Sunday, January 30, 2011
Club Meeting
A reminder that the monthly meeting of City United is to be held at Tamworth City Bowling Club on Tuesday 1st February from 6:30pm. Apologies to Deb Batley.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
City United v Wests, 29th January, 2011.
1sts at Riverside 1
City United 9-149 (Ross Steyn 30, Bill North 29, Nathan Whale 25x, Richie O'Halloran 23) lost to Wests 3-151 (Peter Mead 2-25)
Another improving performance by the 1sts and their highest innings tally for the season. Lots of contributors with the bat and another enthusiastic performance in the field. Nathan Whale was outstanding with the ball, his 1-17 from nine overs opening the bowling and Meady re-lit the hope candle with his mid innings wickets. Congratulations 1sts for showing the rest of the club that you are prepared to continue to fight. Sticks and stones to certain columnists in the media. What our first grade is doing against the odds is bigger and better than any of the detractors. Well done boys!
2nds at Riverside 2
City United 9-170 (Michael Bellamy 28, Sean Hancock 25, Anthony Cashman 21, Leo Steyn 20, Paul Fisher 20, Ryan Hansen 17) defeated Wests 115 (Chris Langston 3-33, Leo Steyn 2-20, Steve Ballantine 2-27)
A fabulous win by the seconds with contributions right across the team, including another three catches by Sean Hancock behind the stumps. Chris Langston returned to cricket, taking three of the top six and bowling really well in the conditions. Six of the top seven City batsmen made runs and a steady stream of partnerships gave the side a good total to bowl at. This was an excellent effort against such a good side.
3rds at Riverside 5
City United 96 (Cory Callcott 28, M Johnson 15, Trent Balderston 11, Tim Hunt 10) defeated Wests 92 (Terry Skewes 5-11, Tim Hunt 3-17)
The boys are back in town in a big way after toppling the competition leaders. At 4-90, City was in a strong position with the skipper holding court and only one run from a fifty partnership with Johnson. It went haywire from there with the last six wickets falling for six runs. From there, it should have been easy for Wests but a fabulous opening spell from Tim Hunt and Luke Lawrence had Wests on the back foot at 3-39. From there, Skewes took over with a devastating seven over spell but also of merit was Pat Dwyer (0-4) bowling five overs at the other end which kept the pressure on. Two wins on the Jonathon for the 3rds. Good stuff lads.
4ths at Minor League 2 - 2 day game
City United 8-140 (Mick Cullen 42, Neil Cooke 41, Mark Chew 17, G Schwenke 11 - 40 overs) v Wests 4-176 (Mick Cullen 2-19 - 40 overs)
With both first innings first halves complete, Wests are well in charge but there was a lot more to this game than the figures. City batted well with Cullen and Chew opening with a partnership of 60 and Neil Cooke and Schwenke adding 41 for the 4th wicket. Wests slumped to 2-8 with both wickets to Cullen and even after recovery were 4-112 in the 26th over. The last 14 overs got away City but there was lots of enthusiasm and effort in the field, even though the going got tough. Of particular note was a very encouraging spell of five overs from young leg spinner Lachlan Cooke, who gave the ball flight despite having to face a much older and aggressive batsmen. Some real ticker from everyone this afternoon.
City United 9-149 (Ross Steyn 30, Bill North 29, Nathan Whale 25x, Richie O'Halloran 23) lost to Wests 3-151 (Peter Mead 2-25)
Another improving performance by the 1sts and their highest innings tally for the season. Lots of contributors with the bat and another enthusiastic performance in the field. Nathan Whale was outstanding with the ball, his 1-17 from nine overs opening the bowling and Meady re-lit the hope candle with his mid innings wickets. Congratulations 1sts for showing the rest of the club that you are prepared to continue to fight. Sticks and stones to certain columnists in the media. What our first grade is doing against the odds is bigger and better than any of the detractors. Well done boys!
2nds at Riverside 2
City United 9-170 (Michael Bellamy 28, Sean Hancock 25, Anthony Cashman 21, Leo Steyn 20, Paul Fisher 20, Ryan Hansen 17) defeated Wests 115 (Chris Langston 3-33, Leo Steyn 2-20, Steve Ballantine 2-27)
A fabulous win by the seconds with contributions right across the team, including another three catches by Sean Hancock behind the stumps. Chris Langston returned to cricket, taking three of the top six and bowling really well in the conditions. Six of the top seven City batsmen made runs and a steady stream of partnerships gave the side a good total to bowl at. This was an excellent effort against such a good side.
3rds at Riverside 5
City United 96 (Cory Callcott 28, M Johnson 15, Trent Balderston 11, Tim Hunt 10) defeated Wests 92 (Terry Skewes 5-11, Tim Hunt 3-17)
The boys are back in town in a big way after toppling the competition leaders. At 4-90, City was in a strong position with the skipper holding court and only one run from a fifty partnership with Johnson. It went haywire from there with the last six wickets falling for six runs. From there, it should have been easy for Wests but a fabulous opening spell from Tim Hunt and Luke Lawrence had Wests on the back foot at 3-39. From there, Skewes took over with a devastating seven over spell but also of merit was Pat Dwyer (0-4) bowling five overs at the other end which kept the pressure on. Two wins on the Jonathon for the 3rds. Good stuff lads.
4ths at Minor League 2 - 2 day game
City United 8-140 (Mick Cullen 42, Neil Cooke 41, Mark Chew 17, G Schwenke 11 - 40 overs) v Wests 4-176 (Mick Cullen 2-19 - 40 overs)
With both first innings first halves complete, Wests are well in charge but there was a lot more to this game than the figures. City batted well with Cullen and Chew opening with a partnership of 60 and Neil Cooke and Schwenke adding 41 for the 4th wicket. Wests slumped to 2-8 with both wickets to Cullen and even after recovery were 4-112 in the 26th over. The last 14 overs got away City but there was lots of enthusiasm and effort in the field, even though the going got tough. Of particular note was a very encouraging spell of five overs from young leg spinner Lachlan Cooke, who gave the ball flight despite having to face a much older and aggressive batsmen. Some real ticker from everyone this afternoon.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Kookaburra Cup Success
Game 1 v North Coast
Central North 8/192 defeated North Coast 8/190
Ryan hit 13 runs off 36 balls
Game 2 v Illawarra
Central North 1/237 defeated Illawarra 9/181
Ryan did not get to bat but took 1 catch
My parents had travelled all the way from Hay to watch Ryan play cricket for the first time ever and they never got to see him bat nor bowl because the others boys performed so well.
Game 3 v Southern
Central North 7/255 defeated Southern 9/130
Ryan was out for a duck off 9 balls
Central North 3/337 defeated Western 9/245
Ryan batted at No. 3 and was 10 N/O off 18 balls
In the final, the opening batsmen of Max Houlahan (Moree) and James Psarakis (Tamworth) hit a Kookaburra Cup record opening partnership of 298. The Bradman Foundation is also yet to ratify if this is a ground record for Bradman Oval at any level of cricket. Quite a remarkable feat.
Nikki Hansen
Action For Juniors
Hamish Batley played for Tamworth U/15's in Armidale on 11th January against an Armidale Invitational XI for the Walter Taylor Shield. Wally Taylor was a ledgend of Armidale cricket playing in representative sides for Armidale and the North against international teams. Playing club cricket fro Uralla, Taylor and his brothers scored masses of runs from the middle 50's to the early 70's. Taylor once scored nearly 1000 runs in a season of limited appearance because of commitments on the family farm at an average above 150.
Unfortunately for Hamish, rain ruined the carnival but not before he took 3-0.
Click to see Northern Daily Leader story
On the following weekend, Hamish represented Tamworth in the U/16's at the Stan Austin Shield at Taree. Coming in at 5-40, he made 96 not out and averaged 106 for the carnival. Leo Steyn bowled brilliantly during the carnival but with no luck. The boys lost in the final.
Click to Prime News vision of Hamish batting
Unfortunately for Hamish, rain ruined the carnival but not before he took 3-0.
Click to see Northern Daily Leader story
On the following weekend, Hamish represented Tamworth in the U/16's at the Stan Austin Shield at Taree. Coming in at 5-40, he made 96 not out and averaged 106 for the carnival. Leo Steyn bowled brilliantly during the carnival but with no luck. The boys lost in the final.
Click to Prime News vision of Hamish batting
Monday, January 24, 2011
Next Meeting
Please note that the next meeting of City United Cricket Club has been postponed by the President until Tuesday 1st February, from 6:30pm at the Tamworth City Bowling Club.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Espresso Addimi Loyalty Cards
Phil Hood now has a club set of loyalty cards so players can either see Phil at games or the Club or ring him on 0408662012 to arrange to get a card. Baring that, Phil will catch up with you. When you get your card, you have to sign for it but that all can be done with Phil.
So now, when you have your delicious coffee a Espresso Addimi in Peel St near Tony Windsor's office, you will be building a bonus for City United at seasons end and supporting a generous sponsor. That's got to be good!
So now, when you have your delicious coffee a Espresso Addimi in Peel St near Tony Windsor's office, you will be building a bonus for City United at seasons end and supporting a generous sponsor. That's got to be good!
Club Dress Shirts
Congratulations to the following players who have now qualified for the new Club Dress Shirt: Anthony Cashman, Luke Hagley, Paul Hagley, Jack McVey, Jim Stacey, Nick Stacey, Pierre Steyn & Ross Steyn. Lachlan Cooke, Tim Hunt & Claude Orenstein still have shirts to pick up. Shirts may be picked up from Lango at 19 McRae St. There will be a slight delay on the second run of shirts sponsored by Pura Milk as they had to go back to Monogram It for an adjustment.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
City United v Bective, 15/1/11 (Twenty20)
1st Grade at TREC at 8:30am
City United 104 (Peter Mead 26, Daniel Lawrence 13) lost to Bective East 3-106 (Nathan Whale 2-19)
Bective won by six wickets in the early game. Lots of positivity from the City Boys and a great sense of team was evident from the on field talk. A win can't be far away. Well batted Meady.
City United 104 (Peter Mead 26, Daniel Lawrence 13) lost to Bective East 3-106 (Nathan Whale 2-19)
Bective won by six wickets in the early game. Lots of positivity from the City Boys and a great sense of team was evident from the on field talk. A win can't be far away. Well batted Meady.
City United v Souths, 15/1/11 (Twenty20)
1st Grade at TREC - 3:00pm
City United 9-119 (Anthony Dutton 29, Peter Mead 22, Hamish Batley 10x, Shane Rutley 10) lost to Souths 2-123 (Daniel Lawrence 1-16).
Runs were again the problem with not enough on the board to create pressure for Souths. Dutton started well and Meady again provided a steady influence in the middle of the innings. Hamish and Rutts swung well at the end. Dan provided the breakthrough which made Souths think for an over or two and City's fielding kept them in the game for sixteen overs.
2nd Grade at Belmore - 8:30am
City United 112 (Anthony Cashman 30, Jay Sipple 29, Isacc Kensell 17, Sean Hancock 14, Luke Smith 13) lost to Souths 3-114 (Dan Mitchell 2-30, Jack McVey 1-26)
Never in the hunt at 5-25 or 7-59, Cahsy, Kens and Sipp at least gave the side a total. Big Dan took out the openers and his bowling partner Jack bowled a tidy four overs under the circumstances but the bowlers were out gunned.
3rd Grade at Chauvel - 8:30am
Souths 9-110 (Simon Bellamy 3-24, Pat Dwyer 2-21) lost to City United 6-111 (Cory Callcott 64)
After a bad start, Simon & Pat reigned Souths in to a target that was within reach but when the Skipper went in at 4-23 in the fifth over it looked as though the side was on the same slippery slope. Cory played a gem, throwing caution to the wind with four 6's. Luke Lawrence stayed with him to add 63 for the wicket and the games was as good as won when Cory left at 103. The first win for the season. Onward and upward fellas.
City United 9-119 (Anthony Dutton 29, Peter Mead 22, Hamish Batley 10x, Shane Rutley 10) lost to Souths 2-123 (Daniel Lawrence 1-16).
Runs were again the problem with not enough on the board to create pressure for Souths. Dutton started well and Meady again provided a steady influence in the middle of the innings. Hamish and Rutts swung well at the end. Dan provided the breakthrough which made Souths think for an over or two and City's fielding kept them in the game for sixteen overs.
2nd Grade at Belmore - 8:30am
City United 112 (Anthony Cashman 30, Jay Sipple 29, Isacc Kensell 17, Sean Hancock 14, Luke Smith 13) lost to Souths 3-114 (Dan Mitchell 2-30, Jack McVey 1-26)
Never in the hunt at 5-25 or 7-59, Cahsy, Kens and Sipp at least gave the side a total. Big Dan took out the openers and his bowling partner Jack bowled a tidy four overs under the circumstances but the bowlers were out gunned.
3rd Grade at Chauvel - 8:30am
Souths 9-110 (Simon Bellamy 3-24, Pat Dwyer 2-21) lost to City United 6-111 (Cory Callcott 64)
After a bad start, Simon & Pat reigned Souths in to a target that was within reach but when the Skipper went in at 4-23 in the fifth over it looked as though the side was on the same slippery slope. Cory played a gem, throwing caution to the wind with four 6's. Luke Lawrence stayed with him to add 63 for the wicket and the games was as good as won when Cory left at 103. The first win for the season. Onward and upward fellas.
Monday, January 10, 2011
New Dress Shirts
The new dress shirts are now available free for Cory Callcott, Lachlan Cooke, Tim Hunt, Richie O'Halloran, Peter Mead and Claude Orenstein. The shirt is not available for sale and is only available to players who have completed paying their fees.
Contact Lango 0438 028 917 to arrange pick up.
Contact Lango 0438 028 917 to arrange pick up.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
City United v Old Boys 8/1/11
1st Grade at No1 Oval (day/nighter)
City United 124 (Ross Steyn 30, Bede Young 26, Nathan Whale 13) lost to Old Boys 4-127 (Bede Young 1-39)
Never in the hunt after being 6-39 but thanks to Ross, Nathan and Bede a total was set to bowl at but Aaron Hazlewood took the game away from us.
2nd Grade at No1 Oval (the early game)
Old Boys 104 (Al Austin 3-6, Jack McVey 2-15, Hamish Batley 2-18, Steve Ballantine 2-22) lost to City United 2-106 (Paul Fisher 37x, Al Austin 37x)
A great performance from all the bowlers including Robbie Gregg who bowled 8 overs for 28. Hamish and Steve made the early breakthroughs and Sean Hancock held four catches. Paul lead from the front at the top of the order with great support from the resurrected Al. An excellent win.
3rd Grade at Minor League 3
City United 86 (Ben Ballantine 20, Luke Lawrence 15) lost to Old Boys 5-88 (Simon Bellamy 2-25)
Never enough runs to play with but late breakthroughs by Simon at least caused Old Boys some concern late in the game.
City United 124 (Ross Steyn 30, Bede Young 26, Nathan Whale 13) lost to Old Boys 4-127 (Bede Young 1-39)
Never in the hunt after being 6-39 but thanks to Ross, Nathan and Bede a total was set to bowl at but Aaron Hazlewood took the game away from us.
2nd Grade at No1 Oval (the early game)
Old Boys 104 (Al Austin 3-6, Jack McVey 2-15, Hamish Batley 2-18, Steve Ballantine 2-22) lost to City United 2-106 (Paul Fisher 37x, Al Austin 37x)
A great performance from all the bowlers including Robbie Gregg who bowled 8 overs for 28. Hamish and Steve made the early breakthroughs and Sean Hancock held four catches. Paul lead from the front at the top of the order with great support from the resurrected Al. An excellent win.
3rd Grade at Minor League 3
City United 86 (Ben Ballantine 20, Luke Lawrence 15) lost to Old Boys 5-88 (Simon Bellamy 2-25)
Never enough runs to play with but late breakthroughs by Simon at least caused Old Boys some concern late in the game.
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