Weakened Fathers get another thrashing

The Benaud Files
Thursday 28 June 2007

A bunch of old blokes sprinkled with talent from Don Bradman's invincibles (a.k.a 'Howzat) eclipsed a Founding Fathers outfit 178-114 in the Lyneham Indoor Cricket B- grade clash last night.

Howzat strike bowler George Burns, who had former invincible Authur Morris alongside him, was one of six wicket takers for Howzat.

It was another typically dogged performance from the last-placed Fathers, who had to take on Howzat with seven fathers and one late inclusion, Mr. Dice.

"Against that sort of side, you'd have to say we went pretty well," captain Gilly said last night.

"They had three or four blokes under seventy, one from the Jindalee and another from the Goodwin retirement home, both quality cricket breeding grounds. We had the bare seven with one ringer.

"Unfortunately we had a lot of guys away, mostly due to it being quite cold and rainy, and it left us a bit short. When they scored forty plus in their first dig, I thought 'Oh no, here we go', but the boys dug in well and showed a lot of guts."

Highlights included Gilly with a vintage captain's knock high scoring with 23 runs and typically dogged performances from Kev, Conga, Hugo, Kylie, Itchy and Snorky who covered himself in glory by nearly decapitating the ringer Mr Dice with a exocet missile delivered from a range of only four metres.

The Fathers are now in last place on the ladder, nine thousand points behind first-placed 'Two Jugs'.

Next weeks match – Wednesday 4 July - Fathers vs Dodgy Wicket – 7pm (shortened overs - State of Origin)

In the 8
1 Hugo
2 Nads - captain
3 Gladdy
4 Conga
5 Gilly
6 Itchy - beer boy
7 Kev
8 Gilly's mate Dom

Unavailable
9. Snorky (NZ - choice bro)
10. Norris (Daddy day care)
11. Our Kylie (mentoring Wayne Arthurs at Wimbledon)

Injured
Choco (European Vacation)
Gristle (rumoured to have retired... strongly denied! Excellent news!)
Inzy (foot massages)