Match Reports from coach Michael Drake

Round 1 v Banyule Fri 10 Oct 2008

Playing Banyule we played the game in my opinion in the right spirit trying at least to give everyone a bat and a bowl which is very difficult in only 20 overs however we did that. I was very disappointed that the opposition did not bowling 10 + batting 10 out of 12 players. Highlights were the fact that we are a very new side and I'm sure that once we get going and get to know each other we will do well.
I think we had some very nervous players today espically when we batted. Cam opened with Marko, his first ever game and was nervous but he did real well with the ball picking up a wicket when he bowled. Cam got one also off the last bowl of the day. Michael Edwards did a great job with the bat, having to retire him was a positive, good job. Nathan batted well also, he was very solid sometimes which was good to see. Julian batted excellent in the little time he was out there and bowled well also. Ashwin was terrific with very nice calls when batting, getting a wicket first ball and keeping nicely as well. Sharwy was great in his first game, batted well and bowled grouse every ball on the pitch. Harley  had to retire but we can tell that he is going to be a great assist to our team in batting, bowling and fielding, also a terrific run out by Harley. Botts batted well also getting a few runs which were really needed at the time. Matty in his first game batted good in the limited time he had and bowled very nicely too. James was very unlucky with the bat not getting a chance at all really but did bowl well. J.J is going to be a really good cricketer for us, he bowls wells and is also a good little bat.
All up a good effort to just get beaten by two runs and boy I can't wait for a rematch, good stuff boys.
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Round 2 v Rosanna Yellow Fri 17 Oct 2008

Captains for the day were Michael Edwards and Adam Shaw, they won the toss and batted first. We got off to a great start with Cameron smashing the ball everywhere with assistance from Harley, they retired after five overs, a very healthy opening. James and Jordan batted solid and they had to be retired as well. Next it was Julian and Ashwin, two very excellent batsmen; they batted well and also had to be retired after a nice partnership. New player Tray Virtue still finding his way was also good at batting with Michael Edwards. Everyone did a great job at batting with a ending score of 114 for 6.
When we bowled we picked up early wickets with Ashwin and Shawry the main wicket takers. Marco Cvijetic bowled terrific without using no luck. Matty Galiazo bowled well also, but was unlucky to not pick up a prize. Nathan and Bot-Bot bowled every bowl on the pitch.
I must say that the bowling was just terrific from each bowler and with only 22 extras in two games. All up a great win with an easy victory with Rosanna managing just 46 runs. I am very impressed by all the kids, well done team.
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Round 3 v BYE 24 Oct - 31 Oct 2008

Round 4 v Rosanna Green 7 Nov – 14 Nov 2008

Playing Rosanna we batted first and made 5 for 144 which is a dam good score in 20 overs being a one day game. Ashwin opened and got a good start retiring and eventually getting run out for 32. Matty made runs and got 2 wickets, he had a great game as did Harley who got 13 and retired, he also got a wicket and a catch. Cam batted well and made a compiled 35 not out. Mick Edwards bowled well and was very good in the field. Marko got his first ever runs, batted well and took a catch and was on a hatrick as is Matty next time he bowls. Jordan Bullman took one of the best outfield catches you would see this year, he also got a few wickets and a few runs. James batted terrific having to retire, he also took a nice catch. Bot Bot's bowling is getting better every week picking up a wicket and also a catch. Julien bowled well, batted okay and is going nicely.
Great Effort, we fielded well catching everything in the air, winning by 80 runs.
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