This Week’s Wanneroo DCC Player of the Week is Alex Burton! He’s got big shoes to fill going after Ieuan “Heavy Duty” Estall, but he’s given it a red hot crack:
Name: Alex Burton
Age: 22
Nickname: Burto
If you could choose your own nickname, what would it be?: I feel like choosing your own nickname somewhat defeats the purpose of having one, but maybe something cool like “Axe”
Occupation: Student/Researcher
How long have you played at Wanneroo?: 9 years
Who is your favorite cricketer?: Kane Williamson
Who’s your celebrity crush?: Stephanie Beatriz
Which TV family is most like your own?: The one with the slightly overweight dad, super caring mum, and quirky siblings. Did I just describe all of them?
What is your pre-game ritual?: Light breakfast, a quiet coffee, and some good music
If you could be an Olympic athlete, in what sport would you compete?: Chess – athlete is the key word
When did you last hit the winning runs, take the winning wicket, and/or take the winning catch?: Round 8 last season
Are you a leader or a follower?: Leader when I have to be, and a loyal follower when I want to be
Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you?: Sleepy
Wanneroo Man-crush?: Graeme Atkinson
What is your favorite movie quote?: Steamed hams
What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?: Stubbed my toe without swearing
Who is the clumsiest teammate?: Mathew Dzodzos
What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?: Quitting my job in retail
What are the three best things about you?: Honesty, willingness to learn, cryptic questionnaire responses
Name 3 cricketers you most admire.: Jason Parry, Kumar Sangakkara, Kane Williamson
If you could eat only 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?: Banana bread, pulled pork, porridge
If you could time travel, where would you go?: Shouldn’t the question be *when* would you go?
If you could be a cartoon character for a week, who would you be?: Rick from Rick and Morty
What’s the most awesome thing you’ve done on a cricket field?: Swept a seamer for 4
Would you rather be the best player on a horrible team or the worst player on a great team?: Being the worst player in a great team is arguably the best way to become great yourself
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?: I would be a foot taller so I could bowl gas
Favourite Wanneroo WAG and why?: Kate Atkinson – great banter, loves a beer/rum
Has Slods ever bought you a round?: In Slods’ defence, I’ve probably only played 30-40 games with him after which he had the opportunity to buy a tray
Who are the three greatest living musicians?: Alex Turner, Questlove, Beck
What personal trait has gotten you in the most trouble?: Using inappropriately long words
What do you think is the greatest invention of all time?: Internal combustion engine
Name a celebrity you think is lame.: Donald Trump, Glenn Maxwell, all of the Kardashians, Future, and so so many more. Then Trump again
Most embarrassing moment on the cricket field?: I got mildly concussed attempting an outfield catch last season
What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen?: One of the Saws I think, not really my thing though
Rachel, Donna, Jessica, or Louis Litt?: I honestly have no idea what this is in reference to
What is the best piece of advice you’ve received?: Always be yourself… you know what they say about clichés
If you could be another teammate for a week who would it be and why?: Jacob Johnston, so I could stroke my biceps all week
If you could ask your pet one question, what would it be?: Do you sleep on all my black clothes on purpose?
Rarest bloke at Wanneroo?: Mathew Dzodzos – one of the rarer blokes you’ll meet
What is your favourite Rob Richards quote?: Simple
What did you write on your tennis ball?: 500 runs