VSDCA: Brighton secures Kew fast bowler Will Sist

Brighton identified an absence in its tilt for last year’s Subbies flag and is confident it has filled that gap with its latest recruit. See why.

VSDCA cricket: Kew v Brighton. Kew bowler William Sist. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Brighton coach John Damiano couldn’t be happier with his side’s latest recruit.

After identifying its bowling stocks as an area of weakness, Brighton is confident adding former Kew paceman Will Sist will improve the Tonners’ chances at going one better.

Sist joins the Subbies powerhouse after taking 35 wickets at an average of just 14.2 in 2022-23, a summer that saw him earn team of the year honours.

While Damiano is pleased to get another fine player through the doors, he is just as eager to add to the “good people” at Brighton.

“He’s obviously a very good player, hence why we went after him,” he said.

“By his season last year, he made team of the year, so he is a perfect fit for us and the age demographic as well – he has a lot to give as a long-term cricketer.

“The main reason we went after him is personal, based on the guys playing with him and having a few beers after the game, we had a high opinion of him as an individual as well.

“Most of the guys we have brought in over the last few years have been in the same build, they’re obviously good players but they’re very good people as well, he just fits the mould perfectly.”

Will Sist bowling for Kew. Picture: Valeriu Campan

With a wicket in each of his 16 matches for Kew, Damiano is confident Sist will increase the Tonners’ chances to improve on last summer’s grand final defeat.

“100 per cent, he is a team of the year player and rightfully so,” he said of the Tonners being able to go one further in 2023-24.

“He has been a good player in the competition for a long time and he is exactly what we need as a player.

“It 100 per cent improves our chances significantly.”