4ths Toadies Report

Another Win for the Books

J. A. T. Collier

The nerves were high as the Toadies fronted up for another big game on the weekend against Newington, but the boys were ready to put on a show for the spectators. 

Skipper, Jack Mcrae, made sure the boys were not looking to lose this key matchup this weekend, and so ensured the boys had a solid week of training behind them. This proved to be the difference throughout the match. The fourths elected to bat first with veterans of the team failing to deliver at the crease, despite some big hitting from the early batsmen. However, the hero story comes from the dynamic duo of Jack Mcrae and Tom Santow in what could go down as one of the great Shore innings. As they took the crease, the boys had to dig in – otherwise the team’s chances at winning would be crushed. However, after the first ball that Tom left in his usual fashion, the partnership was born. Tom and Jack played some beautiful shots with a few 6s for the boys and the pair stuck it out to bring the teams total to 149 runs. Tom scored an all time high with 33 runs not out as well as Jack scoring 20 runs with a lovely 6 straight over the batters head. Specific mentions to Cal Forster for hitting 24 runs of 6 balls with some impressive striking. 

Going into the bowl, the fielding had to be on point and the bowling needed to be accurate as Newington were ready to chase down the score. However, from the first ball, Shore was in control of the game with most boys taking a wicket with the skipper leading the charge with a lovely wicket that took out the middle stumps. Jack Horwood on debut proved his worth as he bowled the last over and ensured that the fourths got over the line for yet another win.

The man of the match can be accredited to Jack Mcrae with an outstanding batting and bowling performance, with a special mention going to Tom Santow for his impressive batting partnership with the skipper himself. As the boys approach the end of the season, it is imperative that they continue their tough training and get ready to secure the premiership for the Shore boys. GO SHORE.