The Wombats were founded by 'The Earl of Wombatshire' and we have entered every Chang Mai Sixes Tournament since their beginning in 1988. The Wombats come from the Wombat Forrest in the Kingdom of Bullengarook, which is ruled over by our Patron 'King Alan of Bullengarook'
The Earl recalls being told in 1987 by Adrian Gundlach and Myles De Vries that the tournament in Chang Mai would commence the following year, and that he was expected to enter teams. Thus, the Wombats Cricket Club was born with great fanfare in the Crown Royal Pub (Bangkok) and in the rural Victorian community of Bullengarook.
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Brad Ladner
Now temporarily resident in Perth, has been training for several months for this Chang Mai tournament. He even gave up working to concentrate on his cricket skills, although he tries to tell us that he has a work related injury. Expected to again team up with Brook Grumont as joint holder of the title "Minister of Fisheries and other smelly things"
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Brook Grumont
Brook returns after a three tournament absence and will again meet up with Bradley Ladner on and off the field. On the field, Brook can bat. Bradley has no idea. Off the field, both get involved in very smelly things. We expect them to negotiate a garbage collection contract with the Chang Mai authorities
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Garry Goodall
Will lead the Wombats in after hours activities. Strong possibility to hit another '6' this year. We were hoping that Gary would arrive in Chang Mai showing off a trimmer body shape, but alas the old familiar one will have to take the punishment from Ball, Bottle and Massages.
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Jason Lock
Wombat stalwart batsman. Likely to be unrestrained this year due to an absence of petticoat government.
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Paul Shultz
Tolley returns again with Alison and Isabella. The King of Bullengarook will be seen very close to 'Prince of Wales' Tolley. The drinking alliance between Kapunda and Bullengarook is expected to be formalised during the tournament.
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Peter Nitschke
Wooly is our official Wombat Sommelier. Regularly seen with glass in hand, and will ensure the regular consumption of uncommonly good red wine in the Wombat camp.
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Tahir Afridi
Tahir is the Wombats secret weapon. He has been well trained in all things Wombat during his recent cricketing season at Gisborne Cricket Club by none other than the illustrious Jason Lock. We expect great things from Tahir on and off the field.
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Alan Hobbs
The 'King of Bullengarook' will once more be in charge of entertainment, and hopefully will inspire the Wombat contingent to great on-field achievements. The King will be seen plying the singer in the Empress Hotel bar with lots of gin and tonic, and no doubt whispering improper suggestions in her ear.
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Neville Clearson
Nifty is the poet laureate of the Wombats, who after 22 years has still not completed composing the 'Wombat Anthem'. Nifty will again entertain at the Wombat Annual General Meeting with his limericks.
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Paul Murphy
Our Welsh Wombat will again be with us in Chang Mai, showing his undying affection for the ladies of Chang Mai. 'Murph' may be found comatose in the Wombat tent the morning after his nocturnal activities.
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Peter Hollibone
The 'Earl" will be in Chang Mai again, to be found sipping his 'Tea' in the wombat tent.
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Peter Rennie
This is Peter's second foray to Chang Mai and comes with an excellent C.V. to be entered into all drinking competitions as the Wombat champion.
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Ted Stanyer
Ted has taken over Dasher's title of Chief Constable of the Kingdom of Bullengarook. Ted is the Wombats enforcer, particularly when it comes to shepherding Wombats through the bars at night. Also in charge of discipline and whipping in of any camp followers.