Jermaine Davis, or Bomber as he is affectionately known on and off the sporting field, is arguably one of the most photographed people within the pages of the Avon Valley and Wheatbelt Advocate over the years.
His sporting achievements have spanned over football and cricket but one record breaking moment stands out from the rest.
In 2003 Jermaine re-wrote the batting records at the Avon Valley Cricket Association.
In just 13 games he smashed a record total of 1064 runs for the Railways Cricket Club at a record average of 118.22.
As modest as ever Jermaine recalls his prime cricketing years.
“1997/98 was probably the better time in my cricket,” he said.
“I won cricketer of the year eight years in a row and nine times all up.
“It all started back in 1993 really and I’m still playing today.
“A lot has changed; the competition has changed but I’m still making some runs.
“Bowlers need to work on their game if the old boys are still making some runs.”
Jermaine now runs the Ballardong Cricket Academy along side his brother Mark ‘Junior’ Davis, taking over the reigns from their late father.
“I help coach the blue team which is the advanced boys,” he said.
“And then I help with the 16’s which now has a development team in the A-grade side.
“They’re improving and playing good cricket.”
Jermaine said cricket, alongside other forms of sport is an integral part of childhood within the community.
“You make life long friends playing sport,” he said.
“They play footy in the winter and they’ve got to be able to play something in the off season so cricket is good for them.”
He said the Ballardong Cricket Academy is an inclusive environment for kids from all nationalities and backgrounds.
The club now has a developing girls team which sees girls travel from as far as Wyalkatchem to participate in games.
