CRICKETER OF THE YEAR

Ryan Marlow - Engadine Dragons

It is a great honour and privilege to be able to write this report on the cricketing achievements of the 2007/08 ‘Cricketer of the Year’, Ryan Marlow.

Ryan commenced his cricket career in 2001/02 when he was graded in the Club’s 10A side. From the outset Ryan displayed potential to develop into a promising all round cricketer and accordingly he was awarded that seasons ‘Rookie of the Year’.

As a 12A player in 2002/03, Ryan’s enthusiasm and drive was rewarded when he became the recipient of the Club’s much sought after ‘Bradman Coaching Scholarship’ to help further his development.

The following season Ryan made his Representative debut in the Gee Shield and has been a permanent member of Sutherland representative teams ever since.

I have been fortunate to have coached Ryan for three of his seven seasons with the Dragons. I have also been fortunate to witness a number of his memorable milestones including his first century, scored in the 12As. The following season he demonstrated his all round ability by taking 34 wickets @ 4.29.

Over the past seven years Ryan has continually developed as a cricketer and this season has been rewarded for all his hard work. Ryan has finished his junior career in style boasting the following impressive statistics - 358 runs @ 29.83 and 12 wickets @ 18.75.

Ryan’s outstanding record speaks for itself but it is the way that he has conducted himself on and off the field that makes him a true champion. Ryan has always played the game in good spirit and in a highly sporting manner. I can speak on behalf of the club when I say that, we are all extremely proud of your achievements. Congratulations Ryan, you are a very worthy recipient of ‘Cricketer of the Year’.

Rob Knight.