Round 1 started on the best possible note for the 1st XI, and the clubs two new imports. James Stuart and Nathan Hawkes both bursting onto the VTCA scene with outstanding debut performances. Stuart led the Snowdogs bowling attack taking 5/35 off his 12.1 helping bowl out Royal Park Brunswick for 95. The target was easily chased down by the Dogs, with Bomber Cave making 69 opening the batting along with a spectacular debut innings by Nathan Hawkes (who only arrived here on Wednesday) making 76 NOT OUT, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. Stuart then made a cameo appearance of 38 including 6 fours.
The Third XI travelled to Altona North a place where little success had been had in the past. Bowling first the side was magnificently lead by vice captain Tom Isaacs, and youngster Shaun Hefter who combined for the first 4 wicktets setting the side up. Bernards were able to restrict the opposition to 8-111. The target was then easily chased down, for the loss of one wicket. Brad Cooper making a magnificent 50 opening the batting, supported by Kev O'Connell who chimed in with 37.
The 4th XI had a narrow loss today at Home to Yarraville Club and the 2nd XI were washed out.
