Parnell Cricket Club Incorporated - Established 1858 Update No.131 - 3,4,5 Nov. – Juniors Start at Last! First, Lockie Fires for the Aces - 7/34 vs. Otago, 100th Wicket Lockie – career best figures of 15. 4. 34. 7 His 100th 1st Class Wicket & 8th 5/for (photo – ACA website) Sensational – after Aces bundled out for 213, Ben Horne top score of 56, Otago ended Day 1. at 83/5, Lockie taking 4/12. Day 2. Otago staggered to 170 (Lockie 7/34) & Aces then, into Day 3, accumulated 277 leaving Otago to chase 321. Lockie again rampaging & dismissing Wilson & Nicol with only 10 on the board. Otago, recovering from 113/6, have limped to 140/6. Lockie 2/30, & the prospect a real turning point in the Ace’s fortunes on the final Day. Friday Evening, 3 Nov: 4.30 to 6.30pm Grade 1 Muster “Hey Daddy – you are in the photo!!” IF ANYONE NEEDED REMINDING OF THE VALUE OF MEMORABILIA THEN JUST LOOK AT THIS! The rain stayed away and some 60+ five year olds made their cricketing debuts – for many of them the start of a lifetime love of the game. Great to see the parental, and grandparent support and the following photos tell the story of a most enjoyable evening and the return to the Club of a great many Dads and Mums who previously played for Parnell. This time introducing their youngsters to the game that they had enjoyed so much. Grade 1s last Friday – a great turnout, Joe Kinghorn-Gray, the young professional coach from Edinburgh, welcomed the mass of 5 year olds, parents and grand parents and introduced his co-coaches Max Smith, Elliot Foster, Alex Grimes and Cameron Willis Weather improved as the evening went on and Max Smith’s group showed their throwing skills by knocking over the 2 storied wickets Catches win matches - Elliot Foster instucting your Editor’s grandson (wearing the (maroon shirt – note: such practice shirts are available from the Club Office – email
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