How to sign autographs
And a lesson in curbing your temper on the field. Aiden Blizzard got them both young
Interview by Jack Wilson
28-Jul-2013
First bat
It was a hand-me-down from my father when I was ten. I remember it was a Gray-Nicolls Legend and I went out and bought some Excalibur stickers, because that's what Greg Blewett was using! It was far too heavy. At that age I think I should have been using something like a size 3, but I still hit a pretty long ball with it. I could have done with something a lot lighter.
It was a hand-me-down from my father when I was ten. I remember it was a Gray-Nicolls Legend and I went out and bought some Excalibur stickers, because that's what Greg Blewett was using! It was far too heavy. At that age I think I should have been using something like a size 3, but I still hit a pretty long ball with it. I could have done with something a lot lighter.
First century
My first hundred came when I was 13, for the Shepparton Cricket Association in Bendigo. It would have been off about 80 or 90 balls, which isn't bad. That's pretty quick for a junior.
My first hundred came when I was 13, for the Shepparton Cricket Association in Bendigo. It would have been off about 80 or 90 balls, which isn't bad. That's pretty quick for a junior.
First time I lost my cool on the field
I remember it well. It happened when I was 12 or 13 and I was playing for my junior side. I went out to open and hit one straight to mid-on. I walked off, threw my helmet and broke it. My dad refused to buy me a new one and I had to borrow one for the rest of the season. I learnt my lesson.
I remember it well. It happened when I was 12 or 13 and I was playing for my junior side. I went out to open and hit one straight to mid-on. I walked off, threw my helmet and broke it. My dad refused to buy me a new one and I had to borrow one for the rest of the season. I learnt my lesson.
First time I was hit where it hurts
It would have been in the backyard, where me and my younger brother Cale used to play. We used to try and mow out a proper cricket pitch with the lawnmower and every now and again we were allowed to use a cricket ball. He bowled it from what must have been about ten yards and yeah, ouch.
It would have been in the backyard, where me and my younger brother Cale used to play. We used to try and mow out a proper cricket pitch with the lawnmower and every now and again we were allowed to use a cricket ball. He bowled it from what must have been about ten yards and yeah, ouch.
First time I was asked for an autograph
I was 20 years old and it came on my first time playing for Victoria. I didn't know what to do. I was wondering whether I should sign it like my bank statements or to think of something new. I gave them my signature, but I don't even think I spelt my name right!
I was 20 years old and it came on my first time playing for Victoria. I didn't know what to do. I was wondering whether I should sign it like my bank statements or to think of something new. I gave them my signature, but I don't even think I spelt my name right!