Sport
8 March, 2024
Time arrives for four to 'true' real form
THE pointy end of Upper Loddon cricket’s season has arrived. Four teams have taken the field most weeks - forfeits common in a season when everyone has been assured of playing finals - and often bumped up by talented youngsters. The forfeits have...
THE pointy end of Upper Loddon cricket’s season has arrived.
Four teams have taken the field most weeks - forfeits common in a season when everyone has been assured of playing finals - and often bumped up by talented youngsters.
The forfeits have been regular than centuries hit the bat or killer bowling spells.
Every match since last October now counts for little when the quartet of teams meet in the cut-throat semi-finals on Saturday.
Reigning premiers Kingower dominated the home and away season, were given a few scares and lowered colours to Wedderburn in the final home and away round. This loss was not enough to dislodge the Gower from top spot.
On Saturday, Arnold faces the daunting trip to Kingower both with the knowledge it can more than push the home side.
Only a fortnight ago, the Redbacks were tracking for an upset over Kingower.
The 40-over format for finals may suit Kingower, particularly if there’s an early Arnold collapse.
But with Heath Lock expected to be back in the action and the consistency of Henry McCullough, the bowling pair will make it difficult for Kingower’s openers. A wily tail end of Kingower bats could also be the difference.
Wedderburn is at home to Boort Yando in the other final. The clash on turf will surely favour the Band and with the added return of Will Holt to the bowling attack this Saturday will be difficult to defeat.
Boort Yando will be playing only its second game in five weeks. But after a season struggling to muster numbers, Boort Yando has key players back on the ground and will be dogged with bat and ball.
- CHRIS EARL