OliviaPorter

If you weren’t a professional cricketer, you would be a…  

Continuing my degree as a strength and conditioning coach

Outside of cricket, who is your all-time sporting G.O.A.T?   

Sam Kerr - soccer

What’s a quote that you live by?   

26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed - Michael Jordan

If you were to start your own successful business, what would it be?  

Coffee brand

Ideal superpower and why?  

The ability to flu! So I can travel the world whenever I want.

Describe yourself in 3 words?   

Competitive, friendly, extroverted

Which teammate has the best tunes?    

Lauren Smith

Which teammate would you want to be and not want to be stranded on a desert island with? Why?  

Want - Sammy-Jo - she's very resourceful and probably would fight anything

Not want - Sam Bates as we would be unproductive together 

What are you most proud of?   

Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to play cricket for a living and I've done everything I can to give myself the best chance to make that dream come true. My first ever team I supported was Sydney Thunder and to be representing them is a full 360 moment.

What’s your walkout song?   

Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift

Finish the sentence, there’s no better feeling than…  

Raising the bat to your teammates and family!

Name some of the most influential people in your life?   

Mum - number one supporter and has sacrificed a lot for me to achieve my dreams.

My first ever boys cricket team - they welcome me in their environment and only ever supported me and I honestly wouldn't be here if I didn't have that incredible experience.

Sleep in on your days off or get up and at em early?     

Don't set an alarm and see what time I wake up!

Name an instant red and an instant green flag?   

Red flag - I am a Swiftie

Green flag - I am a Swiftie

What’s your go-to cheat meal?  

Maccas - cheeseburger meal

If you could add one backyard cricket rule to professional competitions, what would it be?  

Can't get out first ball! Bit biased as a batter but coming in and having a free hit to get your innings going.

Best piece of advice for junior cricketers?   

Always play with a smile on your face regardless of outcomes because you never know when your last game will be!

3 songs for the match-day playlist   

Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift

Run It - Chris Brown

Take It - Dom Dolla

 Favourite team (non-cricket)   

Sydney Roosters