STORMS SEND DOGS SEASON DOWN THE DRAIN

The St.Bernards OCCC 2009/10 season over after the freak storms that hit Melbourne over the weekend. With none of the 3 teams who made the finals finishing in the top 2 a win was the only way to advance to the grand final. The 2nd XI were able to face 21 overs on Saturday crumbling to 6/35 before rain stopped play. A total of 7 overs were bowled on day 1 in the thirds as Hoppers managed 0/21 off 7 overs, While the 4th XI bowled 20 overs at Greenvale before the biggest storm to ever hit St.Bernards stopped play for the rest of the weekend. The thrid XI were the only side able to get play underway on day 2, and got off to a good start before allowing the Hoppers middle order to get the total to 158. With fading light and storms on the way the thirds also crumbled to 7/64 before umpires called play off due to rain.
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3 OUT OF 5 IN PUPS SEMI FINALS

The junior section of the club had a successful weekend, with 3 out of the 5 sides in the finals progressing to their respective grand finals. The Under 12 A’s had a great win reaching 6/162 and then restricting the opposition Moonee Valley to 4/97. The Under 12 C’s had an amazing win. After their opposition Westmeadows made 2/112, the boys scored the winnings runs on the last ball of the day, finishing up at 7/113. The Under 12 F’s unfortunately were beaten by Strathmore by 9 wickets. They were bowled out for 63 and Strathmore made the runs 1 wicket down. The 14 A’s, who finished on top of the ladder, have progressed to the grand final with a win over Moonee Valley. Our boys batted first and made 160 and then managed to restrict their opposition to 9/134. The Under 16 B’s ended their season very disappointingly. After winning the toss the boys batted first and no one was able to occupy the crease for an extended period of time, being bowled out for 76, with extras top scoring. Hadfield then managed to chase down the runs for the loss of one wicket.

With a number of talented 16’s finishing up their junior careers, it would be great to see all of those boys that are finished back at the Home Of Cricket next season to play seniors. Positive seasons for all junior sides and let’s hope that all 3 sides in the grand final are successful.