The Plateau have recorded two first innings victories on the first day of round 4, but while the news is all good for 2nd's and 7th's, it was a tough day for some of the other Plateau sides.
1st Grade went into their clash with Harbord Bowling struggling to get a full side on the park and after day 1 they are staring down the barrel of being winless from the opening 4 games of the season. Young star 'the Demon' made a huge step up after getting an 80 for 7th's last week, but captain Minnett was still left 1 short of a full batting lineup.
The poorly done new pitch at Nolans 1 saw action for the first time, despite being criticised for not being flat amongst other things. The skipper managed 28 before being caught, Mossy suffered the same fate for 29. 'The Demon' was thrown in at number 5 and overcame nerves to record an impressive 23. Jason Haithwaite was the only other man to break the 20 mark, he finished on 22 not out, and the Plateau were all out for a disappointing 139.
Harbord faced 25 overs and finished the day at 4/70, half way to their target with 6 wickets in hand. While Harbord look to be in control, Collaroy will be boosted by the return of strike bowler Dave Sharp next week and the result could be close.
2nd's have continued their unbeaten start to the season by already defeating Harbord Bowling on first innings at Plateau Park. Harbord were rolled for 98, Will Dobie 5/22 and Matt Richards 3/19, before an Al Richardson 50 put the Plateau into a commanding lead. Tim Carpenter finished the days play on 45 not out and Collaroy will resume next week at 8/196 with their sights firmly set on an outright victory.
3rd grade had another shocking day in the field at Lake Park, also against Harbord Bowling, as controversy ruled the days play. The Plateau had 3 plumb LBW's turned down, including 2 against the Harbord skipper and eventual centurion while on a duck, as well as at least one clear caught behind and a run out also denied. Tempers were hard kept under control amongst a lot of the third grade side as they were forced to watch 300 possibly undeserved runs go past them. They will have a hard chase next week after concluding the day at 0/11.
5th grade notched up a total in excess of 300 at Nolans 4 (also against Harbord Bowling) with the runs being shared around the team.
7th's are now seeming unstoppable after they demolished the next best side in the comp on Saturday at Balgowlah Oval. Balgowlah were sent into bat by skipper Dom Wheeler and were subsequently steam rolled for 67, Angus MacKenzie 4/13. The captain then fell just short of a half century (49) as he lead his team to a first innings victory. With an outright victory looming, the 7th grade development side are proving far too good for their comp and are doing an excellent job. They will continue next week at 5/136.
This Sunday the Collaroy Plateau Masters team will be making an appearance at Manly Oval from 1:00 PM in their clash with Manly. It is the first time in years, if ever, a Plateau side has played at the ground.
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