1. Tony Freeman
"Class bat with an unshakable temperament. Shows just
what hard work can do. Most reliable batsman Beechwood have ever possessed. Good close-in fielder. Very good captain. Rubbish bowler."
2.
Dean Kelly
"Technically gifted bat. Why he has not batted at least
in the top 4 in every game he has played for Beechwood is a mystery. Great inswing bowler of old. Throws like a girl."
3.
Tim Johnson
"Why Tony and Dean left themselves out of their
Beechwood dream team beggars belief."
4.
Roger Triggs
"Don't remember very much about him but what I do (and
others have told me) suggests he was one of the most naturally gifted players Beechwood ever had. A class, fast-scoring bat and undoubtedly
the best lefty in Beechwood history."
5.
Graham Rogers
"Played with him first time around. Technically
gifted with both bat and ball and a good fielder to boot. A genuine
class all-rounder"
6. Pat Ogan
"Elegant batsman and frighteningly good inswing bowler.
Good fielder. A bit too vulnerable to the straight ball."
7.
Ian Boss
"Aggressive bowler, aggressive batsman, aggressive
fielder, aggressive drinker. Perhaps best ever poucher and chucker.
Every team should have one. At times sported a dodgy moustache."
8. Adrian Warner
"One of the very best bowlers Beechwood have had.
Hostile fast medium off-cutters with plenty of bounce. Aggressive and strong batsman who has adapted his technique to the full. Doesn't drink
beer which is a clear concern."
9. Sean Cowell
"Right up there with the very best of the Beechwood
seam-up bowlers. Fantastic slipper and can perform with the bat.
Ridiculous tall-tale teller."
10.
Keith Makin (capt) (wkt)
"Have to agree with Uncle Tony on
this one. About the most passionate lover of the game I've met. Founder
of the club. He merits his place with good keeping skills and knowledge
of the game. On his day a fair bat as well. Eccentric barely covers it."
11. Ashley Woodward
"Demonstrates how good a player can be whilst
lacking much orthodoxy. The only genuine quick (in this standard)
Beechwoood have had and a good one at that. Good arm. Should never have
opened the batting."
12th man:
Brad Hill
"Very tough choice but Brad can excel in all aspects of
the game. On his day a destroyer of bad bowling, useful bowler and good fielder." |
