North County have signed Australian all-rounder Lochie Hardy as their overseas player for the upcoming season.

The 24 year-old is a right-arm seam bowler who is also a more than useful hard-hitting middle-order batter.

Hardy is highly rated in his native Australia and has featured for Western Australia Second XI.

He is certain to be a valuable asset for the Balrothery side as they look to recapture past glories.