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200 and over  02
175 to 199 games 02
150 to 174 games 04
100 to 149 games 08
50 to 99 games 09
25 to 49 games 06
10 to 24 games 05
2 to 10 games 38
1 game 53
Total Players 127

The below profiles have absolutely nothing to do with me - Mike

Our Captain.  Noble, distinguished.....and wearing a wig.

Steve Graves (Gunter, Stevo, Stevie G, Heinz)

 

   Steve is still our numero-uno strike bowler who's still not going for many runs, and still taking wickets. Unfortunately his participation this season will be severely limited due to a shoulder operation which is a massive shame, but we look forward to welcoming him back ASAP. He's got a brand-new custom-made bat so we look forward to seeing him spanking the cover drives, knocking over the stumps, and giving umpires "the look" when they say 'Not Out.' Steve is a former captain who has done an enormous amount off-the-field which

reflects in our positive bank balance.

      Steve's participation in 2011 has been limited, but since returning to the side post-injury Steve is showing the old magic still remains. The wickets tot up as he closes in on 250 for the club, and the custom-made bat still works as demonstrated by his fine unbeaten knock at North Enfield, ultimately crucial in a tight finish.

 

Oliver Sayers (Leo, Ol)

 

   The current skipper has made an all-round contribution since first joining the club and continues to tot up the runs and wickets almost in proportion with his accumulation of tattoos. Tours seem to agree with Ollie, who in Minehead made Goodwill history by becoming the first man ever to take a hat-trick, and then last year in Yarmouth pulled off two of the most sensational catches in a narrow defeat to Ashe Park. The big question is what's the next new bit of equipment going to be?!

    Personal bests for Ollie this season with the ball where he's bowled really well. Breaking 30 wickets is not often done and he's even managed to get an LBW decision! Batting-wise he hasn't flowed but has still played some crucial knocks, like the impressive rebuilding partnership with Das against St John Fisher, building the foundation to an impressive win.

 

Peter Aplin (Jordan)

 

   Peter has now been at the club for 10 years, so will no doubt be asking about a testimonial. He hasn't played much recently due to the fact that he can't keep it in his trousers. On the plus side he's got a wonderful young family. Peter loves being part of the dressing room and will be touring with us again this season and will no doubt play a few games here and there if we're short. His batting remains as waiting to be unearthed and his tempting bowling will hopefully bring a maiden wicket at some point.

   Pete made it for tour and was a bit unlucky not to get a few more runs. Despite his lengthy absence from the side, he actually looked like he knew what he was doing out there! Aplin Jnr III is due in a month. Threatening to come down on Sunday to Berko, though it's safer not to let the accountant near the book.

 

Andrew Callanan (Roobear)

 

   Young Andrew is not-so-young anymore. He's been opening the batting for a little while now and has been accumulating the runs at a good rate. Quite frankly, he's another who should be clocking up the centuries. In my opinion, he's the finest slip fielder the club's had (although Westy will tell you about him bottling it). I firmly believe that Andy and Westy will one day bat through a whole innings. Oh, and no you can't erase the first 20 matches Roo.

   Andy will probably tell you he should have got more runs, but then that's because he should have got more runs. Quite a few starts without managing to kick-on will frustrate Roo as the second half of the season saw him in Sheffield so unavailable. He'll no doubt be playing the odd game for the next few years so hopefully will still be contributing. Managed to get out twice in one ball at Kenton, though apparently Mike's been kind and only counted it once on his average.

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Chris Cashman (Cashy, ATM)

 

  Young Chris came to the club as a fast bowler. Last season he suffered with pains in his shins. Having been self-diagnosed he gave up the bowling and concentrated on his batting. And how. Chris smashed the record for most runs in a season by topping 400 including a stunning 93 on tour against Lowestoft Town. More than capable of hitting that century to join a very exclusive club. Chris has the ability to hit the ball a very long way and could prove deadly, especially now he's discovered that he can actually time a cricket ball! Big things are now expected of Chris, no pressure son, nobody watching.

   A hugely bright start to the season has somewhat dropped off for Cashy. Went off like a train in the first few games, and that maiden hundred is surely not far off. When he gives himself time to build a platform he's brilliant to watch. Can hit a long ball, as shown at Edmonton when he knocked one out of the park and onto the A10!

Mowgli after a failed fielding attempt

Colin Correa (Mowgli, Tim Howard, Col)

 

   Still trying to bat, still trying to bowl, still trying to field. God loves a trier. 
Not been a brilliant season but still chipped in with wickets. Just enjoying the ride!

 

Derek on a dress-down day

Derek Desmond (Del)

 

   Del's been on a bit of a sabbatical having done the organising for the club for a number of years. Hopefully we'll see him about a bit more this year as he's a bit part of the club (literally). My spies tell me he's been looking to invest in a hat that doesn't blow off and that he's still working on his bowling, though the fact he models it on Murali means he's still chucking it.

   The Sabbatical was broken when Del answered a Goodwill SOS and played at North Enfield. And he batted bloody well! Which has us all wondering what he's been doing over the last couple of years. Mind you he didn't wear that stupid hat! Welcome back big man.

 

Ranjan Sen (Stuntman, RJ)

 

   Every club needs one and we've got Ranjan. So hands off everyone else. The Stuntman works tirelessly for the club off-the-field to ensure everything runs smoothly and has done a stunning job since taking over. We were all delighted to see him hit his maiden 50 against Little Kingshill last year and hopefully that's the sign of things to come. Alas his participation in the 2011 season may be minimal depending on a knee injury but such is his commitment he's been at 100% of games so far and believe it or not, the book added up! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery and plenty more runs.

   RJ has hardly played due to his knee injury, then, returning to the scene of his maiden Goodwill half-century, managed to get injured again, wearing one in the face. Thankfully, his injuries are healing which is a great relief. Has a good game on tour, seeing us home with Trigger in the second game at Nailsea showing he's still got it, and his knee is fine! 2012 will be his year, you mark my words.

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Gareth Hughes (Hugh-Z, Paddington, Garth)

 

   The longest-serving player in the club's history continues to put in the performances, week-in week-out. Gareth is still more than capable with the bat (and pad), his wicketkeeping remains of the highest order, and his "patting" technique continues to frustrate, fascinate and delight in equal measure. Bringing a towel just isn't the done thing with Gareth and no game is complete without some "Shower Time." A whole-hearted and popular member of the team who's now sporting a rather fetching flat cap. Gareth remains secretary for the club and does a fine job…..reading his Minutes of Meeting after an afternoon session in the pub.

   The big man closes in on 100 dismissals as a 'keeper and continues to be a cornerstone of the dressing room. A maiden one-day  half-century the undoubted highlight of the season (so far) and the towel is still conspicuous by it's absence. On tour showed that his grenades are still deceptive, and still somehow manage to lure batsman into doing silly things!

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Michael Westwood (Trigger)

 

   The youngest of the Westwood brothers, Michael continues to be a big part of the dressing room. He's working very hard on his all-round game with the ability to bowl unplayable deliveries. Hopefully he can sort out a consistent length and not overstep which can be difficult with his size 28 feet. His batting is improving and he's shown glimpses of what he is capable of so hopefully that maiden 50 is just around the corner. Definitely someone who could be churning out the runs and wickets consistently very soon. Play it cool Trig, play it cool.

   Trigger, by his own admission, has been disappointed and frustrated by his batting this year. But Edmonton, last week, should give him the boost to kick-on. A sumptuous cameo including his first ever clear-the-ropes six, gives him plenty to take forward. He's taken a good number of catches (from memory) and continues to be a massive part of the team with his constant encouraging of others.

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Priyesh Patel (Pri, Elfie, P-body, Unlucky)

 

   Everybody knows if you want a great night out, go to Chicago's. And so it proved when, during a said night, we found a young man named Priyesh who had played a bit of cricket in the past. After a little persuasion, he came down to our final net session and the rest is the past. Pri has been a big plus for the club as a seam bowler and a fine batsman, highlighted by his brilliant unbeaten 60 in the fantastic win at Reed last year. He's got some good banter about him, and has finally got a few nicknames so a huge thanks to Shilpa on that one!

    Priyesh has grown into a key member of the squad with both bat and ball. A bit of a stop-start season with availability though thankfully work relented so he has been around. His swing bowling can be unplayable, and his batting has generally been very good. If only he could pick the gaps more, he'd score millions! An all-rounder who should be moving up the Goodwill stats pages pretty quickly over the next few years.

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Chris Westwood (Westy)

 

   One day, many years ago, the Goodwill were really short of players (a familiar theme) and had to play with 10 men, of which one was a very young Christopher Westwood. With bowling resources severely lacking, Westy was thrown the ball and took 4 wickets. The rest is history. A couple of years ago, an amazing transformation occurred and his gradual improvement became a talent explosion. He's now opening the batting, and quite frankly should be racking up hundreds, and his bowling means he's always posing a threat, even if it's to the umpire if a batsman is given not out. Has the ability to smash several Goodwill records in the future years.

   Injury has limited Westy's participation this season, and when he has played, bar a couple of appearances, it's been as a batsman only. The batting-form is starting to return and he's done well at slip, pouching a few catches there. His bowling was sensational against St John Fisher, and a good pre-season should mean an explosive year in 2012.

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Darren Westwood (Ronny)

 

   The Ginger Ninja is another guy who pushes into the all-rounder category. Darren, like so many others, has potential with the bat with a top-score of 80 against Edmonton his career high. He's still twirling his leggies and is fast approaching becoming the latest to achieve the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets for the club. A safe pair of hands under the high ball, Darren has almost made the Fielder of the Year category his own. Now for that massive season with the bat Ronny-boy.

   Another setting personal bests this year. Darren's bowling has come on massively and he's bowled superbly. Another who has smashed his personal best for season wickets. His batting opportunities have been limited (due to bowling so well), but he's still got it as shown at St John Fisher. Fielding-wise the catching has been very good, as you come to expect to be honest.

 

Mike Wallace (Buzz, Matt, Wally)

 

   One of the twins, Mike made a bit of a return last year, and hopefully he'll be around this year. His batting has potential and I'm sure he wants to beat his brother's top score. His fielding remains pretty good when he's sober although he's lost his ability to throw the ball 173m. Married life eh. To infinity and beyond!

   Dropped out of tour due to the Emirates Cup (which Arsenal lost) which was a shame as the tour alcohol consumption dropped as a result. Hopefully may see him more in 2012 after a close-season fitness regime.

 

Mike Allaway (Olive, Ali)

 

And so to Olive. A founder member who resides in the USA but keeps his eye-in by doing the website (now and again) which you're reading. He still struggles to defend the ball, but when you only play every so often, why not have some fun! The hairs still as greasy as it used to be (or so legend has it) and it's always good to have him over with his laptop. If only, because we can see the updated stats. Then again, given he updates the website, who's to say you haven't just read a completely different profile for him to the one that was originally written?!

   To see Mike on two visits a year is a joy, and so it has proved in 2011. Always good to see the old boy wielding his willow and this year we've had in-depth information about a couple of drops. Still, he's got a better dismissals ratio than Gareth and has maintained the website pretty well all year. He's gotta save for Justine's wedding next year, so any donations gratefully received.

 

Subhakanta Das (Das)

 

   A shortage of members in our penultimate game last year saw Subhakanta Das enter the Goodwill fold. In the first match of the day, Das (as he's known) guided the Goodwill to victory with a composed unbeaten innings. Yet again, the Goodwill bug was caught and after being a near ever-present at nets, Das has now become a full member. Das is a potentially destructive batsman, committed fielder and is also a handy leg-spinner who is capable of big turn, as witnessed by Newlands, with a ball to rival Shane Warne's "Ball of the Century." His celebration was memorable too, as he fully enjoyed his maiden wicket for the Goodwill, even though someone pressed his mute button. Welcome aboard Das.

    A big addition to the team, Das has proved a good find for the club. His leg-spinners have complemented Darren well, and with more regular games I'm sure he'll be improving his consistency with his length. Has the ability to spin it miles, and is decent with the bat as well. When he learns to call, he'll be dynamite.

 

Paul Hiscock (Lars)

 

Yet another player roped in initially when we were short who has now become a full member. Lars (it's a long story) was also a near ever-present at pre-season nets. He's working on his batting and is desperate to contribute runs-wise, but we may possibly have unearthed a handy medium-pace bowler. His full debut after signing up as a member saw him take a fine catch, field superbly, and was unlucky not to take his maiden wicket. Looking forward to seeing him develop. Oh, and Paul Hiscock is really his name.

   Another great find for the club, Paul came in with no real cricketing experience and has done well right from the off. His bowling is becoming more and more consistent and he's even worked out a run-up! He's taken a fair few catches as well, chased hard, run well, and is determined to put more runs on the board in 2012. Another good addition to the club.

 

Sachin Doshi (Sach, Disco)

 

   When Priyesh and Westy said they were going to bring Sachin to nets, we were all rather excited. Alas the Little Master joined the IPL and we got Mr Doshi. But I bet the Little Master can't drink. Sach has been a welcome addition to the ranks and increases our 'quota'. His debut match saw him collect his first run, first wicket, first catch, and first drop so all in all, a very expensive debut when you consider that's four jugs he owes. Hopefully he sticks around!

   Well he did stick around, and he did buy his jugs, and some! Disco has been a big part of the season and has slotted in to the club and the banter really well. His batting can be electric (especially with my bat!) and his fielding has provided some jaw-dropping moments…..like on tour at Nailsea…twice! Looking forward to seeing him progress in 2012.

 

Marcus Wilson (Willo)

 

Marcus was another guy roped in when we were short and it's great to see him join up this year. Born and bred in Australia New Zealand, Marcus is a huge welcome addition if only for the fact that he's bloody left-handed! Finally we've someone who can bat cack-handed. Marcus has looked the part and is a fine batsman who should be scoring big runs for the club. He's also very lively in the field and a welcome addition to the dressing room. And he also becomes yet another player with the initials MW, as Trigger worked out…..eventually.

Wow! As full debut seasons go, Willo hasn't done bad. Smashed all sorts of records, probably still owes jugs if anyone has been properly counting and has a book on the market! (Though £50 is a lot of money for a doorstop if you ask me). Willo has been a massive find for the club, and seems to have enjoyed himself. A good asset in the field and a few wickets as well means he's earnt his corn in 2011.

© Goodwill Cricket Club   Last Updated 13 Sep 2012