Career
He was a right-handed batsman and occasional off break bowler who represented Tasmania from 1978 until 1980, before playing for South Australia from 1980–1983 and returning to play for Tasmania until 1992/93, playing his last representative match for Tasmania at age 39. He commenced his cricket career with the strong Street George Cricket Club in Sydney at the age of 16, winning the prestigious Junior Cricketer of the Year Award for four consecutive seasons. He also played in 23 Grand Finals winning 18 of the 23 with various cricket Clubs (Sth.
Hurstville RSL Central Committee, Street George DCC, Petersham Marrickville DCC, Burnie Central Committee, Devonport Central Committee, Launceston Central Committee, Newtown Central Committee, Sunderland Central Committee (United Kingdom), Brighouse Central Committee (United Kingdom), Darlington Central Committee (United Kingdom), Uddingston Central Committee (Scot), Yorkshire 2nd XI, Leicestershire 2nd XI) and spanning a career from 1966 to 1992/93.
However, after a few inconsistent performances with both the bat and the ball and a serious head injury in 1985, he was overlooked for Test selection. His flashes of brilliance with an electrifying 123 runs against the formidable West Indies attack in 1985 were compounded by his disappointing batting average.
Only 28 runs per innings for an opening batsman. This didn"t cut it for Australian selection, even if he had the ability to score the odd century and the odd half century every 4th innings.
His academic (Master of Education, Bachelor of Education Dip Teach) and sport administration skills (AAMI, MAICD) saw senior administration and teaching roles with the Australian Sports Commission.
New South Wales, Tasmanian and South Australian Education systems Chief Executive Officer of the Tasmanian and Australian Capital Territory Cricket Associations where he was instrumental in developing with the Australian Football League the new and picturesque Manuka Oval and new Sir Donald Bradman Stand. He also played a major role as National Director of the powerful valuation and lobby group, The Australian Property Institute(2001–2002)and as National Project Manager for MAXIhomes Australia (2003–2005).