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19. Sean Whelan


Sean Whelan

Player Statistics

5 stone of hulking muscle that has to run around in the shower to get wet. Sean is a new ball exponent whose bowling could best be described as "slippy". At his best, a nagging seamer that snakes the ball down the 5th stump line like a rat up a drain pipe, but can be susceptible to the "Bentley Yips" - a common affliction which causes Coxtie Green seam bowlers to inexplicably dig it in short and wide. Actually has a yorker in his armoury, which does put him in a fair minority. Batting most noteworthy for a stodgy technique and an apparent inability to clear the ropes, which makes him a bit of a kindred spirit to be quite honest.

Describe yourself in one word
Lazy

How long have you played for Bentley CC?
11 years - Started ages 7/8

Fantasy tea (2 x sandwiches, 1 x savoury, 1 x cake, 1 x wildcard)
Ham & Tomato, BLT, Pork Pies, Bakewell Tarts and Grapes

If you could share a century partnership with any cricketer, who would it be?
Joe Root - Stand at the other end and admire. Could also have a laugh at the middle.

What’s the best thing about playing for Bentley CC?
Socialising with everyone at the club

Who would play you in a film of your life?
Leonardo DiCaprio

Whats your earliest memory of Bentley CC?
Getting taught by Cyril and Lozza on a Friday night

Whats the best shot you ever played? What’s the best ball you’ve bowled?
Best shot - Hitting a six into the road in an U18 T20 game. 1 of 2 sixes ever.
Best ball - U18 Vs Wickford and putting the batsmans middle stump off the end of the strip

The best thing I can cook is…… Chocolate Brownies

Who do you travel to away games with and why?
Anyone who chooses to get in my car

Whats the funniest thing you have ever seen on a cricket field?
Dennis Hickey doing a forward roll to 'dive' in for a single for the fourth team

Which Bentley CC player would you want to bat for your life?
Phil Coleman all day long

If a ball gets teed up in the air, who is the Bentley player you want to see under it?
Myself - Haven't dropped a high catch ever (for as long as I can remember). Usually because no batsman hits the ball up and towards fine leg

Which Bentley CC player do you hate facing in the nets and why?

Dinesy - If he gets me out, I never hear the end of it

If you could be one age forever, what age would that be?
21

Tell us a joke
A mushroom walks into a bar and orders a pint. The barman tells him to leave. The mushroom says "Why?, I'm a fun-guy"

Any superstitions?
Right side kit on first

What do you wish you could do better?
Convincing the captain to bat me higher up the order

Who wouldn’t Bentley CC be the same without, and why?
The Colemans - they do so much to help the club & don't always get the recognition they deserve

Describe your Bentley career in three words
Short, Lively, Progressive