7th grade skipper Dom Wheeler along with other talented up-and-comer Jeff Porter-Denning led their side to a huge 4/377 as they both registered their maiden centuries against Manly 7th Grade at Dee Why on Saturday. The two put on 111 for the third wicket, Dom was the first to reach the milestone before he was caught out for 119. Not long later his partner joined him in the centurions club and then was also caught for 117. From there 7ths didn't lose another wicket to cap off a day that Jeff and Dom will long remember. James Price scored 40* to add to his 41* last week.
In other grades, 1sts were bowled out for 210 at Griffith Park, which they believe is not enough. Seaforth are 1/30 in their chase. 2nds are 4/60 chasing Long Reef's 150 at Lake Park, which they should knock over next week. 3rds are 3/28 chasing St Peters' 142. 4ths did well to recover from 4/60 to reach 240.
And a frustrated 5ths had their days play cut short at 3/40 (chasing Long Reefs small total of 99) when the notorious Plateau Park sprinklers came on with around 20 overs still left in the days play. Junior teams have also had sprinkler problems throughout the week with training sessions being interrupted. It is a ridiculous problem to have after what the Oval has been through in the past 18 months, especially considering this isn't the first time the sprinklers have been a menace. You would have though the council would have learnt by now.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
50-50 Day for Plateau as 7th Grade Dominate
The Plateau have finished the first round of the new season with a fifty-fifty record, but even most of the losing teams showed promising signs for things to come.
After sitting in a shaky position after week 1, 1st grade failed to take the 10th wicket to give them victory. Mona Vale started the day in a commanding position at 2/80, chasing 174. They strengthened their position until the 3rd wicket finally fell with the score at 133. New Plateau man Nathan Osborne then fueled a remarkable comeback, the Plateau taking a further 6 wickets for only 29 runs. The Mona Vale number 10 and 11 had to make 13 more runs for victory and the Plateau attack failed put the game away. Mona Vale limped home to win the game by 1 wicket.
2nd grade snuffed out a bit of a threat on their massive total of 297. 2nd grade debutant Matt Richards struck early bowling a Wakehurst opener for a duck. The number 4 sent a scare through the camp as he powered his way towards a century. Unfortunately for him, none of his partners could build a solid stand with him and wicket machine Dan Peters carved through the middle and lower order, finishing with 6. Wakehurst were eventually bowled out for 213.
After an early collapse 3rd grade pulled up short in their chase of 279 against Wakehurst at Lake Park. They looked in horrible trouble at 6/84 early in the day. Andrew 'Dee' Davis then joined Dave Quarford at the crease and they put on a century stand to give the Plateau sparks of hope. With the score at 192 Quarford was dismissed for 86 and unfortunately the tail could not stay with Dee. The innings was closed at 215 with Dee 54 not out.
4th Grade were the most disappointing this weekend as they were bundled out for 90 in their chase of 170. The Plateau never got going and highlight of the day for the 06/07 champions was when Dee Why chose not to send them back in to bat despite there being plenty of time left in the day.
In another high scoring match, 5th Grade managed to just hold off Wakehurst, bowling them out for 294, 31 runs short. After scoring 177 last week, Steve Bull was again in the thick of the action taking 3 wickets to cap off an amazing game.
Dom Wheeler successfully captained the 7th Grade team to a destructive outright victory at Passmore. Only 2 bowlers were required to demolish Wakehurst in their first innings. They were always in trouble with only 8 batsman, but no sympathy was felt by Jeff Porter-Denning as he ripped through the lineup, taking 6 of the 7 wickets on offer. Wakehurst were out in 15 overs for a measly 39. Jeff was straight back on it in innings 2, taking 2/0 off his solitary over. With outright almost guaranteed, skipper Wheeler took Jeff out of the attack to share the bowling around the team. The others did not have too much trouble either and the final 5 wickets were taken to have Wakehurst finished at 94. 7th's outright victory had been achieved in just over 2 hours.
President Huxley gladly ended his run with the golden duck medal, with Mick Mackin getting a goldo just before Adam Wilkinson also fell first ball to end round 1 with the unwanted award.
Fixtures for the next round will be updated shortly.
After sitting in a shaky position after week 1, 1st grade failed to take the 10th wicket to give them victory. Mona Vale started the day in a commanding position at 2/80, chasing 174. They strengthened their position until the 3rd wicket finally fell with the score at 133. New Plateau man Nathan Osborne then fueled a remarkable comeback, the Plateau taking a further 6 wickets for only 29 runs. The Mona Vale number 10 and 11 had to make 13 more runs for victory and the Plateau attack failed put the game away. Mona Vale limped home to win the game by 1 wicket.
2nd grade snuffed out a bit of a threat on their massive total of 297. 2nd grade debutant Matt Richards struck early bowling a Wakehurst opener for a duck. The number 4 sent a scare through the camp as he powered his way towards a century. Unfortunately for him, none of his partners could build a solid stand with him and wicket machine Dan Peters carved through the middle and lower order, finishing with 6. Wakehurst were eventually bowled out for 213.
After an early collapse 3rd grade pulled up short in their chase of 279 against Wakehurst at Lake Park. They looked in horrible trouble at 6/84 early in the day. Andrew 'Dee' Davis then joined Dave Quarford at the crease and they put on a century stand to give the Plateau sparks of hope. With the score at 192 Quarford was dismissed for 86 and unfortunately the tail could not stay with Dee. The innings was closed at 215 with Dee 54 not out.
4th Grade were the most disappointing this weekend as they were bundled out for 90 in their chase of 170. The Plateau never got going and highlight of the day for the 06/07 champions was when Dee Why chose not to send them back in to bat despite there being plenty of time left in the day.
In another high scoring match, 5th Grade managed to just hold off Wakehurst, bowling them out for 294, 31 runs short. After scoring 177 last week, Steve Bull was again in the thick of the action taking 3 wickets to cap off an amazing game.
Dom Wheeler successfully captained the 7th Grade team to a destructive outright victory at Passmore. Only 2 bowlers were required to demolish Wakehurst in their first innings. They were always in trouble with only 8 batsman, but no sympathy was felt by Jeff Porter-Denning as he ripped through the lineup, taking 6 of the 7 wickets on offer. Wakehurst were out in 15 overs for a measly 39. Jeff was straight back on it in innings 2, taking 2/0 off his solitary over. With outright almost guaranteed, skipper Wheeler took Jeff out of the attack to share the bowling around the team. The others did not have too much trouble either and the final 5 wickets were taken to have Wakehurst finished at 94. 7th's outright victory had been achieved in just over 2 hours.
President Huxley gladly ended his run with the golden duck medal, with Mick Mackin getting a goldo just before Adam Wilkinson also fell first ball to end round 1 with the unwanted award.
Fixtures for the next round will be updated shortly.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Club Record Threatened on Day 1 Run Fest
5th grade captain Steve Bull came within inches of breaking the CPCC high score record on a hot opening day where batting first and piling on runs was a popular theme.
Steve was left two runs short of setting a new benchmark when he was caught on the boundary and dismissed for a huge 177. The new team that broke away from last years A2s coasted to unbeatable score at Millers against Wakehurst.
At the top of the tree, 1st grade could only manage an average score of 179 against Mona Vale at Kitchener. Mona Vale are already 1/43 and CPCC will have their work cut out trying to bowl them out under their total.
2nd grade set a huge total for Wakehurst to chase next week at Lionel Watts. They finished just shy of 300 on 297, with the runs spread around a few guys. Doug Cambell and Al Richardson both hit 50s as they put on nearly 100 for the 3rd wicket. Luke Ireland top scored with 69 not out batting at number 8. Despite the avalanche of runs, club president Col Huxley has taken the golden duck medal off Toby Horstead after he was fired by skipper Brendo.
3rds suffered a tough day in the field and will be hard pressed chasing down 279 next week. The B2 champions from last year Wakehurst came out swinging and on a dry Lake Park outfield. In superb bowling conditions the Plateau was forced to watch numerous balls disapear to the boundary, but did well to peg Wakehurst back with some handy catching. Mick Mackin and David Quarford took 4 each. CPCC are already 2 wickets down for 40 in their run chase.
The 4th Grade game hangs in the balance with Dee Why being bowled out for 171 at Warriewood, CPCC are 2/30 in reply. Plateau's 2nd highest wicket taker last season Matt Moore has shot to an early lead with a great haul of 7/58.
The 7th Grade, or presidents cup, team has also set a massive total and will have their sights firmly set on an outright victory next week. Toby Horstead continued his great form from England and last season scoring 75 as opener. James Price hit 41 not out in his return game for the club and Jacko chipped in with 31.
Steve was left two runs short of setting a new benchmark when he was caught on the boundary and dismissed for a huge 177. The new team that broke away from last years A2s coasted to unbeatable score at Millers against Wakehurst.
At the top of the tree, 1st grade could only manage an average score of 179 against Mona Vale at Kitchener. Mona Vale are already 1/43 and CPCC will have their work cut out trying to bowl them out under their total.
2nd grade set a huge total for Wakehurst to chase next week at Lionel Watts. They finished just shy of 300 on 297, with the runs spread around a few guys. Doug Cambell and Al Richardson both hit 50s as they put on nearly 100 for the 3rd wicket. Luke Ireland top scored with 69 not out batting at number 8. Despite the avalanche of runs, club president Col Huxley has taken the golden duck medal off Toby Horstead after he was fired by skipper Brendo.
3rds suffered a tough day in the field and will be hard pressed chasing down 279 next week. The B2 champions from last year Wakehurst came out swinging and on a dry Lake Park outfield. In superb bowling conditions the Plateau was forced to watch numerous balls disapear to the boundary, but did well to peg Wakehurst back with some handy catching. Mick Mackin and David Quarford took 4 each. CPCC are already 2 wickets down for 40 in their run chase.
The 4th Grade game hangs in the balance with Dee Why being bowled out for 171 at Warriewood, CPCC are 2/30 in reply. Plateau's 2nd highest wicket taker last season Matt Moore has shot to an early lead with a great haul of 7/58.
The 7th Grade, or presidents cup, team has also set a massive total and will have their sights firmly set on an outright victory next week. Toby Horstead continued his great form from England and last season scoring 75 as opener. James Price hit 41 not out in his return game for the club and Jacko chipped in with 31.
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