Codyre, Scott

The Man -

Tough, competitive and highly skilled - as well as ruthless out on the field – Scott Codyre (or Keg) is the very essence of Australian cricket.  Now his Club’s captain, Codyre's career began in the mid-1980s back in New Zealand when the Kiwis were struggling for success. Currently, there is no side more formidable in PCA cricket than the one he leads.

When Codyre was first drafted into the Scarborough arena - as a 28-year old in his first season of PCA cricket - it was for his aggressive medium pace bowling and run scoring in the middle order that he was chosen.  It was in that role (as an attacking all-rounder) that he became a major force behind Scarborough’s revival in 2000.

But back trouble has ensured that subsequent appearances at the bowling crease have been less frequent and that his tenacious batting has instead become the biggest factor behind his success.  Throughout the last few seasons, Codyre has distinguished himself with his ability to produce telling innings when Scarborough has needed them most.  Among many memorable hands, his greatest have probably been his 57 against Ferndale at Ferndale in the finals last season; and his 87 on debut in the first team against Mount Lawley at Hamer Park in 2000.  He has also featured in many high-scoring partnerships; one of which was the 164 with his best mate Craig Groth in Perth in 2000-01 and another of 125 with Michael Punch in the 4^th game of 2001-02 - arguably the two most notable.

Codyre has maintained the reins of the Scarborough team since 2001-02 with Shane (Bag o’ bones) Exell as his co-captain since Lee Fryers sudden departure from the tops at the end of 2000.  He has become rated by many observers as possibly the world's most dependable contemporary batsman. A Grand Final berth and the production of an extraordinary streak of 6 consecutive wins last season also stand as powerful testaments to his capabilities as a leader.

Name: Scott Codyre

Height: 5’10”

Debut: 2000-01

Nickname: Keg

Status: Married - Charlene

Previous Clubs: Kiwi National Team

Favourite Saying: “You’re all @#$*&$ useless and I’m quitting”, “Whatever Jerry”

Favourite Drink: Jim Beam

Favourite Food: Pizza, lamb roast with mint sauce, Wuzz Fuzz

Favourite Movie: Run Lola Run – because I like running

Favourite Past-time: trying to fit work in between games of Golf

Favourite Book: Anything that Richard Hadlee wrote

Favourite Hobby: Abusing team mates

Favourite Chat Up Line: I played rugby for New Zealand under 7’s

Favourite Nite Spot:  The Rise

Greatest Sporting Moment: Watching Australia win 16 test matches in a row

What would you be if you weren't a star cricketer: Professional Rugby League player

What's the best advice your mother gave you? Move to Perth where you’ll meet a man called “Painter”

Worst moment in life: Hearing that Choco won the Club champion award last season, getting a Duck in the thirds on Debut with SMCC.