Having closely studied Steve Keen's Team of the Noughties I rather boringly agree it's pretty much the 11 that I would have chosen though I would have found room for Joe Rodway and Colin Hampton but I'm not exactly sure where (honestly). However I am going to select an alternative team, using the same criterion which is just as good (bearing in mind the obvious weakness at numbers 5 and 8 in Steve's team). One last point it's highly unlikely that I could afford the prices at Shelbourne, I'll probably end up in a dank, murky room at Crossings Cottage.
 
NUMBER 1    NORMAN WILKIE
 
Good solid experienced opener who importantly liked going in first, fearless close to the wicket fielder and the Captain of this team who will need all his astute skills to rotate the bowlers and keep them happy.
 
NUMBER 2   ADAM CLARK
 
Another natural opening batsman, has all the concentration needed and when set all the necessary shots to score heavily (just needs to convince Trigger his front foot is well forward). Excellent fielder and Wicket Keeper and just edges out my old mate Pete Hammett as keeper though I'll let Pete come along as he's more likely to buy a pint afterwards.
 
NUMBER 3   JOE RODWAY
 
There is a glorious superciliousness about Joe's bating when he is in full cry and two League century's for Sway makes him an easy choice. Scores his runs with great celerity is another superb fielder and can bowl if needed (probably won't be).
 
NUMBER 4   CHRIS BAUGHAN
 
Another batsman who is a delight to watch when amongst the runs, loves nothing better than hitting boundaries some of his shots travelling further than Dave Marshall's caravan. Yet another exceptional fielder and like me a vastly underrated spinner with sublime use of flight.
 
NUMBER 5   RICK HOW
 
The best batsman to come out of Scotland since err....[Dave Marshall]..  this now veteran accumulator of runs is the perfect choice to follow the above two players as he specialises in nudging and nurdling the ball into gaps though crisply struck fours mostly through the off-side are not uncommon. Safe in the field he can also keep wicket if the old legs are up to it.
 
NUMBER 6    STEVE HOW
 
Another of the How dynasty Squeak has come through the Colts set up and is a genuine all rounder who with a touch more application and luck has the ability to score a shed full of runs, another very good fielder who can also bowl swing or leg spin, Muscles probably has the most nicknames in the Sway squad.
 
NUMBER 7   BRIAN GOLDEN
 
If anyone puts together a Sway grumpiest 11 Brian would be an automatic choice (behind Dave Gooding) but as a swing and seam bowler, and more than useful batsman he's definitely in. When bowling on top form was very hard to play with subtle changes of pace and great control and as mentioned earlier no mug wielding the willow.
 
NUMBER 8   STEVE THISTLETON
 
Another to come through the Colts set up Steve enjoyed an excellent season with the ball fulfilling his early promise. Bowls with pace and has a habit of picking up important wickets, good in the field and a clean striker of the ball when required.
 
NUMBER 9   ROBIN FERRIS
 
Arguably the fastest bowler in the two teams being tall with a high action which produces alarming bounce at times however accuracy not a strong point as plenty of wides and no balls can often result. Again a decent batsman when needed and despite a early nickname of "flapper" his fielding and catching did improve.
 
NUMBER 10   COLIN HAMPTON
 
Very much like Willsey as a bowler having the skill to put the ball exactly where he wants too and always mixing up the deliveries including slipping in off and leg breaks with little discernable change of action. I spent a lot of time fielding in close and have never heard so much noise as the ball fairly fizzed down the wicket, also remember a lot of noise as Colin returned to his mark. Another in this team with a League 50 to his name and again a reliable fielder.
 
NUMBER 11   TERRY PATCH
 
A recent recruit from Poole Terry is remarkably consistent in both length and line rarely bowling a bad delivery and able to cut and seam the ball both ways, plus he also gets quite a bit of bounce. A good fielder in a first team full of them Terry will be gutted to be down at number 11 but would undoubtedly make less of a fuss than the others.
 
Well there it is should be a close game probably going in favour of Keen's team due to Hurrell's adroit bowling!