An ex-Tassie Tiger, a former Ricky Ponting medallist and the competition's leading run-scorer were popular picks in Cricket North XIs selected by the two captains facing off in the weekend's first grade final.
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Asked to pick a best XI based off performances in the 2018-19 season, South Launceston captain Tom Waller and Westbury skipper Richard Howe doubled up on eight players.
Dane Anderson, Josh Freestone and Nathan Philip were all obvious picks, while Jono Chapman and Alistair Taylor were selected in both sides despite playing a majority of their cricket for the Greater Northern Raiders.
"Alistair, I think, is probably one of the top two or three run-scorers in the NTCA and was probably top couple for the Raiders as well, so he's had a really good year with the bat," Howe said.
"Nathan Philip at four .... since Christmas I think he's averaged over 100 and at the moment is the most dangerous player in the competition, and Tommy Garwood at five has had a really good year at Riverside.
"Up until Christmas his one day form was really good and also adds a right-arm spin option as well."
Lion veteran Rowan Smith was also selected by both captains.
"I've played cricket with Rocket for 15 years and this year has probably been one of his better years," Howe said.
"He got three or four 50s earlier in the year and took a lot of wickets as well."
Richard Howe's Cricket North XI
- 1. Alistair Taylor (Launceston)
- 2. Sean Harris (South Launceston)
- 3. Dane Anderson (Westbury)
- 4. Nathan Philip (South Launceston)
- 5. Tom Garwood (Riverside)
- 6. Zac Oldenhof (Launceston)
- 7. Rowan Smith (Launceston)
- 8. Jono Chapman (Westbury)
- 9. Josh Freestone (South Launceston)
- 10. James Beattie (South Launceston)
- 11. Tom Gray (Launceston)
Waller found spots in his bowling line-up for bowling all-rounders Lyndon Stubbs and James Storay, with Westbury all-rounder Will Donald the other unique selection from Howe's side.
"I think everyone I've picked deserves their spot," the 25-year-old said.
"It's been a pretty even year and jumping in between one day and two day cricket I've picked a mixed team.
"Josh Freestone has probably been the pick of the bowlers this year."
Waller nominated his big-hitting opener as the most improved player of the season.
"I'd say Sean Harris.
"He's been able to go down to Cricket Tasmania Premier League and score 170 down there.
"He's a 35-year-old but he's probably improved the most out of anyone in the competition."
Tom Waller's Cricket North XI
- 1. Tom Garwood (Riverside)
- 2. Sean Harris (South Launceston)
- 3. Dane Anderson (Westbury)
- 4. Alistair Taylor (Launceston)
- 5. Nathan Philip (South Launceston)
- 6. Rowan Smith (Launceston)
- 7. Will Donald (Westbury)
- 8. Jono Chapman (Westbury)
- 9. Josh Freestone (South Launceston)
- 10. Lyndon Stubbs (Riverside)
- 11. James Storay (Mowbray)