FATHERS LAUNCH NEW SUMMER CLOBBER IN WESTON CREEK TIE DYE DRUBBING!!!

WESTON WAXER NOV 2007

Nadses Missus swooned in for only a snippet on the Stinziani Sliding Scale but saw enough and headed home for a kip knowing the Fathers were in control needing just the ten runs from the final 56 deliveries!

The Founding Fathers looked SENSATIONAL in their new tie dyed kit with matching tie dyed headbands. The Fathers looked to take the advantage after winning the toss and electing to take the field imposing their impressive and confronting new look on the unsuspecting Deano's Dropkicks. Captain Deano said after the match "it was an honour to have a crack at some of the biggest names in indoor cricket - those blokes looked bloody impressive in their new clobber - they are the dead set David Beckham's of indoor cricket".

The Fathers chased down the 91 required runs in the tenth over posting 153 and taking four skins and once again were asking serious questions of the WICC standard.

Match Stats, Highlights and FINES!
Itchy opened up the attack for the third consecutive week and proved comfortable in his new role taking 1 for 6 from his first. Captain Norro turned to Itchy to close out the third partnership who were getting away on 42. Itchy shattered the batsman taking 3 for -1 finishing on 4 for 5 and Choco would have been pleased! FINE to Itchy for failing to take the hat trick.
Kermit took 3 for -14 from his first five deliveries (2nd over) and finished with 5 for -4 and best figures of the match but cops a FINE for failing to take the hat trick!
Our Kylie was 2 for -8 from his first three deliveries (4th over) and had Deano's Dropkicks looking deep inside themselves for answers. FINE to Kyles for failing to take the hat trick.
Rosco was 3 for -12 from his first five deliveries but managed to avoid a FINE with precision bowling cleverly allowing a run or two between wickets. Rosco added another wicket from the first ball of his second over taking 4 for 9 for the match.
NADS WAS ON FIRE taking a HAT TRICK (FINE CREDIT!) in the 6th over and had 3 for 4 against his name on the big scoreboard at the end of the night.
Gilly made the most of his time out from behind the stumps with preceision length attacking leg stump and finished with 4 for 0 bowling his man with his first delivery in consecutive matches.
Hugo was lethal and tidy with 1 for 13 from his tow overs.
You'd wonder how they possibly put 90 runs on the board with bowling figures like these but we haven't mentioned Norris and Our Kylies figures yet. Norris had a luckless night surrendering 32 runs for no wicket! Norris and Kylie (2 for 31) handed them 70% of their runs! (FINE TO EACH!)
The Fathers lifted the bar on their fielding - Itchy was on fire at the back net and Gilly ran a tight ship behind the stumps. Honourable mention to NADS for taking out the sitter of the match FINE! in consecutive weeks.

After the short break Norris looked to Gilly (26) and Nads (11) (he likes his sevens!) to open up the Fathers account and 37 runs flowed.
Norris (5) and Rosco (24) added 29 more to the total coming home with a wet sail with 17 in their final over.
Kylie (23) and Kermie (26) were almost chanceless chasing down the 41 run skin and missed the half century partnership by just the one run.
Itchy (35) and Hugo (3) capitalised on a large margin and opened up the shoulders steering the side home to a comfortable victory looking dashing with big strokes and a big moustache (Hugo) (FINE!)

The Father of the Week FINE CREDIT goes to Itchy who dominated in his swirling tie dye in almost cat walk-esque fashion up and down the wicket!

Honourable mention to Hugo for mixing up James Boag Premiums and Pure Blondes with a light beer or two in true Founding Fathers Car Park tradition.

Norris is off to Hawaii next week to scout for talent and Gladdy is a possible starter apparently landing in Sydney tomorrow (confirmed by Snorkey's Missus by Skype this evening.)
(Choco (calf strain) is also a possible starter.) Match time next week is 8:10pm.

Hugo is Acting Admin Captain (Norris can't let go) for the month of December so keep him posted on your availability. The final match of the year is 18 Dec.

Lock in 12 January 2007 for Norro's 40th birthday celebration. All Fathers and their Missusses are invited. (Please note: FINE CREDITS will not be redeemable on the day.)

Love,
Norris

FOUNDING FATHERS LAUNCH NEW CLOBBER TIE DYE STYLE

ROLLING CONE CHRONICLE NOV 07

Nads put the troops through their paces in an official Founding Fathers training session labelling many as "Cowboys" and "Miscreants".

Under the influence of Corona and James Boag there were early whispers of FINES! and all of the BIG NAMES like Itchy and Norris were threatening to hit an early stride.

The tie dye sausage sizzle included Rookie Rowan (drifting left handed offie's, top rhb, amphibious, frog man, Kermit) (Kermit!) Kermit threatened for a backyard hat trick while Hugo attempted to test the tensile strength of roof tops in a nearby suburb.

Its an all Founding Father Cricketing Clobber Christmas in the carpark at 7:30pm on Tuesday when the Founding Fathers officially launch their new Tie Dye look with a settler in the car park. Nicknames are on the shirts and the "baggy beauty" is an absolute classic. Hugo has nominated himself as beer boy - good on ya Hugo!

'07/08 is the summer/cricket season of luuuuurve man....'

"I thought the tie dye shirts would get us killed on their own but these headbands should definitely do the trick"
Some Coward
and to think they said the Backstreet Boys reunion would never work.....Proud FFCC board members pose with their handiwork in the foreground.

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FOUNDING FATHERS MAKE IT THREE IN A ROW IN THEIR NEW HOME

WESTON INTELLIGENTICA - NOV 2007

The Fathers are now eight and three in their last eleven matches and are asking big questions of the competition after four outings at the WICC. The Fathers blitzed the scene tonight and were never in doubt with their first full complement of eight in several weeks.

Hugo was a late scratch due to light bruising to his left ovary but Debutant Michael stepped up to mix it with the big names scoring a steady 28 not out bringing the Fathers comfortably home by 29 runs with Rosco in the "open up the shoulders" partnership.

Norris called on Itchy to open the bowling in consecutive weeks after sending in the Roo Dogs to their fate. Itchy declared early intent bowling his man with only his fourth delivery. In yet another miserly performance after taking 8 wickets last week from three overs Itchy taunted the batsman taking 2 for 13 and creating plenty of chances. Inspired, Norris took the ball in hand send sent down a few menacing balls but surrendered 14 runs to the total and the Roo Dogs were on 24 after just two overs.

Norris was tempted to look to Nads earlier than planned but decided to have a look at Debutant Michael and ran the risk of testing uncharted territory. Mick was wayward nervously to the left and then to the right with his first two deliveries but followed them with a beautiful quick ball full on middle stump. Norris cast his mind back to the Debutant Old Crow smashing over the stumps with his maiden delivery. But Mick was less fortunate and the batsman dug it out and they continued to rally putting on 13 in the over. The ball was thrown to Nads who loosened up and threatened with short pitched deliveries and the batsman could only cut and turn one's and two's taking the opening partnership to a daunting 51.

Rosco and Mash swung the match back to the Fathers taking 2 for -3 and 1 for 0 respectively. Rosco was tricky and clever causing his batsman to hit his wicket two deliveries after being run out. Left Handed China Man Rowan dazzled and was unlucky with the Fathers missing a couple of great chances and the partnership rallied to 15. Gilly came out from behind the stumps and reinstated the Fathers dominance bowling his man with his first delivery and surrendering only 3 from the over.

The new batsman weren't happy after Rowan carried on the theme taking 3 for -3 finishing on a hat trick (FINE!) The next delivery from Nads was the third catch in a row and The Fathers took a TEAM HAT TRICK (TEAM FINE!) Nads bowled a bloody scorcher of an over taking 3 for -8 and suddenly the Roo Dogs were staring at their bootlaces and swinging like hookers at a wife swapping party. Mick and Gilly kept it tight for the final two overs of the partnership. Mick was unlucky to not take a wicket but Gilly was masterful adding another two of his three wickets for eleven with a stumping (Norris) and cleverly fooling the batsman into interfering after a mistimed bobble then taking a second shot knocking the ball away from a pouncing wicketkeepr. Norris pleaded "how's that!" and the umpire agreed raising his finger to the chagrin of the Founding Fathers fieldsman. Gilly could barely contain his pleasure and Norris sledged the foolish batsman with a rather unsportsmanlike reference to his obvious display of dim-wittedness not to mention the odd reference to his unfortunate fish-like piquance. And off they trudged for a paltry 10 runs.

Mash kept it to a tidy 8 in the first over of the final partnership. Norris surrendered 13 and Itchy and Rosco brought it home and a very gettable chase of 127 was set for the in form Founding Fathers.

In a break of tradition Norris called upon Red Hot Nads to open the Fathers account with usual opener Gilly. Nads took all the pressure off despite losing three wickets for his top scoring 38 runs including four 7's and a 5 in a 56 run, skin winning partnership with Gilly. Nads was the hands down man of the match with best bowling figures of 3 for 6. On ya Nads you bloody ripper!

Rowan and Norris further eased the pressure in another skin winning stand of 35; Rowan backing up last week's 38 with a daring and confident 23. Mash and Itchy kept things interesting bringing the account to 119 after the premiership partnership. Debutant Micko (28) and new lifetime Founding Father Rosco ($100 is locked in!) took the lead and regained it twice thereafter coming home with wet sail and the Fathers won by 29 runs.

Nads was awarded sitter of the match (FINE!) by the Captain and there was much rejoicing with beer in a bushland carpark setting.

Next week its an 8:10pm match and Our Kylie has nominated himself to come in for part timer Debutant Mick. If anyone else can't play let me know because Hugo will be keen to play since next week is his turn to umpire the 6:50pm match (Hugo - you probably weren't aware that we have to volunteer one umpire at the WICC each week - next week is your turn!)

Breaking News - Saturday election day BBQ sausage sizzle Tie Dye party in Norris' backyard from 10:30am - 1:00pm. The new Fathers' clobber is gettin' tie dyed so bring the family and be prepared to have a beer and a sausage and don't be afraid to step up to the microphone to convince your friends and family who they should vote for! (Itchy - you can sing Bon Jovi if you want.)

Love Yous All
Norris

Oh ya - Gilly kicked in $100, and Rowan, Mick and Mash $15 each. The Founding Fathers accounting systems are transparent - stand up to the most severe scruitiny.

SOMETIMES FIVE ARE BETTER THAN EIGHT

founding fathers / fowndin fawthas/, n. 1 cavalier dominance. 2 supreme masculinity.

Rowan (38) and Itchy (8 wicket haul) sealed the fate of the Golden Schmucks.

The other three Founding Fathers that bothered to turn up didn't do too badly either.

Tony joined in the fracas.

We smashed em. All 8 of em.

Itchy and Choco - $100 in - on ya. $15 (Rowan) and $10 (Rosco) (Next time its $15 bucks Rosco you cheap arsed rookie - FINE!)
Choco - thanks for batting twice - I reckon the no shows owe you a beer.

SOMETIMES FIVE ARE BETTER THAN EIGHT

Next Week: (dunno what time)
1. Gilly - beer
2. Rosco
3. Nads
4. Norris - captain
5. Itchy
6. Rowan
7. ?
8. ?

If you aren't named above and can play let Norro know by SMS!!!!