The Kids Are Alright!!!

Hi Y'all,

Some of you might be aware that I coach a junior cricket team, and some of these rascals actually view this blog...So, this is for you guys!

With one minor round game to be played after this game, we sit comfortably in second position, with only five points between us and the top side.

At present, the team possesses Senor Sundo, the division's leading wicket-taker with 22 wickets thus far. There has also been some superb bowling support from Woodikus (13 wickets), The Asian Andrew Flintoff (8), Roy G. Biv (8), Butthead (5) and The Breathalyser (4), just to name a few.

The batting department has failed to produce any consistent stars, although there have been some crucial performances at vital stages. L-Mac's wonderful 23 signaled a dream start to his Rowe Park career, Senor Sundo's 30 off 92 balls to bat to steer us to our first win of the season, Eno's stylish 39* to secure us an outright win, Asian Andrew Flintoff's 48 from 32 balls, and Woodikus' epic 187 minute, 149 ball stay for 39 runs instantly come to mind. As with the bowling department, there has been some support by various players at various stages.

To secure a well-deserved flag, the batsmen need to convert 20's and 30's into big scores, to ensure big team totals. We have a lot of depth in the bowling stocks, but the bowlers shouldn't be content. Places in the side will be for the best XI for the year, so the batsmen need to bat themselves into contention, and the bowlers need to fire when given the ball.

If you can't play the part, at least look the part. So for finals, EVERYONE must have a club shirt and hat...premiership sides look good, as well as play good.

Such a talented team shouldn't be satisfied with anything less than a premiership.

- Fridge.