 "BETWEEN THE WICKETS"
What happens on the field gets reported!
Round 2 – “A Dustbowl”
Gordon 9/158 defeated by North Sydney White 6/174.
On a day more suited to kite flying than cricket the Gold’s played a great game against a strong North Sydney team. Bowling first in absolutely terrible conditions the team stuck to their task very well. Norths batted impressively with a number of singles being run (take note everyone) made the good score of 6/174. Our successful bowlers were Alex and Callum with a wicket a piece – well done lads. A great sight was the commitment in the field which resulted in three super run outs one each to Henry (what a throw) Charlie W (again a great return) and Jo. There were a number of very good things on display during our time in the field including:
1. Enthusiasm for the whole 30 overs in the field
2. Some beautiful returns from the deep fielders
3. Excellent backing up meant no overthrows – great stuff
4. Getting more use to the bowling from both ends.
Our batting was equally good and the game was in the balance the whole way as we chased aggressively from the start. Charlie C (9) was hitting the ball beautifully until unluckily run out. Jack (2) was in good touch while Charlie W (1) was picked up on a good leg side catch. Hamish (4) hit a fantastic boundary but it was left to Jonas (37 not out) batting with great elan and the ever improving Mitch who powered his way to (21) to get our chase back on track. Alex (25 retired) played four lovely scoring shots through the offside and James (2 retired) was always looking for runs. Henry fell for 7 trying to get us home while Jae (2) also got out looking to lift the scoring leaving Callum undefeated on 3. We finished 16 shy! What a brave chase against a good bowling attack.
Some good aspects of our batting were:
1. We showed how we can recover even when early wickets fall
2. Most people were backing up when not on strike
3. Batsmen beginning to hit the ball onto the offside
A Point to Think About: - although the wind made bowling very difficult and this season we are playing on the full length pitch we did give the batsmen a few too many short easy to hit balls on their leg stump! This they did and often got boundaries. Over the holidays practice bowling and trying to land the ball closer to the stumps.
Thanks to umpire Lyndon who did all 60 overs – great effort
NEXT GAME Round 3 v St Ives Chappell venue TBA – be at the ground by 7.55am
Training: Thursday at 4.00pm at Willoughby Park – thank you to Paul for doing this. Once daylight saving starts we will start training at 5.00pm
Player Availability: Hamish and Charlie Cox are away on the October 17 meaning we have 10 players that day. If you will be away at any stage please let Manager Judy know as soon as possible.
Unfortunately I will also miss the game on the 17th owing to work – if anyone is able to act as coach for a day (longer if keen) please let me know
Enjoy the holidays!!!!!! | 
