Another week
Well another week goes by and its only eight week until Christmas and it’s only 38 month until we all have to stop mulesing our merinos. At the time writing they were talking a little rain this week, let’s hope so as it would help at least someone.

Back the ute in
They tell me it was a case of “back the ute in” at the WSGC presentation night as Trent “Irons” Carter took all before him. I’m told the night was a fabulous night with many golfers and partners staying late into the evening.

G Train in form
Graeme “G Train” Ellen was in fine touch delivering the speeches on Friday night, he was only outdone by his wife Kay who entertained that masses with her speeches and gave her presidential husband a bit of curry as well.

Focus on 2008
For the first time office bearers where elected at the Presentation night with all thinking it was a major success. Office bearers for 2008 are;
President; Graeme Ellen, V President; Trent Carter, Captain; Sam Reading, V Captain; Phil Reading, Secretary; Lyle Johnson, Treasurer; Rod Reading, Handicapper; Josh Reading, Junior Development; Gary Cameron.

Cricketers off to a flyer
The MCC boys are off to a flyer with a brilliant first up win against ANA Boolite. Batting first ANA-Boolite where all out for 149 after being in a strong position at drinks of 3 - 112. Trent “Irons” Carter turned a lean first year back (2006/07) into a brilliant start to the 07/08 season by taking 5/12 to destroy the opposition. Trent is sure having a big month, cleaning up in the Golf awards, becoming vice president of the Golf club, having a brilliant ram sale and then bowling the cricket club to a first up victory. Unfortunately for the cricketers Trent is off to the Barley Banquet next week, but the form he is in it will be "look out ladies".

The Cameron Dynasty Continues
Trent “Irons” Carter was well supported by up and coming 13 year old, opening bowler Darcy “Son of Mayor” Cameron with 3/16. After taking the first 2 wickets of the day, Darcy then come on late to clean up the last batsman. The young fella has picked up a few yards of pace this year, is moving through the junior representive ranks, and with his uncle Gary “Larry” Cameron in control as Captain, expect a big year ahead from the young man. He also has his old man, Derek, to keep him level headed with tales off brilliance by himself at the bowling crease. And some real expert advice is not far away, with his Grandfather Jack, being Marnoo's superstar bowlers in the 50's, 60's and 70's. As mentioned a couple of weeks ago keep an eye out for Darcy's younger brother Brylie as well. Young Jacko has an eye like a dead fish and his batting prospects are huge, so it won’t be long before he is teaming up with his old man and destroying the attacks throughout the Wimmera-Mallee.

Off to a flyer
Requiring 150 to win Trevor “Junior” Pickthall and Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson decided to take it upon themselves to win the game. With a brilliant and entertaining opening stand of 131 in only 19 overs, Junior and Smaka dismantled the ANA-Boolite attack with ease. So dominating where both players that they both moved past 50 within one ball of each other. Smaka, 67, opening the batting because of a wedding commitment (no not his own), he may have found the key to his success as a batsman. With an aggressive mind set, combined with a good defense and great shot selection, the cricket club will be looking to Smacka for a big year with the bat and real of a few centuries in a 600 plus run year. “Junior” Pickthall was his ever determined, committed and positive self carrying his bat through the innings to finish with 69 not out. He is another batsman the Noo are looking for to have a 600 plus run year and if this can happen the Noo are sure to be right amongst the finals this year.

Bring on Langer
An encouraging debut was made by Scotch College recruit David “Crocky” Lang. Coming on first change he showed that given time he will become an important player for the club. A fit and strong young man, Crocky will add variation to the bowling attack and with a bit of confidence will add a bit of old fashioned mongrel. Not quite up to the mongrel standard set by ex Marnoo bowler John "Fruity" Nisbet we hope, as the ex Milkbar owner often found himself on the wrong end of the umpires and opposition players "good bloke' list. Although falling with a first up duck on the weekend, Crockey is more than capable with the bat, so a few good hit outs at Scotch college, should see him return to the Noo and fill the all-rounders role.

Not a good start
My Yarrawonga neighbor Dwain “Duxsy” Duxson has had a horror start to the cricketing season with scores of only 6 and 5 in his first two digs.

Thanks to my spies
Once again my spies have been in great form in delivering all the news about the district, keep it up.

Fit as a Marnoo Merino
They tell me that local consumer Armand “Herbie” Duxson has maintained his lean appearance since returning from his overseas jaunt. One fellow consumer indicated that he mightn’t be drinking enough.

That’s plenty for this week