Pocket profile - Dylan Powell - Sydney Cricket Club
Sydney Cricket Club | September 29, 2024
Dylan Powell is one the best up and coming Tigers whose contributions to the club both on and off the field are admired by all at the club
Enjoy his cricket journey
What year were you born?
2001
Tell us about your cricket journey.
Started at Five Dock RSL in under 8s and played there until under 16s until moving to my first grade club Randwick-Petersham for Green Shield. I was with Randwick until 2020 and made the move across to Sydney CC at the start of the 2020/2021 season and have never looked back!
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If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer
Competitive top order batsmen, part time wicket keeper/ fielder - whichever is required.
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
The individual battles between bat and ball. Also enjoy the dressing room banter and being on the field with your mates.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Being presented my Sydney CC first grade cap from one of my best mates Will Fort was pretty special!
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Michael Hussey
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Kshitij Cyril bowling a metre over the front line hitting back of a length in the nets every week is never nice.
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Probably Rob Aitken from North Sydney, lots of different angles and change ups.
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Back when I was at Randwick in 4th grade, Rod Stafford hit a ton off about 70 balls against Fairfield Liverpool at Petersham Oval and absolutely took them to the cleaners. - He just cleared the front leg and swung from the hips. It was some of the cleanest hitting I have ever seen.
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Hayden Forner
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Hayden Forner - Big year incoming.
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Nathan Doyle for his skills, electric in the field and fast & Kain Anderson, wants nothing more than to win games of cricket.
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Leading from the front through actions and accountability.
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Zach Bryan
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
James Caparelli & Hugh Sherriff, Both pests no matter what time of the day it is.
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
London
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My Dad, David Bourke & Eddie Otto
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Just reverting back to the basics and having a solid routine helps me to get through challenging times
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Tom Brady, Thierry Henry & Theo Von
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Watch the NFL and have a beer with my mates at the pub
If working, what do you do?
Currently working at Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services as a service coordinator in Before/ After School Care.
Do you have a favourite quote?
Work Hard, Play Hard.
What are your goals for the next season?
Score as many runs as possible for the club and get back to playing finals cricket.
Can we ask, what would it mean to you to play first class cricket?
Would definitely mean the world as it's something we all aim to achieve as young cricketers.
