The Western Warriors are based in Perth, Western Australia with the WACA being their home ground!They were the last to join the six States that participate in Australia's State competitions. This was during the first World War.
They are recognised as a strong side in limited overs cricket, notably the Ford Ranger Cup where they have 11 wins.
The Western Warriors have produced the following legends:
Rodney Marsh, Kim Hughes, Geoff Marsh, Dennis Lillee, Adam Gilchrist, Justin Langer, Damien Martyn and Michael Hussey.
For the Western Warriors Website:
www.waca.com.au
www.waca.com.au
9 comments:
You forgot that famous bowling legend....North!!
Adam Gilchrist camee from NSW, but he did develop his cricket in WA
Will wait till they all retire one day. Marcus just needs some runs and he'll earn his place.
Hey Matt. Alot of guys are born in a State and start out somewhere, but another State makes them develop into the player they become. Gilly's move to WA was to give himself better Keeper opportunities and of course he developed into a cricketer under their system.
Matthew, Gilly was also our Captain for a few years and married a West Aussie so he counts.
Future legend Mitchell Marsh will one day get a mention ...
You know it's illegal to call Kim Hughes a legend in Australia, right?
He had his place in Australian cricket history, while not spectacular which makes you wonder why the heck I would put him there. He represented WA well enough and I do find something interesting in his career, it inspired the biggest turnaround in Australian cricket.
His Captaincy was his obvious weakness, his low point, which was all before my time. Had he been given less flack he'd have been a magnificent batsman. A legend in a darker light.
Yeah, the future legend (and captain), Mitchell Marsh.
I hope we don't have to wait more than about three years for that legend to commence.
A fave, but not quite legend for me is Bruce Yardley. Gully fielder extraordinaire and a handy spin bowler and tail-ender.
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