Snaith, who has amazingly played seniors for his beloved Ballan since he was 12, only bowled for two overs against Ballarat Fire Brigade in Ballarat Cricket Association’s district division three but, that was all he needed to destroy their middle order on Saturday.

A double hat-trick is four wickets in a row, and whilst the modest Snaith didn’t seem overly fussed with his remarkable effort he was able to recount exactly how each of the wickets fell.

“First one was lbw, pretty much straight in front,” he said.

“The next one got a top edge, Jimmy (Dunne) ran around and caught it, the hat-trick (wicket) was a leg stump out of the ground and the fourth one got a stumping off my bowling.”

To further highlight Snaith’s role in the win the Fire Brigade could only manage eight runs while the ball was in his hands.

This was Snaith’s first double hat-trick but he has achieved a hat-trick at junior level where he is currently the captain of Ballan’s under-16 team.

He was also quick to point out that he loved facing balls as well and had “made a few tonnes” in his short but stunning career.

The “all-rounder” description does not just relate to cricket but sport in general, as he is already playing Aussie Rules at a higher level as well.

Snaith, who calls himself a “goal sneak,” managed to play 17 games for Ballan’s under-18 team during the 2011 season and booted 19 goals including two when he was judged the Blues’ best player against Springbank.

However, if he ever got to a stage where he was forced to choose what sport to pursue over the other, he said cricket would win hands down.

While Snaith probably doesn’t realise how good he is his coach Mick Loughnane said he was unlucky not to get a triple hat-trick and wouldn’t be playing district division three for very long.

“He’s got a lot of potential and no doubt if he sticks at it he’ll push for division one and maybe even further,” he said. “He’s a very capable batsman as well as a fielder and bowler; he’s just one of those kids who is very talented.

For now, whether it’s cricket or footy, Snaith is just happy playing with his mates for Ballan, but hopes a career in his favourtie summer sport lies ahead.