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Joe Kidney     Aged 28     Plumber
 

Joe has developed into an inspirational skipper who leads by example, as he did in a nerve-jangling semi-final where he smashed a big six off the last ball of the game to send Lawrenny to their fourth Harrison-Allen Bowl Final. He also led Lawrenny to the final last season where they lost and Joe will be looking to pick up a winners' medal this time around. That big six in the semi-final was part of three 'not out' innings of 44 alongside 38 and 30 to help his side to an appearance in the DR Morris Cup Final. One of the most agreeable skippers on the circuit, but with that ruthless streak that marks most good captains!
 
 
 




 

Harry Thomas     22     Area Football Co-Ordinator
 

 Playing in his third Bowl Final, one with his previous club Cresselly and with Lawrenny last year - Harry plays a pivotal role as a free-scoring opening bat and aggressive opening bowler. Harry has had scores of 100, 109 not out, 54 and 53 not out to confirm his batting form and a best bowling analysis of 4 for 58. He is also heavily involved in football as an area football co-ordinator with the Swansea City Trust in Carmarthenshire.
 
 

Kurtis Marsh     21     Plumber
 

 Joined Lawrenny from Kilgetty and appearing in his first final after also playing cricket for Pembrokeshire this campaign. He opens the batting and is eager to show his full array of strokes as a stylish stroke-maker. He has already contributed undefeated 81 and 59 in league cricket, as well as 63 not out  in the Duggie Morris Cup. Kurtis is also a more than useful bowling all-rounder with his ability to bowl spin or medium pace - and shows his overall sporting ability in table tennis, where he is in the top ten players in the Swansea Premier League!
 
 
 

Steve Lewis     40     Engineer
                               

 Steve is Lawrenny through and through after starting out as an 11 year old and making his first-team debut over 25 years ago. He is still going strong and, as he showed in the DR Morris Final, is capable of making big runs with his ability to hit straight through the ball, with a best lifetime score of 136 runs. He was also a useful slow bowler but has developed a shoulder problem so he only bowls now in an emergency - but still claimed 5 for 36 in one match this year and had a top score this campaign of that 83. Also a useful footballer with Lawrenny and rugby player at Pembroke in his much younger days!
 
 


 

Brad McDermott-Jenkins     26     Yard Man at Builders’ Merchants
 

A key member of the Lawrenny camp and, apart from one season 'up the road' in Cresselly is a club favourite, and former captain, with his big-hitting skills and ability to take wickets as he follows in the footsteps of club legend and dad Ian Jenkins. Brad has been a county regular this campaign and played well with bat and ball. Had a slower start than usual with his batting form but wicket hauls of 5 for 16, 3 for 6, 4 for 26 and 4 for 14 have shown what an asset he is. If he goes well on the big day then Lawrenny know his influence will be major. Brad played in last year's final and also a regular in the village's football side as a strong-tackling central defender.
 
 

 

Rob Williams     43     Delivery Driver
 

 Started out as a 13 year old alongside dad Chris, the current chairman of the club, and is still there as a very important player 30 years later. This will be his fourth Harrison-Allen Bowl Final and he has played many times for Pembrokeshire as a strike bowler.
He has wicket hauls this season of 4 for 24, 4 for 21 and 4 for 8 in the Duggie Morris and is no mug with the bat either. Arguably one of the best-known, and most popular cricketers in the county who has just become a father again!
 
 
 

James Phillips     30     Electrical Engineer
 

 James played a key role in the DR Morris Cup Final with a sparkling first innings of 68 not out after a total of one run from his three previous innings -  and has also chipped in with a 69, as well as doing a good job as wicket keeper. He has followed his father Barry as a big-hitting batsman, and carries the same nickname of 'Feb'. His form in the final could be critical because of his ability to fine the boundaries! Another Lawrenny footballer who says he will play anywhere but has somehow ended up as goalkeeper!
 
 

Ryan Morton     18     Apprentice Carpenter
 

This will be Ryan's second Harrison-Allen Final at 18 years of age and a very promising player who is developing his skills with both bat and ball. Ryan has taken key wickets all season and picked up key wickets with his ability to swing the ball.  He also provides an added bonus from his ability to score 20s and 30s quickly towards the end of the innings  Ryan also plays at the heart of the defence with Lawrenny Football Club and back on the cricket front is certainly one to watch out for in the future!
 
 

Jamie Lewis     29     Agricultural Contractor

Jamie took the best part of 40 wickets last season and is likely to achieve that total again in 2019  at the time of going to press. He has the ability to swing the ball and with his batting getting better all the time played in last year's final and could stake a claim for the club's most improved player. A regular with Lawrenny FC in the winter and loves being part in both sports for the teams he has played in since he was a junior!
 
 







 

Thomas Cole     18     Contractor 
                                        

Another teenager who will take Lawrenny into the future as he has recently stepped off the conveyor belt of youthful talent in the village and follows his dad Steve into both cricket and football camps. A more than useful bowler who previously played in an Alec Colley Cup Final against Whitland and has scores of 62 and 78 earlier in the season.  Tom is also a useful central midfielder in the village's winter game.
 
 

James Buckle     42     Assistant Manager
 

 At 42 years of age James has been involved in first team action at his only club for an amazing 26 years and this will be his third final, after missing out last year through injury, as well as playing in two DR Morris Finals. ‘Bucks’ has a top score of 111 not out in his younger days, where he also represented Pembrokeshire on a number of occasions, and has always been renowned for his ability to hit straight and accumulate runs very quickly. Still plays football for Lawrenny Seconds, where he fits in as goalkeeper of striker!
 
 






 

James Skeels     26     Electrician
 

James joined Lawrenny from Lamphey this season and has enjoyed his involvement – and this could be his first final where he would undoubtedly make a strong contribution. Followed his father Andrew into cricket and rugby, where James is a very good three-quarter with the rampant Pembroke side. He will continue his cricket experiences when he travels to Australia renew the acquaintance of ex-Lamphey star Dave Lovell and play for the same club.
 










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