Captain Kermie does his homework

Last weeks match was an absolute ripper - the FFCC six man squad served it cold and then burned it up chasing down the required 110 runs and then added another 110 in what was undoubtedly the finest EVER FFCC display of miserly fielding and "open the shoulders" batting.

Gladdy is currently scrutinising and analysing the match ball by ball (there were several "extras") and will be producing the "worm" in due course.

Memorable Moments

Fathers take the field:

After losing the toss Captain Kermie looked calm and collected despite Deano's Dropkicks getting away with 45 not out in the opening partnership. When the "match plan" bit of cardboard was produced from Kermie's pocket, Nads and Gladdy glanced "knowingly" at one another realising that the match outcome had been predetermined by providence. On the very next delivery, Harmie reset the baseline for destiny with a deceptive delivery, luring the batsman to drive into his partner on the full, the ball ricocheting into the air softly into Gladdy's safe hands. From there it was a steady stream of wickets culminating in a Team Triple Hat Trick from the last ball of Harmie's second over and the first four of Captain Kermie's second over. Right according to plan. The bowlers kept it tight and there were many chances that went down that would otherwise have found hands if not for the six man field. Harmie and Norris were picked to bowl the final four overs and each lifted to keep the total to a very chaseable 110.

The run chase:

Once again the "match plan" was produced and Kermie and Gladdy were dashing and blazing their way to the first of four skins. Nads and Harmie showed no mercy and overhauled the total with daring shots over the field and through the gaps down the ground. Gilly took the strike with Norris and notwithstanding an early mid pitch mix up, the veterans steadied were otherwise chanceless as they chased down the skin. Asked to bat again, Gilly and Norris had their eyes in and made the most of the "Open the Shoulders" partnership adding over a hundred runs to the total in two free-flowing partnerships.

The car park:

Providence had ensured the skies would be clear after good rain for the lads to quench their thirst - not a single boags premium light survived the evening. Kermie took out the man of the match not least for his interpretations of the hieroglyphs but for his steady bat and double hat trick (triple FINE for not taking the triple hat trick!). Harmie took out the sitter of the match award much to Nads' relief and joy. Kermie was relieved after the last soldier fell so that he could make his dash to beat the clock at the Macca's drive through.

Starting Line up for next week:

9:30 Match

Starting 8

1. Kermie - Captain
2. Gladdy
3. Nads
4. Harmie - beer boy
5. Our Kylie
6. Norris
7. Itchy
8. Up for Grabs!

The coveted number 8 spot is currently up for grabs, however, KEVIN! as the final approving authority, reserves the right to reject any nominations.

With a star-studded indoor cricket line-up, it is no wonder that Madman, Hugo, Inzy, Gristle, Choco and Snorkey are chomping at the bit! (Gilly is OUT next week.)