He also played first - grade cricket for Collingwood Cricket Club .
He also had the dubious distinction of being the first first - grade cricketer ever to be suspended by the Victorian Cricket Association for striking an opponent during a cricket match .
He also played first - grade cricket for Collingwood Cricket Club and had the dubious distinction of being the first first - grade cricketer ever to be suspended by the Victorian Cricket Association for striking an opponent during a cricket match .