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Second XI Cricket

T he side won two matches, a slight improvement on last Batting needs more consistency, but Chris Ryall was a standout
season. But it was also a more competitive season as a
performer batting and keeping in the second part of the season.
development side, in the absence of a 10A side, with many Sam Maher, our alternative keeper, backed up well, handled the
narrow losses. The development of players for a higher level was slow bowlers with ease and also showed great promise both as
greatly assisted by some excellent bowling and fielding. a stonewall and as a free-flowing bat. Howes at times sacrificed
Some of our better players in the second half of the season himself for the team in batting terms, bowled handily and fielded
joined the First XI at least once. Ben Bryant also played a game like a demon.
with the firsts early in the season and contributed quite well with With many good players coming up from the thirds, and five to
bat and ball. Some of this season’s players will go on to higher six of the current players appearing available, the future looks
honours next season. good for the whole ACK senior squad. I expect at least three and
An influx of new talent in the second half of the season solved possibly four current seconds players to play at a higher level
any previous problems with numbers, and gave the ACK senior next year.
squad a deep reserve of wicket-keeping talent. Kobi Howes Special mention must be made of Billy Goodwin and Sam Moretto
captained with flair and insight, and was prepared to bat for the who came down from the firsts in the latter stages of the season
team. Some competent players had to go down to the Third XI, and made wholehearted and useful all-round performances that
through no fault of their own, due to many new year 11 cricketers made us far more competitive than previously.
of ability. Alan Slocombe - coach

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