SATURDAY BRINGS 3 WINS

Tom Chrystie after his 59(57)  in the 2ndXI

IT was a successful round 3 for the Snowdogs with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI sides all recording strong victories.
The 1stXI travelled to the struggling Williamstown where a new look batting line-up managed to battle their way to the score of 176. St.Bernards newest Bert and Ernie live-in couple, Jordan Lowe and Jordan Mills were the best of the batsmen with 60 and 38 respectively. Williamstown came out firing in week two with some stiff top order resistance before Anthony Jordan changed the game with what is being described as the best catch the club has seen - setting off a collapse for the home side being all out for 142. Skipper Craig Osborne was the best of the bowlers with 5/32, well supported by Luke Davis with 3/38.
Mick Thom's pups hosted the Williamstown 2nd XI going into the match with one of the youngest sides seen in a higher XI for some time - an average of just 19! Bowling first after a rain delay the pups toiled hard all day with much reward, eventually bowling the visitors out for 111 early on day 2. James Riley was the pick of the bowlers with the incredible figures of 4/18 off 17 overs. The run chase got off to a shaky start losing 2/11 before Kev and Pat O'Connell steadies the ship putting a 69 run partnership to all but finish off Williamstown. Pat falling for 40 off 87, while Kev played a poor shot to be dismissed for 37 off 92. Captain Mick Thom continued his good form making a quick fire 50, while Dan O'Connell was again in the runs making 45 and 2nd gamer Tom Chrystie made 59 off 57, all large contributors in the score of 9-272 off 74 overs.
The Third XI had a dominant win at home against Flemington, batting first they made 9/231(cc) after another Travis Carrick onslaught, falling 9 runs short of his 4th century, making 91 he was well supported by captain Brendan Davey(60) and Josh Dunell (26*). In response Flemington were only able to be all out for 146. Josh Dunell, Trav Carrick and Lachy Wade all taking two wickets each.

A good weekend for the club with some big matches for all XI's in the coming weeks

2 PLAYERS TO MAKE 1ST XI DEBUT IN ROUND 3

THE first XI are on the road at Williamstown this week, taking with them two first gamers. After some strong performances in the 2nd XI, Jake DUNNELL and Brad COOPER have been selected for their first matches in Senior Division. Mighty's Kids will host Williamstown in a crucial game for so early in the season, a big challenge for such a young side. The 3rd XI will play host to Flemington while the 4th XI are at Keilor Park on SUNDAY.

1st XI MEET 11:45 - OSBORNE(c), DUNNELL, COOPER, SPINELLA, JURCIC, JORDAN, LOWE, MILLS, McMAHON, KASSIS, DAVIS.L (12th man O'CONNELL)

2nd XI MEET 11:45 - THOM(c), OCONNELL, OCONNELL, OCONNELL, BERGIN, RAFFLE, GARTH, RILEY, DAVEY, CHRYSTIE, HEFTER

3rd XI MEET 12:30 - DAVEY(c), HELLARD, WADE, BOURKE, CLURE, COWAN, CARRICK, BENNETT, JOSH DUNNELL, SULLIVAN, TBA

4th XI MEET 12:30 - JORDAN(c), COOKE, CAVEN, RODGERS, JAGGARD, MALONEY, J.JONES, WEBSTER, CARIG, RULE, COMMERFORD

ROUND 2 WASHED AWAY

 IT was a case of deja vu for the Snowdogs Round 2 matches on Saturday. Last season will be remembered as one of the most rain-affected in the competition’s history. On Saturday, the 1st, 3rd and  4th eleven sides had to settle for draws after heavy rain plagued the round on the second day of round two. Special mention to John Jordan for taking 5/14 the previous week. The 2nd eleven managed to get a full days play chasing 205 set by Royal Park. The chase started well with many players making a start but unable to capitalise. Brad Cooper led the chase with a well compiled 41 after the team was 4-59. In the end they never in the mix making 9-147 off 77 overs falling 60 runs short. After waiting much of the day the 3rd’s did manage to get some game time. Sean Hefter backed up his 50 n.o in the juniors with the ball by grabbing an early wicket with the help of Lachlan Wade in slips. The team had Greenvale 4-25 before the storm hit and put an end to what was !

 shaping up as another victory. As a whole the club is slightly behind to where it wants to be but early signs are looking promising with many young players stepping up from the juniors and making significant contributions in the senior sides. Goodluck to all players next week.

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ROUND 2 SELECTION

ROUND two has the first XI playing their first game at home against Royal Park/Brunswick while the 2nd XI will play at Royal Park. The Third XI, lead by stand in skipper Jason Bourke will host Greenvale. The 4th XI are travelling to Hoppers Crossing.

1st XI V Royal Park Brunswick meet 11:45
Osborne(C), Cave, Jordan, Mills, Spinella, Lowe, Garth, L.Davis, McMahon, Jurcic, Driscoll

2nd XI @ Royal Park Brunswick meet 11:45
Thom(C), OConnell, OConnell, Cooper, Johanson, Riley J, Gay, Davey J, Raffle, Chrystie, Dunell,

3rd XI V Greenvale meet 12:30
Bourke(C) Bergin, Wade, Hefter, Browne, Castles, Cowan, Carrick, Clure, Turner, Bennett

4th XI @ Hoppers Crossing meet 12:30
J.Jordan (C) Cook, Webster, Commerford, Caven, Sullivan, Baird, Jaggard, Firth, TBA, TBA

GOOD LUCK!

BERNARDS GO 3/4 IN ROUND 1 CLIFFHANGERS

The SBOCCC have come out on top in 3 out of 4 round 1 cliffhangers, with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th XI all showing great character and fight in some tight victories over the weekend. The 2nd XI came back from the dead on more than one occasion in their home opener against Hoppers Crossing. Bowling Hoppers out for 133 Bernard's past the total with 7 balls to spare.

The 3rd XI played Strathmore at Doutta Stars on Sunday on what appeared to be a bowler friendly wicket. St.Bernards were able to bowl out the 'home' side for 59 - Chasing down the total for the loss of 8 wickets, after being 8/40 - Congratulations to Brendan Davey on his first victory as skipper.

The 4th XI hosted VTCA new comers St.Francis de Sales also on Sunday, restricting the visitors to 9/126 off their 36 overs. St.Bernards then chased down the target for the loss of 4 wickets in the 2nd last over.

The First XI were the unlucky side to come out of round 1, after travelling to Hoppers Crossing they were bowled out for 98, which proved to be about 20 runs short of where they needed to be, Hoppers eventually passing the total for the loss of 7 wickets

ROUND 1 2011/12 SELECTION

After a long and sometimes frustrating pre-season with poor weather and lack of numbers, the sun is finally shining and we are ready to hit the ground running this weekend. Round 1 this season kicks off with the First XI travelling to the newly promoted Hoppers Crossing, Gary McIntyre will be filling in for the absent Craig Osborne as skipper, while the Mick Thom lead two's will host the Hoppers 2nd XI on oval two on Saturday. The 3rd XI, lead by newly appointed skipper Brendan Davey will play Strathmore at Doutta Stars on Sunday - Special thanks to Doutta for coming to the party and making their ground available for us after Strathmore were unable to get their grounds up. The 4th XI will be looking to go one step further than last season after going down in the Grand Final, John Jordan again be leading the side. 


1st XI @ Hoppers Crossing, Meet 11:45
McIntyre(C) Cave Spinella Jurcic A.Jordan Driscoll Mills Garth Lowe L.Davis McMahon


2nd XI V Hoppers Crossing, Meet 11:45
Thom(C) O'Connell O'Connel O'Connell Dunell Cooper Isaacs Johansen J.Riley Gay J.Davey


3rd XI V Strathmore @ Doutta - Sunday, Meet 12:30
B.Davey(C) Bergin Wade Turner Hefter Bourke Chrystie Brown Raffle Cowan Carrick


4th XI V St.Francis -Sunday, Meet 12:30
Jordan(c) Craig Commerford Clure Webster Bennett N.Rule Moloney Buttifant W.Baird Firth 




GOOD LUCK DOGS! 

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