By Damian Ford
This weekend Montrose Cricket Club celebrated reconciliation round, acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land. The under 12/6, 14/3 and women’s teams participated in a barefoot circle ceremony and acknowledgement of Country prior to their games. Montrose as a club feel proud to be apart of this round and hope it continues into the future.
One day matches for the 4s, 5s, 6s and women’s teams this week. The 4th XI, what a win, having to win to keep the finals dream alive, Montrose faced the top team East Ringwood. Having been asked to bat first, it seemed a good decision from East Ringwood. Bowling is out for 119 in 28 overs, with the only standout with the bat Jack Brisbane 60. The team started positive and with a must win they had to get to work early and that they did. At drinks the Wolves had them 6-63 and now theirs to lose. We ended up bowling East Ringwood out for 95 in an outstanding performance to keep the season alive. Best bowlers Harry Nyhuis 3/17 and Bailey Yelland 2/23.
The 5ths had a disappointing loss to Wantirna 1st XI to make it very hard for them to make finals. Stand out performances Nathan Robbins 50 and Leigh Marshall 3/37 with the ball. The 6th XI had a great win also. Batting first and setting 213 with Jason Crisp the standout with the bat 50 not out, they took until the last over to defend the total with Lilydale finishing their 36 overs 7/207. The 6th XI are in 4th and should not play finals.
The women’s had a tough game against the top team Norwood. Norwood batted first, setting a total of 194 off their 36 overs. With a tough chase the ladies started well with mother and daughter opening partnership of 51 but losing 2 wickets in 2 balls swung the momentum to Norwood. The ladies batted very well but unfortunately fell short and finished 4/176 with Tammy Pearce 88* carrying her bat and Keltie Blake 26. The ladies have two matches left and need to win to play finals.
Day one of a two day match for the top three grades.
The 1st XI batted first and have set 240 with Michael Edwards 77 and Kieran Perkins 28 the standouts. The 2nd XI batted first and declared 9/176 with Jake Crowe 66 and Mitch O’Neil 30. They had 8 overs to bowl and have North Ringwood 2/15 over night. The 3rd XI made 7/327 in a must win, Javier Mastronardi 97 and Nick Brisbane 49* the standouts there.
Function coming up Mick Molloy comedy night Saturday 25 February. Get tickets via Montrose Cricket Club Facebook page.
