Clea Smith

Nickname: Clea Smith

D.O.B: 9-01-1979

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Club: Essendon Maribyrnong Park

Batting: Right-hand bat

Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium

Bio: A knee injury threatened to derail the Smith’s 2008/09 season, but the opening bowler was diligent with her rehab and played through the pain to miss only one WNCL match for the year. She captured nine wickets for the season at an average of 25 and held down her end with a good economy rate of 3.42 runs an over. Smith clocked up her 100th WNCL match last season and with three big retirements during the break, the former Southern Star’s presence around the young group will be invaluable. The veteran was also named captain of the VWCA Premier Firsts Team of the Year and works for the Australian Drug Foundation. Who has had the biggest influence on your life? My family- Mum, Dad and two younger (but wiser) brothers. What are you scared of? Ants, there’s always so many of them, and they stink when you squash them. Which sports teams do you support? Vixens, Matildas, Hockeyroos, Opals What’s currently on your ipod? Running mix – songs with a fast beat to help me run quicker! The happiest moment in your life? Happiest sporting moment was winning WNCL in 2004/2005. My grandmothers 90th birthday last year was a pretty special time too. Which city in the world is your favourite and why? Melbourne, because it’s home and many of my family and friends are here.