Montgomery homecoming bolsters Bentleigh Uniting premiership defence

What a coup for Bentleigh Uniting! The reigning premiers have regained young paceman Connor Montgomery after three seasons at Richmond in Premier Cricket. Fast and strong, he’ll join forces with his brother Noah to spearhead a formidable Lions attack. Connor took 17 wickets at 22.47 in Richmond’s seconds last season, often ripping through top orders with hostile opening spells. He played all of his junior cricket at Bentleigh Uniting and made his 1st XI debut in the 2021-22 season, contributing to the Lions’ Longmuir Shield winning side.

Connor Montgomery has signed on at Bentleigh Uniting for season 2025/26

Bentleigh Uniting has also regained all-rounder Lachlan Still, fresh from playing in a premiership with Broadbeach in Queensland.

Lachlan Still lines up for the Broadbeach Robina Cricket Club, his home away from home.

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Reigning premiers Bentleigh Uniting has secured all-rounder Seaver Cowley, fresh from his match-winning performance in Thomson’s Geelong Cricket Association grand final triumph. Cowley’s 33 and impressive 5-52 off 20 overs showcase the firepower he brings to Bentleigh Uniting.

The Lions have also retained their core, with team of the year gun Craig Short, Jacob Gray and Liam Manakis all recommitting. This blend of fresh talent and established stars sets Bentleigh Uniting up for a strong title defence in the upcoming season.

Seaver Cowley has joined Bentleigh Uniting

Uniting has also picked up teenage wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Galanopoulos, brother of captain-coach Lukas Galanopoulos. He joins from Prahran, bringing his Brighton Grammar School experience to the Lions’ den.

Phil Galanopoulos walks out as keeper for Brighton Grammar School