COVER POINT - Weston Creek Cricket Club

Peter and Tim did most of the bowlingbut the surprise packet was Paul Wylks whobowled with good control to take thebowling honours.They hit out on the second day adding 57runs in even time. We took the new ballbut that did little to abte the flow of runs.Just before 2pm they declared at 8-230.There was little chance of us forcing aresult from that position so we attemptedto use it as batting practice. Bob playeda typically Coughlin like innings that tookover 3 hours to compile. Sadly it may bethe last game that he plays for the Creek.Steve played very well and included sometantalising edges over second slip for runson each occasion. We collapsed from 3-107to 7-118 before Steve Hall showed us allhow not to play left arm orthodox on turf.ScoresWCCCNicholsCoughlin7-1324529EASTSWylksOverlandBullenWeston Creek drew with EastsVs.ANU8-230 dec.3-372-512-56Once again Devious lost the toss and ANUbatted first on a pitch that was not veryresponsive. this was demonstrated by thefirst two wickets to fall being brough aboutby run outs. However some excellentbowling by Tim, Paul and Peter saw ANUrestricted to 153.Paul Palisi finally received the reward dueto him for some hard work during theseason. At last the luck ran his way.It was a fine return for a fine effort.We batted and made it look relatively easyalthough too many of the younger playerslack the concentration needed to go onand compile a big score. Just as theyappear set they play a rash shot and getout.Laurie showed how much he has maturedthis year, and Warren, Dave S and Timgave sane support.ScoresWCCCO'MaraGardnerSimmonsOverland163 ANU32242921PalisiOverlandWeston Creek won on firstinning1535-393-5417Vs. WODEN VALLEYIn a match reduced to 50 overs each dueto the wash out a week earlier, Paul finallywon the toss and sent them in on a pitchthat appeared would offer some assistanceto the bowlers.They were always in trouble with Peterand Tim, later aided by Scotty, bowlingtightly. Only one batsman made doublefigures - he was luck to do that.We responded quickly as the rains camebut only Guna, Shelb, and Sheva made runs.ScoresWCCCRaineyGunasakeraNichols120 WODEN VALLEY272319BullenOverlandEvansMick Kovacs is sponsored byFIFTH GRADEVs.Cooleman CourtWeston88 1015For Friendly ServiceQuality Cuts of MeatQUEANBEYAN853-224-482-7'Father', standing in as skipper for ChrisHarris won the toss and elected to batagainst a depleted (no-one's saying howdepleted), Queanbeyan. A good openingstand of 57 between Michael Keane 25 andBill Northam 64 saw us off to a great start.With Wal Hall making a good solid 20 andSteve Hall 34 the 'Creek' was lookingstrong. Then came the better than eventime, 62 from Greg Ratford and a quick43 from Graham Eggins. This enabled usto declare at 8-300 off only 55 overs.-—Anexcellent effort. Paul Wylkes again missingout on a bat.With 23 overs to bowl at them we knewwe were in a commanding position. Atthe end of the day's play they were 4-48.With some great bowling again by PaulWylkes, 6-36, and a bit of support byMatthew Barber 3-68, Queanbeyan wereall out for 121.