Pocket Profile - Nathan King- Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club | November 06, 2024
What year were you born?
2005.
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket
Played juniors Swansea Caves JCC and started playing my junior cricket for Belmont DCC.
How would you describe yourself as a cricketer?
Batter who's not as good as he should be.
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Culture as a club both in and off the field. Getting around the boys after games.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
My first game of grade cricket game. Bowling to Paul Gilbert where he put me on the practice wickets at Miller twice in an over.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Clay Stevenson.
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Matt Willett and Jacob Curry.
Jacob Curry
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Dave Keast. Haven't played against him but batted against him a lot in the nets. Gets me out for fun.
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Paul Gilbert. Got 140 not out, he just hit it to all parts that day.
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Marcus Hainsworth. I only played 1 game with him. Got more runs than him and nearly ran him out as well.
Marcus Hainsworth
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Kael Keast. Exactly the same player as his old man, definitely one to keep an eye on in the future. He needs a growth spurt first though.
The Belmont Hotel is a proud sponsor of the Belmont District Cricket Club
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Alex Grabham. He's a fighter and always remains competitive throughout the contest. Tony Bristow is also someone who I admire for his competitive spirit. He always aims to get the best out of his players.
Tony Bristow
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Sportsmanship and a competitive spirit. The ability to play the game the right way is something I look for in a leader.
Who's considered the biggest pest at your club?
Pat Halligan. Serial pest that bloke is.
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My father.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Shaquille O'neal, Peter Sterling and Mitch Moses.
Mitch Moses
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
I like playing Golf. Not the best at but I give it a red-hot crack.
If working, what do you do and name of business?
I'm a 1st year electrical apprentice working with Frenchy over at Reclaim Solar Energy.
