Weeks to lead Chieftains

The Hadspen Cricket Club committee is delighted to announce Tristan Weeks as the new Chieftains senior coach.

The leader and all-rounder has been a star in the Cricket North-West Cricket Association for Latrobe, a club he has played 248 matches for.

Across all formats for the Demons, he boasts a club-record highest score of 173 in hitting 4913 career runs at 24.32 and has best figures of 6-36 on his way to taking 330 wickets at 18.14.

The 26-year-old, who represented Tasmania at U17 level, said one of his major goals for the next two seasons is to create a “team-first” culture on and off the field.

“I’ll be looking to provide a safe and positive cricketing environment that allows players of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential at the Hadspen Cricket Club,” Weeks said.

“Another goal is to structure and sustain a high-performance based training program with a strong focus on youth and development of up and coming players.”

Hadspen president Corey Martin thanked Liam Reynolds for his commitment to the job for the past six seasons, a tenure which yielded the club eight (one B-reserve, two A-reserve, one A-grade, and four consecutive Premier League) premierships.

“All good things must come to an end and people can only give so much. The way Liam has led the club on the field through his captaincy and individual performances, galvanized the playing group, demanded higher standards and overseen success over many years is a testament to his driven personality and dedication to the club’s vision,” he said.

“I’ve enjoyed working closely with him and understand the personal sacrifices he has made to get the best results out of the playing group and investing the time required to help the HCC succeed.

“He is a Chieftain and can be proud of what he has helped the club achieve in recent times. Liam will continue to lead by example on field and in transitioning the reins to Tristan.”

Martin said he was excited by the dawn of a new chapter in the club’s 35-year history.

“Successful organisations always look at ways to improve and the committee is confident Tristan, a young leader driven by principles and high standards, can continue to take the HCC forward with fresh ideas and perspectives,” Martin said.

“We welcome Tristan and his fiancé Eliza to the club with open arms.”

Weeks – Chieftains cap No. 637 - played for T20s for Hadspen in 2021-22 when the Chieftains qualified for the state finals.