One of Darley’s biggest favourites is returning for the club for the Ballarat Cricket Association season.
The Lions have announced that Danza Hyatt will return to the club in a massive boost for the side.
Hyatt was one of the competition’s biggest names but hasn’t played for the Lions the past three seasons.
“A player and fan favourite Danza will return for what will be his sixth season with the Lions,” Darley said on social media.
“A two time premiership winner with Darley CC and a winner of multiple club awards returns to bring his experience and skills and will be an amazing asset at the Lions den with both and ball.
“Darley Cricket Club is excited for Danza to return to the Lions den.
“His previous five seasons with the Lions Danza played 66 games and was instrumental in the club’s two recent first XI premierships.”
The return of Hyatt offsets the loss of Dilan Chandima.
Chandima has joined Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division club Yarraville Club.
Chandima has been a star in the BCA having won a competition best and fairest medal, along with coaching the Lions for one season.
The Lions have also announced the re-signings of Sajith Dissanayaka and Hasi Wikramasinghe.
Dissanayaka joined the Lions last season and walked about with a number of awards at the club’s awards night.
Wikramasinghe will again bring his experience and knowledge to the senior playing group.
The Lions missed out on finals last season.
