The A’s have made a great start to a game that might play an important part in who plays finals at the end of the year. After being sent in by Mallala at the TCG, the lads had an excellent day on a pretty slow and lush Tanunda oval, ending the day at 9 for 262. Star of the day was Brett Grocke (who obviously took Jon Farley’s advice on how to build an innings) with a fine 83, with excellent supporting contributions from Wayne Akkerman, Nathan Justin, Captain Pete Mernagh. Great to see Conor Peacock hitting 28 on his second A grade game for the club. Mallala bat well, so the team will have to put in a solid bowling performance this week, which could see them at 3 wins early in the season. NGJ Accounting player of the week goes to Brett Grocke.

The B’s headed to an equally lush Angaston oval to take on a strong opposition. Winning the toss and batting, Tanunda battled away to be bowled out on a very slow and green Angaston Oval for 132 close to the end of the day, with Captain Toby Miflin playing a fine solo hand, unfortunately run out after contributing half the team’s score. Many fours turned into 2’s – so the score will be more competitive than it may initially seem, although there might be some running between wickets practice this week… Some good line and length bowling might just see next Saturday Afternoon to be an interesting one. Barossa Valley Toyota player of the day easy this week – Uncle Toby Mifflin.

The organisers of The Day on the Green tried very hard to make it impossible for us to field an A4’s side this week, but in a good sign for the club, not only did we field a side against Tanunda North at Nuriootpa #2, but we did it easily! Sending Nuri in, we held them to 9 for 112 off their allotted overs, with youth being the key with the ball. Playing A4’s on his way out of the country for a few weeks, Hugh Rogan showed he’s also a deft hand with the ball, picking up his first 5 wicket hall for Tanunda, ending with the excellent figures of 5 for 16. Terrific to see more signs of the fine future ahead with Bailey Smith taking 3 for 17 (take that Dad!) and Ben Biaga 1 for 21. We cruised in the chase with Dan Reu showing that he’ll be yet another welcome addition to the club this season with a hard hitting 61 out and Tim Brooks getting off the mark for the season with a fine supporting knock of 36 not out, taking the victory after only 23 overs. Another side turning around the form of last year, with 3 wins on the board already. Innovative Eye Care player of the week goes to Hugh Rogan for his 5 wickets, whilst Dan Reu can consider himself unlucky for his all-round contribution…

Mia Pizza Player of the Week goes Brett Grocke for his excellent hand for the A’s.
The U16’s came up against Eudunda/Kapunda at home. After a solid start, we managed to make 9/128. Top scorers were Will Loffler with a well compiled 40, Sam Dunn 23, Nic Burton 21 and James Madden 18. A good effort by Ben Walsh in his first ever innings of cricket 1 not out. A strong bowling performance is required this week in order for us to bring home the points.

The Under 14’s Black took on Sandy Creek at Faith and chased the ball in the field, with Sandy Creek ending the day at 4 for 207. Oscar Harms, Aaron Bert and Lachlan Munzberg each taking a wicket. A solid aggressive chase coming up if the boys are to take home the points – good luck!

The Under 14’s White headed to the South Gawler and put together a competitive score of 8 for 141 off our 40 overs. Patient bowling will be needed next week if we are to defend our score on a quick South Gawler oval.

The under 12 Blacks played at Sandy Creek on Saturday morning. After losing the toss and batting, the team put in an excellent effort in the field with 3 direct hit run-outs. Wicket takers were Hayden Spehr, Blake Dahlitz & Jaden Graetz. When it was our turn to bat there was a great effort put in all round. Well done to Sam Tapscott, Liam Cook, Tyson Graetz & Jordan Rosenzweig for all Not Out’s… We need to keep working on running between wickets. Well done to all our team players showing great sportsmanship & helping out Sandy Creek to make up their team numbers again. This week’s awards went to Jaden Graetz and Jordan Rosenzweig.

For the Under 12 Whites it was a case of cross valley rivalry…with traditional foes and friends meeting – the Pies v Tigers. Team Captain of the week Harry Collins won the toss and elected to bowl which he may have rued with early runs and boundaries during the early spell together with some chances being grassed. However some middle and late innings spells by Jack Underwood and Angus Shield capped off by a last over maiden by Mitchell Manning stemmed the tide. With runs required and building on Thursday’s training, all batsman made starts however a number of run outs gives something to work on this week. Some solid batting by Coan Linke (MVP) backed up by sound technique from Sydney Pick (Team Man) capped off a positive morning of team cricket.

Until next week!