Des McLachlan

Debut: 1980-81
Club No: 334
Club Games: 183
Batting: 220 innings, 3696 runs @ 20.53
Highest Score: 80 (Seniors)
Bowling: 113 wickets @ 18.65
Best Bowling: 5/50 (Seniors)
Awards: Life Membership (1996), 3rd XI Batting (1986/87, 1990/91), 4th XI Batting (1984/85), 3rd XI Bowling (1982/83),
Leadership: 3rd XI Captain (1983/84, 1986/87), 4th XI Captain (1984/85, 1992/93)

Des came to the Club in 1980/81 and served on the Committee in various roles for 14 consecutive seasons.

He held the positions of Vice President (for 5 seasons), Junior Co-ordinator, Delegate, Junior Coach and he also assisted as Material Convenor during this time.

Des was a regular attendee at all Club functions covering both Juniors and Seniors.

On field he Captained the 3rd XI Premiership team in 1983/84 and was Captain or vice-Captain of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th XI’s for 8 seasons.

Des was a good allrounder, and his three Batting Awards and one Bowling Award was testament to his ability with both bat and ball.

He also played in a number of Association Representative Teams.

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