TARANAKI TAVERNERS
Shane ‘Doc' Ryan
A semi-retired animal doctor who is study the art of animal acupuncture (get real). Has previous Chiangmai Sixes experience as a Taverner of the Tanglin variety. Last played in the Sixes and for that matter held a bat, in 1991. If previous experience counts for anything he'll be found coherent only between the hours of 12 noon and 3.00pm.
Peter ‘Mystery' Tauro
God knows what this man does! Last time he was sighted in public was 1991, so we hope he has spent the time since working on his game and not as some suspect as a recruit for Al Qaeda. Has previous Chiangmai experience also as a Taverner of the Tanglin variety.
Wayne ‘the music man' Darling
Also has previous Chiangmai Sixes experience as a Taverner of the Taranaki variety. Has save up and can afford a hotel room so shouldn't be found sleeping in the hotel lift this year. A keen punter but is not prepared to bet at any odds on the Taverners winning a game this year.
Mark ‘Chuckie' Curtis
A sixes newbie. Flamboyant, flatulent and a self proclaimed cricketing legend. Mark has been seconded not for his cricketing ability, but for his penchant for sticking things into small animals. As such the position of team doctor has been filled and no more applications are needed.
Rodney ‘Pastie' Priest
Another one with vast Chiangmai Sixes experience. The last tournament he attended, he is quick to point out, he replaced Mike Gatting in the MCC side so great things are expected. He has allowed his wife to come on tour this year so the boys are hopeful that she reminds him to pack his wallet, which would be a first.
Gary ‘Grobbo' Robertson
Coming back to the Chiangmai Sixes for the umpteenth time, is looking forward to catching up with old friends and team mates, some of which he hopes are still alive. Has allowed his wife to attend this year but having organized Thai Cooking Classes and Pole Dancing lessons for her, she shouldn't be to much a ‘handbrake'.
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