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KRISTY COATES

04/12/24
ToTS Cricket Team

04/12/24

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T2 started playing for the TOTS Indoor Cricket Team around 2018. He brought enthusiasm, reliability, good banter and the added benefit of bringing our average team age down significantly. T2 proved to be a great fit in the team and in an unofficial countback over the years, he earnt "Best on Field" just as many times as "Worst on Field" where he was regularly honoured with the coveted pink jersey which had to be worn during the next game with the hope that it would push a better performance (but rarely did). T2 was brave and loved fielding up close where he would use the angry crab stance (actual image included in his timeline) to intimidate the batter for some brilliant catches and run-outs over the years, but also copped smacks all over the body and one square in the eye just recently. During the post-game debriefs in the carpark he was always quick to remind us of his brilliance, and of course we'd temper that with truths of the drops, missed run-out chances, **** bowling and terrible running between the wickets. That said, several years ago T2 contributed magnificently in a TOTS grand final win and I'm sure there were a few more GF's for the other teams as well.T2 never missed a game or an end of season event. Most recently, we all went to the stadium to watch Australia play Pakistan where we enjoyed a great catch up over a few beers whilst watching the game that we all loved. It was unimaginable that he would be gone only a few days later, but I guess we were lucky to have shared his company so recently, and to have shook his hand one last time. T2 brought us so many laughs, good times and memories over many years. We will remember him as a very funny bloke who loved his mates as much as they loved him and a cricketer who always gave his absolute best. Well batted mate! TOTS Read more