Mrs Gristle helps Fathers win two run cliffhanger

NADSES forward leave off the last ball for VICTORY was described by many
at the WICC (well at least Norris) “as one of the finest forward leaves the
indoor version of the game has ever seen”. Of course this sentiment
brought much rejoicing in the car park.

In the evening shadow of the WICC, under the watchful eye of National
Selectors looking for rising talent to replace the struggling Australian
Test team, Nads (MAN OF THE MATCH) casually left a ball pitched well
outside off and in the true spirit of the game took a lovely exaggerated
step forward (imitated later in the car park by Norris) with bat tucked in
nicely and watched it pass whilst ensuring the back foot was well
entrenched inside the popping crease in the bush land setting in the car
park.
“I think they partly want me for my bowling but mostly for my body
language” said Nads after signing a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal.
“Blow test cricket” said Itchy (OTHER MAN OF THE MATCH) who was heard
saying “IPL, here I come!”.
This after putting seven runs on the board in the first two overs chasing
49 to win. In the penultimate over Nads and Itchy hit consecutive sevens
and then Nads added another seven off the last ball of the over.
Harmie has been picked as spinner for the next test and Watto has been
left out for the up and comer Norro who currently has a batting average
resembling the recent of rainfall in south east Queensland. “Seeing it like
a basketball baby” said Norro after a few pre-match chardies.

There was no Mrs Gristle.

16 runs were required for victory in the final over. It went:
Itchy 1
Nads 1
Itchy 1
Nads 7
Itchy 4
Nads 2 (to take the lead by 1)
Itchy 1 (scrambled a single)
Nads 0 (beautiful, watchful forward leave for victory)
The penultimate ball faced by Itchy was as full of excitement and drama as
any a ball has ever been bowled. “I’m here to entertain basically; I like
to make sure the punters get their money’s worth mate. Get out of my way
I’m headed for the car park. ” said the Itchmeister. The instant replay
showed not only was the bat grounded before the stumps were broken, Itchy
was already in the car park, beer in hand.
With the Fathers ahead by one with two balls to come, Itchy opted for a
bump and run to mid wicket and only sheer guts and unequalled high
performance gusto reached his ground well before the direct hit. Itchy
smashed 23 and Nads top scored with 27.
The two run victory had Captain Harmie (Man of the Match) pissed and
amazed. “I never thought they would come close to my partnership total of
38 with Norris (Other Man of the Match). Harmie went on “Nads and Itchy
benefitted tremendously by the platform laid down by me and Norro.” Never
was a truer word spoken by such a noble Captain.
Gilly 20 (MAN OF THE MATCH) and The Mayor 11 did just enough as it turned
out in the premiership partnership. They were well on track for the skin
of 45 but a few late wickets and 31 was posted.
Choco (OTHER MAN OF THE MATCH) niggled 14 runs (including two 7’s in the
first over!) in a SKIN WINNING 15 run partnership with SAO who didn’t bat
too badly AT ALL!

Bowling
Captain Harmie 2 for 20
Norris 1 for 20
Gilly 3 for 2
Choco 2 for 16
Itchy 0 for 29
The Mayor 1 for 24
SAO 2 for 12
Nads 3 for 11

The National Selectors at the WICC this evening made key decisions for
Australia’s next ODI squad:
1. The Mayor (opener)
2. Itchy (opener)
3. Choco (first drop)
4. Nads (second drop)
5. Harmie (Captain)
6. Norris (All rounder)
7. Gilly (Wicket keeper)
8. Madman (pace and bounce)
9. SAO (baffling variation)
10. The Prez (king of swing)
11. The Snorkmeister (champion)
Drinks – Gladdy
Minky Whales – Kermie
The Selectors (i.e. Norris) can be influenced (inappropriately) if you are
a TRIED and TESTED FFCC IMMORTAL and reckon you have a claim on a position
in the eleven. (e.g Bily the Kid, Freaky, Rhoid, Newman, Others)

NEXT WEEK DOUBLE HEADER 6:50 and 8:10. First in best dressed.