Round 8 Review

It was disappointing round for all teams concerned with St Bernard’s OCCC suffering 4 defeats. A few teams, mainly the second’s and fourth’s were from winnable positions. The 1st’s were set a sizeable total after restricting against Airport West to 258. Luke Davis and Nick Serrano on his 1st’s debut for a few years were the pick of the bowlers taking 2 apiece. The run chase began badly with the pitch causing some concerns due to it being wet. After crumbling to a meager 76 in the first dig and again 4 for 68 in the second there wasn’t much to note with regards to batting performances.
The seconds were at home after making 191 the first week with some very good performance namely Kev O’Connell and third cousin Dan O’Connell making 68 and 50 respectively. This crucial partnership provided some much needed stability after some early cheap wickets. Brad Cooper Chimed in for a well compiled 29. It was a shame the two’s couldn’t capitalize on such a good position with Airport West chasing down the runs. Dan O’Connell and Greg Garth led the way with 2 wickets each.
The third’s and fourths suffered a similar fate being bundled out for 132 and 73 respectively. Sean Hefter with 31 and Brendan Davey with 19 were the only standouts with the bat. Jack gay back from a lengthy hiatus grabbed 2 wickets as did Josh Dunnell. With youth and experience on their side, the fourth eleven couldn’t manage to reel in 164 set by Taylors Lakes. Jake Jones with 20 runs and Patty Moloney grabbed 2 for 27 from his spell.
With four losses the club has much to do if a finals berth is to happen. Batting appears to be the weakness with some low scores made. The one’s fighting to stave off relegation and other teams hoping to make the final 4, it is going to be an interesting few weeks

-Jordan Mills

ROUND 9 SELECTION

After 4 losses last week its important to bounce back this week, turn things around and get that winning feeling back at the club

Saturday 28 Jan & 4 Feb

1st XI - @ Beaumaris 11:45 Meet- Osborne (c), Serrano, L.Davis, J.Davey, Kassis, Mills, Jurcic, Cave, Spinella, Riley, P.O'Connell

2nd XI - V Beaumaris 11:45 Meet - Thom(c), K.O'Connell, Jordan, Gay, Bergin, Cooper, Chrystie, Turner, Dunell, Garth, Raffle

3rd XI - @ Altona North 12:30 Meet - B.Davey(c), Sullivan, Hefter, Cowan, Bourke, Browne, Wade, J.Dunell, R.Rodgers, Clure, Gleeson

4th XI- V Yarraville Club 12:30 Meet - Craige(c) Comerford, Moloney, N.Rule, Jones, Sargent, DiPaolo, M.Cooper, Jaggard, M.Webster, J.Garth

Congratulation to Pat O'Connell and James Riley who make their 1st XI debut this week after some strong performances in the 2nd XI. Its a prommising sign for the club with many young guys continuing to push for senior selection

Best of Luck - Lets get this winning feeling back and start enjoying cricket again!

ROUND 8 SELECTION

1ST XI @ Airport West Meet 11:45- Osborne(c), McIntyre, Spinella, Cave, Jurcic, Mills, Kassis, Davey.J, McMahon, Davis.L, Serrano

2ND XI v Airport West, Meet 11:45- Thom(c) O'Connell, O'Connell, O'Connell, Cooper, Chrystie, Turner, Garth, Raffle, Dunnel Jake, Jordan

3RD XI @ Aberfeldie, Meet 12:30 - Davey.B(c) Sullivan, Hefter, Cowan, Gay, Browne, Wade, Josh Dunnel, Bergin, DiPaolo, Isaacs

4TH XI V Taylors Lakes, Meets 12:30 - J.Jordan(c), Craig, Conlan, Comerford, Maloney, Castles, Rule, Rodgers, Jones, Sargent, Bennett

ROUND 7 SELECTION

The First round back after Christmas, the first round for 2012 and as always a big round of games for the mighty Snowdogs.


1st XI V Greenvale, Meet 1145 - Osborne (C), Mills, McIntyre, Jurcic, Spinella, Linton, Kassis, Cave, L.Davis, McMahon, J.Davey

2nd XI @ Greenvale, Meet 1145 - Thom (C), O'Connell, Jordan, Bourke, Serrano, Jake Dunnel, Raffle, Turner, Bergin, Johanssen, Carrick

3rd XI V OEGCC, Meet 12:30 - B.Davey, Clure, Hefter, Sullivan, Cowan, Hefter, Browne, C Davis, Josh Dunnel, Rule

4th XI @ Aberfeldie Park, Meet 12:30 - J.Jordan, Conlan, Comerford, Craig, Maloney, Castles, Jones, Webster, Webster, Sargent, Bennett


GOOD LUCK MEN!

BERNARD'S BITS - EDITION 2

Well the festive season was a big one and it’s fair to say that I over indulged a little. Super Special Scintillating Sexy Sippers was a great night and I enjoyed sampling the many different beers from across the globe.  Christmas was a quiet day at the snake pit as I sheltered from the rain and hail. Boxing Day was its usual enjoyable self but I couldn’t quite cheer Punter over the line for his ton. Fortunately he saluted this week in Sydney. Good to see him back in form.

But now it’s back to the Snowdog cricket season as 2012 comes to town. Needless to say it’s a big round for all XI’s this Saturday (when isn’t it?). But I’m more interested in what everyone’s New Years Resolutions are? Mine is to eat less from the dumpster up at the school and to stop peeing on Millsy’s hub caps. Both of those habits are enjoyable but deep down I know they’re wrong.

Here are a few suggestions for some of our Snowdogs...

Paddle: Improve on facebook status updates.

Peter Korda( J.Mills)

Tom Christie: Be the best life-size tennis ball at the Australian Open.

Bourkey: Ditch the ¾ length red shorts.

Rowdy: Avoid hail damage.

G-tram: Work on tan.

Millsy: Stop looking like everyone.

That last one brings me to the new addition in this column. It’s called “Who Does Millsy Look Like This Round?” With the tennis just around the corner, here is the first entrant...

Regards,

Bernard

ROUND 6 SELECTION

The last round before Christmas has the Snowdogs desperate to finish off 2011 in the right fashion. After a week of soul searching and hard work on the track we are sure to see some big performances in the next fortnight. A big congratulations to Nick Serrano on his 100th game for the club. Nick has played in 4 premiership along his journey too 100, including being vice captain to Mick Thom in the 2008/09 2nd XI premiership. Nick is a great clubman and much loved by all at the club, with a great cricket mind and tight technique we wish him all the best in his big milestone game.

1st XI @ Spotswood - C.Osborne (C), S.Cave, J.Mills, J.Lowe, T.Kassis, N.Linton, G.McIntyre, L.Davis, S.Driscoll, G.McMahon, I.Jurcic Meet at 11.45am

2nd XI v Spotswood - M.Thom (c) K.O'Connell, D.O'Connell, J.Davey, A.Jordan, T.Chrystie, J.Riley, N.Serrano, B.Cooper, J.Dunnel, A.Turner. Meet at St Bernard's at 11.45am

3rd Xi @ Royal Park/Brunswick - J.Bourke (C), J.Cowan, S.Hefter, J.Clure, Josh Dunnel, J.Browne, M.Bergin, M.Jaggard, T.Isaacs, T.Carrick, Sullivan. Meet 12:30

4th XI v St.Albans - J.Jordan (c), G.Cook, P.Conlan, G.Craig, P.Comerford, P.Maloney, J.Jones, M.Castles, R.Bennett, R.Rodgers, M.Cooper. Meet 12:30.
 
Presidents shout for super sippers sounds like a good idea- lets get four wins and bounce back as a club

BERNARD'S BITS - EDITION 1

Hi. My name is Bernard. You may not have seen me before but I can assure you that I’ve seen you. I live in the Snakepit.  But, I like to keep a low profile.

Skulking around in the creek or hiding behind a tree up on the hill. Sometimes when it rains I take refuge in Tige’s office up in the school. Either way, I’m always taking in the events of St Bernards OCCC. I watch from behind the nets at training, eavesdrop on post game discussions and occasionally sneak into the opposition changerooms to relieve myself on their kit bags. I’m a proud and passionate Snowdog. My veins pump with blue and gold blood.

I’m intensely private but the web team have coaxed me out to share a few views and opinions. I’m going to start with sharing a few things I’ve learnt so far in season 2011/12:

▪ Julian Assange look-a-like Jordan Mills is becoming a handy opening batsman.

▪ Thomas Christie needs to work on his driving. Car driving that is. Admittedly it was wet but Snowdogs are expected to perform in all conditions.

▪ Gary McIntyre is living proof that these days people are getting married later in life.

▪ Young Harry Jordan could become a star batsman for the club in 2026.

▪ Tristan Kassis is still having nightmares after being bounced out by Brendan Davey in the nets a month ago.

▪ G-Tram is still bald. 

This week shapes as a very important one for the club. It presents a big opportunity to grab a win before Christmas and then keep the “role” going in 2012.

Cheers,
Bernard.