Ashley Noffke has given 10 years of service to his home state Queensland

Worcestershire paceman Ashley Noffke will play for Tom Moody's Western Australia next season after quitting Queensland over a contract dispute.

He has signed a two-year deal after being upset by his home state side's plans to focus him on four-day cricket.

Noffke will join up with Worcestershire old boy Moody, who is currently in charge of the Western Warriors.

"Ashley is an established and well-respected player in Australian cricket circles, " said Moody. "I'm thrilled."

Queensland-born Noffke, 32, who is with Worcestershire until August on a partial season's contract, was reluctant to leave his native state - but the chance to head for the other side of Australia and switch from the East coast to the West coast.

"I'm obviously extremely disappointed that I won't be pulling on my maroon cap any more," he said. "But I'm also very thankful to the Warriors for the confidence they've shown in my ability."

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