Pocket Profile: Tom Mullen - Sydney Cricket Club
Sydney Cricket Club | August 27, 2024
Tom Mullen has played all his NSW Premier Cricket with Sydney Cricket Club. From Green Shield to first grade Tom has plied his trade as a left arm orthodox bowler.
Here we find out more about Tom in our pocket profile
What year were you born?
1998
Tell us about your cricket journey.
I played my first year in Under 6s for Panania-East Hills… didn’t enjoy it… didn’t play for 4 years… then played at school in the Under 11s. I then played for Balmain Juniors alongside school cricket, before joining the Tigers for Green Shield, and have been with the Tigers ever since (13 seasons).
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If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Left-arm orthodox spinner and batter
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
The mateship, camaraderie and the satisfaction of hard work paying off.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Winning the 4th Grade Premiership in 2016/17 under the tutelage of Nathan Breen. Left-arm swing king Alex Rashleigh dominated with 7 wicket in the grand final to set up a big win.
Also, winning any tight contest, or when your back’s against the wall, is up there with why you play the game.
Winning a one-day game last season, hitting 40 off the last 4 overs for the last wicket and Ellis Sherriff hitting two 6s in the last over to win the game is a highlight.
Sydney Cricket Club - 4th grade premiers 2016-17
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Andrew Symonds
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Ross Pawson
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?
Will Fort’s big ton last season against Sutherland made for great viewing.
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Beau McClintock. Josh Bass – good player.
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Hayden Forner – talented wicket keeper, good bat and very hard worker.
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Ben Manenti and AJ Mosca. Though not at the club now, I have always admired their competitiveness and work ethic. Two perfect examples of hard work paying off. Two Tigers greats.
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Lead by example and communication.
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Luke Coombs
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Dylan Powell
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Anywhere near the beach
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My dad
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Trusting the process. Preparation is key.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Nick Politis, Richie McCaw and Ricky Ponting.
Nick Politis
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Spend time with family and friends and watch sport.
Do you have a favourite quote?
“You have to get out of your comfort zone in order to grow”
What are your goals for the next season?
Play finals cricket and win a competition
