Harper Sercombe
Taylors Lakes has announced the resignation of its coach ahead of the upcoming Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season.
Former coach Alex Deuchar had resigned leaving Kris McMullin to the role of interim senior coach. McMullin, who is also the director of coaching, has ruled out the possibility of him holding the mantle, he said the club is already on the lookout for a permanent replacement.
“Hopefully something transpires in the coming weeks and we can appoint someone,” he said. “We’re confident we will find the right person.”
Taylors Lakes finished bottom last season after only managing two wins, to Byaswater and Endeavour Hills.
The Lions have been busy throughout the off season recruiting four players including a keeper-batsman, an opening batsman, an opening bowler and a leg spin bowler to add some much needed depth and experience to their side.
“We’ve got a good young group, but we’re under no illusions it’s a strong comp and every year you need to be improving your list,” McMullin said.
Aamir Raza will continue as an assistant coach, and take on the fielding responsibilities, he will also coach the JG Craig Shield side.
Nilan Fernando will join the coaching ranks for the upcoming season as the club’s batting coach, having crossed to the club in the off season.
Peter Brasher will fill the newly created role of senior assistant coach where he will be responsible for a range of aspects including player development. Brasher, who is no stranger to Taylors Lakes, brings more 30 years of experience to the club, such as his work as an assistant coaching-development role in 2016-17 at Footscray Cricket Club whilst captain of the 4th XI.
The fixture has dropped for the upcoming VSDCA season, with the west back facing the north for the 2023-24 season.
Taylors Lakes will play Werribee when the season kicks off on October 7.
