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Former Australian representative and NSW captain Greg Matthews believes he is still good enough to play first class cricket at the age of 43 and rates himself the second best spinner in NSW heading into this weekends Sydney Grade final.
Matthews, who made a record 116 first class appearances for the Blues, hasn't played for NSW since November 1997.
The irrepressible all-rounder notched 33 Tests and 59 one-day appearances for Australia, will turn out for Sydney University against Penrith in the Sydney Grade final starting at Hurstville Oval on Friday.
He has enjoyed a new lease of life since joining University this season, leading the competition bowling averages with 29 wickets at 13.13.
"I want to play for New South Wales. I believe I am the second best spinner in New South Wales behind Stuart MacGill," Matthews said.
When MacGill was suspended back in February, Matthews hoped for a call-up to play Victoria, but wasn't selected.
He stressed he still had plenty of petrol left in the tank and intended playing for some time yet.
"When I was playing for New South Wales, I said I would play until I was 50 so people wouldn't hassle me about retirement," Matthews said.
"So I feel as though I have a minimum 60 games left in me, because there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that I could more than hold my own at a first class level."
Matthews continues to juggle media and cricketing commitments on a Saturday morning when he appears on a Sydney radio sports show.
"I get to the games late, but the captain obviously feels it's worth it because he keeps picking me," Matthews said.
University captain Shane Stanton, who formerly played for Penrith, anticipated another major contribution from Matthews this weekend.
"He's been bowling fantastically all year and I expect a big game from him on the weekend as well," Stanton said.
Matthews said he was fortunate to be one of the few people to have played with all four Waugh brothers.
He played alongside Mark and Steve for Australia and was a team-mate of Dean at state level and currently shares a dressing shed with Danny, the youngest member of the Waugh brood.
"Steven (Waugh) said to me 15 years ago he's got this kid brother Danny, who is better than the lot of them," Matthews said.
"I will say this, Danny is certainly more talented than the lot of them."
The youngest Waugh has yet to play first class cricket, though he is a senior member of the University side which is striving to win its first grade title since 1913-14.
While Penrith finished above University in the minor premiership, it has lost its last seven games to the students
http://www3.7sport.com.au/news.php?id=35673583
Former Australian representative and NSW captain Greg Matthews believes he is still good enough to play first class cricket at the age of 43 and rates himself the second best spinner in NSW heading into this weekends Sydney Grade final.
Matthews, who made a record 116 first class appearances for the Blues, hasn't played for NSW since November 1997.
The irrepressible all-rounder notched 33 Tests and 59 one-day appearances for Australia, will turn out for Sydney University against Penrith in the Sydney Grade final starting at Hurstville Oval on Friday.
He has enjoyed a new lease of life since joining University this season, leading the competition bowling averages with 29 wickets at 13.13.
"I want to play for New South Wales. I believe I am the second best spinner in New South Wales behind Stuart MacGill," Matthews said.
When MacGill was suspended back in February, Matthews hoped for a call-up to play Victoria, but wasn't selected.
He stressed he still had plenty of petrol left in the tank and intended playing for some time yet.
"When I was playing for New South Wales, I said I would play until I was 50 so people wouldn't hassle me about retirement," Matthews said.
"So I feel as though I have a minimum 60 games left in me, because there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that I could more than hold my own at a first class level."
Matthews continues to juggle media and cricketing commitments on a Saturday morning when he appears on a Sydney radio sports show.
"I get to the games late, but the captain obviously feels it's worth it because he keeps picking me," Matthews said.
University captain Shane Stanton, who formerly played for Penrith, anticipated another major contribution from Matthews this weekend.
"He's been bowling fantastically all year and I expect a big game from him on the weekend as well," Stanton said.
Matthews said he was fortunate to be one of the few people to have played with all four Waugh brothers.
He played alongside Mark and Steve for Australia and was a team-mate of Dean at state level and currently shares a dressing shed with Danny, the youngest member of the Waugh brood.
"Steven (Waugh) said to me 15 years ago he's got this kid brother Danny, who is better than the lot of them," Matthews said.
"I will say this, Danny is certainly more talented than the lot of them."
The youngest Waugh has yet to play first class cricket, though he is a senior member of the University side which is striving to win its first grade title since 1913-14.
While Penrith finished above University in the minor premiership, it has lost its last seven games to the students
http://www3.7sport.com.au/news.php?id=35673583
