With just a few days to go until the start of the 2018 UnLtd Big Clash, we sit down with the captains of the teams to get to know the players a bit more.
The Sydney Media Agencies team is captained by PHD managing director Mark Jarrett. He's no stranger to the Big Clash and his team have won for the past two years. He knows they have a good shot this year, but is sensing a pattern from Guy Burbidge, who was out for a duck in the 2016 tournament, and has never lived it down.
Come along to watch the tournament on 8 February at Sydney Uni Oval, and the Melbroune contingent will play in Fawkner Park, Melbourne on 15 February. The Media Agency team has taken the glory for the past two years but more importantly The Big Clash has raised $130,000 to date. There's more info here.
Full name: Mark Jarrett
Job title, company name: Managing Director PHD Australia
Location you are based: Sydney
Duration in current role: 2 years
What’s your finest sporting moment on the pitch/field/court: Playing in a Cup Final at Twickenham
Who are the 3 players most likely to be out for a duck in this year’s UnLtd Big Clash cricket match?
1. Guy Burbidge
2. Guy Burbidge
3. Guy Burbidge
Why is your team going to win Big Clash? We’ve won the last two, so we’re aiming for the hat-trick.
Why are you taking part in Big Clash? The Big Clash has raised money for some great charities over the years, we always get to meet people who the money helps on the day which makes the contributions seem so much more meaningful.
Best thing about the industry you work in: That whilst we aren’t saving lives, we do try and give back where we can through charity organisations such as UnLtd.
Why should people come down to watch your team battle it out against the others? Either for the charities or just because it’ll beat being in the office no matter how bad the cricket is to watch.
This year the adtech team and creative team are new on the pitch - do they have a chance against the Media agencies and Media owners? They do, especially against the Media owners.
My favourite restaurant for a business lunch is: Sokyo
My favourite advert is: I’ll pick one from childhood – Smash Martians…….
My must-have gadget is: Google Home:
The last book I read: Mr Tickle to Sam my 4-year-old
My mantra / philosophy is: Karma’s is always a good one to keep in mind.
I got into advertising/ad tech/marketing because: I found understanding how consumer behaviour worked interesting
If I wasn't doing this for a living: I’d probably still be living in the UK.
Define your job in one word: Eclectic
What's your poison: Red Wine
Come down to watch the tournament in Sydney on 8 February and see if the Media Agency team can take victory for a third year running, or whether the Media Owners, Creative Agencies or AdTech team can steal the glory on the pitch. There's also a charity auction on the day. The second tournament takes palce in Fawkner Park, Melbourne on 15 February.
- UnLtd Player Profile: Melbourne Big Clash Media Owner captain Tim Murphy
- Want to get to know the Media Owners Sydney captain, ARN CEO Rob Atkinson? Check out his Player Profile here.
- Meet The Sydney Creative Agency team captian, M&C Saatchi's Russell Hopson.
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UnLtd Player Profile: Melbourne Big Clash Tech team captain Andrew Knowles
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