Tara Murray
Altona’s batting line up has received a boost with Ben Davies returning to his junior club.
The A’s announced last week that Davies had signed a two-year deal to return to the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association club.
Davies started his career at Altona before moving through the ranks to Victorian Premier Cricket.
“Ben has represented St Kilda Cricket Club in Premier Cricket with distinction over the past 11 seasons,” the club said on social media.
“He played 214 games and is a 6 time Premiership player. During his time at St Kilda Ben made 4,729 runs and an average of 28.15. This included four 100’s and 22 x 50’s with a highest score of 140.
“He also took 87 wickets at an average of 28 with best bowling figures of 5-28.
“Ben will significantly boost our playing stocks and is also looking forward to passing on his knowledge to the playing group as an assistant coach.”
The A’s have also reappointed Aaron Whear as coach for next season. Whear led the side to eighth in his first season as coach.
“We are looking forward to Aaron building on his great work in season 22-23,” the club said on social media.
“He was instrumental in raising standards and professionalism across the whole club.
“ACC has greatly benefited from Aaron’s cricket experience, his communication skills, and his ability to educate players across the whole club, both senior and junior.”
