Emma de Broughe

Australian field hockey player

Emma de Broughe
Personal information
Full name
Emma de Broughe
Born (2000-09-06) 6 September 2000 (age 23)
Adelaide, South Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2019/20–presentSouth Australia (squad no. 2)
2023/24–presentMelbourne Renegades
Career statistics
Competition WLA WT20
Matches 41 7
Runs scored 1,233 89
Batting average 30.07 22.25
100s/50s 1/9 0/0
Top score 112 42
Catches/stumpings 5/– 2/–
Source: CricketArchive, 18 February 2024

Emma de Broughe (born 6 September 2000) is an Australian cricketer and former field hockey player who plays for the South Australian Scorpions in the Women's National Cricket League, and for the Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League.[1] Originally a multi-sport athlete, de Broughe decided to switch to cricket following the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Cricket

Emma de Broughe plays for Sturt Cricket Club in SACA's Statewide Super 1st Grade competition.[3][4] In the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL), De Broughe represents the South Australian Scorpions.[5] She was first signed to the team in 2019 following standout performances in state competition and on the national stage.[6]

In January 2024, de Broughe was named as the Betty Wilson Young Cricketer of the Year at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards.[7]

Hockey

Emma de Broughe
Personal information
Born (2000-09-06) 6 September 2000 (age 23)
Adelaide, South Australia
Playing position Forward
Senior career
Years Team
2018 SA Suns
2019– Adelaide Fire
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Australia U–21 8 (0)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Australia

Domestic career

In Hockey Australia's domestic competitions, Emma de Broughe represents her home state, South Australia (SA).[8]

AHL and Hockey One

In 2018, De Broughe made her debut in the Australian Hockey League (AHL) for the SA Suns.[8] Following the overhaul of the AHL, Hockey Australia subsequently introduced of a new domestic league, the Sultana Bran Hockey One League. De Broughe made her debut for SA's new representative team, the Adelaide Fire, in season one of the new league in 2019.[9]

International career

Emma de Broughe first represented Australia at an FIH sanctioned event in 2018, during a qualifier for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.[10][11]

Under–21

De Broughe made her debut for the Australia U–21, the Jillaroos, during a 2019 Tri–Nations Tournament in Canberra.[12][10]

Following her debut in 2019, De Broughe represented the team again in 2020 during a four match test–series against Japan in Canberra.[13]

Personal life

Emma de Broughe was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia.[14] De Broughe studied at Sacred Heart College, graduating in 2018.[15] On December 29 2021, Emma became the fourth guest and first dual-athlete to join sports journalism brand Featuring Faulks.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Emma de Broughe Profile - Cricket Player Australia | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ^ Ramsey, Andrew (14 February 2024). "Why rising star Emma de Broughe chose cricket over hockey | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Under 18 National Championships". sturtdcc.com.au. Sturt Cricket Club. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Emma de Broughe". mycricket.cricket.com.au. My Cricket. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Statewide Super SA Scorpions". saca.com.au. South Australian Cricket Association. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Teenage tearaway handed SA contract". cricket.com.au. CRICKET.com.au. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  7. ^ "All the winners at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  8. ^ a b "de BROUGHE Emma". hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Emma de Broughe". hockeyone.com.au. Hockey One. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  10. ^ a b "de BROUGHE Emma". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  11. ^ "High fives for rising star Emma". sasi.sa.gov.au. South Australian Sports Institute. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  12. ^ "Jillaroos finish second in tri series". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  13. ^ "21 and Under AUS A v JPN A". hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  14. ^ "Jillaroos wrap up series against Japan Junior Women's Team". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  15. ^ "2018 Sacred Heart College Annual Council Report" (PDF). shc.sa.edu.au. Sacred Heart College]. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Featuring Faulks Guests". Featuring Faulks. Retrieved 19 June 2022.

External links

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South Australia Women – current squad
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Melbourne Renegades (WBBL) – current squad