Five stars from Cricket Gold Coast’s Kookaburra Cup who could make successful Dolphins switch

AS the Gold Coast Dolphins push for a two-day finals berth, the Bulletin takes a look at the talent from Cricket Gold Coast’s Kookaburra Cup who could take the leap to Queensland Premier Cricket.

AS the Gold Coast Dolphins push for a two-day finals berth, the Bulletin takes a look at the talent from Cricket Gold Coast’s Kookaburra Cup who could take the leap to Queensland Premier Cricket.

NATHAN JANES (BURLEIGH)

The 19-year-old played lower grades at the Dolphins as recently as 2016-17, but it may be worth another crack after taking 19 wickets at an average of 9.32 with his left-arm offspin this season.

Burleigh spinner Nathan Janes. Picture: Jodie Henderson

NIC PETERSON (SOUTHPORT LABRADOR)

At a time when the Dolphins are crying out for some older heads in their batting line-up, the 32-year-old could be the answer having amassed 564 runs this season at 40.29.

It follows a 2017-18 campaign in which he posted 690 runs at 46 to finish joint-winner of the Sam Loxton Medal.

Southport Labrador batsman Nic Peterson. Picture: Mike Batterham

PHIL TUNNICLIFFE (COOMERA HOPE ISLAND)

Hopes of luring the 32-year-old Kiwi to Bill Pippen Oval are probably out of reach, but this season’s haul of 653 runs at 50,23 and 20 wickets at 16.05 would make him a valuable addition.

Coomera Hope Island all-rounder Phil Tunnicliffe. Picture: Mike Batterham

JACK LICKISS (HELENSVALE PACIFIC PINES)

While injury has hampered the 22-year-old’s output this season, he has still scored 261 runs at 52.2 and his ability to keep wickets offers valuable flexibility.

Helensvale Pacific Pines wicketkeeper-batsman Jack Lickiss. Picture: Jodie Henderson

LUKE MUSSETT (PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN)

Another recruit from abroad, the 18-year-old English quick has been a revelation with 33 wickets at 18.73 in his first Kookaburra Cup campaign.