Pocket Profile: William Chesterfield - Western Suburbs District Cricket Club
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney | February 23, 2025
Will Chesterfield is a skilful off-spin bowler for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club and is the proud owner of the Western Suburbs First Grade Cap 739.
Since joining Western Suburbs, Will has made a strong impression on everyone at the club, regarding the high level of effort and energy he puts in at training and matches, and is the embodiment of "club first, team second, individual third"
This season, Will has taken 25 wickets at an average of 17.92, including four instances of four-wicket hauls, most notably, his 4 for 20 off 17 overs in a commanding win over Randwick Petersham in Round 4.
Here's our player profile with Will.
Chemist Warehouse Ashfield is a proud sponsor of Western Suburbs District Cricket Club
Tell us briefly about your cricketing journey? Where you’ve played, clubs you’ve played for?
I’m a country boy who started in Tamworth at Old Boys. I moved to Sydney at age 18 or 19 played at Blacktown for 5-6 seasons, had a year off, and have been at Wests for the past 3 seasons
What was the highest grade you played, and can you remember how you performed in your first game in that grade?
I played a bit of 1s at Blacktown and a game at Western Suburbs
My first game was against Campbelltown at Raby, I had figures of 0/40odd off 18-20 overs
How would you describe yourself as a cricketer?
Off-spinner, talks and runs around a lot in the field
What are your strengths as a player?
You’d have to ask my peers but personally, I’d say a good teammate is my strength. I try to get the best out of each player on the field and create a good environment so everyone is in the game
What were your best bowling figures in senior cricket?
Got an 8fa in Tamworth, in grade cricket I’d have about 20 4fas, I’m allergic to 5
Who are the two players you admire most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?
Tough… Josh Clarke with the bat, Tony Clark with the ball - he was very skilful back in the Blacktown days, and Thomas Draca most talented all-round player. Jimmy Psarakis In the field very talented, and throws from any position doesn’t drop them moves well for a big boy
Who was the best captain you had the good fortune to play with?
Paul Ryan- tough competitor, gets the best out of his team, always going to be in the fight
Who has been your funniest team mate?
Me, I am the funniest by a country mile
Who was your childhood hero?
Michael Clarke with the streaks and earring. Darren Lockyer back in his fullback days
Darren Lockyer
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket?
I Would have been 16-17 in GF back in Tamworth, we reverse outrighted Souths, had to get 170 in 30 overs got them 7 down with 6 balls left, Simon Norvill hit a 6 over square leg to finish 89 not out to win the comp, crazy scenes
What are your hobbies?
Church, beach, sunsets… quiet beers playing cards with the boys… simple things
What was your favourite ground to play at?
Pratten Park, can’t beat playing and winning at home
What’s the best advice you’ve received?
Neil D’Costa- “When training don't tick boxes, try to win everything, especially the fitness, it'll make you a better player and athlete"
