2ndGrade – City United v Norths
City lost the toss and was sent out to bat first.
City was dismissed for a total of 95 runs in the 56th over. Best batting: Pat Dwyer 26 runs; Jake Philp 19 runs.
In reply Norths were dismissed for a total of 156 runs in the 59th over; taking a 61 run lead. Best bowling: Jake Philp 5/35 off 20 overs; Neil Cooke 2/29 off 9 overs.
City was required to bat a second time and was dismissed for a total of 100 runs in the 37thover.
Best batting: Mark Fisher 30 runs; Michael Bellamy 17 runs.
Norths went out to bat a second time and achieved 2/40 off 14 overs to secure the win.
Best bowling: Jake Philp 1/11 off 5 overs; Sam Brown 1/10 off 4 overs.
City was looking in a good position at the end of day 1 with Norths 6/39 at stumps. However, a wet ball in hand early on day 2 saw the bowlers struggle to secure the last 4 wickets for a first innings lead.
Congratulations to Jake Philp on taking another 5 wicket haul.
3rdGrade – City United v Old Boys
City was dismissed for a total of 127 runs in the 51st over. Best batting: Peter Mead 40 runs N/O; Josh Bennie 17 runs; Ben Ballantine 17 runs.
In reply Old Boys were dismissed for a total of 78 runs in the 57th over; a deficit of 49 runs. Best bowling: Terry Kampe 3/14 off 19 overs; Andy Jarrett 3/24 off 16 overs; Brett Walsh 2/7 off 8 overs.
City went out to bat a second time and were 9/245 off 74 overs when the match ended with a win to City United. Best batting: Terry Kampe 61 runs N/O; Peter Mead 53 runs.
Congratulations to captain, Peter Mead and his team who are now crowned winners of the 3rdGrade Premiership for season 2012/13.
Congratulations also to Terry Kampe awarded “Man of the Match” with his 5 wicket haul and great performance with the bat.
4thGrade – City United v Old Boys
Best batting: Mark Chew 35 runs; Gary Whale 34 runs. In reply Old Boys was dismissed for a total of 159 runs in the 56 overs; taking a 20 run lead.
Best bowling: Eddie Beattie 5/39 off 14 overs; Paul Hagley 3/19 off 11.3 overs.
City went out to bat a second time and declared their innings closed at 3/102 off 27 overs. Best batting: Anthony Fitzgerald 41 runs; Eddie Beattie 37 runs N/O.
Old Boys were required to bat a second time and achieved 2/54 off 17 overs to secure them a win.
Best bowling: Paul Hagley 1/16 off 4 overs; Nick Stacey 1/22 off 5 overs.
First-time captain, Anthony Fitzgerald and his team played in a great game of cricket between the two sides but unfortunately were unable to pull off a win.
GOOOOOOOOOO you all did us proud CITY
Justice Crew "Boom Boom" 4th Grade side– City v Bective:
"BOOM BOOM"
it's getting hot out here.
"BOOM BOOM"
it's getting tight out here.
"BOOM BOOM"
it's game on out here
"BOOM BOOM"
City lost the toss and was sent out to bat first.City was dismissed for a total of 95 runs in the 56th over. Best batting: Pat Dwyer 26 runs; Jake Philp 19 runs.
In reply Norths were dismissed for a total of 156 runs in the 59th over; taking a 61 run lead. Best bowling: Jake Philp 5/35 off 20 overs; Neil Cooke 2/29 off 9 overs.
City was required to bat a second time and was dismissed for a total of 100 runs in the 37thover.
Best batting: Mark Fisher 30 runs; Michael Bellamy 17 runs.
Norths went out to bat a second time and achieved 2/40 off 14 overs to secure the win.
Best bowling: Jake Philp 1/11 off 5 overs; Sam Brown 1/10 off 4 overs.
City was looking in a good position at the end of day 1 with Norths 6/39 at stumps. However, a wet ball in hand early on day 2 saw the bowlers struggle to secure the last 4 wickets for a first innings lead.
Congratulations to Jake Philp on taking another 5 wicket haul.
City was dismissed for a total of 127 runs in the 51st over. Best batting: Peter Mead 40 runs N/O; Josh Bennie 17 runs; Ben Ballantine 17 runs.
In reply Old Boys were dismissed for a total of 78 runs in the 57th over; a deficit of 49 runs. Best bowling: Terry Kampe 3/14 off 19 overs; Andy Jarrett 3/24 off 16 overs; Brett Walsh 2/7 off 8 overs.City went out to bat a second time and were 9/245 off 74 overs when the match ended with a win to City United. Best batting: Terry Kampe 61 runs N/O; Peter Mead 53 runs.
Congratulations to captain, Peter Mead and his team who are now crowned winners of the 3rdGrade Premiership for season 2012/13.
Congratulations also to Terry Kampe awarded “Man of the Match” with his 5 wicket haul and great performance with the bat.
Best batting: Mark Chew 35 runs; Gary Whale 34 runs. In reply Old Boys was dismissed for a total of 159 runs in the 56 overs; taking a 20 run lead.
Best bowling: Eddie Beattie 5/39 off 14 overs; Paul Hagley 3/19 off 11.3 overs.
City went out to bat a second time and declared their innings closed at 3/102 off 27 overs. Best batting: Anthony Fitzgerald 41 runs; Eddie Beattie 37 runs N/O.Old Boys were required to bat a second time and achieved 2/54 off 17 overs to secure them a win.
Best bowling: Paul Hagley 1/16 off 4 overs; Nick Stacey 1/22 off 5 overs.
First-time captain, Anthony Fitzgerald and his team played in a great game of cricket between the two sides but unfortunately were unable to pull off a win.
GOOOOOOOOOO you all did us proud CITY
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Results from the weekend’s finals matches.
"Wanna take a walk on the wild side" 2nd Grade side - City v Souths:
Paul asked, "Hey, boys you wanna take a walk on the wild side"
And Paul asked, "Hey, City you wanna take a walk on the wild side"
And the players answered.
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo"
City lost the toss and was sent in to the bat first.
City was dismissed for a total of 174 runs in the 71st over.
Best batting: Michael Bellamy 57 runs; Pat Dwyer 36 runs; Paul Fisher 22 runs.
In reply Souths were dismissed for a total of 105 runs in the 44th over, giving City a lead of 69 runs on the 1st innings.
Best bowling: Jake Philp 5/25 off 17 overs; Simon Bellamy 3/36 off 11.1 overs.
City went in to bat for a second innings and at the close of the match was 7/197 off 81 overs.
Best batting: Paul Fisher 57 runs N/O; Michael Bellamy 28 runs; Pat Dwyer 25 runs (ret. hurt)
A 5 wicket haul for Jake Philp was a great present to celebrate his 22nd birthday.
City will now take on Norths in the Grand Final.
"Everything we touch just turns to Magic" 3rd Grade side – City v Souths:
Ëverything we touch just turns to Magic.
Peter really turns me on.
Everything we do just turns to Magic.
As my life at City just goes on.
City won the toss and elected to bat first.
City was dismissed for a total of 109 runs in the 49th over.
Best batting: Brett Walsh 22 runs; Andy Jarrett 18 runs; Peter Mead 18 runs.
In reply Souths were dismissed for a total of 194 runs in the 57th over, taking an 85 run lead.
Best bowling: Brett Walsh 4/76 off 16.4 overs; Andy Jarrett 2/42 off 12 overs; Lachie Cooke 2/11 off 5 overs.
City went out to bat for a second time and declared their innings closed at 6/217 off 36 overs.
Best batting: Scott Hurn 81 runs; Andy Jarrett 36 runs; Mat Ballantine 23 runs; Brett Walsh 22 runs.
In reply Souths were dismissed for 55 runs in the 35th over handing City an outright victory.
Best bowling: Lachie Cooke 3/2 off 4.5 overs; Glenn Ryan 3/12 off 7 overs; Brett Walsh 2/12 off 9 overs.
It was a fantastic effort by the whole of the 3rd Grade side to pull off a miraculous victory after being behind on the 1st innings.
City will now take on Old Boys in the Grand Final.
Paul asked, "Hey, boys you wanna take a walk on the wild side"
And Paul asked, "Hey, City you wanna take a walk on the wild side"
And the players answered.
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo"
City lost the toss and was sent in to the bat first.
City was dismissed for a total of 174 runs in the 71st over.
Best batting: Michael Bellamy 57 runs; Pat Dwyer 36 runs; Paul Fisher 22 runs.
In reply Souths were dismissed for a total of 105 runs in the 44th over, giving City a lead of 69 runs on the 1st innings.
Best bowling: Jake Philp 5/25 off 17 overs; Simon Bellamy 3/36 off 11.1 overs.
City went in to bat for a second innings and at the close of the match was 7/197 off 81 overs.
Best batting: Paul Fisher 57 runs N/O; Michael Bellamy 28 runs; Pat Dwyer 25 runs (ret. hurt)
A 5 wicket haul for Jake Philp was a great present to celebrate his 22nd birthday.City will now take on Norths in the Grand Final.
"Everything we touch just turns to Magic" 3rd Grade side – City v Souths:
Ëverything we touch just turns to Magic.
Peter really turns me on.
Everything we do just turns to Magic.
As my life at City just goes on.
City won the toss and elected to bat first.
City was dismissed for a total of 109 runs in the 49th over.
Best batting: Brett Walsh 22 runs; Andy Jarrett 18 runs; Peter Mead 18 runs.
In reply Souths were dismissed for a total of 194 runs in the 57th over, taking an 85 run lead.
Best bowling: Brett Walsh 4/76 off 16.4 overs; Andy Jarrett 2/42 off 12 overs; Lachie Cooke 2/11 off 5 overs.
City went out to bat for a second time and declared their innings closed at 6/217 off 36 overs.
Best batting: Scott Hurn 81 runs; Andy Jarrett 36 runs; Mat Ballantine 23 runs; Brett Walsh 22 runs.
In reply Souths were dismissed for 55 runs in the 35th over handing City an outright victory.
Best bowling: Lachie Cooke 3/2 off 4.5 overs; Glenn Ryan 3/12 off 7 overs; Brett Walsh 2/12 off 9 overs.
It was a fantastic effort by the whole of the 3rd Grade side to pull off a miraculous victory after being behind on the 1st innings.
City will now take on Old Boys in the Grand Final.
"BOOM BOOM"
it's getting hot out here.
"BOOM BOOM"
it's getting tight out here.
"BOOM BOOM"
it's game on out here
"BOOM BOOM"
City won the toss and elected to bat first.
City reached a total of 8/255 off their allotted 90 overs.
Best batting: Terry Skewes 73 runs ret, Anthony Fitzgerald 57 runs; Tom Fitzgerald 40 runs.
In reply Bective were dismissed for a total of 149 runs in the 81st over.
Best bowling: Terry Skewes 3/27 off 18 overs; Nick Stacey 2/25 off 13 overs; Tom Fitzgerald 2/18 off 11 overs.
City will now take on Old Boys in the Grand Final.
The batting of Tom Fitzgerald was something to watch. The Father (Anthony) and Son (Tom) partnership set us up for a big score. Then at the end of the innings Ron hit what was the winning runs. Everyone did their job with the bat which allowed City to bat the entire 90 overs.
The bowling was tight from all bowlers Paul Lawrence was as tight as a fish's .................... well you know what I mean.
GOOOOOOOOOOO great cricket where everyone does it for each other, you have to love it Where it is more than a game. CITY
City reached a total of 8/255 off their allotted 90 overs.
Best batting: Terry Skewes 73 runs ret, Anthony Fitzgerald 57 runs; Tom Fitzgerald 40 runs.
In reply Bective were dismissed for a total of 149 runs in the 81st over.
Best bowling: Terry Skewes 3/27 off 18 overs; Nick Stacey 2/25 off 13 overs; Tom Fitzgerald 2/18 off 11 overs.
City will now take on Old Boys in the Grand Final.
The batting of Tom Fitzgerald was something to watch. The Father (Anthony) and Son (Tom) partnership set us up for a big score. Then at the end of the innings Ron hit what was the winning runs. Everyone did their job with the bat which allowed City to bat the entire 90 overs.
The bowling was tight from all bowlers Paul Lawrence was as tight as a fish's .................... well you know what I mean.
GOOOOOOOOOOO great cricket where everyone does it for each other, you have to love it Where it is more than a game. CITY
Monday, March 18, 2013
From adversity comes greatness
The cry of City,City, City!!! was heard loud and strong.
City United will be represented in three grades. The "Let’s take a walk on the wild side" 2nd Grade side, the "Everything we do is magic" 3rd Grade side and not to forget the "BOOM BOOM!! It's gettin hot in here" 4th Grade side will all be there on Grand Final day.
Congratulations to our three Captains and all City players, supporters and their families for this wonderful achievement. To my knowledge this is the first time in City's history to have three teams represented in the Grand Final. All three team played excellent, smart, hard cricket against strong opposition and all deserve their opportunity in the big one.
Congratulations to our three Captains and all City players, supporters and their families for this wonderful achievement. To my knowledge this is the first time in City's history to have three teams represented in the Grand Final. All three team played excellent, smart, hard cricket against strong opposition and all deserve their opportunity in the big one.
More details of the matches tomorrow but lets celebrate and take time to reflect on the matches and this achievement until Wednesday, when it is back to training and preparing for the big weekend ahead.
GOOOOOOOOOOO one Perfect Day CITY
GOOOOOOOOOOO one Perfect Day CITY
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| Garry Whale addresses the batsmen. "Now come on, lets just bat out our over". |
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| And after we did bat out our overs with over 250 on the board Anthony Fitzgerald addresses the team "Let bowl line and length and back each other up in the field". |
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| Paulie Lawrence then calls the boys in for the final word of encouragement. Now you will never find Paul's team addresses in any coaching manuals. "We batted like crap so let's get out there and get those Bective sook's out". |
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| And as usual Paulie words inspired us to beat Bective out-right and go on to win the Minor Premiership. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO City 4th Grade, just love it CITY |
