Pocket Profile: Jack Jobson - Western Suburbs District Cricket Club
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney | December 20, 2024
Jack Jobson joined Western Suburbs District Cricket Club at the beginning of the 2024-25 season.
So far this season, Jack has made a strong impression on everyone at the club with his maturity, patience and high level of skill with the gloves and bat.
At just 15 years of age, Jack has already made his second-grade debut for Western Suburbs, taking 4 catches with the gloves against Bankstown in round 7.
More recently, Jack achieved his top score for the club, making 91 not out off 130 balls in a convincing win against Gordon in round 2 of the AW Green Shield competition.
Here's our quick player profile with Jack.
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What year were you born?
2008
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket?
I started playing my junior cricket at Tahmoor CC and then played my representative cricket at Camden District Association. I started playing grade last year for Campbelltown Camden CC, then made the move this year to Western Suburbs.
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Batsman-wicketkeeper
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Playing with my mates and celebrating a win
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Making my second-grade debut
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Steve Smith
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Sumar Sira
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Rehaan Shyamsundar
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Baldip Singh
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Angus Cumming and Josh Clarke
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Competitiveness and being positive
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Luke Hoogendyk
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Hawaii
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My Dad
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Steve Smith, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Play golf and hang out with mates
Do you have a favourite quote?
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
