Joel Mason, Author at Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 12 vs Northern Districts – Day 1 & 2

This weekends Saturday/Sunday round against Northern Districts unfortunately ended with 3 out of the 5 grades not getting on at all over the weekend. 1st grade, 3rd grade and 5th grade were all called off on Friday due to the weeks rain, the council deeming the ground unfit for play. Why the grounds couldn’t be...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 11 vs UNSW – One Dayer

Manly had a mixed day on Saturday in a rain-effected One Day round against UNSW. 2s and 4s had convincing wins, but 1s went down disappointingly to the competition leaders and 3rd Grade lost in controversial circumstances by one run.4 Pines Brewery Player of the Week – Jacob GrahamJacob Graham was the stand out on...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 10 vs Wests – One Dayer + PGs Prelim Final vs St George – One Dayer

The Tahs had yet another strong weekend in their One Day fixtures against Wests, securing 4 out of 5 grades, with 3s the only side going down in their tight top of the table clash. PGs unfortunately lost their preliminary final at Hurstville Oval on Sunday, meaning their campaign is over as other results failed...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 9 vs Norths – One Dayer + PGs/Greenies vs NDs – One Dayer

After Gilly emphasised the need to back up our pre-christmas form and establish ourselves in the business end of the season, it was another spectacular week for the Tahs, winning 6 from 7 games over the weekend.1st grade lead the way by winning their one-dayer against Norths convincingly, with Cameron Merchant and Timmy Cruickshank showing...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 8 vs Sydney – One Dayer + PGs & Greenies vs USYD – One Dayer

It was another strong week for the mighty Tahs, with 1st grade leading the way by winning a nail-biter in their one-dayer against Sydney, with Cameron Merchant putting on a batting masterclass with his 123 to guide their run-chase, and Bossy and Benny Martin combining for a crucial last wicket partnership to bring the boys...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 7 vs Hawkesbury – One Dayer + PGs vs Randwick-Petersham – One Dayer

The strong season for the Waratah’s continued on the weekend with the top 4 grades getting up on Saturday against the Hawks and PGs winning on Sunday against Randwick-Petersham. All winners won in convincing style, with the Hawkesbury batsman no match for our strong bowling lineups in 2s and 3s, and their bowlers no match for our...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 6 vs Fairfield – One Dayer

With day 1 of Round 6 being washed out across all grades last weekend, all grades lined up for 50/50 fixtures against Fairfield. The Manly boys had a mixed day on Saturday, comfortably winning 2s, 3s and 4s, and going down in 1s and 5s. The club is still sitting in 1st spot in the...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 5 vs Penrith – One Dayer (1st Grade T20) + PG’s vs Blacktown – One Dayer

With the sun and the thermometer showing us what the summer could be made of, the Tah’s woke up early for their first one dayer of the season against recent rivals Penrith. With a few memorable encounters over the last few years, including a few blips on the radar for both clubs, it was always going to be...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 4 vs Easts – Day 2 + 1st Grade & PG’s vs Campbeltown Camden – T20

Manly had a memorable weekend, winning 7 from 7 (including an outright in 2s), pushing us up to clear leaders in the Club Championships. All grades bowled well on Saturday to defend their totals from the previous week and dismiss the Easts batsmen, while both PGs and 1st Grade had convincing wins against Campbelltown in...

Joel Mason

15 October, 2013

Monday News – Rd 4 vs Easts – Day 1 + 1st Grade & PG’s vs Gordon – T20

Manly had an outstanding start to round 4 against Easts on Saturday, with all grades in dominant positions, and for the first time in club history, 5 centuries were scored in one day! Sunday’s T20 clashes vs Gordon kicked off with PGs having a thrilling win, followed up by First Grade falling short by 5...

Joel Mason