Montagu Bay Sharks, Tasmania, Australia

The Sharks are as happy as the proverbial pigs to be playing in the Kata 7’s tournament. They are incredibly proud to be the first team ever to enter from “the island at the bottom of Australia” They are all cricket lovers who are looking forward to all that the 7’s tournament offers; as well as looking forward to experiencing each and every bar in the area and getting to know the other teams in the tournament.

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2. Nathan “Gease” Geason – The bouncy spinner who looks like someone from a boy band was a late inclusion to the touring party. He was brought in to show the international world the text book fielding technique that he is lauded for. Don’t be fooled by his kid sized clothing, he really is an adult.

7. Matthew “Carrot” Conlan – Carrot’s first time out of the country; he will be looking to prove his worth on this trip as his last players trip ended in “unfortunate” circumstances. If you want more info ask him. Or better yet, ask his teammates. Nicknamed Carrot due to the juicy deliveries he dangles in front of the batsman, so batsman will need to take care when leaving their ground.

16. Lindsay “Linz” Roberts – Equally at home with either bat or ball in hand, Linz is easily the most competitive on the Sharks list; some might say suffers from white line fever. Once off the ground however, he, like all the Sharks, loves a beer and to sit around having a yarn about anything and everything. Coming off a great season and looking forward to his first trip out of Australia. 

29. Steven “Rusty” Russell – The bearded member of the Sharks who loves to hit the ball hard and generally does it well. He is also surprisingly agile in the field; and never drops a catch, or a beer. Another of the Sharks who is looking forward to his first time away from Australian shores, although he has his team mates worried with his love of the elephant G-String.

20. Timothy “Bess” Bessell – The card player who knows when to hold ‘em, will be sure to be looking to find somewhere can place a wager or two. First time international traveller who is hoping a poker face is the same no matter which country you’re in. The left hand bat is also the unofficial team medic, with no actual medical training.

6. Israel "Izzy" Symington – Izzy is a seasoned traveller who, along with Mittens, is being looked upon to guide the younger, greener travellers. A good batsman who is also able to bowl and keep wicket, but will really excel when it comes to socialising after the games as he is one of the best when it comes to chewing the fat.

21. John “Mittens” Mulligan – Tall batsman who has a pair of the safest hands going around also has the uncanny ability to befriend anyone and everyone. Is equally at home talking world finances or recounting episodes of the Family Guy. Mittens is one of only two Sharks with any international travel experience; although whether this is of any use or not is yet to be seen. 

45. Brian “Bruiser” Clifford – The skipper by default and also the team clown. Specialises in the social side of the game and loves nothing better than enjoying a frothy with the opposition after the game. He is considered an all-rounder as he is ordinary at both batting and bowling. Odds on to be found singing badly in a corridor somewhere that he says has “good acoustics”