A great team player
Focused on contribution without fuss
I had the privilege of going to the Women's T20 World Cup Final this week. What a cracker of a night! It was a brilliant showcase of community, sport, and inclusiveness. When it came to the cricket, the Aussies put in an almost faultless performance to swipe the Indian team aside to win the championship.
A big part of this was the opening batting partnership between Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, with the former smashing the ball around for some very entertaining cricket. But it was Mooney that held the innings together, much like how she had done throughout the whole tournament (and her career). It was this type of performance that resulted in Mooney claiming the Player of the Tournament prize.
At the T20 Final with mates. What a great night!
In a competition that is all about the power hitters, and wicket taking bowlers, Mooney - a quiet achiever, was not only integral to the Australian team winning, but was the outright most valuable player of the entire competition.
When asked about it, she replied by saying "I still think I'm an average cricketer who's a little bit lucky." (full story: cricket.com.au, Laura Jolly)
No ego. No bravado. No bull shit. Just a player that wants the best for their team. Is focused on what she can do to contribute. And, on serving others to be better.
It is a great example of the value of a team player, and what a great team player looks like.
