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UNDER 16 - 17 – TEAM REPORTS
We had a wonderful season fielding 3 teams which is a credit to all of our coaches and managers over the years, most other clubs numbers have dropped off along the way ours have stayed very stable. I would like to thank all of our coaches and managers Richard Stalenberg, Satish Samuel, Ron Marsden, Julie Morris and Todd Hutchinson for their tireless efforts this season. Let me not forget to give a special thank you all the parents that have: set up fields, umpired and scored over the season. All of our teams have played with wonderful sportsmanship, skill and spirit, and we managed to get all 3 teams through to the semis and had a grand final winner. Overall an awesome season.
Craig Hutchinson U16/17 Co-ordinator
White
U17 White started the season with some exciting new off-season recruits and the team couldn’t wait to get on the field for their final season of Juniors. The season got off to a rough start with final over and final ball losses, however, the players picked themselves up and put a string of wins together before Christmas. The most encouraging aspect of the season was that every player contributed throughout the season whether
it was taking a speccy in the field, an economical spell of bowling during a critical point the match or a valuable knock with the bat.
The highlight of the season was a final round victory against Glenorie to progress to the team’s first semi-final, a fantastic achievement! Unfortunately, the weather washed out the Semi-Final Derby with the Orange team, however, the effort and sportsmanship from both teams to attempt to dry the field was outstanding!
Todd Hutchinson U16/17 White Coach
Red
This past season for the Reds had a real emphasis on team. With the loss of a few key members of the squad from last season, everyone had to step up & contribute.
I’m very proud of how, across the board , nothing was ever an issue. Batting & bowling lists were constantly changing.
The season proper started with 3 wins in a row. Key contributors were Rohan & Adi with the bat & Jake,Nathan & Rudhra with the ball.
All wins were close with everyone adjusting to different roles. We were able to bowl the whole squad most games. Pat,Ronan,Will & Rohan provided plenty of heat wherever they bowled in the lineup. Jack,Jake,Dev & Liam provided the accuracy while Nathan,Adi, Rudhra,Louis & Cory provided the guile.
Either side of the Christmas break the Reds suffered a few losses, with one crucial one. After having the eventual premiers at 4 for 15 we lost the game with a ball to spare.
The Reds made the semis after qualifying 3rd, unfortunately the weather put a stop to any further progress. The season was a successful one with many players realising their potential.
The team award was a difficult one with such selfless acts. I had opening bowlers prepared to open the batting because it was helping the team. Eventually Liam won because of his all round performance, runner up in the batting & bowling well.
Everyone contributed to the wickets column with Nathan coming out on top.
Rudhra as the youngest member of the squad was also the captain & thoroughly deserved the batting award. Thank you to the scorers Byron,Mick & Narayan. To the mums & dads who got the lads to training & later in
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