Grand United has strengthened its squad as it hopes to go one step further in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2.
The Gorillas have announced a number of new and re-signings in recent weeks ahead of what is expected to be a big season.
Having already announced Andy Warrick as new playing-coach, the Gorillas have announced a couple of imports along with some local talent.
Ethan Wilson joins the Gorillas from Upper Wharfedale which plays in the Nidderdale Cricket League in England.
He spent last summer in Australia visiting family and has decided to return with bat in hand this summer.
Jack Holloway will also join the club from the United Kingdom.
He joins the club from Birmingham District club’ Harborne, where he played alongside Scottish player Olly Davidson.
“The stylish and hard hitting left hander has been in top form this season scoring in excess of 550 runs across all competitions,” the club said.
Leo Turnbull-Gent follows Warrick to the Gorillas, having played with him at Golden Point.
“Leo is a talented bowling all-rounder who played a vital role in Golden Point’s 2021-22 first XI premiership, whilst still a junior.
“Whilst a junior Leo also represented Central Highlands in Cricket Victoria’s pathway competitions,” the Gorillas said.
Former Kuwait under-19 all rounder Faez Qureshi joins the club from Wycliff where he has been a solid performer with both bat and ball the past three seasons.
All-rounder Tyler Black joins the club after a strong start to his senior career at Werribee.
Another all-rounder Tom Rourke is also calling Parsons Reserve home. He joins the club from Melbourne Uni where he played within the Cricket Victoria Pathways system and within Victorian Premier Cricket.
“Tom has also played an abundance of 1st XI school cricket for Melbourne Grammar.
Home grown juniors Kyle Chamberlain and Ryan Comensoli are both returning to the club, having previously played in the club’s first XI.
