Simon Patrick Mackin (born 1 September 1992) is an Australian cricketer who debuted for Western Australia during the 2013–14 season.
Mackin was born in Wyalkatchem, a small country town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, and raised nearby in Tammin. A right-arm fast bowler who stands tall,"WA to unveil the next Jo Angel" – Sydney Morning Herald. Published 5 December 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2014. he made his debut for the state under-23 side in 2010, aged 18,Miscellaneous matches played by Simon Mackin (28) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 January 2014. after previous appearances for state under-15, under-17, and under-19 teams. At the conclusion of the 2012–13 season, following good form for Willetton at grade level, Mackin was named the WA Cricket Media Guild's Player of the Future. He subsequently received a rookie contract from the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) for the 2013–14 season.Simon Mackin player profile – Western Australian Cricket Association. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
In November 2013, Mackin played a match for a Cricket Australia Chairman's XI against the touring English team at Traeger Park, Alice Springs, after two other bowlers (Alister McDermott and Kane Richardson) withdrew."McDermott and Richardson pulled from England tour game" – ESPNcricinfo. Published 27 November 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2014."Mackin Set To Take On England" – Western Australian Cricket Association. Published 27 November 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2014. He made his first-class debut shortly after, taking two wickets in a Sheffield Shield game against Queensland.First-class matches played by Simon Mackin (1) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 January 2014. Mackin's height and bowling ability have led to him being compared to Jo Angel, who holds the record for the most first-class wickets taken for Western Australia.
After taking 39 wickets in his first 13 first-class matches, he then took 23 in his next two, in the Sheffield Shield in 2016-17: 5 for 68 and 6 for 33 against Queensland, and 7 for 81 and 5 for 78 against South Australia. Western Australia won both matches.
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External links
Simon Mackin at Cricket.com.au