The Wombats team photo, 2006

Peter Hollibone
Earl of Wombatshire

This is the Earl's 20th consecutive Chiang Mai tournament so the Earl's Tea will need to be in plentiful supply for the many congratulatory toasts.  The AGM will also be fully attended to celebrate this auspicious year for the Wombats.

Nifty's knees and not improving, but are now marginally better than Dasher's.  With so many Wombats suffering sporting injuries (nothing to do with age), an "Ode to the Wombat Bones" is to be prepared for the AGM.

Ken Dashwood (Dasher)
Chief Constable of the Kingdom Of Bullengarook

The Wombats ailing enforcer.  Due to seriously compromised knees and hips, we may miss the flashing bat and dynamic bowling of Dasher but his advice from his long cricketing and after hours experience and practice will be invaluable.

Another with a recent hip replacement and many foot operations, but no doubt will defeat the pain barrier and roll the pitch as required.

Peter Nitschke (Wooley)

The bearded grape grower, wine maker and the Wombat Sommelier, he will again oversee the selection and tasting of the many fine wines consumed by the Wombats.  Will also have time to steer the Wombats to victory with his batting and bowling as he has no known injuries.

Ian Chippendale (The Doc)
Minister Of Health, Welfare. Foreign Affairs & the Environment

The Wombat Witchdoctor who worries a lot about the Wombats' physical and mental health.  Has the new Environment portfolio this time so will be responsible for checking out bars and restaurants to determine if the climate is suitable for his constituents.  All advice as usual will be ignored.

Another of the casualties of combat.  Struck down with appendicitis and gangrenous peritonitis in Sendai Hokkaido in Japan and saved by very competent Japanese surgeons.  Totally confused the giggling Japanese nurses at Sendai General and will no doubt do the same in the bars of Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

The Archbishop is accompanied by wife Awe.  He will no doubt, however, still be able to do his rounds of the nightspots to dispense his particular form of spiritual guidance and moral preaching to anybody who will listen.

Has two large properties running beef, growing grapes and pressing olive oil.  Will no doubt bring samples of his latest vintage (not the olive oil we hope) which will be checked out by Wooley and consumed by the Wombats irrespective of his opinion.

Mysterious figure who spends time with the Russian Mafia and up country Thai villages, some of which he seems to own.  We expect a first class cricket performance this year having recovered from his wrist injury of previous years.

Paul Murphy (Murph)

The original and only British Wombat who upholds Wombat traditions in North Wales.  He is expected to perform at his top in batting and bowling to aid the Wombat's many victories this tour.

Alan Hobbs
The King of Bullengarook

A welcome return of the King.  His royal self will lead the Wombats into all activities providing inspiration with his Kingly presence.  The Chief Apothecary and Medical Adviser Dr Chips will be at his side on all occasions to ensure the Royal Protocols are observed on his nightly walkabouts to the Wombat lairs.

Terry Kersey
Erstwhile Umpire and ex-Gymkhana Cavalier

The transfer fee to join the Wombats will remain undisclosed.  Perhaps he can, at last, explain the rules to the Wombats and help avoid conflict with the umpires.  His batting and bowling may also be a useful addition.

Onn (Tony)

An excellent batsman, bowler and Personal Assistant to the Wombats No. 1 Ticket Holder, John Bell (Laird of Patpong).  Is also expected to play a prominent part in keeping the Earl upright during the 20th Year celebrations.

Fritz Boegel
Lord Chief Justice of the Kingdom of Bullengarook and Reserve Wicket Keeper

Fritz will dispense to all Wombats his Bloody Mary Essence of Life medication prior to Wombat cricket challenges.