Pocket Profile - Kyle Munns - Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club | October 30, 2024
What year were you born?
2003
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket?
I started at Lake Macquarie Junior Cricket Club. I tried Cardiff Boolaroo and couldn’t hack it, so I went and played for the NTO(Newcastle tax office ) Googlies for a couple of years. Then moved to Newcastle City second grade from a call from an old coach, then to Belmont with the lads.
The Belmont Hotel is a proud sponsor of the Belmont District Cricket Club
How would you describe yourself as a cricketer?
I’m a professional 12th man.
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Being with the lads and fielding.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Got a rogue 48 off 20 balls last season against Toronto, or some of the catches I’ve taken.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Steve smith.
Steve Smith
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Some bloke from Windale when I played for the googs.
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Connor Gibson. Can’t play him.
Connor Gibson
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Bailey Creer. Top bloke as well.
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Probably Lachlan Gibson. Still a long career ahead of him and when the young lad learns to field(catch in the deep) he’ll be a great cricketer.
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Lachlan and Connor Gibson. Both are great players and give their all for the club.
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Coldplay (I’m in an airport going to Melbourne to watch them as I fill this out).
Coldplay
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Probably me.
What is your favourite location, city, or country as a holiday destination?
Croatia or Greece.
Croatia
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
Jamie Munns. Legend of the NTO Googles about to get his 300th game(my dad).
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
My grandma had cancer, and her positive attitude got her 20 years of life when she was given less than 5.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Warren Buffet, Julius Ceaser and Genghis Khan.
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Play video games, go to the beach or see my girlfriend.
If working, what do you do and name of the business, if you’re at Uni what are you studying?
Gyg shift leader, castle personnel support worker. Studying exercise and sports science.
Do you have a favourite quote?
There are 2 kinds of people in this world. You’re either a smart fella or a fart smella.
What are your goals for this season?
Play as many first-grade games as I can. Get a minimum of 1 wicket a game
Can we ask, what would it mean to you to play first-class cricket?
It would be an unreal experience that I would thoroughly enjoy.
