Profiles: Central Qld Seamers headed to Bulls Masters U16 Youth Cup
Coach Murray Harch has high hopes for the Central Qld Seamers, who are gearing up to take on the state’s best in Cairns next week. We profile the players.
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The Central Queensland Seamers are set for a strong showing at the Bulls Masters Under-16 Youth Cup, according to coach Murray Harch.
They are one of eight regional teams contesting the four-day carnival starting in Cairns on Monday.
Central Queensland will play the Wide Bay Flames, North Queensland Monsoons and the SEQ Stormers on the first three days before crossover games on the fourth.
Harch is confident his outfit will be right in the mix, with plenty of talent in the line-up.
“I think we’ve got the team to win all three games and finish top of the pool but names on paper mean nothing, it’s what they do out on the field as a team that counts,” he said.
“We’re a very strong all-round unit. We bat pretty much down to 10 and bowling-wise, I can throw the ball to any of those 12 and they’ll be able to do the job.”
Harch said skipper John Mulville would be up for a big carnival, while the in-form Henry Lau was sure to be racking up the runs and in-swing bowler Isaac Evers claiming plenty of scalps.
This is Harch’s first time coaching the team, and it’s made even more special given his eldest son Jonty is in the line-up.
“It shows his commitment to the sport and how much he has improved from when he first started playing Milo In2Cricket at age four,” the proud dad said.
“He loves cricket… he tries his heart out all the time and is always thinking of the team he is playing for.”
Harch’s main message to Jonty and his teammates next week will be to enjoy the game and not to put too much pressure on themselves.
“I believe this group plays their best cricket when they are just having fun doing it,” he said.
Meet the Central Queensland players
Axel Amos
The Glen Cricket Club, Gladstone Cricket
A steady opener who looks to turn over the strike. May be called upon to wicket-keep or bowl spin if required. Good hands in the slips.
Harry Wright
Rockhampton Grammar, Rockhampton Cricket
An attacking opener who has the ability to see off the new ball whilst also being able to punish any bad balls.
John Mulville
Cap Coast Cricket Club, Rockhampton Cricket
Captain of the team. A stylish top-order batsman who can score quickly. One of the best fielders in the team who has great hands. Part-time off-spin bowler who will be called on to bowl some overs.
Zac Whitehead
Cap Coast Cricket Club, Rockhampton Cricket
An attacking top-order batsman who has improved greatly. This will be his first Central Queensland experience and has earned his spot in the team. Another great fielder who is more than happy to throw himself around in the field.
Jonty Harch
Brothers Cricket Club, Rockhampton Cricket
The team’s wicket-keeper who may also be asked to roll the arm over if required. An attacking batsman who likes to make quick runs.
Henry Lau
Rockhampton Grammar, Rockhampton Cricket
Currently in the best batting form of all players in the team. Leading run scorer in 1st Division Juniors and third in Third Grade. Loves to hit the ball hard. A very handy paceman as well.
Samuel Graham
Brothers Cricket Club, Rockhampton Cricket
An opening bowler who attacks the stumps. Played for Central Queensland under-18s so already has some representative experience this season. No slouch with the bat either, can score quickly when required.
Jack Hudson
Emerald Brothers Cricket Club, Central Highlands Cricket
A tall and solid bowler who can bat. An all-rounder who can score quickly and take wickets.
Riley Roser
Frenchville Cricket Club, Rockhampton Cricket
A player who bowls with raw pace. Hits the crease hard and thunders the ball into the keeper’s gloves. Doubles as a handy all-rounder who can hit the ball hard.
Spencer Robinson
Brothers Cricket Club, Rockhampton Cricket
An inswing fast bowler also making his debut for Central Queensland. He is also a big hitter of the cricket ball. Fresh off winning a game off his bat, confidence is high at the moment.
Sidney McCullagh
Emerald Brothers Cricket Club, Central Highlands Cricket
A lower-order batter and crafty off-spin bowler. Also, very good in the field. Will also be looking to him for his chat in the field.
Isaac Evers
Norths Tigers Cricket Club, Rockhampton Cricket
Left-arm medium pace in-swing bowler. Has a knack of sneaking the ball between bat and pad. Has picked up many wickets this way. Will take the new ball.
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