Archive for February, 2008

Bung takes Deenlow by the seat of his underpants

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

In an extraordinary Deenlow count held at the exclusive Hawthorn Club on Saturday night, Pat “Bung” Gregory held off a spirited but ultimately fruitless challenge from young gun Andrew “Roo” Hocking to take the prestigious 2007-08 Deenlow Award by just one vote. As the tall, dark and some would say handsome Bung accepted his award [...]

Derrick smashes maiden ton as 3 Deener teams tune up for finals

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Eamonn “Derrick” Best smashed a superb unbeaten 121 in the Firsts hard-fought win over Manningham in the final home and away game of the season. Three Deepdene Uniting sides are now preparing for finals action: 1st XI against Burwood U. C. at Lynden Park Upper, 12.30 Saturday 2nd XI against Manningham at Reischiecks Reserve, Doncaster, [...]

Bails reports on the Firsts’ match preparation

Monday, February 18th, 2008

I was very interested to see how the ones were going and how they prepare for a match.  A well drilled, professional outfit, training with military precision and organised to the NTH degree.  I arrived at 11am to find the boys already practising.  Very impressive.  Fielding, some batting and always the big fast bowlers pounding [...]

Andrew Wilkie smashes maiden Macgibbon ton as Firsts get serious!

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Firsts captain Shaun “Smooth” Lorenzini reports on the post-Christmas games, including a solid win over Macgibbon Shield holders, Wyclif. In that game Andrew Wilkie scored a career-best 139no. Congratulations Wilks! Click on the link below to read match reports from Rounds 9 to 11.

U/16s v Ashburton Willows

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

The Under 16s got off to a slow start after the Christmas break and still seemed to be in school holiday mode. The Deeners played a one day match against Ashburton Willows.