Colts Report vs Wests - Round 8 |
The Mighty Gordon Colts team turned up to Punchbowl Oval ready for a 50/50 over format on a overcast and miserable Saturday. Everybody seemed pumped and ready, especially Mark 'Fonzy' Fonseka who was still feeling the effects of a big work party the night before ' even if he doesn't drink. With all the boys arriving on time, it was a first for the Colts and I reckon should defiantly get a mention on the next Thursday meeting. Millar consistently hits a line to take his first 5-for The warm up was probably one of the highlights of the day. Warm up consisted of a game of touch footy. What was even more surprising about every one turning up on time was that 'DM' MIllar was actually involved in the warm up. I wonder why? (The highlights of the game were Luke Ham's blistering speed from his intercept an 'Beans' Hynes chip and chase effort to score.) With everyone all warmed up - it was time for the toss. Dave came up with the goods winning another toss and putting Magpies into bat on a wicket that looked to have some life to say the least. Beans struck early having the Magpies 1/0 and it went from there, eventually bowling out West for a small 65 off 33.3 overs. Despite the helpful pitch, our bowling was right on target the whole day with Beans, Bangs and Benny Armstrong all taking 1 for not many. The stand out was DM's 5/20 off 9.3. His bowling was on the spot all day and deserved to get a bag and goes to show what happens when you bowl consistent lines and lengths leading from the front. Going in to the change rooms for a very early lunch we were all quietly confident about chasing down the thoroughly getable total. At lunch, half the boys decided to find the nearest Subway, and, with Beans in the car, it wouldn't be hard for him to sniff it out. The boys that stayed behind were involved in great discussions about backyard cricket high scores and the different rules at each 'venue'. The comparison regarding the contents of the lunches was also rather amusing during the break. When everyone returned and all Subway was devoured, it was time to put on the pads. Fonzy and Timmy van Zuylen opening - both confident..ish about getting the total themselves. Fonzy got us off to a great start, hitting anything full. Timmy played a support role down the other end. Fonz was dismissed for a nice 15 which got us off to a brisk start and set the tone for the rest of the batsman. Fonz's departure brought Hugh Selby to the crease and with some lovely 'late cuts' through slips he got us some valuable quick runs. Unfortunately he was bowled by a ball the cut back a mile. Next to the crease was Paul Campbell. After coming off an excellent innings last week against Blacktown, Paul didn't look like getting out again. He punished anything that was just a little too full, ending with a tidy 19* to help his average even more. With only a few runs to get Tim played at a wide one and was caught, bringing in Brendan Gray to get the few runs needed. Grey was not impressed to say the least about going in, but managed to get a superbly crafted 2 n.o. The end result saw us leaving with not only another victory but a very handy bonus point! (Chasing the total down in under 30 overs.) Well done boys for a comfortable win - which wouldn't have happened without tight bowling and some sharp fielding. Hope all the Gordon boys have a good Chrissy and don't put on too many kilo's over the break. Luke Ham |
Magpies left battered after a solid Colts performance
