait for the new challenges that await as he leads our club into its next era,” the club said.
Turnbull coached Moonee Ponds last season.
