SECA: Kingston Hawthorn all-rounder joins Chelsea Heights-Aspendale Gardens

A major signing in the SECA, with a Premier Cricket all-rounder joining a club’s growing list of off-season recruits. Plus, an overseas player has landed at another club.

Udara Weragala bowling for Kingston Hawthorn against Casey South Melbourne. Picture: Valeriu Campan

What a boost for Chelsea Heights-Aspendale Gardens.

CHAG have signed Kingston Hawthorn all-rounder Udara Weragala.

The 27-year-old played 19 First XI matches at the Hawks in the past three seasons after joining them from Donvale in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Associaton.

He has a highest score of 61 in Victorian Premier Cricket.

“Udara brings first XI Premier Cricket experience to go with his aggressive, hard hitting style of batting along with his ability to bowl off spin,’’ CHAG said.

“Having faced many of the best bowlers in Premier Cricket Udara will add class and exuberance to our top order batting along with wicket taking off spin to our strong bowling line up.’’

Udara Weragala in action for the Hawks. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Weragala’s signing continues a productive off-season for Chelsea Heights-Aspendale Gardens, which has also regained paceman Ethan Capp after a stint at Le Page Park and Mornington Peninsula association top order batsman Nathan Keon.

Meanwhile, East Sandringham has announced its First XI leadership team, with club stalwart Matt Harris appointed captain. He replaces Ben Pryor who has stepped aside to concentrate more on his batting.

“Matt has been a fantastic servant of our club since his junior days, developing into a premier batsman in Longmuir Shield starring in premiership teams and featuring in SECA teams of the year,’’ East Sandringham said of Harris.

Jordan Hesline will be East Sandy’s vice-captain.

“In his early seasons at the club, “Sauce” has shown that he has a fantastic cricket brain as well as exceptional leg-spin qualities,’’ the club said.

Brighton Union’s push for finals in Longmuir Shield has been boosted by a the addition of English all-rounder Seth Pickering, who hails from Yeadon Yeadon Cricket Club.