Pocket Profile - Alex Grabham - Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club | June 11, 2025
Alex Grabham is a long-standing member of Belmont District Cricket Club and a current member of the committee/2nd grade Captain.
What year were you born?
1999.
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket, and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket?
Belmont Cricket Club junior, still playing for Belmont.
Alex Grabham pictured on the right as a Junior
How would you describe yourself as a cricketer?
Bowler.
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Taking poles.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Winning a grand final in U/16’s.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Michael Hussey.
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Lachlan Price.
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Connor Gibson
Connor Gibson
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Craig Slavek 4th grade 100 not out against Hamwicks
Craig Slavek
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Wade Kelly.
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Kael Keast.
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Jamie Heath and Tony Bristow.
Jamie Heath
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and a leader?
Resilience and the ability to inspire/motivate.
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Pearl Jam.
The Belmont Hotel is a proud sponsor of the Belmont District Cricket Club
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Josh Muddle.
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
New Zealand.
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My parents.
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Spending time in nature, like taking a walk in a park, can provide a sense of peace and perspective.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Neil De Grasse Tyson, Brian Greene, Richard Dawkins.
What do you like to do to relax outside of cricket?
Hang out with mates.
If working, what do you do? If at Uni, what are your studying?
Work at a Pub. Studying Physics at Uni.
Do you have a favourite quote?
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest to fool.
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