Melbourne BBL Clubs Appoint High Performance Managers to Boost Performance
Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars have appointed Wade Seccombe and Clint McKay as their respective high performance managers in a bid to enhance their on-field performance.
Seccombe, who guided Brisbane Heat to the BBL title this year, will join Renegades later this month. McKay, a former Australian fast bowler, will transition from his role as Stars’ bowling coach to the newly created position.
These appointments aim to foster greater alignment between the BBL clubs and Cricket Victoria’s high performance program led by Graham Manou. Seccombe and McKay will focus on talent management, identification, and development, with an emphasis on T20 skills.
Previously, the BBL clubs operated independently in list management decisions. However, the new roles are expected to facilitate collaboration, as evidenced by the recent recruitment of Josh Brown by both Renegades and Victoria.
Seccombe’s immediate task will be to oversee the appointment of a new head coach for Renegades following David Saker’s dismissal. Shane Watson and Cameron White have been linked to the role.
McKay’s experience as a bowling coach and involvement in Stars’ draft strategy will be invaluable in his new capacity. He has also assisted Australia’s coaching staff as a stand-in white-ball bowling coach.
“It is really pleasing to have two people of Clint and Wade’s calibre joining our cricket performance program,” said Manou. “They will play a vital role in talent management and identification, with a specific focus on T20 skills and potential.”