Y3 Galaxies

Loss 64/2 v 71/3

This game was played between two very evenly matched teams and it went down to the wire.

This week we bowled first and restricted Johnsonville to 71 runs. Unfortunately we bowled 21 wides which would be the difference between winning and losing this week. Some tight fielding and backing up meant we restricted them to this achievable total. Luke, Angus and Sam got the wickets. All bowlers had wides this week with the best bowling figures this week we had Nic with 3 off his overs, Luke (6) and Angus (7). Alex also had a fantastic over with only one run scored off it, good effort Alex.

Our turn to bat and Luke and Josh opened with a solid batting partnership of 13, with some good hitting and no wickets. Angus and Lachie had our best partnership of the year with 23 runs and one runout. They picked up a 4 and a number of twos putting pressure on the field and putting us on course for the victory. Alex and Ollie in next and they faced some stiff bowling, they battled away to a 10 run partnership and then it was down to our captain Sam and Nic. They put together a very good partnership with 18 runs and 9 runs off one over. However we fell short by 7 runs. Some very good signs for next week. Special note this week to Nic for some great stroke play, hitting the ball into gaps on the leg and off side.

Captain today was Sam Smith.

Man of the match performance by Luke today with some great batting, tight bowling, fantastic throwing in the field and backing up.

Loss 51/8 v 100/1

On a drizzly day the Galaxies scored 51 runs batting first, but went down to a well drilled Johnsonville team.

This week batting first Nic and Angus got away to a good start with 16 runs (after taking into account 4 run outs). The pressure was telling in the field, but some sharp throwing caught us out a number of times. Luke and Alex faced some tough bowling and managed 7 runs, with both batters being bowled once in the process.  Josh and Oliver batted next and put on a solid 14 runs with only one runout in the process.  Sam and Lachie closed out our innings with a solid 14 runs and no outs.

Our turn to bowl and all of the oppositions batting partnerships made strong partnerships. Our bowling highlights were Josh getting the only wicket, bowling out one of the opening batters, Angus bowling no wides and only giving away 4 runs total in both overs. We gave away 24 wides this week. Our running between the wickets this week was good and there was some great hitting.

Captain today was Oliver Pope.

Man of the match performance by Angus today with some very good bowling (opposition coach suggested the bowling was the best they had faced). Angus batted and bowled well.

This game was played between two very evenly matched teams and the galaxies with a number of wickets and a few quick runs being the difference between the teams.

This week we bowled first and restricted the Bears to 49 runs. Some tight bowling meant we restricted them to an achievable total. Angus had the best bowling figures this week with only one run conceded in both his overs and also bowling out a batsman with a great delivery. Oliver also had a fantastic bowling performance also with only 3 runs scored off his overs including a maiden . Declan had the other out with a well constructed run out. Our fielding was very pleasing with good backing up and helping out each other.

Our turn to bat and Josh and Alex opened with what is possibly our best batting partnership of the year. Alex and Josh hit balls all over the park and ran non stop. Josh was particularly good at backing up and taking all the runs on offer from misfields to score a fantastic 15 runs to get us on target for the victory. Angus and Luke in next and they scored 9 runs but unfortunately they had two outs (good to see them running though). Lachie and Nic put together another good partnership with 12 runs. We however fell short. Special note this week to Alex for some great hitting in his innings.

Captain today was Luke Mackle.

Man of the match performance by Alex today with some great batting and much tighter bowling.

Again the Galaxies put up a good fight with some good running between the wickets being particularly pleasing.

This week bowled first and restricted the Comets to 62. Some tight bowling early on meant we were restricting them well. However the Comets last two batters posted 29 runs in some strong hitting and running. Nick had some impressive bowling this week with only 3 runs in both his overs and no wides. Josh also had a great bowling performance also with only 3 runs scored off his overs. Luke and Angus were not far behind with 4 runs each off their 2 overs.

Our turn to bat and Luke and Sam opened with a steady 8 runs scored. Lachie and Oliver were next in also with a steady 8 runs. Angus and Alex in next and they top scored with 12 runs, 8 off which were off the bat. Nick and Josh closed out the innings with a solid 7 runs. Special note this week to Alex for some great hitting in his innings.

Captain today was Lachie Angus.

Man of the match performance by Sam today with some enthusiastic feilding. Sam had straight bowling with no wides.