Hunters re-appoint Church

THE SP Hunters have re-appointed Matthew Church as coach for next season in the Queensland Intrust Super Cup.
The Hunters board voted unanimously for Church to remain at the helm for next season after he steered the team through the challenges of 2021 when it was forced to relocate to southeast Queensland due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) travel restrictions.
The Hunters have confirmed that the team will return to Queensland throughout 2022 due to the ongoing international Covid-19 travel challenges.
“We are delighted to reappoint Matt Church given how he and his staff handled a difficult year,” Hunters chairman Stan Joyce said.
“The Hunters played extremely well in parts of this season and we know what the team is capable of with the 2021 experience under their belts.
“Matt is a high-quality coach and he has put in place the building blocks for an exciting 2022.”
Church thanked the Hunters board and said he was already looking forward to next season.
“I’m really pleased to extend my role as Hunters coach — it’s a role I take great pride in,” Church said.
“I would like to thank Hunters chairman Stan Joyce and the Hunters board members for their faith in me.
“This year threw up numerous challenges but next year brings with it similar tests so the benefit of experience will be significant for us.
“Our players developed strongly this year by living through these challenges and I know they will be ready to go again in 2022.
“I would like to acknowledge Hunters’ sponsors, partners and stakeholders during these times and personally I’d finally like to thank my wife and family for their love and support.
“I look forward to being back in front of the group and leading the Hunters towards a strong year in 2022.”