From international stars to local legends, two Sunshine Coast cricket life members have revealed their best ever opposition players and reflected on their all time memories.
Maroochydore’s Kerry Emery and Tewantin-Noosa diehard Dale Officer efforts over three to four decades have previously been recognised by their clubs in the naming of new ovals, plus club life status, and now the honours have extended to a higher level.
Emery was born and raised in Gympie before eventually relocating to the Sunshine Coast in 1988 when he transferred as the deputy principal of Kawana State High School.
The left-arm spinner boasted Queensland Country honours from Townsville and Cairns on his arrival and helped the Maroochydore Swans grasp their maiden Division One premierships in the 1988/89 season.
Emery played one more season for the Swans before transferring to Murgon, then returning as…