Twenty - Weston Creek Cricket Club

Weston Creek, Cricket ClubThis particular game was played at Manuka Oval, withWeston Creek facing South Canberra.The participants are legends in their own estimations let alonethe Club. The twelve available were Kensey, Rouse, Harris,Williams, Zanker, Wild, Waldron, Laverty, Gahan, Rann,Mosley and last but not least, Bowdler.The first dilemma was who would be in the actual team toplay the final, and who would be dropped? The first selectedwas Rann; he was a logical choice. Firstly, we felt that wewould win the game and secondly, and most importantly, ashe was the club treasurer, we would need access to funds forthe inevitable celebration after our win. (This is known asconfidence in cricketing circles.)The next position up for grabs was that of wicket-keeper.Harris had filled this role on a few occasions but he declinedafter having to use his chest to stop a few of Gahan's slowerballs. Mosley was selected, firstly because he had youngereyes and secondly because he felt it was about time he brokea few fingers again and thirdly, and most importantly, becausehe knew that Laverty could bowl a straight ball.With Rouse injured, rather suspiciously, we needed anopening bowler. Gahan was selected not because of his speedbut by the way he said "Sorry" to Harris each time he hit himon the chest. We also knew that he had this burning desire tosend via willow wand a 5Vi ounce article from Manuka Ovalto Manuka Circle.This game of limited over cricket needs people with all roundskills; they need to be able to bat a little and bowl a bit. Itwas also handy if you owned a restaurant and bar for aftermatch activities, so Waldron was selected to partner Gahanwith the bat and ball. We all helped "Wacca" at therestaurant after the game.82