New Merrion CC professional 23-year-old Greg Clarence makes his competitive debut for Merrion in a tough looking away match in the Irish Cup at Strabane. Clarence's performance tomorrow will be key to the outcome...

Name: Greg Clarence

Date of Birth: 18/09/86

Place of Birth: Westmead, Sydney NSW, Australia

Teams play for: Currently Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club

Role in team - Top order bat (3 or 4)

Bats:Right Hand

Bowls - Off-spin

Greg Clarence

CP: What do you know about Irish cricket?

GC: Very little.

CP: When did you arrive in Ireland? Have you been before?

GC: Arrived on the 15th April, have not been here before.

CP: What are you most looking forward to by coming to live in Ireland?

GC: Playing some good qualitycricket and enjoying the culture and experience.

CP: What's been the highlight of your cricketing career to date?

GC: Captaining the Australian U/19's pre World Cup squad in some One Day matches against Bangladesh whilst at the Australian Cricket Centre of Excellence.


CP: And the biggest disappointment?

GC: Injuries, needed a full knee reconstruction last year and missed the first half of our season.  

CP: How did you get the role at Merrion?

GC: Through Steven Hirst from CricX (player management company).

CP: What are your targets for the 2010 season?

GC: To score plenty of runs, take wickets and hopefully be involved in winning Division 1 with Merrion.

Greg Clarence

CP: What happens for you in September?

GC: I return back to Easts to play/coach and teach.

CP: What are your ambitions in the game?

GC: To play first-class cricket.

CP: Who is your favourite cricketer?

GC: Steve Waugh.

CP: What else are you passionate about besides cricket?

GC:Coaching & teaching (I am a PDHPE teacher at The Scots College, Bellevue Hill in Sydney).

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