1st Grade Report vs Fairfield Liverpool - Round L/O 5

1st Grade suffer a heavy defeat  

It was with great confidence after Saturday's play that we headed to Rosedale Oval to face Fairfield Liverpool in a one-day game. Word had it there State players were available. Beau Casson was the captain for the day as Nicholson was unavailable for personal reasons.

Will Smith sends one down - in sunnies

We lost the toss, so into the field we were sent. Lambert and Liddell opened with a steady partnership before Dylan struck to dismiss Lambert. Enter Rohrer with Liddell, they both scored 70's to setup their score. Sensible batting and good running between wickets set up an imposing target on a tough wicket. We were to be set 5 for 246 by the hosts.

Lunch was had as it was Fairfield Liverpool Sponsors day.

So, as we left the dressing room, we were quietly confident we could chase down the total, even without our captain who injured himself and had to leave the game to have stitches in his injured hand.

Well to say things didn't go to plan was an understatement.

Lambert opened the bowling with a devastating spell to have us reeling at 4 for 17. Cameron Eccles first followed by Will Smith then Reece Bombas and Rod Hokin.

Packman (24) and McDonald (15) showed some resistance but they finally dismissed us for 61.

Unfortunately it was an embarrassing result for us and hopefully this will battle harden us for our future games. It was a day where nothing went right for us and I hope we realise that it takes a lot of hard work for the rest of the season to make sure that it is successful.

Let's make sure we have 2 wins from 2 games over the weekend.

Reece (Bomber) Bombas