TIPS, TRICKS, REGRETS AND CHANGES

Q What’s a key piece of advice or information that has helped you achieve so much in the game? And who provided it?

A Not sure about key advice but being brought up the right way by my parents, keeping a level head when bowling and when you’re off the green definitely helped me get to where I am today.

Q What advice would you give to up and coming players in order to help them in the sport?

A To be a good sport, respect your opposition and everyone around you. I like to treat people how I’d like to be treated. It means a lot to have the respect of people around you. (I also like the mantra) “It is what it is”. Sometimes things are out of your control: only worry about what you have control of.

Q Do you have any regrets throughout your career? And if so, what was it?

A I stuffed up while on tour with the Australian under-25 team a long time ago and I was lucky enough to get another chance a few years later. I definitely learned my lesson as I lost my Australian colours and had to fight very hard to get back in the team. I always vowed to never make the same mistake again.

Q You have been at Club Helensvale working as a greenkeeper since 2002. What changes have you noticed in the game since then?

A The bowls are a lot tighter now so the game has become much more aggressive. Players are much younger in the higher echelon of the game now than they used to be and tactics have changed with a more attacking style of game being played.

Q If there was one change or enhancement to the sport you would make what would it be and why?

A The game is heading in the right direction like BPL and UBC being quicker and more exciting. As long as they continue down that path then the game should continue to grow.