At last some centuries - the only problem is they were scored against another WPHC team - read more to find out the details.

Team Information
+ A2 had what looks like a slow day scoring only 6/128 in a full day, until you hear that they played at Fred Caterson 2 - one of the slowest (correction, the slowest) outfield in the comp. Fingers crossed that the grass is not cut low during the week. How about Luke Quinlivan with 54 - worth a 100 anywhere else
+ B1 bounced back to top form with a solid 246 against Hornsby. Great to see runs being scored by Scott Allen (71*) and Matt Davidson (67) - both very talented players but not much big score activity this year until now - well done fella's
+ Both our B2 sides had good days - the Red's rolled a strong Normanhurst batting side for 249 with Brendam Ham continuing his super form with 4/60. The Blues played in their top of the table clash against Kissing Point and rolled them for 171 - after a 36 run last wicket partnership (yuk)
+ The C1 Red's flexed their muscles with the semi finals coming up scoring 303 against equal first placed Galston with runs well spread - Leigh Van den Broeke (52) and Mark Twohig (52) starring.
+ The C2 Blue's had a blinder against our Red's (unfortunately) belting 341 with 2 centuries. This puts the Blues back into the running for the Minor Premiership - the Red's need something special to get into the top 4
+ Finally, C3's showed that they are a better 2 day side with a solid performance against a higher placed Kenthurst. After rolling Kenthurst for 227 we are 0/59 in reply. The undoubted star is Steve Quanborough who opened the batting and is 10*. Steve is rapidly becoming a prospect for Outstanding Prospect for the year.

Personal achievements
Some beauties this week:
+ Luke Quinlivan's 54 at Fred Caterson must be a highlight - anything more than 2 for a shot is radical
+ What has been a drought for centuries (3 all season) we finally broke it - unfortunately against our Red side. Well done to Andrew Clarke (102) who scored our 289th Club century and and Peter Lees (100*) - our 290th century and his 2nd - super stuff mate.
+ Josh Lovell (C3) continues his outstanding form in taking 6/39. This is the 3rd innings in a row in which he has taken 5 wickets or better. Great stuff Josh

On the ball
There can only be one nomination for this one - C2 Red Captain Tim Connell (sorry mate but....). In the one dayer (40 overs a side) against ARL last week the teams came off for the changeover in innings - or so the opposition thought. After the break our batsman went out to continue their batting - the only problem is that they didn't know it was a one dayer. This one is going to be hard to beat.

Posted by Ross Anderson on February 1, 2004 05:56 AM