12 April 2007
REUTERS
Last year's enigmatic C-grade minor premiership runners up and Semi Finalists contemplate promotion to B-Grade after a compelling and riveting start to 2007. After four pre-season "grading" matches against entrenched B-Grade sides, the Founding Fathers may consider themselves lucky to remain in their comfortable and dominant C-Grade role. When questioned on the possibility of a promotion to B-Grade, Admin Captain Norris was quick to point out that "despite a 1 - 3 pre-season record, The Fathers have faced top sides and are running a deficit of only 12 runs per match on average - the boys are pretty happy bashing it around in C-Grade but I reckon B-Grade would be a no brainer".
Tonight's batting standouts Itchy and Snorkey both blazed a chanceless and confidant 21 (not out) in a gutsy and determined fight against B-Grade Howzat. Itchy pressed his case to break into the senior leadership group saying "maybe if we concentrate a bit more on individual performances the overall result will look after itself".
And Gilly once again knocked a no fuss, not out nineteen. Acting Captain Hugo took only positives from the narrow loss stating that "with a bit of luck and a few calls going our way, and maybe a bit more confidence in the field (most likely referring to Snorkey's sitter - FINE) anything could have happened out there." Hugo seemed unfazed at copping a FINE for an uncharacteristic but controversial first delivery in which the ball was bowled backwards.
Unquestionably, the big positive for the Fathers tonight was the continued invigorating form with the ball from Man of the Match Norris who took a miserly 4 for 8 and had best figures on ground. With 6 for 20 from only two pre-season matches, the sometimes introverted and mysterious Norris led by example: "I new if the Ump didn't see my bending arm I was always a chance if I could land it on the wicket."
Gun batsman Nads and stike bowler Our Kylie were late scratches tonight and each earn themselves a STUNT MAN FINE for their trouble. Inzy would consider himself unlucky in the reserves, unable to crack into the side for four consecutive matches.
The Fathers have "blooded" new recruits this season also: Conga (7 wickets) Gladdy (61 runs from three matches) and tonight's debutant Phil earned his stripes with a first ball wicket. New part timer Witza has been a revelation with daring tenacity in the field and reliably sneaky bowling against some of the competition's most dangerous batsmen. With a plethora of talent keen to join this exciting Fathers side, the Fathers are likely to get a roll on and it is no wonder that the Fatherses Missuses and Lady Friendses are keen to hit the town in another BIG NIGHT OUT.
The Founding Fathers have been fortunate so far this season with injuries and new born babies. With only one new-born "Norris Jnr" in the foreseeable future (30 April), it is plain to see that the Founding Fathers are "on the job" considering their chiseled physiques.
Choco (back) and Gristle (knee) have been hitting the physio and are both hopeful of rejoining the squad in due course.
The Fathers will enjoy a rare "bye" next week and may opt out of any potential ANZAC Day match. To make the most of "the Bye" Commissioner Snorkmeister has called an extraordinary general meeting in "the office" at Filthy's to put the Founding Fathers Surname Inquest back on the rails. 7:30pm start.
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