Thomastown is seeking a refresh as it aims to turn things around on the field in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association.
Thomastown missed the finals the last two seasons in the Mash Shield, with a number of close matches not going its way.
The club is now seeking a new coach to help guide it into the future.
President Jordan Cugnetto said a lot was going right off field and they wanted to continue that on field.
“We need to refresh,” he said. “We’ve had a few guys there for a few years and we don’t want to get stale.
There’s a blank canvas and for anyone new coming in, the world is their oyster. We’ve finished in fifth spot the last couple of years [sixth, but equal on points with fifth this season].
“We lost a couple of games by 10 runs. We’re not that far away.”
Cugnetto said while they preferred a playing coach, he said they were open to all options and would love to pick up some players as well.
“We want an experienced coach to help develop the playing group,” he said..
“Cricket knowledge is important. Playing coach maybe, maybe not, I’m open to having conversations with everyone.
“We want a coach first, player second. If we can get a coach to bring along some good players, that would be good for the growth of the club.
Cugnetto said a new coaching set up would see them tinker with what they do on field, while adding some depth across the grades.
He said off field things were strong having bounced back after COVID-19. The club, which was formed in 1956, has brand new state of the art facilities at Thomastown.
They’ve had a women’s side for the past two seasons, along with one junior side to go with their three men’s sides.
Cugnetto said both women’s cricket and juniors were something that the club wanted to grow, as well as looking at another men’s side.
“There’s so much opportunity within the club, for someone already there or some new to come in and start afresh” he said.
“It’s a blank canvas and we’re looking to rise up the ranks like any club.”
