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[superkingdave]

Great win lads, were starting to get back on track after that blip, lets keep it up.

Personally quite happy with 41 runs and 3-58, but i should have stayed longer in the first dig, sorry Lynchie and maybe bowled a bit better in the last innings.

More of the Same Blacks!

 

[biased indian]

A Close but Nice win

GO GREENS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tom Halsey]

Again that was an unfortunate loss Reds. Our rookie batsman are really finding the grind of the season a bit tough. After an impressive start we have really hit the skids. Not to worry - we get our internationals back soon, and that should streghten our batting and bowling.

Same can be said of all teams.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Im stepping down from the next FC game at least. This is ridiculous. Time for some rookies to stand up methinks I refuse to participate in the next FC game unless exceptional circumstances intervene... It is completely unfair of me to keep playing in games, whilst playing in the way I am.
I will however, keep playing One-dayers if the selectors see fit, as my form has not been utterly attrocious like my FC performances.

Heart-breaking loss there Blues, Im devasted to say the least.

Great bowling by the spinners, well done with the 100 Prince!!!! V happy for you bro Go the Blues!

No Nath, we need you!! You certainly didn't bowl that badly.

From a personal sense that match went well, from a team sense it very nearly did, we almost got there Blues, don't feel too down-hearted. Yes we were bad 1st Innings, but we nearly came back against the best team in both forms...

 

[Kweek]

I try my best.

My team is at the top of both tables! I'd say that was something to cheer about!

my team is that to :P but you are annoying

 

[superkingdave]

I'd just like to say the ball i got Håkon with pitched 6 inches outside leg and hit the top of off.

 

[steds]

WIN WIN WIN!

GREEN MA-CHINE! GREEN MA-CHINE!
WE'RE #1! WE'RE #1!

Traitor

 

[SupaFreak2005]

Traitor

aww come on ... have you lost the old cheerleading spirit steds?

 

[SupaFreak2005]

my team is that to :P but you are annoying

I just express my joy in a different way... nothing wrong with that... plus I have show steds hes not the only cheerleader... i still have it without the reds!

 

[marc71178]

The rookies in general aren't dominating though. The fact that there are so many rookies in the system may give that illusion, but aside from one or two, the rookies have struggled a fair bit themselves, especially in terms of consistency.

When I looked the other day there were several rookies near the top of batting and bowling averages who also had several catches...

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

When I looked the other day there were several rookies near the top of batting and bowling averages who also had several catches...

There are 25 rookies and 44 playing on any given day. Logic would dictate that there be rookies among the best in the league.

Of the top 10 FC bowling averages, 6 are non-rookies.
Of the top 10 FC batting averages, 4 are non-rookies.
Four of the top 5 catchers are non-rookies.

Be sensible here.

 

[age_master]

There are 25 rookies and 44 playing on any given day. Logic would dictate that there be rookies among the best in the league.

Of the top 10 FC bowling averages, 6 are non-rookies.
Of the top 10 FC batting averages, 4 are non-rookies.
Four of the top 5 catchers are non-rookies.

Be sensible here.

its also early in the season, things could change dramatically in just a few games.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Tuesday 8th February

CW Blue v CW Green
at the CWBCC Stadium

The move to bring Gooljar back into the team was vindicated completely, as the legspinner ripped through the Blue middle order in spectacular fashion to claim 5 wickets and inspire victory. The Greens batted first and put up a solid showing of 250/8 in their 50 overs.

Garven and Rose did the main damage, adding 113 for the first wicket with the former going on to a half-century. Tucker, playing his first game of the season, spun 4 crucial wickets out to keep Green under control.

Man of the Match: GS Gooljar

CW Black v CW Red
at the CW Oval

In one of the most thrilling encounters of the season, Red came up just short chasing a massive 306 for victory against CW Black. It came down to 23 needed off the last 2 overs, and then 11 off the last over, but Moerk was dismissed in that final over and with him the Red chances.

Batting first, Black was boosted almost unbelievably by Loc's third consecutive hundred at the top of the order. He and Wilson pounded the bowling for 138 runs within the first 23 overs, then Bennett broke through.

Blackman then took over the charge with a lovely half-century, whilst Kearsley and Hing rallied in the last 10 overs to push on to 305/4. The Red chase started comparatively poorly with Bennett, Dauth and Dobson getting starts then getting out. It was 120/4 when Maddocks and Iyer began to rebuild. The two were sensible in notching quality half-centuries and pushing Red close.

It took an inspired quickfire innings from Moerk down the order though, as the score slid from 248/4 to 260/8 in quick time. Ultimately the Blacks held their nerve Zafar Mohammed bowled a last over of sufficient quality to finish the job.

Man of the Match: AC Loc

 

[Simon]

ffs, very poor showing again, a lot like my 1 over 0/18, i better stop paying dave out for his bowling i think!

 

[Bluefox]

shame about the loss blues but happy with my 4 wickets.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

A disappointing showing considering how much was riding on that match. Top effort by Tucker on debut, the rest of us have a lot less to be pleased about.

 

[Loony BoB]

Good Lord, Gooljar! Now that's what I call making the most of an opportunity!

 

[roseboy64]

Great game guys.Can't wait to get back in action.

 

[bugssy]

yer well done guys, cant wait to take the field for the greens......im pumped up

 

[Deja moo]

Nice tight finish !

I say we did well to get to 297 from 120/4 !