Match Report
Sunday 10 May -v- Citibank at Aries Sports, New Eltham.
Ever organised The Youth Squad arrived in time to deter Stuart Boss from going home. Meanwhile recovery from the Oarolians Football Supper meant a late arrival from Glen Timms, Andy and your intrepid reporter. Glenn Mc and Bill, late replacements for Barry and Kevin arrived even later, but they were out-lated by Neil Chapman. We left the Sydney Arms amid a cloud of odorous botty burps and arrived in time to see the oppo limbering up impressively. As time was short we changed slowly, perused some Club Literature and fitted in a game of Aussie Rules.
We won the toss - at the third attempt this season - and put Citibank into bat;it seemed a pity to waste what appeared to be a good pitch. After putting up a very drunken Micky Moriarty, Spud continued his services to charity by offering the Keeping Gloves to Bill Electrifying pace from Timms and Moyse meant a steady fall of wickets with only one of their team making double-figures (some flash sod hit 34). The 40 overs were not required as Citibank were dismissed for a paltry 75 in 28 overs. The figures made impressive reading for those who understand cricket, with Timms returning 4-43 and Moyse 6-32. Excellent fielding from all ensured there were no cheap runs conceded, with special mention to Andy Wasim Ahmed Paul, Stuart Boss and Buckets Lewis, while Simon had an interesting discussion with Barry recounting the number of rounds he had bought in the last year; all Barry’s fingers were not required. 76 Runs to win and as usual our innings started slowly, with Boring Steve and Mark attempting to lull everyone to sleep. Mark was first to go hooking straight to Deep Square Leg, followed by Neil C (was it worth wasting two minutes). Next in was Simon, looking for a big score before his departure for the US of A. After a Six AND a Four he was back in the pavilion. Steve and Darren then added a much needed 21, until Glen joined Moysey to take us past the target.
The usual team celebrations were followed by more ‘Literary Education’ courtesy of Mark ‘Pervie’ Paine, before adjournment to the Bull for some well deserved liquid refreshment. Matters as usual got out of hand with a rowdy game of Fizz Buzz-Walla Walla- Shula Shula
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Steve Lewis - An appalling pair of shorts but played his usual aggressive game of Aussie rules.
Mark Paine - Provided some interesting reading. Must join his library
Simon Grater – A solid performance with majestic scoring strokes - also wrote the uncensored version of this report.
Darren Moyse - Fiery bowling but must avoid tendency to play pocket billiards.
Glen Timms - Did just enough to keep himself interested
Stuart Boss – Was his usual encouraging self.
Andy Paul - Caught a skier - speculation over a fifteen year old.
Spud Whale - Good catch - still trying to extract the ball from his ribcage.
Bill Webb - Only four byes-Looks ridiculous with a beard.
Glenn McMahon - More worried about the kit but still managed to acquire a set of pads.
Neil Chapman - Didn’t realise he was playing cricket, but good to kick during football.
