Brendan Joseland

Brendan Richard Joseland (born March 2, 1976 in Ferntree Gully, Victoria) is a cricket player for the Victorian Bushrangers.

He plays Victorian Premier Cricket the University of Melbourne, and has played numerous games for Victoria in both the Pura Cup and the ING Cup.

Cricket career

2004/05 season

In 2004/2005 Joseland would get another chance with the Vics in the Pura Cup. He opened the batting and again compiled a 50 in the first innings, however, he would again be forced out of the side. He would remain on the outer for the rest of the season. Despite this disappointment the resilient Joseland continued to perform well as captain of Melbourne University. Scoring 782 runs at an average 52.13 throughout the season. Joseland further restated his all-rounder capabilities by taking 14 wickets for the season. With Victoria having a world class all rounder in Ian Harvey, as well Jon Moss and Cameron White, the door remained closed.

2005/06 season

In the 2005-06 Australian cricket season, Joseland became captain of the Victorian 2nd XI and in the wake of departures from the likes of Matthew Elliott and Ian Harvey, the door was open for Joseland to make a return. However, Lloyd Mash, fellow opener with the 2nd XI, scored 233 in September 2005, which saw him later make his debut for Victoria's seniors.

Meanwhile Joseland struggled in the district competition and it wasn't till Round 8 where he scored a 57, and soon after, an unbeaten 90, that he finally hit form (he declared just short of what would have been his maiden century). His first century came soon after for the Victorian 2nd XI, where he made 103* against the ACT, and another one followed for Melbourne Uni against Ringwood.

Joseland was not included in the Victorian 2nd XI's final match of the season despite his good form and the fact that he held the captaincy. It looks unlikely that Joseland can push for state selection again, and currently leads Melbourne Uni's push to the finals.

2006/07 season

As expected Joseland's contract with the Bushranger's was not renewed for the 2006/07 season, a fact he was braced for by the end of the 05/06 district season. 05/06 was to be Joseland's last season with the University of Melbourne as he was replaced as Captain and is no longer with the club or playing at a district level in Victoria.

External links

* [http://www.bushrangers.com.au/cgi/profile.cgi?player_id=22 Bushrangers Profile]
* [http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/6116.html?index=story Cricket Australia Profile]