Player Profiles

Aaron Finch

Nickname: Finchy

After playing just two games in 2007/08, the powerful right-hander got more opportunities in the senior Victorian side last season, taking part in four Ford Ranger Cup and five KFC Big Bash matches. Finch averaged

Shane Harwood

Nickname: Stickers

The fiery fast bowler took his game to a new level last season, intimidating batsmen, restricting runs and most importantly, taking wickets at crucial moments. Harwood was the leading wicket-taker in the Ford Ranger

John Hastings

Nickname: The Duke

An imposing all-rounder, Hastings really came to the fore during the back-half of the 2008/09 season, nearly forcing his way into the team for the Sheffield Shield final on the back of three exceptional performances

Michael Hill

Nickname: Hilly

The former Australian under-19 captain made his senior Victorian debut last season, playing three matches for the Bushrangers in the Ford Ranger Cup. Hill is a powerful left-handed batsman who has come through the

Brad Hodge

Nickname: Hodgey

Hodge made history for Victoria in 2008/09, breaking Darren Berry's mark for most first-class appearances (now standing at 144) and smashing Dean Jones' record for most first-class runs for the state (now 11,074).

Jon Holland

Nickname: Dutchy

Holland enjoyed a break-out season in 2008/09, making the most of his opportunities with incumbent spinner Bryce McGain out injured. The left-arm orthodox bowler played all three forms of the game for Victoria and

David Hussey

Nickname: Huss

Season 2008/09 was another fine one for Hussey, who is now a regular for Australia in the shorter forms of the game. While missing some matches for the Bushrangers due to his international commitments, the composed

Andrew McDonald

Nickname: Ronnie

McDonald had an outstanding 2008/09 season that saw him make his Test debut and earn a ticket on Australia's tours of South Africa and England. His form at interstate level was terrific, averaging 44.5 with the bat

Bryce McGain

Nickname: McGoo

On the verge of Test selection, McGain's 2008/09 season almost didn't happen after a cruel shoulder injury suffered on the eve of Australia's tour of India sidelined him for the better part of four months. But

Clint McKay

Nickname: C-Mac

An accurate seam bowler, McKay established himself as a regular fixture in Victoria's Sheffield Shield and Ford Ranger Cup sides in 2008/09. He claimed 33 wickets in the Shield at an average of 21.42, while taking 11

Dirk Nannes

Nickname: Diggler

A lethal left-arm quick, Nannes had another terrific season in 2008-09 being named in the ACA Team of the Year in both the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield and KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. He finished second on the wicket-takers'

Rob Quiney

Nickname: Bobby

Quiney cemented his spot in all three forms of the game during the 2008/09 season, playing in all three finals and proving his versatility by batting in every position from one to six. The powerful left-handers'

Darren Pattinson

Nickname: Patto

Pattinson had an interrupted 2008/09 with the Bushrangers, struggling with a persistent groin injury. But he played three Sheffield Shield matches and started to come good at the end of the season, taking a haul of

James Pattinson

Nickname: Jimmy

The younger brother of Darren, Pattinson made an immediate impact when he made first-class debut against WA last season. Playing at the WACA, Pattinson claimed 3/43 off 20 overs in the first innings, showing up his

Chris Rogers

Nickname: Bucky

Few players have made as big an impact in their first season as Chris Rogers did for the Bushrangers.

Coming across from WA, the left-hander formed the Sheffield Shield's best opening combination with Nick

Peter Siddle

Nickname: Vicious

The Bushrangers didn't see much of Siddle in 2008/09, with the bustling fast bowler spending most of the summer in Australian colours. He made his Test debut in India and captured the imagination of the public with

Matthew Wade

Nickname: Wadey

Wade finally reached his potential in 2008/09, cementing his spot in the Victorian Sheffield Shield side and, with the departure of Adam Crosthwaite, becomes the Bushrangers number one wicketkeeper in all three forms

Cameron White

Nickname: Bear

White finished the 2008/09 season on top of the world, scoring a century as he captained the Bushrangers to the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield title. It capped off a big season for the all-rounder, who made his Test debut

Damien Wright

Nickname: Wrighty

Wright made a huge impact in his first season with the Bushrangers after missing the entire 2007/08 season with an ankle injury.

The paceman took 24 wickets @ 28.50 in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield and was

Ryan Carters

Nickname: Carts

Carters joins Victoria after representing ACT in the Cricket Australia Cup last season. The only back-up wicket-keeper in the squad, Carters represented ACT throughout the junior ranks and was in the Australian

Jackson Coleman

Nickname: Coley

A tall, left-arm fast-medium who swings and seams the ball. Coleman has an athletic approach to the wicket and an aggressive nature with the ball in his hand. Still developing physically, but already has the right

Brett Forsyth

Nickname: Forsy

The diminutive opening batsman enjoyed a solid 2008/09 campaign for his Premier cricket side Dandenong. He averaged 39.3 and scored two centuries, including an impressive 100 not out in the Twenty20 semi-final.

Glenn Maxwell

Nickname: Maxi

Maxwell had a standout season with Fitzroy Doncaster at Premier level last season forcing Victorian selectors to offer him an opportunity. Batting anywhere from one to seven, the right-hander scored 669 runs at 51.5,

Will Sheridan

Nickname: Sherro

A former Australian under-19 representative, Sheridan moved down to Melbourne late last season and played a Victorian Second XI game against SA, taking 4/44 in the first innings and 2/37 in the second. The left-arm