The Bedge wrote:Grade 2
57.40 - Enfield
53.20 - Eyre Royals
47.90 - Parafield Gardens
47.0 - ATCO
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25.10 - Salisbury West
24.00 - North Pines
Parafield Gardens are really firming as the most dangerous side - knocked off the top of the table Eyre Royals - that's 5 in a row, and have to go back to November for their last loss. North Pines will probably rue a missed opportunity Saturday, rolling ATCO for 127 but then being all out for 79 themselves, was probably a good chance for a win - I see they made somewhat of amends yesterday though winning the T20.
Enfield probably lucky to win in their match - Cree dropped a couple times early, made 100 off around 50 balls and the team was 150 off 17 overs. Westies clawed back really well and if they'd held Cree early, may have been chasing a very modest total. In reply, they recovered well, and for the most part it looked like the rain might have the final say, but to the credit of the umpires (and Westies) they stuck at it, and the game found a conclusion.
Have to say the top 4 is set in stone - but with only 10pts between 1st and 4th, it's anyones guess who finishes where. ATCO prefer the 2 day stuff, they'll be pushing hard for max points Rd 15 against SW - they could come home with a wet sail... but I can't help but think it's Parafield who are primed to snatch top spot by time finals roll around... not bad considering they wanted to drop down out of Grade 2 before the season.
No idea who wins the medal, really hasn't been one consistent standout player all season. Maybe Craig D'Antonio.
You guys and ATCO for mine in the two dayers, Gardens would win the one day comp if there was one IMO. Watching them take the field you wouldn’t pick them as being dangerous but they have a fair arsenal of variation with the ball, if they nab a home final they will certainly use the tiny boundary to their advantage.
They bat with flair and little care, they bat quite deep too, sitting near them is humorous, they don’t put pressure on themselves which probably makes them bat with a relaxed attitude. They have 3 very handy batters.