Tara Murray
Tullamarine has added two Englishmen to its squad as it tries to regroup in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2.
After finishing bottom of division 1 last season, it’s a new era for the Demons under new coach David Scott in the lower division.
Having announced a number of re-signings, the Demons have announced two English imports who will be joining them this season.
The first is Ben Wright.
“Ben is an aggressive top order batsmen and first change bowler,” the club said on social media.
“Currently playing for Farsley CC in London and has already passed the 500-run mark for this season including one century and four half centuries.
“With a career batting average of over 30 with seven centuries to his name we can be assured that our top order has been well bolstered.
“[With] 152 career wickets and a best of 6-54, the depth in our bowling stocks has also had a valuable boost.”
Harry Meehan also joins the club.
“Harry is a quick bowler with an unorthodox action, which we are confident will put pressure on the opposition this upcoming season,” the club said.
“Over the past four seasons, he has taken over 100 wickets [and] 2021 was his best season yet as he bagged 51 scalps including a tremendous spell of 4 for 21 that helped Wallasey CC win the Ray Digman Knockout Trophy.
“There will be exciting times at Leo Dineen reserve this summer watching Harry steam in with the new pill.”
The Demons also announced a couple of re-signings in the past couple of weeks.
Club games record holder and leading run scorer David Manktelow is back on board for another season, while Chris Kenney will be back on the field while also stepping up as chairman of selectors and assistant coach.
Mitchell Gibbs has also re-signed for another season.
