4th Grade vs Wests - Round 6 - 2011/12

Fourth Grade returned to Killara in a rain enforced one day game, looking to improve on what was a disastrous performance the week before at Sutherland.  Welcoming back some key players, the mood was light until Captain Rin obviously lost the toss to send us into the field.

Despite an early wicket, some ill disciplined bowling allowed Wests to score freely at all times during the innings creating numerous partnerships and always scoring freely.

Mitch Kleem back in action

Flemball was the pick of the bowlers, constantly catching out the batsman with his lack of pace and subtle variations.  Goochie also chimed in with 3 cheeky poles.  

277 for victory was always going to be a tough ask, but has been the case during the year, the middle order failed to deliver after a solid, but unsubstantial opening partnership.  Unfortunately, we are not going to win games of cricket collapsing from 0/45 to 7/64 every single week.   Chappo batted calmly for his 29 being the last man out, but there needs to be more value on wickets especially when starting an innings. 

We need to improve in all aspects before Christmas in order to push towards finals; however we know we have the ability to become a top 4 side by season’s end.

Alex Lines