08/09/2026
As Luke gets ready to head back to Australia and rejoin St Kilda Cricket Club, itโs hard to put into words how much he will be missed by everyone at Tetbury Cricket Club.
When the club decided to bring in its first ever overseas player, there was naturally some risk. What we got was someone who didnโt just meet expectations โ he completely shattered them.
On the field, Luke has been phenomenal. An incredible 1,265 runs, countless match-winning performances and a style of batting that left bowlers across the county wondering what had just happened! From launching sixes onto Hampton Street to rattling the roof of the Dolphins Hall, Luke provided entertainment every time he walked to the crease.
From his very first ball for Tetbury in a pre-season friendly at Dumbleton โ walking down the track and smashing the bowler for four โ you knew there was something special about him. None more memorable than his incredible 91 in a chase of 112.
But the statistics only tell part of the story.
Lukeโs greatest achievement has been the impact he has had on our club, our town and our young cricketers. Kids gathered at The Rec to watch him bat, inspired by someone they looked up to.
His performances helped deliver a historic season, including Tetburyโs first ever promotion to the WEPL and a T20 Midweek title.
But what weโll remember most is the person behind the runs. Luke embraced Tetbury, supported his teammates, worked brilliantly with our juniors and became a fantastic ambassador for the club. He created memories that will last long after the scorebooks have been put away. The standards have improved because of him.
Luke, thank you for the runs, the sixes, the victories, the laughs and the memories. Most importantly, thank you for becoming part of our cricket family.
We wish you every success back down under with St Kilda Cricket Club.
A special thank you to Robbie Golding for hosting Luke throughout the summer and helping make his time here such a success. Please join Luke for a goodbye drink at the Priory Inn tomorrow evening (09/09/26) from 6pm.
Safe travels, Luke. Youโll always have a home at The Rec. See you again soon ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐