Under 12-9 Healesville 4/136 defeated Montrose 38
The under 12-9’s had a very strong win against an undermanned Montrose in Montrose. Batting first they made a strong 4/136 of their 23 overs. A great 31 not out from Manny Winrow who was the only one to get to double figures but some good hitting from Tom Quaggin 9 and James Howden 7 set Montrose a daunting target. With only 6 batters it was always going to be hard. Three great caught and bowled dismissals by Ryder Hudson, Finn and Arthur Colman plus a couple of unplayable balls on off stump by James Howden and again Finn Coleman had them all out in 15 overs for 38 runs. The best of the bowling was Finn Coleman with 2/1 and then James Howden, Arthur Coleman and Ryder Hudson all finished with 1/3. Some great enthusiasm in the field by all despite the drizzle made for an enjoyable night.
Under 12-4 Healesville 2/130 defeated Mount Evelyn 4/55
Another great team effort. During their bowling innings, Healesville managed to get 4 wickets with Ben Hunter (1/3), Raff Morcombe (2/0) and Summer Caldicott (1/11) each taking wickets. During their batting innings, Healesville had nine players retire which was a great effort. Healesville’s highest run scorers were Raff Morcombe 36*, Henry Harding 12* and Summer Caldicott 10*.
Under 14 Healesville 3/155 versus Wandin 83 (Week 1 of a 2-day split Innings game)
Healesville bowled first and dismissed Wandin for 83 with a solid team bowling performance, Darcy English 2/4 and under 12 Ryder Hudson playing his first game of under 14’s took 2/3. Healesville is currently 3/155 at stumps after day one, with Darcy English not out 60 and Raff Morcombe not out 27
Under 16 Healesville 3/45 versus Chirnside Park 4/65 (Week 1 of a 2-day split Innings game)
Healesville won the toss and chose to bat first. The reliable Lucas Parker retired on 20* and Sam Drummond is playing a patient innings and is currently 3* and partnered with Bailey Rutley. Chirnside Park is 4/65 after their 25 overs and will resume batting next week in what looks to be a close contest. Lucas Parker has bowled tightly with 1/4 off 5 overs including 3 maidens. The two spinners have also bowled well with Denzel Parsons 1/10 off 4 overs and Ethan Nikcevich 2/8 off 4 overs also.
Seniors 1st XI – Healesville versus Eastfield 202 (Week 1 of a 2 day game) – written by Josh Handasyde
The first 2-day match of the season brought Eastfield down to play Healesville 1st XI down at Queens Park. Eastfield won the toss and elected to bat in the overcast conditions. It was a slow start for Eastfield with opening bowlers Liam English and the evergreen Allan Pearce keeping the runs low early before the pressure got to the Eastfield openers resulting in the run-out of opener Stuart McKenzie for 6, thanks to the clean fielding from Michael Jackson. Eastfield looked to dig in for the long haul, taking a very defensive mindset to keep most deliveries out, resulting in low-run, low-wicket cricket for most of the first session. Healesville broke through late with debutant Jack Drummond taking his first wicket in 1st’s cricket. But the highlight for the Bloods was Michael Jackson taking his first 1st XI 5 wicket haul ending with figures of 5/40 off 15 overs. Eastfield ended their innings all out for 202 with skipper Scott Reece (54) and Ryan Christie (55) the highlight for Eastfield. The Bloods will be back next week to chase down the runs in their allotted 80 overs.
Seniors 2nd XI – Healesville 6/166 defeated Coldstream 6/141 – written by Ethan Nikcevich
On a cloudy day at Coldstream Recreation Reserve, Coldstream won the toss and sent Healesville in to bat. Ben Mackey and Tom Handasyde opened the batting with a strong start, Tom Handasyde (61*) carried his bat and put on a fast partnership with Zach Fawdry (53) to help Healesville to a commanding score of 6/166 on a big ground. Chasing 167 to win, the Coldstream openers started fast but were dismissed by some good bowling from Scott Fawdry and Darcy English. Matt Thompson stuck around for a solid knock of 40*, Coldstream’s slow run rate would end up costing them the game needing 36 of Ethan Nikcevich’s final over of the game. A stumping first ball of the final over and Healesville held Coldstream to 6/146 with Darcy English and Ethan Nikcevich ending up with 2 wickets each. The highlight of the game was 14-year-old Tom Handasyde making his first senior 50.
Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 87 lost to Warrandyte 9/137 – written by Sam Drummond
Healesville won the toss and elected to bowl first, sending Warrandyte out to bat. Samuel Drummond and Matthew Cooper opened the bowling and bowled quite economically, but could not break through Warrandyte’s opening batters. The wickets began to fall when Gabriel Houlihan came into the attack finishing with 3/27 off 6 overs. Peter Nolan, Matthew Cooper and Samuel Drummond all managed to secure a wicket each. Warrandyte finished with 9/137. The father-son duo of Dave and Jack Plunkett opened the batting for Healesville but went out cheaply. Matt Cooper managed to score a quick 11 runs until he was caught. Peter Coster and Darron Grover made a handy partnership before Peter was dismissed. Samuel Drummond and Darron Grover had a long partnership, but runs were hard to find with Darron nursing a hamstring injury. Darron was finally caught out, making Healesvile’s top score of 20 runs. Elijah Prentice was then sent to the crease. Samuel Drummond was dismissed shortly after with a total of 10 runs. Gabriel Houlihan and Elijah Prentice then made a handy partnership of 10 runs before Elijah was dismissed for 5 and Gabriel shortly after. Healesville fell short by 50 runs.
Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 4/182 defeated Wandin 7/141
Healesville played a home game in Gladysdale due to ground availability. Healesville batted first and the fathers of this predominantly father-son team lead the way with Adam Keath 49*, Owen Morcombe 32 and Grant Braden 30 leading the scoring to get Healesville to 4/182. It was the kids’ turn to shine with the ball and young Sam Keath took his first senior wicket and ended up with 4/9 which was the catalyst to keeping Wandin to 7/141. A great team effort and lots of fun for this newly developed team.
