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David Colley

Sydney, Australia

Australian Test Cricketer No 257. Played 3 Tests.
Played first class cricket for NSW and NSW Premier Cricket for Mosman Cricket Club
Now retired - previously self employed Advertising Executive

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Q: Who is the fastest bowler you’ve ever faced in a game of cricket?

A: Jeff Thomson by a country mile.

Michael Holding, Dennis Lillee, Wayne Prior, Andy Roberts, early Froggie Thompson, Len Pascoe (at least I think he was quick, didn't bowl much in my half), Ian Callen.

In grade cricket most teams had a quick or two, but fast for 3 overs isn't a measurement.

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Q: David Colley – my best captain

The best captained I played with was Barry Knight at Mosman Cricket Club. Barry has become one of the most respected coaches in Sydney, but he also played 29 tests for England and was the first grade captain at Mosman in the 1970s.

He was a great player, understood the game, in every way, was able to read opposition players and was extremely competitive.

He had terrific player empathy and knew exactly when to make bowling changes and led from the front. He knew how to motivate me and some days that took some doing.

He always went quietly about his business.

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Q: Who was the first Australian cricketer to play Sheffield Shield cricket for 3 different states?

A: Graeme Watson, great player

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Q: Tremendous image of 2 Test Cricket Captains Tony Greig (England) and Bob Simpson (Australia) exchanging team sheets as captains of their respective grade clubs at Waverley Oval.

Tony Greig captain of Waverley Cricket Club and Bob Simpson captain of Western Suburbs

A: Did Simmo get a ton?

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Q: What's the funniest thing you've ever seen happen in a game of cricket?

A: 1972, Australia v Warwickshire at Edgbaston. Packed ground and Bob Willis walks out to bat, minus one thing, his cricket bat. He went to take guard then realised his minor misdemeanour.
We all kept straight faces. Funny at the time !!!

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Q: What’s the best way for a teenage fast bowler to work out how long their run up should be?

A: Important that you’re comfortable. I walked 5, trotted 5 building up to pushing hard for the last 5. Less is not necessarily better, but preferable. Relaxed is mandatory. Start working on 15 good paces and work around that. Good luck