Alright - so some insight into Slug Webster.
1. And most important first, he makes Robbie Nahas look like he packs a walnut. Hence his long standing nickname.
2. Was first picked for Tas under 19 side at age 14
3. Played in Tasmania's under 18 footy team.
4. Cousin of St Kilda's Jimmy.
5. Is very very chilled and relaxed. Also loves a beer and a party.
5. Was very very slow to adapt to first-class cricket. Was actually gifted Shield games for many years on talent, not output. Never averaging more than 33 in his first 6 seasons.
6. Was always a part time offie, but in a reverse of honorary Tasmanian Colin Funky Miller (he wears an earring like Funky), added medium pace bowling to his weaponry in 2020. Made a massive difference to his involvement in games and big boost to his confidence levels.
7. In 3 of the last 4 shield seasons has averaged over 50 (the other year 42) including a monster 938 runs at 58.62 to go with 30 wickets at 29.3 last year. Obviously Sheffield Shield player of the year.
The below shows his batting trajectory. Quite incredible to improve so much from a consistently low base.
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8. He also performed very well in November's Australia A series against India, notching 145 runs at 72.50 while taking seven wickets at 19.57. Little known fact - He dismissed Nitish Reddy 3 times in the two-match series, so expect he'll be given the ball if Reddy gets away.
Go get em' Slug!!!! So bloody well deserved. He'll do Tasmania (and his country) proud in a huge match.
