It's been a massive season for the Grenfell Blues in the Cowra District Cricket Association second grade comp.
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The Blues have finished the normal season at the top of the ladder with 51 points having made 1536 runs, losing 70 wickets, taken 91 wickets and had 1231 runs made against them heading into the final this Saturday.
After playing 12 matches the side has had eight wins, three losses and one draw throughout the season putting them in great form to face off against Valleys this weekend.
Where the Blues have made it to the top of the ladder heading into the finals the Valleys have the same win/loss/draw numbers as the Blues but have only scored 1267 runs, lost 77 wickets, taken 82 wickets but have only had 1083 runs made against them.
It should be a fantastic match this weekend with both sides finding good form and the Blues making the most of the bye from last weekend.
Before the Blues take on the Valleys in Saturday's blockbuster B Grade final clash, take the time to look at Grenfell's abundance of talent; lead by their ever-reliable Captain, Shaun Logan.
Shaun Logan:
Captain, Opening Batsman, Full-time first-slip fieldsman. Player Comparison: David Boon.
A dangerous prospect with bat in hand, if he ever decides to score runs with it.
Bowls himself in times of need.
Special ability: consecutive coin-toss king.
Brendan Hewen:
Opening Batsman, wannabe member of the Blues bowling cartel, flexible mid-wicket fieldsman.
Player Comparison: Aaron Finch.
Abides by the motto "Out here for a good time, not a long time", often forgetting that he stands in front of a wicket.
Special ability: Makes an easy two look hard to run.
Terry Knight:
Number 3-4 Batsman, professional gloveman, storyteller.
Player Comparison: Sir Donald Bradman.
Has recently bumped his batting average up to 99.95.
Found stardom this season as the Grenfell Record's sport section poster boy.
Special ability: Like a fine wine, tastes (plays) better with age.
Ben Mitton:
Number 4-5 Batsman, former gloveman (usurped by Knight), jack of all trades.
Player Comparison: Shane Watson.
Dusted off his hamstrings this season and has made a remarkable bowling comeback, robbing Phil Rolls of valuable wickets.
Unfortunately, must be batting with the Captain's willow as of late.
Special ability: Toe crusher with ball in hand.
Charlie Mitton:
Top order Batsman, part-time pastry deliverer, rubbish talker.
Player Comparison: Chris Gayle.
This season's enforcer with the bat in hand, always asking for the ball in late overs.
Recently found great form.
Special ability: Causing cousin miscommunication on the pitch.
Fletcher Taylor:
Proposed top order Batsman, swift gully fieldsman, custard arm.
Player Comparison: David Warner.
Often sent out into the middle to face the dying overs of the innings.
On a good day, has a formidable slog sweep and cut shot.
A T20 specialist.
Special ability: Best Trainer Award.
Henry Mitton:
Fast Bowler, handy batsman, top fieldsman.
Player Comparison: Colin de Grandhomme.
Makes the ball hoop with speed, no matter how worn.
A thigh pad's nightmare.
Finally putting runs on the once spotless white bat of Captain Logan's.
Often found at the bowler's end, reluctant to run between wickets.
Special Ability: Late comer on game day.
Luke Murphy:
Swing bowler, hard-swinging batsman, Ned Kelly impersonator.
Player Comparison: Matthew Wade.
A key player for the Blues this season, knocking over opposition opening batsman.
Highest score on the VB hard work index, highlighted by his step tally.
Can easily surpass the boundary rope with bat in hand.
Special Ability: First to the Bowling Club bar post-match.
Stirling Taylor:
Part-time seam bowler, can bat when required, takes speckies in the field.
Player Comparison: Pat Cummins.
Used when all else fails, often holding onto tough catches.
The number one player called upon to cover the fielding woes of Captain Logan.
One of the Blues allrounder's.
Special Ability: Taking the mickey out of all other Blues members.
Harrison Starr:
Opening Bowler, Middle-order Batsman, canon arm.
Player Comparison: James Faulkner (when he was in his golden days).
Yes, Harrison scored 70 runs last week (insert applause).
On a serious note, Starry has been vital for the Blues; dismissing openers, taking ripping catches and adding runs to the scorecard.
Special ability: Never awarded 3 points for his efforts.
Phil Rolls:
Blues main leg spin weapon, bottom order batsman, subtle speed in the outfield.
Player Comparison: Shane Warne.
Turns the ball so much on the wicket, one would think he is cricket's number one DJ.
Finds pride wearing his Shimano fishing floppy to a cricket match, often talking about his weekend catch during drinks.
A key player for the Blues to clinch the cup.
Special ability: Billy Bowden umpiring skills.
Dallas Hazell:
The final link to the Blues success. Top order Batsman, pace bowler.
Player Comparison: Jacques Kallis.
Hits the wicket hard with the ball, unfortunately his chat in the slips isn't quite as effective.
Can be destructive with the bat, as it's only boundaries he takes runs with.
A strong late inclusion to the Blues.
Special Ability: Cliché cricket chat.
Special mention to Matt Tozer, a fallen Blues member (knee injury).
If you have something on this Saturday; cancel it.
This weekend's Blues clash will be an unprecedented moment in Grenfell's sporting history, promising lots of entertainment and quality cricket.
There were five sides who took part in the Cowra District Cricket Association's 2019/2020 comp this year with the top three sides, the Grenfell Blues, Valleys and Bowling Club all finishing out the season on 51 points a piece.
Commiserations go out to the Grenfell White side who finished off the season in fifth position with one win, ten losses and one draw, scoring an impressive 1632 runs for their side, losing 85 wickets, taking 65 wickets and having 1600 runs scored against them for the season leaving them with nine points on the ladder. Filling out the middle of the ladder was Morongla who finished off the season on three wins and nine losses, scoring 1277 runs, losing 109 wickets, taking 91 wickets and having 1579 runs scored against them.
The game this weekend between Grenfell Blue and Valleys is definitely going to be one for the record books with both sides fairly closely matched, here's hoping the boys will continue their massive run and winning streak and bring home the silverware for the Grenfell club.
On behalf of the Grenfell Record best of luck to the Blues for this weekend, we will be cheering for you from the sidelines.