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In a bumper edition this week we can cover both Rounds 5 & 6. It also means I have less writing to do.
Our first game wearing creams this year saw us host Fitzroy Doncaster at Toorak Park. We were put in on a green seamer and bundled out in a hurry making a pathetic 97……or was it. Murph and Huck were the top scorers. Yes that’s right, Huck. That’s how bad we were. |
| The Lions were in trouble early as Huck ripped through the top order. He was bowling as well as he did before he got fat. That’s a few years ago now! Soon they were 9/75 and it looked all over. The 10 and 11 batsmen knicked their way to 95 when Peter ‘Wee Man’ Sealington nipped one back. We didn’t appeal, but the umpire wanted tea, so gave him out and walked off. 6 Points in the bag thanks to Huck and Seals impressive bowling and the teams impressive catching. No chances. We got a second hit and BJ, Harro and Coatsey got some free runs. Cheats.
Cup day saw us back in the colored gear against the Hawks at home. The Hawks did their best to put us off in the warm up by wearing ‘skins’ with no shorts or trousers over the top. We could tell which way the wind was blowing if you know what I mean. We bowled first and their top order looked ok. It was game on at 2 for 80 when crafty veteran McGain chipped in with a cheeky 6/6. Hawks all out for not enough. The middle and lower order were bamboozled by Bryce’s straight one that doesn’t spin 6 times in a row. The small target was quickly demolished by Skinny and Huss. I know I know, Huss actually got some runs for us! |
"Seals felt like a superhero after claiming the match winning last wicket" |
