BRAD McNamara will be back at Haslingden as professional next season.

The Australian all-rounder will return to Bent Gate for his third spell as paid man subject to a work permit being granted.

The 33-year-old right hander from New South Wales first played for the Lancashire League club back in 1994 and returned again for two seasons in 1996 but left in a storm when a shoulder injury forced him home early for surgery and he criticised the club for the medical support received during his injury.

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