Mick joined Shirehampton CC in the nineties, whilst travelling the UK from his native Australia and quickly became an integral part of the first team.
He met and married Laura and settled in the UK until 2005, when they returned to the land of gold and green.
Mick was a typical Australian seam bowler, aggressive and determined to win, taking 201 league wickets along the way. He was an underrated batsman, often scoring important runs for the cause.
He was a great character and friend to many, with a wicked sense of humour, polite and helpful off the pitch, and always in the fight on the pitch.
Mick successfully captained the club and is the last captain to the win the league back in 1997. He also captained the club to cup success in 1999. He was proud and happy to receive his lifetime membership from the club a few years ago.

Our love and condolences go to his wife Laura, children Cara, Ben, friends, and family.

Some words below from Bob Palmer:

Mick was the original “Aussie Overseas” and joined Shire in the early 90s.
From the moment Mick rocked up to nets looking for a game, it was obvious from his first ball that he was a very talented cricketer.
He netted again on the Friday after being selected to start for the 1st XI the next day. To celebrate this, it was decided that he and a few of the players would have a drink (just the one mind) down at the local watering hole, The Lifeboat Inn. Mick sampled the local selection of cider and decided as it was such refreshing drink another wouldn’t hurt. As the night progressed the cider flowed.The next day Mick met at the ground somewhat jaded from the evening before. Shire won the toss and elected to field. Bows chucked him the ball “let's see what you can do” he said nodding to him. Mick marked out his run and came charging in. The evenings events and varieties of apple juice must have altered his radar as Mick speared down a fast delivery missing the pitch altogether, which made Gully dive to safety to save his shins. Bows walked over to Mick and giving the double teapot said, “you alright”. Mick replied, “Yeah sure Mate it just slipped out of my hand from the sun cream”. That was the first time we got to see that mischievous knowing grin.
Mick went on to be one of Shires most talented and respected all-round cricketers by both teammates and opposition.
He won an evening post award for his incredible 9 for 51 against Corsham in the Alliance League tie in the 1991 season
It was a privilege and honour to have known such a wonderful person and devoted family man.
A shining star never fades,
Even when it is covered by clouds or when it is day,
Like you, it will still shine brightly throughout the years,
Memories will replace the tears.

RIP Mick