If one of the top bowlers like Broad was bowling, the batsman would have used his feet more.

Though his record wasn't as strong against top international bowlers, he was effective at punishing lesser attacks.

"Bobby Bonilla makes more money in seven games than our top bowlers," he said.

I haven't seen him facing short pitched bowling against a top fast bowler, but that proviso aside, he is the real deal.

In the 1875 season, Mycroft hit a phenomenal average of 7.37, and became top bowler again with 73 wickets.

William Cropper made his debut and was regular top bowler for the club until a football accident in 1889.

He now bowls in various tournaments around the world with some of bowling's top bowlers when he can find the time.

They now have the opportunity to study the actions of top bowlers and relate the findings to youngsters who come under their care.

Their success is founded on top bowlers but also putting the opposition out of the match with the bat.

One of the region's top bowlers, the following season he took a hat-trick against Tambellup, finishing with 5/16.