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OCA DIVISION TEN CHAMPIONS 2005

Risisnghurst v Ducklington
I was going to sit down and write a report (especially as I was encouraged to by "wass'isname"), but I've been copied in error on the following from the oposition, so decided to cut and paste extracts:

17/7
Right. The big-shot Duckie-boys are coming this week, so we'll need to put out a reasonable team. This is an important game for them and they're bound to bottle it. We don't need any bowlers, because they'll get themselves out.

No-one else in the league likes them. Not sure why, but appearently they're arrogant and obviously have ideas above their station. They've fluked promotion for the last few years. They also have a young demon sledger playing for them and they're always jabbering in the field.

They're no great-shakes with the bat, but they're not bad in the field and rely on their bowling.

Andy Wa*ker is their biggest name (not in length or number of syllabes, but in celebrity and reputation). He bowls at a smart pace, but he's sooooo temperamental. If it doesn't go his way, he'll throw a hissy-fit.

Ian *uck-it is thier number 2 (although his figures might suggest he's the number one). Mind you he seems to pick his games, ... bit of glory hunter.

The young sledger usually opens the bowling. He's not bad. Must spend all his free time studying or practicing, as he doesn't seem to have any time to get a good haircut.

According to the OCA site Ben Clapton's 3rd in the stats, but word on the streets of Risinghurst is that he's injured.

Andy Hobday is 4th (if he's playing, he's the one who George Cloony looks like). Chiselled good film-star looks, (pick up a copy of Hello magazine, he's probably in it). Again, word on the street is that he's upset his team mates and won't get a bowl, so no need to worry about him.

They could include another of their veterans Dave Tolley. Fit as a fiddle, he likes to lure the oposition into thinking he's blowing out his *rs* after two balls, but keeps it up. You may know him better as "D" out of Dave, D, Dozey, Beaky, Mick and Titch. All previous nick-names he's been known as.

They also have West Oxfrodshire's answer to Monty at their disposal - John Smyth. When I say "answer to Monty", I'm not sure it's a question. And his bowling???? Doesn't turn it, but gives it so much air, that when it returns to the earth's atmosphere, it starts to turn.

Usually have an old moaner behind the stuff who winds them all up, but sadly he's not playing, so they'll probably be forced to give the gloves to their most mobile man. That should open the field up.

18/7
Weather forecast indicates rain tomorrow. What a shame, .... not! Duck' would have been keen to play, but at least it'll free me up to check the details on the Saga holiday I've booked to Clacto-on-Sea with Arthur, Dorothy and Edith. No need to put any work into the wicket. Enjoy your Saturday's off.

19/7
B*ll*cks, the weather forecast looks like it was wrong. Cancel your plans and get down to the ground usual time. Hope the holiday details are OK. Last time we went with them they forgot the twin commodes and it all got a bit messy. Hope the fact that we've put no work into the wicket doesn't back-fire on us.

20/7
Well I now know why no-one likes them! "Bouncing" round the field, appealing for anything and everything, agressive field placings, intimidating bowling, in-your-face supporters, etc. etc.

Thought our bowling performance wasn't too bad. As predicted, they got themselves out. Edges and catches all over the place.

And fielding. Were they taking the mick' or what!?! Trying to catch a ball in your mouth? First time I've seen that attempted since, ...... wait a minute, .... the team's the same, the names the same, could it be the same person? He certainly looked a bit mad. His team mates didn't seem all that concerned though!

Only good thing was witnessing the look of sheer panic on the face of one of their players when a biting wasp approached him in the pub after the game. (note to self: take a few wasps to the return game).

Fortunatly, no game next week. ....

Ducklington CC 2007 Awards
1st team players player of the year Colin Preist
1st team Top Batsman Colin Priest
1st team Top Bowler Andy Walker
1st team most catches Colin Preist
Colin Priest outstanding performance Stephen Burke

2nd team players player of the year Ben Hutter
2nd team Top Batsman Jake Souch
2nd team Top Bowler Ben Reynolds
2nd team most catches

Ducklington CC 2006 Awards
1st team players player of the year Andy Walker
1st team Top Batsman Colin Priest
1st team Top Bowler Andy Walker
1st team most catches Ian Luckett
Colin Priest outstanding performance Ben Clapton

2nd team players player of the year Ben Hutter
2nd team Top Batsman Jake Souch
2nd team Top Bowler Kevin Paintin
2nd team most catches Curtis Hobday

Clubman of the year Andy Hobday

Ducklington CC 2005 Awards
Players Player of the Year Carey James
Managers Player of the Year Ben Clapton
Gingar ale Andy Hobday
Top Batsman Colin Priest
Top Bowler John Smyth
Most Catches Ian Luckett

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