Voges replaces fellow countryman Matthew Mott, who was fired after the Seattle Orcas lost their first five games of the 2025 season. Following Voges’ announcement that he would be leaving the domestic coaching set-up, it was widely expected that he would take up a senior role with an MLC franchise.
“I am very excited to join the Seattle Orcas this upcoming season. The MLC league continues to grow and I look forward to working with the owners, players and staff to bring success both on and off the field,” said Voges, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
After taking over from Justin Langer in 2018, Voges enjoyed a successful tenure with Western Australia, and has long been considered a leading candidate to eventually succeed Australian head coach Andrew McDonald, whose current contract runs until 2027.
McDonald has indicated that he is unlikely to seek an extension, having held the role since early 2022. Voges has previously coached Australia A and worked with the senior national team. He also previously boosted his T20 franchise credentials by joining Trent Rockets in The Hundred as an assistant coach.
WA Cricket remains in discussions with Voges over his continuation as head coach of Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL) after leading the franchise to back-to-back titles in BBL11 and BBL12. Voges also won the trophy twice as captain. Assistant coaches Beau Casson and Tim MacDonald are expected to be among the leading candidates to replace him as WA head coach should he resign.
Voges, who averaged 61.87 in 20 Tests for Australia, now faces the challenge of reviving the Seattle Orcas’ fortunes. After reaching the finals in the first season of the MLC, the franchise has managed just four wins from seventeen matches in the 2024-2025 season.
“We are pleased to welcome Adam Voges to the Seattle Orcas family. He brings with him a proven track record of winning, a distinctive ability to develop world-class talent and a deep understanding of the nuances of T20 franchise cricket,” said Hemant Dua, Head of Seattle Orcas.
“His dominant performance with Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers speaks of his expertise. We believe Adam’s calm demeanor, tactical intelligence and commitment to building a culture of high performance will be crucial as we pursue the Major League Cricket title. We are building something special in Seattle, and Adam is undoubtedly the right person to take the lead,” he added.
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