Joining the now two-time reigning premier for the first time this summer through his association with McCann brothers Alistair and Layton, Troy spun a web in the tournament to snare seven wickets at an average of 9.57.
Although according to the bus-load of North Geelong cricketers who made the long trip to watch Troy play in round one of the competition, he has not turned a ball all year.
“Just a couple,” Troy said of his deliveries that turned, with a wry smile.
“The North boys are really good, they were good support to come up on the bus, it was a long drive, but we had some fun.”
A trio of Troy's scalps came in Sunday's grand final, whittling down the help Hurley's Hotel Hounds’ near-hero Kyle Mueller (61 not out) had at the other end by ousting Jedd Wright, Brenton Campbell and Dylan Cuttriss from the crease.
His 2-9 and 2-11 against the Hounds and Jarvis Delahey Crushers respectively in the minor rounds were just as impressive, while he proved tough to hit against the Cobram Panel Works Panthers to go for just 16 from his spell of four overs.
But the second-leading wicket-taker for the season was happy to share the plaudits around.
“It's been great, it's a long drive, but the boys have been awesome,” Troy said.
“To come in and only know two people, the way everyone has got around me has been awesome, like ‘Skeet’ (Peter Holland) and ‘Reevesy’ (Steve Reeves) and ‘Doyley’ (Bryan Doyle), and I was lucky enough to took a few wickets and have some fun.
“I think the good thing is we (the Mud Dogs slow bowlers) all complemented each other, so if someone was struggling the other blokes did the job, so I think it was great, and it (the GVBBL) is a really good concept, so hopefully it keeps progressing.”
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