Pocket profile - Jack Newman - Penrith Cricket Club

Penrith Cricket Club | May 20, 2025

What year were you born?

2009

Skills

Medium - fast bowler and mid order Batman.

Club History, who did you play junior cricket with and how long (seasons) have you played at Penrith CC:

I played junior club cricket for Emu Plains since I was 7.

Junior Representative for Penrith since I was 8

This would be my 2nd year playing for Penrith Cricket Club and I debuted in 4th grade this season.

Favourite Cricket Shot:

Late cut

Favourite Food Before a Match:

Cheese and Bacon roll

Dream Cricket Venue to Play At:

SCG and Lords

Favourite cricket memory in your career so far:

I have a few great memories.

Playing in the state challenge in Dubbo was a great opportunity and memory.

Playing in the semi finals for Penrith Cricket Club 5th grade this season alongside my Dad and my mates.

I am still kicking myself we missed out on playing in the grand final by 22 runs.

Taking 5 wickets this season in 5th grade in the one match against Randwick-Petersham and taking 3 wickets in my debut in 4th grade.

I really enjoyed my junior rep and club years because I played with my mates every weekend and I enjoyed the carnivals.

Thunder or Sixers?

Thunder

Favourite Cricket Format:

ODI

If you could play alongside one cricket legend, who would it be and why?

Shane Warne - he loved the game and seemed to be a great teammate

What Other Sports Do You Enjoy?

Golf, fishing and indoor cricket

Favourite Singer/Band:

I like a variety of music, I don’t have a specific favourite

What’s your go-to song or playlist before a match?

You get what you give - New Radicals

Favourite Movie/TV Show:

Billy Maddison

Grown-ups 1 & 2

If you could change one thing about cricket, what would it be?

 Cannot get out first ball

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