MDCC Round 10 Completion Wrap 20/12/14

 

D6’s

Playing Redhead this week coming of the bye our D6’s where put into the field by the Redhead captain. The guys bowled well restricting Redhead to 8 for 153 off their 35 overs in with Nathan Stoodley (5-23) returning great figures & Gregor Dryburgh (2-15) supporting.

The run chase did not go to plan though with the fall of wickets stoping any big partnerships emerging as the guys were bowled out for 98 in the 26th over. Luke Stoodley (31) was the best of the batters.

 

D5’s

The game this week was against Lambton Bowling Club and the D5’s where looking to continue the great form going into this round with Lambton winning the toss our guys had to bowl first and where able to do so quick damage bowling Lambton out for 129 in 26 overs. Shane Pankhurst (3-20), Devasenapathy Sambanthamoorthy (3-23) & Darren Haiser (2-41) all produced good spells.

In the run chase the Guys never looked under threat winning by 7 wicket they completed the run chase finishing 3 for 132 in 28 overs. Best run scorers this week being  Shane Pankhurst (54*) & Mark Formby (34).

 

B5’s

This round saw the B’s take on the Premier Hotel Slashers and for another week lost the toss and where asked to bat first. Again managing to face all allotted balls the guys ended on a total 10 for 134 with top contributions from Chris Dunn (38), John Farmer (35) & John Mundey (28).

It then became a hard day out in the field for our lads as the Slashers got off to a flier and where able to achieve the run chase in 22 overs the guys worked hard but the final total was 4 for 135 with Chris Dunn (2-32) best with the ball.

 

A Grade

Mererwether played Hamwicks Dockside with both teams in equal 2nd place ,Merewether won the toss and batted first for the first time in a long time and it showed with all the boys chipping in with good little partnerships, (amazing what can happen if you don't lose wickets every 2 overs and bat together) we put on 172 runs in our 40 overs with Ben Woolley top scoring with 44 and closely followed by Craig Plain with 43, Hamwicks struggled in the run chase loosing wickets consistently to be all out for 123. Top bowlers were Lyle McGuigan 4/24 and Darren Cousin 3/34.

Merewether 7/172 V Hamwicksdocksie 10/123

 

4th Grade

With a wash out week one this match became a one day match against Cardiff playing at Empire Park Cardiff won the toss and chose to bat. Figures suggest this game was dominated by the ball as our boys kept the run rate very low and bowled Cardiff out for 89 in 36th over. Nic Leahy (3-1) fast becoming known as the finisher has produced another bowling spell of which if it was a computer game you could imagine a cheat code was entered. His figures were backed up by Rhys Fallavollita (3-23).

After starting the run chase very comfortably with Opener Pat Huolohan (31) and first drop Nic Leahy (20) a bit of panic set in and a huge clump of wickets began to tumble as our 4’s scraped over the line finishing 8 for 90 in the 33rd over. Honourable mention to Ryan Mitchison (8*) who entered the batting at 2 down and remained calm and brought the run chase home.

 

3rd Grade

Playing at Cardiff No. 2 Oval another one day match was to be played which saw Cardiff bat first after winning the toss.  Our bowlers took regular wickets braking partnerships consistently and kept Cardiff to a total of 128 of 38 overs with best figures going to Thomas McKendry (3-18), Mitchell Piller (3-20) & Ryan Osborne (2-15).

The run chase was a steady one with most batters able to get a start and with tight bowling from the Cardiff bowlers our boys took their time and got over the line finishing 5 for 133 in the 34th over. Highest contributors with the willow where Dan Andrews (35), Ryan Osborne (23*) & Adam Walker (23).

 

2nd Grade

Today was a day for our 2nd graders to forget as we continued our run chase. Cardiff where to good on the day completing the rout bowling us out for 58 with Jono Dunn (21) the only substantial run scorer.

With a lead of 81 runs and 57 overs left in the day Cardiff batted for another 29 overs ending 3 for 87 before play was called off. Tommo Croft (2-8) in Cardiff’s 2nd innings. 

 

1st Grade

A change at the toss saw Merewether win and chose to bat at Cardiff No.1 oval. Our 1st graders batted for 49 overs in which they ended 10 for 185. Troy Goodwin (50) was the main stay of the innings and we has backed up with contributions from Josh Geary (33) and David Celep (25).

Come time to Defend Cardiff made sure our guys were out on the field for the full 50 overs, but fielding and tight bowling made sure they were below the required run rate and Cardiff’s last wicket fell on the last ball of the day finishing with a total of 10 for 125. Best figures for the day were Tim O'Neill (3-15), Mark Cameron (3-25) & Sam Gilmour (2-19).

 

Under 15’s / Dennis Broad / and 1st Grade T/20’s Wrap 21/12/14

 

Under 15’s

The Under 15’s played Cardiff this round and where to kick off the final day of cricket before the Christmas break. Having won the last 2 games they were looking to continue their run of good form. Winning the toss and batting first The Lions batted there 20 overs and managed to finish 8 for 77. With Nicholas Hart (17), Thomas Moore (15) & Noah James (12). Being highest scorers.

With the total being the smallest they have gotten this season bowling well would be important and bowl well they did. The young lions managed to bowl Cardiff out for 61 in the 18th over and keep their winning run going. With Noah James (2-11), Laughlin O'Connor (2-12) & Rohan Davis (2-17).

 

Dennis Broad

2nd game of the day and the DB side looked to continue the good 20/20 form that has been displayed this season. 2nd winning toss of the day saw our batters start the match and where able to see out the 20 overs finishing 8 for 136. Zac McGuigan (39*) was the top scorer for the day with Sam Logan (26), Daryl Daniels (26) & Dan Andrews (21) also doing well.

With the Ball it soon became the Dan Andrews show with figures of (6-17) of his 4 overs it was a great spell of bowling. He was backed up by his brother Zac McGuigan (2-16) and good efforts in the field. With this bowling Cardiff were bowled out for 61 in the 15th over.

 

1st Grade T/20

Game 3 saw the luck with the toss continue and a 3rd win saw our 1s also start the match off with the bat. With 2 wickets falling together the guys where 2 for 29 before Troy Goodwin (95*) came to the pitch to join Josh Geary (34), together  these 2 put on a partnership of 61, another small partnership before Troy was joined for a 5th wicket partnership also totalling 61 runs with Josh Emerton (18*).

At the end of the innings Goody had scored a total of 8, 4s & 6, 6s in what was a class knock.

Cardiff got off to a good start as our bowlers looked to defend their remarkable total but the run rate soon blew out and Cardiff Boolaroo finished their innings 8 for 148 off their 20 overs in an incredible T/20 match. Best of our bowlers: Dan Morton (3-24) & Sam Gilmour (2-35).

 

 

 

As this Year draws to a close I would like to say it has been an incredible half to the season to read and report on all the matches played and see how well all the sides are doing. I would like to wish all the players and supporters of our club a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope you all have an awesome holiday before we continue the season and work hard towards March. 

 

 

Half Way Season Standings

	Position	W:D:L:BYE	Points
1's	1st	10:0:0:-	58
2's	3rd	3:0:3:-	28
3's	4th	4:1:1:-	27
4's	6th	3:1:2:-	24
A's	2nd	6:2:3:-	25
B5's	= 4th	4:2:5:-	21
D5's	1st	8:0:2:1	28
D6's	5th	4:0:5:2	19
1s Tom Locker Pool A	1st	2:0:0:-	16
1s T/20 Pool A	1st	3:0:0:-	12
Dennis Broad T/20 Pool A	1st	3:0:0:-	12
U15’s T/20 Pool A	1st	3:0:0:-	12
U21’s Pool B	2nd	2:0:1:-	14