Name: Ethan Thewma<\/p>\n
Role: Batsman (No.5 preferred)<\/p>\n
Age: 20<\/p>\n
Previous clubs: Narromine, Darley JCC<\/p>\n
Occupation: Labourer<\/p>\n
Hobbies outside cricket: Listening to podcasts<\/p>\n
Cricket highlight: Opening the twos batting with Rockey Hoey<\/p>\n
TODD WHELAN: Congrats Ethan on your 125 (80) in Round 3 \u2013 how was that feeling notching up your first ton?<\/p>\n
ETHAN: Relief to be honest, given I had come close four times before.<\/p>\n
TW: Is your goal to become a regular player in the First XI or are you happy where you are?<\/p>\n
ET: I definitely want to become a regular First XI player.<\/p>\n
TW: Tell us about your experience at DCC \u2013 why do you choose to play at the Lions?<\/p>\n
ET: Family environment, inclusive and good culture.<\/p>\n
TW: What would you request to improve the BCA season?<\/p>\n
ET: Less two-day games (no Sundays!); more 20-20s under lights; Fridays would be cool.<\/p>\n
TW: Tell us about your preparation \u2013 what do you do over and above the two nights training to fast-track your development\/improvement?<\/p>\n
ET: Stay connected \u2013 I watch a lot of cricket. I’m particular about how much practice I do \u2013 I don’t like to overdo anything \u2013 remain balanced.<\/p>\n
TW: Who outside of the First XI bowlers gives you the most trouble in the nets?<\/p>\n
ET: Lachie Herring.<\/p>\n
TW: What is your favorite shot to play when batting?<\/p>\n
ET: Slog over mid-on.<\/p>\n
TW: Which shot do you find gets you out the most?<\/p>\n
ET: Half-a***d shot to cover.<\/p>\n
TW: If you’re not out batting at the lunch break, do you avoid any particular food or drink?<\/p>\n
ET: Yep, Dan Hynes’s wraps.<\/p>\n
TW: Who is the most underrated player at the club?<\/p>\n
ET: Harvey Hoey.<\/p>\n
TW: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no cricket?<\/p>\n
ET: Down Ball.<\/p>\n
TW: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can’t?<\/p>\n
ET: Josh Murphy.<\/p>\n
TW: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?<\/p>\n
ET: Mac Shelley.<\/p>\n
TW: What is your favorite ground to play on away from Darley Park?<\/p>\n
ET: Buninyong.<\/p>\n
TW: Who is your favorite cricket person at the club?<\/p>\n
ET: Andy Picket.<\/p>\n
TW: If you had to cook for the whole club, what would be your signature dish of approval?<\/p>\n
ET: Vege rissotto.<\/p>\n
TW: Who is the last person you want to share a room with on an end-of-season trip?<\/p>\n
ET: Drew Locke.<\/p>\n
TW: Who from the playing group would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?<\/p>\n
ET: Dayle Locke.<\/p>\n
TW: Who at the club thinks they’re funnier than they really are?<\/p>\n
ET: Lachlan Bona.<\/p>\n
TW: Which DCC family would win the backyard cricket challenge?<\/p>\n
ET: The Wards.<\/p>\n
TW: Do any of the guys have any annoying habits or superstitions pre-game?<\/p>\n
ET: Dilon Chandima \u2013 he doesn’t like music!<\/p>\n
TW: Who is your number one critic?<\/p>\n
ET: Myself.<\/p>\n
TW: Favourite player in world cricket?<\/p>\n
ET: Travis Head.<\/p>\n
TW: Invite five of your favorite celebs to dinner \u2013 who are they?<\/p>\n
ET: Joe Rogan, Steve Rinella, Denzel Washington. Marcus Stoinus, Adam Zampa.<\/p>\n
TW: Flag tip for the 2ND XI (outside of Darley)?<\/p>\n
ET: Ballarat-Redan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 \u2013 how was that feeling notching up your first ton? ETHAN: Relief to […]<\/p>\n