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In their quest for back to back first division premierships, Mildura Settlers Cricket Club have

appointed former South Australian Country representative Darren James as coach for Season

2015/16.

Darren has a remarkable resume in regards to his cricket achievements and is an accredited Cricket

Coach who has played at State and district level inSouth Australia. He brings to the club a wealth of

knowledge and enthusiasm to the role and is keen toensure that Settlers aim to continue their

success of last season.

Premiership Captain Mitch Smith will be at the helmagain. Settlers welcome the return of

premiership opening bowler Brayden Wood to the club.

The club has a great blend of experience

and youth, with former Victorian and South Australian allrounder Mark Cleary, former Innes

Medallist Richie Wyld giving some experience to promising juniors Angus Perez, Braidyn Turner and

Jack Noonan.

“Experiencing a premiership and a full year of senior cricket will be beneficial to the younger players

in the group”, James said.

An enthusiastic committee is looking to emulate theon field success of last season of a First division

premiership and Club Championship.

Mildura Settlers train Tuesday and Thursdays at theMildura Senior College commencing at 5.30pm.

All new players are welcome to attend