Early Years
Grout reported first becoming engrossed in cricket at age seven, seeing Australia international wicket-keeper Don Tallon play at Perry Park in Brisbane. He took to the game well and was later picked for Brisbane schoolboys as an opening batsman. However, future fellow Queensland Sheffield Shield player Leyland Sanders was preferred as wicket keeper. While at school, Grout played C Grade cricket for Valley and from age 14, for Souths, where he was selected as wicket keeper. He also played Australian Rules and Rugby union.
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