DAY 1, ROUND 5 CALLED OFF........AGAIN!

The VTCA has called off play for day 1 in round 5 (27-Nov)

ROUND 5 SELECTION

The first XI are sitting on top of the ladder and face Senior Division powers Airport West St.Christophers at home, while the 2nd XI travel to Airport West in what is sure to be a fiery battle. The third XI play top of the ladder Royal Park in a crucial match, while the 4th XI play hosts to Airport West St.Christophers. 


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TWO BATS GET TONS IN ROUND 4

English import Nathan Hawkes notched up his maiden century for St.Bernard’s cricket club against Williamstown CYMS. His 103 not out included 11 fours and 5 sixes in what was a clinical batting display. Nathan’s form has been superb this year with scores of 76 no, 22 and 103 no making him the leading run scorer in the VTCA senior division by some margin. Nathan’s batting display was a step above the competition and we can only hope he continues this form well into season 20010/11.

While on oval two in the 4ths Nick Rule made the most of his opportunity being dropped on 4 to go on and make his maiden century. Opening the batting and chasing only 96  able to cash in, making a big 100, finishing the day unbeaten on 125, scoring more than half the 4/217 and being the only snowdog batsmen to make more than 23 for the day.

Nick and Nathan are both the leading run scores in their grades, and are the top two run scorers in the entire VTCA competition.

3 WINS IN ROUND 4 - 1ST XI ON TOP OF THE LADDER

The St.Bernards Old Collegians Cricket Club have hit the top of the Senior Division ladder after a comprehensive victory over Williamstown CYMS. Bernards won the toss and batted first getting off to a good start passing 50 for no loss, before Spinella fell for 10 and the score on 56. In-form opener Simon Cave (56) was joined by English import Nathan Hawkes who dispatched the Williamstown bowlers to all corners of the field on his way to his first century in Snowdogs colors. Nathan smashed 11 fours and 5 sixes in his 103 not out, helping the side amass 5/230 off their 40 overs, Greg Garth also chipped in with 29. The bowlers were then able to get on top early taking 3 early wickets to have the visitors in trouble at 3/17, from then on St.Bernards were always in control with the opposition unable to get a partnership together over 50 and were ultimately restricted to 8/153 off their 40. English import James Stuart being the main destroyer taking 3/25 from 11 in what has been descirbed as one of the fastest spells seen at St.Bernards.
The 2nd XI traveled to Williamstown where they also won the toss and batted first with Anthony Jordon relishing his promotion up the order - opening up with a valuable 44, the highest run scorer in the sides 6/158, James Davey chipped in with 38. Williamstown were able to get off to a good start passing 50 for no loss before a middle order collapse had them 8/119, but some gritty lower order batting helped them pass the total for the loss of 8 wickets. Captain Mick Thom was the pick of the bowlers with 4/35.
The 3rds played away at Flemington where they were welcomed by a very green and very grassy wicket. Bowling first they were able to put pressure on the opposition on the back of some fantastic new ball bowling from Tom Isaacs and Michael DiNatale, Isaacs being nearly unplayable beating the bat countless number of time. They 3rds were able to restrict Flemington to 7/84. DiNatale was the pick of the bowlers, blowing 13 overs straight taking 3/23. The target was chased down with little resistence as Nick Serrano made 50 in his first hit for the season, Mark Castles also got amongst the runs again, with 36.
The 4th XI played at home against East Keilor - bowling the visitors out for 96 on 30 overs, with youngster Alex Turner taking 3/22 along the way. The target was easily chased down with the side making the most of the extra 6 overs, making 5/217, With another century being made at St.Bernards for the day, This time opening batsmen Nick Rule was the man making the runs - smashing all 9 bowlers used on his way to 125*.

REVISED ROUND 4 SELECTION

Round 4 has the First XI playing their first game on oval 1 for the season, against Williamstown CYMS, while the 2nd XI play at Willy. The Third XI travel to the postage stamp at Flemington and the 4th's host East Keilor on oval 2.  

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T20 SIDE KNOCKED OUT

the SBOCCC Twenty20 side has been bundled out of the VTCA T20 Trophy in the first round. Playing against fellow senior division club -Royal Park/Brunswick. Losing the toss and bowling first the dogs restricted Royal Park/Brunswick to 109 off their 20 overs. The loss of early wickets put the dogs on the back foot and was ultimately the difference in the game as the dogs were bowled out falling 19 runs shorts. The Snowdogs attention now turns to Saturday where they will be looking to start the season 3-0 at home to Williamstown CYMS.

VTCA TWENTY-20 TROPHY KICKS OFF TONIGHT.

The Snowdogs T20 campaign kicks off this evening with their first match in the VTCA knockout Twenty-20 competition against Royal Park/Brunswick and will be played at Ransford Oval, Parkville at 5:30 (click for ground location). There will be no training for other XI's but players are expected to get down and show their support for Twenty-20 side.

Twenty20 Team - Osborne(c), Cave, Spinella, Hawkes, Stuart, Mills, Garth, Driscoll, McMahon, L.Davis, Kassis. 12Th Man J.Gay

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GO DOGS!

WEEK ONE OF ROUND 4 BELTS FAMILIAR STORY

Week one of round 4 has been called off - yet again to rain. Round 4 will now be a one day game next week and teams will be re-selected. 

SELECTION: ROUND 4

Round 4 has the First XI playing their first game on oval 1 for the season, against Williamstown CYMS, while the 2nd XI play at Willy. The Third XI travel to the postage stamp at Flemington and the 4th's host East Keilor. 
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1ST XI CLAIM DRAMATIC ROUND 3 VICTORY

The 1st XI claimed a dramatic round 3 victory to make their season tally 2 wins from as many starts. Batting first making a less than impressive 9/120(cc) at Spotswood on a lush outfield the dogs were always going to be up against it. If the low total wasn't enough Spotswood jumped away to a good start to be 1/80 after drinks before a collapse and some tight bowling restricted them to 8/115 from their 40 overs. Captain Craig Osborne claimed 4/7 in a victory that is being spoken about as one of the greatest wins by the 1st XI in many year (minus the GF win 2 seasons ago).
The 2nd XI held Spotswood to 6/141 which proved too much to chase down, being bowled out for 127, while the 3rd XI narrowly lost to North C1 power house Hoppers Crossing with 8 balls to spare after posting a very competitive total of 5/172.  The 4th XI fell 50 runs short in their match against Aberfelie Park