Pocket Profile: Jack Clark - Western Suburbs District Cricket Club
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney | August 13, 2024
Jack Clark is an exciting upcoming cricketer and leader for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, having already captained both 4th and 5th grade by the age of 17, winning convincingly in both outings.
Last season, Jack scored 417 runs, including a top score of 75 off 71 balls against Gordon in Round 13.
Here's our quick pocket profile with Jack.
Chemist Warehouse Ashfield is a proud sponsor of Western Suburbs District Cricket Club
What year were you born?
2006
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket
Marrickville, Summer Hill and now Western Suburbs
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Batting all-rounder
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Getting around the fellas
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Making my second-grade debut
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Michael Clarke
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Jermey Nunan from Blacktown was pretty quick
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Never played against him, but Tom Brooks is the best spinner I've faced
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Harjas Singh has had a few knocks, which you just scratch your head at, going how does this bloke do this?
Who is the best wicketkeeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Ethan Anderson
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Young Charlie Gray is one with a big future ahead of him
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Finn Gray and Liam Sparke
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Actions and trust
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Morgan Wallen
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Samuel Schembri Green, always up to some cheeky nonsense
Favorite location, city, or country as a holiday destination?
Anywhere where there is a beach that has a hot climate
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My mother, she will act the same whether i get 80 or 0, but she also tries to remind me why I love the game when struggling and sometimes will give me a kick in the backside when I start sulking
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
The sun is going to come up tomorrow morning and go down tonight regardless of how I'm feeling, so just know that I'm very fortunate and the challenges I face aren't real challenges compared to what other people go through, so just be happy every day
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Micheal Jordan
Andrew johns
Tom Brady
I reckon all 3 of these elite athletes would be good yarn and would be interesting to talk to.
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
I like to be with my mates
Are you at school, uni or working?
Currently about to do the HSC at Rosebank
Do you have a favourite quote?
Don't wait for the storm to pass; learn to dance in the rain
