Perth Strathearn Player Profiles
Paul Tramontanas - First Team Captain 'Stav' has been with the club for about 5 years. An agressive number 3 bat, he made a ton on debut for the two's, before top edging one straight into his face. As you can see, no harm done. In his first season as skipper he leads the team into its first experience of Premier Division cricket. A big challenge and he is sure to be leading from the front.
Ivor Patterson 'The Berwick Express' arrived in Perth a few years ago now, and has spent most of that time bamboozling batsmen across the Union with his late in-swing. A regular wicket taker, Ivor also skippered the team to their first ever promotion to the Premier Division in 2009. Quickly developing a reputation as the next Jonathon Ross after hosting the recent quiz and race nights.
Hamish Blomfield Hamish arrived in Perth in late April from New Zealand and is the clubs' Overseas Amateur for the 2010 season. A right arm medium fast bowler Hamish has already made vaulable contribution with bat and ball, as well as assisting with the junior coaching on a weekly basis.
Richard Kirkman 'Richie' or 'Chucky' rose through the junior ranks and is now a vaulable member of the first XI contributing with both bat and ball, and adding a bit of youthful energy to the fielding. His appearances over the past couple of seasons have been curtailed, by his commitments at Abertay University.....we are not sure what his role there is but we figure he must have a job in the student bar!
Callum Laing Callum graduated form the juniors a couple of seasons back and has been a regular in the first and second teams ever since. A slow left arm bowler, he has taken important wickets in both senior teams and like Ossi has played some important innings when they are needed most after one of the infamous Strathy collapses.
John McKenzie John has been an Almond Valley CC stalwart for years, and still has affiliations with the club. The chance to play Saturday cricket in the Premier Divison was something he saw as an added incentive to playing with PSCC. As a wicketkeepr and right hand bat he is a welcome addition to the first team squad.
Jack Henderson Jack now plays the majority of his cricket with Falkland in the SNCL. A relative latecomer to cricket he rose quickly through the juniors and was an integral part of the senior team for 3 to 4 seasons, before moving to play National League cricket. Still a regular coach at Strathy with the juniors with an occassional Sunday appearance. | Gordon McKinnie - First Team Vice Captain Club 'veteran' Gordy, or the 'Silver Fox' as he is known in some late night establishments, has been playing cricket at Doo’cot Park for longer than anyone else in the club can remember. Still opening the batting on a regular basis, and spending 45 overs rooted to the spot at gully, probably his favourite area of any cricket ground.
Jonathan Hill Hilly is Mr Strathearn. Club Treasurer, junior coach, former captain, and tea lady, as well as regular run scorer and wicket taker. With over 10,000 club runs to his name, his batting prowess is often under estimated. However his opening spells with the ball, are what he is really known for and just like his financial management, they tend to be tight and economical.
Fraser Mearns Just like the Chappells there are also 3 cricketing Mearns Brothers, with Fraser being the youngest. The comparisons probably end there, but Fraser is a promising opening batsmen and should be looking to force the likes of Gordy into retirement over the next couple of seasons by making the role his own.
Craig Oswald Ossi is another long serving club member having come through the clubs' junior section. A leading wicket taker over the last few seasons, he has played a big role in helping get the club where it is today. A lower order right hand bat Ossi can also add quick runs when they are needed, as he can play most shots in the book, as well as some that aren't.
Graeme Haddow Haddy is in his first season with Perth Strathearn, after previously playing with Perthshire. Lured by the challenge of Premier Division cricket he has settled in to the team well scored 74 on his first XI league debut at the start of the season.
Mike Young Along with Hilly, club secretary 'Chico' has been the backbone of the club for many a year. A regular opening batsman and square leg fielder for much of this time, Mike has recently swapped the cricket spikes for the deck shoes, and his sailing commitments now limit his time on the cricket field. Still a regular 'end of season' tourist, Mike is famed for seeking out venues where even Chico himself wouldn't perform! |
