Despite starting the season without a rookie contract, he ended it with a Pura Cup trophy and a place at the Academy. He got 3 wickets in the batting dominated final, including the vital wicket of David Hussey with his first ball of the second innings.
Without a rookie deal initially, he finished the season with a championship title and a place at the prestigious Academy. In the decisive final, he made an impact with 3 wickets, including the vital scalp of David Hussey on his first delivery of the second innings.