Justin Graham - get back to the Albert

Melbourne Cricket Club | April 16, 2023

Justin Graham is a stalwart at Melbourne Cricket Club having played all his Premier Cricket bar 2 games for the club.

He made his first grade debut for the club during the 2002/03 season and played through to 20011/12. Justin scored 827 first grade runs at av average of 21.76 and took 82 wickets at 36.39 including two 5 wickets hauls.

Justin went on to play sub districts cricket for Kew Cricket club and is now the head coach at Prahran Cricket Club

What year you were born?

1976

In which grade and at what age did you make your debut in grade cricket?

4th XI at 18 years old for the MCC

At what age did you make your first grade debut in grade cricket and can you remember how you performed in debut?

26 years old - made a duck (slogging) and took 4/23 off 20 overs & 1/30 off 11

What were your best bowling figures in senior cricket? For which club and where

7/57 off 24 overs for MCC 2nd XI @ Central Reserve v Hawthorn Waverley CC

Who was the best batsman you bowled to?

Matthew Elliott

Matthew Elliott

Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand?

Liam Buchanan 242 off 239 balls v Footscray

Was there any batsman in particular that stirred the emotions and competitive spirit where you really wanted their wicket?

Nick Jewell - St Kilda CC

Nick Jewell

Who was the best wicket keeper you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

Peter Nevill

Who has been your funniest team mate?

Mark Akrigg

Who was your childhood hero?

Barry Hopper - Homers Cricket Club Horsham

What was your favourite ground to play at?

Albert Ground

What there a particular team you especially looked forward to playing against? And why?

St Kilda CC .. ALWAYS a great battle from two very good, proud and successful clubs

What’s the best win you’ve been involved with?

2002/03 2nd XI Grand Final v Geelong CC @ Junction Oval

What’s the best advice you’ve received?

Get back to the Albert ASAP post game!