Player Profiles

Paul Smith - Club captain

The 2008 season will see Paul take over as 1st XI captain. A member of Stuart Brogdale and Malcolm Flitt's colts team from the late 80's and early 90's, the highlight of an interesting cricketing career to date was a Sussex Young Cricketers tour to Sri Lanka in the mid 90's where Paul shared the seam bowling duties with James Kirtley. Nolonger has the pace of his youth but still a very useful contributor with bat and ball.

Gavin Clarke - 1st XI Vice-captain

Took a step down from County League cricket in 2007 when Matt Talbot persuaded Gav to take the short journey from Pulborough to Storrington. Immediately proved himself with a match winning century and six wicket haul in the first match of the season. Will be a key man with bat and ball in 2008 and his competitive nature and constant chirping in the field keeps his team mates on their toes.

Matt Talbot - Batsmen.
Former Storrington colts skipper, Matt also captained the 1st XI for three seasons from 2005 to 2007. He had previously faded into the shadow of his younger brother for several seasons before eventually re-emerging from the Bristol hard house scene. Now a teacher and living in Hove with girlfriend Gemma. Deserves credit for being brave enough to overhaul the 1st XI during his tenure as captain, giving the side a fresher, younger feel.

Dan Le Roux - All rounder

The 1st XIs main strike bowler in the 2003 Division 4 winning season, Dan is now recognised more as a batsman but remains capable of supporting the bowling attack. Prolific with the bat over the last couple of seasons and along with Gav Clarke, should be one of the main sources of runs during the 2008 campaign.

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Malcolm Carter - Batsman

Former all rounder who nearly made the grade as a pro. As a firey young fast bowler, 'Maggot' turned out for Sussex 2nd XI and England under 19's. He now concentrates on his batting for Storrington and his loyalty to the club down the years is admirable. The last of the three Carter brothers to still be playing for the Swans, Malcolm struggled with injuries last season but still capable of scoring runs at the top of the order.

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Graham Humphreys - Batsman
Powerful hitting middle order batsman. Forced to hang up the bowling boots due to back trouble but still a key man in the middle order. Also has the loudest voice in Storrington.

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Liam Le Roux - all rounder
Younger and better looking brother of Dan. Nippy swing bowler and underrated as a batsman. Remained committed to the Swans despite working in London and living in Wimbledon with girlfriend Tammy but will miss the whole of the 2008 season due to an ongoing work assignment in Hong Kong.

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Simon Furlonger - Wicketkeeper/ batsmen

Perhaps more of an out and out keeper these days having returned as the 1st XI glove man in 2007 and largely not been required to contribute with the willow. Invariably talks a better game than he plays and would get more satisfaction from a boundary filled 25 than a grafting 50. Famed at the club for his Richie Benaud impression. A true Storrington lad, has always lived in the village and has set his heart on one day succeeding Colin Harrison as Mr Storrington. Fiance Melissa and young son Alfie are regular Swans supporters.

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Simon Haggart - all rounder
Former 1st XI skipper and opening batsman, now to be found mainly in the 2nd XI. Right handed batsmen, off break bowler and specialist slip catcher. Long serving member of the Swans and from a real SCC family. Father Jim, brother Mark, cousin Dick and nephews Iain and Robert have all played for the club as well. A talented golfer as well and undoubtedly the clubs funny man. Can clear the changing room in seconds when hes been at the egg sandwiches. Ask him to tell you the "Some **** from Preston" joke.

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Ian Massbury - Bowler

Having belatedly promototed to the 1st XI in the twilight of his career, the feisty swing bowler is now back in the 2nds. One of the clubs highest wicket takers over the last 20 years and shows no signs of packing up just yet having picked up the clubs bowling award for the 2007 season. Also enjoys the social side of the game and is regularly one of the last out of the pavilion on a Saturday night.

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Steve Watkins - Batsman/wicketkeeper

Swashbuckling shot a ball opening batsmen with an all out attack attitude. Many peoples Champagne moment of the 2007 season was when Steve stepped up to the 1st XI for the opening match of the season at Southwater and took four boundaries from the final over of the innings. Also a capable wicket keeper and work committments permitting will remain a key man in the 2nd XI in 2008.

Jamie Webber - Batsmen, slow right arm bowler

A key member of the Brogdale Babes golden generation of Colts who came through in the late 80s and early 90s. 'Herman' is so small that he's often mistaken for a junior, even at 32 years old. Temporarily defected to Southwater a few years ago but now back where he belongs with the Swans. Domestic situation limites him to appearing just every other week but has a handy habit of going through opposition batting orders when he deceives them with his juicy looking hand grenades.

Colin Harrison - All rounder

Longest serving of the current playing members, H has seen a lot of people come and go from the club and is Storrington through and through. Nagging left arm bowler and also a stubborn batsman. Also the clubs long suffering groundsman who has invested weeks of his life to maintaining the clubs pitches.

Nick Vinnicombe - All rounder

Once a young prospect of whom big things were expected, the V Man finally started to deliver the goods only for appearances to be limited by work. Career as a cabin steward has seen him live an International Man of Mystery lifestyle in recent years but now settled with girlfriend Siobhan and still shows good committment to make himself available whenever he can. Shares a birthday with fellow SCC members Rob Norris and Adam Smith and well known cricket follower Mick Jagger.

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Alex Barritt - Bowler
Unfortunately not available on a consistent basis due to his commitments as a pilot but possesses the knack of turning up once or twice a month and still putting the ball in the right places. Possibly the fittest man in the club, rarely produces even the smallest bead of sweat despite often being asked to bowl marathon spells.

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Jon Orman - all rounder
Sunday XI and 2nd XI regular, a useful middle order batsman who also combines off breaks with a few medium pacers.

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Chris Winter - Treasurer, batsman
As our hard working Treasurer, Chris is better known for his work off the field these days as injuries have restricted appearances over the last year or so. When he does pick up the bat though, he still shows hints of the elegant batsmen of yesteryear. Pink trousers have gained him something of a cult status at the club.

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