Deloraine Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Deloraine
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting, born on December 19, 1974, is a former Australian cricketer and widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport. He was born and raised in Deloraine, Tasmania, Australia. Ponting captained the Australian national cricket team from 2004 to 2011, leading them to numerous victories including two consecutive ICC Cricket World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007.
Errol Flynn
Errol Flynn, born on June 20, 1909, was an Australian-American actor known for his swashbuckling roles in Hollywood films of the 1930s and 1940s. Although not directly from Deloraine, Flynn spent some of his early years in the town before moving to Sydney. He went on to achieve international fame and is best remembered for his performance as Robin Hood in "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938) and his portrayal of Fletcher Christian in "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1935).
Matthew Wade
Matthew Wade, born on December 26, 1987, is an Australian cricketer who was born in Hobart, Tasmania and grew up in Deloraine. He is a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, known for his aggressive style of play. Wade has represented the Australian national cricket team in all three formats of the game and has also played for Tasmania in domestic cricket.
Leon Compton
Leon Compton is a renowned Australian journalist and radio personality born in Deloraine, Tasmania. He is best known as the morning presenter of ABC Radio Hobart's Breakfast show. Compton has received several awards for his exceptional contribution to journalism and is highly regarded for his engaging interview style and insightful reporting.
Aaron Baddeley
Aaron Baddeley, born on March 17, 1981, is an Australian professional golfer who spent a significant part of his childhood in Deloraine. He turned professional in 2000 and has since achieved success on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. Baddeley has won multiple tournaments throughout his career and is known for his putting skills.
