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On Monday this week Deepdene Uniting 1st XI opening bowler James Rogers became the first to complete an outstanding feat in the Macgibbon Shield Grand Final. In the 90 year history of the ECA & ESDCA, there have been 127 hattricks recorded in total, and not one of these has been in a Grand Final, let alone in the top grade of the competition.  Jimmy’s final figures were 6/39 off 22 overs, including 10 maidens. Congratulations Jimmy!

Video courtesy Lisa Rogers.

After the Riddles dominated the highlights last week, it was the Hockings’ turn this week.  With the 1sts winning the toss and batting Andrew Hocking and Mark Hocking found themselves together after a couple of top order failures.  They proceeded to rebuild our Innings against our arch rivals (Barnies) putting together a partnership of 103 [...]

The 3rds followed up their great efforts in the first week of Round 3 by easily accounting for the 156 run total posted by Heathmont. And the Riddles again played a major part with Matt scoring 32 and Scott 84 no. Captain Burnham also contributed with 65 no to have the Deeners declaring at 2/224 [...]

Our One Day Side kicked off its campaign in sensational fashion this week.  After posting a score of 6/272 they then dispensed with the opposition for just 147.  Highlight of the day was definitely Brooksy’s Maiden Ton (133).  And his son was there to witness it all.  Lee Franklin also made a well compiled 55 [...]

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.

After the disappointment of last week we came up against Manningham this week. The day started positively with the win of the toss and we elected to have a bat. We got off to a solid start and after both Seels and I had departed the score was 2/65 off 15 over’s. That bought Bung [...]