November 30, 2014
The Phillip Hughes tragedy was remembered at all cricket matches played in the South Burnett at the weekend, with a minute’s silence before games and players sporting black armbands.
At Wondai Sportsground, bats were placed along the fenceline as part of the national “#putoutyourbats” tribute and “408” – Hughes’ Test number – was sprayed on the outfield.
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At Murgon Sportsground, the home team set a target out of the reach of Kingaroy RSL Services when they squared off in their A Grade game.
Murgon Crusaders – who are undefeated so far this season – batted first and finished with 8/172.
Ashley Sippel (33), Lehman Brunjes (32) and Stuart Robinson (31) were the top-scorers.
It was a tough day in the field for Kingaroy who were down a player.
Wayne Kelly was the best of the Kingaroy bowlers, taking 4/42 including a hat-trick. Darren Geiger also was successful, taking 2/9 off nine overs with four maidens.
In reply, RSL Services made 9/107 (all out).
Brady Roberts (25) and Darren Geiger (24) were the best of the batsmen.
Richard Boles (3/21), Jamian Currin (3/26) and Shane Polzin (2/11) shone with the ball for the Crusaders.
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The second A Grade game, played at Wondai, was a low-scoring affair between the Wondai Wolves and the Warriors.
Wolves won the toss and sent the Warriors into bat.
Warriors were all out for just 48 (off 22.4 overs) with Andrew Askin (10) making the most runs.
Geoff Wallis (4/14 off seven overs) and Clayton Graham (3/13 off nine overs) ripped through the Warriors’ batting line-up.
In reply, Wondai took just 18.1 overs to overhaul the target, although they lost six wickets along the way – five of them to Taylor Herrmann who finished with 5/23 off nine overs.
James Cameron top-scored with 12.
The Wolves won by 4 wickets
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Murgon Colts proved too strong for Murgon Diggers in the B Grade local derby played at Murgon Sportsground.
Colts batted first and made 190.
Barry Fisher top-scored with 70, followed by Tom Langton (46) and Marc Riddell (24).
Best of the Diggers’ bowlers were: Steven Alexander (2/44 off six overs), Nathan Nixon (1/31 off four), Kieran Thompson (1/19 off eight) and Edward Allcock (1/18 off three).
In reply, Diggers were all out for 84 in the 31st minute.
Mitch Pratt made 19, Zack Dawson (17) and Steven Alexander (15).
Wickets were taken by Keith Walsh (3/16 off five overs), David Warner (2/10), Trent Riddell (2/12), Brad Vanderkolk (1/3), Aaron Vanderkolk (1/4) and Ryan Jacobs (1/18).
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Warriors overcame Kumbia in their B Grade match played in Kingaroy.
Warriors made 7/158 while Kumbia were bowled out for 95.
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At Taabinga State School, Kingaroy RSL overpowered Barambah in their B Grade match.
Kingaroy batted first and made 199.
In reply, Barambah were all out for 55.
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