Cricket Umpires Australia
Umpire profiles
Born
Paramatta, New South Wales
Occupation
Parks Supervisor (Turf Doctor)
Favourite cricketer growing up
Steve Waugh with the bat, and Dennis Lillee with the ball
One word to describe you
Big
Favourite sporting team
Parramatta Eels
Which cricket club did you play for
Paramatta and Greystanes Cricket Club's
First ever job
Apprenticeship in greenkeeping
Who would play you in a movie
Arnold Schwarzenegger (Twins) as long as John Ward plays Danny DeVito
Favourite holiday destination
Hawaii/Barbados
Which sporting event in the world would you love to attend
Test Match at Lord's between Australia and England
Favourite food
Seafood or an Fillet Mignon with mushroom sauce
Which talent do you wish you had
I wish I could play golf at a professional level
What's the best advice you've received
It’s only a game and at the end of the day the contest is between the bat and ball
If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be
Steve Waugh - Because of his dedication, commitment and leadership qualities and I believe I could learn a lot from him
Barack Obama - I would like to know what it’s like to run a powerful country like America and what he went through on his way to being elected
Goldie Hawn - She was my favourite actress during my teenage years
UMPIRING BACKGROUND
Why did you choose umpiring?
So I could stay in the game and challenge myself in a different role
Who has had the most influence on your umpiring career?
My Parents, wife and Darren Goodger
Describe your memories from your First Class debut
Tasmania versus Western Australia in Hobart - cold, windy, wet, and very exciting
Which is your favourite cricket ground to umpire at and why
The SCG, It’s the home of cricket in Australia and the history involved with the ground is inspiring
What's the strangest thing you've seen happen on field
A batsman being run out after a ball came into contact with a pine cone just inside the boundary. The batsman assumed it was four runs and stopped mid pitch but the ball was still in play, and was subsequently dismissed
If you could invent a new rule for the game, what would it be
If the ball pitches outside leg stump and the batsman doesn’t offer a shot he can be given out LBW
Why should people get involved in umpiring?
It’s a great way to stay involved and put something back into in the game. It’s also the best seat in the house to watch a game
What advice would you give to aspiring umpires?
Work hard, be yourself and commit to continuous improvement