Inside the Lions’ den with Ethan Thewma

Name: Ethan Thewma

Role: Batsman (No.5 preferred)

Age: 20

Previous clubs: Narromine, Darley JCC

Occupation: Labourer

Hobbies outside cricket: Listening to podcasts

Cricket highlight: Opening the twos batting with Rockey Hoey

TODD WHELAN: Congrats Ethan on your 125 (80) in Round 3 – how was that feeling notching up your first ton?

ETHAN: Relief to be honest, given I had come close four times before.

TW: Is your goal to become a regular player in the First XI or are you happy where you are?

ET: I definitely want to become a regular First XI player.

TW: Tell us about your experience at DCC – why do you choose to play at the Lions?

ET: Family environment, inclusive and good culture.

TW: What would you request to improve the BCA season?

ET: Less two-day games (no Sundays!); more 20-20s under lights; Fridays would be cool.

TW: Tell us about your preparation – what do you do over and above the two nights training to fast-track your development/improvement?

ET: Stay connected – I watch a lot of cricket. I’m particular about how much practice I do – I don’t like to overdo anything – remain balanced.

TW: Who outside of the First XI bowlers gives you the most trouble in the nets?

ET: Lachie Herring.

TW: What is your favorite shot to play when batting?

ET: Slog over mid-on.

TW: Which shot do you find gets you out the most?

ET: Half-a***d shot to cover.

TW: If you’re not out batting at the lunch break, do you avoid any particular food or drink?

ET: Yep, Dan Hynes’s wraps.

TW: Who is the most underrated player at the club?

ET: Harvey Hoey.

TW: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no cricket?

ET: Down Ball.

TW: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can’t?

ET: Josh Murphy.

TW: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

ET: Mac Shelley.

TW: What is your favorite ground to play on away from Darley Park?

ET: Buninyong.

TW: Who is your favorite cricket person at the club?

ET: Andy Picket.

TW: If you had to cook for the whole club, what would be your signature dish of approval?

ET: Vege rissotto.

TW: Who is the last person you want to share a room with on an end-of-season trip?

ET: Drew Locke.

TW: Who from the playing group would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

ET: Dayle Locke.

TW: Who at the club thinks they’re funnier than they really are?

ET: Lachlan Bona.

TW: Which DCC family would win the backyard cricket challenge?

ET: The Wards.

TW: Do any of the guys have any annoying habits or superstitions pre-game?

ET: Dilon Chandima – he doesn’t like music!

TW: Who is your number one critic?

ET: Myself.

TW: Favourite player in world cricket?

ET: Travis Head.

TW: Invite five of your favorite celebs to dinner – who are they?

ET: Joe Rogan, Steve Rinella, Denzel Washington. Marcus Stoinus, Adam Zampa.

TW: Flag tip for the 2ND XI (outside of Darley)?

ET: Ballarat-Redan.