Neil looks like how I imagine a freshly waxed Chewbacca would look. He is a beast of a man and a beast of a cricketer. Back in his younger days he was a hostile opening bowler in the mode of Derek Pringle or Chris Lewis. He was also the owner of the patented "throat ball" that could account for a batsman's jaw notwithstanding the fact that they were wearing a helmet.

However circa 2005 something drastic happened. Neil converted to bowling off breaks. If I was to draw a graph charting the upturn of the village's performances in relation to this it would show an undeniable link. Neil can be relied upon to throw down 9 overs of hocus pocus each week, which has contributed in no small measure to the first's recent success. Since 2005 he has also added the balls "Merlin" and "Dragon" to his armoury.

With his trusted sword "the serpent's breath" aiding his hard hitting and thoughtful batting Neil can also be relied upon for middle order runs whenever the situation requires. However, his running between the wickets can often be a source of amusement as he will start off silently before shouting, "yeeeeeesss" in an offended voice.

Neil is one of the game's great thinkers and has grown rapidly into a role similar to the one The Prince Regent fulfilled in the Regency Period 1811-1820.