My Best Grade team - Phil Marks 1979 to 2000

I played first grade from 1979 to 2000 across three clubs, Manly, Balmain and North Sydney. I played with some wonderful cricketers and had real trouble narrowing it down to eleven. Starting my career as an allrounder I’ve picked 4 of them in this side for variety to cover all conditions. Plenty of runs in the top and middle order, fire power and subtlety with the ball and natural talent in the field.

1. Greg Hayne - Balmain

Boris was an opening bowlers nightmare, very organised with an uncomplicated technique. Punished the new ball bowlers if they missed their spots and loved batting for long periods. Amazing Premier cricket batting numbers.

2. Scott Hookey – North Sydney

Devastating hard hitting batter with an attitude to match. Loved a scrap with the bowlers and started many, most of which he won.

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