This week’s Wanneroo DCC Player of the Week is Jacob Bonner! One of the Next Gen, JB is a versatile youth who can bat anywhere in the top 6, keep wickets, and even through a few sneaky ones down. Here’s a quick Q&A with Jacob “Bon Jakie-Jovi” Bonner:
Name: Jacob Bonner
Nickname: Bon, JB, Boner
What is your first memory of cricket?: Playing club under 10’s
What happened in your first game of cricket for Wanneroo?: Played and missed about 30 times batting three to then make 1.
Spice Girls, Pussycat Dolls or Little Mix?: Little Mix
Who is your must-have Fantasy Cricket pick?: Matt Purcell
What is your best pick-up line or Tinder ice-breaker?: Are you from Tennessee because you’re the only ten I see
Who was your best cricket coach, and what pearl of wisdom sticks with you the most?: Definitely the old man and him yelling “INTENT!!!!” or “MID ON!!!!”
Would you like a Kingsway Kegerator?: Yes
How many Pepsi-max’s have you hit and/or consumed at Kingsway?: A couple
Which Patrick Swayze character do you best relate to?: No clue
Wanneroo Man-crush?: Dave Minear
What is your favorite movie quote?: I feel the need…. The need for speed
What do you want Wanneroo to achieve this season, and what will you do to contribute to this goal?: A couple of grade premierships and I will train the house down outside of normal training to become a pivotal player
Do you prefer white rice or brown rice?: Brown rice
What is your favourite thing about Hally?: The “sneaky” call of runs in the nets
What is for dinner tonight?: Something with chicken or pasta
What’s the most awesome thing you’ve done on a cricket field?: Hit the winning runs in a 17s semi-final vs Midland
Who has the best and worst salad at the club?: Saleem best, Ben Doolan worst
Which ex-Wanneroo player do you miss the most?: Aden Fawcett
Which skipper could inspire you to run through brick walls?: Aden Fawcett
Which Smudge would win: One giant Connor or ten Mini-Me sized Adams?: Mini-Me Adams
What is the best thing about playing at Wanneroo?: The facilities available to improve
You can become a WDCC Player of the Week by completing your Player Profile here: docs.google.com/forms/WDCC_Player_Profile