Tom is now firmly established as a key member of the Edgworth team, and made an excellent contribution in 2008 in his first year as an opening batsman.  Technically correct with a good temperament, Tom belongs to the old school of opening batsmen, wearing bowlers down and accumulating, rather than bludgeoning runs.  With over 600 runs he was top scorer at the club last season, and his opening partnership with Jon Mills was one of the big success stories of the season.  His bowling was not used as much as it might have been last season, but there is no doubt that he has a big part to play with the ball in the absence of Tahir Maqsood.  He is capable of sharp movement and bounce from a high action, and has enjoyed considerable success with the ball this winter where he played cricket for Burwood Briars in Sydney.  Tom is a complete all-rounder – a very good catcher and groundfielder to go with his batting and bowling.  Should he kick on from last season, inter-league cricket beckons in 2009.