NYAH District Cricket Club A-grade captain Joel Walsh will lead his side into a second consecutive one-day grand final on Saturday with hopes of reversing the result.
In his second year as skipper, Walsh has last season’s two-day premiership to his name and is on their way to defending it again this season.
Walsh is also leading by example on the pitch, leading run scoring in the competition and sitting equal eight for wickets taken.
But it’s not just the sport of cricket he’s excelling in, being named co-captain of the Nyah Nyah West Football Club after taking out the club’s 2019 best and fairest award.
NAME: Joel Walsh
AGE: 21
OCCUPATION:
SPORT ASSOCIATED WITH AND ROLE:
Cricket, captain of the Nyah District A-grade side.1) WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO AND WHY?
I enjoy the challenge of being captain, it always keeps you involved and thinking about the game.
2) WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS INTO THE FUTURE?
Nothing really long term but I would like to do some travelling in the near future.
3) HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN WHAT YOU’RE DOING AT THE MOMENT?
I spent a couple of years as vice captain and got to learn a bit about role then the opportunity arose for me to take on the captaincy.
4) WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
Probably all the communication involved either out on the field or off the field with trainings and picking teams etc.
5) WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE CONSIDERING IT?
Give it a go.
With my first year in the role everyone was very supportive and helped back my decisions.
6) WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?
Not really sure, hopefully winning grand finals for Nyah in footy and cricket
7) WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS?
My personal highlight would be winning my first A-grade grand final and getting man of the match.
FUN QUESTIONS8) IF YOU COULD SPEND A DAY WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
I would love to spend a day with Steve smith, Nat Fyfe and Nic Threadgold. I would love to get an insight to these great players and their individual sports. 9) IF YOU COULD BE ANYTHING YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
I would like to be an AFL player or professional cricketer. To get paid for something I love would be good.
10) IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ENDLESS HAPPINESS, WEALTH OR FAME WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Endless happiness
11) WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO SPEND A WEEK OFF?
Go on a trip away with mates HOT POTATO
12) CRICKET IS SAID TO BE DYING, ESPECIALLY IN COUNTRY AREAS. WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS AND WHAT DO YOU THINK CAN BE DONE TO CHANGE IT?
I think some of the interest has declined because of the demands of football nowadays with pre-season training starting earlier and people are looking to have a couple months off instead of getting straight into cricket.
