1st Grade Report vs Sydney Uni - Round 5 - Day 2 |
With a solid total on the board, there was confidence in the camp that with a determined bowling effort we could take 10 wickets and pocket 6 valuable points. There was sympathy, and some degree of relief, when 'news came through' that Sydney University opener Greg Mail had broken his finger in the Shield match during the week. It left the Students with a large void at the top of the order and a majority of the chase now focusing around young Ed Cowan. Brendan 'BMac' McDonald on his way to 6 wickets The Stags found themselves leaderless for the first 30 mins with Nicholson attending some urgent matters away from the cricket field. The game started with a steady pace, with both bowlers, Connell and Edwards, unlucky not to strike in the early overs. It would have appeared that slightly thinner, more match-stick like stumps had been erected in the morning and decisions were being awarded on that merit. Some said tooth picks, I say match sticks' Anyway no wicket fell until the 60's where McDonald began filling his bag. Nicholson was beginning to warm to the task at the opposite end. With the onset of what looked like some steady wet weather, Nicho had Cowan trapped LBW after beginning to look comfortable on a flat Uni pitch. The remainder of the day was eventful with wickets taken consistently by McDonald, who bowled a superb spell of leg skid (sorry spin) and finished with a well deserve 6 wicket haul. Said to be one of the finest ever produced by Chadwick's Agency, Brendan may also be pushing for higher honours in the cricket world with the consistent results he is posting. Another worthy mention must go to the Skipper, after an eventful morning, bowled consistently to take a very tidy 3-10 from his 9 overs.
Connell made it first past the 200 post, with Nicho passing the point in this round 'Youth' Edwards was unlucky not to open his first grade account and the first one will undoubtedly put him on his way to 200 as well. A good day's grind in the field and a well deserved 6 points puts us in a strong position with a number of important games leading into Christmas. A somewhat abrupt finish to the report but my wine glass is now empty. See you next week Packers |
Comprehensive victory to 1st Grade over the Students
Congratulations to Nicho for taking 200 first grade wickets for Gordon on Saturday and was aptly welcome into the '200 club' by the great Dylan Connell. Nicho said he was looking forward to welcoming Dylan into the '400 first class wickets club', which shouldn't be too far away!!! After spending considerable time in the 'bath tub' during the last week, Dylan seemed a little prune like (even after the match) and admitted that he had an off day, only taking the one wicket!!!!
