WESTON INTELLIGENTICA - NOV 2007The 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.
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