Tara Murray
Yarraville has added to its batting line up, welcoming back Josh Hahnel for the next Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season.
Having tried his luck at Victorian Premier Cricket the last two seasons, Hahnel returns to his junior club where he has had plenty of success previously.
Hahnel first made his senior debut in 2013-14 before becoming a key player in the Eagles line up.
In his last full season at the club in 2020-21, Hahnel made 545 runs for the season, averaging 45.42, having made two centuries.
Hahnel has spent the last two seasons playing with Melbourne University.
He played in the third XI in the recently completed season, having played in the second XI the previous season.
His highest score was 105 last season.
The club said they were thrilled to welcome him back.
“Well known to and admired by many at the club, Josh returns after two seasons at Melbourne University,” the club said on social media.
“Previously an A.V. Perussich medallist and VSDCA team of the year member, we are excited by the prospect of Josh scoring runs again at Yarraville Oval.”
The club said it has also signed another new player that would help set it up nicely to build on the momentum it started this season.
The Eagles finished 11th in the 2022-23 season with six wins for the season.
