MONBULK CRICKET
THIS round was highlighted by a great win to the Monbulk first XI over fourth-placed Knox Gardens. Chasing 122, Monbulk passed the score five wickets down with Jason Fraser steering the side home with 50 not out. The thirds also had a solid win over Knox Gardens to have them sit top of the ladder. Damian Howard was the star with 45 and 3/12.
Monbulk CC Scores:
First XI: Monbulk 5/125 (J. Fraser 50 not out) defeated Knox Gardens 10/122 (M. Neal 4/18).
Second XI: Knox Gardens 7/330 v Monbulk 130.
Third XI: Monbulk 228 (D. Howard 45, R. Lamers 41, J. Dekkers 39) defeated Knox Gardens 190 (D. Howard 3/12).
Fourth XI: Lost to Boronia Churches.
Under-17: Monbulk 151 (Daniel Cleary 62, Darcy Myring 36, Aaron Gillard 31, ) lost to Knox Rebels 4/209.
Under-15: Monbulk 160 (Scott Buckley 42, Austin Richardson 35) lost to Aura Vale 3/168.
Under-13: Monbulk 1/103 (Josh Spencer 31 not out, Ben Grimes 31 not out) v Upwey Black 5/47 (Rab Noonan 2/5).
Under-11s both played away against FTG and Upwey and the under-10s played each other at the MCG.
Don’t forget the annual past players, life-members and sportsmen’s night coming up on Saturday 7 February. This will be highlighted by former test cricketer Rodney Hogg and the club’s own Mark Fenby playing his acoustic tracks. This will be a great night, see the website for more details. Everyone welcome, invite your friends. Please RSVP to Paul Utting for catering purposes paul@sherbrookeconstructions.com
