Fast bowler Luke Ryan and veteran all-rounder Brad Sheen have been unveiled as co-captains, completing a changing of the guard at Uebergang Oval.

Ryan, who arrived from Grassmere Cricket Association outfit Purnim four years ago, and Sheen, a multiple premiership player with the Gators, have taken the reins from star batsman Chris Bant.

It comes after Jacob Bloom was named senior coach in May, replacing Warrnambool cricket stalwart Ben Boyd.

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