NICHOLS Point have landed the first major coup for the 2020-21 Sunraysia Cricket Association season with the signing of pace ace Luke Coates from reigning premiers Mildura Settlers.

Coates, 23, is regarded as the top fast bowler in the region and has joined the Pointers as their bowling coach to boost their bowling stocks.

“It’s going to be a big change, everybody knows Setts is a powerhouse...