Tom Triffitt attended the Australian Cricket Academy, and went on to play for the Australian under-19 cricket team, serving as the team's wicket-keeper at the 2010 Under-19 World Cup.
17 Facts About Tom Triffitt
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Tom Triffitt was born in Latrobe, Tasmania, and grew up in Irishtown, in the north-west of the state.
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Tom Triffitt played underage cricket for Tasmania at both under-17 and under-19 level, beginning at under-17 level at the age of 15.
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Tom Triffitt subsequently received a scholarship to attend the Australian Cricket Academy at the Australian Institute of Sport.
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In July 2009 Tom Triffitt was selected to play for the Australian under-19 cricket team during a tour by the Indian under-19 team, playing two under-19 Test matches.
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Tom Triffitt played every match in the tournament, and took 17 dismissals, the most of any player.
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Tom Triffitt scored 117 runs during the tournament, at an average of 29.25.
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Tom Triffitt was named in the Hobart Hurricanes' squad for the inaugural season of the Big Bash League, replacing the injured Evan Gulbis in the squad, and filling the role of the injured Paine.
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Tom Triffitt played every match in the tournament for Hobart, scoring 76 runs at an average of 15.20, and taking five catches.
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In July 2012 Tom Triffitt was signed to a two-year contract by the Western Australian Cricket Association, following the departure of Western Australia's first-choice wicket-keeper, Luke Ronchi, to New Zealand.
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Tom Triffitt was signed to the Perth Scorchers the same month.
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Tom Triffitt had taken five catches in the game's first innings.
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At WACA grade cricket level, Tom Triffitt plays for the Fremantle District Cricket Club.
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Tom Triffitt was arrested and charged with two counts of stealing and one count of wilful damage.
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Tom Triffitt had his contract terminated and was suspended from selection to any WA representative team for the remainder of the season.
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The charges were later dropped and Tom Triffitt admitted that he had a problem with alcohol, and had approached former footballer Heath Black to overcome the issue.
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In January 2018 Tom Triffitt was working in real estate in Hobart and had officially retired from professional cricket aged 27.