Team Black goes down to a strong Premier Hotel outfit

Team Black Goes Down To A Strong Premier Outfit

Playing only their third game together the boys travelled to Johnson Park to take on the Premier Hotel. Loosing the toss again the boys were sent into bat (would have batted first if I had one the toss anyway). Scoring an unimpressive ?? assisted by the in form Matt Vella and Troy Potts playing his first game for the blacks the boys always felt we were about 40 runs short. The Premier Hotel innings starting in a hurry with both opening bowlers being hit from the start. Reece Woodcroft claimed the first wicket. A dropped catch allowed the Premier Hotel to get on top (it is a cruel game cricket) with the opposition winning with a number of over to spare. Some valuable lessons learnt from the boys who continue to improve each week.

Some of the standouts

Matt Vella again strong doing the triple batting, bowling and wicketkeeping. Matt also managed to clear the field, the cars and take out an awning across the road.
Chris Watt continues to impress each week with solid bowling performances even after being belted from the start.
Mark Bradley playing his first season continues to demonstrate commitment to the team and club in the field he was good for saving 20 runs, now if we can only get you to make some runs Mark?
Martin Slade the ultimate team man who managed to knock together a few runs, bowl and take an important catch during the game.

Catches win matches boys and there is no better example of that saying than this.

Points
Matt Vella 3, Chris Watt 2, Mark Bradley 1, Martin Slade 1