Wisden Lyrical
May 2008
Mild mannered middle Australian men by day, fearless formidable Founding Fathers by night.
The night was thick with controversy but the Fathers rose above it all with four skins continuing their unbeaten streak in S5.
Two beer boys had been picked for the occasion but neither bothered to turn up. Harmey and KEVIN! cop a TRIPLE FINE each and are facing lifetime bans when they face the judiciary next week.
Kermie and Madman were late withdrawals and Our Kylie texted Norris the day after the match saying he was keen to play.
Lucky for the Fathers the second match of the double header was cancelled when one of the teams was a late scratch.
Itchy won the toss and elected to bat after deciding the wicket had more runs than hooker's 3 day old fishnets.
The Fathers piled on a big total with big partnerships:
Gladdy and Snorkey - 38
Itchy and Billy - 61
Hugo and Norris - 36
Cheezy and Nads - 25
It was a tenuous start with Gladdy (22) facing the first delivery - dot and a one straight down the pitch. Snork (16) was stumped and then run out but the lads settled and put up a handy total.
Gladdy smacked three boundaries in the second over (4, 7, 5) and Snork smacked a couple of 4s and they put on 27 runs from 8 balls (off the bowling of budgie Sean) and never looked back.
Itchy (30 NOT OUT) and Billy (TOP SCORE 31 NOT OUT) smacked it all around the ground and put the fieldsman through their paces. There was good hustle between the wickets and they deserved every run despite several dead set sitters and general crap fielding.
Hugo (18 NOT OUT) and Norris (18) faced the pick of the bowling and shrugged it off with an air of nonchalance. Hugo saved the Fathers 10 runs with clever backing up at the non-strikers end and Norris was faultless leaving six balls down leg side for easy runs.
Nads (18) and Cheezy (7) opened up the shoulders and were just a tad unlucky to be run out twice, stumped once and caught four times. But Cheezy smacked four scintillating straight drive boundaries including a disallowed 7 that ripped through the net at long off. And Nads unleashed a couple of sevens and they put on 60 runs from 25 deliveries - too bad they were out off the remaining 7 deliveries. Nads stooped and dropped his shoulders in disgust and had his head lolling around his navel while dragging his bat around behind him. Itchy was incensed and very nearly flew into a rage. The Budgies lifted. Nads and Cheezy crumbled. They were out for a hat trick in the final over - Cheezy stumped, caught and Nads caught (FINE! EACH) And budgie Sean, who had earlier proved expensive (0 for 27 and 0 for 14) had better luck with Nads and Cheezy when they picked him to bowl the extra over he took 2 for 3! Itchy paced and the boys went quiet sensing another premature Captain's Dressing Down!
The Fathers were on top at the turn but how would they respond knowing the car park would be beerless? And Gilly not in the side for the first time since 1972? Could they recover from the body-language incident?
Snork opened the bowling with the breakthrough coming off his fourth delivery. The Fathers lifted. Then Itchy took a first-baller but the budgies settled and were on 31 needing 8 for the skin off 6 deliveries. The Fathers lifted again. Billy the Kid took the crucial late innings wicket to tidy up the partnership and hold them to 32. A steady stream of wickets from Gladdy, Hugo, Cheezy and Norris held the second partnership to 28 and the Budgies were in trouble needing 101 from the last two partnerships. Nads, Billy, Norris and Itchy looked to have lost the skin with the budgies on 39 with one delivery to face. Itchy bowled an absolute screamer and the Fathers effected the run out taking back the skin. The Fathers were ON FIRE!!!
Snork, Hugo, Gladdy and Cheezy pegged back the final partnership and they put -2 on the scoreboard for their troubles.
Fathers figures as follows:
Gladdy 3 for -5
Itchy 3 for 10
Cheezy 3 for 11
Snork 2 for 3
Billy 2 for 9
Hugo 1 for 8
Norris 1 for 32
Nads 0 for 26
Best on Ground goes to Billy for top scoring with the bat; honourable mention to Gladdy who was outstanding with a match high +/- 27; and Itchy was ferocious with the Dressing Down.
Other key stats:
The Fathers retired to the pavilion and beers were on Nads but he kept a tight rein on the FFCC purse strings. Hardly a light beer was seen. Cheezy picked up the sitter (FINE!) again this week and Nads was severely dressed down (FINE!) Late withdrawals (FINE! each) to Kermie and Madman. Kylie DOUBLE FINE! for failing to attend the match or give notice. KEVIN! and Harmey each cop a TRIPLE FINE! as noted above for failing to front up with a slab. And Cheezy and Nads cop a FINE! for getting out for a partnership hat trick.
NEW TIMESLOTS FOR MATCHES: 6pm, 7:20pm and 8:40pm
Next WEEK - 6pm match
In the 8:
1. Gilly
2. Gristle (beer boy - welcome back Gristle)
3. Itchy (Captain)
4. Snorkey
5. Cheezy
6. Billy
7. Gladdy
8. Hugo
(Gilly - you are going to be seriously bruised by this line up - don't forget your box.)
Cheer Squad:
Norris, Nads, Choco, Kermie, Madman
Facing the Judiciary:
KEVIN! and Harmey
Too Early:
Our Kylie (Our Kylie is now available for the 8:40pm timeslot)
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Encampment June 21-22 2008
And open letter & invitation from the Snorkmeister to all FFCC players
Prepare ye selves for encampment at the newly chimney'd Nuggan.
Activities will come at a fast and furious rate beginning of course with fine night and a Hugo culinary extravaganza on Friday.
A lot of thought has gone into making people feel at home over the weekend and the individual touches will include:
Norro - A brand new wicker basket complete with Dougal, Angus' Scottish teddy bear - reputedly soft without the waxy wipe of public toilet paper. Washable and scrubbable.
Itchy - a large Cuban, rolled on the naked thigh of Big Al our farm caretaker - complete with leg hair, piss dribble and the occasional long pube.
Ike - a bowl of dry biscuits to provide his weekends nourishment. We can organize an extra hard Gulag style mattress complete with lice as well if he wishes.
Choco - Vitamin B to get over the years insemination efforts...we'll put a little bowl beside your bed as well.
Gilly - the headcrush in the stockyards is oiled and heifers are lookin' good - black or brown mate?
Gladdy - a carton of 'ladies light' will be waiting beside your lettuce salad.
Hugo - A tape recording of an extremely annoying noise will be placed into your pillow, specifically designed to switch on the minute you actually get to sleep. Chocos bowl will be tipped over your head at 3am. Fantasy will become reality.
Inzy - You are excused from the beach sprints and will provided with a box of all the single socks in the house...hope its enough
Gristle - you will have the most comfortable chair carried around wherever we go so you can watch us have fun - we don’t want you to hurt yourself…ya handbag.
Kylie - I have got all the stuff ready so you can build us a tennis court on Saturday ready for competition Sunday. Don’t worry we can give you a quick lift with the heavy stuff. A small patch of grass has been especially mown to cater for you Saturday morning redeye burp.
Kevin – you are officially in charge of cleaning products – and the subsequent cleaning….and that should get you very excited. Inzy may need a help with the washing machine.
Kermie – a quiet room for you to prepare the manifesto for the season. You can come out Sunday for some air.
Madman, Cheezy and Harmie – sorry boys not well acquainted with your bad habits yet but I am sure this can be soon rectified. Rest assured you will be comfortable.
Billy the kid – we’ll set up a jumping castle in the backyard
The traditional games of canon mark, bocce, beach cricket will form some of the many stimulating weekend activities
So June 21 – all excuses must pass into the public domain and have to be deemed fair by the committee. I'd put some work into them cos they they’ll be on the website. Truancy will be heavily fined.
Any excuses must be written in the following template;
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Dear Founding Fathers Encampment Organising Committee,
Firstly I would like to apologise unreservedly for being a….<250>
Yours grovelingly
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The ‘Meister
P.S: the green relining chair is out of bounds
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Founding fathers drain esky after ushering in new era
WESTON WESTIE, MAY 2008
Every so often indoor cricket throws up a match of the barnstorming variety that touches the hearts and minds of those courageous enough to risk life and limb on the quadrangle battlefield.
Tonight the Founding Fathers put paid to doubters and naysayers with an air of confident determination adding just a hint of flamboyance and ill disciplined recklessness. The pundits at the WICC got more than they bargained for when the impulsive and formidable Founding Fathers took to the field.
The Fly Blown Maggots were in a quandary from the start when only three Fathers fronted for the coin toss. "Were the f#rk is Captain Itchy" was all seasoned veteran Gilly could muster when the dim-witted, dork-headed umpire tossed the coin into the air. Even before FFCC Season 5 was underway, the first FINE (Itchy) had been issued. In a break from tradition Itchy delivered the Captain's Dressing Down on the way to the match to seemingly dopey driver Nads (FINE) who, knowing ENCAMPMENT may be only weeks away, had cunningly suckered Itchy into an early FINE!
"We'll bowl mate" said Captain Maggot "seeing as youse guys are only three, hay?" And from there the maggots never had a hope in hell.
Billy the Kid (late call up (FINE CREDIT - non-redeemable at official Founding Fathers Functions) for Madman who was a late withdrawal (FINE)) faced the first ball of the season with Cheezey at the non strikers end and smashed a conservative 1 to get proceedings underway. Cheezey responded in kind and the lads suddenly had their eyes in and blazed away sharing the runs in a partnership of 39 with Billy 1 for 19 and Cheezey 20 NOT OUT. Itchy quickly assumed the roll of Captain and began barking at all within earshot as he paced up and down the side of the nets cursing and bellowing like a bull in a china shop through to the very last delivery. "NADS and NORRIS ARE IN NEXT so get the f#rc ready you slack-arsed, piss weak, lame fools and you better bloody well OPEN UP THE SHOULDERS!" he cackled.
Norris (13) was bowled and run out in an otherwise chanceless partnership of 48. Nads top scored for the Fathers with 35 NOT OUT. Itchy backed himself to close out the innings sending in Gilly and Snorkey who continued the theme with 1 for 22 and 1 for 19 respectively adding another 41 runs to a daunting total of 128; Itchy and Hugo still to bat. Facing the pick of the bowlers Hugo worked hard to eke out 1 for 12. He did his best to control the strike and settle his captain who had decided to swipe every ball into the adjoining carpark. After two overs Itchy (4 for -14) strode down the pitch to meet Hugo (0 for 5). Thinking he was in for a few words of congratulations Hugo joined his Captain mid pitch "It's a bloody funny game lad, they're bowling right well to me and they're bowling crap to you. It's shifting all over the place," Itchy said. "I'll be all right, but you might struggle." Itchy finished 6 for -18 dropping the Fathers innings total to a seemingly gettable 122. Itchy strutted off the ground like a matriarch hyena having just rooted the king of the pride.
The Fly Blown Maggots had their tails in the air. Itchy was in a mood to spank.
From the start of the second innings, Captain Itchy led by example, gritting his teeth, crouching bareheaded at silly mid off, snapping at recalcitrant fieldsman and generally storming from over to over. Backing himself to take the new ball the Maggots failed to register a run and Itchy took three wickets knocking over the stumps twice. Itchy calculated his moves with the care of a Russian chess player and tossed the ball to Snork who continued his run of first ball wickets finishing with 2 for 5 from the over. Billy the Kid and Nads were victims of lazy fielding and the batsman were back on top and the Maggots had earned the first skin with a partnership of 45. They were well on their way to the required total but they hadn't counted on the power of an indisputably brilliant captaincy.
Itchy brought Cheezey into the attack to greet the second partnership. Cheezey was clinical taking 3 for -7 robbed of a fourth wicket only by the sieve leaking in the back corner. There were chances being missed by lacsidaisical fieldsman and Itchy, following his instincts, growled at the Gods and continued berating and delivering a chastising out of the old school. The Fathers lifted. The chess game continued.
of Swing, Norrises first delivery was bowled on middle stump and finished up wide of the flailing batsman at third slip. The Maggot batsmen looked at each other in disbelief. The FoundingItchy looked to brother Norris who, unbeknownst to himself and his peers, was about to embark on an indoor cricket bowling night of genius rarely experienced in the forgotten back blocks of The Creek. Having recently reinvented himself as the King Fathers lifted. Norris turned towards his mark and shook his head at a missed wicket opportunity. Norris readjusted his line in his next delivery and Gilly took an away swinger cleanly just wide of the off stump. The Snorkmeister became intimately involved polishing the ball after each delivery with the diligence of a fine timepiece craftsman. Norris was struck for 3, then delivered a wide and then went for 7. But Norris steadied the swing and took two consecutive wickets and earned himself a FINE for failing to take the hatrick when a four was struck (Norrises supporters undoubtedly considered this a missed run out chance) off his final delivery. Norris was 2 for 8. And counting.
Itchy looked to Gilly who eagerly ran back to his mark choosing to bowl over the wicket; Norris took up his regular position as part time wicket keeper. Gilly continued his form with the ball giving up 1, 2 and 7 thus drawing the batsmen into a false sense of security. The next delivery was a catch followed by a brilliantly short, teasing delivery drawing the batsman out of his ground and when Norris smashed over the stumps, Gilly was on a hat trick. The hat trick delivery was a floater giving the batsman far too much time to think about his shot. Gilly mesmerised. The batsman was caught off balance attempting an extravagant shot and was caught cleanly by safe Founding Fathers hands. The first Hat Trick of the season was effected and Gilly had earned himself a FINE CREDIT (non-redeemable at official Founding Fathers Functions). Billy the Kid tidied up the partnership with solid bowling taking 3 for -3 and sending off the second batting pair with a flashing -1 for their effort. The Fathers were in control.
Hugo went for 19 in the first over of the third partnership. The Founding Fathers went quiet. But for Captain Itchy, every over brought heroic deeds and horrible mistakes for which he did not consider himself accountable. He scowled and growled and threw the ball to Nads who surrendered another 10 runs for just the one wicket (according to Nads there were several dropped chances).
The third partnership was on 29; the Maggots needed 50 runs from 48 deliveries. Did Itchy panic? Certainly not. Run for cover? Nope. Hide himself in the front corner? Uh uh. He tossed the ball to the Seasoned Snorkmeister who began shifting fieldsman around like Warney bowling to Harbajan Singh on Day 5. In the confusion, the batsmen were called out by the numb-skulled umpire for technical reasons - AFTER TWO DOT BALLS, THE RUNNER AT THE NONSTRIKERS END MUST NOT TURN AROUND TO REGAIN HIS GROUND AFTER HAVING LEFT HIS CREASE. The Snorkmeister had, unwittingly, contrived another first ball wicket. And he finished 2 for -3 and the maggots needed 53 from 40 deliveries. Would the Fathers capitulate?
Enter Norris.
Run out, Catch, Catch, Catch, dot, 1, Run out. The match was over. Norris (The King of Swing) took 5 for -21 in the final over of the third partnership and the Founding Fathers turned their minds to the carpark Esky in Cheezey's boot.
Itchy (2 for 0), Gilly (1 for 7 - including a brilliant caught behind effected by Norro), Hugo (1 for 1) and Cheezey (1 for 8) mopped up the tail and the Fathers cantered home to a 55 run victory.
The Fathers are Top of the Table in S5. Itchy is LIFETIME CAPTAIN (until the Fathers lose a match or Itchy is otherwise dropped)
KEY STATS
Best fielder on ground - Hugo
Sitter of the Match - Cheezey
Sitter run out of the match - Gilly (off his own bowling though)
Sieve of the match - Snorkey
Top score with the bat - Nads - 35 NOT OUT
Best bowling - Norris 7 for -13
FINES - Norris (2) Nads, Itchy, Cheezey, Gilly, Snork, Madman
NEXT WEEK IS VERY SPECIAL!!!
We have two matches next week but Nads never told anybody what time - bloody dopey b*st*rd.
Anyways we need everyone to turn out - I'm pretty sure there is an 8:10 and a 9:30.
Named in the squad for the two matches:
1. Itchy (Captain of game 1 and possibly game 2 if we win game 1
2. Norris
3. Nads
4. Gladdy
5. Hugo
6. Snorkey
7. Cheezey
8. Billy the Kid
9. Kermie
10. Madman
11. Harmey - beer boy 1
12. Our Kylie
13. KEVIN! - beer boy 2
OUT - Gristle, Gilly, Choco and Inzy
ENCAMPMENT - Pencil in Weekend of Sat 22 June 2008. To be confirmed by forthcoming Encampment Forecast Report.
Every so often indoor cricket throws up a match of the barnstorming variety that touches the hearts and minds of those courageous enough to risk life and limb on the quadrangle battlefield.
Tonight the Founding Fathers put paid to doubters and naysayers with an air of confident determination adding just a hint of flamboyance and ill disciplined recklessness. The pundits at the WICC got more than they bargained for when the impulsive and formidable Founding Fathers took to the field.
The Fly Blown Maggots were in a quandary from the start when only three Fathers fronted for the coin toss. "Were the f#rk is Captain Itchy" was all seasoned veteran Gilly could muster when the dim-witted, dork-headed umpire tossed the coin into the air. Even before FFCC Season 5 was underway, the first FINE (Itchy) had been issued. In a break from tradition Itchy delivered the Captain's Dressing Down on the way to the match to seemingly dopey driver Nads (FINE) who, knowing ENCAMPMENT may be only weeks away, had cunningly suckered Itchy into an early FINE!
"We'll bowl mate" said Captain Maggot "seeing as youse guys are only three, hay?" And from there the maggots never had a hope in hell.
Billy the Kid (late call up (FINE CREDIT - non-redeemable at official Founding Fathers Functions) for Madman who was a late withdrawal (FINE)) faced the first ball of the season with Cheezey at the non strikers end and smashed a conservative 1 to get proceedings underway. Cheezey responded in kind and the lads suddenly had their eyes in and blazed away sharing the runs in a partnership of 39 with Billy 1 for 19 and Cheezey 20 NOT OUT. Itchy quickly assumed the roll of Captain and began barking at all within earshot as he paced up and down the side of the nets cursing and bellowing like a bull in a china shop through to the very last delivery. "NADS and NORRIS ARE IN NEXT so get the f#rc ready you slack-arsed, piss weak, lame fools and you better bloody well OPEN UP THE SHOULDERS!" he cackled.
Norris (13) was bowled and run out in an otherwise chanceless partnership of 48. Nads top scored for the Fathers with 35 NOT OUT. Itchy backed himself to close out the innings sending in Gilly and Snorkey who continued the theme with 1 for 22 and 1 for 19 respectively adding another 41 runs to a daunting total of 128; Itchy and Hugo still to bat. Facing the pick of the bowlers Hugo worked hard to eke out 1 for 12. He did his best to control the strike and settle his captain who had decided to swipe every ball into the adjoining carpark. After two overs Itchy (4 for -14) strode down the pitch to meet Hugo (0 for 5). Thinking he was in for a few words of congratulations Hugo joined his Captain mid pitch "It's a bloody funny game lad, they're bowling right well to me and they're bowling crap to you. It's shifting all over the place," Itchy said. "I'll be all right, but you might struggle." Itchy finished 6 for -18 dropping the Fathers innings total to a seemingly gettable 122. Itchy strutted off the ground like a matriarch hyena having just rooted the king of the pride.
The Fly Blown Maggots had their tails in the air. Itchy was in a mood to spank.
From the start of the second innings, Captain Itchy led by example, gritting his teeth, crouching bareheaded at silly mid off, snapping at recalcitrant fieldsman and generally storming from over to over. Backing himself to take the new ball the Maggots failed to register a run and Itchy took three wickets knocking over the stumps twice. Itchy calculated his moves with the care of a Russian chess player and tossed the ball to Snork who continued his run of first ball wickets finishing with 2 for 5 from the over. Billy the Kid and Nads were victims of lazy fielding and the batsman were back on top and the Maggots had earned the first skin with a partnership of 45. They were well on their way to the required total but they hadn't counted on the power of an indisputably brilliant captaincy.
Itchy brought Cheezey into the attack to greet the second partnership. Cheezey was clinical taking 3 for -7 robbed of a fourth wicket only by the sieve leaking in the back corner. There were chances being missed by lacsidaisical fieldsman and Itchy, following his instincts, growled at the Gods and continued berating and delivering a chastising out of the old school. The Fathers lifted. The chess game continued.
of Swing, Norrises first delivery was bowled on middle stump and finished up wide of the flailing batsman at third slip. The Maggot batsmen looked at each other in disbelief. The FoundingItchy looked to brother Norris who, unbeknownst to himself and his peers, was about to embark on an indoor cricket bowling night of genius rarely experienced in the forgotten back blocks of The Creek. Having recently reinvented himself as the King Fathers lifted. Norris turned towards his mark and shook his head at a missed wicket opportunity. Norris readjusted his line in his next delivery and Gilly took an away swinger cleanly just wide of the off stump. The Snorkmeister became intimately involved polishing the ball after each delivery with the diligence of a fine timepiece craftsman. Norris was struck for 3, then delivered a wide and then went for 7. But Norris steadied the swing and took two consecutive wickets and earned himself a FINE for failing to take the hatrick when a four was struck (Norrises supporters undoubtedly considered this a missed run out chance) off his final delivery. Norris was 2 for 8. And counting.
Itchy looked to Gilly who eagerly ran back to his mark choosing to bowl over the wicket; Norris took up his regular position as part time wicket keeper. Gilly continued his form with the ball giving up 1, 2 and 7 thus drawing the batsmen into a false sense of security. The next delivery was a catch followed by a brilliantly short, teasing delivery drawing the batsman out of his ground and when Norris smashed over the stumps, Gilly was on a hat trick. The hat trick delivery was a floater giving the batsman far too much time to think about his shot. Gilly mesmerised. The batsman was caught off balance attempting an extravagant shot and was caught cleanly by safe Founding Fathers hands. The first Hat Trick of the season was effected and Gilly had earned himself a FINE CREDIT (non-redeemable at official Founding Fathers Functions). Billy the Kid tidied up the partnership with solid bowling taking 3 for -3 and sending off the second batting pair with a flashing -1 for their effort. The Fathers were in control.
Hugo went for 19 in the first over of the third partnership. The Founding Fathers went quiet. But for Captain Itchy, every over brought heroic deeds and horrible mistakes for which he did not consider himself accountable. He scowled and growled and threw the ball to Nads who surrendered another 10 runs for just the one wicket (according to Nads there were several dropped chances).
The third partnership was on 29; the Maggots needed 50 runs from 48 deliveries. Did Itchy panic? Certainly not. Run for cover? Nope. Hide himself in the front corner? Uh uh. He tossed the ball to the Seasoned Snorkmeister who began shifting fieldsman around like Warney bowling to Harbajan Singh on Day 5. In the confusion, the batsmen were called out by the numb-skulled umpire for technical reasons - AFTER TWO DOT BALLS, THE RUNNER AT THE NONSTRIKERS END MUST NOT TURN AROUND TO REGAIN HIS GROUND AFTER HAVING LEFT HIS CREASE. The Snorkmeister had, unwittingly, contrived another first ball wicket. And he finished 2 for -3 and the maggots needed 53 from 40 deliveries. Would the Fathers capitulate?
Enter Norris.
Run out, Catch, Catch, Catch, dot, 1, Run out. The match was over. Norris (The King of Swing) took 5 for -21 in the final over of the third partnership and the Founding Fathers turned their minds to the carpark Esky in Cheezey's boot.
Itchy (2 for 0), Gilly (1 for 7 - including a brilliant caught behind effected by Norro), Hugo (1 for 1) and Cheezey (1 for 8) mopped up the tail and the Fathers cantered home to a 55 run victory.
The Fathers are Top of the Table in S5. Itchy is LIFETIME CAPTAIN (until the Fathers lose a match or Itchy is otherwise dropped)
KEY STATS
Best fielder on ground - Hugo
Sitter of the Match - Cheezey
Sitter run out of the match - Gilly (off his own bowling though)
Sieve of the match - Snorkey
Top score with the bat - Nads - 35 NOT OUT
Best bowling - Norris 7 for -13
FINES - Norris (2) Nads, Itchy, Cheezey, Gilly, Snork, Madman
NEXT WEEK IS VERY SPECIAL!!!
We have two matches next week but Nads never told anybody what time - bloody dopey b*st*rd.
Anyways we need everyone to turn out - I'm pretty sure there is an 8:10 and a 9:30.
Named in the squad for the two matches:
1. Itchy (Captain of game 1 and possibly game 2 if we win game 1
2. Norris
3. Nads
4. Gladdy
5. Hugo
6. Snorkey
7. Cheezey
8. Billy the Kid
9. Kermie
10. Madman
11. Harmey - beer boy 1
12. Our Kylie
13. KEVIN! - beer boy 2
OUT - Gristle, Gilly, Choco and Inzy
ENCAMPMENT - Pencil in Weekend of Sat 22 June 2008. To be confirmed by forthcoming Encampment Forecast Report.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Founding Fathers pick up the pieces at Filthies
The FFCC senior leadership group congregated at Filthies last night after a long break from the indoor game to reflect on what could have been and crap on about various cricket and non-cricket crap. Semi Final night was confirmed a disaster and many Fathers have lapsed into deep depression after being completely smashed by the first place team and then losing by a run to the third place team to miss out on the Grand Final.
At risk of being labelled a bad loser, Norris ignored messages from the WICC pleading for the Fathers to take their place in the Grand Final after the third place team withdrew in controversial circumstances. Norris finally rang the WICC and told them they could "get stuffed cuz The Fathers will be at the pub sinkin' p!ss". The nervous WICC representative asked Norry if The Fathers would be returning for another season upon which Norris negotiated a bye night every two months to ensure a longstanding tradition of excess on pub night. Norris went further. "You pr!cks oughta give us some decent bats and poor Gilly's gloves are ripping apart at the seams." Norris backed down when Tony threatened to enforce strict liquor licence rules preventing The Fathers from bringing their own grog into the WICC on match night.
The good news is a new dawn is breaking and the FFCC player list has never had more character and depth.
The Founding Fathers Player list for season 5 includes:
1. Nads
2. Norris
3. Choco
4. Snorkey
5. Gilly
6. Hugo
7. Itchy
8. Gladdy
9. Our Kylie (9:30 matches only)
10. KEVIN! (on demand)
11. Kermie
12. Madman
13. Harmie
14. Billy the Kid - don't have Billy's e-mail - Madman do you have it?
15. Cheezy
16. Gristle (confirmed match fit and available)
17. Freaky (rumoured return from retirement)
18. Inzy (minor niggles - expected return Rd 14)
The Fathers are set to take the WICC by storm this season. It's conceivable that Founding Fathers A could join the league. With a player list like this we are serious minor premiership contenders (no more matches with 5 or six players mid season). And the beer boy rotation will be just right.
Round 1 FFCC 8 - 6:50pm next Tuesday 20 May 2008
1. Nads
2. Norris
3. Itchy
4. Snorkey
5. Gilly
6. Hugo
7. Madman - Captain
8. Cheezy - beer boy
You will need to bring $50 to your first match and $15 per match thereafter. Your $35 goes towards: smart new kit, WICC membership fee, covering the cost of late withdrawls, pub night once every two months and rhinoplasty for Snork. You will probably have to kick in $50 twice during the season unless the corporate sponsorship drive is immensely successful.
Encampment News!
The date could be the weekend of Saturday 24 May (weekend after next!) - Snork to confirm date.
We want a good turn out so pencil it in and block out the entire month of June just in case.
Found Fathers and Smokin' Hot Lady Friends Big Night Out
A big night is touted. Nads is the man with a plan.
At risk of being labelled a bad loser, Norris ignored messages from the WICC pleading for the Fathers to take their place in the Grand Final after the third place team withdrew in controversial circumstances. Norris finally rang the WICC and told them they could "get stuffed cuz The Fathers will be at the pub sinkin' p!ss". The nervous WICC representative asked Norry if The Fathers would be returning for another season upon which Norris negotiated a bye night every two months to ensure a longstanding tradition of excess on pub night. Norris went further. "You pr!cks oughta give us some decent bats and poor Gilly's gloves are ripping apart at the seams." Norris backed down when Tony threatened to enforce strict liquor licence rules preventing The Fathers from bringing their own grog into the WICC on match night.
The good news is a new dawn is breaking and the FFCC player list has never had more character and depth.
The Founding Fathers Player list for season 5 includes:
1. Nads
2. Norris
3. Choco
4. Snorkey
5. Gilly
6. Hugo
7. Itchy
8. Gladdy
9. Our Kylie (9:30 matches only)
10. KEVIN! (on demand)
11. Kermie
12. Madman
13. Harmie
14. Billy the Kid - don't have Billy's e-mail - Madman do you have it?
15. Cheezy
16. Gristle (confirmed match fit and available)
17. Freaky (rumoured return from retirement)
18. Inzy (minor niggles - expected return Rd 14)
The Fathers are set to take the WICC by storm this season. It's conceivable that Founding Fathers A could join the league. With a player list like this we are serious minor premiership contenders (no more matches with 5 or six players mid season). And the beer boy rotation will be just right.
Round 1 FFCC 8 - 6:50pm next Tuesday 20 May 2008
1. Nads
2. Norris
3. Itchy
4. Snorkey
5. Gilly
6. Hugo
7. Madman - Captain
8. Cheezy - beer boy
You will need to bring $50 to your first match and $15 per match thereafter. Your $35 goes towards: smart new kit, WICC membership fee, covering the cost of late withdrawls, pub night once every two months and rhinoplasty for Snork. You will probably have to kick in $50 twice during the season unless the corporate sponsorship drive is immensely successful.
Encampment News!
The date could be the weekend of Saturday 24 May (weekend after next!) - Snork to confirm date.
We want a good turn out so pencil it in and block out the entire month of June just in case.
Found Fathers and Smokin' Hot Lady Friends Big Night Out
A big night is touted. Nads is the man with a plan.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
FFCC confirm Chappell departure
By Johnny Scoop in Weston
Greg Chappell's anticipated departure from the Founding Fathers Cricket Club was confirmed last night when president Norris 'Norro' Norrismeister announced that he will not continue at the WICC next season. The new first-team coach will be former star fielder and current B team boss Freaky.
Chappell's departure comes after a disastrous second successive season without a trophy.
On Tuesday night, The Founding Father's misery was complete when they were forced to play two semi-finals in a row, and then stole defeat from the jaws of victory.
Forty fans jeered the players when they arrived back at the Cooleman Court carpark, while the Cooleman daily, Indoor Cricket Extra, declared that many players "do not deserve to stay a minute longer". Major changes are expected but Chappell is the first casualty.
"I would like to thank Chappell for his work and behaviour while he has been with us," said Norris. "We will always remember him as the man who led us out of the National Indoor Cricket Centre wilderness to the promised land of the WICC. In the end he's won us nothing but hey, I've got a good feeling about next season under Freaky".
"We believe in Freaky to lead our revival because we think he guarantees the continuity of the same ideals that took us to success in the past. He is knowledgeable, full of confidence and has the blessing of the whole club."
Greg Chappell's anticipated departure from the Founding Fathers Cricket Club was confirmed last night when president Norris 'Norro' Norrismeister announced that he will not continue at the WICC next season. The new first-team coach will be former star fielder and current B team boss Freaky.
Chappell's departure comes after a disastrous second successive season without a trophy.
On Tuesday night, The Founding Father's misery was complete when they were forced to play two semi-finals in a row, and then stole defeat from the jaws of victory.
Forty fans jeered the players when they arrived back at the Cooleman Court carpark, while the Cooleman daily, Indoor Cricket Extra, declared that many players "do not deserve to stay a minute longer". Major changes are expected but Chappell is the first casualty.
"I would like to thank Chappell for his work and behaviour while he has been with us," said Norris. "We will always remember him as the man who led us out of the National Indoor Cricket Centre wilderness to the promised land of the WICC. In the end he's won us nothing but hey, I've got a good feeling about next season under Freaky".
"We believe in Freaky to lead our revival because we think he guarantees the continuity of the same ideals that took us to success in the past. He is knowledgeable, full of confidence and has the blessing of the whole club."
Sunday, May 4, 2008
International Council of Man Laws
With many thanks to our esteemed fellow Father 'Gilly' for alerting us to this important new legislation from the International Council of Man Laws.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Fathers save best for semis
Wikipaedia news, MAY 2008
The Fathers Selection Committee took a chance giving The Snork a run in the lead up to the semis and were rewarded with a First Ball Wicket. After a year on the sidelines plucking olives in Spain and otherwise gallivanting shamelessly, the snide Snorkmeister revived a longstanding FFCC tradition of excellence with a conniving first ball delivery which deluded the unsuspecting batsman into a false sense of security smashing a seven only to be majestically and defiantly run out at the non-strikers end for -5. McSnafu barely recovered to scrape home by four runs against a Fathers side that all but gifted the hapless barrel bottom scrapers after finding out at the last minute that the Semis would be postponed.
Captain Kermie was keen but there was no manifesto to be seen. After Gilly and Nads put on 0/26 and 1/28 respectively in the premiership partnership chasing a paltry 102 for victory Kermie was in the car park toasting the pundits and damning the naysayers. But a last minute McSnafu surge held the "open the shoulder" batsmen to 14 runs without a shot being struck in anger. And Kermie knew the manifesto was good and quietly promised himself that next time the manifesto would weigh considerable stone.
Earlier in the match, perhaps foreshadowing the result, Hugo was shockingly struck in the bean off a delivery from Norris that sent the fieldsman for the icebucket. It was a certain seven but after Hugo finished redirecting, Norris was pleased to escape with a two. But Hugo was all at sea. The Fathers shoulders were down knowing Hugo had spent considerable effort turbo drying his coif and preparing his fashionable fleece cranial tunic for the big match. Ironically, it was only his spectacular millinery that prevented forehead seam impregnation. Hugo was back to bowl the final over and spent considerable effort with Kilkenny in carpark recounting his final deliveries ball by ball with only the faintest of drool.
Norris was also a casualty from his own bowling attempting a spectacular catch off a well driven delivery in the very same match turning over. The ball didn't find middle palm but there was the faintest snick off the tip of Norro's right pinky. Immediately Norris knew some thing was wrong and after a quick shake of his hand, fingers remained abstractly dejected. With right pinking jutting off 90 degrees in a northerly direction Dr Snork was there to straighten things out: "are ya ready mate?" Yes. "No mate, ... are ya READY..... TWANG!!!!!!!! And Norris was right to bowl the final two deliveries of the over ((a one and a five!). Captain Kermie hid Norro in the front corner for the remaining three overs and the international man of mystery stepped in to bat for Norris who earned special mention in the dressing down for basically being a complete sissy. (Rule 16???????????)
Choco was tested in the field and at bat. First by taking catches off his shoe strings and effecting run outs with eyes in the back of his head. Then batting with KEVIN!. YES!!! NO!!! YES!!!! PUSH IT!!! GO GO GO!!!! KEVIN! was like a Field Sargent on holiday at Galipolli. Choco was pleased - his muscles rose to the occasion.
Kermie was the match stand out performer with 27 runs with the bat and 3 for 4 with the ball. Kev was the best bowler with 3 for 0 and Nads top scored with 28. The Snorkmeister won the rising star nomination for his audacious first ball wicket. Final score McFatsu 101, FFCC 97.
Nads was outstanding as beer boy and raised the bar with a mixture of Kilkenny, Boags daught and something light - not sure what. Well received burger rings and doritos lasted about a millisecond. Kermie almost didn't need a Maccas run on the way home. (Captains Quote "did you know the Maccas drive through is now open 24 hours?")
FINES to Choco (failed to take the hat trick), Norris (failed to bat), Snorky (failed to register a run), Kermie (no manifesto), Gilly (no white line fever), KEVIN! (lame dressing down), Hugo (failed to don the bonnet while batting) Nads (just because).
8:10pm Semi Final - this time it's for real. The Fathers finished 2nd place so have a double chance in the semis. If we beat the first place team Tuesday then its bye (ale) night at "The Office" next week. If that ain't motivation then I dunno what is.
1. Nads
2. Norris
3. Kermie - he did enough to be named Captain for the Semis (manifesto in progress)
4. Gladdy
5. Gilly
6. Choco
7. The Snorkmeister - Beer Boy
8. Itchy
KEVIN! is on standby for either of Itchy (shoulder) and Norris (pinky). Madman and Harmie are also waiting in the wings. Cheezy is probably about ready for a match also.
Hugo (unavailable) will be at the Gold Coast strutting his stuff in the the bean bonnet world chamionships - hoping for a last minute entry to the Beijing Fashion Olympics.
Billy the Kid must be ropeable that he hasn't been named. Our Kylie may struggle for another night off. Freaky is ready to come out of retirement. Gristle has announced match fitness.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. ENCAMPMENT ON THE CARDS!!! Have you got your invite yet???????
2. FOUNDING FATHERS LADY FRIENDS BIG NIGHT OUT - more info soon...
3. FOUNDING FATHERS "A" SQUAD TO BE NAMED IN PRE-SEASON
4. TRYOUTS COMMENCE NEXT WEEK.
The Fathers Selection Committee took a chance giving The Snork a run in the lead up to the semis and were rewarded with a First Ball Wicket. After a year on the sidelines plucking olives in Spain and otherwise gallivanting shamelessly, the snide Snorkmeister revived a longstanding FFCC tradition of excellence with a conniving first ball delivery which deluded the unsuspecting batsman into a false sense of security smashing a seven only to be majestically and defiantly run out at the non-strikers end for -5. McSnafu barely recovered to scrape home by four runs against a Fathers side that all but gifted the hapless barrel bottom scrapers after finding out at the last minute that the Semis would be postponed.
Captain Kermie was keen but there was no manifesto to be seen. After Gilly and Nads put on 0/26 and 1/28 respectively in the premiership partnership chasing a paltry 102 for victory Kermie was in the car park toasting the pundits and damning the naysayers. But a last minute McSnafu surge held the "open the shoulder" batsmen to 14 runs without a shot being struck in anger. And Kermie knew the manifesto was good and quietly promised himself that next time the manifesto would weigh considerable stone.
Earlier in the match, perhaps foreshadowing the result, Hugo was shockingly struck in the bean off a delivery from Norris that sent the fieldsman for the icebucket. It was a certain seven but after Hugo finished redirecting, Norris was pleased to escape with a two. But Hugo was all at sea. The Fathers shoulders were down knowing Hugo had spent considerable effort turbo drying his coif and preparing his fashionable fleece cranial tunic for the big match. Ironically, it was only his spectacular millinery that prevented forehead seam impregnation. Hugo was back to bowl the final over and spent considerable effort with Kilkenny in carpark recounting his final deliveries ball by ball with only the faintest of drool.
Norris was also a casualty from his own bowling attempting a spectacular catch off a well driven delivery in the very same match turning over. The ball didn't find middle palm but there was the faintest snick off the tip of Norro's right pinky. Immediately Norris knew some thing was wrong and after a quick shake of his hand, fingers remained abstractly dejected. With right pinking jutting off 90 degrees in a northerly direction Dr Snork was there to straighten things out: "are ya ready mate?" Yes. "No mate, ... are ya READY..... TWANG!!!!!!!! And Norris was right to bowl the final two deliveries of the over ((a one and a five!). Captain Kermie hid Norro in the front corner for the remaining three overs and the international man of mystery stepped in to bat for Norris who earned special mention in the dressing down for basically being a complete sissy. (Rule 16???????????)
Choco was tested in the field and at bat. First by taking catches off his shoe strings and effecting run outs with eyes in the back of his head. Then batting with KEVIN!. YES!!! NO!!! YES!!!! PUSH IT!!! GO GO GO!!!! KEVIN! was like a Field Sargent on holiday at Galipolli. Choco was pleased - his muscles rose to the occasion.
Kermie was the match stand out performer with 27 runs with the bat and 3 for 4 with the ball. Kev was the best bowler with 3 for 0 and Nads top scored with 28. The Snorkmeister won the rising star nomination for his audacious first ball wicket. Final score McFatsu 101, FFCC 97.
Nads was outstanding as beer boy and raised the bar with a mixture of Kilkenny, Boags daught and something light - not sure what. Well received burger rings and doritos lasted about a millisecond. Kermie almost didn't need a Maccas run on the way home. (Captains Quote "did you know the Maccas drive through is now open 24 hours?")
FINES to Choco (failed to take the hat trick), Norris (failed to bat), Snorky (failed to register a run), Kermie (no manifesto), Gilly (no white line fever), KEVIN! (lame dressing down), Hugo (failed to don the bonnet while batting) Nads (just because).
8:10pm Semi Final - this time it's for real. The Fathers finished 2nd place so have a double chance in the semis. If we beat the first place team Tuesday then its bye (ale) night at "The Office" next week. If that ain't motivation then I dunno what is.
1. Nads
2. Norris
3. Kermie - he did enough to be named Captain for the Semis (manifesto in progress)
4. Gladdy
5. Gilly
6. Choco
7. The Snorkmeister - Beer Boy
8. Itchy
KEVIN! is on standby for either of Itchy (shoulder) and Norris (pinky). Madman and Harmie are also waiting in the wings. Cheezy is probably about ready for a match also.
Hugo (unavailable) will be at the Gold Coast strutting his stuff in the the bean bonnet world chamionships - hoping for a last minute entry to the Beijing Fashion Olympics.
Billy the Kid must be ropeable that he hasn't been named. Our Kylie may struggle for another night off. Freaky is ready to come out of retirement. Gristle has announced match fitness.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. ENCAMPMENT ON THE CARDS!!! Have you got your invite yet???????
2. FOUNDING FATHERS LADY FRIENDS BIG NIGHT OUT - more info soon...
3. FOUNDING FATHERS "A" SQUAD TO BE NAMED IN PRE-SEASON
4. TRYOUTS COMMENCE NEXT WEEK.
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