Damon Folkes expected to hang up the pads before this season, saying his cricket career was done. A late call up has seen the bowler take to the pitch for three matches in the 2019-20 season. This week, we caught up with Folkes, reflecting on his time within the sport.
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Where did you start your cricket career? I played juniors at Youth Club before heading out to Halls Gap, then Rhymney-Moyston and now back at Youth Club.
What is something people might not know about you? I'm an open book, nothing really comes to mind.
Playing for about 10 years in the competition, what're your best figures with both the ball and bat? Bowling my best figures are 6-62 and batting I made a 90 not-out for Youth Club.
The funniest moment you can remember from cricket? I'll never forget the day we headed down to Beaufort and Angus Barham had a big night the Friday night and he rocked up to play cricket. He was one of the most hungover people I've ever seen - he was not a well man at all.
Cricket memories start at a young age, tell us your favourite? When I was a junior we went through a season without winning a game. Because there were only four teams in the competition we played finals and won the semi-final and made it to the grand final. Although we lost the grand final by a lot, the week before we celebrated as we won.
What's the best memory you've had so far playing senior cricket? When I played for Halls Gap we won the 2014-15 B Grade premiership and that would have to be one of the best memories I have of playing cricket.
What are you currently watching on TV at the moment? I'm watching All American on Stan at the moment.
Who's given you the best piece of advice in cricket? Don't go out for a duck from the old boy and have your head over the ball when you go to play your shots.
What do you find is the biggest challenge in cricket? Making runs. Just everything about batting really. I've been struggling a bit of late
Who's the best cricketer you've played with at GCA? Nic Baird. He's very consistent with the bat and a great leader at the club both on and off the pitch. Always doing the right thing by the team.
Who's your favourite cricketer of all time? I would have to say, Steve Smith. He's also consistent batter. I think I admire batsmen because it's an element of the game I struggle with.
Do you have any superstitions or something you do the same every week? Nothing at all for either cricket or football.
What's your signature dish in the kitchen? Nothing too hard but I can whip up a stir-fry or spaghetti bolognese.
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Cassandra Langley
Rural and regional story-telling is where my passion lies. Email: cassandra.langley@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Rural and regional story-telling is where my passion lies. Email: cassandra.langley@austcommunitymedia.com.au
