Pocket profile - Tom Scoble - University of New South Wales Cricket Club
UNSW Cricket Club | April 14, 2024
Tom Scoble is the proud owner of UNSW Cricket Club first grade cap number 230 after making his debut during the 2017-18 season. Tom is a left arm seam bowler and right-hand batter and has also captained the club first grade team
Tom hails from Inverell in the North West of NSW and previously played for the NSW Country Under 17s team in the Australian National Championships..
Here’s our pocket profile with Tom Scoble
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What year were you born?
1998
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket.
I’m a proud Inverell junior where I represented local teams until I was 17. I then played a season for West Tamworth before moving to Sydney. I’ve been with UNSW for 7 seasons.
UNSW Cricket Club Poidevin Gray team 2019-20
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Left arm seam bowler and right hand bat
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
The people I’ve met through cricket and the lasting friendships is a clear highlight. I also enjoyed travelling around and seeing different places and grounds as a junior which helps when I’m from the bush.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
A few games decided on the last ball come to mind. The top 2 would be beating a strong WA side in a junior final by 2 runs and Hayden McLean hitting a big six off the last ball to get us home in a T20 semi-final.
Who’s your favourite all time cricketer?
Adam Gilchrist
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Lance Morris
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Steve O’Keefe
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Shane Watson peeled off 140 against us a few years ago.
Shane Watson batting for Sutherland
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Michael Burgess
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Jared Humphreys
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Hayden McLean and Tom Byrnes
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Ability to get the best out of individuals in important times and being a calm decision maker.
Which singer/band would you like to see live?
Cold Chisel or Luke Combs
Luke Combs
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Ryan Meppem
Favourite holiday destination?
Trips to see family in Inverell and Noosa are always on the radar, otherwise anywhere I haven’t been before
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
A few big ones. Simon Smith and Greg Sparke were my first junior coaches. They taught me the basics of the game, challenged me to improve and made the game fun. They’ve volunteered thousands of hours over many years to help any local juniors. Sparky owns the indoor centre in Inverell which was my second home during my teenage years training with mates. Parents and grandparents funded and drove me all over the place during juniors which made it possible for me to play representative cricket. Many 5-hour return trips to Tamworth for training and games, and a couple of monster road trips to Melbourne and Adelaide.
Where do you find the inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
I’ve been very lucky to have the support from the people above and many others so just reminding myself of the opportunities I’ve been given.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Steve Irwin
Nelson Mandela
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
I enjoy having a few beers with mates and explaining why my favourite rugby league team is better than theirs
What do you do for work?
Town planner for the state government
Do you have a favourite quote?
Your actions speak so loudly, I can’t hear what you say.
What are your cricketing goals?
Win a 1st grade premiership.
