Kyle Thompson made his first grade debut for Waverley in 1985 as a 17 year old fast medium bowler and right hand batsman.
From 1985 to 2003, despite a stint playing Premier Cricket in Victoria, Kyle took 300 first grade wickets in Sydney Grade Cricket (NSW Premier Cricket) at an average of 24.54 with best figures of 7 for 52 and he took 5 wickets in an innings on 9 occasions. He also scored 3,201 runs at an average of 24.
Kyle was twice named the Bill O’Reilly medallist in Sydney Grade Cricket for being the best cricketer in the competition in 1991/92 and 1992/93. In 1992/93 he shared the honour with Randall Green.
Kyle was the ultimate competitor who thrived when the going got tough and he was recently awarded a tremendous accolade when selected in Waverley/ Eastern Suburbs Team of 125 years. A mighty achievement.
