Red Team Spirit Shines 
   There are many things to admire about this Gordon U12 Red team – and most were on display on Saturday.
Team spirit was again the hallmark of the U12 Red performance
After an “off” performance, the true character of these boys shone brightly as every single player contributed in one way or another to a win over Lindfield.
More impressive than the margin of victory was the manner in which the boys played. They displayed great character, skill, sportsmanship and, most importantly, team spirit.
This week the boys knew they had to improve their batting. They were very clearly told to concentrate on building an innings by pushing the ball into the gaps to pick up easy runs. The goal was to stay in control, push the scoring along and to bat through the entire innings. No crazy swipes! It was a challenge they relished.
Tim Perry was all action in his personal best effort
Angus Chitty and Tom Hampson opened and they looked great as they put on 64 runs before both were retired not out - Hampson on 30 and Chitty on 23.
Top scorer Tom Hampson got the innings off to a solid start
Tim Perry was promoted and built a very good innings that mixed patience with good strokes. He retired on 19 not out. Lachlan Iriving also got stuck into the bowling as put together 17 runs before being bowled.
Charlie Bibb and Tom Brown were also patient in the middle order and both mixed easy singles with boundaries. Bibb was caught at deep point for 19 and Brown retired not out on 12.
James Miller should be congratulated for his highest score of 18 and Henry Howard chipped in with 11.
It was a good all round batting effort that saw the Reds score 182 from their 32 overs.
With the heat kicking in, the Reds took to the field and again showed why they are the best fielding team in the competition. All players were terrific walking in with each delivery, throwing themselves at the ball, catching well, throwing strongly and backing up.
The Reds watch their team mates go to work in the middle
All bowlers contributed with two wickets to Calman, and a wicket each to Irving, Howard, Perry, Bibb, Chitty, and Brown. Fiery paceman Irving should be congratulated for breaking a bail with one fantastic delivery.
Brae “cool hands” Mason took two good catches – and almost pulled off a screamer. There were two run outs.
Tim “V” Perry was awarded the Personal Best trophy for his runs, wicket and his non stop effort in the field. The inspirational
Ned Vandermark picked up the Good Sportsmanship award.
All in all, a good team effort with every player doing his bit. Well done, boys.
We’d like to thank Lindfield for the game and we will see you next Saturday again!
See you all at training on Friday!
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