The latest recruits for the 2024-25 MPCA cricket season

The signings keep coming in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, with an influx of new talent and players switching clubs. Here are the latest to put pen to paper.

Cam Dinger (left), Rob Birnie and Adeel Hussain.

The signings keep coming in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, with an influx of new talent and players switching clubs.

Here are the latest to put pen to paper:

Rob Birnie, Mt Martha

Joins the Reds as head coach and brings a stack of knowledge and experience. Has played the past four season at Long Island, with two of those being as assistant coach. Before that Birnie had an impressive cricket career at Johnson Park and Upper Ferntree Gully.

Cam Dinger, Carrum Downs

The experienced top order batter and leg-spinner is a cracking signing for the Cougars, with his big game record sure to be vital. Has played first XI at Dandenong and Casey and, of course, played a starring role in a Turf 1 flag at Cranbourne, nabbing 9-70 in the grand final.

Cam Dinger batting for Cranbourne.

Josh Dinger, Carrum Downs

The all-rounder is a huge addition to the Cougars after taking 25 wickets and making 250 runs last season at Baxter. His pace will have opposition batters jumping around.

Ryan Harrison, Mt Martha

Joins the Reds as a playing assistant coach. The leg spinner and top order batter was captain-coach at Main Ridge the past two seasons.

Adeel Hussain, Heatherhill

After a season off, the paceman returns to Heatherhill where he was an integral part of the club’s recent premiership success, amassing 200 runs at 18.18 and a staggering 45 wickets at 13.62, including 10 wickets in the finals series.

Jack Marget, Langwarrin

Having moved into the area, Marget joins Langy from his childhood club, Knox Gardens, where where he was a mainstay in the 1st XI.

Brodie Matthews, Langwarrin

An exciting young talent who came through Langwarrin’s successful junior program before a stint at Frankston Peninsula, including a fourth XI premiership.

Jake Mialitsis, Crib Point

The paceman comes across from Tyabb where he played in two 2nd XI premierships and has spent the best part of the past two seasons in their 1st XI. At 24, his best cricket is ahead.

Tom Peet, Balnarring

An opening strike bowler who can swing the ball around from height and with steep bounce. He is also a middle order bat who has played first XI at Boneo.

Udara Ravindu, Tyabb

The top order batter who can wicket keep and even bowl leg spin is a terrific addition for the Yabbies, coming across from Bulleen in the Eastern association.