My best grade team - Scott Atkinson 1986 to 2008

I left my home town of Condoblin in Western NSW at the age of 18 with the dream of playing cricket in Sydney and beyond.

I started playing with Mosman Cricket Club in 1986 and in 1993 I moved to Western Suburbs for 3 seasons.

Work took me away from Sydney however I continued to play in various locations throughout NSW and Victoria. In fact at the ripe old age of 40 I made my first grade debut for the Camberwell Magpies in the Victoria Premier Cricket. They tell me I was the 4th oldest player to make my first grade debut in Victoria Premier Cricket.

Cricket has always been the one constant, it’s a passion. I’ve had the good fortune to play with so many quality cricketers and selecting my best grade team wasn’t easy. In batting order here’s my team.

1. Wayne Seabrook – Mosman

2. Anthony McQuite – Western Suburbs

3. Simon Hill – Camberwell

4. Peter Burkhart – Western Suburbs

5. Gary Bensley – Mosman and Captain

6. Scott Jaconson – Mosman

7. Paul Ryan – Mosman, Western Suburbs and Wicket Keeper

8. Greg Rowell – Mosman

9. Steve Nikitaras – Western Suburbs

10. Daniel Horsley – Western Suburbs

11. Tom Shiner – Western Suburbs