WBBL08: The Adelaide Strikers have successfully acquired the service of another local talent, Annie O’Neil as the young gun will play for the Adelaide Strikers. A dependable middle-order bat is all set to remain in Adelaide for the next two seasons as well. While making her T20 debut in WBBL|05, O’Neil has continued to do well at the state level.
While playing every game for South Australia last summer, the 23-year-old gave several key performances with the bat. She made headlines with a knock of 48 from 37 balls – including seven boundaries and a six – to take the Scorpions to a win against Western Australia. Scoring 249 runs last summer, O’Neil remains one of the most consistent performers for her side.
However, Annie O’Neil is excited for the upcoming fixtures ahead: “Having grown up in South Australia, I am so proud to represent the Strikers and am thrilled at the opportunity to sign this new deal. This is a special group that I am extremely happy to be a part of and I am looking forward to getting out there and seeing what we can achieve.”
Two more years of Annie in blue! 🙌
The SA local is staying put for #WBBL08 ✍️😎
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— AdelaideStrikersWBBL (@StrikersWBBL) August 10, 2022
WBBL08: Luke Williams is excited to see Annie O’Neil back in blue
Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers Head Coach Luke Williams said that he is excited to see O’Neil back in the squad for the season ahead: “It is great to welcome Annie back to the Strikers; she has been within the South Australian system for a few years now and is going from strength to strength. We know that Annie can play a variety of roles for us with the bat, in addition to bringing an exceptional work ethic and competitive attitude.”
However, Annie O’Neil joins international stars Laura Wolvaardt and Deandra Dottin in the Adelaide Strikers squad for the upcoming season.
Adelaide Strikers WBBL08 squad so far: Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Deandra Dottin, Tahlia McGrath, Tegan McPharlin, Annie O’Neil, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt
