Match Reports - Round 1, Day 1

1st Grade
With all considerations taken into account I believe 1ST Grade should be happy with their first days efforts. Yes, we do have areas that we need to improve on but the way every player made a conscious effort to contribute to the teams performance was great. The attitude and the way the team carried themselves during the day should be commended. Special mention goes to the opening bowlers Ben Semmler and Daniel Lawrence. They bowled exceptionally well, focussing on bowling to set fields. Ben's long spell obviously showed how hard he has been working off the field with his cricket. All players need to follow this example. Thanks for setting the tone Ben. Dan Whale's batting towards the end of the innings showed how important developing partnerships are.

2nd Grade
To follow

3rd Grade
Won the toss and elected to bat on a greenish hard topped pitch which could go either way. Missing an opener Cory opened up with Patty in what was a short lived partnership with Cory missing his middle stump from a gem of an yorker at the end of the second over. Garry Whale and Patty added some stability at the top end with some sensible batting until patty was removed. This opened up a good opportunity for Ryan Hansen to get some time in the middle with the cool headed Garry Whale, this opportunity wasn't missed with some good straight batting display and some nice drives to the fence from the young bloke showing the rest of us how easy it should of been! With the fall of whales wicket came one of City's lost sons now refound in Cale Penrith who while still a little rusty from 3 seasons missed, quickly added some entertainment when he got his eye in, cracking an awesome six over the clubhouse and some nice drives to the fence in his middle order display. With Cale gone it was up to the bottom order to milk as many valuable runs as they could with Phill Cook sticking in punishing anything he could reach whilst in with rod Pryor and Adam Ballantine. City managed a total all out for 143. In the field city was set to attack mode, wickets were needed and the opening bowlers bowled too well at times to get that edge which was hung out many a time. With the small square boundaries always hard to defend wests had a good middle order stand by ex City player Ben Cleghorn who managed to slap a few boundaries and do some damage before he was removed on 47. A few quick late wickets managed to put City back in the game with some nice tight fielding efforts after the runs were slipping away to have Wests at 9for 146, with both teams close it should be an arm wrestle next weekend to the last delivery. At stumps Wests 9/146 Regards,Cory Callcott

New Season

City United Team Selections - Round 1

Due to the teams being selected Wednesday after training, and Simon being unavailable to post these onto the Website until Thursday, they will be published on the Website as soon as possible on Thursday.

1st, 2nd & 3rd grade commence this Saturday, with a two-day match against Wests. 1st Grade - Chaffey Park. 2nd Grade - TREC. 3rd Grade - Belmore.

4th Grade starts on October 23.

Please advise Simon (0411209876), Gary (0427496577) or Pierre (0423 846 136) if unavailable for Round 1.

All players are invited back to our Major Sponsor, Tamworth City Bowling Club after play on Saturday to share a yarn or two about the day's play.

Good luck to all teams this Saturday.

Training & Availabilty

There will be no City United training next Sunday, October 3.

The next training session will be held on Monday, October 4 & Wednesday, October 6 at McCarthy commencing at 4:30pm.

Please notify Simon Hood (0411209876) or selectors Gary Whale (0427496577) or Pierre Steyn (0423846136) of your availabilty for Round 1 (October 9 & 16) by Monday, October 4.

Monthly Meeting

The next City United monthly meeting will be held this Tuesday, September 28 commencing at 6:30 at Tamworth City Bowling Club.

Please email secretary Deb Batley - bellanish@bigpond.com if you have any agenda items by 1:00pm on Tuesday. Also, please contact Deb if you are unable to attend.

We look forward to your attendance.

Registration Day This Sunday

City United - Training Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 at McCarthy. Bring any balls you may have. Registration afternoon & BBQ Sunday 12:30 @ City Bowlo. Anyone wishing to nominate for TDCA 20/20 please sms Simon by Tuesday Sept 14. See you all on Sunday.

Some Things For Your Attention

• there is a new mesage from President Terry at the President's Message
• footie doubles results are at the right, in the side bar
• training starts this Sunday, from 10:00am at McCarthy High School nets
• a calendar of coming events can be found in the side bar on the Sundries page

News From The August Meeting

Sixteen members attended the August meeting of City United held at the Tamworth City Bowling Club, with President Terry Skewes in the Chair. The following matters were discussed:

• the club is now selling footie doubles until the end of the season. See Cory Callcott or Paul Lawrence if you can take some tickets to sell. The winning number will be posted on the website;
• the first social committee event will be the rego/sign on day on Sunday 12th September at the the TCBC
• training will commence on Fathers Day, 5th Sept, at the McCarthy nets from 10:00am. If anyone has some cricket balls we can use, please contact Terry Skewes;
• City United has been awarded Level 2 accreditation in the Good Sports Program ... the only sporting club in Tamworth to reach this level;
• rego forms have been posted to players and are also available for download and printing on the Sundries, Dates & Details page of the website, in the right hand side bar under "Useful Downloads". Completed forms and money can be forwarded to Claude Orenstein or handed in on the sign on day'
• Aaron Flaherty has announced he will be leaving City United and joining West Leagues this season. Whilst this is disappointing, City United is grateful for Aaron's contribution to the club last season and wishes him all the best for his future;
• the Club is still looking to appoint a club coach;
• the club will be investigating the implementation of a club dress/training shirt. It has been several years since we purchased the current shirts and it was felt at the meeting that an update was needed;
• with a new season closely approaching, City United is willing to entertain approaches from players looking to join the City Family, especially those with an eye on playing in the higher grades. Opportunities now exist for quality cricketers who wish to cement a first grade position with a well organised club looking to grow. Contact Terry Skewes 0407 467 012, Buddy Harriott 0439 995 626 or Gary Whale 0427 496 577

For more information about the meeting, contact the Secretary, Deb Batley for a copy of the minutes.

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