Ashley Allan Noffke (born 30 April 1977) is a former Australian professional cricketer who played domestically for Queensland (1998–2009) and Western Australia (2009–2010). Noffke, who primarily played as a right-arm fast-medium bowler, also made three appearances for the Australian national side.
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| Full name | Ashley Allan Noffke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 April 1977 Nambour, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Noffers, Wombat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Nonnie Noffke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Only ODI (cap 164) | 3 February 2008 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 25) | 11 December 2007 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 1 February 2008 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999/00–2008/09 | Queensland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Middlesex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Durham | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Gloucestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Worcestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009/10–2010/11 | Western Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
editNoffke made his first-class debut on 27 March 1999 for the Australian Cricket Academy XI against the Zimbabwe Cricket Academy XI in Harare.[1] In a match in which the Australians dominated, Noffke claimed 1/5 off 2 overs in the first innings and 2/10 off 6 overs in the second. On 27 January 2000, Noffke made his maiden first-class appearance for Queensland against Victoria. In a convincing victory for Queensland, Noffke impressed with the ball, taking 4/46 in the first innings and 2/59 in the second.[2]
In 2001, Noffke was rewarded with a place in Australia's squad for the 2001 Ashes series after a man of the match performance in Queensland's victory in the final of the 2000–01 Pura Cup. Noffke played 3 matches on the tour, performing well in the first 2 against Somerset and Hampshire. The third match, against Sussex however, did not go as well for Noffke. He was injured attempting a "soccer-style" run out and had to fly back home again.[3] Noffke was also later selected for Australia's tour of the West Indies in 2003, however he failed to take any wickets in 2 tour games, and did not make the Test or One Day teams.[4][5]
Noffke had a strong 2006–07 season for Queensland, taking 30 wickets at 24.30 in the Pura Cup, and 15 wickets at 24.60 in the Ford Ranger Cup. His good form earned him the Queensland Player of the Year prize and a place in Australia's preliminary squad for the 2007 Twenty20 World Championship.[3] He was also named to play in Australia A's tour of Pakistan in September 2007
Noffke has been in career best form in the 2007–08 Domestic season leading to Queensland captain Jimmy Maher calling for his selection in the Australian team.[6][7] After playing 6 matches in the 2007–08 Pura Cup season, Noffke has scored 549 runs at an average of 54.90 with 1 century and 5 fifties,[8] and has taken 31 wickets at an average of 20.22.[9]
Noffke's start to the season was rewarded as on 5 December 2007 he was named in Australia's squad for their Twenty20 International match against New Zealand at Perth on 11 December 2007.[10] In a very comfortable victory for Australia, Noffke took 3/18 off 3.3 overs, the best figures of the match.[11] He did not get an opportunity with the bat, however, as he was run out for a diamond duck whilst attempting a second run with batting partner Andrew Symonds. Noffke won the 2008 State Cricket Players of the Year award.[12]
In October 2010, Noffke announced his retirement from first-class cricket.[13]
Coaching career
editSince retiring, Noffke has coached across men's and women's programs, with great success. Noffke began his coaching career as the Assistant bowling coach of Western Australia under Mickey Arthur, before returning to Queensland Cricket as a bowling coach for the Queensland Bulls and the Brisbane Heat before being appointed the Senior Assistant coach.[14] During his time in these roles the Bulls and Brisbane Heat won trophies across all formats.
Noffke worked as the Head of Female Pathways at Queensland Cricket and Head Coach of both the Brisbane Heat and Queensland Fire women's teams.[15] As a coach he has experienced significant success, winning trophies in both forms.
In December 2022, Noffke was appointed as Head Coach of the London Spirit women's team in The Hundred in the UK - where he and England Captain, Heather Knight, led them to their maiden win of the competition in August 2024.[16]
In February 2023, Noffke was appointed as Assistant Coach and Bowling Lead of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League in India.[17] In June 2024 he was appointed the head-coach of Otago men's side, one of the six major associations in New Zealand.[18]
Other information
edit- Noffke's highest first-class score of 114* came against South Australia on 21 December 2003 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground.[19] Noffke also took 6 wickets in the match and was awarded man of the match.
- Noffke's best first-class bowling figures of 8/24 off 15 overs came against Derbyshire whilst playing for Middlesex on 12 and 13 September 2002. He went on to take 12 wickets for the match.[20]
- Noffke played for the Sunshine Coast Scorchers in Brisbane Grade Cricket.[21]
- Noffke became Sefton Park CC's first overseas professional in 1996 and returned in 2000. In two seasons, he scored 1460 runs at an average of 42.94 and took 103 wickets at 14.91 in 49 Liverpool and District Cricket Competition league and cup games.[22]
- Noffke has won 6-man of the match awards in his 94 first-class matches, 2 in his 93 One Day Cup appearances and 1 in his 8 Twenty20 appearances.[23]
References
edit- ^ Zimbabwe Cricket Academy v Australian Cricket Academy CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 December 2007
- ^ Victoria v Queensland – Pura Milk Cup 1999-00 CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 December 2007.
- ^ a b Ashley Noffke Profile ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 3 December 2007.
- ^ University of West Indies Vice-Chancellor's XI v Australians CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 December 2007
- ^ Carib Beer XI v Australians CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 December 2007
- ^ Noffke selection a no-brainer Fox Sports News. Retrieved 3 December 2007
- ^ Ashley's ready, says Jimmy Brisbane Times. Retrieved 3 December 2007
- ^ Pura Cup 2007–08 Batting Statistics Archived 12 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 3 December 2007
- ^ Pura Cup 2007–08 Bowling Statistics Archived 16 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 3 December 2007
- ^ Twenty20, Chappell-Hadlee squads Archived 7 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine Cricket Australia. Retrieved 5 December 2007
- ^ Only Twenty20 International: Australia v New Zealand at Perth, 11 December 2007 ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2007
- ^ "Lee wins Allan Border Medal". Fox Sports. 26 February 2008. Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2008.
- ^ Western Australia all-rounder Ashley Noffke retires from first-class cricket – FoxSports. Published 13 October 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Brettig, Daniel (15 August 2011). "Noffke, Love, Seccombe round out Bulls support staff". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Women's Big Bash champions Brisbane Heat name Ashley Noffke as new coach". The Cricketer. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Ashley Noffke Appointed London Spirit Women's Head Coach". Lord's. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "England national coach Jon Lewis appointed head coach of WPL team UP Warriorz". ESPNcricinfo. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Former Aussie cricketer takes reins at Volts, Otago Daily Press, 12 June 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Queensland v South Australia – Pura Cup 2003/04. CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 December 2007.
- ^ "Derbyshire v Middlesex, Derby, September 11 - 13, 2002". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Sunshine Coast Sports Hall of Fame". University of the Sunshine Coast. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "00106 24-06-2001 Noffke in for the Ashes".
- ^ Matches in which Ashley Noffke won an award. CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 December 2007