Edinburgh Monarchs confirm Australian rider Cameron Heeps as third signing for 2019

Edinburgh Monarchs have added a third Australian rider to their team for 2019 with the capture of former Ipswich and Wolverhampton star Cameron Heeps.
New Edinburgh Monarchs singing Cameron HeepsNew Edinburgh Monarchs singing Cameron Heeps
New Edinburgh Monarchs singing Cameron Heeps

The 23-year-old, who hails from Perth, joins fellow countrymen Josh Pickering and Justin Sedgmen in the squad so far. Although Ipswich-based Heeps faces a lengthy weekly journey for home matches at Armadale, he said: “I have enjoyed coming to Edinburgh. It’s a good track and having it as my home track it should make the long haul worthwhile.

“I’m based in Ipswich and bought a house there last year with my girlfriend. It’s not the end of the world – being an Aussie, we sometimes had to face trips of thirty hours, so I can deal with eight hours.”

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“I had spoken with Edinburgh once or twice before about a move but things did not work out. Obviously, they have this year and I’m looking forward to it.”

Heeps is confident his machinery will be competitive for 2019, saying: “I’ll be using some of last year’s machinery but I’ve got a couple of sponsors who will help me make some changes and if everything works out it should be good for me next season.

“I’m also talking to a couple of Premiership clubs about a spot for 2019.”