Sam Hatherell arrives in first grade for Wynnum-Manly with all the force of a thundering freight train

Sam Hatherell has been on his way to first grade for sometime and last weekend he arrived with all the force of a thundering freight train.

Sam Hatherell has been on his way to first grade for sometime and last weekend he arrived with all the force of a thundering freight train.

The Wynnum-Manly fast bowling teenager took 5-43 on debut to destroy Sandgate-Redcliffe’s first innings during Bulls Masters Premier grade action.

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Bowling with a duke ball against batsmen still hyped up from playing T20 hit and giggle, Hatherell proved an unstoppable force.

Sam Hatherell celebrates a wicket. (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

He was held back to be the third change bowler, but he made up for lost time during an 8.1 over burst.

“Some of the boys said he hit the bat quite hard,’’ observed Sandgate-Redcliffe coach Vic Williams. “He bowled with good pace and hit reasonable areas.’’

Sam Hatherell takes a wicket in first grade. (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

Asked would he describe Hatherell was a genuine quick bowler, Williams replied: “He is not far off it.

“If he is not there yet, he is on the way. He is a good prospect.’’

During last season’s GPS cricket competition Hatherell, who played with Brisbane State High School, often bowled spells where the ball was hitting the bat before the batsman had time to position themselves for a shot.

Steven Graham bowled nicely in support. (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

Around Hatherell’s bowling, teammates Sam Bray, Willian Crook and Steve Graham kept things tight, while Benji Floros took 2-41.

After bowling the Gators out for 175, Wynnum replied with 258.

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Tim Floros (85, 82 balls) counterattacked from 4-58 while Graham (60, 111 balls) was the perfect foil. Batting a second time, Sandgate-Redcliffe managed an improved 4-157.

Nathan Rabnott takes a catch. (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

This weekend the Wynnum-Redlands women will resume their season after a break for T20 finals by hosting Ipswich-Logan at Bill Albury Oval.

The men are away to Gold Coast. -