Inside the Lions’ den with Rockey Hoey

TODD WHELAN: Couple of good starts with the bat for you Rockey – what will have the biggest say in your development turning starts into big scores?

ROCKEY; Sticking to my plan, remain disciplined – less loose, rash shots!

TW: What are you better at now (batting) than you were when you made your First XI debut?

ROCKEY: I feel comfortable at the level – a lot less nervous.

TW: Tell us about your new season coach Nathan Yates – what are his strengths and what has he brought to the club in his short time?

ROCKEY; Great knowledge / high standards.

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

ROCKEY: I have an extra hit Monday and Wednesday nights (Thanks Dave!)

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

ROCKEY: Jake Oorloff

TW :If you’re ‘not out’ batting at the lunch break – do you avoid any particular food or drink you would otherwise have if you were fielding?

ROCKEY: No DIMMIES!

TW: Who is the most under rated player at the club?

ROCKEY: Josh Murphy

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

ROCKEY: Shot Put

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

ROCKEY: Sajith Dissanayake

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

ROCKEY: Archer Ward

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

ROCKEY: Eastern Oval

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

ROCKEY: Steve Martindale

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

ROCKEY: Tacos!

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

ROCKEY: Brad Barnes!

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

ROCKEY: Benny Longhurst

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

ROCKEY: Luke Woods

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

ROCKEY: The Martindale’s.

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

ROCKEY: Drew Locke – uses 9 hooks to hang his clothes before every game!

TW: Who is your number one critic?

ROCKEY: Dad (Dave)

TW: Favorite player in World Cricket?

ROCKEY: Steven Smith

TW: If you could add two players (a batsman and bowler) from another club in the BCA, who would you take?

ROCKEY: Col Roscholler (Batsman). AJ Mada (Bowler)

TW: Flag tip (outside of Darley)?

ROCKEY: Wendouree