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February 4th 2009 11:55
Michael Klinger Named State Player
Michael Klinger's transformation from fringe player to top-class performer is complete with the South Australia opening batsman being named the State Player of the Year at the 2009 Allan Border Medal on Tuesday night.
The 28-year-old, who transferred from Victoria to the Redbacks at the end of the 2007-08 summer in order to get more opportunities at state level, was a runaway winner of the award with 60 votes, a massive 42 votes ahead of Tasmania paceman Brett Geeves (18) with Bushrangers opener Chris Rogers third on 13 votes.
"I'm pretty shocked to be honest," Klinger said. "I'm very excited. It's something I never would have expected three or four months ago when I moved from Victoria. To be in this position now is unbelievable."
Klinger, who made his state debut in 1998/99, played in 15 matches during the voting period - including games for both Victoria and South Australia - where he amassed 1334 runs at an average of 74.11.
He currently tops the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield run-scorers list with 1013 runs at an average of 84.42.
Klinger has been a revelation with the Redbacks from his very first game when he scored 150, ironically against his old state. He followed that with his maiden double century and a highest score of 255.
"It's been a really good move. I'm really enjoying the Adelaide lifestyle as well and my new team-mates have welcomed me with their arms wide open," he said.
"Everyone gets along very well and I love the atmosphere and can't wait to keep playing well for them."
Klinger is the 10th winner of the award, joining the likes of three-time recipient Darren Lehmann, Andy Bichel, Simon Katich and Phil Jaques.
All Australian contracted first-class cricketers are given one vote to choose the best State Player of the Year. Players were not permitted to vote for their state team-mates.
State Player of the Year - Top 3
Michael Klinger (South Australia) - 60 votes
Brett Geeves (Tasmania) - 18 votes
Chris Rogers (Victoria) - 13 votes
Michael Klinger's transformation from fringe player to top-class performer is complete with the South Australia opening batsman being named the State Player of the Year at the 2009 Allan Border Medal on Tuesday night.
The 28-year-old, who transferred from Victoria to the Redbacks at the end of the 2007-08 summer in order to get more opportunities at state level, was a runaway winner of the award with 60 votes, a massive 42 votes ahead of Tasmania paceman Brett Geeves (18) with Bushrangers opener Chris Rogers third on 13 votes.
"I'm pretty shocked to be honest," Klinger said. "I'm very excited. It's something I never would have expected three or four months ago when I moved from Victoria. To be in this position now is unbelievable."
Klinger, who made his state debut in 1998/99, played in 15 matches during the voting period - including games for both Victoria and South Australia - where he amassed 1334 runs at an average of 74.11.
He currently tops the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield run-scorers list with 1013 runs at an average of 84.42.
Klinger has been a revelation with the Redbacks from his very first game when he scored 150, ironically against his old state. He followed that with his maiden double century and a highest score of 255.
"It's been a really good move. I'm really enjoying the Adelaide lifestyle as well and my new team-mates have welcomed me with their arms wide open," he said.
"Everyone gets along very well and I love the atmosphere and can't wait to keep playing well for them."
Klinger is the 10th winner of the award, joining the likes of three-time recipient Darren Lehmann, Andy Bichel, Simon Katich and Phil Jaques.
All Australian contracted first-class cricketers are given one vote to choose the best State Player of the Year. Players were not permitted to vote for their state team-mates.
State Player of the Year - Top 3
Michael Klinger (South Australia) - 60 votes
Brett Geeves (Tasmania) - 18 votes
Chris Rogers (Victoria) - 13 votes
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