Cessnock District Cricket started round 10 of competition in sweltering conditions on Saturday with four centuries and a hat-trick being added to the long list of individual milestones already achieved this season.
In first grade Supporters skipper Nathan Stapleford recorded his second career century against Greta/Branxton at Baddeley Park. After being dropped with the very first ball he faced, Stapleford made the Blues pay dearly as he smashed 14 boundaries and two sixes on his way to 118.
In a memorable day for skippers Railway Hotel captain Troy Culley (100) also notched a century against Mulbring at East End.
In second grade Greta/Branxton wicket-keeper Ben McLaren recorded his maiden century against Supporters Club at Miller Park. Coming in at number five McLaren hit 13 boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 102.
The innings of the round however came from Supporters Club third grade batsman Adam Davies who opened the batting and carried the bat with 152 against Greta/Branxton at Miller 2. He blasted the ball to all parts of the park, scoring 14 boundaries and clearing the rope on eight occasions.
In an otherwise fairly difficult day for bowling and fielding, Mulbring third grade seamer Darren Young picked up a hat-trick and finished with the excellent figures of seven for 22 off five overs against Supporters Gold at Baddeley 6.
On the back of Stapleford’s ton Supporters Club are well placed in their two day fixture against Greta/Branxton. The Goannas compiled a very healthy 298 from their 81 overs received. Stapleford was well supported by Nathan Kerr (43), Anthony Lindner (30 no) and Fleet Calder-Hoinville (25). Mark Bercini (2-40 off 12), Zach Thomas (2-31 off 12), Chris Lawrence (2-64 off 13) and Orey Dorn (2-34 off 12) in his maiden first grade game all picked up a brace of wickets each. The Blues have it all ahead of them when play resumes this Saturday and will have to bat extremely well to remain any chance of making this year’s semi finals.
Railway Hotel recovered from six for 93 to compile 234 against Mulbring at East End. Along with Culley’s century, Alan Heath (29), Oliver Levido (24), Mark Harrison (16) and Will Bischoff (15) all made contributions for the Eagles. Marlins skipper Nigel Callan was the best with the ball with 3-63, with Lewis brothers Josh (2-37) and
Chad (2-40) also bowling tidily. Mulbring are 0-4 in reply.
Kurri also made 234 in their encounter with competition front runners Bellbird at Kurri’s Margaret Johns Park. Skipper Tyler Power led by example with 76, with Simon Marshall (62) and Mick Gibson (37) offering much needed support. Once again Dave Gyler was the Tigers’ best with the ball, collecting 4-78, with Scott Miller (2-39) and Ben Bradley (2-31) continuing their recent good form.
Wentworth no doubt enjoyed the bye.
Second Grade
Greta/Branxton 8/179 (B. McLaren 102no, S. Lawrence 34, P. Watson 17, P. Mason 3-45 off 10, G. Fox 3-58 off 10, S. Knott 2-30 off 6) defeated Supporters 7/178 (T. Goldman 76no, N. Hugo 52, P. Burgess 17, P. Watson 3-41 off 8, P. Aughey 2-38 off 9).
Mulbring 1/137 (B. Wyborn 79no, T. Lewis 38) defeated Railway Hotel 131 (D. Plumridge 53, M. Plumridge 24, B. Street 3-33 off 8, M. Drage 3-28 off 6, D. Lord 2-24 off 8).
Kurri 154 defeated Bellbird 97 (no individual details available).
Peden’s Hotel defeated Wentworth (no details available).
Third Grade
Supporters 3/295 (A. Davies 152no, J. Spruce 65, M. Williams 35, B. Cowley 29) defeated Greta/Branxton 57 (G. West 12, M. Williams 5-26 off 10, G. Workman 2-3 off 5).
Mulbring 150 (P. Cook 61no, D. Young 58) defeated Supporters Gold 45 (D.Young 7-22 off 5 including hat-trick).
Peden’s Hotel defeated Wentworth (no details available).
Paxton bye.
Fourth Grade
Supporters 161 (D. Lambkin 32, J.T. Bronson 18, R. Fay 18, J. Sable 16, T. Hart 4-59 off 7, A. Partridge 2-16 off 7, S. Wilkinson 2-13 off 7) defeated Greta/Branxton 77 (K. Wilkinson 37, R. Fay 5-2 off 3.1, S. Hooker-Connell 3-17 off 5).
Railway Hotel 5/206 (M. Livingstone 59, A. Simon 48, D. Read 34no, S. Simon 25, B. Teasdale 15, G. Kelso 2-37 off 10) defeated Paxton 173 (T. Reeks 46, D. Jackson 44, S. Gibson 36, A. Taylor 18, S. Simon 5-28 off 9, D. Read 2-33 off 9, A. Simon 2-44 off 10).
Peden’s Hotel defeated Wentworth (no details available).
Supporters Gold defeated Bellbird by forfeit.
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