Our little 4^th Grades sure do bowl them down fast. Last Saturday City bowlers broke two separate bails in the afternoon in the process of bowling batsmen out. Lucky our President came to the rescue with some chewy gun that he was chewing at the time. "Here" he said “use this” the broken bails went back together nicely.

GOOOOOOOO don’t worry about wood glue the gum did the job CITY

Christmas Party on the banks of the Peel.

 Christmas cake with Ice cream yummy yummy

On Saturday 22nd December the “big boys” will been playing a Day/Nighter at No1 Oval. City’s Christmas Party will be incorporated into that night. Not only will we be able to see our 1st Graders playing under lights but we will have a Christmas thyme to the evening.  BBQ, drinks and Christmas cake with ice cream (yummy) will be available throughout the evening. Families are most warmly welcome to attend.  So put this date into your diary and hope will see you there.

GOOOOOOOOO Ho Ho Ho Ho CITY

Teams to play West Leagues

City United teams to play West Leagues this Saturday 1st December in a One-Day match. There will be a BBQ after the days play at the City Bowling Club. All players are requested to be at their prospective grounds by 12.30. If any player is unavailable please contact your captain.

1st Grade Riverside 1: Dan Whale (C) 0423918389, Scott de Weymarn, Richard O'Halloran, Ben Chew, Julian Hulbert, Aaron Dennis, Scott Hulbert, Ben Semmler, Jack McVey, Nathan Whale, Jake Philp, Chris Langston.
2nd Grade Riverside 2: Paul Fisher (C) 0429654808, Neil Cooke, Shel Ravi, Sean Hancock, Tait Jordan, Michael Bellamy, Daniel Rogers, Pat Dwyer, Paul Charmers, J Vanderkyl, Simon Bellamy., Adam Ryan.
3rd Grade Riverside 5: Peter Mead (C) 0427603558, Cory Callcott, Rob Mills, Brett Walsh, Matt Ballentine, Lachlan Cooke, Nick Stacey, Glen Ryan,  Ben Ballentine, Terry Kampe, John Miskle, Andy Jarrett
4th Grade Riverside 8: Timothy Skewes (C) 0467560000, Paul Lawrence,Ron Benjamin, Eddie Beattie, Scotty Hurn, Cooper Thompson, Trent Balderston, Terry Skewes, Gary Whale, Graeme Schwenke, Doug Truman,  Mark Chew.

City prides itself on being a true club, not 4 individual teams. We play for the club not for a specific team or grade, throughout the season there will be movement of players within the grades both up and down but always playing for City, that’s what being a part of a club is all about. Best of luck to everyone for the weekend matches.

GOOOOOOO Forecast for Saturday is to be bloody hot be prepared  CITY

It's warming up, baby!

The weather forecast is for a  HOT  40 degrees on Saturday. All players are reminded of using sun screen, drinking plenty of water prior to the match & during the match and wearing a broad brim hat. City’s captains will request from the umpires that extra drink breaks are taken.

The late and great Noel Coward had it right with his song, that goes something like-
Only mad dogs and cricketers,
Go out in the midday,
Go out in the midday,
Go out in the midday sun.               
GOOOOOOOOO Dan look after our pom we don't want him going Troppo on us CITY

Results from Rd 5 games against Norths

1^st Grade
Norths were dismissed for a total of 170 in their first innings.  City resumed batting on day 2 at 0/14 and were dismissed for a total of 131 runs in the 49^thover. Best batting:  Scott Hulbert 61 runs; Richie O’Halloran 21 runs; Julian Hulbert 18 runs.
Norths began a second innings and finished the day at 5/102 off 32.3 overs. Best bowling:  Aaron Dennis 2/20 off 5 overs; Jack McVey 1/17 off 8 overs; Jade Thompson 1/18 off 5 overs; Richie O’Halloran 1/3 off 3 balls.
2^ndGrade
City batted first and were dismissed for a total of 162 runs in the 50^th over. Norths resumed batting on day 2 at 3/109 and were dismissed for a total of 323 runs in the 65^thover. Best bowling:  Paul Chalmers 2/85 off 17 overs; Neil Cooke 2/26 off 5.4 overs; Chris Langston 2/45 off 13 overs; Shel Ravi 2/44 off 9 overs; Michael Bellamy 2/9 off 3 overs.
City began batting in their second innings and finished the day at 8/139 off 36 overs. Best batting:  Paul Fisher 28 runs; Neil Cooke 23 runs; Michael Bellamy 20 runs.
3^rdGrade
City declared their innings closed at 5/312 of 47 overs. In reply Norths were dismissed for a total of 44 runs in 25 overs at the end of day 1.
Norths began day 2 batting in their second innings and were dismissed for a total of 130 runs off 50 overs. Best bowling:  Lachie Cooke 7/22 off 10 overs; Glenn Ryan 1/7 off 7 overs; Graeme Schwenke 1/7 off 4 overs; Brett Walsh 1/10 off 5 overs.
City won outright.
4^thGrade
City were dismissed for a total of 305 runs off 79 overs at the end of day 1. Norths began batting on day 2 and were dismissed for a total of 114 runs in the 40^th over. Best bowling:  Eddie Beattie 4/10 off 4.4 overs; Terry Skewes 4/32 off 13 overs; Trent Balderston 1/20 off 6 overs; Tim Skewes 1/7 off 5 overs.
Norths began batting in their second innings and finished the day at 8/157 off 36 overs. Best bowling:  Nick Stacey 3/23 off 7 overs; Terry Skewes 2/18 off 9 overs; Eddie Beattie 2/41 off 6 overs; Trent Balderston 1/16 off 3 overs.
City fell just 2 wickets short of an outright victory but still took points for a win in the first innings.
GOOOOOOO Lachie Cooke 7 for 22 the best bowling figures for City this season. CITY

It's a bit too damp.

Due to the damp conditions there will be no fielding training session today at No 1 oval. Our normal Wednesday training will commence from 5pm at Riverside 2.
GOOOOOOOO I'll will be there tomorrow for sure CITY

Just ran out of time.

City’s 4^thGrade side  “The Little Boys” and the brave Australian team have one thing in common, both teams just ran out of time. Ultimately, the Aussies fell two wickets short of victory. While City's 4th Grade side after piling on over 300 runs the week before needed twenty wickets on Saturday to obtain an outright result.

City fell two wickets short of that total. City's 4th Grade captain said "As a team we put in all day. In the last hour we had to obtain the last couple of wickets needed for the out-right win, I felt like we tried everything in our power -- round the wicket, over the wicket, short balls, pitched-up, spin, fielders all around the bat, even had a leg slip in place -- I thought we had a red-hot crack," Timothy said.
Our 4th Grade side in unbeaten this season and will need to change it's approach to it's game plan a little as all grades now start a run of One-Day cricket.
GOOOOOOOO cricket, you got to love it CITY

The two City's being as one.

John Nolan on behalf the Tamworth City Bowling Club is seen here presenting our President a sponsorship cheque. City United is fortunate to have such a generous sponsor as the City Bowling Club, it is a relationship that is growing stronger each season. Thank you again to the board and members of the best little club in town the City Bowling Club.
GOOOOOOOOO they love playing their under arm deliveries  CITY

Pizza Night this Saturday

Our club will be having a Pizza Night back at our major Sponsor the City Bowling Club after Saturday's matches. No matches have been totally won or lost, all are in the balance, lets push hard for all four this weekend.
All you eat, $5 each or $10 a family. There is only one place to be this Saturday night.

GOOOOOO I will extra anchovies on mine CITY

Fathers guiding words

An interesting tale was told to me from Saturday’s 4th Grade match. Timothy Skewes the “little boys” Captain had never scored a fifty in his life closest being 49. When he passed his personal milestone the crowd went off. His father also the President was on the side line watching his young fellow score from shots he only could imagine to play. Captivated by what was going on in the middle, our President was un a where that he suddenly was required to bat, “bloody hell” here is an opportunity for him to bat with his son and guild him to his century. As he approached his son and still trying to get dressed he had these inspirational words as they meet “When is the next break, I need to have a leak".  Timothy replied "your hopeless".  Our President then continued "Now listen I am here to use my experience and wisdom to get you to your century. Do as I say and do as I do”
Needless to say our president lasted three balls before his off peg was knocked over. His son went on to make 81.

 

                                        GOOOOOOOOO sometimes it is best to say nothing CITY

 Before I go I must give credit to a young player who came to City this season to further his cricket. Daniel Rogers has worked so hard on his keeping and his game this season. He had an accident at work resulting in him breaking his collar bone through that time his still came down to support 2^ndGrade and it was wonderful to see him back on the field last weekend.

GOOOOOOOOO Daniel Rogers City clubman of the month CITY

A moment in time from last season.

The Third Grade winning 2011- 12 One-Day finalist L-R Doug TrumanW/K (I don't drop them ), Trent Balderstone, Tait Jordan, David (look at my sexy legs)Carrol, Dan (The man) Mitchell, Andrew McDonald, Ben Ballantine, Peter (I just keep getting better) Mead, Cory (C) (Leading from the front ) Callcott , Shel Ravi, Glen (Mr Reliable) Ryan, David Holzigal and being cradled in his team mates arms is Johnny (Sugar) Miskle.

GOOOOOOOOO you play for the love of the sport, the club, your mates CITY

It's BACK

That’s right, after a few week spell, City will be holding a fielding session today Tuesday from 5.30 till 6.30 at No 1 oval. All are welcome to attend. Bring your running shoes, your City training singlet, a hat and a drink of water.
GOOOOOOOO train hard, play hard CITY

Results of Rd 5 first day's play against Norths played Saturday

1^st Grade City lost the toss and were sent out to field. Norths were dismissed for a total of 170 runs in the 71^st over. Best bowling:  Jack McVey 3/23 off 12 overs; Julian Hulbert 3/34 off 13.4 overs; Ben Semmler 2/41 off 18 overs; Aaron Dennis 1/29 off 16 overs; Richie O’Halloran 1/32 off 11 overs.
In reply City are 0/14 off 6 overs at stumps on day 1. Batting:  Currently Scott Hulbert 7 runs N/O; Scott de Weymarn 6 runs N/O.

2^nd Grade  City lost the toss and were sent out to bat. City were dismissed for a total of 162 runs in the 50^thover. Best batting:  Chris Langston 50 runs; Sean Hancock 27 runs; Neil Cooke 25 runs.
In reply Norths are 3/109 off 28 overs at stumps on day 1. Best bowling:  Chris Langston 1/10 off 4 overs; Paul Chalmers 1/27 off 10 overs; Neil Cooke 1/26 off 5 overs.

 3^rd Grade City won the toss and elected to bat. City declared their innings closed at 5/312 off 47 overs. Best batting:  Peter Mead 87 runs N/O; Terry Kampe 79 runs; Brett Walsh 51 runs; Josh Bennie 40 runs N/O; Ben Ballantine 20 runs.

In reply Norths were dismissed for a total of 44 runs in 25 overs. Best bowling:  Brett Walsh 4/3 off 6 overs; Terry Kampe 2/9 off 7 overs; Nick Stacey 1/16 off 5 overs; Graeme Schwenke 1/12 off 4 overs; Lachlan Cooke 1/1 off 1 over.
City take first innings points.

4^th Grade  City won the toss and elected to bat. City were dismissed for a total of 305 runs in the 79^thover. Best batting:  Tim Skewes 81 runs; Eddie Beattie 57 runs; Trent Balderston 49 runs; Gary Whale 31 runs; Cooper Thompson 20 runs.
Norths will begin their first innings at the commencement of day 2.

GOOOOOOOOO another good club performance CITY

I am in trouble again

In a relaxing moment last night, my wife and I were sitting at home. I was going through some old City score books, reading some results.
She rested her head on my shoulder, "Do you remember the day you proposed to me after that cricket match?" said she, romantically. "You were so confident and bold  ."
"No I wasn't," I muttered , "I was out, caught and bowled !"
GOOOOOOO it was a moment of not keeping one's eye on the ball CITY

Are you in the draw for winning half your season fees back?

All playing members, if you have paid your fees in full before our Christmas Party you will be in the draw for THREE that’s THREE chances of having half your fees refunded back to you. Now that would be a great early Christmas present.
GOOOOOOOOOOO I will be in that CITY

Talking of selections

At City's selection meeting last night Paul Fisher was writing down his preferred team list when one of our selectors noticed this new players name. 'Who's Bill Robinson?' asked Leigh Dwyer
Paul jumped in with excitement 'He won us the match last week.'
'Really? Is he a batsman or a bowler?' asked Leigh

'Neither. He's the umpire.' Paul replied with a grin
GOOOOOOO where would we be without the umpires CITY

Teams to play Norths.

City United teams to play Norths this Saturday 17th & 24th November in Two Day match. There will be a BBQ after the days play at the City Bowling Club. All players are requested to be at their prospective grounds by 12.30. If any player is unavailable please contact your captain.

1st Grade Riverside 1: Dan Whale (C) 0423918389, Scott de Weymarn, Richard O'Halloran, Ryan Hansen, Ben Chew, Julian Hulbert, Aaron Dennis, Pat Dwyer, Scott Hulbert, Ben Semmler, Jack McVey, Nathan Whale.
2nd Grade Riverside 2: Paul Fisher (C) 0429654808, Neil Cooke, Chris Langston, Shel Ravi, Sean Hancock, John Miskle,  Tait Jordan, Davd Weekes/Michael Bellamy, Daniel Rogers, Pat Dwyer, Paul Charmers, J Vanderkyl
3rd Grade Riverside 5: Peter Mead (C) 0427603558, Cory Callcott, Rob Mills, Brett Walsh, Matt Ballentine, Lachlan Cooke, Nick Stacey/Glen Ryan, Doug Truman, Ben Ballentine, Terry Kampe, Josh Bennie, Graeme Schwenke,
4th Grade Riverside 8: Timothy Skewes (C) 0467560000, Paul Lawrence/Ron Benjamin,  Anthony Fitzgerald, Tom Fitzgerald, Eddie Beattie, Tim Paynter, Scotty Hurn/Nick Stacey,  Cooper Thompson, Paul Hagley, Trent Balderston, Terry Skewes, Gary Whale,-Reserve Luke Hagley

City prides itself on being a true club, not 4 individual teams. We play for the club not for a specific team or grade, throughout the season there will be movement of players within the grades both up and down but always playing for City, that’s what being a part of a club is all about. Best of luck to everyone for the weekend matches.
GOOOOOOO  may the rain stay away CITY

Not a bad afternoon, not a bad afternoon at all.

Final wrap-up from Rd 4 games against Souths. When the town echoed with the chant of CITY CITY CITY
The big boys dominating the second day of their match, Seconds & Thirds both winning by outright and the little fourth graders missing out on an outright win by one wicket (if only the President bowled a little bit better).

1st Grade: After day one City were dismissed in their first innings for a total of 65 runs. Souths resumed their innings at 9/136 and were dismissed for a total of 144 runs in the 51st over.
City batted a second time and finished the day at 8/181 after 62 overs. Best batting: Richie O’Halloran 70 runs; Ben Chew 59 runs; Jade Thompson 19 runs.
There was a marked improvement in batting for City in their second innings. It was great to see Richie and Chewy hitting some good form.

2nd Grade: City were dismissed in their first innings for a total of 116 runs. In reply Souths were dismissed for a total of 76 runs.
City resumed their second innings at 2/12 and were finally dismissed for a total of 113 runs in the 38th over. Best batting: Neil Cooke 31 runs; Simon Bellamy 25 runs; Tait Jordan 21 runs; John Miskle 18 runs. Souths were dismissed in their second innings for a total of 127 runs in 40 overs.
Best bowling: Sam Brown 4/30 off 7 overs; Aaron Dennis 3/37 off 17 overs; Simon Bellamy 3/43 off 13 overs.
City won outright, City currently sit on top of the ladder after 4 rounds.

3rd Grade: Souths were dismissed for a total of 150 runs. City resumed their first innings at 7/164 and were finally dismissed for a total of 276 runs in the 51st over. Best batting: Andy Jarrett 65 runs; Cory Callcott 63 runs; Peter Mead 59 runs ret. Souths were dismissed in their second innings for a total of 160 runs in the 48th over. Best bowling:  Andy Jarrett 3/13 off 12 overs; Brett Walsh 3/14 off 8.4 overs; Peter Mead 2/27 off 9 overs. City commenced batting in their second innings and finished the day at 1/42 off 7 overs.
Best batting: Cory Callcott 23 runs N/O.
City won outright, City currently sit on top of the ladder with 34.63 points after 4 rounds.

4th Grade: Souths were dismissed for a total of 113 runs. City resumed their innings at 1/35 and declared the innings closed at 3/251 after 69 overs. Best batting: Anthony Fitzgerald 113 runs ret; Cooper Thompson 52 runs; Eddie Beattie 38 runs N/O. Souths batted a second time and finished the day at 9/70 off 26 overs. Best bowling:  Terry Skewes 5/6 off 5 overs; Tom Fitzgerald 2/15 off 5 overs.
4th Grade continue on their winning way taking first innings points and falling just 1 wicket short of an outright victory. Congratulations to Anthony Fitzgerald hitting a second unbeaten tonne for the season.
City currently sit on top of the ladder with 29.67 points after 3 rounds.

In the overall Club Championship, City United is currently in 2nd position; a mere 4.376 points behind Souths.
For full match details, click on the link to RESULTS.
GOOOOOOOO big matches against Norths this weekend boys CITY

Training up-date.

There will no Tuesday fielding training tomorrow. Wednesday training will go ahead as usual from 5 pm. Lets continue to keep the great numbers that we have at training .
GOOOOOOOO training hard, play hard CITY

An amazing achievement

  Anthony Fitzgerald has achieved what crickets could only dream of; he has scored his second century in as many matches. On Saturday against South’s he scored another century, this follows up his 138 runs against Wests the match before.  What makes it even more special is that he retired on both occasions to end his innings. As one of his team mates said with a laugh “we are sick of clapping him”. What a wonderful achievement Anthony.

GOOOOOOO I got tired just watching him bat for so long CITY

Still on

Today's matches will commence as usual from 1pm. All players are requested to be their grounds at 12.30. All the best to all players and GOOOOOOOOO CITY

Back to school for the younger ones.

 On Saturday we had Souths nine down for not that many, out came their number 11 batsman with pads on the wrong legs without a hat looking as if he knew he wouldn't be here for long. I said to our young keeper " here comes a "Bunny", he started to looked all around the place. I asked him "What are you looking". He replied "Looking for that rabbit were talking about".  

For all you juniors coming through City-  While most lower order batsmen would be expected to occasionally score some useful runs, a bunny is someone dismissed cheaply everytime.
Now a ferret, refers to a batsman even worse than a bunny (as in the wild, "a ferret goes in after a bunny.")
GOOOOOOO hope never to be know as a ferret CITY

Our quiet achiever

Jack McVey has been a major part of 2nd Grade bowling attack over a number of years now for City during that time he has been recognized and been awarded with major personal trophies along the way. He turns up each week with not much fuss but still puts in for his team.

On Saturday at Riverside 1 in First Grade he was rewarded for his dedication when he was able to show his skill with the ball in hand with the impressing figures of 3/22 off 13 overs; His captain Dan Whale talked up the bowling effort showed by this young man, who is new to First Grade. The jump of standard of cricket from Seconds to First Grade can catch allot of young players out. Jack has worked hard for these figures and deserves the praise from his captain and fellow club mates. Jack's biggest fan and supporter is his mum who sits quietly out the back encouraging her boy.
GOOOOOOOOO I made it mum CITY

Yummy Yummy

After Saturdays play, the Club will be supplying SUBWAY back at the City Bowling Club. All you can eat for $5 or $10 for families. If you have not already received your SUBWAY discount card, they can be collected from Nikki? The card is valid at either one of the three SUBWAY stores in Tamworth.
GOOOOOOO "eat fresh" CITY

Training this afternoon

Training continues as normal this afternoon commencing at 5pm at Riverside 2 nets weather permitting. A few showers are predicted over new few days leading into the weekend, so stay tuned to our web site for any updates.
GOOOOOOOO train as you wish to play CITY

The race that stops an nation.

Due to the Melbourne Cup there will be no fielding training at No1 Oval this Afternoon.

GOOOOOOOOOOOO you good thing CITY

Look who is only a single run from a half century.

On Saturday night, City surprised the President by presenting him with a birthday cake, later this week he hits a half century, (If only his batting average was that high). He was humbled by the the kind words spoken by Peter Mead on behalf of the club. He thanked everyone for their best wishes and after blowing out the candles express his birthday wish was that City fulfils its season's "GOAL" which is having all four grades playing in the semi-finals at the end of the season.
GOOOOOOOO with hard work and playing some good cricket we can our achieve "GOAL" CITY

Results from day one games against Souths played Sat 3 Nov,

First Grade: City won the toss and elected to bat on a rather green wicket.
City were dismissed for a total of 65 runs in 25 overs. Best batting:  Scott Hulbert 34 runs.
In reply Souths finished the day at 9/136 in the 45^th over. Best bowling:  Jack McVey 3/22 off 13 overs; Jade Thompson 3/45 off 11 overs; Julian Hulbert 1/28 off 10.5 overs; Pat Dwyer 1/14 off 6 overs.
Second Grade: City won the toss and elected to bat first.
City were dismissed for a total of 116 runs in their 1^st innings in the 33rd over. Best batting:  Daniel Lawrence 24 runs; Paul Fisher 23 runs.
In reply Souths were dismissed for a total of 76 runs in the 32^nd over. Best bowling:  Aaron Dennis 5/32 off 16 overs; Simon Bellamy 4/19 off 9.4 overs; Sam Brown 1/22 off 6 overs.
City commenced their 2^nd innings and finished the day at 2/12 off 10 overs. City takes first innings’ point.
Third Grade: City lost the toss and were sent out to field.
Souths were dismissed for a total of 150 runs in the 47^th over. Best bowling:   Terry Kampe 3/23 off 8 overs; Andy Jarrett 2/36 off 14 overs; Josh Bennie 2/16 off 4 overs.
In reply City finished the day at 7/164 off 32 overs. Best batting:   Cory Callcott 63 runs; Terry Kampe 39 runs.
City takes first innings’ points.
Fourth Grade: City lost the toss and were sent out to field.
Souths were dismissed for a total of 113 runs in the 67^th over. Best bowling:  Tim Skewes 3/11 off 9.1 overs; Tom Fitzgerald 3/18 off 10 overs; Eddie Beattie 2/15 off 14 overs.
In reply City finished the day at 1/35 off 13 overs. Best batting:  Anthony Fitzgerald 27 runs N/O.
First innings points are still in the balance.
GOOOOOO alot of cricket yet to be played with big points up for grabs CITY

Please don't let the President cook again he burns everything.

There will be a BBQ back at the City Bowling Club after the match tomorrow. All you can eat for $5 or $10 for a family. Everyone is welcome to attend so bring along your partner and kids.
GOOOOOOO see you there CITY

Ninety seconds with Phillip Hood

Sixteen questions in ninety seconds with Phillip Hood life long City supporter.
Time starts NOW !!
Who was your favourite cricket player to watch when growing up? Sir Garfield Sobers
Favourite cartoon as a child? Micky Mouse
Are you studying or working, If so doing what? Retired but still throwing newspapers on the front lawns in the early hours of the morning.
When you were growing up, what did you want to be? A grader driver
What do you normally eat for breakfast? Five Weetbixs
Who is the team mate that brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh?  Big Dan Mitchell
Your every last meal would be? Spaghetti bolognaise.
What highest level you have played cricket? 2^nd Grade for City.
What primary school did you attend? Ironside State School
What is your most embarrassing moment on the cricket field to date?The only 2^nd Grade match I played I dropped three catches all from the same bowler Blair Hill
Stranded on an Island, What are your 3 essential items? Beer, shoes & food.
What footy code do you support either Union, NRL or AFL?   Union, the game they play in heaven.
What would you buy with your last $20? 4 schooners.
How did you become a City player? Introduced to the club by Richard Thornton.
Who is the smartest teammate? Peter Mead
What is your middle name? Barclay  
GOOOOOOOO ninety seconds? like hell !!! it took over an hour for me to get Phil to answer the questions  CITY