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Re: GCA & BPCA match previews and reviews
Was thinking of sending this to the Geelong Addy to see if they would put it in and learn a few things i spose. Not sure if it meets the standard of all of you guys but atleast im having a crack. Only took me 30 mins.
Here goes;
Newtown & Chilwell vs St.Josephs @ Stinton Oval
A Massive run chase looks a great distance for the two Blues at Stinton Oval, with the stocks of the St.Josephs bowling it may be a long day for them. The form of skipper Darren Morgan and ex Geelong teammate Daniel Fanning, they should have the two blues on the back foot for most of the day. Alex Stanley and Adam Lavers have been the back bone for Newtown and both have to fire for any chance of them coming home with the goods. Ben Neville has been a quality pick up and this is the time for him to fire, If St.Josephs get some early wickets it should see the Joeys lads take 5 from 5 by 6:15 Saturday night.
Leopold vs Grovedale @ Burdoo Reserve (Sunday)
Staring the day at 1/45 the Tigers look to see themselves in a commanding position, with Gary Kelson back in the shed it leaves in form Nick Peterson and Chris Cruickshank to reel in the runs for the Tigers. Also with Mark Baker back into the side it provides the added depth to the reigning premiers. But with the bowling stocks of the Lions with Glen Skrobalak and Rhys Zanoni providing a formidable force for the Lions it could prove to be a exciting battle on Sunday at Burdoo reserve, and see captain Barry Tsaitas happy with there start to the 08/09 season.
Newcomb & District vs Geelong West @ Thomson Resrve (Sunday)
Chasing 209 at Godfrey Street Newcomb looks to have a challenge on there hands. Unfortunately for the Dino’s they haven’t fired at all this year with not having a win for the season. Last season saw captain Simon Anderson step up and make a few big scores but with the talent of Damian Koliba who needs a big score to get him going they look for the young kids in Josh Jansen and Ryan Mills to provide the backbone. It wont be a easy task for the Dino’s with Glen Talarico and Sam Loftus providing a good foundation to put the Dino’s in there place. If Newcomb gets over the line it brings the whole competition into a traffic jam and fighting for the last 2 places in the top 6 before the Christmas break.
North Geelong vs Geelong City @ Osbourne Park
At Osbourne Park we have a great game on our hands, with Geelong City posting 216 they will be quietly confident they can knock the magpies off. But with captain Colin Millard pushing for there first win the magpies will have to pull something out of the bag, Millard, Armistead and Hall all have to string some partnerships together and see off the opening pair Adam Marsland and Kent Agg to see the magpies sneak over the line at home. But with North Geelong sitting last on the ladder and City looking to sneak into the 6, it will be a heated exchange of blows and make for a interesting last 20 over’s of the day come Saturday.
Lara vs Bell Post Hill @ Mill Road Reserve
Anybody would have thought it was a rain-affected match last Saturday at Mill Road oval with 15 wickets falling in a day. With Bell Post Hill only making 96 and then Lara at 4/113 it makes for an interesting result this Saturday. Lara already has first innings points and with run machine Chris Bambury already back in the shed Bell Post Hill will look towards Travis Faulkhead for quick wickets to contain Lara to a minimum of 200, so they can bat again. With Brad Stacey not playing it depends on too few to contain Lara. The day will probably end in Bell Post Hill having a bat later on in the day with no more of a result coming from last Saturday. Captain Tim Sells will be looking for positives from the game if Lara bats all day and will look for something special from his troops.
East Belmont vs South Barwon @ Winter Resreve
The game of the round between the Lions and the Swans at Winter Reserve, see a top of the table clash with to of the heavyweights of the competion. South Barwon will be tested against a very confident and dominating East Belmont outfit. Brett Anderton and captain Brad Haunstein are the key to the bowling attack of the swans and with Phil Hunt unavailable this game Brad will be looking for someone else to pull the weight of the bowling stocks. Early wickets are definitely the key for the swans with Andrew Baars in fine form and Englishman Tom New showing his class. The swans will want a few quick wickets and with East Belmont having the depth in the batting stocks they were lucky to get away with a win last week against Bell Post Hill and they will want to prove themselves against the swans if they are wanting to push for another premiership this season. South Barwon in a thriller with Brad Haunstein providing the key to the win.
Was thinking of sending this to the Geelong Addy to see if they would put it in and learn a few things i spose. Not sure if it meets the standard of all of you guys but atleast im having a crack. Only took me 30 mins.
Here goes;
Newtown & Chilwell vs St.Josephs @ Stinton Oval
A Massive run chase looks a great distance for the two Blues at Stinton Oval, with the stocks of the St.Josephs bowling it may be a long day for them. The form of skipper Darren Morgan and ex Geelong teammate Daniel Fanning, they should have the two blues on the back foot for most of the day. Alex Stanley and Adam Lavers have been the back bone for Newtown and both have to fire for any chance of them coming home with the goods. Ben Neville has been a quality pick up and this is the time for him to fire, If St.Josephs get some early wickets it should see the Joeys lads take 5 from 5 by 6:15 Saturday night.
Leopold vs Grovedale @ Burdoo Reserve (Sunday)
Staring the day at 1/45 the Tigers look to see themselves in a commanding position, with Gary Kelson back in the shed it leaves in form Nick Peterson and Chris Cruickshank to reel in the runs for the Tigers. Also with Mark Baker back into the side it provides the added depth to the reigning premiers. But with the bowling stocks of the Lions with Glen Skrobalak and Rhys Zanoni providing a formidable force for the Lions it could prove to be a exciting battle on Sunday at Burdoo reserve, and see captain Barry Tsaitas happy with there start to the 08/09 season.
Newcomb & District vs Geelong West @ Thomson Resrve (Sunday)
Chasing 209 at Godfrey Street Newcomb looks to have a challenge on there hands. Unfortunately for the Dino’s they haven’t fired at all this year with not having a win for the season. Last season saw captain Simon Anderson step up and make a few big scores but with the talent of Damian Koliba who needs a big score to get him going they look for the young kids in Josh Jansen and Ryan Mills to provide the backbone. It wont be a easy task for the Dino’s with Glen Talarico and Sam Loftus providing a good foundation to put the Dino’s in there place. If Newcomb gets over the line it brings the whole competition into a traffic jam and fighting for the last 2 places in the top 6 before the Christmas break.
North Geelong vs Geelong City @ Osbourne Park
At Osbourne Park we have a great game on our hands, with Geelong City posting 216 they will be quietly confident they can knock the magpies off. But with captain Colin Millard pushing for there first win the magpies will have to pull something out of the bag, Millard, Armistead and Hall all have to string some partnerships together and see off the opening pair Adam Marsland and Kent Agg to see the magpies sneak over the line at home. But with North Geelong sitting last on the ladder and City looking to sneak into the 6, it will be a heated exchange of blows and make for a interesting last 20 over’s of the day come Saturday.
Lara vs Bell Post Hill @ Mill Road Reserve
Anybody would have thought it was a rain-affected match last Saturday at Mill Road oval with 15 wickets falling in a day. With Bell Post Hill only making 96 and then Lara at 4/113 it makes for an interesting result this Saturday. Lara already has first innings points and with run machine Chris Bambury already back in the shed Bell Post Hill will look towards Travis Faulkhead for quick wickets to contain Lara to a minimum of 200, so they can bat again. With Brad Stacey not playing it depends on too few to contain Lara. The day will probably end in Bell Post Hill having a bat later on in the day with no more of a result coming from last Saturday. Captain Tim Sells will be looking for positives from the game if Lara bats all day and will look for something special from his troops.
East Belmont vs South Barwon @ Winter Resreve
The game of the round between the Lions and the Swans at Winter Reserve, see a top of the table clash with to of the heavyweights of the competion. South Barwon will be tested against a very confident and dominating East Belmont outfit. Brett Anderton and captain Brad Haunstein are the key to the bowling attack of the swans and with Phil Hunt unavailable this game Brad will be looking for someone else to pull the weight of the bowling stocks. Early wickets are definitely the key for the swans with Andrew Baars in fine form and Englishman Tom New showing his class. The swans will want a few quick wickets and with East Belmont having the depth in the batting stocks they were lucky to get away with a win last week against Bell Post Hill and they will want to prove themselves against the swans if they are wanting to push for another premiership this season. South Barwon in a thriller with Brad Haunstein providing the key to the win.
