By Steven Utting
MONBULK’S firsts, seconds and thirds each continued their rain-affected games from last week.
Dave Williams was named man of the match in the thirds after his stunning 146, his maiden century.
He was closely followed by Rick Lamers who made 59 not out and took 4/5 off 12 overs in his first game for the club.
The firsts and seconds lost close encounters and the thirds were very unlucky not to get a win, finishing with a draw after dominating the game. The fourths won their one-day match in a tight affair.
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Footballers First XI ventured to Monbulk on a wet and dreary day. Monbulk was in trouble early after losing the toss and being sent in to bat. Craig Heppell did his best to steady the ship, scoring a disciplined 47. Footballers chased down the 128 need for victory with five overs to go in their innings.
Footballers 6/151 d Monbulk 128 (Craig Heppell 47).
Monbulk Second XI travelled to Pickets Reserve, won the toss and decided to bowl. A great all-around team effort closed Footballers’ innings at 133. Chris Martin was the best of the bowlers with an inspirational 4/28. Tim Flintoff did his best to hold Monbulk’s innings together with 41 but it wasn’t enough as the team lost 5/24 and fell short of Footballers’ target by 13 runs.
Footballers 133 (Chris Martin 4/28) d Monbulk 120 (Tim Flintoff 41).
Monbulk Third XI played away against South Belgrave in a rain-affected game. Monbulk notched up an impressive 7/283, highlighted by Dave Williams’ debut century of 146. Williams combined with Brad Trewavis to post a club record partnership for the fifth wicket. In his first game for the club, Rick Lamers also scored 59 not out. Monbulk took wickets at regular intervals during South Belgrave’s innings to have them on the ropes at 9/102 but time ran out and the game ended in a nail-biting draw. Rick Lamers was the best of the bowlers, taking 4/5. Brad Trewavis provided great support with 3/23.
Monbulk 7/283 (Dave Williams 146, Rick Lamers 59*) drew Sth Belgrave 9/102 (Rick Lamers 4/5, Brad Trewavis 3/23).
Playing against the SE Wanderers, Monbulk Fourth XI bowled and fielded extremely well, dismissing their opponents for 52. The highlight of the innings was Steve Briggs’ deadly spell of 3/5. Greg Hulm and Phil Wilson got Monbulk off to a flying start with 1/35 on the board, before a collapse led to a tighter than expected finish. Monbulk eventually scraped home with three wickets in hand. Greg Hulm was the top scorer with 20.
Monbulk 7/55 d SE Wanderers 52 (Steve Briggs 3/5).
