Meet The Team

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Nickname - Skips/AB

A bit of a useless tosser... but leaving his luck (or lack there of) to one side, Andy has been our intrepid leader since 2012, missing very few games in that time. He does suffer with a bad back, probably caused by trying to carry the team batting over the last few years. Tops the runs scored for the club, and the most injures to one part of the body... 

Nickname - Big Mac

Chris is the most prolific bowler the club has and probably ever will have. He has 1000+ wickets and isn't planning on stopping yet... Likes to tell a batsman when he is too good for them. Has also been known to talk an umpire into giving that extra wicket. Opened the batting while he was captain, but has now been relegated to number 10.

Nickname - Badger

A very underrated bowler who has a knack of taking wickets without turning the ball. Pete is one of the nicest men you will meet, too nice when it comes to bowling, as he has been known on more than one occasion to apologise to a batsman after getting them out. He is also a very handy batsman and regularly steps up to open the batting.

Nickname - The Pub

Dave was known to be grumpy when behind the bar at his pub. Now he has swapped to the other side of the bar, his mood has improved. A very reliable batsman who likes to hit the ball hard. He probably needs a new nickname now though!

Nickname - Toad

Likened to the Duracell bunny, as he keeps going and going off just a few hours sleep. Can regularly be found doing jobs, only to be interrupted by the pub. Gary has taken some unbelievable catches over the years and once scored the slowest half century in recent times, which rather annoyed GA.

Nickname - The Hammer

Invented the Hammer shot on tour - it really had to be seen to be believed. Can often be found with Gary and a glass of rosé. Angus loves his hair and is mighty proud of his silver locks - but we let him off as it is the envy of many of his teammates.

Nickname - Bell Boy/The Engineer

Like a fine wine, he just gets better with age. Often gets a good workout behind the stumps with some wayward bowling. The club engineer, if anything is broken or needs repairing, then Stuie is your man. When not on cricket duties can be found ringing the bells at many of the local churches.

Nickname - Little Sam

Sam is always early wherever he goes and loves a chat. Has a knack of taking wickets and can score handy lower order runs.

Nickname - Dutch

Rob is a handy bowler who can score runs down the order too. On his day he can be unplayable, other days you might find him driving his train instead of a cricket ball. An all round nice guy who gives the team a lift when he does play..

Nickname - Golden Arm/GA/Princess

Has a knack of taking wickets, but is probably better known for his teenager-esque sulks from the sidelines! Has a propensity to take to the reverse sweep at inappropriate times and can often be found in a phone box after getting out. Chris loves a good moan... it's too wet, too dry, too cold, too hot, when he is not batting or if he is not bowling enough...

Nickname - No Ball/Mr Angry

Matured into a reliable opening batsman.

Used to swing at every ball, but now scores most of his runs in more traditional fashion. Still happy to hit the first ball of the match for six if the mood suits him. Also known to shout at umpires even though they are correct.

Nickname - Mouthy

Known for his guns more than his cricket, Robbie will run all day. A very handy fielder who can chip in with the odd wicket here and there. Appears to have spent a few winters in the nets rather than the gym and has learnt how to bat!

Nickname - Timbo

New to the team but brings organisation and the power to get things done. Scores useful middle order runs, and already has been part of some important partnerships. Likes a bit of hoovering in the pavilion amongst other jobs.

Nickname - Bearded Ferret/Duckmeister

Paul just loves a duck, he has accumulated over 50 of them while playing for Eastons, and he hasn't finished yet... He is known for his OCD and regularly keeps the grammar within the WhatsApp group in check.

Nickname - Goose

Bigger and better than a duck! Kev's known for his batting, but not in a good way! (Taking a record 10 ducks in a single season). He is our club handyman, good with anything made of wood... except a cricket bat! Not even the best cricketer in his family...

Nickname - Cal

Callum is one of the newest members of the team. He is a great all round player, bringing runs with the bat, pace with the ball and an ability to catch unlike most of the team. Good job his cricket is better than his time keeping...

Nickname - Elburs

Andrew is always willing to help out at the club and is regularly one of the first people there before a match. Gives his all when bowling and scores handy runs with the bat in the middle order. It would help if he didn't sometimes run the wrong way when fielding...

Nickname - Reg/Reggie

Young, enthusiastic, and a very good player already. He can bat, bowl, field and keep, the only thing that needs improvement is his darts and pool. Would net every day if he could, some weeks he probably does...

Nickname - Floater

Colin has been bowling up the hill for years and is 5th in the all-time wickets for the club, with just shy of 400. He chips in with runs too and is one of few for the club that have probably batted everywhere between 1 and 11. He often goes quietly about his business, but is known to chat more after a few beers.

Nickname - Bardfield Kev

More than just a Sunday man, Kev is always willing to lend a hand with the pitch and take any knowledge he learns back to his regular side.

Nickname - Bingo

King of the champagne moment, the cricket pitch is not Bingo's natural habitat, but there is never a dull moment when he is on the field! Occasionally hits a car when throwing the ball back from the car park, and is known to be faster across the ground than GA.

Nickname - Justin

Justin has been a very useful asset with the bat and with his pace in the field. He can also chip in with the ball and currently holds the highest score record for the club with 162.

Nickname - Mikey

Mike is an entertainer, he loves banter with the opposition and always gives 110% in the field. A match is always better with him in the side.

Nickname - Sammy

A around nice guy who is cricket mad after many years of not playing. Very useful around social media and always willing to help out. Improving game on game and another left arm option on the bowling.

Nickname - Josh

Josh will almost guarantee the team 10 overs, 3 catches and 50 runs a game. Plays a few games a season in between trips abroad to the sun.

Nickname - R2D2

Despite limited participation in recent years, Nick still holds the record as the club's 3rd highest run scorer. Though he now prefers to spend his Sunday with his slippers on rather than cricket boots.

Nickname - The Bard/Gatt

Now retired from playing, Barry loves writing a poem or previously a match report with a different theme each week. Barry is also our quiz master when we host a club quiz. Has been known to set fire to things.

Nickname - Baby Badger

A perpetual student, Rob is a fully qualified doctor and solicitor! Rob plays a few games a season and is a very handy bowler. His medical skills have been called into action too when he had to put a batsman's shoulder back in during a game.

Nickname - Pussems

Ben is quiet and extremely laid back, but effective with the bat. He hasn't been seen much since the arrival of his firstborn, but still makes the odd appearance. Holds the record for the most runs in a season in 2013 with 935 and bowls a heavy ball too.

Nickname - Daisy

Joe can do it all, he is a handy bowler, either seam up or spin. He can field well, keep and is a classy batsman. We see him for a few games a season when we make him feel guilty about not playing for a while. Averages over 50 for the club.

Nickname - Jack

Tim is almost retired from playing now, but will go out on a high. He is a very wily bowler and has just under 100 wickets for the club with the second best bowling average among current players. 

Nickname - Jonty

Andrew is a lesser spotted player for Eastons, but when he does play, he turns the ball a long way. Hopefully we will see more of him in future seasons. He is very good in the field and can chip in with the bat too.

Nickname - Vic

Known for his career in football, Vic is a part-time player at Eastons who has helped the club on and off the field. He is always willing to step aside if there is another player available, but is there when we are short and is difficult to dismiss from the crease.

Nickname - Todd

Todd is one of three Gilberts to play for the club. Steps in when we are short and was once asked to bowl when there was no-one else left, but took two wickets in an over.

Nickname - Jar-Jar/Batsman

A one time regular, Toby made a couple of guest appearances in 2021, scoring 50 in his first match back. He regularly confuses the scorer when shouting his name, and once hit 50 at Lindsell solely in sweeps.

Nickname - The Man

Will has turned out occasionally for us when we have been short. If his batting and bowling average is anything to go by in his short Eastons career, we need more of him! He scored 119 not out on debut for the club.

Nickname - Little Chris  

Chris was a brilliant opening batsman who was taken from us far too early in 2019. 

He took some great catches for Eastons and was a very handy leg spinner. He was quiet but always made people laugh and was known to have a devil tattoo on his backside. There is now an award in his memory for any outstanding achievement over the course of a season.